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Gateway DC-M50 Digital Camera User Manual

1. oes This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the Tested To Comply following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and SE 2 this device must accept any interference recieved including interference that FOR HOME OR OFFICE use May cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables Caution A Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product This is a descriptive statement that warns of the result if the instructions are ignored or not understood N WARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemble Do not mix batteries of different types brands ages or charge levels Follow local regulations for battery disposal Use caution accidents may occur when using this product near young children Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if
2. camera will focus closely on a subject from 3 1 inches 8 cm to 15 7 inches 40 Close away re The camera will focus at a specified distance Options are 19 6 inches 50 cm 39 3 Specified inches 100 cm and 98 4 inches 250 cm 1 Rotate the function dial to Be sure that the camera is turned on 2Press v keyto change the focus distance The icons on upper right side of the LCD monitor will change 3 Press the shutter release button half way down to adjust the focus 43 CLOSE UP The close up function allows you to take a picture as close as 3 2 inches 8 cm to the subject and fills the frame with the subject in about 2 4 inches 6 cm x 1 6 inches 4 cm 1 Rotate the function dial to The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press button to change the Focus distance to 9 is displayed on the upper right side of the LCD monitor and indicates that the close up mode is selected The flash mode is set to FLASH CANCEL automatically When the close up mode is selected the flash does not fire 3 Determine the image composition while looking into the LCD monitor There is a difference between the image range through the viewfinder and the actual one in the close up mode We recommend you to use the LCD monitor when you determine the image composition We recommend you set the camera on a stable surface or attach it to a tri
3. PRINT STD For specifying the INDEX print settings with the DPOF see CANCEL page103 FOLDER NEW see page 110 SELECT Ll 100GW520 Other folder name LCD BRIGHT 9 bright For adjusting the brightness of the LCD I 6 monitor see page 99 A 2 i O dark For DELETE deleting images see page 92 For ZOOM zoom play see page 85 For SLIDE SHOW auto play see page 87 Only the 2 items of PRINT Specifying the print setting with DPOF FOLDER Folder name are described on the following pages 106 SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF This camera supports the DPOF Digital Print Order Format Version 1 10 so that you can specify the images and the number of copies to be printed and the print type So the specified images can be printed at the specified number only by giving the CF card or the SmartMedia etc in which not only the captured images but the DPOF data are recorded to the photo finishing print service supporting the DPOF You do not need to give them the file name or your password Also if you set the media including the DPOF data in the personal printer which supports the DPOF you can print the specified images at the specified number automatically The DPOF is jointly developed by Eastman Kodak Company Canon Inc Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Led for direct printing from digital camera SPECIFYING
4. 2 Click Photolmpression3 to set up the software 151 3 Click the language that you want 4 Click Photolmpression Installer 5 Click Accept 152 Gare us 6 Click Install to start the installation Tiree the metani Button to Easy Install 153 INSTALLATION VIDEOIMPRESSION1 6 FOR MAC 1 Click Videolmpression1 6 to set up the software 2 Select the language that you want R 3 Click Videolmpression1 6 Installer 1 R Click the Instell button to InstolT Easy install 4 Click Accept 5 Click Install to start the installation 155 CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER While this camera is connected to the computer or transferring the image data between this camera and the computer do not perform the following operations Otherwise an error may occur the camera and the computer may not function correctly or the image data recorded on the CF card may be erased or damaged Turn off the power of the camera Disconnect the USB cable Rotate the function dial Remove or insert the CF card When the camera is connected to the computer the time for the auto power off function is fixed in 30 minutes automatically regardless of the pow
5. DC M50 digital camera user s guide SYSTEM REQUIREMETS WINDOWS Windows 98 98 SE Windows 2000 Prof Windows Windows XP 32 MB RAM 110 MB free memory capacity VGA color monitor CD ROM drive USB SYSTEM REQUIREMETS IMac iBook G3 blue amp white series G4 series MacOS 9 0 10 1 3 64 MB RAM or higher 110 MB free memory capacity VGA color monitor CD ROM drive USB e Take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all your camera s features Canada Industry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 NMB 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device 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 harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can
6. 2 Press the 4 gt key to select the movie clip file 2 et e The movie clip shows the icon on top of the LCD monitor UR LEE Press the y key to play the movie clip PLAY amp PAUSE Press once PLAY Press again PAUSE MOVIE CLIP SETTING REC TIME 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button REC TIME recording time is adjustable 2 Press V key so that REC TIME is highlighted and press the p key You can select the recording time from 5s 30s in 5s increments 3 Press the V key to select the desired value and press the gt key 4 Press MENU button to close the menu 63 VOICE RECORDING RECORDING VOICES FOR PICTURES This function allows the user to record some voices in any picture 1 Rotate the function dial to 5 The last image taken is displayed on LCD monitor 2 Press the 4 or key to select the desired image to add recording to 3 Press the A key The recording starts and the sound recording indicator amp is displayed The sound will record for 10 seconds REC 2002 12 6 3 52 4 Press the A key again to stop recording 64 VOICE PLAYBACK 1 Rotate the function dial to The last shot taken is displayed on LCD monitor 2 Press the 4 or key to select the image file with voice The icon amp is displayed on LCD monitor 3 Press the v key for PLAY amp PAUSE Press once PLAY Press again PAUSE
7. The time for the auto power off function changes in the following order on 40 min Pal 30 min 1 min 1minute Sea d 3 min 3 minutes v 5 min 5 minutes Power save 5 Press the key to finish the A v setting 10 min 10 minutes amp onm A v 30 min 30 minutes Pal m NUP AY 4 gt SELECT D SET The time for the auto power off function can be specified only when using the batteries When this camera is connected to the computer the time for the auto power off function is fixed at 30 minutes automatically regardless of the setting or the power supply 122 FORMATING THE CF CARD This allows you to format the CF card CAUTION All the images recorded in the CF card are deleted and cannot be recovered Be careful when formatting the CF card 1 Rotate the function dial to SETUP and slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position 2 Press the 01 button The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Press the A or v key so that FORMAT is highlighted and press the key The display to confirm whether you want to format the CF card appears 123 4 Press the w key so that YES is highlighted and press the Key to finish the setting The format of the CF card starts After formatting the CF card the LCD monitor returns to the SETUP mode menu display 124 SETTI
8. 2002 12 6 65 SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY LCD Monitor P A S M Exposure Exposure MENUPI THE RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS FLASH For the Flash mode see page 44 FOCUSING For the Focus mode see page 37 Iso For the ISO setting see page 56 44 Auto flash 4 Fill flash amp Flash cancel Auto flash with red eye reduction 18 Night mode m Central e Spot AUTO ISO100 ISO200 150400 67 DRIVE MODE For the Drive mode see page 52 IMAZE SIZE For the Image size see page 71 QUALITY For the Image quality see page 68 5 Single shot Continuous shot 48 Continuous with AF Self timer shot FULL 2560X1920 LARGE 1600X1200 HALF 1280X960 VGA 640X480 FINE Fine mode STD Standard mode ECON Economy mode Auto setting WHITE BALANCE For the White Balance see page 73 68 3 amp Daylight Light bulb ia Fluorescent lt gt Cloudy w WB Preset EXPOSURE EV For the Exposure com AREA pensation see page 57 DEFAULT FULL CENTRAL SPOT SHARPNESS HARD For the Sharpness see page 75 NORMAL SOFT LCD For the LCD see page 99 YES For the Default see page 77 p NO dark 69 MOVIE CLIP SHOT For the MOVIE CLIP MODE see page
9. The camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed The product emits a strange smell heat or smoke Do not walk while looking at the monitor Do not disassemble Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched Do not use batteries which show wear or damaged Do not expose batteries to fire high temperature environment water or moist places Do not store the batteries nearby metalic products Never charge alkaline batteries Do not use leaking batteries If fluid from the batteries gets in your eyes immediately rinse eyes with lots of fresh water and contact the doctor If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing wash the area thoroughly Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes or at vehicle operators It may cause eyesight injury or cause an accident Do not use the camera in a humid environment or operate with wet hands If any liquid flows into the camera immediately remove the power supply including batteries and adapter and discontinue use Or it may cause electric shock Do not use the camera near flammable gases or liquids or use them to clean the camera like gasoline benzine or paint thinner Or it may cause an explosion or fire Do not just pull on the power cord while unplugging from the outlet on the wall Holding the adapter plug unit is recommend Do not continue to use if the camera has an odor or smoke
10. about 2 times in a second Do not remove the CF card from the camera The camera does not function correctly due to the strong static electricity etc Remove the batteries and insert them again After that turn on the camera If the camera cannot be turned on correctly the CF card may be damaged In this case transfer the image data on the CF card to the computer and then format the CF card 164 NOTES ON HANDLING Batteries Battery performance decreases with lower operating temperatures In a cold place we recommend you prepare new batteries and keep the spare batteries in a warm place such as inside your coat As the performance of Ni MH battery decreases we recommend you use the Ni MH battery in a cold place Even if the battery performance decreases due to a cold environment the battery can recover its power when the battery warms up Remove the batteries when they are not in use for an extended period Battery leakage may damage the battery chamber Occasionally when using alkaline batteries the battery condition indicator shows that the battery power is low even if there is enough power capacity Continue to use the camera The low battery symbol will disappear As the batteries heat up just after the camera is used be careful when removing or replacing the batteries Turn off the camera and allow the batteries to cool down 165 LCD Monitor Care The LCD monitor is manufactured usi
