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- Page 1 82-223-90020v1.0 4600 Users Manual English...
- Page 2 ELCOME Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product. Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development, and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service. AFETY NOTICE 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Safety notice Table of contents Camera parts Getting started ► Loading the batteries ► Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) ► Attaching the carrying strap (optional) ► Using the tripod (optional) ► How to hold your camera Basic operations ►... - Page 4 Camera settings ► Camera settings mode ► Setting date and time ► Setting beep sound ► Setting date stamp ► Setting panel brightness ► Setting flicker ► Setting language ► Setting TV system ► Setting TV-out ► Restoring default settings ►...
- Page 5 AMERA PARTS 11 12 Shutter/Record Button Mode Indicators Power Button ( Strap Holder Mode Switch Battery/Card Cover Flash Strobe TV-out Connector/ Earphone Connector USB Port Speaker Focus Switch Display Toggle Button ( Lens Menu/OK Button ( Lens Cover SD/MMC Card Slot LCD Panel Battery Compartment Zoom (Up/Down) Buttons (...
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Page 6: Loading The Batteries
ETTING STARTED ► Loading the batteries Alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended for high performance. Slide the battery/card cover open in the direction of indication. Place two AAA batteries into the compartment. Note that the positive(+) and negative(-) ends cannot be reversed. -
Page 7: Inserting The Sd/Mmc Card (Optional)
► Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) In addition to 16MB (128Mbits) built- in fl ash memory, your camera can store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). The supported memory size ranges from 8MB to 512MB. To insert a SD/MMC card, gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the end of the slot. -
Page 8: Attaching The Carrying Strap (Optional)
► Attaching the carrying strap (optional) Using the strap to carry the camera with ease. To attach the carrying strap, thread the strap as illustrated on the right. ► Using the tripod (optional) The tripod can be attached to your camera to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self- portraits, longer movies or in a macro... -
Page 9: How To Hold Your Camera
► How to hold your camera When using the camera for shooting or filming, hold the camera firmly as the illustration indicates. You should also avoid blocking the lens to retain the best image. Tips for best shooting: 1) Keep the focus set to except for close-ups. -
Page 10: Turning On Your Camera
ASIC OPERATIONS ► Turning on your camera Slide the lens cover open. Press and hold down the Power Button ( ) for 2 seconds to turn on the camera. If the camera is not turned on after pressing the Power Button ( ), please check: 1. -
Page 11: Camera Settings
► Mode selection After the camera is powered on, you can use the Mode Switch, together Playback Digital Digital with the Power Button ( ), to shift Camera Camcorder between six modes. Every stage of the Mode Switch provides two Mode-change button modes, which can be alternated by... -
Page 12: Setting Time And Language 1
► Setting time and language Set the time and language to suit your local settings. Turn on the camera, and set the Mode Switch to Camera Settings ( ) mode. Camera Settings M E N U Use the Up/Down Buttons ) to highlight the Time item, and then press the Menu/OK Button (... -
Page 13: Taking A Still Picture 1
► Taking a still picture Digital camera mode LCD illustration Selftimer Flash strobe 1.0X Zoom ratio Resolution Pictures Focus Battery Mode indicator Exposure value* White balance* Exposure method* * visible when non-default settings are selected Digital Turn on the camera, and set the Camera Mode Switch to Digital Camera ) mode. -
Page 14: Zooming 1
► Zooming Before taking a still picture, you Zoom in can use the Zoom Buttons ( ) to zoom in or zoom out the screen, thus retaining the best result. Zoom out ► Setting focus Before taking a still picture, you can use the Focus Switch to set focus as appropriate. - Page 15 ► Using the fl ash strobe M E N U While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button ) to switch to the menu screen. Use the Up/Down Buttons ( ) to highlight the Strobe icon, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to Strobe: Auto...
