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Pentax Digibino DB 100 Operating Manual

Pentax Digibino DB 100 Operating Manual

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BINOCULARS WITH A BUILT-IN DIGITAL CAMERA
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from your DIGIBINO, please
read this Operating Manual before using the DIGIBINO.

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  • Page 1 e01_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:32 PM Page 1 BINOCULARS WITH A BUILT-IN DIGITAL CAMERA Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your DIGIBINO, please read this Operating Manual before using the DIGIBINO.

  • Page 2: For Safe Use Of Your Digibino

    4/16/02 4:32 PM Page 2 Thank you for buying the Pentax DIGIBINO DB100. Please read this manual before using this product in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR DIGIBINO valuable tool in helping you to understand this product’s capabilities.

  • Page 3: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • When the DIGIBINO has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working ly with water. properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures. Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    e01_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:32 PM Page 4 • Do not clean this product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. • Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Contents Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the DIGIBINO from FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR DIGIBINO ······················································································...

  • Page 5: Contents Of The Operating Manual

    e01_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:32 PM Page 6 Playback/Deleting ........................33 Displaying Image Information ·································································································· 33 Contents of the Operating Manual Nine-image Display (Thumbnail) ····························································································· 34 Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) ····································································· 36 This Operating manual contains the following chapters. Zoom Display (Special Zoom) ································································································· 37 Getting Started Deleting Images ·······················································································································...

  • Page 6: Names Of Parts

    e01_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:32 PM Page 8 Names of Parts LCD monitor (when opened) Objective lenses LCD monitor (when closed) Left cover Right cover MENU button buttons USB/Video output Central focusing terminal cover wheel OK button Battery chamber Strap lug cover Slide lever Lens barrier DISPLAY button...

  • Page 7: Contents

    e01_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:32 PM Page 10 Checking the Contents of the Package Main Unit (DB100) Size AA alkaline batteries (2) Strap USB cable Video cable Software (CD-ROM) (K-SW1) BINOCULARS WITH A BUILT-IN DIGITAL CAMERA Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your DIGIBINO, please read the Operating Manual before using the DIGIBINO.

  • Page 8: Attaching The Strap

    4/16/02 4:34 PM Page 11 Attaching the Strap Attach the included strap as shown in the illustrations below. ¡ ™ Caution Pentax will assume no responsibility for damage that may occur if the product is dropped due to the incorrect attachment of the strap.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Eyepiece Width

    e02_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:34 PM Page 12 Adjusting the Eyepiece Width Adjusting the Diopter Control The DIGIBINO eyepiece distance adjusts for optimal viewing through the eye- The DIGIBINO diopter can be adjusted according to your eyesight. piece lenses. ¡ Direct the DIGIBINO to a light area and look ¡...

  • Page 10: Using The Digibino As Binoculars

    e02_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:34 PM Page 14 Installing Batteries ¢ Turn the left diopter adjusting ring until the object appears sharp with your left eye. Batteries that can be used in the DIGIBINO Now, you can view the object in focus with both eyes and the indication appears The following batteries can be used in the DIGIBINO: sharp with your right eye.
  • Page 11 e02_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:34 PM Page 16 ™ Open the battery chamber cover. Battery Level Indicator Battery takeup tape You can check the battery level by viewing the symbol displayed on the LCD monitor. (lit green) : Adequate power remains. (lit green) : Battery is running low.

  • Page 12: Setting The Date/Time

    e02_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:34 PM Page 18 Setting the Date/Time ¢ Press button to change the month, Date Adjust When the DIGIBINO power is turned on for the first time, the screen for setting and then press button. the date and time appears. Set the current date and time. 2003 / 00 : 00 ¡...

  • Page 13: Quick Start

    e03_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:35 PM Page 20 Quick Start Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Using the LCD Monitor ¡ ¡ Lower the slide lever. Lower the slide lever. The lens barrier opens. The lens barrier opens. You hear a confirmation beep, the status lamp blinks red ™...

