IXLA 640 Camcorder User Manual
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1. Electronic Shutter Speed Auto Strobe Flash Type Mode Xenon View Finder Yes Exposure Auto White Balance Auto Output File Format Bitmap Memory Type Size Other 2 Meg Flash Memory Image Capacity Resolution images 20 images 36 images Strobe flash mode selection On Off or Auto Self timer Seconds 10 seconds Image erase Y N Yes Shutter tone Y N Yes Serial Communication USB Other Serial and USB Processing Time Picture to Picture 4 second Power Source 4 AA Batteries Software Interface ixla DCI LCD status display pictures flash mode etc Yes View angles H and V 56H 41V66D Support system suspend resume function ACPI Yes S1 S3 21 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 Power Requirements 8 Camera Specifications Battery Yes Life W O Flash 200 imgs Type Number AAA Low battery indicator Yes Agency Certifications List FCC and CE EMC Certification IEC801 2 4 other Yes Microsoft WHQL Certification Yes 22 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 9 Warranty Information 9 Warranty Information VW Warranty Time Period IXLA warrants the Digital SuperPro 640 to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase Warranty Repair Coverage This warranty will be honored within the geographical locati2. Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 2 The Camera 2 The Camera Y Overview of your Digital SuperPro 640 Camera Camera front View finder Flash Camera lens Camera back Flash display light View finder Power display light LCD display 5 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 2 The Camera Camera top Flash Self Timer Power Shutter button Camera side Serial and USB connection Bottom of camera Battery cover 6 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 2 The Camera Loading batteries Digital SuperPro 640 uses 4 standard AAA batteries To load the batteries 1 Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the camera 2 Press the cover down and push it sideways in the direction of the arrow 3 Flip the cover open 4 Insert the batteries with the positive terminals toward the signs and the negative terminals toward the signs 5 Flip the cover closed Note Remove the batteries if you will not be using the Digital SuperPro 640 for an extended period of time This prevents corrosion or battery leaks Turning the camera on and off Turn the camera on and off using the Power button on the top of the camera To turn on the camera Power 1 Click the Power button 2 Hold it down for a moment 3 Check that the camera is on by looking for the green Power display light on the back of the camera To turn off the camera The Power button is used f
3. by negligence or other act 24 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual Index Index Y A E Adjusting the monitor 15 Erase photos 9 Erasing the memory 10 B Error Messages 19 Batteries 7 F loading 7 Blurred photos 17 Features of the Digitial SuperPro 640 3 C PIIM e voii cia A ee 9 FLAS ves gte hg 8 vate od ae ci 10 Camera FOCUS ive A eae ke eet 10 connect to computer 13 Full memory 9 features 3 maintenance 14 H memory 9 overview 5 Help av eae eh ee oe ee A 20 specifications 21 system requirements 3 l Cleaning the camera 14 Cleaning the lens 14 Import photos 12 Color monitor adjustment 15 L Computer y o aginik 8 POEST AA Liquid Crystal Display 8 Loading batteries 7 D Download photos 12 25 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 Index M S Maintenance Safety camera o 14 camera gt a aooaa aa 14 Memory o 9 Self Timer 11 Messages Serial connection 13 OO ewes ke a a 19 Service Monitor adjustment 15 Howto obtain 24 Specifications 21 O System requirements 3 Overview 5 T P Technical support 20 Transferring photos 12 Photo Troubleshooting 16 deleting Pe Ena ghd Be MH A
4. of the cable choose either the serial connection adapter or the USB adapter and plug it into your computer the adapter with 9 holes is the serial connection the other adapter is the USB adapter see photos below Serial connector a USB connector 3 Turn on the camera You are now ready to import photos from your camera to your computer Refer to the section on importing photos in the software documentation Important USB Information To use the USB cable you must have AUSB port on your PC For more information check with your PC supplier e USB support in your operating system Window 98 includes USB support and Windows NT up to version 4 does not support USB e AUSB driver installed for your camera The USB driver is automatically installed when you install the software supplied with your Digital SuperPro 640 camera 13 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 5 Camera maintenance and safety 5 Camera maintenance and safety Y Tips for camera maintenance and safety e To avoid damaging your Digital SuperPro 640 do not expose it to extremes of heat or cold Avoid leaving it in the sun for prolonged periods e Never wrap up the Digital SuperPro 640 while it is turned on e To avoid the risk of electric shock never expose the Digital SuperPro 640 to rain or moisture Remove the batteries from your camera if you will not be using it for a long period of time e To avoid the risk of electri
