Microtek Take-it D3 User Manual

User Guide

This guide shows you how to operate the Take-it S3/D3 and provides information on basic functions, still image shooting, movie/audio clip recording, playback, and troubleshooting. Before using the camera, be sure to read the safety precautions to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment.

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September 2003

Disclaimer of Warranty

Microtek does not guarantee the 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 copyrighted material, you may violate copyright laws. Microtek holds no responsibility for the use of Microteks equipment to violate any such copyright laws.

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Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

This equipment (MDSC-TKS3CMOS or ES-330) 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

Federal Communications Commission Interference

Statement ........................................................ 3

Safety Precautions ............................................. 7

Introduction ...................................................... 9

Camera Package ............................................... 9

Camera Components ......................................... 10

Front View .................................................. 10

Bottom View ................................................10

Rear View ................................................... 11

LCD Screen Display ........................................... 12

Photo Mode .................................................12

Movie Mode.................................................13

Audio Mode .................................................13

Playback Mode ............................................. 14

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap ........................................... 16

Loading the Battery ........................................... 16

Inserting the SD Card .........................................18

Turning the Camera On/Off ................................ 19

Setting the Date and Time.................................. 20

Selecting the Language ..................................... 21

Formatting the SD Card ..................................... 22

Before Shooting

Using the Mode Switch ......................................23

Turning On/Off LCD Screen ................................ 23

Using the Menus ...............................................24

Using the Multifunction Buttons ........................... 25

Using the Shutter Button ....................................25

Using the Viewfinder ......................................... 26

Holding the Camera ........................................... 26

Shooting

Shooting Still Images .........................................27

Using the Digital Zoom .......................................28

Using the Flash .................................................29

Using the Self-Timer .......................................... 30

Continuous Shooting .......................................... 30

Recording a Voice Memo ...................................31

Shooting Movies ...............................................32

Customizing Shoot Settings

Selecting Photo Size .......................................... 33

Selecting Photo Quality ...................................... 34

Selecting a Shooting Mode .................................34

Adjusting the EV Compensation ...........................35

Adjusting the White Balance ............................... 35

Adjusting the Sharpness ..................................... 36

Turning On/Off Voice Memo ............................... 36

Audio

Recording Audio ...............................................37

Switching between Movie and Audio mode ....... 37

Table of Contents

Playback

Single-image Display ......................................... 38

Nine-image Display ............................................ 38

Selecting a Recording ........................................ 39

Playing Back Still Images ................................... 39

Playback Zoom .................................................40

Playing Back Movies ......................................... 41

Playing Back Audio ...........................................41

Slide Show ...................................................... 42

Rotating Images ................................................ 42

Viewing via a Television Set ...............................43

Deleting and Printing

Deleting Still Images or Movie/Audio Clips ............. 44

Deleting Current ............................................ 44

Deleting Selected .......................................... 44

Deleting All .................................................. 44

Printing Still Images ...........................................45

Printing Selected ........................................... 46

Printing All ...................................................46

Camera Setup

Brightness .......................................................47

Beep .............................................................. 47

Date ...............................................................47

Time .............................................................. 47

Date Stamp ..................................................... 47

Video Out ........................................................ 47

Format ............................................................ 48

Copy to SD ...................................................... 48

Reset .............................................................. 48

Frequency ....................................................... 48

Power Saving .................................................. 48

Language ........................................................ 48

USB Switch .....................................................48

Downloading to Your Computer

Installing the Camera Driver ................................ 49

Getting the Camera Ready ................................. 50

Connecting the Camera ..................................... 50

Copying Files ................................................... 51

Browsing Files ..................................................52

Value-bundled Software .....................................52

Appendixes

Appendix A  Web Cam ....................................53

Appendix B  Using the Battery .......................... 54

Appendix C  Using the SD Card .........................56

Appendix D  Maintenance ................................ 57

Appendix E  Troubleshooting .............................58

Appendix F  Warning and Error Messages ............ 66

Appendix G  Menus and Factory Defaults ............ 67

Appendix H  Specifications ............................... 68

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.

Safety Precautions

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.  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 someones 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 an electrical shock.

Do not clean the camera with flammable liquid, as these may cause a fire.

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 surface of your camera.

Introduction

The Microtek Take-it S3/D3 Digital Camera delivers superb image quality, integrating point-and-shoot convenience with a variety of versatile manual photography settings.

Key features:

 1/2 3.21 megapixels CMOS  1.5" TFT LCD monitor  4X Digital Zoom/4X Playback Zoom  8MB internal flash memory  SecureDigital (SD) media external memory support  Optical viewfinder  Variable flash with selectable Red-eye Reduction  3-image continuous shooting

 10 sec. self-timer delay  Plug-and-play USB 1.1 and Video connection

 Voice memo for still images  Movie and Audio recording mode

 Web Cam

Open your camera package and check that you have all of the components listed below.

If any component is missing, call Microtek Customer Service immediately.

Camera Package

USB cable

Video cable

Digital camera

Strap

Two AA-sized Alkaline batteries

Microtek CD-ROM: Includes bundled software and camera driver

Documentation: Includes Take-it S3/D3 Quick Start Guide and other inserts

Pouch

Camera Components

Front View

1. Flash (p.29)

2. Viewfinder

3. Speaker

4. Microphone

5. Lens

6. Self-timer indicator

Bottom View

1. Connector cover

2. AV-output connector (p.43)

3. USB connector (p.49, 53)

4. Tripod mount

5. Battery and SecureDigital (SD) card cover

6. Battery compartment (p.16)

7. SD compartment (p.18)

8. Strap ring (p.16)

Rear View

1. POWER button (p.19)

2. Mode switch (p.23) 

Playback mode (p.38)



Photo mode (p.27)



/ Movie/Audio mode (p.32, 37)

3. Shutter/OK button (p.25)

4. Multifunction/4-way arrow button (p.25) 

Up/ Zoom In (p.28, 40)



Right/ Flash (p.29)



Down/ Zoom Out/

Nine-image display (p.28, 38, 40) 

Left

5. MENU (Menu) button (p.24)

(Delete) button (p.44)

7. DISP (Display) button (p.23)

8. LCD screen (p.23)

9. READY/Flash charger LED

10. Viewfinder (p.26)

LCD Screen Display

Photo Mode

* No icon is shown when the setting is default.

1. Photo mode

2. Size  - 2560x1920 pixels (Interpolated)

 - 2048x1536 pixels  - 1600x1200 pixels

 - 1280x960 pixels  - 640x480 pixels

3. Quality (Compression) ( Best / Fine/ Normal)

4. Flash mode ( Auto/ Auto with Red-eye Reduction/ Forced flash/

Forced flash with Red-eye Reduction/ Flash off)

5. Voice memo

6. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low)

7. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator

8. Number of pictures remaining

9. Digital zoom level

10. Sharpness ( Low/ Normal/ High)

11. Exposure Compensation (EV)

12. Drive mode ( Self-timer/ * Normal/ Continuous)

13. White Balance (WB) ( Auto/ Daylight/ Cloud/ Tungsten/

Fluorescent)

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13 12 11 10 9

Movie Mode

Movie recording standby Movie recording

in progress

Audio Mode

1. Audio mode

2. Standby

3. Press the OK button to begin audio recording

4. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator

5. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low)

Audio recording standby

1. Audio mode

2. Recording in progress

3. Elapsed recording time

4. Press the OK button to stop audio recording

Audio recording

in progress

1. Movie mode

2. Standby

3. Press the OK button to begin movie recording

4. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator

5. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/

Low)

1. Movie mode

2. Recording in progress

3. Elapsed recording time

4. Press the OK button to stop movie recording

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1 2 3

5 4 3

Playback Mode

1. Playback mode

2. Progress bar

3. Elapsed playback time

4. Selected movie

5. Press the OK button to stop playback

Movie playback standby

1. Playback mode

2. File name

3. File date and time

4. File size

5. Selected still image

6. Date stamp for print

7. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator

8. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low)

