Trust PowerCam Optical Zoom 970Z User manual

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Instructions when using for the first time Chapter
1. Preparing the camera (4)
2. Using the camera (5)
3. Advanced camera settings (6)
4. Connecting to a computer (7)
5. Application software (PC only!) (8)
1 Introduction
This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST 970Z LCD POWERC@M ZOOM.
The highest photograph resolution is 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.3 Mpixel). The camera
has an 8 MB internal flash memory, a webcam function, an automatic exposure, a
lens with a optical zoom, digital zoom and a flash function. The camera’s memory
can be increased up to a maximum of 512 Mbyte using an optional Secure Digital
Card (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC). In addition, the camera can record short video
clips with sound. When using a MAC, be sure to read chapter 7.2. The included
application software only works on a PC in Windows.
Please consult one of the Trust Customer Care Centres if you have any problems.
You can find more information at the back of this instruction manual.
2 Safety
2.1 General information
Carefully read the following instructions before use.
-The TRUST 970Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM does not require any
special maintenance. Use a slightly damp, soft cloth to clean the camera.
-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.
-Make sure nothing is placed on the cable. Do not use this device in an area
where the cable can become worn or damaged as a result of people walking
over it.
-Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the product’s internal parts could
result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, only a qualified technician
should repair the product. Should the product break open as a result of a fall
or other accident, take the product to an authorised service centre for
inspection.
-Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD display break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal
from touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
-Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other strong
light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.
-Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic equipment
near flammable gas could result in explosion or fire.
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-Observe caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash close to
anyone’s eyes. This can cause temporary damage to eyesight. Particular
care should be observed when photographing infants – keep the flash at a
distance of at least 1 meter from infants’ eyes.
2.2 Batteries
-Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. Uses only size AA
alkaline batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled improperly.
-The alkaline batteries supplied with the camera are not rechargeable. Do not
try to recharge them, because this may cause them to explode.
-Remove batteries (and memory card) from the camera if you are going to
store the camera for extended periods of time. Ensure the camera is turned
off before inserting or removing batteries.
-Do not insert batteries backwards or upside down.
-Do not disassemble batteries.
-Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
-Do not immerse batteries in or expose to water.
-Never throw the batteries onto an open fire. The batteries may explode.
-Keep the batteries out of the reach of small children.
-Discontinue use immediately if you notice any changes in the battery such as
discoloration, deformation or leakage.
-When the alkaline batteries are empty, ask your local authority where you
can dispose of them.
Note: Alkaline or NiMH batteries type AA are suitable for use with this
device.
Note: Do not use old and new batteries at the same time, because the
old batteries may deplete the new ones.
Note: The batteries should be removed if the camera is not going to be
used for some time. This will save the battery capacity.
3 Description of the camera
3.1 Front of the camera
Use table 1 in combination with figure 1.
Item Description Function
1Shutter Button Press this button to take pictures, or to
select menu options.
2Built-in Flash For taking photographs when there is
insufficient light. The flash has a maximum
effective range of 3 metres.
3Self-Timer LED When the mode dial is set to Pre-set and
the Self-Timer option is used before
pressing the Shutter Button, this LED will
blink for ten seconds before the camera
takes a picture.
4Light Sensor The digital camera automatically detects
ambient light levels and determines whether
or not the flash is needed. Light
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Item Description Function
Take care not to block the sensor while
taking pictures.
5Viewfinder The viewfinder helps you frame a picture.
The actual picture is taken with the lens and
not the viewfinder, however.
6Lens The lens focuses the light onto the digital
image capturing circuitry. For the best
picture quality, care should be taken to
ensure it remains free of dust, fingerprints,
and scratches.
7Microphone Records audio when you use the camera for
filming 1-minute movies.
Table 1: Functions of the front of the camera
3.2 Rear of the camera
Use table 2 in combination with figure 2.
Item Description Function
1Status LED When power is first turned on, or the
camera is working (and not available to take
a picture), the LED will flash. When the
camera is ready to take a picture or accept
user commands, the LED is a solid green
colour.
2Viewfinder The viewfinder is used to frame your
pictures. The actual picture is taken with the
lens and not the viewfinder.
3
Power Button
Press this button to turn on the digital
camera. Press it again to turn it off.