5. printing on good quality paper Check with your printer vendor for advice about the best paper for your printer Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh The ideal printing size for photos taken with the Digital SuperPro 640 is 6 x 4 inches w x h Enlarging photos for printing may result in a loss of quality For best results always print photos at the recommended size 15 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 6 Tips and troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem operating your camera read this section first If you still cannot find the solution contact our support desk at techsup ixla com The camera has no power Possible Cause Solution The camera is turned off Hold down the Power button until the Power light displays The batteries are weak or dead Replace the batteries The batteries are not properly inserted Remove the batteries and insert them according to the instructions on page 7 The Power saver has switched the power off Press the Power button again The orange light is on but the shutter button does not work Possible Cause Solution The camera is off The orange light indicates that the Flash is still discharging Hold down the Power button until the green Power light displays The power is on but the shutter button does not work Possible Cause Solution The camera is still capturi
6. 0 21 9 Warranty Information o a 23 Index a E od eae e TA ee T 25 1 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 1 Getting Started 1 Getting Started wy Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Digital SuperPro 640 camera With the Digital SuperPro 640 camera you can take your photos and see the results within minutes There is no need for film and no need to get your photos developed and printed at service bureaus The Digital SuperPro 640 is easy to use just point the camera and click the shutter like a conventional camera Then import your photos to your computer and use the IXLA software to edit print and more Here are a few examples of what you can do with your Digital SuperPro 640 camera e Take photos and view them on your PC e Take photos and print them out on your home printer e Take photos and e mail them to family and friends e Take photos and organize them in electronic photo albums or slide shows e Take photos and create a Web site with them e Take photos and place them in your letters and documents e Take photos and enhance and manipulate them on your computer e Take photos and order prints and photo gifts over the Internet 2 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 1 Getting Started Digital SuperPro 640 features Built in flash Self timer Fixed focus from 3 feet to infinity LCD character display 640 x 480 pixel resolution Stores 30 ph
7. c shock never disassemble the Digital SuperPro 640 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Cleaning the Digital SuperPro 640 Clean the outside of the Digital SuperPro 640 by wiping it with a clean dry cloth Cleaning the lens and LCD 1 BB OO ND Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove any surface dust and dirt Breathe lightly on the surface to moisten it Use a soft lint free cloth to wipe it gently dry Never use cleaning solutions on the lens unless they are specifically designed for camera lenses 14 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 6 Tips and troubleshooting 6 Tips and troubleshooting v Monitor adjustment To make sure that your photos look their best you may need to adjust your monitor to 16 bit color or higher To adjust the monitor 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 Click the Windows Start button Click Settings and then Control Panel from the pop up menus Double click the Display icon Click the Settings tab The Color Palette group should be showing High Color 16 bit or True Color 24 bit If it is lower than this setting e g 256 color then choose High Color or True Color from the list box Click OK You may need to restart your computer after making this change Printing There are a number of ways to improve the quality of your prints e Check your printer software settings Make sure that your printer is set to print at high resolution e Make sure that you are
8. e be A 9 Typical uses Print cc 15 for the Digital SuperPro 640 4 taking ie seers ee Bed a 9 transfer 12 U POWER 2 e i aoe ee Bate ee 7 Power button 7 USB connection 13 Power requirements 22 USB driver 13 Powersaver 11 PHI vise a o ae es 15 W Problems connecting the serial cable 18 Warranty information 23 importing photos 18 operating the camera 16 operating the flash 17 troubleshooting 16 R Recharging flash 11 26 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual
9. ed the camera s diagnostic mode Turn the power off and on again to exit this mode 8 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 3 Taking photos 3 Taking photos y Taking photos with the Digital SuperPro 640 is easy and fun To take a photo 4 2 3 Make sure that the camera is turned on Position the subject in the View finder To ensure accurate focus make sure that the subject is at least three feet one meter away Set the Flash mode to on off or automatic For more information see page 10 Gently press the Shutter button and keep the camera still for a couple of seconds When the image has been captured the camera beeps and the number displayed in the LCD is updated Camera memory The camera has room for between 24 and 30 photos The Digital SuperPro 640 delete function erases all the photos in the camera s memory You do not have the option to delete single photos When the Digital SuperPro 640 s memory is full you will need to erase the existing photos in order to capture new ones Indications that the memory is full When the memory is full e You hear repeated short high tones when you press the shutter e FL appears in the LCD 9 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 3 Taking photos To delete photos from the camera s memory 1 Press the Flash and Self Timer button simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds 2 After 3 seconds the LCD display shows two das
10. hes The dashes indicate that the camera s memory has been cleared 3 Release the Flash and Self Timer button The LCD displays 00 indicating that the photo counter has been reset Focus The minimum focal length of the camera is three feet one meter Make sure your subject is at least three feet away before taking your photo Flash The Digital SuperPro 640 has three flash modes e Flash On the flash operates every time you take a photo Flash Off the flash does not function e Flash Auto the camera automatically senses whether the flash is needed Click the Flash button to toggle between these three modes The current Flash mode is displayed in the LCD window Display Meaning YF Flash on nF Flash off AF Flash Auto 10 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 3 Taking photos Recharging the flash Flash display light The flash may need time to recharge between photos When the flash is ready the Flash display light on the back of the camera glows orange If the Flash display is not lit wait a few moments for the flash to recharge Self Timer The Digital SuperPro 640 is equipped with a 10 second Self Timer It creates a ten second delay between the time you press the Self Timer button and the time the photo is taken This allows you to take a photo with yourself included Self Timer button To use the Self Timer 1 Hold down the Self Timer button 2 The Self Time
11. ng a photo Wait until the tone sounds indicating that the photo has been captured The memory is full Clear the memory according to the instructions on page 12 16 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 6 Tips and troubleshooting The flash does not work Possible Cause Solution The flash is turned off Toggle the flash button to the Flash On mode The flash is still recharging Wait for the flash to recharge When itis ready the Flash display light glows orange The photo is blurred Possible Cause Solution Either you or the subject moved while you were taking the photo Try again The lens is dirty Clean the lens and try again The subject was too close for the fixed focus Stand at least 3 feet one meter from the subject The photo has jagged edges Possible Cause Solution The monitor is set at low resolution Adjust your monitor display settings according to the instructions on page 15 The photo has been enlarged for printing and the print quality is poor Reduce the size of the photo to 6 x 4 inches w x h 17 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 6 Tips and troubleshooting You cannot connect the serial cable to the computer s COM port Possible Cause Solution Your computer s COM port outlet and the cable attachment plug are of different si
12. on that the product was purchased If the equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to defects in either materials or workmanship IXLA will at its option either repair or replace the equipment without charge subject to the conditions and limitations stated herein Such repair service will include all labor as well as any necessary adjustments and or replacement parts If replacement parts are used in making repairs these parts may be remanufactured or may contain remanufactured materials If it is necessary to replace the entire system it may be replaced with a remanufactured system IXLA will also provide telephone assistance during the warranty period Limitations Warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase Please return the registration card within 30 days of purchase This warranty becomes null and void if you fail to pack your Digital SuperPro 640 camera in a manner consistent with the original product packaging and damage occurs during product shipment 23 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 9 Warranty Information This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond IXLA s control service or parts to correct problems resulting form the use of attachments accessories or alterations not marketed by IXLA service required as the result of unauthorized modifications or service misuse abuse failure to follow IXLA s operating maintenance or repackaging ins
