Trust 610, PowerCam ZOOM LCD 610 User Manual

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Instructions when using for the first time Chapter

1. Inserting the batteries (4.2)

2. Camera settings when using for the first time (4.3)

3. Taking a photograph (4.6)

4. Viewing photographs (4.7)

5. Installing the driver (5.2)

6. Connecting the camera (5.3)

7. Installing the applications (6.)

8. Viewing and transferring photographs (7.3)

1 Introduction

This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM. This camera is able to take a maximum of 108 photographs in the low resolution, 35 photographs in the standard resolution and 16 photographs in the maximum resolution. The highest photograph resolution is 1600 x 1200 pixels (2.1 Mpixel). The camera has an 8 MB internal flash memory, a webcam function, an automatic exposure, a lens with a fixed focal length, a digital zoom and a flash function. The camera’s memory can be increased up to a maximum of 128 Mbyte using an optional Smart Media Card.

2 Safety

2.1 General information

Carefully read the following instructions before use.

- The TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM does not require any special maintenance. Use a slightly damp, soft cloth to clean the camera.

- Do not use aggressive substances, such as petrol or white spirit, to clean the device. These may harm the material.

- Do not submerge the device in liquid. This may be dangerous and will damage the device. Do not use this device near water.

- Do not repair the device yourself. The flash uses a high voltage and there is a danger or receiving an electric shock.

- Do not look through the viewfinder if it is aimed directly at the sun, because this may damage your eyes.

- Do not use the flash within a distance of 1 metre from somebody’s eyes. This is particularly important when photographing babies and young children.

2.2 Batteries

1. The batteries supplied with the camera are not rechargeable. Do not try to

recharge them, The batteries may explode.

2. Never throw the batteries onto an open fire. The batteries may explode.

3. Never drill holes int o the batteries.

4. Keep the batteries out of the reach of small children.

5. Only use AA alkaline or rechargeable AA NiMh/1600 mA batteries with this

camera.

6. When the batteries are empty, ask your local authority where you can

dispose of them.

Note: Do not use old and new batteries at the same time, because the old

batteries may leak and cause damage.

Note: The batteries should be removed if the camera is not going to be used

for some time. This will save the battery capacity.

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3 Description of the camera

3.1 Front of the camera

Use table 1 in combination with figure 1.

Item Description Function

Exposure button Takes a photograph. If this button is pushed

half way in, the camera prepares itself to take a photograph. This greatly reduces the time required to take a photograph. This is particularly useful for action photographs.

Flash For taking photographs when there is

insufficient light. The flash has a maximum effective range of 2 metres.

Light meter This is used by the camera to determine the

intensity of the surrounding light. Do not cover this part of the camera. The photograph will not be lit sufficiently if you accidentally cover it with your finger.

Viewfinder For viewing the image to record. You can also

view the subject by looking at the built-in LCD screen.

Additional sensor Do not cover this part of the camera. The

photograph will not be light suff iciently if you accidentally cover it with your finger.

Lens Records the image to be taken. Keep your

fingers off of the lens.

Lens protector Protects the lens. You can cover the lens

when the camera is not used.

Table 1: Functions of the front of the camera

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3.2 Rear of the camera

Use table 2 in combination with figure 2.

Item Description Function

Viewfinder For viewing the image to record. You can also

view the subject by looking at the built-in LCD screen. The viewfinder is useful in bright light if the LCD screen is difficult to see.

Status indicator Indicates whether the camera is ready to take

a photograph. Flashing: camera is busy. Lit continuously: camera is ready.

On/Off button Turns the camera on. Press the button again

to turn the camera off.

4 + 5

Zoom button When recording, pressing the button zooms in

on the image, although the image will not be as sharp. When viewing a photograph, you can increase the size of parts of the photograph. The size of the original photograph will not be altered.

Mode switch Use this to select a mode for the camera:

display, record, change settings, automatic exposure or special effects.

Exposure button Takes a photograph. If this button is pushed

half way in, the camera prepares itself to take a photograph. This greatly reduces the time required to take a photograph. This is particularly useful for action photographs.

USB connection Connect the USB cable here.

Wrist strap attachment Attach the wrist strap here.

Up button When viewing a photograph, this button is

used to view the previous photograph. In menus, this button is used to move up a selection.

Down button When viewing a photograph, this button is

used to view the next photograph. In menus, this button is used to move down a selection.

Flash on-off/make copy When taking a photograph, this button turns

the flash off, sets it to automatic or to red-eye reduction. When viewing photographs, you can use this button to make a copy of a photograph.

White balance/delete W hen taking a photograph, this button

switches the white balance setting between: automatic – inside – office – outside. This is used to ensure that white subjects are white on the photograph. When viewing photographs, this button is used to delete the photograph which is visible on the LCD screen from the memory .

LCD screen button Turns the LCD screen on and off. The LCD

screen has many useful functions, but reduces the life span of the batteries.

LCD screen For looking to see what the photographs will

look like. Also used to view the photographs which have been taken and, if desired, to

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Item Description Function

delete them.

Table 2: Functions of the rear of the ca mera

3.3 Bottom of the camera

Use table 3 in combination with figure 3.

Item Description Function 1

Screw point for stand Here, you can attach the stand provided with

the camera or a larger, more professional, stand. This is useful for the webcam function and for producing a sharper picture when taking a photograph in insufficient light.

Battery and memory card flap

Open this to replace the batteries and the memory card.

