sportsman users manual being active has never been so much fun
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welcome to the sportsman The more active you are the more uses you’ll find for this remarkable little camera. The Sportsman is packed with big ideas you can enjoy in all sorts of ways and places. This manual shows you what they are and explains everything you need to know to start using them. contents Package Contents Features Camera Components Getting Ready A. Loading the Battery B. Basic Picture Taking Operation Camera Modes A. Low Resolution - 146 Shots Mode B. High Resolution - 181 Shots Mode C.
package contents Sportsman digital camera Special USB cable Pulse taker lead CD-ROM (Contains digital camera software and user's manuals) AAA Battery (Alkaline recommended) 1 x DL2032 Button Cell battery Pouch Strap
features Compact and lightweight Size: 57 x 68 x 27mm Weight: approx. 81g (without battery) Easy to operate Fixed focus with only two button (function mode and shutter) operation Three choices of picture taking modes AVI (Audio Video Interleaved) recording Self-timer mode (10 seconds delay) Hi & Lo image recording mode Instant image frames erasure All images can be cleared instantly to start a new picture taking session.
camera overview Front View Rear View LCD Enter button Function button Top View Side View Shutter USB port Pulse port Battery compartment Mode button Up button Backlight button Down button
Getting ready A - Inserting the batteries One AAA high performance alkaline battery powers your new Sportsman digital camera in ‘picture taking’ modes. We recommend that you use high performance alkaline batteries because although it is possible to use rechargeable batteries they can sometimes have a shorter life - especially if you use Ni-CD rather than Ni-Mh. A secondary [battery spec] battery provides power for all non-photographic modes such as time, clocks, calories counter and heart monitor.
To replace the DL2032 Button Cell battery: open Simply press and lift the battery cover and remove the AAA high performance alkaline battery and gently pull out the concealed DL2032 Button Cell tray as illustrated. Insert your battery replacement into its chamber making sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are properly oriented. Caution: Only use size AAA alkaline batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled improperly.
Getting ready B - Basic picture taking With two great resolutions to choose from you can rely on your new Sportsman to take great looking pictures at home or on the move. Hi resolution mode delivers stunning images that are full of detail and atmosphere while the Lo resolution mode frees you to take more spontaneous snaps - more often! 1 Pop up the Viewfinder and hold the camera steady. Look through the viewfinder and set up your picture.
Image modes The Sportsman is a powerhouse of easy to use options you can enjoy whether you want to take superb digital pictures or monitor your calorie count! This section talks you through the image modes you can look forward to using. Power On/Off Power On: Press and hold the Power Off: The ca. button for a second. Default LCD The image LCD panel will look like this when you first time turn the camera on.
Image Modes A – 181 Shots Mode You can take as many as 181 shots of lower-resolution images in CIF (352 x 288) format. All you have to do is: 1 Repeatedly press the M button until the icon is displayed on the image LCD Panel. 2 Press the Shutter button to accept and use the new setting. Dream tip: If you hear a repetitive beep when you press the Shutter button it means that your camera’s memory is full and you need to erase or download the images to free up space for more pictures.
Image Modes B - 146 Shots Mode What you lose in quantity is easily made up for in quality when you select the Sportsman’s higher resolution mode. To set your camera back to 146 Shots mode after operating in 181 Shots mode 1 Repeatedly press the M button until the icon is displayed on the image LCD Panel. 2 Press the Shutter button to accept and use the new setting.
Image Modes C – Video Mode Your Sportsman doesn’t just take great looking stills, you can also set it to “On” continuous shoot mode and record up to 27 seconds of video! This fun option makes it incredibly easy to capture, download and keep some fantastic memories. Press the button on the camera and cycle through until icon is displayed. Press and hold the shutter button for as long as you require to record your video.
Image Modes D - Self-Timer Mode It’s quick, easy and fun. Once you’ve pressed the Shutter button the Self-Timer mode gives you 10 seconds to get into position, sort out your hair… and blink at just the wrong moment. Fortunately the Sportsman also lets you erase any pictures you aren’t happy with and have another go. 1 Select Self-Timer mode by repeatedly pressing the M select button until the displayed on the image LCD Panel. icon is 2 Then press the Shutter button to start the 10-second countdown. 3.
Image Modes E - Erasing your images from Camera Bad hair day? Thumb over the lens? Whatever the reason for wanting to erase a picture, you can instantly clear one or all of them. 1 To enable the “clear” feature, repeatedly press the M select button until the image) or (clear last (clear all images) icon is displayed on the image LCD Panel. 2 Press the Shutter button twice to erase your selection. or Dream tip: If you don’t press the Shutter twice within 5 seconds, the erase function is aborted.
More Modes The Sportsman isn’t just a great camera, it’s also a handy aid if you’re planning to lose weight, get fit and generally improve your lifestyle. Simply select the features you want to use. It’s that easy. This section talks you through all the modes available. Default LCD The main LCD panel will look like this when you first time turn the camera on.
A – Calorie counter Whether you want to trim up or feel your personal best, the sportsman’s calorie counter makes it easier – and more fun! It works with a pedometer that keeps count of every step you take and estimates how much energy you’re using. You can reset the counter whenever you want and use it as often as you choose. 1. Check your step count: Repeatedly press the button until the pedometer count is displayed on the top right of the main Lcd screen 2.
