Microtek Take-it S1, Take-it D1 User Manual

All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
EE
Copyright© 2003 Microtek International, Inc.
All rights reserved Microtek® is a registered trademarks of
Microtek International, Inc. Macintosh® and Apple® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe® and Acrobat® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other products or name brands are trademarks of their respective holders.
Pictures you may acquire from any of the bundled software and/or pictures, or documents you take a snapshot may be protected under copyright law. The unauthorized use of such materials could be a violation of the rights of the copyright holder.
July 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.
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. Klompenmakerstraat 76 3194DE Hoogvliet-RT The Netherlands Tel: 31-10-2425688 Fax: 31-10-2425699 http://www.microtekeurope.com
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
iii
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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
iv
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 a shock.
Do not clean the camera with flammable liquids, 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 outside of your camera.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
v
T able 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
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
vi
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
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
vii
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
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
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 cameras 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
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
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!
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)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
"
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)
6.
(Delete) button (p.38)
7. DISP (Display) button (p.17)
8. LCD screen (p.17)
9. READY/Flash charger LED
10. Viewfinder (p.19)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
#
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)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
$
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
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
%
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
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
&
Playback Mode
1
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)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
'
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
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com

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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!
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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
"
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.
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
Take-it D1
READY LED POWER
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
#
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
/ arrow buttons to
enter Setup menu mode ( ) .
4. Use the
/ 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
/ arrow buttons to
adjust the value.
7. Press the Shutter (OK) button once you have finalized the date and time settings.
8. Press the MENU button to 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
/ arrow buttons to
enter Setup menu mode ( ).
4. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select LANGUAGE, then select the language you want to use.
5. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
You can press the MENU button again to check the language status.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
$
Formatting the SD Card
After you install an SD card for the first time, you should first format the SD card with the camera. Formatting removes all information that existed previously on the SD card.
1. Set the Mode switch to any operation mode.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the
/ arrow buttons to
enter Setup menu mode ( ).
4. Use the
/ arrow buttons to
select FORMAT.
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 is formatted.
When formatting is completed, the LCD screen returns to the selected mode screen.
When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to format the installed SD card.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
%
LCD Screen On/Off
The LCD screen with camera status is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Use the LCD screen to frame your shots, as well as to view images and recorded video in playback mode.
In any of the camera's operation mode, press the DISP button to turn the LCD screen on and off. The LCD screen displays the status and settings relevant to the mode you are in.
1. In any mode, press the DISP button to turn off the camera status.
2. Press the DISP button again to turn off the LCD screen.
DISP
Before Shooting
Using the Mode Switch
The Mode switch allows you to switch among between Playback, Photo, and Movie/Audio modes of operation.
Playback Mode (p.32)
Displays the last photo, movie, or audio taken. Allows you to browse and delete images, movie clips, and audio.
Photo Mode (p.20)
Normal shooting mode using automatic exposure, and providing a full selection of manual controls.
/ Movie/Audio Mode (p.31/
39) Allows you to record movie and
audio clips of unlimited length (limited only by the size of the available memory).
LCD screen with camera status
LCD screen off
LCD screen without camera status
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
&
Using the Multifunction Buttons
The Multifunction buttons provide Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow selections for navigating the Menu screens. In addition to navigation, the buttons also provide other functions in Photo, Movie/Audio, and Playback mode. Refer to the following table.
Button Playback Photo Movie/
Audio
Zoom In Zoom In
Next Flash
Zoom Out/ Zoom Out
Nine-image
display Previous
Multifunction
buttons
Using the Menus
Different menus are available for Photo, Playback, Movie/Audio, and Setup modes. Use the MENU button to display a menu for the selected mode. (The Setup menu is displayed in all modes.)
MENU
To access Menu mode:
1. Set the Mode switch to any operation mode.
2. Press the MENU button. The selected modes menu is
displayed on the LCD screen. Use the
/ arrow buttons to navigate through the menu selections.
Use the
/ arrow buttons to toggle between options.
When an area is selected, it is displayed with a blue background. The selected setting is highlighted in red.
3. Press the MENU button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
'
Using the Viewfinder
The Viewfinder may be used to take pictures instead of the LCD screen. Using the Viewfinder conserves battery power.
Press the DISP button to turn off the LCD screen. Use the Viewfinder to center and frame your shot before pressing the Shutter button to take the picture.
Using the Shutter Button
Press the Shutter button all the way down to take a picture.
NOTE:
you can enable a beeping sound when you press the Shutter button (refer to Beep Adjustment on page
42.)
Shutter button
Holding the Camera
For best results, 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 self-timer or in dark places when the flash is turned off.
Avoid touching the lens or the
flash.
Viewfinder
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
Shooting
Shooting Still Images
Follow these instructions when shooting a still image:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).
