DXG Technology 321 User Manual

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Model 321
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Attention
1-1 Safety Precautions ..................….…..................2
1-2 Before Using Your Camera .............……..….........2
1-3 Operating Precautions......….....................………..3
1-4 Package Contents ..........................………….......3
Chapter 2. Getting to Know Your Camera
2-1 Features Overview…..……….....................……......4
2-2 Specifications............................….…..…..……...6
2-3 System Requirem ents……………………………………..…6
Chapter 3. Controls, Operation, and Display
3-1 LED Indicators………....................…...…….….…....7
3-2 LCD Monitor Display……….....................…..….....7
3-3 Power Supply.…………………………………………..……... ..8
3-4 Shutter Button……….........................….…….......8
3-5 Mode Dial.......……….….......…...…….……………... ....9
3-6 Multi-Select Button………………………..………….………..9
3-7 Flash Button………………………..……………….. ..….………9
3-8 Display Mode Button……………….…………….…….………9 3-9 Macro Switch..…………………………….……………………….10
Chapter 4. Navigating Modes and Menus
4-1 Record Mode ........... .....................……….…...... 11
4-2 Play Mode..................................….….............12
4-3 Movie Mode ..............................……...............13
4-4 Setup Mode .............................…………….........13
4-5 Mode Selection .. ..... ...... ... ....... ....……. .…….. .....15
Chapter 5. Preparing Your Camera
5-1 Attaching the Strap…………..............…….…..….…..16
5-2 Loading Batteries..............…………….......….........16
5-3 Loading and Removing the Memory Card....….....17
5-4 Setting Up the OSD Language………..….……….......19
5-5 Setting Up the Date/Time………………………..…….....19
Chapter 6. Getting Started
6-1 Setup Mode………....…....………………..………..….…....20
6-2 Record Mode………......…....………………….…...……....20
6-3 Play Mode.………….........…………….…..………….........21
6-4 Movie Mode……….. ..........…....………..…..............21
6-5 PC Mode…………………………………….…………….……….….22 6-6 TV-OUT Operation…………………...……….………..……..22
Chapter 7. Driver Installation
7-1 Installing the Camera Driver for PC.....…..………...23
7-2 Installing the Applications for PC……………..…..…...24
Chapter 8. File Transfers
8-1 How to Transfer Files……………………......…..………...27
8-2 Mass Storage…………………………..……………..…..…...27
8-3 Web Camera…………………..……………..…..…...........27
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Chapter 1 Attention
Please read through this manual carefully before using the
camera and follow the instructions to avoid damage caused
by improper operation.
1-1 Safety Precautions
The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is designed for PCs only . Using this CD-ROM on a stereo or CD
player may cause damage to it.
This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this camera yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Keep camera away from heat and direct sunlight to avoid fire risk.
Be extra careful with the LCD liquid. If the LCD
monitor is damaged please follow these procedures:
o If the liquid contacts the ski n: wipe the skin dry
with a cloth and wash thoroughly with water.
o If the liquid gets in the ey e: rinse immediatel y with
water for at least 15 minutes and then consult a physician to receive treatment as soon as possible.
o If the liquid is accidentally swallowed: rinse mouth
with water, drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Consult a physician to receive treatment as soon as possible.
test the camera beforehand to ensure that it functions well. Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of th is product (such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the responsibility of our company and no compensation will be given for it. Always take test shots before formal recording.
Always observe intellectual property rights
Pictures taken with this digital camera may not be used in violation of copyrigh t laws. Moreover, when "No Photograph y" rest rictions are in place, do not record any live performance, improvisation or exhibit, even for personal and non-commercial purposes. Any transfer of pictures or use of memory cards must be conducted under the constraints of copyr ight law.
1-2 Before Usi ng Yo ur Camera
Before taking pictures with this camera on important occasions (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip),
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1-3 Operating Precautions
This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure
normal photography , do not drop, strike or hit the camera.
