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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Oregon Scientific for compliance
could void the warranty and your authority to use this equipment.
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2.1 Mega-Pixels Digital Camera (DS8228)
USER MANUAL
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific 2.1 Mega-Pixels Digital Camera as
your personal product of choice. Your digital camera is designed to give you many years
of reliable service. It includes the following features:
• Great Image Quality
With 2.1 Mega-Pixels resolution, you are assured of clear, natural-looking images every
time you take a photo.
• Multimedia Features
You can shoot movie clips (without sound) with your digital camera for up to the
available space of the camera's internal memory or the installed CompactFlash card.
• Advanced Camera Functions
In addition to the Auto Flash and 2x Zooming functions, you can take advantage of
advanced functions such as White Balancing, Manual Exposure Compensation, and
Metering Setting.
• Connection to External Devices
Your digital camera can be connected to external devices such as your PC or TV. The
camera is compatible with Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, and Mac OS X.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Disposing of these Products
When disposing of these products, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations.
Statement of Responsibility
Oregon Scientific assumes no responsibility for any incidental losses (such as the costs of
photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product.
Notes on Copyright
Images recorded using your digital camera cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright
laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some
restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits,
even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of
memory containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within
the restrictions imposed.
SAFETY NOTES
To ensure that you use your camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your User Manual
carefully beforehand. The warnings given here provide important safety information and
should be observed at all times.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
• The enclosed disc is a computer CD-ROM disc. Never attempt to play this disc on an
ordinary music CD player, as it can produce extremely high noise levels that could
damage your hearing or your audio system.
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• Do not immerse the device in water or subject the camera to impact or shock.
• Do not, under any circumstances, touch the exposed electronic circuitry of the device, as
there is a danger of electric shock.
• Take special care when handling a damaged LCD display, as the liquid crystals can be
harmful to your health.
• Do not use or store the device, including the remote sensor, in locations that may
adversely affect the product such as rain, snow, desert, and magnetic fields.
• Check all major functions when the device is unused for a long period of time. This is to
ensure its full operation. Maintain regular testing and cleaning of your device.
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• Do not look through the viewfinder at the sun or other strong lights. This could damage
your eyesight.
• Avoid leaving the camera exposed to direct sunlight, as the action of the lens could cause fires.
• Remove the batteries and memory card before storing the camera for long periods of
time. Then, keep it in a well-ventilated place in order to prevent moulding.
NOTES ON THE DIGITAL CAMERA
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Cleaning your Camera
Lens / ViewfinderUse a blower or a lens brush to remove dirt or dust. Wipe carefully
with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints and other stains. Do not
touch with fingers.
BodyClean with a damp cloth; dry immediately.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or similar cleaning agents to clean your camera, as these
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may cause permanent damage not covered by the warranty.
• Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD or viewfinder as these surface are
easily damaged.
Handling your Camera
• For important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test
photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally.
• Do not use the camera while you are walking, running, driving or operating machinery.
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This can result in serious accidents.
• Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals. It can cause malfunctions in the control
devices of other equipment.
• If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place, condensation
may form inside the device. Switch the camera off in such cases and wait an hour before
using it again.
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KEY FEATURES
FRONT VIEW
Built-In Flash
Self-Timer
Lamp
Flashlight Sensor
BACK VIEW
Status Lamp
Flash Lamp
Viewfinder
Status LCD
On-Screen Display
Tripod Hold
Battery Door
Shutter Release Button
Mode Dial
Lens
Video/Audio Socket
Mini-USB Terminal
Viewfinder
Focus Switch
Terminal Cover
Flash/Delete Button
Display/OK Button
Menu Button
4-Way Controller
Strap Hole
CompactFlash
Card Door
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AC Adaptor Socket
Reset Hole
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MODE DIAL
Camera Off
Camera Mode
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Scene Mode
Playback Mode
Movie Mode
4-WAY CONTROLLER
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Self-Timer
Current Mode Indicator
Shutter Release Button
GETTING STARTED
PACKAGE CONTENTS
When you unpack your Digital Camera, make sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe
place, in case you need to later transport the device or return it for servicing.
In the box, you will find:
• Digital Camera (DS8228)• A Hand Strap• One Software CD-ROM
• Two Batteries (AA x 2)• One Video Cable• One User Manual
• A Lens Cover with Strap• One USB Cable• One Quick Start Guide
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Your camera is shipped with two AA-sized batteries. You may also use one CRV3 battery
(sold separately).
Incorrectly installing the batteries may damage your digital camera.
Insert the
batteries as
shown on the
compartment lid.
USING AN AC ADAPTER (OPTIONAL)
If you intend to leave the camera on for a long period of time, you may opt to use an AC
adapter. Connect the AC adapter to your Digital Camera's AC Adapter Socket (
Caution: Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting the AC adapter.
An AC adapter of DC3V +/- 10% (Voltage) and 1.5A (Current) MUST be used. Using
adapters other than indicated may cause fires or electric shocks.
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Using 1 x CRV3 Battery
Insert the
battery with
its polarity
REVERSED.
p.3).
