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USER’S MANUAL
Digital Camera X52
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Table of contents
Thank you for choosing our product. Please read the manual carefully to make best use of
all functions of the product and to guarantee a long service life. Please store the manual in
a safe place for later reference.
Table of contents..................................................................... 1
1 Contents of package ............................................................ 3
2 Introduction........................................................................... 4
2.1 Product properties ...............................................................................................4
2.2 Five operating modes.......................................................................................... 4
3 Getting started...................................................................... 5
3.1 Parts of your camera ...........................................................................................5
3.2 Inserting the batteries..........................................................................................6
3.3 Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card........................................................... 7
3.4 Attaching the carrying strap................................................................................. 7
4 Basic operation..................................................................... 8
4.1 Switching the camera on and off..........................................................................8
4.2 Using the mode buttons.......................................................................................9
4.3 Taking photographs........................................................................................... 10
4.3.1 LCD descriptions display......................................................................................... 10
4.3.2 Snapshot.................................................................................................................. 11
4.4 Recording audio ................................................................................................13
4.5 Making video clips .............................................................................................14
4.5.1 LCD descriptions ..................................................................................................... 14
4.5.2 Making a video clip.................................................................................................. 14
4.6 Playing images, audio and videos .....................................................................15
4.6.1 LCD descriptions ..................................................................................................... 15
4.6.2 Viewing photos, videos and listening to sound recordings .................................... 15
4.7 Deleting photos .................................................................................................17
5 Advanced operation...........................................................18
5.1 Using the flash...................................................................................................18
5.2 Using direct access buttons...............................................................................18
5.3 Changing menu options.....................................................................................19
5.4 List of menu options .......................................................................................... 20
5.5 Exposure compensation ....................................................................................22
5.6 Selecting a language.........................................................................................22
5.7 Setting the image resolution ..............................................................................22
5.8 Setting image quality ......................................................................................... 23
5.9 Setting image effects.........................................................................................23
5.10 Setting the driver ...........................................................................................24
5.11 Protecting photos against accidental deletion................................................24
5.12 Viewing images on a television set................................................................ 25
5.13 Setting the date and time...............................................................................25
5.14 Setting the LOGO.......................................................................................... 26
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6 Installing the software........................................................ 27
6.1 Supported operating systems............................................................................27
6.2 Installing the driver ............................................................................................27
6.2.1 Installing the driver in DSC mode ........................................................................... 27
6.2.2 Installing the driver in Web Cam mode................................................................... 29
7 Transferring files to your PC............................................. 31
8 Specifications ..................................................................... 32
9 Memory requirement..........................................................33
10 Troubleshooting............................................................ 34
11 Further information....................................................... 35
11.1 Safety instructions......................................................................................... 35
11.2 Maintenance and care................................................................................... 35
11.3 Photo tips ...................................................................................................... 35
11.4 Battery tips .................................................................................................... 36
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1 Contents of package
Please ensure that the following items are included in the box:
1x digital camera
1x user manual
2x AAA batteries
1x USB cable
1x CD-ROM
1x carrying case
1x wrist strap
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2 Introduction
This product is a digital imaging device with an integrated digital camera, digital video
recorder, digital audio recorder and PC camera. It allows you to take digital photographs
and videos, make voice recordings or use it as a webcam.
2.1 Product properties
• High resolution photographs, various resolutions can be selected, interpolated output.
• Images can be saved internally or externally.
• High-sensitivity wide-angle flash, three flash modes can be selected.
• Colour TFT LCD monitor for viewing menus and images.
• Three photography modes: single image, self-timer and burst
• TV output: NTS C or PAL
• digital sound recording
• Simple user interface
• Individual start interface for convenient operation
• Special picture effects such as conversion to black and white or nostalgic images
• Fast data transfer thanks to mini-USB connector
• Automatic shutdown conserves batteries
2.2 Five operating modes
• Still image mode – for taking digital images/photographs
• Video mode – for taking high-quality videos with sound
• Recording mode – for sound recordings
• Play mode – for watching/listening to all recordings
• Configuration mode – for setting the operating parameters
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3 Getting started
3.1 Parts of your camera
Familiarise yourself with the parts of your camera before use. That makes it easier to
operate the camera.
