Oregon DS6300 User Manual

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DUAL MODE DIGITAL CAMERA (DS6300)

USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

Contents ................................................................................................ 1

Introduction ................................................

Package Contents....................................................................................................2

System Requirements..............................................................................................2

Product Overview................................

Front View ................................................................................................................2

Back View ................................................................................................................2

Getting Started ..............................

Battery Installation ...................................................................................................3

Turning the Power On / Off......................................................................................3

Sleep Mode..............................................................................................................3

Taking Pictures .............................

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Previe

w / Playback Mode Onscreen Menus.......... .............................. 3

Preview Mode Menu ................................................................................................3

ayback Mode Menu ..............................................................................................4

Installing Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Progra ms.............................. 4

Installing Camera Drivers.........................................................................................4

Installing ArcS Installing ArcS Installing Quic

Uninstalling Application Programs ..........

Uninstalling ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0 ...............................................................9

Unin

stalling ArcSoft VideoImpression 2.0 ...............................................................9

oft PhotoImpression 5.0....................................................................5

oft VideoImpression 2.0....................................................................6

kTime Player 6 ..................................................................................8

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Downloading Photos Using PhotoImpression 5.0 ............................. 9

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eo Playback Using VideoImpression 2.0............... ...................... 10

aying Movie Clips Using QuickT ime Player 6 ............................... 11

Pl Spec Important

General Warnings ................................

About Oregon Scientific ..

ifications....................................................................... ............... 12

Notice.....................

Statement of Responsibility ...................................................................................13

Notes on Copyright ................................................................................................13

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Trademark Information ....

FCC Statemen

Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................15

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this camera to pursue your digital adventures. Whether you are creating memories of your friends and family or exploring the great outdoors to get the utmost satisfaction from your digital camera, please take a moment to read throug camera's multiple capabilities.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Digital camera

• Neck strap

• Installation CD (including camera drivers, ArcSoft® software and user manual)

• USB cable

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• Video cable

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• Warranty card

• Registration card

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Pentium 166 MHz computer with active USB port

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• CD ROM drive

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• Mouse and keyboard

h this manual. Its contents will send you on an educational journey into your

Carry bag

ick start guide

2 x AAA batteries

Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP

Color monitor

NOTE For transferring still images or for video conferencing, your computer must have a modem and communication software for Internet connection.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW

SHUTTER button

POWER ON / OFF button

3. Viewfinder

Lens

5. USB and TV port

1. MEN

U button

2. LCD display

Display button

Up / Previous / Zoom in button

ENTER / PLAYBACK button

Down / Next / Zoom out button

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GETTING STARTED

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert batteries according to the correct polarity (+ and -) as shown on the inside

of the battery compartment.

Close the battery compartment cover.

TURNING THE POWER ON / OFF

1. To turn the camera on, press POWER ON / OFF until a beep is heard and the

LCD screen is on. The camera is now ready to take pictures.

To turn the camera off, press POWER ON / OFF until the camera beeps and the

LCD screen is blank.

SLEEP MODE

When the camera is turned on but is not being used for 60 seconds, it will

matically go into sleep mode to save battery power.

auto

To re-activate the camera from sleep mode, press POWER ON / OFF once. The

camera is ready to take the next picture.

TAKING PICTURES

1. Aim the camera and compose your image by looking through the viewfinder.

Press SHUTTER down. A buzz sound will be heard indicating that a picture has

been

taken.

The LCD screen will show the number of pictures taken.

The

NOTE

camera stores all pictures in the built-in memory or Secure Digital (SD)

memory card.

PREVIEW / PLAYBACK MODE ONSCREEN MENUS

PREVIEW MODE MENU

Follow the flowchart below to access the camera’s Preview Mode onscreen menu options (Mode, Self-Timer, Flash, Exposure, Setup) and select / adjust their respect

ive settings.

2976 x 2232 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960

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PLAYBACK MODE MENU

Follow the flowchart below to access the camera’s Playback Mode onscreen menu options and select / adjust their respective settings:

INSTALLING CAMERA DRIVERS AND ARCSOFT PROGRAMS

INSTALLING CAMERA DRIVERS

1. Insert CD-ROM and select “Driver” 2. Click "Next"

3. Select Setup type, then click "Next"

4. Click "Install"

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5. Click " Finish"

INSTALLING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 5.0

1. Turn your computer on

2. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive

3. The introduction screen will appear

automatically

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to

install PhotoImpression 5.0

4. Click "ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0"

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6. Re-start your computer

NOTE To find out more about PhotoImpression 5.0 or how to use it, consult the online help by clicking the "?" icon or "help" from the pull-down menu.

INSTALLING ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION 2.0

1. Turn your computer on

2. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive

3. The introduction screen will appear

automatically

4. Click "ArcSoft VideoImpression 2.0"

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5. Follow the on-screen instructions to

install VideoImpression 2.0

6. Re-start your computer

NOTE To find out more about VideoImpression 2.0 or how to use it, consult the online help by clicking the "?" Icon or "help" from the pull-down menu.

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INSTALLING QUICKTIME PLAYER 6

1. Turn your computer on

2. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive

3. The introduction screen will appear

automatically

4. Click "QuickTime Player"

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to

install QuickTime Player 6

6. Re-start your computer

NOTE To find out more about QuickTime Player 6 or how to use it, consult the online help by clicking the "?" Icon or "help" from the pull-down menu.

