Trust POWERCAM 922Z User manual

L I F E I S M O R E ! T R U S T U S T R U S T . C O M
922Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM
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User’s manual

L I F E I S M O R E ! T R U S T U S T R U S T . C O M
922Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM
UK
PT
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1 Introduction
This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST 922Z POWERC@M OPTICAL
ZOOM. This product can be used for (1) making still photo; (2) making macro photo;
(3) making video clip. UK
The built-in memory storage of this camera is 16MB and can be easily expanded by
using a SD (Secure Disk) or MMC (Multi-Media Card) card.
Equipped with a 4cm TFT LCD display, you can see what you just took immediately
or change your camera settings in a minute.
Smart power management combined with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery gives you
extra working hours to record the wonderful moments in your life.
Hold TRUST 922Z POWERC@M, you hold a new world!
2 Safety
Carefully read the following instructions before use.
- The camera does not require any special maintenance. Use a slightly damp,
soft cloth to clean the cover when it gets dusty.
- Keep the glass of the lens clean. Use a cotton bud to clean the lens. If
necessary, use special cleaning liquid for camera lenses. Do not use a
different type of cleaning product. Camera cleaning liquid can be purchased
from photography shops.
- Do not use aggressive substances, such as white spirit, to clean the device.
These may harm the material.
- Do not submerge the device in liquid. This may be dangerous and will
damage the device. Do not use this device near water.
- Do not repair this device yourself nor open this device yourself.
- The camera lens is rather precise component and may be broken by dropping
off, please be careful while handling.
- Do not aim the camera at sun for a long period of time, which may cause
damage to the sensor.
- Exposing the LCD screen to direct sunlight for a long period of time may
cause faults.
- Use only specified battery or AC power adapter (5VDC, 2A) for this camera;
otherwise it can cause fire.
- Fully charge the battery before using. To improve battery performance,
remove the battery from the camera while not using and keep it away from
heat.
- Battery should be inserted in the battery compartment with ‘+’ and ‘-‘ sides
facing correctly.
- Never throw the battery into an open fire. The battery may explode.
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3 Approval
- This device meets the essential requirements and other relevant conditions of
the applicable European directives. The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is
available at www.trust.com/13788/ce.
4 Parts and Explanation
Refer on Fig. 1,
Item Description Function
1 Hand strap hook Hook for fixing the hand strap to the
camera.
2 Flash The built-in flash provides more light for
the subject to be photographed.
3 Viewfinder The viewfinder is used to determine the
size and the position of the object of
photograph.
4 Auto Focus LED Used for internal auto focus function.
Turn on ‘RED’ when shoot in dark.
5 Self Timer LED The LED will blink when the 10 seconds
timer is counting down.
6 Zoom Lens Capture the object to be taken.
7 Microphone Used to record the sound.
Table 2: Functions on the front of the camera
Refer on Fig. 2,
Item Description Function
1 Camera power LED (top)
Focus LED (bottom)
- Green when the camera is on.
- Steady green: ready to shot.
Flicker green: auto focusing.
Red: auto focusing failed, adjust
settings
from the object.
2 Display button Change the display mode of the LCD
screen.
3 Zoom button Zoom out of the photograph. (This can be
used to make the photograph look further
away.)
Zoom in on the photograph. (This can be
used to make the photograph look
closer.)
4 5-Way OK Button When you enter the menu mode, use this
shift-stick to select the function from the
menu you want.
Press down OK to confirm your selection.
5 Menu selection button O
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Item Description Function
is in Capture mode or Playback mode.
6 DC-in & USB connector DC-in, for purchased optional adapter
(5V, 2A). This only supplies power, no
battery charge function.
USB, for making connection to a PC with
supplied USB cable.
7 LCD screen To view the photographs or videos.
To be used as a viewfinder.
To view camera settings, menus.
8 Viewfinder The viewfinder is used to determine the
size and the position of the photograph
being taken.
