SiPix SC-3300 Manual de usuario

SC-3300

3.3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera with

MovieMode

Owner’s Manual

About this manual

This manual is designed to assist you in using the SiPix Model SC-3300 camera. Information in this

document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the

contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Edition

First Edition, June 2002

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this

manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written

permission of the manufacturer.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC

emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television

reception. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate

the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment

Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur

du Canada.

Trademark Recognition

Windows, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP are registered Trademarks of the

Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the USA and other countries. Windows in an abbreviated term

referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. CompactFlashTM is a trademark of Toshiba

Corporation.

Other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Safety & Handling Precautions

Camera Information

• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.

• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extremes in temperature.

• Let the camera warm up when moving from a cold to a warm temperature.

• Do not touch the lenses of the camera.

• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.

Battery Information

• Turn off the camera before installing or removing batteries.

• Use only AA alkaline or NiMH batteries.

• Always replace batteries with four new or freshly charged batteries.

• Do not use batteries that are leaking, corroded, or damaged.

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• When charging rechargeable batteries, use a battery charger specifically designed for the type of

battery. If the charger is designed to accommodate multiple battery types, be sure to adjust its

settings to match the type of battery you are recharging.

• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from the camera if you are going to store the camera

for extended periods.

Table of Contents

GETTING STARTED .....................................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................6

UNPACKING THE SC-3300 CAMERA ...............................................................................................................................6

SC-3300 KEY FEATURES & ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................................7

Features & Accessories.............................................................................................................................7

Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................................7

System Requirements................................................................................................................................7

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................................................8

FRONT VIEW ...................................................................................................................................................................8

BOTTOM VIEW................................................................................................................................................................8

REAR VIEW.....................................................................................................................................................................9

MODE SELECTOR ............................................................................................................................................................9

LCD MONITOR DISPLAY ..............................................................................................................................................10

Capture Mode ..........................................................................................................................................10

Video Capture Mode................................................................................................................................10

Review Mode ...........................................................................................................................................10

INSERTING BATTERIES............................................................................................................................................11

BATTERY DISPLAY INDICATOR .....................................................................................................................................11

INSTALLING & REMOVING AN OPTIONAL COMPACTFLASHTM CARD.....................................................12

CAMERA SETUP & OPERATION.............................................................................................................................13

TURNING THE CAMERA ON ..........................................................................................................................................13

TURNING THE CAMERA OFF.........................................................................................................................................13

USING THE LCD DISPLAY........................................................................................................................................14

CAPTURE MODE PREVIEW ............................................................................................................................................14

IMAGE REVIEW MODE ..................................................................................................................................................14

Single Image Display ...............................................................................................................................14

Thumbnail Display....................................................................................................................................14

IMAGE ZOOM REVIEW...................................................................................................................................................15

TAKING PICTURES (SINGLE FRAME) .............................................................................................................................15

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ...............................................................................................................................................17

TAKING VIDEO..............................................................................................................................................................18

SETTING THE RESOLUTION............................................................................................................................................18

SETTING THE FLASH......................................................................................................................................................19

SETTING THE SELF-TIMER.............................................................................................................................................19

USING THE 3X DIGITAL ZOOM FUNCTION .....................................................................................................................20

USING THE MACRO FUNCTION......................................................................................................................................20

PROTECTING & ERASING IMAGES AND VIDEO ..............................................................................................................21

Protecting an Image or Video ..................................................................................................................21

Removing Image/Video Protection ..........................................................................................................22

Erasing Images and Video.......................................................................................................................23

CAPTURE MODE SCREENS......................................................................................................................................24

CAPTURE MODE MAIN MENU.......................................................................................................................................24

Image Quality...........................................................................................................................................24

White Balance..........................................................................................................................................25

Continuous Shooting................................................................................................................................25

Exposure Value........................................................................................................................................25

Special Effects .........................................................................................................................................26

Sharpness................................................................................................................................................26

VIDEO MODE SCREENS............................................................................................................................................27

VIDEO MODE MAIN MENU............................................................................................................................................27

Image Quality...........................................................................................................................................27

White Balance..........................................................................................................................................28

Special Effect ...........................................................................................................................................28

Sharpness................................................................................................................................................28

SETUP MODE SCREENS............................................................................................................................................29

SETUP MODE MAIN MENU............................................................................................................................................29

Language .................................................................................................................................................29

Beep.........................................................................................................................................................30

Auto OFF..................................................................................................................................................30

Timer........................................................................................................................................................30

Time .........................................................................................................................................................31

Time Stamp..............................................................................................................................................31

Quick Review...........................................................................................................................................31

Format......................................................................................................................................................32

Reset Defaults..........................................................................................................................................32

THE FACTORY DEFAULTS .............................................................................................................................................33

REVIEW MODE SCREENS ........................................................................................................................................34

IMAGE REVIEW MODE ..................................................................................................................................................34

Lock..........................................................................................................................................................35

Unlock ......................................................................................................................................................35

Erase........................................................................................................................................................35

Slideshow.................................................................................................................................................36

Transfer....................................................................................................................................................36

DPOF .......................................................................................................................................................36

VIDEO REVIEW MODE...................................................................................................................................................37

Play ..........................................................................................................................................................37

Lock..........................................................................................................................................................38

Unlock ......................................................................................................................................................38

Erase........................................................................................................................................................38

Transfer....................................................................................................................................................39

MAKING CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................................................................40

CONNECTING TO AN OPTIONAL AC POWER SOURCE ...................................................................................................40

CONNECTING THE SC-3300 TO YOUR PC .....................................................................................................................40