Still image

(Normal view)

1. Playback mode

2. Magnification level (2X/3X/4X)

3. Selected still image

4. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator

5. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low)

Still image

(Magnified view)

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1. Playback mode

2. File name

3. File date and time

4. File size

5. Selected movie

6. Press the OK button to play movie

Movie playback

1 2 3 4

1 2 3

1 2 3 4

1. The selected still image is bordered in yellow

2. Still Image

3. Movie

4. Still image with voice memo

5. Selected file

6. Audio

Nine-image display

1. Playback mode

2. Progress bar

3. Elapsed playback time

4. Selected audio

5. Press the OK button to stop playback

Audio playback

1 2 3

6 5

5 4

6 5

1. Playback mode

2. File name

3. File date and time

4. File size

5. Selected audio

6. Press the OK button to play audio

Audio playback standby

1 2 3

Getting Started

Loading the Battery

Use two AA-sized Alkaline batteries (supplied), or two AA-sized Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries as the power source for the camera.

1. Ensure that the camera is turned off; then push the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open it.

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 onto other objects and to prevent the strap from becoming tangled.

2. Load the 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 battery in place and close the battery cover securely.

To remove the batteries, open the battery cover and take the batteries out. Make sure the camera is turned off before removing batteries.

NOTE:

 Do not mix old batteries with new ones.  Do not mix different types of batteries or batteries from

different manufacturers (brands).

 Remove batteries and store them when not using the

camera to prevent the batteries from leaking and damaging the camera.

For more information, see the Appendix Using the Battery.

Checking Battery Status

When the camera is powered on, the battery status is always displayed on the LCD screen, helping you to estimate battery life during shooting and use of the camera. Check the battery status periodically to ensure that you have a usable battery charge.

The battery status display consists of a battery icon showing differing levels of charging. When the battery icon blinks and appears 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

External conditions or the type of battery used may affect the reliability of the battery status display.

4. Push the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to close it.

To remove the SD card, open the SD card cover, push the card in, and release; the card pops out.

NOTE:

 Incorrect insertion of the SD card may 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.

For more information, see the Appendix Using the SD card.

Inserting the SD Card

A SecureDigital (SD) card (not supplied) can be used to supplement the cameras internal memory. Images and movie/audio clips are stored directly onto the SD card when a card is installed. If a card is not installed, images and movie/audio clips are stored in the cameras internal memory. To install an SD card:

1. Make sure that the camera is turned off, then open the SD card cover.

2. Insert and push the SD card into the compartment until you hear a click.

Ensure that the orientation of the SD card matches the SD card icon marking in the SD compartment.

3. Close the SD card cover securely.

4. Push the SD cover in the direction of the arrow to close it.

Turning the Camera On/Off

Press the POWER button to turn the camera on.

When the camera is turned on, the green READY LED lights up, and the LCD screen is activated.

Press the POWER button again to turn off both the camera and the LCD screen.

Camera Auto Power Off

In order to prolong battery life, the camera may be set to turn off automatically if it is not in use for two minutes. You can disable the auto power saving function in the Setup menu mode (refer to page 47).

In the following two instances the camera will not turn off, even if auto power saving is enabled:

 Presenting a slide show  Connecting to a computer (through USB) or TV

(through video output)

If the camera turns off automatically, pressing the POWER button will turn the power back on.

READY LED

POWER button

Take-it S3

Take-it D3

READY LED

POWER button

Setting the Date and Time

DATE/TIME enables you to set the date and time setting. You should set the date and time when you use the camera for the first time.

To adjust the date setting:

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the

/ button to enter

the Setup mode ( ).

The cameras current settings are shown on the LCD screen.

3. Press to enter the Setup mode menu.

4. Use the

/ button to select    Date, then press to enter the submenu.

5. Use the

/ button to toggle through the yyyy, mm, and dd formats.

The selected option is highlighted with color.

6. Use the / button to adjust the value.

7. Press the Shutter (OK) button once you have finalized the date setting.

8. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

To adjust the time setting:

1. In the Setup mode menu, use the

/ button to select    Time, then press to enter the submenu.

2. Use the

/ button to toggle through the hr, min, and sec formats.

The selected option is highlighted with color.

3. Use the / button to adjust the value.

4. Press the Shutter (OK) button once you have finalized the time setting.

5. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

NOTE: The date and time setting may be shown incorrectly if the camera has not been in use for a long time. Please check the date and time setting and adjust accordingly.

Selecting the Language

The camera allows you to select the on-screen display language.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the

/ button to enter

the Setup mode ( ).

The cameras current settings are shown on the LCD screen.

3. Press to enter the Setup mode menu.

4. Use the

/ button to select

   Language.

5. Press the

button.

A language selection screen appears, allowing you to select the on-screen display language.

Select the language you wish to use, then press the OK button. The language is selected.

6. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

Formatting the SD Card

NOTE: The SD card is not included in your camera package.

Before you insert an SD card into your camera for the first time, you will need to format the SD card with the camera. In most cases, the newly purchased SD card can be directly used for storing images. To prevent possible malfunction, it is best to format the SD card before image shooting or movie/audio recording.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the

/ button to enter

the Setup mode ( ).

The cameras current settings are shown on the LCD screen.

3. Press to enter the Setup mode menu.

4. Use the

/ button to select

   Format.

When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to format the installed SD card.

5. Press the Shutter (OK) button.

A screen appears to allow you to format the installed SD card or to cancel.

6. Use 4-way arrow button to select OK, then press the Shutter (OK) button.

The SD card formatting begins.

When formatting is completed, the LCD screen returns to the selected mode screen.

NOTE:

 With the formatting of the SD card, previous all files on

the SD card are erased.

 A MEMORY FULL message appears on the LCD screen if

the internal memory or the SD card is full. To resolve --

- Connect the camera to your computer, then transfer the stored files from the camera's internal memory or the SD card to the computer.

- Remove all the files in the SD card or the cameras internal memory, or use a new SD card.

 Improper use of the SD card may damage its stored files.

For better storage, transfer the files from your SD card to your computer, and back up the files to a hard disk or CD-ROM.

Format ?

Ok Cancel

Turning On/Off LCD Screen

The LCD screen with camera status is automatically activated when the camera is powered on, displaying the camera settings relevant to your current camera mode. You can use the LCD screen to frame your shots, to view images and to play back movie/audio clips, as well as to display menus for each mode.

In any camera mode, the LCD screen can be manually turned off by pressing the DISP button located on the back of the camera.

Using the Mode Switch

The Mode switch allows you to switch among Playback, Photo, and Movie/Audio modes of operation.

Before Shooting

Screen onlyScreen with camera

status

LCD screen off

 Playback Mode (p.38)

Allows you to play back the stored still images or movie/audio clips that were made with the camera. You can browse, delete, and mark DPOF for printing.

 Photo Mode (p.27)

Allows you to capture images with automatic exposure, providing a full selection of manual controls over all camera settings.



/ Movie/Audio Mode (p.32, 37) Allows you to record movie/audio clips of unlimited length (maximum length dependent on the SD card).

Using the Menus

Different menus are available for Playback, Photo, Movie/Audio, and Setup modes. You can customize the camera settings for your own use, as well as for shooting-related functions. Press the MENU button to display a menu for the selected mode. (The Setup menu is displayed in all modes.)

To access the menus:

1. Set the Mode switch to any camera mode.

2. Press the MENU button. The selected mode menu is

displayed on the LCD screen.

 Use the button to enter

the function menu.

 Use the / button to

navigate through function items.

 Use the / button to

toggle through options.

