
UNPACKING
The packaging contains:
• The camera, carrying pouch, wrist strap, USB cable, A/V playback cable, 2xAAA batteries, software CD
• If any item is damaged or missing please contact your nearest Tesco store for a replacement. Please have your
receipt ready when you call.
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE
You will need 2 AAA batteries.
These can be Alkaline or
rechargeable. Do not mix battery types. If you use alkaline cells,
make sure that they are the same type and rating. Replace
batteries in sets. Do not mix new and used batteries
You will also need a standard SD card.
The internal memory
is small and will hold only a very few pictures. The camera will
support SD cards up to 2GB.
Slide the battery cover back and it will spring open. Insert the
batteries with the polarities as shown. Close the cover
Insert the SD Card with the connectors facing upwards as shown. Push it in until it latches in place. Never touch the
connecting terminals of the card. (To remove the card press it in and the internal catch will release the card).
CAUTION
Handle batteries safely.
Do not short circuit batteries with any metal objects. Dispose of used batteries safely in
accordance with relevant recycling provisions. Do not throw used batteries in water a fire or in the general rubbish.
LOADING THE CAMERA DRIVER
(See Page 29 for full details)
Windows ME/2000/XP:
Windows 98 SE:
If you do not wish to use the webcam facility you need not install the camera driver. The
PC will recognise the camera as a USB drive on connection allowing you to upload and view your pictures.
Installation of the driver is necessary to upload to a PC and view your files.
Refer to Page 29.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your camera does not work as expected please run through this checklist before you contact Tesco.
Camera will not turn on
1. Batteries are not properly installed- remove and reinstall the batteries.
2. Insufficient battery voltage - Do not use old batteries or batteries with mixed battery life.
Do not use low voltage or low capacity rechargeable batteries
Flash will not fire
1. Flash set to OFF -Set the flash to Auto or On.
2. Flash has not been fully charged The flash takes a few seconds to charge -the Operation LED blinks. The Flash
light is fully charged when the Operation LED turns off.
3. Battery level low - the voltage is too low for the flash to work. Insert new batteries.
Image is blurred or out of focus
1. Subject is out of focal range. Ensure that there is at least 1.5m (5ft ) between the camera lens and subject.
2. The camera moved- Hold the camera steady while taking the picture.
The PC does not recognize the Camera.
In Windows 98SE, the camera driver has to be installed before downloading.
Subject in recorded image is too dark
Insufficient light for shooting Set the flash ON, or adjust the exposure value to a positive (+) setting.
Flickering on LCD screen or recorded image
Incorrect frequency setting. Check the anti-flicker frequency ( 50Hz or 60Hz ) under fluorescent light.
Flash card does not display images recorded.
The flash card is faulty or improperly formatted. Re-format the SD card and if necessary, replace it.
The SD card is locked. Move the switch at the side of the card to unlock it.
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