Vivitar VIVICAM 2795 User Manual

Instruction Manual
Vivicam 2795

Multi-Function Digital Camera/MP3 Player

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Warranty Policy

This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original
purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the
camera free of charge. This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does
not include batteries, or other accessories which have not been manufactured by our
company. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tam­pered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. Other than for the war­ranty herein, we are not responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of any kind.
A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief
description of the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the
date of purchase clearly indicated. All related transportation costs and insurances are
at the owner’s expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the
written approval from our company.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi­tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equip­ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarntee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferene to radio or tele­vision reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the distance between the equip­ment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than
that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.

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Note

A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet
the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television
reception.
Use only shielded I/O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to
host computer and TV set. Shielded AC power cord and shielded I/O cables are required in
order to meet the FCC emission limits. It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I/
O cable(s) be used.

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CAUTION

Do not place this camera in a damp or dusty location.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or
steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause
a fire or electric shock.

Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high
temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera
case and internal components and cause a fire.

Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a
cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the
case or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories
in well-ventilated locations.

Take care that the camera is not bumped when it is being moved.
This may cause the camera to malfunction.

While it is switched on do not move the camera after transferring
images to PC. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the
adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off
the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other
devices are disconnected before moving the camera, Failure to
do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric
shock.

When handling the camera, always unplug it from the power
source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. (If you are not
going to use the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the
AC power outlet after you have disconnected

to do so could result in an electric shock.

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CAUTION

When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as
during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power
source (batteries or AC power adapter ) for safety.
(If you are not going to use the AC power adapter, unplug the
adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected
the camera.)
Failure to do so could result in a fire.

Contact your dealer or local authorized service facility to
request cleaning of the interior of the camera every two years.
Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera for long periods
without cleaning the camera interior may cause a fire or electric
shock.
Cleaning is best performed prior to seasonal periods of high
humidity.
Consult with your dealer or local authorized service facility for
information on the cost of cleaning your camera.

Do not use batteries other than those specified for use
with your camera.

The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries
splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury or corrosion of the
battery compartment.

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When fitting a battery into the camera, check the polarity
markings on the battery ( and )to ensure that you insert the
battery correctly.
Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting
or leaking and causing a fire, injury or corrosion of the battery
compartment.

Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time. The batteries may leak and cause a
fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the
batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment
carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully
if you touch the battery fluid.

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WARNING

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Unplug from
power socket.

Do not use this camera when it is emitting smoke, is unusually
hot to the touch, is emitting any unusual odor or noise, or is in
any other abnormal state. Use of the camera in any of these
situations may cause a fire or electric shock. Stop using the
camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect
the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are
using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC
power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) After
checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your
dealer or your local authorized service facility and request
repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this is
dangerous.

Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera.
Switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power source
(batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power
adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you
have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or
your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use
the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the
camera. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power
source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the
AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your
dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

If the camera has been dropped or the camera case has been
damaged, switch the camera off, and then disconnect the power
source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC
power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your
dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue
to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

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WARNING

Do not place the camera in unstable locations such as on a
wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or
tip over and cause injury.

Take care that the camera is not exposed to moisture and that
water does not get into the camera. Take particular care when
it is raining or snowing or when you are using the camera at the
beach or near water.
Water in the camera may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects
into the camera through access points such as the Compact
Flash card slot.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not attempt to modify this camera. This may cause a fire or
electric shock.

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Do not disassemble

Do not use in wet areas.

Do not touch

Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electric
shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be
carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility.

Do not use this camera in the bathroom. This may cause a fire
or electric shock.

Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are
using the AC power adapter.
This may cause an electric shock.

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WARNING

Never use this camera, look through the viewfinder, or watch
the LCD (liquid crystal display)while you are operating a moving
car, motorcycle or bicycle.
This may cause a traffic accident.

Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery.
This may cause the battery to split or leak, causing fire or injury.

Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens,
necklaces, coins or hairpins. This could short circuit the positive

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and negative poles of the battery.
This may cause the battery to split or leak, resulting in fire or
injury.

Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not
place a battery in water or in a fire.
Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire
or injury.

