Microtek MKT-1300a User Manual
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July 2003
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Disclaimer of Warranty
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content of any written materials or
software, and is not liable for losses
sustained by the purchaser arising
from the use or inability to use these
written materials, software or
equipment.
Warning
If you take pictures of or use
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copyright laws. Microtek holds no
responsibility for the use of Microteks
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Microtek Lab, Inc.
16941 Keegan Avenue
Carson, CA 90746
Main: 310-687-5800
Fax: 310-687-5950
http://www.microtekusa.com
Microtek International, Inc.
6, Industry East Road 3
Science Based Industrial Park
Hsinchu, 30077, Taiwan
Tel: 886-3-5772155
Fax: 886-3-5772598
http://www.microtek.com
Microtek Europe B.V.
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3194DE Hoogvliet-RT
The Netherlands
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Safety Precautions
Before you use the camera, be sure
to read the following safety
precautions, which detail the proper
operation of the camera and its
accessories to prevent injuries or
damage to users or equipment.
This symbol indicates
situations where
improper use of the
camera may result in
harm to the camera
operator.
This symbol indicates
situations where
improper use of the
camera may result in
damage to the camera.
Children should not be allowed
to have access to the camera.
They could injure themselves with
inappropriate use of the camera or
by becoming entangled in the
carrying strap. If a child swallows a
camera battery, get the child
medical attention.
Subjecting the camera to
water or any other liquid, or
allowing condensation to form, may
start a fire or give the user an
electrical shock.
If liquid gets inside the camera,
turn the camera power off by
removing the battery or
unplugging the power cord (with
dry hands).
Allowing the camera to slowly
adjust to temperature changes
(as in transferring the unit from
outdoors to indoors) will help to
prevent condensation. Let any
condensation evaporate before
using the camera.
Exposing the camera to too
much heat may warp the camera
casing or damage the batteries.
Battery damage may result in fire,
burns or electrical shock.
Another source of possible burns is
heat from the flash or camera itself.
Touching the flash after it has
been used extensively can
cause burns.
The camera body itself may
burn your hands if the camera
has been operated for a lengthy
period of time.
Do not drop batteries or let
them be banged around. This could
damage the casings, causing the
batteries to leak.
If the internal parts or
components of the battery
come into contact with your
eyes or your mouth, flush the
affected site with water and get
medical help.
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Do not short-circuit the battery
terminals and be sure to cover
the terminals before you throw
batteries away. If the terminals
contact metal, they may
overheat and explode, causing a
fire.
Black or bright (red, green,
blue, and white) dots may
sometimes appear on the LCD
screen. These are merely misfiring
pixels, and have no effect on the
recorded image.
If you aim the camera at the
sun, or shoot the flash close to
someones eyes, you may injure
your eyesight or that of someone
else.
If you see smoke or smell a
burning odor coming from your
camera, turn the camera off. If you
continue to operate the camera, it
could cause a fire or give you a
shock.
Do not clean the camera with
flammable liquids, as these may
cause a fire.
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Do not leave the camera in
humid or dusty areas. Dust and
humidity can cause the camera to
short circuit, leading to a fire.
If the camera gets anywhere
near a strong magnetic field, it may
not work correctly, or the pictures
taken may be ruined or adversely
affected.
Use a soft, absorbent cloth to
clean the outside of your camera.
