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1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM
UK
IT
User’s manual
Version 1.0
L I F E I S M O R E ! T R U S T U S T R U S T . C O M
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1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM Thank you for your purchase. Register your product via our Internet site at www.trust.com/register, so that you will be eligible for optimal guarantee and service support. UK You will also be automatically informed of the development of your and other Trust products. L I F E I S M O R E ! T R U S T U S T R U S T . C O M
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1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM Fig. 1a Fig. 1b Fig. 1c Fig.1d Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig.4 L I F E I S M O R E ! T R U S T U S T R U S T . C O M
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM Read the ‘Quick Installation Guide’ before using the camera for the first time. The basic functions of the camera are described here. ! CONTENTS 1Introduction 2 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 Inserting the memory 5 6.1 Formatting the memory 6 7 User settings 6 7.1 Setting the language of the OSD menu 6 7.2
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM 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 sensible to take some test pictures first. This is to make sure that the camera is working properly. No damage
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM 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 Durace
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM Item Explanation Description image capturing circuitry. Make sure that the lens remains free of dust and fingerprints; take care not to scratch the lens. 8 + Viewfinder The viewfinder is used to determine the 10 format of the photograph and its composition. 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 t
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM Preparing the camera for use 5 Inserting and removing the batteries Follow the instructions given below to insert or remove the batteries N.B.: make sure the camera is turned off. Open the battery cover and insert the batteries into the battery compartment as indicated on the inside of the battery cover. Close the battery cover. When the battery voltage begins to fall the battery indicator ( ) will be shown in the LCD display. Replace the batteries in ti
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM Symbol Mode Description Photo, Playback, Video No memory card in the camera. Photo, Playback, Video The camera is unable to recognize the card. Check that the card has been inserted correctly. Format the card using the external card reader. Playback No images stored on the memory card. Photo, Video Memory card is full. No more images can be stored on the card. Playback Playback not possible, for example because the recording is damaged. Ta
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM 3. Select [DATE SETTING] using the “ ” button or the “ “ button 4. Press the “ENTER” button. See Figure 4. 5. Use the “ ” or “ ” button to select [YEAR/MONTH/DAY/HOUR/MINUTE/ OPTION] Use the “ ” or “ ” 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 came
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM Symbol Mode Description Night view Used to take photographs when little light is 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. Table 4: mode settings 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
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM Symbol Status Function Automatic The camera automatically uses the flash when so required. On The flash will be used for all photographs. This is ideal when fill-in flash is needed (against the light). N.B.: the flash is turned off in burst mode. Off The flash is not used. Red-eye The flash will be automatically used when there is reduction insufficient light; an advance flash will be used to reduce the red-eye effect. Table 6: summary of flas
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM 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 “ “, “ ”, “ ” and “ ” buttons to browse through the photos. Thumbnails Press the “DISPLAY” button until the thumbnails are shown on the LCD display. In Thumbn
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM 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 Macintosh) 1. Connect the small connector of the USB cable to the camera. (22, Figure 1d) 2. Connect the large end of th
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM 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
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM [ISO [100] Set the ISO sensitivity. The Sensitivity] amount of light required to take a [200] good photo decreases with [400] increase in ISO setting. [Exposure] [0.00] Set the exposure time. Adjustable from –1.50 -> 0 -> (also for the 1.50 in 0.25 increments Video mode) [White [AWB] Use the AWB setting for the Balance] optimum brightness (lighting) of the photo. (also for the Video mode) [Daylight] Use when taking photos outdoors or
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM Setting Options Explanation [Quantity] Date Print, prints the date on the print. The number can be set between 0 and 99 [Slide Show] Start slide show. Press the “ENTER” button to start/stop the slide show. Table 8: settings in the Playback mode 11.3 Settings in the SETUP mode Switch on the camera, and turn the selector dial to “Setup” (Figure 3) Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select the function Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to adjust the setting
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM 12.2 MGI PhotoSuite SE version 4.0 Installation 1. Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. Trust Installer “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 pro
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TRUST 1290Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM 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 –
