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Preparing to Take Pictures

 

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Setting the Date and Time 

1.  Turn on the camera. 

2.  Press the MENU button. 

3.  Press the RIGHT button to select the SETUP 

menu. 

4.  Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the 

Date & Time option.  

5.  Press the RIGHT button to enter the Date & 

Time submenu. 

6.  Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change 

the values. 

7.  Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to 

advance to the next field. 

8.  Change the date style setting if desired. 

9.  Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the 

desired date format: YY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YY, 
or DD/MM/YY. 

10. Press SET to exit the Date & Time submenu or press MENU to cancel. 

Language Settings 

The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different 
languages. 

1.  Turn the camera on. 

2.  Press the MENU button. 

3.  Press the RIGHT button to select the SETUP 

menu. 

4.  Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select 

Language. 

5. Press the RIGHT button to enter the 

Language submenu. 

6.  Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the 

desired language. 

7.  Press the SET button to save your choice. 

8.  Press the MENU button to leave the 

Language submenu. 

 

 

 

NOTE: 

The default language setting is English. 

Summary of Contents for DC-CAM 3200Z

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Page 2: ... Setting the Date and Time 8 Language Settings 8 TV Out Settings 9 Setting the Beep Sound 9 Setting the Power Save Function 10 SD Memory Cards 11 Inserting 11 Removing 11 Camera Mode Setting 12 Photo Mode 12 Playback Mode 12 Video Mode 12 3 Taking Pictures 13 Previewing a Picture 13 Taking a Picture 13 Setting the LCD Display Mode 13 Setting Image Quality and Resolution 14 Using the Zoom Function ...

Page 3: ...Camera Memory or SD Card 25 5 File Names Printing 26 Folder Names 26 File Names 27 DPOF Print Settings 27 Print Order Setting 27 6 Making Connections 28 Viewing Images on the TV 28 Selecting the Video Out Signal Mode 28 Downloading Images to a Computer 29 Using a Flash Card Memory Reader 29 Connecting to a Computer Using USB 30 Understanding Camera Memory 31 Internal Memory 31 Optional SD Memory C...

Page 4: ...g Started Package Contents Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items listed below is missing or damaged Camera USB Cable TV Out Cable Soft Case Strap 2 x AA Batteries Installation CD Quick Start Booklet ...

Page 5: ...systems Safety Tips Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way High voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed Maintenance and repairs should be carried out by authorized service providers Do not fire the flash too close to animals or people s eyes especially young children Eye damage may be caused Keep the camera away from...

Page 6: ...e that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause a harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and...

Page 7: ...iewfinder Flash Shutter button Lens Self timer indicator Microphone Battery cover DC In port USB port TV Out port LED indicator Viewfinder LCD Mode switch Zoom buttons 4 Way Multi function buttons LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN SET MENU and DISP buttons Power button ...

Page 8: ... camera as shown in the illustration to the right Using the Soft Case Store the camera in the soft case provided when not in use Slide the camera into the case making sure there are no sharp objects inside that may damage the camera NOTE Do not swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap ...

Page 9: ...available separately Follow these instructions to insert batteries into the camera 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Swing the battery cover open 3 Insert two AA size alkaline batteries with the positive and negative poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery cover 4 Slide the battery cover back into the closed position ...

Page 10: ...t 3 seconds to power on the camera NOTES Do not use manganese batteries Manganese batteries cannot supply sufficient power to support camera operation Replace all batteries at the same time Never mix old and new batteries Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan on using it for more than two weeks The camera body may feel warm after extended use This is normal NOTE Set the date and time...

Page 11: ...N buttons to select the desired date format YY MM DD MM DD YY or DD MM YY 10 Press SET to exit the Date Time submenu or press MENU to cancel Language Settings The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different languages 1 Turn the camera on 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press the RIGHT button to select the SETUP menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select Language 5 Press th...

Page 12: ...V Out 5 Press the RIGHT button to enter the TV Out submenu 6 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select NTSC or PAL 7 Press the SET button to save your choice or the MENU button to cancel Setting the Beep Sound The camera beep sound can be turned on default or off as required 1 Turn the camera on 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press the RIGHT button to select the SETUP menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN keys to s...