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Table 3: Functions at the rear of the camera
Refer on Fig. 3,
Item Description Function
1 Power button Turn the camera on or off.
2 Shutter button Press this button to take a photograph.
This button is also used to start and stop
recording a video clip.
3 Mode dial Dial for camera operation mode selection.
- Video Mode ( )
- Capture Mode ( )
- Playback Mode ( )
- Macro Mode ( )
- DSC setup Mode ( )
4 Speaker Play sound from the video.
Table 4: Functions on the top of the camera
Refer on Fig. 4,
Item Description Function
1 Docking connection Docking connection for optional cradle.
2 Battery & SD card
compartment
Where you insert the battery or memory
card.
Table 5: Functions at the rear of the camera
Note: The actual photograph is recorded by the lens but not by the
viewfinder. The image may be different from what you see in
viewfinder when the digital zoom is used.
Refer on Fig. 7,
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Description Function
1 Protect image In playback mode, to protect
images/videos from being deleted (shift
OK button top).
2 Self timer To take photograph automatically by self-
timer (shift OK button right once!).
3 Continuous shot To take continuous photographs by
pushing shutter button once (shift OK
button right twice!).
4 Delete image In playback mode, to delete stored
images or videos (shift OK button down).
5 Flash settings When taking photograph, to enable or
disable flash (shift OK button left).
Table 6: Meaning of icons around OK button
5 Install battery
5.1 To charge the battery
1. Take out the battery from the camera (or the first time from the box).
2. Place the battery onto the supplied charger.
3. Plug the AC power onto the charger so it starts to charge the battery.
Note: It’s recommended to charge new battery for over 8 hours.
Note: If you plug power without placing battery in the charger, the LED on
the charger turns ‘green’.
Note: If you plug power and place battery into the charger, The LED on the
charger may either turn ‘green’ when battery is fully charged or turn
‘red’ when it’s charging.
Caution: If LED on the charger flickers in red and green after placing battery into
charger, it means the battery is fully charged. Please stop charging.
Caution: The charger or battery is indicated as defective one, if no LED light
turns on while AC power is well connected.
Caution: If battery is not new and has been charged for over 4 hours, but the
LED remains ‘red’. Please stop charging; it indicates the battery is
malfunction.
5.2 Insert battery
See quick install guide point 2 or Fig 5.
Note: Make sure the camera is turned off.
The battery indicator will be displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen when the
camera is turned on.
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Battery full.
Battery half full.
Battery almost empty.
Battery empty. Recharge the
battery.
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Table 1: Battery status on the LCD screen
Note: The battery should be removed if the camera is not going to be used
for some time. This will save the battery power.
Note: It is normal for the camera casing to become warm when using the
camera.
Note: After inserting/replacing the battery, you will have to reset the date and
the time.
6 Taking photograph & video
6.1 Taking photograph
See Quick Install guide point 3.
Note: This camera has smart power management, when you don’t use the
camera for few minutes, it may automatically switch off.
Note: The camera power LED (1, Fig. 2) will turn green when it’s on, and turn
off when camera is off.
6.2 Zoom in/out
This camera has 3x optical zoom plus 4x digital zoom. The zoom bar can be found on
the left side of the LCD display, indicating the zoom status while the zoom in or out
button is pressed; there would be 5 levels of optical zoom magnifications (f0 ~ f6),
from W (wide) to T (Tele) of zoom bar. The zoom lens can automatically protrude and
retract. Then if you keep pressing the zoom button, there would be an additional 8
levels of digital zoom magnification (0.5x/each), from T (Tele) to 4x (4x Digital zoom)
of zoom bar.
1. Once you’ve aligned your subject in the LCD display, press the zoom in or
out button to set your preferred distance.
2. The photograph can be zoomed in up to 12 times the original size.
Hereunder is a table indicating the digital zoom you can use when you take
photograph in certain resolution:
Resolution Digital Zoom
5.5M (2720 x 2040) X 1
3.0M (2048 x 1536) X 4
1.3M (1280 x 960) X 4
VGA (640 x 480) X 4
Table 7: Digital zoom & Resolution
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Note: 4 x digital zoom are all supported in playback mode!
