Bushnell 11-8338 Binoculars User Manual
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1. Default settings 3 1 megapixel resolution 3 stars High quality Hq Use higher resolution and quality ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS settings for photos you may want to enlarge or crop later If required Video Clip Resolution 320x240 pixels per frame 210 fps rate avi file format they can always be reduced to a Maximum Video Recording Time determined by available internal or card memory d file red Me your photo software se ower resolution Approx 5 minutes using full capacity of available internal RAM memory and or standard quality settings Maximum SD Card Capacity 1 GB gigabyte standard speed recommended if you will only email insert into Imaging Sensor 3 14 MP CMOS documents or make small prints i and do not want to resize the file Internal RAM 8MB approx 6MB maximum available for photo video file storage Capacitor maintains memory contents for 1 2 minutes while changing batteries Use of SD card recommended to avoid potential loss of files if batteries become depleted later 10 FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 10 10 9 17 07 7 48 05 PM DOWNLOADING THE PHOTOS VIDEOS YOUR COMPUTER 1 The camera will be recognized as a USB mass storage device if USB Mode is set to STO and not PCC which means no special drivers are required for all operating systems later than Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Vista Mac OS 9 and OSX are also compatible If you have a PC running Windows 98 you must install the driver foun2. Size Resolution 1 4 Stars High resolution 3 or 4 stars settings are recommended for best results but low resolution can be used if you need to shoot a greater quantity of photos before downloading and quality is not a high priority Quality L9 Select HT for High Quality photos recommended setting least amount of file compression Select Ld Low Quality to store more photos in memory but with a slight loss in quality due to greater file compression USB Mode STO Always select STO allowing you to download and view the photos in the cameras memory when it is connected to your PC with a USB cable included PCC is a live PC camera option that is was not implemented in this camera model software is not supplied or available for this application as the camera has a fixed focus preset for distances of 30 feet or greater Power Frequency 60 or 50 Hz This sets the correct electrical line frequency to avoid any FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM8 8 9 17 07 7 48 05 PM SETUP Menu continued visible flickering in the images especially when shooting video clips where fluorescent lighting is present The 60 setting should be used for operation in the United States If you are using the camera in a country with 50 Hz cycle AC power frequency press SNAP to select 50 instead Escape ESC Select ESC and press SNAP to exit the Setting menu options and return to normal mode OTHER DIS
3. do not use front panel keyboard USB ports or unpowered hubs 12 FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 12 12 9 17 07 7 48 05 PM Transferring The Photos amp Videos to Your Computer continued 3 The LCD display will indicate STO and the ImageView will be recognized as a standard USB Mass Storage device This means that the camera files can be easily viewed edited or copied to your hard drive just as if they were stored on an external hard drive or a CD ROM 4 This step is not required with Windows XP or Vista simply use the options in the pop up window to view copy or edit your photos Open My Computer or Windows Explorer The camera will be seen as a new Removable Disk with an unused drive letter assigned to it Double click this new Disk icon open the DCIM folder inside then the folder s inside that 100MEDIA etc Your photos videos are the files inside they have the prefix IMG followed by a number same as seen earlier on the camera s display when you review photos Single clicking any file should show a small preview image 5 Click Edit gt Select or click on one photo contol click to select multiple photos then Edit Copy to Folder in Windows menus Select an existing folder on your hard drive such as My Pictures or create a new folder Hawaii Vacation etc then click OK to transfer copies of the photo files you want 6 After the photos are transferred to your hard
4. 07 7 48 06 PM OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION THAT THRIVES OUTSIDE For further questions or additional information please contact Bushnell Outdoor Products 9200 Cody Overland Park Kansas 66214 800 423 3537 www bushnell com 2007 Bushnell Outdoor Products FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 20 20 9 17 07 7 48 07 PM
5. HUFAB VIEW 20 0 0 3 0 Megapixel Model 11 8338 Instruction Manual LIT 98 1041 08 07 FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1 1 9 17 07 7 48 03 PM Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell ImageView binocular The Bushnell ImageView binocular takes the technology of digital photography and combines it with a high quality compact binocular This allows you to observe sporting events wildlife scenic vistas or anything you would normally use a binocular for and then save the image in a built in attached digital camera You can then download these images to your computer and e mail them to your friends and family print off the picture using the included software or save them in a photo album for future use Before using the product please read the instructions contained in this manual and take time to familiarize yourself with the different parts and features of the product FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 2 2 9 17 07 7 48 03 PM QUICK GUIDE BUSHNELL IMAGEVIEW 11 8338 INSTALL BATTERIES Insert 2 AAA batteries alkaline lithium or NiMh as indicated inside the battery compartment on the bottom of the ImageView ADJUST THE BINOCULAR FOR COMFORTABLE VIEWING Adjust the center focus knob while viewing a distant object through the binocular until it appears sharp Move the left and right sides of the binocular closer together or farther apart until you see a single circular image Rotate the right eye