Place for th e memory card

Accepts Smart Media Cards from 8 MB to 128 MB. You can take many more photographs using this optional card.

Battery holder For two AA batteries. You can also use

rechargeable NiMH batteries.

Table 3: Bottom of the camera

3.4 Mode switch

Use table 4 in combination with figure 4.

Item Description Function 1

Preset Access to a selection of optimal settings for

photographing difficult subjects such as cities at night.

Photograph with a time delay

Works the same as the Photo mode, but the camera waits 10 seconds after the exposure button has been pressed before taking the photograph.

Photograph mode You can take photographs in this mode.

Display In this mode, you can view and, if desired,

delete the photographs which have been taken.

Setup In this mode, you can alter the camera’s

settings. Use this mode to use the camera as a webcam.

Table 4: Mode switch positions

3.5 LCD screen

Use table 5 in combination with figure 8.

Item Description Function 1

Flash Flash setting.

Photo or display mode The photo mode is shown. Photographs can

be taken in this mode.

Quality One to three stars. The standard quality is

shown.

Remaining photographs Indicates how many photographs can still be

taken (this is an approximation).

White balance Symbol for white balance. The automatic

setting is shown.

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Item Description Function 6

Zoom Indicator for the digital zoom. 1.0x = off.

Battery indicator Indicates the condition of the batteries.

Image Displays photographs in colour.

Table 5: LCD screen

4 Using the camera

4.1 Inserting an optional Smart Media Card

A Smart Media Card is not supplied with the camera. You can purchase these cards separately to increase the number of photograph that the camera can save (see figure 5).

1. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera.

2. Hold the camera in front of you with the lens of the camera facing

downwards.

3. Insert the Smart Media Card into the camera with the copper section facing

upwards.

4. Press the card firmly into place.

Note: External card reader: Use the camera, not the card reader, to format the

card. The camera cannot process the FAT32 or NTFS formats.

Note: Make a backup before using Windows Explorer in Windows XP. This

program may alter your photographs and this cannot be undone.

Note: After taking a photograph, wait at least 10 seconds before opening the

battery compartment . If the camera is still writing data to the card when the batteries are remove, all the photographs on the card may be deleted.

Note: Hold the Smart Media Card by the edges. Avoid touching the gold

contacts. If you touch the gold contacts, clean them using a dry cloth to remove any fingerprints.

4.2 Inserting the batteries

See figure 6.

1. Open the battery flap.

2. Insert the two AA batteries into the camera as shown above the battery

holder.

3. Close the battery flap again by pushing it sideways slightly and sliding it

closed.

4. The TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM is now ready for use.

Note: Only use non-rechargeable alkaline batteries or NiMH 1600 mA, or

higher, rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries do not work correctly in this came ra.

The battery condition is shown on the LCD screen (bottom left-hand corner) as follows.

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The batteries are full.

The battery capacity is low. Only a few more photographs can be taken.

Table 6: Battery conditions

4.3 Camera settings when using for the first time

4.3.1 Op ening the Set-up menu

See figure 2 on the first page of this instruction manual for this explanation. Most settings are available on the LCD screen via the set-up menu. Open the menu as follows.

1. Turn the camera on using button 3.

2. Turn the MODE switch (6) clockwise until it can no longer be turned. The menu on the LCD screen (15) will be visible (see figure 7).

3. Press the DOWN button (11) or the UP button (10) until the setting you wish to alter is selected.

4. Press the EXPOSURE button (7). The submenu for your selection will now be visible.

5. If you accidentally select the wrong submenu, press the WB/DELETE button (13) to return to the main menu.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions and the instructions given later in this instruction manual to complete the settings.

7. Turn the MODE switch (5) to exit the menu.

4.3.2 Language

The menu can be displayed in various different languages. You can alter the language as required.

1. Select ‘Language’ from the set-up menu (see 4.3.1). A list of possible languages will be displayed.

2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the list until the desired language is selected. You can choose from English, French, Spanish and German (other languages may be available in the future).

3. Press the EXPOSURE button to confirm the selection. The menu will now be displayed in the selected language.

Comment: Although the language can be altered, it has been assumed in this

instruction manual that the menu is displayed in English.

4.3.3 Internal clock

The camera has an internal clock. This clock is used to give the photograph files a date, so that it can be worked out when the photograph was taken. Although the clock continues to run when the camera is turned off, it may be necessary to reset the time if the batteries are replaced. It is not necessary to set the clock in order to take photographs.

1. Select ‘Date/Time’ from the set-up menu (see 4.3.1). The date and time will be displayed.

2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons until the selected item has been set correctly. In the 24-hour format, 3 o’clock in the afternoon is 15:00.

3. Press the EXPOSURE button to go to the next item.

4. Repeat points 2-3 until all the information is correct.

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5. Press the LCD button (14, figure 2) to save the clock settings and exit the submenu. The time has now been set.

4.4 Most used settings

4.4.1 LCD screen

The LCD screen can be turned off to save the batteries. You can also turn off the menu items to have a better view of the image. The functions of the LCD button in the DISPLAY mode are different to the functions in the PHOTO mode. The LCD button is 14 in figure 2.

DISPLAY mode: Press once to turn off the icons. Press twice to turn off the icons and the background lighting for a longer battery life span. Press three times to return to the beginning. The icons and background lighting are turned back on.