Note: You are able to see the zoom effect in viewfinder only when using
optical zoom!
6.3 Flash setting
1. Set the camera in either capture or macro mode.
2. Shift the 5-way OK button (4, Fig. 2) to the left to select the desired flash
setting. There are four types of flash settings, as shown in table below
and you can find the icon on left-top corner of LCD display:
Flash off – never flash.
Automatic flash + Red-Eye reduction.
The flash will work automatically when there is insufficient
light and red-eye reduction will also be activated
automatically.
Flash always on.
Night (Slow) – the camera extends the mechanical shutter
action, and allow flash delay.
Table 8: Flash settings
6.4 Taking video clip
First, turn the mode dial to ( ). In this mode, you can use your camera as a
camcorder, or set self-timer for self-recording purpose.
Note: The length of the movie is based on the capacity of your SD card and
the internal memory.
Note: You can still zoom in and out while searching for a subject, but when
the actual recording starts, zooming in and out is not possible any
more.
To record a movie clip, follow steps bellow:
1. Make sure the mode dial is at Video Mode ( ).
2. Point the camera to where you would like to record the movie.
3. Press the shutter button to start the recording.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop the recording.
To set self-timer for automatic self-recording, follow steps below:
1. Make sure the mode dial is at Video Mode ( ).
2. Point the camera to where you would like to record the movie.
3. Shift OK button right once so the self-timer is activated.
4. Press the shutter button to start the recording and the 10 seconds
count down will be displayed in the center of the LCD screen. After 10
seconds, the actual self-recording will start.
5. Press the shutter button again to stop the recording.
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7 Viewing photograph & video on camera
Note: Do not judge the picture quality on the LCD screen- it is not
precise.
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1. Make sure the mode dial is at Playback mode ( ).
2. Press the display button (2, Fig. 2) twice to display the images in
thumbnails in set of nine.
3. Use 5-way OK button to select the image you want.
4. Press down the OK button to confirm the selection and magnify the
image to standard size on LCD screen.
5. Shift the OK button to left or right to view other images.
Note: During the viewing of the images, if you want to do something, press
the menu button (5, Fig. 2) and select the function (see table 13) you
want to do.
Note: The camera has 4x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in the image
up to 4 times its original size in 5 levels. Simply press the Zoom in
button while viewing the image and use 5-way OK button to adjust the
part of the image where you want to magnify on LCD screen.
8 Delete photograph or video on camera
1. Make sure the mode dial is at Playback mode ( ).
2. Press the menu button (5, Fig. 2).
3. Shift the OK button till ‘ ’.
4. Select either to delete Current or All recordings.
9 Install camera driver in Windows 98/98SE
Note: Make sure all other programs are closed during the installation.
Note: In the example, ‘D:\’ is used to indicate the CD-ROM drive. This may be
different for your computer.
Note: Use the language alter box on the top-right corner of Trust installer to
select the language you want to use for installation.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation
program will start automatically. If it does not start automatically, carry out
the following:
a) Select 'Run' from the Windows Start menu.
b) Type [D:\SETUP.EXE] and click on 'OK' to start the Trust Software
Installer.
2. The Trust Software Installer will appear (see Fig. 9).
3. Click on “Install driver”.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
10 Connecting camera to computer
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Set the camera to Playback mode.
3. Connect the camera to the PC by the USB cable.
4. Turn on the camera.
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10.1 Check after installation
After installing the driver and connect the camera, the following are installed on your
computer and can be checked.
Taskbar
- An icon ‘ ’ will be visible in the right of your taskbar.
‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’. Double-click on the ‘System’ icon and select the
‘Device Manager’ tab.
In Windows ME/2K/XP:
- Disk drives – 300_Camera USB Device
- Universal Serial Bus Controllers – USB Mass Storage Device
In Windows 98:
- Disk drives –Digital Camera Storage Device
- Universal Serial Bus Controllers – USB Mass Storage Device
Note: The information given above will vary when the installation has been
altered by the user (for example, not everything has been installed or
locations other than the default locations have been selected).