6. PLAY ICONS Battery Indicator Shows the amount of battery life left When half of the icon is filled in you should plan to replace the batteries soon Be sure to bring an extra set of batteries on a long trip or for important events A CAUTION Make sure you download all photos see directions in next section of manual from the camera before removing the batteries for longer than the time it takes to change them The camera memory is volatile power dependant and your photos may be lost if the batteries are removed for more than a minute or two a temporary charge will remain long enough to allow changing batteries or if the batteries are left in but allowed to become completely dead FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM9 9 9 17 07 7 48 05 PM Photo Storage Capacity Reference avg capacity for settings 5 photos Notes 1 Determines amount of file Image Size of Star Megapixels Quality Internal 256 MB compression approx Setting Memory 2 SD Card Hq High Quality minimum compression Sq Standard Quality medium 2034x1728 4 4 0 Interpolated 299 photos compression a eja 46 nal RAM aa fr a jee Image Size refers to the pixel Sundad 14 597 dimensions or resolution of the 2048x1536 3 1600x1200 digital file Actual storage capacity will vary 959 based on content of each photo file You may be able to take a few 640x480 0 3 4 949 photos more or less than the listed
7. d on the included CD Rom BEFORE CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO YOUR PC 2 If you have a computer OS as listed above that is USB mass storage compliant a new disc icon will appear in Windows Explorer under My Computer showing the Imageview as a new Removable Disc after plugging in the USB cable from the Imageview Mac users will see the new disc device appear on their desktop Clicking on the new disc icon will show the contents a folder named DCIM The image folder inside this contains your photos stored as JPEGs jpg file format They may then be opened edited renamed and saved using any photo or graphics software that accepts jpg files If you do not have software that will open jpg files you should install Roxio PhotoSuite Windows PC only using Win98 2000 XP from the included CD ROM See Software Installation for instructions 3 After you have copied or opened and saved the photo files to your computers hard drive you may disconnect the Imageview camera NEVER disconnect the camera while files are still being transferred to your computer Before disconnecting you may need to eject or stop the removable disc representing the camera to avoid an error message on computers runningWindows 2000 or Mac OS 11 FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 11 11 9 17 07 7 48 05 PM System Requirements Minimum OS Windows 98 98SE 2000 ME XP Vista Note the Imageview is compatible with Vista however the optiona
8. door Products CC Note Ihis equipment has been tested and found to compl ith 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 radiate radio frequency energ land if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio lor television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Ihe shielded interface cable must be used with equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Specifications and designs are subject to change without lany notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer FE FINAL 118338 Imageview 1LIM 19 19 9 17
9. drive you can disconnect the camera Windows 2000 may produce a screen warning that you have disconnected a USB device without stopping or ejecting the disk first your photo files will not be harmed If so check the box that adds an icon to your system tray or taskbar Then next time you finish transferring photos you can click that icon first and Stop the USB Mass Storage Device before disconnecting the camera On Mac computers you should eject the disk that represents the camera on the desktop before disconnecting 13 FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 13 13 9 17 07 7 48 05 PM Transferring The Photos amp Videos to Your Computer continued 7 You re now ready to open the photo files in any photo editing software Just use File Open and go to the folder where you stored the photos earlier If you are using PhotoSuite select File Open Photo then use the Look in pull down menu at the top of the Open window select My Computer select your hard drive and double dick any photo in the folder where you copied the files from the camera It is also possible to open and work with your photos directly from the ImageView while it is still connected do this with PhotoSuite first follow steps 1 3 then open PhotoSuite select File gt Open Photo and use the Look in menu to select My Computer then select the Removable Disk and open the folders inside until you get to the jpg photo files If you choose to work thi