Table of Contents
Camera Overview.................... 1
Camera Package Contents......... 2
Camera Components ................ 3
Front/Bottom View ............... 3
Rear View .......................... 4
LCD Screen Displays ................ 5
Photo Mode ........................ 5
Movie Mode........................ 6
Audio Mode ........................ 7
Playback Mode.................... 8
Getting Started
Attaching the Strap ................ 10
Loading the Batteries .............. 11
SD Memory Card Insertion ....... 13
Camera On/Off...................... 14
Setting the Date and Time....... 15
Selecting the Language .......... 15
Formatting the SD Card .......... 16
Before Shooting
Using the Mode Switch........... 17
LCD Screen On/Off ................ 17
Using the Menus .................... 18
Using the Multifunction Buttons 18
Using the Shutter Button ......... 19
Using the Viewfinder .............. 19
Holding the Camera ................ 19
Shooting Images
Shooting Still Images .............. 20
Using the Digital Zoom ............ 21
Using the Flash ...................... 22
Continuous Shooting............... 23
Using the Self-Timer ............... 24
Customizing Shooting-related
Settings ............................... 25
Selecting Photo Size ........... 25
Selecting Photo Quality ....... 26
Selecting the Shooting Drive
Mode ............................... 27
Adjusting the Exposure
Compensation ................... 28
Selecting the White Balance 29
Selecting the Sharpness ...... 30
Shooting Movies .................... 31
Viewing Images
Single-image Display .............. 32
Nine-image Display................. 32
Magnifying Images ................. 33
Using the Slide Show ............. 34
Rotating Images..................... 35
Playing Movies ...................... 36
Television Viewing ................. 37
Deleting Images
Deleting the Current Image ...... 38
Deleting Selected Images ........ 38
Deleting All Images .............. 138
Audio
Recording Audio .................... 39
Playing Audio ........................ 40
Digital Camera Settings
Beep Adjustment ................... 42
Setting the Date .................... 42
Setting the Time .................... 42
Selecting the Video System ..... 43
Formatting the SD Card .......... 43
Digital Camera Reset .............. 43
Copying to the SD Card .......... 44
Selecting the Frequency ......... 44
Auto Power Saving ................ 44
Selecting the Language .......... 45
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Viewing Images on Your
Computer
System Requirements ............. 46
A. Installing the Camera Driver . 47
B. Getting the Camera Ready .. 47
C. Connecting the Camera ....... 48
D. Copying Images ................. 48
E. Viewing Images ................. 49
Value-bundled Software .......... 49
Appendices
A. PC/Web Cam .................... 50
B. Using the Batteries ............. 51
C. Using the SD Card .............. 53
D. Maintenance ..................... 54
E. Troubleshooting ................. 55
F. Warning and Error Messages 63
G. Menu Items and Factory
Defaults .......................... 64
H. Specifications.................... 65
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Federal Communications
Commission Interference
Statement
This equipment (MDC-TKS1CMOS
or ES230) 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
installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that 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
equipment 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.
Notes: A shielded USB interface
cable with ferrite core installed on
the camera connector end must be
used with this equipment.
Caution: Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the
manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Loi Han
Microtek Lab, Inc.
16941 Keegan Avenue
Carson, CA 90746
USA
Phone: 310-687-5800
Fax: 310-687-5950
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Camera Overview
Microtek's Take-it S1/D1 digital
cameras are equipped with a mass
storage function that enables you to
capture high resolution pictures and
see the results immediately. Your
digital camera provides you with
the best photo- and movie-taking
experience possible and comes with
the latest features, including the
following:
Still photos: Provides you with
full control in taking still photos,
allowing you precise handling
over image resolution, quality,
and sharpness, as well as plus
and minus Exposure Value (EV),
and white balance. The camera
also features a 10-second timer
and continuous image capture
function.
Movies/Audio: Enables you to
record movie or audio clips of
unlimited length.
Storage: Accommodates an
external SecureDigital (SD)
storage memory card along with
the camera's internal memory,
enabling you to upgrade
memory capacity.
File management: Lets you
view/delete the still images and
movies on the cameras built-in
LCD, a television screen, or a
personal computer monitor.
Printing: Lets you print images
at home after transferring
images to a computer.
Alternatively, you can have
images printed commercially by
supplying the pictures on
storage media such as an SD
card or a CD to a print shop.
PC camera: Lets you use the
camera as a PC/Web cam in
video conferencing mode by
connecting it to your computer,
using software such as
Microsoft Netmeeting, and
connecting to the Internet.
Camera Package Contents
Open your camera package and
check the components listed in your
packing list.