Do not subject a battery to strong impacts, such as hitting it
with a hammer, stepping on it or dropping it. Any of these may
cause the battery to split or leak, cause fire or injury.

Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified
for use with this camera.
The use of other power sources may cause a fire.

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

What’s included in the package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

System Requirements (Windows). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Getting to Know your camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Inserting Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Attaching the Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using a Compact Flash Card (Optional Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using Multimedia Camera as a Digital Camera. . . . . 14

Taking Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Camera Function Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Viewing Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Downloading Pictures into your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using Multimedia Camera as a MP3 Player. . . . . . . . . 20

Where to get MP3 music files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Transferring MP3 files into multimedia camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

MP3 Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing MP3 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using Multimedia Camera as an Audio Recorder. . .22

Recording Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing Recorded Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Transferring Recorded Audio into your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Erasing Contents from Multimedia Camera . . . . . . . 25

Erasing a Single Picture, MP3 Song or Recorded Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Erasing All Pictures, MP3 Songs or Recorded Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . 26

Using Multimedia Camera as a PC Camera . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix 1 : LCD Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix 2 : Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Introduction

Overview

Digital Camera, MP3 Player, Digital Audio Recorder, and PC Camera in One!
Thank you for purchasing the MULTIMEDIA CAMERA, which is the most incredible cam-

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era ever been developed. This portable digital camera does not only take pictures, but
also features a built-in MP3 player, audio recorder, and PC camera in the same camera
unit.
The MULTIMEDIA CAMERA is equipped with 2MB built-in memory. In addition, it pro­vides a memory card slot which can be inserted with a (Type I) Compact Flash Card. To
download digital pictures and audio from the camera into your PC, a USB cable connec­tion is all that is required. This single USB connection also allows you to transfer MP3
songs into the camera. When you use it as a PC camera, you can videoconference over
the Internet. Look and talk to people on the internet face-to-face.

What’s Included in the Package

● Multimedia camera unit

● USB cable

● Video cable

● Earphone

● 2 x AA alkaline batteries

CD-ROM content :CD-ROM content :

CD-ROM content :

CD-ROM content :CD-ROM content :
Disk 1 : MGI Photosuite SE, Multimedia Camera Manager, MP3 trial software
Disk 2 : MGI Video Wave SE+

● Software CD-ROM

● Quick start guide

● Owner’s Manual

● Pouch and Strap

Optional accessories include:Optional accessories include:

Optional accessories include:

Optional accessories include:Optional accessories include:
Compact Flash Card
AC Adapter

System Requirements (Windows)

Personal computer with minimum Pentium 166 MHz with graphic card
Microsoft windows 98/2000/Me operating system
32 MB or more of RAM
80 MB of hard disk space available
Available USB, and CD-ROM drive
Color Display (800x600 24 bit or higher recommended)

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Getting to Know your Camera

Before you start using camera, try to familiarize first with its various controls. This sec­tion shows the different parts of the camera in detail.

A. Power Button
B. Shutter Release
C. Ready LED
D. Mode Dial
E. Lens
F. Viewfinder Window
G. Flash
H. Compact Flash
Card slot
I. Self-Timer LED

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J. Stop/Erase Button
K. Audio Record /
Play Mode Selection
Button
L. Microphone
M. 4-Way Toggle Control
N. Earphone Jack
O. DC IN 5V port
P. Video port
Q. USB port
R. Battery door
S. Viewfinder

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Getting Started

The multimedia camera comes with standard accessories such as batteries, and strap.
This section shows how you can use them with the camera. Basic camera operations
are also described in this section.

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Inserting Batteries

The battery compartment is located the bottom side of the camera. You will need to
use two AA-size batteries.
To install the batteries:To install the batteries:

To install the batteries:

To install the batteries:To install the batteries:

1. Open the battery cover.

2. Insert the batteries properly. When inserting,
make sure that you follow the polarity direc­tions which are indicated on the inner side
of the battery cover.

3. Close the battery cover.

Note

You do not need to use batteries when you connect a USB cable between the camera and
your PC. The camera consumes power from the PC through the USB port.

Warning

● If you won’t be using the camera for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to

prevent leaks or corrosion.

● Never use manganese batteries. Never mix old and new batteries.

● Low temperatures under 0

ing the operation time of the camera.

