DC-M50
digital camera user's guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMETS WINDOWS
0 Prof./ï WindowsÆ98Me / WindowsÆXP
ï32 MB RAM
ï110 MB free memory capacity
ïVGA color monitor
ïCD ROM drive
ïUSB
SYSTEM REQUIREMETS
IMac,iBook,G3 blue&white series,G4 series
ïMacOS 9.0~10.1.3
ï64 MB RAM or higher
ï110 MB free memory capacity
ïVGA color monitor
ïCD ROM drive
ïUSB
Take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all your cameraís features.
Canada
Industry Canada (IC)
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 / NMB-003
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.
Le prÈsent appareil numÈrique n'Èmet pas de bruits radioÈlectriques dÈpassant les limites applicables aux appareils numÈriques de Classe B prescrites dans le rËglement sur le brouillage radioÈlectrique ÈdictÈ par Industrie Canada.
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Regulatory compliance statements
United States of America
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
ïReorient or relocate the receiving antenna
ïIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver
ïConnect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Compliance Accessories: The compliance accessories associated with this equipment are shipped with it. These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules. Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.
FCC declaration of conformity
Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc.
610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Digital Camera
DC-M50
Tested To Comply
With FCC
Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference recieved, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
This is a descriptive statement that warns of the result if the instructions are ignored or not understood.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
ïUse only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
ïDo not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
ïDo not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
ïDo not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages or charge levels.
ïFollow local regulations for battery disposal.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children. Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if:
ïThe camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.
ïThe product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not walk while looking at the monitor.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched.
ïDo not use batteries which show wear or damaged.
ïDo not expose batteries to fire, high temperature environment, water or moist places.
ïDo not store the batteries nearby metalic products.
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ïNever charge alkaline batteries.
ïDo not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries gets in your eyes, immediately rinse eyes with lots of fresh water and contact the doctor.If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly.
ïDo not fire the flash directly into the eyes or at vehicle operators. It may cause eyesight injury or cause an accident.
ïDo not use the camera in a humid environment, or operate with wet hands. If any liquid flows into the camera, immediately remove the power supply (including batteries and adapter) and discontinue use. Or it may cause electric shock.
ïDo not use the camera near flammable gases or liquids or use them to clean the camera like gasoline,benzine,or paint thinner. Or it may cause an explosion or fire.
ïDo not just pull on the power cord while unplugging from the outlet on the wall. Holding the adapter plug unit is recommend.
ïDo not continue to use if the camera has an odor, or smoke. Immediately remove the power supply taking care not to burn yourself.
Contact Gateway when repairs are required.
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CAUTION
The temperature of the camera rises with extended periods of use. Use cautiously when handling the camera or removing the batteries and Compact FlashÆ card.
ïDo not leave the camera in places subject to extermely high temperatures, like a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of high temperature.
ïExposure to high temperature may adversely affect the internal components of the camera.
ïAlways unplug the camera from the power supply for safety purposes when the camera is not in use for long periods.
ïAllowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous as extreme circumstances may cause a fire. It is best to clean the camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity.
ïConsult Gateway for information on the cost of cleaning your camera.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Check the packing list before you begin. If some parts are missing, contact your Gateway.