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Page 16: Recording A Video Clip 1
► Recording a video clip Digital camcorder mode LCD illustration Zoom ratio 1.0X Video clips Battery Resolution Focus Mode indicator Digital Turn on the camera, and set Camcorder the Mode Switch to Digital Camcorder ( ) mode. Press the Shutter/Record Button to start recording. -
Page 17: Setting Focus 1
► Zooming While recording a video clip, you Zoom in can use the Zoom Buttons ( ) to zoom in or zoom out the screen, thus retaining the best result. Zoom out ► Setting focus In Digital Camcorder mode or during recording, you can use the Focus Switch to set focus as appropriate. -
Page 18: Recording A Voice Clip 1
► Recording a voice clip Voice recording mode LCD illustration Voice clips Battery Mode indicator Turn on the camera, and set the Mode Switch to Voice Recording ) mode. Voice Recording Press the Shutter/Record Button to start recording. Recording 00:01 time (mm:ss) Press the Shutter/Record... -
Page 19: Playing Back Your Recordings 1
► Playing back your recordings Playback mode LCD illustration File type: 01/10 : JPEG picture : AVI video clip : WAV voice clip Current fi le/Total fi les Battery Mode indicator Playback Turn on the camera, and set the Mode Switch to Playback ) mode. -
Page 20: Playing Back Your Recordings (Continued) 1
► Playing back your recordings (continued) AVI and WAV files: Press the Shutter/Record Button to play the file. JPEG files: Pressing the Shutter/Record Button will enable you to use the Zoom Buttons ( ) to zoom in Up/Down Buttons or zoom out the picture. If you zoom in the picture, and then Menu/OK press and hold down the Zoom... -
Page 21: Playing Back Your Recordings - Thumbnails 2
► Playing back your recordings - thumbnails While in Playback mode, press the Display Toggle Button ) will switch the screen to thumbnail view. In the thumbnail view you can quickly search the fi le you want to play. 0001 While in the thumbnail screen, you can use the Up/Down Page up... -
Page 22: Connecting The Camera To Your Tv 2
► Connecting the camera to your TV AV Mode Video Video Audio Turn on your TV and switch to AV mode. Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to your TV. Connect the other end of the video cable to your camera. Turn on the camera. -
Page 23: Digital Camera - Recording Voice Memo 2
DVANCED OPERATIONS ► Digital Camera - Recording voice memo Recording voice memo lets you add voice memos to your pictures. Here are some notes on using this feature: 1. Each voice memo lasts for 10 seconds. 2. This function is available after taking a picture. If you want to add a memo to every picture you take, you must use this function immediately after every shot. -
Page 24: Digital Camera - Setting Picture Resolution 2
► Digital Camera - Setting picture resolution While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Up/Down M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Size item, and press the Menu/ OK Button ( ) to confi... - Page 25 ► Digital Camera - Setting fl ash strobe While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Up/Down M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Strobe item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi...
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Page 26: Digital Camera - Setting Selftimer 2
► Digital Camera - Setting selftimer While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Up/Down M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Selftimer item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi... -
Page 27: Digital Camera - Setting Picture Effect 2
► Digital Camera - Setting picture effect While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Up/Down M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Effect item, and press the Menu/ OK Button ( ) to confi... -
Page 28: Digital Camera - Setting White Balance 2
► Digital Camera - Setting white balance While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ( ). In the next menu, select the WB Advanced Advanced item and press the Menu/OK... -
Page 29: Digital Camera - Setting Exposure Method 2
► Digital Camera - Setting exposure method While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ( ). In the next menu, select the Scene Advanced Advanced item and press the Menu/OK... -
Page 30: Digital Camera - Setting Exposure Value 2
► Digital Camera - Setting exposure value While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ( In the next menu, select the Advanced Advanced Exposure item and press the Menu/OK Button (... -
Page 31: Digital Camcorder - Setting Video Resolution 3
► Digital Camcorder - Setting video resolution While in Digital Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Up/Down M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Size item, and press the Menu/ OK Button ( ) to confi... -
Page 32: Digital Camcorder - Setting Video Effect 3
► Digital Camcorder - Setting video effect While in Digital Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Up/Down M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Effect item, and press the Menu/ OK Button ( ) to confi... -
Page 33: Setting Voice Memo 3
► Setting voice memo Enabling this function will let you hear voice memos (see page 22) while reviewing your pictures. The voice memo is automatically played back after this item is enabled. You can press the Shutter/Record Button to interrupt the playback. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Up/Down... - Page 34 ► Deleting fi les While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Up/Down M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Delete One or Delete all item, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi...
- Page 35 ► Sorting fi les The File Sort option allows you to specify a particular file type to display. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Up/Down M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the File Sort item, and press the Menu/OK Button (...
- Page 36 ► Setting fi le info While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Up/Down M E N U M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the File Infor. (File information) item, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi...