Avoid using or placing the camera in the following locations:
o Damp and dusty places. o Sealed vehicles or places exposed to direct sunlight
or places sub ject to extremely h igh temperatures or heat.
o Violently shaky or turbulent environments. o Areas full of smoke, fumes or steam. o Areas subject to strong magnetic field. o Rain, or snow or precipitation.
Do not open the battery cover when the power is on.
If water enters the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries immediately.
Maintain your camera:
o If the lens or LCD monitor surface becomes dirty,
please use a lens brush o r soft cloth to wipe clean instead of touching them with your fingers.
o Do not allow the camera to come into contact with
solid objects to avoid scratching the lens and LCD monitor surface.
o Do not use detergents or volatile solutions, which
will cause the camera case and paint to dissolve and distort. Use soft cloth only.
1-4 Package Contents
Check to see you h ave received t he following items:
CD-ROM (incl. Camera Driver & Application Software), Pouch, Wrist Strap, Batteries
USB Cable TV –OUT Cable This User's Manual
CD-ROM (incl. Camera Driver & Application Software)
Pouch
Wrist Strap
2 x AA Alkaline Batteries
USB Cable
TV–OUT Cable
This User's Manual
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Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Camera
2-1 Features Overview
Front View
(1) Flash (2) Lens Cover/Power Switch (3) Lens (4) Shutter Button (5) Self-Timer LED (6) Red-Eye Reduction LED (7) Macro Switch (8) Terminator Cover (9) TV-OUT Port (10) USB Port
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Rear View
(1) LCD Monitor (2) Mode Display Button (3) Mode Dial (4) Status LED (5) Macro Mode LED (6) ENTER Button (7) Multi-Select Button (8) Strap Holder (9) Flash Button (10) Battery Cover (11) Memory Card Slot
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2-2 Specifications
Lens: f=9.61 mm
Image Sensor: 3.3 megapix el CMOS
Focus: F/3.0
Sensitivity: ISO 100
White Balance: Auto, Sun, Tungsten, Fluorescent.
Shutter: Electrical
Shutter Speed: 1/4 sec. ~ 1/2000 sec.
Storage Media: 16MB Internal Flash Memory
SD Card (MMC compatible) Slot (support 4/8/16/32/64/128/256/512MB)
Image File Format: JPEG for Still images, AVI for Movie files.
Image Resolutions: >2976x2232 (Firmware Interpolation Technology)
>2048x1536 >1600 x 1200 >1280 x 960
Digital Zoom: 10-Step 4X Digital Zoom
Focal Range Standard: 1.2m ~ Infinity
Focal Range Macro: 23 ~ 27cm
Self-timer: 10 sec. delay
PC-CAM Modes: 640 x 480 Pixels, 10 fps
320 x 240 Pixels, 15 fps
Flash Modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Off
TV-OUT: NTSC/PAL system selectable
PC Interface: USB (Ver. 1.1)
Movie File: Records 80 sec. continuous movie file
with 512 x 384 format (16MB internal memory)
Recordable Images (16MB):
1280X960 1600X1200 2048X1536 2976x2232
16MB
*For reference only, actual image numbers may vary.
Power Supply: 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries or supports CRV-3; USB 5V (PC-CAM Mode)
Dimensions: 93 x 56 x 38 m
Wei ght : About 120g (batteries excluded)
Fine 32 21 13 6
Normal
80 52 32 15
2-3 System Req uirements
The following are minimum system requirements for the digital camera. We recommend that you use a computer system that exceeds the minimum requirements in order to utilize the camera at its optimum efficiency. The minimum system requirements for the digital camera are as follows:
System OS Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
CPU Intel Pentium 166MHz or high er Memory Minimum 32 MB memory or above CD-ROM 4X or above HDD Hard drive with 10 MB free disk space
minimum
Others One standard USB 1.1 port
Requirement
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Chapter 3 Controls, Operation, and Display
3-1 LED Indicat ors
The meanings of the LED indicators located above the LCD monitor are:
Standby/Busy Macro Mode
(Red LED) (Green LED)
LED Status Description
Red On The red LED turns on when
the camera is recording or when the batteries are charging the flash. The LED blinks every 10 seconds in normal standby mode.