PHOTO mode: The LCD screen is turned off when the camera is turned on in this mode. Press once to turn the LCD screen on. The icons and background lighting are turned on. Press twice to turn off the icons. Press three times to turn off the icons and the background lighting for a longer battery life span. Press four times to return to the beginning. The LCD screen is turned off to save the batteries. Use the optical viewfinder to direct the camera.

4.4.2 Flash

See figure 2 for this explanation. The flash settings are automatic, automatic + redeye reduction or off. Carry out the following to set the flash to automatic when there is insufficient light to take a good photograph.

1. Turn the MODE switch (5) to the PHOTO position (red symbol).

2. Press the STROBE/COPY (12) button (12). The LCD screen (15) will be temporarily turned off and the LED (2) will be lit orange to indicate that the flash is being charged. It is not possible to take photographs whilst the flash is being charged.

3. Wait until the LED becomes green. The camera is now ready for use.

4. Press the FLASH/COPY button again to turn on the red-eye reduction function. In this position, the flash flashes three times to reduce the red-eye effect. The flash setting can be seen in the LCD screen (see table 7).

5. Press the FLASH/COPY button again to turn the flash off.

Automatic flash The flash flashes once at maximum

intensity. This gives the best reach.

Never flash This is the default setting when the

camera is turned on.

Automatic flash with red-eye reduction

The flash flashes a number of times with a weak intensity and then once at full intensity. This reduces the chance of people having red eyes in photographs.

Table 7: The different flash settings

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Tip: Using the flash will cause the batte ries to become empty more quickly,

because the flash uses a lot of energy. It is also possible that the charging time will take longer the more the flash is used.

Tip: The flash is effective up to a distance of 3 metres from the camera. If

the subject is further away than 4 metres, the result is usually better if the flash is switched off.

Tip: If the flash is set to automatic, you can check to see whether the flash

will go off. Aim the camera at the subject and press the exposure button half way. If the LED is green, there is sufficient light and the flash will not go o ff. The flash will go off if the LED is o range.

4.4.3 Digital Zoom

See figure 2. This function allows you to zoom up to 2 x on a subject in 5 steps when taking a photograph. In the DISPLAY mode, you can zoom in on parts of a photograph or display a number of photographs on the screen at once.

Zoom in: Press the right-hand side of the ZOOM button (4). The enlargement will appear next to the magnifying glass symbol at the bottom of the LCD screen. The following enlargements are possible: 1.0x (normal), 1.2x, 1.4x, 1.6x, 1.8x, and 2.0x (maximum).

Zoom out: Press the left-hand side of the ZOOM button (4). If this button is pressed first in the DISPLAY mode, then 4 photographs will be displayed. This is useful to quickly scroll through the photographs.

Use the zoom in and zoom out buttons alternately to get a good view of the photograph.

Note: The use of this function when taking photographs will slightly reduce the

quality.

Note: The effect is only visible on the LCD screen. The optical viewfinder can only

be used if the zoom is set to 1.0x.

4.5 Advanced settings and instructions

4.5.1 White balance

See figure 2. Not all light has the same colour. The light in a living room, for example, is more yellow than daylight. The human eye automatically adjusts to this. The camera has also been designed to do this. You can adjust the white balance when this does not work (your photographs appear coloured). The white balance is set to AUTO when the camera is turned on. This is usually the best setting. The white balance is set manual as follows.

1. Check whether the camera is in the PHOTO mode (button 5, red symbol) and the LCD screen has been turned on using the LCD button (14).

2. Press the WB/DELETE button (13) a number of times. The white balance icon will be displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen.

3. Select one of the options from table 8 depending on the surroundings in which the photographs will be taken.

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White

balance

Symbol for white balance. One of the symbols below will be displayed ne xt to this symbol.

Automatic

Automatic. This is usually the best setting.

Daylight

Optimal for sunlight. Photographs are taken a bit darker.

Shadow

For photographs in shadow. Photographs are automatically made a bit lighter.

Indoor

lighting

For taking photographs indoors.

Fluorescen

t lighting

For taking photographs in fluorescent lighting, such as in an office.

Table 8: The different white balance settings

Tip: The wrong setting will also lead to coloured photographs. The LCD screen

will only show an approximation of the result. You can correct coloured photographs using Photo Express which is supplied with the camera.

Note: You can only use these settings in the PHOTO mode. When in the

DISPLAY mode, the WB button is the delete function!

4.5.2 Memory card or inte rnal memory

With the TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM, you can save photographs in the internal memory or on an optional Smart Media Card. When it is turned on, the camera will select to save photographs on the Smart Media Card, if one is available. You can use the internal memory if the card is full. Choose between the internal memory and the Smart Media Card from the menu as follows.

1. Open the ‘Storage Media’ item from the set-up menu (see 4.3.1). You can choose from two different options: ‘Internal’ and ‘External’.

2. Press the DOWN button until the ‘Internal’ option is selected.

3. Press the EXPOSURE button to confirm your choice. The screen will flash and you will return to the main menu. The selection has now been made.

You can choose to save photographs on the card in a similar way. To do so, select ‘External’ in point 2.

Note: This selection also alters the memory that the computer reads when you

connect the camera to a computer. Do not forget to delete ALL the photographs from the camera when you are finished.

Tip: Instead of carrying out the instructions given above, you can also remove

the memory card from th e camera. This will result in the camera hav ing to save photographs in the internal memory.

