Vivitar ViviCam 2795 Digital Camera
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1. Unplug from power socket o gt WARNING Do not use this camera when it is emitting smoke is unusually hot to the touch is emitting any unusual odor or noise or is in any other abnormal state Use of the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or electric shock Stop using the camera immediately turn the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility and request repairs Never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this is dangerous A Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera Switch the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock O gt Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera Turn the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the2. No Flash or Auto Flash LCD panel in DSC Mode Battery Power 14 Erasing Pictures You cannot erase pictures from the camera memory while in DSC mode To erase pictures set the camera to TV mode For more information see page 25 Camera Function Controls When you re using Multimedia Camera as Press to set the Te N Press to select the type a digital camera use the 4 Way Toggle ash mode U Y of Picture Quality Control located in front of the camerato NoFlash K Normal Quality A 4 Auto Flash Kx Fine Quality select options that are suitable for your i i Press to set the Self picture taking needs ress to set the Sel Timer on or off Ks Flash Mode Self Timer On The camera has two different flash modes NoFlash The flash is disabled no matter what the ambient brightness of the surroundings is 4a Auto The camera automatically fires the flash when lighting in your surrounding is not bright enough Picture Quality Two different elements determine the quality of the pictures that you take The first is resolution The camera can take pictures at 640 X 480 resolution The second element is the amount of compression applied to captured images This camera can capture images using two types of compression settings Normal high compression and Fine low compression The lower the compression the higher the image quality will be but lesser number of pictures can be taken Higher compression allows more pictures
3. carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility Do not use in wet areas Do not use this camera in the bathroom This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter This may cause an electric shock WARNING Never use this camera look through the viewfinder or watch the LCD liquid crystal display while you are operating a moving car motorcycle or bicycle This may cause a traffic accident Do not attempt to charge the alkaline battery This may cause the battery to split or leak causing fire or injury Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens necklaces coins or hairpins This could short circuit the positive and negative o poles of the battery This may cause the battery to split or leak resulting in fire or injury Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery and do not place a battery in water or ina fire Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak cause fire or injury Do not subject a battery to strong impacts such as hitting it with a hammer stepping on it or dropping it Any of these may cause the battery to split or leak cause fire or injury Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera The use of other power sources may cause a fire Table of Contents INKFOGUCTION ieee eee eect eee cee
4. 25 ERASE khais ta fs Q Erasing a Picture TV mode Erasing an MP3 Song MP3 mode Erasing a Recorded Audio AUDIO mode Erasing All Pictures MP3 Songs or Recorded Audio Tracks To erase all pictures MP3 songs or recorded audio tracks 1 Set the camera to the proper operation mode e To erase all pictures set to TV mode e To erase all MP3 songs set to MP3 mode MP3s e To erase all recorded audio tracks set to AUDIO mode i 2 Switch to Erase mode by pressing the Erase Stop button located in front of the camera 3 Keep pressing the Right or Left of the 4 Way Toggle Control until the message Erase All appears on the LCD panel 4 Press the Shutter Release button to erase all pictures MP3 songs or recorded audio tracks depending on which operation mode you are currently in L Erasing All Pictures TV mode Erasing All MP3 Songs MP3 mode Erasing All Recorded Audio Tracks AUDIO mode 26 Using MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as a PC Camera This camera features an USB device for PC which complies with Windows 98 plug and play rule You don t need to turn off your PC Just plug camera s USB cable connec tor into your PC USB port then everything is ready to go 1 Make sure the multimedia camera manager is installed For details see Camera driver and software installation section on page 18 2 Make sure the camera is connected with PC by USB cable For details see
