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- Page 1 Model: PV 100 User Manual Manuale d'uso Manuel d'utilisation 9/9/04, 2:45 PM PV100 Eng Cover R7 a OP...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.0 MEGA-PIXEL DIGITAL CAMERA WITH JUMBO DISPLAY USER MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction ... 1 Product Overview ... 2 Front View ... 2 Back View ... 2 Mode Switch ... 2 4-Way Direction Controller ... 3 Getting Started ... 3 Package Contents ... 3 Installing and Charging the Batteries ... - Page 3 Auto Off (Auto Power-Off)) ... 13 TV Out ... 13 File Number ... 13 Macro ... 14 Format ... 14 Reset ... 14 LCD Bright (LCD Brightness) ... 14 System Information ... 15 Record Mode Menu Options ... 15 Switching Between Camera and Movie Mode ... 15 Size ...
- Page 4 Statement of Responsibility ... 34 Notes on Copyright ... 34 General Warnings ... 34 Cleaning the Digital Camera ... 35 About Oregon Scientific ... 35 Trademark Information ... 36 FCC Statement ... 36 PV100 Eng contents R7 a OP 9/9/04, 2:45 PM...
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific 3.0 Mega-Pixel Digital Camera with Jumbo Display as your personal product of choice. The camera features a large, ease-to-view 3.5-inch (diagonal) LCD and 2x digital zoom. The camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, and is compatible with Secure Digital card to store many of your favourite pictures and movies. -
Page 6: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW MODE SWITCH PV100 Eng R7 a OP 1. SHUTTER RELEASE Button 2. Flash 3. ON / OFF Switch 4. Speaker 5. Microphone 6. Self Timer Lamp / Auto Focus Assist Light 7. Lens 8. Video Output 9. -
Page 7: 4-Way Direction Controller
4-WAY DIRECTION CONTROLLER GETTING STARTED PACKAGE CONTENTS When you unpack your digital camera, make sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place, in case you need to later return it for servicing. In the box, you will find: •... -
Page 8: Installing And Charging The Batteries
INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERIES The camera's battery can be charged in a variety of ways: A. Through the camera itself by connecting the AC adaptor through the PV100's DC jack. B. By docking the camera into a PV100D cradle and connecting the AC adaptor through the DC jack. -
Page 9: Memory Storage
MEMORY STORAGE The Secure Digital (SD) card is an external memory card that can be plugged into your digital camera for storing images and movies. Below is a list of compatible SD cards that have been tested and verified for... -
Page 10: Removing The Sd Card
REMOVING THE SD CARD BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY PREPARING THE CAMERA 1. At the camera’s handgrip position, slide the ON / OFF switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2. Check the battery indicator to make sure there is enough power. ICON 3. -
Page 11: Taking Basic Pictures
TAKING BASIC PICTURES 1. Make sure the camera is set to Record Mode (that is, in Camera Capture Mode). 2. Frame and view your subject on the LCD. 3. Press the SHUTTER RELEASE button. The image taken is displayed on the LCD for approximately a second (Auto Review). 4. -
Page 12: Zooming
NOTE ZOOMING Your digital camera comes with a 2x digital zooming function (this is described as x2 in the camera). By default, the zooming is not enabled. -
Page 13: Using The Self-Timer
NOTE: In Movie Mode, once the SHUTTER RELEASE button is pressed and recording starts, zooming cannot be further adjusted for the duration of the recording. USING THE SELF-TIMER The Self-Timer function counts down 10 seconds before the camera automatically takes a picture by itself. This is useful when you want to be in the picture and there is no one else to press the SHUTTER RELEASE button. -
Page 14: Basic Functions And Settings
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS CAMERA MODES MODE Record Mode Playback Mode 1. Press MENU to access the menu screens, where setting options can be specified. To switch between Primary and Secondary Menus, highlight the top menu fields. 2. Use modes and the Setup menu). 3. -
Page 15: Setup Menu
Example of a menu screen: Primary Menu Field (currently accessed) Highlighted Setting Total No. of Menu Pages Current Menu Page SETUP MENU Under the Setup Menu, which is available in all modes, the basic settings of the camera can be adjusted. P. -
Page 16: Set City