The selected function/option is highlighted with color.

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

Functions Playback Photo Movie/Audio Page

Size  o  33 Quality  o  34 Drive Mode  o o 34 EV Compensation  o  35 White Balance  o o 35 Sharpness  o  36 Voice Memo  o  36 Slide Show   42 Erase All o   44 Rotation o   42 Print o   45

Functions Setup Page

Brightness o 47 Beep o 47 Date o 47 Time o 47 Date Stamp o 47 Video Out o 47 Format o 48 Reset o 48 Copy to SD o 48 Frequency o 48 Power Saving o 48 Language o 48 USB Switch o 48

(o: Available, : Unavailable)

Using the Shutter Button

Press the Shutter (OK) button all the way down to take a picture.

NOTE:

When the Shutter button is pressed you will hear a beep sound if the BEEP function is enabled in the Setup menu (refer to Beep on page 47.)

Using the Multifunction Buttons

The Multifunction/4-way arrow buttons provide Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow selections for navigating the Menu screens. In addition, the buttons can perform differing functions depending on the selected camera mode, as shown by the table below.

Button Playback Photo Movie/Audio

 Zoom In  Zoom In   Previous  Pan

 Next Flash   Pan  Auto Flash

 Auto with Red-eye Red.  Forced On  Forced Flash with Red-eye Red.

 Flash Off

 Zoom Out  Zoom Out   Next  Pan  Nine-image

display

 Previous    Pan

(: Unavailable)

Take-it S3

Take-it D3

Holding the Camera

Hold the camera with both hands. Frame the subject in the center of the LCD screen or Viewfinder. The framed image is recorded when you press the Shutter button.

NOTE:

 Avoid obstructing the camera or flash when shooting

photos or movies.

 Hold the camera securely with both hands to prevent the

camera from shaking and producing a blurry picture. Use a tripod for best results, especially when using the selftimer or in poorly lit places when the flash is turned off.

 Do not touch the lens or the flash.

Using the Viewfinder

In addition to the LCD screen, the Viewfinder can be used to frame your images.

To conserve battery power, press the DISP button to turn off the LCD screen, the viewfinder can be used instead.

Use the Viewfinder to center and frame the subject before you press the Shutter (OK) button to shoot images.

Viewfinder

Shooting

Shooting Still Images

The Photo mode allows you to capture images with automatic exposure, and providing a full selection of manual controls over all camera settings.

1. Set the Mode switch to Photo mode (

Some shooting information (e.g., photo size, photo quality, flash, etc.) appears on the LCD screen automatically.

2. Frame the subject using the LCD screen.

3. Press the Shutter button.

The still image is taken when a beep sounds.

Do not move the camera until you hear the beep.

The camera is ready to take another picture when Busy message vanishes from the LCD screen.

The following table lists the available functions that can be manually adjusted in the menu mode.

Function Description Page

Size 33 Quality 34 Drive Mode 34 EV Compensation 35 White Balance 35 Sharpness 36 Voice Memo 36

NOTE:

 The effective shooting distance, from the lens to your

subject, is 3.28 ft. (1m) to infinity.

 Be careful when shooting the following subjects

because they are difficult to bring into focus:

- Low-contrast subjects such as a flat white surface

- Flat, smooth objects

- Quickly moving objects

- Subjects that are dimly illuminated

- Reflective surfaces

- Subjects in a place with bright backlight

 For best results, focus on a separate object that is near

your subject, then shoot the picture.

 The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent

blurring when taking a photo

Using the Digital Zoom

The / button allows you to rescale the image view without changing the shooting distance.

 Press the

button to Zoom in and make the subject

larger. The maximum zoom scale is 4X.

 Press the

button to Zoom out and make the subject

smaller.

To shoot zoom images:

1. Set the Mode switch to Photo mode (

2. Frame the subject using the LCD screen.

3. Press the Zoom-in (

) button until the desired zoom value is reached.

A zoom level value is displayed on the LCD screen indicating the zoom status.

4. Press the Shutter button.

The image is captured.

NOTE:

 For best results, compose your shots on the LCD screen

when using zoom feature.

 The zoom setting is disabled when you change modes.

Using the Flash

The flash serves as a built-in supplemental light source for taking pictures in environments with insufficient lighting. The effective flash range is from 3.28 to 6.56 ft. (1 to 2.0 m).

The flash with red-eye reduction allows you to reduce the phenomenon of red eyes when human or animal subjects are photographed using the flash.

By pressing the Flash (

) button you can toggle through

the following flash modes:

Auto (Auto flash)  The flash fires when ambient

lighting conditions require its use.

Auto with Red-eye reduction  The flash will fire

when ambient lighting conditions require its use and will reduce the red-eye effect.

Forced flash  The flash fires every time you take a

picture, regardless of ambient lighting conditions.

Forced flash with Red-eye reduction  The flash

fires every time you take a picture regardless of lighting conditions and will reduce the red-eye effect.

Flash off  The flash will not fire.

To shoot images with a desired flash mode:

1. Set the Mode switch to Photo mode (

2. Frame the subject using the LCD screen.

3. Press the Flash (

) button until the desired flash mode appears on the LCD screen.

The factory default flash is Flash off.

4. Press the Shutter button.

The image is captured.

Auto with Red-eye Reduction

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NOTE:

 Flash mode remains set until you change the Flash mode.  When the flash is charging, the LCD screen turns off and

the flash LED blinks. Once charging is complete, the LCD screen turns on, indicating that the camera is ready to take a picture.

 Using the Flash to take a shot at a distance shorter that

the effective range may result in overexposed images.

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Using the Self-Timer

The Self-timer enables you to automatically take an image after a delay of 10 seconds.

To shoot with the Self-timer:

1. Set the Mode switch to Photo mode (

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

 - Drive

Mode, then select   (Self-timer).

4. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

The Self-timer icon appears on the LCD screen.

5. Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and press the Shutter button.

The Self-timer countdown begins. You have 10 seconds to get into position before the picture is taken. A tone beeps for two seconds before the camera takes the shot.

NOTE: Self-timer mode is automatically switched off after the images have been taken.

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Continuous Shooting

The continuous shooting mode enables you to shoot three images in rapid succession with a single press of the Shutter button.

To shoot images continuously:

1. Set the Mode switch to Photo Mode (

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

 - Drive

Mode, then select   (Continuous shooting).

4. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

The Continuous shooting icon appears on the LCD screen.

5. Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and press the Shutter button.

Three images are taken in rapid succession after the Shutter button is pressed.

NOTE:

 Continues shooting mode is automatically switched off

after the images have been taken.

 If the SD card is filled, the camera will stop taking

pictures.

 To prevent blurred images, hold the camera steady before

you press the Shutter button.

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Recording a Voice Memo

The Voice Memo allows you to record a maximum 10second voice memo to a captured image.

To record a voice memo:

1. Get ready to shoot.

When Voice Memo is enabled, a Voice Memo icon appears on the LCD screen. If you cannot find this icon, enable Voice Memo in the Photo menu.

2. Shoot an image as normal.

After an image is captured, voice memo recording begins, with the elapsed recording time shown on the LCD screen.

When recording ends or the maximum 10-second length is reached, the recording stops and returns to shooting mode.

NOTE:

 In Continuous shooting, the Voice Memo function is

inactive even though the Voice Memo is enabled.

 To get better voice quality during recording, locate the

position of the cameras microphone. In addition, the distance between the speaker and the microphone should be as close as possible. Do not touch or cover the microphone during recording.

Turning On Voice Memo

1. In the Photo mode (

), press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

 Voice

Memo then select On.

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

When voice memo is turned on, the voice memo icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

Shooting Movies

The camera allows you to record movies with sound in the Movie mode. Movie clips are recorded in AVI file format at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and are captured 20 frames per second. Length of the recorded movie clip is unlimited (maximum length dependent on SD card).

