Gsmart 350 User manual

GSmart 350
Digital Still Camera
User Guide

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Copyright Mustek Systems Inc. © 1999
Printed in Taiwan, October, 1999.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the 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.
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Contents
Areyou ready?.................................................................................... 1
Power On ............................................................................................ 1
The CompactFlashTM MemoryCard Option....................................... 1
CameraFeatures................................................................................ 2
CapturingImage(s)and Movie(s) ...................................................... 2
ReviewingImage(s)or Movie(s): ....................................................... 3
Summary of the On Screen Display (OSD).................................... 3-5
Software Installation ........................................................................ 5-6
Getting Connected.............................................................................. 6
Acquiring the TWAIN .......................................................................... 6
Application for the Mac...................................................................... 7
Howto transferyour images .............................................................. 7
Video Conference and Capture Applications .................................... 7
Managingyour Images.................................................................... 8-9
Specifications...................................................................................... 9
Helpful Hints...................................................................................... 10
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GSmart350DigitalStillCamera
UserGuide
Are you ready?
Pleasemakesure your packagehas all thefollowing items:
•GSmart 350 camera •2CDs(1 installation/1application)
• 3 AA batteries •Camera strap
•USBconnectioncable • User‘s Guide
Power On your Camera (Batteries or USB)
• BatteryInstallation:
1. Press the release button at the bottom of the camera
and swing open the front cover.
2.Pullup the batterystrip to releasethe batteries.
3. Insert the batteries as indicated by the (+/-) marks in the battery compartment.
The battery icon indicates low batteries.
•USB: To save battery power, you can review your images while
your camera is linked with a computer via the USB cable.
Before linking with computer, install software to avoid “unknown device” message.
Using a CompactFlashTM (CF) Memory Card (optional)
1. Turn off the camera and open the CF Card panel.
2.Slidethe CFcard into theslot to activate.
3. To remove: Push the Eject button (located on the bottom of the card slot).
CF Card acts as primary memory if inserted in the camera. You will be unable to save
images to the camera’s internal memory while card is inserted.
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Camera Features
Before capturing images, please familiarize yourself with the following features.
1.LensAdjuster: Rotatestoadjust MicroDisplay to youreyesight.
2.Micro DisplayViewfinder:Allowsviewofsubjectandreviewof image.
3. PWRbutton: Powersthe cameraon/off.
4. Up/Down Arrow keys:Navigate On-ScreenDisplay (OSD).
5. SEL(Select)button:Confirms theselection.
6. Shutterbutton:Captures theimage/movie.
7. CF Card Panel: Slides back to open CF card slot.
8. Battery button: Pushes in to open front battery cover.
9.LEDIndicator: Glowswhen powerison.
10.USBport: Providesconnection tocomputer/power.
11.Lens:Allows fixedfocus.
12.Flash: Provides lighting in low-light environments. ( indicates flash recharging.)
Capturing Image(s) and Short Movie(s)
Capturing Image(s)
1.Position thesubject inthe viewfinder.
2.Gently press the Shutter button, holdingthe camerasteadyto obtaincrispimage.
3.After image capture, BUSY icon flashes while the camera processes image.
Once this message disappears, you may capture another image or Review.
Press the Arrow keys to change the exposure.
Capturing a Short Movie
1. Press SELbuttonto SelectMOVIEfrom the OSD; MOVIE ON flashesonscreen.
2. Hold down Shutter button (camcorder icon appears). Release Shutter to end.
Camera must have at least 400 KB available memory to select OSD MOVIE menu item.
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MAIN MENU: Lists topics of 6 main categories.
REVIEW: Review/Delete images in memory.
RECORD: Change camera settings for image capturing.
TIMER: Select to activate self-timer image capture function.
MOVIE: Select to activate movie capture function.
INFO: Indicates camera status.
SETUP: Allows for advanced camera functions.
ESC: Returns user to image capture.
MAIN MENU
REVIEW
RECORD
TIMER
MOVIE
INFO
SETUP
ESC
Reviewing Image(s) or Movie(s)
Reviewing Images on the Camera
1. Power on the camera and press the SEL button for the Main Menu.
2.Press theSEL buttonon REVIEW.
3.Use the Arrow keys to scroll through the options and press the SEL button to
choose one of 4 functions. Now you may View or Delete images as you like.
Please followthe OSD explanation summary below for moreinformation.
Press the Shutter button to return to image capture.
Reviewing a Captured Movie on Windows 98 or the Mac
1.First download yourmovie filewiththe transferbutton on theViewer application
bundledwithyour camera’s software.
2.Use Apple’s QuickTimeTM to open andplay your movie.
User is unable to review movies on the camera.
Summary of Camera’s On-Screen Display (OSD)
Use Select (SEL) button to access 6 categories of OSD boxes on Micro Display.
