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Notice Notice 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera. 2. Remove batteries during long periods between use. 3. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using. 4. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. 5. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body.
Content Contents Content Identifying your camera parts 2 Preparing Your Camera Installing batteries Inserting CF card (Optional) Attaching strap (Optional) Using tripod (Optional) How to hold your camera 3 Using Your Camera Turning on/off your camera Recording AVI movies Taking pictures Playback Deleting a single picture Voice recording Self-Timer Setting 5 Exporting to TV 1.Connecting your camera to your TV 2.Previewing and playback on TV Copying Pictures to Your Computer 1.
Identifying your camera parts Identifying your camera parts Shutter button Record button Up button Down button MENU/OK button (Power button) USB port AV-out port CF Card slot Eject ( CF Card) LED light LCD display View finder LCD on/ off button Strap-holder Focus Lens Microphone Mirror Tripod port Battery cover Speaker 2
Preparing Your Camera Preparing Your Camera Inserting CF card (Optional) Your camera runs on two AA alkaline batteries. High performance batteries are recommended for this camera for maximum battery life. In addition to 16MB (128Mbits) built-in flash memory, your camera can store data on Compact Flash Card (8MB512MB). Insert your CF Card as shown. Files will be automatically stored on the CF Card after you've inserted the CF Card.
Preparing Your Camera Attaching strap (Optional) How to hold your camera Attach the carrying strap for convenience and safety. Do not cover the lens. Microphone Do not cover the microphone. Using tripod (Optional) Use a tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, especially while shooting longer movies, selfportraits or video conferencing.
Using Your Camera Turning off your camera Using Your Camera Follow either of the two methods to turn off your camera. Turning on your camera 1 Snap the LCD panel to the camera body and the Follow either of the two methods to turn on your camera. camera will be turned off. 1 Opening LCD panel Open the LCD panel. The LCD display and camera will be turned on. Be careful not to over extend the panel. 90o 2 Press the MENU/OK button for 3 seconds.
Using Your Camera Recording AVI movies Taking Pictures (1) Press and release the Record button to record. 1 Set focus (2) Flashing LED light indicates recording in progress. Set focus before taking pictures. (3) Press and release the Record button again to stop recording. 16"~ (40cm~ ) 12"~16" (30cm~40cm) 2 Zoom In/ Zoom Out Zoom in: Press the Up button up to zoom in image. Zoom out: Press the Down button down to zoom out. VIDEO Record button Shutter button Recording.........
Using Your Camera Playing back the file Playback Press the MENU/OK button to playback files. 1 Entering MENU Press and release the MENU/OK button to show MENU. Stopping playback Press the MENU/OK button again to stop playback and return to thumbnail mode. MENU/OK button 2 Selecting mode Press the Up or Down button to highlight . Then press the MENU/OK button again to select Playback mode. Full Screen MENU If you want to play another files, please repeat the steps from to .
Using Your Camera Deleting a single picture Situation 2 : When you are in full screen mode In Playback mode (see Playback section for details), you can delete a single file. 1 Playback in full screen. 2 Press the Shutter button. Situation 1 : When you are in thumbnail mode Select a thumbnail. AVI JPEG WAV 2 Shutter Press the Shutter button. Shutter Full Screen mode Show recycle bin. Thumbnail mode Show recycle bin. AVI AVI Press the Shutter button again and the file will be erased.
Using Your Camera Voice Recording 1 Entering MENU (2) LED light indicates voice is being recorded. Press and release the MENU/OK (3) Speak directly into the microphone. button to show MENU. MENU/OK button 2 Voice recording Microphone (1) Press the Up or Down button to highlight and press the MENU/OK button to start voice recording. (4) Press the MENU/OK button to stop voice recording.
Using Your Camera Self Timer (3) Press the Shutter button. 1 Entering MENU (4) Counter will count down from ten to zero and take the picture. Press and release the MENU/OK button to show MENU. Shutter button MENU/OK button 2 Self-Timer (1) Press the Up or Down button to highlight (2) Press the MENU/OK button to select . .
