Camcorder User Manual

Operating the Camera From Your Computer
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You can click the
Flash
and
Resolution
buttons on the
screen to adjust these settings just as you would by using
the buttons on the camera. For more information about
the flash and resolution (image quality) settings, see
Chapter 2.
NOTE
When the camera is connected to your computer, you can’t
use any of the control buttons or the shutter button on the
camera. You can operate these features only through your
computer.
7
When your shot is ready, click
Take Picture
. The
image is captured and processed.
8
Click
Close
when you’re finished taking pictures from
your computer.
NOTE
The live preview feature quickly drains your batteries. Make sure
you turn it off as soon as you’re finished, or use the optional
AC adapter.
Using the Self Timer
You can use this feature to have your computer take a picture
automatically, after a delay period that you can set. This
allows you to take self-portraits and other specialized shots.
Follow these steps:
1
Click
Self Timer
. You see the following dialog box:
2
Enter a number for the delay period you want to use.
You can set up to a 120-second delay.
3
Click
Start/Stop
to start the countdown and take the
picture. The red timer light on the camera remains on
for the delay period you entered. Then the light flashes
rapidly for 2 seconds and the shutter is released.
The camera clicks and processes your picture.
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