11. is Image quality The maximum number of the pictures as a guide 2560 x 1920 size 1600X1200 size FINE Fine about 13 pictures about 30 pictures STD Standard about 26 pictures about 60 pictures ECON Economy about 52 pictures about 90 pictures See page 68 for the image quality and page 71 for the image size The number of the pictures changes according to the scene or subject you record i C em 1 Rotate the function dial to f and press the C button The camera settings are displayed 2 Press the ENTER button to select DRIVE MODE as follows The continuous icon appears the upper right side of the LCD monitor See page 36 55 Pa s tive view_ P 1 2 7 8 Isl Single shot A v Continuous shot A v Continuous with AF Self timer e When taking a continuous shot the flash mode is set to FLASH CANCEL 3 automatically When the single shot or the self timer shot is selected the flash mode returns to AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION 56 SELF TIMER The picture is taken about 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed SC fru 1 After fixing the camera on a tripod rotate the function dial tooo NE 2 Press the ENTER button to change the DRIVE MODE to SELF TIME
12. 2 Press the key to select the desired image When the gt key is pressed the following image is selected and the frame number of the image is highlighted When the key is pressed the preced ing image is selected and the frame number of the image is highlighted When the ninth frame is selected when the number 9 is highlighted and the P key is pressed the next 9 frames are displayed When the tenth frame is selected when the number 10 is highlighted and the key is pressed the preceding 9 frames are displayed 3 Press the display button O once see page 81 The display on the LCD monitor switches to the single frame play mode with the image information from the index play mode The selected index image whose frame number was highlighted is dis played in the single frame play mode 2000 08 30 15 30 ZOOM PLAY This mode allows you to increase the magnification of the image around the center 2 0 times and display it on the LCD monitor It is convenient when checking the details of the image T SCD 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or v key so that ZOOM is highlighted P RO 3 Press the p key gt The center part of the image selected in the single frame play or the index play mode is magnified 2 5 times ui 89 4 Press the a lt or gt key to scroll
13. 4 gt SELECT ESI 130 3 Select PAL or NTSC with the A or v key The setting of the TV system changes in the following order PAL A v NTSC 4 Press the gt key to finish the setting The video signal system output from the video out terminal is switched to the selected one SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR The displayed the LCD monitor can be switched to English 1 Rotate the function dial to SETUP and slide the power switch to turn on the camera The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or v key so that LANGUAGE is highlighted and press the key VerSWS102 ENUP2 AY 4 SELECT 3 Select ENGLISH with the A or w key English English gt Yes A e oa MENU P Language 4 Press the p key to finish the setting The language displayed on the LCD monitor is switched to the selected one NU P 131 RESETTING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS This allows you reset all this camera s PLAYBACK MODE SETUP MODE and PC MODE to the default at one time The camera playback settings The default playback settings Delete see page 92 Selected Image Slide show Time see page 89 2 sec Slide show Direction see page 87 Forward Print see page 103 STD standard Folders see page 109 100GW520 LCD see page 99 5 The Camera Setup settings Power save se
14. 5 Click Finish to complete installation 136 Gateway DEMS Gateway Windows 98 985 2000 XX Gateway he okra ers ageenert Pes te PASE hey MERCI FS AND APPUCASLE OPERATING SYSTEM PRODUCT IBID o ee dt peed Leen Apres aci o dal val core To rell ou ud accel Pe aperi DC M50 Windows 98 98SE 2000 1 6 Click Yes to continue and install DirectX 8 1 Caution We suggest that you install DirectX 8 1 for all Win OS 7 Click Yes 8 The DirectX 8 1 installation starts 137 Gateway DC M50 Gateway 50 9 Click OK to complete installation Windows 98 98SE 2000 1 Software 10 Restart your computer 138 INSTALLATION DIGITAL IMAGE AND PHOTOIMPRESSION For the IBM PC AT and the compatible computers 1 Insert the installation CD ROM 2 Click Application to install Digital Image and Photolmpression 3 Choose the setup language and click Next 4 Click Next Caution Digital Image is compatible with Win98SE 2000 ME XP 139 ii 5 Click Il accept the terms of the license agreement Pun el then click Next PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE STALLING AtW License Agreement a legal temer you and Advanced Wee Tetralogy Corporation Atv Please read a Agreement ruta copa e ung e Stare Bogen you ape lobe bound by elem
15. 59 REC TIME 30s 25s 20s 15s 10s 5s The settings indicated with an asterisk are resumed when the camera is turned off and on or when the batteries are removed and inserted For QUALITY and IMAGE SIZE the camera remembers the last setting before the camera is turned off or before the batteries are removed 70 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE QUALITY MODE This camera has 3 image quality modes fine xx Standard and economy The image quality is related to the compression ratio of the image The compression rate is higher in the order of ax The higher the compression rate is the lower the image quality is When you want high quality images select 4 However as the compression rate is low the number of the images to be recorded on the CF card is less than that in the xx x mode When you want to record as many images as possible on the card select or However as the compression rate is high the image quality is lower than in the mode The compression rate image recording format image file size and the recordable number of the images using a 32 MB CF card in each mode are as follows 4 Fine Standard Economy The compression rate about 1 4 about 1 8 about 1 12 Exif2 1 JPEG DCF standards The image recording format The image file size about 2400 KB about 1200 KB about 600 KB The number of images using a 32 MB CF card a
16. DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR i L7 ID Each time the display button is pressed the display on the LCD monitor changes in the following order Single frame play with the image information 2000 08 30 15 30 Index Single frame play 9 frames with no image information 33 __ 85 THE IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY IN THE PLABACK MODE Frame number of the image Total frames recorded on the CF card 2000 08 30 15 30 Recorded date and time of the image When the camera enters the index play mode the frame number of the image displayed last in the single frame play mode is highlighted The fifth 86 frame is the last displayed image in the figure above INDEX PLAY This mode allows you to display 9 frames at a time on the LCD monitor It is convenient when you want to find the desired image quickly 1 When the camera is set to the single frame play mode press the display button CJ once or twice see page 81 When the image information is displayed in the single frame play mode press the display button D twice and when no information is displayed press the display button once The frame number of the image displayed last in the single frame play mode before switching to the index play mode is highlighted The other frame num bers are displayed in white on the images 2000 08 30 15 30 87
17. Immediately remove the power supply taking care not to burn yourself Contact Gateway when repairs are required Z CAUTION The temperature of the camera rises with extended periods of use Use cautiously when handling the camera or removing the batteries and Compact Flash card Do not leave the camera in places subject to extermely high temperatures like a sealed vehicle direct sunlight or other places of high temperature Exposure to high temperature may adversely affect the internal components of the camera Always unplug the camera from the power supply for safety purposes when the camera is not in use for long periods Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous as extreme circumstances may cause a fire It is best to clean the camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity Consult Gateway for information on the cost of cleaning your camera BEFORE YOU BEGIN Check the packing list before you begin If some parts are missing contact your Gateway Gateway DC M50 5MP Digital Camera x 1 AA size Alkaline Batteries x 4 Video Cable x 1 Hand Strap x 1 Camera Case x 1 USB Cable x 1 32 MB CompactFlash Card x 1 Software and Documentation on CD ROM USB Driver Software for Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Windows XP and Mac OS 9 0 10 1 3 Instruction Manual PDF Windows Macintosh Photo Impression Video Impression Documen
18. RESETTING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS 128 14 CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUER CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER For Windows 98 131 Installation of Digital Image Mac 135 144 For Macintosh 141 CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER 153 INSTALLING of Photo Impression amp Video Impression Mac 135 148 amp 141 151 APPENDIX WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ohne E 150 TROUBLESHOOTING 151 NOTES ON THE HANDLING 155 CARE AND STORAGE 159 TECHNICAL DETAILS 160 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY_ FRONT VIEW Function dial Shutter release button Data panel Viewfinder window Flash sensor Card slot door DIGITAL CAMERA Do not touch 15 CAMERA BODY_REAR VIEW Four Way Four Way Focus lamp green key 4 key A Viewfinder Flash lamp red Strap eyelet Power switch Display button MENU button ENTER button Four Way Card slot door 222 key w Four Way Do not touch Terminal cover LCD monitor 16 INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER USB connector Video out terminal BOTTOM OF BODY Battery chamber door 17 DATA PANEL The following diagram shows the items displayed on the data panel Image size indicators Flash mode indicators Battery condition indicator Self timer indicator Number of recordable remaining
19. SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL As this camera has a video out terminal you can watch the captured images on TV by connecting this camera to your TV with the supplied video cable The video output signal can be switched between NTSC and PAL What is an NTSC system and a PAL system Both are the color television broadcast system The NTSC system is mainly used in U S A Japan Canada Mexico the Philippines Korea etc The PAL system is used in the western Europe such as Germany England Switzerland Netherlands Italy except for France and Australia Singapore Thailand China etc As these systems have no compatibility you cannot watch the NTSC system based TV in the area where a PAL system is used This camera can switch the video output signal to both an NTSC system and a PAL system So you can watch the images on TV not only in your country but in other areas 1 Rotate the function dial to SETUP and slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor aE Video out 2 Press the A or v key so that VIDEO OUT is highlighted r ormat rr and press the key on 21 Pal MENUP AY 4 gt SELECT D SET 129 Video out Format Ki min on PAL NTSC MENUP AY 4 SELECT SET Video out Format GC min Gl MENUP AY
