Microtek Take-it 350 User manual

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Copyright © 2000 Microtek International Inc.Copyright © 2000 Microtek International Inc.
Copyright © 2000 Microtek International Inc.
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November 2000
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Table of Contents
PackageContentsPackageContents
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FeaturesFeatures
FeaturesFeatures
Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................
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Camera ComponentsCamera Components
Camera ComponentsCamera Components
Camera Components ..............................................................................................................................................
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GettingReadyGettingReady
GettingReadyGettingReady
Getting Ready ..............................................................................................................................................................
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4-54-5
4-5
A. Loading the Battery ....................................................................................4
B. BasicPictureTakingOperation ....................................................................5
Other Modes of OperationOther Modes of Operation
Other Modes of OperationOther Modes of Operation
Other Modes of Operation ........................................................................................................................
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A. 107Shots Mode.........................................................................................6
B. 26 Shots Mode...........................................................................................7
C. ContinuousShooting Mode........................................................................8
D. Self-Timer Mode ........................................................................................9
Erasing All Images from CameraErasing All Images from Camera
Erasing All Images from CameraErasing All Images from Camera
Erasing All Images from Camera............................................................................................................
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Connecting the Camera to PCConnecting the Camera to PC
Connecting the Camera to PCConnecting the Camera to PC
Connecting the Camera to PC ..................................................................................................................
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Utility Software InstallationUtility Software Installation
Utility Software InstallationUtility Software Installation
Utility Software Installation................................................................................................................
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12-1312-13
12-13
A. Installing Camera Driver .......................................................................... 12
B. Installing OtherBundledSoftware ............................................................. 13
Using the TUsing the T
Using the TUsing the T
Using the Take-it 350 as a Digital Cameraake-it 350 as a Digital Camera
ake-it 350 as a Digital Cameraake-it 350 as a Digital Camera
ake-it 350 as a Digital Camera................................................................................
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Take-it 350 Digital Camera Interface..............................................................14
Zoom ....................................................................................................... 14
Acquire ..................................................................................................... 14
AcquireAll................................................................................................ 14
Download .................................................................................................14
AVICreator .............................................................................................. 14
Exit.......................................................................................................... 14

Downloading Images to your PCDownloading Images to your PC
Downloading Images to your PCDownloading Images to your PC
Downloading Images to your PC ................................................................................................
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Using AdobePhotoDeluxe............................................................................15
Using UleadPhotoExplorer6........................................................................16
UsingTrellix WebMicrotek Edition ............................................................... 17
Using the TUsing the T
Using the TUsing the T
Using the Take-it 350 as a PC/Wake-it 350 as a PC/W
ake-it 350 as a PC/Wake-it 350 as a PC/W
ake-it 350 as a PC/Web Cameb Cam
eb Cameb Cam
eb Cam ..........................................................................
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A. Select Camera Source ................................................................................ 18
B.SendaVideoMail ...................................................................................... 19
AppendicesAppendices
AppendicesAppendices
Appendices................................................................................................................................................................
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AppendixA:Take-it350DigitalCameraSpecifications ................................... 20
AppendixB: FCCStatement .......................................................................... 21
AppendixC:DeclarationofConformity ......................................................... 22

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Take-it 350
Digital Camera Special USB cable
Warranty and Quick
Reference Cards
Digital Camera CD-ROM
(Contains digital camera driver,
software, and user's manual)
Package Contents
Camera Safety Strap
Mini-Tripod
4 AAA Batteries
(Alkaline is recommended)
Camera Pouch

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•Compact and lightweightCompact and lightweight
Compact and lightweightCompact and lightweight
Compact and lightweight
Size:::::102 x 71 x 35 mm Weight:::::84g (w/o batteries)
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•Easy to operateEasy to operate
Easy to operateEasy to operate
Easy to operate
Fixedfocuswithonlytwo-button(modeselectandshutter)operation
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•Three choices of picture taking modesThree choices of picture taking modes
Three choices of picture taking modesThree choices of picture taking modes
Three choices of picture taking modes
Continuousshooting mode(26 or107shots maximum)
Self-Timermode(10secondsdelay)
VGA(26 shots)QVGA (107shots)image recordingmode (640x480&
320x240pixelsrespectively)
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•AA
AA
AVI Image ConversionVI Image Conversion
VI Image ConversionVI Image Conversion
VI Image Conversion
Easilytransfer "Still" imagesinto"Moving pictures"using the AVI
(AudioVideoInterlead)formatapplication.
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•Instant image frames erasureInstant image frames erasure
Instant image frames erasureInstant image frames erasure
Instant image frames erasure
All imagescanbeclearedinstantlytostartanew picturetaking session.
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•Low power consumption with auto energy-save modeLow power consumption with auto energy-save mode
Low power consumption with auto energy-save modeLow power consumption with auto energy-save mode
Low power consumption with auto energy-save mode
New batteries can take up to 1000 shots. Camera automatically enters into
"sleep"(energy-saving)modewhenitremainsinactivefor30seconds.
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•Supports USB interfaceSupports USB interface
Supports USB interfaceSupports USB interface
Supports USB interface
WithUSB,downloadofimagestoyourPCisaccomplishedathigherspeed.
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•Software package bundleSoftware package bundle
Software package bundleSoftware package bundle
Software package bundle
AdobePhotoDeluxe
UleadPhotoExplorer6
EyeStar Mail Microtek Edition (PC camera software)
Trellix Web Microtek Edition
AdobeAcrobatReader
Features

