Trust Computer Products 1290Z User Manual

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Read the ‘Quick Installation Guide’ before using the camera for the first time. The basic functions of the camera are described here.

CONTENTS

1 Int duction 2ro

1.1 Some general comments about photography 2

2 Safety 2

2.1 Batteries 3

3 Approval 3

4 Explanation of the camera functions 3

5 Inserting and removing the batteries 5

6 Ins rting the memory 5

6.1 Formatting the memory 6

7 Us settings 6

7.1 Setting the language of the OSD menu 6

7.2 Setting the da te 6

8 Ta ng photographs ( ) 7

8.1 Zooming in and out 7

8.2 Selecting the mode 7

8.3 Self timer ( ) 8

8.4 Focusing 8

8.5 Flash 8

9 Recording video clips ( ) 9

10 View videos 9

ing pictures /

10.1 Display on the camera ( ) 9

10.2 Connecting the camera to a computer 10

10.3 Playback on television 11

11 Add onal settings 12iti

11.1 Capture mode 12

11.2 Settings in the Playback mode 13

11.3 Settings in th e SETUP mode 14

11.4 Fitting the wrist strap 14

12 Soft are 14

12.1 Trust Photo Site 14

12.2 MGI PhotoSuite SE version 4.0 15

12.3 MGI Photovista 15

12.4 Deleting software and drivers 15

13 Verification after installation (Windows) 16

14 Troubleshooting 16

15 Technical specifications 19 16 Warranty conditions 19

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1 Introduction

This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM. The camera is equipped with a 4 megapixel sensor and an optical zoom lens. The photos are saved on the memory card supplied with the camera.

1.1 Some general comments about photography

Taking test pictures

Before taking pictures of a unique event it is s ensible to take some test pictures first. This is to make sure that the camera is working properly.

No damages can be claimed for a picture which is not satisfactory.

No damages can be claimed for unsatisfactory pictures caused by faulty working of your camera or software etc.

Exchanging picture data

No guarantees are given that pictures made with this camera can be reproduced on other apparatus, or that pictures made with other apparatus can be reproduced on this camera.

Sunlight

Do not point the camera at the sun for long periods as this can damage the sensor.

Knocking / shaking

Do not shake the camera or knock it against something. This may cause a fault, unsuccessful photographs, memory incompatibility or the loss of photog raphs from the memory.

LCD display

Small black or bright spots can sometimes be seen on a LCD display. This is a normal occurrence and has no influence on the quality of the image recorded by the camera. When there are no more than 10 of these spots it is not necessary to exchange the camera.

Exposing the LCD display to sunlight for a long time can cause defects.

Lens

Keep the glass of the lens clean. Use a cotton wool stick to clean the lens. If necessary, use special cleaning fluid for camera lenses. Do not use any other cleaning materials.

2 Safety

Read the following instructions carefully before using:

- The Trust 1290Z0 PowerC@m Optical Zoom does not require any special maintenance. Use a slightly moist soft cloth to clean t he camera.

- Do not use any aggressive materials such as petroleum spirit or t urpentine. These can affect the materials used.

- Never immerse the camera in a fluid. This can be dangerous and damage the product. Do not use the camera in the vicinity of water.

- Do not try to repair the camera yourself.

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2.1 Batteries

- The Duracell Ultra batteries supplied with the device are not rechargeable. Do not try to recharge these batteries. This can give rise to danger of an explosion.

- Do not throw the batteries into a fire. The batteries could explode.

- Do not drill through the batteries.

- Keep the batteries out of reach of small children.

- Use solely NiMH AA batteries with this camera (at least 1800mAh).

When the alkaline batteries (including Duracell Ultra batteries) are empty, ask your local authority where you can dispose of them.

N.B.: standard NiCd AA batteries are unsuitable for use with this camera.

N.B.: do not use old and new batteries together, since the old batteries may

N.B.: remove the batteries if the camera is not to be used for a longer period

drain the new batteries.

of time. This will prolong the life of the batteries.

3 Approval

This product conforms with the essential requirement s and other relevant provisions stipulated by the applicable European directives. The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is avai lable at www.t rust.co m/13984/ce.