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ATTACHING THE STRAP AND LENS CAP
Lens Cover
Hand Strap
Hand Strap
Attaching the Strap
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1. Pass the short,
thin loop of the
strap through
the camera’s
strap hole.
2. Pass the other
end of the strap
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through.
3. Tighten by
pulling the loop.
Attaching the Lens Cap
1. Pull the lens
cap cord through
the camera’s
strap hole.
2. Pass the lens
cap through the
loop.
3.Tighten by
pulling.
4. Fit the lens
cap onto the
lens.
COMPACTFLASH (CF) CARD
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The CompactFlash (CF) Card is an external memory card that can be plugged into your
Digital Camera to extend its memory capacity.
When the CF card is installed, all images and movies taken are automatically stored
on the card. Images and movies in the internal memory cannot be accessed until the
card is removed.
The CF card will not insert fully into the slot if it is facing the wrong way. Be careful
not to apply undue force to the card.
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Installing the CompactFlash Card
1. Turn off the
camera.
2. Open the
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CompactFlash
compartment lid.
3. Pull out the
eject button until
it is fully extended.
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4. Insert the card
with the pin
connector edge in
first. Use the
protruding edge to
push the card in.
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5. Flip the eject
button back into
the compartment.
Close the lid.
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Removing the CompactFlash Card
1. Turn off the
camera.
2. Open the
CompactFlash
compartment lid.
3. Pull out the
eject button until
it is fully extended.
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3
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4. Press the eject
button.
5. Pull out the
card by grabbing
the protruding.
6. Flip the eject
button back into
the compartment.
Close the lid.
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QUICK START
Preparing the camera
1. Remove the
lens cover from
the lens.
2. Turn the Mode
Dial to Camera
Mode.
3. Check the
battery indicator,
making sure
there is enough
power ( p.4).
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1. Frame your subject in the viewfinder. The frame in the middle of the viewfinder
indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can also view the subject on the OSD (
2. Press the Shutter Release Button.
3. The image taken is displayed on the OSD for about a second (Auto Review).
4. Once the Auto-Review has finished, you may proceed to take the next picture.
When memory is full, no more images can be stored. The word "FULL" will appear
on the LCD if you press the Shutter Release Button.
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Taking Basic Pictures
Holding the camera
1. Loop the strap
over your wrist.
2. Hold the
camera.
3. Avoid blocking
the lens and flash.
4. Do not move
nor remain in
motion while
taking pictures.
Use a tripod if
necessary ( p.26).
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Shutting Off the Camera
When you have finished taking your pictures:
1. Turn to Mode Dial to Off.
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2. Place the lens cover securely over the lens.
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND SETTING
Toggling On-Screen Display Information
When your Mode Dial is turned to any shooting modes, the On-Screen Display (OSD) is
When you turn the Mode Dial to Scene Mode, the Scene Setting menu automatically appears.
Use the 4-Way Controller and press OK to choose and accept the selected option.
Scene Setting Options Table
Icon Scene Type Description
PortraitUsed to obtain portrait photographs.
LandscapeUsed for vivid landscape photographs to enhance outlines, colors, &
Night Portrait Used for photographs where the subject is against a backdrop of
NightUsed for photographs while employing slow shutter speeds to
Landscapeproduce stunning night landscapes.
BacklightUsed when light is coming from behind your subject. The flash will
SepiaUsed to give images a golden brown hue that resembles old
contrast such as open fields & forests.
night time scenery.
fire automatically.
photographs.
B&WUsed to give images a black and white contrast.
SportsUsed when the subject is moving fast.
Selecting a Focus Mode
Your digital camera has two different Focus Modes: Scene Mode and Macro mode. You can
select between the two options by using the Focus Switch (
When the focus mode is set on , the range of the resulting picture may differ from
what is seen in the viewfinder.
p.3).
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Focus Options Table
Icon ModeDescription
SceneThis mode is used when the subject is far. The camera will focus on the
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subject in the viewfinder's frame when the Shutter Release Button is
pressed halfway. Range: 60cm to ∞.
MacroThis mode is used when the subject is near. Range: approx.
18cm to 60cm.
Selecting a Flash Mode
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To toggle between Flash Modes, press the
Icon on the LCD Display. The Flash Lamp on the camera lights up when flash is enabled,
signalling that the flash is ready for use. When a picture with flash is taken, the Flash Lamp
will blink for a second to recharge. Once it lights up, flash can be used again.
Toggling Between Flash Modes
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Flash Mode Options Table
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Icon FunctionDescription
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PRESSPRESSPRESSPRESSPRESS
AutoThe flash may discharge automatically, depending on the light
Flash OffThe flash will not discharge.
Auto + Red This mode reduces "red eye" caused by the flashlight reflecting in
Eye Reduction the subject's eyes. The flash may discharge, depending on the light
Flash On + This mode reduces "red eye" caused by the flashlight reflecting in
Red Eyethe subject's eyes. The flash discharges automatically, regardless of
Reductionlighting condition.
conditions.
condition.
button on the camera and observe the Flash
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Icon FunctionDescription
Flash OnThe flash discharges regardless of lighting condition
SlowThis mode uses a slow shutter speed in combination with flash. The
Synchronous fired flash freezes the subject in the foreground while capturing the
Flashbackground scene.