4.5.3 Resolution

You can take photographs in three different resolutions using the TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM, namely 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960 and 640 x 480. The default resolution when the camera is turned on is 1280 x 960 (1.3M). Approximately 37 photographs can be taken in this resolution. Carry out the following if you wish to set the camera to a higher or lower resolution.

1. Select ‘Quality’ from the set-up menu (see 4.3.1). A list of the possible resolutions will be displa yed.

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2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the list until the desired resolution is selected. Select a higher resolution for a better print result. Select a lower resolution to increase the number of photographs which can be saved in the camera.

3. Press the EXPOSURE button to confirm the selection of the resolution. You will return to the ma in menu. The resolution has now been selected and is visible in the LCD screen (see table 9).

Low Resolution is 640 x 480 (VGA). The

maximum number of photographs that can be taken is approximately

108.

Normal Resolution is 1152 x 864 (1M pixel).

The maximum number of photographs that can be taken is approximately 35.

Maximum Resolution is 1600 x 1200 (2.1M

pixel). The maximum number of photographs that can be taken is approximately 16.

Table 9: Summary of the symbols used for the quality of the photograph on the

LCD screen

4.5.4 Printing using DPOF

A DPOF compatible printer can read the memory card. You can, therefore, print photographs without the use of a computer. This requires the use of a Smart Media Card. This system works by adding extra information on the card, which is recognized by the printer as instructions for printing the photographs.

1. Select ‘DPOF’ from the set-up menu (see 4.3.1). A list of the possible resolutions will be displa yed.

2. Select ‘All images’ to give the instruction to print all the photographs. Select ‘Select Images’ to indicate for each photograph whether it should be printed.

3. Indicate how many copies of each photograph you wish to have printed. The camera will attach an (in visible) identifying mark to the photographs, so that the printer knows what must be printed.

4. Turn the ca mera off.

5. Remove th e memory card from the camera

6. Insert the memory card into your DPOF compatible printer (see the instruction manual provided with your printer for more information).

Tip: Use the ‘Copy’ function from the Set-up menu to transfer photographs in the

camera’s internal me mory to the Smart Media Card.

4.6 Taking photographs

4.6.1 First photograph

Comment: To save the b atteries, the camera will turn off aut omatically when it

has not been used for 3 minutes

See figure 2.

1. Turn the camera on using the ON/OFF button 3.

2. Open the protective lens cover using the button (7, figure 1) on the front of the camera.

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3. Place the MODE switch (6) in the PHOTO position. The LCD screen (15) will still be turned off.

4. You can turn on the LCD screen by pressing the LCD button (14) or you can use the viewfinder (1). If the LCD screen is used, all the settings will also be visible. See figure 8 for their meaning.

5. Look through the viewfinder or look at the LCD screen to get a good image of the subject.

6. Press the EXPOSURE button (7) half way and keep it in this position. The camera will adjust itself to the surrounding light conditions and then beep.

7. Fully press the EXPOSURE button. The photograph will now be taken. The image on the LCD screen will disappear for a short period and the LED (2) will flash.

8. The next photograph can be taken when the LED no longer flashes. The photograph has been saved in the camera’s memory.

Note: Keep the glass of the lens clean. Use a cotton bud to clean the lens. If

necessary, use special cleaning liquid for camera lenses. Do not use a different cleaning product.

Tip: The quality of the photograph depends on the surrounding light. More

light will result in a b etter picture.

Tip: The number of photographs that can be taken depends on the

number of details of the object to be photographed. The photograph indicator on the LCD screen is an approximation.

Tip: The image viewed through the viewfinder may be slightly different to

what is recorded through the lens. You can use the LCD for greater accuracy.

4.6.2 T aking photographs using the automatic exposure function

See figure 2.

1. You can take a photograph of yourself using the automatic exposure function. You can also use it to take photographs at night without affecting the sharpness of the image as a result of moving the camera.

2. Place the camera on the stand.

3. Turn the camera on using the ON/OFF button (3).

4. Open the protective lens cover (7, figure 1).

5. Select the AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE function using the MODE switch.

6. Direct the camera at the subject. If necessary, use the LCD screen.

7. Press the EXPOSURE button (3, figure 1) to activate the automatic exposure. The came ra will make a slow beeping noise. The camera will start to beep more quickly just before the photograph is taken. The photograph has been taken when the camera no longer beeps.

4.6.3 T aking photographs with special effects

Many different special effects can be used using the software supplied with the camera. Since the use of this software requires a certain amount of skill and time, the camera has two special effects itself.

1. Check whether the camera has been turned on and the protective lens cover has been removed.

2. Turn the MODE switch to the PRESET position (position 1, figure 4). The LCD screen will be turned on. A menu will be displayed.

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until the desired special effect is visible.

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4. Press the EXPOSURE button to select the special effect. You will see the special effect on the LCD screen and you can now take photographs. There are two special effects. Monochrome: takes photographs in black-and-white. Sepia: Takes photographs without colour with a brown tint. This gives the effect of very old photographs.

5. Turn the MODE switch to the PHOTO position if you wish to turn off the special effect and continue taking normal photographs.

4.7 Viewing and deleting photographs

4.7.1 Deleting selected photographs

1. Make sure the camera is turned on.

2. Turn the MODE switch to the DISPLAY position. The LCD screen will be turned on and the last photograph taken will be displayed.