4WB/Delete Press this button to cycle through the White
Balance pre-sets: Auto, Daylight, Shade,
Tungsten and Fluorescent. See also chapter
6.2.
5Strobe / Copy Copies pictures during playback from
internal, on-board camera memory to the
SD/MMC Card.
6Zoom Out Key While in Snapshot mode, press this key to
zoom out. If pressed repeatedly in during
Playback, Zoom Out switches between
thumbnail and full-screen views. If zooming
in on a photo during Playback mode,
pressing this key zooms back out again.
7Zoom In Key While in Snapshot mode, press this key to
zoom in on your subject. In Playback mode,
use this key to zoom in on a photo.
8Shutter Button Press this button to create a digital photo.
While navigating the camera’s options
menus, use it to select menu items..
9Power Plug the AC Adapter into the camera here to
supply it with electricity from an external,
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Item Description Function
10 Video Out Jack Connect your video out cable here and then
the other end to your television set in order
to use the camera as a digital video camera.
See also chapter 5.6.
11 USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used
to connect the camera to a PC as well as for
transferring photos. It may also be used as a
PC Video Camera.
12 Hand Strap Loop Attach the hand strap to this loop for ease of
carrying.
13 Mode Dial Rotate to select the camera mode: Video,
Preset, Snapshot, Playback, Set-up or PC
Camera.
14 Down Button Move down through menus.
15 Up Button Move up through menus.
16 Display Button Press to cycle through the various display
options: LCD, backlight and status
information all turned on; LCD and backlight
on but no status information; and LCD off.
17 LCD Display Use the LCD display to preview photos.
While in the Setup menu, use the LCD to
see messages and configure the camera.
Table 2: Functions of the rear of the camera
3.3 Bottom of the camera
Use table 3 in combination with figure 3.
Item Description Function
1Tripod Connector Attaches the camera to a tripod. This is an
optional accessory that can be used to
hold the camera still and is especially
useful for low light night pictures.
2Battery / Memory Cover Opens to allow access to the battery
holder as well as the memory card slot.
3Memory Card Slot Accepts Secure Digital and Multi Media
Cards up to 512 MB. You can take many
more photographs using this optional card.
4Battery Holder For two Alkaline or NiMH batteries type
AA.
Table 3: Bottom of the camera

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3.4 Mode Dial Button
The digital camera has six separate modes of operation. You can select which mode
you want to use by rotating the Mode Dial to the correct position. This chapter
describes each of these modes and the different button functions in each mode. See
figure 4 for the picture.
Item Description Function
1PC Camera Mode
Makes connection to the PC so that the
camera could be used as video camera or
web cam. USB Cable should be connected
first between camera and PC!
2Set-up Mode Enters the configuration menu of the
camera.
3Playback Mode The Playback mode is used to view the
photos or video clips stored in the digital
camera’s on-board memory or on the
SD/MMC memory card.
4Snapshot Mode Snapshot mode is used for taking pictures.
5Pre-set Mode
Pre-set Mode has five pre-set settings
optimised for taking specific types of
pictures: Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene,
Self-Timer and Macro.
7Video Mode Video mode allows you take record 60-
second movie (including audio) to your
camera’s on-board memory or the
SD/MMC Card.
Table 4: Mode Dial Button
3.5 LCD Display
When the camera is in any mode other than Set-up mode, current camera settings
such as zoom, icons on the LCD display indicate quality, etc. This chapter describes
these icons and their meanings (see figure 6).
Use table 5 in combination with figure 6:
Item Function
1Flash Mode
2Pre-set Mode
3White Balance Mode
4Pictures Remaining
5Quality
6Date/Time
7Exposure Compensation
8Battery Status
9Zoom Ratio
Table 5: LCD screen

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4 Preparing the camera
4.1 Install the Memory Card
A memory card is not supplied with the camera. You can purchase these cards
separately to increase the number of photograph that the camera can save. The
memory cards which are supported for this camera are SD (Secure Digital) or MMC
(MultiMedia). Instructions for installing memory card (see also figure 7):
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the battery holder by pressing on the cover and sliding in the direction
of the arrow toward the outside edge of the camera.
3. Insert the memory card with the notched corner facing the cover of the
battery holder.
4. Close the battery cover.
4.2 Install / replace the batteries
See also figure 8.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the battery holder on the bottom of the camera by pressing on the
cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow toward the outside edge of the
camera.