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UNINSTALLING APPLICATION PROGRAMS

UNINSTALLING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 5.0

1. Go to

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall software.

UNINSTALLING ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION 2.0

1. Go to Start > Programs > ArcSoft > VideoImpression 2.0 > Uninstall.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall software.

Start > Programs > ArcSoft > PhotoImpression 5.0 > Uninstall

DOWNLOADING PHOTOS USING PHOTOIMPRESSION 5.0

Turn the camera on and connect it to the computer with the supplied USB cable. The camera will be set at "Mass Storage" Mode where its memory can be used as a USB mass storage device and appears as a disk drive in Windows Explorer. Any file can be copied to and from the camera's memory, just like any other file on any other disk drive.

For Windows 98SE users, go to Microsoft’s website at www.microsoft.com download the latest Windows updates supporting mass storage function.

1. Click the "PhotoImpression 5.0" icon on the desktop

3. Click “Removable Media”

2. The PhotoImpression 5.0 introduction screen will appear

4. Click “OK”

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5. Click on the photos which you wish to copy from the camera and click “ select the folder you wish to save on your computer. (Ex., My Pictures”)

6. Click "OK”

VIDEO PLAYBACK USING VIDEOIMPRESSION 2.0

Change the camera to PC Camera Mode: MENU \ Mode \ PC Camera

” to

1. Click the "VideoImpression 2.0”

icon on the desktop

2. The VideoImpression 2.0 introduction screen will appear

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3. Click “Create a New Video”

5. Click the “.avi” file to open

4. Click “Get From File”

6. Select “

” (Enter Movie Mode)

and click “ video will begin playing

” (Play) button. The

PLAYING MOVIE CLIPS USING QUICKTIME PLAYER 6

Turn the camera on and connect to the computer via the USB cable. The camera will be set to "Mass Storage" Mode.

1. Click the "QuickTime Player" icon on desktop

2. The "QuickTime Player"

introduction screen will appear

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3. Open the "File" menu bar and select "Open Movie in New Player"

5. Click "VOLUMELABE (F:)” 6. Click "SVI-0001"

Select "Desktop" and Click “My

Computer"

7. Movie will begin playing

SPECIFICATIONS

Image sensor CMOS Lens specification F2.8, sensor area 1/2”

f = 8.45mm, viewing angle 53.2° Operating system Microsoft Windows 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP White balance Auto / Manual (daylight / cloudy / tungsten / fluorescent) Exposure control Auto Frame rate (video mode) QVGA 320x240 pixels at 27fps Resolution (still picture mode based on 16MB Flash memory)

2976x2232 pixels

x1920 pixels

2560

2048

x1536 pixels

1280x9

60 pixels

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PC interface USB Fixed lens 1m ~ infinity Storage 16MB Flash memory + Secure Digital card (card not

inc

luded) Compression JPEG (pictures); MPEG (videos) Display 1.5” color TFT LCD Zoom 4X digital zoom Video output NTSC or PAL Power source AAA 1.5V x 2 batteries (included) Dimensions 88 (L) x 60 (W) x 20 (H) mm

IMPORTANT NOTICE

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

Orego cos faults

NOTES ON COPYRIGHT

Photos and videos recorded using your digital video camera cannot be used in ways th for p performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions im

n Scientific assumes no responsibility for any incidental losses (such as the

ts of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred because of

with this product.

at infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only

ersonal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage

Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory containing photos or

posed.

GENERAL WARNINGS

Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Always take it to an

•

auth

orized service facility for repair.

•

• Do not, under any circumstances, touch the exposed electronic circuitry of the

• Take special care when handling a damaged LCD display, as the liquid crystals

• Do not use or store the device in locations that may adversely affect the product

• Protect the camera from excessive humidity, which may wet the lens and blur any

• Check all major functions when the device is unused for a long period. This is to

• Do not look through the viewfinder at the sun or other strong lights. This could

• Avoid leaving the camera exposed to direct sunlight, as the action of the lens

• Remove the batteries and memory card before storing the camera for long

• To store the camera, wrap it in a piece of clean, soft cloth and place it in a cool,

not immerse the device in water or subject the camera to impact or shock. If accidentally dropped in water, quickly pour out the water and dry the camera with sunli

ght or an air-blower.

vice, as there is a danger of electric shocks.

can be harmful to your health.

such as rain, snow, desert, and magnetic fields.

pictures taken.

ensu

re its full operation. Maintain regular testing and cleaning of your device.

mage your eyesight.

could

cause fires.

riods of time. Then, keep it in a well-ventilated place in order to prevent

molding.

dry, place free of any dust or moisture.

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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras, MP3 players, children's electronic learning products and games, projection clocks, health and fitness gear, weather stations, and digital and conference phones. The website also includes contact information for our customer care department in case you need to reach us, as well as frequently asked questions and customer downloads.

We hope you will find all the information you need on our website, however if you’re in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scientific customer care department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support

8883. For international inquiries, please visit www2.oregonscientific.com/about/ international/default.asp

OR call 1-800-853-

TRADEMARK INFORMATION

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

ArcSoft®, PhotoImpression® and VideoImpression® are registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.

QuickTime® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

All other trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentations provided with your Oregon Scientific™ product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

FCC STATEMENT

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.

WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 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.

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• 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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

e following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please

our customer service number (listed on our website at

call www.oregonscie

ntific.com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries

instead.

me: Oregon Scientific, Inc. Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave., Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883

in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

is tw

o conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.