SVP DC-12AB User manual

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Table of Contents
Welcome.........................................................................................................................……..2
Getting Started……………………………………………………………………………………3~11
-Contents of Package................................................……….............…….............. 3
-System Requirements................................................……….............……......….. 4
-Feature...................................................................…............................…......….. 5
-LCD Display Icons...................................................................….......................... 5
-Shooting Mode...................................................................…..............……………6
-Camera Setting Icons...........…............................................................................. 7~11
Power Up……………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
-Battery Installation..................................................................…......................... 12
-Turning the Power ON/OFF.......…...................................................................…12
-Sleep Mode..................................................................…............................…….12
Set Up Mode…………………………………………………………………………………… 13~17
-Startup Screen………………………………………………………………………….13
-Video Format..................................................................…............................…..13
-Sharpness...................................................................….....................................13
-Specifying Image Size and Quality.............................…..................................... 13~14
-Selecting the Focus Mode..................................….............................…………..14
-Using Different Metering Options...................................…..................................14
-Using the Flash...................................….............................................................15
-Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ...…............................................................. 16
-Adjusting White Balance..................…................................................................16
-Using the Self-Timer.................…........................................................................16
-Quick View................…....................................................................................... 16
-Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio..................................................................... 17
Taking Pictures.................................................................................................….......…….. 18
Taking Video or Audio..................................................................................….......….……. 19
Playing Back Pictures, Video and Audio.......................................................….......…….. 19
DPOF Print.....................................................….......….….................................................... 20
Install Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Programs……………………………………………21~24
-Install Camera Driver.......................................................................................... 21
-ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0.......................................……………………….….. 22
-ArcSoft VideoImpression 2.0...........................……………………….....……....... 23
-QuickTime Player.....……………………….....……...............………………………24
Uninstall Application Programs………………………………………………………………....25
Download Photos………………………………………………………………………………26~28
-Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer..................………….. 26
-Transferring Record Photos/ Video to Your Computer………………………….. 27
-Downloading Photos Using PhotoImpression 5.0……..…………………………...28
Video Playback…………………………………………………………………………………29~30
-Video Playback Using VideoImpression 2.0……………………………………..... 29
-Playing Movie Clips Using QuickTime Player …………………………………….. 30
Taking Video or Audio in PC camera mode……………………………………………………31
- Live Video PlayingAcrSoft VideoImpression 2.0…………………………………...31
Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………………32~33
-Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………. 32
-Specifications………………………………...…………………………………….…. 33

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Welcome
¾Thank you for choosing the Camera to pursue your digital adventures. Whether you are
creating memories of your friends and family or exploring the great outdoors to get the
utmost satisfaction from your digital camera, please take a moment to read through this
manual. Its contents will send you on an educational journey into your camera's multiple
capabilities.
Safety Information
Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
•Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of
such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident.
•Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could
damage your eyesight.
•Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed.
Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers.
•Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young
children. Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter away from
infants when using flash.
•Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet
hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire
and electric shock.
•Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to
prevent accidents or damage to the camera.
•If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off
immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair.
Never attempt to repair the camera on your own.
•Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly
recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment,
fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
•Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can
scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.
•The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate
malfunction.
•If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

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Getting Started
Contents of Package
1. DigitalCamera 4. VideoCable
5. Strap
2. QOG
6. USB Cable
7. Installation CD
3. Carry Bag
8. 2xAAABatteries

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Getting Started
System Requirements
¾Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum,
and with an active USB (universal serial bus) port.
¾Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard.
NOTE
For transferring still images or for video conferencing, your computer, must have modem and
communication software for internet connection.

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Power button
Flash
Lens
Self-Timer Indicator
Mode Dial
Microphone Menu button
4way, Multi-
Function buttons
Set /Flash
button
Display button
LCD display
A/V Out port / USB
M
emory se
l
ecte
d
for date storage
EV value
Photo mode
Image size
Quality
White balance
indicator
Sharpness
Battery capacity
Zoom indicator
Flash mode indicator
Timer
Picture remaining
Shutter button
3 Step Focus
Range Switch
Power/Flash
Indicator
Getting Started
Feature
LCD Display Icons

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Getting Started
Shooting Mode
AVI Use this mode to record video clips at a resolution of 320x240, 160x120 or
640x480 pixels.
PHOTOGRAPHY Use this mode to take a single image each time the [Shutter]
button is pressed.
BURST Use this mode to take up to five images when the [Shutter] button is
pressed.
PLAYBACK Use this mode to view the images/ video clips. Thumbnail display,
delete or set DPOF recorded images is available.
PC CAMERA Use this mode to open the Webcam mode.

