Oregon Scientific DS6618 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. DS6618 Manu 0Sl 7 27 02 epe AM Am 1 RYO REGON aa DS6618 Riccio DIGITAL CAMERA User s Manual a DS6618 Manu osl 7 27 02 11 Brief Description The digital camera DS6618 is a slim and compact digital camera no bigger than a business card and only 6 mm thick making it incredibly portable and convenient And the DS6618 s simple and straightforward controls make it easy to take pictures and then download your digital images to a computer The bundled ArcSoft Photolmpression3 0 software on the enclosed CD ROM provides a range of functions that make it easy for you to modify your images create calendars or postcards and print out what you have created on your printer Trademark Information h Autobrite is trademark of SMaL Camera Technologies Inc of Cambridge MA USA h Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U S and other countries Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System h Pentium is trademark of Intel Corporation h Macintosh Power Macintosh iMac Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc h Photolmpression is trademark of ArcSoft Inc h All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies After purchasing this product be sure to check that the package contains all2. x A folder named year month day number is automatically created in the folder tree display area When image downloading is complete the images are displayed as thumbnails k If you download more images on the same day the number automatically increments Thumbnail display window aT Folder tree display area Menu You can select functions such as Save As Delete Delete the files Rename Change the file name Rotate View Change the display format and Configuration Camera Configuration etc from the pull down menu Lia me ey E Delete the files h Select the file you want to delete and then select Delete from the File menu E Rename the file folder name h Select the file folder you want to rename and then select Rename from the File menu h Click the file folder you want to rename and then click again in the file folder Images are downloaded to the locations given below name box I Windows er Macintosh Oregon Scientific DI Oregon Scientific folder A folder on the local disk T on the desk top 23 DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 24 AM Aim 24 Ill DISPLAYING DOWNLOADED IM AGES Oregon Scientific Images downloaded to your PC can be checked rotated and saved as new files Photo Album under different names Select the folder you want to
3. AM Ai n Because this camera uses USB bus power to charge the battery the software must iene Macintosh h Compatible Macs Power Macintosh G3 200 MHz minimum models with USB support as standard h Operating system Mac OS 8 6 9 0 9 1 9 2 h RAM 32MB minimum h Hard disk space 200MB minimum h Other A CD ROM for driver and software installation DS6618 Manu OSI 7 27 02 11 AM Aim 13 Guide to Software The enclosed CD ROM contains the software shown below h Oregon Scientific Photo Album h Photolmpression3 0 5 fa Software to make it easy for you to download camera insta WIN Page 14 images and modify them create calendars or postcards hae Page 15 This software is TWAIN compatible How to Use Page 21 Software for tasks such as downloading images you have shot on the camera checking and deleting the downloaded images and modifying the camera settings This software is also used when a TWAIN compatible application downloads images directly from the camera h When you install Oregon Scientific Photo Album the camera driver and TWAIN driver are also installed automatically This software is needed to connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable 13 DS6618 Manu OS5 e e Oregon Serene Prot Alba 14 7 27 02 11 Bee AM Aim 14 INSTALLING Oregon Scientific Photo
4. TROUBLESHOOTING Specifications System Requirements DS6618 Manu osl 7 27 02 11 Safety Notes To ensure that you use your camera correctly read these Safety Notes and your User s manual carefully beforehand The warning given here provide important safety information and should be observed at all times E The icon shown below is used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result This icon indicates that death or serious Z N WARNING injury can result i the information is ignored ZA WARNING h The enclosed disk is a computer CD ROM Never attempt to play this disk on an ordinary music CD player as it may produce extremely high noise levels that could damage your hearing or your audio equipment h The camera is precision instrument Never attempt to take this part apart There is a serious danger of a powerful electric shock h Do not drape the connection cord around your neck or otherwise treat the cable carelessly as this could result in suffocation h Do not look through the viewfinder at the sun or other strong light This could damage your eyesight h Do not leave the camera in locations exposed to direct sunlight as this could cause a fire due to the action of the lens AM Hm 4 h Do not bring the camera close to a flame or t