20. THE IMAGE AND THE NUMBER TO BE PRINTED i CO T 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the or V key so that PRINT is highlighted and press the gt key NUPI lt gt SELECT SET 107 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE NUMBER TO BE PRINT 3 Press the A or V key so that STD is highlighted and press the key 4 Press the 4 or gt key to select the image to be printed When the image to be printed is selected the number to be printed is high lighted a m If the sixth frame is selected and the key is pressed the following 6 frames displayed When the seventh frame is selected and the key is pressed the preced ing 6 frames are displayed 108 5 Press the A or v key to select the number to be printed When the A key is pressed the number becomes large When the w key is pressed the number becomes small 6 Repeat step 4 and 5 to specify the number to be printed for all images For an image you do not want to print specify 0 7 Press the ENTER button to finish the setting P The DPOF file including image data and the number to be printed is record ed in the CF card d After the file is recorded the LCD monitor display returns to the PLAYBACK Sra mode menu 8 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor display returns to
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22. frames No card indicator Refer to the number of recordable remaining frames as a guide 18 VIEWFINDER Focus lamp Close framing guide green Close framing guide When you shoot a subject which is closer than 3ft 100 cm through the viewfinder only the part under the close framing guide is recorded So use the LCD monitor to check the image composition Flash lamp when you shoot a subject which is closer than 3ft 100 cm red 19 Focus Lamp Green Lights The focus is determined and locked Blinks quickly about 8 The focus is not determined times in a second The subject contrast is too low the subject is too dark or too close or the subject is too far in the close up mode Blinks slowly about 2 The image is being recorded in the CF Compact Flash card times in a second The camera reads out the image from the CF card Focus Area as a Guide In the autofocus mode the focus is adjusted at the gray part as shown in the figure Flash Lamp Red Lights The flash is ready Blinks quickly when the shutter release The flash is being charged button is pressed half way down The shutter release button is not released about 8 times in a second When the flash function is cancelled The shutter speed becomes slow Blinks slowly about 2 times in a second Taking a picture in this mode may cause a blurred image 20 Q
23. settings m appears T PS ETT 112 FOLDER NAME The folder in the CF card conforms with the DCF Design rule for Camera File system format When taking a picture with this camera the Dcim folder is created in the directory of the CF card and the 100GW520 folder is made in the Dcim folder The first captured image is recorded with the file name of SIMG001 jpg the 100GW520 floder The name of the folder in which the captured images are recorded is displayed on the PLAYBACK mode menu The file name of the image to be recorded con The recorded CF card images sists of SIMG 4 digit number and jpg The files are recorded in the 100GW520 folder until __ I 2 the 4 digit number becomes 9999 the name Deim 1006w520 AME of SIMG9999 jpg When the10000th file is recorded the 101MX520 folder is created made in the Dcim folder and the 10000th file is record ed with the file name of SIMGOO01 jpg in the 101MX520 folder SIMGO003 jpg There will be two folders for the images on one CF card if you capture more than 10000 images You can select the folder in which the image to be played back is recorded by selecting the folder name in the PLAYBACK mode menu 113 SELECT A FOLDER Even if another digital camera supporting the DCF format is used to record the captured images on the CF card you can insert the CF card into this camera and play back t
24. the PLAYBACK mode 109 SPECIFYING THE INDEX PRINT SETTING This setting allows you to print all images recorded in the CF card on one sheet as an index print 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button The PLAYBACK mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or w key so that PRINT is highlighted and press the gt key 3 Press the w key so that INDEX is highlighted and press the gt key to finish the setting The message to confirm whether you want to print the images as an index print appears The DPOF file including data for the index print setting is recorded on the CF card After the file is recorded the LCD monitor display returns to the PLAYBACK mode menu BOJ GID 4 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor display returns to the PLAYBACK mode 111 TO CANCEL THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF All Print settings with the DPOF described on page 103 can be cancelled The index print setting see page 106 is also cancelled 8 C o GID 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button The PLAYBACK mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or v key so that PRINT is highlighted and press the p key 3 Press the V key twice so that CANCEL is highlighted and press the gt key to finish the setting STD The message to confirm whether you want to cancel all print
25. the magnified image The image moves slightly in the direction of the key you press The image keeps moving while the key is held and pressed 5 To cancel the zoom play mode press the MENU button When the zoom play mode is switched to the single frame play mode the single frame play with the image information mode returns When the zoom play mode is switched to the index play mode the single frame play with no image information mode returns when the display button is pressed and the index play mode returns when the button is pressed again n the zoom play mode the image around the center is displayed in 640 x480 pixels on the LCD monitor 90 SLIDE SHOW The images can be played back continuously on the LCD monitor like an automatic slide show TO START THE SLIDE SHOW 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button The play back mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor EE 2 Press the A or V key so that SLIDE SHOW is highlighted and press the p key 3 Press the A or v key so that START is highlighted and press the key 18 The slide show starts according to the settings in the slide show mode menu Direction 3 Time the settings of TIME and DIRECTION MENUP 4 SELECI 91 TO STOP THE SLIDE SHOW e When the W key is pressed while the slide show is playing the slide show is temporarily stopped When the MENU key is pressed whi
26. then delete all released images or use another CF card which has memory space Is the camera turned off Rotate the function dial to and slide 33 the power switch to turn on the camera The live view Are the batteries exhausted Replace all four batteries 27 is not dis 28 played on the Are the batteries inserted with the Remove the batteries and then insert 25 LCD monitor correct polarity the batteries by following the diagram indicated on the front of the battery chamber door Is the LCD monitor turned off Press the display button to turn on the 35 monitor The auto power off function activates Slide the power switch to turn on the 25 camera again 162 Problem Check Solution Page Is the camera turned off Rotate the function dial to gt and slide the power 80 Switch to turn on the camera Are the batteries exhausted all four batteries 25 Are the batteries inserted with the Remove the batteries and then insert the batteries by The image correct polarity following the diagram indicated on the front ofthe 28 cannot be battery chamber door played Is the CF card inserted in the When NO CARD is displayed on the LCD monitor and back on camera Is NO CARD CF is displayed on the data panel the CF card is not 25 the LCD displayed on the LCD monitor set Insert the CF card monitor The auto power off function Slide the power switch to turn on the cam
27. to adjust the focus Take a picture with the focus lock 39 adjusted in the autofo on the subject which is difficult to function or in the manual focus 40 cus mode The focus focus in the autofocus mode mode lamp green blinks Did you attempt to take a picture a picture when the subject is quickly about 8 times when the subject is closer than the farther than 1 3ft 39 6 cm or when in a second when the minimum focus distance 1 3ft the subject is within the distance shutter release button 39 6 cm or farther than 1 3ft from 0 3ft 9 1 cm to 1 3ft 39 6cm is pressed half way 39 6 cm in the close up mode is not apart more than 1 3ft from 41 down the camera in the close mode Is the camera turned off Rotate the function dial to 6 and slide the power switch to turn Is the camera set to another 33 The shutter release on the camera mode than the recording button is not released mode Is the focus lamp green The image is recorded on the CF blinking slowly about 2 times card Wait until the recording is 35 in a second and Recording completed and the focus lamp blinking on the LCD monitor green and Recording stop blinking 161 Problem Check Solution Page The shutter 15 CARD FULL displayed on the The CF card is full Delete unwanted release button LCD monitor images or transfer the image data to 92 is not the computer and
28. you misi cep is oie peel 142 3 13 Click Next i the ovra To ratal chk Net Tort 1o a diferent lr ciek Don ardet abe oe m 14 Click Next Cher fece ep intl Mac Soft covzonarts eu war des compares ou dora va inl 15 Click Next Ses pata icone to the Pona dte You mas ipe are fee enc tl ore hor be eng lls Cik fiex to cori Beganfobor tng rota 143 Iste Wizard Complete lk Fr h lo corpi 144 16 The installation starts 17 Click Finish to complete the installation INSTALLATION VIDEOIMPRESSION1 6 FOR WIN Select language ato aaa 1 Click Application to install Videolmpression Select language that you want and press 2 Select language that you want and click sure English gt 3 The installation starts will guide you through the rest of the setup process a Setup is preparing the InstellShieldR Wizard which Please wait deo Impression 16 4 Click Next 5 Click Yes tat ems ofthe preceding License Arseeni you choose No Sup esta hsc SoN Veclcrceon 18 you mat accent ihs 145 6 Click Next to accept the installation folder Sup val tal cS0t Vcecpeesion t inte 74 is flde Nest ferent
29. 6 white balance modes Auto white balance Automatically adjusts white balance according to light source incident on the CCD Daylight mode x Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject illuminated by sunlight Light bulb mode Xx Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject illuminated by an incandescent light or tungsten light m Fluorescent mode Select this mode when taking picture of the subject illuminated by a fluorescent light E Cloudy mode Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject on a cloudy day WB Preset mode Select this mode by using the WB preset white balance setting N WB Preset means measuring the white point from a white sheet of paper or card or nearby wall the camera will then record that temperature and use it to correct all images until you reset it 1 Rotate the function dial to C and press the MENU button The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor White Balance 2 Press the A or V key so that White Balance is highlighted and press the key MENUP2 lt gt SELECT E White Balance 3 Press the A or w key so that the desired white balance A mum mode is highlighted and press gt key Light bulb The white balance mode changes in the following order A Auto white balance Some A Y White Balance Daylight mode aa WB Preset A v A Light bulb mo
30. DE to the default settings The camera settings Flash The default settings Autoflash with red eye reduction Auto Central region Single Full 2560x1920 Standard Auto 0 Central region Normal 5 81 1 Press the Aor w key so that DEFAULT is highlighted and press the gt key Default 2 Press the key so that YES is highlighted and press the key The camera settings are reset to the default The LCD monitor display returns to the recording mode menu Default Yes No P2 lt gt SELECT A 82 PALYBACK MODE SINGLE FRAME PLAY The images recorded on the CF card can be displayed on the LCD monitor one frame at a time 1 Rotate the function dial to gt The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on 2 If the camera is not turned on slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Press the 4 gt key to display the desired image e When the gt key is pressed the following image is displayed When the 4 key is pressed the preceding image is displayed e When the last recorded image is displayed and the gt key is pressed the first recorded image is displayed When the first recorded image is displayed and the key is pressed the last recorded image is displayed 84 THE PLAYBACK MODE