● The recommended battery is AA-size alkaline battery.

C may reduce the output efficiency of batteries, thereby shorten-

Battery Life Indicator

When the camera has full power, the Battery
Power icon on the LCD panel will be fully
shaded. When power is low, only the lower
portion of the icon will be shaded. This indi­cates that the batteries are weak and need to
be replaced. When the batteries are completely
dead, the camera will not turn on.

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Full Battery power
Medium Battery power
Low Battery Power

Using the Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

If you prefer to operate the camera on AC
power, Power Adapter (5V/2.4A) at your choice.
Simply connect the power adapter into the DC
IN port on the camera, and then plug the power
adapter to a wall socket.

Note

You do not need to use the power adapter when
you connect a USB cable between the camera
and your PC. The camera consumes power from
the PC through the USB port.

Warning

● Always be sure to use the power adapter from the manufacturer. Any other adapter may

cause damage to the camera, which is not covered under the warranty.

● Grasp the power adapter, not the cord, when unplugging it from a wall socket.

● If the power cord gets damaged (exposed or severed wires, etc.), purchase a new power

adapter from your local dealer. Using a damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock.

● Switch off and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera before unplugging it from the

wall socket.

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Attaching the Strap

If you intend to take pictures outdoors, it will
be rather convenient to carry the camera using
the provided strap.
To attach the strap to the camera:

1. Insert the small loop at the end of the strap
into the hole of the camera’s strap holder.

2. Push inward until the loop comes out of the
other hole of the camera’s strap holder.

3. Insert the other end of the strap through the
loop and pull it all the way until the strap is
securely attached to the camera.

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Attaching the Earphone

You need to attach the earphone to the cam­era to listen to the MP3 songs or the recorded
audio. To attach the earphone to the pouch and
the camera:

1. Insert the end of earphone connector into

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the hole at the side of the pouch.

2. Pull it down until the cord comes out to the
other hole of the pouch.

3. Plug the earphone connector into the Ear­phone Jack.

Using a Compact Flash Card (Optional Accessory)

The camera already comes with 2MB internal
memory for storing pictures, MP3 songs and
recorded audio. If this is not enough for you,
you can extend the camera’s storage capacity
by inserting a compact flash memory card.
To insert a Compact Flash memory card:To insert a Compact Flash memory card:

To insert a Compact Flash memory card:

To insert a Compact Flash memory card:To insert a Compact Flash memory card:

1. Open the card slot located at the side of the
camera.

2. Make sure the back side of the CF card to­ward the front of the camera and the end
with pin-connector toward the card slot.

3. Push the memory card all the way into the
card slot until you hear a clicking sound.

4. Close the card slot cover.

Note

To remove the Compact Flash memory card, push
the Eject button located inside the card slot.

Operating the Camera

Once there is power supplied to the camera
(through installed batteries, the optional power
adapter or through a USB cable connected be­tween the camera and your PC), you can start
using the camera.

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Starting up the Camera

To switch the camera on, press down the Power

Power Button

Ready LED

Button which is located at the side of the
camera. The LED located at the top side of the
camera then lights up, indicating that the cam­era is on.

Auto Power Off Feature

The camera automatically switches off when there are no operations performed for over 2
minutes. However, this feature is not available when the camera is supplied with power from
a USB or AC Adapter connection.

Changing Mode

The Mode Dial located at the top side of the
camera lets you easily change from one op­eration mode to another. Just turn the Mode

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Dial clockwise or counterclockwise to switch
to a different mode.
The five icons shown on the Mode Dial indi-

Mode Dial

cate the five operation modes of the camera.
To select a mode that you want, keep on turn-

ing the Mode Dial until its icon is situated at
the middle, uppermost side of the Mode Dial .
Refer to the succeeding pages for more infor­mation on each of these operation modes.

DSC mode
TV mode
MP3 Mode
Audio Mode
PC mode

Function Controls

The front panel buttons provide different types
of controls, depending on which operation
mode is currently selected. For instance, in DSC
mode, the 4-Way Toggle Control allows you to
set the flash mode, select picture quality, self­timer. In other operation modes, such as MP3
and Audio modes, all these buttons are used
but they function differently in each mode.
The next sections will discuss each operation
mode in detail and how to adjust the controls
at each mode.

