Bushnell ImageView 118330 User manual

Instruction Manual
3.0 Megapixel
Model: 118331/118330
LIT.#: 98-1276/09-08

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 also save what you see by snapping a photo
with the built-in digital camera. You can then download these images to your
computer and e-mail them to your friends and family, print a favorite photo
for framing, or add the photos taken with your ImageView binocular to any
document. 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.

INSTALL BATTERIES
Insert 2 AAA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable 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 eyepiece (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.
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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.
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.
Or, use the included tripod and remote shutter cable (see pg. 9) when possible. Make sure you
are at least 30 feet or more away from your photo 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
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 your photos to a PC or Mac computer.
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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 button
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. Or,
whenever possible, mount the camera on the tripod and use the
remote shutter cable (both included) to avoid camera shake*. 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,
wildlife, etc.).
BASIC OPERATION
SNAP
(Shutter
Release)
MODE
(Power)
* Please refer to the tripod and remote cable photos on pg. 9

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LCD DISPLAY
1. High Quality Mode (less file compression)
2. Deletes all the pictures in the memory.
3. Low Quality Mode (more file compression)
4. Deletes the last picture taken.
5. Select the timer to take a delayed picture. This gives you
approximately a 10-second delay.
6. SD mark appears when an SD card is inserted.
7. This mode allows you to take short movie clips, saved as “.avi” files.
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. This section of 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 All” 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, 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 6MB), 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 focus is preset and designed to deliver sharp results beginning at approximately 35 feet from the camera.

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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 tapping 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:
• 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 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All( ):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
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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(): Pressing SNAP when the “Delete One” icon is displayed will delete (erase) only the
last photo you took from the camera’s 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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 (Hqor Lq : Select “Hq” for High Quality photos (recommended setting, least amount of
file compression). Select “Lq” (Low Quality) to store more photos in memory but with a slight loss
in quality due to greater file compression.
USBMode (STO or PCC): Always select “STO” , allowing you to download and view the photos
in the camera’s 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.
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SETUP MENU continued
Power Frequency(60 or 50 Hz): This sets the correct electrical line frequency to avoid any 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 DISPLAY 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.
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.
AttachingtheTripod(Included) InsertingtheRemoteShutterCable(Included)

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Photo Storage Capacity Reference (avg. capacity for settings, +/- 5 photos)
1Determines amount of file
compression:
Hq: High Quality (minimum
compression)
Sq: Standard Quality (medium
compression)
2Internal RAM available for
photo files: approx. 6 MB
“Image Size” refers to the pixel
dimensions, or resolution, of the
digital file.
Actual storage capacity will vary
based on content of each photo
file. You may be able to take a few
photos more or less than the listed
average capacity.
Use higher resolution and quality
settings for photos you may want
to enlarge or crop later. If required,
they can always be reduced to a
smaller file size using your photo
software. Use lower resolution
and/or standard quality settings
if you will only email, insert into
documents, or make small prints,
and do not want to resize the file
later.
Image Size # of Star
Icons
Megapixels
(approx)
Quality 1
Setting
Internal
Memory 2
256 MB
SD Card
2034x1728 4 4.0 (Interpolated) High 7 photos 299 photos
4 Standard 11 469
2048x1536 3* 3.1* High* 10 427
3 Standard 14 597
1600x1200 2 1.9 High 15 640
2 Standard 22 939
640x480 1 0.3 (“VGA”) High 116 4,949
1 Standard 168 7,168
Notes
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Video Clip Resolution: 320x240 pixels per frame @10 fps rate, avi file format
Maximum Video Recording Time: determined by available internal or card memory.
Approx. 5 minutes using full capacity of available internal RAM memory.
Maximum SD Card Capacity: 1 GB (gigabyte), standard speed recommended
Imaging Sensor: 3.14 MP CMOS
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.
* Default settings: 3.1 megapixel resolution (3 stars), High quality (Hq)