1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. SiPix Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. SC-3300
  6. Owner's manual

SiPix SC-3300 Owner's Manual

3.3 mega pixel digital camera with moviemode
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
SC-3300
3.3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera with
MovieMode
Owner's Manual
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the SC-3300 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for SiPix SC-3300

Summary of Contents for SiPix SC-3300

  • Page 1 SC-3300 3.3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera with MovieMode Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the SiPix Model SC-3300 camera. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GETTING STARTED ..............................6 ................................6 NTRODUCTION SC-3300 C ..........................6 NPACKING THE AMERA SC-3300 K & A ........................7 EATURES CCESSORIES Features & Accessories ..........................7 Optional Accessories ..........................7 System Requirements..........................7 IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS ...........................8 ...................................8 RONT ................................8 OTTOM ..................................9...
  • Page 5 Transfer Images & Video With the SiPix Camera Wizard................ 46 Saving Video Clips with Windows Media Player..................47 Transfer Pictures using Mass Storage..................... 47 Transfer Pictures with ArcSoft PhotoImpression (using the SC-3300 TWAIN Driver)......47 Save Images using ArcSoft PhotoImpression..................47 SC-3300 QUICK TIPS ..............................49 .......................49...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    SC-3300 TWAIN driver − SiPix Camera Wizard − ArcSoft PhotoImpression − ArcSoft VideoImpression − Owner’s Manual (PDF) − Adobe Acrobat Reader Do not throw the packaging box away. You may need it if you have to ship the SC-3300 digital camera.

  • Page 7: Features & Accessories

    3X digital zoom • Adjustable self-timer • CompactFlash card slot Optional Accessories You can use the following optional accessories to enhance the operation of the SC-3300 camera: • Tripod • AC adapter (3.3V, 2A, center positive) • CompactFlash card (up to 128 MB)

  • Page 8: Identifying Components

    Refer to the following illustrations to identify SC-3300 components: Power button Shutter release button Flash Viewfinder Self-timer indicator Connector cover − USB cable Flash sensor − AC adapter Lens Battery compartment cover Tripod socket CompactFlash card eject switch...

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Standby LED Carrying strap slot Memory card Viewfinder read-write indicator Mode Selector Navigator Zoom LCD color Flash monitor Macro Timer MENU button CompactFlash card slot Display button OK button There are five settings for the Mode Selector; refer to the following table for a description of each setting.

  • Page 10: Lcd Monitor Display

    The following LCD displays vary according to the current setting. Capture Mode Digital Zoom White Remaining Shots Balance Available Exposure Value Storage Location Flash (Card/Internal Memory) Macro Continuous Timer Shoot Resolution Battery Date/Time Video Capture Mode Digital Zoom White Remaining Time Balance Available for Video Capture...

  • Page 11: Inserting Batteries

    Please follow the instructions below to insert the batteries into your SC-3300 digital camera: Ensure the camera is turned OFF. Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera by sliding the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow on the cover.

  • Page 12: Installing & Removing An Optional Compactflash

    & & Note: Maximum tested CompactFlash card size is 128MB Please follow the instructions below to install and remove a CompactFlash card in your SC-3300 digital camera: Set the Power Switch to OFF. The CompactFlash slot is located on the right side of the camera (refer to page 8). Open the CompactFlash slot open by inserting your fingernail under the tab and opening in the direction of the arrow on the cover.

  • Page 13: Camera Setup & Operation

    & & Slide the Power Switch in the direction of the arrow and release to power on the camera: Note: When the camera is turned ON, the Auto Power OFF function is activated. To turn the camera off, slide and release the Power Switch again.

  • Page 14: Using The Lcd Display

    The 1.6-inch color LCD display functions as a view screen to preview the image before taking a picture. The display also allows you to review pictures you have taken, and configure the camera settings. Press the Power Switch, and turn the mode selector to CAPTURE MODE. The subject appears in the LCD display.

