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D-Link
DSC-100
Digital Camera / Webcam / Digital Video
User’s Manual
Rev. 2001-05-18
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Contents Introduction..............................................................................................1 Package Contents............................................................................ 1 Introduction to USB.................................................................................2 Introduction to Video Editing ..................................................................3 Hardware Installation..............................................................
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the D-Link DSC-100. The DSC-100 enables you to take digital photos, record digital video and videoconference. This guide will explain the features and functions of the DSC-100. Package Contents § DSC-100 Digital Camera § Driver CD § Digital Imaging Software on CD § 3 AAA Alkaline Batteries § Wrist Strap § Stand § USB cable § User's manual § Quick Install Guide 1
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Introduction to USB USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is a standard for connecting external devices to your computer quickly and easily. One of the nice things about USB is that power can be provided to the USB device through the USB cable. Some devices such as printer need more power than the USB ports can provide, so those devices will have to use an external power source. USB also allows the device to be connected and removed from the PC without the need to shut down the computer
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Introduction to Video Editing As with video capture, the hardware that was previously needed to edit video was very expensive. Today’s PC market has lowered the cost of very powerful computers that are very capable of editing and producing home videos. Of course, the faster and more robust your computer is, the faster and easier it is to edit video. The first thing to understand when delving into video editing is that video takes up a lot of hard drive space. If you have a small hard dri
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Hardware Installation Important: Before connecting the DSC-100 to the USB port of your computer, install the Drivers by following the Quick Install Guide for the operating system you are using. Placement Your DSC-100 should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Your DSC-100 can be held in place by using the stand provided when used as a webcam. Front View 4
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Rear View Top View 5
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Status LCD Indicators Refer to the table below for the meaning of each icon. 1. Self timer 8. Low Battery 2. Video Recording 9. Continuous Shot Mode 3. High Quality 10. Delete Single Picture 352x288 Resolution 4. Low Quality 11. PC Connection 352x288 Resolution 5. Image Quantity 12. Memory Full (High Quality ) 6. Image Quantity 13. Macro Mode (Low Quality) 7. Full Battery 6
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Using the DSC-100 Setting Camera Shooting Modes Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to power on the camera. Then press the Mode button to set the shooting modes. The mode will change each time you press the Mode button. Single Snap Shot Mode (Default Setting) Only one picture will be taken every time you press the Shutter Release button. Single Snap Shot with Self Timer Mode The camera will take pictures 10 seconds after you press the Shutter Release button. The LED light
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Video Recording Mode Press and hold the Shutter Release button. The camera will record continuous video until you release the button. When recording, the LED light on the front panel will stay on continuously. Continuous snap shot mode The continuous snap shot mode allows you to set a time between continuous snap shots. The camera will continue to take pictures until either the memory is full, or you cancel the operation. Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds. The " " sign wil
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Taking Pictures Make sure the camera power is on. Set the mode to your desired preference. Locat the subject you want to shoot by looking through the viewfinder. Note: If you don’t use the camera for 30 seconds, the DSC-100 will automatically power off. Note: The focus range for PC Camera/Webcam mode is 30cm (Macro) to 1.5 Meters. If you are using the DSC-100 for… Digital Still Photos § Press the Power button for 3 seconds to power on the camera. (The LED light on the rear panel
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Deleting Pictures Delete The Last Picture Taken Press the Backward " " button to delete the last picture taken. The delete indicator " " will appear on the status LCD. Delete All Pictures Move the Trashcan switch to the right. All pictures in memory will be deleted and all settings will be changed to the default setting. Move the switch to the left and press the Power button for 3 seconds to restart the camera. Note: Be careful when deleting pictures so that you don’t accidentally
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Transferring Images To Your Computer The fastest and easiest way to download pictures from the DSC-100 to your computer is to use the DSC-100 Software installed in the start menu. You can also use the software that was bundled with the DSC-100 using the TWAIN interface. TWAIN is an industry standard interface for scanners and digital cameras. The TWAIN Interface works in combination with any TWAIN compliant image processing application, such as MGI PhotoSuite III SE. The image processing
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The following screen will be shown. This screen allows you to preview and select which images you would like to save as a file. If the thumbnails do not appear, please check your USB connection and push the Preview button to try again. Select the image(s) that you want to save and click the Get Pictures button. You may press the Select All button to select all of the images on the DSC-100. 12
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The following screen will appear. You can select a directory to save the pictures to by clicking the browse "..." button. The Prefix box allows you to select a prefix, which will be the first part of the pictures' file name. For example, if you select pictures 005, 006 and 009 to save to disk, and the prefix is "Pic", the pictures' file names will be Pic005.jpg, Pic006.jpg and Pic009.jpg. Warning: If you choose a filename and the selected folder already contains a file by that n
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If you are downloading a Digital Video, you can select AVI or Mpeg1 as the video format that the video file will be encoded in. If you choose AVI(Audio Video Interlaced file developed by Microsoft), the file will have a suffix of .AVI. If you choose Mpeg1(short for the Moving Pictures Expert Group MPEG version 1), the file will have a suffix of .MPG. AVI files are larger in file size but have shorter image processing time. Mpeg1 files have are smaller in file size but have longer image pr
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Using a TWAIN Compliant Imaging Application To Download Images from the DSC-100 Listed below are the steps for using the DSC-100 TWAIN interface with the MGI PhotoSuite III SE (which may be bundled with this camera). Note: These instructions are not intended as a rule for all imaging software. Consult the applicable users manual for instructions when using other imaging applications. Follow these steps to download images from the DSC-100. § Execute MGI PhotoSuite III SE. § Click o
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q. I connected the DSC-100 to my USB port before running the Setup program. What do I do now? A. If you connect the DSC-100 to the computer before installing the driver the first time, the Windows operating software may use incorrect information and may not allow you to install the correct driver. To fix this problem, follow these steps. § Stop and exit all other running programs before you proceed. § Cancel the “Add New Hardware” wizard. § Disconnect th
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Technical Specifications Standards: • USB Specification version 1.1 (Compatible with USB 2.0) Connector • One upstream (USB Type A) Sensor • CMOS Image Sensor with 100K Pixel (352x288) Default Resolution • Auto Exposure Performance • 30fps Video Frame Rate Dimension • 20.6mm x 25.5mm x 46mm (L x W x H) Features • Digital Still Image Capture • Webcam/PC Camera • Digital Video Recorder • USB Interface • Holds up to 100 images or 45 seconds of video • Easy to use downloa
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