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Camera Components
SHUTTER
BUTTON
LENS
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
TRIPOD MOUNT
VIEWFINDER
GRIP
POWER AND FUNCTION MODE
SELECTION BUTTON STRAP MOUNT
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
LOCK
USB PORT
LCD DISPLAY
PANEL

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A. Loading the Battery
(4AAAsizebatteries,Alkalinerecommended)
1Unlock the battery compartment cover by
liftingthe locktoward"OPEN"position.
2Slidecompartment coveroutward(as
indicatedbythearrowshownontopofthe
cover)andopenthecover.
3Inserteachof the4AAA batteries intoits
chambersmakingsure thatthepositive (+)
andnegative(-)endsareproperlyoriented
withthepolarityindicatedon topofeach
chamberandat the back ofthecover.
4Close and slide the battery compartment
coverback toits originalposition andlock
thecover.
WARNING : When the LCD Panel display
starts to blink, it indicates that the batteries
power is low. Stop taking pictures and transfer the
images data to your PC within a week before the
batteries completely lose its power. Otherwise, all
the images will be erased.
Getting Ready
Correct battery polarity at outer end of
the compartment are indicated at the
back of cover or as illustrated above.
Slide toward
arrow
direction to
open battery
cover
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BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
LOCK
LIFT away
from the
camera to
unlock

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B.Basic Picture Taking Operation
NOTENOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE : The camera is designed without a power switch. It uses energy-saving or "sleep"
mode to control its power. If the camera is off, press the Function Mode button to turn the
camera back on.
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1Withthecamerastraploopedaroundyour wrist,holdthecameraby itsgrip.
Lookthroughtheviewfinderandsetupyourpicture.Adjustsizeofyour
compositionbyincreasingordecreasingdistancebetweencameraandsubjectbut
notnearerthanonemeter.
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2Press the Shutter button to take a picture of
yoursubject.Ashortbeepsoundemitsat
each click of the shutter to confirm that a
shothasbeentakenandthecameraisready
to take the next picture.
NOTES : 26 or 107shots mode is available
with erase capability (see next page for details).
After each shot, the LCD Panel will show the
number of remaining shots available.
For the mode, the LCD screen will only show
“99” pictures. However, when you start to take
the first 8shots -- the no. of pictures taken (in
between these 8shots) will not be deducted from
“99” until you take the 9th shot.
WARNING : A warning beep (longer and lower tone compared to normal beep) will emit if
exposure is too dark for a normal picture taking. No image is taken when this condition
occurs.

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Other Modes of Operation
Repeatedly press this
Function Mode button
until the "LrLr
LrLr
Lr" icon is
displayed
107Shots mode is
ready only when the
LCD Panel displays
the "9999
9999
99" icon
When the "LrLr
LrLr
Lr" icon
appears on the LCD
Panel, press Shutter to
display the "9999
9999
99" icon
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A.107Shots Mode
Thismodeofoperationallowsyoutotake107shotsoflower-resolutionimagesin
(320 x 240) QVGA format. To set your camera into 107Shot mode-
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1RepeatedlypresstheFunctionModebuttonuntilthe"LrLr
LrLr
Lr"iconisdisplayedonthe
LCDDisplayPanel.
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2PresstheShutterbuttonandthe"LrLr
LrLr
Lr"iconbecomes"9999
9999
99"whichwouldindicate
that the 106Shot mode is ready.
For the mode, the LCD screen will only show “99” pictures. However, when you
start to take the first 8shots -- the no. of pictures taken (in between these 8shots)
will not be deducted from “99” until you take the 9th shot.
NOTE: Switching from 107 pictures mode to 26 pictures modes will not erase any images
in the camera. If you attempt to continue shooting at the end of 107th shot, a repetitive beep
will emit when you press the Shutter button.