4 Explanation of the camera functions

Please refer to Figures 1a to 1d inclusive.

Item Explanation

1 Shutter release

2 Selector dial

3 Power Button Press the button to switch on the camera.

4 Flash Use the built-in flash to highlight the subject.

5 Automatic exposure

6 Lens cover Protects the lens when the camera is not in

7 Lens The lens focuses the image on the digital

button

indicator

Description

Press this button to take a photograph.

Dial for the selection of the mode.

SETUP Setup mode: For the adjustment

of the settings.

Capture mode: Taking photographs. (Section 8)

Playback mode: Display photograph(s). (Section 10)

Video mode: Recording a video clip (Section 9)

Press the button again to switch off the camera.

Illuminated/flashes when the automatic exposure function is used. (Section 8.3)

use.

Slide the button downwards to open the cover.

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Item Explanation Description

8 +

Viewfinder The viewfinder is used to determine the

image capturing circuitry. Make sure that the lens remains free of dust and fingerprints; take care not to scratch the lens.

format of the photograph and its composit ion. The actual photograph is taken through the lens, not the viewfinder. The image may differ when the digital zoom is used.

9 Indicator Indicates the current camera mode.

11 Control buttons Button to scroll through the menu, or

12 "W" button (zoom

out)

13 "T" button (zoom in) Use the Zoom-in button to zoom in on the

“Å” button: macro function (Section 8.4)

“Æ” button: automatic exposure (Section 8.3)

“Ç” button: mode (Section 8.2)

“È” button: flash settings (Section 8.5)

Use the Zoom-out button to zoom out on the subject while in Capture mode.

subject while in Capture mode.

14 Indicator Indicates the status of the memory.

15 LCD display Use the LCD display to preview photos.

In the Setup menu the LCD display can be used to view the configuration.

16 “MENU” Button: Press the “MENU” button to enter the menu.

17 “ENTER” button Use the “ENTER” button to confirm or perform

18 “DISPLAY” button Used to determine the presentation on the

19 Hook for the

carrying strap

a function.

LCD display. Turning the LCD display off will save batteries.

For your convenience, attach the carrying strap to the hook on the camera.

20 Battery cover Protects the batteries.

21 Memory card cover Protects the memory card.

22 USB connection The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used

23 Tripod socket Use the tripod socket to fit a tripod to the

24 Video-out

connection / adapter connection

to connect the camera to a PC for the transf er of photos.

camera. This optional accessory is used to stabilize the camera. This is ideal for photography when little light is available, e.g. at night.

Connect your video-out cable to your TV and this socket to use the television to preview your images.

You can also connect an adapter (not supplied with the camera) to this socket.

Table 1: camera functions

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Preparing the camera for use

5 Inserting and removing the batteries

Follow the instructions given below to insert or remove the batteries

N.B.:

Open the battery cover and insert the batteries into the battery compartm ent as indicated on the inside of the battery cover. Close the battery cover.

When the battery voltage begins to fall the battery indicator ( LCD display. Replace the batteries in time.

N.B.: the camera case will become warm during use. This is normal.

N.B.: after inserting or replacing the batteries you will need to reset the date

N.B.: turn off the LCD display to prolong the life of the batteries.

Battery life: It is preferable to use Ni-MH batteries rather than Alkaline batteries in digital cameras. Trust’s product range includes a variety of Ni-MH battery chargers. (please refer to www.trust.com/battery-chargers)

make sure the camera is turned off.

) will be shown in the

and the time (see Section 7.2)

6 Inserting the memory

A memory card is supplied with this camera. You can save a number of photos on this card. We recommend the purchase of a memory card with a larger capacity. This will enable you to save more photographs (Table 2).

Memory cards can be purchased from, for example, a photography store.

Image quality 8MB 16MB 32M B 64MB 128MB

Standard

Economy

(ECO)

Table 2: list of storage capacities

N.B.: t o avoid damage to the memory card or the camera, turn the

N.B.: do not remov e the memory card when the indicator is flashing.

Follow the instructions given below to insert the memory card.

Open the memory-card cover (21, Figure 1d) and insert the memory card as indicated in the holder. Press the memory card into the slot until it clicks in place.