5. h Image file size VGA 640 x 480 pixels QVGA 320 x 240 pixels h Sensitivity Equivalent to IS0100 h Lens F 3 8 f 6 87 mm Equivalent 47 mm on a 35 mm camera h Finder Optical h White balance Automatic h Focal range 60cm co h Shutter speed 34 Automatic 1 30 1 15000 sec AM Aim 34 h Focus Focus free h Digital output USB mini B h Number of available shots VGA 640 x 480 pixels 26 shots QVGA 320 x 240 pixels 101 shots h Power supply Lithium ion battery rechargeable non removal h Camera dimensions 85 6 x 54 0 x 6 0 mm W H D not including accessories and attachments h Camera mass weight Approx 1 2 oz 35 g including battery not including accessories h Condition for use Temperature 32F to 104F 0 C to 40 C Humidity 80 or less no condensation 2 Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Hi 35 E For Windows h Compatible PCs IBM PC AT or compatible models with USB support as standard h Operating system Windows 98 including the second edition Windows Millenium Edition Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition h CPU 200 MHz Pentium or better h RAM 32MB minimum h Hard disk space 200MB minimum h Others A CD ROM for driver and softwa
6. Album Do not connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable until the software installation is completed n In Windows you can install Oregon Scientific Photo WIN For Windows Album and Photolmpression3 0 in succession Switch on your PC and load the enclosed CD ROM The installer starts up automatically Install Oregon Scientific Photo Album The camera driver and TWAIN driver are also installed automatically i If you are finished to install Oregon Scientific iantifi Photo Album s short cut is Oregon Scientific Photo Albur displayed on the desk top Install Photolmpression3 0 When you click the Finish button your PC is restarted WStarting up the installer manually Double click SETUP or SETUP exe inthe 0 CD ROM window The way file names are displayed differs as described below depending on your computer settings h File extensions 3 letter suffers indicating the file type may be shown or hidden e g Setup exe or Setup h Text may be shown normally or all in uppercase e g Setup or SETUP You can select the softwares you want to install Deselected software is not installed gt You can change the The screen on the left appears installation destination in Windows 2000 and Windows folder XP but it has been confirmed that installation can continue without problems Just click the Continue Anyway button DS6618 Manu OSI 7 27 02
7. error beep when the shutter button is pressed Keeping the shutter button pressed during and after the beep will force the snapshot if desired but the quality of the picture will most likely be sub standard h Auto Shutoff timeout User can select the auto shut off timeout with short 25 seconds or long 50 seconds The factory default is short DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Aim 27 WOregon Scientific configuration screen Lockout the shutter when low light Image size VGA 640 x 480 pixels 3 QVGA 320 x 240 pixels Auto Shutoff time Short 25 seconds Long 50 seconds Beep tone Deletes all the images on wa CARI ai T rem u so Mn Battery charge level Resets the file counter The file numbers for the next images shot begin again from 0001 Only available when Delete the camera Eames x Deletes all the data in the gt ed camera s internal memory fn j and formats initializes the memory All Images or Format is Em selected 7 Cini Number of images shot Era ir Current file counter setting Number of available shots i Pi the file number of the next image shot Updates the screen to show the latest information on the camera Closes the window Clicking the Update button when you connect another camera to the PC updates the screen to show the information for the new connected camera 27 DS6618 Manu O
8. in h If you intend to leave the camera unused for a long period push the lens back in and completely switch the camera off DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM HH 9 Viewfinder P 18 Shutter button P 18 kac Liquid crystal display P 10 Strap lug Beep tone on and off button P 20 1 e USB socket P 16 D Image size selection P 19 Delete P 20 button Attaching the Strap Attach the enclosed strap When using a commercial strap check the strength and other properties of strap DS6618 Manu osl 10 7 27 02 11 AM Aim 10 LCD Description Number of Available Shots 1 101 etc Battery Status z The battery has ample charge x The battery is approximately half charged c The battery charge is low Recharge the battery as it will run out shortly S LE Flashes 5 times and the camera 4 N switches off The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery immediately 2 Avoid switching the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is low on charge A Image Size B 640 x 480 pixels C 320 x 240 pixels e Delete Mode S S Deletes the last image shot D D Deletes all the images Beep Tone on DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Hm 11 GUIDE TO CAMERA OPERATIONS Camera Switching on and off Camera and PC Camera and PC Downloa