ïGateway DC-M50 5MP Digital Camera (x 1)
ïAA-size Alkaline Batteries (x 4)
ïVideo Cable (x 1)
ïHand Strap (x 1)
ïCamera Case (x 1)
ïUSB Cable (x 1)
ï32 MB CompactFlash Card (x 1)
ïSoftware and Documentation on CD-ROM:
USB Driver Software for Windows Æ 98 / Windows Æ 98 SE / Windows Æ 2000 / Windows Æ XP and Mac OS 9.0~10.1.3
Instruction Manual (PDF) Windows Æ /Macintosh
Photo Impression, Video Impression
ï Documentation (Printed)
Warranty Card (x 1)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE . . . . . . . . . . .4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 NAMES OF PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 CAMERA BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER . . . . . .14 BOTTOM OF BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 DATA PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 VIEWFINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
QUICK REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 TAKING PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES . .20 DELETING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP . . . . . . . . . .24 INSERTING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . .25 CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER . . .27
AUTO POWER OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 USING THE DC
ADAPTER (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . .28 INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH (CF) CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
INSERTING THE CF CARD . . . . . . . . . . .29 REMOVING THE CF CARD . . . . . . . . . . .30
TAKING PICTURES
BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . .33 THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS .36 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
FOCUS LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
FOCUS DISTANCE IN THE AUTOFOCUS |
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MODE (Minimum Focus Distance).................... |
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THE SUBJECT THAT IS DIFFICULT TO |
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FOCUS |
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IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME
(Focus Lock Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS DISTANCE . . . .40 CLOSE UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS AREA . . . . . . . .43 FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 FLASH RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE . . . . . . .45 FLASH LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..46
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
P/A/S/M EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 DIGITAL ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 BURST IMAGE CAPTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 SELF-TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 ISO SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . ..57
MOVIE CLIP SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 12
MOVIE CLIP PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 MOVIE CLIP SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 VOICE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 VOICE PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE
SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE . . . .64 THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY (LCD Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS . . . .64 SPECIFYING IMAGE QUALITY MODE . . . . .68 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE . . . .71 SPECIFYING WHITE BALANCE MODE . . . .73 SPECIFYING THE SHARPNESS MODE . . .75
RESETING TO THE RECORDING MODE DEFAULT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
PLAYBACK MODE
SINGLE-FRAME PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 THE IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY
IN THE PLAYBACKMODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 INDEX PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 ZOOM PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 SLIDE SHOW
TO START THE SLIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . .87 TO STOP THE SLIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . . .88 THE SETTING IN THE SLIDE SHOW MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
DELETING IMAGES
DELETING SELECTED IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . .92 DELETING ALL IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 DELETING FOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
SPECIFYING THE PLAYBACK MODE
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . .101 THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU
(LCD Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE NUMBER TO BE PRINTED . . . . . . . . . .104 SPECIFYING THE INDEX PRINT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 TO CANCEL THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
FOLDER NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 SELECTED AN FOLDER . . . . . . . . . . . .110 GIVE FOLDER A NEW NAME . . . . . . . . .111 On DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
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SETUP
THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY . . . . . .115 THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 THE SETUP MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 FORMATTING THE CFCARD . . . . . . . . . . .119 SETTING THE DATE / TIME . . . . . . . . . . . .121 SETTING THE BEEP SOUND . . . . . . . . . . .123 SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM
THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL . . . . . . . .125 SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED
ON THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 RESETTING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS. 128
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CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL
COMPUER |
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CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER |
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For WindowsÆ 98 . . . . . |
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Installation of Digital Image(Mac) . .135(144) |
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For Macintosh . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 |
CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE |
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PERSONAL COMPUTER . |
. . . . . . . . . . . . .153 |
INSTALLING of Photo Impression & Video |
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Impression(Mac) . . . . . . . . |
135(148)&141(151) |
APPENDIX
WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES
ON TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 NOTES ON THE HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . .155 CARE AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 TECHNICAL DETAILS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
NAMES OF PARTS
CAMERA BODY_ FRONT VIEW
* Do not touch.
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CAMERA BODY_REAR VIEW
* Do not touch.
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INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER
USB connector
Video-out terminal
DC terminal
BOTTOM OF BODY
Battery-chamber door
Tripod socket
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DATA PANEL
The following diagram shows the items displayed on the data panel.
Image-size indicators |
Flash-mode indicators |
Battery-condition indicator
Self-timer indicator
Number of recordable remaining frames/
No-card indicator
* Refer to the number of recordable remaining frames as a guide.
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VIEWFINDER
Focus Iamp |
Close-framing guide |
(green) |
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Flash Iamp
(red)
Close-framing guide
When you shoot a subject which is closer than 3ft (100 cm ) through the viewfinder, only the part under the close-framing guide is recorded. So, use the LCD monitor to check the image composition when you shoot a subject which is closer than 3ft (100 cm ).