To shoot movies:

1. Set the Mode switch to Movie/Audio mode (

/ ).

The movie standby recording screen appears on the LCD screen.

See the section Switching between Movie and Audio mode for details on page 37.

2. Compose your shot using the LCD screen.

3. Press and release the Shutter (OK) button to shoot.

Movie recording begins, with the elapsed recording time is shown on the LCD screen.

4. Press the Shutter (OK) button once more to stop.

The movie is recorded. The camera is ready to shoot another movie.

NOTE: For best results hold the camera steady to pan motions when recording movies.

The following table lists the available functions that can be manually adjusted in the menu mode.

Function Description Page

Drive Mode 37 White Balance 35

This section lists the available shooting-related settings. You can modify selected functions by changing the parameter for a given option.

The following table lists the available functions for the Photo/Movie mode. For detailed information, see the following pages.

Function Photo Movie Page

Size o  33 Quality o  34 Drive Mode o  34 EV Compensation o  35 White Balance o o 35 Sharpness o  36 Voice Memo o  36

(o: Available, : Unavailable)

Customizing Shoot Settings

Selecting Photo Size

You can record images in five different photo size settings: 5M, 3M, 2M, 1M, VGA.

Option Description

5M 2560x1920 (interpolated) 3M 2048x1536 pixels 2M 1600x1200 pixels 1M 1280x960 pixels VGA 640x480 pixels

Higher photo size settings provide detailed images and photo quality prints; the file size, however, is larger.

Lower photo size settings provide smaller file sizes; photo quality, however, is slightly degraded. The low photo size setting is often used for images that are viewed through the Internet or sent via email.

1. In the Photo mode (

), press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  Size, then select 5M, 3M, 2M, 1M, or VGA.

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

A selected photo size icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

Selecting Photo Quality

Three quality compression ratio options are provided for capturing images. The less the compression ratio, the better the photo quality.

Option Description

(Best) Provides a more detailed image for photo quality

prints, but takes up more memory space. (Fine) The normal setting used for general photography. (Normal) Allows more photos to be taken, and takes up less

memory space.

1. In the Photo mode ( ), press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  Quality, then

select  ,  , or  .

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

A selected photo quality icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

Selecting a Shooting Mode

This mode enables you to determine how you want to shoot your still images. Three shooting mode are provided for capturing images.

Option Description

(Self-timer) Enables you to automatically take an

image after a delay of 10 seconds.

(Normal shooting) Enables you to shoot an image as normal.

This is the default mode.

(Continuous shooting) Enables you to shoot three images in

rapid succession with a single press of the Shutter button.

1. In the Photo mode ( ), press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  Drive Mode, then select  ,  , or  .

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

A selected shooting mode icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now prepare to shoot.

Adjusting the EV Compensation

EV Compensation is required when there is a large discrepancy in brightness between the subject and background. Use the EV setting to improve the relative brightness of the subject in focus with its surroundings. For example, when the subject is backlit or is situated in snow/beach-type surroundings, the exposure may not be correct. Choose a positive EV setting to brighten the entire image and to make the subject brighter.

EV adjustments are made from -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.5step increments.

1. In the Photo mode (

), press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  EV Compensation, then select a desired EV value for your need.

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

A selected EV setting icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

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Adjusting the White Balance

The White Balance feature enables you to adjust the color balance in shots taken under different lighting conditions. With the white balance supported, the camera also can eliminate color variations caused by lighting conditions. In most cases, if you choose Auto, the camera automatically adjusts the White Balance to the environment.

Option Description

(Auto) Adjusts white balance automatically.

(Daylight) Uses outdoors for sunny days. (Cloud) Uses outdoors for cloudy days. (Tungsten) Uses indoors to correct tungsten/light bulb

illumination.

(Fluorescent) Uses indoors to correct fluorescent bulb

illumination.

1. In the Photo mode ( ), press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  White Balance, then select  ,  ,  ,  , or  .

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

A selected white balance icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

Adjusting the Sharpness

The Sharpness feature allows you to sharpen (highlight) or soften (blend) the edges of the image. Higher sharpness makes edges visible, and a lower sharpness makes softer edges.

Option Description

(High) Sharpens the edges of the image, and increases image

clarity or crop image.

(Normal) No special effects; no adjustment.

(Low) Softens the edges of the image; good for portrait shots.

1. In the Photo mode ( ), press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  Sharpness,

then select  ,  , or  .

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

A selected sharpness icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

Low Normal High

Turning On/Off Voice Memo

The Voice Memo feature allows you to attach a maximum 10-second voice message immediately to the captured image you just made. The Voice Memo file will have the same basic file name as the captured image with a different file extension .WAV.

1. In the Photo mode (

), press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

 Voice Memo

then select On or Off.

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

When voice memo is turned on, the voice memo icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

Voice Memo OnVoice Memo Off

Audio

Recording Audio

The Audio mode allows you to record audio clips of unlimited length in the WAV file format (limited by the size of available memory).

To record audio:

1. Set the Mode switch to Movie/Audio ( / )

The audio standby recording screen appears when the camera is switched to Audio mode.

See the section Switching between Movie and Audio mode for details in the following section.

2. Press and release the Shutter (OK) button.

Audio recording begins, with the elapsed recording time shown on the LCD screen.

Switching between Movie and Audio mode:

1. Set the Mode switch to Movie/Audio (

/ )

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

 Drive

Mode, then toggle between 

 and  .

Select   for movie recording,   for Audio recording.

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

The movie standby recording screen appears on the screen when drive mode is switched to Movie mode ( ). You are now ready to shoot movies.

The audio standby recording screen appears on the screen when drive mode is switched to

Audio mode ( ). You are now ready to record audio.

3. Press the Shutter (OK) button once more to stop recording.

Playback

When you operate the camera, the image or movie made with the camera is available for viewing on the LCD screen.

Image and movie viewing is accomplished through the Playback mode, which displays the last photo or movie/ audio taken. Playback mode also allows you to browse all the stored images or movie/audio clips. In addition, the stored images can be magnified, presented as a slide show, or added with a print mark (DPOF) for print shop service.

The following table lists the available functions that can be manually adjusted in the menu mode.

Function Description Page

Slide Show 42 Rotation 42 Erase All 44 Print 45

Single-image Display

With this display mode, stored images or movie/audio clips can be viewed one at a time.

Normal display is the last recording you made with the camera, filling the entire LCD screen.

Nine-image Display

With this display mode, stored images or movie/audio clips can be viewed as a composite display of nine images at the same time on the LCD screen.

Press the

button to display nine-image display. The selected recording is bordered by a yellow frame.

Press the Shutter (OK) button in nine-image display . The selected recording returns to single-image display.

Playing Back Still Images

To play back still images:

1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode (

If the last recording is a still image, the still image fills the entire screen, and the file name will have the JPG extension.

Otherwise, use the / button to select a stored still image.

 Use the / button to select another still image, if

required.

 The voice memo plays back automatically if the still

image includes a voice memo.

Without voice memo With voice memo

Selecting a Recording

1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode ( ).

If the last recording you made with the camera is a still image, the still image will fill up the entire screen, and the file name will have the JPG extension.

If the last recording you made with the camera is a movie, the first frame of the movie will appear on the screen, and the file name will have the AVI extension.

If the last recording you made with the camera is an audio, the audio recording will be shown on the screen, and the file name will have the WAV extension.

2. Use the / button to select a different recording.

 scroll forward  scroll backward

- orPress the button to enter

the nine-image display mode, then use the / / / button to select a different recording.

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In a magnified image, you can use the cameras Pan feature to scroll through the partially magnified image and bring it into view.