3. Press the W B/DELETE button to select the DELE TE function. ‘Delete Pic’ will be visible at the top of the LCD screen. The photograph displayed on the LCD screen is now ready to be deleted. Be careful: deleted photographs cannot be retrieved.

4. Press the UP or DOWN button until the photograph you wish to delete is displayed.

5. Press the EXPOSURE button to delete the photograph. The camera will be busy for a number of seconds whilst it deletes the photograph. The next photograph will then be visible.

6. Press the EXPOSURE button again to delete this photograph.

7. Press the WB/DELETE button when you have finished deleting the photographs you wish to delete. You will now return to the DISPLAY mode.

8. You have now completed deleting photographs. You can turn the camera off or continue using the camera.

4.7.2 Deleting all the photographs

Note: Deleted photographs cannot be retrieved. You photographs will be

deleted for good after carrying out the instructions given below.

1. Select ‘Format/Delete’ from the set-up menu (see 4.3.1).

2. Use the UP or DOW N button to select ‘Delete All’.

3. Press the EXPOSURE button. A warning will be displayed.

4. Use the UP or DOWN button to select ‘Yes’.

5. Press the EXPOSURE button. The camera will be busy for a number of seconds. All the photographs will now be deleted.

6. You have now completed deleting photographs. You can turn the camera off or continue using the camera.

Tip: You can also select ‘Format’ instead of ‘Delete All’. The result will be

the same, i.e. all the photographs will be deleted. It takes longer to format the memory. Formatting is recommended when using a new memory card or if the memory card can no longer be used.

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5 Installing the software

5.1 Removing old drivers and devices

The most common cause of faults during installation is the presence of a driver for a similar, old device. The best solution is to first remove all drivers related to old devices before installing the new driver. Make sure you only delete programs for old, unused (similar) devices.

1. Enter the Windows ‘Safe Mode’ (press F8 when starting Windows and then select ‘Safe Mode’ from the menu which will be displayed).

2. Click on ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and double-click on the ‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.

3. Find all the programs for similar, old devices and remove these by clicking on the ‘Add/Remove’ button. When in the ‘Safe Mode’, it is possible for some programs to appear twice. In that case, remove all the programs which appear twice.

4. Restart the computer.

5.2 Installing the driver in Windows 98SE / Windows ME /

Windows 2000 / Windows XP

Tip: The latest driver can be downloaded from www.trust.com/13288. Check

whether a new driver is available and use this for the installation. The current version of the driver is included on the Trust Installation CD-ROM.

Tip: For Windows ME, Windows 200 and Windows XP (also for MAC OS 9.1

and later releases), you do not need any extra drivers to view photographs on your computer. The storage system in the camera will be visible in Windows as a ‘Removable Disk’. You will require drivers, however, for the webcam function. The webcam function is not available for MAC systems.

Note: Make sure all other programs are closed during the installation. Note: During installation in Windows XP, you may receive a message saying

that the driver has not been signed. This does not cause a problem for the functionality.

Note: In the example, ‘D:\’ is used to indicate the CD-ROM drive. This may be

different for your computer.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation

program will start automatica lly. If it does not start automatically, carry out the following: a) Select ‘Run’ from the Start menu. b) Type [D:\SETUP.EXE] and click on 'OK' to start the Trust Software

Installer.

2. The Trust Software Installer window will appear (see figure 9).

3. Select the language you wish to use for the installation.

4. Click on ‘TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM‘ to start the installation of

the camera.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

The installation of the driver and software for the TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM has now been completed. The installation of the other programs is described later in this instruction manual.

5.3 Connecting the camera

1. Make sure your computer is turned on.

2. Turn the MODE switch to DISPLAY.

3. Connect the USB cable to the camera’s USB port (8, figure 2). Connect the

other end of the USB cable to your computer. Windows will detect and install

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the camera. Follow the on-screen instructions. The camera has been connected correctly once all the windows are closed.

4. Remove the USB cable from the camera.

5. Turn the MODE switch to SETUP.

6. Reconnect the USB cable to the camera.

7. Windows will detect and install the webcam component of the camera. Follow the on-screen instructions. The camera has been connected correctly once all the windows are closed. It is now possible to download photographs from the camera onto your computer and to use the camera as a webcam. See chapter 8.1.1 for more information.

Tip: The above will also w ork without any batteries being inserted into the

camera.

5.4 Checking after the installation

After installing the device and the driver, the following are installed on your computer and can be checked (connect the camera and turn it on). ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’. Double-click on the ‘System’ icon and select the ‘Device Manager’ tab. If used as a webcam:

- Imaging device – TRUST 610 LCD Powercam Zoom, Dummy driver

– TRUST 610 LCD Powercam Zoom, WDM Bulk Driver – TRUST 610 LCD Powercam Zoom, WDM Video Capture

If used to download photographs:

- Disk drives – Sunplus SPCA 533 / TRUST 610 LCD

Note: The information given above will vary when the installation has been

altered by the user (for example, not everything has been installed or locations other than the default locations have been selected). Deviations may also occur as a result of using new drivers available on the Internet.

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6 Installing the application software

A number of different applications are supplied with the camera. These applications do not have to be installed to use the camera. However, it is recommended to install these programs in order to use all the extra options available with the camera.

Note: Make sure all other applications are closed during the installation.

6.1 Photo Express

Photo Express 4.0 is an application that can be used to load and edit the photographs on your PC which you have taken using your TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM. This program requires 500 MB free hard disk space. Follow the instructions below to install Photo Express 4.0. This installation can take longer than 10 minutes.

