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Supported Computer Systems

This camera complies with the TWAIN standards, the industry
standard for imaging hardware and software. TWAIN eliminates
compatibility problems with software and input devices from
different vendors. The following are the minimum system
requirements for optimum performance with color images:

Pentium/486 PC or notebook computer

Windows 95/NT 4.0/98

16 MB RAM

20 MB available hard disk space for software installation

VGA or Super VGA color monitor

Package Contents

VDC-300 camera including 4 AA batteries

USB and RS232 connection cables

NTSC and PAL video output cable

7.5V DC, 2A Power Adapter

Camera strap and carrying bag

Installation CD (TWAIN Driver, iPhoto)

User's Manuals

1.

Power Button

: Turns the camera on/off.

2.

Shutter button:

 Captures the image into the camera.

3.

LED Indicator:

 Displays the current camera mode

(green=camera, orange = playback).

4.

Mode Button:

 Switches between the two camera

modes (capturing images and displaying them).

5.

Cable Panel:

 Contains the AC Power Adapter,

USB, Video, and RS232 connection terminals.

Your Video Digital Camera

The camera is equipped with a number of different features and

functions. To better understand and familiarize yourself with these
features and functions, please refer to the following pages before
using the camera.

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Summary of Contents for VDC-300

Page 1: ...Getting Started GettingConnected CameraOperation VDC 300 USER S MANUAL 82 055 00010 SoftwareApplications ViewFun Appendices...

Page 2: ...if it is not installed and used according to the instruction manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parti...

Page 3: ...ackMode 16 Functions 16 Four Picture Mode 16 Delete Menu 16 Delete All 17 Protecting Unprotecting Images 17 ViewingImages 17 On the Camera LCD 17 On the TV 17 On the PC 17 Contents Chapter 1 Getting S...

Page 4: ...older 35 RecordingaVideoClip 36 Taking a Picture 36 E mailingaVideoCliporPicture 36 Appendices Trouble Shooting 38 Specifications 40 Glossary 41 Technical Support 43 Chapter4 SoftwareApplications Soft...

Page 5: ...perate the various functions of the camera Chapter 3 Getting Connected This chapter gives you detailed instructions on how to connect and use the camera with the TV VCR and computer Chapter 4 Software...

Page 6: ...kage Contents 7 YourVideoDigitalCamera 7 PowerSupply 9 Installing the Batteries 9 Using an AC Adapter 9 Low Battery Indicator 9 CompactFlashCard 10 Installing the Compact Flash Card 10 Removing the Co...

Page 7: ...onnection cables NTSC and PAL video output cable 7 5V DC 2A Power Adapter Camera strap and carrying bag Installation CD TWAIN Driver iPhoto User s Manuals 1 Power Button Turns the camera on off 2 Shut...

Page 8: ...tery Compartment Allows for loading or unloading of the batteries 16 Tripod Holder Allows a tripod to be secured to the bottom of the camera 1 Viewfinder Allows you to position the subject in the imag...

Page 9: ...he adapter into an appropriate AC outlet Open the panel and insert the power adapter into the top slot as shown Low Battery Indicator When the battery power becomes low the battery icon will dis play...

Page 10: ...w CF card requires a small amount of the CF card s memory capacity to create a directory for storing images Installing the Compact Flash Card Open the CF card panel shown below Slide the CF card firml...

Page 11: ...Self timer 13 Auto Off 14 LCDBrightness 14 TV System Type 14 Information Display 14 Language 14 CapturingImages 15 Processing 15 TheLCDMenu PlaybackMode 16 Functions 16 Four Picture Mode 16 Delete Men...

Page 12: ...appropriate LCD menu The LCD Menu Camera Mode Power on the camera Press the Menu button The camera mode functions are dis played on the LCD Selecting a Camera Function 1 Use the Up Down buttons to scr...

Page 13: ...the camera s color sensitivity to match the prevailing color of white outdoor light yellow indoor light or some times greenish fluorescent light The camera is equipped with four white balance modes Se...

Page 14: ...s connected to the TV this function allows you to select the type of system used by the TV Note If the image on a color television appears in black and white try changing the TV setting on the Camera...

Page 15: ...e Balance and Quality as described earlier in this chapter 4 Position the subject in the viewfinder or the LCD if activated 5 Gently press the Shutter button holding the camera steady to obtain a cris...

Page 16: ...tions available in Playback mode Functions 1 Four Picture Mode This function allows you to view four images at once in order to speed up the search process Note You can not access the playback menu wh...

Page 17: ...r To delete a protected image 1 Select the protected image that you wish to Delete 2 From the Playback menu select Protect and press Enter to unlock the image 3 Continue to delete the image as describ...