In and modes, there will be a brief initial flash before the main flash is
emitted. This is done to reduce the "red eye" effect in images.
Zooming
Your digital camera comes with a 2X zooming function. By default, the zooming is not enabled.
1. In Camera, Scene, or Movie mode, enable zooming by pressing
Controller (
2. A Digital Zoom Icon,
3. To cancel the 2X zoom, press
p.4).
, appears on the OSD to indicate that the 2X zoom is in effect.
returns to normal shooting range.
on the 4-Way Controller ( p.4). The camera then
on the 4-Way
Using the Shutter Release
The Shutter Release button has two different functions:
Action FunctionDescription
Pressed Lock SubjectFocus, exposure, an white balance of the scene within
Halfway within Viewfinder the viewfinder is locked.
Pressed Take pictureThe scene within the viewfinder is taken and stored in
Fullymemory. If the scene has not been locked, the image taken
If the subject is in focus, the green status LED lights up.
may be blurry.
Using the Self-Timer
The Self-Timer function counts down before the camera automatically takes a picture by
itself. This is useful when you want to be in the picture, and there is no one else to press the
Shutter Release Button.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Camera or Scene Modes.
2. Press
on the 4-Way Controller. The Self-Timer will engage.
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3. Press & hold the Shutter Release Button. An audible "beep" is heard, and the Self-Timer
Lamp will start blinking. The seconds displayed next to the OSD's Self-Timer icon will
start counting down.
To hasten the countdown to 3 seconds, press the Shutter Release Button once again.
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4. To cancel the Self-Timer:
• Press the Shutter Release Button once more after the 3-second countdown.
• Switch the Mode Dial to any other modes.
5. Once the picture has been taken, the Self-Timer will be disabled.
Playing Back Last Picture Taken
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You can display the last still picture taken by pressing
may choose to delete it by pressing
. Press again to return to shooting.
. When viewing the last image, you
INTRODUCTION TO CAMERA MENUS
GUIDE TO MENUS
Press MENU to access the menu screens, where settings can be specified.
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Mode Primary Menu Secondary MenuDescription
Camera MenuSetup MenuBasic photography mode in which the
Scene MenuSetup MenuAsks you to choose the scene setting
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Playback Menu Setup MenuLets you play back all images & movies
Movie MenuSetup MenuAllows you to shoot simple movies with
To switch between Primary and Secondary Menus, highlight the top menu fields.
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Use the 4-Way Controller to navigate the menu screen.
camera automatically adjusts all settings
for you.
before entering the shooting mode.
recorded onto the camera's internal
memory or CompactFlash card.
the camera.
Example of a Menu Screen
Primary Menu Field
(currently accessed)
Highlighted
Setting
Total No. of Menu
Pages
Current Menu
Page
Image Size
Pic. Quality
White Bal.
Metering
MENU
1/2ExitOK
SetupCamera
1600
HQ
Auto
Central
OK
Secondary Menu
Field (not currently
accessed)
Option Currently
Chosen
Descriptions Of
Button Functions
Button On Camera
Setup Menu
Under the Setup Menu, which is available in all modes, the basic settings of the camera can
be adjusted.
Setup Menu Settings and Options
The options underlined and in italics are initial defaults.
SettingsPageOptions
P.Counter
Set Clock
Language
Beep Tone
Auto Off
Logo
File Number
Format
Reset
p.14Down / Up
p.14Adjust date and time settings
p.14English / Français / Deutsch / Español / Italiano / Português
p.14On / Off
p.15None / 1 min. / 3 min. /5 min.
p.15On / Off
p.15New / Continue
p.16Format internal memory or memory card
p.16Cancel / Reset
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P. Counter Setting (Picture Counter)
The Picture Counter can count the number of
images already taken (count up) or available to
be saved at current settings (count down).
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Set Clock Setting
This setting lets the user adjust the Current
Date and Time of the camera. When accessed,
a new Set Clock configuration screen will
appear.
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Press
or to adjust the values of each field
below.
Current Date Field
A
Adjust the current date of the camera.
B
Date Format
Choose from the following date formats:
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• DD/MM/YY (date, month, year)
• MM/DD/YY (month, date, year)
• YY/MM/DD (year, month, date)
Current Time Field
C
Adjust the current time of the camera.
Time Format
D
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Choose between 12-hr (AM/PM) or 24-hr display.
Language Setting
Choose your menu language: English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. The
default language is English.
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Beep Tone Setting
The camera will make "beeping" sounds during
certain functions, such as the Set Timer function's
countdown. This "beeping" sound can be turned
on or off.