10. each photo is taken As with the timer the camera will return to normal operation after the shots are taken cancelling the CS mode Delete T With this mode is selected press SNAP once and the number of total photos in memory will blink in the display Press the SNAP button a second time to erase the entire memory contents If SNAP is not pressed a second time while the photo counter is blinking the camera will FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 7 7 9 17 07 7 48 04 PM CHANGING OPERATIONAL MODES continued return to normal operation in a few seconds all your photos will not be deleted When the process is complete the photo number display will reset to zero If no button is pressed for 5 seconds the camera returns to stand by Delete All is a quick way to clear the memory following a download of your photos to a computer so that the camera is ready to hold as many new photos as possible Delete One fj Pressing SNAP when the Delete One icon is displayed will delete erase only the last photo you took from the cameras memory SETUP Menu SET Pressing SNAP when SET is displayed will enter the Setup Menu display which has four different settings each with two options available Use the MODE button to cycle through the four settings Pressing the SNAP button will switch toggle between the two options per setting The four settings plus ESC to exit the setup menu are displayed in the following order File
11. efects in the product provided that you return the product postage materials and workmanship for two years after prepaid This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse improper handling installation or maintenance provided by someone other than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department Any return made under this warranty must be accom check money order in the amount of 10 0 Name and address for product return explanation of the defect Proof of Date Purchased eA SS damage in transit with return postage prepaid to the IN U S A Send To Bushnell Outdoor Products Attn Repairs 8500 Marshall Drive Lenexa Kansas 66214 anied by the items listed below to cover the cost of postage and handling Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent address listed below IN CANADA Send To ushnell Outdoor Products Attn Repairs 25A East Pearce Street Unit 1 ichmond Hill Ontario L B 2M9 For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information In Europe you may also contact Bushnell at ushnell Germany GmbH European Service Center Mathias Br ggen Str 80 GERMANY D 50827 K ln Tel 49 221 995568 0 Fax 49 221 995568 20 This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary rom country to country 92007 Bushnell Out
12. f the display is used for three different types of indication a Photo Number in normal operation the number of photos stored in internal or card memory is seen here b Memory Full when the memory is full the display indicates FUL here Download your photos then Delete to take more Or change to a new blank SD card c Setup Menu displays the current setting for each of the 4 options in the Setup Menu BASIC OPERATION 1 The camera is powered by two AAA alkaline included lithium or rechargeable NiMh batteries 2 Insert the batteries into the battery compartment If greater storage for photos videos is desired the internal memory capacity is approx 6 insert an SD card upside down with metal contacts facing up in the card slot You may use SD cards up to 1 GB To remove an SD card simply pull it straight out of the card slot 3 Press and hold the MODE button until the camera turns on 4 Press SNAP to take a picture or press the MODE button quickly to change mode settings as described above The camera is set at infinity and will not be focused on an object closer than approx 35 feet FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 6 6 9 17 07 7 48 04 PM CHANGING OPERATIONAL MODES Pressing the MODE button briefly will cycle through several special camera modes and settings A corresponding icon or symbol indicated in parentheses below will be displayed on the LCD for each mode or setting as you cycle through them by ta
13. l Photosuite software is not CPU MMX Pentium 200MHZ equivalent or faster Pentium 500 MHz for PhotoSuite5 Memory 32MB minimum 64MB recommended for PhotoSuite SVGA video card w 2MB VRAM 800x600 screen display 16 bit High color 200 MB available hard disk space if installing PhotoSuite Internal USB Port Software Installation If you are using Windows 98 you must install drivers before connecting the camera to your PC Insert the CD ROM into your computers CD drive it will auto run and the install screen will be displayed Select Install Driver then follow the directions After installation restart your computer Windows 2000 ME and XP do not require drivers as the camera uses the USB mass storage standard allowing the photo files to be accessed as if they were stored on an external hard drive For any Windows OS if you are not already using photo editing software you prefer you may install Roxio PhotoSuite from the CD ROM Be sure to read the Release Notes completely noting any tips or potential issues relevant to your PC configuration and OS WARNING Make sure you download any picture from your camera before you remove the A batteries from the camera Transferring The Photos amp Videos to Your Computer Step by Step 1 Be sure the driver has been installed first if you are on Windows 98 98SE 2 Connect the supplied cable to the ImageView s USB port then directly to a main USB port on your computer