• M/D/Y (month, date, year) • Y/M/D (year, month, date) C. Current Time Field – adjust the current time of the camera. D. Time Format – choose between 12-hr (AM/PM) or 24-hr display. SET CITY MENU NOTE The World Time cannot be directly set. It automatically adjusts itself via the time zone offset, using the Home Time values specified in the Set Clock setting. -
Page 17: Auto Off (Auto Power-Off)
AUTO OFF (AUTO POWER-OFF) You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed. The period of time before shut-down can be adjusted (None, 1 min., 3 min., or 5 min.) The default auto off time setting is 3 min. NOTE: Auto Off is not available in slideshow mode or when the camera is connected to a PC. -
Page 18: Macro
MACRO The PV100’s macro-focusing function lets you move the camera lens very close to the subject, allowing you to take close-up images with clarity and in detail. FORMAT This option will format all data in either the internal memory or the external SD card / MMC, including all protected files. -
Page 19: System Information
• If ambient light levels are relatively low such as indoors or at night, you can adjust the brightness levels lower to make the display easier to see. TIP: To maximize battery life, keep brightness settings low. SYSTEM INFORMATION This option allows you to check the camera model number and current version of firmware installed. -
Page 20: Quality (Picture Quality)
ICON TYPE OF MEDIA Fine Image Normal Image Basic Image QUALITY (PICTURE QUALITY) The picture quality represents the compression rate of the images taken. NAME OPTION High Quality Standard Economy NOTE: The higher image quality and resolution, the larger the memory space it occupies on the memory card. -
Page 21: Metering
ICONS SETTINGS Auto (default setting) Sunlight Shade Yellow F.L. White F.L. Tungsten METERING MENU ICONS SETTINGS Matrix (multi- segment) Central (Centre- weighted) Spot PV100 Eng R7 a OP OPTIONS Adjusts the white balance automatically Use outside in sunlight Use outside in the shade Use under yellow fluorescent lamp Use under white fluorescent lamp Use under electric or other tungsten light... -
Page 22: Iso
MENU SPEED EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SETTING) SHOOTING MOVIES The Movie Mode enables you to take movies. The length of the movie that can be taken depends on the amount of memory available within your camera's current memory storage. PV100 Eng R7 a OP The ISO setting affects the camera's sensitivity to light. -
Page 23: Movie Menu
Movie Mode On-Screen Display Total Available Time for Recording Movie Mode ( P.20) Memory Type ( P.5) Current Elapsed Recording Time (hh:mm:ss) Battery Level Indicator ( P.6) Current Date ( P.11) FUNCTION Toggling LCD Information Zooming Begin Recording Movie Stop Recording Movie MOVIE MENU 1. -
Page 24: Playback Of Images And Movies
SETTINGS NOTE: You can enable or disable audio recording while shooting a movie. The microphone icon is displayed on the LCD. PLAYBACK OF IMAGES AND MOVIES In Playback Mode, you can review the images and movies stored within your current active storage memory. The last image or movie taken is displayed on the LCD in Playback Mode. -
Page 25: Multi-Frame Review
Your PV100 digital camera has the ability to capture and playback movies with audio because of its built-in microphone and speaker. Note however, that playback volume is fixed and cannot be adjusted. MULTI-FRAME REVIEW The Multi-Frame Review shows, as thumbnails, up to nine recorded images and movies on the LCD. -
Page 26: Deleting A Playback Image
DELETING A PLAYBACK IMAGE To delete the image currently being viewed during playback, press and confirm. Protected images (indicated with and must be unprotected first. MOVIE PLAYBACK To playback movies: 1. Wait until the icons disappear from the playback movie. 2. -
Page 27: Deleting Multiple Images Or Movies
FUNCTIONS Delete Protect DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Slide Rotate DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES OR MOVIES The Delete options within the Playback Menu can delete multiple or all images and movies. NOTE: Protected images and movies (indicated with deleted and must be unprotected first. DELETING SELECTED IMAGES OR MOVIES 1. -
Page 28: Protecting Images Or Moviese
PROTECTING IMAGES OR MOVIES SELECTED IMAGES OR MOVIES 1. When "Select Images" is selected, the LCD displays up to nine thumbnail images similar to the Multi-Frame Review setting. Use to navigate. 2. Highlight an image, then press DISP / OK to confirm your selection. -
Page 29: Slideshow