31. JUSTING THE FOCUS DISTANCE 40 CLOSE a 41 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS AREA 43 FLASH e 44 FLASH RANGE et ted 44 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE 45 FEASH EAMP 46 ADVANCED OPERATIONS P A S M EXPOSURE EXPOSURE 48 DIGITAL ZOOM 2 50 BURST IMAGE CAPTURE 52 SELF TIMER 2 phe adole hd 54 SETTING toe aes 56 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 57 CLIP SEIOT 59 MOVIE CLIP PLAYBACK 60 MOVIE CLIP SETTING 60 VOICE RECORDING 61 VOICE PLAYBACK 62 SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE 64 THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY LCD Monitor RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS 64 SPECIFYING IMAGE QUALITY MODE 68 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE 71 SPECIFYING WHITE BALANCE MODE 73 SPECIFYING THE SHARPNESS MODE 75 RESETING TO THE RECORDING MODE DEFAULT SETTINGS robe ee 77 PLAYBACK MODE SINGLE FRAME PLAY 80 THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE adiro grr ERR Re 81 THE IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY IN THE PLAYBACKMODE 82 INDEX PLAY eret 83 ZOOM PEAY 85 SLIDE SHOW TO START THE SLIDE SHOW 87 TO STOP THE SLIDE SHOW 88 THE SETTING I
32. LY The Microsoft Corporation Microsoft operating system components which you are about to Install including any online or electronic documentation OS COMPONENTS are subjectto the terms and conditions of th agreement under which you have validly licensed the applicable Microsoft operating system product identified below each an End User License Agreement or EULA and the terms and conditions of this Supplemental EULA BY INSTALLING COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE 0 COMPONENTS YOU AGREE BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EULA FOR THE APPLICABLE OPERATING SYSTEM PRODUCT IDENTIFIED BELOW 141 11 Click Next to continue installing Photoimpression Photolmpression Setup is preparing the InstalShieldR Wizard tich vil gad you robe rest of the setup process Please Welcome tothe InstaltShisid Wizard for Thonn Wa intl Pein on E 12 Click Yes Please ead the folowing loense apeeert csl Pes the PAGE DOWN key to e rest ofthe ageemeri The cloning legal stare boisean you the che ord user lad AcSaf Inc Cav ead the agreement betere uning Pa Urg he prostates that oa hare rosd ths and egies te one penis use one d e sotare netin i ete lence re Thesdlwae etes s epoca Lc anes Iyouchooss o he ip vill cee Tostal Photdnpession
33. N THE SLIDE SHOW MODE MENU 2 tes 89 DELETING IMAGES DELETING SELECTED IMAGE 92 DELETING ALL IMAGES 95 DELETING FOLDERS 97 ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITORS wes eto dant bade cue 99 SPECIFYING THE PLAYBACK MODE THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU 101 THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU LOD Monitor sis ihre 101 THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS 101 SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DROP er E OR 103 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE NUMBER TOBE PRINTED 104 SPECIFYING THE INDEX PRINT SETTINGS ERES 106 TO CANCEL THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF 12223 doin sted petens 108 FOLDER NAME 109 SELECTED AN FOLDER 110 GIVE FOLDER A NEW NAME 111 On DCF Design rule for Camera File system FORMAT neg irm 113 SETUP THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY 115 THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY ON THE LCD 115 THE SETUP MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS erm s 115 SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION 117 FORMATTING THE CFCARD 119 SETTING THE DATE TIME 121 SETTING THE BEEP SOUND 123 SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL 125 SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR 127
34. NG THE DATE TIME When taking a picture the date and time are recorded as the part of the image information If the built in clock is not set correctly the wrong date and time are recorded Set the date and time correct ly by performing the procedure below 1 Rotate the function dial to SETUP and slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Date Time 2 Press the A or w key so that DATE TIME is highlighted Format FEET and press the p key ow Pal The display to set the date and time appears as shown in the figure Date Time 3 Press the A or v key so that DATE is highlighted and Format press the p key z 10 C 012 MENUP1 AY 4b SELECT 125 Format min Date Time Date Time GI 4 Pal MENUPI Format Omn 4 SELECT Date Time Date ow Pal MENUPL 126 Time gt SET gt Date Time 4 Press the A or v key to specify or correct the date and press the key to finish the setting When you press and hold the or W key the value goes fast forwrd or fast backward 5 Press the A or v key so that DATE TIME is highlighted and press p key The display to set the date and time appears as shown in the figure 6 Press the A or v key so that TIME is h
35. R si Single shot 1 shot only even if you keep pressing shutter A v release m Continuous shot Continuous while pressing shutter release A V Continuous with AF A 9 Self timer 3 Determine the image composition while looking into LCD monitor or viewfinder and adjust the image range and size with the 4 key When the p key is pressed the image size becomes large Telephoto mode When the key is pressed the image range becomes wide Wide angle mode 57 4 Press the shutter release button half way down 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down to start timer While the self timer is functioning the self timer lamp in the front of the camera blinks As the timer runs down the lamp blinks faster Just before the picture is taken the lamp lights continuously The beep sounds when the lamp blinks The beep can be canceled with the menu in the SETUP mode When the subject is not in the center of the frame use the focus lock function See page 39 After taking the self timer shot the camera resets to the single shot Do not press the shutter release button when standing in front of the camera The camera cannot adjust the focus To interrupt the self timer shot rotate the function dial to gt PC or SETUP 58 ISO SETTING Select the camera s sensitivity to light ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity Raising the ISO sensiv
36. UICK REFERENCES GETTING STARTED 4 Insert the batteries see page 25 2 Insert the CF card see page 29 TAKING PICTURES See page 33 for details 1 Rotate the function dial to C 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera 21 3 Determine the image composition while looking into LCD monitor or viewfinder 4 Adjust the image range and size with the four way keys lt gt e When the key is pressed the image size becomes large When the lt key is pressed the image range becomes wide 5 Press the shutter release button half way down When the image is focused the focus lamp green lights up 6 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor j While the captured image is recorded in the CF card the focus lamp green blinks slowly about 2 times in a second MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES See page 82 for details 1 Rotate the function dial to gt 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 When the 4 or key is pressed the image changes to the previous or next one respectively 23 DELETING IMAGES See page 92 for details 1 Display the image to be deleted on the LCD monitor by performing steps 1 to 3 of MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES described on the previous page 9 7 2 Press the MENU butto
37. al contacts on the card with your fingers or a metal object Keep away from heat moisture and direct sunlight Keep away from small children When not in use return the card to its protective case 167 Others Do not subject the camera to shock or impact Turn off the camera when transporting it This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof Inserting or removing batteries and the CF card or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera When using the camera at the beach or near water take care not to drop water or sand on the camera If water sand dust or salt content accumulates on the camera it may cause a malfunction Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight Do not point the lens at direct sunlight Doing so may damage the CCD 168 CARE AND STORAGE Cleaning If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty gently wipe it with a soft clean dry cloth If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand gently blow away loose particles Wiping may scratch the surface To clean the lens surface first blow away any dust or sand then if necessary moisten a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens Never use organic solvents to clean the camera Never touch the lens surface with your fingers Storage Store in a cool dry and well ventilated place away from dust and chemicals For very long periods store the camera in an airtight
38. an increase the maximum magnification about 0 9 inches 2 4 cm of the optical zoom lens 4 inches in the 1 3 inches film format equivalent 10 2 cm in the 3 4 cm film format equivalent up to 2 times 1 In the recording mode press the gt key so that the image is zoomed to the maximum TT 2 Press and hold the key for more than 2 seconds The digital zoom function is set The indicator that shows the image range appears on the LCD monitor as shown in the figure left below When the indicator appears remove your finger from the key The digital zoom function cannot be set when the LCD monitor is turned off X20 A Isi Iso 100 0 5 P 112 F3 37 8 53 3 While looking into the LCD monitor determine the image composition so that the desired image is positioned within the range of the indicator 4 Press the shutter release button half way down 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a picture The focus lock function can be also used see page 39 A Even after taking a picture the digital zoom is not cancelled To cancel the digital zoom function press and hold the lt key until the indicator disappears or turn the camera off and on again 54 BURST IMAGE CAPTURE The camera will continuously take pictures while the shutter release button is held down The maximum number of images that can be captured at a time with 32MB CF card
39. and the Recommended in controlling the depth of F3 37 F15 camera sets the shutter speed field makes the main subject stand out from the surroundings Shutter priority The user selects the shutter speed Recommended to freeze the action of a 1 2600s 8s and the camera sets the aperture fast moving subject or create a sense of motion for a slower moving subject Manual exposure The user selects both the shutter You have complete control of the M speed and aperture exposure 51 PIAISIM Exposure P A S M menu Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button 1 Press the A v key so that P A S M Exposures is highlighted and press the key av ee SELECT Per 2 Select the desired mode by pressing A v and pressing the key to confirm the settings P A S M Exposure In A SIM mode el prowammedAn o 1 Press the A w key to change the desired value of the aperture or E Aperture Priority shutter speed Iso iori 180 Shutter Priority z Manual Exposure MENUPI AY lt gt SELECT NE A A A A 116 F3 37 1416 37 1 16 gt F3 37 v ENTER Set AW Select ENTER Set AV Select ENTER Set Select Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure You can adjust both aperture and shutter speed in Manual Exposure mode 2 Press the shutter rlease button half way down to adjust 3 Press the MENU button to quit the setting 52 DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom function c