14. mance by explaining how you can adjust the binocular to your eyes and how to care for this instrument Read the instructions carefully before using your binocular EYE ADJUSTMENTS Figure 1 How to Adjust For Distance Between Your Eyes The distance between the eyes called interpupillary distance varies from person to person To achieve perfect alignment of lens to eye follow these simple steps 1 Hold your binocular in the normal viewing position 2 Grasp each barrel firmly Move the barrels closer together or further apart until you see a single circular field Always re set your binocular to this position before using INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE How to Adjust For Individual Eye Strength As individual eyesight varies from one person to another Bushnell binoculars have a diopter setting feature which allows you to fine tune the binocular to your vision Follow the focusing instructions below for your binocular 15 FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM15 15 9 17 07 7 48 06 PM FOCUSING 1 Adjust interpupillary distance Figure 1 2 Setthe diopter setting Figure 2 to zero and view a distant object 3 Keep both eyes open at all times 4 Usinga lens cover or your hand cover the objective front lens of the same side of the binocular that has the diopter setting This is usually DIOPTER SETTING the right side 5 Using the center focus wheel focus on a distant object with fine detail e g brick wall
15. n until the display comes on and the camera beeps To turn the unit off press and hold the MODE button until the display goes out The camera will turn itself off automatically to save batteries if none of the buttons have been pressed for two minutes TAKING A PICTURE With the camera turned on press the SNAP button to take a new photo For best results hold the ImageView steady using both hands and lightly press down the SNAP button using the flat end of your finger rather than punching it with a fingertip Be sure you are at least 35 feet away from your subject as the camera focus is preset for optimum results with distant objects sports POR ae wildlife etc Release FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM5 5 9 17 07 7 48 04 PM LCD DISPLAY 1 Hi High Quality Mode less file compression 2 Wf Deletes all the pictures in the memory 3 Lo Low Quality Mode more file compression 4 Deletes the last picture taken 5 Z Select the timer to take a delayed picture This gives you approximately a 10 second delay 6 C SD mark appears when an SD card is inserted 7 Mz This mode allows you to take short movie clips saved as avi files 8 8 USB mark appears when USB cord is connected between the camera and the PC 9 Battery mark keeps track of the battery life left 10 Indicates Resolution setting 4 stars highest resolution 1 star lowest resolution 11 888 This section o
16. piece diopter adjustment to change the setting if the image does not appear as sharp to your right eye as it does to your left eye TURN ON THE CAMERA Press the MODE button briefly then release it You will see a battery indicator and 3 digits indicating the number of photos taken currently stored in the internal memory As you take new photos this counter will advance Press and hold MODE to turn off the camera You should download all photos before changing batteries or storing the camera unused for a long period of time more than a few weeks as a precaution CHECK CAMERA SETTINGS Make sure the camera is set for high resolution and quality refer to pg 8 Setup Menu if you want the best results especially if you will be printing the photos See Changing Operational Modes for full instructions covering features such as continuous shot shooting a video clip and how to delete a photo you have just taken FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 9 17 07 7 48 03 PM QUICK GUIDE BUSHNELL IMAGEVIEW 11 8338 TAKE A PHOTO TIPS FOR BETTER QUALITY PHOTOS Holding the ImageView as steadily as possible with both hands wrapped around the binocular lightly press down the SNAP button using the flat end of a finger Leaning against a wall tree etc to brace yourself can also help insure the camera does not move as you take the photo Make sure you are at least 30 feet or more away from your pho
17. pping the MODE button When the icon for a mode or setting is displayed pressing SNAP will select that mode or change that setting If no button is pressed for more than 5 seconds the camera will return to normal operation The modes settings are shown as you cycle through them in the following order e Timer selects the self timer which will take a photo after a 10 second delay when you press the SNAP button This can be used to avoid moving or shaking the camera by pressing the SNAP button when the camera is placed on a table or other level surface A series of beeps with increasing frequency will be heard After using the self timer the camera automatically returns to normal operation timer is canceled Video Mode This mode sets the camera to take short video clips avi files rather than still photos With the movie camera icon displayed press SNAP to begin shooting the video The counter will show elapsed seconds Press SNAP again to stop shooting the video The counter will advance by one number as a new file video has been stored in the internal memory After shooting the video clip the camera reverts back to normal still photo operation assuming unused memory remains Repeat the steps to set AVI mode again if you wish to shoot more video clips Continuous Shot CS Takes rapid series of 3 consecutive photos approx 1 second apart when you press and hold the SNAP button You will hear a short beep when
