BTC DSC 3320Z User Manual

Btc dsc 3320z: user guide
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1 Getting Started................................................................................................................1
Package Contents..........................................................................................................1
System Requirements....................................................................................................2
System Information ........................................................................................................2
FCC Compliance and Advisory......................................................................................3
Camera Components.....................................................................................................4
Front ...........................................................................................................................4
Rear............................................................................................................................4
Side ............................................................................................................................4
Using the Accessories ...................................................................................................5
Attaching the Wrist Strap............................................................................................5
Using the Soft Case ...................................................................................................5
2 Preparing to Take Pictures .............................................................................................6
Installing the Batteries....................................................................................................6
Low Battery Indicator .....................................................................................................7
Turning the Power On....................................................................................................7
Setting the Date and Time .............................................................................................8
Language Settings .........................................................................................................8
TV Out Settings..............................................................................................................9
Setting the Beep Sound .................................................................................................9
Setting the Power Save Function ................................................................................10
SD Memory Cards .......................................................................................................11
Inserting....................................................................................................................11
Removing .................................................................................................................11
Camera Mode Setting ..................................................................................................12
Photo Mode ..............................................................................................................12
Playback Mode .........................................................................................................12
Video Mode ..............................................................................................................12
3 Taking Pictures .............................................................................................................13
Previewing a Picture ....................................................................................................13
Taking a Picture ...........................................................................................................13
Setting the LCD Display Mode.....................................................................................13
Setting Image Quality and Resolution .........................................................................14
Using the Zoom Function.............................................................................................15
Using the Flash ............................................................................................................16
Adjusting the Exposure ................................................................................................16
Using Different Metering Options.................................................................................17
Setting the White Balance............................................................................................17
White Balance Settings Explained ...........................................................................18
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Rear..........................4 Side ..........................4 Using the Accessories ....................5 Attaching the Wrist Strap....................5 Using the Soft Case ....................5 2 Preparing to Take Pictures .....................6 Installing the Batteries....................6 Low Battery Indicator .....................7 Turning the Power On....................7 Setting the Date and Time .....................8 Language Settings ......................8 TV Out Settings......................9...
  • Page 2 Protecting Stored Images ....................23 Erasing a Stored Image ....................24 Erasing all Images....................24 Slide Show ........................25 Copy to Card ........................25 Formatting the Camera Memory or SD Card...............25 5 File Names & Printing....................26 Folder Names.......................26 File Names ........................27 DPOF Print Settings.....................27 Print Order Setting....................27 6 Making Connections .....................28...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Package Contents Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items listed below is missing or damaged. Camera USB Cable TV Out Cable Soft Case Strap 2 x AA Batteries Software Installation User Manual Quick Start Guide CD ROM...
  • Page 4: System Requirements

    Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. System Information • Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out by authorized service providers.
  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance And Advisory

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 6: Camera Components

    Flash Microphone Battery Lens cover Mode Rear switch Power Green LED button indicator Zoom buttons Viewfinder 4-Way, Multi- function LCD screen buttons Set, Menu and Display buttons Side USB port TV out port DC in port – 4 –...
  • Page 7: Using The Accessories

    Getting Started Using the Accessories Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown in the illustration to the right. NOTE: Do not swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap. Using the Soft Case •...
  • Page 8: Preparing To Take Pictures

    Preparing to Take Pictures Installing the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH (min. 550 mAh / 1.2V) batteries. Follow these instructions to insert batteries into the camera. 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 9: Low Battery Indicator

    Press the POWER button. The LED indicator begins flashing green. Power It takes about 3 seconds to power on Indicator button the camera. NOTE: Set the date and time after turning the camera on for the first time. See the next section. – 7 –...
  • Page 10: Setting The Date And Time

    9. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired date format: YY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YY, or DD/MM/YY. 10. Press SET to exit the Date & Time submenu or press MENU to cancel. Language Settings The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different languages.
  • Page 11: Tv Out Settings

    Connecting to a TV allows you to preview photos and video clips on the television screen. TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region. The default setting varies according to the country of purchase.
  • Page 12: Setting The Power Save Function

    Preparing to Take Pictures Setting the Power Save Function To save battery power, your camera can be set to turn itself off after 1, 3 (default), or 5 minutes of inactivity. The period can be set in the SETUP menu.
  • Page 13: Sd Memory Cards

    Preparing to Take Pictures SD Memory Cards The SD memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment. Inserting 1. Slide the battery cover open. 2. Slide the SD card into the slot as shown.
  • Page 14: Camera Mode Setting

    Camera Mode Setting Your camera can be set in various modes for different situations. Photo Mode In Photo mode, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and white balance to suit the shooting environment. Playback Mode In Playback mode you can review, erase, and protect photos and video clips.
  • Page 15: Taking Pictures

    Set menu. Setting the LCD Display Mode Turn the LCD screen display on or off by pressing DISP. There are 2 LCD screen displays in Playback and Video modes. There are 3 LCD screen displays in Photo mode. 1. In Playback mode and Video modes,...
  • Page 16: Setting Image Quality And Resolution