40. bout 13 about 26 about 52 Refer to the image file size and recordable number as a guide These vary according to the scene or subject to be recorded 71 i6 C3 r ID 1 Rotate the function dial to y and press the MENU button The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or v key so that QUALITY is highlighted and press the key 3 Press the A or V key so that the desired image quality mode is highlighted and press key to save the setting 2 The image quality mode changes in the following order Standard 4 Economy se PLAY z Fine mode v Standard mode v Economy mode 72 i C G 4 Press the MENU button The selected image quality mode is specified and displayed on the upper left side of the LCD monitor see page 36 t does not matter if there are images recorded in different image quality modes on one CF card The setting of the image quality mode is stored in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Changing the image quality mode affects the remaining number of images which can be recorded on the card Selecting in particular may considerably reduce the remaining number of images We recommend you to check the number display of recordable remaining frames on the data panel 73 SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE Before taking pictures select th
41. button When only 100GW520 folder exists the folder name does not change elect 103RE520 o4 SELECT D even when the A or w key is pressed 116 On DCF Design rule for Camera File system Format DCF Design rule for Camera File system is the image format established by JEODA as the stan dard format of digital cameras Through this format the image files can be used between digital equipment that conforms to DCF The following operation can be available between digital equipment that conforms to DCF The images captured with your digital camera can be played back on the LCD monitor of another digital camera The images captured with some digital cameras can be printed out from a printer A recording media such as a CF card or SmartMedia card can be used with any of the digital cameras By using the computer that conforms to DCF even the image data recorded with some digital cameras can be easily sorted out 117 118 SETUP THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR Format Language A English S Yes al Format FEET VerSWS102 IUP2 AY lt gt SELECT FORMAT __ __ NO For formatting the CF YES card see page 119 POWER SAVE 1 min 1 minute For the time for the auto power off 3 min 3 minutes function see page 117 5 min 5 minutes 10 min 10 minut
42. c All rights reserved Gateway Gateway Country the Gateway stylized logo and the black and white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway Inc in the United States and other countries All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 174
43. container with a silica gel drying agent Remove the batteries or the CF card from the camera when not in use for an extended period Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs We recommend you to press the shutter release button sometimes during storage Also check the camera s operation to make sure it is functioning properly before using Before Important Events such as a Wedding Ceremony or Overseas Travel We recommend you to check the camera s operation beforehand or take test pictures and to prepare spare batteries Gateway has no responsibility for damages incurred by equipment malfunction Questions and Service If you have questions about your camera contact your local camera dealer or Gateway Before shipping your camera for repair contact a Gateway for details 169 TECHNICAL DETAILS Camera Type Recording media exchangeable 3X zoom digital camera with LCD monitor CCD Pickup elements 1 1 8 inch type inter line CCD 5 13M pixels with a base color filter Pickup system single ISO sensitivity AUTO ISO 100 200 400 Number of bits converted to A D 12 bit Lens Unit Focal length 0 3 inches 0 8 cm to 0 9 inches 2 4 cm 1 3 inches 3 4 cm to 4 0 inches 10 2 cm in the 1 3 inches 3 5 cm film format equivalent Aperture Wide F3 37 F4 86 F7 75 F15 03 4 steps Tele F3 56 F5 13 F8 2 F15 4 4 steps 9 elements in 6 groups including 3 aspheric surfaces 15 7 inches 40 cm to infini
44. cus lamp green blinks slowly about two times a second 100 DELETING FOLDERS Delete the folder and all images in the folder CAUTION The deleted images cannot be recovered Be careful when deleting images 1 Rotate the function dial to The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on 2 If the camera is not turned on slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Press the MENU button The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 101 Delete 4 After confirming that DELETE is highlighted press the gt key Delete 5 Press the v key so that FOLDER is highlighted and press Selected Images All Images the gt key Dser 6 Press the v key to choose which Folder on the CF Selected Images 5 card want to delete and press the key 100SX520 SELECT DE n 7 Press the p key so that YES is highlighted and press the p Selected Images Ail Images key to finish the Deleting eme All images in the folder and the folder are deleted While all images are deleted the focus lamp green blinks slowly about two times a second Or select NO to stop the deleting lt gt SELECT DSET ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR This allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD moni
45. d flash mode see previous page is displayed on the upper right side of the LCD monitor see page 36 The flash mode returns to AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION when the camera is turned off and on again Flash Lamp The flash lamp red shows the flash status Ry Lights The flash is ready to fire O Blinks quickly when the The flash is being charged The shutter release shutter release button is pressed all button is not released the way down about 8 times in a second Blinks slowly when the flash function The shutter speed becomes slow Taking a picture is cancelled about 2 times in a in this mode may cause an blurred image second The flash function is cancelled when the flash mode is set to FLASH CANCEL when the drive mode is set to the burst image capture or when the focus mode is set to the close up mode 49 ADVANCED OPERATIONS P A S M EXPOSURE EXPOSURE MODES These 4 exposure modes allow extensive control over general photo taking Programmed Auto P gives carefree operation Aperture Priority A and Shutter Priority S allow users to maximize exposures in different cases Manual Exposure M provides complete freedom in controlling the exposure Options Purpose When to use it Programmed auto The camera will automatically set the Recommened in most situations P shutter speed and aperture value for best exposure Aperture priority The user selects the aperture
46. de A v E TTE DE id Fluorescent mode A v lt gt Cloudy mode v WB Preset mode 77 78 4 Press the MENU button The selected white balance mode is specified and the icon of the selected white balance mode is displayed on the left side of the flash mode on the upper right side of the LCD monitor see page 36 However when AUTO is selected the icon A still appears on the LCD monitor SPECIFYING THE SHARPNESS MODE This camera has three sharpness modes as described below HARD This enhances the sharpness of image NORMAL No effect on sharpness SOFT This reduces the sharpness of image and makes an image soft iS CO CID 1 Rotate the function dial to Cy and press the MENU button The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Image Sharpness 2 Press the or w key so that SHARPNESS is highlighted and press the p key MENUP2 gt SELECT gt SET 79 Image sharpness 3 Press the Aor w key so that the desired sharpness is highlighted The sharpness mode changes the following order HARD v NORMAL A v SOFT Image Sharpness 4 Press the gt key The selected sharpness mode is specified and there would be no icon displayed on the LCD monitor even if HARD or SOFT is selected RESETING TO THE RECORDING MODE DEFAULT SETTINGS This allows you reset this camera s RECORDING MO
47. e image size Changing the image size affects the number of the images which can be recorded on the CF card The FULL LARGE HALF or VGA size can be selected Image Size Number of Pixels W x H FULL 2560X1920 LARGE 1600X1200 HALF 1280X960 VGA 640X480 B OJren 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor ES 2 Press the Aor v key so that IMAGE SIZE is highlighted and press the gt key NUPI SELECT SETD 3 Press the A or w key so that the desired image size mode is highlighted and press the p key cup The image size mode changes in the following order Wi ES 1280x980 FULL 2560X1920 2 640 480 MENUP1 Y 4 SELECT SETD A v LARGE 1600X1200 A v HALF 1280X960 v VGA 640X480 4 Press the MENU button The selected image size mode is specified and displayed under the image quality on the upper left side of the LCD monitor see page 36 BON CID The setting of the image size mode is stored in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Changing the image size mode affects the remaining number of images which can be recorded on the card We recommend you to check the number display of recordable remaining frames on the data panel when you change the image size mode 75 SPECIFYING THE WHITE BALANCE MODE This camera has
48. e page 117 The default setup settings 3 minuets Beep sound see pages 123 On The Camera pc setting The default pc settings PC connection Storage 132 1 Rotate the function dial to SETUP and slide the power switch to turn on the camera The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Default 2 Press the A or v key so that DEFAULT is highlighted English ai and press the key RU Default 3 Press the key so that YES is highlighted and press gt key to finish the setting The camera settings are reset to the default The LCD monitor display returns to the SETUP mode menu The display to confirm whether you want to reset the camera settings to the default appears as shown in the figure P English Yes Yes gt No VerSWS102 MENUP2 AY 4 gt SELECT 133 134 CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER SOFTWARE The following operation is required for Windows 98 Windows 98SE The driver can be used in a Microsoft Windows series Operating System Operating System must support the USB device first 1 Insert the installation CD ROM 2 Click Driver Caution Windows 2000 Me and XP don t need the driver 135 p z 3 Click Next LI 4 The driver installation starts
49. e recovered Be careful when deleting an image 1 Rotate the function dial to gt The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on 2 If the camera is not turned on slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD minitor 3 Press the 4 or key to select the image to be deleted When the gt key is pressed the next image is selected When the 4 key is pressed the preceding image is selected I Cem 4 Press the MENU button The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Delete 5 Press the A or w key so that DELETE is highlighted and press the gt key 6 Press the A or v key so that SELECT IMAGE is highlighted and press the key The color of the background in the figure to the left is gray so that you can easily find out the contents of the display However the image to be deleted is actually displayed in the background select ENTER yes 97 Delete 7 Press the DISPLAY key C to select the image to delete e After pressing the O key it would show the sign that means the image will be delete 3 3 n i ICI select ENTER ves Delete 8 Press the ENTER button so that YES is highlighted and press p key to finish the Deleting Delete selected image is displayed on the monitor 9 To complete the operation of dele
