DB-2180 Binocular LCD DigiCam
Product information
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D
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A: Binocular lens (8x fixed zoom)
B: Digital camera lens (8x fixed zoom)
C: Digital camera focus wheel
D: LCD screen
E: Function buttons
F: Power LED
Instructions for use - Binoculars
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C
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G: Binocular focus wheel
H: Eye correction ring
I: Rubber eyepiece
J: Battery compartment
K: SD / MMC memory card slot
L: USB connection
Change the position of the lenses until the image is
visible with both eyes.
If you wear glasses, fold the rubber eyepieces back.
Close right eye, turn focus wheel until image is
focused for your left eye.
Clockwise = near objects (minimum 5 metres)
Anticlockwise = distant objects
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No batteries are needed for using the binoculars.
Taking pictures
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Close left eye, turn eye correction ring until image is
focused for your right eye.
Open the cover and insert batteries.
If appropriate, insert the SD / MMC memory card
(maximum 512 Mb)
The memory card icon will then display on the LCD
screen.
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Switch the camera on (and off) by holding in the
power button for 2 seconds.
Please note: after 2 minutes of inactivity, the LCD
screen switches off. Switch it on again using: .
Find an inanimate object and place the binoculars on
a stable surface.
15-25 m
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25 - ¯ m
Set the focus wheel of the digital camera to the
correct distance.
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Always look at the LCD screen to see what the photo looks like.
Using the menu
Press the Shutter button to take a photo.
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Press the right button to access the menu.
Scroll through the menu using the cursor keys:
Press the menu button to select the appropriate
menu item.
Exit the menu / return to the previous menu screen.
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Making video recordings
Select from the menu:
Looking at photos
Select from the menu:
Video mode
To start and stop recording, press the shutter button .
Maximum of 90 seconds in the fixed resolution of
320 x 240.
'Flashback' mode
To start and stop recording, press the shutter button .
Only the final 10 seconds are stored in the memory.
Return to photo mode.
Playback mode
Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the photos:
Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out of the
photos (not available for video recordings).
Description:
Description:
Return immediately to record mode: press the shutter button: .
Use the four arrow keys to look at the various areas
of a zoomed-in photo.
If zoomed in: return to normal photo format by
clicking on the menu button:
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Delete photos
Select from the menu:
In playback mode, press the menu button
Description:
Playback menu
Delete the current photo.
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Transferring photos to and viewing photos on the PC
Windows XP, 2000, ME Æ step 3
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Beware! Delete all photos.
Beware! Format memory / memory card.
Return to playback mode.
Return to record mode.
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Connect the USB cable to the camera. And to the PC's USB port.
Always place the camera on a flat surface, so that the batteries do not fall out.
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1. Select: 'Open folder to view files'
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Open folder: DCIM / 100MEDIA
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Copy the files to the 'My Documents'
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folder.
*.JPG: Photos
*.AVI:
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Videos
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1. Double-click on: 'My Computer'
2. Double click on 'Removable disk'
3. Open folder: DCIM / 100MEDIA
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Disconnecting camera
Copy the files to the 'My Documents'
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folder.
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*.JPG: Picture files
Video files
*.AVI:
Windows XP
1. Left-click on the icon.
2. Click on 'Safely remove USB storage device'.
The following message appears: 'Safe to remove
hardware'.
3. Disconnect camera.
Windows 2000/ME:
1. Left-click on the icon.
2. Click on 'Switch off USB storage device'. The
following message appears: 'The USB storage
device can now be safely removed.'
3. Disconnect camera.
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Installation of additional software
Always restart the computer after installation of the software.
Manuals are available for the software on the Trust CD.
Photo settings
Select from the menu:
Trust Photo Upload Software
Program for placing photos on the Trust PhotoSite.
(www.trustphotosite.com)
Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic
Program for acquiring, displaying, arranging,
modifying and printing photos.
Photo format
Make a selection from the various formats.
The larger the photo format, the better the quality.
Different icon for each photo format!
* The number of photos which can be stored in this
format in the on-board 16 MB memory
The number of photos takes is displayed at the top
right of the LCD screen.
Description:
Selection Megapixels Photos LCD
3M:
2M:
1M :
VGA:
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2 37
1 93
0,3 140
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Select from the menu:
White Balance
This functionality ensures that the colours in the
photo match the colours as they are seen with the
naked eye.
The white balance can be set for various lighting
situations.
Description:
Different icon for each white balance setting!
Camera configuration
Select from the menu: Description:
Auto White Balance The camera tries to
estimate the lighting situation itself.
Cloudy.
Neon lighting.
Light-bulb lighting.
Configuration menu
For adjusting the camera's settings.
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Select from the configuration menu: Description:
Clock and date setting.
Change the settings using the left/right buttons.
Use the menu button to move to a different line.
Press the menu button on the bottom line to return to
the configuration menu.
On/off beep.
Effects and screen
Normal. No effect.
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Classic. An authentic sepia photo effect.
Black and white.
Switch the LCD information icons on or off.
Time stamp on/off.
Frequency for interference compensation. Europe:
50 Hz
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Flashback time. Set the record time in flashback
Return immediately to record mode: press the shutter button: .
Special messages
Batteries and power
mode to 5, 10, 15 or 20 seconds.
Retrieve the standard settings.
Beware, all previously made settings will be lost!
This message appears in record mode when the
memory is full. Solutions:
- Insert a memory card
- Transfer the photos from your camera to the
computer and delete the photos from the
camera.
This message appears in playback mode if there are
no photos to view in the camera.
Solution:
- Press the shutter button to go t o record mode
and use the same button to take a number of photos.
Battery life indicator on LCD screen.
Black = batteries full.
Batteries empty
Camera beeps and power LED flashes red.
Other possibilities: LCD battery indicator flashes red
and an error message appears.
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Energy saving
Only switch the LCD screen on when it is actually
being used. Use the following buttons to switch off
Please note
The camera is only splashproof, do not immerse.
If the photos are blurred or distorted, try placing the camera on a stable surface.
Memory
- Format the memory card before using it for the first time.
- Memory cards can only be inserted in one direction. Do not force.
- Maximum supported size of SD / MMC cards: 512 MB. SD Ultra 2 is supported.
- If additional memory is inserted, the on-board 16 MB memory is no longer available for use.
For the most up-to-date FAQ, drivers and manuals, go to www.trust.com/14246.
Safety instructions
• Never look directly into the sun with the binoculars, this could damage your eyes!
• Do not open or repair the product.
• This product conforms with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions stipulated by the
applicable European directives. The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is available at www.trust.com/14246/ce.
Warranty & copyright
• This product has a two-year manufacturer's warranty, which comes into effect on the purchase date. For
further information, click on www.trust.com/warranty
• No part of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Trust International B.V.
and on:
After 2 minutes of inactivity, the LCD screen switches
itself off. After 5 minutes, the camera switches itself
off.
Battery advice
We recommend using rechargeable Ni-MH AAA
batteries with a capacity exceeding 600 mAh.
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