  • Page 15: Image Zoom Review

    This feature enables you to view selected portions of images at three times the actual size. Enlarging an image after it is taken allows you to take a closer look at the details of the image, but does not save the image as zoomed.
  • Page 16 Press the Flash button to set the flash mode (refer to page 19 for details). Ensure the standby LED has stopped flashing and align the picture through the viewfinder. Press the Shutter Release button half way down to focus on the subject. When you hear a beep, the camera is ready.

  • Page 17: Continuous Shooting

    This feature allows the rapid capture of four pictures with one shutter button click. Set the Mode Selector to capture Press the Menu button to open the Capture Mode menu. Use the Navigator up/down button to scroll to CONT.SHOT and then press the right button to open a submenu.

  • Page 18: Taking Video

    Set the Mode Selector to VIDEO CAPTURE Press the Menu button to open the Video Mode menu. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to IMAGE QUALITY and press the right button to open a submenu. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to select the desired resolution and press OK: Fine –...

  • Page 19: Setting The Flash

    Set the Mode Selector to CAPTURE Press the Navigator right button to scroll through the flash modes. The mode is displayed in the LCD screen: Flash Modes Meaning The flash occurs automatically when ambient lighting is insufficient Automatic Flash for picture capture. The flash function is disabled.

  • Page 20: Using The 3 X Digital Zoom Function

    The digital zoom function allows you to get closer - or zoom in - to your subject. Set the Mode Selector to CAPTURE Press the MENU button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the Zoom button to zoom in on the subject 2X. Press the button again for to zoom in 3X. Press the button again for no zoom.

  • Page 21: Protecting & Erasing Images And Video

    & & After taking pictures, you have the option to erase pictures that are no longer needed, and free up storage space for more pictures. You can also protect images so they are not inadvertently erased. Protecting an Image or Video This function prevents the images or video you taken from being erased.

  • Page 22: Removing Image/Video Protection

    Removing Image/Video Protection This function removes protection and allows images to be erased. Set the Mode Selector to REVIEW. The Review mode screen appears. Select IMAGE or MOVIE and press OK. The last image/video appears on the LCD monitor. Use the Navigator button left/right buttons to scroll to the desired image/video. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to UNLOCK.

  • Page 23: Erasing Images And Video

    Erasing Images and Video This function allows you to erase image or video files. Set the Mode Selector to REVIEW. The Review mode screen appears. Select IMAGE or MOVIE and press OK. The last image/video appears on the LCD monitor. Use the Navigator button left/right buttons to scroll to the desired image/video.

  • Page 24: Capture Mode Screens

    To access the Capture mode screens, set the Mode Selector to CAPTURE. Press the MENU button. The Capture mode Main menu screen appears. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll through the menus. Use the Navigator right button to open submenus.

  • Page 25: White Balance

    White Balance This item lets you set the White Balance for your pictures. In the Capture mode Main menu, use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to WHITE BALANCE. Press the Navigator right button to view the White Balance submenu. Select the Cloud or Sun icons for outdoor pictures, select the Tungsten icon for images taken under the incandescent lighting in most homes, and select the Fluorescent Lamp icon for indoor pictures taken under...

  • Page 26: Special Effects

    Special Effects This item enables you to set the color of your pictures. In the Capture mode Main menu, use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to EFFECT. Press the Navigator right button to view the Effect submenu. You can choose to take pictures in black & white, color, or sepia. Scroll to the desired setting and press OK.

  • Page 27: Video Mode Screens

    To access the video mode screens, set the Mode Selector to VIDEO Press the MENU button. The Video mode Main menu screen appears. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll through the menus. Use the Navigator right button to open submenus.

  • Page 28: White Balance

    White Balance This item lets you set the White Balance for your video. In the Video mode Main menu, use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to WHITE BALANCE. Press the Navigator right button to view the White Balance submenu. Select the Cloud or Sun icons for outdoor video, select the Tungsten icon for video taken under the incandescent lighting in most homes, and Cloud...