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Page 37: Camera Settings Mode 3
AMERA SETTINGS ► Camera settings mode Set the Mode Switch to Camera Settings mode, and the following screen will appear. For detailed information on each setting, please refer to the corresponding page. Camera Settings Page 36 Page 37 Page 37 Page 38 M E N U Time:... -
Page 38: Setting Beep Sound 3
► Setting beep sound Select the Buzzer item and press the Menu/OK Button Use the Up/Down Buttons Buzzer ) to select On or Off, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi rm. ► Setting date stamp Select the Date Stamp item and press the Menu/OK Button Use the Up/Down Buttons Date Stamp... -
Page 39: Setting Panel Brightness 3
► Setting panel brightness Select the Brightness item and press the Menu/OK Button Panel Bright Use the Up/Down Buttons ) to select your desired item, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi rm. Normal ► Setting fl icker Select the Flicker item and press the Menu/OK Button ( Use the Up/Down Buttons Flicker... -
Page 40: Setting Language 3
► Setting language Select the Language item and press the Menu/OK Button Language Use the Up/Down Buttons ) to select your preferred language, and press the Menu/ OK Button ( ) to confi rm. Pressing the Shutter/Record Button can quick-exit the menu. English ►... -
Page 41: Setting Tv-Out 4
► Setting TV-out M E N U Select the TV Set item and press the Menu/OK Button ). In the next menu, select the TV Out item and press TV Set TV: NTSC the Menu/OK Button ) to continue. TV Out Use the Up/Down Buttons TV Out ) to select On or Off, and... -
Page 42: Restoring Default Settings 4
► Restoring default settings M E N U Select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ). In the next menu, select the Default item and press Advanced Advanced the Menu/OK Button ) to continue. Default Use the Up/Down Buttons Default ) to select Yes or No, and press the Menu/OK Button... -
Page 43: Formatting Media 4
► Formatting media M E N U Select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ). In the next menu, select the Format item and press Advanced Advanced the Menu/OK Button ) to continue. Format Use the Up/Down Buttons Format ) to select Yes or No, and press the Menu/OK Button... -
Page 44: Copying Files To Your Pc
OPYING FILES TO YOUR PC ► Installing the driver to your PC You need to install the driver included in the accessory CD to ensure that video clips can be played back on your PC. Turn on your computer. Then place the accessory CD into the CD-ROM drive. -
Page 45: Installing The Driver To Your
► Installing the driver to your PC (continued) The Install Shield Wizard will then appear and automatically install the program. Please click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Select Complete if you want to install the driver and the PC Camera application. -
Page 46: Installing The Driver To Your Pc (Continued) 4
► Installing the driver to your PC (continued) Upon seeing this window, click on Install to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. If the program prompts you to install Windows Media Player Codecs, please click on Yes and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. -
Page 47: Connecting The Camera To Your
► Connecting the camera to your PC Turn on your computer, and then connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Make sure the cable and the port are correctly aligned. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your camera. -
Page 48: For Windows Xp Users
► Copying files to the PC This step varies depending on your operation system: For Windows XP users: After the camera is connected to your computer, a dialogue window will appear automatically. Please select the item Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and click on OK. -
Page 49: Copying Files To The Pc (Continued) 4
► Copying files to the PC (continued) Double-click on the DCIM file folder. Double-click on the 100MEDIA file folder. Drag the target file into My Documents or the destination folder. - Page 50 ► Viewing/Playing files on your PC Double-click on My Documents or any other folder that stores your files. Double-click on the desired file, and the file will be opened by the program matching the file’s type.
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Page 51: File Location 5
► File Location After connecting the camera to your computer, a removable disk will appear in your computer. Under the disk you can find all files stored in your camera. Refer to the figure on the right to see where the files are stored. -
Page 52: Using Mp3 Player
SING MP PLAYER ►Copying MP3 files to the camera Before playing MP3 music, you need to copy MP3 files to the camera. Connect the camera to your computer by the USB cable. You will find a Removable Disk in My Computer. Browse to the MP3 folder and copy MP3 files to this folder. -
Page 53: Setting The Output Device 5
► Setting the output device Turn on the camera, and set the Mode Switch to Playback ( mode. Press the Power Button ) to switch to MP3 Player ) mode. Player Press the Menu/OK Button M E N U ) to switch to the menu screen. -
Page 54: Setting The Output Device (Continued) 5
► Setting the output device (continued) In the subsequent menu, use the Audio Out Up/Down Buttons ( ) to select your desired item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi rm. The available items are: Headphone: output voice through the earphone Buzzer connector. -
Page 55: Playing Mp3 Music 5