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Getting Started
Camera Setting Icons
AVI Mode
Video andAudio Video Only Return Video andAudio
White Balance
Auto WB
Daylight Shade Fluorescent Tungsten
Return
Quality Super Fine
High Normal
Return
Resolution 640X480 320X240 160X12
0 Return
Return
Set Up

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Getting Started
Camera Setting Icons
Photo Mode
Resolution 4000X3000 2048X1536 1600X1200 1280X960 Return
Return
Self Timer OFF 50 seconds 30 seconds 10 seconds 2 seconds
Return
White Balance Auto Daylight
Shade Select Fluoresce Tungsten
Return
Set Up
Return
Filter Vivid Normal Sepia Black and White
Return
Quality Super Fine High Normal
Return
Sharpness Hard Normal Soft
Return
Metering Pattern Center-weighted
average Average

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Getting Started
Camera Setting Icons
Burst Mode
Resolution
Return
Self Timer OFF 50 seconds 30 seconds 10 seconds 2 seconds
Return
White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Select Fluoresce Tungsten
Return
Set Up
Return
Filter Vivid Normal Sepia Black and White
Return
Quality Super Fine
High
Normal
Return
Sharpness Hard Normal Soft
Return
Metering Pattern Center-weighted
average Average

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Getting Started
Camera Setting Icons
Playback Mode
Camera Setting Icons
PC Mode
Manu
Lock Protect Current
image play Cancel Protect
Current imag
e Protect All image Cancel Return
Slide Show Start Return Repeat play
Delete Delete Current Return Delete All
DPOF Print Current
image play Cancel Print
Current image Print All image
play
Cancel Print
All image Return
PC Camera Mode
Mass Storage Mode
Set Up

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Format Unformat
t
Format
Month/Date
Year
Year
Month/Date
Date/Month
Year
OFF
Getting Started
Camera Setting Icons
Set Up Mode
Quick View ON Return OFF
Auto Power 1 minute 10 minutes 20 minutes Return
Video Format Off
NTSC PAL
Return
Date & Time
Return
Beep Sound ON
Return
OFF
Date Stamp Return
Return
Startup screen Default User’s screen No screen
Return

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Power Up
Battery Installation
1. Open the battery chamber cover.
2. Insert batteries in correct polarity (+ and -) as shown on the inside of the battery chamber.
3. Close the battery chamber cover.
4. Power turns ON after pressing the [Power] button.
5. The camera is now ready to take pictures.
Turning the Power ON/OFF
1. Press the [Power] button to power on the camera.
2. To turn camera OFF press [Power] button until the camera beeps and the LCD screen is
blank.
3. To turn camera ON from the OFF mode, press [Power] button until a beep is heard and the
LCD screen turn on.
Sleep Mode
1. In the “ Setup” mode.
2. Use [][ ][ ][ ]button to select “ Auto Power Off”, and press [Set] button.
3. Use [][ ][ ][ ] button to select the setting you want , and press [Set] button.
1 minute When the camera is ON while not being used for 1 minute, it will
automatically perform sleep mode to save battery power.
10 minutes When the camera is ON while not being used for 10 minutes, it will
automatically perform sleep mode to save battery power.
20 minutes When the camera is ON while not being used for 20 minutes, it will
automatically perform sleep mode to save battery power.
OFF The camera will not turn OFF automatically.
To re-activate the camera from sleep mode:
1. Press the [Power] button once.
2. The camera is ready to take the next picture.

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Set Up Mode
Startup Screen (Default: Default Screen )
You can select your favorite picture which you taken and saved in the camera.
1. In the “ Photo”, “ Burst” or “ Playback” mode, and press [Menu] button.
2. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Set up” Mode, and press [Set] button.
3. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Startup Screen”, and press [Set] button.
4. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] to select “ User’s Screen”, and press [Set] button. Then you can
use [][ ] to choose one picture from the camera, and press [Set] button.
5. Restart your camera, and then you can see the startup screen that you selected.
No startup screen.
1. If you don’t want to have startup screen, you can in the “ Photo”, “ Burst” or
“ Playback” mode, and press [Menu] button.
2. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Set up” Mode, and press [Set] button.
3. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Startup Screen”, and press [Set] button.
4. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] to select “ No Screen”, and press [Set] button.
5. Then when you start camera, there will be no startup screen.
Video Format (Default: NTSC )
Set the video output format for displaying recorded pictures/ video clips on a television.
For North America, Japan
Europe, South America and China, etc., area
Sharpness (Default: NORMAL )
Sharpen the edge of the image detail.
Leave the image detail as captured.
Soften the edge of the image detail for special effect.
Specifying Image Size and Quality
You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording.
To specify the image size
1. In the “ Photo” mode, press [Menu] button.
2. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ]to select “ Resolution”, and then press [Set] button.
3. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [Set] button.