3. Insert batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive and
negative ends are properly oriented, as indicated on the compartment’s
interior wall.
4. Close the battery cover.
The battery condition is shown on the LCD screen (bottom left-hand corner) as
follows:
The batteries are full.
The battery capacity is low. Only a few more photographs can be
taken.
Table 6: Battery conditions
4.3 Placing the camera on the tripod
Screw the tripod to the fixing point (1, figure 3) on the bottom of the camera. Make
sure the tripod is fitted as shown in figure 14, with the middle foot facing the side of
the camera with the USB/TV connection. Move the feet of the tripod as far apart as
possible, so that the camera is stable.
Caution: If the tripod is not fitted as described above, the camera could
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Note: You can also fit the camera to a more professional tripod. These
are available from your local photography shop.
5 Using the camera
This chapter will explain the following:
-How to set up the camera for the first time.
-The most used settings of this camera.
-How to take pictures in SNAPSHOT and PRE SET mode.
-How to record your video clips.
-How to review your pictures / video clips.
-How to connect the camera to a TV.
-How to turn-off the camera.
Note: Make sure you have installed 2 Alkaline or 2 NiMH batteries type
AA.
Note: If you want to store your photos on a SD/MMC Card, make sure it
is also installed before you turn on the camera. If you want to store
images directly to the camera's internal memory, either remove the
memory card, or select Internal from the Storage Media menu.
Note: Using the LCD display consumes more battery power. To prolong
the life of your batteries it is recommended to keep the LCD display
shut off when not needed.
5.1 Setting the camera for the first time
To use the camera for the first time it’s recommended to set the language and date
& time first before taking any pictures or recording any movies.
To go to the set-up menu of the camera do the following steps:
1. Rotate the Mode Dial to Set-up mode (2, figure 4).
2. Turn the camera on.
3. The Set-up menu will be displayed on the LCD (see figure 5).
Choose a language
The digital camera can display text and messages in English, French, Spanish,
German, Italian and Japanese.
To select a different language:
4. Use the Down button to select Language then press the Display button
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5. Use the Up and Down buttons / to select the language you want
to use.
6. Press the Display button to set it. The Set-up Menu returns.
Set the date and time
When you transfer a photo to a computer and/or print it, the time and date will show
when it was taken.
To set the date display style:
1. Use the Down button to select Date/Time and then press the Display
button .
2. Select the Style option by using the Down button. Press the Display button
to enter that menu.
3. Choose either Month/Day or Day/Month as the display style for the date.
4. When the settings are correct, press the Display button to save the
changes and return to main menu.
5. Select again Date/Time and press the Display button .
6. Select the Clock option.
7. Use the Up and Down buttons / to set the time / date values.
8. Use the Strobe / Copy button (5, figure 2) to move through the time
and date fields.
9. When finished press the Display button to save the changes and return
to main menu.
Note: If you make a mistake and need to go back, use the White
Balance/Delete button .
5.2 Most used settings
5.2.1 LCD screen
The LCD screen can be turned off to save the batteries. You can also turn off the
menu items to have a better view of the image. The functions of the LCD button in
the PLAYBACK mode (3, figure 4) are different to the functions in the SNAPSHOT
(4, figure 4) or PRE SET mode (5, figure 4). The LCD button is 16 in figure 2.
PLAYBACK mode:
Press once to turn off the symbols.
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SNAPSHOT or PRE SET mode:
Press once to turn off the following indicators:
-pictures remaining
-quality
-battery status
Press twice to turn off LCD screen. The LCD screen is turned off to save the
batteries. Use the optical viewfinder to direct the camera.
Press once again to go back to the beginning. The LCD screen will be turned on
again and all symbols are visible.
5.2.2 Flash
The flash settings are automatic flash, never flash or automatic + red-eye reduction.
Carry out the following to set the flash:
1. Turn Mode Dial to SNAPSHOT or PRE SET mode.
2. Press button 5 (figure 2) to change flash-settings.
3. See table 7.1 for the description of the flash settings.
Symbol Name Description
< empty >
Auto Flash The camera senses whether the flash is
needed by detecting the amount of ambient
light.
Flash Off
Flash is turned off, regardless of the amount of
light available.