Page 13: ...buttons to select the Power Save option 5 Press the RIGHT button to enter the Power Save submenu 6 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select 1 2 or 3 mins The camera will turn itself off automatically if not used for the specified period You can also turn the function off completely 7 Press SET button to save your option 8 Press the MENU button to leave the Power Save submenu Note The Power Save func...

Page 14: ... into the slot as shown 3 Close the battery compartment Removing 1 Slide the battery cover open 2 Push and release the SD card It will eject part way from the slot 3 Pull the SD card from the slot 4 Close the battery cover When a memory card is inserted an icon appears in the LCD Images and video files are automatically saved to the SD memory card whenever it is inserted in the camera Memory Card ...

Page 15: ... suit the shooting environment Playback Mode In Playback mode you can review erase and protect photos and video clips Video Mode Your camera can record video clips with audio in Video mode White balance and exposure can be set before recording a video clip NOTE When the camera is connected to a computer with the included USB cable the camera acts as a mass storage device regardless of the mode set...

Page 16: ...e is being stored Setting the LCD Display Mode Turn the LCD screen display on or off by pressing DISP There are 2 LCD screen display in Playback and Video modes There are 3 LCD screen display in Photo mode 1 In Playback mode and Video modes press DISP once to turn the on screen information display OSD off and press again to restore OSD 2 In Photo mode press DISP once to turn the OSD off press agai...

Page 17: ...lution from the list 2048 x 1536 Large 1600 x 1200 Medium 1 1024 x 768 Medium 2 640 x 480 Small 5 Press SET to save your setting The camera returns to Photo mode 6 Press Menu again to return to REC Menu 7 Use the UP or DOWN keys to select Quality from the REC Menu 8 Press the RIGHT key to enter the Quality submenu 9 Select Fine or Normal quality from the submenu 10 Press SET to save your selection...

Page 18: ... an image through a software interpolation process The digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to 4X In Photo mode press T to zoom in Continue pressing T until the digital zoom indicator is displayed Press T to digitally zoom in on a subject in increments of 0 2X NOTES The digital zoom does not work in Video mode In Photo mode you can zoom in and out in steps of 0 2X In Playback mo...

Page 19: ...hen fires again when the photo is taken Always off The flash never fires Adjusting the Exposure Set the exposure value EV value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting dark backgrounds and strong backlighting 1 Turn on the camera and press the MENU button 2 Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Exposure option 3 Press the RIGHT button to enter the...

Page 20: ...ect the Metering option 3 Press the RIGHT button to enter the Metering submenu 4 Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select a metering option from the list 5 Press the SET button to confirm your choice or press the MENU button to leave the menu Setting the White Balance Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight incandescent tungsten lighting or fluorescent lighting 1 Tur...

Page 21: ...conditions Corrects the orange hue of household light bulbs Ideal for indoor photos under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash Fluorescent Adjusts for fluorescent lighting Corrects the green hue of fluorescent lighting Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash Black White Sets the white balance for black and white photography The white balance icon is displayed on ...

Page 22: ...ctures of yourself When the self timer function is enabled there is a 10 second delay between the shutter being pressed and the picture being taken 1 To enable the self timer function press the self timer button until the self timer symbol appears on the LCD display 2 Place the camera in a stable position preferably on a tripod 3 Compose your shot as normal 4 When you are happy with the picture pr...

Page 23: ...h a set of long shutter speeds which can be set from the REC menu 1 To set a long shutter speed turn on the camera and press the MENU button 2 Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Long Shutter Speed option 3 Press the RIGHT button to enter the Long Shutter Speed submenu 4 Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the speed you require 5 Press the SET button to save your selection or the MENU button...

Page 24: ... to end recording Setting Quick View When Quick View is enabled you can view an image for a few seconds after you have taken it 1 To set Quick View turn on the camera and press the MENU button 2 Press the RIGHT button to select the SETUP menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to select Quick View 4 Press the RIGHT button to enter the Quick View submenu 5 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select On to en...

Page 25: ...Still images can be magnified using the T zoom in button 4 Return the image to original size using the W zoom out button 5 When an image is magnified it can be moved around the screen using the UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons When cycling through images stored in the camera some images may be marked with the Video symbol in the top left hand corner of the LCD display These are stored video clips 1 ...