5. Connect ing to the computer on page 18 3 Set the camera to PC mode 4 Launch your own video conference software such as Microsoft NetMeeting Note For more information about the video conference application software please refer to its re spective software help menu Appendix 1 LCD Icons PC mode ERASE Erase Icon 0 DSC Record mode voL Volume Icon 6 TV mode II Pause Icon mPa MP3 Mode ADOD Digital Icon E3 MP3 Play 4a AutoFlash Audio Mode o Flash Audio Play ormal Quality Audio Record ke Fine Quality waa Full Battery power PAL TV PAL E Medium Battery power NTSC TV NTSC Low Battery Power amp Self Timer On 27 Appendix 2 Camera Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Image Sensor Image Size HxV 640x480 pixels Internal Memory 2MB Flash Memory External Memory CF Card Image Storage 2MB Approximately up to 32 pictures Normal External Connectors AC adapter USB Video Output NTSC PAL Earphone Output Optical Viewfinder Built in LCD Display B W LCD for text display LED Indicator Self timer red in front Ready green in top Lens Fixed lens Power supply 2 AA size Alkaline Battery AC Adapter 5V DC 2 4 A DC5V from USB port MP3 Playback MP3 File Voice Record Playback wav File Flash Mode Auto Off Self timer 10 sec delay Exposure Auto White Balance Auto Shutter Electronic shutter Auto Compres
6. Optional accessories include Compact Flash Card AC Adapter System Requirements Windows Personal computer with minimum Pentium 166 MHz with graphic card Microsoft windows 98 2000 Me operating system 32 MB or more of RAM 80 MB of hard disk space available Available USB and CD ROM drive Color Display 800x600 24 bit or higher recommended 8 Getting to Know your Camera Before you start using camera try to familiarize first with its various controls This sec tion shows the different parts of the camera in detail Power Button Shutter Release Ready LED lode Dial Lens Viewfinder Window Flash ZTonm7movogo0 WD Compact Flash Card slot Self Timer LED J Stop Erase Button K Audio Record Play Mode Selection Button L Microphone 4 Way Toggle Control N Earphone Jack O DC IN 5V port P Video port USB port Battery door novo Viewfinder Getting Started The multimedia camera comes with standard accessories such as batteries and strap This section shows how you can use them with the camera Basic camera operations are also described in this section Inserting Batteries The battery compartment is located the bottom side of the camera You will need to use two AA size batteries To install the batteries 1 Open the battery c
7. are not going to use the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Failure to do so could result in a fire Contact your dealer or local authorized service facility to request cleaning of the interior of the camera every two years Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera for long periods without cleaning the camera interior may cause a fire or electric shock Cleaning is best performed prior to seasonal periods of high humidity Consult with your dealer or local authorized service facility for information on the cost of cleaning your camera Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire injury or corrosion of the battery compartment When fitting a battery into the camera check the polarity markings on the battery e ande to ensure that you insert the battery correctly Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire injury or corrosion of the battery compartment Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time The batteries may leak and cause a fire injury or soiling of the battery compartment If the batteries leak clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid
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9. hard disk 6 Once the copy process has been completed the audio then have successfully down loaded from the camera to you PC Note You do not need to use batteries or the power adapter when you have connected a USB cable between the camera and your PC The camera consumes power from the PC through the USB port Erasing Contents from the MULTIMEDIA CAMERA When both the camera s internal memory and the inserted Compact Flash Card are already full it is time for you to erase some or all of their contents to free up storage space But before you erase anything make sure that you transfer the contents first to your PC if you still want to use them Erasing a Single Picture MP3 Song or Recorded Audio To erase a single picture MP3 song or recorded audio 1 Set the camera to the proper operation mode e To erase a picture set to TV mode D e To erase an MP3 song set to MP3 mode Psd e To erase a recorded audio set to AUDIO mode 2 To enter Erase mode by pressing the Erase Stop button located in front of the camera 3 Use the 4 Way Toggle Control in front of the camera to select the picture MP3 song or audio track number you want to erase Press Right repeatedly to skip forward or press Left repeatedly to go backwards until the number that you want appears on the LCD panel 4 Press the Shutter Release button to erase the selected number 5 Press the Erase Stop button to quit from Erase mode