Red-Eye
Reduction
Use the Red-Eye Reduction function to reduce
the occurrence of "red-eye" (eyes appear red
in the pictures due to flash reflection off the
eyes’ retinas.) This function causes the camera
to flash quickly before the picture is taken to
reduce red-eye.
Flash On Flash is always on, regardless of light
available.
Table 7.1: Description of the flash-symbols
Note: The flash does not function when recording video clips.
5.2.3 Zoom
Optical Zoom
This camera has an optical zoom which allows you to zoom on a subject in the
highest resolution. Use Zoom In button (7, figure 2) to enlarge the subject or
Zoom Out button (6, figure 2) to widen the area of the subject. When using
optical zoom the zoom-indicator at the left of the LCD screen (9, figure 6) will be in
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Digital Zoom
This function allows you to zoom up to 3 x on a subject in 5 steps when taking a
photograph. In the PLAYBACK mode, you could zoom in on parts of a photograph or
display a number of photographs on the screen at once. The zoom ratio will appear
on the middle top of the LCD screen (figure 6) and the zoom-indicator (9, figure 6)
will be in the red area.
Note: The use of the digital zoom function when taking photographs will
slightly reduce the quality.
Note:The digital zoom does not function when recording video clips.
5.3 Taking pictures
There are two modes for taking pictures: SNAPSHOT and PRESET. Snapshot mode
is for basic picture taking, while the Pre-set mode allows you to take pictures in one
of five pre-set schemes: Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Self-Timer and Macro.
5.3.1 Taking pictures in SNAPSHOT mode
Note: To save the batteries, the camera will turn off automatically when it
has not been used for 3 minutes
See figure 2.
1. Turn the camera on using the ON/OFF button (3).
2. Place the MODE DIAL (13) in the SNAPSHOT mode (4, figure 4).
3. You can turn on/off the LCD screen by pressing the LCD button (16) or you
can use the viewfinder (2). If the LCD screen is used, all the settings will also
be visible. See chapter 3.5 for their meaning.
4. Look through the viewfinder or look at the LCD screen to get a good image of
the subject.
5. You can use the Zoom In or Zoom Out buttons to narrow or
widen the lens’ field of view. Use the LCD display to preview the effects of
the zoom function.
6. Press the SHUTTER button (8) half way and keep it in this position. The
camera will adjust itself to the surrounding light conditions and then beep (if
the beep-settings on the camera is switched on).
7. Fully press the SHUTTER button. The photograph will now be taken. The
image on the LCD screen will disappear for a short period and the LED (1)
will flash.
8. The next photograph can be taken when the LED no longer flashes. The
photograph has been saved in the camera’s memory.
Note: Keep the glass of the lens clean. Use a lens tissue to clean the lens. If
necessary, use special cleaning liquid for camera lenses. Do not use
a different cleaning product.
Tip: The quality of the photograph depends on the surrounding light. More
light will result in a better picture.
Tip: The number of photographs that can be taken depends on the
number of details of the object to be photographed. The photograph
indicator on the LCD screen is an approximation.
Tip: The image viewed through the viewfinder may be slightly different to
what is recorded through the lens. You can use the LCD for greater
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5.3.2 SNAPSHOT mode’s button functions
Up Button
Increases the camera exposure compensation, which allows in
more light.
Down Button
Decreases the camera exposure compensation, which
gradually blocks light.
Display Button
Cycles through the following LCD display settings: LCD,
backlight and status information all turned on; LCD and
backlight on but no status information; and LCD off.
Strobe / Copy
Determines how the strobe light (flash) is used. Pressing the
Strobe key cycles through the following settings: Auto (A), On,
Off, and Red-Eye Reduction.
WB / Delete
Adjusts the White Balance settings. Pressing the WB key
cycles through the following settings: Auto, Day Light, Shade,
Light Bulb (incandescent light), and Fluorescent Light.
Zoom Out
Widens the area which is framed by the camera’s lens.
Zoom In
Enlarge the subject which is framed by the camera’s lens.
Table 7.2: Snapshot mode’s button functions
5.3.3 Taking pictures in PRE SET mode
Pre-set Mode has five pre-set settings optimised for taking specific types of pictures:
Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Self-Timer and Macro.
