DC-M40 digital camera user's guide
READY SPECIAL FEATURES This digital camera has the following features. • • • • • High resolution of 4.1 mega pixels 3X optical and 2X digital zoom lens Movie clip recording function Voice Recording and Playback for still image An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digital Image.
READY Compliance Accessories: The compliance accessories associated with this equipment are shipped with it. These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
READY MANUFACTURER'S CONTENTS Manufacturer’s contents Make sure that that you have the correct contents before using this product.
READY THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Viewing images on TV Recording images onto CD Printing images Editing images on a PC 5
READY THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Creation of a digital photo album Inserting images directly into any electronic document Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards Creating your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images.
READY CONTENTS Ready Getting to know your camera 9 Safety note 10 Identification of features 12 Product exterior 12 Viewfinder 14 LCD panel indicator 16 LCD monitor indicator 17 LCD monitor menu indicator 19 Preparation 21 Connecting to Power 21 Using the batteries 21 Using the AC power adapter 22 Attaching the strap 22 Inserting the CF CARD 23 Removing the CF CARD 23 Instructions on how to use the CF CARD 25 Selecting the date and time 26 Advanced Camera working mode 28
READY CONTENTS Setting up play function by using the camera button 52 Setting up play back function using the LCD monitor 58 Setting up the camera system 63 Starting Set up mode 63 Connecting to an external monitor 71 PC mode 72 Important notes 73 Caution 73 Warning indicator 75 Before contacting a service center 76 Specification 79 Requirements of Photo Impression & Video Impression 81 Software Software manual 82 How to set up the software for Windows 83 Setting up USB driver f
READY GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA • Prior to using this camera, read the user manual thoroughly . • Keep the manual in the safe place. Symbol Explanations This manual contains instructions that will help you use this camera safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger to the camera and injury to others. Warning This is a descriptive statement that warns of the result if . the instructions are ignored or not understood Note This explains use of the camera.
READY SAFETY NOTE WARNING • Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to your camera or injury to you. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by Gateway. • Do not use the flash in close proximity to the people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage. Do not attempt to photograph children using a flash closer than 3 feet (1 meter) proximity.
READY SAFETY NOTE WARNING • Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’s internal components and could cause a fire. • When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case or cause a fire.
READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior Top Front Bottom 12
READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Back 5-Function Button 13
READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior (side) DC input connection point (DC 6V IN) Video connection terminal USB connection terminal Card cover CompactFlash(CF) CARD Card eject lever Viewfinder 14
RREEAADDYY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Reference Vertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take a picture. [Horizontal grip] [Vertical grip] Note • Because there can be some differences between what is seen through the viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 5ft (1.5m), it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose the shot.
READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD panel indicator The LCD panel displays information about the shooting conditions.
READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. • SHOT mode Whenever you press the LCD button, the LCD monitor will change in the following order: Image & Status Image only LCD Off. 1 Battery condition page16 2 White balance page45 3 Flash page38 4 Self-timer page39 5 ISO page48 6 Metering methods page47 7 Exposure compensation 8 Sharpness -2.0~0~+2.
READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES 9 Image size page43 10 Image quality page44 11 Landscape shot page34 12 Macro shot page28 13 Focusing Methods page41 14 Number of available shots remaining 15 Zoom/Digital Zoom page35 16 Movie Clip shot page32 17 Shooting mode page42 1 • PLAY mode Movie clip shot Movie clip running time Number of stored images The last stored image number is displayed Battery condition (page16) Sound indicator When an image that has sound information is selected,
READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor menu indicator • Each mode has a menu as shown below. The default settings in each mode are printed below.
READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES [PLAY mode] • • • • DELETE ALL : delete all stored images (page58) SLIDE SHOW : select slide show function (page59) DPOF : select DPOF function (page60) FOLDER : change the folder name to 100GW (page62) • LCD : select LCD brightness (page62) [SETUP mode] • • • • • FORMAT : format CF CARD (page63) POWER OFF : select auto power off time (page64) DATE/TIME : select date/time (page65) BEEP : set the beep sound ON/OFF (page66) VIDEO OUT : select video out signal (page67) • L
READY PREPARATION Connecting to Power There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries (AA Alkaline, Ni-MH), or you can use an AC Adapter (DC 6V/2.5A). • Using the batteries 1. Pull the battery chamber cover lock in the 1 direction of the arrow( 1 ) and open the battery 2 chamber cover by pushing in the direction of the arrow( 2 ). 2. Insert the batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-). 3. To close the battery chamber cover, push it until it clicks.