To pan the magnified image:

1. Ensure that you are currently viewing a magnified

image, then press the Shutter (OK) button. A Pan icon (

) appears on the LCD screen next to the image magnification level.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll through parts of a magnified image into view.

3. Press the Shutter (OK) button again to disable the Pan feature.

Press the OK button; the magnified image returns to the original viewing size.

Playback Zoom

In playback mode, the magnification feature allows you to enlarge a captured image at up to four times the original viewing size. It only works on captured still images.

 Press the

button repeatedly to enlarge the image from normal, to twice the size, and to four times the size.

 Press the

button repeatedly to reduce the magnified image to a nine-image display.

Magnified imageNormal image

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Playing Back Audio

To play back audio:

1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode (

If the last recording is an audio, the audio recording is shown on the screen, and the file name will have the .WAV extension.

Otherwise, use the / button to select a stored audio.

2. Press the Shutter (OK) button.

The audio begins playback, with the elapsed playback time shown on the LCD screen.

3. Press the Shutter (OK) button again to stop audio playback.

Playing Back Movies

To play back movies:

1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode (

If the last recording is a movie, the first frame of the movie appears on the screen, and the file name will have the .AVI extension.

Otherwise, use the / button to select a stored movie.

2. Press the Shutter (OK) button.

The movie begins playback, with the elapsed playback time shown on the LCD screen.

3. Press the Shutter (OK) button again to stop movie playback.

Slide Show

The Slide Show function enables you to view your stored images by playing them back in sequence (if you have stored more than one image).

To run a slide show:

1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode (

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  Slide Show.

When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to run a slide show.

4. Press the Shutter (OK) button. The slide show starts.

5. Press the Shutter (OK) button again to stop the slide show.

Rotating Images

If you take a picture while holding the camera vertically, this selection enables you to rotate the image to a horizontal position when you play it back later for viewing.

To rotate the image:

1. Set the Mode switch to Playback mode (

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  Rotation.

When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to rotate an image.

4. Press the Shutter (OK) button.

A screen appears to allow you to rotate the image or to cancel.

5. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 90°, 180°, or 270°, then press the Shutter (OK) button.

The picture is rotated.

The camera is equipped with an AV-output connector that allows you to view images recorded by the camera on a TV instead of on the LCD screen.

To view recorded images on a TV, select the video output system first.

1. Press the MENU button to enter the Setup mode (

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  Video

Out, then select NTSC or PAL.

NTSC: For USA, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, etc. PAL: For Europe, Australia, China, Singapore, etc.

3. Press the Shutter (OK) button twice to exit the mode menu.

To view images on a TV set:

1. Make sure that both TV set and camera are turned off.

2. Connect the camera to your TV set, using the provided Video cable.

 Connect one end of the

Video cable to the cameras TV-output connector.

 Connect the other end of

the cable to the Video-In jack of the TV set.

3. Turn on the TV set and select the channel through the Video Input.

4. Power on the camera, set the Mode switch to Playback mode (

The last recorded image appears on the TV monitor.

Viewing via a Television Set

Deleting and Printing

Deleting Still Images or Movie/Audio Clips

The Delete control allows you to remove stored still images and movie/audio clips from the camera's internal memory as well as from the SD card. This allows you to free up memory space in which to store future recordings.

In the following sections, the terms recordings and files represent the still images, movie clips, or audio clips being recorded.

Deleting Current

If you are currently playing back a recording and intend to remove it:

1. In the Playback mode, press the

(Delete) button.

A confirmation screen prompts you to confirm your decision to delete the current recording.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select OK, then press the Shutter (OK) button.

The displayed recording is removed permanently from the memory and will no longer be available for playback.

Deleting Selected

1. In the Playback mode, press the button.

A nine-image display appears, allowing you to select the recordings you wish to delete.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select the unwanted recording.

The selected recording is bordered in yellow.

3. Press the (Delete) button.

A trash icon ( ) appears and the selected recordings border color changes to red, indicating that the selected recording is checked and can be deleted.

Use the 4-way arrow button to select more files to delete if so desired.

6. Press the (Delete) button again.

A confirmation screen appears, allowing you to delete the selected recordings or to cancel the checked recording.

7. Select Delete Selected, then press the Shutter (OK) button.

The selected recordings are removed permanently from the memory and will no longer be available for playback.

Printing Still Images

The Print control allows you add a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print mark on stored images for professional print services or for a DPOF printer.

1. In the Playback mode, press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  Print.

When selected, the OK? option is selected as well and highlighted in red.

3. Press the Shutter (OK) button.

A confirmation screen appears, allowing you to print all images, to print the selected images, or to cancel.

Deleting All

1. In the Playback mode, press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select 

  Erase

All.

When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to erase all recordings.

4. Press the Shutter (OK) button.

A confirmation screen appears to allow you to erase all recordings or to cancel.

5. Use the 4-way arrow button to select OK, then press the Shutter (OK) button.

All the recordings are removed from the memory and will no longer be available for playback.

NOTE: To cancel the checked recording you just made, select Uncheck Current. The screen will return to nine-image display and uncheck the selected recording you wish to delete.

If you want to cancel another checked recording, choose from the nine-image display, then press

(Delete) button. Select Uncheck Current, and the selected recording is

unchecked from the memory. Follow this procedure until all desired selected recordings are unchecked from the memory.

Printing All

1. In the Print Pictures confirmation screen, use the 4-way arrow button to select All, then press the OK button.

A confirmation screen appears.

2. Use the / button to set the number of copies, then press the OK button.

A nine-image display appears when the Busy message vanishes from the LCD screen. You can see all the stored images marked with a DPOF print mark respectively.

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

Printing Selected

1. In the Print Pictures confirmation screen, choose Select, then press the OK button.

A nine-image display appears, allowing you to select the images you wish to print.

In this nine-image display, the selected image is bordered in yellow and has a confirmation screen.

Use the / button to set the number of copies if desired.

2. Use the / button to select more files to print if so desired.

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the mode menu.

Camera Setup

The camera provides some manual settings that enable you to customize the functions of the camera for your specific needs. The basic settings are entered in the Setup mode.

To enter Setup mode menu:

1. Set the Mode switch to any camera mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Use the

/ arrow button to

enter the Setup mode ( ).

4. Use the 4-way arrow button to navigate through the available functions.

For details on how to use the menu, see Using the Menu on page 24.

Brightness

Use this function to adjust the brightness level of the LCD monitor. The brightness level can be adjusted by using / arrow button.

Beep

Use this function to adjust the sound produced by the camera when the Shutter button is pressed. The available options are: On, Off.

Date

Use this function to set the date for the camera. Configure the date setting using the / arrow button.

Time

Use this function to set the time for the camera. Configure the time settings using the / arrow button.

Date Stamp

Use this function to mark the date stamp on the captured images. The date stamp for print is permanently shown on the right corner of the image in red. The available options are: On, Off.

Video Out

Use this function to select your video system standard NTSC or PAL allowing you to match your camera's video system to that of your television.

Format

Use this function to enable you to prepare the SD card to record media. Formatting the SD card will erase all the media that previously existed in the SD card.

Copy to SD

Use this function to enable you to copy media stored in internal memory to an external-memory SD card.

Reset

Use this function to return the camera settings to default values except for Date, Time, and Flash.

Frequency

Use this function to allow you to match the cameras frequency to that of the local AC power supply; select either 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

Power Saving

Use this function to enable you to set the camera to turn off automatically when it is idle for a fixed amount of time so as to conserve battery power.

If the camera turns off automatically, press the POWER button to resume use.

Language

Use this function to select the LCD screen display language. The available options are: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish, French, and Italian.

USB Switch

Use this function to allow you to toggle between USB Mode and Web Cam.

Dowloading to Your Computer

The camera is equipped with an USB connector that allows you to view images recorded by the camera on a computer instead of on the LCD screen.