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................41

ArcSoft PhotoImpression .........................................................................................................................42

ArcSoft VideoImpression..........................................................................................................................42

Adobe Acrobat Reader.............................................................................................................................42

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .........................................................................................................................................42

Installing the SC-3300 Software ..............................................................................................................42

INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER 5.0..................................................................................................................43

DOWNLOADING IMAGES AND VIDEO TO YOUR PC........................................................................................46

DOWNLOADING PICTURES.............................................................................................................................................46

DOWNLOADING STILL IMAGE & VIDEOS .....................................................................................................................46

Transfer Images & Video With the SiPix Camera Wizard........................................................................46

Saving Video Clips with Windows Media Player......................................................................................47

Transfer Pictures using Mass Storage.....................................................................................................47

Transfer Pictures with ArcSoft PhotoImpression (using the SC-3300 TWAIN Driver).............................47

Save Images using ArcSoft PhotoImpression..........................................................................................47

SC-3300 QUICK TIPS...................................................................................................................................................49

HOW TO TAKE GREAT PICTURES AND VIDEO ...............................................................................................................49

Taking Pictures Indoors – General Do’s..................................................................................................49

Taking Pictures Indoors – General Don’ts...............................................................................................49

Taking Pictures Outdoors – General Don’ts ............................................................................................49

Additional Information ..............................................................................................................................49

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................................50

SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................51

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – USA & CANADA.......................................................................................52

WARRANTY SERVICES – USA & CANADA...........................................................................................................53

TECHNICAL SUPPORT – USA & CANADA............................................................................................................54

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & WARRANTY - EUROPE.............................................................................................55

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & WARRANTY – ASIA PACIFIC..................................................................................56

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the SC-3300 digital camera. Your SC-3300 digital camera has been

ergonomically designed to allow you to quickly and easily take high quality digital pictures and video without

the trouble of buying and developing film.

With a 3.3 Mega Pixel CCD image sensor you are assured of high-resolution, clear pictures that can be

printed, displayed on your Web site, or sent to friends and family through e-mail. The SC-3300 also has the

ability to take record digital video in AVI format.

The supplied software and drivers enable you to easily download your pictures and video to your PC. With

the application software you can edit your pictures with tools such as sharpen, smooth, red eye correction,

brightness and contrast adjustment. Other tools include special effects, which will allow you to flip images,

shear them, and turn them into cylinders. The USB cable allows you to easily download your pictures to your

computer where you can use the enclosed software to perform image-processing tasks.

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Upon receiving your SC-3300 camera, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. If anything is

missing or damaged, please contact your reseller immediately. Your package should contain the following

items:

• SC-3300 digital camera

• Camera strap

• USB cable

• Two AA alkaline batteries

• Quick Start Guide

• CD-ROM containing:

− SC-3300 TWAIN driver

− SiPix Camera Wizard

− ArcSoft PhotoImpression

− ArcSoft VideoImpression

− Owner’s Manual (PDF)

− Adobe Acrobat Reader

Do not throw the packaging box away. You may need it if you have to ship the SC-3300 digital camera.

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Features & Accessories

The SC-3300 digital camera comes with the following advanced features:

• 3.3 Mega Pixel CCD image sensor

• 1.6-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) color LCD

• AVI Movie Mode

• Auto exposure and flash

• 3X digital zoom

• Adjustable self-timer

• CompactFlashTM card slot

Optional Accessories

You can use the following optional accessories to enhance the operation of the SC-3300 camera:

• Tripod

• AC adapter (3.3V, 2A, center positive)

• CompactFlashTM card (up to 128 MB)

System Requirements

For optimal use with the SC-3300, your computer should have the following minimum system requirements:

• PC Pentium processor

• Microsoft Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98

• 64 MB RAM

• 90 MB of hard drive space

• USB interface

• CD-ROM drive

• VGA monitor

Important Notes:

• Due to varying compatibility among USB HUBS, compatibility is not guaranteed.

• Due to varying compatibility among USB interface cards, compatibility is not guaranteed.

Refer to the following illustrations to identify SC-3300 components:

Lens

Flash

Shutter release

button

Connector cover

−USB cable

−AC adapter

Self-timer

indicator

Flash sensor

Power button

Viewfinder

Tripod socket

Battery

ompartment

over

CompactFlash

card eject switch

LCD color

monitor

Viewfinder

Mode Selector

Standby LED

MENU button

Display button

Navigator

Zoom

Flash

Macro

Timer

Carrying strap

slot

CompactFlash

card slot

OK button

Memory card

read-write indicator

There are five settings for the Mode Selector; refer to the following

table for a description of each setting.

Icon Description

Use VIDEO mode to take record video in AVI format.

Use CAPTURE mode to take pictures.

Use REVIEW mode to review your pictures and video on the color LCD.

SETUP Use SETUP mode to modify the camera’s configuration and options.

PC Use PC mode to download pictures to your computer.

The following LCD displays vary according to the current setting.

Capture Mode

White

Balance

Exposure

Value

Flash

Macro

Timer

Battery

Digital Zoom

Storage Location

(Card/Internal Memory)

Continuous

Shoot

Resolution

Date/Time

Remaining Shots

Available

Video Capture Mode

White

Balance

Status

Message

Macro

Battery

Digital Zoom

Remaining Time

Available for

ideo Capture

Resolution

Date/Time

Storage Location

(Card/Internal Memory

Review Mode

Storage Location

(Card/Internal Memory)

Image

Number

Resolution

Capture Type

(Video /Digital Still)

Protection Mode

Remaining Time

Available for

Video Capture

Date/Time

DPOF

Battery

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