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Thanks for purchasing our digital camera products. Please read through this manual carefully before using the camera and follow the instructions to avoid any damages that may be caused to camera by improper operation. Please try to take pictures before you perform the formal recording or take photos of any important occasion.
1. Functional parts of the camera Lens Flash light MACRO button USB jack Tripod socket SD card slot Battery cover LEFT / FLASH mode MENU button RIGHT DISPLAY button MODE button DOWN BUSY light MACRO light OK/SHOOT button POWER button TFT monitor screen Page 2 of 32...
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2. Prepare for use 2.1 Load batteries It’s optional to use AAA alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries. Open the battery cover and put in batteries according to the polarity indicated on the battery door. 2.2 Insert the memory card. Insert the card upfront facing the front face of the camera gently. Attention: If you cannot insert the SD card properly, take it out and re-insert again.
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The length of recording depends on the capacity of the memory card. 2.4 Playing video You can play the photos and video through TFT screen, or by connecting the camera to the TV. Note: DC-5102 does not support audio function, therefore recorded AVI files Page 4 of 32...
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do not produce sound when played back on the camera or on TV. Viewing the photo You can view photos saved in the camera or the memory card through LCD screen. During the process, you can enlarge or delete them. Press the menu button, then press OK to select the album mode;...
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3, Press the up button to play the video, press down button to stop; 4. Press the OK button to return to preview mode. Re-playing the video by TV You can play the video by connecting the camera to the TV. 1.
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the TV, instead of faults of the camera. Set the camera mode ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Press the MENU button, select the settings menu and press OK; ¥ Press the DOWN/UP button to select the TV-OUTPUT window ¥ £ Press LEFT/RIGHT button to select the required NTSC mode or ¥...
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5. Press DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT/UP button to move the item £ 6. Press the OK button to return. 2.6 Deleting the photo The images can be deleted from the camera or the memory card ¦ Delete one: 1. Press the MENU button, then press OK to select album mode £...
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3. Settings You can adjust the camera settings in the menu. 3.1 Self-timer 1. Press the MODE button, and change to the Self-timer window 2. Press LEFT/RIGHT button to select the needed time £ 3. Press the MODE button to return. The camera is set in the self-timer mode. Attention: If you want to cancel, just set self-timer off.
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3.3 White balance You can select the correct white balance to get the best quality photos. 1. Press the POWER button to turn the camera on £ 2. Press the MODE menu; 3.Press UP/DOWN button scroll to the “white balance” window §...
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3.5 Digital zoom This camera is equipped with digital zoom function. Use LCD to preview the image to check the effect of digital zoom. Attention Digital zoom will affect the picture quality. The higher the zoom, the ¡ lower the quality. The highest is 4 X zoom. 1.
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4. Press UP/DOWN button to adjust the date and the time; 5. Press the OK button to confirm setting. 3.7 The other settings You can also set the other functions in the menu ¦ 3.8.USB (storage) & PC camera mode PC—CAM mode: this camera can be used as a webcam.
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Change to TV Output: NTSC or PAL can be selected. 1. Press the MENU button, then select the settings menu by pressing OK £ 2. Press UP/DOWN button scroll to “TV mode” § £ 3. Press LEFT/RIGHT button , scroll to the required TV mode £...
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2. Press UP/DOWN button scroll to the language window § £ 3. Press the OK button to confirm £ 4. Press UP/DOWN button to select the required language £ 5. Press the OK button to return. 3.11 Power The battery shows on the LCD screen: full empty Factors affecting battery life...
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¢ While the camera is turned on, do not take out the battery or re-install it, or else, the settings and the function will be affected. ¢ The following factors will consume the battery : ¢ While turning on the LCD screen, ¢...
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7. Run the “AMCAP.EXE”; A window will turn up on the computer monitor screen, showing the images being taken. 6. How to maintain the camera It is recommended always to maintain your camera and also the accessories. 6.1 For camera Keep the lens clean.
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to instructions on the batteries. Please take out the batteries if the camera is not to be used for a long time. Ensure that no leaking, corroded or expansive batteries are used in the camera. Attention: If rechargeable batteries are used, ensure to take them out from camera for recharging by charger if the battery level is low.
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4. Press up/down button scroll to “Format storage” § £ 5.Press the OK button to confirm £ 6. Press the MENU button to return. Attention: When the process is being done, do not open the cover or remove the batteries, or else damage may be caused to the memory card. SD card can be used in this camera ¡...
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2 AAA alkaline batteries rechargeable batteries Power ¥ * manganese batteries cannot be used in this camera ¦ English French German Spanish Netherlands Italy OSD language ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Portuguese Focal range f=8.25mm Aperture F=3.0 Auto power off 30Sec 1/3/5Min ¥...
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Camera in standby mode Restart the camera Water or steam inside the Dry the camera ,then restart camera The camera being connected to Disconnect from the PC the computer Pressing the shutter button fails to snapshot Cause Solution The camera turns off Prod the power button to turn on iton Flash light is not fully charged...
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Flash is disabled while in AVI Set to AVI mode mode The LCD screen is illegible Cause Solution Ensure that there is at least 1.5m Subject is out of focal range (5ft) between the camera lens and subject. LCD screen exposed to sunshine Shelter it from sunshine The images taken fail to show on the LCD screen Cause...
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8.2Bad picture quality Image is too bright Cause Solution Flash light is set to flash on Adjust it to flash auto or flash off The subject is too bright Change the white balance, or make the camera face the subject in a best direction Image is too dark Cause...
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The image color is unnatural Cause Solution The light affects the image color Set the white balance Incorrect white balance set Adjust the while balance according to the condition The image edge is illegible Cause Solution Your finger or the hand grip Hold the camera properly ,keep your fingers shelters part of the lens away from the lens...
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9.Install software and download picture 9.1 Driver installation Insert the attached CD into the CD-ROM drive. Windows will display a dialog box as below. Click the “Install Driver” option. CD installation would run automatically in the following order. Click the finish button to finish installation. Page 26 of 32...
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Click the “Install photo express” to install the application of Ulead Photo Express 4.0. Click the “exit” option to exit installation. 9.2 Download picture Connect the camera to the computer, you can download the photos to the computer, or you can copy the documents you need to the SD card of the camera, so you can communicate with the other users, make the camera as a removable disk.
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camera to the computer for the first time. How to install driver under Windows 98? 1. Insert the attached software disk into CD-ROM driver; 2. Install the PC camera driver. Connect the camera and computer via the USB cable.The system will display a dialog box.Then you can download the images according to the dialog box.
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Download the photos: After installing the driver system, the camera becomes a Removable disk. 1. Double click the icon of “my computer” on the desktop; 2. Double click the icon of “Removable Disk”; 3. Double click “DCIM” file. Save the documents with “JPEG” or “AVI” file formats to the computer’s hard disk along your appointed path.
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2. Press the menu button and then press the direction buttons to highlight the icon of “ ”; 3. Press the OK button to enter this mode; 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to highlight the option of USB connection; 5.
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If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. ( Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) Page 31 of 32...
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