NOTE: If you use Windows 98/98SE, please follow the steps below to install the camera driver first:

1. Turn on your PC and insert the supplied Microtek CDROM in the CD-ROM drive.

The Microtek Software Installer screen appears automatically.

2. Click Camera Driver when it appears on the screen, then follow the on-screen instructions to install.

3. Click EXIT on the Microtek Software Installer screen when the camera driver has been installed.

4. Restart your computer.

System Requirements

 CD-ROM drive (for installing software)  A display with 24-bit color output capability  128MB RAM or more recommended

PC  Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP

 Pentium PC or higher with USB port

Mac  Mac OS 9.x; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later

 Apple Macintosh series with built-in USB port

To view the recorded images on your computer, follow the steps below:

1. Get the camera ready.

2. Connect the camera to the computer.

3. Copy the camera's images to the computer.

4. View the camera's images on the computer.

Getting the Camera Ready

1. Make sure the SD card containing the images you wish to download is inserted in the camera.

Connecting the Camera

1. Make sure your computer is turned on.

2. Connect the camera to your computer, using the provided USB cable.

 Connect the narrow end of

the USB cable to the cameras USB connector.

 Connect the flat end of the

USB cable to the USB connector of your computer.

In a few moments, your computer will automatically detect the camera.

A USB Mode screen appears, indicating that USB connection is complete.

2. Make sure that the USB Switch is switched to USB Mode.

If the USB Switch is set to the incorrect mode, you will need to do the following:

a. Press the MENU button to

enter the Setup mode ( ).

b. Select    USB Switch,

then select USB Mode.

c. Press the MENU twice to exit

the mode menu.

NOTE:

 With an SD card installed in your camera, the system

reads the contents from the SD card alone.

 Without an SD card installed in your camera, the system

reads contents from the camera's internal memory.

 The SD card may be placed into any card reader device.

The still images, movies, and audio stored on the card can then be read from the card reader and copied to the computer.

Copying Files

After connection, a newly created icon appears on the desktop, indicating the camera is connected to your computer successfully. Files can now be transferred into any folder on your hard drive.

1. For PC Users: Double-click the My Computer icon, then double-click Removable Disk.

For Mac Users: Double-click the newly created icon (e.g., Take-it or Take-it.SD) on the desktop.

Mac OS X

Mac OS 9.X

Mac OS X

Mac OS 9.X

With an SD card installedWithout an SD card installed

A folder (DCIM) appears, containing all the stored still images or movie/audio clips that were made with the camera.

2. Double-click the DCIM icon, then double-click the 100_MDSC folder to display the files.

3. Drag and drop the files into any folder on your computer.

File Structure

File names vary, depending upon the type of recording being described. The 100_MDSC folder containing the files are named IMAGxxxx.JPG for still images, IMAGxxxx.AVI for video clips, and IMAGxxxx.WAV for audio clips or voice memo.

DCIM 100_MDSC IMAG0001.JPG

Still image

Still Image+Voice memo

IMAG0001.WAV

IMAG0002.JPG

IMAG0003.JPG

IMAG0007.JPG

IMAG0008.WAV

IMAG0008.JPG

IMAG0009.JPG

101_MDSC

Movie

Audio

IMAG0010.AVI

IMAG0011.AVI

IMAG0012.WAV

IMAG0013.WAV

IMAG0014.WAV

IMAG9999.JPG

IMAG0001.JPG

Still Image+Voice memo

Still image

Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Windows XP

Browsing Files

Double-click a file in the folder that contains the files downloaded from the camera. The file opens with your systems default image, audio or video application.

NOTE:

 If the movie cannot be played back in Windows 98/98SE/

2000, install the DirectX driver appropriate for your system. Version 8.1 or later is recommended.

 If you could not play the transferred files with your

systems default application, install the bundled application that contained in Microtek CD-ROM.

Value-bundled Software

The software bundled with your camera provides userfriendly tools for image editing and management, allowing you to open, view, print, email, upload to web or manage transferred images. For more details, refer to the CD-ROM accompanying your camera.

Appendixes

Appendix A  Web Cam (Windows Only)

A Web Cam is a digital camera attached to a computer that sends images or live video streams to a Web page and is ideal for video conferencing.

To use the camera as a Web Cam, you need a computer, the appropriate software, and an Internet connection.

To set up the camera for use as a Web Cam, follow the steps outlined below.

1. Install the Camera Driver.

a) Turn on your computer, and

insert the supplied Microtek CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

NOTE: For Windows 98/98SE users: If the camera driver has been installed for viewing images on the computer, its not required to reinstall camera driver.

b)When the Microtek Software Installer screen comes

up, click Camera Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions to install.

c) Click EXIT on the Microtek Software Installer screen

when the driver has been installed.

d)Restart your computer.

2. Set the camera to Web Cam mode.

a. Press the MENU button to

enter the Setup mode ( ).

b.Select    USB Switch, then select Web Cam. c. Press the MENU twice to exit the mode menu.

3. Connect the camera to your computer, using the provided USB cable.

 Connect one end of the USB

cable to the cameras USB connector.

 Connect the other end of the

USB cable to the USB connector of your computer.

In a few moments, your computer will automatically detect the camera.

A Web Cam screen appears, indicating that connection is complete.

4. Position your camera to the person being teleconferenced what you want to show.

5. Launch your Web camera software (e.g. Microsoft Net Meeting) and start the video conferencing function. If the software permits video recording, you can save the recorded video in a file for later use.

6. When finished, disconnect your camera from the computer.

Appendix B  Using the Battery

With the batteries correctly loaded, press the POWER button; wait for the READY LED to stop blinking and stay on steady.

NOTE: When the READY LED is blinking, the camera is starting up; do not turn the power off or open the battery cover at this time.

Battery Handling Precautions

The following precautions are provided for you to safely get the most from your battery performance.

 Do not mix old and new, different types, or different

manufacturers of batteries.

 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.

 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.

 Inspect your batteries before using them. Anything

abnormal may indicate a damaged battery that may leak, overheat or burst.

The battery has a direct effect on the operation capabilities of the camera. This appendix discusses the following topics:

 Acceptable battery types  Battery insertion  Battery-handling precautions  Battery charging

Acceptable Battery Types

The acceptable battery specifications for the camera are:

 Two AA-sized Alkaline batteries (included)  Two AA-sized Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)

rechargeable batteries

Take note of the following information when using Alkaline batteries.

 To lengthen battery life, turn the LCD screen off and

shoot images via the Viewfinder.

 Alkaline batteries may not be operated in low

temperatures (+41°F / +5°C).

Battery Insertion

To insert the battery, refer to the section Loading the Batteries. Notice that the batteries should be inserted with the correct polarity as marked in the battery compartment.

 Remove the batteries and store them when not using

the camera to prevent them from leaking and damaging the camera.

 Keep the batteries warm until just before using them

in the camera. A cold environment reduces battery power.

 Intensive use of the LCD screen or Zoom quickly

reduces battery power.

 Prepare several sets of batteries on hand when using

the camera, and test them before use.

Battery Charging

A battery charger (not supplied) should be safely used to recharge the NiMH batteries.

Precautions on battery charging:

 Do not mix new and used batteries.  For a multiple-battery charger, if batteries are to be

charged together, they require nearly the same amount of charged level. For a single-battery charger, make sure the two batteries are all fully charged.

 Recharge batteries only when necessary. Do this in a

moderate temperature in an open area to provide ventilation.

 Rechargeable batteries will charge only a limited

number of times. When they no longer hold a charge, you need new batteries.

 Store the charger after use, ensuring that the

batteries have been removed. If a problem occurs during charging, unplug the battery charger.

 Periodically cleaning the battery poles ensures a

proper charge.