Shutter release
On/off button
Microphone
Strap eye
Flash
Operating status
LCD
Zoom In Button
Zoom Out Button
Left button
USB terminal
Flash status
indicator
Card slot
Menu button
Down button
Lens
Indicator of
self-timer
Photo/Video/
Sound
recording/co
n-figuration
button
Play mode button
Up button
Right button
Confirm button
LCD on/of
Battery slot
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3.2 Inserting the batteries
Use two AAA (micro) batteries.
Push the cover of the battery compartment
in the direction indicated to open the com-
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partment.
Open the cover of the battery compartment.
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Insert the batteries into the battery
compartment and ensure that the polarity is
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correct. Close the cover of the battery
compartment by closing it over and pushing
it back into place.
1. We recommend that you use rechargeable 1.2V NiMH batteries as they have a longer
battery life.
2. You can also use 1.5V alkaline batteries.
See the “Battery tips” section for details on the battery life.
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3.3 Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card
You can use SD or MMC cards to increase the memory capacity. Switch off the camera
before inserting the card. Insert the card as follows (photographs, sound and video
recordings are no longer
stored in the internal memory, but stored on the card).
Inserting the card
Insert the card in the card slot
until it locks into place.
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Removing the card
Open the cover of the card slot. Press the card downwards briefly to unlock it. Remove or
change the card and close the card slot cover again.
3.4 Attaching the carrying strap
Attach the carrying strap for your convenience and for safety reasons.
Pass the loop of the carrying strap through
the eye as shown in the illustration.
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Pull the other end of the carrying strap
through the loop of the thin cord and pull the
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carrying strap tight.
Caution
1. Do not hang the camera around your neck using the carrying strap to
avoid danger. This applies to children in particular.
2. When carrying the camera on the strap, ensure that you do not hit the
camera against anything.
3. When attaching the carrying strap, place the camera on a solid surface to
ensure that it cannot fall down and be damaged.
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4 Basic operation
4.1 Switching the camera on and off
Switching the camera on
Press the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds
to switch the camera on. If the camera
is not switched on, check the polarity of
the batteries and ensure that they are
charged.
Switching the camera off
Press and hold the main switch for
several seconds to switch
the cameral off. The LCD goes blank.
If the camera is idle for more than three minutes, it is switched off
automatically to save battery power. Press the On/Off button for 1-2 seconds
On/off button
to switch the camera on again.
Automatic deactivation is not active in USB or record mode.
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4.2 Usi ng the mode buttons
The camera features five operating modes. When the camera is switched on,If USB is
disconnected， it is automatically in still photograph mode. Press the following mode
buttons to select the required mode.
Selects the photography
mode,Video
When the camera is in photography mode, press the
When the camera is in video mode, press the
When the camera is in recording mode, press the
When the camera is in the setting mode or play mode, press the
photography mode.
Press the
mode,Recording mode
and setting mode
Play mode
button to acess the play mode.
When the camera driver type is DSC,If USB is connected,the camera automatically
enter MSDC Mode.
In MSDC Mode,all mode buttons is disable,you can press the menu button and
select Web Cam driver type to access the photography mode.if select DSC driver
type or press menu button again,the camera retrun MSDC Mode.
If you want to enter MSDC Mode from other modes,you can activate the setting
mode,select the DSC driver type.
button to access the recording mode.