Remove the memory card by pushing it to release the lock. Remove the memory card.

N.B.:

The external memory card needs to be formatted for optimum use. See Section 6.1.

N.B.: never remove the memory card while the camera is processing dat a.

3 11 23 48 97

Fine:

7 22 47 96 195

(STD)

11 34 72 149 301

Basic

44 129 270 553 1118

camera off before inserting or removing the memory card.

the memory card fits only in one way in the camera. Do not force the card into the slot. This can damage both the memory card and the camera.

(the green indicator is flashing (14, Figure 1c). This can result in the loss of data, or defects.

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Symbol Mode Description

Photo, Playback, Video No memory card in the camera.

Photo, Playback, Video The camera is unable to recognize

Playback No images stored on the memory

Photo, Video Memory card is full. No more

Playback Playback not possible, for example

Table 3: memory symbols shown on the LCD display

the card. Check that the card has been inserted correctly. Format the card using the external card reader.

card.

images can be stored on the card.

because the recording is damaged.

6.1 Formatting the memory

For the optimum use of the internal memory or a memory card f ormat the memory before use.

N.B.: formatting the memory card will delete all data stored on the

the card cannot be formatted in the write-protect ed mode (Lock).

N.B.:

1. Switch on the camera, and turn the selector dial to “SETUP”

2. Press the “MENU” button. See Figure 3.

3. Select [CARD FORMATTING] using the “Ç” button or the “È“ button

4. Press the “ENTER” button.

5. Select [YES] using the “Ç” button or the “È“ button

6. Press the “ENTER” button. The memory card will now be formatted.

card, inclusive of the images which have been write-protected.

7 User settings

7.1 Setting the language of the OSD menu

1. Switch on the camera, and turn the selector dial to “SETUP”

2. Press the “MENU” button.

3. Select [LANGUAGE] using the “Ç” button or the “È“ button (options: English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish)

4. Select the language using the “Å” button or the “Æ” button

5. Your choice will be saved if you

a. Press the “ENTER’, “Ç” or “È” buttons

b. Change to another mode

c. Switch off the camera

7.2 Setting the date

1. Switch on the camera, and turn the selector dial to “SETUP”

2. Press the “MENU” button. See Figure 3.

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3. Select [DATE SETTING] using the “Ç” button or the “È“ button

4. Press the “ENTER” button. See Figure 4.

5. Use the “Ç” or “È” button to select [YEAR/MONTH/DAY/ HOUR/MINUTE/ OPTION] Use the “Å” or “Æ” button to adjust the setting

6. Press the “MENU” button to save the settings

Basic use of the camera

8 Taking photographs (

Please consult the Quick Installation Guide.

Make sure that the batteries and the memory card have been fitted to the camera.

1. Open the lens cover

2. Switch on the camera, and turn the selector dial to Capture mode (

3. Use the viewfinder or the LCD display to position the camera on the subject

4. Press the shutter release button half-way in; the camera will adjust the exposure settings and the focus. Press the shutter release button fully in.

5. The photo will now be saved on the memory card.

N.B.:

N.B.: hold the camera st eady to avoid taking blurred photos.

8.1 Zooming in and out

This camera has an optical zoom (3x) and a digital zoom (2x).

You can use the Zoom-in (T) or Zoom-out (W) buttons to reduce or increase the camera's field of view. Use the LCD display or the viewfinder (solely optical display) to preview the effect of the zoom function.

Digital zoom

The digital zoom enables you to magnify the image by a factor of 2.

Zoom in completely on the subject (keep the “T” button pressed in).

Briefly release the “T” button, and then press it in again. This will activate the digital zoom. The

N.B.: t he digital zoom can decrease the image quality.

8.2 Selecting the mode

Use the “Ç” button ( ) to switch between the camera’s various programmed settings.

Symbol Mode

none Normal Normal m ode. You can adjust the settings in

it may take a little while to save the photograph. You will need to wait about 10 seconds before you can take the next photo.

symbol will be shown on the LCD display.

