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DC420

DIGITAL CAMERA

MANUAL
Thank you very much for choosing the Norcent Product.
We recommend that you take a few minutes to read carefully through this manual
before using. Please keep this manual in a safe place for your future reference.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    DIGITAL CAMERA MANUAL Thank you very much for choosing the Norcent Product. We recommend that you take a few minutes to read carefully through this manual before using. Please keep this manual in a safe place for your future reference.

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This 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) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 3: Trademark Information

    TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft and Windows ® Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ® Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. READ THIS FIRST Notice: 1.
  • Page 4 WARNING Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach or near water. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture.
  • Page 5 CAUTION Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 8 INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents 11 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View Rear View Viewfinder LED Indicator LCD Monitor Icons 17 GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) Charging the Battery Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory) Turning the Power On/Off Setting the Date and Time Choosing the Language...
  • Page 7 ] Movie Mode 40 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images Playing Back Video Clips Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV Attaching Voice Memos Thumbnail Display Zoom Playback Slideshow Display Protecting Images DPOF Settings ] Erasing Images 54 MENU OPTIONS Still Image Menu (Picture) Still Image Menu (Function)

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital pictures is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 4.2 Mega pixels CCD, this camera is capable of capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2272 x 1704 pixels.
  • Page 9 Voice memo - Camera settings - Thumbnail display - TV and PC connection - DPOF settings - A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at photography mode immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing the picture. Have more control over picture quality by adjusting the menu options.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: Digital camera A/V cable User’s manual USB cable Software CD-ROM Camera strap Camera pouch Conversion adapter AC power adapter Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Common (Optional) Accessories:...

  • Page 11: Getting To Know The Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View Name Description 1. Shutter button Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when pressed halfway down, and takes the picture when pressed all the way down. 2. POWER button Turns the camera power on and off. 3.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear View Name 1. Viewfinder 2. Viewfinder LED 3. Mode switch Zoom in button Zoom out button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position. 5. MENU button Erase button 7. Strap holder 8. SET /Direction button 9. Battery/SD card cover Allows access to the battery and insert or remove Display button 11.

  • Page 13: Set /Direction Button

    SET /Direction button Name 1. SET button button Focus button button Flash button button Self-timer button button Exposure compensation / Backlight correction button compensation / backlight correction on and Description Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting. Scrolls upwards. Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting.

  • Page 14: Viewfinder Led Indicator

    Viewfinder LED Indicator This describes the color and state of the viewfinder LED. Color State The completion of battery charge. Green Battery charging Flashing Battery charging Flashing Orange Flashing 14-E During power During photography AE or AF is locked with the shutter button held halfway.

  • Page 15: Lcd Monitor Icons

    LCD Monitor Icons Photography mode [ 1. Zoom status 2. Voice memo 3. Remaining battery status Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power No battery power 4. Flash icon [Blank] Auto ] Red-eye Reduction ] Forced Flash ] Suppressed Flash ] Night Scene 5.

  • Page 16: Playback Mode -Video Playback

    Photography mode [ 1. [ ] Movie mode 2. Zoom status 3. Remaining battery status 4. Image size 5. Possible recording time / elapsed time 6. Quality 7. Recording indicator 8. Self-timer icon 9. Focus icon Playback mode [ 1. Mode icon 2.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration. E-17...

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Battery (Optional Accessory)

    Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery New battery or the battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
  • Page 20 This camera must be used with specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. When the charging is not started even if following the above procedure, turn the power on at any mode after LCD monitor turns on, and then turn the power off.

  • Page 21: Inserting And Removing The Sd Card (Optional Accessory)

    Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory) Images photographed with this camera will be stored on the SD card. Without inserting the SD card, you cannot take photographs using the camera. Before inserting or removing the SD card, make sure that the power of the camera is off.

  • Page 22: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off Load the battery and insert an SD card before starting. Turning the power on Press the POWER button to turn the power on. The viewfinder LED lights green and the camera is initiated. When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode that was set.

  • Page 23: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

  • Page 24: Choosing The Language

    Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with the button. If no images/video clips are recorded on the SD card, press the MENU button and then [Setup] menu is displayed.

  • Page 25: Formatting The Sd Card

    Formatting the SD Card This erases all of the images and folders that have been recorded on the SD card. Formatting is not possible when the SD card in the locked condition. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. [Setup] menu is displayed.

  • Page 26: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored on a memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.

  • Page 27: Possible Number Of Shots (Still Image)

    Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can take at each setting based on an optional SD card. Image size Quality Fine (4M) Standard 2272 x 1704 Economy Fine (2M) Standard 1600 x 1200 Economy Fine (1M)

  • Page 28: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ] Still Image Mode Auto photography is a typical method of photography. Photographs can be taken simply because the exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting) is controlled automatically to suit the photographic conditions. You can use both a viewfinder and a 2.0" LCD monitor to compose the images. Taking photographs using the viewfinder will conserve the battery power.

  • Page 29: Using The Lcd Monitor

    4. Press the shutter button. Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully takes the photographs. The focus area frame turns blue and the viewfinder LED lights green when the camera is in focus and the exposure is calculated.

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