Mode buttons
button to access the video mode.
button to access the setting mode.
button to return to the
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4.3 Taking photographs
4.3.1 LCD descriptions display
Status symbols in the photography mode
Number of photographs
taken, number of
photographs available
Battery status
Single shot mode
Burst mode
Self-timer mode
Automatic flash
Flash always on
Flash off
Best image quality
Medium image quality
Standard image quality
0.5M
2.0M
3.0M
4.0M
5.0M
12M
0.5 megapixel image mode
2.0 megapixel image mode
3.0 megapixel image mode
4.0 megapixel image mode
5.0 megapixel image mode
12 megapixel image mode
Automatic white balance
Daylight white balance
Tungsten white balance
Fluorescent white balance
Cloudy white balance
Using external memory card
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4.3.2 Snapshot
Press the On/Off button to switch the camera on.
Select single
shot mode
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When the camera is switched on, it is
automatically in still photograph mode. If this is
not the case, press the
button to select the photography mode.
Photo-
graphy mode is active when the
symbol appears in the upper corner of
the LCD display.
Zooming in or out digitally
Use the LCD to frame the image and press the
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button to zoom out.
LCD
You can now view the image on the
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LCD. The meaning of the status
symbols shown on the LCD is
explained in the table on page 11.
Taking a photograph
Press the shutter release down fully to take a photgraph.
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Photographs taken with the camera are saved as JPEG files.
mode
Photo/Video/sound
recordin
/configuration mode
button to zoom in or the
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When you press the menu button in photography mode, the following menu functions are
available for selection:
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• Capture Mode
• Strobe
• Resolution
• Photo Quality
• Photo Effect
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• WB
• EV
You can choose between three different image modes in the “Capture Mode” menu
function:
Single
When the shutter release is pressed, a single photograph is taken.
Sequence
SelfTimer
The photography mode is preset to single-shot.
The LCD can be switched off using the sleep button(LCD on/off) to save power.
When the shutter release is pressed, a series of three photographs is
taken.
The photograph is taken 10 seconds after the release is pressed.
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4.4 Recording audio
Press the button to activate the digital recording
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function. The
recording, the information shown at right is displayed.
Press the shutter release once to start sound
recording.
The information shown here is displayed when
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recording was started using the shutter release. Press
the shutter release again to stop sound recording.
The sound is recorded as a WAV file. The length available depends on the
size of the memory.
The LCD display can be switched off using the sleep button
(LCD on/off) to save power.
symbol is shown on the LCD. Before
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4.5 M a king video cli ps
4.5.1 LCD descriptions
The elapsed time is shown at the top right. The remaining time is shown at the bottom left.
The display is not changed during recording and is not updated until recording
is complete.
4.5.2 Making a video clip
Switch the camera on.
Press the button for the video mode.
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Video mode is active when the
appears in the upper corner of the LCD
display.
Press the shutter release to start recording a
video. Press the shutter release again to stop
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recording. The information shown at right is
displayed on the LCD during video recording.
The video is recorded as an AVI file (with sound).
symbol
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4.6 Pl aying images, audio and videos
4.6.1 LCD descriptions
Status symbols in play mode
2007:02:11
12:02:47
01/10
4.6.2 Viewing photos, videos and listening to sound recordings
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Current system time: 11.02.2007, 12:02:47
Number of photographs taken / total photographs
Photo is protected
Photo is not protected
Current file is a photograph (jpg)
Current file is a video (avi)
Current file is a sound recording (wav)
Press the button to activate play mode. You can now play photographs, videos
and sound recordings. The
The following buttons are used to browse the photos/videos/sound recordings in
play mode:
Goes to the previous photo, video or sound recording
Goes to the next photo, video or sound recording
OK Start/close thumbnail view.
Press the shutter release to start videos or sound recordings from the
thumbnail view. Press the shutter release again to stop playing.
symbol is shown on the LCD.
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Thumbnail view
While playing photos, videos and sound recordings, you can open the thumbnail
view by pressing the confirm button (OK button). This mode allows you to view
several photos, videos or sound recordings at once.
Use the control buttons , , and to select a file and press OK to play the
file.
There are three thumbnail modes: 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4, so that four, nine or sixteen
thumbnails can be shown on the LCD.
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4.7 Deleting photos
You can delete unrequired photos. Either single photos or all photos can be deleted. To do
so, you must be in playback mode.