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Function ControlsFunction Controls

Function Controls

Function ControlsFunction Controls

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Using MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as a
Digital Camera

The camera allows you to easily take digital photo shots. This section shows you how
to take pictures with the camera.

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Taking Pictures

Set the camera to DSC mode when you want to take pictures. To take digital photo
shots with the camera, make sure that there is enough battery power or that the op­tional power adapter is properly connected. (See page 10 to 11 for details on how to
insert batteries or connect a power adapter.) Connecting a USB cable between the
camera and your PC can also provide power to the camera. (See page 18 to see a clear
illustration on how to connect a USB cable.)
If you want to use a Compact Flash memory card to store your pictures, insert the
memory card before you start taking pictures. Without a Compact Flash memory card
installed, the pictures are stored in built-in memory. (For information on inserting memory
card, see page 12 ).

To take a picture:To take a picture:

To take a picture:

To take a picture:To take a picture:

1. Turn the camera on by pressing the Power
Button. The Ready LED located at the top
side of the camera then lights up.

2. Make sure that the camera is in DSC mode.
To set the camera to
Mode Dial repeatedly until you see the DSC
icon appear on the LCD panel.

3. Using the Viewfinder, focus on the object
you want to capture.

4. Hold still and press the Shutter Release but­ton to take the picture.

5. The Ready LED blinks continuously as the
camera captures an image and processes the
image.

6. When the Ready LED stops blinking, you can
take the next picture. (The Ready LED always
remains lighted up while the camera is on.)

DSC modeDSC mode

DSC mode, turn the

DSC modeDSC mode

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Battery Power

No Flash or Auto Flash

LCD panel in DSC ModeLCD panel in DSC Mode

LCD panel in DSC Mode

LCD panel in DSC ModeLCD panel in DSC Mode

Self-timer

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Remaining
photo shots

Picture Quality

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Erasing Pictures

You cannot erase pictures from the camera memory while in DSC mode. To erase pictures, set
the camera to

TV modeTV mode

TV mode. For more information, see page 25 .

TV modeTV mode

Camera Function Controls

When you’re using Multimedia Camera as
a digital camera, use the 4-Way Toggle
Control located in front of the camera to
select options that are suitable for your
picture taking needs.

Flash Mode

The camera has two different flash modes:
No Flash - The flash is disabled no matter what the ambient brightness of the
surroundings is.
Auto - The camera automatically fires the flash when lighting in your
surrounding is not bright enough.

Picture Quality

Two different elements determine the quality of the pictures that you take. The first is
resolution. The camera can take pictures at 640 X 480 resolution. The second element
is the amount of compression applied to captured images. This camera can capture
images using two types of compression settings: Normal (high compression) and Fine
(low compression). The lower the compression, the higher the image quality will be but
lesser number of pictures can be taken. Higher compression allows more pictures to be
taken and the image quality is acceptable.

Normal Quality - 32 pictures
Fine Quality - 1 6 pictures

(The total number of stored images may be varied with the free space of the memory,
the mixture of the image quality mode, and also the complexity of the subject.)

Self-Timer

The Self-Timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the Shutter Re­lease button and the time the picture is taken. The 10-second delay is indicated by the
Self-Timer LED flashing once per second for seven seconds, then twice per second for
the last three seconds.
After a picture has been taken, the Self-Timer sets off automatically. You need to set
the Self-Timer on every time you want to use it.

Press to set the
Flash mode

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No Flash
Auto Flash

Press to set the Self­Timer on or off

Self Timer On

Press to select the type
of Picture Quality

Normal Quality
Fine Quality

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Viewing Pictures

Show off your pictures to an audience by connecting your camera to a TV. This section
shows you how to properly connect the camera to a TV and display your pictures on
TV.

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Using the Camera in TV Mode

Set the camera to TV Mode when you want to use a TV to view the pictures you
have taken or when you want to erase pictures from the camera memory.

TV Function Contorls

While in TV mode, use the function controls located in front of the camera to properly
set the TV standard, advance forward or backward when viewing pictures, and to erase
pictures.

Note

For details on erasing pictures, see page 25.