READY PREPARATION Using the AC power adapter • If you have access to a electrical supply, using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. If you connect the camera to a computer, it is advisable to use an AC adapter to enable extended use. • Plug the adapter into the connection point (DC IN 6V) on the camera. Ensure that you use an AC adapter with the correct specification for the cam era (6v/2.0A). Failure to do so may affect your warranty.
READY PREPARATION Inserting the CF CARD 1. Pull the card cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Insert the card towards the arrow. The back side of the CF CARD and the LCD monitor should face in the same direction when the card is inserted. The label side of the CF CARD should face the back of camera. 3. To close the card cover, push the card in the opposite direction of the arrow in step 1until you hear a click. Removing the CF CARD 1.Turn the Power off with the power button( 1 ) 1 2.
READY PREPARATION Reference The shooting capacity of a 32MB and 64MB CF CARD are listed below .
READY PREPARATION Instructions on how to use the CF CARD • Using a new CF CARD for the first time • Before using the CF CARD, it must be formated. • Initializing prepares the CF CARD for recording data. • For more details, please refer to page 63. • Preserving the CF CARD data • If the card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become corrupted: • When the CF CARD is used incorrectly. • If the power is turned off while recording, deleting, formatting or reading.
READY PREPARATION Selecting the date and time • You will need to check and select the correct Date/ Time when the camera is used for the first time or the batteries have been removed. • The DATE/TIME will only be displayed on the LCD monitor. When you print the image, the DATE/TIME will not be printed. • The DATE and TIME will be displayed on the lower end of the LCD monitor in PLAY mode. • The DATE and TIME will NOT be displayed in STILL IMAGE/MACRO SHOT/ MOVIE CLIP mode. 1.
READY PREPARATION 6. To select YEAR/MONTH/DAY or HOUR/MINUTE, press the LEFT ( ) / RIGHT ( button. To change the numbers, press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button. 7. Press the OK button to confirm the setting at the [DATE] or [TIME] sub menu. The camera can now be used with the selected camera mode.
ADVANCED Camera working mode Camera working mode • You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 5 working modes. These are listed below. • SHOT mode STILL IMAGE mode ( ) This mode is used for taking still images from 2.5 ft (0.8m) and farther and taking a moving subject continuously. Mode dial information MACRO SHOT mode ( ) This mode is used for macro shots between 0.6 ft and 2.5 ft (0.2m and 0.
ADVANCED TAKING PHOTOS Now let’s take a picture 1. To switch on the camera, press the POWER button ( 1 ) 1 2 2. Select the desired shot mode (STILL IMAGE/ MACRO SHOT /MOVIE CLIP) according to the image range or subject by using the mode dial ( 2 ) on the top of the camera. 3. Change the camera function by using the LCD monitor and select the appropriate settings (image quality, image size and so forth.) 4.
ADVANCED TAKING PHOTOS Note • Select MACRO SHOT mode when the subject is between 0.6ft and 2.5ft (0.2m and 0.8m )from the camera. • Refer to page 28 for information on MACRO SHOT. • If you do not select the correct shot mode for the distance from the subject to the camera, you won't get a clear shot of the subject. • Avoid obstructing the Flash control sensor when you take an image. An image can be spoiled when a finger, hair or camera strap is in front of the Flash control sensor.
ADVANCED TAKING PHOTOS Reference There are two LED lamps (one green, one red) positioned next to the viewfinder. • If the camera is in focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the green LED will light up and you can take an image. • If the red lamp lights up, the flash can fire. • If the red lamp blinks, the flash is being charged. • When an image is being stored onto the CF CARD, the green lamp blinks slowly. When the image data has been stored, the green LED light will go out.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Movie clip shot • When the mode dial is rotated to MOVIE CLIP mode, the LCD monitor will be displayed as shown below. Available recording time • Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows. Movie clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released. • If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again. • Image size and type are listed below.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Using the camera button to adjust the camera • Shot mode (STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP) functions can be set up using the camera button. POWER button - Used for turning the camera power on /off. - The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity. - The camera can be reactivated by pressing the power button again. SHUTTER button - Used for taking images in shot mode (STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP).