  • Page 29: Setup Mode Screens

    Reset Default Language The Language submenu allows you to select the language you want to use with the SC-3300 digital camera. Please be careful when selecting the language. If a language that is unfamiliar to you is selected, it may be difficult to understand the menus in an effort to change the language back.

  • Page 30: Beep

    Beep This setting allows you to turn off the “beep” sound the camera makes when scrolling through menus or changing settings. In the Setup mode Main menu, use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to BEEP. Press the Navigator right button to view the Beep submenu. Scroll to the desired setting and press OK.

  • Page 31: Time

    Time This item enables you to adjust the time and date that will display on your pictures. In the Setup mode Main menu, use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to TIME SETUP. Press the Navigator right button to view the Time Setup submenu. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to change the value, and then use the Navigator left/right buttons to move to the next item.

  • Page 32: Format

    Format This item allows you to format the internal memory or the inserted CF card. Warning! Formatting the internal memory or the CF card erases all data. In the Setup mode Main menu, use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to FORMAT. Press the Navigator right button to view the Format submenu.

  • Page 33: The Factory Defaults

    Item Default setting Continue Shot Exposure Value 0 EV White Balance Auto Color Color Sharpness Normal Quality Image Resolution: 2048 x 1536 Video Resolution: 320 x 240 Strobe Auto Focus Normal Slide Show Slide Show Time 3 Seconds Language English Self Timer 10 Seconds Time &...

  • Page 34: Review Mode Screens

    To access the Review mode screens, set the Mode Selector to REVIEW. Press the MENU button. The Review mode Main menu screen appears: Use the Navigator up/down buttons to select whether you want to review an image or a movie and press OK. Press the MENU button to make selections.

  • Page 35: Lock

    Lock The selection allows you to protect an image from being erased. After selecting an image to be protected, press the Menu button to open the Review mode Main menu. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to LOCK. Press the Navigator right button to view the Lock submenu. Scroll to THIS and press OK to lock the selected image.

  • Page 36: Slideshow

    Slideshow When the Slideshow function is enabled, this item will begin a slideshow of all currently loaded images at three or ten-second intervals. Press the Menu button to open the Review mode Main menu. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to SLIDESHOW. Press the Navigator right button to view the Slideshow submenu.

  • Page 37: Video Review Mode

    When All is selected, displays DPOF images. Specifies a time and file number to be assigned to the image. Specifies how many copies of the image are to be made. Select Video from the Review Mode Main menu and press OK. An image is displayed in the LCD display.

  • Page 38: Lock

    Lock This selection allows you to protect a video from being erased. Press the Menu button to open the Video Review mode Main menu. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to LOCK. Press the Navigator right button to view the Lock submenu. Scroll to THIS and press OK to lock the selected video.

  • Page 39: Transfer

    Transfer The Transfer option enables you to transfer video data from the internal memory to the CF card. Press the Menu button to open the Video Review mode Main menu. Use the Navigator up/down buttons to scroll to TRANSFER. Note! This option is disabled when there is no card inserted in the camera.

  • Page 40: Making Connections

    Note: Ensure that the AC adapter you use matches the electrical specifications for the camera. Refer to the Appendix for details. Note: Before connecting the SC-3300 to your PC, you must install the drivers. Refer to page 37 for instructions.

  • Page 41: Software Installation

    Functions This button allows you to select basic features or advanced features. This button allows you to select all of the images saved on the SC-3300 digital camera. This button deletes the image(s) that are highlighted (selected) from the SC-3300 digital camera.

  • Page 42: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    Special transition and text effects can be added to your video to enhance its presentation. Adobe Acrobat Reader Use this software to read PDF files. (The SC-3300 owner’s manual is in PDF format on the software CD for your convenience.) Follow these instructions to install the camera driver and application software on your PC system.

