AIPTEK SD 2Mega User Manual

Contents

Specifications
Notice
Bundled Accessories
Battery Installation
Using a SD Card
Strap and Tripod Use
Using your Camera
LCD Display
Focus
Taking Pictures
Still pictures
Taking AVI Movies
Erase
For Best Results
Bundled Software
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PenCam SD Manager Installation
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Software Installation
Hardware Installation
Launching PenCam SD Manager
Mode Selecting
DSC Mode
LIVE Mode
TWAIN Manager
Troubleshooting
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AIPTEK Service
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Contents
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP
Pentium II 266MHz ( or equivalent )
32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Video Card with 4 MB of RAM
4 X speed CD-ROM
An available
Direct X 8.0 or above
RAM
USB port

Specifications

Sensor Type 1.3M CMOS
Memory 64 Mbits Built-in SDRAM
Effective pixels 1.3M (1280 x 960 pixels)
External SD Card Slot / Support SD Card up to
128 MB/ compatible with MMC
Main Functions
- Digital Camera :
SXGA (1280 x 960 pixels): 10 3 pictures
VGA (640 x 480 pixels): 40 10 pictures
Specifications
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- Digital Camcorder :
High resolution (640 x 480 pixels) / 6-8fps
Normal resolution (320 x 240 pixels) /8-10fps
- PC Camera :
High resolution (640 x 480 pixels) / 20fps
Normal resolution (320 x 240 pixels) / 20fps
Focus Macro 12"(30cm) / Normal
39"(100cm) to infinity
Auto Exposure Auto White-Balance
Self Timer 10 - second Self Timer
Power Saving Auto power off if idle over 60
seconds
Battery: AAA x 2 ( Alkaline) .
USB port
Dimension : 3.9" x 1.7" x 1.4"
Weight: 51.2 g
This package doesn't include SD Card/MMC.
1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera.
2. Remove batteries during long periods between use.
3. Avoid using batteries of different brands at the same
time.
4. Avoid using leaking or distorted batteries.
5. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before
using.
6. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or
leave it in direct sunlight.
7. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body.

Notice

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Notice

Bundled Accessories

Camera
USB cable
Bundled Accessories
CD driver
2 x AAA Alkaline batteries
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User guide
Strap
Tripod

Your Camera

Camera Parts
(1) Shutter
(2) View finder
(3) Lens
(4) Focus
(5) LCD display
(6) Mode button
(7) Strap-holder
(8) Battery cover
(9) SD Card slot
(10) USB port
(11) Tripod port
(1) (2) (3)
(4)
(7) (9)
(1)
(8)
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(5)
(6)
(10)
SD
(11)
Your Camera

Battery Installation

Battery Installation
Your camera runs on two AAA alkaline batteries.
High performance batteries are for this camera.
Battery Indicators
Full Low
Battery Installation
on the LCD display indicates low battery.
Transfer data from SDRAM to your PC
immediately to avoid data loss. All SDRAM
data will be lost when the camera loses power
from battery exhaustion or removal.
When not using your camera for extended
periods, we suggest you remove the batteries.
Make sure that you've downloaded data to PC
before removing the battery cover.
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Using a SD Card/ MMC

External Memory/ SD Card Memory Card) (MultiMediaCard)
/ MMC Card
(Secure Digital
In addition to 64Mbits SDRAM, your camera can store
data on SD Cards /MMC. Data will be automatically
stored on the SD card/ MMC until it is full, with additional
data stored on SDRAM. Insert your card as shown.
Format SD Card / MMC
" Err" message appears on LCD display as you confront
the following two conditions:
(1) The camera can't read FAT 32 or NTFS format. If your card
is already designated as FAT 32 or NTFS format by your
card reader, please format your card by the camera.
(2) When the memory card is full of data from other devices:
Please transfer data to your card reader or format your card.
Format Steps
1. Press and hold the mode button for five seconds until the
LCD shows the " " icon.
2. Then press the shutter button to format SD Card/ MMC.
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SD Card Slot
SD CARD
This package doesn't include SD card or MMC.
To store data on the built-in memory, please
take out SD Card or MMC.
NOTE: Formatting SD card or MMC will erase
all of your images
( AVI Movies ) functions only when SD
Card/ MMC is inserted.
If your have any problems with your memory
card, please refer to the user guide of your SD
Card/MMC.
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Using a SD Card/MMC

Strap and Tripod Use

Strap
Attach the carrying strap for convenience and
safety.
Tripod
Use a tripod to minimize camera movement and
ensure optimal image quality, especially while
shooting longer movies, self-portraits or video
conferencing.
Tight
Loose
Strap and Tripod Use
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Using your Camera

Turning on your camera
Press the Mode button for 2 seconds to turn on your camera.
Manual shut-off: press the mode button and
shutter button simultaneously for 2 seconds.
Auto shut-off: your camera will automatically
shut off after 60 seconds of inactivity.
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Using your Camera

LCD Display

LCD Display
(9)
(4)
(1)
Still picture
(2)
AVI-Movies
(3)
Self-Timer
(4)
Erase
Note: The icon signifies delete last image or video.
The signifies erase all.
(5)
Resolution
(6)
Counter
SD card inserted
(7)
Battery indicator
(8)
Plug-in USB Cable(9)
Mode Selecting
Press Mode button to shift between functions on the LCD
display. Press the Shutter button to select a function.
HL
LCD Display
(3)
(1)
(2)
H
(5) (6) (7)
(8)
functions only when SD Card/ MMC is
inserted.
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Focus

Set focus before taking pictures.
Normal
Close-up
Focus
Normal
Close-up
39"~ (100cm~ )
12"~39" (30cm~100cm)
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Focus
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