Green On Macro mode (close-up)
Blinking Standby
Off Normal mode
3-2 LCD Monit or Display
(1) Image resolution (2) Image quality (3) Current working mode (4) Memory card loaded symbol (5) Shot number (6) Self-timer photography (7) White balance (8) Morning/Afternoon (AM/PM) display (9) Time (10) Date (11) Remaining battery power (12) Zoom level (13) Flash status (14) Palm Icon: indicates darker lighting conditions
where extra-steady shooting is required. Use tripod.
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3-3 Power Supply
Slide the lens cover to the left to turn on the camera.
Slide the lens cover towards the right to turn off the
camera.
The following features are automatically saved before
turning off the camera unless you select "Reset Default" to restore the factory se ttings.:
1. Resolution
2. Quality
3. OSD Language
4. White Balance
5. EV Compensation
6. TV-Out
7. Light Frequency
8. PC Mode
3-4 Shutte r B ut t on
Use the lens cover to turn the camera on and off. After
turning on the camera, the red busy LED blinks, then the last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
Auto Power Off: If the camera is idle for one minute, the
power is turned OFF to prevent battery drain. Press the Display Mode Button to restart the camera.
This camera is designed for a two-step shutter function. A set of yellow brackets "[ ]" appears in the center of the LCD
monitor when the Shutter button is pressed and held half way down. At this point the camera is metering to calculate the exposure. Fully depress the Shutter button and the camera will beep to indicate a shot is being taken.
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3-5 Mode Dial
Select a working mode by using the Mode Dial:
1. PC Mode
2.
3.
4.
5.
Record Mode
Play Mode Movie Mode
Setup Mode
3-6 Multi-Select Button
You can perform various operations in different modes by using the Multi-Select button, for example, select, confirm, go forward and go back. The center button functions like an Enter key on a PC keyboard.
3-7 Flash B ut ton
This button works only in the Record Mode.
Press this button to select the desired flash mode. There are 3 flash modes:
Auto Auto and Red-eye reduction → Off
Auto
3-8 Display Mode Button
1. Press this button to change the LCD monitor to show one
of several displays.
Standard l Image Onl y l LCD Monitor Off l Standard
2. Press the "Display Mode Button" to enter the "Play
Mode" to review images when the camera has powered down.
3. In the Record Mode, if the camera has automatically
powered down to conserve battery power, press the "Display Mode Button" to turn the camera on again.
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3-9 Macro S witch
Use the Macro switch on left side of the camera to select
either Basic (normal lens) or Macro (close-up) mode. When you select Macro, the green macro LED turns on.
Basic
In Macro Mode the flash is disabled automatically to
avoid overexposure.
.
Macro
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Chapter 4 Navigating Modes and Menus
4-1 Record Mode
JFor more informat ion, please
refer to section 3-2 “LCD Monitor Display,” page 7.
Quick Index of Menus (for Reference):
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4-2 Play Mode
Index for Quick Menu:
1. Delete Pic tures
(1) Current Image
Number/Total Number of Images
(2) Battery Power
2. Slideshow
Start Auto
3. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Settings. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows for tagging of images
on memory cards for printing. DPOF allows digital camera users to define wh at images are to be prin ted on compa tible print devices. Basically, it is a set of text files in a special directory in the digita l camera’s storage fi les. These files define what images (i f an y ) are to be printed , how many copies of ea c h image are to be printed, and if any information (such as time and date) is to be overlaid on the image. DPOF is implemented through a menu option in the digital camera's playback mode.
There are three basic options when printing images with DPOF: printing individual images, printing all images and
printing with or without the image recorded date.
The DPOF function works only with a memory card.
