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Summary of Contents for Oregon Scientific DS6618
- Page 1 DS6618 User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Brief Description
Brief Description Package Contents The digital camera “DS6618” is a slim and compact After purchasing this product, be sure to digital camera no bigger than a business card and only 6 check that the package contains all the items mm thick, making it incredibly portable and convenient. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ... 5 Software Notes on the Battery ... 6 Nomenclature ... 8 USING Oregon Scientific Photo Album ... 21 Switching On and Off ... 8 DOWNLOADING IMAGES ... 22 Auto Power Off Function ... 8 DISPLAYING DOWNLOADED IMAGES ... -
Page 4: Safety Notes
Safety Notes To ensure that you use your camera correctly, read these h Do not bring the camera close to a flame or throw it into Safety Notes and your User’s manual carefully beforehand. the fire. The warning given here provide important safety information h Do not drop the camera or otherwise subject it to strong and should be observed at all times. -
Page 5: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly
This camera contains precision electronic components. To normally. ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject Oregon Scientific assumes no responsibility for any the camera to impact or shock while an image is being incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the recorded. -
Page 6: Notes On The Battery
The lithium-ion battery does not need to be fully h Oregon Scientific, Inc. assumes no responsibility discharged or exhausted flat before being charged. whatsoever for any damages or loss of revenue incurred... -
Page 7: Disposing Of This Product
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Disposing of This Product When disposing of this product, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations. -
Page 8: Nomenclature
Nomenclature P.18 Switching On Switching Off Auto Power Off Function The Auto Power Off function automatically switches the camera off to avoid wasting battery power when the camera is left unused for 30 seconds while switched on. The Auto Power Off function does not operate when a USB connection is being used. -
Page 9: Attaching The Strap
(P.18) (P.18) (P.20) (P.16) (P.19) (P.20) Attaching the Strap Attach the enclosed strap. When using a commercial strap, check the strength and other properties of strap. -
Page 10: Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd)
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Description Number of Available Shots (1-101), etc. Battery Status z: The battery has ample charge. x: The battery is approximately half charged. c: The battery charge is low. Recharge the battery as it will run out shortly. (Flashes 5 times and the camera switches off.) : The battery is exhausted. -
Page 11: Guide To Camera Operations
Camera and PC Modifying camera settings [Camera] / [Configuration] / Beep Camera: Use the digital camera “DS6618” only. Camera and PC: Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable, and launch “Oregon Scientific Photo Album”. See page P.18 P.16 P.22... -
Page 12: Installing The Software
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Because this camera uses USB bus power to charge the battery, the software must be installed beforehand. Pre-installation Checklist Windows Macintosh h Compatible PCs: IBM PC/AT or compatible (models h Compatible Macs: Power Macintosh G3 200 MHz with USB support as standard) minimum (models with USB h Operating system: Windows 98 (including the second... -
Page 13: Guide To Software
This software is also used when a TWAIN- compatible application downloads images directly from the camera. h When you install “Oregon Scientific Photo Album”, the camera driver and TWAIN driver are also installed automatically. This software is needed to connect the camera to your... -
Page 14: Installing Oregon Scientific Photo Album
INSTALLING Oregon Scientific Photo Album Do not connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable until the software installation is completed. In Windows, you can install “Oregon Scientific Photo For Windows Album” and “PhotoImpression3.0” in succession. Starting up the installer manually... -
Page 15: For Macintosh
CD-ROM Double-click the CD-ROM icon, the These files are installed on your Macintosh. [Oregon Scientific Photo Album] folder and [Oregon Scientific Photo h [Oregon Scientific Photo Album] icon to start installation. Album]’s alias: On the desk top h [Oregon Scientific Photo Album] folder: Click the [Continue...] button to... -
Page 16: Connecting The Camera To A Pc
Connecting the camera to your PC with the enclosed USB cable, you can charge the battery and download your images to your PC. Check that “Oregon Scientific Photo Album” software was installed correctly before connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cable. -
Page 17: Camera
(/P.12) and then use the USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Check that “Oregon Scientific Photo Album” software was installed correctly before connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cable. -
Page 18: Taking Pictures
Switching the camera on. About the Autobrite h Focal range: Approx. 60 cm to infinity. The DS6618 uses a CMOS sensor equipped with Autobrite technology. This feature automatically adjusts the exposure and captures the details in scenes with bright lighting conditions, such as glare or backlighting. -
Page 19: Aselecting The Image Size
SELECTING THE IMAGE SIZE You can select the appropriate image size for your shots. The number of available shots varies depending on the selected image size setting, and the number of available shots shown by the counter increases or decreases accordingly. About the Image Size Select “B”... -
Page 20: Deleting Images
DELETING IMAGES You cannot check images as you delete them, but you can use S to delete the last image you shot, or D to delete all the images. Holding down the e button for Each time you press the shutter roughly 1 second sets the delete button, images are deleted mode to S/Delete frame. -
Page 21: Using Oregon Scientific Photo Album
USING Oregon Scientific Photo Album You can use “Oregon Scientific Photo Album” software to download images in the camera to your PC’s hard disk, check and delete the downloaded images, and modify the camera settings. This description shows the Windows screens, but the procedure is the same for Macintosh computers. -
Page 22: Downloading Images
DOWNLOADING IMAGES You can download the images from the camera to your PC. Select [Camera] / [Download images] Click the [Start download] button to from the menu. begin image downloading. Start to download the image h If you cancel image downloading before h When you connect the camera to a PC, completion, downloading stops after “6”... - Page 23 Click the file/folder you want to rename and then click again in the file/folder name box. Images are downloaded to the locations given below. Windows: Macintosh: [Oregon Scientific] [Oregon Scientific] folder folder on the local disk on the desk top...