1. Start the Trust Software Installer (see figure 9).

2. Select ‘Photo Express’.

3. Select the language you wish to use.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

6.2 Photo Explorer

Ulead Photo Explorer 7 is a program which you can use to organize your photographs. Simple processes can be carried out, such as rotating, printing and viewing the photographs. Photo Explorer is useful if you wish to download photographs and save them on your computer. Follow the instructions below to install Photo Explorer 7.0.

1. Start the Trust Software Installer (see figure 9).

2. Select ‘Photo Explorer’.

3. Select the language you wish to use.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

6.3 COOL 360

COOL 360 is an image editing program that can be used to change the photographs you have taken using the TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM into panoramic photographs. Follow the instructions below to install COOL 360.

1. Start the Trust Software Installer (see figure 9).

2. Select ‘Cool 360’.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

6.4 DVD Picture Show

This program should only be installed if your computer has a CD-writer or a DVDwriter. DVD Picture Show allows you to transform your photographs into a slideshow which can easily be played using a DVD player. In order to enjoy maximum use of this application, you require a CD-RW or DVD-writer and a DVD player. Not all DVD players are able to read DVD’s or CD-R disks which you have made yourself. If in doubt, see the instruction manual provided with your DVD player.

1. Start the Trust Software Installer (see figure 9).

2. Select ‘DVD Picture Show’.

3. Select the language you wish to use.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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7 Using the software

7.1 Obtaining images from the camera

7.1.1 Downloading photographs from the camera

The TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM is visible in Windows (and also MAC OS) as an extra removable disk. Its use is as easy as moving a file. In contrast to other cameras, this camera, therefore, does not require a separate (TWAIN) driver. Download photographs using ‘File – Open’ or copy them to your hard disk.

Tip: You can use Photo Explorer to make it easier to download and

organize your photographs.

1. Take some photographs.

2. Turn the MODE switch to the DISPLAY position.

3. Connect the camera to your computer’s USB port using the USB cable provided.

4. Wait a couple of seconds. The computer will detect the camera and the LCD screen will be turned off.

5. Open ‘My Computer’.

6. Search for ‘Removable Disk’ and open it. A folder entitled ‘DCIM’ will be visible. If not, find a second ‘Removable Disk’ and open it.

7. Double-click on the ‘DCIM’ folder. A folder entitled ‘100pmdsc’ will now be visible.

8. Double-click on the ‘100pmdsc’ folder. The photograph files will now be visible.

9. Copy all the photographs to a suitable location on your hard disk (for example C:\My Pictures).

10. You can now edit these photographs as required.

7.1.2 Webcam function

This function is intended for recording live images and making short video clips with the aid of a computer.

1. Turn the camera on, but do not connect it to the computer.

2. Turn the MODE switch to the SETUP position. The set-up menu will be displayed. Once this menu is displayed, the camera will also be in the webcam mode.

3. Connect the camera to your computer’s USB port using the USB cable. The LCD screen will be turned off.

4. Start a video capture program. You can also use NetMeeting.

5. Open the ‘Video Source’ component. In this window, you can indicate that the image must be read from the ‘Trust 610 LCD, WDM Video Capture’.

6. Once you have made the desired settings, click on ‘OK’. The moving video image will now be visible.

7. You can now use the video image.

7.2 Ulead Photo Express

You can use this application to solve problems with the pictures, such as the red-eye effect, coloured photographs, photographs which are too bright or too dark, remove undesirable objects from the background, etc. You can also use this application to design calendars and cards.

Follow the instructions given below:

1. Copy your photographs to your hard disk as described in chapter 7.1.1 or

7.3.

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2. Click on ‘Start – Programs – Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE – Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE’. Figure 1 0 will appear. You will be in the ‘Browse’ mode.

3. Find the folder containing your photographs in the left-hand side of the window.

4. Click on this folder to view the contents. Your photographs will be visible in the main window as thumbnails.

5. Select a photograph that you wish to edit and double-click on it. After a couple of seconds, the photograph will become visible in the main window. You can now edit the photograph.

6. Click on ‘Edit’ at the top of the window and select an option. The most common options are included here.

7. Click on ‘Save’ after editing the photograph to save the finished result.

See this program’s instruction manual and Help function for more information.

Note: The photographs are saved in JPEG format to save space. JPEG

reduces the size of the file by removing small details from the photograph. If you wish to edit the photographs during different sessions, use a different file format to JPEG (for example, TIFF) to prevent the loss of quality as a result of constant loading and saving in the JPEG format.

Note: Since editing cannot be undone, it is recommended to make a copy of

the photographs and to only edit the copies. You can then always return to the original photographs. It is strongly recommended to make a back up on a CD-ROM using a CD-writer for protection against computer faults.

7.3 Ulead Photo Explorer

You can use Ulead Photo Explorer 7.0 to easily download photographs onto your computer. A short description of how to use Photo Explorer is given below. For a detailed description of Photo Explorer, see the program's Help function. Follow the instructions below to use the Trust 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM in Photo Explorer.

1. Turn the MODE switch to the DISPLAY position (green symbol).

2. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.

3. Start Ulead Photo Explorer.

4. The main window will appear. The 'Set-up Internet Connection' window may also appear. Click on the 'Skip for now' button to close this window if it appears. The Trust camera will be visible as a ‘Removable disk’ in the list on the left-hand side of the window.

