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90379 Digital Camera

Owner's Manual
© 2005 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    90379 Digital Camera Owner’s Manual © 2005 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Viewing Videos ... 29 Setting Your Camera for Use As A Web Cam... 29 Using Your Camera As A Web Cam ... 31 Maintenance of Your Digital Camera ... 33 Technical Support ... 33 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ... 33...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a 90379 digital camera. Everything you need to take quality Digital Photos is included with your camera. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your digital camera. Key Features •...

  • Page 4: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos to your PC you will need the following minimum configuration: • Pentium II 300 MHz, AMD Athlon 300 MHz, or a Celeron 400 MHz or higher • Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP • 125MB free hard disk space or above, 32MB or more RAM •...

  • Page 5: Quick Look At Your Camera

    Quick Look at Your Camera Front Back...

  • Page 6: The Multi Function Lcd Screen And Monitor

    The Multi Function LCD Screen and Monitor The LCD Screen has multiple functions: You can use it to compose your photo instead of the viewfinder Preview photos and Videos you have taken Select the many modes and options built into the camera from the interface screen Below you will see an illustration of all the different icons that will appear from time to time in the LCD screen display in the interface mode.

  • Page 7: Icons On The Lcd Screen

    Icons on the LCD Screen...

  • Page 8: Feature Selection Control Buttons

    Feature Selection Control Buttons These buttons are found on the back of your camera. They are used in different combinations to change the modes and mode options that will displayed in the LCD screen. Directions are provided under the heading for each mode of operation.
  • Page 9 We recommend that you use an optional SD memory card. Photos stored in this manner will not be lost regardless of any change in the battery power. To order the optional AC adapter or replacement battery, please email parts@sakar.com.

  • Page 10: Installing Photags Express Software & The Camera Driver

    Installing PhoTags Express Software & The Camera Driver Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Make sure that your camera is NOT connected to the computer. Insert the Software CD that came with your camera into the CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds the “Install your camera software” screen will appear. Select your camera model from the drop down list and click the “Install”...
  • Page 11 Let the “PhoTags Express” installer create the folder where the program will be installed to, and then click “Install”. Click “Finish” to let the “PhoTags Express” installer finish the installation program. Congratulations!! You have successfully installed the “PhoTags Express” software, the “PhoTags WebCam Express”...

  • Page 12: Starting Your Camera

    Starting Your Camera Press and hold the POWER/MENU button for 3 seconds to start the camera. The camera will make a single “beep” sound and then the LCD screen will light up with a blank screen and then switch to the active mode ready for taking photos.

  • Page 13: Taking Photos

    Taking Photos Before you Start taking photos here are a few things to review: Set the Camera Frequency for Florescent Lighting Florescent lighting oscillation can affect the quality of your photo. It is important to set the camera for the correct frequency for the country that you are in.

  • Page 14: Turning Off The Camera

    To set the camera the USA and Asia Frequency (50Hz) : 1. Repeat Steps 1-3. 2. Press to select the icon 50Hz as shown on the LCD screen. 3. Press FLASH/SET . The camera frequency will now be reset 50Hz. Turning Off the Camera There are two ways to turn off your camera, either by using Manual mode or Auto Shut-off.
  • Page 15 The Image size and quality of memory required for each photo. The higher the image size and the resolution, the more memory each photo will use. The image size and quality will also affect the maximum size you can print your photo effectively. Your camera has 16 Megabytes of internal memory, stored in the built-in memory card.
  • Page 16 To set the Image size/Resolution of the photos you want to shoot: Press the POWER/MENU Press the FLASH/SET button. Press to select the resolution icon The resolution will be set according to which icon you choose - low. Press the FLASH/SET button button.
  • Page 17 The quality of your photos also affects the number of shots you can take. The HIGH setting means you can take fewer photos, but they will be of better quality. The camera features two settings, STANDARD and HIGH. To change the photo quality from STANDARD to HIGH: 1.

  • Page 18: Setting The Flash

    4. Press the button to select the icon shown on the LCD screen. Press the FLASH/SET button. The photo quality is now set to STANDARD. Taking Photos Hold the camera steadily and press the shutter button to take photo. The flash Indicator light will turn red and there will be a short delay while the camera saves the photo to memory.
  • Page 19 2. Press FLASH/SET or . The icon been " "Always On" (manual flash). 3. Press FLASH/SET or repeatedly. Select the icon automatic flash. 4. Press FLASH/SET or until the flash icon NOTE: When the flash is set to either” Always On” or “Automatic” the flash indicator light will turn GREEN. When you take a photo the flash indicator light will turn RED.