Portrait Used to photograph people. The camera

Landscape Used to photograph landscapes such as

)

Description

the menu.

focuses on the person, and the background is less sharp.

mountains.

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Symbol Mode Description

Night view Used to take photographs when little light is

Table 4: mode settings

available. The camera uses a longer exposure time. The flash will be used.

N.B.: the use of a tripod is recommended

when the camera is set to this mode.

Note: the macro function cannot be

activated.

8.3 Self timer ( )

This function enables you to take a delayed photograph. The function can be used to take a self-portrait, a photograph of a gr oup, or a macro photo (a close-up).

Use the “Æ” button (

Press the shutter release button fully in to take a photo with t he self-timer.

The self-timer indicator (5, Figure 1b) will light for 7 seconds, and then begin to flash. The photo has been taken once the indicator is no longer illuminated/flashing.

The self-timer is switched off again after the photo has been taken.

Note: you can interrupt the self-timer function by pressing the shutter

) to set the self-timer.

release button again.

8.4 Focusing

Use the “È” button ( ) to adjust the camera’s focus.

Symbol Distance Description

70 cm – infinite (~) Auto focus: this setting is optimized for portrait

10 - 70 cm (Wide)

25 – 70 cm (Tele)

Infinite (~) The focus is optimized for landscape photos; the

Table 5: focus settings

Note: when the camera is used in the “Auto focus” mode you will need

to press the shutter release button half-way in to focus the camera. The camera will now focus on the subject. Press the shutter release button fully in. (Do not release the shutter release button once the camera has focused on the subject)

photos of other people.

Macro mode (for close-up photos).

lens is focused such that all objects in the field of view are equally sharp.

8.5 Flash

You can use the flash when there is insufficient ambient light, and to fill-in the subject when photographing against the light.

It will take about 10 seconds to charge the flash when the batt eries are new. The LCD display is extinguished whilst the flash is charging. The status indicator flashes.

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Symbol Status Function

Automatic The camera automatically uses the flash when so

On The f lash will be used for all photographs. This is

Off T he flash is not used.

Red-eye reduction

Table 6: summary of flash settings

required.

ideal when fill-in flash is needed (against the light).

N.B.: the flash is turned off in burst mode.

The flash will be automatically used when there is insufficient light; an advance flash will be used to reduce the red-eye effect.

9 Recording video clips ( )

You can use this function to record video clips of a maximum duration of 30 seconds.

1. Turn the selector dial to video mode (

2. Press the shutter release button to begin recording. The camera will then make a recording until 30 seconds have passed or the shutter release button is pressed again.

N.B.: t he digital zoom cannot be used.

N.B.: y ou cannot zoom in or out during the recording.

)

10 Viewing pictures / videos

10.1 Display on the camera ( )

To view photos turn the selector dial to Playback mode and switch on the camera. The last photo you took will be displayed.

The default Playback method is to display individual photos on the full screen. Press the “Å” button or “Æ” button to browse through the photos stored in the mem ory.

N.B.: you will need to wait about 5 seconds before the photo is shown

on the LCD display, allowing you to browse to the next photo

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Enlarging photos

You can use the Zoom buttons (T)/(W) to display a photograph in more detail. The default zoom setting is 1.0x

Press the zoom-in button (T) to increase the zoom factor from 1.0x to 4.0x in 1.0x increments. Press the zoom-out button (W) to reduce the zoom factor/

You can use the “Ç“, “Æ”, “È” and “Å” buttons to browse through the photos.

Thumbnails

Press the “DISPLAY” button until the thumbnails are shown on the LCD display.

In Thumbnail Review mode up to nine photographs are displayed simultaneously on the LCD display. You can use the “Ç“, “Æ”, “È” and “Å” buttons to browse through the thumbnails.

To return to Full-Screen view select the required photo and press the “ENTER” button. The selected picture will then expand to fill the entire LCD display.

Video recordings

Press the “ENTER” button to start the playback of the video. Press the “ENTER” button to interrupt the playback of the video. Press the “ENT ER” button again to continue the playback.

Whilst the playback is interrupted you can use the “Å” and “Æ” buttons to browse to the previous/next shot.