Deleting a single photo
Select the photo to be deleted in playback mode. Then press
the menu button and select “Delete” and “Current” to erase
the photo.
Deleting all photos
To delete all photos, press the menu button and select
“Delete” and “All”. All photos are now deleted.
Formatting the memory
Press the
“Format”, press the OK button and select “YES” to start
formatting. The menu is displayed again after formatting.
The method described above can also be used to delete video clips and sound recordings.
button to open the configuration mode. Select
Caution
Protected data is not deleted but can be formatted. See page 29 for
instructions on protecting and unprotecting data.
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5 Advanced operation
5.1 Using the flash
If there is not enough available light for your photo, the built-in flash can provide the
additional light required.
Switch the camera on and select the photo mode (single shot or self-timer mode).
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Press the right button once or repeatedly to set one of three flash modes. The
flash mode changes from “Auto” to “Always on” to “Off” each time you press the
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button. The corresponding status symbol for the flash mode is shown in the upper
left corner of the LCD.
The flash is activated automatically when the light level is too low if the flash is set
to “Auto”. When “Always on” is set the flash is used for every shot. When “Off” is
selected, the flash is deactivated. The flash only works in single shot mode and
self-timer mode. It does not work in burst and video mode.
When the flash is charging, the LCD will be shut down. And it will be light when
completed.
Please note that using the flash increases battery consumption.
5.2 Using direct access buttons
Selecting photography mode directly
In photography mode, you can access the “Single”
modes by pressing the left button
the top left of the LCD.
Selecting the resolution directly
In photography mode, the OK button can be used to select the resolution progressively.
The current resolution is displayed at the top left of the LCD.
Accessing the flash mode directly
You can set the flash to “Auto”
pressing the right button
The corresponding symbol is displayed on the LCD.
repeatedly. The corresponding symbol is displayed at
, “Always on” or “Off” by
in single shot and self-timer modes.
, “SelfTimer” and “Sequence”
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5.3 Changing menu options
The camera features image, playback and configuration menus.
Press the menu button to select Photography and Playback
menus from the photography, playback mode.
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Press the
Press the (up) and (down) buttons to select the
corresponding option and press the OK button to confirm.
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The respective option selected is highlighted in colour.
Photography mode menu Playback mode menu Configuration mode menu
button to open the configuration menu.
Video mode menu
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5.4 Li st of menu options
The menu contents vary in accordance with the operating mode. The menu contents may
vary in accordance with the camera model. See “Specifications” on page 32 for further
details.
Photography mode
Menu Setting Description
Capture Mode
Strobe
Resolution
Photo Quality
Photo Effect Normal Normal photo mode
B/W Black and white
Sepia Photos with a nostalgic brown tone
WB Auto Automatic white balance
Daylight White balance for daylight mode
Tungsten White balance for tungsten mode
Fluorescent White balance for fluorescent mode
Cloudy White balance for cloudy mode
EV −2.0 EV to +2.0
Playback mode
Menu Setting Description
Single Take a single photograph
Sequence Takes a series of three photos
SelfTimer 10 seconds self-timer
AUTO
Force
Forbidden
12 mega 12 million pixels
5 mega 5 million pixels
4 mega 4 million pixels
3 mega 3 million pixels
2 mega 2 million pixels
0.5 mega 0.5 million pixels
Superfine Best image quality
Fine Medium image quality
Economy Normal image quality
EV
Lock Current Protect current photo to prevent accidental deletion Protect
Unlock Current Cancel protection for current photo
See page 20 for further details on the setting.
Eight -step exposure compensation
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Delete
Thumbnail
Set Logo Use the current photo as the start-up image
Play Logo
Configuration mode
Date&Time Set date and time for current photo
Status ICON
NTSC/PAL NTSC Set TV output to NTSC
PAL Set TV output to PAL
Format
Factory
Reset
USB
Language Select the menu language (menu contents may vary in various models).
