Oregon Scientific DS9300 User manual

WelcomeWelcome
WelcomeWelcome
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the product. We strongly recommend that
you read this user’s manual before operating the camera. Keep the
manual handy for quick reference. You are on your way to
experiencing a digital camera like no other. This easy-to-follow user’s
manual shows you how to use your new camera like a pro, whether
you want to:
• download photos to your computer,
• preview and take images via the television.
• create a mini movie using the live video feature.
Before using the camera, please ensure that you:
• Read and understand the user’s manual.
• Check the contents to make sure that all of the components are
included.
• Check that your camera is recording the images correctly by
taking a number of test shots.
• If your camera is used for a prolonged period, the camera body
may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when
operating the camera.
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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
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CHAPTER 1: Components Guide
The Camera Kit ..................................................................................... 1
Index of Controls (Front / Left / Back / Up / Bottom View) .................... 2
On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2: Getting Started
Attaching the Strap ............................................................................... 9
Turning the Power On/Off ..................................................................... 9
Installing the Batteries ......................................................................... 10
Inserting / Removing a Security Digital Card ...................................... 11
The Memory Priority ............................................................................ 12
Setting the Language ( ) ................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 3: Basic Photography
Taking Pictures (Auto Focus) .............................................................. 13
Adjust the zoom
Press the shutter button
Taking Pictures (Manual Focus) .......................................................... 15
Switching the LCD Monitor Display Information ( ) ......................... 16
Using the Flash ( /
/ ) ............................................................... 17
Using the Self-Timer ( ) .................................................................... 17
Using the Macro ( ) ........................................................................... 18
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ............................................... 18
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CHAPTER 4: Advanced Features Photography
Capture Mode ( / / ) ............................................................... 19
Scene Mode ( / / / / / ) ......................................... 20
Delete Mode ( / ) ......................................................................... 22
Resolution ( ) ................................................................................... 24
Compression Ratio ( S/ / ) .......................................................... 24
Exposure Time (E) ............................................................................ 25
Sharpness / Softness ( ) .................................................................. 25
Light Metering Mode ( ) ................................................................... 26
Communication Setting ( ) ................................................................ 27
Setting the ISO (
ISO
) ............................................................................ 27
Beeper On/Off ( / ) ..................................................................... 28
Auto Power Off ( ) ............................................................................. 28
Monitor Brightness ( ) ..................................................................... 29
Setting the Date and Time ( ) .......................................................... 29
Setting the TV System ( ) ................................................................. 30
Reset Definition (
RREESSEETT
) .......................................................................... 30
Setting the Focus before Using the Self-Timer ( ) ........................... 31
Assist Focus ( ) ................................................................................ 31
CHAPTER 5: Viewing the Images
Switching between Capture and Replay Mode ................................... 32
Multi-Image Replay( ) ...................................................................... 32
Auto Playback ..................................................................................... 33
The Zoom in the Replay Mode ............................................................ 33
Erasing the Single Image .................................................................... 34
Protecting Images( ) ....................................................................... 34
Playing Back Movies ........................................................................... 35
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CHAPTER 6: Capturing / Replaying with a TV Monitor
Connecting the Camera with a TV Monitor ......................................... 36
Capturing the Images with a TV Monitor ............................................. 36
Replaying the Images with a TV Monitor ............................................ 37
CHAPTER 7: Installing the USB DISK Driver
For Windows 98 only .......................................................................... 38
CHAPTER 8: Download Images via USB DISK ......... 40
CHAPTER 9: Appendix
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 42
Additional Information ......................................................................... 45
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1. Components Guide1. Components Guide
1. Components Guide1. Components Guide
1. Components Guide
The Camera Kit
The camera kit includes:
1. The camera
2. AA alkaline batteries (x2)
3. Camera strap
4. Mini USB cable
5. User’s manual
6. CD
7. Video cable
8. Quick start guide
This is not your traditional camera. This is a digital camera that allows
you to take pictures without the use of film. With this camera, going
digital is just the beginning. Before going into creating fun projects
with the camera, familiarize yourself with the cameras features and
functions.
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Index of ControlsIndex of Controls
Index of ControlsIndex of Controls
Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
Front ViewFront View
Front ViewFront View
Front View
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Index of ControlsIndex of Controls
Index of ControlsIndex of Controls
Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
Left ViewLeft View
Left ViewLeft View
Left View
Strap Eyelet
SD Card Slot / Battery Cover
SD Card Slot
Battery Slot
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EV OK
EV OK
/
)
FLASH BUSY
ON
O
/
/ MF ZOOM
Index of ControlsIndex of Controls
Index of ControlsIndex of Controls
Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
Back ViewBack View
Back ViewBack View
Back View
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/Zoom/Manual Fo us
Button
/Ma ro/Erase
Button
/
Button
Self-Timer
/
Button
Flash
Terminal Cover
Video Out
Terminal
USB
Terminal
/
/ MF ZOOM
/
/ MF ZOOM
Index of Controls Index of Controls
Index of Controls Index of Controls
Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
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Index of Controls Index of Controls
Index of Controls Index of Controls
Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
(Front/Left/Back/ p/Bottom View)
p Viewp View
p Viewp View
p View
Shutter
Tripod So ket
Bottom ViewBottom View
Bottom ViewBottom View
Bottom View
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On Screen Display (OSD)
Capture ModeCapture Mode
Capture ModeCapture Mode
Capture Mode
Capture Mode
/ /
S ene Mode
/ / / / /
Flash
/ /
Resolution
SHQ HQ SQ /// 6M
Exposure
Compensation
Ma ro Mode
Manual Fo us
SD
I
:SD ard
:Internal
Self-Timer
Battery Condition
/ / /
SHQ
EV+0.0
SD
The type of media
in use is displayed
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On Screen Display (OSD)
Capture ModeCapture Mode
Capture ModeCapture Mode
Capture Mode
Press " " button to capture photos.