Viewing Pictures on your TV

Set the camera to TV Mode when you
want to use a TV to view the pictures you have
taken.

Connecting the Camera to your TV

Use the video cable comes with the package
to connect the camera to a TV.

1. Connect one end of the video cable to the
video port on the camera.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the
video input socket nomally at the back of
your TV.

Press to set the
TV standard

NTSC
Standard
PAL
Standard

Press to go
backward and view
the previous picture

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Press to
enable Erase
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Press to go
forward and
view the next
picture

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Defining the TV Output

Before you can view pictures on your TV, you need to identify first what TV standard
your television uses. If you have an NTSC standard TV, set the camera to NTSC. If you
have a PAL standard TV, set the camera to PAL. (The figure on page 16 illustrates clearly
how to set the TV output for your camera.)

Viewing your Pictures

After properly connecting your camera to a TV,
you can start viewing your pictures.

1. Turn on your TV. Switch your TV to Video
mode. (Usually, your TV's remote control will
have a TV/Video switch button. Simply press
this button.

2. Set the camera to

TV modeTV mode

TV mode.

TV modeTV mode

3. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control in front of the
MULTIMEDIA CAMERA to select the
camera’s TV output. Press TV to select NTSC
or PAL, depending on the TV system you are
using.

4. Also use the 4-Way Toggle Control to se­lect which picture to display on the TV
screen. Press Right (+) to display the next
picture, or press Left (-) to display the previ­ous picture.

As you advance forward and backward

through your pictures, the LCD Panel shows
the current picture number you are viewing.

5. If you want to resume taking pictures, dis­connect the camera from your TV. Then, set
the camera to DSC mode again.

Press to set the
TV standard

NTSC
Standard
PAL
Standard

Press to go
backward and view
the previous picture

Battery Power

TV Standard (NTSC or PAL)

LCD Panel in TV ModeLCD Panel in TV Mode

LCD Panel in TV Mode

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Press to
enable Erase
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Note

You can also view your pictures on your computer monitor by downloading them to your PC.
For more information about downloading pictures into your PC, see page 18.

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Downloading Pictures into your PC

Once your camera’s memory or the inserted Compact Flash Card is full, you can erase
the pictures and take more pictures. Before you erase the pictures, save them first by
transferring them to your computer. This section shows you how to download pictures
into the computer.

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Note

For details on how to erase pictures, see page 25.

Connecting the Camera to Your PC

Use the provided USB cable to connect the
camera to your PC.
1 Connect one end of the USB cable into the

USB port on your PC.

2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to

the USB port on the camera.

3 Turn on the camera.

Note

You do not need to use batteries or the power
adapter when you have connected a USB cable be­tween the camera and your PC. The camera con­sumes power from the PC through the USB port.

Camera driver and software installation

The following software applications and camera driver are included in the DSC Applica­tion Suite CD.

● MGI Photosuite III SE - allows you to enhance the pictures with fast, friendly, fun PC

photography software.

● MGI VideoWave SE+ - is powerful PC video software allows even novice users to

create professional videos quickly and easily.

● Multimedia Camera Manager- provides you an efficient way to manage and transfer

pictures, audio and MP3 files between the camera and the computer.

● MP3 trial software - convert your music CD to MP3 file format and enjoy your favorite

songs anywhere.

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In order to transfer files between Multimedia Camera and PC, you need to install the
Multimedia Camera Manager which is under DSC Application Suite. It is implemented
with auto-setup program. Once you insert Disk 1 into CD-ROM drive, the DSC Applica­tion Suite main menu window will pop-up. Otherwise, you still can run “setup.exe” file in
the root directory of CD-ROM drive.

1 : Insert the Disk 1 into CD-ROM drive
2 : Click on the checkbox to select the
software would like to be installed.
3 : Follow the on screen instruction to
complete driver and the application
software installation.
4 : Restart the computer. After restarting the
computer, a DSC Application Suite shortcut
icon has now been created on the desktop.

Note

The system requirements and the operation of
each bundled software applications may vary. For
more information, please refer to their respective
software help menu.

Getting your Pictures

To get pictures from the camera and transfer
them to your PC:

1. Make sure that the camera is securely con­nected to your PC and the camera driver is
installed.

2. Set the camera to

PC modePC mode

PC mode.