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION LCD button - Pressing the LCD button in the shot (STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP) mode will change the display as shown below. Image & Status Image LCD Off MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing it again will return the LCD to the initial display.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION ZOOM ( / ) button • Used for digital or optical zooming in /out in SHOT mode (STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP). • Digital zooming is not available in MOVIE CLIP mode. • When you press the zoom ( / ) button, the cursor of the zoom bar will display in the upper center of the LCD monitor. Optical zoom 1. Zoom TELE Press the zoom button . Optical zoom This will zoom into the subject. (the subject will Digital zoom appear nearer). 2.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION FLASH / LEFT button • When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the LEFT ( ) button makes the cursor shift to the left or to the main menu. • When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the LEFT ( ) button operates as the FLASH ( ) button. • Use the correct flash to suit the environment. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode. 2. Do not turn the LCD monitor off. 3.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Flash mode indicator Auto flash and Red eye reduction: If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function. Slow synchro : The flash will operate in conjunction with a slow shutter speed in order to obtain the correct exposure. We recommend using a tripod. Auto flash: If the subject or background is dark, the camera flash will operate automatically.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SELF-TIMER / RIGHT button • When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, pressing the RIGHT ( ) button makes the cursor shift to the sub menu. • When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor, the RIGHT ( ) button operates as the SELF-TIMER ( ) button.This function is used when the photographer would also like to be in the image. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the shot mode. 2.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Reference • Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. • The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. • You may notice a decrease in image quality when using digital zoom. Note • Take care not to touch the lens during the zoom operation as this may cause damage. Take care not to touch the lens to avoid a dim image and camera malfunction.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera • Shooting functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor. • In the shot mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu on the LCD monitor. • The following functions are available, depending on the mode you have selected (STILL IMAGE/ MACRO SHOT/ MOVIE CLIP). STILL IMAGE mode MACRO SHOT mode FOCUSING SHOOTING MODE IMAGE SIZE QUALITY WHITY BALANCE EXPOSURE ISO SHARPNESS LCD O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O REC.
ADVANCED • UP button ( ) : Pressing the UP button makes the cursor move up. • DOWN button ( ) : Pressing the DOWN button makes the cursor move down. • LEFT button ( ) : Pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor move left. • RIGHT button( ) : Pressing the RIGHT button makes the cursor move right. • OK button : Pressing the OK button confirms the selection. • When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor, it is not possible to operate the shutter button to take an image.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SHOOTING MODE • This mode allows continuous shooting. • In this mode, you can take moving subjects continuously. • Once a continuous shooting sequence has been completed, the camera resets to single shooting mode. STILL IMAGE mode 1. Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode. 2. Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [SHOOTING MODE]. 3. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [SHOOTING MODE] sub menu. 4.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SIZE • In STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode, you can select the image size. • Changing the image size affects the number of images which can be recorded on the CF card. 2272X1704 STILL IMAGE mode 1600X1200 640X480 1. Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode. 2. Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [IMAGE SIZE]. 3. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [IMAGE SIZE] sub menu. 4.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION QUALITY • In STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode, you can select the image data compression rate. • The higher the Quality setting, the better the final image will be. However, the high quality setting will require more memory and therefore reduce the number of images you can store on the CF CARD. • SUPER FINE is the highest quality and NORMAL is the lowest setting. Choose the setting appropriate for your needs. STILL IMAGE mode 1.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION WHITE BALANCE • Different lighting conditions may cause color problems on your images. • The white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural looking. • The setting remains until the power is turned off. STILL IMAGE mode 1. Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode. 2. Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [WHITE BALANCE]. 3. Press the RIGHT( )button to select the [WHITE BALANCE] sub menu. 4.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION EXPOSURE • This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can select the exposure value by using the [EXPOSURE] sub menu. • This function can be used in STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode. • If you increase the exposure value, the image will be brighter. • If you decrease the exposure value, the image will be darker. STILL IMAGE mode 1.Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode. 2.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION METERING • This button can be used to obtain the right exposure. STILL IMAGE mode 1. Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode. 2. Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [EXPOSURE]. 3. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [EV] sub menu. 4. Press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [METERING] and press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [METERING] sub menu. 5. Select the desired setting by pressing the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION ISO • You can select the camera’s sensitivity to light by selecting the ISO sub menu. • Raising the ISO sensitivity will mean that the camera needs less light in order to take an image. However, the higher the ISO value is, the grainier the image will be. - AUTO: The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by variables such as lighting value or subject brightness.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SHARPNESS • In STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode, you can select the image sharpness. • Select the desired SHARPNESS (SOFT/NORMAL/HARD) depending on the subject matter. STILL IMAGE mode 1.Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode. 2.Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [SHARPNESS]. 3.Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [SHARPNESS] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sharpness setting by pressing the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION LCD • You can adjust the LCD brightness. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode. 2.Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [LCD ]. 3.Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [BRIGHTNESS] sub menu. 4.The LCD BRIGHTNESS SELECTION SCREEN will be displayed by pressing the RIGHT ( ) button. 5.Select the desired brightness value by pressing the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button. The default is 5. 6.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE PLAY BACK FUNCTION Starting PLAY Mode • Turn the camera on and select PLAY mode ( ) on the mode dial. The camera can now play back the images stored on the CF CARD. Sound can also be added to images in this mode. • You can setup the PLAY mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor. • PLAY mode functions are listed below.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS Setting up play back function by using the camera button • The PLAY mode can be set using the camera button. THUMBNAIL / ZOOM button • You can view up to 6 images at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode ( ) and the last image displays on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the THUMBNAIL ( ) button. The thumbnail display will highlight the last 6 images on the LCD monitor.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS ZOOM button • When viewing a single image in PLAY mode, use the zoom enlarge the selected image. 2X scale of enlargement button to 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode( ) 2. Select the desired image. 3. Enlarge the image to 2X scale of enlargement by using the ZOOM button. 4. Press the / / / button to navigate the image. 5. Press the ZOOM button to zoom back to the original full-sized image.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS DELETE button • This deletes images stored on the CF CARD. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 2.Press the LEFT( ) / RIGHT( ) buttons to select the image that you wish to delete. 3.When you press the DELETE( ) button, a message will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 4.Select YES or NO by pressing UP( ) / DOWN( ) button. -Selecting NO : Press the OK button. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. -Selecting YES : Press the OK button.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS MIC / UP button • This function allows users to record some voices in any picture you want. Being recorded 1.Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 2.Press the LEFT( ) / RIGHT( ) buttons to select the image that you wish to add sound to. 3.Press the MIC ( ) button and the sound recording indicator will display. The sound is being recorded. 4.Recording can be stopped by pressing the MIC ( ) button again. The sound will record for 10 seconds.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS PLAY & PAUSE explained • If an image is showing, but there is no sound (or movement): Press the PLAY & PAUSE ( ) button to play the sound clip or to start the movie clip. [ A sound recorded still image] [A movie clip] • If the image is playing : Press the PLAY PAUSE ( ) button to pause playback.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS [Slide show] • If the PLAY & PAUSE ( ) button is pressed when the image is paused, the sound or movement will resume. Reference • When an image is being played back, press the MENU button to cancel the progress.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS Setting up play back function using the LCD monitor DELETE ALL • This enables you to clear all images from the CF CARD. Remember that this will permanently delete images. Important images have to be stored on a computer before deleting images. DELETE ALL NO YES SELECT OK SET 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 2. Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [DELETE ALL]. 3.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS SLIDE SHOW • Images can be displayed continuously at pre - set intervals. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 2.Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [SLIDE SHOW]. 3. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [SLIDESHOW ] sub menu. 4.Press UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and Select [START]. 5.Press the OK button to start the menu display. 6.To stop the SLIDE SHOW, press the PLAY & PAUSE ( ) button.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) • DPOF stores printing information on the CF CARD, enabling you to have images printed directly from the CF CARD. • Images can then be printed on DPOF printers or at photo laboratories. QUANTITY • You can select the number of the printing copies. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 2.Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [DPOF]. 3.Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [DPOF] sub menu. 4.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS INDEX • The images are printed as a thumbnail on a page by this function. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 2. Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [DPOF]. 3. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [DPOF] sub menu. 4. Press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [INDEX]. 5. Press the OK button to confirm the setting, and the [ARE YOU SURE?] message will display.