NOTE: You can only specify the DPOF of the internal memory by transferring the images to a blank SD card via an SD card reader (sold separately). While you can take your SD card to a specialist for printing images, you must take the camera to a specialist to print any images stored in internal memory. -
Page 30: Rotating Images
SETTINGS Interval Repeat ROTATING IMAGES CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES CONNECTING TO A TV You can playback the images and movies you have recorded on the camera on your TV. Connect your camera to the TV via the included video cable. NOTE: Be sure to adjust the TV Out setting to correspond with your country's system (PAL / NTSC) before connecting the camera to the 1. -
Page 31: Installing Software Drivers (Windows-Based Pc)
1. Turn on your PC or Macintosh and allow your system's operating system to boot up. 2. Turn off your digital camera. Connect the camera and your PC or Macintosh via the USB cable. 3. Turn on your digital camera to any mode. The device's status lamp will blink. -
Page 32: Disconnecting The Camera From The Pc (Windows Me, 2000 And Xp Users Only)
4. On a PC, the camera will appear as a Removable Disk drive on My Computer. On the Mac, it will appear as a drive icon on the desktop (i.e., Untitled). 5. Double-click on the Removable Disk drive. Two folders, [DCIM] and [MISC], are now visible. -
Page 33: Addendum
Normal (1280 x 1024) Basic (640 x 480) NOTE: The above table is based on standard shooting conditions tested by Oregon Scientific and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture modes, and SD card memory capacity. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM... - Page 34 PROBLEM Taking Pictures PV100 Eng R7 a OP SYMPTOM CHECK THIS Power turns Battery level is off after too low turning on Auto Off Function is enabled Cannot take Camera not pictures when turned on the SHUTTER No space on RELEASE the SD card / button is...
- Page 35 PROBLEM Playback Connecting with External Devices PV100 Eng R7 a OP SYMPTOM CHECK THIS The lens is dirty Incorrect focus mode setting Cannot play Mode Switch back images is not set to or movies Playback Mode No images or movies are recorded Cannot delete Images or...
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Page 36: Specifications
PROBLEM SPECIFICATIONS TYPE Sensor Image size File Format Lens Digital zoom Shooting distance Flashlight Distance Operation Environment Display PV100 Eng R7 a OP SYMPTOM CHECK THIS Camera or PC is not turned on DESCRIPTION 3.5" high-density CMOS Total number of pixels: 3.0 million Selectable from: •... - Page 37 TYPE Internal Memory Digital Video Recording TV Video Output Storage Media Digital Output Software Product Dimension Unit Weight Battery Specification White Balance Exposure Metering ISO Sensitivity Language user interface PC Compatibility PV100 Eng R7 a OP DESCRIPTION 16MB 320 x 240 pixels, .AVI format NTSC / PAL compatible Secure Digital memory card USB 1.1 interface to PC...
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Page 38: Important Notice
IMPORTANT NOTICE STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY Oregon Scientific assumes no responsibility for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product. NOTES ON COPYRIGHT Images recorded using your digital camera cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. -
Page 39: Cleaning The Digital Camera
We hope you will find all the information you need on our website, however if you'd like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care department directly, please visit www2.oregonscientific.com/service/ support or call 949-608-2848 in the US. For international enquiries, please visit www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international/default.asp... -
Page 40: Trademark Information
ArcSoft PhotoImpression trademarks of ArcSoft Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentations provided with your Oregon Scientific registered trademarks of their respective holders. FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is... - Page 41 CAUTION: Modification - The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Oregon Scientific, Inc. may void the user 's authority to operate the equipment. Interface cable - Use the shielded cable sold or provided by Oregon Scientific, Inc.
- Page 42 © 2004 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved. 086-003527-021 9/9/2004, 2:45 PM PV100 Eng Back R7 a OP...
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