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CameraSetup
P.Counter
Set Clock
Language
Beep Tone
MENU
1/3ExitOK
CameraSetup
P.Counter
Set Clock
Language
Beep Tone
MENU
1/3ExitOK
Set Clock
A
29 / 08 / 2002
11 : 55 pm12-Hr
C
MENU
MENU
2/2ExitOK
Down
11:55pm
English
Off
OK
Down
11:55pm
English
Off
OK
DD/MM/YY
ExitOK
OK
OK
B
D
Auto Off Setting (Auto Power-Off)
You can set the camera to turn off automatically
when no operation is performed. The period of
time before shut-down can be adjusted.
To turn on the camera after it has been
automatically shut down, push MENU
or DISP on the camera.
Auto Off is not available in slideshow
mode or when the camera is connected
to a PC.
Logo Setting
When the camera is turned on, the opening logo
will appear briefly by default. You can choose to
switch off this opening logo.
File Number Setting
Your camera keeps an internal file counter for
every image and movie taken that can be reset.
The setting options are Continue and New.
Continue
Under this default option, the internal file counter
is first set to "0000". Every subsequent picture is
assigned an incremental File Number.
CameraSetup
P.Counter
Down
11:55pm
Set Clock
English
Language
Off
Beep Tone
MENU
1/3ExitOK
1/3ExitOK
CameraSetup
P.Counter
Set Clock
Language
Beep Tone
MENU
OK
Down
11:55pm
English
Off
OK
The internal file counter increments by 1 regardless of the media type, unless
it is reset.
New
Under this option, the internal file counter resets to "0000". The File Number setting
then returns to the Continue option after the reset.
It is advisable to only set the File Number setting to New in the following
cases:
• Either the internal memory or CF card has been newly formatted ( p.16).
• A completely new CF card has been installed.
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Auto Off
3 min.
On
Logo
New
File Number
Internal
Format
MENU
2/3ExitOK
2/3ExitOK
2/3ExitOK
CameraSetup
Auto Off
Logo
File Number
Format
MENU
CameraSetup
Auto Off
Logo
File Number
Format
MENU
OK
3 min.
New
Internal
OK
3 min.
New
Internal
OK
On
On
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Format
This option will format all data in either the
internal memory or the CF card, including all
protected image files.
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Caution: Do not eject the CF card while the card
is being formatted, as this may damage the card.
Formatting deletes all data from the
memory device chosen. The images and
files will not be recoverable.
Reset
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You can reset all the settings to factory default.
Refer to the Setup Menu table to see the
defaults for each setting (
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Both the Camera and Scene modes share common settings within their menus. However, in
the Scene mode, there is one extra setting that can be accessed: the Scene Setting.
p.13).
Camera / Scene Menu
CameraSetup
3 min.
Auto Off
On
Logo
New
File Number
Internal
Format
MENU
2/3ExitOK
3/3ExitOK
CameraSetup
Reset
Logo
File Number
Format
MENU
OK
3 min.
On
New
Internal
OK
Camera / Scene Menu Settings and Options
The options underlined and in italics are initial defaults.
SettingsPageOptions
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Scene*
Image Size
Pic. Quality
White Bal.
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Metering
ISO
Con. Shoot
EV
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p.17Portrait / Landscape / Night Portrait / N.Landscape (Night
Landscape) / Back light/ Sepia/ B&W / Sports
* available in SCENE mode only.
p.17Fine 1600 / Normal 1280/ Basic 640
p.17ECO (Economy) / STD (Standard) / HQ (High Quality) / TIFF
p.18Auto / Sun light/ Shade/ Yellow F.L. (Fluorescent Lamp) / White
To choose a different Scene Setting, access the
Scene Setting selection menu (
This setting is only available in Scene
Mode.
p.9).
Image Size Setting
You can choose the resolution size of your
images from Fine (1600 x 1200), Normal
(1280 x 960) and Basic (640 x 480).
The higher the resolution size of an
image, the larger the memory space it
occupies.
Picture Quality Setting
You can choose the picture quality of your
Images.
The higher the resolution size of an
image, the larger the memory space it
occupies.
1/2ExitOK
1/2ExitOK
1/2ExitOK
Scene
Image Size
Pic. Quality
White Bal.
MENU
Image Size
Pic. Quality
White Bal.
Metering
MENU
Image Size
Pic. Quality
White Bal.
Metering
MENU
SetupScene
Portrait
640
STD
Auto
OK
SetupCamera
1600
HQ
Auto
Central
OK
SetupCamera
1600
HQ
Auto
Central
OK
Picture Quality Options
NameOptionDescription
TIFFTIFF formatThe camera's best quality format. It also takes the most
memory space.
*only available if "Image Size" is set to "Fine" (
HQHigh QualityGood image quality, high amount of image data.
STDStandardStandard quality, medium amount of image data.
ECOEconomyLowest quality, taking up the least memory space.
*only available if "Image Size" is set to "Fine" or "Normal"
(
p.17).
p.17)
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White Balance Setting
You can take pictures according to the light
conditions by setting the white balance. By using
this, the images will have the correct balance of
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colour.
White Balance Options
Image Size
Pic. Quality
White Bal.