  • Page 20: Playback /Review Mode

    NOTE: The camera will return to standby mode if you do not press the shutter within 5 seconds after selecting icon. Taking Videos You can take video clips with your camera. The internal 16MB of memory in your camera can record up to a total of 3 minutes of video based on how much memory is available at the time.

  • Page 21: Delete Mode

    To put the camera into the playback mode: 1. Make sure that the camera is on. 2. Press PLAYBACK / PREVIEW or the button on the camera. 3. Press the shutter. The photos will play back automatically one by one. 4.

  • Page 22: Installing Optional Memory Card

    3. Press the FLASH/SET button. You will see the Delete icon in the center of the LCD screen and the camera will beep continuously. 4. Press the shutter within 5 seconds. The photo will be deleted. To delete all the images in your camera: 1.
  • Page 23 2. With the back of the camera facing you, insert the memory card as illustrated. 3. Push the card in until you feel the card “click into position” If the card in installed properly the top will be flush with the surface of the camera. 4.

  • Page 24: Transferring Images To Your Pc

    Transferring Images to your PC Transfer Images Using PhoTags Express 1. Make Sure that the camera is in the Digital Camera Mode (See page 29) 2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the left side of the camera. The port is located just above the DC 5V outlet.
  • Page 25 7. Add Active Captions to your pictures. You can add a date, keywords, categories and more. Click “Next” to continue. 8. On the next screen, choose where you want to place your photos and click the “Finish” button to copy the photos to your computer. 9.
  • Page 26 Use the “PhoTags Express” program to import the photos from your camera. 1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB slot on your camera. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. 3.
  • Page 27 Select "Custom Copy". Click "Next" to continue. Select your photos and click "Next" to continue. Add Active Captions to your pictures. With this feature, you can add a date, keywords and categories. Click “Next” to continue. On the next screen, choose where you want to place your photos on your computer.
  • Page 28 Express Copy Method Select this option if you want to have all the images transferred to the PC without the option to select which photos you want to transfer. In this mode you will not see a preview of the images transferred. For more information please refer to the Quick Start guide in PhoTags Express.

  • Page 29: Viewing Videos

    Viewing Videos Make sure that your camera is connected to your computer with the USB cable. Double-click the “Webcam Express” icon that is on your desktop to launch the “PhoTags WebCam Express” program. Select the “Playback” tab and double click on a video in the “Media list” window. The video will appear in the “Main Window”...
  • Page 30 4. Press to select the icon 5. Press FLASH/SET or 6. When you plug in the USB cable the Camera will be ready to download photos to the PC. To put the Camera into Mode 2- Web Cam; 1. Press POWER/MENU 2.

  • Page 31: Using Your Camera As A Web Cam

    The Camera will remain in the Web Cam mode until either you manually set the camera to the Transfer mode or the camera is turned off. Using Your Camera As A Web Cam 1. Make sure the Camera is in the Web Cam Mode (Mode 2) 2.
  • Page 32 3. Adjust your Web Cam to the desired position. The screen will display what the Web Cam "sees". (To add audio to your video, plug a microphone into your computer.) 4. Click the “Capture” button to start recording the video. The recording elapse time will appear under the video. 5.

  • Page 33: Maintenance Of Your Digital Camera

    • Basis instructions from Quick Help Maintenance of Your Digital Camera The digital camera is an accurate device. Please preserve it and use it properly to avoid damaging it. Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at software, drivers, and FAQ’s at the website.

  • Page 34: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    Image Resolution: 2048 x 1536 Pixels (QXGA) 1600 x 1200 Pixels (UXGA) 640 x 480 Pixels (VGA) Memory Device: Internal built-in 16MB (SDRAM) External Memory Card Slot. LCD Monitor: 1.1 Inch CSTN Appendix B: Troubleshooting Q: I have take photos, but my computer says "No photos in camera." What do I do? First, ensure that you have taken photos with your camera.
  • Page 35 2. Now reinstall the software. Insert the CD that came with your camera. It should automatically run the installation. 3. Restart the computer. 4. Once your computer is back up, plug the camera into your computer's USB port. 5. Right-click on the "My Computer" icon. Select Properties. If you are running Windows 98, 98SE, or ME: Click on Device Manager.

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