PC modePC mode

3. Double-click the DSC Application Suite
Shortcut icon on the desktop.

4. Click the Multimedia Camera Manager but­ton .

5. Drag or copy the image files in the folder of
Multimedia Camera Manager to the folder
you specify in your hard disk.

6. Once the copy process has been completed,
the images then successfully have down­loaded from the camera to your PC.

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Using MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as an MP3
Player

To use the MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as an MP3 Player, you need to first transfer MP3
songs from your PC into the camera. This section tells you where you can get MP3 files

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as well as how to upload them into camera and then play them.

Where to Get MP3 Music Files

There are basically three ways you can do to get MP3 songs:

From the InternetFrom the Internet

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From the Internet

From the InternetFrom the Internet
Now, there are numerous Web sites on the Internet which allow you to download MP3
songs for free. There are also Web sites which sell popular music from renowned art­ists in MP3 format. Using your Web browser, you can try to search for such Web sites
and then download MP3 files for free or by purchasing them online.

MP3 CDsMP3 CDs

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MP3 CDs

MP3 CDsMP3 CDs
You can purchase MP3 music CDs. These CDs are capable of storing a whole lot more
songs than traditional music CDs because of MP3 compression.

Record from your personal CD collectionRecord from your personal CD collection

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Record from your personal CD collection

Record from your personal CD collectionRecord from your personal CD collection
Another way of getting MP3 files is by converting music tracks from traditional music
CDs into MP3 files in your PC. You need to use an MP3 encoding software in order to do
this. Freeware MP3 encoders are available in the Internet, and you can just download
and use them to transform your favorite CD collection into MP3 files.
With MP3 encoding software, you may also convert .WAV audio files into MP3 format.
For more information about the operation of MP3 software, please refer to its respec­tive software help.

Copyright Protection

Music especially from renowned artists is protected by copyright. Distributing or sharing MP3
files without authorization is an infringement against international copyright laws.

Transferring MP3 Files into the Multimedia Camera

To transfer MP3 music files into the MULTIMEDIA CAMERA:

1. Make sure that the camera is securely connected to your PC using the provided USB

cable. (See page 18 for a clear illustration on how to connect the USB cable.)

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2. Set it to

3. Double-click the DSC Application Suite

PC mode PC mode

PC mode .

PC mode PC mode

shortcut icon on the desktop

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4. Click the Multimedia Camera Manager but-

ton

5. Select the MP3 songs you want to transfer,

and then drag the MP3 files into the Multi­media Camera Manager folder

6. Once the copy process has been completed,

the MP3 songs then have successfully up­loaded from your PC to the camera.

Note

You do not need to use batteries or the power adapter when you have connected a USB cable

between the camera and your PC. The camera consumes power from the PC through the USB

port.

MP3 Playback Controls

While in MP3 mode, use the Shutter Release
button and the 4-Way Toggle Control located
in front of the camera to control the playback
of MP3 songs.

Note

For details on erasing MP3 songs, see page 25.

Press to increase
the volume level

Press to go
backward and
select previous
MP3 songs

Press to decrease
the volume level

ERASE
/STOP

AUDIO
REC/
PLAY

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When not playing
MP3 songs, press
to enable Erase
mode./While
playing MP3
songs, press to
stop the
playback.

Press to go
forward and select
the next MP3 song

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Playing MP3 Music

After you have finished transferring MP3 files,
you are ready to play the songs now. When
playing MP3 songs, make sure that your cam­era has enough battery power or that the power
adapter is connected.

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To play MP3 songs:To play MP3 songs:

To play MP3 songs:

To play MP3 songs:To play MP3 songs:

1. Connect your earphone to the camera.

2. Set the camera to

MP3 modeMP3 mode

MP3 mode .

MP3 modeMP3 mode

3. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control in front of the

camera to adjust the volume. Press Arrow Up

( ) to increase the volume level, or press

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Arrow Down ( ) to decrease the volume
level.

4. Also use the 4-Way Toggle Control to se-

lect the MP3 song you want to play. Press
Right (+) to select the next song, or press
Left (-) to select the previous song.