  • Page 43: Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0

    3. The ArcSoft PhotoImpression/VideoImpression license agreement will appear. To accept the agreement, click on YES. 4. Both ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression will install to the computer. 5. Next Adobe Acrobat Reader will begin its installation. A Welcome screen will appear. Select Next. 6.
  • Page 44 Please leave the CD in the CD- ROM drive and indicate that you do not want to reboot the computer. 8. The SC-3300 TWAIN driver will begin its installation and display the Welcome screen. Select Next. 9. The License Agreement will appear.
  • Page 45 10. The software installation is now complete. Please remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive, Select Yes I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish.

  • Page 46: Downloading Images And Video To Your Pc

    You can use the StyleCam SiPix Camera Wizard to transfer & save, view a slideshow of pictures, play your video, or open folders to view files. Connect the SC-3300 with the supplied USB cable to your PC. The following screen will automatically appear.

  • Page 47: Saving Video Clips With Windows Media Player

    Windows Media Player. The “Open folder to view files” option lets you view your images and video that are saved on the SC-3300. The files will appear either in a list of file names or in picture thumbnail and video icons, depending on the Operating System that you use.
  • Page 48 Click the “Save” button on the left panel of the screen, and then click the “Save As” button in the lower screen. When the Save window opens, select a directory where you want to save your pictures and type in a name for the image file, and click “Save”.

  • Page 49: Sc-3300 Quick Tips

    When taking a picture with the flash: stand at least 6 feet away from your subject. Standing too close to your subject may cause the subject to become overexposed. The flash for the SC-3300 has a range of 2.6 to 8.2 feet.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    The flash is set to Set the flash to Automatic flash. Flash always on. Use the USB DR. on the SC-3300 CD to remove the I plugged the Since the camera unknown device from the Device Manager.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Image Sensor 1/1.8-inch CCD with 3.34 million square pixels Color LCD 1.6-inch color TFT LCD External storage CompactFlash card up to 128MB media Picture modes # Shots Status Type Image format Compression (16 MB onboard) Super Fine 2048 x 1536 Fine 2048 x 1536 Medium...

  • Page 52: One Year Limited Warranty - Usa & Canada

    These are the sole remedies and SiPix’s sole liabilities for performance or failure to perform of the product. SiPix reserves the right to change its warranty policy at any time for all products distributed after the date of such change in warranty. Except as set forth above, all other warranties whether express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby excluded.

  • Page 53: Warranty Services - Usa & Canada

    Failure to properly pack shipment could cause serious damage to the product and void the warranty. Should any defect(s) be discovered, the product may be returned to SiPix with a valid RMA number. If you are returning product for repair, please be sure to do the following: 1.

  • Page 54: Technical Support - Usa & Canada

    8AM to 6PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday at 408-719-5076 (customer pays for any toll charges). In addition to providing telephone-based Technical Support, SiPix offers quick and easy e-mail support. Getting answers to your questions has never been easier! For email support, go to he SiPix website at www.sipixdigital.com/support/contact.

  • Page 55: Technical Support & Warranty - Europe

    Pour assistance Technique rappeler le numéro gratuit en Europe* :00800-800 SiPix (00800-80074749) ou par E-Mail : sipix@appello.de Le Support Technique de SiPix est disponible de 9h à 18h, du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jours fériés. TEL: 00800-800 SiPix *Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Italy, UK, Ireland , Germany.

  • Page 56: Technical Support & Warranty - Asia Pacific

    – Technical Support Upon receipt of this SiPix product you are immediately eligible for Technical Support during the warranty period of ONE YEAR from the purchase date. Users with questions or concerns of a technical nature should first refer to the product manual, as usage and troubleshooting information is provided in detail. For additional information or assistance, users should visit the SiPix Web-site, as tutorials, updated drivers, frequently asked questions and news updates are available.

Table of Contents