50. er supply you use or the settings in the SETUP mode see page 113 156 CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER When connecting the camera to the computer and transferring the image data between them be sure to check that the battery capacity is full If the battery power is low the camera may be turned off while transferring data If this happens an error may occur the camera and the computer may not function correctly or the image data recorded on the CF card may be erased or damaged 157 Requirements of Photo Impression amp Video impression To use the supplied image editing applications Photo Impression and Video Impression the following systems are required For the IBM PC AT and compatible computers CPU Intel Pentium II processor of 233 MHz or more or the computer equipped with a fully compatible processor OS Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 XP Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack 5 Memory 16 MB or more of built in memory For Windows NT 32 MB or more of built in memory Hard disk space 110 MB or more of available hard disk space Monitor Resolution 800 x 600 color monitor for 16 bit color video display CD ROM drive Necessary when installing and using the software For Apple Macintosh CPU 68040 or later processor or better or Macintosh or Power Macintosh OS 059 0510 1 Memory 32MB RAM or higher Hard disk space 110 MB or more of available hard di
51. era again 25 activates Is the focus lamp green The camera reads out the image data from the CF blinking slowly about 2 times in card 29 a second and PLAY BACK blinking on the LCD monitor Wait until the reading is completed and the focus lamp and PLAY BACK stop blinking The image Did you take a picture within recorded in tne flash range the flash mode is dark Take a picture within the flash range 15 to 118 inches 44 40 to 300 cm 163 Problem Check Solution Page The zoom play Did you take a picture with the The picture captured with the digital zoom 50 cannot be per digital zoom function function cannot be played back in the zoom 85 formed play mode The image is too 5 the exposure compensation Specify 0 for the exposure compensation 99 dark or bright value specified value Even when the Has the battery condition If the battery condition indicator blinks all lens comes out indicator blinked all the indicators the indicators will disappear after 5 seconds the data panel is disappeared after 5 seconds while the lens is protruding 25 turned off and Replace the batteries the camera can not function The recorded Did you remove the CF card when The data is being recorded on or read from the image file is the image data was recorded on or CF card while the focus lamp green blinks 33 damaged read from the CF card slowly
52. es 30 min 30 minutes 119 DATE TIME NET DATE 3 YY MM DD For setting or correcting TIME HH MM the date and time see page 121 BEEF ON The beep sounds For turning the beep on or off see page 123 OFF The beep does not sound VIDEO OUT PAL For switching the video signal from the video out terminal see page 125 NTSC LANGUAGE ENGLISH For switching the language displayed on the LCD monitor see page 127 GERMAN DEFAULT NO For resetting the camera see page 128 YES 120 SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION To save the battery power this camera will be turned off automatically if it is not operated for more than 3 minutes Auto Power Off function The time for the auto power off function is set to 3 minutes unless you change the setting after you purchase this camera 1 Rotate the function dial to SETUP and slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position 2 Press the O button The setup mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Power save 3 Press the Aor w key so that POWER SAVE is highlight ed and press the P key Format a 10 min onm 121 Power save 4 Press the A or w key so that the desired time for the auto power off function is highlighted SU
53. fol slick Browse and selest rather wider You can not to instal rco Videoinpressiori 1 5 by cickng Cancltc seu et 7 Click Next 8 Click Next Pogtamicin othe Progan ited beu type newts rane select easing Tet ick Neato cnin 146 ET 9 The Videolmpression1 6 installation starts 10 Click Finish to complete the installation 147 For Apple Macintosh 0S9 0S10 INSTALLATION DRIVER You do not need to install driver INSTALLATION DIGITAL IMAGE 1 Insert the installation CD ROM zH 2 Click Digital Image Installer 1 item zero available Digital Image Installer 148 Ze 3 Click Digital Image Installer 2 items zero K available Digital Image Installer Installers 4 Click Accept age ster 5 Click install Installs the Digital Image application package and related items into our Hard disk Installing Items remaining to be installed 852 Installing Digital Image 149 success you are rise ct 6 Click Quit Quit to leave the Installer If you wish to perform additional installations click Continue 150 For Apple Macintosh 059 OS10 INSTALLATION PHOTOIMPRESSION 1 Insert the installation CD ROM
54. h the card 5 Press the card slot door until it clicks 34 TAKING PICTURES BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE 1 Rotate the function dial to 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position When the power switch is on in the recording mode the LCD monitor is off If you need to turn on the LCD press O once Determine the image composition while looking into the LCD monitor or viewfinder When holding the camera be sure not to cover the lens with your fingers or other objects When the focus is not adjusted for the subject use the focus lock function see page 39 4 Adjust the image range and size with the 4 keys When the key is pressed the image size becomes large Telephoto mode When the lt key is pressed the image range becomes wide Wide angle mode 5 Press the shutter release button half way down The camera adjusts the focus automatically When the subject is focused the focus lamp green lights up J When the focus lamp green blinks follow the operation from step 3 again When the flash will fire the flash lamp red lights up When the flash lamp red blinks slowly about 2 times in a second the shutter speed becomes slow Taking a picture in this mode may cause an image blurred We recommend you take pictures after fixing the camera on When pressing the shutter release but ton the butt
55. he direction of the arrow 1 and open it in the direction of the arrow 2 BATTERY 3 Insert the batteries by following the diagram in the front of the battery chamber door 4 Close the battery chamber door in the direction of the arrow and slide it until it clicks 2 After replacing the batteries check that the built in clock date and time works correctly See page 121 If the camera is not used more than 5 minutes the built in clock may delay or be reset to the default setting In this case set the date and time again by following the procedure described on page 121 Do not place the camera with the battery chamber door facing down when the battery chamber door is open Doing so may damage the battery chamber door Because the batteries become hot right after the camera is operated be careful when replacing the batteries 29 CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER When the batteries are installed in the camera the camera checks the battery power automatically and shows the result on the data panel lights The battery power is sufficient WA Lights Prepare new batteries Even in this status the recording or playback can be performed All indicators go out blinks for 5 seconds and then all indicators go out again Replace all batteries with new ones S Taking a picture or playing back cannot be excuted 2r i When nothing is displayed on
56. he images by selecting the particular folder name of other digital camera in the PLAYBACK mode menu 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button The PLAYBACK mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the w key so that FOLDER is highlighted and press the key Ear 6 MENUPI AY lt gt SELECT D gauz 3 Press the A or w key so that SELECT is highlighted and press the key The existing folder is displayed on the LCD monitor After you chose the folder the new images will be saved in the selected folder Db ERES 114 GIVE THE FOLDER A NEW NAME You could give the folder a new name in the FOLDER NEW mode eC GID 1 Rotate the funtion dial to and press the MENU button The PLAYBACK mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or v key so that FOLDERS is highlighted and press the gt key SELECT SET Foldor 3 Press the A or key so that New is highlighted and press the gt key 115 Foldor 4 Press the A or y key to select the character you want and press the key to confirm f you don t want to give a new name press the MENU button to go back to the PLAYBACK menu MENU AY SELECT P gt SET Foldor 5 Press the key so that the folder name in which the PEERS image to be played back is recorded is highlighted and 100MX411 press the ENTER
57. he picture out doors and the subject s face is shaded with a hat FLASH The flash does not fire Select this mode when CANCEL taking a picture in the place where the flash photography is prohibited such as in a museum AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION The flash fires the short burst 2 times before the main flash burst to reduce the red eye phenomenon Select this mode when taking a picture of people or animals in the dark iP NIGHT MODE The flash fires even in long shutter night mode to get the best exposure of a subject Flash Range The flash range has the limit Take pictures by referring to the flash range indicated below The flash range wide 19 6 inches 50 cm 118 1 inches 300 cm The flash range Tele 19 6 inches 50 cm 98 4 inches 250 cm 47 SELECTING THE FLASH MODE 1 Rotate the function dial to i The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or w key to change the Flash mode as follows AUTOFLASH Y 1 FILL FLASH A 0 FLASH CANCEL av AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE 4 REDUCTION AY AF NIGHT MODE 48 The camera usually shows the icon the upper left side of the LCD monitor when taking shot of a darker subject with FLASH CANCEL mode The icon reminds you to hold the camera steady when taking the picture The icon for the selecte
58. ighlighted and press the y key 7 Press the A or v key to specify or correct the time and press the finish the setting When you press and hold the 4 or w key the value goes fast forward or fast backward SETTING THE BEEP SOUND The beep sounds each time you operate this camera with the buttons or function dial and you can turn the beep off or on The beep is turned on unless you change the setting after you purchase this camera When you use this camera in a situation where you cannot make noise such as a wedding ceremony you can turn off the beep 1 Rotate the function dial to SETUP and slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the A or v key so that BEEP is highlighted and une press the y key zi e 10 min 4 Pal MENU P M AY 4PSELECT D SET 127 Format Omn Gl O Pal Format domin Pal Beep MENUPI AY 4 SELECT 128 3 Select ON or OFF with the a or w key The setting of the beep changes in the following order ON The beep sounds A v OFF The beep does not sound 4 Press the b key to finish the setting When OFF is selected on step 3 the beep does not sound when you operate with the buttons or the function dial The volume of the beep cannot be changed
