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Maxell WS30 SLIM User Manual

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  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome Welcome to our MAXELL family. We strongly recommend that you read this User's Guide before operating your WS30 SLIM. You are on your way to experiencing a digital camera like no other. This easy-to-follow user's guide shows you how to use your new camera and software like...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Fun Things You Can Do- (Digital)... € Downloading Photos € To download an individual photo € Erasing Photos from WS30 SLIM € Cropping the photo Fun Things You Can Do- (Video)... € Using the Video Recording Feature (Create AVI File) €...

  • Page 5: Ws30 Slim Kit

    With the WS30 SLIM, going digital is just the beginning. The WS30 SLIM is a 3-in-1, digital, PC and video camera all wrapped up in a compact camera .

  • Page 6: Features & Functions

    Press the Shutter button to take a picture. € Optical Finder The optical finder or viewfinder is where you look into to compose the picture. Shutter Flash Light Self-Timer Signal Front of WS30 SLIM Optical Finder Standard Mode Macro Switch Macro Mode USB Connector...

  • Page 7: Battery Cover

    Press the mode button to switch between the camera's six modes. L DSC On/OFF Button Press the DSC On/OFF button to turn the WS30 SLIM on and off. € Select Button Press the Select button to select a menu function.

  • Page 8: Let's Get Started

    Let's Get Started Attaching the camera strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration below. Figure1 Inserting the Batteries Step 1 Open the battery cover. Step 2 Insert the batteries properly. Step 3 Close and lock the battery cover. Precaution: Check the batteries for polarity.

  • Page 9: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Now that the camera has batteries, let's take a few pictures to get started. Step 1 Make sure the batteries are properly inserted into the camera. Step 2 Press the DSC On button. The camera will beep. Step 3 Select macro mode or standard mode.

  • Page 10: Lcd Control Panel

    Video Recording Delete last The WS30 SLIM has six functional modes. € Mode 1: Flash - The Flash mode is used to add extra light to your image. Press the Mode button until "A" is blinking. This is the default Auto flash mode.
  • Page 11 € Mode 2: Self-Timer - The Self-Timer is used to take a picture with a 10 second delay. Press the Mode button until the self-timer symbol blinking. Take the picture by pressing the Shutter button. You have 10 seconds which is indicated by the camera beeping and the self-timer indicator blinking on the front of the camera.
  • Page 12 € Mode 4: Video Recording - The Video Recording mode is used to create a video AVI file that you can mail. Press the Mode button until is blinking. Press and hold the Shutter button and using optical finder to compose images. When you complete the video file, release the shutter button.
  • Page 13 € Mode 6: Delete All - The Delete All mode is used to erase all of the pictures from the WS30 SLIM . Press the Mode button until the blinking. Press the Shutter for 2 seconds to delete all of the pictures.

  • Page 14: Accessing The Cd

    Accessing the CD Step 1 Place the MAXELL Digital CD-ROM into the appropriate drive. The MAXELL Digital Main Menu screen should automatically appear. Note: If the main menu screen doesn't appear follow the directions below. Step 1 Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop.

  • Page 15: Install Mr. Photo

    Install Mr. Photo Step 1 Click on Install Presto! Mr. Photo from the main menu. Step 2 Click Next on the Welcome screen. Step 3 After reading the software license agreement screen, click Yes. Note: If you click No, Mr. Photo will not be installed onto your computer.
  • Page 16 Step 5 Click Next on the Setup Type screen. The default setup is Typical. Step 6 Click Next on the Select Program Folder screen. The files will begin to copy to your computer. Step 7 Click OK on the Information screen. Step 8 Click Yes or Register Later on the Registration screen.

  • Page 17: Install Imagefolio

    Install ImageFolio Step 1 Click on Install Presto! ImageFolio from the main menu. Step 2 Click Next on the Welcome screen. Step 3 After reading the software license agreement screen, click Yes. Note: If you click No, ImageFolio will not be installed onto your computer.
  • Page 18 Step 5 Click Next on the Setup Type screen. The default setup is Typical. Step 6 Click Next on the Select Program Folder screen. The files will begin to copy to your computer. Step 7 Click Finish on the Setup Complete screen.