If any component is missing,
contact Microtek Customer Service.
1. Take-it S1/D1 Digital Camera
2. Strap
3. Two AA-sized Alkaline batteries
4. USB cable
5. Video cable
6. Microtek CD: Includes bundled
software and camera driver
7. Documentation: Includes Take-it
S1/D1 Quick Start Guide and
other inserts
8. Pouch
Camera Components
Front View
1. Flash (p.22)
2. Viewfinder (p.19)
3. Speaker
4. Lens
5. Microphone
6. Self-timer indicator (p.24)
Bottom View
1. Connector cover
2. AV-output connector (p.39)
3. USB connector (p.39, 46)
4. Tripod mount
5. Battery and SecureDigital
(SD) card cover
6. Battery compartment (p.11)
7. SD compartment (p.13)
8. Strap ring (p.10)
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Rear View
1. POWER button (p.14)
2. Mode switch (p.17)
Playback mode (p.32)
Photo mode (p.20)
/ Movie/Audio mode (p.31, 39)
3. Shutter/OK button (p.19)
4. Multifunction/4-way arrow buttons (p.18)
Up/ Zoom In (p.21, 33)
Right/ Flash (p.22)
Down/ Zoom Out/
Nine-image display (p.21, 32, 33)
Left
5. MENU (Menu) button (p.18)
(Delete) button (p.38)
6.
7. DISP (Display) button (p.17)
8. LCD screen (p.17)
9. READY/Flash charger LED
10. Viewfinder (p.19)
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LCD Screen Display
Photo Mode
1. Photo Mode
2. Size
- 2048x1536 pixels*
- 1600x1200 pixels
- 1280x960 pixels
- 640x480 pixels
* Interpolated
3. Quality (Compression)
Best / Fine/ Normal)
(
4. Flash mode
Auto/ Auto with Red-eye Reduction/ Forced/ Forced
(
with Red-eye Reduction/ Off)
5. Battery status indicator
Full/ Half/ Low)
(
6. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator
7. Number of pictures remaining
8. Digital zoom level
9. Sharpness
Low/ Normal/ High)
(
10. Exposure Compensation (EV)
(
/ / / / )
11. Drive mode
Self-timer/ Continuous)
(
12. White Balance (WB)
Auto/ Daylight/ Tungsten/ Fluorescent)
(
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Movie Mode
Movie Normal Display
1. Movie mode
2. Battery status indicator
( Full/ Half/ Low)
3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator
4. OK: Start (press the OK button to start recording)
5. STBY (Standby)
Movie Recording Display
1. Movie mode
2. OK: Stop (press the OK button to stop recording)
3. Elapsed recording time
4. Recording in progress
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Audio Mode
Audio Normal Display
1. Audio mode
2. Battery status indicator
( Full/ Half/ Low)
3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator
4. OK: Start (press the OK button to start recording)
5. STBY (Standby)
Audio Recording Display
1. Audio mode
2. OK: Stop (press the OK button to stop recording)
3. Elapsed recording time
4. Recording in progress
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Playback Mode
Single-image Display (Normal view)
1. Playback mode
2. Battery status indicator
( Full/ Half/ Low)
3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator
4. Selected image
Single-image Display (Magnified view)
1. Playback mode
2. Battery status indicator
( Full/ Half/ Low)
3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator
4. Selected image
5. Magnification level
(2X/3X/4X)
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Movie Playing Display
1. Movie
2. OK: Stop (press the OK button to stop playing)
3. Selected movie
4. Elapsed movie playback time
Audio Playing Display
1. Audio
2. OK: Stop (press the OK button to stop playing)
3. Selected audio
4. Elapsed audio playback time
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Getting Started
This section gets you started on
using your new digital camera right
away.
Attaching the Strap
1. Thread the strap through the
camera strap ring as shown.
2. Thread the other end of the
strap through the loop.
NOTE:
Take care when carrying the
camera by the strap to prevent the
camera from banging into other
objects and to prevent the strap
from becoming tangled.