Frequency 50HZ; 60HZ
Lock All Protect all photos to prevent accidental deletion
Unlock All Cancel protection for all photos
Current Delete current photo
All Delete all photos
2 x 2 Show 4 thumbnails simultaneously
3 x 3 Show 9 thumbnails simultaneously
4 x 4 Show 16 thumbnails simultaneously
Enable Select current photo as the start-up image
Disable Use the preset image as the start-up image
Menu Setting Description
On Display symbol for current status
Off Hide symbol for current status
Yes Format internal/external memory
No Cancel format
Yes Reset values to factory settings
No Cancel factory reset
WEBCAM Set camera to WEBCAM mode, use as webcam
DSC Set camera to DSC mode. In this mode, functions such as
downloading, copying and cutting can be used.
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5.5 Exposure compensation
By correcting the exposure value (EV), you can adjust images which appear too light or too
dark.
Selecting the image mode
Press the menu button in photography mode.
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Selecting EV
Select the EV item in the menu and press OK to open the exposure option.
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Selecting an EV value
Press
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5.6 Sel ecting a language
When you use the camera for the first time, the texts on the LCD may not be displayed in
your language. However, the LCD language can be changed easily.
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or to select a suitable exposure compensation and press OK to confirm.
The value can be set in eight steps between -2.0 EV and +2.0 EV.
Exposure compensation can be very useful. In dark conditions or in backlighting
conditions set the value to a positive number and in bright conditions to a negative
value.
Do not use exposure compensation if the subject is in a very bright or very dark
area, or if the flash is used.
Press the button to open the configuration menu.
Select the “Language” menu item and press OK to confirm.
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Select the required language.
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5.7 Setting the image resolution
The basic setting for the image resolution is 5.0 megapixels.
Press the menu button in photography mode.
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Press or to select the “Resolution” option and press OK to confirm.
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You can select one of six resolution settings:
12 megapixels, 5.0 megapixels, 4.0 megapixels, 3.0 megapixels, 2.0 megapixels and
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0.5 megapixels. At the 12 megapixel settings, pixels are interpolated – no image
bursts can be captured in these resolutions.
5.8 Setting image quality
The default image quality setting when the camera is switched on is “Fine”.
Press the menu button in photography mode.
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Select the “Photo quality” item in the menu and press OK to confirm.
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Press “up” or "down” to select the “Exposure” option and press OK to confirm.
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• “Super fine” is the best quality which requires most memory,
• “Fine” is medium quality with a medium memory requirement and
• “Economy” is normal quality with a low memory requirement.
5.9 Setting image effects
The standard image effect setting when the camera is switched on is “Normal”.
Press the button to activate photography mode and press the menu button.
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Select the “Photo Effect” item in the menu and press OK to confirm.
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Press “up” or “down” to select the photo effect option and press OK to confirm.
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• “Normal”: No special photo effect.
• “Black and white”: Images are recorded in black and white.
• “Sepia”: Images are recorded in a nostalgic brown tone.
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Sepia: Brown/amber simulates the brown tone of old photos caused by oxidation of
the chemical components of the photograph. Sepia shifts the brown tones of the
digital image to the dark brown range to give the impression of an old photo.
5.10 Setting the driver
The default driver setting is DSC.
If the camera is in MSDC Mode
Press the menu button to activate the driver select menu.
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Press or to select the required driver type and press OK to confirm.
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If the camera isn’t in MSDC Mode
Press the button to activate the configuration menu.
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Select the “Drive Type” item in the menu and press OK to confirm.
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Press or to select the required driver type and press OK to confirm.
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5.11 Protecting photos against accidental deletion
This camera offers a protect function to prevent selected images being accidentally deleted.
Press the button to start the playback mode. Open the photo to be protected.
Press the menu button and select the “Protect” item.
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Select the required option from the list displayed.
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The list contains four options: “Lock Current”, “Unlock Current”, “Lock All”, “Unlock All” (see
also list of menu options on page 22).
The
symbol appears on the image in the LCD if the image is protected against
accidental deletion. The
photo.