Press " " button again to replay. Use the " ", " "," " and " " button
to select the photo. Press
button to enlarge photo.
SD-0001/1000
I-0001/1000
SD-0001/1000
Images Taken
First Image Taken
Last Image Taken
SD Card / Internal
P A G E 0 0 1
S D - 0 0 0 2 / 0 0 03
SD-0001/1000
I-0001/1000
Images Taken
Image Number Sele ted
Last Image Number
SD Card / Internal
Replay ModeReplay Mode
Replay ModeReplay Mode
Replay Mode
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Figure1 Figure2
T
W
FLASHBUSY
/
/
EV
OK
ON
O
2. Getting Started2. Getting Started
2. Getting Started2. Getting Started
2. Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration below.
Turning the Power On/Off
Press "
ON
ON
O
" button to turn
the camera on.
Press "
ON
ON
O
" button
3 seconds to turn
the camera off.
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Empty
Full
Power is running
out, hange the
batteries.
Low
Polarity dire tion
Step1 Step2 Step3
Installing the Batteries
1. Open the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Put the batteries in.
3. Clock the cover.
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1. We recommend the use of NI-MH batteries, which have longer lives
than alkaline batteries. NI-MH batteries are rechargeable, alkaline
batteries are not.
2. Remove the batteries if you aren’t going to use the camera. Don’t
short,disassemble or throw the batteries into a fire.
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Battery Condition
As the battery is depleted, the indication changes as follows.
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Inserting / Removing a Security Digital CardInserting / Removing a Security Digital Card
Inserting / Removing a Security Digital CardInserting / Removing a Security Digital Card
Inserting / Removing a Security Digital Card
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the SD card slot/battery cover.
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The SD card is optional, you can purchase at your local retailer.
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3.3.
3.3.
3. Inserting the cardInserting the card
Inserting the cardInserting the card
Inserting the card
Orient the SD card correctly and push it
into the card slot as far as it will go.
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Note the orientation of the card. If it inserts
incorrectly, it may become jammed.
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4.4.
4.4.
4. Removing the cardRemoving the card
Removing the cardRemoving the card
Removing the card
4-1. Push the card into the card slot
slightly and allow it to eject back
out.
4-2. Grasp the card and pull it
straightly out.
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Never remove the card while the camera is
turned on. It will destroy the image data or
damage the card itself.
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The Memory PriorityThe Memory Priority
The Memory PriorityThe Memory Priority
The Memory Priority
You can store image data with an external SD card or internal memory in
the camera. As the SD card is inserted into the camera, the image data
will be recorded or viewed or downloaded into the SD card first. Only if
the SD card is removed from the camera will the image data be recorded
or viewed or downloaded into the internal memory of the camera.
Setting the Language (Setting the Language (
Setting the Language (Setting the Language (
Setting the Language ( ))
))
)
You can select from 9 different languages:
Traditional Chinese / English / German / French / Italian / Spanish /
Portuguese / Dutch / Polish
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " "or " " button to select this mode ( )
3. Use " "or " " button to select the language.
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
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3.3.
3.3.
3. Basic Photography Basic Photography
Basic Photography Basic Photography
Basic Photography
Taking Pictures (Auto Focus)
1. Press "
ON
ON
O
" button. The camera will beep.
2. Aim the camera at the subject.
3.3.
3.3.
3. Adjust the zoomAdjust the zoom
Adjust the zoomAdjust the zoom
Adjust the zoom
3-1. Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition.
3-2. To zoom in on the subject, press the "T" button. To zoom out
press the "W" button. The zoom bar appears on the LCD
monitor when you zoom in or out. Zooming stops briefly when
the camera switches between optical zoom and digital zoom.
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TO USE THE DIGITAL ZOOM
Use the optical zoom to zoom in fully and then press "T" button again.
Digital zoom cannot be used as the LCD monitor is turned off.
TO USE THE OPTICAL ZOOM
Use the digital zoom to zoom out fully and then press "W" button again.
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The zoom in or zoom out will
stop briefly here. Press " " or
" " button again to swit h
between opti al and digital zoom.
T
W
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4. Press the shutter button4. Press the shutter button
4. Press the shutter button4. Press the shutter button
4. Press the shutter button
4-1. Press the "shutter" button
down half way. The color
of the focus frame will be
red.
4-2. When the camera has
finished metering, the
color of the focus frame
will be green.
4-3. Then press the "shutter" button down fully to take the picture.
The camera beeps and the data is then recorded.
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The " " appears on the LCD monitor when the shutter speed >1/
45 second. Please use the tripod to steady the camera.
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Red
SHQ
EV+0.0SD
Shutter
Speed
Aperture
1/ 5 F2.8
Green
ISO 100
ISO
Sensitivity
Camera Shake
Indi ator
Light Metering Mode
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Taking Pictures (Manual Focus)
1. Press "
ON
ON
O
" button. The camera will beep.
2. Press " " button until "MF" icon appears on the monitor.
3. Use the zoom lever (Tor W button) to focus the subject.
4. Use the LCD monitor to check the focus.
5. Press the “shutter” button down fully to take the picture. The camera
beeps and the data is then recorded.
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When you select the manual focus mode, the "MF" icon appears on
the LCD monitor. Press " " button again to cancel the manual focus
mode.
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Manual focus
SHQ
EV+0.0SD
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