10. not available when the camera is supplied with power from a USB or AC Adapter connection Changing Mode The Mode Dial located at the top side of the camera lets you easily change from one op eration mode to another Just turn the Mode Dial clockwise or counterclockwise to switch to a different mode The five icons shown on the Mode Dial indi Mode Dial cate the five operation modes of the camera To select a mode that you want keep on turn 8 DSC mode ing the Mode Dial until its icon is situated at the middle uppermost side of the Mode Dial TV mode Refer to the succeeding pages for more infor esd MP3 Mode mation on each of these operation modes Audio Mode PC mode Function Controls The front panel buttons provide different types of controls depending on which operation mode is currently selected For instance in DSC mode the 4 Way Toggle Control allows you to set the flash mode select picture quality self timer In other operation modes such as MP3 and Audio modes all these buttons are used but they function differently in each mode The next sections will discuss each operation mode in detail and how to adjust the controls Function Controls at each mode 13 Using MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as a Digital Camera The camera allows you to easily take digital photo shots This section shows you how to take pictures with the camera Taking Pictures Set the camera to DSC mode whe
11. other hole of the pouch 3 Plug the earphone connector into the Ear phone Jack Using a Compact Flash Card Optional Accessory The camera already comes with 2MB internal memory for storing pictures MP3 songs and recorded audio If this is not enough for you you can extend the camera s storage capacity by inserting a compact flash memory card To insert a Compact Flash memory card 1 Open the card slot located at the side of the camera 2 Make sure the back side of the CF card to ward the front of the camera and the end with pin connector toward the card slot 3 Push the memory card all the way into the card slot until you hear a clicking sound 4 Close the card slot cover To remove the Compact Flash memory card push the Eject button located inside the card slot Operating the Camera Once there is power supplied to the camera through installed batteries the optional power adapter or through a USB cable connected be tween the camera and your PC you can start using the camera 12 Starting up the Camera To switch the camera on press down the Power Button which is located at the side of the camera The LED located at the top side of the camera then lights up indicating that the cam era is on Power Button Ready LED Auto Power Off Feature The camera automatically switches off when there are no operations performed for over 2 minutes However this feature is
12. shock Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and cause a fire Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter witha cloth or quilt This may cause heat to build up and distort the case or cause a fire Always use the camera and its accessories in well ventilated locations Take care that the camera is not bumped when it is being moved This may cause the camera to malfunction While it is switched on do not move the camera after transferring images to PC if you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock When handling the camera always unplug it from the power source batteries or AC power adapter for safety If you are not going to use the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Failure to do so could result in an electric shock CAUTION When leaving the camera unused for long periods such as during a vacation always unplug the camera from the power source batteries or AC power adapter for safety If you
13. the Multimedia Camera Manager but ton 5 Select the MP3 songs you want to transfer and then drag the MP3 files into the Multi media Camera Manager folder 6 Once the copy process has been completed the MP3 songs then have successfully up loaded from your PC to the camera Note A TE ES r You do not need to use batteries or the power adapter when you have connected a USB cable between the camera and your PC The camera consumes power from the PC through the USB port MP3 Playback Controls While in MP3 mode use the Shutter Release Press to increase d the volume level button and the 4 Way Toggle Control locate in front of the camera to control the playback of MP3 songs For details on erasing MP3 songs see page 25 Playing MP3 Music After you have finished transferring MP3 files you are ready to play the songs now When playing MP3 songs make sure that your cam era has enough battery power or that the power adapter is connected 21 When not playing MP3 songs press to enable Erase mode While playing MP3 songs press to stop the playback Press to go backward and g r forward and select select previous the next MP3 song MP3 songs Press to decrease the volume level To play MP3 songs 1 Connect your earphone to the camera 2 Set the camera to MP3 mode MP3 3 Use the 4 Way Toggle Control in front of the camera to adjust the volume Press Arrow