Using Your Camera Setting 1 Entering MENU 3 Press and release the MENU/OK button to show MENU. Changing the Setting Press the Up or Down button to shift between modes. Then press the MENU/OK button to select mode. Setting Mode ( Page 1) MENU/OK button 2 SETTING Exit Selecting mode Size Press the Up or Down button to highlight . Quality Language Then press the MENU/OK button again to select Setting mode.
Using Your Camera The description for Setting item Item Setting 2048x1536 SIZE 1600x1200 Description Larger size indicates clearer image. Select 2048x1536 or 1600x1200 when you want to develop 4x6 photo size. And select 1280x1024 to develop 3x5 photo size. 1280x1024 QUALITY Fine Standard LANGUAGE DISPLAY DELETE ALL FORMAT ENGLISH DEUTSCH ON Select Fine, if you want to develop pictures. Select Standard, if you only need to view pictures on PC. Multi-lingual LCD supports English and German.
Exporting to TV Exporting to TV Connecting your camera to your TV Connect your camera and TV via A/V out cable for real time display. You can export your video, still pictures and audio directly to your TV or VCR to share them with friends and family. 1 Turn on your TV and select AV-in mode. 2 Please plug in Video and Audio AV cable to your TV. 3 Plug in the camera. 4 Turn on the camera.
Exporting to TV Previewing and playback on TV With few steps, you can take pictures, record AVI Movies and playback files on TV. Press the Shutter button to take a still picture More functions are available when images export to TV. For more details, please see the Using Your Camera section. MENU Exit MENU Playback Press the Record button to take AVI Movies. Then Press it again to stop recording. Voice REC Self-Timer Setting Press the MENU/OK button to enter MENU.
Copying pictures to your computer Copying pictures to your computer Installing the driver and application If no title appears on screen You need to install DV 3100 Driver before your camera connects to your computer at the first time. Please follow the steps to complete the installation. Double-click the icon "My computer". Double-click the icon CD-ROM ("DV3100 (E:)*") *The CD-ROM driver varies, depending on how your computer is set up. MS XP users can skip this step and go to step .
Copying pictures to your computer Notice for Windows 2000 users The "Install Shield Wizard" appears and automatically installs the program. When Fig 1 appears, please click "Next". 1.The checkbox "Digital Signature Not Found" might appear twice, please simply click "Yes". This camera works perfectly for Windows 2000 operation system. Fig 1 5 When Fig 2 appears, please click "Yes" or "No" according to your circumstance: 2.Then, follow the on-screen instructions and click "Finish".
Copying pictures to your computer Connecting your camera to computer 6 When Fig 3 or Fig 4 appears, please click "Finish" or "OK" to complete the program installation. 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the computer. Fig4 Fig 3 The driver is available for use after your computer is restarted. 3.Connect the other end of the USB cable to your camera. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM driver. Slim 1.
Copying pictures to your computer Copying pictures to your computer Windows XP users Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Double-click the icon "My Computer" After your camera is connected to your computer, Fig 5 will appear automatically. Please select "Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer" item and click "OK". Then double-click the icon "Removable Disk" to identify the new drive.
Copying pictures to your computer Drag the picture to "My Documents" file folder. Double-click "DCIM" file folder. Windows XP Windows XP Windows 2000/ME/98 SE Double-click "100MEDIA" file folder.
Copying pictures to your computer Picture's positions Viewing pictures on your computer Double-click "My Documents" Windows XP Windows 2000/ME/98 SE 20
Copying pictures to your computer Double-click the desired file. Notice for Windows 2000/ME users: Before you disconnect your camera and computer, please follow the steps below: 1. Double click 2. Click on the system-tray. (USB Disk), then click "Stop" 3. Confirm the device (DV 3100) on the confirmation screen and click "OK". 4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen to remove your camera from your computer safely. Windows XP JPG .
Using PC Camera (Video Conferencing) Function Using PC Camera (Video Conferencing) Function Installing the driver and application You need to install DV 3100 Driver before using PC Camera or Video Conferencing function. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to camera. If you have already installed DV 3100 Driver, please skip this step and go to step directly. Slim 1.3 If you never install DV 3100 Driver, please finish the installation first.