B – Temperature display Wherever you are you can now see the temperature at a glance thanks to the Sportsman’s built-in digital thermometer. Simply press the button until the icon appears in the main LCD window. The temperature will then automatically be displayed for you. You can then: 1. Press 2. Press 3.
C – Personal settings The Sportsman really is a camera for the image conscious. As well as taking great looking digital photographs it can also help you keep track of your weight, activity levels and calorie count! A few easy to enter details are all that’s required to personalise these terrific features. 1. name: Repeatedly press the button until the ‘name’ field is displayed in of the main lcd window. Press the or button to select the first letter of your name. Press to confirm.
D – World clock With the Sportsman you can check the time in more than 45 World cities. All you have to do is set your local time and let the Sportsman do the rest! To set local time press the Then: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. button until the icon is shown in the main LCD window. Press the or buttons to select your local time zone (e.g. London). Press to confirm. Press the or buttons to select 12/24hrs clock mode. Press to confirm.
E – Alarm settings Whether you need an early morning wake up call, midday reminder or late night alert the Sportsman makes it easy to set up all 3! To set the Alarm press the press Then: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. button until the icon is shown in the main LCD window and Press the or buttons to set the alarm “on” or “off” Press to confirm. Press the or buttons to select hours. Press to confirm. Press the or buttons to select minutes. Press to confirm.
F – Calendar Once set, the Sportsman’s built in digital calendar makes keeping track of your days incredibly easy! 1. 2. 3. 4. Repeatedly press the button until you see the icon in the main LCD window Use the or buttons to select the year Press to confirm. Repeat instructions 2 & 3 to set the month and date Dream tip: Need to know what day of the week a certain date will be? Simply enter the date in calendar set–up and find out.
G – Stopwatch Take the Sportsman out with you on your next early morning run and you can monitor your performance as easily as you can photograph the route! 1. Repeatedly press the button until you see the 2. Press to ‘start’ / ‘stop’ the clock 3. Press the button to reset the counter icon in the main LCD window Dream tip: keep a daily record of your results so you can see just how quickly you’re improving.
H – Pulse monitor Now you can monitor your heart rate wherever and whenever you want to. It’s a useful way to find out how fit (or unfit) you are and it’s incredibly easy to do. Set up your OwnZone The first thing you should do is input your own personal settings. You can then use the Pulse Monitor to show you your current pulse rate and warn you if it falls below or exceeds your settings. 1. Select Start/ Stop Safety Alarm Bell 2. Select ON and set /reset your target minimum and maximum heart rate.
Connecting the Camera to PC Relax, we’ve also made connecting to your pc easy. Just follow these simple instructions and get ready to get creative. To transfer (download) the images data from the camera to your PC, connect the camera to your PC with the supplied USB cable. 1 Insert the smaller terminal of the USB cable into the camera's USB port. 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port of your computer.
Software for starters The amazing thing about your Sportsman is the unlimited flexibility it gives you. You don’t have to buy any film for it or wait around to see how your pictures have come out – you simply plug in to your PC, download and enjoy! Follow these simple instructions to install the software you’ll need. Windows users: 1. Insert your Digital Dream software choose your language and you should see this screen.
Mac users: Follow this step-by-step guide to install the Sportsman driver for your system os x Mac. Remember that you will need to restart your computer after installation. 1. Drag the USBMultiMode.dmg.sit from the CD to your desktop. Double click to unstuff and create the following file. Then double click on the USBMultiMode.pkg icon. 2. Enter your administrators name and password or phrase. Click OK to continue.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts. 4. Select your destination disk.
5. Click install to continue. 6.
7. Click Restart. The first time you connect your Sportsman to your Mac your default viewing software should open (e.g. iPhoto). Once open you should operate the software as normal. To connect your Sportsman to your Mac: 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the camera to your computer using the USB lead provided. Switch your camera on. Your default image software should launch. If it doesn’t try to launch it manually. Once open you should be able to download and organise your images from the camera in the normal way.
B. Take Control Downloading your pictures to your Windows PC or Apple Macintosh computer is incredibly easy. Windows users: The Sportsman Digital Camera interface will automatically launch when you start downloading images from your digital camera to any of your image-editing software. Download Click the Download button to transfer and/or download another set of images from your Camera. Existing images will be overwritten. Exit Click the Exit button to close/quit Sportsman Digital Camera Interface.
Using Ulead Photo Express To Launch Photo Express just select the following in quick succession: Start, Programs - Photo Express. 2 Click the Photo mode tab from the left side bar of the screen. The Photo mode window should now appear. 3 From the Toolbar, click the ‘Get’ button and then the ‘Camera’ icon and the Select Data Source dialog box should appear. Now choose Sportsman digital camera from the list, and click the Acquire button. 4 The sportsman Digital Camera interface should now be displayed.
Mac users. Importing your sportsman images directly to your mac is equally simple provided that you are running mac os x and have iPhoto installed. 1. To launch iPhoto simply connect your sportsman to your Mac and click the iPhoto icon in the dock or applications folder. 2. Once open, click the’import’ button on the bottom right of the window. 3. Your mac and sportsman should now automatically connect and you can choose to download or delete your cameras images.
Help and Support For on-line technical support please visit our website: www.digitaldreamco.