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Focus Lamp (Green)
Lights. |
The focus is determined and locked. |
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Blinks quickly (about 8 |
The focus is not determined. |
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times in a second). |
(The subject contrast is too low, the subject is too dark or too close, |
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or the subject is too far in the close up mode.) |
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Blinks slowly (about 2 |
The image is being recorded in the CF (Compact Flash) card. |
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times in a second). |
The camera reads out the image from the CF card. |
Focus Area (as a Guide)
Flash Lamp (Red)
In the autofocus mode, the focus is adjusted at the gray part as shown in the figure.
Lights. |
The flash is ready. |
Blinks quickly when the shutter-release |
The flash is being charged. |
button is pressed half-way down |
The shutter-release button is not released. |
(about 8 times in a second). |
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(When the flash function is cancelled) |
The shutter speed becomes slow. |
Blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second). |
Taking a picture in this mode may cause |
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a blurred image. |
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QUICK REFERENCES
GETTING STARTED
1 Insert the batteries (see page 25).
2 Insert the CF card (see page 29).
TAKING PICTURES ñ See page 33 for details.
1 Rotate the function dial to .
2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.
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3 Determine the image composition while looking into LCD monitor or viewfinder.
4 Adjust the image range and size with the four-way keys ( / ).
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When the |
key is pressed, the image size becomes large. |
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When the |
key is pressed, the image range becomes wide. |
5Press the shutter-release button half-way down.
ïWhen the image is focused, the focus lamp (green) lights up.
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6 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
ïThe captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
ïWhile the captured image is recorded in the CF card, the focus lamp (green)
blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second).
MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ñ See page 82 for details.
1 Rotate the function dial to .
2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.
ï The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
3 When the or key is pressed, the image changes to the previous or next one respectively.
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DELETING IMAGES ñ See page 92 for details.
1Display the image to be deleted on the LCD monitor by performing steps 1 to 3 of "MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES" described on the previous page.
2 Press the MENU button.
ï The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
3 After confirming that [SELECTED IMAGE] is highlighted, press the key.
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4When the selected image is highlighted, press the ENTER button.
ï The image to be deleted is displayed on the LCD monitor and a message to confirm whether you want to delete the image appears as shown in the figure.
5 Press the |
key so that [YES] is highlighted and press |
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the |
key. |
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ï The image displayed on the LCD monitor in step 1 is deleted.
6 To complete the operation of deleting an image, after confirming that [NO] is highlighted in the display to confirm,
press the key.
ï The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode menu.
7 Press the MENU button.
ï The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode.
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PREPARATION
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ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP
1Insert the smaller loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet.
2Insert the other end of the hand strap through the small loop.
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INSERTING THE BATTERIES
This camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries.
* When using AA-size Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a vendor-endorsed battery charger.
1 When replacing the batteries, slide the power switch to turn off the camera.
ï You may skip this step when inserting the batteries for the first time.
2 Slide the battery-chamber door slightly in the direction of the arrow 1 and open it in the direction of the arrow 2 .
3 Insert the batteries by following the +/- diagram in the front of the battery-chamber door.
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4Close the battery-chamber door in the direction of the arrow 1 and slide it until it clicks 2 .
ïAfter replacing the batteries, check that the built-in clock (date and time) works correctly (See page 121).
If the camera is not used more than 5 minutes, the built-in clock may delay or be reset to the default setting. In this case, set the date and time again by following the procedure described on page 121.
ïDo not place the camera with the battery-chamber door facing down when the battery-chamber door is open. Doing so may damage the battery-chamber door.
ïBecause the batteries become hot right after the camera is operated, be careful when replacing the batteries.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER
When the batteries are installed in the camera, the camera checks the battery power automatically and shows the result on the data panel.
lights - The battery power is sufficient.
Lights - Prepare new batteries. Even in this status, the recording or playback can be performed.
All indicators go out, blinks for 5 seconds and then, all indicators go out again. ï Replace all batteries with new ones.
Taking a picture or playing back cannot be excuted.
*When nothing is displayed on the data panel, make sure that the batteries are installed with a correct polarity (+/-). When nothing is displayed even though the batteries are installed correctly, replace the batteries with new ones.
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