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Gateway DC-T23 User Manual

Gateway dc-t23: users guide
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  • Page 1 Gateway DC-T23 digital camera user'sguide Troubleshooting Customizing...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using the Gateway DC-T23 Warnings and precautions ..........2 Getting started .

  • Page 5: Using The Gateway Dc-T23

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Thank you for purchasing the Gateway DC-T23 digital camera. Your camera features: ■ Effective sensor resolution of 2 Megapixels ■ 16 MB internal memory ■ Support for SD/MMC (Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card) memory up to 512 MB ■...

  • Page 6: Warnings And Precautions

    ■ Remove batteries during long periods between usage, as deteriorated batteries may affect the functionality of the camera. ■ Remove batteries if they show signs of leaking or distortion. ■ We suggest using only the accessories supplied by Gateway. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    USB port Focus switch Lens Self-timer LED indicator 19 20 LCD display Up control button (Zoom in) Down control button (Zoom out) MENU/OK button LED indicator Strap holder Battery/SD/MMC card cover Tripod port SD/MMC card slot Battery section www.gateway.com Getting started...

  • Page 8: Loading The Batteries

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Loading the batteries Use two AAA 1.5V alkaline batteries. To load the batteries: Slide the battery/card cover down, then rotate it outward. Load two AAA alkaline batteries, taking care to match the + and – symbols on the batteries.

  • Page 9: Inserting And Removing The Sd/Mmc Card (Optional)

    Open the battery/card cover. Insert the card in the direction indicated, then push it in. Close the battery/card cover. To remove the card: ■ Push the card in, then release the card. M E N U / O K www.gateway.com Getting started...

  • Page 10: Attaching The Strap (Optional)

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Tips & Tricks For details on the storage capacity of the SD/MMC card and internal memory (16 MB Flash memory), see Attaching the strap (optional) For convenience and safety, attach the carrying strap. To attach the strap: Thread the strap loop through the holder in the direction indicated.

  • Page 11: Using A Tripod (Optional)

    Tripod “heads” (the part that attaches to the camera) vary. See your tripod user’s guide for detailed information on attaching your tripod to the Gateway DC-T23 digital camera. To use a tripod: Attach the tripod to the port on the bottom of the camera and rotate the wheel to lock it.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Basic operation Powering on and off Slide the Lens cover or press the Power button to power the camera on or off. To use the lens cover: ■ Slide the Lens cover in the direction of the arrow to turn the power on or off.

  • Page 13: Setting The Mode Switch

    3 minutes, the camera automatically powers down. Setting the Mode switch This camera operates in three modes. Push the Mode switch to select the mode that you want to use. Movie mode Still Picture mode Playback mode www.gateway.com Basic operation...

  • Page 14: Taking Still Pictures

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Taking still pictures Follow these steps to take still pictures. For best results, use the Focus switch to set the focus and use the up and down Control buttons to zoom in and out. Taking a still picture...
  • Page 15 To Zoom in and out: ■ Press the up Control button to zoom in or the down Control button to zoom out. 12 inches ~ 24 inches (30 cm ~ 60 cm) ∞ ∞ 24 inches ~ (60 inches ~ www.gateway.com Basic operation...

  • Page 16: Recording Movies

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Using the flash and self-timer The flash and self-timer are convenient utilities you can use when taking still image pictures. Use the flash if lighting is not adequate and the self-timer function for taking self-portrait photos. There are other settings in the MENU...
  • Page 17 Focus mode button to start recording. button again to stop the recording. mode Number of pictures and movies taken Life of battery Storage mode: - SD/MMC card: - Internal Flash memory: no icon www.gateway.com Basic operation mode. For “Adjusting the...

  • Page 18: Viewing Your Images On The Lcd

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Viewing your images on the LCD Viewing pictures and movies To view pictures and movies: Set the Mode switch to The last image taken is displayed on the LCD. Press the up and down Control buttons to select the previous or the next image and view it on the LCD display.
  • Page 19 - Picture: - Movie: Playback mode mode Picture and movie number 1/20 Number of pictures and movies taken Life of battery Storage mode: - SD/MMC card: - Internal Flash memory: no icon www.gateway.com Viewing your images on the LCD...

  • Page 20: Deleting Pictures And Movies

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Deleting pictures and movies Follow these steps if you want to delete a picture or movie. To delete pictures and movies: Push the Mode switch to to pick the image you want to delete. Press the MENU/OK button to enter the Menu.
  • Page 21 Use the up and down Control buttons MENU/OK button to complete the deletion. Tips & Tricks You can press the Shutter/Quick Exit button at anytime to exit the Menu. www.gateway.com Viewing your images on the LCD to select , then press the...