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4-3 Movie Mode
(1) Movie Mode (2) Movie Length (3) Record Indicator (4) Battery Power Level (5) Time/Date
4-4 Setup Mode
1. Image Resolution
2976x2232 2048x1536
1280x960 1600x1200
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2. Image Quality:
(Fine Quality) (Basic Quality)
3. White Balance:
(Auto) (Sun)
(Fluorescent) (Tungsten)
4. EV (Exposure Value) Compensation
5. OSD Language
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6. Date / Time
7. TV-Out Operation
8. Light Frequency
Select the correct frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) for your region. (USA=60Hz)
If a memory card has been ins ert ed, only the memory
card is formatted, and not the internal memory.
10. Default Reset to default factory settings
4-5 Mode Se lection
9. Format Media
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Chapter 5 Preparing Your Camera
5-1 Attaching the Strap
Turn the camera off .
Insert two AA alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries.
Insert the thin end of strap into the strap holder.
If the battery power indicator only shows one black block, the
5-2 Loading Batt eries
Please make sure the batteries are fully charged. If the batteries are low, please change the batteries as soon as possible to maintain normal date/time operation.
flash is disabled. If power is less than 1.8V (the level at which the battery power indicator turns red) the camera automatically turns off.
.
Pass the other end of strap through the loop.
Stretch the strap tightly.
Slide th e s w itch on the battery cover in t h e di re ction
indicated by the arrow.
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Insert batteries as indicated on the inside cover.
Close and lock the battery cover.
NOTE: Open the cover gently to avoid damaging the battery compartment cover.
Battery Tips: If the battery power indicator shows only one black block,
the flash is disabled.
When the battery indicator turns red, you can no longer
record.
The date and time is stored for approximately 3 minutes.
Double-check date and time after inserting new batteries to ensure date and time accuracy.
5-3 Loading and R emoving Memory Card
1. To load the memory card:
z Turn off the camera.
Slide the battery cover switch in the direction indicated.
Insert the memory card in the direction indicated.
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2. To remove the memory card
Press the memory card down gently.
The memory card will bounce upward.
Pull the memory card out with your fingers as shown.
NOTE:
Before using the camera, please remember to insert the memory card into the slot. If the me mory card is
full of images or da ta, you can turn the Mode Dial to Setup Mode format the memory card. First backup any important data stored in the memory card.
There is 16MB internal flash memory built into the
camera to store images
If there is a memory card inserted, the card takes precedence. Images are st ored on the card. If you want to store image in the internal memory, simply remove the memory card.
This camera uses SD or MMC memory available in various module sizes (4/8/16/32/64/128/256/512MB).
The memory card won’t fit if inse rted the wrong direction. Avoid damag e to the card by inserting gently.
If the camera does not recognize the memory card, gently wipe the metal interface of the card with a soft
cloth and reload the card.
Make sure the memory card is in unlocked status. If it is locked, the LCD monitor will display
unable to take a picture or play back images.
and then select "Format" item to
and you will be
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LCD monitor will display when no memory card is present.
LCD monitor will display card is loaded and working properly . In case the LCD
monitor still displays consider the following possible cause and solutions:
-Image format can’t be recognized by camera: Save image data to PC for backup, then format the memory card.
-Memory card dirty:
Use clean soft cloth to clean memory card and re-insert.
-Memory card malfunction:
Contact the memory ca rd supplier for further
assistance.
-Card slot in camera malfunc tions: Contact authorized dealer to request further assistance.
with the card inserted,
when memory
date and time.
5-4 Setting Up the OSD Language
Before using the camera, turn the Mode Dial to Setup Mode
language. There are 7 options for your selection: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
and then select "Language" to set the OSD
5-5. Date/T im e
Before using the camera, turn the Mode Dial to Setup Mode
and then select "Date/Time" to set the
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Chapter 6: Getting Started
6-1 Setup Mode
In Setup Mode, you can adjust the camera’s basic functions, including Image Size, Image Quality, Self-timer, White Balance, EV Compensation, OSD Language, Date/Time, Preset Settings, Format Media, and TV-Out. To set these options :
1. Turn the Mode Dial
2. T urn on the camera. The red LED will blink, and then the setup screen will show on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the arrow button
Button
4. Press the arrow button
to enter the selected menu items.
