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DC-T23
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Gateway DC-T23 User Manual

Gateway DC-T23 digital camera
user'sguide
Customizing
Troubleshooting

Contents

Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Identifying camera components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Attaching the strap (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using a tripod (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Powering on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Viewing your images on the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Viewing pictures and movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Deleting pictures and movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Advanced Operations and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the MENU button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuring settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Viewing images on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing the camera software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting the camera to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Copying pictures and movies to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Viewing pictures and movies on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using PC Camera or Web Cam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Format settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting the camera to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LED indicator events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Regulatory compliance statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Gateway DC-T23
Thank you for purchasing the Gateway DC-T23 digital camera. Your camera features:
■ Effective sensor resolution of 2 Megapixels
■ 16 MB internal memory
■ Support for SD/MMC (Secure Digital/MultiMedia
Card) memory up to 512 MB
■ 4× digital zoom
■ Video mode
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Warnings and precautions

■ Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera.
■ Avoid all contact with water. Be sure to have dry hands before using.
■ Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight.
■ Use the camera with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body.
■ For your own safety, avoid using the camera when there is a storm or
lightning.
■ Avoid using batteries of different brands or types at the same time.
■ Remove batteries during long periods between usage, as deteriorated
batteries may affect the functionality of the camera.
■ Remove batteries if they show signs of leaking or distortion.
■ We suggest using only the accessories supplied by Gateway.
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Getting started

Identifying camera components

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1 Shutter/Quick Exit button 2 Lens cover 3 Power button 4 Mode switch 5 Microphone 6 Flash
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11 LCD display 12 Up control button (Zoom in) 13 Down control button (Zoom out) 14 MENU/OK button 15 LED indicator
16 Strap holder 7 USB port 8 Focus switch 9 Lens
10 Self-timer LED indicator
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17 Battery/SD/MMC card cover
18 Tripod port
19 SD/MMC card slot
20 Battery section
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Loading the batteries

Use two AAA 1.5V alkaline batteries.
To load the batteries:
1 Slide the battery/card cover down, then rotate it outward.
2 Load two AAA alkaline batteries, taking care to match the + and – symbols
on the batteries.
3 Rotate the battery/card inward, then slide it upward to lock it.
For information on battery life, see “Battery life” on page 35.
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Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card (Optional)

Getting started
Caution
Never eject the SD/MMC card while the LED indicator is red (the camera is processing data).
For more information on the LED messages, see
“LED indicator events” on page 35.
To insert the SD/MMC card:
1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Insert the card in the direction indicated, then push it in.
MENU/OK
3 Close the battery/card cover.
To remove the card:
■ Push the card in, then release the card.
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Tips & Tricks The camera comes with 16 MB internal Flash memory for
storage. If you do not insert a SD/MMC card, data is saved in the built-in Flash memory.
For details on the storage capacity of the SD/MMC card and internal memory (16 MB Flash memory), see “Storage capacity” on page 36.

Attaching the strap (optional)

For convenience and safety, attach the carrying strap.
To attach the strap:
1 Thread the strap loop through the holder in the direction indicated.
2 Fasten the strap as indicated.
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Using a tripod (optional)

Tight
Loose
You can use a tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits, longer movies or in macro mode.
Tripod “heads” (the part that attaches to the camera) vary. See your tripod user’s guide for detailed information on attaching your tripod to the Gateway DC-T23 digital camera.
To use a tripod:
1 Attach the tripod to the port on the bottom of the camera and rotate the
wheel to lock it.
Wheel
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2 Unfold the legs to set up.
3 Adjust the alignment to the desired position.
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Basic operation

Powering on and off

Slide the Lens cover or press the Power button to power the camera on or off.
To use the lens cover:
■ Slide the Lens cover in the direction of the arrow to turn the power on or
off.
Tips & Tricks While the Lens cover is open, you can also press the
ON
OFF
Power button to turn off your camera.
To use the power button:
■ Press the Power button to turn the power on or off.
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If the camera is idle for over 60 seconds, the LCD display turns off to conserve battery power. Press any key to wake up the camera. If the camera is idle for over 3 minutes, the camera automatically powers down.

Setting the Mode switch

This camera operates in three modes. Push the Mode switch to select the mode that you want to use.
Movie mode
Still Picture mode
Basic operation
Playback mode
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Taking still pictures

Follow these steps to take still pictures. For best results, use the Focus switch to set the focus and use the up and down Control buttons to zoom in and out.
Taking a still picture
To take a still picture:
1 Set the Mode switch to .
2 Press the Shutter button to take pictures.
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Tips & Tricks While the LED indicator is flashing red, the image is being
captured. When the LED turns green, the picture processing is done and ready to take another picture. For more information on LED messages, see “LED indicator
events” on page 35
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