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symbol appears when the protection option is cancelled for the
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Note
Protected photos cannot be deleted but can be formatted.
5.12 Viewing images on a television set
Connect the TV output of the camera to the video input of the television set using the
cable supplied.
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Connect the audio input of the TV to the headphone jack of the camera. The camera
automatically recognises the television set and switches to TV.
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When still images are played on a TV, black pixels may appear around the
image.
5.13 Setting the date and time
Your digital camera can save the date and time each photo was taken and display this
information in playback mode.
However, you must first set the date and the time for the camera.
Press the button to activate the configuration menu.
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Select the “Date&Time” item in the menu and press OK to confirm.
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Now change the time setting. Select the setting
required using the control buttons
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change the value using the
Press OK to confirm the values after you have finished
making the settings.
and , and then
and control buttons.
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The date and time can only be displayed by the camera in playback mode.
They cannot be printed.
The time settings are saved by an internal backup battery. Therefore, the time
settings are not lost when the two replaceable AAA batteries are removed.
The settings are not lost until the internal backup battery is flat.
5.14 Setting the LOGO
The LOGO is the startup image which is shown on the display when the camera is
activated. This allows the user to define individual images. To do so, proceed as follows:
Press the button to start playback mode. Open the required photo Press the
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menu button and select the “Set Logo” item.
After setting the logo, select the option “Play Logo” in the playback mode menu.
There are two options:
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• Enable: The image selected by the user is used as the startup image.
• Disable: The preset image is the startup image.
The startup image is not deleted when images are deleted or the memory is
formatted. To set another startup image, you must repeat the procedure
described above.
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6 Installing the software
6.1 Suppor ted oper a ting systems
• Windows 98 (including Second Edition)
• Windows Me
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SW, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows ME ,
Windows XP or Windows Vista systems are pre-installed.
6.2 Installing the driver
Driver installation is similar for the various Windows systems. When specifying the path,
you must simply select the driver in the CD-ROM drive.
The camera has two USB driver modes: Web Cam and DSC. DSC is the default setting.
The procedure for installing the drivers for each of the two modes is described below.
6.2.1 Installing the driver in DSC mode
When the camera is in DSC mode, Windows ME, 2000 XP and Vista
automatically recognise the camera and no driver must be installed. The
description of the driver installation procedure refers to Windows 98.
1.
When the camera is connected to the computer in DSC
mode, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on your
PC monitor.
Click “Next” to open the next window
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2.
Select “Search for the best driver for your device” and
click “Next”.
3.
Select “Specify a location” and click “Browse”. Specify
the driver CD in your drive.
4.
Now click “Next”. The system installs the driver and the
following window appears:
5.
Click “Finish” to complete installation.
6.
You may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD
during the installation process:
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6.2.2 Installing the driver in Web Cam mode
1.
Connect the camera to the computer. The system should automatically recognise that a
new device has been connected.
2.
In Web Cam mode, the driver must be installed for all systems. The procedure is similar
to that described for DSC mode.
3.
Under Windows 2000, you may be asked about the
digital signature of the driver. Click “Yes” to install
the driver.
4.
When installing the driver on Windows XP the
Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Select
“Install the software automatically” (recommended).
The following window may appear. Click “Continue”
and wait until the installation is complete.
5. The installation procedure under Windows ME and VIsta is similar.
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Either of two driver modes can be selected for the camera.
Web Cam mode uses the video components for the PC (WebCam).
In DSC mode, the internal memory is used as mobile memory. It can be treated like
a hard drive. You can copy, delete, cut and download photos and videos from the
camera.
Location of the drivers on the CD:
(Example: “X:\ ” as the CD-ROM drive)
X: \Driver\mass: DSC driver for Win 98
X: \Driver\PC_Cam\win98_2K: Web Cam driver for Win 98 and Win 2000
X: \Driver\PC_Cam\WinMe_XP_Vista_32: Web Cam driver for 32 bit Win ME , Win
XP and Wiin Vista.