13. or turning the camera both on and off When the camera is on pressing the Power button will turn it off Note After the camera is switched off the flash display light may stay lit for up to a minute It will turn itself off as the flash gradually discharges 7 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 2 The Camera LCD character display 24 side lt displays information about The Digital SuperPro 640 comes equipped with a Liquid Crystal Display LCD that displays important information The LCD display window is located on the back of the camera on the left The number of photos that you have taken with the camera After you have taken the first photo 01 appears in the LCD display window As you take more photos the number changes to 02 03 and so on When the memory is full FL is displayed The flash mode When you click the flash button to toggle between modes the current mode is displayed in the LCD window The battery condition When the battery power is low bL is displayed The light condition The LCD displays LL when there is not enough light System reset rS is displayed when an unexpected error occurs Display Meaning FL Memory full YF Flash always on nF no Flash AF Auto Flash FE Flash memory error rs System Reset LL Low light condition bL Battery power low Note If you see b1 or b2 in the LCD it means that you have enter
14. otos Serial and USB connector to your computer System requirements 3 Pentium6 processor or equivalent Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NTO 4 0 SP3 or Windows 2000 16MB RAM 32 MB or higher recommended CD ROM drive Mouse 256 color or higher graphics card 16 bit is highly recommended Internet access required for on line components Windows compatible printer optional Serial or USB port USB requires Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows 2000 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 1 Getting Started Typical uses for your Digital SuperPro 640 camera Here is a typical scenario of what you might do with your Digital SuperPro 640 camera 1 Load your batteries Load 4 AAA batteries See page 7 2 Turn on your camera Push the Power button See page 7 3 Set the flash settings Push the Flash button to toggle between settings See page 10 4 Take a photo Push the Shutter button See page 9 5 Connect your camera to your computer You can use a serial or USB connection See page 13 6 Transfer your photo to the computer Use the software to download your photos to the computer See page 12 7 Work with your photo on your computer Print your photo on your home printer or send it to others by e mail Use it in a document edit it use it in a Web site place it in an electronic photo album and much more 4
15. press or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you 2000 IXLA Limited All rights reserved 01 30080 ii User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 Table of Contents Table of Contents Y 1 Getting Started 0 e o 2 INtroducti N e ri o Pie a a Bae 2 Digital SuperPro 640 features 3 Typical uses for your Digital SuperPro 640 camera 4 2 The Camera 0000 ee ee 5 Overview of your Digital SuperPro 640 Camera 5 Loading batteries 0 o 7 Turning the camera on andoff 7 LCD character display 000 000 8 3 Taking photos e 9 Cameramemory 0 000 0 ee ee 9 FOCUS ius aro Aa cee Raa ua ee a ee 10 Flash cue ae ohare eed tt Ace Se hea Be 10 Self TiMer cora ee a Ee ee a S 11 Power Saver aaa a 11 4 Transferring photos to the computer 12 5 Camera maintenance and Safety 14 Tips for camera maintenance and safety 14 Cleaning the Digital SuperPro 640 14 6 Tips and troubleshooting o 15 Monitor adjustment o e 15 PLN 200 a a Woh a ee 8 eR Bo des 15 Troubleshooting 2 2 0 000 eee eee 16 Error Messages 0 000 a ee ee ee 19 7 Getting Help oir eee a a ee ee eg 20 8 Camera Specifications
16. r indicator will begin to flash and beep 3 The beeps become faster over a period of ten seconds 4 When the sound stops the shutter captures the image Power Saver The Digital SuperPro 640 has an automatic power cut off If the camera has not been used for twenty seconds the power will automatically switch off To turn the power back on press the Power button 11 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 4 Transferring photos to the computer 4 Transferring photos to the computer y There is no film in your Digital SuperPro 640 camera You access the photos by connecting the camera to your PC and transferring the photos to the PC This is also known as importing or downloading the photos Your Digital SuperPro 640 camera comes with IXLA software to help you import photos to your computer See the software documentation for more information about importing The Digital SuperPro 640 camera comes with one connection point on its right hand side it s both a serial and USB connection point You can connect the Digital SuperPro 640 camera to your computer using either the serial or the USB connection both adapters are on the other side of the cable Serial and USB connection point 12 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 4 Transferring photos to the computer To connect the camera to the PC 1 Plug one end of the cable into the camera it s the end with only one adapter ie 2 On the other end
