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SiPix SC-2100 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SC-2100 2.1 Mega Pixel Digital Still Camera Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the SiPix Model SC-2100, 2.1M Digital 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.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    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. It is essential that only the manufacturer’s recommended power cord be used. 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.

  • Page 4: Safety And Handling Precautions

    Safety and 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to an AC power source............21 Viewing pictures on your TV (NTSC or PAL) ........22 Installing software ................23 Connecting the SC-2100 to your PC ............ 25 Downloading pictures to your PC ............26 Troubleshooting..................28 Specifications ..................30 One Year Limited Warranty ..............

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of this SiPix SC-2100, 2.1M Digital camera. Your SiPix 2.1M Digital camera has been designed to allow you to quickly and easily take quality digital pictures. With a 2.1 Mega Pixel CCD image sensor you are assured of high- resolution, clear pictures that can be printed, displayed on a Web site, or sent to others via e-mail.

  • Page 7: Identifying Components

    Identifying components Top view LCD status Shutter release Flash display button button Self- Resolution timer/Macro Main switch button button Viewfinder Front View Flash Shutter release button CompactFlash cover Connector cover Lens Photo Self-timer sensor indicator Hand-strap hook - 2 -...
  • Page 8 Rear view Menu button During capture: LCD (on/off) button During review: Delete Main switch Zoom/Navigator Viewfinder LCD monitor Standby LED Bottom view Tripod Battery socket compartment - 3 -...

  • Page 9: Identifying Components - Main Switch And Lcd

    Identifying components – main switch and LCD Main switch There are five settings for the main switch; refer to the following table: Main switch Icon Description Capture setting for taking pictures Playback setting for viewing pictures Powers off the camera Setup for changing camera’s basic configuration SETUP Upload for uploading pictures to your PC...
  • Page 10 Icon Meaning Indicates the picture quality setting • Three Stars: 1600 x 1200 super-fine resolution, six (6) pictures maximum (for supplied 8MB card) • Two Stars: 1600 x 1200 fine resolution, 31 pictures maximum (for supplied 8MB card) • One Star: 800 x 600 standard resolution, 63 pictures maximum (for supplied 8MB card) Indicates the battery charge level Indicates the number of pictures remaining on the...

  • Page 11: Installing And Removing The Compactflash Card

        Installing and removing the CompactFlash card Set the main switch to OFF. Open the CompactFlash cover. Installing: First make sure that the eject button is not protruding. Next, insert the CompactFlash card with the label on the card facing the front of the camera. Push firmly until the card is flush with the housing.

  • Page 12: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting batteries Set the main switch to OFF. To open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the camera, slide the release latch; the cover opens. Note the battery polarity on the inside cover and insert the batteries in the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cover pressing until it clicks shut.

  • Page 13: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD monitor The 1.8-inch color LCD monitor allows you to preview pictures before and right after they’ve been taken. The LCD monitor will not operate when the main switch is OFF. Capture Mode preview To turn the LCD monitor on in Capture mode, turn the main switch to Capture and press the Delete/LCD (on/off) button.

  • Page 14: Setup Mode Screens

    Setup Mode screens To access the Setup Mode screens, set the main switch to SETUP. The Setup Menu screen appears. Use the Zoom/Navigator up/down arrows to scroll menus. Use the Zoom/Navigator OK button to make selections. Zoom/Navigator button Setup Menu SETUP MODE In the main menu, scroll to the item you would like to adjust and press...

  • Page 15: Self Timer

    Self Timer This setting allows you to select the amount of delay for the self- timer. In the main menu scroll to Self Timer and press OK Scroll to desired setting and press OK. Video Format This setting allows you to select the video format for viewing images using your television (Video cable required).

  • Page 16: Playback Mode Screens

    Playback Mode screens Caution! In Playback Mode pressing the Delete/LCD (on/off) button does not turn the LCD monitor on or off but instead deletes pictures To access the Playback Mode screens, set the main switch to Playback. Press the Menu button. The Playback menu screen appears. Use the Zoom/Navigator up/down arrows to scroll menus.

  • Page 17: Capture Mode Screens

    Capture Mode screens Use the Zoom/Navigator up/down arrows to scroll menus. Use the Zoom/Navigator OK button to make selections. Capture Menu CAPTURE MODE In the main menu, scroll to the item TYPE you would like to adjust and press OK. Next, scroll to the desired setting EXPOSURE VALUE and press OK.

  • Page 18: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Sharpness This item affects the sharpness of the pictures you take. In the main menu scroll to Sharpness and press OK. Scroll to the desired setting and press OK. Turning the camera on and off Set the main switch to Capture. Check the current settings in the LCD status display.
  • Page 19 Set the main switch to Capture. Press the Delete/LCD (on/off) button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Menu button to open the Playback Mode main menu. PLAYBACK MODE Use the Zoom/Navigator TYPE up/down arrows to scroll to PROTECT Type and press OK.

  • Page 20: Setting The Flash

    Set the main switch to Capture. Press the picture resolution button to set the picture resolution to super fine, fine or standard. Ensure the standby LED has stopped flashing and align the picture through the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button to take the picture. Icon Meaning Indicates the picture quality setting:...