Metering
MENU
1/2ExitOK
Icon SettingsOptions
AutoAdjusts the white balance automatically.
SunlightUse outside in sunlight.
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ShadeUse outside in the shade.
Yellow F.L.Use under yellow fluorescent lamp.
(Fluorescent Lamp)
White F.L.Use under white fluorescent lamp.
(Fluorescent Lamp)
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TungstenUse under electric or other tungsten light.
Metering Setting
Metering is a setting that determines your
subject's correct exposure. The camera will
compute the brightness levels, contrast, and
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amount of bright to dark parts in the scene
automatically.
Image Size
Pic. Quality
White Bal.
Metering
MENU
1/2ExitOK
Metering Options
Icon SettingsOptions
MatrixEvaluated by splitting the scene into multiple zones, then
(Multi-segment)calculate each zone's exposure via the camera's computations.
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CentralAverages the exposure of the entire scene but gives extra
(Centre-Weighed)weight to the centre.
SpotOnly the small area at the centre of the screen determines
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1600
HQ
Auto
Central
OK
SetupCamera
1600
HQ
Auto
Central
OK
ISO Setting
The ISO setting affects the camera's sensitivity to
light.
An image taken at higher ISO speeds
may contain more "noise" or graininess
than an image taken at lower speeds.
2/2ExitOK
ISO
Con. Shoot
EV
Metering
MENU
SetupCamera
Auto
Off
O.OEV
Central
OK
ISO Options
SpeedDescription
AutoThe camera sets the speed automatically.
100ISO rating 100. Use for low-lit scenes.
200ISO rating 200. Use or normally lit scenes.
400ISO rating 400. Use for sports, subjects in motion, or brightly lit scenes.
Continuous Shooting Setting (Con.Shoot)
With this setting, pictures can be taken
continuously when you hold down the Shutter
Release button. A maximum of 6 continuous
pictures can be taken, with brief pauses between
each shot.
The time intervals between shots vary
according to the Image Size and Picture
quality.
Continuous Shooting cannot be used when the Self-Timer is set. Moreover, it
may not be suitable for night time or dark scenes because flash is disabled.
2/2ExitOK
ISO
Con. Shoot
EV
Metering
MENU
SetupCamera
Auto
Off
O.OEV
Central
OK
Exposure Compensation Setting (EV)
Exposure compensation is required when there is an extreme difference in brightness
between the background and the subject.
SetupCamera
ISO
Auto
Off
Con. Shoot
O.OEV
EV
Central
Metering
MENU
2/2ExitOK
OK
EV
0.0EV
MENU
2/2ExitOK
OK
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EV Options
Brighter Default Darker
+2.0 / + 1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 / +0.3 /
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SHOOTING MOVIES
The Movie Mode enables you to take moving images. The length of the movie that can be
taken depends on the amount of memory available within your camera's current memory storage.
Movie Mode On-Screen Display
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Movie Mode
( p.21)
Current
Recording’s
Elapsed Time
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(in hh:mm:ss)
Current Date
( p.14)
ISO Setting ( p.19)
Zoom Level ( p.11)
EV Compensation
( p.19)
White Balance ( p.18)
Current Time ( p.14)
BASIC FUNCTIONS
FunctionPageDescription
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Focus Mode
OSD Settings
p.9Identical procedures to Camera Modes
p.8Identical procedures to Camera Modes
Starting and Stopping Movie Shoot
• To start the movie shoot, press the Shutter Release Button.
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• To stop the movie shoot, press the Shutter Release Button again.
MOVIE MENU
Press MENU to access the Movie Menu.
Movies Settings and Options
The options underlined and in italics are initial defaults.
SettingsPageOptions
White Balance
ISO
EV
p.18 Auto / Sun light/ Shade/ Yellow F.L. (Fluorescent Lamp) /
In Playback Mode, you can review the images and movies stored within your current active
storage memory. The last image or movie taken is displayed on the OSD in Playback Mode.
Use the 4-Way Controller and press or to view through the images and movies taken.
If the CompactFlash card is installed, the Playback Mode will only show the images
and movies stored on the card. To access the data stored within the internal memory,
the CF card must first be removed (
PLAYBACK OF IMAGES
Image Playback Mode On-Screen Display
Image Resolution
( p.22)
Current Date ( p.14)
p.6).
Folder Number
File Number
( p.15)
Red-key Protect
Mode ( p.24)
Current Time ( p.14)
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Image Indicator Descriptions
Icon Type of Media Descriptions
Fine ImageHighest detail and resolution (1600x1200).
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Normal ImageGood clarity and resolution (1280x960).
Basic ImageBasic quality and resolution (640x480).
ZOOMING FUNCTIONS
Movies cannot be zoomed in Playback Mode.
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Zooming into Picture
The zooming function can magnify images up to x4.0 on the On-Screen Display:
x1.0 / x1.1 / x1.2 / x1.3 / x1.4 / x1.5 / x1.6 / x1.7 / x1.8 / x1.9 / x2.0 / x3.0 / x4.0
1. Press
on the 4-Way Controller to zoom in.