Settings are automatically adjusted and displayed on 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 a message BUSY disappears from the LCD screen.
NOTE:
Minimum distance between the
lens and your subject must be 1m.
Take care when shooting the
following subjects as 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 locations with heavy
backlighting For best results, focus on a
separate object that is near your subject and then shoot the picture.
The following icons are default display settings showed on the LCD screen when you shoot a still image.
Photo Mode displays the currently selected mode.
Image Size displays the currently selected image size.
Quality (Compression) displays the current image quality.
Flash Mode displays the flash setting.
Battery Status Indicator shows the remaining battery charge.
SD indicates whether a SecureDigital card is inserted.
76 Number of pictures remaining
indicates the number of shots available.
2. Frame the subject using the LCD screen.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
Using the Digital Zoom
Use the Digital Zoom feature to magnify distant images. Press the
button to digitally enlarge the subject more than the specified optical zoom ratio. The maximum digital zoom value is 4X.
To shoot pictures using the Digital Zoom feature:
1. Set the Mode switch to
(Photo).
2. Frame the subject using the LCD
screen.
3. Press the
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 to take
the picture.
To exit digital zoom mode, press the
/ button.
NOTE:
For best results, compose your
shots on the LCD screen when using digital zoom.
The digital zoom setting is
disabled when you change modes.
Before
After
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
Using the Flash
Five Flash mode settings are available to match shooting conditions:
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 on) The flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of ambient
lighting conditions.
Forced with Red-eye Reduction
The flash fires every time you take a picture regardless of lighting conditions and will reduce the red- eye effect.
Off (Flash off)
The flash will not fire. When using the flash function, the
effective distance between the lens and your subject is within 3.28 to
6.56 ft. (1 to 2.0 m).
To select a flash mode:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).
2. Frame the subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press
/ to select the desired
Flash mode. The Flash mode changes each
time when the button is pressed, and is displayed on the LCD screen.
4. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.
NOTE:
The Flash mode icon on the LCD
screen displays the current flash mode.
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.
The factory default flash setting is
Flash Off.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!
Continuous Shooting
Continuous shooting enables you to take three pictures in rapid succession with a single press of the Shutter button.
To shoot images continuously:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select DRIVE MODE, then select
(Continuous shooting).
5. Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and press the Shutter button.
Three pictures are taken in rapid succession after the Shuttle button is pressed.
NOTE: If the SD card is filled, the
camera will stop taking pictures.
Continuous shooting mode
switches off after the picture has been taken.
To prevent blurred images, hold
the camera steady before you press the Shutter button.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
The Continuous Shooting icon appears on the LCD screen.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
"
Using the Self-Timer
The Self-timer enables you to take an image of yourself by setting a 10-second delay on the shutter.
To shoot with the Self-timer:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select DRIVE MODE, then select
(Self-timer).
5. Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and press the Shutter button.
The Self-timer indicator starts blinking when the self-timer starts, and 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 switches off after the picture has been taken.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
The Self-timer icon appears on the LCD screen.
Before
After
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
#
Customizing Shooting-related Settings
Selecting Photo Size
The Size setting enables you to select image resolution. Four size settings are available:
3M 2048 x 1536 pixels* 2M 1600 x 1200 pixels 1M 1280 x 960 pixels VGA 640 x 480 pixels
* Interpolated Each mode has its own advantages
and disadvantages. Higher resolution settings provide
detailed images and photo quality prints; the file size, however, is larger.
Lower resolution settings provide small file sizes; image quality, however, is slightly degraded. Low resolution is often used for images that are viewed online on the Internet or sent via email.
To select photo size:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select SIZE, then select 3M, 2M, 1M, or VGA.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
5. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
$
Selecting Photo Quality
The camera features three compression options for managing still photos.
(Best): Provides a more
detailed image for photo quality prints, but takes up more memory.
(Fine): The normal setting used
for everyday photography.
(Normal): May be used to
allow more images to be loaded onto an SD card.
To select the quality setting,
1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select QUALITY, then select
, , or .
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
5. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
%
Selecting the Shooting Drive Mode
This mode enables you to determine how you want to shoot your still images. The following shooting drive modes are available:
(Single): Enables you to shoot
single still images. This is the default mode. (p.20)
(Continuous): Enables you to take three still images in sequence at a single press of the Shutter button. (p.23)
(Self-timer): Enables a 10- second delay after pressing the Shutter button before the picture is taken. (p.24)
To select the driver mode setting,
1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select DRIVE MODE, then select from among
, , or
.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
5. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.
Single
Continuous
Self-timer
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
&
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ±
Use the Exposure Compensation Value (EV) setting to adjust the brightness of the entire subject. Set the EV so that the subject in the photo doesnt come out too dark or too light. EV adjustments are made from -2 to +2 in 1-step increments.
