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2.3. Tuff-Cam Features and Specifications
2.3.1. Features
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Colour CMOS Image Sensor 2.0M
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Max Resolution: 3.0M, 2048 x 1536 pixels by hardware interpolation
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Built in 1.5” Colour LTPS display with backlight for image playback and settings
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2 Capture options: Single image, Video & Voice recording
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3 Resolution selections: HI (3.0M pixels), LO (1.3M pixels), VGA (300K pixels)
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Image performance for video stream: 10fps at 320 x 240 pixels
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Built in 16MB SDRAM memory for image and video buffer storage
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SD Card slot for additional storage, max memory size up to 1GB
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Photo storage of a typical 64MB SD memory card:
3.0M HI (2048 x 1536): Approx 120 images
1.3M LO (1280 x 1024): Approx 280 images
300K VGA (640 x 480): Approx 1000 images
Video (320 x 240): Approx 12 minutes
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Digital zoom: x4, x0.1 per step for still image capturing
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Enable or Disable Date & Time stamp on images
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Automatic or manual control of exposure, white balance and sharpness
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Automatic exposure selectable for 50Hz or 60Hz
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Selectable flash settings: Auto, Manual, Off
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Real time clock setting for Date, Clock and Time stamp
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Adjustable auto power off time
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High precision 4 piece glass lens with IR coating
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Focusing: 1.5m (minimum) to Infinity
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Effective viewing angle: 54 deg
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Auto battery low detection
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Power consumption:
230mA +/-20mA when display on
160mA +/- 10mA when display off
No power consumption when powered off or USB cable is connected
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Interface type: USB 1.1
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Image format: JPG, Motion JPEG
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Friendly English user interface
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Batteries: AA alkaline batteries x 2
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Product measurements: W79 x H137 x T113mm. Weight 120g not including batteries.
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Storage conditions: -20ºC to 55ºC, 20-85% R.H., non-condensing
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2.4. Location of Controls and Major Parts
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Accessory module connector cover:
Remove to connect an accessory module
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Flash light:
Required for image taking in darkened conditions
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Microphone:
Used for audio and voice recording
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Mode switch:
Slide to change the Tuff-Cam mode to Photo, Video or Playback
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Lens:
Window to capture the image
Please do not touch the lens with fingers as it could be damaged or scratched and
poor image will be recorded.
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Speaker:
To playback the voice or audio recording
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Shutter button:
Press this trigger button to take a photo or press and hold the button to
take a video
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USB socket:
Connects Tuff-Cam to PC and docking station for image downloading
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Tripod mount:
For accessory tripod mounting
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Display:
LTPS colour display to show the captured image or preview the image
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Press this button to zoom out during photo mode. Also used to move selection in
menus and decrease values. This button is disabled when Tuff-Cam is connected to a PC.
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Press this button to zoom in during photo mode. Also used to move selection in menus
and increase values. This button is disabled when Tuff-Cam is connected to a PC.
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Neck strap hole
: To mount the neck strap or wrist strap
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Battery door:
Open this door to insert or replace batteries, or to insert SD card
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Press this button to enter the Menu system
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Press and hold this button to turn on the Tuff-Cam, or to confirm the menu system
settings
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Press and hold this button to turn off the Tuff-Cam, or to exit the menu system
3. Installation
3.1. Preparation
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CDROM containing Ulead Photo Explorer 8 application program and Tuff-Cam drivers for
Windows™ 98 or 98SE and Mac OS
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Docking station with USB cable (included)
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2 x AA alkaline batteries (not included)
