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CDS1005

USER’S
GUIDE

Summary of Contents for CDS1005

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Page 2: ...protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation The equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interfe...

Page 3: ...Disk Space CD ROM Drive Color VGA Display Macintosh System Requirements Macintosh OS 8 1 or Later Power Mac or iMac USB Compatible 32 MB RAM 20 MB Available Hard Disk Space Available USB Port CD ROM Drive Color VGA Display Windows 95 98 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh iMac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Co...

Page 4: ...Images 11 Erasing Single Images 12 Erasing All Images 12 Software 13 Installing Included Software 13 Connect the Camera to the Computer 14 Save Your Photos 15 Edit Your Photos 15 References 16 Camera User Interface 16 Top View 16 Front View 16 Back View 16 Bottom 16 Sides 16 Basic Button Functionality 16 Troubleshooting 17 Taking Care of Your Camera 18 Limited Warranty 19 Accessories Order Form 21...

Page 5: ...ed to ship or store your digital camera The items shown below are packed with your camera If any are missing or appear damaged contact the dealer where the camera was purchased CDS1005 Digital Camera NTSC Video Cable RS 232C Digital Cable Image Editing Software Macintosh and PC Hand Strap USB Cable Macintosh or PC 2 AA Batteries ...

Page 6: ...ical viewfinder front C Lens D Flash E Auto flash sensor F Self timer LED G Ready processing light H Viewfinder back I Menu screen J Exposure value next image button K Flash set previous picture button L Power ON OFF button M Menu button N Battery Cover O Tripod mount P Video out jack Q AC Power adapter jack R USB cable jack S Hand strap eyelet ...

Page 7: ...nserting Batteries 1 On the bottom of the camera slide the battery chamber cover out in the direction of the large arrow to open it A click can be heard when the compartment is released 2 If necessary remove the desiccant moisture capsule from the battery compartment 3 Insert two 2 AA batteries Make sure to match the positive and negative ends of the batteries to the markings inside the battery co...

Page 8: ...e The actual picture captured will be slightly larger than what you see in the optical viewfinder Capturing Images Center the image you want to take in the viewfinder and hold the camera still and level while you press the shutter release button on top of the camera to capture the image Do not block the lens or flash with your fingers or open the battery chamber cover After the picture is taken th...

Page 9: ...set VIDEO IN VIDEO PORT TV 4 Tune your television to the Video Line Input to view the camera s stored images for more information about finding your TV s Video Line Input see the Owner s Manual that came with the set 5 Use the EV or the button on the back of the camera to scroll through the stored images The plus button advances to the next picture number and the minus button goes to the previous ...

Page 10: ...whichever you are using the camera for Playback mode allows browsing through stored pictures It also offers the chance to erase stored pictures The record menu on the other hand offers the chance to change how pictures are captured Recording Mode When the camera is in record mode you can control Image quality settings Self timer mode Flash Exposure Value EV Playback Mode When the camera is in play...

Page 11: ... Make sure the camera is in record mode 2 Press and hold the Menu button until you see a blinking N This represents Normal picture quality 3 Press the shutter release button on top of the camera to select OK The other option is to shoot pictures in fine mode While this option also uses a resolution of 640x480 pixels less file compression is used meaning the quality of the image is better When the ...

Page 12: ...ion free photos use a tripod or other stable surface to mount the camera during self timer mode Adjusting the Exposure Value EV The digital camera s exposure value is a way to compensate for the amount of time and light the shutter allows to capture an image Using single values for exposure settings positive normal or negative is the digital camera s way of dealing with traditional f stops and shu...

Page 13: ...era is to set up a video line to a television Once connected you can view images through your TV s video input line 1 Make sure the camera is turned on and in playback mode 2 Connect the video cable to the camera s video out jack and the other end of the cable to the TV s Video In jack VIDEO IN VIDEO PORT TV 3 Tune the TV to its video input line for more information about video line see the manual...