9. switch h Camera malfunctions h The battery is exhausted h Switch the camera off and then on again h Recharge the battery DS6618 Manu osl 7 27 02 11 AM wi ud Problem The PC does not recognize the camera h Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable before installing the software h Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable and select My Computer Control Panel System gt Device Manager In the Devise Manager window delete Compose USB device or Unknown device in Other devices Then disconnect the camera and install the software before reconnecting the camera to the PC h Connect the camera directly to the PC using the USB cable not via a USB hub h Disconnect the other USB devices connected to the PC Everything on the LCD flashes and 7 or 8 is displayed h Camera firmware defect hIf the Camera firmware is out of sync Update recommended Update firmware message appears when you connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable click the Yes button and update your firmware 33 DS6618 Manu osl 7 27 02 11 Specifications h Actual number of pixels 0 31 million pixels h CCD image sensor CMOS image sensor with Autobrite technology h Storage media 8MB internal flash memory h File format JPEG Converted when images are downloaded using the enclosed software
10. 11 AM Him 15 n Do not connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable until the Mee For Macintosh software installation is completed Switch on your Macintosh and load the enclosed CD ROM Double click the CD ROM icon the Oregon Scientific Photo Album folder and Oregon Scientific Photo Album icon to start installation Click the Continue button to start the installation Click the Quit button You can change the installation destination folder These files are installed on your Macintosh i h Oregon Scientific Photo La a Album s alias On the desk top h Oregon Scientific Photo Album folder In your Macintosh s hard disk h AXIADeviceDriver TWAIN Data Sources TWAIN Source Manager In the Extensions folder inside the System folder on your Macintosh s hard disk 15 DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Aim 16 y Connecting the camera to your PC with the enclosed USB cable you can charge the e battery and download your images to your PC e Check that Oregon Scientific Photo Album software was installed correctly before connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cable Switch the camera on and then connect it to Connecting the camera to your PC with the your PC using the USB cable USB cable allows you to do the following h Charge the camera battery P 17 h Download and display image
11. Album 2 DS6618 Manu osl 22 7 27 02 11 AM 22 a DOWNLOADING IMAGES Oregon Scientific You can download the images from the camera to your PC Photo Album Select Camera Download images from the menu h When you connect the camera to a PC 6 appears on the camera s LCD to indicate that the camera is communicating with the PC The PC switches to standby mode until it recognizes the camera h The counter flashes rotates during image downloading Click the Start download button to begin image downloading Progress of image downloading Overall download progress x When the progress bar reaches the right hand end downloading is completed Number of downloaded images Total number of images in the camera Time until downloading is complete Total number of images in the camera When this checkbox is selected the images in the camera are deleted when downloaded is complete Cancels downloading h If you cancel image downloading before completion downloading stops after downloading of the current image is completed hThe images in the camera are all downloaded together If you take more shots and then download them without first deleting the images you have already downloaded the previously downloaded images are downloaded again Start to download the image oin DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM
12. Sl 7 27 02 11 AM Aim 28 a USING Oregon Scientific Photo Album as ocan TWAIN Driver Oregon Scientific Photo Album allows images on the camera to be downloaded directly from the camera using a TWAIN compatible application such as Photolmpression3 0 Check that Oregon Scientific Photo Album software was installed correctly before connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cable Switch the camera on and then connect Launch a TWAIN compatible software it to your PC using the USB cable application select the device and download your images Choose the Oregon Scientific Digital Camera to LG select the Oregon Scientific Photo Album TWAIN Pr r Wal Driver ij The method for selecting the TWAIN driver differs aS i depending on the software you are using If you are Je using Photolmpression3 0 refer to P 40 i Sten When Oregon Scientific Photo Album TWAIN driver is selected Oregon Scientific Download screen opens h Take care to connect the plugs on the USB cable into the correct sockets and Point ensure that the plugs are inserted firmly h The Auto Power Off function does not operate when a USB connection is 28 being used DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Aim 29 Click the Start Download button to WIA i O download the images i For Windows only WIN ctiam a al Select the images to be download