  • Page 21: Using The Zoom Function

    Setting the Self-timer Set the main switch to Capture. Press the self-timer/macro button to enable self-timer mode. The self-timer icon appears in the LCD status display. Ensure the standby LED has stopped flashing and align the picture through the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button.

  • Page 22: Using The Macro Function

    Using the macro function Enable the macro function for close-up photography between approximately 8”-23” (20cm-60cm) from the subject. Set the main switch to Capture. Press the self-timer/macro button three times to enable macro mode. (Press the self-timer/macro button twice to enable macro mode and the self-timer.) The macro icon appears in the LCD status display.

  • Page 23: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Protecting and deleting images in Single image display mode When the camera is turned on in Playback mode, it displays by default in Single image mode. Set the main switch to Playback to turn on the LCD monitor. The current picture and total stored pictures are displayed in the bottom-left corner.
  • Page 24 Use the Zoom/Navigator up/down arrows to scroll to Yes. Press OK to delete the selected image and exit the menu. Note: You cannot delete a protected image. You must first “un- protect” the image. Protecting and deleting images in Thumbnail display mode Set the main switch to Playback.

  • Page 25: Deleting Images

    Use the Zoom/Navigator up/down arrows to scroll to Protect and press OK. The Protect screen appears. Use the Zoom/Navigator up/down arrows to scroll to Yes and press OK to protect the selected image. Press the Menu button to exit the Playback Mode menu. A “Protect”...

  • Page 26: Connecting To An Ac Power Source

    Connecting to an AC power source Set the main switch to OFF. Open the connector cover. Insert the AC adapter jack into the AC input. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. Note: Ensure that the AC adapter you use matches the electrical specifications for the camera.

  • Page 27: Viewing Pictures On Your Tv (Ntsc Or Pal)

    Viewing pictures on your TV (NTSC or PAL) Note: You will need to determine the video format of your TV— NTSC or PAL—and set the camera accordingly before proceeding Set the main switch to Playback. Open the connector cover. Connect the video cable jack to the video port on the camera.

  • Page 28: Installing Software

    Please follow these instructions to install the included SC-2100 Twain driver and MGI PhotoSuite III SE image editing software. This software will enable you to download the images from your SiPix SC-2100 digital camera to your computer. 1. Insert the SiPix SC-2100 CD into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program should auto-run.
  • Page 29 4. Choose which type of installation you would like. If you are not sure, choose Typical. Click Next. 5. The Current Settings window is to show the installation settings. Ensure you have selected the proper settings. Click Next. 6. Your application is now installing. 7.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Sc-2100 To Your Pc

    Connecting the SC-2100 to your PC Use the supplied USB cable to connect your SC-2100 digital camera to a PC or notebook computer and download your pictures. Refer to the following illustration: Set the main switch to CONNECT. Open the connector cover.

  • Page 31: Downloading Pictures To Your Pc

    Downloading pictures to your PC Note: Ensure you have installed your MGI PhotoSuite III SE software. Follow these instructions to use the included software to download pictures: 1. Click Start, Programs, and MGI PhotoSuite III SE. Then click the MGI PhotoSuite III SE icon to open the program. 2.
  • Page 32 4. Under Choose a Camera select the SC-2100 digital camera Twain driver. 5. Name your images in the name prefix text box. Numbers will automatically be added to the end of the names. 6. Choose if you want the images to open for editing in MGI PhotoSuite III SE.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The camera has no The camera is off. Make sure that the power. main switch is not set to OFF. The batteries are Replace batteries discharged. The batteries are Check the battery inserted incorrectly. orientation. The AC adapter is not Ensure that the AC plugged in.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting (continued) The flash doesn’t Is the flash on? Ensure that the flash is work. set correctly. The batteries may be If the batteries are too weak. weak, the flash is unable to recharge. Turn the camera off and wait a few seconds before turning it back on.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications • 2.11 Mega Pixels CCD Image Sensor • Color LCD 1.8-inch TFT color LCD External CompactFlash card (type 1) storage media Picture modes Storage Status Image format per 8 MB card 1600 x 1200 6 images 1600 x 1200 31 images 800 x 600 63 images...

  • Page 36: One Year Limited Warranty

    AMOUNTS PAID BY PURCHASER FOR SUCH PRODUCT. This warranty is only valid within the boundaries and territories of the USA and Canada. SiPix is not responsible for costs incurred due to shipping, insurance, customs, or duties. SiPix is not responsible for non- traceable packages or packages shipped without a valid RMA number on the outside of the package.
  • Page 37 SiPix is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty. SiPix is not responsible under any other legal theory, including, but not limited to lost profits, and any cost of recovering reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with SiPix products.

  • Page 38: Warranty Service

    USA and Canada. SiPix often bundles many different third party software options with its products. If any of these options were ordered with your SiPix product and they appear to be missing or incorrect, contact your reseller immediately.

  • Page 39: Technical Support

    To ensure a prompt resolution, please be in the proximity of the SiPix product when placing a call. Our technical hours are from 8 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time...

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