Use Arrow keys and SEL button to navigate the OSD; use Shutter button for a quick exit.
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The TIMER menu item allows you to direct the camera to wait 10 seconds before
you capture an image (setting the self-timer).
1. Select TIMER and the TIMER ON message flashes on the screen.
2. Next press the Shutter button to activate 10 second countdown, TIMER ACTIVE appears.
3. After the image is captured, press the Shutter button once more to capture more images.
After the Shutter is pressed, the user has a total of 10 seconds before the image is
captured (7 second slow LED flash plus a final 3 second quick flash).
REVIEW
FULL SCREEN
THUMBNAIL
DIRECTORY
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE ALL
ESC
FULL SCREEN: Allows review and deletion of single images.
THUMBNAIL: Allows 4 image review and image deletion.
DIRECTORY: Lists fixed file names of images in memory.
SLIDE SHOW: Review a slide show of images in memory.
DELETE ALL: Allows user to delete all images in memory.
ESC: Exit to MAIN MENU.
RECORD
FLASH OFF
EXP. AUTO
RES. 640x480
QUALITY STANDARD
ZOOM X1
SAVE
ESC
FLASH: Select: AUTO or OFF.
Connection with the USB line disables flash.
EXP.: Select exposure as AUTO or choose: (-2 to +2 ), +/- .5
RES.: Select from 2 image resolutions: (640x480, 320x240 ).
QUALITY:Select either HIGH or STANDARD.
HIGH utilizes more memory than STANDARD.
ZOOM: Select X2 for closeup capture; X1 is normal capture.
X2 icon indicates camera is capturing closeup images.
SAVE: Select SAVE to activate changes.
ESC: Exit to MAIN MENU without saving changes.
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Software Installation for Windows 98
1.Insert theinstallationCDintoyour CD-ROMdrive.
2.Click on Start and select Run.
3.In the Run dialog box, type drive:\run.exe where drive is
thelocationof yourCD-ROMdrive.
4.Follow on-screeninstructionsto installdriver andincludedimaging software.
BATTERY: Indicates either FULL or LOW for power status.
VERSION: Indicates model version (useful for future firmware
upgrades).
MEMORY: Indicates current memory ( CF card OR internal ).
USED: Occupied memory space.
FREE: Available memory space.
SIZE: Total memory capability of the camera.
ESC: Exit to MAIN MENU.
INFO
BATTERY FULL
VERSION 1.0
MEMORY
USED ---KB
FREE ---KB
SIZE ---KB
ESC
TIME OUT: Select auto power off for 30/60/90/None(Seconds).
RESTORE DEFAULTS: Restore factory settings.
LANG.: Change language settings.
SAVE: Select SAVE to activate changes.
ESC: Exit to MAIN MENU without saving changes.
FORMAT CARD: Reformat CF card to delete all CF Card data
and re-initialize the directory structure.
SETUP
TIMEOUT 60 SEC
RESTORE DEFAULTS
LANG. ENG
SAVE
ESC
FORMAT CARD
The MOVIE menuitemallows youto capturevideo fileswith yourcamera.
1.Once you have selected the MOVIE menu item from the OSD with the SEL button, simply
press and hold Shutter button to capture. Then release the Shutter button to end.
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Software Installation for the Mac
1.Insert theinstallationCDintoyour CD-ROMdrive.
2.Wait for the GSmart 350 CD icon to appear on your desktop.
3.Double-click on the CD icon to openthe folder.
4.Double-click on the Installer icon.
5.Continue tofollowallon-screeninstructions forinstallation.
Getting Connected with the PC and the Mac
1.Power off the camera and plug one end of the USB cable into the
appropriate port at the back of your computer and the other end
intothecamera’s USBport.
2.Turn on the camera.
Acquiring the TWAIN driver for Windows 98
TWAIN is the industry standard protocol that allows external image
devices to communicate with your imaging software.
1.Launch theTWAIN-compliantprogram (e.g.Photo Express).
2.Select Digital Camera from the File menu,OR Click the Camera icon.
3.The Select data source box appears. Choose Mustek GSmart 350 and
click the Acquire button.
4.The Viewer’s main window appears and you can select the source
of your images (camera or CF card reader).
5.Now you may transfer camera images directly into Photo Express for viewing/
editing OR saveimages directlytodisk.
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Application for the Mac
The Installer will install the software in the Mustek GSmart 350 folder.
1.Find GSmart 350 Viewer icon in the Mustek GSmart 350 folder and double click.
2.The Viewer’s mainwindowappears andautomaticallyloads your capturedimages.
3.Follow theinstructionsfortransferringimagesinthe sectionbelow.
How to transfer your images for Windows 98 and the Mac
For Windows 98 users, the user can also acquire the Viewer by clicking the
GSmart 350 Viewer icon from the Windows’ Programs group.
1.Once connected to the computer, follow the steps above to acquire theViewer.