Option Result
-2EV Darkest
-1EV Darken 0 Normal +1EV Lighten +2EV Lightest
To select the EV Compensation setting:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select ±EV, then select -2, -1, 0, +1, or +2.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
5. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.
Before
(This image looks too dark.)
After (With a positive EV value applied, this image looks
brighter.)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
'
Selecting the White Balance
The White Balance (WB) control enables you to correct the white color in shots taken under different lighting conditions.
To select the White Balance setting:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select WB, then select
, ,
, or .
Function Use
Set WB Regular use
(Auto) automatically
Use outdoors in Natural
(Daylight) sunlight Lighting
Corrects for light Indoor
(Tungsten) bulb illumination without
flash
Corrects for Indoor
(Fluorescent) fluorescent bulb without
illumination flash
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
5. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
!
Selecting the Sharpness
The Sharpness control sharpens (highlights) or softens (blends) the edges of a photo.
To select the Sharpness setting:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select Sharpness, then
, ,
or .
Function Use
Sharpens image Increase
(High) edges image clarity
or crop image
No special effect No adjustment
(Normal)
Softens the edges Good for
(Low) of image edges portrait shots
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
5. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.
Before
After
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!
Shooting Movies
Movie mode allows you to record movie clips of unlimited length (limited only by the size of available memory). Clips are recorded at a resolution of 320 x 240 dpi, at 15 frames per second. Movies are saved in memory in the AVI file format.
To shoot a movie:
1. Set the Mode switch to / (Movie/Audio).
The movie standby recording screen appears on the LCD screen.
2. Compose your shot using the LCD screen.
3. Press and release the Shutter (OK) button to begin recording a movie.
Images and sound are recorded continuously, with the elapsed time is shown on the LCD screen as the movie is recording.
4. Press the Shutter (OK) button once more to stop shooting.
NOTE: For best results hold the camera steady and use fluid motions when recording movies.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!
Nine-image Display
You can view images as a composite display of nine images at the same time on the LCD screen.
1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
2. Press the
/ button.
Nine images are displayed at the same time on the LCD screen. The selected image is bordered by a yellow frame.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select a different picture.
To return to single-image display,
In the composite nine-image display mode, press the Shutter (OK) button; the selected image returns to single-image display.
Viewing Images
When you operate the camera, the images and movie recordings you made with the camera are available for viewing on the LCD screen.
Image viewing may be done for a single image, or for a composite display of nine images.
Image and movie viewing is accomplished by means of the Playback mode, which displays the last image photo or movie taken. Playback mode also allows you to browse, delete, and present a slide show of stored images. In addition, images can be magnified or rotated in Playback mode.
To enter Playback mode: Set the Mode switch to
(Playback). To enter Playback menu mode:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
2. Press the MENU button to display the Playback menu mode.
Singe-image Display
Playback mode enables you to view single images one at a time.
1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
When you enter Playback mode, the normal display is that of the last image you shot, filling the entire LCD screen.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select other images to view.
next image previous image
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!!
Magnifying Images
This feature enables you to zoom in on a picture at up to four times the original viewing size.
To magnify the images:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
2. Press the
button repeatedly to enlarge the image from normal, to twice the size, to three times the size, and to four times the size.
The picture appears on the LCD screen with its magnification level shown.
3. Press the / repeatedly to reduce the image from four times the size, to three times the size, to twice the size, to normal size.
If you are currently viewing a magnified image, you can use the cameras Pan feature for scrolling through the magnified image.
1. Press the Shutter (OK) button. A Pan icon (
) appears on the LCD screen next to the image magnification level.
Magnified image
Scrolled image
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to scroll through parts of a magnified image into view.
NOTE:
Image magnification only works on still images. When you see an image on the LCD screen with a playback icon (
), this indicates the image can be magnified for viewing.
Before
After
3. Press the Shutter (OK) button again to disable the Pan feature.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!"
Using the Slide Show
The Slide Show selection enables you to view your stored images by playing them back in sequence (if you have stored more than one image).
You can run the Slide Show for a business presentation, family show, or other situation.
To run a slide show:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
!#
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).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select ROTATION.
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.
When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to rotate an image.
Before
After
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!$
Playing Movies
Playback mode also enables you to play movies that are stored in memory on the LCD screen.
To play back movies,
1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select desired movie.
If this is a movie, the first frame of the movie is shown on the LCD screen and comes with a Movie icon (
).
3. Press the Shutter (OK) button to view a selected movie.
The movie will be played while the Shutter button is pressed.
Press the Shutter (OK) button again to stop movie playback. Pressing the Shutter (OK) button once more restarts playback.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!%
Television Viewing
This feature enables you to view your cameras movies and images on a TV monitor instead of the LCD screen.