Note: Deviations may also occur as a result of using new drivers available on
the Internet.
Note: The location or name may vary in the ‘Control Panel’ for different
operating systems.
11 Downloading recordings to computer
1. Once your camera is connected to the computer
2. Your system will recognize the camera as a removable drive. Open My
Computer and you shall see a new removable drive labelled
‘300_CAMERA’ added.
3. Simply click in the folder named “DCIM”, where you can find all the
images or videos you took.
4. Copy and paste the selected images or videos from your camera to
PC.
12 Extensive use of camera
12.1. LCD display
The LCD screen allows you to view the photographs, video clips, use the menu, and
etc. If you turn the LCD screen off, the battery can usually be used longer.
In capture mode, macro mode or video mode:
• Press the LCD button (2, Fig. 2) to turn the details off.
• Press the LCD button again to turn the crop mark off.
• Press the LCD button again to turn the LCD screen off.
• Press the LCD button again to view all the details.
Note: You cannot alter anything in the menu when the LCD screen is turned off.
12.2. Set up your camera in DSC setup mode ( )
First, turn the mode dial to ( ).
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In this mode, you will be able to adjust the settings of the camera. Refer on the table
of description below and use the 5-way OK button to select the option you want and
push down the OK button to make a selection.
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Function Options Description
Date and time
- Time
- Date
To set the date or time. (Reset the date and
time after replacing the battery.)
Energy saving
(Auto off)
- Never
- 1 min.
- 3 min.
- 5 min.
The smart power management can be set to
automatically switch the camera off by opted
period.
- Interval To set the interval between each photograph
(1, 3 and 5 seconds).
- Repeat Once-only slide show or repeatedly- on or off.
Slide show
- Direction The direction to play the slide show – forward
or backward.
Sound effect
- On
- Off
To turn the camera sound effect on or off.
DPOF
- Copy
- Date
- File no.
This is a standard for printing the photographs
directly from the memory card. Users can
select (1) Copy: the number of the copies of
the image they want to print; (2) Date: whether
to print with date or not; (3) File no.: whether to
print with no. indicating the photographs or not.
Language
- English
- Deutsch
- Francais
- Espanol
- Italiano
There are currently 5 western languages for
this setup menu for selection. You can choose
the most proper one for your own usage.
TV Output
- NTSC
- PAL
The TV-OUT port is ONLY on the optional
cradle. The setting will only be activated when
you use a cradle. Europe = PAL.
Reset
Only use this option when you want to set the
camera settings back to factory default.
Table 9: Functions of the DSC setup menu
Note: In order to use DPOF, your printer must be compatible with the SD
card you are using, so you can print the photographs directly from the
SD card.
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Note: When there’s nest menu, select the option you want first by pushing
down the OK button and the further options will show up. And always
use the 5-way OK button to select an option you want.
Note: To turn on or off sound effect will not affect the video you are taking.
12.3. Using menu in capture mode ( )
First, turn the mode dial to ( ). In this mode, camera is mainly used to take still
photographs. When you enter the mode, the LCD display will be like what in Fig. 8.
Each icon on the display may indicate certain information, please refer on table 10 for
definition.
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Description
1 Flash
2 White Balance
3 ISO 100/200
4 Metering
5 Resolution
6 Image quality
7 EV icon
8 Continuous shot
9 Date or Time
10 Battery status
11 Self timer
12 Remaining number of photographs can take
13 Zoom bar
14 Mode icon display – Capture Mode
Table 10: Definition of the icons on the LCD screen (refer on Fig. 8)
Note: When you take a photograph, the camera will automatically check if the
memory is enough. If it’s full, a warning “Memory Full” icon will display on
the LCD.
Note: The icons can be invisible by pressing the menu button (5, Fig. 2) once.
12.3.1 Auto-focus function
This camera comes with auto-focus feature, with such feature increases the
possibility to take the photographs successfully. You can press the shutter button half
way to activate auto-focus function. When you see the crop mark on LCD turns
green, then fully press the shutter button to take the photograph.