 It may be necessary to recharge new NiMH batteries

if they have been shelved for some time.

Appendix C  Using the SD Card

A SecureDigital (SD) card can be inserted in the camera to provide external memory in which to store images and movie/audio clips. This section covers the following topics:

 Inserting the SD card  Formatting the SD card  SD card handling precautions

SD Card Insertion

To insert the SD card, refer to section Inserting the SD card" elsewhere in this manual. Ensure that the orientation of the SD card matches the SD card marking in the SD compartment. When the READY LED is flashing, the camera is busy and may be performing an operation with the SD card, and the images and movie/ audio clips are stored directly onto the SD card.

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.

 SD cards which have data on them that was created on a

different system may cause camera malfunction.

SD Card Formatting

Formatting allows you to prepare the SD card to record images and movie/audio clips. Take note that this will remove the contents of the card to be formatted. Ensure that the data on the SD card is backed up or not needed insignificant before formatting the card.

NOTE: Formatting an SD card may solve most camera operation problems. It may also be necessary to format a card if it is used by a different camera.

SD Card Handling Precautions

The following precautions are provided for you to safely get the best performance from your SD card.

 Abuse of the SD card may cause it fail in an

operating situation. Do not attempt to disassemble, bend, shake, or apply force to the card. Do not subject the SD card to water, condensation, dust, sand, or high humidity and temperature, as well as to static electricity and noise.

 The SD card is equipped with a write-protected tab to

prevent inadvertent recording over saved images. You cannot record when it is set to LOCK.

 You may lose or damage data if you remove the SD

card while it is in operation.

 Store the card in its supplied case.  Do not touch the card terminals or the card with any

foreign material.

Appendix D  Maintenance

Always follow the Safety Precautions that came with the camera.

 Use a soft cloth, tissue or lint-free cloth to clean the camera body.  Use a lens brush to remove particulate matter from the lens, and then

clean the lens with a soft eyeglass lens tissue or cloth.

 Do not use synthetic cleaning solutions or other solvents to clean the

camera body or lens. If you are unable to remove marks or dirt from the lens, contact Microtek Customer Service.

 Do not rub the LCD screen forcefully or apply excessive pressure to it to

avoid scratching the surface.

 Do not use water, detergents, paint thinner or benzene to clean any part

of the camera, as this may damage the camera body or LCD screen.

 Use a lens brush, soft cloth, or eyeglass tissue/cloth to clean the LCD

screen and Viewfinder.

Appendix D  Troubleshooting

A1: The camera is not powered up.

 Press and hold the POWER button for a few moments to see if the

READY LED is lit.

A2: The batteries are inserted incorrectly.

 Insert the batteries with the correct polarity as marked in the battery

compartment.

A3: The battery has poor electrical contact with the terminals in the

battery compartment.  Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth, reinsert them, and try

to power on the camera again.

A4: Battery power is depleted.

 Recharge the batteries if they are rechargeable, or replace the

batteries with new ones.

A5: The incorrect type of battery is being used.

 Replace with two new AA-size Alkaline or NiMH batteries.

A6: The battery/SD card cover is open.

 Close the battery/SD cover securely.

A1: Your camera has a two-minute time-out setting for saving the battery

consumption.  You can disable the Power Saving feature in the camera's Setup

mode menu. Press the POWER button to turn the camera back on.

A2: Battery power is depleted.

 Recharge the batteries if they are rechargeable, or replace the

batteries with new ones.

Camera Problems

The camera does not power on.

The camera turns off suddenly.

The camera does not shoot images, movies, or record audio clips.

The subject is not in the LCD screen.

A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.

 Set the Mode switch to Photo mode ( ) to capture still images.  Set the Mode switch to Movie/Audio mode (

/ ) to record movie/

audio clips.

A2: The flash has not finished charging.

 Wait until the flash is fully charged. When the Flash charger LED

stops blinking and steadily illuminates in green, the flash is fully charged.

A3: There is no available memory left on the SD card.

 Download files to your computer and removes the existing files from

the SD card, then you will have more available memory space.

 Replace with a new SD card.

A4: The SD card is write-protected.

 Set the write-protected tab on the SD card to the unlocked position.

A5: The SD card is corrupted or not formatted correctly.

 Reformat the SD card.  The SD card may be damaged; contact your dealer.

A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.

 Set the Mode switch to Photo mode (

) or Movie/Audio mode ( /

A2: The LCD screen is manually switched off.

 Press the DISP button to turn it on.

A: Digital Zoom is disabled when shooting movies. A: The Date Stamp setting is disabled.

 Enter the Setup mode and enable the Date Stamp function.

A: The date and time are incorrectly set.

 Enter the Setup mode, then set the correct date and time.

Digital Zoom does not function. The date stamp could not be found

on the printed image. The time/date stamp on the images

or movie/audio clips is incorrect.

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A1: The incorrect type of battery is being used.

 Replace the batteries with two AA-sized Alkaline or NiMH batteries.

A2: The battery temperature is lower than standard operating condition.

Battery performance deteriorates in a cold environment.  If the ambient temperature is low, store the batteries in a warm

place (e.g., your pouch) before you use.

A3: The rechargeable batteries have not been used in over a year.

 To obtain optimal performance, recharge the batteries several times.

A4: The service life of rechargeable batteries may have been reached.

 Stop using the rechargeable batteries and replace them with new

ones that follow the same specifications.

A1: The rechargeable batteries were, most likely, incorrectly placed in the

charger.  Ensure that the batteries are placed in the charger with the correct

polar orientation.

A2: There is poor electrical contact between the batteries and the

chargers contacts.  Ensure that the two batteries are correctly placed in the charger.

 Ensure that the correct power cable is properly connected to your

charger, and that the cable is plugged into an operating electrical outlet.

A3: The battery has reached its service life.

 Replace with a new rechargeable battery.

Rechargeable batteries cannot be successfully charged.

Battery Problems

The battery power is depleted prematurely.

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A1: The camera was moved while a shot was being taken.

 Hold the camera firmly when shooting, using a tripod if necessary.

A2: The subject is not within the cameras acceptable focus range.

 For normal shooting, make sure that the subject is at least 3.28 ft.

(1 m) away from the camera lens.

A1: There is not enough ambient light.

 Turn the flash on.

A2: Your subject is backlit (i.e., light comes from the back of the subject).

 To improve, choose a positive EV value.

A3: The White Balance (WB) setting is incorrect.

 Adjust the White Balance setting.

A4: The subject is too far to be reached by the flash.

 The subject should not be more than 6.56 ft. (2 m) away.

A1: There is not enough distance between the flash and the subject.

 The subject should be within 3.28 to 6.56 ft. (1 to 2 m) of the lens

when the flash is used.

A2: The subject is under strong light.

 To improve, choose a negative EV value.

A3: The light source shines directly into the camera lens.

 Change the angle of the camera, or move the camera away from

the light source.

A4: The flash fires in every shot taken.

 Do not set the flash mode to Forced flash or Forced flash with

Red-eye reduction.

A: The flash mode is set to Flash off.

 Select any flash mode except Flash off.

Photography Problems

Shots are out of focus and blurry, or photograph quality is not as good as expected.

Photographed subject is too dark or underexposed.

Photographed subject is too bright or overexposed.

The flash does not fire.

Images or Movie/Audio clips cannot be played back.

A: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.

 Set the Mode switch to Playback mode ( ).

A: The SD card is write-protected.

 Set the write-protected tab on the SD card to the unlocked position.

A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.

 Set the Mode switch to Playback mode (

A2: The Video Out setting is set to the incorrect system.

 Enter the Setup mode, set Video Out to NTSC or PAL depending

on your video output system.

A3: The camera is disconnected from the TV set.

 Make sure the video cable is properly connected to both the camera

and the TV set.

The camera cannot delete images or movie/audio clips.