14. to be taken and the image quality is acceptable Normal Quality 32 pictures kxk Fine Quality 16 pictures The total number of stored images may be varied with the free space of the memory the mixture of the image quality mode and also the complexity of the subject Self Timer The Self Timer creates a 10 second delay between the time you press the Shutter Re lease button and the time the picture is taken The 10 second delay is indicated by the Self Timer LED flashing once per second for seven seconds then twice per second for the last three seconds After a picture has been taken the Self Timer sets off automatically You need to set the Self Timer on every time you want to use it 15 i Viewing Pictures Show off your pictures to an audience by connecting your camera to a TV This section shows you how to properly connect the camera to a TV and display your pictures on TV Using the Camera in TV Mode Set the camera to TV Mode J when you want to use a TV to view the pictures you have taken or when you want to erase pictures from the camera memory TV Function Contorls While in TV mode use the function controls located in front of the camera to properly set the TV standard advance forward or backward when viewing pictures and to erase pictures For details on erasing pictures see page 25 Viewing Pictures on your TV Set the camera to TV Mode when you want to use a TV to view the pictures
15. when you connect a USB cable between the camera and your PC The camera consumes power from the PC through the USB port Warning e Always be sure to use the power adapter from the manufacturer Any other adapter may cause damage to the camera which is not covered under the warranty e Grasp the power adapter not the cord when unplugging it from a wall socket e If the power cord gets damaged exposed or severed wires etc purchase a new power adapter from your local dealer Using a damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock e Switch off and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera before unplugging it from the wall socket Attaching the Strap If you intend to take pictures outdoors it will be rather convenient to carry the camera using the provided strap To attach the strap to the camera 1 Insert the small loop at the end of the strap into the hole of the camera s strap holder 2 Push inward until the loop comes out of the other hole of the camera s strap holder 3 Insert the other end of the strap through the loop and pull it all the way until the strap is securely attached to the camera NN Attaching the Earphone You need to attach the earphone to the cam era to listen to the MP3 songs or the recorded audio To attach the earphone to the pouch and the camera 1 Insert the end of earphone connector into the hole at the side of the pouch 2 Pull it down until the cord comes out to the
16. O 3 Press the Rec Play button to enter PLAY mode the PLAY will appear in the LCD panel 4 Use the 4 Way Toggle Control in front of the camera to adjust the volume Press Arrow Up A to increase the volume level or press Arrow Down to decrease the volume level 5 Also use the 4 Way Toggle Control to select the audio track you want to play Press Right to select the next track or press Left to select the previous track 6 To play the selected track press the Shutter Release button To pause or resume playback also press the Shutter Release button 7 To stop the playback press the Erase Stop button Transferring Recorded Audio into your PC MULTIMEDIA CAMERA records audio in WAV format After recording you can transfer the audio into your computer To transfer recorded audio from the camera into your PC 1 Connect the Camera to your PC using the pro vided USB cable See page 18 for a clear il lustration on how to connect the USB cable 2 Set the camera to PC mode 3 Double click the DSC Application Suite short cut button icon on the desktop 4 Click the Multimedia Camera Manager but ton 24 Audio Playback mode Audio Track Number Battery Power LCD Panel in Audio Playback Mode Pasar Ee wees ena 5 Select the audio track you want to transfer and then drag the files in the Mutlimedia Camera Manager folder to the folder you specity in your
17. Up A to increase the volume level or press Arrow Down W to decrease the volume level 4 Also use the 4 Way Toggle Control to se lect the MP3 song you want to play Press Right to select the next song or press Left to select the previous song 5 To play the selected MP3 song press the Shutter Release button To pause or resume playback also press the Shutter Release button 6 To stop the playback press the Erase Stop button located in the front panel Using MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as a Audio Recorder Another outstanding feature of the MULTIME DIA CAMERA is its built in audio recorder which allows you to record notes interviews with other people lectures or conferences You can record and then play the audio in camera as well as transfer the recorded content to your PC 22 ps3 g g g H gt MP3 Song Number TT the volume level Battery Power LCD Panel in MP3 Mode When not recording or playing audio press to enable Erase mode While recording or Press to increase the volume playing audio press to level stop the recording or playback Press to toggle between audio Press to SY recording and go backward and SX playback select the previous a Pre t6Go fecorded audio Press to forward and select decrease the next the volume recorded audio level Recording Controls Set the camera to Audio Mode when you want to use the audio recording feature Use the Shu