To view the cameras images and movies on a TV, you must first select the video output system.
To select the video output system:
1. Set the Mode switch to any operation mode.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to enter Setup menu mode (
).
4. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select VIDEO, then select NTSC or PAL.
To view images on a TV set:
1. Make sure the TV set is 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 switch it to run off Video Input.
4. Set the cameras Mode switch to
(Playback).
The most recently recorded image appears on the TV monitor.
NTSC: For USA, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, etc. PAL: For Europe, Australia, China, Singapore, etc.
5. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!&
Deleting Images
You can remove images from the internal camera memory, as well as from the SD card. This allows you to free up memory space in which to store future images.
Deleting the Current Image
If you are currently viewing an image and decide that you want to remove it:
1. Press the
(Delete) button.
A confirmation screen prompts you to confirm your decision to delete the current image.
Deleting Selected Image
If you want to delete a stored image, you must first select the image you want to delete.
To delete the selected image:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select the image you want to delete.
3. Press the
(Delete) button.
A confirmation screen prompts you to confirm your decision to delete the selected image.
4. Select OK to delete the image, then press the Shutter (OK) button.
The selected image is removed from memory and will no longer be available for viewing.
Deleting All Images
To delete all images:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select ERASE ALL.
When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to erase all images.
4. Press the Shutter (OK) button. A confirmation screen appears
to allow you to erase all images or to cancel.
5. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select OK, then press the Shutter (OK) button.
All the images are removed from the memory and will no longer be available for viewing.
2. Select OK to delete the image, then press the Shutter (OK) button.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
!'
Audio
Recording Audio
Audio mode allows you to record audio clips of unlimited length in the WAV file format (limited only by the size of available memory).
To record audio:
1. Set the Mode switch to / (Movie/Audio)
The movie standby recording screen appears on the LCD screen.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select DRIVE MODE, then select
.
The audio standby recording screen appears on the LCD screen.
5. Press and release the Shutter (OK) button.
Audio recording begins, with the elapsed time shown on the LCD screen.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the menu.
6. Press the Shutter (OK) button once more to stop recording.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
"
Playing Audio
Playback mode enables you to play audio files that are stored in memory.
To playback audio:
1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select an audio clip.
If this is an audio clip, the audio clip is shown with an Audio icon ( ).
3. Press the Shutter (OK) button. The audio file begins playback.
The elapsed time is shown on the LCD screen as the audio plays back.
Press the Shutter (OK) button again to stop audio playback. Pressing the Shutter (OK) button once more restarts playback.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
"
Digital Camera Settings
The Take-it S1/D1 camera provides several operator-controlled manual settings that enable you to tailor the camera to your specific needs. The basic functions are entered in the Setup menu mode of operation.
To enter Setup menu mode: The Setup mode is available during
any mode of camera operation.
1. Set the Mode switch to any operation mode.
2. Press the MENU button. The selected modes menu is
displayed on the LCD screen.
3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to enter Setup menu mode (
).
4. Use the 4-way arrow buttons in the Setup menu mode.
Use the
/ arrow buttons to navigate through the menu selections.
Use the
/ arrow buttons to toggle between the options.
When an area is selected, it is displayed with a blue background. The selected setting is highlighted in red.
Photo menu mode
Setup menu mode
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
"
Setting the Time
TIME enables you to change the
time setting in your camera.
1. Enter Setup menu mode.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select TIME.
3. Use the
/ arrow buttons to toggle between the hr, mm, and sec settings.
4. Use the
/ arrow buttons to change setting.
5. Press the Shutter (OK) button once you have finalized the time settings.
6. Press the MENU button to confirm the settings and exit the Setup menu.
Setting the Date
DATE enables you to change the
calendar setting in your camera.
1. Enter Setup menu mode.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select DATE.
3. Use the
/ arrow buttons to toggle between the yyyy, mm, and dd settings.
4. Use the
/ arrow buttons to change setting.
5. Press the Shutter (OK) button once you have finalized the date settings.
6. Press the MENU button to confirm the settings and exit the Setup menu.
Beep Adjustment
BEEP determines whether a beep
signal is heard when you successfully perform an operation with the camera.
1. Enter Setup menu mode.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select BEEP.
3. Use the
/ arrow buttons to toggle between ON and OFF.
Select ON to enable the beep signal. Select OFF to disable the beep.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the Setup menu.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
"!
Selecting the Video System
VIDEO enables you to select your
video system standard -- NTSC or PAL -- allowing you to match the color system of your camera to that of your television.
1. Enter Setup menu mode.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select VIDEO.
3. Use the
/ arrow buttons to toggle between NTSC and PAL.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the Setup menu.
Digital Camera Reset
RESET returns the camera settings
to default values.