5. Press the arrow button on the Multi-Select Button
to return the previous menu.
to move and select the menu items.
to Setup Mode .
/ on the Multi-Select
on the Multi-Select Button
6-2 Record Mode
Record Mode offers you a quick and easy way to take ideal
pictures.
1. Turn the Mode Dial
2. Turn on the camera. The l ast recorded i mage appears on the LCD display.
3. Press and hold the Shutter button halfway down. The camera will process the exposure settings and yellow brackets "[ ]" will appear in the center position of LCD monitor . Continues to press and hold the Shutter button halfway down to keep the same value. Press the
to Record Mode .
Shutter button down fully and you will hear two beep
sounds, one low beep and one high beep. Hold the camera steady until after the two beeps.
4. When taking a picture, you can press the Flash Button
to set the desired flash modes: Auto, Red-eye
reduction, and O f f.
5. Press the Display Mode Button desired LCD display mode. There are five display modes: Standard Display, Full Display, Image Only, LCD Monitor Off, and Only Operation Settings.
6. Use the Multi-Select Button settings for recording images, e.g., Image Resolution, Image Quality, Self-timer, and Light Frequency settings. By pressing the Multi-Select Button, the menu items will appears on
the LCD monitor. Press the arrow buttons
on the Multi-Select Button to move to, and
Enter to select, the desired menu items.
7. Press the arrow buttons Button
indicator appears on the left side of the LCD Monitor.
8. Slide the Macro Button downwards to enable Macro (close-up) photography.
When you select the Macro Mode, the green Macro LED located on the top of the LCD monitor will light up.
If the low battery power icons appears on the LCD
Monitor, replace the batteries immediately to keep the camera operating normally.
to adjust the digital zoom and a zoom
button on the center of the
/ on the Multi-Select
to choose your
to set the detailed
/ / /
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If the "Memory is not enough!" warning message appears
on the LCD Monitor, the memory card is full.
6-3 Play Mode
In Play Mode , users can review recorded stills and movies. To r ev ie w :
1. Turn the Mode Dial
2. Turn on the camera. The most recently recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the arrow buttons
Button
4. Press the
Button
and "DPOF" functions.
5. Press the arrow button
Button
6. Press the arrow button on the Multi-Select
to review the previous and back image.
button on t he center of the Multi-Select
button to enable the " Delete" , "Slid eshow"
to enter the selected menu items.
to Play Mode .
/ on the Multi-Select
on the Multi-Select
Display Mode Button again to turn off the LCD Monitor .
6-4 Movie Mode
Use Movie Mode to record movi ng pictur es ( n o aud i o) . To record movies:
1. Turn the Mode Dial
2. Turn on the camera. When the camera is on, the last image recorded appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the Shutter button to start recording. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
4. The LCD Monitor will show the recorded time (seconds) while you are recording the movie pictures.
z The maximum recording time depends on the amount of
memory card space available.
to Movie Mode .
6-5 PC Mode
Button
The DPOF function can only used with a memory card
inserted.
If there is no image stored in the internal memory or
memory card, a “No picture” message pops up on the LCD Monitor in the Play Mode.
Press the Display Mode Button
images when the camera is powered off. Press the
to exit the menu.
to review the
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z Use PC Camera or Mass Storage items in the PC
Connection menu:
1. Turn on the camera and turn the Mode Dial
PC Camera and Mass Storage options will appear on
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the LCD Monitor.
2. Press the arrow buttons Button Button
option. Press the or button to confirm and save the settings.
3. The Connect the USB cable to the camera and PC to complete the config uratio n.
Once you save the settings, the camera will keep these
menu settings before you change them again.
message will pop up on the LCD Monitor.
to move and select the desired
/ on the Multi-Select
2. Use the TV out cable provided with the camera to connect the camera and output device.
3. Turn on the camera. Images display via on the TV.
Operate the camera as normal.
Exercise caution when moving the camera since it is
connected via cable.
To restore the LCD Monitor display, simply disconnect
the TV out cable from the camera.