2.After connecting thecamera, open theViewer and yourimages load automatically.
3.To transfer images to the computer:
•Click on the thumbnail(s) you want, then click the Transfer icon or double-click
thethumbnailfor quicktransfer.
OR
•Click the Select All icon, then click the Transfer icon.
Video Conference and Capture Applications (Windows 98 only)
• Open your video conference program (e.g. Microsoft’s NetMeetingTM) after
powering on camera to see your conferencing partner.
• Capture AVI files through the camera’s Amcap© video capture program.
1. Power on camera then click the Amcap© icon in the Windows’ Program group.
2. Select Fileto set a file in which to save your video and select Capture to Start
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Using the Viewer to manage your images
The Viewer contains several functions as detailed below. See the on-line help for
more details.
Features and Functions:
1.Download: Selects sourceofimages’/movies’download.
2.Total Memory: Represents megabytes (MB)of memoryfor all images/movies.
3.Select All:Selectsall images/movies.
4.Delete: Deletesselectedimages/movies.
5.Image Count: Represents total number
ofimages/movies inthe Viewer.
6. Delete All: Causes the Viewer
to deleteallimages/movies.
7.Print: Offers 3 print options:
all,selected, orsingle
(Windows98 only).
8.Save to: Allows save of
images/moviestodisk orto
anapplication(Windows
98 only).
9.Transfer: Transfers
images/moviesto aspecific
directory (First mark images ).
10.File Transfer: Total number of images/movies to be transferred.
11.Page Down: Takes user to next page of images/movies.
For further explanation of the Viewer functions, please see the tutorial and on-line help.
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12.GoTo: Quickaccessto specifiedpage ofimages/movies.
13.Page Up: Takes user to previous page of images/movies.
14.Exit: Allowsuserto exitViewer.
15.Help: Listshelpversion information(Windows 98only).
16.Product Information: Lists camera version number.
17.Web Link: Links user to the Web page (Windows 98 only).
18.Mark:Flagsindividual images/moviesforselection.
Specifications
CCD 1/3 inch 310K pixels HP CMOS sensor
Dual-function Digital camera/USB PC camera
Micro Display LCD 320 x 240, 24 bit color
Image resolution 640 x 480; 320 x 240
Memory Internal memory; capacity of up to 12 images (Standard resolution)
CompactFlashTM (CF) card interface, (CF card optional)
Computer Interface USB
Digital Zoom X2
Flash Auto/Off
Self-timer 10 second delay
White Balance Automatic
Exposure Automatic with 9 selectable Exposure Values (EV)
Shutter Speed 1/5 to 1/2000 second
Compression Standard JPG file; YUV (4:1:1)
Focus Range 50cm (approx. 20”) to infinity
Aperture Fixed lens F/2.0
Lens Field of view 55 degrees
Battery 3 AA 1.5V alkaline
Dimensions 11.8 x 5.3 x 6.9 cm (4.6” x 2.1” x 2.7”)
Weight 170 grams (5.6oz) (without batteries)
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Helpful Hints
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Issue Cause Solution
No power. 1. Batteries not loaded correctly.
2. Dead batteries. 1. Re-install batteries. 2. Replace batteries.
Power
Suddenpower
failure. 1. Low battery power. 2. Auto Power Off function
engaged.
1. Replace batteries.
2. Turn Power On.
No capture when
shutter is depressed.
1. Camera not in View mode.
2.BUSYiconappears.
3. Memory is full.
4. Flash is charging.
1. Set camera to View mode.
2. Wait for camera to re-adjust.
3. Delete images in camera’s memory.
4. Wait for flash icon to stop blinking on OSD.
Flash does not work. 1. Flash is set to OFF.
2. USB is connected to the camera.
3. Environment is bright enough.
1. Set flash to AUTO in RECORD of OSD.
2. Disconnect the USB cable.
3. Continue capturing images.
Capture Images
Image is too bright
Or too dark. 1.Exposure(EXP) setting is unsuitable. 1. Adjust EXP(exposure) setting while capturing images with up/down arrowsOr change EXP
setting in RECORD category of OSD.
USB
Device not ready
Or
Connectionfailure.
1. Camera is not powered on.
2.USBnotconnectedproperly.
3. USB data transfer error.
4. Hardware compatibility problem.
5. Insufficient USB power
1. Power on the camera.
2. Ensure USB cable is connected.
3. Unplug and reconnect the USB cable.
4. Contact your computer vendor for help.
5. Ensure USB connects directly to computer
host port, NOT keyboard or other port.
Transfer
Cannot transfer data. 1. Incorrect cable connection. 2. Camera is not turned on. 1. Reconnect the cables. 2. Turn on the camera.
Delete
CFCarderror. 1. CF Card may not be formatted. 1. Format card through the OSD function.
Note: You will delete all data on the CF Card if
you reformat your CF Card.
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