5. To play the selected MP3 song, press the

Shutter Release button.

To pause or resume playback, also press the

Shutter Release button.

6. To stop the playback, press the Erase/Stop

button located in the front panel.

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LCD Panel in MP3 ModeLCD Panel in MP3 Mode

LCD Panel in MP3 Mode

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CAMERA as a Audio
Recorder

Another outstanding feature of the MULTIME­DIA CAMERA is its built-in audio recorder,
which allows you to record notes, interviews
with other people, lectures, or conferences. You
can record and then play the audio in camera,
as well as transfer the recorded content to your
PC.

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Press to increase
the volume
level

Press to
go backward and
select the previous
recorded audio

Press to
decrease
the volume
level

When not recording or
playing audio, press to
enable Erase mode./
While recording or
playing audio, press to
stop the recording or

ERASE

playback.

/STOP

Press to toggle

AUDIO
REC/

between audio

PLAY

recording and
playback

Press to go
forward and select
the next
recorded audio

ERASE
/STOP

AUDIO
REC/
PLAY

Recording Controls

Set the camera to Audio Mode ( ) when
you want to use the audio recording feature. Use
the Shutter Release button and the button con­trols located in front of the camera to start,
pause and stop the recording, play the recorded
audio, or erase the audio.

Note

For details on erasing recorded audio, see page
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Recording Audio

1. Set the camera to Audio mode .

2. Press the AUDIO REC/PLAY button to enter

Audio Record Mode, the RECORD will ap­pear in the LCD panel

3. Press the Shutter Release button to start

recording.

4. If you are recording your own voice, speak

to the microphone that is in front of the
camera. Or, if you are recording interviews,
meetings or lectures, place the camera in a
location where audio can be recorded. Make
sure that the microphone is facing the
speaker to get a clear recording.

5.To pause the recording, press the Shutter Re-

lease button.

6.To continue recording on the same track,

press the Shutter Release button again.

7.To stop recording, press the Erase/Stop but-

ton located in front of the camera.

Note

If you keep on pressing the Shutter Release button in between recordings, audio will al­ways be recorded in the same track. Make sure you press the Stop button when you want
to end an audio segment and do a new recording on the next track.

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Audio Recording
mode

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LCD Panel in Audio Mode

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Playing Recorded Audio

ERASE
/STOP

AUDIO
REC/
PLAY

To play the recorded audio:

1. Connect your earphone to the camera.

2. Make sure that camera is set to Audio mode
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3. Press the Rec/Play button to enter PLAY

mode, the PLAY will appear in the LCD panel

4. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control in front of the

camera to adjust the volume. Press Arrow Up
( ) to increase the volume level, or press
Arrow Down ( ) to decrease the volume
level.

5. Also use the 4-Way Toggle Control to select

the audio track you want to play. Press Right
(+) to select the next track, or press Left (-)
to select the previous track.

6. To play the selected track, press the Shutter

Release button.

To pause or resume playback, also press the

Shutter Release button.

7. To stop the playback, press the Erase/Stop

button.

Transferring Recorded Audio
into your PC

MULTIMEDIA CAMERA records audio in .WAV
format. After recording, you can transfer the
audio into your computer.
To transfer recorded audio from the cameraTo transfer recorded audio from the camera

To transfer recorded audio from the camera

To transfer recorded audio from the cameraTo transfer recorded audio from the camera
into your PC:into your PC:

into your PC:

into your PC:into your PC:

1. Connect the Camera to your PC using the pro-

vided USB cable. (See page 18 for a clear il­lustration on how to connect the USB cable.)

2. Set the camera to

3. Double-click the DSC Application Suite short

cut button icon on the desktop

4. Click the Multimedia Camera Manager but-

ton

PC modePC mode

PC mode.

PC modePC mode

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mode

Audio Track
Number

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5. Select the audio track you want to transfer, and then drag the files in the Mutlimedia

ERASE
/STOP

AUDIO
REC/
PLAY

Camera Manager folder to the folder you specity in your hard disk.

6. Once the copy process has been completed, the audio then have successfully down-

loaded from the camera to you PC.

Note

You do not need to use batteries or the power adapter when you have connected a USB cable

between the camera and your PC. The camera consumes power from the PC through the USB

port.