X: \Driver\PC_Cam\WinXP_Vista_64: Web Cam driver for 64 bit Win XP and Wiin
Vista.
Photos should be downloaded directly in DSC mode. To select the correct driver
mode before installing the driver.
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7 Transferring files to your PC
After you install the drivers, you can transfer your photos, videos and sound recordings to
the PC using the USB cable, and view, play and edit them on your PC. The camera
switches to USB mode.
Switch your PC on. Set your camera’s driver mode to DSC.
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Connect the digital camera to your PC by inserting the end of the supplied USB cable
into the USB port of your PC and connecting the other end of the USB cable to the
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USB terminal of your camera.the camera enter MSDC Mode.
If the driver was installed correctly, the camera is identified by the computer as a
DSC storage device (removable media). If you use Windows XP, you can access the
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contents of the camera memory immediately. In other Windows versions, open the
Windows Explorer or double-click My Computer. Double-click the media symbol for
the camera and, where applicable, the folders within it to view the files.
Now press and hold the left mouse button to drag the required files (images, sound
or video) to a suitable folder on your PC, e.g. the “My Files” folder. You can also
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select the files and use the “Copy” and “Paste” Windows commands.
The files have now been transferred and saved to your PC. You can now view, play and
edit the files using the application software.
USB power supply and webcam function
The camera is supplied with power via the USB port. This allows you to transfer data from
the camera to the PC using the USB cable even when there are no batteries in the camera.
You can use the camera as a webcam if you set the driver type of the camera to Web Cam.
This allows you to use functions such as video capture, video monitoring or internet video
conferences (netmeeting).
When the data is transferring between the camera and PC,Please don’t operate
the camera.
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8 Specifications
Sensor 1/2.5" CMOS
Pixels 5.1 million
Effective resolution 2560x1920,2304x1728,2048x1536, 1600x1200, 800x600
Interpolated resolution 4000x3000
Photo: JPEG (EXIF 2.1 Version)
File formats
Special effects Standard, black and white, sepia modes
Zoom factor 8x digital zoom
LCD monitor 2.36 inch TFT monitor
Compatible systems Windows 98/2000/ME /XP/Vista
Focal length F = 8.7 mm
Aperture F2.8
Focus range 1m ~ infinity
Exposure Auto and manual
Exposure compensation -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in eight steps
Date terminal Mini USB terminal, two driver modes: DSC and WEBCAM
Flash
White balance
Burst Series of three photos
Self-timer 10 seconds
Video output
Other functions
Memory medium 32MB internal (including system memory), SD or MMC card
Video: AVI/Motion JPEG
Sound: WAV format
Integrated wide angle flash with three modes:
Auto, always on and off
Flash range 2 m
Automatic white balance and four manual modes:
Daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, cloudy
NTSC and PAL system available
TV output signal
sound recordings
Memory can be expanded
Webcam for internet chat and conference
Customisable startup image
Power supply via USB port
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9 Memory requirement
Resolution Quality Image size 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB
Superfine approx. 830kB 4 8 16 32 64
2560x1920
2304x1728
2048x1536
1600x1200
1024x768
800x600
The actual number of stored images can vary depending on the resolution and colour
richness (up to ± 30%).
Fine approx. 600kB 5 10 20 40 80
Economy approx. 510kB 6 12 24 48 96
Superfine approx. 620kB 5 10 20 40 80
Fine approx. 480kB 7 14 28 56 112
Economy approx. 400kB 8 16 32 64 128
Superfine approx. 530kB 6 12 24 48 96
Fine approx. 400kB 8 16 32 64 128
Economy approx. 310kB 10 20 40 80 160
Superfine approx. 310kB 10 20 40 80 160
Fine approx. 250kB 14 28 56 112 224
Economy approx. 200kB 17 34 68 136 272
Superfine approx. 150kB 26 52 104 208 416
Fine approx. 110kB 34 68 136 272 544
Economy approx. 90kB 43 86 172 344 688
Superfine approx. 85kB 42 84 168 336 672
Fine approx. 70kB 54 108 216 432 864
Economy approx. 55kB 68 136 272 544 1088
Video --- ---
~10
sec
~30
sec
~70
~150 sec ~3 min
sec
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10 Troubleshooting
If your camera does not work properly, please check the following items. If the problem still
exists please contact your dealer.