Note: The Focus LED (1, Fig. 2) will flicker then turn steady. When it’s green,
it’s ok to take photographs. When it’s red, it’s suggested to adjust the
distance or position from the object.
Note: The crop mark [ ] on LCD is usually white and will turn green when it’s
ok to take the photograph. When the crop mark turns red, it’s
suggested to adjust the angle or distance or position from the object.
12.3.2 Self Timer
The camera has an automatic exposure function which gives a time delay of 10
seconds before the photograph is taken. You can use the automatic exposure
function to take a photograph of yourself.
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The default setting is ‘Off’ but it can be activated by shifting the OK button right once.
The symbol for the automatic exposure function will appear in the middle of the LCD
screen.
Press the shutter button (2, figure 3) to take a photograph using the automatic
exposure function.
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While counting down (10 seconds):
- The count-down will be visible in the LCD screen.
Note: It is recommended to use tripod stand when taking a photograph using the
automatic exposure function.
12.3.3 Continuous shot
This camera allows you to take three photographs continuously by pushing shutter
button down and then release in one time.
Note: You can only use this function in the 3.1 Megapixel resolution (3.0
displayed at 5 in Fig. 8) and flash must be set off - !
1. Shift the OK button right twice to activate this function.
2. Aim your camera to the object.
3. Press the shutter button to take continuous photographs.
In order to take better photographs, please select a proper flash setting. Refer on
chapter 6.3 for options.
Meanwhile, you can press the menu button (5, Fig. 2) to enter the menu and adjust
the photograph settings in the camera. Depending on the environment so it’ll work
accordingly. Refer on table below for detail:
Note: The option listed on top of the selection menu is the current setting.
Function Option Description
Resolution
- VGA
- 1.3M
- 3.0M [Default]
- 5.5M
The size of the photograph.
The higher the resolution is,
the better the photograph
quality is.
Image Quality
- Fine (*)
- Better (**)
- Best (***) [Default]
The image quality refers to
the compression ratio of the
image. A lower compression
ratio indicating a better image
quality.
Colour Effect
- Black & White
- Sepia
- Normal [Default]
The tone applied to the
photograph so you can alter
as if you were using different
types of film.
Metering
- Center [Default]
- Spot
- Matrix
It defines the best overall
exposure value. Use spot
when you want to highlight at
a certain object; use matrix
when you want the exposure
spread averagely on the
photograph. Otherwise, use
center.
White Balance
- Auto [Default]
- Shade
- Sun
- Tungsten
It adjusts the relative
brightness under different
condition. Shade- for a cloudy
day. Sun- for a sunny day.
Tun
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- Fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent-
fluorescent lighting.
Sharpness
- Normal [Default]
- High
- Low
Enhance the edge detail of
the photograph.
EV Adjust
Value from +2.0 ~ -2.0.
Steps in 0.5. Default value
is 0.
Exposure Value, which allows
users to control the exposure
value to either lighten or
darken images the camera is
trying to focus.
Scene
- Night
- Portrait
- Landscape
- Night Portrait
- Off
The pre-defined settings
make it convenient for users
to take photographs in
different kind of scenes while
the settings of the camera are
already pre-defined by the
scenes. For example, you
want to take a landscape, you
don’t need to alter any
settings but simply adjust
scene to Landscape and the
other related settings of the
camera will be altered as well.
ISO
- 100
- 200
- Auto [Default]
The settings adjust the
sensitivity of the camera to
the light. The higher the
number is, the higher the
sensibility is.
Table 11: Capture Mode Setup
Note: A higher exposure value (+2.0) produces a brighter photograph.
Tip: A photograph is sensitive to the light conditions. In sunlight, the
photograph appears blue and under fluorescent lighting, the
photograph appears green. The human eye can solve this problem.
The camera, however, cannot solve this problem without making
alterations.
Under normal conditions, the white balance is adjusted automatically
by the camera. If there are strange colours, it is recommended to alter
the white balance manually.
