Philips PT44434 User Manual

Philips PT44434 User Manual

Ultra-slim digital camera

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Formatting internal flash memory or SD card ... 11 Installing the Software... 12 System requirements... 12 PhotoImpress5.0………………………………………………………………13 Connecting the Digital Camera to Your PC ... 14 Troubleshooting (Digital Camera)... 17 Specifications ( Digital Camera) ... 19 Safety Notes... 20 Trademarks ... 23...
  • Page 3: Brief Description

    Brief Description Your digital camera with color LCD display is roughly the size of a credit card - only 13 mm thick. The camera’s portability and convenience are enabled by its “worry free” rechargeable battery, simple user interface, and easy image download when you connect the camera to a PC with the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 4: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts Front View Red LED Picture-Taking Mode / Playback Mode SD Card slot Back View Viewfinder Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flash Strobe Green LED Power On/Off Menu Lens LCD On/Off Select Down...
  • Page 5: Using Your Digital Camera

    Using Your Digital Camera Charging the battery Long battery life is one of the key benefits of this camera compared to other digital cameras. On a full charge, the camera will capture hundreds of images. Your camera battery has already been charged prior to shipment. So, you should be able to take pictures without recharging it.
  • Page 6: Turning On The Camera

    Turning on the camera Press the Power button once to turn on the camera. Press it again to turn the camera off. • Note: The camera has an automatic time-out feature to conserve battery life. After one minute (or 2 minutes) the camera will time-out (turn off). When timed out, the camera will not take a photo when you push the shutter button.
  • Page 7: Picture-Taking Mode

    Picture-taking mode The green LED will be solid when the camera is ready to take pictures. If the green LED is blinking, the camera is not ready. It may blink for 1 second while storing an image and for 5 seconds while recharging the flash.
  • Page 8: Picture-Taking Mode With Timer On

    Typical picture-taking mode menu displays Picture-taking mode with timer on Note the timer icon in the center of the display. When the timer is on, and set to 10 seconds (for example), the front red LED begins blinking when the shutter button is pressed. It begins counting down with 8 seconds of slow blinking (with audio beeps if the sound is on) and 2 seconds of fast blinking (with audio beeps).
  • Page 9: Playback Mode

    Playback mode Use the Playback mode to review images you have captured and to review images in order to delete them. Select Playback mode by sliding the mode switch to the right. The last picture taken is displayed first. If the camera is empty, the display will say “No pictures on camera.” Only the active media (SD card or internal memory) is displayed.
  • Page 10: Using Secure Digital (Sd) Memory Cards

    SD card (refer to page 11), or use a writable SD card. Changing resolution Your 3MP Digital Camera offers three choices in resolution: Large, Medium and Small. Large resolution is 1500 x 2000 pixels, Medium resolution is 750 x 1000 pixels, and Small resolution is 375 x 500 pixels.
  • Page 11: Turning Sound On/Off

    • Select Sound and then select ON or OFF. Taking pictures To take pictures using your Digital Camera: • Turn the camera on. • In low light conditions, check to make sure the flash is ready. Be sure the Flash is set to AUTO.
  • Page 12: Deleting An Image

    Deleting an image To delete the most recent image: • Turn the camera on and switch the Picture-Taking Mode/ Playback Mode to playback. • Press the Menu button and select Delete. • Use the up/down arrow buttons to select “Yes” to delete the image or “No” to save the image.
  • Page 13: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software System requirements Windows • Windows ME, 2000, or XP • 266 MHz Pentium or better • 32MB RAM • 200MB available Hard Drive space • CD-ROM or DVD Drive • Available USB port...
  • Page 14: Photoimpress5.0

    PhotoImpression 5.0 Installation o Insert installation CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. o The introduction screen will appear automatically. o Click “ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0”. 1. Choose Setup Language. 2. Click “Next”. 3. Click “Yes”. Note: To find out more about PhotoImpression 5.0 or how to use it, consult online help by clicking the “?”...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Digital Camera To Your Pc

    Connecting the Digital Camera to Your PC After the software has been installed on your computer, plug the camera into an available USB port using the provided USB cable. The Windows operating system requires that you install drivers for the camera so that the camera and computer can communicate properly.
  • Page 16 Click “GETMYPIX.EXE” Click “Transfer” to download the photos to the default directory on C: \MyDocuments\ the folder will be named with the date. Or click the right box as shown to browse the destination to download the photos.
  • Page 17 Photos transferring, this may take a few moments. Click “Close” when it’s done. The photos are copied from the camera to the specified folder.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting (Digital Camera)

    Troubleshooting Problem Symptom No power Camera will not turn on Picture-taking Image appears blurred or dark Flash does not go off as expected Camera will not focus Cannot take pictures when the shutter button is pressed PC Connection PC does not recognize the camera Likely Cause...
  • Page 19 Camera Electrostatic malfunctions discharge during use interfered with the camera The LCD does not light. Everything on Camera the LCD firmware defect flashes and “7” or “8” is displayed LCD displays Incompatible “E2” when a file system on SD memory SD memory card is inserted card...
  • Page 20: Specifications ( Digital Camera)

    Specifications Imager Imager Resolution Dynamic Range Exposure Control Sensitivity Exposure time Exposure-to-exposure time Lens Lens focus Viewfinder Display Controls Strobe Strobe activation Strobe distance Image resolution settings White Balance Built-in storage Expansion slot Computer/host interface System requirements Dimensions Weight Battery specification Operation environment *Autobrite is a registered trademark of SMaL Camera Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 21: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes We strongly recommend that you read these Safety Notes (and associated materials) before using your camera. FCC compliance The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
  • Page 22 • Do not immerse the camera in water. Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera system cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use.
  • Page 23 Places to Avoid Do not use or store the camera in the following types of locations: • In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places. • Places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in direct sunlight or a closed car in summer.
  • Page 24: Trademarks

    Trademarks • Autobrite is a registered trademark of SMaL Camera Technologies, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.

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