18. Vivitar Instruction Manual Vivicam 2795 Multi Function Digital Camera MP3 Player www vivitar com Warranty Policy This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser In case of defects in materials or workmanship we will replace or repair the camera free of charge This warranty applies to the camera only This warranty does not include batteries or other accessories which have not been manufactured by our company This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tam pered with or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer Other than for the war ranty herein we are not responsible for loss damage or inconvenience of any kind A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief description of the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated All related transportation costs and insurances are at the owner s expense Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in ac
19. camera Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock O gt If the camera has been dropped or the camera case has been damaged switch the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock WARNING Do not place the camera in unstable locations such as ona wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury Take care that the camera is not exposed to moisture and that water does not get into the camera Take particular care when it is raining or snowing or when you are using the camera at the beach or near water Water in the camera may cause a fire or electric shock Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not attempt to modify this camera This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not disassemble Do not remove the camera casing This may cause an electric shock Internal inspection maintenance and repairs should be
20. cordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarntee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interferene to radio or tele vision reception detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equip ment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note A shielded type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception Use only shielded I O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer and TV set Shielded AC power cord and shielded I O cables are required in order to meet the FCC emission limits It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I O cable s be used CAUTION Do not place this camera in a damp or dusty location This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam such as near a cooking stove or humidifier This may cause a fire or electric
21. ext picture or press Left to display the previ ous picture As you advance forward and backward through your pictures the LCD Panel shows the current picture number you are viewing 5 If you want to resume taking pictures dis connect the camera from your TV Then set the camera to DSC mode again A Note Press to set the TV standard ntsc NTSC Press to Standard enable Erase PAL PAL mode Standard Press to go Press to go backward and view forward and the previous picture view the next picture aooga Battery Power Picture Number TV Standard NTSC or PAL LCD Panel in TV Mode You can also view your pictures on your computer monitor by downloading them to your PC For more information about downloading pictures into your PC see page 18 17 Downloading Pictures into your PC Once your camera s memory or the inserted Compact Flash Card is full you can erase the pictures and take more pictures Before you erase the pictures save them first by transferring them to your computer This section shows you how to download pictures into the computer For details on how to erase pictures see page 25 Connecting the Camera to Your PC Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to your PC 1 Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your PC 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera 3 Turn on the camera You do not need
22. gle Picture MP3 Song or Recorded Audio 25 Erasing All Pictures MP3 Songs or Recorded Audio Tracks 26 Using Multimedia Camera as aPC Camera 27 Appendix 1 LCDICONS 00 eee eee eee 27 Appendix 2 Specifications 2 45 28 Introduction Overview Digital Camera MP3 Player Digital Audio Recorder and PC Camera in One Thank you for purchasing the MULTIMEDIA CAMERA which is the most incredible cam era ever been developed This portable digital camera does not only take pictures but also features a built in MP3 player audio recorder and PC camera in the same camera unit The MULTIMEDIA CAMERA is equipped with 2MB built in memory In addition it pro vides a memory card slot which can be inserted with a Type I Compact Flash Card To download digital pictures and audio from the camera into your PC a USB cable connec tion is all that is required This single USB connection also allows you to transfer MP3 songs into the camera When you use it as a PC camera you can videoconference over the Internet Look and talk to people on the internet face to face What s Included in the Package e Multimedia camera unit e Software CD ROM e USB cable e Quick start guide e Video cable e Owner s Manual e Earphone e Pouch and Strap e2 x AA alkaline batteries CD ROM content Disk 1 MGI Photosuite I SE Multimedia Camera Manager MP3 trial software Disk 2 MGI Video Wave SE