1. Enter Setup menu mode.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select RESET.
When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to return some camera settings to their default values.
3. Press the Shutter (OK) button. A screen appears to allow you
to reset or to cancel.
4. Use the 4-way arrow button to select OK , then press the Shutter (OK) button.
The camera settings return to default values except for date, time, and flash.
Formatting the SD Card
FORMAT enables you to prepare
the SD card to record images. Formatting removes all information that previously existed on the SD card.
1. Enter Setup menu mode.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select FORMAT.
When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to format the installed SD card.
3. Press the Shutter (OK) button. A screen appears to allow you
to format or to cancel.
4. Use the 4-way arrow button to select OK , then press the Shutter (OK) button.
The SD card is formatted.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
""
Copying to the SD Card
COPY TO SD enables you to copy
images stored in internal memory to an external memory (SecureDigital) card.
1. Enter Setup menu mode.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select COPY TO SD.
When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to copy images to an installed SD card.
3. Press the Shutter (OK) button. A screen appears to allow you
to copy or to cancel.
4. Use the 4-way arrow button to select OK, then press the Shutter (OK) button.
The images that are stored in internal memory are transferred to the installed SD card.
Selecting the Frequency
FREQUENCY allows you to match
the cameras frequency to that of the local AC power supply; select either 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
NOTE: If you have the incorrect frequency selection, pictures will have brown streaks running through them.
1. Enter Setup menu mode.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select FREQUENCY.
3. Use the
/ arrow buttons to toggle between 50HZ and 60HZ.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the Setup menu.
Auto Power Saving
PWR SAVING enables 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.
1. Enter Setup menu mode.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select PWR SAVING.
3. Use the
/ arrow buttons to toggle between YES and NO.
Select YES to enable power saving. Select NO to disable it.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the Setup menu.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
"#
Selecting the Language
LANGUAGE enables you to select
the LCD screen display language.
1. Enter Setup menu mode.
2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select LANGUAGE.
3. Use the
/ arrow buttons to select the language you want to use.
4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the Setup menu.
You can press the MENU button again to check the language status.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
"$
Viewing Images on Your Computer
The camera is equipped with an USB connector that allows you to download the recorded images from the camera to your computer. After downloading, you can open, view, print, or manage the transferred images on your computer with the proper setup.
To view the recorded images on your computer, follow the steps below:
1. Install the camera driver (only Windows 98/98SE required).
2. Get the camera ready.
3. Connect the camera to the computer.
4. Send the camera's images to the computer.
5. View the camera's images on the computer.
System Requirements
CD-ROM drive (for installing
software)
Color display with 24-bit color
output capability
128MB RAM or more
recommended PC Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP Pentium PC or later with USB port Mac Mac OS 9.x; Mac OSX 10.1.3 or
later Apple Macintosh series with built-
in USB port
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
"%
A. Installing the Camera
Driver (Only Window 98/98SE
required)
Shut down all other applications before installing the camera driver.
1. Turn on your computer, then insert the supplied Microtek CD- ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The Microtek Software Installer screen automatically comes up.
2. Click Camera Driverwhen 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.
B. Getting the Camera
Ready
Without an SD card installed:
Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
With an SD card installed:
Make sure the SD card containing the images you want to download is inserted in the camera.
Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
Locating Images
Location of images is only accomplished when your camera is in the Playback mode of operation.
If an SD card is not inserted in the camera, the images available for viewing are those held in the cameras internal memory.
If an SD card is inserted, the images available for viewing are those held in the inserted SD card (external memory).
NOTE:
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.
Camera Driver*
(V: Required, : Not required)
Mass Storage PC/Web
Driver Cam Driver WIN 98/98SE V V WIN 2000/Me/XP V Mac OS 9.x V Mac OS 10.x V** *Functions of camera driver vary,
depending upon the system you are using. **Microtek is continuing to develop the PC/Web Cam driver in Macintosh OS X. Current released version has not implemented this driver for Mac OS X.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
"&
If Removable Disk or newly created icon (Take-it or Take- it.SD) appears, the camera is connected to your computer, and you can transfer files into your hard disk folder.
If they cannot be found, see the Appendix on "Maintenance and Troubleshooting" (page 60) for details.
D. Copying Images
For Windows,
1. Double-click My Computer. A removable disk is displayed.
2. Double-click Removable Disk. A folder (DCIM) containing the
contents of the cameras internal memory or the SD card appears.
3. Double click DCIM. A subfolder 100MEDIA is displayed.
The subfolder contains the recorded images.
4. Drag and drop the image files into your hard disk folder.
C. Connecting the Camera
1. 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.
3. In Windows, double-click My
Computer to see if the Removable Disk is listed in
Windows Explorer.