2. To zoom out, press
3. Press OK to exit zooming mode.
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on the 4-Way Controller.
Scrolling a Magnified Image
While an image is magnified, only a portion of the image
will be visible. Use the 4-Way Controller to scroll to other
parts of the image.
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All zooming functions are disabled while the
Scrolling Mode is enabled.
Deleting Playback Image
To delete the image currently being viewed during playback, press
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Protected images (indicated with ) cannot be deleted and must be unprotected first
p.24).
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PLAYBACK OF MOVIES
Movie Playback Mode On-Screen Display
Playback
Movie Mode
( p.23)
Remaining
Time for
Recording
(in hh:mm:ss)
Press Shutter
Release
Button to
Playback
Folder Number
File Number
( p.15)
Red-key
Protect Mode
( p.24)
To playback movies:
1. Press the Shutter Release Button to start playback.
2. Press OK to hide the Progress Bar. Press again to restore the Progress Bar.
3. Press the Shutter Release Button again to stop the playback. The movie will then start
from the beginning.
All zooming functions are disabled during Movie Playback mode.
Deleting Playback Movie
To delete the movie currently being viewed, stop the playback and press
Protected movies (indicated with ) cannot be deleted and must be unprotected
first (
p.25).
.
MULTI-FRAME REVIEW
The Multi-Frame Review shows, as thumbnails, up to nine recorded images and movies on
the OSD. For movies, the first frame is displayed.
Protected
Image
Movie File
Currently
Selected File
Button On
Camera
Description Of
Buton Function
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1. In playback mode, press DISP . Thumbnails of images will appear on the OSD.
2. Use the 4-Way Controller to navigate the thumbnails. Press OK to view a chosen image
or movie fully.
PLAYBACK MENU
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Press the MENU button to access the Playback Menu.
FunctionOptions
DeleteCancel / Selected Image(s) / All Images
ProtectSelected Image(s) / All Images
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Selected Image(s) / All Images
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Slide ShowCancel / Start / Interval / Repeat
Delete
The Delete options within the Playback Menu can
delete multiple or all images and movies.
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Protected images and movies (indicated
with
) cannot be deleted and must
be unprotected first (
p.25).
1/1ExitOK
Delete
Protect
DPOF
Slide Show
MENU
SetupPlayback
Auto
Off
O.OEV
Central
OK
Deleting Selected Images and Movies
1. When "Selected Image(s)" is selected, the OSD displays up to nine thumbnail images
similar to the Multi-Frame Review setting (
2. You can set multiple images or movies for deletion by highlighting an image, then
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pushing the OK button. The
To cancel the deletion, press the OK button again.
3. Follow the rest of the on-screen options to confirm deletion.
p.23). Use the 4-Way Controller to navigate.
icon will then indicate that the image is set for deletion.
Deleting All
When "All Images" is selected, follow the rest of the options to confirm the deletion of all
images and movies.
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Protecting Images
This option can be used to protect images and
movies from deletion.
Protected files will still be erased if the
memory is formatted.
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Delete
Protect
DPOF
Slide Show
MENU
SetupPlayback
Auto
Off
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Central
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Protecting / Unprotecting Selected Images and Movies
1. When "Selected Image(s)" is selected, the OSD displays up to nine thumbnail images
similar to the Multi-Frame Review setting (
2. You can set multiple images or movies for protection by highlighting an image, then
pushing the OK button. The
protection. To cancel the protection, press the OK button again.
3. Follow the rest of the on-screen options to confirm deletion.
p.23). Use the 4-Way Controller to navigate.
icon will then indicate that the image is set for
Protecting / Unprotecting All
• When "All Images" is selected, select the "Set Protect All" to On to confirm the
protection of all images and movies.
• To unprotect all images and movies, select the "Set Protect All" to Off.
Specifying Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
The DPOF option in the Playback Menu is used to
specify the quantity of each image for printing from the
CF Card. When used, the CF card can then be used in
printers or taken to specialists in order to print the
images.
This function is only used for still pictures.
Movies cannot be transferred to digital prints.
You can only specify the DPOF of the internal memory by transferring the images to
a blank CF Card via a CompactFlash card reader (sold separately).
1/1ExitOK
Delete
Protect
DPOF
Slide Show
MENU
SetupPlayback
Auto
O.OEV
Central
OK
Off
DPOF of Selected Images
1. When "Selected Image(s)" is selected, the
OSD displays up to nine thumbnail images
similar to the Multi-Frame Review setting
(
p.23). Use the 4-Way Controller to
navigate.
2. Select an image to specify the DPOF and
press OK. Press
number of prints for the selected image
(up to a maximum of 9 copies).
3. Repeat above to select more images for printing or change the previously specified
numbers.
4. Follow the rest of the on-screen options to confirm the DPOF setting.
or to set the
001
003
004
MENU
1/1ExitOK
OK
DPOF of All Images
1. When "All Images" is selected, all images will be set to the same specified printing
number.
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2. Press or to set the number of prints of all stored images in the CF card, for up to a
maximum of 9 copies.