  • Page 22: Advanced Operations And Settings

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Advanced Operations and Settings Using the MENU button You can fine-tune the camera using advanced features in the Menu. Use the MENU/OK button to enter the Menu. Press the up and down Control buttons ( ) to highlight the item. Use the MENU/OK button to confirm. To exit, use the Shutter/Quick Exit button.
  • Page 23 Sunny (bright), Cloudy (dim), Fluorescent (high color condition) and Tungsten (low color condition) situations, select the mode you consider most appropriate. Select the Auto mode if you are not sure about the color condition of your environment. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 24 Using the Gateway DC-T23 Menu under mode Item Option 1. Effect Normal B&W 2. Setting “Configuring settings” on page 22 Icon Menu Display Effect lets you set the effect of the image, such as Normal (no effect) and B&W (black and white) effects.
  • Page 25 Flash memory or SD/MMC card. Format deletes all files stored in your internal Flash memory or SD/MMC card and the memory is formatted. All stored files will be deleted and cannot be restored. for details. www.gateway.com Advanced Operations and Settings Description...

  • Page 26: Configuring Settings

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Configuring settings Highlight the to configure settings. The following illustrations are the Setting under ( ) mode The following table describes all items in the Item Option 1. Time Year Month Hour Minute 2. Beep 3. Display 4.
  • Page 27 The default flicker value of 60 HZ is best for most lighting conditions. If you experience issues, try another setting. Language lets you set the camera’s displayed language. Default lets you set the camera settings back to the original factory default. www.gateway.com Advanced Operations and Settings...

  • Page 28: Viewing Images On Your Computer

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Viewing images on your computer Install the camera software before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. Use the following steps to complete the installation. Installing the camera software To install the camera software: Turn on your computer.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Disconnecting the camera from the computer in Windows 2000 or Windows ME To disconnect the camera from the computer, double-click click Stop. Follow the on-screen instructions. Viewing images on your computer icon on the Task Bar, click (USB Disk), then www.gateway.com...

  • Page 30: Copying Pictures And Movies To Your Computer

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Copying pictures and movies to your computer To copy pictures and movies to your computer: If you are using Windows XP, after you connect your camera to the computer, the Removable Disk window opens. Click using Windows Explorer - OR - If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows ME, go to the next step.
  • Page 31 To copy the pictures or movies from your camera, drag the files from the camera’s folder to the My Documents Tips & Tricks The following illustration shows the storage position of your camera’s pictures and movies. www.gateway.com Viewing images on your computer folder. folder on your computer.

  • Page 32: Viewing Pictures And Movies On Your Computer

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Viewing pictures and movies on your computer To view pictures and movies on your computer: Double-click the My Documents folder. Double-click the file you want to view. Tips & Tricks You must have DirectX 8.0 or higher to view movies.

  • Page 33: Using Pc Camera Or Web Cam

    You can also use your camera with other video conferencing applications, such as Microsoft Messenger with video chat, or Netmeeting. Important You need to install the DC-T23 camera software before you can use PC Camera. For instructions on installing your camera software, see...
  • Page 34 Using the Gateway DC-T23 Click the icons at the bottom of the PC Camera window to use the functions. * For detailed information on the Format and Video settings, see “Format settings” on page 31 or “Video settings” on page 32.

  • Page 35: Format Settings

    Set the output size to change the size of the preview window. The default size . Select larger pixels when you need a larger preview window. 320×240 icon on the PC Camera window to bring up advanced www.gateway.com Using PC Camera or Web Cam...

  • Page 36: Video Settings

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Video settings Click the Video settings settings. Banding Filter If your computer screen flickers when using the PC Camera function, change Banding Filter screen stops flickering. If you want to restore the default setting, select Bandwidth...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    On. Change the batteries. Adjust the focus. See page You may need to take pictures or movies in a place with adequate light or use the flash. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting icon at the “Inserting and removing “Adjusting the focus” on...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Problem Sound playback is not available when viewing the movie on the LCD display. Noise occurs on my camera when viewing the image on the LCD display or on the computer. Connecting the camera to your computer Problem The driver installation failed.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Battery life (minutes) LED color Status Busy (mode change, storage, or capture) Green Ready (waiting for command) Charging flash Green Ready (waiting for command) Data transformation Green Ready (waiting for command) Red (regularly) Counting Red (rapidly) Capturing the picture www.gateway.com Appendix...

  • Page 40: Storage Capacity

    Using the Gateway DC-T23 Storage capacity Memory Internal Flash memory (16 MB) 20 SD/MMC card (32 MB) SD/MMC card (64 MB) SD/MMC card (128 MB) SD/MMC card (256 MB) SD/MMC card (512 MB) This table is for reference only. The actual number of pictures stored may vary up to 30% depending on their resolution and color saturation.

  • Page 41: Microphone

    USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 compatible) Auto power-off if idle for over 3 minutes 2× AAA (alkaline recommended) 3.4 × 1.6 × 1.2 in. (86.36 × 40.64 × 30.48 mm) Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000 (Windows 98SE driver supplied but not supported.) www.gateway.com Appendix...

  • Page 42: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 43 California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or reproductive harm. www.gateway.com Appendix...

  • Page 44: Notices

    For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 46 MAN DC-T23 DIG CAM GDE R0 10/03...

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