Oregon DS9300 USER MANUAL

WelcomeWelcome

Welcome

WelcomeWelcome

Thank you for purchasing the product. We strongly recommend that
you read this user’s manual before operating the camera. Keep the
manual handy for quick reference. You are on your way to
experiencing a digital camera like no other. This easy-to-follow user’s
manual shows you how to use your new camera like a pro, whether
you want to:

• download photos to your computer,

• preview and take images via the television.

• create a mini movie using the live video feature.

Before using the camera, please ensure that you:

• Read and understand the user’s manual.

• Check the contents to make sure that all of the components are
included.

• Check that your camera is recording the images correctly by
taking a number of test shots.

• If your camera is used for a prolonged period, the camera body
may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when
operating the camera.

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Components Guide

The Camera Kit ..................................................................................... 1

Index of Controls (Front / Left / Back / Up / Bottom View) .................... 2

On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 2: Getting Started

Attaching the Strap ............................................................................... 9

Turning the Power On/Off ..................................................................... 9

Installing the Batteries ......................................................................... 10

Inserting / Removing a Security Digital Card ...................................... 11

The Memory Priority ............................................................................ 12

Setting the Language (

) ................................................................... 12

CHAPTER 3: Basic Photography

Taking Pictures (Auto Focus) .............................................................. 13

Adjust the zoom
Press the shutter button

Taking Pictures (Manual Focus).......................................................... 15

Switching the LCD Monitor Display Information (
Using the Flash (
Using the Self-Timer (
Using the Macro (

Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............................................... 18

/ / ) ............................................................... 17

) .................................................................... 17

) ........................................................................... 18

) ......................... 16

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CHAPTER 4: Advanced Features Photography

Capture Mode ( / / ) ............................................................... 19

Scene Mode (
Delete Mode (
Resolution (
Compression Ratio (
Exposure Time (
Sharpness / Softness (
Light Metering Mode (
Communication Setting (
Setting the ISO (
Beeper On/Off (
Auto Power Off (
Monitor Brightness (
Setting the Date and Time (
Setting the TV System (
Reset Definition (
Setting the Focus before Using the Self-Timer (
Assist Focus (

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RREESSEETT

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CHAPTER 5: Viewing the Images

Switching between Capture and Replay Mode ................................... 32

Multi-Image Replay(

Auto Playback ..................................................................................... 33

The Zoom in the Replay Mode ............................................................ 33

Erasing the Single Image .................................................................... 34

Protecting Images(

Playing Back Movies ........................................................................... 35

) ...................................................................... 32

) ....................................................................... 34

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CHAPTER 6: Capturing / Replaying with a TV Monitor

Connecting the Camera with a TV Monitor ......................................... 36

Capturing the Images with a TV Monitor ............................................. 36

Replaying the Images with a TV Monitor ............................................ 37

CHAPTER 7: Installing the USB DISK Driver

For Windows 98 only .......................................................................... 38

CHAPTER 8: Download Images via USB DISK ......... 40

CHAPTER 9: Appendix

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 42

Additional Information ......................................................................... 45

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1. Components Guide1. Components Guide

1. Components Guide

1. Components Guide1. Components Guide

The Camera Kit

The camera kit includes:

1. The camera

2. AA alkaline batteries (x2)

3. Camera strap

4. Mini USB cable

5. User’s manual

6. CD

7. Video cable

8. Quick start guide

This is not your traditional camera. This is a digital camera that allows
you to take pictures without the use of film. With this camera, going
digital is just the beginning. Before going into creating fun projects
with the camera, familiarize yourself with the cameras features and
functions.

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Index of ControlsIndex of Controls

Index of Controls

Index of ControlsIndex of Controls

Front ViewFront View

Front View

Front ViewFront View

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(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

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Index of ControlsIndex of Controls

Index of Controls

Index of ControlsIndex of Controls

Left ViewLeft View

Left View

Left ViewLeft View

SD Card Slot

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

Strap Eyelet

SD Card Slot / Battery Cover

Battery Slot

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EV OK

Index of ControlsIndex of Controls

Index of Controls

Index of ControlsIndex of Controls

Back ViewBack View

Back View

Back ViewBack View

FLASH BUSY

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(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

)

ON

O

/ MF

ZOOM

/

/

EV OK

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Index of Controls Index of Controls