Hereunder you will find relatively the number of photos you can take under certain
camera settings:
Resolution Image Quality
Best
Image Quality
Better
Image Quality
Fine
2720 x 2040 (5.5M) 8 10 21
2048 x 1536 (3.0M) 15 20 40
1280 x 960 (1.3M) 35 44 89
640 x 480 (VGA) 140 175 347
Table 12: Reference table – storage on a 16MB SD card
12.4. Taking close-up photograph with Macro mode ( )
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First, turn the mode dial to ( ). In this mode, the usage, menu settings are all the
same as in capture mode but it’s mainly used to take close-up still photographs,
distance of 15 to 50 cm: from camera lens to object taken.
In capture mode, when you tend to take close-up photographs, the images may turn
out to become either fuzzy or not able to shoot at all. You can then set camera to this
mode and take the close-up images you want. UK
Note: Do not forget to return the camera to capture mode after taking
photographs in the macro mode. When in the macro mode, normal
photographs are not sharp. This is not noticeable through the
viewfinder.
Note: As macro mode is made for taking close-up photographs, zoom in/out
doesn’t work in this mode. Please physically move the camera to
adjust the distance.
12.5. To use the menu in Playback mode ( )
First, turn the mode dial to ( ). Please press the menu button (5, Fig. 2) once and
enter the menu. Use the option you want and refer on the table below for the detail of
the options:
Function Option Description
Protect Picture
- Protect all
- Unprotect current
- Unprotect all
- Protect current
With this setting, you can
assure the photograph
wouldn’t be accidentally
erased.
Slide Show
- From current
- From first
- From last
Photographs will be
displayed in a sequence.
Press OK button (4, Fig.
2) to start/exit slide show
when you are in this
setting.
Erase Picture
- Current
- All
- Format
When you are in this
option, you can delete
current photograph or all.
Or you can format the
memory card refer on
chapter 12.7.
DPOF
- Frame set
- Reset all
Digital Print Order
Format – DPOF (refer on
table 9).
Frame set- set only one
image.
Reset all- set all images.
Voice Memo
- Record
- Erase
- Play
You can record 20
seconds voice memo for
an image.
Table 13: Playback mode setup menu
Note: To add a voice memo to an image: (1) select the image you want to
add voice memo; (2) press menu button (5, Fig. 2); (3) Choose Voice
memo; (4) select record; (5) press shutter to start recording; (6) press
shutter again to stop.
12.6. Inset/Remove memory card
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Trust 922Z PowerC@m OPT ZOOM has a 16 MB internal memory. By default,
photographs and video clips are saved in the internal memory. Its memory can be
expanded with a SD (Secure Digital) or a MMC (Multi Media Card) card.
The photographs and video clips are automatically saved on the memory card when
one has been inserted into the camera. The internal memory will then not be used.
Memory cards can be purchased from, for example, a photography shop.
Note: To avoid damage to the memory card and the camera or loss of data,
only insert or remove a memory card when the camera has been
turned off.
Note: The internal memory CANNOT be removed.
Follow the instructions given below to insert or remove a memory card.
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Insert the memory card into the camera as indicated on the battery
compartment (see Fig. 6). Press the memory card into the slot until it clicks
into place.
or
Remove the memory card by pushing it so that the lock is released. Remove
the memory card from the camera.
4. Close the battery cover.
The external memory card must first be formatted (see chapter 12.7) for optimal use.
Note: The memory card can only be inserted into the camera in one way. Do
not force the card into the slot. This could damage both the memory
card and the camera.
12.7. Format the memory
For optimal use of the internal memory or a memory card before using, follow steps
bellow to format the internal memory or memory card:
Caution: All photographs and videos stored in memory will be gone once the
format is proceeded!
1. Set the camera to the Playback mode ( ).
2. Press the Menu Selection button (5, Fig. 2).
3. Select ‘Erase’.
4. Select ‘Format’ and click on ‘OK’.
5. Press ‘OK’ to confirm the format and push Menu button to exit.
13 Installing/Using camera applications
13.1. Install Trust photo site
Trust offers you the possibility to publish your photographs on the Internet at
www.trustphotosite.com. There are a number of conditions attached to the use of this
site. The conditions can be found at www.trustphotosite.com.