Images or Movie/Audio clips cannot be played back on TV.

A1: The USB Switch setting is set to the incorrect mode.

 Enter the Setup mode, set USB Switch to USB Mode.

A2: The camera is disconnected from the computer.

 Reconnect the USB cable.

A3: The files in the camera have not been transferred to the computer.

 With the USB cable properly connected to both ends, drag and drop

the files to your computer.

A1: The USB Switch setting is set to the incorrect mode.

 Enter the Setup mode, set USB Switch to USB Mode.

A2: The camera is disconnected from the computer.

 Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to your computer

and the other end to your cameras USB connector, then turn on the camera.

 For Windows 98/98SE, check to see if Camera Driver has been

installed on your computer. Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click Add/Remove

Programs. If the camera driver does not appear in the list, you must install the camera driver from the Microtek CD-ROM.

 Check if the camera is detected by your system.

1) Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. The System Properties window appears.

2) Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button. Expand the Disk drives tree; the removable disk drive should be in the list.

Computer Problems

The transferred files cannot be viewed on a computer.

Windows cannot find the Removable Disk drive.

A1: The Apple QuickTime Player is not installed.

 Install Apple QuickTime Player form the Microtek CD-ROM.

A2: The DirectX driver is not installed.

 Install the DirectX driver appropriate for your system from Microtek

CD-ROM. Version 8.1 or later is recommended. The DirectX is automatically installed each time you install Ulead Photo Explorer 8.

A1: The USB Switch setting is set to the incorrect mode.

 Enter the Setup mode, set USB Switch to USB Mode.

A2: The camera is disconnected to the computer.

 Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to your computer

and the other end to your cameras USB connector.

 Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to both the camera

and the computer.

A1: The USB Switch setting is set to the incorrect mode.

 Enter the Setup mode, set USB Switch to Web Cam.

A2: The camera is disconnected from the computer.

For Windows Users,  Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to your computer

and the other end to your cameras USB connector, then turn on the camera.

 Check to see if Camera Driver has been installed on your

computer. Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click Add/Remove

Programs. If the camera driver (for Web Cam) does not appear in the list, you must install the camera driver from the Microtek CDROM.

The movie cannot be played back in Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME.

Mac OS cannot find the newly created icon (Take-it, Take-it.SD) on the desktop.

The camera does not operate in Web Cam mode

 Check if the camera is detected by your system.

1) Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. The System Properties window appears.

2) Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button. Expand the Image Device tree; the camera should be in the list.

For Macintosh Users,  Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to your computer

and the other end to your cameras USB connector, then turn on the camera.

 Check to see if Camera Driver has been installed on your

computer.

 For Mac OS 9.x,

1) Go to the Apple menu and select Apple System Profiler. The Apple System Profiler window appears.

2) Click the Devices and Volumes tab; the camera related drivers should be in the USB tree.

Appendix F  Warning and Error Messages

The table below lists warnings and error messages associated with operating the camera. Follow the recommended solutions to resolve errors.

Warning and Error Messages Problem Solution

(Blinking) Batteries are exhausted Turn the camera off; replace or recharge batteries

BATTERY LOW!!! Battery power is depleted; Replace or recharge batteries

camera will shut down soon.

CARD ERROR!  The SD card contact area  Use cotton swab dipped with industrial alcohol to clean

is smudged or soiled the contacts  The SD card is damaged  Replace the SD card  Incorrectly formatted SD card  Reformat or replace the SD card  Camera is faulty  Contact Microtek Customer Service

MEMORY FULL! The memory space is fully recorded Erase some data or use an SD card that has ample free space

Appendix G  Menus and Factory Defaults

The displayed menu functions differ depending on the selected camera mode, with the camera displaying only the functions that can be adjusted for that mode. In the table below, default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Photo Menus Options Description

Size , *, , , Selects the pixel recording size for images Quality , *, Adjusts the compression rate for images Drive Mode , *, Toggles among Self-timer, Normal, and Continuous shooting modes EV Compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, 0.0*, +0.5, +1.0, Compensates for extreme differences between background and foreground lighting

+1.5, +2.0 White Balance *, , , , Adjusts the White Balance according to the light conditions for the recording Sharpness , *, Adjusts the image outline for images Voice Memo On, Off* Records a voice memo for a captured image

Movie/Audio Menus Options Description

Drive Mode *, Toggles between Movie and Audio recording modes White Balance *, , , , Adjusts the White Balance according to the light conditions for the recording

Playback Menus Options Description

Slide Show OK? Plays back all the stored images in a continuous slide show Erase All OK? Erases all recorded images and movie/audio clips Rotation OK? Rotates pictures up to 270 degrees Print OK? Adds a DPOF print mark on the recording for professional print services to determine

which prints are to be printed at a photofinisher

Setup Menus Options Description

Brightness , I, II*, III, IIII Adjusts the brightness level of the LCD screen Beep On*, Off Adjusts the sound produced by the camera Date yyyy/mm/dd Sets the date for the camera Time 00:00:00 (hr/min/sec) Sets the time for the camera Date Stamp On, Off* Stamps the time on the captured images Video Out NTSC*, PAL Selects your video output system Format OK ? Formats the SD card Reset OK? Resets the function settings to their default configurations Copy to SD OK? Copies the data stored in internal memory to the SD card Frequency 50HZ, 60HZ* Sets the power frequency to accommodate local AC power Power Saving On*, Off Sets the camera to power off after two minutes of inactivity Language English*, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Sets the LCD language

Traditional Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish USB Switch Web Cam, USB Mode* Toggles between USB Mode and Web Cam modes

Appendix H  Specifications

Movie Clip 320 x 240 pixels; 20 fps;

unlimited length (maximum length dependent on SD card)

Audio Clip Unlimited length (maximum length

dependent on SD card)

File Formats  Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)

 Movie clips: AVI  Audio clips: WAV

Print Format DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Quality Levels Best, Fine, Normal Storage Media (External) SD (SecureDigital) card support Storage Included 8 MB internal flash memory Driver USB mass storage device driver

I/O Terminals (Connectivity) USB 1.1, AV output (Video Out) Video Output NTSC, PAL Power Saving 2 min. Power Source Two AA-sized Alkaline or

rechargeable NiMH batteries

Weight

Take-it S3: Approx. 3.5 oz. (100 g) Take-it D3: Approx. 4.2 oz. (120 g)

Dimensions

Take-it S3: 4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 (103 x 58 x 32 mm)

Take-it D3: 3.7 x 2.2 x 1.3 (95 x 56 x 32 mm) Tripod Mount Yes Microphone Yes Speaker Yes Environment

Operating Temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Relative Humidity: 0 to 85%

Storage Temperature: 14° to 140° F (-10° to 60° C)

Image Sensor 3.21 megapixels CMOS Sensor Size 1/2 Resolution  Still image:

2560x1920 (interpolated), 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 pixels

 Movie clips: 320 x 240 pixels Image Ratio (w:h) 4 : 3 Lens Aperture F2.8 Focal Length f=7.5 mm

(35 mm equivalent: 38 mm) Digital Zoom 4X Playback Zoom 4X Focus Range 3.28 ft. (1 m) to infinity LCD screen 1.5" screen size, TFT LCD type Viewfinder Optical White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloud, Tungsten,

Fluorescent Exposure

Exposure Adjustment -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 0.5 EV step Exposure Metering Full-zone Average

Shutter Speed 1/8  1/4000 sec. Sensitivity Equivalent ISO 100 Flash

Built-in Flash Fixed

Flash Modes Auto, Auto with Red-eye reduction,

Forced flash, Forced flash with Red-eye reduction, Flash off

Flash Range 3.28 - 6.56 ft. (1 to 2.0 m)

Continuous Shooting 3 images in sequence Self-timer 10 sec. delay

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