23. n you want to take pictures To take digital photo shots with the camera make sure that there is enough battery power or that the op tional power adapter is properly connected See page 10 to 11 for details on how to insert batteries or connect a power adapter Connecting a USB cable between the camera and your PC can also provide power to the camera See page 18 to see a clear illustration on how to connect a USB cable If you want to use a Compact Flash memory card to store your pictures insert the memory card before you start taking pictures Without a Compact Flash memory card installed the pictures are stored in built in memory For information on inserting memory card see page 12 To take a picture 1 Turn the camera on by pressing the Power Button The Ready LED located at the top side of the camera then lights up 2 Make sure that the camera is in DSC mode To set the camera to DSC mode turn the ode Dial repeatedly until you see the DSC icon appear on the LCD panel 3 Using the Viewfinder focus on the object you want to capture 4 Hold still and press the Shutter Release but on to take the picture 5 The Ready LED blinks continuously as the camera captures an image and processes the image 6 When the Ready LED stops blinking you can take the next picture The Ready LED always remains lighted up while the camera is on Remaining photo shots Picture Quality Self timer
24. over 2 Insert the batteries properly When inserting make sure that you follow the polarity direc tions which are indicated on the inner side of the battery cover 3 Close the battery cover Note You do not need to use batteries when you connect a USB cable between the camera and your PC The camera consumes power from the PC through the USB port Warning e If you won t be using the camera for an extended period of time remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion e Never use manganese batteries Never mix old and new batteries e Low temperatures under 0 C may reduce the output efficiency of batteries thereby shorten ing the operation time of the camera e The recommended battery is AA size alkaline battery Battery Life Indicator When the camera has full power the Battery Power icon on the LCD panel will be fully shaded When power is low only the lower EER Ful Battery power portion of the icon will be shaded This indi am Medium Battery power cates that the batteries are weak and need to i Low Battery Power be replaced When the batteries are completely dead the camera will not turn on 10 Using the Power Adapter Optional Accessory If you prefer to operate the camera on AC power Power Adapter 5V 2 4A at your choice Simply connect the power adapter into the DC IN port on the camera and then plug the power adapter to a wall socket You do not need to use the power adapter
25. owned art ists in MP3 format Using your Web browser you can try to search for such Web sites and then download MP3 files for free or by purchasing them online e MP3 CDs You can purchase MP3 music CDs These CDs are capable of storing a whole lot more songs than traditional music CDs because of MP3 compression e Record from your personal CD collection Another way of getting MP3 files is by converting music tracks from traditional music CDs into MP3 files in your PC You need to use an MP3 encoding software in order to do this Freeware MP3 encoders are available in the Internet and you can just download and use them to transform your favorite CD collection into MP3 files With MP3 encoding software you may also convert WAV audio files into MP3 format For more information about the operation of MP3 software please refer to its respec tive software help Copyright Protection Music especially from renowned artists is protected by copyright Distributing or sharing MP3 files without authorization is an infringement against international copyright laws Transferring MP3 Files into the Multimedia Camera To transfer MP3 music files into the MULTIMEDIA CAMERA 1 Make sure that the camera is securely connected to your PC using the provided USB cable See page 18 for a clear illustration on how to connect the USB cable 20 2 Set it to PC mode i 3 Double click the DSC Application Suite shortcut icon on the desktop 4 Click
26. sion method JPEG base Auto Power OFF 120 sec after no operation Weight 136 g without Battery and CF card Dimensions 91x 80 x 35 mm Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 28