2. Wait for a few moments as the computer recognizes the type of equipment attached to it.
Mac OS X
Mac OS 9.X
With an SD card installed
Mac OS X
Mac OS 9.X
Without an SD card installed
In Macintosh, check to see if the newly created icon (Take-it or Take-it.SD) appears on the desktop.
Windows 98/ 98SE/2000/ Me
Windows XP
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
"'
For Macintosh:
1. Double-click the newly created icon on the desktop.
2. Double-click DCIM.
3. Double-click 100MEDIA. The subfolder contains the
recorded images.
4. Drag and drop the image files from 100MEDIA folder into your hard disk folder.
NOTE:
When the SD card is inserted in
the camera, the system reads the contents of the SD card only. When the SD card in not inserted, the system reads the contents of the cameras internal memory.
File names vary depending upon
the type of images being described. The 100MEDIA folder contains the recorded files. The files are named as IMAGExxxx.jpg for still images, IMAGExxxx.avi for video clips, IMAGExxxx.WAV for audio clips.
E. Viewing Images
It is now possible to view the images you took with your camera on your computer.
1. Double-click the hard disk folder that contains the image files you shot with the camera.
2. Double-click an image file. The picture is displayed.
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.
Value-bundled Software
The various software bundled with your camera provide user-friendly tools for image editing and management.
These programs allow you to open, view, print, email, upload to web or manage transferred images.
For more details, refer to the CD- ROM accompanying your camera.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
#
Appendix A - PC/Web Cam
A PC/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 Take-it S1/D1 as a PC/ Web Cam, you need a computer, the appropriate software, and an Internet connection.
To set up the camera for use as a PC/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 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 Mode switch to (Photo).
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.
4. Position your camera to display to the person with whom you will be teleconferencing what you want them to see.
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 recorded video in a file for later use.
6. When the teleconference is complete, disconnect your camera from the computer.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
#
Appendix B Using the Batteries
Batteries have a direct effect on the operating capabilities of the Take-it S1/D1 and are, therefore, highly important. This appendix discusses the following topics:
Acceptable battery types Battery insertion Battery-handling precautions Battery charging
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 out of the ordinary may indicate a damaged battery that may leak, overheat or burst.
Acceptable Battery Types
Two AA-sized Alkaline or two AA- sized NiMH rechargeable batteries are the only accepted battery power source for the camera.
Take note of the following information when using Alkaline batteries.
Turn the LCD screen off and
shoot images using the Viewfinder to lengthen battery life.
Alkaline batteries may not be
operated in low temperatures (+5°C /+41°F).
When Alkaline batteries are used,
the battery status may be displayed incorrectly.
Battery Insertion
When the READY LED is flashing, the camera is performing an operation. Do not turn the power off or open the battery cover to insert an SD card or change the batteries.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
#
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 life.
Heavy use of the LCD screen or
Zoom options quickly reduces battery power.
Have several sets of batteries on
hand when using the camera, and test them before use.
Battery Charging
A battery charger (not supplied) may be safely used to recharge NiMH batteries if a few common- sense precautions are followed:
Do not mix new and used
batteries.
If batteries are to be charged
together, make sure they are not already fully charged, require the same amount of charging, and charge them together.
Recharge batteries only when
they are in need of it. Do this in a moderate temperature in an open area to provide ventilation.
You may recharge batteries only
a finite amount of times. When they no longer hold a charge, you need new batteries.
Store the charger after use,
ensuring the batteries have been removed. If there is a problem with the charging, unplug the battery charger.
Periodically cleaning the battery
poles will ensure a proper charge.
It may be necessary to recharge
new NiMH batteries if they have been on the shelf for a long time.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
#!
Appendix C Using the SD Card
A SecureDigital (SD) card may be inserted in the camera to provide an external memory in which to store pictures and movies. Images are stored directly onto the SD card when the card is installed. This section covers the following topics:
Inserting SD card Formatting SD card SD card-handling precautions
SD Card Insertion
When the READY LED is flashing, the camera may be performing an operation with the SD card. You may lose or damage data if you turn the power off, remove the SD card or move the camera.
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. Be advised 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 important before formatting the card.
NOTE: Formatting an SD card may solve some camera operation problems. It may also be necessary to format a card used by a different camera.
SD Card Handling Precautions
The following precautions are provided to allow you to safely get the best performance from your SD card.
Abuse of the SD card may cause
it to 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 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 card with any foreign object or material.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
#"
Always follow the Safety Precautions that came with the camera.
Appendix D Maintenance
Use a soft cloth, tissue or eyeglass lens 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
##
Appendix E Troubleshooting
The camera turns off suddenly.
A1: The camera is not powered on.
Press and hold the POWER button for a few moments to see if the
camera will power on.
A2: Batteries are inserted incorrectly.
Insert the batteries with the correct polarity as marked in the battery
compartment. (See page 11.)