17. tructions or failure to use items supplied by IXLA such as adaptors and cables IXLA makes no other warranties express implied or of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose for this equipment or software Repair or replacement without charge are IXLA s only obligation under this warranty IXLA will not be responsible for any special consequential or incidental damages resulting form the purchase use or improper functioning of this equipment regardless of the cause Such damages for which IXLA will not be responsible include but are not limited to loss of revenue or profit downtime costs loss of use of the equipment cost of any substitute equipment facilities or services or claims of customers for such damages Depending on your geographical location some limitations and exclusions may not apply Application Support For application specific support contact your reseller systems integrator software manufacturer or dealer How to obtain service When returning a camera for repair pack the camera in the original packaging materials A problem report should also be enclosed with the equipment If the original packaging has been discarded or is not available packaging will be at the owner s expense Unless a specific IXLA warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by IXLA no other warranty or liability exists beyond the information contained above even through defect damage or loss may be caused
18. user rfi mual l DIGITAL SANO Y We ve got the tools you bring the imagination Important Notice v IXLA Limited and its licensors retain all ownership rights to the IXLA computer software and documentation Use of IXLA software is governed by the license agreement accompanying your original media Your right to copy IXLA software and this publication is limited by copyright law and your end user license agreement Making copies adaptations or compilation works except for archival purposes or as an essential step in the utilization of the software in conjunction with the equipment without prior written authorization of IXLA Limited is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law IXLA Limited provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall IXLA Limited be liable for any loss of profits loss of business loss of use of data interruption of business or for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any kind even if IXLA Limited has been advised of such damages arising from any defect or error in this publication or in the IXLA software IXLA Limited may revise this publication from time to time without notice Some states or jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of ex
19. w Replace the batteries LL The light is too low Turn on the flash FE Flash error This can occur when the battery power is low Turn the camera off and check your batteries 19 User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 7 Getting Help 7 Getting Help WwW If you need help with your camera refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 16 of this manual If you still cannot find the solution go to the free support section on our Web site at www ixla com support Most support issues are answered in the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ section After checking the FAQs and you need more help please email our technical support department using the form provided at the bottom of the Search page Telephone support may be obtained in the USA Telephone 1 925 288 2725 You may be charged for the telephone support IXLA Worldwide Offices IXLA USA IXLA Australia Pty Lid 17 Jansen St 303 Burwood Highway Danbury CT 06810 Burwood East USA Victoria 3151 Australia IXLA Japan Seido mae Bldg 4F 1 2 5 Yushima Bunkyo ku Tokyo Japan View our Web site for the latest information about ixla and related products http www ixla com 20 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 8 Camera Specifications 8 Camera Specifications Y Parameter Specifications Sensor Type CMOS Resolution VGA 640x480 Lens Aperture F4 0 Lens Focal Length mm 6 mm Depth of Field 3 feet to infinity
20. zes See your computer parts supplier for an adaptor You cannot import photos from your camera Possible Cause Solution The camera is turned off Hold down the Power button until you can see the Power light The serial cable is not connected properly to the camera or to the computer Connect the serial cable according to the instructions on page 12 The communication settings may be set to the incorrect COM port Adjust the communication settings Refer to the software documentation There is a conflict with another serial device Refer to the documentation that came with your computer and operating system Your computer does not support 57 6 k or higher baud rates Reduce the baud rate to 19 2 k and try again You connected to the camera within a different application and the COM port is now busy Go back to the other application and disconnect from your camera Then try again 18 Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 6 Tips and troubleshooting Error Messages If an error occurs with your camera the LCD will display an error message Display Error What to do FL The memory is full Delete the photos in the camera s memory according to the instructions on page 9 rs System reset An The camera will reset unexpected error has automatically occurred bL The battery power is lo
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