27. tarting the computer a DSC Application Suite shortcut icon has now been created on the desktop The system requirements and the operation of each bundled software applications may vary For more information please refer to their respective software help menu Getting your Pictures To get pictures from the camera and transfer them to your PC 1 Make sure that the camera is securely con nected to your PC and the camera driver is installed 2 Set the camera to PC mode 3 Double click the DSC Application Suite Shortcut icon on the desktop 4 Click the Multimedia Camera Manager but ton 5 Drag or copy the image files in the folder of Multimedia Camera Manager to the folder you specify in your hard disk 6 Once the copy process has been completed the images then successfully have down loaded from the camera to your PC po E amare 19 MP3 Using MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as an MP3 Player To use the MULTIMEDIA CAMERA as an MP3 Player you need to first transfer MP3 songs from your PC into the camera This section tells you where you can get MP3 files as well as how to upload them into camera and then play them Where to Get MP3 Music Files There are basically three ways you can do to get MP3 songs e From the Internet Now there are numerous Web sites on the Internet which allow you to download MP3 songs for free There are also Web sites which sell popular music from ren
28. to use batteries or the power adapter when you have connected a USB cable be tween the camera and your PC The camera con sumes power from the PC through the USB port Camera driver and software installation The following software applications and camera driver are included in the DSC Applica tion Suite CD e MGI Photosuite Ill SE allows you to enhance the pictures with fast friendly fun PC photography software e MGI VideoWave SE is powerful PC video software allows even novice users to create professional videos quickly and easily e Multimedia Camera Manager provides you an efficient way to manage and transfer pictures audio and MP3 files between the camera and the computer e MP3 trial software convert your music CD to MP3 file format and enjoy your favorite songs anywhere 18 In order to transfer files between Multimedia Camera and PC you need to install the Multimedia Camera Manager which is under DSC Application Suite It is implemented with auto setup program Once you insert Disk 1 into CD ROM drive the DSC Applica tion Suite main menu window will pop up Otherwise you still can run setup exe file in the root directory of CD ROM drive 1 Insert the Disk 1 into CD ROM drive 2 Click on the checkbox to select the software would like to be installed 3 Follow the on screen instruction to complete driver and the application software installation 4 Restart the computer After res
29. tter Release button and the button con trols located in front of the camera to start pause and stop the recording play the recorded audio or erase the audio For details on erasing recorded audio see page 25 Recording Audio 1 Set the camera to Audio mode 2 Press the AUDIO REC PLAY button to enter Audio Record Mode the RECORD will ap pear in the LCD panel 3 Press the Shutter Release button to start recording 4 If you are recording your own voice speak o the microphone that is in front of the camera Or if you are recording interviews meetings or lectures place the camera in a ocation where audio can be recorded Make sure that the microphone is facing the speaker to get a clear recording 5 To pause the recording press the Shutter Re ease button 6 To continue recording on the same track press the Shutter Release button again 7 To stop recording press the Erase Stop but ton located in front of the camera Note Audio Track Number Battery Power LCD Panel in Audio Mode If you keep on pressing the Shutter Release button in between recordings audio will al ways be recorded in the same track Make sure you press the Stop button when you want to end an audio segment and do a new recording on the next track 23 Playing Recorded Audio To play the recorded audio 1 Connect your earphone to the camera 2 Make sure that camera is set to Audio mode AuDI
30. you have taken Connecting the Camera to your TV Use the video cable comes with the package to connect the camera toa TV 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the video port on the camera 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video input socket nomally at the back of your TV 16 Press to set the TV standard NTSC NTSC Standard PAL PAL Standard Press to enable Erase mode Press to go Press to go backward and view forward and the previous picture view the next picture Defining the TV Output Before you can view pictures on your TV you need to identify first what TV standard your television uses If you have an NTSC standard TV set the camera to NTSC If you have a PAL standard TV set the camera to PAL The figure on page 16 illustrates clearly how to set the TV output for your camera Viewing your Pictures After properly connecting your camera to a TV you can start viewing your pictures 1 Turn on your TV Switch your TV to Video mode Usually your TV s remote control will have a TV Video switch button Simply press this button 2 Set the camera to TV mode 6 3 Use the 4 Way Toggle Control in front of the MULTIMEDIA CAMERA to select the camera s TV output Press TV to select NTSC or PAL depending on the TV system you are using Also use the 4 Way Toggle Control to se lect which picture to display on the TV screen Press Right to display the n
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