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DC1510
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice..........................................................................................................2 FCC Notice..................................................................................................................................................2 Welcome........................................................................................................................................................2 Getting Started......................
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has
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for repair. • To store the camera, wrap it in a piece of clean, soft cloth and place it in a cool, dry, dust-free place. Do not place the camera directly under the sun or in any hot circumstances. • Take care of the lens. Use special cloth to clean it. • Do not scratch hard objects against the Lens, Status LCD Panel, or Viewfinder. • If the Status LCD Panel is damaged, do not touch it. • Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm room. Try to put the camera in a plastic b
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Top panel USB cable connector Shutter button Powering Up Battery Installation 1. Slide the compartment cover at the bottom of your camera. See Figure 1. 2. Install 3-AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment. See Figure 2. 3. Make sure the battery polarities are oriented exactly as shown. See Figure 2. 4. Close battery compartment cover. Figure 1 Figure 2 CAUTION - To avoid battery leakage • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged • Be sure to insert batt
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Top panel Taking Pictures Resolution The camera is defaulted to High Resolution (CIF) mode . To select low resolution (QCIF): 1. Press Mode button repeatedly until is shown on the LCD panel. 2. Press Shutter button to confirm your selection and "80" will appear on the LCD panel, indicating that a maximum of 80 photos can be taken with low resolution. NOTE: After taking a few photos of low resolution, if you want to switch back to high resolution: (1) Powering Up Press Mode button until app
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NOTE: If you do not hear the "beep" and/or the frame counter does not count down 1 frame, the Taking Pictures photo has not yet been taken. Press Shutter button again to take the picture. Resolution Tip: The camera is defaulted to High Resolution (CIF) mode . It is recommended that you take a few trial shots at different distances to see the results of each To select low resolution (QCIF): photo. 1. Press Mode button repeatedly until is shown on the LCD panel. 2. Press Shutter button to conf
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NOTE: If you do not hear the "beep" and/or the frame counter does not count down 1 frame, the Connecting digital camera to PC photo has not yet been taken. Press Shutter button again to take the picture. Install Arcsoft programs and camera drivers in Windows 98SE/Me NOTE: The graphics shown are based on the user interface in Windows 98SE Tip: It is recommended that you take a few trial shots at different distances to see the results of each 1. Put the program CD into the CD-ROM drive, Autorun
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Install camera drivers: Connecting digital camera to PC 1. Select 2 to install the camera drivers Install Arcsoft programs and camera drivers in Windows 98SE/Me 2. Choose Setup language NOTE: The graphics shown are based on the user interface in Windows 98SE 3. Click Finish button to complete Setup and restart your computer 4. After your computer is restarted, connect the camera and computer with the USB cable and the 1. Put the program CD into the CD-ROM drive, Autorun will commence. computer
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Install camera drivers: 3. Click File > Acquire from the pull-down menu to open the following dialog panel. Click Download 1. Select 2 to install the camera drivers photos icon. 2. Choose Setup language 3. Click Finish button to complete Setup and restart your computer 4. After your computer is restarted, connect the camera and computer with the USB cable and the computer will recognize the camera. Note: The installed camera drivers may conflict other USB devices in your computer system. Unins
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6. Click Page down icon to go to next page. 7. Highlight the thumbnail(s) you want to download and click Transfer photos button. 8. You may edit the photo with the tools in PhotoStudio and then save it by clicking File > Save from the pull-down menu. NOTE: If you want to know more about PhotoStudio or how to use it, consult on-line help by clicking "?" icon or "Help" on the pull-down menu. Downloading Continuous Mode Photos as Videos Program "My DSC" can transfer your photos taken in Continuou
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5. Select "Download all photos" and click Download button. 6. Highlight the AVI file thumbnail and click Save photos icon 7. Enter the filename and click Save button 11
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Tip: • To change the video playback speed, change the AVI frame rate. The default value of frame rate is 6. Setting it to a larger value results in faster playback, while a small value results in slower playback. 8. Locate the saved AVI file. Double-click to play the movie. Using Your Digital Camera as a PC Cam Besides taking videos with your digital camera, you can record videos directly to your computer with the PCCam program. 1. Connect your camera to computer with a USB cable 2. Search thro
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Tip: 7. Click Capture > Start Capture from the pull-down menu • To change the video playback speed, change the AVI frame rate. The default value of frame 8. Select OK button to start video capture rate is 6. Setting it to a larger value results in faster playback, while a small value results in slower playback. 8. Locate the saved AVI file. Double-click to play the movie. Using Your Digital Camera as a PC Cam Besides taking videos with your digital camera, you can record videos directly to your
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7. Click Capture > Start Capture from the pull-down menu Multimedia Email 8. Select OK button to start video capture NOTE: The graphics shown are based on the user interface in Windows 98SE. 1. To open Multimedia Email, click Start>Programs ("All Programs" for Windows XP) > Arcsoft Software Suite and click Multimedia Email 3 icon or Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop. The Main Screen will appear as shown below: 9. The time elapsed of the video capture is shown at the bottom of the sc
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Multimedia Email Additional Information NOTE: The graphics shown are based on the user interface in Windows 98SE. Opening User's Manual on CD 1. Double-click the file manual.pdf found at the root level of the CD 1. To open Multimedia Email, click Start>Programs ("All Programs" for Windows XP) > Arcsoft 2. The User's Manual will be opened if Acrobat Reader has been installed in your computer. If necessary, Software Suite and click Multimedia Email 3 icon or Double-click the shortcut icon on the
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steadily with both hands. Use the first finger of your right hand to press the shutter. Stand on solid Additional Information ground. Do not move or run when pressing the shutter. Even tiny movements will result in fuzzy photos. Opening User's Manual on CD 1. Double-click the file manual.pdf found at the root level of the CD 5. Why would I get some blurry areas in a photo? 2. The User's Manual will be opened if Acrobat Reader has been installed in your computer. If necessary, take the following
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the problem persists, the batteries may be totally dead. Replace them with new ones. 17. Why is the camera not turning on after new batteries are inserted? • The batteries may have been inserted incorrectly. • The camera may be broken. It may have been dropped into water or against hard surfaces. 18. Can I take close-up shots of an object? Yes, if it is more than 0.6m (2 ft) away. The object will be out of focus at a distance less than 2 ft away. 19. What should be noted during photos download?
