Trust POWERCAM OPTICAL ZOOM 910Z Instruction Manual

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Instructions when using for the first time Chapter

1. Preparing the camera (4)

2. Using the camera (5)

3. Advanced camera settings (6)

4. Connecting to a computer (7)

5. Application software (PC only!) (8)

1 Introduction

This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST 910Z LCD POWERC@M ZOOM. The highest photograph resolution is 2496 x 2016 pixels (5.0 Mpixel). The camera has an 15 MB internal flash memory, a webcam function, an automatic exposure, a lens with a optical zoom, digital zoom and a flash function. The camera’s memory can be increased up to a maximum of 512 Mbytes using an optional Secure Digital Card (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC). In addition, the camera can record short video clips with sound. When using a MAC, be sure to read chapter 7.2. The included application software only works on a PC in Windows.

Please consult one of the Trust Customer Care Centres if you have any problems. You can find more information at the back of this instruction manual.

2 Safety

2.1 General information

Carefully read the following instructions before use.

- The TRUST 910Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM does not require any special maintenance. Use a slightly damp, soft cloth to clean the camera.

- Do not use aggressive substances, such as 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.

- Make sure nothing is placed on the cable. Do not use this device in an area where the cable can become worn or damaged as a result of people walking over it.

- Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, only a qualified technician should repair the product. Should the product break open as a result of a fall or other accident, take the product to an authorised service centre for inspection.

- Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD display break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

- Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

- Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic equipment near flammable gas could result in explosion or fire.

- Observe caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This can cause temporary damage to eyesight. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants – keep the flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from infants’ eyes.

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2.2 Batteries

Important: To get the best performance from your camera, we recommend

using rechargeable NiMH-batteries (not supplied!).

- Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. Uses only size AA alkaline batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled improperly.

- The alkaline batteries supplied with the camera are not rechargeable. Do not try to recharge them, because this may cause them to explode.

- Remove batteries (and memory card) from the camera if you are going to store the camera for extended periods of time. Ensure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing batteries.

- Do not insert batteries backwards or upside down.

- Do not disassemble batteries.

- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.

- Do not immerse batteries in or expose to water.

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

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

- Discontinue use immediately if you notice any changes in the battery such as

discoloration, deformation or leakage.

- When the alkaline batteries are empty, ask your local authority where you can dispose of them.

Note: Alkaline or NiMH batteries type AA are suitable for use with this

device.

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

old batteries may deplete the new ones.

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

used for some time. This w ill save the battery capacity.

Note: To get the most from your camera, we recommend using

rechargeable NiMH-batteries (not supplied!).

3 Description of the camera

3.1 Front of the camera

Use table 1 in combination with figure 1.

Item Description Function

Shutter Button Press this button to take pictures, or to

select menu options.

Built-in Flash For taking photographs when there is

insufficient light. The flash has a maximum effective range of 3 metres.

Self-Timer LED When the Self-Timer option is being used,

this LED will blink for te n seconds before the camera takes a picture.

Light Sensor The digital camera automatically detects

ambient light levels and determines whether or not the flash is needed. Light measurements are made with this sensor.

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Item Description Function

Do not block the sensor while taking pictures.

Viewfinder The viewfinder helps you to frame a picture.

The actual picture is taken with the lens and not with the viewfinder.

Lens The lens focuses the light onto the digital

image capturing circuitry. For the best picture quality, ensure it remains free of dust, fingerprints, and scratches.

Microphone Records audio when the camera is capturing

video-clips.

Table 1: Functions of the front of the camera

3.2 Rear of the camera

Use table 2 in combination with figure 2.

Item Description Function

Status LED When the camera is busy (and not available

to take a picture), the LED will flash. W hen the camera is ready, the LED will be solid green.

Viewfinder See chapter 3.1 (item 5)

Power Button

Press this button to turn on the camera. Press it again to turn it off.

WB/Delete

Press this button to cycle through the White Balance pre-sets: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten and Fluorescent when taking pictures. See also chapter 6.2.

Strobe / Copy

Copies pictures during playback from internal camera memory to the exte rnal SD/MMC memory card if availa ble.

Zoom Out Key

Zooming out of the object while in Snapshot, Pre-set, Video or Playback-mode. This button could not be used during recording video-clips.

Zoom In Key

Zooming into the object while in Snapshot, Pre-set, Video or Playback-mode. This button could not be used during recording video-clips.

Shutter Button Press this button to create a digital photo.

While navigating through the camera’s options menus, use the Shutter Button to go back to the previous selection.

Power Connect an external AC power-adapter here

(not provided by this camera!) for external power source.

Video Out Jack Connect the video out cable to the camera

and your television to use the camera as a digital video player. Video out cable is provided with this camera. See also chapter

5.6

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Item Description Function

USB Port

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect the camera to a PC with the provided USB cable. See also chapter 7.