A3: Batteries have 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 batteries is being used.
Replace the batteries with two AA-sized Alkaline or NiMH batteries.
A6: The battery cover/SD card cover is open.
Close the battery/SD card cover securely. (See page 11.)
A1: The camera has a two-minute time-out setting to save battery power.
You can disable the PWR Saving feature in the camera 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
#$
The camera does not take photos. A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.
Set the Mode switch to
(Photo) or / (Movie/Audio) mode.
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 remove existing files from the
SD card. You should then have more available memory space.
Replace with a new SD card. (See page 13.)
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. (See page 16.) The card may be damaged. Contact your dealer.
A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.
Set the Mode switch to
(Photo) or / (Movie/Audio) mode.
A2: The LCD screen is off.
Press the DISP button to turn it on. (See page 17).
A: Digital Zoom is disabled when shooting movies.
A: The date and time are set incorrectly.
Enter the Setup menu mode, then set the correct date and time (see
page 15).
A: The SD card is write-protected.
Set the write-protected tab on the SD-card to the unlocked position.
The subject is not in the LCD screen.
Digital Zoom doesn't function.
The date and time stamp on the image is incorrect.
The camera cannot delete images or movie/audio clips.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
#%
Battery Problems
The battery power is depleted prematurely.
A1: The incorrect type of battery is being used.
Replace batteries with two AA-sized Alkaline or NiMH batteries.
A2: The battery temperature is lower than that used in standard operating
conditions. 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 use.
A3: The rechargeable batteries are not used for over a year.
To get optimal performance and prolong battery life, recharge
batteries a few cycles.
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 probably placed incorrectly in the
charger. Ensure that the batteries are placed in the charger with the correct
polar orientation.
A2: 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 if necessary.
A3: The battery has reached its service life.
Replace with a new battery, as the rechargeable battery may have
been reached its service life.
Rechargeable batteries cannot be successfully charged.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
#&
A1: You moved the camera while taking a shot.
Hold the camera firmly when shooting, using a tripod if necessary.
A2: The subject is not within the cameras acceptable focus range.
Make sure the subject is at least 1m (3.28 ft.) from the camera
lens.
A1: There is not enough ambient light.
Turn the flash on.
A2: The subject looks darker than its background (e.g., light comes from
the back of the subject). Choose a positive EV setting to improve the picture.
A3: The white balance (WB) setting is incorrect.
Adjust the white balance (WB) setting.
A4: The subject is too far to be reached by using the flash.
The subject should not be more than 2 m (6.56 ft.) from the lens.
A1: There is not enough distance between the flash and the subject.
The subject should be at least 1 m (3.28 ft.) from the lens when the
flash is used.
A2: The subject looks brighter than its background (e.g., shot against a
bright background such as snow or a beach) Choose a negative EV setting to improve the picture.
A3: The light source shines directly into the camera lens.
Change the angle of the camera or move the camera away from of
the light source.
A4: The flash fires in every shot taken.
Do not set the flash mode to Forced or Forced on with Red-eye
Reduction
Photography Problems
Shots are out of focus and blurry, or photograph quality is not so good as expected.
Photographed subject is too dark or underexposed.
Photographed subject is too bright or overexposed.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
#'
A: The flash mode is set to Off.
Select any flash mode except Flash off.
A: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.
Set the Mode switch to
(Playback).
A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.
Set the Mode switch to (Playback).
A2: The VIDEO setting is set to the incorrect mode.
Set it to NTSC or PAL depending on your video output system.
A3: The camera is not connected to the TV set.
Make sure the video cable is properly connected to both the camera
and the TV set. (See page 37.)
A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.
Set the Mode switch to
(Playback).
A2: The camera is not connected to the computer.
Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to both the camera
and the computer. (See page 48.)
A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.
Set the Mode switch to
(Photo).
A2: The camera is not connected to the computer.
Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to both the camera
and the computer. (See page 50.)
The flash does not fire.
Images cannot be played back.
Images cannot be played back on TV.
Images cannot be viewed on a computer.
The camera does not operate in PC/ Web Cam mode.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
$
Computer Problems
For Windows:
System cannot find the Removable Disk.
A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.
Set the Mode switch to
(Playback).
A2: The camera is not connected 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. (See page 48.)
For Windows 98 users, check if Camera Driverhas been installed
on your computer. Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click on 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. You should see a removable disk drive in the list.
A: The DirectX driver is not installed.
Install the DirectX driver appropriate for your system. Version 8.1 or
later is recommended.
A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.
Set the Mode switch to
(Photo).
The camera does not operate in PC/ Web Cam mode.
The movie cannot be played back under the Windows 98/98SE/2000 environment.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
$
A2: The camera is not connected 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.
Check if Camera Driver has been installed on your computer.
Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click on Add/Remove Programs. If camera driver does not appear in the list, you must install camera driver from the Microtek CD-ROM.
Check if the camera is detected by your system.
a) Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. The
System Properties window appears.
b) Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager
button. Expand the Imaging Device tree. You should see the camera in the list.
For Macintosh:
System cannot find the newly created icon (Take-it or Take-it.SD) on the desktop.
A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.
Set the Mode switch to
(Playback).
A2: The camera is not connected 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. (See page 48.)
A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.
Set the Mode switch to
(Photo).
A2: The camera is not connected 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.
Check if Camera Driver has been installed on your computer.
The camera does not operate in PC/ Web Cam mode.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
$
For 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. You should see camera related drivers are listed in the USB tree.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
$!
Appendix F Warning and Error Messages
The following table describes the LCD warning and error messages that are produced by the camera. Follow the solution to eliminate the problem indicated by the message.
Display Problem Solution
(Blinking) Batteries are exhausted. Turn the camera off and replace or
recharge batteries.
BATTERY LOW! Battery power is depleted; Replace or recharge batteries.
camera will shut off soon.
CARD ERROR! The SD card contact area Use a cotton swab dipped in with
is smudged. industrial alcohol to clean 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.
IMAGE CANNOT BE DELETED! The SD card is write-protected. Set the write-protected tab on the SD card
to the "unlocked" position.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
$"
Appendix G Menu Items and Factory Defaults
The displayed menu items differ according to the selected mode, displaying only the items that can be adjusted for that mode. In the table below, factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Photo Menus Options Descriptions
SIZE , *, , 2048x1536 (interpolated), 1600x1200*, 1280x960, 640x480 pixels QUALITY , *, Best, Fine*, Normal DRIVE MODE , *, Self-timer, Single*, Continuous shot +/- EV , , *, , -2, -1, 0*, +1, +2 WB *, , , Auto*, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent SHARPNESS , *, Low, Normal*, High
Movie/Audio Menus Options Descriptions
DRIVE MODE *, Toggles between Movie and Audio recording modes
Playback Menus Options Descriptions
SLIDE SHOW OK? Displays images in the Slide Show format ERASE ALL OK? Erases all images on the internal memory and SD card ROTATION OK? Rotates pictures up to 270 degrees
Setup Menus Options Descriptions
BEEP ON*, OFF Sets a beep to signal camera operation DATE yyyy/mm/dd Sets the date TIME 00:00:00 (hr/min/sec) Sets the time VIDEO NTSC*, PAL Sets the video standard FORMAT OK ? Formats the SD card RESET OK? Returns some camera settings to the factory default values COPY TO SD OK? Copies images stored on the internal memory to the SD card FREQUENCY 50HZ, 60HZ* Sets the power frequency to accommodate local AC power PWR SAVING ON*, OFF Sets the camera to power off after two minutes of inactivity LANGUAGE ENG*, SC Sets the LCD language
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
all-guides.com
$#
Appendix H- Specifications
Audio Clip Unlimited length (limited by the size of
available memory)
Image Formats Still images: JPEG
Movie clips: AVI
Audio: WAV Video Output NTSC, PAL Connectivity USB 1.1
AV-output Power Saving 2 min. Battery Two AA-sized Alkaline or
rechargeable NiMH batteries Weight Take-it S1: Approx. 3.5 oz. (100 g)
Take-it D1: Approx. 4.2 oz. (120 g) Dimensions Take-it S1:
4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 (103 x 58 x 32 mm)
Take-it D1:
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 Device CMOS Image Sensor 2.1 mega pixels Image Ratio (w:h) 4 : 3 Focus Range 1 m to infinity Lens Aperture F2.8 Focal Length f=7.5 mm
(35 mm equivalent: 38 mm) Digital Zoom 4X Playback Zoom 4X Shutter Speed 1/8 1/4000 sec. Viewfinder Optical Built-in Flash Fixed Flash Range 3.28 - 6.56 ft. (1 to 2.0 m) Flash Modes Auto
Auto with red-eye reduction
Forced
Forced with red-eye reduction
Off Image Size 2048 x 1536 pixels (interpolated)
1600 x 1200 pixels
1280 x 960 pixels
640 x 480 pixels Quality Levels Best, Fine, Normal Continuous 3 images in sequence Self-timer 10 sec. delay Exposure Adjustment -2 EV to +2 EV in 1 EV step Exposure Metering Full-zone Average White Balance Auto, Daylight, Tungsten, Fluorescent Sensitivity Equivalent ISO 100 Storage Media SD (SecureDigital) card support Storage Included 8MB internal flash memory Movie Clip 320 x 240 pixels; 15 fps
Unlimited length (limited by the size of
available memory)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
Loading...