Sakar 59097 User Manual

59097 Digital Camera

Owner’s Manual

© 2006 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents

What your camera includes:..................................................................................... 3

Computer System Requirements .............................................................................3

A Quick Look at Your Camera.................................................................................. 4

Preparing Your Camera for Use ............................................................................... 5

Starting Your Camera............................................................................................... 6

The Camera Modes.................................................................................................. 7

Installing Kids Cam Sticker Factory Software......................................................... 11

Software & Camera Driver Installation ................................................................... 11

Downloading Photos .............................................................................................. 15

About Kids Cam Sticker Factory............................................................................. 17

Capturing (AVI) video using WebCam Express...................................................... 19

Camera Maintenance ............................................................................................. 21

Technical Support .................................................................................................. 21

Appendix A: Technical Specifications..................................................................... 22

Appendix B: Troubleshooting ................................................................................22

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your 59097 digital camera. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to

get the most out of your digital camera.

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What your camera includes:

 Digital Camera

 Kids Cam Sticker Factory software installation CD

 USB cable

 User’s Manual

 Strap

Computer System Requirements

To be able to download photos to your PC you will need the following minimum configuration:

 Windows 2000/XP

 Pentium-based PC (or equivalent)

 200 MB hard disk free space and 128 MB or more RAM

 Available USB Interface

 CD-ROM Drive

 Color display (24 bit or higher recommended)

 VGA Resolution 1024 X 768

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A Quick Look at Your Camera

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Preparing Your Camera for Use

Battery Installation

Your camera requires two AAA alkaline batteries, which must be inserted as follows:

1. Slide the battery compartment open on the side of the camera in the direction indicated

by the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity (+/-) shown on the inside of the cover.

3. Close the battery compartment.

The LCD will flash if your batteries are running low in which case you will need to replace the

camera’s batteries before taking photos. When the battery voltage drops below 2.2V, the LCD

will display “Lo” and then automatically switch off.

Note: If you do not intend to use your camera for an extended period, remove the batteries to

avoid leakage and corrosion.

Warning:

• Please download any photos you have on the camera before opening the battery

compartment.

• Opening the battery compartment and/or removing the battery will erase the photos

currently stored in the camera.

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• Download your photos as often as possible. Photos may be lost when the batteries

run low.

Starting Your Camera

• Press and hold down the mode button (for about 2 seconds) to start the camera.

• The camera will sound a beep to confirm that it is ready for use.

• The LCD display will indicate the number of photos that can be taken before it

becomes necessary to download them to your PC.

Taking Photos

1. Compose your shot using the viewfinder. (The optimal distance between the camera and

the subject is approximately 5 feet.

2. Hold the camera steady and press the shutter button to take a photo.

3. The camera will beep when a photo is taken.

If the camera fails to beep or if a "00" appears on the LCD this is an indication that the memory

is full in which event no further photos can be taken until the existing photos have been

downloaded and cleared from the camera memory.

Note: The LCD display indicates how many photos may still be taken at the current resolution

and compression. E.g. In "Lo" resolution and "HI" compression 152 images may be taken.

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However the LCD counter only displays up to 99. It will continue to display 99 until less than

99 images may still be taken.

The Camera Modes

Photo Resolution HI/Lo

There are 2 photo resolutions to select from, high resolution – “HI” or low resolution – “Lo”.

1. “HI” or "Lo” will be shown on the LCD display. If the LCD displays “HI” this means that the present

resolution is “Lo” and in order to change to “HI”, click on the shutter button within 5 seconds.

2. If the LCD displays “Lo” this means that the present resolution is “HI” and in order to change to “Lo”,

click on the shutter button within 5 seconds.

3. All photos taken after changing resolution will be taken at the new resolution.

There are 2 photo compressions to select from, high density - “Hd” or low density- “Ld”

1. Press the mode button to select " Hd” or “Ld” shown on the LCD display.

2. If the LCD displays “Hd” this means that the present compression is “Ld” and in order to change to “Hd”,

click on the shutter button within 5 seconds.

3. If the LCD displays “Ld” this means that the present compression is “Hd” and in order to change to “Ld”,

click on the shutter button within 5 seconds.

and Compression Hd/Ld

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4. All photos taken after changing compression will be at the new compression.

The photo compression and resolution settings determine the number the number of photos and the amount

of memory required for each photo. The following table tells you how many photos can be taken based on the

image resolution and compression:

Resolution Compression

HI Ld 18 photos
Lo Hd 152 photos
HI Hd 72 photos
Lo Ld 72 photos

Continuous Shot Mode - d8 (video)

1. Press the mode button to select “d8” shown on the LCD display.

2. Hold the shutter button down to shoot continuously.

3. The camera will beep once for each photo taken.

Photos taken in Continuous shot mode may fail under poor lighting conditions. Photos taken in this mode are

saved as (avi) video clips.

3 shot Mode - CS

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