Erasing an image

1. Select the image you wish to erase

2. Press the “MENU” button.

3. Select [ERASE SINGLE IMAGE]

4. Press the “ENTER” button.

5. Select [YES] and press “ENTER” to erase the image.

6. Press the “MENU” button to return to the normal playback mode.

N.B.: you cannot erase images which are protected or set ready for

printing.

10.2 Connecting the camera to a computer

This Section explains how the camera can be connected to a computer for the transfer of images.

Before you connect the camera to the computer you must complete the following steps:

1. Install the driver (only for Windows 98) Section 10. 2.1

2. Connecting the camera to a computer Section 10.2.2

3. Copying photos/video-clips to the computer Section 10.2.3

10.2.1 Installing the driver (only for Windows 98)

N.B.: do not connect the camera to your computer before you install

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

the driver.

program will start automatically. If it does not start autom atically, carry out the following:

a. Select 'Run' from the Windows Start menu.

b. Key in [D:\setup.exe] and click ‘OK’

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2. The Trust Software Installer window will be displayed (Figure 5). Select the language (in the top right-hand corner) you wish to use during the installation.

3. Select ‘Install driver’

4. Follow the directions displayed on the monitor, and restart the computer if so advised.

10.2.2 Connecting the camera to the computer (Windows and

1. Connect the small connector of the USB cable to the camera. (22, Figure 1d)

2. Connect the large end of the USB cable to an empty USB port on your

10.2.3 Copying photos/video-clips to the computer

When the camera is connected to your computer the digital camera will behave like any other exchangeable disk drive connected to your computer. Copying images from your camera to the hard drive is then as easy as copying files from a floppy disk, ZIP drive, or CD-ROM.

N.B.: s ome time may be required to copy the photos from the camera

10.2.3.1 PC

Make sure than the camera is connected to the computer, and that the camera is switched on.

1. Windows XP:

2. Open Windows Explorer. The contents of your computer will be displayed,

3. Select the digital camera’s ‘Removable Disk’ station.

4. Open the DCIM -> 100PRDSC folder

5. Select the photos and drag them to a directory, for example “My Pictures”, on

10.2.3.2 Macintosh

Make sure than the camera is connected to the Mackintosh, and that t he camera is switched on.

Open de UNLABELED folder on the desktop, and then open the “DCIM” -> 100PRDSC folder

You can view the images using a suitable program.

Macintosh)

computer (Figure 7). The Windows “New Hardware” Wizard will automatically detect the camera and guide you through the installation procedure. The desktop of a Macintosh will be supplemented by an “UNLABELED” icon

to the computer (8MB/80sec) (www.trust.com/cardreaders)

displayed on the monitor. (Figure 8). Select the option “Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer”. Skip Step 2.

inclusive of all your disk drives; provided your camera is connected properly the content of the camera's memory will be shown in an extra “Removable Disk” disk drive.

your computer’s hard drive.

on connecting the camera a “Removable disk” window will be

10.3 Playback on television

The camera can be connected to a TV or video to playback your photos and / or video-clips. A standard RCA video cable is supplied with the camera.

Setting video-out

The camera’s TV-OUT should be set to PAL. This standard is the most usual standard used in Europe. See Table 9.

Connecting the camera to a TV:

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1. Connect one end of the video cable to the camera’s video-out connection. (24, Figure 1d)

2. Connect the other end of the video cable to your TV. Your TV needs an input for video signals (yellow RCA plug). The yellow plug is used for the image signal. You will need an adapter if your TV has only a SCART plug. This can be purchased from most TV and radio stores.

3. Adjust the TV to video-input display.

4. Switch on your camera. The camera’s image will now be displayed on your TV. To display all images set the camera to slide show (Table 8). Each image is displayed for 2 seconds.

N.B.: when you use the camera in slide show mode the image will be

make sure you use the PAL setting in Europe. The use of the

Note:

Note: the camera’s video-out output is not suitable for use with your

Note: if you do not see an image and you hear a loud humming sound

displayed on the TV for 2 seconds; about 5 seconds will elapse before the next image is displayed.

incorrect standard will result in a fuzzy black-and-white image.