Page 14: ...mera to OK erasing the picture Note Another image can be selected with the EV or buttons and erased following the above steps Erasing All Images An alternative to erasing images one at a time is to erase all stored images at once To do this use the Erase All command 1 Make sure that the camera is turned on and is in playback mode 2 Press and hold the menu button until the first icon is displayed a...

Page 15: ...an be edited using the included ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 image editing program To Install 1 Turn on your computer and insert the software CD containing the software 2 Double click the installer icon and follow the on screen instructions to install the software Important Note toWindow 95 Users After you install the camera drivers and ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 for your connection RS232 digita...

Page 16: ...intosh Users PC Windows 98 Users Recommended for PC Window 2000 Users Serial Port Using RS232 Digital Cable PC Windows 95 or 98 Users PC Window 2000 Users USB Port Recommended Note The camera is powered through a USB connection If you are using a serial port connection you must power the camera using the batteries or an optional AC adapter DIGITAL USB PORT COMPUTER If the software does not automat...

Page 17: ... PhotoImpression 2000 program and select the photos Edit Your Photos The PhotoImpression 2000 image editing program lets you easily organize your photos by saving them in albums You can also edit your photos using the many editing features including cropping retouching enhancing simple red eye correction and adding text It is also simple to create greetings cards calendars and fun items such as ma...

Page 18: ... 1 to 1 Displays preceding Toggles between auto picture number flash flash on and flash off ON OFF Power ON OFF Power ON OFF Menu Pressed quickly Pressed quickly switches to record switches to playback menu Pressed menu Pressed and held toggles and held enters through submenu submenus Pressed choices erase one quickly in submenus erase all etc toggles through choices picture quality self timer etc...

Page 19: ...de to record mode Q Why is there no picture on the TV monitor when the camera is connected to the VIDEO IN jack A The connection between the camera and the TV is loose Make sure that all fittings are snug If this does not work verify that your TV is set to its video input channel For more information about finding your TV s video input line see the User s Manual that came with it Q Why can t the c...

Page 20: ...ed at an authorized service center Point the camera directly at the sun This could damage the camera Subject the camera to extreme high or low temperature and or humidity Your camera s batteries will not function properly in extreme conditions Excessive temperature and humidity may cause serious damage Subject the camera to excessive vibrations When you travel always make sure to use the carrying ...

Page 21: ...nt unit 3 If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided an SR number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account If your unit is not received within 14 days the suggested retail value of the camera will be charged to your credit card This amount will be credited less a 10 handling fee if the unit is subsequently received 4 Ship your defective un...

Page 22: ... of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Batteries Units purchased serviced or operated outside the U S A Loss of images Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if ...

Page 23: ...ickel Metal Hydride batteries PC204MH 19 95 Gear Bags Blue PC556 29 95 Black PC555 29 95 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise _________ Sales Tax _________ We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling 5 00 Total Amount Enclosed _________ Use VISA Master...

Page 24: ... Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change without notice IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card Expiration date Print or type your name and address clearly A complete and correct or...

Page 25: ...r Discover card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To order by mail To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Digital C...

Page 26: ...232C Focal Length 7 mm Aperture f 2 0 Focus Range 5 infinity Flash Modes Auto Off Shutter Speed 1 to 1 10000 second auto LCD Monitor B W indicator Power Source 2 AA size batteries Alkaline NiCd or Lithium Weight 120g without batteries Dimensions 95 5 W x 63 8 H x 34 6 D mm Optional AC Adapter Use only an AC adapter with the following specifications to operate this camera Use of any other adapter c...

Page 27: ...4 16 H Hand strap 3 attaching 5 I Image quality settings 8 Images erasing all 12 erasing single 12 viewing on a TV 7 11 L Lens 4 M Menu button 16 N NTSC Video Cable 3 O On screen menus 8 playback mode 8 record mode 8 Optical viewfinder 4 Order form accessories 21 P Picture edit 15 framing 6 save 15 taking 6 viewing 7 Playback mode 8 Power ON OFF button 16 Power supply 5 batteries 5 Problem solving...

Page 28: ...10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Taiwan TOCOM 15636790 ...

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