Symptoms Cause and solution
Error A
Camera does not take photos
Error B
Photos disappear from the LCD
after a period
Error C
Not all images can be
downloaded to the PC
Error D
Camera switches off after 5
minutes. LCD switches off.
Error E
When the camera is connected
to the PC for the first time, no
new hardware is found.
Error F
The shot to shot time is longer
when taking pictures in dark
conditions.
Error G
The camera does not start after
connection to the PC. The
camera display lights up and
LCD shows all symbols.
Note: This table contains possible causes of error. Some of these are normal phenomena.
Cause: Not enough light
Change angle of camera to include more light
Solution:
or use automatic flash.
Cause: Weak batteries
Solution: Insert two fresh batteries.
Cause: The PC does not have enough free RAM.
Close all other applications before
downloading. If the problem persists,
Solution:
download the images one at a time to the PC
and save them there before transferring the
next image.
Cause: Camera shuts down automatically.
Solution: Restart camera.
Cause: The PC’s USB port is deactivated in the BIOS.
Solution: Activate the port in the PC’s BIOS.
It is normal for the shutter speed to be slower
Cause:
in dark conditions.
Change the camera angle or improve the light
Solution:
conditions.
PC or camera is busy and there is no
Cause:
connection between the two.
Disconnect the USB cable from the PC, check
Solution:
why the PC is busy and insert the cable again.
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11 Further information
11.1 Safety instructions
Although this product is safe, please observe the following information and warnings.
Caution
1. Do not modify or dismantle the camera.
2. Contact your dealer for repairs and inspections.
3. Do not shake the camera or subject it to hard knocks. The camera may
be damaged if it falls.
4. Ensure that no water or moisture enters the camera. This can cause
short circuits and accidents.
Note
When using the flash, do not look directly into it, as this can damage the
eyes.
11.2 Maintenance and care
Please clean the body, lens and LCD as follows:
• Do not use thinning or cleaning agents which contain petrol. This could damage the
camera.
• Clean the camera body with a soft cloth.
•
Lens: First remove dust with a lens brush. Then clean with a soft cloth.
• Do not use powerful cleaning agents on the body and lens (contact your dealer if dirt
cannot be removed).
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD or use hard objects to clean it.
11.3 Photo tips
For excellent photographs, please observe the following tips:
• Do not move the camera quickly to prevent the photos being out of focus. Hold the
camera steady when pressing the shutter release. Do not move the camera immediately
after pressing the shutter release. Wait until you hear the sound signal before moving
the camera.
• Look at the subject through the viewfinder before pressing the shutter release.
• Check the angle if the subject is backlit. Move to the side to reduce the backlighting.
• In dark conditions, the flash or manual exposure setting should be used.
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• Move/pan the camera slowly to make good videos. Pans that are too fast result in out of
focus and blurry videos.
11.4 Battery tips
Incorrect handling of the batteries can cause them to leak, become hot or explode.
Observe the following safety instructions:
• Do not heat batteries or dispose of them in fires.
• Do not transport batteries with metallic objects, as they can come into contact with the
battery poles and cause damage.
• Do not expose batteries to moisture. Always store them in a dry area.
• Do not dismantle, deform or modify batteries.
• Never remove the cover of the battery.
• Do not subject the battery to hard knocks.
• Never use leaking or damaged batteries.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
• Ensure that the polarity is correct when inserting the batteries into the camera.
• Battery power is reduced in cold environments (−10°C or colder, applies to alkaline
batteries in particular).
• Warm up batteries before use in cold environments (e.g. in your pocket).
• When using a heat source, do not allow batteries to come into contact with it.
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