13. ding images Camera Download images Downloading images Camera Download images Camera and PC n 7 7 Displaying downloaded images View List Thumbnails Slideshow P 24 Camera Deleting images P 20 Deleting all images Camera Configuration gt Delete All Images P 26 Camera and PC Camera Configuration gt Format P 26 Camera Liquid crystal display Camera andPC Modifying camera settings Camera Configuration gt Battery Status Camera and PC Modifying camera settings Camera Configuration Resolution Camera Setting the beep tone Camera Use the digital camera DS6618 only Camera and PC Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable and launch Oregon Scientific Photo Album 41 DS6618 Manu OS5 x2 7 27 02 11 be installed beforehand Pre installation Checklist WIN Windows h Compatible PCs IBM PC AT or compatible models with USB support as standard h Operating system Windows 98 including the second edition Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition h CPU 200 MHz Pentium or better h RAM 32MB minimum h Hard disk space 200MB minimum h Others A CD ROM for driver and software installation Users of Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition should log on under an Administrator account e g Administrator
14. display in the folder tree display area Select the display format from the View menu Shows the file number Shows the image and the file number Opens the slideshow display window P 25 VELENI EGUA P 25 h To view an image frame enlarged select and then double click the file in the List or Thumbnail view h Select the frame containing the image file you want to view enlarged and select View from the File menu DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Aim 25 WSlideshow Single frame enlarged display window i cus Starts the slideshow Displays the previous image During a slideshow this button changes to SS Rewinds to the first image Click this button to stop the slideshow in the photo album k The slideshow plays continuously until it is stopped Displays the next image Fast forwards to the last image Sets the display time for each image frame Saves the currently displayed i image as a new file with a different Closes the window name Rotates the image left counterclockwise Rotates the image right clockwise in 90 in 90 increments increments The modified image is saved immediately The modified image is saved immediately 25 DS6618 Manu osl 26 7 27 02 11 AM Aim 26 Wal MODIFYING CAMERA SETTINGS DELETING ALL IMAG ozon scientie FORMATTING AND RESETTING THE FILE COUNTER Photo Albu
15. ed rei i Click the Transfer button i x You can also download images Mina figg o RA using the Transfer button from the Twain menu E i Downloaded images are F er ione Elio i displayed in the software Mae Coben ee en bagra et x om 1 irm querce ameno Gee ert The counter flashes rotates during i oo da fe i downloading Quit Oregon Scientific ac aa i Photo Album 29 DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 30 WIN For Windows Check that the camera is not connected to your PC and then start up your PC Exit all application and programs Select the program you want to delete from Programs in the Start menu and then select Uninstall 1 You can also uninstall the software using E My Computer gt Control Panel gt P oi nt Add Remove Programs Properties UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software AM Him 30 Select the Remove and click the Next button When the confirmation message appears click the button as directed by the on screen instructions The confirmation message differs depending on the software you select Even if you uninstall the software the folder containing your saved images Oregon Scientific in the case of Oregon Scientific Photo Album is left untouched DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Mee For Macintosh Drag a
16. hake particularly when shooting in dark locations DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Him 19 A SELECTING THE IMAGE SIZE You can select the appropriate image size for your shots The number of available shots varies depending on the selected image size setting and the number of available shots shown by the counter increases or decreases accordingly out the Image Size Select B for better image quality and C to increase the number of available shots B 640 x 480 pixels 26 shots C 320 x 240 pixels 101 shots Try using the guidelines below to select the appropriate setting for your shot hB 640 x 480 pixels For images to be used in business documents printed relatively small For images to be used in files used for presentations displayed on a PC screen h C 320 x 240 pixels For images to be used via the Internet as an e mail attachment etc DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Aim 20 20 You cannot check images as you delete them but you can use S to delete the last image you shot or D to delete all the images Holding down the e button for Each time you press the shutter roughly 1 second sets the delete button images are deleted mode to S Delete frame sequentially from the newest image Press the e button again to select D h When you select S the newest frame delete all frames frame 5 if you ha