1. Turn the camera on using the ON/OFF button (3).
2. Place the MODE DIAL (13) in the PRE SET mode (5, figure 4).
3. Select the type of picture you want to take using the Up and Down /
buttons. The pre-set symbol will appear on the LCD display. See table
8 for the description of the pre-set symbol.
4. Press the Shutter button to take a picture.
Landscape
This pre-set is optimised for taking landscape pictures, with the
lens focus universally distributed to encompass everything
within the entire frame.
Portrait
This pre-set is optimised for taking portraits pictures of other
people, focusing more on the centre of the frame than the
peripheral parts.
Night Scene
This pre-set is optimised for taking photos at night. You should
hold the camera perfectly still when taking night shot or place it
upon a stable surface or tripod to minimise blurring resulting
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Self-Timer
This pre-set lets you to take a photo after a ten second delay.
This gives you the ability to take hands-free photos, perhaps
self-portraits or group photos, for example.
Macro
This pre-set optimises the camera for taking extreme close up
shots of objects or people within a foot or less of the camera.
When not using this pre-set, the camera lens cannot focus as
well as normal due to the extremely short distance between it
and the subject matter.
Table 8: Symbols in PRE SET mode
5.3.4 Taking pictures using Self-timer
For taking pictures using the self-timer do the following steps:
1. Position the camera on a stable surface (such as an optical tripod) and frame
the shot.
2. Rotate the camera’s Mode Dial to PRE-SET mode.
3. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the Self-Timer Pre-set.
4. Press the Shutter Button. The 10-second countdown begins immediately. As
soon as the delay ends, the camera takes the picture.
With the exception of the Shutter button, all of the camera’s other buttons behave
the same as they do in the other Pre-set modes.
5.4 Recording video clips
The camera can be used to record small video clips.
1. Turn the MODE switch to the VIDEO mode (6, figure 4).
2. Turn the camera on using the ON/OFF button (3). The LCD screen will be
turned on. A preview will be displayed.
3. Focus the subject you wish to record.
4. Press the SHUTTER button (figure 1, 1) briefly to start recording video. When
the LCD screen is switched on, there is an indicator to see the remaining
recording time.
5. Press the SHUTTER button again to stop recording. When the memory is
full, the recording stops automatically. When there are no pictures present,
you can record about 23 seconds of video in the internal memory of the
camera. When using an optional SD/MMC card of 16MB or larger, you could
record max. 60 seconds.
Like Snapshot mode, you may also zoom in and out when recording videos. The
available zoom ratios in VIDEO Mode are: x1.0, x1.2, x1.4, x1.6, x1.8, and x2.0.
Pressing the Up and Down buttons / while recording a video increases
and decreases the lens’ exposure value, which variously brightens and darkens the
video as light is regulated.
5.5 Reviewing pictures / video clips
One benefit of digital cameras is that you could immediately check whether or not
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To view the pictures that you have stored in internal memory or on the SD/MMC
Memory Card, rotate the Mode Dial to Playback Mode and turn the camera
on.
5.5.1 Full-screen Review
The default Playback method is to show each individual picture one at a time at full-
screen size. For the Full-Screen Review method, press the Up and Down buttons
/ to cycle through the pictures you’ve taken.
You can also use the Zoom buttons / to see more detail on a
particular picture. The default zoom setting is "x1"; Press Zoom In to increase
the zoom ratios as follows: x1.0, x1.5, x2.0, x2.5, x3.0, x3.5, x4.0. Press the Zoom
Out button to decrease zoom ratios (from x4.0 down to x1.)
5.5.2 Thumbnail Review
If you press the Zoom Out button when the zoom ratio is at x1 (default), the
camera switches over to Thumbnail Review method.
In Thumbnail Review, four pictures are shown on the LCD simultaneously. Use the
Up and Down buttons / to cycle through the pictures.
To return to Full-Screen Review, select the photo you want to view and press either
the Shutter button or the Zoom Out button. The selected picture will then be
expanded to fill the entire LCD screen.
5.5.3 PLAYBACK mode’s button functions
Up Button
Move to the previous photo.
Down Button
Move to the next photo.
Display Button
Cycles through the following LCD display settings: LCD,
backlight and status information all turned on; LCD and
backlight on but no status information; and LCD off.
Strobe / Copy
Copies the selected image from on-board memory to the
memory card or vice versa.
