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Visioneer
MX 200 Digital Camera
User’s Guide
FOR WINDOWS
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COPYRIGHT IN FORMAT ION Copyright © 2002 Visioneer, Inc. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The Visioneer brand name and logo are registered trademarks of Visioneer, Inc. The PaperPort brand name and logo are registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc. Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. TextBridge is a registered tradem
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Visioneer’s Limited Product Warranty If you find physical defects in the materials or the workmanship used in making the product described in this document, Visioneer will repair, or at its option, replace, the product at no charge to you, provided you return it (postage prepaid, with proof of your purchase from the original reseller) during the 3-month period after the date of your original purchase of the product. Upon registration of the product with Visioneer, the warranty is automatical
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FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential 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, t
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i TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Camera Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ii VISIONEER MX 200 DIGITAL CAMERA USER’S GUIDE Install Software on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Connect to Your Computer the First Time . . . . . . . . . . 39 Copying Photos to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using Your Camera as a PC Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Connecting to a Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Printing Directly to a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Troub
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WELCOME Congratulations on the purchase of your Visioneer MX 200 digital camera. This user’s guide will step you through the set up, configuration, and use of your camera. CAMERA FEATURES ■ Digital Zoom (up to 3x) ■ Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution ■ Color LCD viewfinder screen ■ Video clip recording (up to 1 minute) ■ USB 1.1 interface ■ Auto exposure, user-defined exposure, auto focus ■ Flash: Auto / Always on / Red-eye reduction / Off ■ White balance modes: Auto / Daylight /Shade / Tungsten /
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2 VISIONEER MX 200 DIGITAL CAMERA USER’S GUIDE SAFETY INFORMATION ■ Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. ■ Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the camera’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, only a qualified technician should repair your camera. Should the camera break as a result of a fall or other accident, take it to an authorized se
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 batteries in or expose them to water. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any changes in the batteries such as discoloration, deformation, or leakage. ■ Use caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. Particular care should be used when photographing infants— keep the flash at least three feet from infant’s eyes.
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4 VISIONEER MX 200 DIGITAL CAMERA USER’S GUIDE WHAT’S IN THE BOX Before using your digital camera, check the contents of the box to make sure that all parts are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the camera. USB Cable Video Cable MX200 Digital Camera 2 AA Alkaline or NiMH Batteries Software CD Carrying Case Quick Start Card User’s Guide Quick Start Guide Hand Strap
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CAMERA COMPONENTS 5 CAMERA COMPONENTS The following pages show the components of your camera. FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Shutter Button—Used to take a picture. 2. Built-in Flash—Allows picture taking in low light. 3. Light Sensor—Detects ambient light to determine whether or not the flash is needed. 4. Viewfinder—Used to frame the picture you are taking. 5. Self-timer LED—When the self-timer option is in use, blinks for ten seconds before the camera takes a picture. 6. Lens—Focuses light on th
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6 VISIONEER MX 200 DIGITAL CAMERA USER’S GUIDE BACK VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 12 11 10 9 1. Viewfinder—Used to frame the picture you are taking. 2. Status LED—Shows the picture-taking status of the camera. When the camera is available to take a picture or accept user commands, the LED is a solid green light. When the camera is unavailable, the LED flashes. 3. On/Off button—Used to turn the camera on and off. 4. Zoom Out/Thumbnail—In Snapshot mode, the camera zooms out from the subject. In
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CAMERA COMPONENTS 7 6. Mode Dial—Selects the cameras mode: Video, Preset, Snapshot, Playback, Set Up, and PC. 7. USB, Video Out, and AC Adapter Ports—The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect the camera to a computer. The Video Out port connects the camera to a television. The AC adapter port connects an AC adapter to an external source of electricity. 8. Hand Strap Loop—Used to connect the camera to the supplied hand strap. 9. Up Button—Cycles through menu items in Set Up mod
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8 VISIONEER MX 200 DIGITAL CAMERA USER’S GUIDE BOTTOM VIEW 1 2 3 4 1. Tripod Connector—Attaches the camera to a tripod. 2. Battery/Memory Card Cover—Covers the battery chamber and memory card slot. TM 3. Memory Card Slot—Uses a SmartMedia card to store images. 4. Battery Chamber—Requires two AA alkaline batteries.
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GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES 9 GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES Complete the following installation and setup steps to prepare your camera for taking pictures. INSTALL THE MEMORY CARD AND BATTERIES Note: If you prefer to store your photos on the camera’s internal memory, you do not need to install a memory card. To install the memory card: 1. Open the battery/memory card cover. ■ Press on the cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow, toward the outside edge of the camera. ■ Lift the
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10 VISIONEER MX 200 DIGITAL CAMERA USER’S GUIDE To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries into the battery chamber making sure the positive and negative ends are oriented as indicated above the battery chamber. ■ The battery nearest the outside edge of the camera has its positive end on top and the battery furthest from the outside edge has its negative end on top. 2. Close the battery/memory card cover. Note: After initial setup of your camera, make sure to turn the camera off prio
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GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES 11 SET THE DATE AND TIME When you transfer a photo to a computer or print a photo, the time and date the photo was taken are shown. To set the display style: 1. Rotate the Mode dial to Set Up. 2. Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on. 3. Use the Down button to select Date/Time, and then press the Display button.
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12 VISIONEER MX 200 DIGITAL CAMERA USER’S GUIDE 4. Select the Style option and then press the Display button. 5. Use the Up or Down buttons to select the Month/Day or Day/Month display style. 6. Press the Display button to save your selection. To set the date and time: 1. On the Set Up menu, select Date/Time, and then press the Display button. 2. Use the Down button to select Clock, and then press the Display button.
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GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES 13 3. Use the Up or Down buttons to set the correct hour (using a 24-hour clock). When finished, press the Copy button to move to the minutes area. 4. Repeat the procedure in Step 3 to set the minutes, year, month, and day. 5. When finished, press the Display button. Note: To exit at any time without saving changes, press the Delete button. SET THE LANGUAGE Your camera can display text and messages in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Japanese.
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14 VISIONEER MX 200 DIGITAL CAMERA USER’S GUIDE 2. If the camera is not already on, press the On/Off button. 3. Use the Down button to select Language, and then press the Display button. 4. Use the Up and Down buttons to select a language, and then press the Display button to save the change.
