User manual GENIUS DSC 13M

[. . . ] Do not use any detergent or volatile solution, which will cause the camera case and paint to dissolve or distort. When using the SmartMedia Card, please insert it correctlyi nto the slot as directed. When recording to or deleting images in the SmartMedia Card, do not remove the SmartMedia Card or turn power off the camera. Do not use or place the SmartMedia Card in any location full of high static electricity or electrical noise. [. . . ] If the leakage gets i n your eyes, please immediately rinse with fresh water and then consult a physician for treatment as soon as possible. If you select PC Camera Mode, system will configure the following devices automatically. If you select Mass Storage Mode, system will configure the following devices automatically. -USB Mass Storage Driver -Card Reader USB Device Getting to Know Your Camera Front view 1. Red-eye Reduction LED 2. Flash 3. Self timer LED 4. Lens 5. Lens lid/Power 6. Shutter button 7. Viewfinder 8. Macro button 9. TV-OUT Port 10. Smart Media Card Slot 11. USB Port 1 Rear View 1. Viewfinder 2. LCD Display 3. Serial No. 4. Tripod Socket 5. Macro LED 6. Busy LED 7. Flash Mode 8. Mode Button 9. Selection & Movie Button 10. Strap Holder 11. Battery Cover NOTE: We recommend that you gently open the battery cover to avoid damaging it. Inserting/Removing the SmartMedia Card Turn off the power of the camera. Slide the switch on the card slot cover in the direction shown below. Insert the SmartMedia Card in the direction of the arrow. Getting Your Camera Ready Attaching the Strap Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder. Close the card slot cover. Remove the SmartMedia Card in the direction of the arrow. Slide the other end of the strap through the loop. Pull the strap tightly. NOTE: · The SmartMedia Card specification for this camera is: 3. 3V (4/8/16/32/64/128MB). · If you insert the Smart Media card in the wrong direction, it won't fit. · · If a write-protect sticker is attached at the write-protect area, this message will be displayed on the LCD display. If the camera detects no SmartMedia Card, gently wipe the metal interface of the card with a soft cloth and reload the card again. Loading the Batteries Turn off the power of the camera. Slide the switch on the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. · · Button Modes Shutter button: Press this button to take pictures or to confirm selected item or mode. Mode button: Press this button to switch to required function or photography mode. The sequential order of functions is as follows: Insert the batteries as shown on the inside of the cover. · Select button: A. To turn on/off movie recording mode. Close and lock the battery cover. 2 · FLASH mode switch: To switch to flash mode, the order is as follows: Auto Power OFF Function If no operation is carried out for a fixed amount of time (about 30 sec), the power is turned OFF to prevent battery wear. This is called Auto Power OFF. · Macro mode switch: To switch between Basic and Macro photography. LCD Description (1) Function Area (2) Movie (3) Flash Mode Indicator (4) Self-Timer Mode (5) Image Resolution (6) Photographing Settings (7) Battery Life Indicator (8) TV-OUT Mode How to Take Pictures Put your wrist in the wrist strap and hold the camera firmly with both hands. Look at the subject image through the viewfinder window. NOTE: · The pictures taken will be blurred if the camera is shaken during shooting. Please use a stand or a tripod to avoid blurring images caused by an unstable camera in shadowy locations. · Do not block the Red-eye Reduction LED when holding the camera. Basic Operation · · Turn on the power of the camera. When the flash is over, the camera is ready to take the next photo. ) Getting Started Power On/Off · Slide the lens cover down gently. · The LCD will display and add up the number of pictures taken. · When the internal memory or SmartMedia Card is full, the following message appears on the LCD display and the camera will beep four times. [. . . ] You can access the images recorded in the camera from the PC. Automatically chooses the best white balance for the current lighting conditions (Default value). For taking pictures outdoors on a bright day. 4 PC-CAM (Video): Selecting this mode lets your computer software applications show real-time video images. The camera can be used for video conferencing or for recording movies. NOTE: Do not switch the mode when the camera is connected to PC. OSD (On Screen Display) Menu · Press SHUTTER in the TV-out mode to show the OSD menu ON TV screen. TV-OUT Operation You can use the TV cable to transfer images in the camera to a TV and play or delete images on the TV. Connecting Your Camera to TV · Plug TV cable to the TV-OUT socket on the side of the camera, and plug the other end to the Video-in socket on the TV. [. . . ]