Maxell WS30 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

USER'S GUIDE

Welcome

Welcome to our MAXELL family. We strongly recommend that you read this User's Guide before operating your WS30 SLIM. You are on your way to experiencing a digital camera like no other. This easy-to-follow user's guide shows you how to use your new camera and software like a pro, whether you want to:

l download photos to your computer, l send photos to family and friends, l create cool invitations and greeting cards, and l create a mini movie using the live video feature.

Before you begin, check the contents to make sure that all of the components are included.

Contents

Welcome..........................................................................................

WS30 SLIM Kit.................................................................................

Meet the WS30 SLIM........................................................................

Features & Functions ......................................................................

Let's Get Started .............................................................................

Taking Pictures.................................................................................

LCD Control Panel............................................................................

Accessing the CD............................................................................

Installing the Software......................................................................

Install Mr. Photo...............................................................................

Install ImageFolio.............................................................................

Install Video Works ..........................................................................

Installing WS30 SLIM Driver.............................................................

Getting Connected ..........................................................................

Fun Things You Can Do- (Digital)....................................................

€ Downloading Photos € To download an individual photo € Erasing Photos from WS30 SLIM € Cropping the photo

Fun Things You Can Do- (Video).....................................................

€ Using the Video Recording Feature (Create AVI File)

€ Using the Video Capture Feature

€ Using the Video Conferencing Feature

Where to get Help............................................................................

Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................

Additional Information .....................................................................

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WS30 SLIM Kit

Your MAXELL WS30 SLIM Kit includes:

WS30 SLIM Camera

1. AAA alkaline batteries (2)

3. Camera Strap Driving utility software CD

5. USB Cable Quick Start Guide

7. Leatherette

8. User's guide

9. Tripod

camera case

Meet the WS30 SLIM

This is not your traditional camera. This is a "digital"camera. A digital camera allows you to take pictures without the use of film.

With the WS30 SLIM, going digital is just the beginning. The WS30 SLIM is a 3-in-1, digital, PC and video camera all wrapped up in a compact camera .

Before going into creating fun projects with the WS30 SLIM, familiarize yourself with the cameras features and functions.

Features & Functions

l Standard Mode

The standard mode is used when taking pictures from 0.6 m (2ft) ~infinity.

l Macro Switch

This switch is used to change from Standard to Macro mode.

l Macro Mode

The macro mode is used to take close up pictures of 0.2 m (8 inch).

l USB Connector

The USB Connector is the port where you plug the USB cable into when you want to download your photos to your computer.

l Shutter

Press the Shutter button to take a picture.

€ Optical Finder

The optical finder or viewfinder is where you look into to compose the picture.

Front of WS30 SLIM

Shutter

Optical Finder

Standard Mode

Flash Light

Macro Switch

Macro Mode

Self-Timer Signal

USB Connector

Features & Functions

Back of WS30 SLIM

l Battery Cover

The battery cover secures the batteries in place.

l Macro Mode Signal

The Macro Mode signal becomes lit when you switch from standard mode to macro mode.

l Busy Signal

The Busy Signal will blink if the camera is not ready to take a picture.

l Menu Panel

The menu or control panel displays the various menu options.

l Mode Button

Press the mode button to switch between the camera's six modes.

L DSC On/OFF Button

Press the DSC On/OFF button to turn the WS30 SLIM on and off.

€ Select Button

Press the Select button to select a menu function.

Busy Signal

Macro Mode Signal

DSC On/Off

Menu Panel

For Strap

Battery Cover

Select

Mode

Let's Get Started

Attaching the camera strap

Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration below.

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Inserting the Batteries

Step 1 Open the battery cover.

Step 2 Insert the batteries properly.

Step 3 Close and lock the battery cover.

Polarity direction

Precaution: Check the batteries for polarity. Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera. Do not short, disassemble or charge the batteries. Do not throw the batteries into a fire.

Taking Pictures

Now that the camera has batteries, let's take a few pictures to get started.

Step 1 Make sure the batteries

are properly inserted into the camera.

Step 2 Press the DSC On button.

The camera will beep.

Step 3

Select macro mode or

standard mode.

Step 4

Use the optical finder to

compose the picture.

press

Battery

Standard mode /

0.6 m (2ft) ~ infinity

Macro mode /

0.2 m (8 inch)

Step 5

Press Shutter button to take the picture. the picture.

Wait for the beep to complete

LCD Control Panel

Now that you are familiar with the basic steps to taking a picture, let's take a closer look at the menu or control panel.

Single snap shots

Video Recording

Delete last

The WS30 SLIM has six functional modes.

€ Mode 1: Flash - The Flash mode is used to add extra light to your image. Press the Mode button until "A" is blinking. This is the default Auto flash mode. The LCD displays "A" to turn the flash on. If

is displayed, the flash is turned off.

Continuous snap shots

Photo number

Battery Volume(disappeared if USB is plugged)

Delete all

Flash status

Self-timer

PCC Mode

Select

(Beep)

Shutter to root

€ Mode 2: Self-Timer - The Self-Timer is used to take a picture with a 10 second delay. Press the Mode button until the self-timer symbol is blinking. Take the picture by pressing the Shutter button. You have 10

seconds which is indicated by the camera beeping and the self-timer indicator blinking on the front of the camera.

Shutter (beep blinking) After 10 sec.

€ Mode 3: Continuous Snap Shots - The Continuous Snap Shots is used to take four pictures at one time. Press the Mode

continuously

button until the is blinking. Press the Shutter button to take the pictures.

Shutter to capture 4 pictures

€ Mode 4: Video Recording - The Video Recording mode is used to create a video AVI file that you can mail. Press the Mode button until the is blinking. Press and hold the Shutter button and using optical

finder to compose images. When you complete the video file, release the shutter button.

Shutter (hold) to make a video file (until release shutter key)

€ Mode 5: Delete Last - The Delete Last mode is used to erase the last picture that you have taken with the camera. Press the Mode button until the is blinking. Press the Shutter button to delete the last picture.

(Beep)

Shutter

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