Page 18: ...Chapter Getting Connected 3 Connecting to the TV 19 ViewingImages 19 ViewingReal timeVideo 19 ConnectingtotheVCR 19 Recording Real time Video 20 Connecting to the PC 20...

Page 19: ...ions Viewing images with the Up Button The viewing order of the images will count down through the list to the first image then return to the last image and countdown through the list again Viewing im...

Page 20: ...the camera at the desired subject 4 When you are ready press the VCR s Record button Note All recording functions are controlled using the VCR Note To continuously view or record real time video ensu...

Page 21: ...tting Functions 25 SelectingImages 25 Protecting Images 26 Deleting Images 26 The Control Panel 26 Camera Mode 26 CapturingImages 26 Playback Mode 27 ViewingImages 27 Transferring Images 27 To the PC...

Page 22: ...e a warning will appear 2 Insert the Installation CD when prompted asked for a driver and continue to follow all on screen instructions 2 Click on Start and select Run 1 Insert the installation CD int...

Page 23: ...elect New Image and click Acquire The Select image source dialog box appears requesting you to select the source of the images 6 Check the Preview Thumbnail box if you want to view image thumbnails in...

Page 24: ...card card reader or internal flash memory into the com puter Page Index Lists the num ber of images in the folder as well as the current page ViewFun Windows 98 Opens the camera s image capturing sof...

Page 25: ...tions will also be selected This feature displays or allows you to adjust the settings used to communicate with the camera Baud Rate This is the rate at which the camera and computer communicate with...

Page 26: ...Balance 2 Exposure 3 Quality 4 Flash Mode Red eye 5 The Shutter Button 6 LCD On Off Capturing Imagesusing the camera software 1 Connect the camera to the PC as described in the previous chap ter and o...

Page 27: ...in this chapter 2 Click on the source of the images The selected images are im ported into the Photo Album To an image editing application Transfer This function allows you to transfer selected images...

Page 28: ...ally select the topic heading that you would like assistance with To upload an image 1 Open the Photo Album 2 From the Camera menu select Upload The Upload dialog box appears 3 Select the image file t...

Page 29: ...31 ViewWindow 31 The Video Album 31 The Photo Album 32 Settings 33 The Advanced Settings 33 The Video Folder 34 The Picture Folder 35 TheE mailFolder 35 The Language Folder 35 RecordingaVideoClip 36...

Page 30: ...is powered on and is correctly connected to the USB port ViewFun for Windows 98 ViewFun is specially designed software that makes the camera s image and video capabilities simple to use Hardware Insta...

Page 31: ...ntains Video clips An unlit light indicates that the Video Album is empty The most important part of ViewFun are the controls These buttons allow you to control ViewFun s functions RecordVideo Clickin...

Page 32: ...direction indicated Close Clicking this tab closes the Video Album Once you have located the Photo Thumbnail that you would like to view or edit double click it and it will open in the image editing s...

Page 33: ...e capturing along with setting folders for both e mail and lan guage Simply open the Advanced Settings and click on the appro priate folder Photo Album Scroll Arrows These arrows allow you to scroll t...

Page 34: ...meLapse This feature controls the image capturing rate per second or minute of the camera The recording will automatically stop after the period of time seconds minutes specified in the Stop Recording...

Page 35: ...uality have an inverse relationship For example higher file compression levels produce lower file quality and smaller file size Note Smaller files are faster to send over and download from the interne...

Page 36: ...ger Images occupy more memory space 3 Click the Photo Album Tab to open the Photo Album 4 Double click the Photo Thumbnail to view it in iPhoto Plus 4 E mailing a Video Clip or Picture Note In order t...

Page 37: ...37 Appendices Trouble Shooting 38 Specifications 40 Glossary 41 TechnicalSupport 43 Appendices...

Page 38: ...a mode 2 Delete images Inaccurate color capture 1 Indoor fluorescent lighting 2 Indoor incandescent lighting 3 Outdoor natural lighting 1 Change White balance to Indoor setting 2 Change White balance...

Page 39: ...ct the image 3 Have fun Take pictures Transfer CF Card error 1 CF Card is not formatted 2 Card memory exceeds 32 MB 1 Reformat through DOS using CF Adapter and PCMCIA slot 2 Replace card with lower me...

Page 40: ...ical port in the back of the computer where you can connect external devices such as digital cameras and modems Dialog box An on screen box that conveys or requires information from the user Exposure...

Page 41: ...ee television is one that uses 525 line frames and displays full frames at 30 frames second The following represents terms used throughout the manual and are defined here for your convenience Baud rat...

Page 42: ...hat allows external devices to communicate with your computer Upload Is the transfer of information from your computer to an outside source such as your camera USB Universal Serial Bus is a peripheral...

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