  • Page 14: Playing Back Pictures

    e03_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:35 PM Page 22 Quick Start Playing Back Pictures Playing Back the Last Image Taken (One-touch View) You can display the last picture taken. Playing Back a Single Image When You Take Pictures Using the LCD Monitor ¡ Move the slide lever up.

  • Page 15: Changing The Mode

    e04_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:36 PM Page 24 Changing the Mode Using the Menus Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or When the LCD monitor is turned on, pressing the MENU button displays the erasing images. menus on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 16: Menu List

    e04_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:36 PM Page 26 ¢ Press button. Rec.Mode Set-up Menu List The yellow area will move to the menu item. Resolution Digital Zoom Continuous Active Menus in Capture Mode MENU Exit [Rec. Mode] Menu ∞ Press button to select an item. Item Description Item (Bold type: Default setting)
  • Page 17 e04_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:36 PM Page 28 Active Menus in Playback Mode [Playback] Menu Item Description Item (Bold type: Default setting) Reference Thumbnail Display up to nine images On, Off p.34 simultaneously Slideshow Recorded images are played 1 sec., 3sec., 5sec p.36 successively.

  • Page 18: Taking Pictures

    e05_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:36 PM Page 29 Displaying Shooting Information In Capture mode (lens barrier opened), you can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Press the DISPLAY button to turn on or off the LCD monitor. Memo • Refer to “Taking Pictures” (p. 20) for taking pictures. •...

  • Page 19: Selecting The Image Quality (Resolution)

    e05_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:36 PM Page 30 Selecting the Image Quality (Resolution) Changing the Size of the Subject (Digital Zoom) Three modes of image quality can be selected for taking pictures. Use of Digital Zoom function allows you to magnify images for shooting. ¡...

  • Page 20: Continuous Shooting

    e05_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:36 PM Page 32 Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Up to 10 shots, five shots per second, can be shot. ¡ Display [Rec.Mode] menu. (p. 25) ™ Press button to select [Continuous]. Rec.Mode Set-up Resolution...

  • Page 21: Displaying Image Information

    e06_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:37 PM Page 33 Displaying Image Information In Playback mode (lens barrier closed), you can display information about play- back images on the LCD monitor. Press the DISPLAY button to turn on or off the LCD monitor. Memo Refer to “Playing back Pictures”...

  • Page 22: Nine-Image Display (Thumbnail)

    e06_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:37 PM Page 34 Nine-image Display (Thumbnail) § Choose the desired image you want to view by Up to nine images can be displayed simultaneously on the LCD monitor. You pressing button. can quickly search for desired images. If you press button while an image on the left column is ¡...

  • Page 23: Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow)

    e06_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:37 PM Page 36 Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) Zoom Display (Special Zoom) You can display images magnified. It can be used for focus confirmation after You can play back all the images continuously. taking pictures etc. ¡ Display the [Playback] menu.

  • Page 24: Deleting Images

    e06_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:37 PM Page 38 Deleting Images Deleting the Last Image Taken (One-touch Deletion) Deleting a Single Image The image that is played back in One-touch View (p. 23) can be deleted. ¡ In Playback mode, choose the image you want to delete by pressing ¡...

  • Page 25: Deleting All Images

    e06_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:37 PM Page 40 § ∞ Press button to select [Delete]. Press button to select [Delete All]. Delete Delete ¶ § Press the OK button. Press the OK button. Delete Delete all images in memory. Cancel Delete All The image selected in Step 1 will be deleted.

  • Page 26: Saving Important Images From Deletion (Protect)

    e06_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:37 PM Page 42 Saving Important Images from Deletion (Protect) Viewing Images on a TV You can protect important images from being accidentally erased. By using the included video cable, you can use any device with a video input is displayed for the protected images (p.