Using PC Camera (Video Conferencing) Function Notice: Windows 98SE When you use PC Camera (Video Conferencing) function at the first time, please follow the step below. 1.Click "Next" when Fig 7 appears. Windows 2000 2.Please select "Automatic search for a best driver" and click "Next" when Fig 8 appears. The checkbox "Digital Signature Not Found" might appear twice, please simply click "Yes". This camera works perfectly for MS Windows 2000 operation system. 3.
Using PC Camera (Video Conferencing) Function Open PC Camera (Video Conferencing) interface Double-click the "DV 3100 ( PC Camera )" icon on the Desktop to execute the program to begin using your camera. Click on the "Start" menu and go up to "Programs". Then go to the folder named "DV 3100 ( PC Camera )" and select it. OR If you want to use Video Conferencing function Install the NetMeeting software included with the accessory CD.
Using PC Camera (Video Conferencing) Function Using your PC Camera Preview Window Record a video clip Stop recording Snapshot Set image size Source Preview or stop preview window Viewing pictures taken by PC Camera Settings - Click Open Album (where stores the files taken) - Files taken are stored in Work Temp. Please to open Album. Or follow the path to find the files.
Using PC Camera (Video Conferencing) Function Advanced Settings in PC Camera Set Image Size Color Space Select one of the following functions when you have different needs. - RGB 24: better image quality - I420: faster speed Output Size Setting output size can change the size of the preview window. The default size is 320x240. Choose larger pixels when you need a larger preview window.
Using PC Camera (Video Conferencing) Function Set Source Video Setting - Banding Filter: Using PC Camera function and your PC screen flickers, please change the banding filter in Video Setting. The refresh rate (the number of times the screen is redrawn per second) is the most likely cause of flicker. Select 50Hz or 60Hz until your PC screen stops flickering. Custom Video Pro Amp You can use the default setting or change settings ( brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, and hue ) on your own.
Using PC Camera (Video Conferencing) Function Set Settings Your camera has default flicker settings, which is country specific. If you use your camera abroad, please refer to the table below and check if the flicker settings of the country you intend to go match the flicker settings of your country or not. If it does not match, please select "Cancel Flicker" in the setting dialog to prevent pictures from appearing unnatural flickering noise.
Battery indication and reduce power consumption Battery indication and reduce power consumption Battery Indicators LCD Backlight To reduce power consumption, turn off the LCD backlight. Full Low Out of power LCD on/off button On on the LCD display indicates out of power. When not using your camera for extended periods, we suggest you remove the batteries.
Storage Capacity Storage Capacity The number of pictures, video and audio recording time is different, depends on the capacity of the internal memory or CF Card. AVI Movies Still Memory Estimated maximum recording time Size 16MB About 2.
Tips for best shoot Tips for best shoot Keep the focus set to except for extreme close-ups. Make sure your subject is well lit from the front. Keep the camera level and steady when releasing the shutter. Make sure you have adequate light when taking still pictures or movies. 5 For best quality video, move the camera slowly during filming.
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Language Reference Table EN GE IT DU 33 PT SP FR
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Actions Cannot turn on your camera. Press the MENU control for 3 seconds. Change new batteries. Can't take pictures, record or voice record. Memory is full. Please transfer data to PC. TV doesn't show TV preview after AV-out cable is Change AV-out port. Insert white cable to audio port and connected. yellow one to video port. Images are blurred. Adjust the focus. Images are too dark. Take pictures while there is adequate light.
Specifications Specifications Main Functions 1.5" Color TFT LCD for previewing and playing back Digital Zoom: 2x Auto Exposure & Auto White Balance Self Timer: 10 second Power Saving: Auto power off if idle over 60 seconds Built-in Microphone & Speaker Battery: AA x 2 (Alkaline recommended) Dimension: 3.3" x 3.1" x 1.6" (L x H x W) - Digital Video Camcorder: QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) / up to 10 fps - Digital Still Camera: 2048x1536 (3.1 Mega) pixels 1600x1200 (2 Mega) pixels 1280x1024 (1.
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