D-Link DSC-100 User Manual
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D-Link
DSC-100
Digital Camera / Webcam / Digital Video
Rev. 2001-05-18
User’s Manual
Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................1
Package Contents............................................................................1
Introduction to USB.................................................................................2
Introduction to Video Editing ..................................................................3
Hardware Installation ...............................................................................4
Placement........................................................................................ 4
Front View ......................................................................................4
Rear View........................................................................................ 5
Top View......................................................................................... 5
Status LCD Indicators..............................................................................6
Using the DSC-100..................................................................................7
Setting Camera Shooting Modes .................................................... 7
Changing Resolutions..................................................................... 8
Taking Pictures................................................................................ 9
Deleting Pictures........................................................................... 10
Transferring Images To Your Computer ................................................11
Using The DSC-100 Program To Save Your Images.................... 11
Using a TWAIN Compliant Imaging Application To Download
Images from the DSC-100............................................................ 15
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).......................................................16
Technical Specifications ........................................................................17
D-Link Offices.......................................................................................18
Limited Warranty...................................................................................19
Registration Card...................................................................................25
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the D-Link DSC-100. The
DSC-100 enables you to take digital photos, record digital video and
videoconference. This guide will explain the features and functions of
the DSC-100.
Package Contents
§ DSC-100 Digital Camera
§ Driver CD
§ Digital Imaging Software on CD
§ 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries
§ Wrist Strap
§ Stand
§ USB cable
§ User's manual
§ Quick Install Guide
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Introduction to USB
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is a standard for
connecting external devices to your computer quickly and easily. One of
the nice things about USB is that power can be provided to the USB
device through the USB cable. Some devices such as printer need more
power than the USB ports can provide, so those devices will have to use
an external power source. USB also allows the device to be connected
and removed from the PC without the need to shut down the computer.
Currently many USB products are widely available on the market
and more are being developed for future release. Because of the high
speed of the USB interface, a USB hub can be used to connect more
than one USB device to one USB port at one time. The USB standard
specifies that up to 127 devices can be connected to your computer.
USB is fast enough for webcams and other video devices to
transfer large amounts of data. The USB specification allows for two
different speeds. A lower speed of 1.5Mbps (Megabits per second) is
used in low-power and low-speed devices. The faster speed of 12Mbps
is used for most devices, especially USB audio and video devices.
The current standard for USB is version 1.1. A new version called
USB version 2.0 will be much faster at 400Mbps and will replace
version 1.1 as the standard for the market in the near future. This device
will still be compatible with the new USB 2.0 standard when it becomes
available.
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Introduction to Video Editing
As with video capture, the hardware that was previously needed to
edit video was very expensive. Today’s PC market has lowered the cost
of very powerful computers that are very capable of editing and
producing home videos. Of course, the faster and more robust your
computer is, the faster and easier it is to edit video.
The first thing to understand when delving into video editing is
that video takes up a lot of hard drive space. If you have a small hard
drive, you may need to delete every project after you finish it in order to
free up space for your next project. Most new computers should have
enough space to edit and save many projects without any problem. Also,
the bigger your project, the more space is needed.
The video editing application is the key to editing video. Many
applications on the market are very simple and easy to use. Others are
geared toward the more advanced users and provide many advanced
features. One thing to remember when purchasing video editing
software is that the cheaper the price, the less features it will include
and the easier it should be to use. The more expensive software will
include more features and will be much harder to learn and operate.
This product may include video editing software. If you decide to
purchase additional software, choose the software that will give you the
features you need but won’t sacrifice ease of use.
Video editing software enables you to cut and paste pieces or
whole parts of a video file into a timeline. The timeline shows the
logical flow of your video. Most video editing software allows you to
add text and transitions to your video. When finished, you can save the
video to a file or output the video to an external video device like a TV,
VCR or camcorder.
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Hardware Installation
Important: Before connecting the DSC-100 to the USB port of your
computer, install the Drivers by following the Quick
Install Guide for the operating system you are using.
Placement
Your DSC-100 should be placed in a safe and secure location. To
ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other
damaging elements. Your DSC-100 can be held in place by using the
stand provided when used as a webcam.
Front View
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Rear View
Top View
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Status LCD Indicators
Refer to the table below for the meaning of each icon.
1. Self timer
2. Video Recording
3. High Quality
352x288 Resolution
4. Low Quality
352x288 Resolution
5. Image Quantity
(High Quality )
6. Image Quantity
(Low Quality)
7. Full Battery
8. Low Battery
9. Continuous Shot Mode
10. Delete Single Picture
11. PC Connection
12. Memory Full
13. Macro Mode
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Using the DSC-100
Setting Camera Shooting Modes
Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to power on the camera.
Then press the Mode button to set the shooting modes. The mode will
change each time you press the Mode button.
Single Snap Shot Mode (Default Setting)
Only one picture will be taken every time you press the Shutter
Release button.
Single Snap Shot with Self Timer Mode
The camera will take pictures 10 seconds after you press the
Shutter Release button. The LED light on the front panel will
start to blink when you press the shutter button and stop
blinking after 10 seconds.
Continuous Snap Shot with Self Timer Mode
You can set the camera to take 1 to 10 continuous pictures with
a 10 second interval using the self-timer mode. Press the Mode
button until you see the Timer Mode icon appear. Press the
Mode button for 3 seconds and press the Forward " " or
Backward " " buttons to set the number of pictures to take.
Click the Shutter Release button to apply the setting changes.
Press the Shutter Release button again to start taking pictures.
If you want to stop taking pictures, press the Power button.
Tip: Use a tripod or other steady support to hold the camera when
using the self timer or continuous snapshot modes.
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