Gateway DV-S20 User Manual

DV-S20 digital MPEG 4 camcorder user's guide

Contents

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Introducing Your Gateway Digital MPEG4 Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting the wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Installing an optional SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Turning on your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Understanding LCD display information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Understanding image quality and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Recording video and still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Viewing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Deleting images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Connecting your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 LED indicators and audible beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Introducing Your Gateway Digital MPEG4

Camcorder

This section provides basic information about your Gateway Digital MPEG4 Camcorder.

Read this section to learn about:

■Features

■Warnings and safeguards

■Package contents

■Controls and connections

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Features

■MPEG4-compressed format

■2.1 mega pixel CMOS sensor and 2.5 digital zoom

■320 × 240 QVGA video

1600 × 1200 resolution still images

■Three quality settings — Super fine, fine, and normal

■1.5-inch color LTPS LCD display that swivels 270 degrees

■Auto flash

■Accurate color processing

■64 MB internal memory to capture and store images

■Accepts external SD memory cards (up to 512 MB)

■AV connection to your TV or VCR

■USB connection to download images to your computer

■Video editing, creating, and sharing software

■Photo editing, printing, and sharing software

Important Safeguards

Warning	Risk of electric shock - Do not open
	To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
	modify your camcorder or open the case.
	There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
	Opening the case voids the warranty.
	Have your camcorder repaired by qualified
	service personnel only.

Warnings and precautions

■Disconnect all cables before moving your camcorder. Moving your camcorder with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric shock danger.

■Do not expose your camcorder to rain or moisture.

■Do not drop your camcorder.

■Do not try to operate your camcorder while driving a vehicle.

■Keep your camcorder away from excessive dust, high temperatures, moisture, or direct sunlight.

■Disconnect your camcorder and remove the batteries when not used for a long period of time.

■Do not use any other batteries than ones specified for your camcorder.

■Never use different types of batteries together (alkaline and Ni-MH) or mix old and new batteries.

■Disconnect your camcorder and remove the batteries if your camcorder acts in any way abnormal while following normal operating instructions.

■Do not place your camcorder on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your camcorder may fall, causing serious damage.

■Never place your camcorder near or over a radiator or heat source.

Package contents

Along with your camcorder, the packaging box contains the following items:

Camcorder strap

Two AA batteries

USB cable

AV cable

Software

Digital

camcorder

Driver for:

Windows 98/98SE/ME

Windows 2000/XP

Gateway,

Inc.

User’s guide

Accessories

You can purchase these optional accessories for your camcorder:

■Accessory kit:

■AC adapter

■Battery charger and rechargeable batteries

■Carrying pouch

■Tripod

■SD memory cards

■SD memory card reader

Contact Gateway for these and other accessories.

Front

Power/Menu button

LCD display

Lens

Microphone

Flash

Self-timer LED

Battery/Memory

card cover

Item	Description

Power/Menu button (top)	Turns your camcorder on and off and enters the OSD
	(on-screen display). For more information, see “Using the
	OSD” on page 21.

Lens	Lets light into your camcorder to capture images.

Microphone	Records audio.

Flash	Activates when lighting conditions are dark.

Self-timer LED	Blinks blue when in self-timer mode.

Battery/Memory card cover	Open to install batteries and optional SD memory cards.

LCD display	Open to view images you are recording. You can also view
	images previously recorded using playback mode.
	The LCD swivels 270 degrees.

Back

Flash/ button Zoom out/ button System LED indicator Image shutter button Playback/Pause button

Tripod socket

Record/Stop button

Zoom in/ button

Self-timer/ button

Digital zoom/OK button Delete button

AV out connector

USB connector

Power connector

Wrist strap eyelet

Item		Description

Flash/	button	Manually activates flash mode. For additional information,
		see “Using the flash” on page 33.
		OSD active: Moves up through menu options.

Zoom out/	button	Reduces the zoom level.
		OSD active: Enters a menu and moves to the next item field.

System LED indicator		Displays system status. For additional information, see “LED
		indicators and audible beeps” on page 50.

Image shutter button		Takes still photographs with your camcorder.

Playback/Pause button		Activates playback mode. Press this button again to pause
		recording or playback. For additional information, see
		“Viewing images” on page 36.

Record/Stop button		Starts and stops image recording.

Zoom in/	button	Enlarges the zoom level.
		OSD active: Enters a menu and moves to the next item field.

Item		Description

Self-timer/	button	Activates the self-timer. For additional information, see “Using
		the self-timer” on page 35.
		OSD active: Moves down through menu options.

Digital Zoom/OK button		Activates digital zoom. For additional information, see “Using
		the digital zoom” on page 34.
		OSD active: Saves menu changes.

Delete button		Deletes any images that you do not want to keep.

AV out connector		Plug the AV cable in here to send still images or video to an
		external device, such as a TV or VCR.

USB connector		Plug the USB cable in here to transfer still images or video
		to your computer.

Power connector		Plug the optional AC power adapter in here. The power
		adapter does not charge batteries.

Wrist strap eyelet		Attach the wrist strap for your camcorder here.

Tripod socket (bottom)		Attach a tripod here to stabilize your camcorder during
		filming.

Getting Started

Read this section to learn how to:

■Connect the wrist strap

■Install the batteries

■Install an optional SD memory card

■Turn on your camcorder

■Set the date and time

■Use the OSD (on screen display) menus

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