Memorex MCC215 User Manual
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MCC215
CONTENTS
Contents................................................1
Safety Precautions ................................2
Location of Controls...........................4
Using the Strap ...................................6
Getting Started ....................................7
• Installing the Batteries ......................7
• Turning the Power On and Off..........8
• Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card 9
Operation ...........................................10
• Taking a Single Picture ...................10
• Changing the Picture Mode ............11
• Changing the Picture Resolution ....12
• Changing the White Balance (P) ....13
• Changing the EV Compensation (P)14
• Viewing the Pictures .......................15
• Recording a Video ..........................16
• Changing the Video Resolution ......17
• Changing the White Balance (V) ....18
• Changing the EV Compensation (V).19
• Viewing the Videos .........................20
• Setting the Date and Time ..............21
• Setting the Date/Time Stamp..........22
• Formatting the SD/MMC Card ........23
• Setting the Light Frequency............24
• Setting the PC Camera/
Mass Storage..................................25
• Viewing the Version ........................26
• Setting the Icon ...............................27
• Turning the Audio Recording
On and Off ......................................28
• Changing the TV System................29
• Default Setting ................................30
Connecting the Unit to a TV.............31
Computer Connection ......................32
Software Installation .........................33
• Supported Operating Systems........33
• Installing the PC Camera Driver .....33
• Installing PhotoImpression and
VideoImpression .............................34
Downloading and Transferring
Files ....................................................35
Using PhotoImpression....................36
Using VideoImpression ....................37
Using the Unit as a PC Cam ............38
Safely Removing the Hardware .......40
Troubleshooting Guide .....................41
Formatting the Unit...........................43
Resetting the Unit .............................44
Specifications....................................45
1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FCC WARNING:
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to
operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
INFORMATION
This equipment 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
in stal l ed and u s ed in acc orda n ce wit h t he ins t ruct ions , m ay caus e h arm f ul
in terf eren ce to rad io com muni c ati o ns. Ho weve r, t here i s n o guar ante e t hat
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equip ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the unit:
• This unit works best when used in bright lighting, such as sunlight or
a brightly-lit room. Results in dimly-lit areas will vary.
• Never attempt your own repairs. Always leave service to authorized repair
facilities.
• Keep the unit away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet.
Never use when it is raining or snowing.
• Should foreign matter or water get into the unit, immediately turn the power
off and contact your local authorized service center.
• Physical damage and malfunction of the unit can cause the image data
stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies
of data by transferring to a personal computer.
• In an environment with electrostatic discharge, the user may have to reset
the unit.
• Use Alkaline batteries for best results.
• Do not leave the unit in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such
as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
• Do not place the unit in unstable locations, such as a sloping surface or
unstable table where the camera may fall.
• Do not touch or press on the display or lens.
3
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1
6
7
8
9
2
3
4
5
REAR/INTERIOR
1. Up π Button
2. OK Button
3. Display
4. Down † Button
5. MENU Button
6. Power Button
7. Mode Control
8. SHUTTER Button
9. USB/TV OUT Jacks (Under
Compartment)
AV CABLE PART NO.
E532R4POLAR0001*
USB CABLE PART NO.
E531RAMTOMIN008*
*Consumer Replaceable Part
(See page 46 to order.)
4
1
3
2
5
6
4
6
LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
FRONT/SIDE
1. Battery Compartment
(BATTERY COVER PART NO.
P337RBDV096C011*)
2. Speaker
3. Lens
4. SD/MMC Card Slot (Bottom of
Unit)
5. Microphone
6. Strap Holders
(HANDSTRAP PART NO.
K910RDV096C0001*)
CD PART NO. K539RCD096C0001*
*Consumer Replaceable Part
(See page 46 to order.)
5
USING THE STRAP
1
Insert the Velcro straps into each of the
Strap Holders.
3
2
Press the velcro ends onto the straps to
adjust the length of the straps as desired.
Fold over the Strap Flap and connect as
shown. Adjust as desired to fit your hand.
6
GETTING STARTED
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1
Remove the battery compartment cover by
sliding it off. Insert three (3) AAA batteries
into the battery compartment, observing the
polarity marks (+/–) as shown.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated inside the
battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old
batteries with fresh ones.
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer ’s directions.)
2
Slide the cover back on.
NOTE: When the batteries are low, the
battery low indicator will blink in the display.
7
GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED)
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
1 2
Press the Power button to turn the unit
on. “Memorex” will appear briefly in the
display.
NOTE: To save the battery power, the unit will automatically turn off after 60
seconds of inactivity, but the pictures will remain in memory.
Press and hold the Power button until
“Goodbye” appears in the display
(approximately one second).
8
GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED)
Front
of card
INSERTING AN SD/MMC MEMORY CARD (UP TO 2 GB)
1
HINTS ON USING AN SD/MMC CARD:
1. When an SD/MMC card is inserted, the Card indicator will appear in the
display and new pictures taken will be stored on the SD/MMC card
automatically.
2. Push the SD/MMC card all the way in to make sure the SD/MMC card is fully
inserted.
3. The memory card must be inserted otherwise no video or picture can be
taken.
TO REMOVE:
• To remove the card from the camera, push down on the card to initiate the
self-eject mechanism.
MEMORY FULL:
When the SD/MMC card memory is full, “FULL” will blink in the display when you
attempt to take a video/picture. Back-up the data onto your computer and delete
files in this case.
An SD/MMC card must be inserted in
order to take pictures/videos with this
camera. Insert the SD/MMC card with
the label side facing the display side of
the camera as shown.
9
2
1
TAKING A SINGLE PICTURE
P
V
SET
SET
2
1
OPERATION
1
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Picture Taking position.
3
Press the Shutter button to take a
picture; the picture’s counter in the
display will increase by one.
2
Press the Up π button 1 to zoom in or
the Down † button 2 to zoom out as
desired. This zoom function works only
for resolutions of 640 x 480 and 1280
x 1024.
NOTES:
• Keep the object in the center of the
display and an acceptable distance
from the camera.
• Set the desired picture settings as
indicated, beginning on page 11.
10
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
2
1
P
V
SET
SET
2
4
1
3
CHANGING THE PICTURE MODE
1
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Picture Taking position.
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the Picture Mode
setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the desired Picture
Mode, and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit. The selected mode
will be used for the next pictures taken, until the camera is turned off or the
Picture mode is changed.
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
Single Picture
Continuous Three Pictures
10 Seconds Self-Timer
15 Seconds Self-Timer
20 Seconds Self-Timer
11
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
2
1
P
V
SET
SET
2
4
1
3
CHANGING THE PICTURE RESOLUTION
1
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Picture Taking position.
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the Resolution
setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the desired Resolution,
and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit.
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
0.3 Mega Pixels
1.3 Mega Pixels
2.0 Mega Pixels (interpolated)
3.0 Mega Pixels (interpolated)
12
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
2
1
P
V
SET
SET
2
4
1
3
CHANGING THE WHITE BALANCE
1
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Picture Taking position.
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the White Balance
setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the desired White
Balance, and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit.
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
Auto Adjusts White balance
Under Sunlight
Under Cloudy Skies
Under Tungsten
Under Fluorescent Lights
13
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
2
1
P
V
SET
SET
2
4
1
3
CHANGING THE EV COMPENSATION
1
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Picture Taking position.
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the EV
Compensation setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the
desired EV Compensation, and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit.
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
EV+2
EV+1.5
EV+1
EV+0
EV-1
14
EV-1.5
EV-2.0
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