5. Double-click on this. The ‘DCIM’ folder will be visible.

6. Double-click on this. The ‘100pmdsc’ folder will be visible. This folder contains your photographs.

7. Double-click on this. Your photographs will slowly become visible. The window will now look like figure 11.

8. Click on one of the thumbnails in the main window to edit, print, etc. the photograph. Note: you will edit the original photograph and changes cannot be undone.

9. Use the ‘Digita l Camera Wizard’ (8

option from the left, camera symbol) to transfer your photographs to your computer. You will have to use the ‘Configure..’ button once to indicate where the photographs must be saved and whether these must be renumbered.

10. See the program’s Help function for more information.

Note: For more detailed information about Ulead Photo Explorer, see this

program’s detailed instruction manual. You can open this from D:\Software\UleadPE7\Manual.

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Note: The program has the option to publish the photographs on the Internet (if

you have a connection to the Internet). This is useful if you wish to show your photographs to friends. Remember that anybody will then be able to see your photographs and the company that administers the site has the right to use your photographs in advertisements. This is also often the case with other photograph sharing websites and is partly the reason that they are free. Read the conditions for use. Photograph share sites such as www.pbase.com and www.photo.net do not use your photographs for advertisements or other uses.

7.4 DVD Picture Show

You can use DVD Picture Show to easily transform your photographs into a slideshow. This slideshow can then be viewed on your television. You need a CDwriter or a DVD-writer in order t o make the CD-ROM’s. You will also need a DVD player.

1. Start the program (Start – Programs - DVD Picture Show Basic SE - DVD Picture Show Basic SE).

2. A window will appear once in which you must input the country you are located in or the video system. Select the bottom option and then select ‘PAL’.

3. Click on 'OK'

4. In the following window, select ‘Next’. A choice menu for the slideshow will now be displayed. This window will be empty the first time you use the program.

5. Click on ‘New Slide Show’ to create your first presentation. A new window will appear in which you can select the photographs and background that you wish to use for the presentation (see figure 12).

6. Follow the on-screen instructions and, if necessary, use the Help function (F1). Pay attention to the size of the file: the maximum size for a CD-ROM is approximately 600 MB.

7. Once you have finished, you can save the slideshow on a CD-ROM or DVD using the program Disc Image Recorder (Start - DVD Picture Show Basic SEDisc Image Recorder).

7.5 COOL 360

Use this program if you wish to join several photographs together to make a panoramic photograph. For instructions on how to use COOL 360, please refer to the instruction manual included on the CD-ROM. The manual can be found at the following location: D:\Software\Cool360\Manual\C360.pdf Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer to be able to read this manual.

7.6 Using the camera as a webcam (NetMeeting)

NetMeeting is not provided with the camera. This is included with your version of Windows. You can download the latest version of NetMeeting by going to www.microsoft.com and searching under the headwords ‘download netmeeting’.

1. Make sure you have an Internet account installed and your speakers and microphone are connected before starting NetMeeting.

2. Start NetMeeting (Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Internet Tools -> NetMeeting).

3. Two windows will be opened, namely NetMeeting and your Dial-up connection.

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4. Fill in your user na me and password and click on 'Connect' to connect to the Internet. A ‘Dial Up Connection’ window will appear if you use an external gateway, a cable modem or ADSL.

5. Once a connection has been made with the Internet, only the NetMeeting window will remain visible. The ‘Dial-up Connection’ window will disappear.

6. A number of settings should be made only once. Go to ‘Tools -> O

ptions…’ and click on the ‘Video’ tab.

7. To prevent a mirror image of your camera, do not select ‘Show mirror image in preview video window’. Image settings, such as the image size and quality, can also be changed in this window. Click on 'OK' to save the new settings and return to the start window of NetMeeting. The once-only settings have now been completed.

8. Click on 'View' in the NetMeeting window and select the 'My Video (New Window)' option. An extra window ('My Video') will now be opened.

9. Click on the ‘Play’ button (

) to turn on your current video image. This image will also be seen by the person you make a NetMeeting connection with.

10. You are now ready to make a NetMeeting connection. Click on NetMeeting’s telephone book icon. A new window will appear.

11. In the address bar, type an ‘ils server name’ (for example, ils.worldonline.nl) and click on ‘Enter’.

12. Double-click on a person in the list. A NetMeeting connection will be made.

The person may not wish to make a connection with you, because this person may be communicating with somebody else. If this is the case, select somebody else from the list. You can f ind other ‘ils servers’ on the Internet. An e xample is http://www.netme etinghq.com. For more information or solutions to problems, click on ‘Help’ in NetMeeting’s start window. This contains a description of all the functions available with NetMeeting.

Note: When using NetMeeting, you may contact people who have different

options to yourself. Do not allow children to use NetMeeting unsupervised.

7.7 Webcam & Internet

The Trust 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM can also be used as a webcam, for example, on your Internet page. A number of informative sites about webcams are given below: http://www.camarades.com http://www.teveo.com At these sites, you can download software that you can use to send live video images over the Internet. Please refer to the sites concerned for information on how to install and use the software.

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8 Troubleshooting

Method

1. Read the solutions given below.

2. Check for up-to-date FAQ’s, drivers and instruction manuals on the Internet (www.trust.com/13288)

Problem Cause Possible solution

The computer's USB port does not work.

Check the settings of your USB port. For more inf ormation, see www.trust.com/customercare/help/

usb. The camera has not been connected to a USB port.