3. Follow the rest of the options to confirm the DPOF setting.
Slideshow Setting (Slide Show)
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You can play back all the images and movies in a
slideshow format. The interval between images
can be specified.
During the slideshow, press MENU to pause.
From here, you may choose to continue or exit
the current slideshow.
Slideshow Options
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Settings Descriptions
Cancel Return to the Playback Menu.
StartStart Slideshow according to the specified
Interval and Repeat options.
Interval Specifies to amount of time the camera
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will display an image before moving on to
the next image. The options are 3 sec.,5 sec., and 10 sec.
Repeat When set to On, the slideshow immediately
replays when the final image is displayed.
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1/1ExitOK
2/2ExitOK
1/1ExitOK
Delete
Protect
DPOF
Slide Show
MENU
Slide Show
Cancel
Start
Interval
Repeat
MENU
MENU
SetupPlayback
Auto
O.OEV
Central
OK
Auto
Off
5 sec.
Off
OK
OK
Off
USING A TRIPOD WITH THE CAMERA
You can secure your digital camera to a tripod to prevent camera shakes. To install, screw
the tripod to the Tripod Hole (
CONNECTING TO A TV
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You can playback the images and movies you have recorded on your TV. Connect your
digital camera to the TV via the video cable included in the camera's gift box.
p.3).
Caution: Turn off the TV and digital camera before connecting the video cable.
1. Plug the video cable into the Video/Audio Socket of the camera (
2. Connect the video cable's yellow connector to the yellow AV input terminal of your TV.
Refer to your TV's manual for more information.
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3. Turn the TV and digital camera on. Make sure to switch the TV to the appropriate AV
channel display.
The OSD is automatically off when the camera is connected to a TV.
Use an AC Adapter if you intend to connect the camera to a TV for a long period of
time.
CONNECTING TO A WINDOWS-BASED PC
Use the USB cable included to connect to your Windows PC. This enables you to upload,
download, edit, and playback pictures and movies on your PC. However, the PC software
must be installed first.
Pre-Installation Checklist
• Pentium 66MHz• 16-bit colour display at 800x600
• 64MBytes RAM• USB 1.1 interface
• 350MBytes Hard disk space • Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
• CD-ROM drive
Installing Drivers and Software
1. Insert the CD labelled "DSC-200" into your CD-ROM drive. The installation will start
automatically.
If the "autorun" feature is disabled on your PC, start the installation by running
[x:\setup.exe] where "x:" is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive.
2. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the installation of the camera drivers and
the ArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0 software. When done, click on the [Finish] button onscreen to restart the PC.
Connecting the Camera to the PC
Only the images and movies stored in the camera's current memory device (CF
card or internal memory) will be visible on the PC.
The OSD is automatically off when the camera is connected to the PC.
1. Turn on your PC and allow your system's Windows operating system to boot up.
2. Turn off your digital camera. Connect the camera and your PC via the USB cable. The
USB terminal on your camera is located inside the Terminal Cover (
your PC's manual to locate the USB connection on the PC.
3. Turn on your digital camera to any Mode. The LCD display on the camera now shows
"- PC -".
p.3). Refer to
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4. The digital camera now appears as Removable Disk drive on your system's [My
Computer].
5. Double-click on the [Removable Disk] drive. Two folders, [DCIM] and [MISC], are
now visible. Ignore the [MISC] file (it contains DPOF information) and double-click on
the [DCIM] folder.
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6. Two new subfolders are now visible - [100DSHOT] and [DTIFF01]. The [100DSHOT]
subfolder contains all the Economy, Standard, and High Quality images stored as .JPG
files. Movie clips are also stored here as .MOV Quicktime files. The [DTIFF01] subfolder
contains all images stored as TIFF images.
7. You can double-click on the images and movies to view them (provided the appropriate
Picture Viewer and Movie Player are installed). These files can also be deleted, copied,
or moved like normal computer files.
Disconnecting from the PC (Windows ME, 2000, and XP users only)
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For PC users with Windows ME, 20002, or XP operating systems, the camera device driver
has to be stopped before disconnecting the USB cable.
1. Find the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon in your Windows system tray.
2. Right-click on the icon. The "Stop USB Disk" option will pop up. Highlight and leftclick on the option.
3. Wait for a second. A pop-up window will inform you that the USB Device can now be
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safely removed.
4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and/or from the PC.
CONNECTING TO A MACINTOSH
Use the USB cable included to connect to your Macintosh. Your Macintosh will treat the
camera as a mass-storage device. The images and movies within the camera can then be
uploaded and downloaded. Before connecting to the Macintosh, however, software must be
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installed.
Pre-Installation Checklist
• Power PC• 16-bit colour display at 800x600
• 350 MB free hard disk space • USB 1.1 interface
• 64 MB RAM• MAC OS 10.x
• CD-ROM drive
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Connecting the Camera to the Macintosh
Only the images and movies stored in the camera's current memory device (CF
card or internal memory) will be visible on the Macintosh.