WB / Delete
Deletes selected photo.
Zoom Out
In Snapshot Mode, widens the field framed by the camera’s
lens from x4.0 to x1.0. If you zoom out while in Playback mode
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Zoom In
Narrows the field framed by the camera’s lens from x1.0 to
x4.0 (x1.0, x1.5, x2.0, x2.5, x3.0, x3.5, 4.0)
Table 9: Playback mode’s button functions
5.6 Connecting the camera to a TV
The camera can be connected to a TV. You will then be able to play recordings on
the TV. The LCD screen will be turned off. A standard RCA video cable is supplied
with the camera.
Setting the Video Out option:
1. See chapter 5.1 how to set the camera in the SET UP mode.
2. Select ‘Video Out’ from the set-up menu. This is the last option of the list.
3. Use the UP button until the selected item has been set correctly: PAL for
Europe.
4. Press the SHUTTER button to record your selection.
Connect camera to a TV:
1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the camera into the video output located
above the USB connector.
2. Connect the other end of the AV cable to your TV. Your TV must have an
input for video signals (yellow RCA plug). The yellow plug is for the image
signal. You will need an adapter if your TV only has a SCART plug. This can
be purchased from most TV and radio shops.
3. Set your TV to display the video input.
4. Turn the camera on. The camera image will now be visible on your TV. You
can also use the menu according to figure 2.
Note: Make sure to set this to PAL for use in Europe. Setting to the
wrong standard makes the screen fuzzy and everything will be
displayed in black and white.
Note: The camera’s AV output is not suitable for connecting to the
aerial connection on your TV. Your TV must have a video input.
Tip: If you do not see an image and hear a loud humming sound
through the speakers, then you may have connected the image
plugs to the wrong connection. Check the connections and try
again.
5.7 Turn off the camera
When you are finished taking pictures, press the power button (3, figure 2) to turn it
off. This conserves battery power.

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6 Advanced camera settings
6.1 Set-up menu
See chapter 5.1 how to set the camera in the SET UP mode. See table 10 for all
options.
DELETE ALL To delete images from either the camera's internal memory or
from the SD/MMC Card, select Delete All from the Set-up
menu.
FORMAT This option completely erases and reformats the storage
device.
QUALITY Adjust the image quality and resolution by selecting Quality.
The higher the quality, the clearer your picture will be, but at
the same time the image file size will be larger, and therefore
you will be able to store fewer pictures in memory. Generally,
Normal quality (800 x 600) is high enough quality for most
purposes.
BUZZER When this feature is turned on, the camera makes a beep
when you push its buttons or rotate its Mode dial.
To activate the beeps, select the Buzzer option from the menu.
On the subsequent screen, select Yes to confirm and then
press the Display button .
DPOF The Digital Printer Order Format (DPOF) lets you print photos
directly to a printer that supports this protocol.
DATE/TIME The digital camera marks each picture with a time stamp
displaying the hour, minute and day the photo was taken. This
is useful for organising and keeping track of your photo
collection.
For more on setting the time and date see chapter 5.1
MEMORY
TYPE
You can choose whether you want to store photos in the on-
board memory or in the SD/MMC Card.
To set the default storage media:
1. Rotate the Mode Dial to Set-up.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Use the Down button to select Memory Type and
then press the Display button .
4. Use the Up and Down / buttons to select
either Internal, for the camera’s on-board memory, or
External, to use an installed SD/MMC Card.
5. Press the Display button to confirm your selection
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LANGUAGE The digital camera can display menu items in the following
languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and
Japanese.
For more on setting the default language, see chapter 3.3
VIDEO OUT If connecting your camera to a television set by means of A/V
cables, you have the option to choose a video standard format
compatible with that of your TV. This allows you to record video
images sent to the TV with a VCR. The camera supports audio.
Select the Video Out option from the Set-up menu, and then
choose either NTSC or PAL, according to your hardware and
region. Press the Display button to confirm your choice.
Table 10: Description set-up menu
6.2 White balance
Not all light has the same colour. The light in a living room, for example, is more
yellow than daylight. The human eye automatically adjusts to this. The camera has
also been designed to do this. You can adjust the white balance when this does not
work (your photographs appear coloured). The white balance is set to AUTO when
the camera is turned on. This is usually the best setting. The white balance is set
manual as follows.