59. ity will mean that the camera needs less light in order to take an image However the higher the ISO value is the grainier the image will be 1 Turn on the camera rotate the function dial to y and press the MENU button 49 159150100 200 150200 150 xy 400150400 2 Select the desired ISO value by pressing the A v key The default is AUTO 3 Press the gt key to confirm the setting and press the MENU button to close the menu 59 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION This function makes the image brighter or darker by adjusting the exposure compensation value for the CCD The bigger the exposure compensation value is the brighter the image is and the smaller the exposure compensation value is the darker the image is SC 1 Rotate the function dial to Cy and press the MENU button The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Exposure 2 Press the A or v key so that Exposure is highlighted and press the p key SE 3 Press the A or V key so that EV is highlighted and press the p key 4 Press the A or w key to select the desired exposure compensation value and press the key to save the setting The exposure compensation value from 2 0 to 2 0 can be changed by increments of 0 3 EV 03 5 Press the MENU button The exposure compensation value is specified and displayed on the upper right side of the LCD monitor see page 36 6 Press the shutter
60. le the slide show is playing the playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 92 THE SETTINGS IN THE SLIDE SHOW MODE MENU GID 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button UGE SET 2 Press the A or V key so that SLIDE SHOW is highlighted and press the key Slide Show 3 Press the A or v key so that TIME is highlighted and press the gt key l Direction Time 2 SELECT 4 Press the A or v key so that the desired interval time is highlighted EE start 3sec Direction 5 sec Time 10sec MENUPI lt gt SELECT P SET 93 Slide Show 5 Press the gt key to save the setting Bi start Direction Time 2 MENUPI a 6 Press the A or v key so that DIRECTION is highlighted and press the key E start Direction fe Time MENUP1 4 SELECT glide Show 7 Press the A or v key so that the desired direction is highlighted and press the gt key to finish the setting Sun The direction changes in the following order Direction Forward Backward AY p teme pi FORWARD A v BACKWARD rpm 8 Press the key to start the slide show fex Time MENUPI SELECT D SET DELETING IMAGES DELETING SELECTED IMAGES The images recorded on the CF card can be deleted while viewing them on the LCD monitor CAUTION The deleted image cannot b
61. n The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Delete 3 After confirming that SELECTED IMAGE is highlighted Selected Images press the gt key Q All Images Folder 4 When the selected image is highlighted press the ENTER button The image to be deleted is displayed on the LCD monitor and a message to confirm whether you want to delete the image appears as shown in the figure 5 Press the v key so that YES is highlighted and press the key The image displayed on the LCD monitor in step 1 is deleted 6 To complete the operation of deleting an image after confirming that NO is highlighted in the display to confirm press the gt key The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode menu 7 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode 25 PREPARATION ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 1 Insert the smaller loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet 2 Insert the other end of the hand strap through the small loop 2f INSERTING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA size alkaline or Ni MH batteries When using AA size Ni MH batteries fully recharge them with a vendor endorsed battery charger 1 When replacing the batteries slide the power switch to turn off the camera You may skip this step when inserting the batteries for the first time 2 Slide the battery chamber door slightly in t
62. ng high precision technology However there may rarely be a lack of color or bright points on the LCD monitor Do not apply pressure on the surface of the LCD monitor Permanent damage may occur cold environment the LCD monitor may be temporarily dark When the camera warms up normal display will be restored The LCD monitor may be slow to react in a low temperature or may be dark in a hot environment When the camera warms up normal display will be restored f there are fingerprints on the LCD monitor surface gently wipe it with a soft clean dry cloth Copyright TV programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws And in some performance and exhibition etc taking pictures is prohibited The image which has a copyright cannot be used except for the use within the copyright laws DPOF If the CF card including the DPOF data specified by another camera is inserted in this camera the DPOF data will be cancelled Even if you insert the CF card including the data recorded with another digital camera supporting the DCF format the DPOF data for the images captured with another digital camera the images in the folder made by another digital camera supporting the DCF format cannot be specified in this camera 166 Operating Temperatures and Conditions This camera has been designed for use in
63. nt LCD Monitor Type 1 8 inch 46mm TFT LCD module Pixels Approx 60 000 Bright level 9 steps Language display English German Display Single frame display index display 9 frames slide show magnification display the zoom play X2 changing magnification area available Viewfinder Type Real image zoom finder Fineld of view 3 m more than 80 Eye relief 0 7 inches 19 mm Magnification X 0 35 to X 0 902 Wide 0 350x tele 0 902x 172 Drive Mode Mode Single shot continuous shot approx 1 frame sec self timer shot Self timer Approx 10 second delayed release Built in Flash Charge time Approx 8 second at fill flash Flash modes Autoflash Fill flash Flash cancel Autoflash with red eye reduction Fill flash with Flash cancel in the close up mode night mode Flash intensity control Adjusted automatically by an external light Interface Video output Compositevideo signal switchable between NTSC and PAL PC interface USB port Power Supply Batteries AA sized alkaline battery x 4 or AA sized Ni MH battery x 4 AA sized lithium battery is not available Dimensions Weight Dimensions WxHxD 4 57x2 95x2 44 inches 11 6x7 5x6 2 cm not including the projecting parts Weight 270 59 9 54 oz without batteries and the CF card Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 173 c 2003 Gateway In
64. on stops half way This action the tripod is described as Press half way 6 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down down this manu If the flash lamp red blinks when the shutter release button is pressed al all the way down the flash is being charged When the shutter release button is kept pressed in this status the shutter is released at the same time when the flash is charged The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor and is recorded on the CF card While the image is recorded the focus lamp green blinks slowly about 2 times in a second and RECORDING blinks on the LCD monitor slowly Be sure not to open the battery chamber door or remove the CF card until the recording is complete Otherwise the data on the CF card may be damaged or lost 37 THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR BON CIO Each time the display button is pressed the display the LCD monitor changes in the following order E Live view Live view The camera settings are not displayed The LCD monitor is turned off The camera settings are displayed Live view 1 2 F3 37 38 THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS For details see the pages in parentheses White balance P73 Image size P71 Flash mode p44 Drive mode P52 Image guality P68 Focus distance P40 Exposure compensation 0 5 p
65. on the CCD Charge Coupled Device to focus on Therefore with the autofocus mode the focus may not be adjusted correctly on the following subjects In this case use the focus lock function see page 39 The subject is too dark Some subjects at different distances overlap in the focus range The subject has no contrast such as a blue sky or a white wall The subject is too bright such as a shining car body or a surface of water 41 WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME Focus Lock Function When the subject is not in the center of the frame the camera adjusts the focus on the background In this case take a picture with the focus lock function 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button half way down The camera adjusts the focus automatically When the focus is adjusted the focus lamp green lights i 2 While you are pressing the shutter release button half way down change the camera position to obtain the desired image composition and press the button all the way down to take a picture 42 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS DISTANCE Pressing the W key allows you to adjust the focus distance for the best situations Auto focus The camera will automatically adjust the focus according to distance of the subject No icon A The camera sets the focus at infinity Flash is disabled by default Landscape
66. os ISO P56 value P57 P A S M Mode P48 P 1 2 3 37 84 Frame number Shutter speed amp Aperture 39 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS FOCUS LAMP When the shutter release button is pressed half way the camera adjusts the focus automatically and the focus lamp green shows the focus status when the focus mode is set to the autofocus mode Mz i Lights The focus is determined and locked Q Blinks quickly The focus is not determined about 8 times in a second The shutter can be released When the focus lamp green blinks check the following points Do you need to adjust the focus on the subject which is difficult to focus in the autofocus mode See page 38 e 15 the subject closer than the minimum focus distance or farther than 15 7 inches 39 9 cm in the close up mode Refer to the following FOCUS DISTANCE IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE Minimum Focus Distance The focus distance in the autofocus mode is described on the list below When the subject is closer than the minimum focus distance of 15 7 inches 40 cm or farther than 15 7 inches 40 cm in the close up mode the focus lamp green blinks Standard mode 15 7 inches 40 cm to infinity Close up mode 3 1 inches 8 cm to 15 7 inches 40 cm Refer to the page 53 40 THE SUBJECT IS DIFFICULT TO FOCUS IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE The autofocus mode uses the image contrast the difference between light and dark parts
67. pod The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in the close up mode 44 4 Press the shutter release button half way down f the focus lamp green blinks make sure that the subject is within 3 1 inches 8 cm to 15 7 inches 40 cm is not more than 15 7 inches 40 cm from the camera 5 Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Even after taking a picture the close up mode is not cancelled When the camera is turned off and on again the camera enters autofocus mode When the camera enters the autofocus mode the flash mode is returned to AUTOFLASH WITH RED EYE REDUCTION 45 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS AREA Adjust the focus area while looking into the LCD monitor 8 C ID 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor Focusin 2 Press the A or v key so that FOCUSING is highlighted and press the key MENUP1 AY 4 gt SELECT 3 Press the A or v key to select desired focus area and press E Central the key to finish the setting S Spot 46 FLASH The following 5 flash modes are available 4a AUTOFLASH The flash fires automatically when the light level is low or the subject is backlit The flash fires every time a picture is taken regardless of the brightness 4 FILL FLASH For example select this mode to reduce the harsh shadows when you take t
68. radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and 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 to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Accessories The compliance accessories associated with this equipment are shipped with it These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation
69. release button all the way down to take picture To cancel the exposure compensation function follow the operation steps described above and specify 0 for the exposure compensation value or turn the camera off and on again When the image to be captured is whitish increase the exposure compensation value so that the white part can be easily represented When the image to be captured is blackish decrease the exposure compensation value so that the black part can be easily represented 61 MOVIE CLIP SHOT Movie clip shot This function allow users to take Motion Pictures in the camera with 15fps 1 Rotate the function dial to MOVIE CLIP mode The LCD monitor will be displayed as shown 2 Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows Movies clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released 1 2 F3 37 3 If you wish to stop recording press the shutter button again 4 Image size and type are listed below Image size QVGA 320X240 File type AVI When the movie clip is being recorded to the CF CARD the Green lamp blinks The RECORDING message will be dis played on the LCD monitor Note The recording may be suspended during the available recording time due to the CF CARD capacity 62 MOVIE CLIP PLAYBACK 1 Rotate the function dial to gt The image files including movie clips will be shown on LCD monitor
70. sk space Monitor The color monitor capable of displaying 256 colors CD ROM drive Necessary when installing and using the software 158 APPENDIX 159 WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ON TV WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ON TV By connecting this camera to your TV with the supplied video cable you can watch the captured images on TV 1 Confirm that the video out signal from the video out terminal is set to NTSC or PAL according to the color system in your country see page 125 2 Turn off the camera and TV 3 Open the terminal cover on the left side of the camera and connect the mini plug of the supplied video cable to the video out port on the camera The LCD monitor is turned off 4 Connect the other end of the video cable to the video input port on the TV 5 Turn on the TV 6 Rotate the function dial to 7 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera 8 Switch the video input of the TV according to the port to which the video cable is connected The images recorded in the CF card can be displayed both on the LCD monitor and TV 9 You can watch the images in the various play modes The images be played back in the slide show mode see page 82 etc 160 TROUBLESHOOTING If you have any trouble with this camera check the following items Should the difficulty persist contact Gateway Problem Check Solution Page The focus cannot be Did you attempt
71. tation Printed Warranty Card x 1 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2023544 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 NAMES OF PARTS 12 CAMERA BODY 12 INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER 14 BOTTOM OF BODY 22 kitas 14 DATA PANEL esee memes 15 VIEWFINDER 16 QUICK REFERENCES 18 GETTING STARTED 18 TAKING PICTURES 18 MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES 20 DELETING IMAGES 21 PREPARATION ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 24 INSERTING THE BATTERIES 25 CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER 27 AUTO POWER 28 USING THE DC ADAPTER Sold Separately 28 INSERTING REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CF CARD 29 INSERTING THE CF CARD 29 REMOVING THE CF CARD 30 TAKING PICTURES BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE 33 THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE ECD MONITOR hets pen dana pads 35 THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS 36 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS 37 FOCUS LAMP 37 FOCUS DISTANCE IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE Minimum Focus Distance 37 THE SUBJECT THAT IS DIFFICULT TO FOCUS 11 INTHE AUTOFOCUS MODE 38 WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME Focus Lock Function 39 AD
72. temperatures from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun or to extreme humidity To prevent condensation from forming place the camera in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold place to a warm place Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag Safety and Handling for the CF card Read and follow the instructions manual supplied with the CF card The following may cause data loss or damage We are not responsible for it We recommend you copy a backup data in another media such as ZIP disc hard disk CD ROM etc 1 Improper use of card 2 Static electrical discharge near the card or electric noise 3 Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or equipment is accessing the card reading writing formatting etc 4 Non use of card for an extended period 5 Using the card past its life expectancy When the card is formatted the recorded data is deleted Be sure to back up data if it is necessary The storage capability of the CF card will diminish with extended use In this case buy a new card Keep away from static electricity and electric noise Do not bend drop or subject the card to impact Strong static electricity or shock may damage the card so that recording or writing on the card cannot be performed In this case buy a new card Do not touch the electric
73. the data panel make sure that the batteries are installed with a correct polarity When nothing is displayed even though the batteries are installed correctly replace the batteries with new ones 30 AUTO POWER OFF To save the battery power this camera will turn off automatically if it is not operated for more than 3 minutes Auto Power Off function To operate the camera slide the power switch to turn on the camera again When using the batteries the time for the auto power off function can be changed to 1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes or 30 minutes See page 117 for details When using the AC adapter sold separately this camera will turn off automatically if it is not operated for more than 30 minutes The time for the auto power off function is fixed at 30 minutes We recommend you use the AC adapter sold separately when using the camera indoors where an AC outlet can be used to supply power to the camera or when connecting the camera to a computer for editing the images Be sure to turn off the power of the camera when changing the power supply from the batteries to the AC adapter or vice versa Do not change it when the camera is turned on 1 Connect the mini plug on the AC adapter to the DC terminal on the camera The shape of the mini plug may vary depending on the AC adapter 2 Connect the power plug on the AC adapter to an AC outlet 31 INSERTING REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CF CARD Be sure to t
74. ting an image after confirming that YES is highlighted press the gt key The LCD monitor display returns to the playback menu 10 Press the MENU button The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode DELETING ALL IMAGES All images recorded in this folder can be deleted CAUTION The deleted images cannot be recovered Be careful when deleting images 1 Rotate the function dial to P The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on 2 If the camera is not turned on slide the power switch to turn on the camera The power switch returns to the initial position The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Press the MENU button The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor 99 4 After confirming that DELETE is highlighted press the gt key Delete 5 Press the w key so that ALL IMAGES is highlighted and Selected Images eq All images Folder The message to confirm whether you delete all images appears as shown in the figure Only the images captured with this camera can be deleted Even if you insert a CF card in which the images were captured with another camera the images cannot be deleted press the p key 6 Press w key so that YES is highlighted and press gt key to finish the Deleting All images recorded on the CF card are deleted While all images are deleted the fo
75. tor according to the angle at which you watch it or the brightness around the monitor so that the display on the LCD monitor can be seen clearly 8 CP em 1 Rotate the function dial to gt and press the MENU button 2 After confirming that LCD is highlighted press the key If the LCD monitor is turned off the LCD monitor is automatically turned on and displays the screen to change the brightness of the LCD MENUP2 gt SELECT SET 3 Press the Aor w key so that the desired brightness is high lighted Press the key to set the value you changed The brightness can be adjusted in the range from 0 to 9 The smaller the number the darker the LCD monitor The higher the number the brighter the LCD monitor a The color of the background in the left figure is gray so that you can easily find out the contents of the display However the live view screen is actually displayed in the background 103 104 SPECIFYING THE PLAYBACK MODE THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU LCD Monitor Delete THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS DELETE SELECT IMAGE YES For deleting images NO see page 92 DELETE ALL IMAGES _ Mia ZOOM FOLDER YES For the zoom play NO mode see page 85 SLIDE SHOW START For the slide show DIRECTION FORWARD mode see page 87 BACKWARD TIME 2 10 SEC 105
76. ty The close up mode 3 1 inches 8 cm to 15 7 40 cm Digital zoom Maximum zoom in the telephoto mode X2 Image Storage Recording medium CF Type 1 Image file format Exit 2 1 JPEG DCF standards DPOF 1 10 Number of pixels W x 2560x1920 pixels Full size 1600 1200 pixels Large size 1280x960 pixels Half size 640x480 pixels VGA size Construction Focusing range 170 Storage capacity Using a 32 M B CF 2560x1920 size 1600x1200 size 1280x960 size VGA FINE approx 13 images approx 30 images approx 50 175 STD Standard approx 26 images approx 60 images approx 100 290 ECOn Econmy approx 52 images approx 90 images approx 175 340 The number of images to be recorded varies depending on the subject Other Delete function Single image All images Format function for the CF Card 171 Autofocus System AF system by CCD Focus locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus mode One shot AF Manual Focus Avaliable operated with A w 4 and p keys Auto Exposure AE Control Exposure mode Programmed AE AE Locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Metering Center weighted TTL metering Shutter CCD electrical shutter with a Mechanical shutter Shutter speed 1 2600 sec to 8sec Exposure compensation 2EV in 1 3EV increments White balance Automatic Manual setting available outdoors tungsten fluoresce
77. urn off the camera when inserting or removing the CF card into or from the camera Otherwise the data in the card may be lost or the card may be damaged If you insert or remove the CF card when the camera is turned on re format the CF card after transferring the data from the card to your computer if the data is safe INSERTING THE CF CARD 1 Open the card slot door as shown in the figure 2 Insert the CF card into the card slot Position the flat edge side of the card towards the camera lens and insert the card with the signal part facing down until the card stops Insert the card straight Do not insert it on the angle If the card is stopped halfway check the direction of the card Forcing the card into the slot may damage the card or the camera 32 INSERTING REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CF CARD 3 Fold the card release lever down as shown in the figure Be sure to fold the lever Otherwise the card slot door cannot be closed e 4 Press the card slot door until it clicks 1 Make sure that the power is turned off 2 Open the card slot door as shown in the figure 33 INSERTING REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CF CARD 3 Lift the card release lever up as shown in the figure 4 Push the card release lever straight in When the CF card ejects slightly from the camera pull out the card Be careful with the card because it may be hot Keep the CF card in the protection bag supplied wit

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