18. s in the down position 2 Avoid banging and dropping 3 Store in a cool dry place 4 CAUTION Looking directly at the sun with your binocular may be very harmful to your eyes 5 Never expose your ImageView binocular to any type of excessive of liquid or fluid as the binocular is not water fogproof 6 Take the batteries out of your ImageView if you are not going to use it for a long period of time Make sure you download any pictures from your camera before you remove the batteries from the camera CLEANING 1 Blow away any dust or debris on the lens or use a soft lens brush 2 To remove dirt or finger prints clean with a soft cotton cloth rubbing in a circular motion Use of a coarse cloth or unnecessary rubbing may scratch the lens surface and eventually cause permanent damage A microfiber cleaning cloth available at most photo dealers is ideal for the routine cleaning of your optics 3 For a more thorough cleaning photographic lens tissue and photographic type lens cleaning fluid or isopropyl alcohol may be used Always apply the fluid to the cleaning cloth never directly on the lens 17 FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 17 17 9 17 07 7 48 06 PM Notes 18 FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 18 18 9 17 07 7 48 06 PM TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell the date of purchase In the event of a defect under this warranty we will at our option repair or replace roduct is warranted to be free of d
19. s way from a connected camera be sure that you save the photo when you are done editing to your hard drive and not the cameras memory or card To do this in PhotoSuite after clicking Done answer Save Changes with Yes but then answer Replace Existing File with No and use the Save As dialog box to save the edited photo in a folder on your hard drive Save In gt Local Disk not the Removable Disk camera 8 If you are new to photo editing on a computer consult your softwares Help menu PhotoSuite has extensive built in Help for tips on using its features Along with adjusting the brightness contrast sharpness and color of your photos you can resize the photo to fit the paper if you are printing or save a smaller low or medium resolution version for email or inserting into documents When you are ready to save your edited file you may want to use Save As and give it a more descriptive name than IMG Doing this also preserves the original file as a backup to reopen and re edit later Make sure you have successfully transferred all the photos you wanted to save before using Delete All on your camera to make room for new images 14 FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 14 14 9 17 07 7 48 06 PM BINOCULAR INSTRUCTIONS Your Bushnell binocular is a precision instrument designed to provide many years of pleasurable viewing This portion of the booklet will help you achieve optimum perfor
20. to subject Unlike the binocular optics which will focus down to about 15 ft the camera focus is preset and is designed only for distant subjects your photos may look out of focus if you were too close USING THE IMAGEVIEW WITH YOUR COMPUTER If you are using Windows 98 install the driver from the CD ROM as directed in Software Installation before connecting the Imageview to your PC no driver is necessary with other operating systems If desired you may install Roxio PhotoSuite 5 from the CD ROM following the on screen instructions if you do not already have photo software you prefer to use Note PhotoSuite is not compatible with Windows Vista or Mac OS9 OSX Connect the supplied USB cable between the ImageView and your computer using a USB port on the computer itself avoid USB hubs Please read Downloading Photos to Your Computer for detailed instructions on transferring photos to a PC or Mac computer FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM 4 4 9 17 07 7 48 04 PM Congratulations on your purchase of a Bushnell ImageView binocular Before using the product please read these instructions and take time to familiarize yourself with the different parts and features of the product BASIC OPERATION TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Insert 2 AAA alkaline batteries as indicated on the inside of the battery compartment located on the bottom of the camera unit Turn the camera on by pressing and holding the MODE butto
21. tree branches etc until it appears as sharp as possible 6 Uncover the objective lens on the diopter side cover the other objective lens then view the same object 7 Using the diopter setting adjustment ring focus the same object being viewed Caution should be used as over turning or forcing the diopter eyepiece can cause damage or cause the eyepiece to break away from the chassis 8 Your binocular should be adjusted for your eyes Focus at any far or near distances can now be attained simply by turning the center focus wheel Make a note of the diopter setting for your eyes for future reference EYECUPS Figure 3 Your Bushnell binocular is fitted with rubber roll down eyecups designed for your comfort and to exclude extraneous light If you wear sun eyeglasses roll down the eyecups This will bring your eyes closer to the binocular lens thus providing improved field of view 16 FINAL 118338 QVC Imageview 1LIM16 16 9 17 07 7 48 06 PM INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE OF BINOCULARS Your Bushnell binocular will provide years of trouble free service if it receives the normal care you would give any fine optical instrument Non waterproof models should not be exposed to excessive moisture 1 If your binocular has roll down flexible eyecups store it with the eyecups up This avoids excessive stress and wear on the eyecup
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