1. Check whether the camera is in the SNAPSHOT mode (option 4, figure 4)
and the LCD screen has been turned on using the LCD button (16, figure 2).
2. Press the WB/DELETE button (4, figure 2) a number of times. The white
balance symbol will be displayed at the top of the LCD screen.
3. Select one of the options from table 11 depending on the surroundings in
which the photographs will be taken.
< empty > Auto WB
The camera automatically determines the
White Balance setting.
Daylight
Use this setting when taking pictures in bright
daylight, to reduce the effect of "whitewashed"
pictures.
Shade
Use this setting when taking pictures in shade,
or any time your pictures come out too dark.
Tungsten
Use this setting for taking pictures under
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Fluorescent Use this setting for taking pictures under
fluorescent light.
Table 11: Explanation of the white balance settings
Tip: The wrong setting will also lead to coloured photographs. The LCD
screen will only show an approximation of the result. You can correct
coloured photographs using Photo Express, which is supplied with the
camera.
Note: You can only use these settings in the PLAYBACK and SNAPSHOT
mode. When in the PLAYBACK mode, the WB button is the delete
function!
7 Connecting to a computer
This chapter explains how to connect your digital camera to a computer for either
downloading pictures to a PC or Mac or for using as a PC Camera.
Note: There’re no drivers needed to be installed on Mac OS 9.x / OS X.
Please continue to chapter 7.2.
7.1 Connecting to a PC
Caution: Install the drivers first before connecting your camera to the PC.
7.1.1 Uninstalling old drivers and devices
The most common cause of faults during installation is the presence of a driver for a
similar, old device. The best solution is to first remove all drivers related to old
devices before installing the new driver. Make sure you only delete programs for old,
unused (similar) devices.
1. Enter the Windows ‘Safe Mode’. (Press F8 when starting Windows before the
Windows start screen is displayed and select ‘Safe Mode’.)
2. Click on ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and double-click on the
‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.
3. Find all the programs for similar, old devices and remove these by clicking on
the ‘Add/Remove’ button. When in the ‘Safe Mode’, it is possible for some
programs to appear twice. In that case, remove all the programs which
appear twice.
4. Restart the computer.
7.1.2 TWAIN Driver Installation
1. Insert the installation software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Don’t connect the
camera to the PC.
2. The installation program should start automatically. If not, double click the My
Computer icon on your desktop, open the CD-ROM drive, and then run the
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3. Follow the on-screen instructions. All the necessary software is installed
automatically. The TWAIN drivers and utility program that allow the camera to
'talk' to the computer via the USB cable are also installed.
4. Restart your computer after installing.
7.1.3 PC Camera / MSD Driver Installation
1. Set the Mode Dial to PC CAMERA mode.
2. Connect the small connector of the USB cable to the camera (see figure 13).
3. Connect the large head of the USB cable to an empty USB slot on your
computer. To locate USB slots on your computer, look for the USB icon
.
4. Turn on your camera.
5. The Windows Add Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the camera and
lead you through the installation procedures for the corresponding mode.
6. Reboot your PC and switch the Mode Dial of your camera to PLAYBACK
mode.
7. After rebooting Add Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the MSD and
leads you through the installation procedures.
7.1.4 Making connection to a PC
The camera can be used in two different modes when connected to your computer:
1. Mass Storage Device (MSD)
MSD mode allows you to use the camera just like a standard storage device
where you can copy, delete and move files to and from the camera just as
you would a normal disk drive. To activate switch the Mode Dial of your
camera to PLAYBACK mode (3, figure 4).
2. PC Camera
PC Camera mode allows you to use the camera as a standard PC video
camera like the kind used for video teleconferencing, security, videophones,
and so on. To activate switch the Mode Dial of your camera to CAMERA
mode (1, figure 4).
Both MSD and PC Camera mode may only be used once you have connected the
camera to your PC with the supplied USB cable.
7.1.5 Moving Photos to a PC
When connected to your computer in MSD mode, the digital camera behaves exactly
like any another disk drive attached to your computer. This makes copying the
images to your hard drive as easy as copying files from a floppy disk, zip drive or
CD-ROM.