► Playing MP3 music MP3 player mode LCD illustration Playing time Mode indicator 00:00:08 01/12 (hh:mm:ss) : Play Title of the song : Pause 07. The Call Repeat type: : Stop : Repeat one : Repeat one Volume : Repeat all : Repeat Battery life Current/... -
Page 56: Playing Mp3 Music (Continued) 5
► Playing MP3 music (continued) While playing MP3 music, 00:00:08 01/12 pressing the Menu/OK Button ) will lock the current 07. The Call status. Once you enable the lock function, the Hold icon ( lock function, the Hold icon ( will display on the LCD panel, indicating all button functions are disabled. -
Page 57: Play List Mode 5
► Play list mode While in MP3 Player ( ) mode Play List 01/04 under the status that MP3 is not 01. The Call being played, pressing the Display 02. Shape of My Heart 03. Get Another Boyfriend Toggle Button ( ) will switch to 04. -
Page 58: Repeating Playing (Continued) 5
► Repeating playing (continued) In the subsequent menu, use the Repeat Mode Up/Down Buttons ( ) to select the desired item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi rm. The available items are: Repeat One: repeat the selected song. Repeat All: repeat all songs. -
Page 59: Deleting Mp3 Files 5
► Deleting MP3 fi les While in MP3 Player ( ) mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, use the Up/Down Buttons ( ) to highlight the Delete One or Delete All item, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi... -
Page 60: Deleting Mp3 Files (Continued) 5
► Deleting MP3 fi les (continued) If you select Delete All, use the Delete All Up/Down Buttons ( ) to select Yes or No in the subsequent menu. Then press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi rm. Deleted fi les are gone forever and cannot be restored. -
Page 61: Using Pc Camera
SING PC CAMERA ► Installing the PC Camera software You need to install PC Camera software to take advantage of the PC camera function. If you have not yet installed the software, please refer to page 43 for details on installing the package. ►... -
Page 62: Starting The Application (Continued) 6
► Starting the application (continued) Notice for Windows 98SE users: 1. Click on Next when the following screen appears. 2. When the following screen appears, please select Search for the best driver for your device and click on Next to continue. 3. - Page 63 ► Starting the application (continued) Double-click the shortcut icon on the Desktop to start the program. After the program is started, you can begin to use the PC camera function. If you cannot find the program shortcut on the desktop, you can start the program from the Programs menu.
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Page 64: The Application Interface 6
To view pictures taken by PC Camera, please click on to open the photo album. Or, as an alternate option, go to the “Work Temp” folder to find files taken by the program. The full path is as following: C:\Program Files\SlimCam 4600\Work Temp... -
Page 65: Recording A Movie
► Recording a movie 1. Click on the icon. 2. Press to specify the path and name of the AVI fi le. 3. Set the frame rate and recording time according to your needs. 4. Press the Start Record button to begin recording. -
Page 66: Properties Options 6
► Properties options Video setting: Banding Filter: If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change this setting to avoid noise. Bandwidth: If the network bandwidth is congested when using PC Camera, select a smaller value in the “Bandwidth” item to avoid this problem. -
Page 67: When Using The Camera
ROUBLESHOOTING When using the camera: Q1: The camera cannot be switched on normally. A: 1) The batteries may be out of power. Please change the batteries. 2) Make sure the batteries are correctly installed. 3) Make sure the lens cover is open. Q2: Can not take pictures or video clips when pressing the Record/Shutter button. - Page 68 ROUBLESHOOTING Q7: Noises occur when viewing images on the LCD screen or on the computer. A: Check if the flicker setting matches the place you are staying. For more information, please refer to the Addendum section - “Flicker Settings Table”. (p.70) When connecting the camera to the computer or TV: Q1: I can not view the video clips on my computer.
- Page 69 ROUBLESHOOTING Q6: If the TV Out is set to On in the camera settings, the camera LCD will become blank. I want the display back to the camera LCD. A: 1) If your camera has been connected to TV, the display will be shown by TV screen.
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Page 70: Addenda
DDENDA Storage Capacity Table Still picture (pic.) Video (mm:ss) Audio Memory (mm:ss) 2272x1704 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x1024 640x480 320x240 Flash memory (12MB) 0:30 1:55 48:39 SD/MMC card (32MB) 1:15 4:47 121:37 SD/MMC card (64MB) 2:30 9:34 243:14 SD/MMC card (128MB) 1280 5:00 19:08 486:28... -
Page 71: System Message Table
DDENDA System Message Table Message Description When the camera is set to Playback mode without any existing file to No Files play, this message will show up. The camera is under the status of low power. You should change the Please Change Batteries batteries immediately. -
Page 72: Flash Strobe
DDENDA Specifications Sensor effective resolution 3 Mega (2048x1536) pixels Interpolated resolution 4 Mega (2272x1704) pixels Internal memory 16MB flash memory (12MB storage) External memory Built-in SD/MMC card slot (maximum: 512MB) JPEG (.JPG) format 2272x1704 (4 Mega) pixels Digital still camera 2048x1536 (3 Mega) pixels 1600x1200 (2 Mega) pixels 1280x1024 (1.3 Mega) pixels...