The OSD is automatically off when the camera is connected to the Macintosh.
1. Turn on your Macintosh and allow MAC OS 10 operating system to boot up.
2. Turn off your digital camera. Connect the camera and your Macintosh via the USB cable.
The USB terminal on your camera is located inside the Terminal Cover (
your Macintosh's manual to locate the USB connection on the Macintosh.
3. Turn on your digital camera to any Mode. The LCD display on the camera now shows
"- PC -".
4. A camera icon will appear on your Macintosh's screen. Click on it to access the images
and movies that are stored on your camera.
5. You can double-click on the images and movies to view them (provided the appropriate
Picture Viewer and Movie Player are installed). These files can also be deleted, copied,
or moved just like normal computer files.
p.3). Refer to
APPENDIX
MEMORY CAPACITY, PICTURE SIZE, AND QUALITY
The table below indicates the number of images that can be stored when using a 8MB
CompactFlash card.
Resolution
Fine (1600x1200)
Normal (1280x960)
Basic (640x480)
The above table is based on standard shooting conditions tested by Oregon Scientific
and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture modes, and CF
card memory capacity.
RESET HOLE
If the camera buttons or the menus stop responding, use a blunt stylus to insert into the Reset
p.3). The camera will then be reset to its original factory setting.
Hole (
All images and moves stored in the internal memory will be erased after the above action.
Approximate Number of Pictures Stored under
the Following Picture Quality Selections
TIFF File
Format
N/A
N/A
High
Standard
Quality
20
33
133
Economy
Quality
33
66
N/A
Quality
1
10
16
66
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem SymptomCheck ThisRemedy
Power will not
No
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Power
Taking
Pictures
turn on.
Power turns off
after turning on.
Cannot take
pictures when the
Shutter Release
Button is pressed.
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Flash does not go
off as expected.
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Image taken
appears too dark
or blurred.
Batteries are exhausted.
Batteries are inserted
incorrectly.
Battery level is too low.
Auto Off Function is
enabled.
Camera not turned on.
No space on the
CompactFlash card /
Internal Memory
Mode Dial is set to
Playback mode.
Check your current
Focus Mode.
Flash is set
flash)
Mode Dial is set to
Playback or Movie
Mode.
Flash has not finished
charging.
Check your Flash Mode.
The subject is too far
away.
The lens is dirty.
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Replace with new
batteries.
Insert the batteries
correctly (
p.5)
Replace with new
batteries.
Disable the Auto Off
Function (
p.15)
Turn on the camera.
Delete unwanted files
(
p.24) or insert a new
CompactFlash card.
Change the Mode Dial to
Camera, Scene, or Movie
Mode.
Switch from your current
Focus Mode to either the
Macro or the the Scene
Mode.
Enable flash by changing
it to another setting
(
p.10).
Change the Mode Dial to
either Camera or Scene
Mode.
Wait until the Flashlight
Sensor has turned off
(
p.10).
Turn on the flash by
changing the Flash Mode
(
p.10).
Move closer to the subject
or choose another Focus
Mode (
p.9).
Clean the lens with a soft
cloth (
p.2).
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Problem SymptomCheck ThisRemedy
Playback
Connecting with
External
Devices
Cannot play back
images or movies.
Cannot delete
images or movies.
Picture not shown
on TV when
connected.
Camera does not
appear as
Removable Disk
when connected
to a PC.
Mode Dial is not set to
Playback Mode.
No images or movies are
recorded.
Images or movies are
protected.
Check cable connection.
Check channel on TV.
Camera or TV is not
turned on.
Check the USB cable
connection.
Camera is not turned on.
Set Mode Dial to Playback
Mode.
Images located in internal
memory instead.
Remove CompactFlash
card (
p.7).
Unprotect the images or
movies (
p.25).
Make sure yellow video
cable is plugged into the
TV’s AV terminal.
TV channel should be
switched to the appropriate
AV channel.
Turn on the camera and
TV.
Make sure both ends of the
USB cable are connected.
Turn the camera on.
TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Microsoft™ and Windows™ are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the United
States and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft
Windows Operating System.
Macintosh™ and Quicktime™ are registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
CompactFlash™ and CF™ are trademarks of SanDisk.
Arcsoft Impression™ and Arcsoft Impression™ logo are registered trandemarks of Arcsoft Inc.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about your digital camera and
other Oregon Scientific products such as LCD TVs, hand-held organizers, alarm clocks, and
weather stations. The website also includes contact information for our customer service
department, in case you need to reach us.
Internal Memory8MB
Digital Video Recording 320 x 240 pixels (*without audio)
TV Video OutputPAL compatible
Storage MediaCompactFlash memory card (Type 1)
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Digital OutputUSB1.1 interface to PC
Windows SoftwareArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0
Product Dimension98 x 67 x 39 mm
Unit WeightApprox. 153g
Battery Specification2 AA-sized batteries (LR6) or 1 CRV3 battery
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Total number of pixels: 2.02 million
1600 x 1200 pixels
1280 x 960 pixels
640 x 480 pixels (VGA)