To copy photos to your computer:
1. Connect the digital camera to the computer with the USB cable.
2. Switch the Mode Dial of your camera in PLAYBACK mode.
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4. Open Windows Explorer. The contents of your computer will be displayed,
including all your disk drives, and, if the camera is connected properly, an
extra disk drive representing the camera's memory called “Removable Disk.”
5. Select the digital camera drive. The camera’s photos are listed. Select the
photos and drag and drop them onto your computer’s hard disk.
7.1.6 Using as a PC Camera
To use the camera as a PC Camera, you switch the Mode dial of your camera to PC
Camera mode and then connect it to the computer via the USB port.
When connected, the camera may be used in conjunction with any commercially
available video capture software to create your own home videos. Then you can edit
and distribute your video files across the Internet or save them on CD-ROM for later
viewing on your PC or with a VCD/DVD player.
7.2 Connecting to a Mac
Note: There is limited support for MAC OS built-in at this date. You will be able
to get pictures and video clips from the camera, but the webcam function
is not supported in MAC-OS. Visit www.trust.com to see if there is any
updated driver available.
7.2.1 General info
1. Check if your MAC complies with the following system requirements: MAC
OS 9.0 or later, one free USB port.
2. You might need additional software to edit your pictures as the software
included with the camera is designed for a PC with Windows.
3. The recorded video clips are in a format designed for a PC and might not
play correctly on Mac’s without additional software for playing media files.
7.2.2 Getting your pictures
1. Make sure your computer is turned on.
2. Turn the MODE switch to the PLAYBACK position.
3. Connect the camera to your MAC. An extra folder will be added to your
desktop. Your pictures are stored in this folder.
4. Open this folder to access your pictures and video clips.
5. In MAC OS X, the image capture will be activated automatically to easily
import your pictures into the ‘Pictures’ folder on your system.
Note: Mac OS will automatically display the camera’s internal memory when
there is no SD / MMC card present. When there is a memory card
present in your camera, its contents will be displayed instead until you
remove it.
7.2.3 Formatting
You could both format the camera’s internal memory and the external memory card
with your MAC. Use only the DOS-format. However, it’s recommended using the
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Do not format the camera’s memory when you using Mac OS 10.2 (Jaguar) or
higher, because this OS can only format HFS and UNIX formats, which are not
compatible with your camera.
8 Application software (PC only)
A number of different applications are supplied with the camera. These applications
do not have to be installed to use the camera. However, it is recommended to install
these programs in order to use all the extra options available with the camera.
8.1 Installing the application software
Note: Make sure all other applications are closed during the installation.
8.1.1 Photo Express
Photo Express 4.0 is an application that can be used to load and edit the
photographs on your PC which you have taken using TRUST 970Z POWERC@M
OPTICAL ZOOM. This program requires 500 MB free hard disk space. Follow the
instructions below to install Photo Express 4.0. This installation can take longer than
10 minutes.
1. Start the Trust Software Installer (see figure 9).
2. Select ‘Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE’.
3. Select the language you wish to use.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8.1.2 Photo Explorer
Ulead Photo Explorer 7 is a program which you can use to organize your
photographs. Simple processes can be carried out, such as rotating, printing and
viewing the photographs. Photo Explorer is useful if you wish to download
photographs and save them on your computer. Follow the instructions below to
install Photo Explorer 7.0.
1. Start the Trust Software Installer (see figure 9).
2. Select ‘Ulead Photo Explorer 7.0 SE’.
3. Select the language you wish to use.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8.1.3 COOL 360
COOL 360 is an image editing program that can be used to change the photographs
you have taken using the TRUST 970Z POWERC@M OPTICAL ZOOM into
panoramic photographs. Follow the instructions below to install COOL 360.
1. Start the Trust Software Installer (see figure 9).
2. Select ‘Ulead Cool 360’.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8.1.4 DVD Picture Show
This program should only be installed if your computer has a CD-writer or a DVD-
writer. DVD Picture Show allows you to transform your photographs into a slideshow
which can easily be played using a DVD player. In order to enjoy maximum use of
this application, you require a CD-RW or DVD-writer and a DVD player. Not all DVD
players are able to read DVD’s or CD-R disks which you have made yourself. If in
doubt, see the instruction manual provided with your DVD player.
1. Start the Trust Software Installer (see figure 9).
2. Select ‘Ulead DVD Picture Show Basic SE’.
3. Select the language you wish to use.