Oregon Scientific DShot I DS6868 User Manual
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DShot I Digital Camera (Model: DS6868)
USER’S MANUAL
Contents
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 2
Getting to Know the DShot I Digital Camera ...................................................................... 2
Buttons and Controls ....................................................................................................... 2
Indicators ......................................................................................................................... 4
Status Display .................................................................................................................. 5
Getting Started ....................................................................................................................... 5
Installing/Replacing Batteries .......................................................................................... 5
Inserting/Removing Memory Card .................................................................................. 6
Basic Operation ...................................................................................................................... 6
Turning Power On or Off ................................................................................................. 6
Operation Modes ............................................................................................................. 6
Taking Photos ..................................................................................................................7
Recording Movies ............................................................................................................ 7
Deleting Photos or Movies .............................................................................................. 7
Setting Photo Counter Behavior ...................................................................................... 7
Setting Video Output System ........................................................................................... 7
Connecting to TV, Computer or External Power Supply ................................................... 7
Connecting to TV ............................................................................................................. 7
Connecting to Computer .................................................................................................. 8
Connecting External Power Supply ................................................................................. 8
TV Playback Mode Operation .............................................................................................. 8
Index ................................................................................................................................ 8
Review ............................................................................................................................. 8
Slideshow ......................................................................................................................... 9
Delete All ......................................................................................................................... 9
Language .......................................................................................................................... 9
Camera Information ......................................................................................................... 9
Settings ............................................................................................................................ 9
Windows PC Software ........................................................................................................... 9
Installing Windows PC Software ..................................................................................... 10
Using My DShot I Camera on PC ................................................................................... 11
Using Windows
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Netmeeting® ....................................................................................... 12
MAC Software ........................................................................................................................ 12
Installing My DShot I Camera on MAC .......................................................................... 12
Using My DShot I Camera on MAC ............................................................................... 12
Technical Notes ....................................................................................................................... 13
Customer Assistance ........................................................................................................ 13
Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 13
Notice of FCC Compliance ............................................................................................. 13
Taking Care of Your Camera ........................................................................................... 14
Specifications ................................................................................................................... 15
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Built-in Memory Card
Memory Size (Mbyte)
Photo Quality Resolution 2 4 8 16 32 64 128
Super-fine 1280x1024 5 15 30 60 119 238 477
Fine 1280x1024 7 21 42 84 168 336 672
Basic 640x512 15 46 91 182 364 728 1456
2X Digital zoom 640x512 15 46 91 182 364 728 1456
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DShot I Digital Camera (Model: DS6868)
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the DShot I digital camera.
Convenience, quality, flexibility and fun are all what the DShot I digital camera provides. With the true 1.3
Mega-pixel image sensor and features like flashlight, 2x digital zoom, close-up and self-timer, the DShot
I digital camera takes quality photos in any condition. In addition to still pictures, the DShot I digital
camera can also be used to record short movies or used as web camera to perform video on network/
internet. Photos and movies can be uploaded to PC or MAC for storage, sharing or manipulating with the
software packages included. If you do not have a computer around or you do not want to upload them, you
can also view them on TV.
Please read this instruction manual carefully in order to get the most out of your DShot I digital camera.
Getting to Know the DShot I Digital Camera
Buttons and Controls
(1) Power button
• Press to toggle the power the camera on and off.
(2) Shutter button
• Press to take photos in still camera mode.
• Press to start/stop recording of movies in movie camera mode.
• Press to enter File Deletion mode in Setting mode.
• Press to confirm selections or start/stop operations in TV Playback mode.
(3) Mode button
• Press to switch between different operation modes.
Setting
Normal
Self-timer
Digital zoom
Self-timer &
Digital zoom
Movie Camera
Setting
Description
• Press to navigate (to previous item) through the on-screen-display menu (on TV) in TV Playback mode.
(4) Flashlight button
• Press to cycle through the 3 flashlight modes – auto, on and off.
• Press to toggle between counting up (showing the number of photos taken) and counting down
showing the number of additional photos that can be taken) in setup mode.
• Press to navigate (to next item) through the on-screen-display menu (on TV) in TV Playback mode.
(5) Quality button
• Press to cycle through the 3 levels of photo quality – super fine, fine and basic.
Approx. Number of photos vs. Memory Card Capacity and Photo Quality
• Press to select file type (photo or movie) to be deleted in File Deletion mode.
• Press to toggle video output system between NTSC and PAL in Setup mode.
• Press to exit to main menu in TV Playback mode.
Setting Description
Auto Flashlight turns on when lighting is poor
On Flashlight turns on regardless of lighting condition
Off No Flashlight regardless of lighting condition
Photo will be taken when Shutter button is pressed.
Photo will be taken in 10 sec. after Shutter button has been pressed.
Zoomed-in photo will be taken when Shutter button is pressed.
Zoomed-in photo will be taken in 10 sec. after Shutter button has been pressed.
Movie will be recorded when Shutter button is pressed.
Delete photos or movies, set color system of video output, confirmation tone on/off or
set behavior of photo counter
Setting
Super-fine
Fine
Basic
Description
Resolution of photo is 1280x1024
Resolution of photo is 1280x1024
(with reduced level of details)
Resolution of photo is 640x512
Memory Usage
High
Medium
Low
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Color Status Description
Green On Ready
Blinking Busy
Orange Blinking Flashlight charging
Red On Error
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(6) Scene/Close-up mode selector
• Slide to select Scene or Close-up mode.
Indicators
(7) Status indicator
(8) Self-timer indicator
(9) Connector cover
(10) USB connector
(11) Video output connectors
(12) Power jack
(13) Viewfinder
(14) Flashlight
(15) Lens
(16) Hand-strap hole
(17) Memory card slot/slot cover
(18) Tripod socket
(19) Battery compartment cover/latch
Mode Focus Range
Scene 1m to infinity
Close-up Approx. 26cm
Color Status Description
Red On Self-timer started
Blinking Less than 5 sec. before photo will be taken
Status Display
[ ] Photo count
[ ] Counting up
[
] Counting down
[
] PC communication mode
[
] Memory card detected
[ ] Still camera mode
[
] Movie camera mode
[
] Self-timer mode
[
] 2X Digital zoom mode
Getting Started
Installing/Replacing Batteries
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert batteries (2 x AA-size) according to the indicated polarity.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
Note: Photos and movies in your DShot I digital camera remain even when there is no battery.
[ ] Auto flashlight
[
] Flashlight on
[ ] Flashlight off
[
] Battery status
[
] Photo resolution
[
] Video output system
[ ] File deletion mode
[
] Confirmation tone
[
] TV playback mode
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