This software can be used to upload your photographs to the Trust Photo Site.
Note: The latest version of the Trust Photo Upload software can always be
downloaded from the Trust website.
1. Start the Trust Software Installer.
2. Select ‘Install software’.
3. Select ‘Trust Photo Upload Software’.
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4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
13.2. Using Trust photo site
You must first register with Trust before you can upload photographs to the Trust
Photo Site.
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13.2.1 Register first
1. Go to Trust website (www.trust.com) to register yourself and your camera.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.
2. Sign in using the confirmation code which is sent to you.
3. Next, follow the instructions below to create your own account.
13.2.2 After registered
1. Go to the Trust Customer Care section of the website
(www.trust.com/customercare). Register using your e-mail address and
password (the password for the Trust website).
2. Enter the item number of your digital camera and click on ‘Search’ to go to
the support page for your camera
3. To create an account, click on ‘Create account’ on the right-hand side of the
Trustphotosite.com banner.
4. Click on the ‘Create trustphotosite.com account’ button. It may take a while
before the next window appears.
5. Click on ‘Continue’. In the window that appears, you can download software
for uploading your photographs to the Trust Photo Site. You can download
the latest version of the software here. (The Trust Photo Upload software is
also included on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera.)
13.2.3 Using the Trust Photo Upload software
1. Start Trust Photo Upload from the Windows Start menu (Start – Programs –
Trust – Trust Photo Upload).
2. Use the ‘Explorer’ to select the photographs you wish to upload. You can use
the buttons on the right-hand side of the Explorer to select photographs,
unselect photographs, view photographs, etc.
3. Click on ‘Upload’.
4. Enter your e-mail address and the password for your Trust registration (not
the password for your e-mail account).
5. Click on ‘Next’. Your login information will be checked. This may take some
time.
6. Select the photo album where you wish to upload the photographs to or create
a new album.
7. Click on ‘Next’. The photographs will now be uploaded. The progress will be
displayed on your monitor. This may take a long time if you use an analogue
modem.
8. Click on ‘Close’ to close the window.
9. Go to the website www.trustphotosite.com and sign in.
You can now view your photographs, arrange them, etc. See the Help section on the
website for more information.
13.3. Install ArcSoft Photo Impression 3.0
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0 is a 3rd party software program helps you on editing,
managing and organizing your photographs and video clips.
Follow steps below to install:
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1. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation
program will start automatically. If it does not start automatically, carry out the
following:following:
a. Select 'Run' from the Windows Start menu.a. Select 'Run' from the Windows Start menu.
b. Type [D:\SETUP.EXE] and click on 'OK' to start the Trust Software
Installer.
b. Type [D:\SETUP.EXE] and click on 'OK' to start the Trust Software
Installer.
2. Korzystając z Eksploratora wybierz zdjęcia, które chcesz wysłać. Przyciski po
prawej stronie Eksploratora umożliwiająwybór zdjęć, przeglądanie, itd.
2. Korzystając z Eksploratora wybierz zdjęcia, które chcesz wysłać. Przyciski po
prawej stronie Eksploratora umożliwiająwybór zdjęć, przeglądanie, itd.
3. The Trust Software Installer will appear (see Fig. 9).3. The Trust Software Installer will appear (see Fig. 9).
4. Select ‘Install software’.4. Select ‘Install software’.
5. Select ‘Photo Impression 3’.5. Select ‘Photo Impression 3’.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
13.4 Use the ArcSoft Photo Impression13.4 Use the ArcSoft Photo Impression
1. Turn on the computer1. Turn on the computer
2. Set the camera to Playback mode2. Set the camera to Playback mode
3. Connect the camera to the PC by the USB cable3. Connect the camera to the PC by the USB cable
4. Turn on the camera4. Turn on the camera
5. Launch Photo Impression5. Launch Photo Impression
6. Select “from folder”, you can find your camera as a new disk to upload
your images to edit
6. Select “from folder”, you can find your camera as a new disk to upload
your images to edit
7. Shortly, follow the prompts and the images will start be downloaded
from your camera.