  • Page 19: Install Videoworks

    Install VideoWorks l Step 1 Click on Install Presto! VideoWorks from the main menu. l Step 2 Click Next on the Welcome screen. l Step 3 After reading the software license agreement screen, click Yes. Note: If you click No, VideoWorks will not be installed onto your computer.
  • Page 20 l Step 5 Click Next on the Setup Type screen. The default setup is Typical. l Step 6 Click Next on the Select Program Folder screen. The files will begin to copy to your computer. L Step 7 Click Finish on the Setup Complete screen.

  • Page 21: Installing Ws30 Slim Driver

    Install WS30 SLIM Driver In order for you to download pictures from the camera to your computer, you will need to install WS30 SLIM Driver . l Step 1 Click on Install MAXELL WS30 SLIM Driver from the main menu.

  • Page 22: Getting Connected

    The MAXELL WS30 SLIM Digital Camera has three operating modes: Digital, Video, and PC. Digital = Take digital pictures with the WS30 SLIM. No need for film. Download them to your computer. Video = Create a mini video with the WS30 SLIM's live video feature.

  • Page 23: Fun Things You Can Do-(Digital)

    Important Note: Please make sure that the display indicates numbers for example "10". If not, press the DSC ON button. l Step 1 Connect the WS30 SLIM to your computer using the USB cable. Note: Refer to the "Getting Connected" section on page 20 if you need assistance.

  • Page 24: To Download An Individual Photo

    You will now see all of your photos displayed in the Mr. Photo thumbnail viewer. Erasing Photos from WS30 SLIM Let's take a minute to erase the photos from the WS30 SLIM. To erase all of the photos: l Step 1 Disconnect the camera from the USB cable.

  • Page 25: Cropping The Photo

    Since Mr. Photo is still open, let's make a quick change to our photo. Note: All of the software programs that were included with your WS30 SLIM CD contain individual user's manuals provided by the software manufacturer.

  • Page 26: Fun Things You Can Do-(Video)

    Step 8 Click on Programs. Step 9 Click on the MAXELL WS30 SLIM Digital Camera program group. Step 10 Click on the WS30 SLIM Digital Camera icon. Your photos will now appear . Step 11 Click on the Video Clip The Video screen appears .
  • Page 27 l Step 13 Click on the Run icon Note: You can change the Frame rate. l Step 14 Type in the file name and click on Save. l Step 15 The video file is being created. l Step 16 Click on the L Step 17 The AVI File is now complete, and you can email it to your friends and family.

  • Page 28: Using The Video Capture Feature

    Using the Video Capture Feature To use the video capture feature follow the steps below. Step 1 Connect the WS30 SLIM to your computer via the USB cable. Note: Refer to the "Getting Connected" section on Page 20 for assistance.

  • Page 29: Using The Video Conferencing Feature

    Step 14 Click on the Save icon located on the toolbar to save your video file. Using the Video Conferencing Feature When using the WS30 SLIM along with a video conferencing software such as MicroSoft NetMeeting, you can communicate with others over the Internet or local Intranet.

  • Page 30: Where To Get Help

    Where to get Help Help with your WS30 SLIM Camera is available from several resources: Software Help Help with any software packaged with this camera can be found under the help menu located on the menubar for each program, FAQs or by contacting the manufacturer of the software.

  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    Step 7 With the camera installed, there will be a listing matching the description of the mode of the camera, i.e., WS30 SLIM Digital Camera and WS30 SLIM Video Camera . If the icons are marked in red or any other color, the driver is not installed properly.
  • Page 32 Q: How do I delete the photos from my camera once they have been downloaded? l Step 1 Press the Mode button until you see the icon appears in the menu panel. l Step 2 Press and hold the Shutter button down for 2 seconds. Notice how the menu panel displays zero (0) photos.

  • Page 33: Additional Information

    1~1/10000 sec- PCC (Video mode) l Can delete all or last picture l Use 2 AAA alkaline batteries as power source l Interface: USB l WS30 SLIM will automatically turn off the power if inactive for more than 2 minutes.
  • Page 34 Maintenance and Storage l Usage environment /temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius l Usage environment/relative humidity:45% ~85% l Do not use or store this camera in environments direct sunlight, high humidity and dusty places, next to air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources, in a closed car that is in direct sunlight, and avoid shaky places.
  • Page 40 MAXELL CANADA Maxell Canada 50 Locke Street, Unit 2 Concord. Ontario. Canada L4K 5R4 1 800 661 9500 - customer service # www. Maxellcanada.com 1-626-13-0011-01...

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