    2. Use the UP or Down keys to select Resolution from the REC Menu. 3. Press the RIGHT key to enter the Resolution submenu. 4. Use the UP or DOWN keys to select a resolution from the list. 2048 x 1536 (Large) 1600 x 1200 (Medium 1)
  • Page 17: Using The Zoom Function

    Taking Pictures Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allow you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process.
  • Page 18: Using The Flash

    Automatic – Flash fires when conditions require extra lighting. Always on – Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting conditions. RedEye – Flash strobes to let the subject’s eyes adjust to the flash, then fires again when the photo is taken.
  • Page 19: Using Different Metering Options

    Multi Metering selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area and Spot Metering selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture.
  • Page 20: White Balance Settings Explained

    Shade: Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions. Tungsten: Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions. Corrects the orange hue of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor photos under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash. Fluorescent: Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of fluorescent lighting.
  • Page 21: Using Macro Mode

    Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 50 cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle (zoomed out) setting and 10 cm in the maximum telephoto (zoomed in) setting.
  • Page 22: Using The Date Stamp Function

    Taking Pictures Using the Date Stamp Function The Date Stamp function can be used to add a date to your pictures as you take them. 1. To enable the Date Stamp, turn the camera on and press the MENU key.
  • Page 23: Recording Video Clips

    5. Press the shutter again to end recording. Setting Quick View When Quick View is enabled, you can view an image for a few seconds after you have taken it. 1. To set Quick View, turn on the camera and press the MENU button.
  • Page 24: Reviewing Photos And Videos

    UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT buttons. When cycling through images stored in the camera, some images may be marked with the Video symbol in the top left hand corner of the LCD display. These are stored video clips.
  • Page 25: Viewing Pictures In Thumbnail Mode

    All to protect all files in memory. 6. Press the SET button. 7. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select Yes to confirm the action or No to cancel. 8. Press the SET button to complete the operation.
  • Page 26: Erasing A Stored Image

    5. Press the RIGHT button to enter the Delete All submenu. 6. Use the Up or DOWN buttons to choose Yes to delete all images in memory, or select No to cancel. 7. Press the SET button to confirm the action or the MENU button to cancel.
  • Page 27: Slide Show

    Off to disable the slide show. Copy to Card You may want to copy the data from the camera’s internal memory to the flash card for convenience. 1. Turn the camera on.
  • Page 28: File Names & Printing

    Folder Example: Folder numbers start from 100. Each folder holds up to 9999 files. If a photo is taken when the folder with the highest folder number contains a picture file number equal to or greater than 9999, the camera creates a new folder by adding one to the current folder number.
  • Page 29: File Names

    3. Press the MENU button to display the toolbar. 4. Press the DOWN button to select DPOF printing. 5. Press the SET button to print the file. You are prompted to select the number of prints. 6. Press the up and down buttons to select the number of prints and then press SET to print the images.
  • Page 30: Making Connections

    Images displayed on the camera’s LCD screen can also be displayed on a television screen. 1. Plug the included audio/video cable into the camera TV Out port (A). Plug the other end into the TV set Video port (B). 2. Set the TV input signal to Video In. Refer to the documentation included with your TV for more information.
  • Page 31: Downloading Images To A Computer

    • by connecting the camera to a computer using the included USB cable Using a Flash Card Memory Reader 1. Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it into an SD card reader that is connected to a computer.
  • Page 32: Connecting To A Computer Using Usb

    Connecting to a Computer Using USB 1. Install the USB software driver included with the bundled CD-ROM. 2. Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port (A). Connect the other end of the cable to the TV Out port on the camera (B).
  • Page 33: Understanding Camera Memory

    The digital camera is equipped with internal memory. If an SD card is not installed in the camera, all photos and video clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. If an SD card is installed, photos and video clips are stored on the SD card.
  • Page 34: Software Installation

    Software Installation Installing the Software Driver The camera can be used as a mass storage device and can be connected to a TV to view pictures. The software driver must be installed with all operating systems to enable the camera to be used as a mass storage device and to enable the video driver.
  • Page 35: Installing Mgi Photosuite 5Se

    Software Installation Installing MGI PhotoSuite 5SE MGI PhotoSuite 5 SE is a photo editing application that is included on the software installation CD-ROM. This software requires Windows 98Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP on your computer. Follow these steps to install the photo editing application.
  • Page 36 Using the MGI PhotoSuite 5 SE Application PhotoSuite 5 SE gives you the ability to edit, crop and print the photos you download to your computer from the digital camera. Refer to the application help documentation for information on using the software.
  • Page 37: Appendix

    LCD screen, memory. replace the batteries immediately. Cannot transfer images to The USB driver is not installed. - Install the USB driver before a computer after you connect the camera to a connecting the USB cable. computer.
  • Page 38: Specifications

    10-second delay TV Out NTSC/PAL selectable Power Supply Battery (AA x 2) DC– in (3.0V, 2A DC adapter) Weight 147 g (5.19 oz) (without battery) Dimensions 92 x 62.2 x 31.5 mm (3.6 x 2.45 x 1.24 inches) – 36 –...

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