Loading the Batteries
Use two AA-sized Alkaline batteries
(supplied), or two AA-sized Nickel
Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries as
the power source for the camera.
1. Make sure that the camera is
turned off; then push the battery
cover in the direction of the
arrow to open the cover.
2. Insert two AA-sized batteries
into the compartment.
Ensure that the plus (+) and
minus () polarity of the
batteries matches the polarity
markings in the battery
compartment.
3. Hold the batteries in place and
close the battery cover
securely.
To remove the batteries, open the
battery cover and take the batteries
out.
NOTE:
Do not mix old batteries with new
ones.
Do not mix different types of
batteries or batteries from
different manufacturers.
Remove batteries and store them
when not using the camera to
prevent the batteries from leaking
and damaging the camera.
See the Appendix Using the
Batteries for details concerning the
use of batteries to power the
camera.
Battery Status
Check the battery status
periodically to ensure that you have
a usable battery charge. When the
LCD screen is on, it displays the
status of the battery charge to help
you gauge battery life and prevent
interruption during shooting and use
of the camera.
The battery charge display consists
of a battery icon showing different
levels of charging. When the
battery icon appears to be empty,
this indicates that the batteries need
to be replaced or charged.
Full Battery is fully charged
Half Battery approaches half-life
(blinking) Low Battery low; replace or recharge soon
NOTE:
External conditions or the type of battery used may affect the reliability of
the battery status display.
SD Memory Card Insertion
A SecureDigital (SD) card may be
inserted in the camera to provide
external memory in which to store
images. Images are stored directly
onto the SD card when the card is
installed.
1. Make sure that the camera is
turned off, then open the SD
card cover.
2. Insert the SD card (not supplied)
into the compartment until you
hear a click.
Ensure that the orientation of the
SD card matches the SD card
marking in the SD compartment.
3. Close the SD card cover
securely.
To remove the SD card, open the
cover, push the card in, and release;
the card pops out.
NOTE:
Incorrect insertion of the SD card
will cause a memory error,
blocking you from storing any
data in the SD card.
You may lose or damage data if
you remove the SD card while it
is in operation.
See Appendix Using the SD card
for details regarding the use of the
SD card to store images.
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Camera On/Off
To turn the camera on, press the
POWER button. Press the POWER
button again to turn it off.
When the power is turned on, the
green READY LED illuminates.
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Camera Auto Power Off
In order to prolong battery life, the
camera may be set to turn off
automatically if the camera hasn't
been used for two minutes. You
can disable the auto power saving
function in the Setup menu mode
(refer to page 44).
There are two instances when the
camera will not turn off, even when
auto power saving is enabled. The
camera will not turn off when:
Presenting a slide show
Connecting to a computer
through a USB or video output
connection
If the camera turns off
automatically, press the POWER
button to resume use.
READY LED
POWER
Take-it S1
READY LED
POWER
Take-it D1
Setting the Date and Time
DATE/TIME enables you to set the
date and change the clock setting.
You should set the date and time
when you use the camera for the
first time. Follow these instructions:
1. Set the Mode switch to any
operation mode.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the
4. Use the
/ arrow buttons to
enter Setup menu mode ( ) .
/ arrow buttons to
select DATE or TIME.
5. Use the / arrow buttons to
toggle between the yyyy,
mm, and dd formats for the
date, or hr, min and sec
formats for the time.
6. Use the
7. Press the Shutter (OK) button
8. Press the MENU button to
/ arrow buttons to
adjust the value.
once you have finalized the date
and time settings.
confirm the settings and exit the
menu.
Selecting the Language
The camera allows you to select
the LCD screen display language.
1. Set the Mode switch to any
operation mode.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the
4. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to
5. Press the MENU button to
You can press the MENU button
again to check the language status.
/ arrow buttons to
enter Setup menu mode ( ).
select LANGUAGE, then
select the language you want to
use.
confirm the setting and exit the
menu.
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