17. hrow it into the fire h Do not drop the camera or otherwise subject it to strong impact h Do not immerse the camera in water hGeneral Information h Do not use the camera while you are walking running driving or operating machinery This can result in a serious accident h Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera Build ups of dust in your camera can cause fire or shock h Do not use this device in aircraft or hospitals The use of this device in an aircraft or hospital can cause malfunctions in the control devices used in aircraft hospitals DS6618 Manu osl 7 27 02 11 Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly hTest Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs such as weddings and overseas trips always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally Oregon Scientific assumes no responsibility for any incidental losses such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography incurred as a result of faults with this products hNotes on Copyright Image recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner unless intended only for personal use Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances entertainments and exhibits even when intended purely for personal use Users are also asked to note that the transfer of
18. ll the following installed files to the Trash h The installed files for Oregon Scientific Photo Album O gt P 14 pa a Anas tarli ge Sacer Sn da F haie i h ome Pia are Source h The installed files for Trash Photolmpression3 0 r cela Liri ai TIT Restart your Macintosh Select Empty Trash in the Special menu 31 DS6618 Manu osl 32 7 27 02 11 AM ui M Problem Cause Remedy No power h The battery is exhausted h Recharge the battery The battery runs out quickly h You are using the camera in extremely cold condition h Put the camera in your pocket or another warm place to heat it No photograph is taken when the shutter button is pressed h The Auto Power Off function has switched the camera off h The memory is fully recorded h Switch the camera on h Download the images to the PC and delete some unwanted images The image is blurred h The camera or subject was moving when the shot was taken h You are too close to the subject outside the photography range when you take the shot h The pop up lens is skewed h Hold the camera firmly h Take the shot from a distance within the photography range approx 60 cm to infinity h Take care to pop the lens up correctly so that it is not skewed Nothing happens when you use the camera buttons and
19. m Camera settings can be checked and modified from your PC You can also delete all the image files format the camera memory and reset the file counter file number Check that the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable P 16 The Oregon Scientific Config screen opens and you can perform tasks such as modifying the camera settings and deleting all the data in the camera s memory When the camera settings are modified in the Oregon Scientific Config screen the settings on the camera are also switched automatically Point h About the file counter file numbers File numbers No 0001 to 9999 are automatically assigned to images when they are shot The assigned file numbers are then saved with the images during downloading 3 Because the file numbers assigned when shots are taken are stored on the camera the file numbers of images do not change while they remain on the camera If you delete an image on the camera after shooting it the file number of the deleted file is skipped When you reset the file counter the file numbers for the next images shot begin again from 0001 However the file counter can only be reset when Delete All Images or Format is selected in the Oregon Scientific Config screen h Low Light Alert When this feature is enabled the camera warns the user that a scene is too dark for a proper picture Under such dim lighting conditions the camera will make an
20. memory containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright laws hLiquid Crystal If the LCD is damaged take particular care with the liquid crystal in the panel If any of the following situations arise take the urgent action indicated h If liquid crystal comes in contact your skin Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with soap and running water h If liquid crystal gets into your eye Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance h If liquid crystal is swallowed Flash your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Then seek medical assistance hHandling Your Digital Camera This camera contains precision electronic components To ensure that images are recorded correctly do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded hPlaces to Avoid Do not use or store the camera in the following type of locations h In the rain or in very humid dirty or dusty places h Places subject to extreme temperature rises such as in direct sunlight or closed car in summer h Extremely cold places h Places subject to strong vibration h Places affected by smoke or steam h Places subject to strong magnetic fields such as near motors transformers or magnets h In contact with chemicals such as pe