TV’s aerial connection. Your TV needs a Video-in connection.

through the speakers you may have connected the image plug to the incorrect socket. Check the connections.

Other settings

11 Additional settings

11.1 Capture mode

Press the “MENU” button to adjust the additional settings.

Use the “Ç” and “È” buttons to select the function

Use the “Å” and “Æ” buttons to adjust the setting

Option Possible

Mode

[Quality]

settings

[Single]

[Burst]

[Fine]

[Eco]

[Basic]

[STD]

Icon Explanation

Takes one photograph when the shutter release button is pressed

Takes three successive photographs when the shutter release button is pressed

Set the camera’s resolution (Table 2).

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[ISO Sensitivity]

[Exposure]

(also for the Video mode)

[White Balance]

(also for the Video mode)

[Photometry]

[AE mode]

[100]

[200]

[400]

[0.00] Set the exposure time.

[AWB]

[Daylight]

[Fluorescent]

[Tungsten]

[Spot]

[Center weighted]

[Normal]

[Creative]

[Action]

Table 7: summary of the menu settings in the Capture mode

11.2 Settings in the Playback mode

Switch on the camera, and turn the selector dial to “Playback”

Press the “MENU” button to adjust the additional settings.

Use the “Ç” and “È” buttons to select the function

Press the “ENTER” button to adjust an option

Use the “Å” and “Æ” buttons to adjust the setting

Setting Options Explanation

Images]

image]

[Protect] [Lock/Unlock] Adjust the protection setting of the image.

Setting]

[Yes] [Erase All

[No]

[Yes] [Erase single

[No]

[Select] <> [Print

[Date Print]

Delete all images. Images marked as “Lock” will not be erased.

The selected image will be erased. Images marked as “Lock” will not be erased.

Set the image for printing directly to a printer using the card reader (DPOF).

Set the ISO sensitivity. The amount of light required to take a good photo decreases with increase in ISO setting.

Adjustable from –1.50 -> 0 ->

1.50 in 0.25 increments

Use the AWB setting for the optimum brightness (lighting) of the photo.

Use when taking photos outdoors or in brightly-lit conditions.

Use when taking photos with fluorescent lighting.

Use when taking photographs with tungsten lighting.

The exposure settings are determined by the light falling on the subject in the middle of the field

The exposure settings are determined by the lighting falling on all subjects in the field

Normal exposure time

A longer exposure time. Ideal for a still life.

A short exposure time, ideal for a motion shot.

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Setting Options Explanation

[Slide Show] Start slide show. Press the “ENTER” button to

[Quantity] Date Print, prints the date on the print. The

Table 8: settings in the Playback mode

number can be set between 0 and 99

start/stop the slide show.

11.3 Settings in the SETUP mode

Switch on the camera, and turn the selector dial to “Setup” (Figure 3) Use the “Ç” and “È” buttons to select the function

Use the “Å” and “Æ” buttons to adjust the setting

Option

[Date Setting] Set the date (Figure 4)

[Card Formatting] Format the memory card

[Language] Set the language

[LCD Brightness] Adjust the luminance of the LCD display. Ideal in sunlight,

[Beep] Set the aural signal

[Auto Shut off] Adjust the energy-saving setting (1, 3, or 5 minutes)

[Video out] Set Video-out to PAL or NT SC. On the adjustment of the

Table 9: settings in the setup mode

Function, and possible settings

or in darker surroundings.

setting the LCD display will be extinguished for a maximum of 5 seconds.

11.4 Fitting the wrist strap

Fit the wrist strap to the camera for optimum convenience, and for the safety of your camera. Attach the strap to the attachment point (19, Figure 1d)

12 Software

12.1 Trust Photo Site

Trust offers you an opportunity to publish your photographs on the Internet. To do so, surf to ou r website ( www.trust photosite.com). A number of conditions are attached to the use of this site. The conditions are stated on our website, www.trustphot osite.com.

Installation (Windows)

Install the Trust Photo Upload from CD-ROM. (Tr ust Installer Æ Install software

Trust Photo Upload)

Use (Windows)

An instruction manual for the Trust PhotoSite is included on the CD-ROM. This explains how to install and use the software. (Trust Installer Æ Read instructions Æ Trust PhotoSite)

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12.2 MGI PhotoSuite SE version 4.0

Installation

1. Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. Trust Installer Æ “Install software” “MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE”.