  • Page 27: Initializing All Memory (Format)

    e07_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:39 PM Page 44 Initializing All Memory (Format) Setting the Date Style Formatting will delete all the data in the memory. You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the LCD monitor. ¡ ¡ Display the [Set-up] menu.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Date/Time

    e07_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:39 PM Page 46 Adjusting the Date/Time Changing the Display Language You can adjust the date and time settings. You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. ¡ Display the [Set-up] menu. (p. 25) ¡...

  • Page 29: Turning The Beep On/Off

    e07_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:39 PM Page 48 Turning the Beep On/Off Auto Power Off Function The beep sound can be turned on and off. You can set the DIGIBINO to turn off automatically when no operation is per- formed for a fixed time. ¡...

  • Page 30: Resuming From The Auto Power Off Status

    e07_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:39 PM Page 50 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) Resuming from the Auto Power Off status You can reset all the settings other than date style, the date and time and lan- guage. Capture Mode ¡ Display the [Set-up] menu. (p. 25) Close the lens barrier, and then open it, or press the DISPLAY button when the ™...

  • Page 31: Viewing Images With Windows Pc

    e08_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:40 PM Page 52 Viewing Images with Windows PC Images recorded with the DIGIBINO can be viewed/edited/printed using a PC Installing the software (only for Windows 98SE) with the included USB cable and the included software. The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained. About the included software Installing the USB driver The included CD-ROM contains the following software:...
  • Page 32 Make sure that [Specify a location] is checked and § click [Next]. Double click [setup.exe]. [PENTAX USB DISK Device] will appear. The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registra- tion information. ¶ When the installation is completed, restart Windows.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Digibino And Pc

    e08_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:40 PM Page 56 Connecting the DIGIBINO and PC Disconnecting the DIGIBINO from your PC ¡ Turn on your PC. To disconnect the DIGIBINO from your PC (Windows2000) ™ ¡ Turn the DIGIBINO off, and connect the PC and DIGIBINO using the Double click (Hot Plug icon) on the task bar included USB cable.

  • Page 34: Viewing Images With Macintosh

    e08_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:40 PM Page 58 Viewing Images with Macintosh To disconnect the DIGIBINO from your PC (WindowsXP) Images recorded with the DIGIBINO can be viewed/edited/printed using a ¡ Click [Remove Hardware] icon on the task bar Macintosh with the included USB cable and the included software. tray.

  • Page 35: Installing The Software

    e08_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:40 PM Page 60 Installing the software Connecting the DIGIBINO and your Macintosh The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained. ¡ Turn on your Macintosh. Memo ™ Turn off the DIGIBINO and connect your Macintosh and DIGIBINO There is no need to install the USB driver for Macintosh.

  • Page 36: Viewing Images On Your Macintosh

    e08_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:40 PM Page 62 Viewing images on your Macintosh ¡ Double click the [ACDSee™ 1.6] folder on the hard drive. ™ Double click the [ACDSee™ 1.6] program icon. £ Select the image to view. DIGIBINO images can be found in the [untitled] [DCIM] [xxxPENTX] (xxx is a 3-digit numeral) folder on the desktop.

  • Page 37: Messages

    e09_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:40 PM Page 63 Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during DIGIBINO operation. Memory full The memory is full and no more images can be saved. Delete unwanted images. (p. 38) Change the quality/size and try again.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Better: 1024 x 768 pixels alkaline batteries (2), Software Good: 640 x 480 pixels CD-ROM, Soft case, Strap, Taking Lens : Pentax 37 mm F4 Warranty card, Operating Manual (Equivalent to 280 mm in 35 mm format) (this manual) Scope : 8.3˚...

  • Page 39: Warranty Policy

    Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 40 e09_db100_33e.qk 4/16/02 4:40 PM Page 68 MEMO MEMO...
  • Page 41 Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) Pentax U.K. Limited Pentax House, Heron drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) Pentax France S.A. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE Pentax Benelux B.V. (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www.pentax.nl)

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