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90379 Digital Camera
Owner’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Computer System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 4 Quick Look at Your Camera.............................................................................................................. 5 The Multi Function LCD Screen and Monitor .........
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a 90379 digital camera. Everything you need to take quality Digital Photos is included with your camera. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your digital camera. Key Features • 3.1 mega pixel camera with choice of 3 digital camera resolutions - 2048 x 1536 Pixels,1600 x 1200 Pixels (UXGA), 640 x 480 Pixel (VGA) • 2 Web Cam resolutions – 640 x 480 pixels (VGA), 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) • 1.1 Inch CSRN Colo
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Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos to your PC you will need the following minimum configuration: • Pentium II 300 MHz, AMD Athlon 300 MHz, or a Celeron 400 MHz or higher • Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP • 125MB free hard disk space or above, 32MB or more RAM • Available USB Interface • CD-ROM Drive • Color Display - At least 800x600 resolution 4
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Quick Look at Your Camera Front Back 5
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The Multi Function LCD Screen and Monitor The LCD Screen has multiple functions: You can use it to compose your photo instead of the viewfinder Preview photos and Videos you have taken Select the many modes and options built into the camera from the interface screen Below you will see an illustration of all the different icons that will appear from time to time in the LCD screen display in the interface mode. How to use each of there icons and features will be explained later in the
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Icons on the LCD Screen 7
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Feature Selection Control Buttons These buttons are found on the back of your camera. They are used in different combinations to change the modes and mode options that will displayed in the LCD screen. Directions are provided under the heading for each mode of operation. Setting up your Camera for Use The Battery Your camera includes a lithium battery that will last for years. Although the battery is removable, we do not recommend that you do so unless the battery needs r
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computer is on, eliminating the need for a separate charger. You can't take photos when the camera is connected to the computer. 2. When the Low Battery icon is flashing, you need to recharge the camera. 3. If you choose, you may also charge your camera with an optional 5V AC adapter (not included). Plug one end of the adapter into the DC socket on the camera. Make sure the adapter is plugged in securely. Then plug the other end of the adapter into a wall outlet. We
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Installing PhoTags Express Software & The Camera Driver Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Make sure that your camera is NOT connected to the computer. Insert the Software CD that came with your camera into the CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds the “Install your camera software” screen will appear. Select your camera model from the drop down list and click the “Install” button to install PhoTags Express followed by the installation of PhoTags Web Cam Express and your camera driver
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This will automatically launch the Install shield for Let the “PhoTags Express” installer create the the camera driver. Click “Next” to continue. folder where the program will be installed to, and then click “Install”. Click “Finish” to let the “PhoTags Express” Once the program has finished installing you will be asked to restart your computer. Please do so. installer finish the installation program. Congratulations!! You have successfully i
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Starting Your Camera Press and hold the POWER/MENU button for 3 seconds to start the camera. The camera will make a single “beep” sound and then the LCD screen will light up with a blank screen and then switch to the active mode ready for taking photos. 12
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Taking Photos Before you Start taking photos here are a few things to review: Set the Camera Frequency for Florescent Lighting Florescent lighting oscillation can affect the quality of your photo. It is important to set the camera for the correct frequency for the country that you are in. The camera has 2 Frequency settings, 50 HZ for the U.S. and Asia and 60 HZ for Europe and Japan. The default setting is 50Hz. To set the camera to the European frequency (60Hz): 1. Press
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To set the camera the USA and Asia Frequency (50Hz) : 1. Repeat Steps 1-3. 2. Press or to select the icon 50Hz as shown on the LCD screen. 3. Press FLASH/SET . The camera frequency will now be reset 50Hz. Turning Off the Camera There are two ways to turn off your camera, either by using Manual mode or Auto Shut-off. Manual Shut-Off To turn off the camera, simply press and hold the POWER/MENU button for 3 seconds. The camera will make 3 r
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Photo Resolution and Quality The Image size and quality settings determine the number the number of photos and the amount of memory required for each photo. The higher the image size and the resolution, the more memory each photo will use. The image size and quality will also affect the maximum size you can print your photo effectively. Your camera has 16 Megabytes of internal memory, stored in the built-in memo
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Setting the Image Size/ Resolution To set the Image size/Resolution of the photos you want to shoot: 1. Press the POWER/MENU button. 2. Press the FLASH/SET button. 3. Press or to select the resolution icon shown on the LCD screen. 4. The resolution will be set according to which icon you choose - for Normal, for High, for low. 5. Press the FLASH/SET button .The photo resolution is now changed. 16
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Setting the Photo Quality The quality of your photos also affects the number of shots you can take. The HIGH setting means you can take fewer photos, but they will be of better quality. The camera features two settings, STANDARD and HIGH. To change the photo quality from STANDARD to HIGH: 1. Press the POWER/MENU button. 2. Press the FLASH/SET button. 3. Press the POWER/MENU button again to select the quality icon shown on the LCD screen. (Shown above) 4. Press the
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4. Press the or button to select the icon shown on the LCD screen. Press the FLASH/SET button. The photo quality is now set to STANDARD. Taking Photos Hold the camera steadily and press the shutter button to take photo. The flash Indicator light will turn red and there will be a short delay while the camera saves the photo to memory. First this icon will appear followed by the “photo saved” and a beep. Do not move the camera until you see this icon. The numbers of p
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2. Press FLASH/SET or . The icon will appear on the LCD screen. This means the flash function has been " "Always On" (manual flash). 3. Press FLASH/SET or repeatedly. Select the icon shown on the LCD screen. This will activate the automatic flash. 4. Press FLASH/SET or until the flash icon disappears. This will turn off the flash function. NOTE: When the flash is set to either” Always On” or “Automatic” the flash indicator light will turn GREEN. When you take a ph
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NOTE: The camera will return to standby mode if you do not press the shutter within 5 seconds after selecting the icon. Taking Videos You can take video clips with your camera. The internal 16MB of memory in your camera can record up to a total of 3 minutes of video based on how much memory is available at the time. To take videos: 1. Press the POWER/MENU button repeatedly until you see the icon on the LCD screen. 2. Press the shutter within 5 seconds. The Flash Indicato
