Maxell WS30 SLIM 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.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................
Additional Information .....................................................................
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Where to get Help............................................................................
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Meet the WS30 SLIM
Your MAXELL WS30 SLIM Kit
includes:
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3. Camera Strap
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5. USB Cable
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7. Leatherette
WS30 SLIM Camera
AAA alkaline batteries (2)
Driving utility software CD
Quick Start Guide
camera case
8. User's guide
9. Tripod
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.
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WS30 SLIM Kit
Features & Functions
Front of WS30 SLIM
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.
Shutter
Flash Light
Self-Timer Signal
Optical Finder
Macro Switch
Standard Mode
Macro Mode
USB Connector
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Battery Cover
Busy Signal
Macro Mode Signal
DSC On/Off
Select
Mode
Menu Panel
For Strap
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.
Features & Functions
Back of WS30 SLIM
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Let's Get Started
Attaching the camera strap
Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration below.
Inserting the Batteries
Step 1 Open the battery cover.
Step 2 Insert the batteries properly.
Step 3 Close and lock the battery cover.
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.
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Polarity direction
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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
Step 4
Step 5
Wait for the beep to complete
the picture.
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Select macro mode or
standard mode.
Use the optical finder to
compose the picture.
Press Shutter button to take
the picture.
press
Standard mode /
0.6 m (2ft) ~ infinity
Macro mode /
0.2 m (8 inch)
press
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Battery
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.
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.
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Continuous snap shots
Single snap shots
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Delete all
Delete last
Flash status
Photo number
Battery Volume(disappeared if USB is plugged)
Video Recording
Self-timer
PCC Mode
Shutter
to root
Select
(Beep)
€ 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.
continuously
€ Mode 3: Continuous Snap Shots - The Continuous Snap Shots is
used to take four pictures at one time. Press the Mode
button until the is blinking. Press the Shutter button to take
the pictures.
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Shutter (beep blinking)
After 10 sec.
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.
€ 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.
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(Beep)
Shutter (hold) to make a video file
(until release shutter key)
Shutter
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