Connect the camera to a USB port.

Windows does not detect a new device after connecting the camera.

The camera has been connected to a USB hub which does not have a power supply.

Connect the camera to a USB hub

which has a power supply or to a

USB port on your computer.

The camera has not been connected to a USB port.

Connect the camera to a USB port.

Error message ‘Capture device was not detected’ is displayed.

The camera has been connected to a USB hub which does not have a power supply.

Connect the camera to a USB hub

which has a power supply or to a

USB port on your computer.

The TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM is marked with an exclamation mark ‘!’ in the Device Manager.

The camera has been connected to a USB hub which does not have a power supply.

Connect the camera to a USB hub

which has a power supply or to a

USB port on your computer.

The TRUST 610 LCD POWERC@M ZOOM does not work in combination with the TV/capture card.

There is a conflict between the camera and the TV card.

Carry out the following:

1) Remove the TV Capture card.

2) Install the TRUST 610 LCD

POWERC@M ZOOM.

3) Install the TV capture card.

The batteries have been inserted incorrectly.

Reinsert the batteries (see chapter

4.2).

The camera does not do anything.

Camera is still connected to your computer.

Disconnect the USB cable. The

camera cannot be operated when it

is connected to a computer.

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Problem Cause Possible solution

The camera is turned off or is in the sleep mode.

Turn the camera on or take it out of the sleep mode by pressing the MODE switch for a couple of

seconds. The batteries are empty.

Replace the batteries (see chapter

4.2).

The camera does not react, although the batteries are full.

The camera must b e reset.

Disconnect the USB cable and

remove the batteries from the

camera. Reinsert the batteries after

approximately 10 minutes.

NiCd batteries are used.

Use Alkaline or rechargeable NiMH

batteries. The camera has not been used for more than 3 minutes.

Turn the camera on again.

The camera suddenly turns itself off.

The power in the batteries is low.

Replace the batteries.

The camera cannot be turned on or turns off immediately.

The batteries are empty.

Replace the batteries.

The camera was moved when taking a picture.

Try to hold the camera still or use

the stand.

The distance to the subject is too small.

Increase the distance to the object

to be photographed.

The recordings are not clear (hazy).

There is insufficient light.

Improve the lighting.

The automatic exposure is still turned on.

Turn the automatic exposure off.

The memory is full. The photograph indicator will flash ‘0 ’.

Transfer photographs to your

computer and delete the memory.

You can take many more

photographs using a Smart Media

Card. Ask your dealer.

No photograph is taken when the exposure button is pressed.

The camera is still busy saving the previous photograph. The LED flashes.

Wait until the LED stops flashing.

There is no connection with the computer.

The camera has been connected incorrectly.

Reconnect the cables

The camera does not give an image in the application (webcam).

Another application is open and is using the camera image.

Close the other application first

before starting the test program.

A live recording gives a displaced image and the wrong colours.

An old version of DirectX is installed.

Download the latest version of

DirectX from www.microsof t.com.

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Problem Cause Possible solution

Set your VGA card to a lower resolution and colour depth (for example, 800 x 600 / 16 bits colours).

If a too high VGA resolution is used (for example, 1600 x

1200), it is possible that there is insufficien t memory for the video overlay.

Updating your VGA driver may also solve the problem.

The white balance has been incorrectly set on the camera.

Set the white balance correctly (see chapter 4.5.1).

The background lighting is not white.

Alter the white balance (see chapter 4.5.1). If this does not help, use Photo Express to edit the colour.

The monitor has not been set correctly.

Compare the photograph to other photographs (for example, on the Internet) where you known the colour is correct. Adjust your monitor correctly (se e the instruction manual provided with your monitor).

The printer has been set incorrectly.

If the photographs look good on your monitor, check your printer settings.

An inkjet printer has a blocked ink cartridge.

See the instruction manual provided with your printer for instructions on how to test the printer and solve any problems.

The photographs are coloured.

The paper used is unsuitable for printing photographs.

Use original paper from your printer manufacturer for the most reliable result.

The photographs are taken in dark surroundings.

Make sure there is sufficient light or use the flash.

There is noise in the photographs or the photographs are too dark.

The flash has been used, but the distance is too great.

Use the flash up to a distance of 4 metres. The flash cannot be used

for greater distances. The flash has been used in bright daylight.

The flash is not suitable for

providing additional lighting. Do not

use it in daylight. The contrast in the subject is too great.

Change the lighting or take the

photograph closer by or further

away.

The photographs are overexposed.

The photographs were taken in bright sunlight.

Take photographs in the shadow or

try to adjust the white balance (see

chapter 4.5.1).

No more photographs can be taken.

The camera’s memory is full. The recordin g counter in the LCD screen flashes.

Download the photographs onto

your computer and then delete

them all from the camera’s

memory.

The problem is not listed here.

Check the Internet for the latest update of

Go to

www.trust.com/customercare/help/

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Problem Cause Possible solution

the camera Troubleshooter.

camera

If you still have problems a fter trying these solutions, please con tact one of the Trust Customer Care Centers. You can find more information at the back of this instruction manual. Please have the following information available:

• The article number. This is 13288.

• A good description of what does not work.

• A good description of when the problem occurs.

• Information about your computer: the Windows version and the language.

• Information about other devices which have been installed or were previously

installed, such as scanners, other cameras, webcams, TV cards, video editing devices, etc.