Page 26: ...splay the image 6 Return to thumbnail format by pressing the W zoom out button again Protecting Stored Images Images stored on your camera or on an SD card can be protected to prevent accidental deletion 1 Turn the camera on 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press the RIGHT button to select SETUP menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Protect option 5 Press the RIGHT button and select Single to...

Page 27: ... want to delete the image or press the MENU button to cancel 5 Press the SET button to complete the action Erasing all Images You can delete all images from the SETUP menu 1 Turn the camera on 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press the RIGHT button to select the SETUP menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Delete All option 5 Press the RIGHT button to enter the Delete All submenu 6 Use the Up ...

Page 28: ...ress the RIGHT button to select SETUP menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Copy To Card option 5 Press the RIGHT button to enter the Copy To Card submenu 6 Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select Yes to copy to card or No to cancel 7 Press the SET button to confirm Formatting the Camera Memory or SD Card Formatting the memory in your camera will permanently erase all images 1 Turn on the...

Page 29: ...er than 9999 the camera creates a new folder by adding one to the current folder number For example if the current folder is 10030101 the new folder is named 10130101 iii The maximum folder number is 999 iv If the highest folder number is 999 and highest file number exceeds 9999 the camera will display the warning message Folder Cannot Be Created v If Folder Cannot Be Created appears try formattin...

Page 30: ...tings The Digital Print Order Format DPOF settings allow you to select photos stored on an SD card that you want to print You can also set the number of copies to print This function is convenient when used with a printer or commercial printing service that supports DPOF printing Print Order Setting 1 Set the camera to Playback mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the file you want to ...

Page 31: ...V input signal to Video In Refer to the documentation included with your TV for more information 3 Everything that would normally appear on the camera s LCD screen such as photo and video clip playback slide shows and image or video capture appears on the TV Selecting the Video Out Signal Mode The digital camera supports both NTSC and PALvideo signal systems See TV Out Settings section for informa...

Page 32: ... from the camera and insert it into an SD card reader that is connected to a computer Using an SD card reader connected to a notebook computer 2 Open My Computer or Windows Explorer and double click the removable drive icon that represents the SD card 3 Copy images from the card into a directory of your choice on the computer s hard disk NOTE If you are using a PC card reader with a notebook compu...

Page 33: ...Explorer A Removable Disk appears in the drive list 6 Double click the Removable Disk icon to view its contents 7 Files stored on camera are located in the folder named DCIM NOTES You don t have to switch off the camera or the computer when the USB connection is made Refer to your computer s manual for information regarding the USB port location NOTES The camera will remain on if the USB cable is ...

Page 34: ...he SD card Optional SD Memory Card Photos video clips and other information recorded by the camera is stored on the SD card using the Design rule for Camera File system DCF protocol The DCF protocol is designed to accommodate file and data exchange between digital cameras and other devices DCF Protocol The DCF protocol defines the format for image file data as well as the directory structure for t...

Page 35: ... application help documentation for information on using the software To launch this application Click Start Programs or All Programs Roxio PhotoSuite 5 Roxio VideoWave Movie Creator Roxio VideoWave Movie Creator lets you to edit the videos that you download to your computer from the digital camera Refer to the application help documentation for information on using the software To launch this app...

Page 36: ... to OFF Set the flash to any mode except OFF Images are blurry or out of focus The camera was moving when the image was captured The subject was beyond the focal range of the camera Hold the camera steady Turn the Macro mode on if the subject is very close Turn Macro mode off when shooting distant subjects Images are not displayed on the LCD screen A memory card with non EXIF images recorded with ...

Page 37: ...Manual Exposure Compensation 2EV to 2EV in 1 3 step Shutter Control Mechanical shutter 1 2000 sec 8 sec Digital Optical Zoom 3X optical zoom 4X digital zoom Image File format EXIF 2 2 compatible format JPEG compression White Balance Auto and manual 5 selectable modes Picture Storage Internal 16 MB Nandgate Flash Memory SD memory card expansion slot Microphone Integrated Sound Feedback Speaker Comm...

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