Hand Strap Loop Attach the hand strap to this loop for ease of

carrying.

Mode Dial Rotate to select the camera mode: Video,

Pre-set, Snapshot, Playback, Set-up or PC Camera.

Down Button

Move down through menus.

Up Button

Move up through menus.

Display Button

Press Display button to set the various display options. In Snapshot, Pre-set and Video mode: switch on/off the LCD screen In Playback mode: switch on/off indicators on LCD screen In Set-up mode: Select item

LCD Display Use the LCD display to preview photos.

When in the Set-up menu, use the LCD display to configure the camera.

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

Tripod Connector Attaches the camera to a tripod. This is an

optional accessory that can be used to hold the camera still.

Battery / Memory Cover Opens to allow access to the battery

holder as well as the memory card slot.

Memory Card Slot Accepts Secure Digital and Multi Media

cards up to 512 MB.

Battery Holder For two Alkaline or NiMH batteries type

AA.

Table 3: Bottom of the camera

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3.4 Mode Dial Button

This digital camera has six separate modes of operation. You can select which mode you want by rotating the Mode Dial to the correct position. This chapter describes each of these modes and the different button functions. See figure 4 for the picture.

Item Description Function

PC Camera Mode

Makes connection to the PC so that the camera could be used as video camera or web cam. USB Cable should be connected first between camera and PC!

Set-up Mode Enters the configuration menu of the

camera.

Playback Mode

The Playback mode is used to view the photos or video clips stored in the digital camera’s on-board memory or on the SD/MMC memory card.

Snapshot Mode

Snapshot mode is used for taking pictures.

Pre-set Mode

Pre-set Mode has five pre-set settings optimised for taking specific types of pictures: Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Self-Timer and Macro.

Video Mode

Video mode allows you to record / preview videoclips.

Table 4: Mode Dial Button

3.5 LCD Display

When the camera is in any other mode then Set-up mode, current camera settings such as zoom, icons on the LCD display indicate quality, etc. This chapter describes these icons and their meanings (see figure 6).

Use table 5 in combination with figure 6:

Item Function 1

Flash Mode

Pre-set Mode

White Balance Mode

Pictures Remaining

Quality

Date/Time

Exposure Compensation

Battery Status

Zoom Ratio

Table 5: LCD screen

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4 Preparing the camera

4.1 Install the Memory Card

A memory card is not supplied with the camera. You could purchase these cards separately to increase the number of photographs that the camera can save. The memory cards which are supported for this camera are SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (multimedia). Instructions for installing memory card (see also figure 7):

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Open the battery holder by pressing on the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow toward the outside edge of the camera.

3. Insert the memory card with the notched corner facing the cover of the battery holder.

4. Close the battery cover.

4.2 Install / replace the batteries

See also figure 8.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Open the battery holder on the bottom of the camera by pressing on the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow toward the outside edge of the camera.

3. Insert batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive

and

negative

ends are properly oriented, as indicated on the compartment’s

interior wall.

4. Close the battery cover.

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

The batteries are full.

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

Table 6: Battery conditions

4.3 Placing the camera on the tripod

Screw the tripod to the fixing point (1, figure 3) on the bottom of the camera. Make sure the tripod is fitted as shown in figure 14, with the middle foot facing the side of the camera with the USB/TV connection. Move the feet of the tripod as far apart as possible, so that the camera is stable.

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Caution: If the tripod is not fitted as described above, the camera could

easily fall over.

Note: You can also fit the camera to a more professional tripod. These

are available from your local photography shop.

5 Using the camera

This chapter will explain the following :

- How to set up the camera for the first time.

- The most used settings of this camera.

- How to take pictures in SNAPSHOT and PRE SET mode.

- How to record your video clips.

- How to review your pictures / video clips.

- How to connect the camera to a TV.

- How to turn-of f the camera.

Note: Make sure you have installed 2 Alkaline or 2 NiMH batteries type

AA.

Note: If you want to store your photos on a SD/MMC Card, make sure it

is also installed before you turn on the camera. If you want to store images directly to the camera's internal memory, either remove the memory card, or select Internal from the Storage Media menu.

Note: Using the LCD display consumes more battery power. To prolong

the life of your batteries it is recommended to keep the LCD display shut off when not needed.

5.1 Setting the camera for the first time

To use the camera for the first time it’s recommended to set the language and date & time first before taking any pictures or recording any movies.

To go to the set-up menu of the camera do the following steps:

1. Rotate the Mode Dial to Set-up mode (2, figure 4).

2. Turn the camera on.

3. The Set-up menu will be displayed on the LCD (se e figure 5).

Choose a language

The digital camera can display text and messages in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese and Japanese.