2. Select the required language for the program. Click ‘OK’.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

- Check “Install Jerry Downs collection photo album”

- Under “File association” check at least “JPEG image” for PhotoSuite 4

4. You can use “register online” to register the program with MGI. Click “Finish”

to close the Wizard. Restart the computer when requested to do so.

Use

1. Connect the camera to the computer, and switch on the camera.

2. Start MGI Photosuite 4 (Start – programs – MGI Photosuite – MGI PhotoSuite

3. Click the “GET” button (Figure 8a)

4. Select “Computer” (Figure 8b)

5. Under “Look in” select the camera’s “removable disk”

6. Open the DCIM -> 100PRDSC folder

7. Select the image and click “open”.

N.B.: a litt le time may be required to open the image. (a maximum of

8. You will then be able to edit the image (Figure 8c).

9. You can save the image on your computer. Click File and select “Save as..”

The Help function contains more information about the use of the software.

30 seconds)

The use of a new filename is recommended.

12.3 MGI Photovista

1. Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. Trust Installer Æ “Install software” “MGI PhotoVista”.

2. Select the required language for the program. Click ‘OK’.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

4. You can use “register online” to register the program with MGI. Click “Finish”

to close the Wizard. Restart the computer when requested to do so.

Use

You can use this program to paste a number of photos to create a panorama photo. You can, for example, create a 360° photo.

Information about the initial use of the program is g iven in the “Quick Start Tutorial” (Help – Quick Start Tutorial”)

12.4 Deleting software and drivers

Follow the steps given below if you wish to delete the camera’s driver, the MGI PhotoSuite/Photovista software or the Trust Photo Upload program from your computer

1. In the Control Panel, go to Software (Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ

software)

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2. Click the program you wish to delete, and then click the “delete” button

3. Follow the instructions displayed on the monitor. Restart your computer if requested to do so.

13 Verification after installation (Windows)

Subsequent to the complete installation of the product and the programs the following programs will be installed on your computer; you can check for their presence:

Start – Settings – Control Panel – System – Device Manager

- Disk Drives – Digital Camera 4MP859 USB Device (Windows XP, 2000)

- Storage volumes – Generic Volume (Windows XP, 2000)

Universal Serial Bus Controllers – USB Mass Storage Device (Win. XP, 2000)

- Disk drives – Digital Camera 4MP859 (Windows ME)

- Storage Device – USB Disk (Windows ME)

- Universal Serial Bus Controllers – USB Mass Storage Device (Windows ME)

- Disk drives – Digital Camera 4MP859 (Windows 98)

- Hard disk controllers – Digital Camera DISK device (Windows 98)

- Universal Serial Bus controllers – Digital Camera (Windows 98)

‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ – Software

- Digital Camera Drivers

- MGI PhotoSuite 4.0 (remove only)

- MGI Photovista 2.02 (remove only)

- Trust Photo Upload

Start - Programs –… - …

Trust - Trust Photo Upload - Trust Photo Upload

- MGI PhotoSuite 4 – MGI PhotoSuite 4

- MGI PhotoSuite 4 – Photo Viewer

- MGI PhotoSuite 4 – Read Me

- MGI Photovista – MGI Photovista

- MGI Photovista – Photovista Readme

N.B.: the inform ation given above will vary when the installation has

N.B.:

N.B.: the location or name may vary in the Control Panel of different

been altered by the user (for example, not everything has been installed or locations other than the default locations have been selected).

differences may also result from the use of new drivers available on the Internet.

operating systems.

14 Troubleshooting

Procedure

Read the solutions listed below

Check the latest FAQs, drivers and manuals on the Internet (www.trust.com/13948)

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Messages shown on the LCD display, and solutions

Message Solution

[Card Protected] Memory card is write-protected, remove the card’s write

[Open the Lens Cover]

[No Image] No images on the memory card.