Erasing Contents from the
MULTIMEDIA CAMERA

When both the camera’s internal memory and the inserted Compact Flash Card are
already full, it is time for you to erase some or all of their contents to free up storage
space. But before you erase anything, make sure that you transfer the contents first to
your PC if you still want to use them.

Erasing a Single Picture, MP3 Song or Recorded Audio

To erase a single picture, MP3 song or recorded
audio:

1. Set the camera to the proper operation mode:

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To erase a picture, set to TV mode .

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To erase an MP3 song, set to MP3 mode

.

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To erase a recorded audio, set to AUDIO

mode .

2. To enter Erase mode by pressing the Erase/

Stop button located in front of the camera.

3. Use the 4-Way Toggle Control in front of the

camera to select the picture, MP3 song, or
audio track number you want to erase. Press
Right (+) repeatedly to skip forward, or press
Left (-) repeatedly to go backwards, until the
number that you want appears on the LCD
panel.

4. Press the Shutter Release button to erase

the selected number.

5. Press the Erase/Stop button to quit from

Erase mode.

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Erasing a Picture (TV mode)

ERASE
/STOP

AUDIO
REC/
PLAY

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Erasing an MP3 Song (MP3 mode) Erasing a Recorded Audio

(AUDIO mode)

Erasing All Pictures, MP3 Songs or Recorded Audio Tracks

To erase all pictures, MP3 songs or recorded
audio tracks:

1. Set the camera to the proper operation mode:

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To erase all pictures, set to TV mode .

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To erase all MP3 songs, set to MP3 mode.

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To erase all recorded audio tracks, set to

AUDIO mode .

2. Switch to Erase mode by pressing the Erase/

Stop button located in front of the camera.

3. Keep pressing the Right (+) or Left (-) of the

4-Way Toggle Control until the message
Erase All appears on the LCD panel.

4. Press the Shutter Release button to erase

all pictures, MP3 songs, or recorded audio
tracks, depending on which operation mode
you are currently in.

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Erasing All Recorded Audio Tracks
(AUDIO mode)

Using MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as a PC
Camera

This camera features an USB device for PC, which complies with Windows 98 plug­and-play rule. You don’t need to turn off your PC. Just plug camera’s USB cable connec­tor into your PC USB port, then everything is ready to go.
1 : Make sure the multimedia camera manager is installed. (For details, see Camera driver

and software installation section on page 18)

2 : Make sure the camera is connected with PC by USB cable. (For details, see Connect-

ing to the computer on page 18)
3 : Set the camera to
4 : Launch your own video conference software, such as Microsoft NetMeeting

PC modePC mode

PC mode

PC modePC mode

Note

For more information about the video conference application software, please refer to its re­spective software help menu.

Appendix 1: LCD Icons

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PC mode

DSC Record mode

TV mode

MP3 Mode

MP3 Play

Audio Mode

Audio Play

Audio Record

Full Battery power

Medium Battery power

Low Battery Power

Erase Icon

Volume Icon

Pause Icon

Digital Icon

Auto Flash

No Flash

Normal Quality

Fine Quality

TV (PAL)

TV (NTSC))

Self-Timer On

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Appendix 2: Camera Specifications

Image Sensor CMOS Image Sensor
Image Size (HxV) 640x480 pixels
Internal Memory 2MB Flash Memory

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External Memory CF Card
Image Storage (2MB) Approximately up to 32 pictures (Normal)
External Connectors AC adapter/ USB / Video Output (NTSC / PAL),
Earphone Output
Optical Viewfinder Built-in
LCD Display B/W LCD for text display
LED Indicator Self-timer (red, in front) ; Ready (green, in top)
Lens Fixed lens
Power supply 2 AA-size Alkaline Battery; AC Adapter 5V DC / 2.4 A ; DC5V
from USB port
MP3 Playback MP3 File
Voice Record/Playback wav File
Flash Mode Auto, Off
Self-timer 10 sec delay
Exposure Auto
White Balance Auto
Shutter Electronic shutter (Auto)
Compression method JPEG base
Auto Power OFF 120 sec after no operation
Weight 136 g (without Battery and CF card)
Dimensions 91 x 80 x 35 mm

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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