I/O Magic DVD+RW/+R External USB 2.0 DVD ReWritable... User manual

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1 Camera Introduction
Features:
TheMagicImage500combinesallthefeaturesprofessional
photographers and advanced enthusiasts demand – all in
one digital imaging powerhouse. The only limit to the
MagicImage 500 is your imagination. The camera has the
followingfeatures:
.1280 X 960 and 1024 X 768 resolution.
.800K CCD Digital Camera.
.4MB of removable Smart Media Memory.
.Built in Flash.
.Automatic power saving feature.
.Compact, light weight and easy to carry.
Systems requirement:
IBM PC or PC-compatible
1. Microsoft Windows 95 /98 or Windows NT3.51/4.0
2. 24MB memory ,32MB is recommended
3. VGA color display (TRUE color mode support is
recommended)
4. CD-ROM drive and a 3.5” floppy drive
5. Available RS232 Serial port.(115200 Baud Rate transfer
required )

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Package contents:
Camera PC serial cable
User's manual 2 AA Alkaline Batteries
Quick Start Guide 4MB memory card
Pouch and Strap CD Software
TWAIN Driver *3V AC Adapter (optional)
Digital Camera CD Software PC serial cable
Memory card Pouch Strap
Batteries User's manual TWAIN Driver
Quick Start Guide * 3V AC Adapter (optional)
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2 Camera Preparation
Loading the batteries
To load the batteries, open the battery compartment
(figure1) and insert the batteries provided with the
camera (figure 2).
Attaching the strap:
Attach the strap as shown
below
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Please note the correct positive (+) and
negative (-) polarity as shown in figure 2.

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Memory card installation:
Insert the memory card as shown on the image
below.
Note:The camera will not function if the memory card is not
inserted into the camera’s memory compartment.
Note: Any new memory card used for the first time needs to
be formatted (please see P.13 for formatting procedures).
Note: Be sure to turn the power off
when you want to replace the
memory card to avoid causing
damage to the card.
Setting the pouch:
Use the provided pouch to protect
the camera when not in
use.See diagram below.
Purse function as shown in
figure 3
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3 Camera Buttons / Functions:
Button operation / Functions:
4 different modes will appear on the panel in
following sequence when you press the mode
button.
Nomal/Self-timer mode: Press the mode button
once to switch from Normal to Self-timer mode.
Note:” 1 ” is normal condition
Note: The Self-timer gives you 10 seconds
before it captures the image
Self-timer
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Picture deletion button
(DEL)
Mode selection
button
LCD Panel
Shutter release
button
Computer
connection port
Memory card
cover
DC 3V input
terminal
Strap eyelet
Flash Mode button
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MODE

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High/Low resolution mode: Press the mode
button for 3 seconds to switch from High to Low
resolution mode.
Note: ” H ” refer to 1280x960 pixels resolution
” L ” refer to 1024x768 pixels resolution
The Delete button allows you to delete a single
image or all images stored on the camera
(refer to P.10 for additional information).
The flash can be set to any of the following 3
modes: Flash Off (Default), Auto (Auto Flash),
and Fill-In Flash (Flash On).
Front of camera:
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Auto flash Fill-in flash
Flash off
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Flash
Viewfinder Lens
MACRO
Switch
Self-Timer
Lamp (Red)
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DEL
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MACRO mode operation:
Macro mode is shown on the diagram below.
Refer to P.12 for additional information.
MACRO switch enlarged from the side view.
Back of camera:
enlarged diagram
Bottom of camera:
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Power On direction
Viewfinder
Shooting-Ready LED
(Green)
Power On/Off Button
Tripod Bush

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4 LCD Panel Display:
Fill-in Flash mode Flash Off mode
Self-timer
PC linked indicator.
Counter
Image is in 1024x768 pixels resolution.
Auto flash mode
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a.Batteries are b.Batteries are
fully charged. drained.
Memory card storage condition (from zero to
full marks)
MACRO mode (push MACRO switch to )
1. Delete all saved Delete last
image data. picture
2. Format memory card
(Please refer to P.12, P.15)
Memory card is full. Delete unwanted images or
replace memory card with an empty one. If possible,
transfer the images to your computer and clear the
memory.
Image is in 1280x960 pixels resolution.
The camera is saving the picture just taken. Take
the next picture when the message disappears.
Memory card is properly inserted. Blinking
indicates there is no memory card inserted.
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5 Basic Operations:
Taking pictures:
(1) Turn the power on.
(2) Set the resolution mode you need and/or the NORMAL/
MACRO switch position.
(3) Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
(4) Press the shutter release button halfway for focusing,
until the green (shooting-ready) LED stops blinking,
which indicates the camera is ready to take the picture.
(5) Press the shutter release button all the way down and
you should see " BUSY " on the LCD. The image is
being saved.
(6) When "BUSY" disappears, the image has been saved.
Please keep the lens clean to ensure better image quality.
Please use a lintless cloth to clean gently in one direction
the surface of lens when cleaning.
Deleting pictures:
(1) Deleting last picture: Press the DEL button once and
press the shutter release button.
(2) Delete all pictures: Press DEL button twice till
"ERASE ALL" is displayed on the LCD. Then press
the shutter release button and all of the pictures in the
memory card will be deleted.