[Rec Error] Problems have arisen with saving the image. Switch on

[Card Error] The camera cannot format the memory card. Use a

Table 10: messages shown on the LCD display

Problem

The camera has no power.

The camera won’t take a picture.

The flash doesn’t work.

The images are blurry.

protection.

The lens cover is still closed. Open the lens cover.

the camera again.

card reader, or try another memory card.

Cause

The camera is switched off.

Memory card full? Backup your images and

Is the camera connected to a computer?

Is the flash switched on? Check whether the flash is

The batteries may be weak. The flash cannot be charged

The camera or subject was moving when the shot was taken.

Adjustment of the lens focus Check that the lens is

Possible solution

Press the power button to switch on the camera.

The batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries with new ones. Refer to the section on batteries.

The batteries are inserted incorrectly. Check the battery orientation. Refer to the section on batteries.

delete unwanted images, or format the memory card.

The camera’s buttons are not operational whilst connected to a computer. Disconnect the camera to take photos.

set to automatic, or to always on. Refer to the section on the flash.

if the batteries are almost empty. Switch off the camera, and wait a few seconds before switching it on again. If this doesn’t solve the problem then replace the batteries.

Hold the camera still;

if so required, use a tripod.

Use the self-timer.

focused correctly.

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Problem Cause Possible solution

Windows ME and Windows 2000: An "Unsafe Removal Device Detected" error message appears when the USB cable is unplugged from the computer.

If you still have problems after trying these solutions, please contact one of the Trust Customer Care Centers. You can find more information on t he back of this instruction manual. Please have the following information available.

The item number, in this instance: 13948;

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An accurate description of the precise nature of the problem;

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An accurate description of precisely when the problem occurs

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Use if the "Safe Removal of USB Device" procedure is recommended when removing USB devices.

Procedure:

a. Right-click the Unplug or Eject hardware icon displayed at the bottomright of your computer’s monitor.

b. Left-click the Unplug or Eject hardware text box to open the 'Unplug or Eject Hardware' screen.

c. Select the device to be disconnected from the 'Unplug or Eject Hardware' screen, and then click the Stop button to call the 'Stop a Hardware device' confirmation screen.

d. Select the device to be stopped from the 'Stop a Hardware device' confirmation screen, and click OK to call the 'Safe To Remove Hardware' confirmation.

e. Disconnect the cable to the digital camera.

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15 Technical specifications

Image Sensor Type: CCD

Digital zoom 2x for taking photos

Still image capture 2272 x 1704 (photo)

Colour TFT LCD Size: 1.6” Resolution: 280 x 220

Self-timer Automatic, with menu compensation +/-1.50

Preset mode Auto White Balance

Flash mode Auto

File format JPEG compression

Computer Interface USB 1.1

Video-output NTSC & PAL

Power source 2 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium)

Storage interface SD card socket support

Dimensions Body: 106 x 63 x 40mm

Regulation and Certification

Resolution: 4M pixels

4x for playback, in 1.0 increments

1600 x 1200 (Standard)

1280 x 960 (Basic)

640 x 480 (Economy)

0.25 increments

Daylight

Fluorescent

Incandescent lamp

Off

Red-eye reduction

EXIF 2.2 file format

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16 Warranty conditions

- Our products have a two-year manufacturer's warranty which is effective from

the date of purchase.

- If there is a fault, return the product to your dealer. Include an explanation of

the fault, the proof of purchase and all the accessories.

- During the warranty period, you will receive a similar model, if one is available.

If no similar product is available, your product will be repaired.

- Please contact our help desk for missing components, such as t he instruction

manual, software or other components.

- The warranty becomes invalid if the device has been opened, if there is

mechanical damage, if the device has been misused, if alterations have been made to the device, if the device has been repaired by a third party, in the case of negligence or if the device has been used for a purpose other than that originally intended.

- Excluded from the warranty:

Damage caused by accidents or disasters, such as fire, flood,

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earthquakes, war, vandalism or theft. Incompatibility with other hardware/software which is not stated in the

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minimum system requirements. Accessories, such as batteries, fuses (if applicable).

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- Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be held responsible for any incidental or consequential damage, including the loss of incom e or other commercial losses resulting from the use of this product.

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