7. Shortly, follow the prompts and the images will start be downloaded
from your camera.
Note: For the usage of Photo Impression, please refer on the Help of the
software or check the manual on the product CD.
Note: For the usage of Photo Impression, please refer on the Help of the
software or check the manual on the product CD.
14 Connecting the camera to a Mac14 Connecting the camera to a Mac
Mac software is not supplied with the camera and currently the camera is only able to
be connected to a Mac OS 9.2 system and be able to use the camera as a ‘Mass
Storage Device’. Follow instructions below:
Mac software is not supplied with the camera and currently the camera is only able to
be connected to a Mac OS 9.2 system and be able to use the camera as a ‘Mass
Storage Device’. Follow instructions below:
1. Set the camera to the ‘Playback’ mode.
Turn the camera on.
1. Set the camera to the ‘Playback’ mode.
Turn the camera on.
2. Connect the USB cable to the camera and the Macintosh computer.
The LCD screen will turn off and the green indicator will be lit.
2. Connect the USB cable to the camera and the Macintosh computer.
The LCD screen will turn off and the green indicator will be lit.
3. An HDD icon labelled ‘300_CAMERA’ will be displayed on the desktop.3. An HDD icon labelled ‘300_CAMERA’ will be displayed on the desktop.
4. Double-click on the icon, double-click on the ‘DCIM’ folder.
Recordings are saved in the folder and its sub-folders.
4. Double-click on the icon, double-click on the ‘DCIM’ folder.
Recordings are saved in the folder and its sub-folders.
5. Double-click on a file to view/play it.5. Double-click on a file to view/play it.
15 Troubleshooting15 Troubleshooting
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1. Read the solutions given below.
2. Check for up-to-date FAQ’s, drivers and instruction
manuals on the Internet www.trust.com/13788
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The digital zoom
does not work.
The camera is set to the
5.5 Megapixel resolution.
Reduce the resolution to 3.1
Megapixels or less.
The camera is turned off. Turn the camera on (see
quick install).
The battery has been
inserted incorrectly.
Reinsert the battery (see
quick install).
The battery is empty. Recharge the battery (see
chapter 5.1).
The camera does not
do anything.
The camera is still
connected to your
computer.
Disconnect the USB cable.
The camera cannot be
operated when it is
connected to a computer.
The camera cannot
be turned on.
No battery inserted. Insert battery into the
camera.
The battery power is low. Recharge the battery.
The camera suddenly
turns itself off. Smart power
management is on.
Check the setting of the auto
power off.
‘Card Error’ flashes
on the LCD screen.
The memory card has not
been formatted or has the
wrong format.
Format the memory card.
‘Unlock SD card’
flashes on the LCD
screen.
The SD memory card is
locked so that it is write-
protected.
Unlock the card or use a
different SD memory card or
an MMC memory card.
The memory card is
empty.
Take some photographs or
record some video clips.
Insert the memory card in
the other camera to view the
recordings.
‘No images on SD
Card’ is displayed on
the LCD screen. The photographs and
video clips on the
memory card have been
made using a different
camera. Format the memory card.
The photographs
contain a lot of noise
(snow).
The photographs are
taken in dark
surroundings.
Make sure there is sufficient
light.
The photographs were
taken in bright sunlight.
Take photographs in
shadow.
The photograph is
over exposed. The contrast in the
subject is too great.
Change the lighting or take
the photographs closer by or
further away.
The photograph is
too bright.
There is too much light. Adjust the exposure. Or
avoid aiming the camera to
the light source.
The photograps is
too dark.
There is insufficient light. Use an extra light source to
create more light.
Use the flash.
Adjust the exposure.
The flash cannot be
turned on.
In order to charge the
flash, more power is
required than is contained
in the battery. The battery
power is low.
Recharge the battery.
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