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Page 24: Displaying Downloaded Images
DISPLAYING DOWNLOADED IMAGES Images downloaded to your PC can be checked, rotated and saved as new files under different names. Select the display format from the Select the folder you want to display [View] menu. in the folder tree display area. Shows the file number. - Page 25 Slideshow/Single-frame enlarged display window Starts the slideshow Displays the previous image Displays the next image During a slideshow, this button changes to Rewinds to the first image Fast forwards to the last image Click this button to stop the slideshow. in the photo album The slideshow plays continuously until it is stopped.
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Page 26: Modifying Camera Settings, Deleting All Images, Formatting, And Resetting The File Counter
“0001”. However, the file counter can only be reset when [Delete All Images] or [Format] is selected in the “Oregon Scientific Config” screen. h Low Light Alert: When this feature is enabled, the camera warns the user that a scene is too dark for a proper picture. -
Page 27: Oregon Scientific Configuration Screen
Oregon Scientific configuration screen Lockout the shutter when low light Image size VGA : 640 480 pixels QVGA: 320 240 pixels Auto Shutoff time Short : 25 seconds Beep tone Deletes all the images on the camera. Deletes all the data in the camera’s internal memory... -
Page 28: Using Oregon Scientific Photo Album As Twain Driver
“Oregon Scientific Photo Album” allows images on the camera to be downloaded directly from the camera using a TWAIN-compatible application such as “PhotoImpression3.0”. Check that “Oregon Scientific Photo Album” software was installed correctly before connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cable. -
Page 29: For Windows Only
Select the images to be downloaded. Click the [Transfer] button. You can also download images using the [Transfer] button from the [Twain] menu. Downloaded images are displayed in the software. The counter flashes (rotates) during Quit “Oregon Scientific image downloading. Photo Album”. -
Page 30: Uninstalling The Software
You can also uninstall the software using Even if you uninstall the software, the folder containing [My Computer] / [Control Panel] / your saved images (“Oregon Scientific” in the case of [Add/Remove Programs Properties]. “Oregon Scientific Photo Album”) is left untouched. -
Page 31: For Macintosh
For Macintosh Restart your Macintosh. Drag all the following installed files to the [Trash]. Select [Empty Trash] in the [Special] menu. h The installed files for “Oregon Scientific Photo Album” (/P.14) h The installed files for “PhotoImpression3.0”... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause No power. h The battery is exhausted. h Recharge the battery. The battery runs out h You are using the camera in extremely h Put the camera in your pocket or another quickly. cold condition. warm place to heat it. No photograph is taken h The Auto Power Off function has switched h Switch the camera on. - Page 33 Problem Cause The PC does not h Connect the camera to the PC with the h Connect the camera to the PC with the recognize the camera. USB cable and select [My Computer] / USB cable before installing the software. [Control Panel] / [System] / [Device Manager].
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Page 34: Specifications
Specifications h Actual number of pixels h Focus 0.31 million pixels Focus free h CCD image sensor h Digital output CMOS image sensor with Autobrite technology USB (mini-B) h Storage media h Number of available shots 8MB internal flash memory VGA (640 480 pixels): 26 shots QVGA (320... -
Page 35: System Requirements
System Requirements For Windows h Compatible PCs: IBM PC/AT or compatible (models with USB support as standard) h Operating system: Windows 98 (including the second edition), Windows Millenium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition h CPU: 200 MHz Pentium or better h RAM: 32MB minimum h Hard disk space: 200MB minimum... - Page 36 If your camera is not performing as it should, take it to your local Oregon Scientific store for assistance. Modifying or tampering with the camera's internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
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