6-6 TV-Out O per ation
Using the TV-Out function offered by the camera, you can transfer the images to the other display devices, e.g. TV or computer. To transfer images:
1. Select the correct video type for the device to be connected. Turn the Mode Dial
. Select the correct video output type, either NTSC
(US) or PAL.
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Chapter 7 Driver Installation
7-1 Installing the Camera Driver for PC
You can use the PC Camera and Mass Storage functions of the camera via PC. To install the driver:
1. Insert the companion CD-ROM supplied with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.
2. The welcome screen automatically appears after a moment:
4. Click Next to continue the setup program. A message appears:
(Note: If your CD-ROM drive does not automat ically run the CD install program, double click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. Then double click the CD-ROM drive icon and click the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory .
3. Click Install driver and a screen appears:
5. Click Finish to restart the computer and finish the camera driver installation.
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7-2 Installing Applications for PC
Install the Arcsoft Software (example given: Photo Impression).
1. Insert the companion CD-ROM supplied with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.
2. The Auto- r un progra m execute an d a welcome screen appears:
4. Select your language. Click OK to confirm.
5. Welcome screen shows. Click Next to continue.
(Note: If your CD-ROM drive does not automat ically run the CD install program, double click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. Then double click the CD-ROM drive icon and click the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory .
3. Click the Arcsoft PhotoImpression to install, and t he screen will appear:
6. Enter Software License Agreement window. Click Yes to continue installation.
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7. Foll ow the installation Wizard to select a destination folder and components.
8. Select the program folder you want to install
9. When the install ation is complete, th e window below will appear. Click Finish to end the installation.
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Chapter 8 File Transfers
8-1 How to Transfer Files
Use the Mass Storage function in the PC Connection menu to connect and transfer files via USB. Note: Windows XP and Windows 2000 users do not need to install the camera driver to transfer files.
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the lens cover.
2. Set the Mode Dial
3. On the camera’s LCD display, highlight “Mass Storage” (in blue)
4. Press the Enter Button on the Multi-Select Button
to select Mass Storage; a flashing USB cable
icon appears on the display.
5. Connect the USB cable between the camera and the computer.
to PC
8-2 Mass Storage
The operating system recognizes the camera as a mass storage device. With the camera connected to the computer via USB you can easily transfer files from the camera using an alternative method from the one just described:
1. Double click on the My Computer icon.
2. Eject any CDs in the CD-ROM drive.
3. Find an icon representing th e d igital camera.
4. Double click on the icon.
5. Double click on file folder, labeled DCIM.
6. Double click on file folder, labeled 100FSCAM.
7. Drag and drop photo files, or the whole folder.
The file folders containing th e images from the ca mera are automatically created upon camera connection.
8-3 Web Camera
Use the PC Camera function in the PC Connection menu to connect and transfer files via USB. Note: install the camera
6. Your operating system responds with a window offering options to view and copy files.
7. Choose your desired option for using files. Windows will prompt you for input.
driver from the c ompanion CD to use the camera’s PC Camera functions:
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the lens cover.
2. Set the Mode Dial
3. On the camera’s LCD display, highlight “PC Camera” (in
blue)
to PC
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4. Press the Enter Button on the Multi-Select Button to select PC Camera; a flashing USB cable icon appears on the display.
5. Connect the USB cable between the camera and the computer.
6. Open your web chat software. Click on the appropriate icon or menu selectio n to start the camera and use the web chat software to broadcast images via the Internet.
You can also use the PC Camera function to capture images with the camera connected to the computer via USB us ing various programs that allow this function, such as Arcsoft’s PhotoImpression.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is believed to be reliable, but no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. DXG Technology re serves the right to make changes to the items described herein to improve reliability, function or design. Neither DXG nor any of its employees, assume any liability for damages or losses, either direct or incidental, which may arise out of the application or use of any of its products or circuits, particularly with regard to damage that may occur in the operation of its products.
©2004 DXG USA, City of In dust ry, CA Version 1.0 06/01/04
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