X10 DC10A User Manual

Digital Camera
Model DC10A

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the DC10A camera. The DC10A will bring your kids
and your family lots of fun. Your photos can be archived electronically, and you
can share your memories with your friends and family by sending your photos
over the Internet.

Unpacking

As you remove the camera from its packaging, check to make sure that all of the
following items are included. If anything is missing, please contact X10.
Digital Camera.
CD-ROM installation disk.
USB Cable.

Note you will need 2 x AA alkaline batteries, not included.

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions when using the DC10A
Camera.
Do not switch off the camera’ s battery power switch, and never open the battery
door while pictures are being taken or recorded. Otherwise, all pictures stored will
be lost.
Never try to take a picture while operating a motor vehicle or while walking.
Doing so could cause an accident.
Never try to open the camera’s case or attempt your own repairs.
Keep the camera away from water and other liquids and never let it get wet.
Dropping can cause damage, and can cause the images stored in memory to be
lost.
Be sure to always backup the images by uploading to your PC and saving to your
Hard Disk.

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DC10A Application Programs

The CD includes:

DC10A Drivers
DC10A AVI Creator
Arcsoft Photo-image software

There are three applications in the Arcsoft Photo-image software:
PhotoBase 2.0,
PhotoPrinter 2000, and
PhotoFantasy 2000.
Please refer to the on line help in the application for user instructions and
information.

Installation

Install the Software first:

Included on the CD ROM are device drivers and several applications for
different purposes. Insert the CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive, the setup
program on the CD-ROM will run automatically . If the auto-run feature of your
CD-ROM drive is not enabled, just run the “Setup” program on the CD-ROM to
start the setup program.

To get help in PhotoFantasy 2000 or Photoprinter 2000:

1) Click the Get Photo icon.

2) Click the Acquire (camera) icon.

3) Select source, DC10A Camera.

To get help in PhotoBase:

1) Click the Acquire (camera).

2) Select source, DC10A Camera.

Next install the Hardware:

After you’ve installed the applications and the drivers, remove the rubber cover
on one side of the DC10A, you will find a USB socket. Plug the square connec­tor on the USB cable to the camera's USB socket. Plug the other end to the USB
port on your computer. The computer will detect new hardware and complete the
installation. After the software has been successfully installed, the ArcSoft
program icon will be placed on your Windows desktop. It is recommended that
you visit www .arcsoft.com for updates and patches.

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