Index of Controls

Index of Controls Index of Controls

Video Out

Terminal

USB

Terminal

Terminal Cover

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

/ MF

ZOOM

/

/Zoom/Manual Focus

Button

/

Self-Timer

Button

/Macro/Erase

Button

/

Button

Flash

ZOOM

/ MF

/

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Index of Controls Index of Controls

Index of Controls

Index of Controls Index of Controls

Up ViewUp View

Up View

Up ViewUp View

Shutter

Bottom ViewBottom View

Bottom View

Bottom ViewBottom View

Tripod Socket

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(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)

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On Screen Display (OSD)

Capture ModeCapture Mode

Capture Mode

Capture ModeCapture Mode

Macro Mode

Manual Focus

Capture Mode

/ /

Scene Mode

/ / / / /

Resolution

SHQ HQ SQ

///

6M

Flash

/ /

Self-Timer

SHQ

EV+0.0

SD

The type of media
in use is displayed

Battery Condition

/ / /

Exposure
Compensation

:SD card

SD

:Internal

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On Screen Display (OSD)

SD-0001/1000

I-0001/1000

SD-0001/1000

I-0001/1000

Capture ModeCapture Mode

Capture Mode

Capture ModeCapture Mode

Press " " button to capture photos.

Images Taken

Last Image Taken
First Image Taken
SD Card / Internal

Replay ModeReplay Mode

Replay Mode

Replay ModeReplay Mode

Press " " button again to replay. Use the " ", " "," " and " " button
to select the photo. Press

Images Taken

Last Image Number
Image Number Selected
SD Card / Internal

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SD-0001/1000

button to enlarge photo.

P A G E 0 0 1

S D - 0 0 0 2 / 0 0 03

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2. Getting Started2. Getting Started

2. Getting Started

2. Getting Started2. Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration below.

Figure1 Figure2

Turning the Power On/Off

ON

Press "

" button to turn

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the camera on.

ON

Press "

" button

O

3 seconds to turn
the camera off.

FLASHBUSY

ON

W

T

O

/

/

EV

OK

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Installing the Batteries

1. Open the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. Put the batteries in.

3. Clock the cover.

Step1 Step2 Step3

NOTE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

1. We recommend the use of NI-MH batteries, which have longer lives
than alkaline batteries. NI-MH batteries are rechargeable, alkaline
batteries are not.

2. Remove the batteries if you aren’t going to use the camera. Don’t
short,disassemble or throw the batteries into a fire.

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Battery Condition

As the battery is depleted, the indication changes as follows.

Polarity direction

Full

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Low

Power is running
out, change the
batteries.

Empty

Inserting / Removing a Security Digital CardInserting / Removing a Security Digital Card

Inserting / Removing a Security Digital Card

Inserting / Removing a Security Digital CardInserting / Removing a Security Digital Card

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Open the SD card slot/battery cover.

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The SD card is optional, you can purchase at your local retailer.

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3.3.

Inserting the cardInserting the card

3.

Inserting the card

3.3.

Inserting the cardInserting the card

Orient the SD card correctly and push it
into the card slot as far as it will go.

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Note the orientation of the card. If it inserts
incorrectly, it may become jammed.

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4.4.

Removing the cardRemoving the card

4.

Removing the card

4.4.

Removing the cardRemoving the card

4-1. Push the card into the card slot

slightly and allow it to eject back
out.

4-2. Grasp the card and pull it

straightly out.

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Never remove the card while the camera is
turned on. It will destroy the image data or
damage the card itself.

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The Memory PriorityThe Memory Priority

The Memory Priority

The Memory PriorityThe Memory Priority

You can store image data with an external SD card or internal memory in
the camera. As the SD card is inserted into the camera, the image data
will be recorded or viewed or downloaded into the SD card first. Only if
the SD card is removed from the camera will the image data be recorded
or viewed or downloaded into the internal memory of the camera.

Setting the Language (Setting the Language (

Setting the Language (

Setting the Language (Setting the Language (

You can select from 9 different languages:
Traditional Chinese / English / German / French / Italian / Spanish /
Portuguese / Dutch / Polish

1. Press "

2. Use "

3. Use "

4. When you have finished setting, press "

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" button to display the menu.

"or " " button to select this mode ( )

"or " " button to select the language.

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)

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" button to exit.