RC Groups PressCam SD 2 Mega Guide

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PressCam SD 2 Mega
E- Manual

1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera.
2. Remove batteries during long periods between use.
3. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before
using.
4. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or
leave it in direct sunlight.
5. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body.
Notice

Bundled Accessories
CD driver
2 x AAA Alkaline batteries Strap
User guide
Camera
USB cable
Tripod

Your Camera
(1) Shutter
(2) View finder
(3) Lens
(4) Focus
(5) LCD display
(6) Mode button
(7) Strap-holder
(8) Battery cover
(9) SD Card slot
(10) USB port
(11) Tripod port
Camera Parts (1) (2) (3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(7) (9)
(10)
(1)
SD
(11)

Battery Installation
Battery Installation
Your camera runs on two AAA alkaline batteries.
High performance batteries are for this camera.
When not using your camera for extended
periods, we suggest you remove the batteries.
on the LCD display indicates low battery.
Transfer data from SDRAM to your PC
immediately to avoid data loss. All SDRAM
data will be lost when the camera loses power
from battery exhaustion or removal.
Full Low
Battery Indicators
Make sure that you've downloaded data to PC
before removing the battery cover.

Using a SD Card/ MMC
External Memory/ SD Card
/ MMC Card
(Secure Digital
Memory Card) (MultiMediaCard)
In addition to 128Mbits SDRAM, your camera can store
data on SD Cards /MMC. Data will be automatically
stored on the SD card/ MMC until it is full. Insert your
card as shown.
Format SD Card / MMC
" Err" message appears on LCD display as you confront
the following two conditions:
(1) The camera can't read FAT 32 or NTFS format. If your card
is already designated as FAT 32 or NTFS format by your
card reader, please format your card by the camera.
(2) When the memory card is full of data from other devices:
Please transfer data to your card reader or format your card.
This package doesn't include SD card or MMC.
( AVI Movies ) functions only when SD
Card/ MMC is inserted.
SD Card Slot
1. Press and hold the mode button for five seconds until the
LCD shows the " " icon.
2. Then press the shutter button to format SD Card/ MMC.
FOR
Format Steps
If your have any problems with your memory
card, please refer to the user guide of your SD
Card/MMC.
NOTE: Formatting SD card or MMC will erase
all of your images
SD CARD
To store data on the built-in memory, please
take out SD Card or MMC.
"Pro" indicates that your card is locked, please
unlock you card.

Strap and Tripod Use
Strap
Tripod
Attach the carrying strap for convenience and
safety.
Use a tripod to minimize camera movement and
ensure optimal image quality, especially while
shooting longer movies, self-portraits or video
conferencing.
Tight
Loose

Using your Camera
Turning on your camera
Press the Mode button for 2 seconds to turn
on your camera.
Manual shut-off: press the mode button and
shutter button simultaneously for 2 seconds.
Auto shut-off: your camera will automatically
shut off after 60 seconds of inactivity.

LCD Display
LCD Display
Mode Selecting
Press Mode button to shift between functions on the LCD
display. Press the Shutter button to select a function.
Still picture
Self-Timer
Erase
SD card inserted
Resolution
Counter
functions only when SD Card/ MMC is
inserted.
AVI-Movies
Battery indicator
Plug-in USB Cable
PC Camera
Album mode
Note: The icon signifies delete last image or video.
The signifies erase all.

Focus
Focus
Set focus before taking pictures.
15.7"~59" (40cm~150cm)
59"~ (150cm~ )
Close-up
Normal
Normal
Close-up

Taking Pictures
Set flicker setting
Your camera has default flicker setting. The
default setting usually corresponds to the flicker
setting standard of each nation. If you use the
camera outside your country or you find pictures
appear unnatural flickering noise, please select
50Hz or 60Hz until flickering noise stops.
(1) Use Mode button to select .
(2) Press Mode button for 5 seconds.
(3) Press the shutter to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
(4) Press Mode button to leave flicker setting mode.
Country England Germany France Italy Spain Nether-
lands
Country Portugal Taiwan China Japan KoreaAmerica
Setting 60Hz
50/
60Hz
50Hz60Hz60Hz50Hz
Setting 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz60Hz50Hz 50Hz
Steps:

Still Pictures
Image resolution
Still pictures
Images taken in Still picture mode are stored as JPEG
files.
Two kinds of resolution are available for still image:
(2 mega pixels and XGA .
Steps
(1) Press Mode button to select .
(2) flashes.
(3) Press Shutter button to switch to or .
(4) Press Mode button again to confirm resolution.
2 Mega
Pixels
XGA
Icon
Resolution
& Quality
(1600x1200) (1024x768)
Steps:
(1) Use Mode button to select .
(2) Select image resolution see below)
(3) Center the target in the viewfinder.
(4) Press the shutter button.

Self-timer
Pictures Storage Capacity
Steps:
(1) Press Mode button to select .
(2) Press shutter button.
(3) The counter will count down from ten and
automatically release the shutter.
Still Pictures
Pictures storage capacity depends
on SD Card storage capacity and
your SDRAM memory. See the table
to your right for more information
Resolution
Icon
About 60 pictures About 150 pictures
32MB Memory
( Example )
Note
This table is for your reference. Actual number of pictures taken by different
resolution and quality will vary, depending on color saturation.
2 Mega Pixels
XGA
(1600x1200) (1024x768)
Build-in
SDRAM About 16 pictures About 40 pictures

Note
(1) Press Mode button to select .
(2) Center the target in the viewfinder
(3) Press the shutter button.
(4) Length of movie is recorded in counter.
(5) Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
To Record:
Recording AVI Movies
Your movies are stored as AVI files. Image size is
320x240 pixels, with frame rate 8-10 fps.
Maximum recording time is determined by the
capacity of your SD Card.
32MB
SD Card Storage Movie (320x240)
about 360 seconds
( AVI Movies ) functions only when SD
Card/ MMC is inserted.

Erase All
(1) Use Mode button to select .
(2) Press the shutter button twice to erase last
pictures or AVI Movie.
(3) Use Mode button to leave Erase mode.
Erase
Erase Last
The last saved file (AVI or JPEG) will be deleted.
Steps:
All files saved in both SD Card and internal
memory will be deleted.
(AVI or JPEG)
Steps:
(1) Use Mode button to select .
(2) Press the shutter button twice to erase all
pictures or AVI Movie.
(3) Use Mode button to leave Erase mode.

For Best Results
Keep the focus set to except for extreme
close-ups.
Make sure your subject is well lit from the front.
Keep the camera level and steady when
releasing the shutter.
For best quality video, move the camera slowly
during filming.
Make sure you have adequate light when taking
still pictures or movies, especially indoors.
Make sure you have adequate
light
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You can view the pictures and AVI Movies taken by your camera on your PC via two methods. Method 1 is via
removable disk and method 2 is via Manager.
Install the driver and camera programs for SD 2Mega Manager.
Turn on PC.
Place the CD in the CD-ROM.
The title appears on the screen in a
few seconds.
1
1
Method 1 < Via Removable Disk>
XP Users can skip and go to
directly.
2
Viewing Pictures on PC

If no title appears on screen
Double-click the icon "My computer".
Double-click the icon CD-ROM (" (E:)*")SD 2Mega Manager
*The drive of CD varies, depending on how your PC is set up.
Select " and single-click left key of mouse.SD 2Mega Manager"
Single-click the left key of mouse at "SD 2Mega Managerr"
Start installing driver and camera program. The "Install
Shield Wizard" picture appears.
Go to " Start " and then go to " Run " and select "Browse"
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Viewing Pictures on PC

Click the left key of mouse at "NEXT"
Follow the instructions shown on the screen
to quit the installation program.
Installation begins. Follow the instructions shown
on the picture to install DirectX8.1 driver step by step.
Installation begins. You will see the picture of completion as soon as
installation is completed.
The driver is available for use after your PC is restarted.
Viewing Pictures on PC

CD-ROM pops out from your PC.
Take the CD out.
Connect USB cable to the USB port of PC.
Connect the other end of USB cable to camera to complete the installation of
"Removable Disk".
Slim 1.3
Viewing Pictures on PC