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Set Up Mode
Size Purpose
4000¯3000 (Interpolation) Large prints
2048¯1536 Print on normal size paper
1600¯1200 Print on small size paper
1280¯960 Send images by e-mail
To specify the image quality
1. In the “ Photo” mode, press [Menu] button.
2. Use [][ ][ ][ ]to select “ Quality”, and then press [Set] button.
3. Use [][ ][ ][ ]to select the setting you want, and then press [Set] button.
Quality Purpose
Super Fine High quality, but large file size
High Normal quality
Normal Small file size, but low quality
Selecting the Focus Mode
You can select one of three different focus modes: Macro , Portrait and Infinity .
Mode Purpose
Infinity The focus present is
restricted to 120cm to
unlimited distance.
Portrait The focus present is to
restricted to 80cm.
Macro The focus present is to
restricted to 20cm.
Infinity
Portrait
Macro

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Set Up Mode
Using Different Metering Options
1. In the “ Photo”mode, press [Menu] button.
2. Use [][ ][ ][ ]to select “ Metering”, and then press [Set] button.
3. Use [][ ][ ][ ]to select the what you want, and then press [Set] button.
Center-weighted average Very limited range in the center of the screen
Pattern
A
utomatic selection of the focus area where the subject
closest to the camera is located
Average Use this metering method when you want to exert some
control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to
the camera.
Using the Flash
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.
1. In the “ Photo”mode, press [Set] button to select the flash mode.
2. Each press of [Set] button cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the LCD
monitor.
3. Record the image.
Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level.
Force Off The flash does not fire.
Force On The flash always fires.
Red-eye
reduction The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level,
and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce red-eye
phenomenon.
NOTE
You may not be able to achieve the desired results using a flash if the subject is too close or
too far away.
About red-eye reduction
Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of
people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the
retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera performs
two flash operations. The first pre-flash designed to cause the irises in the eyes of any people
in the image to close, and the second flash for the Auto Focus operation. This is followed by
another flash operation for actual recording of the image.

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Set Up Mode
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Adjust the exposure compensation setting to compensate for certain light conditions including:
backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, and dark backgrounds.
¾To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0.
1. Use [][ ]to adjust the value what you want you want.
Adjusting White Balance
When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors
more accurately.
1. In the “ Photo”mode, press [Menu] button.
2. Use [][ ][ ][ ]to select “ White Balance”, and then press [Set] button.
3. Use [][ ][ ][ ]to select the what you want, and then press [Set] button.
Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera
Day light For recording outdoors on a bright day
Shade For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies
Tungsten For recording under tungsten lighting
Fluorescent For recording under fluorescent lighting
Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second, 10-second, 30-second or 50-second
delay of the shutter release after you press the [Shutter] button.
1. In the “ Photo”mode, press [Menu] button.
2. Use [][ ][ ][ ]to select “ Self-Timer”, and then press [Set] button.
3. Use [][ ][ ][ ]to select the setting you want, and then press [Set] button.
5. Record the image.
Quick View (default: ON )
Display image on the LCD after taking a picture.

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Set Up Mode
Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio
Step 1: Turn the mode switch to “ Playback” mode.
Step 2: Hit the [Menu] button, then use [][ ][ ][ ]to select “ Delete”, and press [Set]
button.
Step 3: Use [][ ] to select “ Delete current” or “ Delete all”, and press [Set] button.
Step 4: Use [][ ] to select “ ” to delete, and press [Set] button.

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Taking Pictures
Step 1. Turn the camera on, with the mode switch set to “ Photo”mode.
Step 2. Frame your target through the LCD display.
Step 3. Press the or button to zoom in or out on your subject.
Step 4. Press the [Sutter] button to take a picture.
NOTE
The camera stores all pictures in the built-in memory, Secure Digital Memory Card or Multi
Media Card.

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Taking Video or Audio
Step 1. Turn the camera on, with the mode switch set to “ AVI” mode.
Step 2. Hit the [Menu] button and select. Choose “ Video Only” or “ Function”.
Step 3. Press the [Shutter] button to start recording.
Step 4. Press the [Shutter] button again to stop recording.
Playing Back Pictures, Video and Audio
Step 1. Turn the Mode switch to “ Playback” mode. Use [][ ][ ][ ] button to select
the images, video clips and audio stored in the internal memory or on an SD card.
Step 2. Press the [Set] button to start playback. Press the [Set] button again to stop playback
at any time.
Step 3. Still images can be magnified and moved around the screen using UP, DOWN, LEFT
and RIGHT button.
Step 4. Video clips can be play back by high-speed and slow play back using UP and DOWN
button, or paused using the SET button. Press the [Set] button again to stop playback.
To press the [Set] button for 3 seconds can return thumbnail screen.