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To select a different language:

4. Use the Down button to select Language then press the Display button

to enter this menu.

5. Use the Up and Down buttons / to select the language you want to use.

6. Press the Display button

to set the language. The Set-up Menu

returns.

7. Press Shutter button any time to go back to the previous options.

Set the date and time

When you transfer a photo to a computer and/or print it using DPOF, the date will beshow when it was taken.

To set the date display style:

1. Use the Down button to select Date/Time and then press the Display

button

2. Select the Style option by using the Down button. Press the Display button

to enter that menu.

3. Choose either Month/Day or Day/Month as the display style for the date.

4. When the settings are correct, press the Display button

to save the

changes and return to main menu.

5. Select again Date/Time and press the Display button

6. Select the Clock option.

7. Use the Up and Down buttons

/ to set the time / date values.

8. Use the Strobe / Copy button

(5, figure 2) to move through the time

and date fields.

9. When finished press the Display button

to save the changes and return

to main menu.

Note: If you make a mistake and need to go back, use the White

Balance/Delete button

or Shutter button.

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5.2 Most used settings

5.2.1 LCD screen

The LCD screen can be turned off to save the battery-life. You can also turn off the menu items to have a better view of the image. The functions of the LCD button in the PLAYBACK mode (3, figure 4) are different to the functions in the SNAPSHOT (4, figure 4) or PRE SET mode (5, figure 4). The LCD button is 16 in figure 2.

PLAYBACK mode: Press once to turn off the symbols. Press twice to return to the beginning. The symbols are turned back on.

SNAPSHOT or PRE SET mode: Press once to activate histogram. Press twice to turn off battery-, remaining pictures/quality-indicators. Press again to turn off LCD screen. This will save the batteries. Use the optical viewfinder to direct the camera.

When the LCD screen is off press again to return back to the beginning. The sysmbols are turned back on.

5.2.2 Flash

The flash settings are automatic flash, flash, red-eye reduction and never flash. To set the flash:

1. Turn Mode Dial to SNAPSHOT or PRE SET mode.

2. Press button 5 (figure 2) to change flash-settings.

3. See table 7.1 for the description of the flash settings.

Symbol Na me Description

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Auto Flas h

The camera senses whether the flash is needed by detecting the amount of ambient light.

Flash On

Flash is turned off, regardless of the amount of light available.

Red-Eye Reduction

Use the Red-Eye Reduction function to reduce the occurrence of "red-eye" (eyes appear red in the pictures due to flash reflection off the eyes’ retinas.) This function causes the camera to flash quickly before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye.

Flash Off

Flash is turned off, regardless of the amount of light available.

Table 7.1: Description of the flash-symbols

Note: The flash does not function when recording video clips.

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5.2.3 Zoom

Optical Zoom This camera has an optical zoom which allows you to zoom on a subject in the

highest resolution. Use Zoom In button

(7, figure 2) to enlarge the subject or

Zoom Out

button (6, figure 2) to widen the area of the subject. When using optical zoom the zoom-indicator at the left of the LCD screen (9, figure 6) will be in the white area.

Digital Zoom This function allows you to zoom up to 4 x on a subject in 15 steps when taking a photograph. The zoom ratio will appear on the middle top of the LCD screen (figure

6) and the zoom-indicator (9, figure 6) will be in the red are a.

In the PLAYBACK mode, you could zoom in on parts of a photograph or display a number of photographs on the screen at once.

Note: The use of the digital zoom function when taking photographs will

slightly reduce the quality.

Note: The digital zoom does not function when recording video clips.

5.3 Taking pictures

There are two modes for taking pictures: SNAPSHOT and PRESET. Snapshot mode is for basic picture taking, while the Pre-set mode allows you to take pictures in one of five pre-set schemes: Macro, Self-Timer, Landscape, Portrait and Night-Scene.

5.3.1 Taking pictures in SNAPSHOT mode

Note: To save the batt eries, the camera will tu rn off automatically w hen it

has not been used for 3 minutes

See figure 2.

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

2. Place the MODE DIAL (13) in the SNAPSHOT mode (4, figure 4).

3. You can turn on/off the LCD screen by pressing the LCD button (16) or you

can use the viewfinder (2). If the LCD screen is used, all the settings will also be visible. See chapter 3.5 for their meaning.

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

the subject.

5. You can use the Zoom In

or Zoom Out buttons to narrow or widen the lens’ field of view. Use the LCD display to preview the effects of the zoom function.

6. Press the SHUTTER button (8) half way and keep it in this position. The camera will adjust itself to the surrounding light conditions and then beep (if the beep-settings on the camera is switched on).

7. Fully press the SHUTTER button. The photograph will now be taken. The image on the LCD screen will disappear for a short period and the LED (1) will flash.

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