21. on P 12 h You will need a printer to print out the images you have shot h Oregon Scientific Inc assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any damages or loss of revenue incurred as a result of the deleting of data stored in the computer memory due to a fault or any other cause Notes on the Battery 3 This camera has a built in lithium ion battery Always observe the precautions given below h The built in lithium ion battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be charged up before being used gt P 19 hLithium lon Battery Features h Lithium ion battery loses its charge even when not used Charge the battery just before taking pictures 1 to 2 days beforehand h To ensure that your lithium ion battery lasts as long as possible push the lens back in and switch the camera off promptly when you are not using the camera h The number of available shots will be lower in cold locations or at low temperatures You can increase the amount of power produced by putting the camera in your pocket or another warm place to heat it just before taking pictures If you are using a heating pad take care not to place the camera directly against the pad hCharging the Battery h This camera can be charged at ambient temperatures between 0 C 40 C and it takes approximately 2 hours to charge a fully depleted the battery h The lithium ion battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted fla
22. ous shots that can be taken at room temperature The number of available shots will be lower in cold locations or at low temperatures If the time for which the battery provides power shortens markedly this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life Please contact the store from which you purchased the camera Battery must be replaced at the customer s expense 17 DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Hm 18 When you press the shutter button the camera taking the picture The image is then recorded and the number in the counter decreases Switching the camera on h Focal range Approx 60 cm to infinity About the Autobrite Technology The DS6618 uses a CMOS sensor equipped with Autobrite technology This feature automatically adjusts the exposure and captures the details in scenes with bright lighting conditions such as glare or backlighting Most existing digital cameras produce washed out or silhouetted images under such conditions J Loading the strap over your wrist brace your a elbows firmly against your body and hold the i camera with both hands nir Compose you shot so that subject you want Digital cameras DS6618 to photograph is within the field of view in the same class The image will be blurred if the camera The counter flashes rotates during moves when taking the picture camera image recording shake Take care to avoid camera oin s
23. re installation E For Macintosh h Compatible Macs Power Macintosh G3 200 MHz minimum models with USB support as standard h Operating system Mac OS 8 6 9 0 9 1 9 2 h RAM 32MB minimum h Hard disk space 200MB minimum h Others A CD ROM for driver and software installation DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Him 36 36 CARE Keep the camera dry if it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the camera only in normal temperature environments Handle the camera carefully do not drop it Keep the camera away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new If your camera is not performing as it should take it to your local Oregon Scientific store for assistance Modifying or tampering with the camera s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two C 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 The FCC Wants You to Know This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ha
24. rmful 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 there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your local Oregon Scientific store or an experienced radio TV technician for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your camera Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Oregon Scientific may cause interference and void the user s authority to operate the equipment
25. s P 22 24 h Modify the camera settings delete images format the camera memory and reset the counter gt P 26 h Take care to connect the plugs on the When you connect the camera to a PC 6 USB cable into the correct sockets and appears on the camera s LCD to indicate that Point ensurethatthe plugs are inserted firmly the camera is communicating with the PC h The Auto Power Off function does not k The PC switches to standby mode until it recognizes operate when a USB connection is the camera being used 16 DS6618 Manu OSI 7 27 02 11 AM Aim 17 Z CHARGING THE BATTERY This camera uses USB bus power to charge the battery Before attempting to charge the battery install the software P 12 and then use the USB cable to connect the camera to your PC Check that Oregon Scientific Photo Album software was installed correctly before connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cable Charging the battery ALZ CY mp as 4 I N Point A Charging starts automatically K when you connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable Battery charge has completed About the Battery Life z At normal temperatures th n h It takes approximately 2 hours to charge RERE atures EASED oane US El a fully depleted the battery h Number of available shots Approx 500 shots when fully charged This figure is an approximate guide to the number of continu
26. sticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time h Sandy places such as beaches or deserts or places where there is wind borne sand hNotes on Condensation If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place water droplets may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens condensation When this occurs switch the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera hCleaning Your Camera h Use blower brush to remove dust from the lens LCD or DS6618 Manu osl 7 27 02 11 viewfinder as these surfaces and then wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth Leaving the lens extended for long periods can allow dust to enter the camera s viewfinder However this does not affect the image h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens LCD or viewfinder as these surface are easily damaged h Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances such as thinners benzine or insecticide as these may react with camera body and cause deformation or remove the coating hUsing the Camera Overseas When traveling overseas do not place your camera in the check in baggage Baggage handling at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks and the camera may be damaged internally even when no external damage is visible hOthers h To view the images you have shot you will need a PC that conforms to the hardware and software requirements given in the table
27. t before being charged hBattery Life At normal temperatures the battery can be used at least 500 times If the time for which the battery provides power shortens markedly this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its effective life Please contact the store from which you purchased the camera DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM HH Y To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL hDisposing of This Product When disposing of this product do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations DS6618 Manu 0Sl 7 27 02 11 AM HH amp Nomenclature_ re button P 18 i Viewfinder window Lens pop up button in GS Clic Auto Power Off Function _ The Auto Power Off function automatically switches the camera off to avoid wasting battery power when the i n camera is left unused for 30 seconds while switched on The Auto Power Off function does not operate when a USB connection is being used h To take pictures after the camera has automatically switched off Auto Power Off push the lens back in and then pop it up again Press the lens pop up button Push the lens back
28. the items listed below Camera Soft case User s manual Quick start guide Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is complete If any items are missing from the package contact the store from which you purchased the camera Keep the camera packaging in a safe place as it will be needed if you return the camera for repairs etc DS6618 Manu OS5 7 27 02 11 Contents Brief Description Package Contents Safety Notes Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly Notes on the Battery Nomenclature Switching On and Off Auto Power Off Function Attaching the Strap Liquid Crystal Display LCD GUIDE TO CAMERA OPERATIONS z Battery Charge INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Guide to Software INSTALLING Oregon Scientific Photo Album For Windows For Macintosh CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC lt Using the USB Cable gt CHARGING THE BATTERY About the Battery Life E Camera TAKING PICTURES About the Autobrite Technology A SELECTING THE IMAGE SIZE e DELETING IMAGES SETTING THE BEEP TONE USING Oregon Scientific Photo Album DOWNLOADING IMAGES a DISPLAYING DOWNLOADED IMAGES 24 MODIFYING CAMERA SETTINGS DELETING ALL IMAGES FORMATTING AND RESETTING THE FILE COUNTER 26 USING Oregon Scientific Photo Album as TWAIN Driver UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE For Windows For Macintosh
29. ve taken 5 shots is deleted Pressing the shutter button again Point Point deletes frame 4 then frame 3 etc h You can delete all the frames at once by selecting D h If you leave the camera in e delete mode for 3 seconds without using the camera at all it automatically reverts to photography mode SETTING THE BEEP TONE You can select whether or not the beep tone sounds You can turn the beep tone on and off by pressing the button k When l is displayed the beep tone sounds Dr DS6618 Manu OSl 7 27 02 11 AM Ai 21 USING Oregon Scientific Photo Album 00090 Oregon e000 You can use Oregon Scientific Photo Album software to download images in the camera to Phot your PC s hard disk check and delete the downloaded images and modify the camera settings This description shows the Windows screens but the procedure is the same for Macintosh computers Switch the camera on and then iui connect it to your PC using the USB The main window opens cable P 16 Charging starts automatically when you connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable P 17 You can change the Oregon Scientific Photo Album settings in Options You can change the save destination folder for the images Lp L i lj K 4 Double click the Oregon F Fl Scientific Photo Album to Mi launch Oregon Scientific Photo Album Oregon Scientific Photo
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