ADVANCED SETTING UP PLAY BACK FUNCTIONS FOLDER • Used for changing the folder name to 100GW. • After changing the folder name, this camera will recognize an image that was taken by another digital camera. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 2.Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [FOLDER]. 3.Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [FOLDER] sub menu. LCD • You can adjust the LCD brightness. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLAY mode. 2.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM Starting SETUP mode • Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode, to set up the basic camera settings. FORMAT • This is used for formatting the CF CARD. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode. A MENU will display on the LCD monitor. 2.Press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [FORMAT]. 3.Press the RIGHT( ) button to select the [FORMAT] sub menu. 4. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [FORMAT] sub menu. 5.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM POWER OFF • This function turns the camera off after setting the amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. • You can set the power to turn off at any specified time (1,3,5,10,or 30 Minutes) from the last operation. Note that the automatic power off does not operate if the camera is in slide show or PC mode. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode. A MENU will display on the LCD monitor. 2.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM DATE/TIME • This alters the time and date stored with the images. • The DATE/TIME will only be displayed on the LCD monitor. When you print the image, the DATE/TIME will not be printed. • Range: 2002 ~ 2100 year (leap years and months are corrected automatically). • The default is 2002/01/01 00:00 • You will need to check and select the correct Date/Time when : The camera is used for the first time. The batteries have been removed. 1.Turn the camera power on. 2.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM BEEP • A beep sound will occur when you press the camera button. 1.Turn the camera power on. 2.Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode and a MENU will display on the LCD monitor. 3.Press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [BEEP]. 4.Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [BEEP] sub menu. 5.Select the desired setting by pressing the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button. The default is ON. 6.After selecting the desired setting, press the OK button to confirm the setting.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM VIDEO OUT • The video output signal from the camera can be NTSC or PAL. Your choice of output will be governed by the type of machine (for example monitor or TV) to which the camera is connected. • Select the correct video standard. What is NTSC and PAL? Both are the TV's broadcast system. The NTSC system is mainly used in the U.S.A., Japan, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines and Korea.
ADVANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM RESET • This menu allows you to reset all the camera settings to the default. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode and a MENU will display on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [RESET]. 3. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [RESET] sub menu. 4. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button. -Selecting [NO]: -Selecting [YES]: 68 The menu display returns to the initial display.
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List of menus and settings. -Remarks : Default. X : There is no associated menu. : The setting is maintained even if the power button is turned off. : The setting is returned to default, once the camera power has been switched off. : The setting is returned to default after the function has been completed.ADVANCED SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM SHARPNESS SOFT NORMAL HARD LCD BRIGHTNESS REC.
ADVANCED CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL MONITOR Connecting to an external monitor • In PLAY mode, you can view the stored images or movie clips by connecting the camera to an external monitor via the video cable. When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically. When the camera is connected to an external monitor, the menu will be visible on the external monitor.
ADVANCED PC MODE Functions of PC mode Downloading stored images • Once you have downloaded images to your PC, you can edit these images and print. (1) Rotate the mode dial to PC mode, and turn the camera on. (2) Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable. (3) On your computer’s desktop display, select [My computer] and double click [Removable Disk]. The image files will then be displayed. Use the COPY or MODE function to download the images to your PC.
ADVANCED IMPORTANT NOTES Caution! * Your new Gateway camera is a precision instrument. While it is designed to withstand general wear and tear, there are some important points that will help you get maximum service and reliability from your camera. The following should be avoided : • Severe changes in temperature and humidity. • Dust and dirt. • Direct sunlight or the inside of a vehicle in hot weather. • Environments where there is high magnetism or excessive vibration.
ADVANCED IMPORTANT NOTE * If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the CF CARD. * Maintenance • Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to GENTLY clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used. • Clean the camera body with a soft cloth. Do not allow this camera to come into contact with solvent materials such as benzol, insecticide, thinners or similar products.
ADVANCED IMPORTANT NOTE Warning indicator • There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display: Warning message Reason for message NO CARD ! • No CF CARD. • The camera cannot recognize the CF CARD NO IMAGE ! CARD FULL! Remedy • Insert a CF CARD. • Remove and re-insert the CF CARD • Turn the camera off, wait a few seconds and turn it on again. • There are no images • Take images. stored on the CF CARD. • Insert a CF CARD that contains some images.
ADVANCED BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER Check the following before contacting Gateway Symptom Cause Remedy The camera • There is low battery capacity. • Insert fresh batteries. doesn’t switch on. • The AC Power Adapter is not • Connect the AC Power connected. Adapter. The camera powers down while in use. • The batteries are exhausted. • Insert fresh batteries. • The camera is turned off • Press the power button to automatically due to the reactivate camera. Auto power function.
ADVANCED BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER Check the following Symptom The images are unclear. Cause • The focus mode is not correct. Remedy • If the subject is closer than 2.6ft (0.8m), select MACRO SHOT mode. The flash does not fire. • FLASH OFF mode has been selected. • Disengage FLASH OFF mode. Incorrect date and time is displayed. • The date and time have been set incorrectly or the camera has adopted the default settings. • Reset the date and time correctly. Refer to page 65.
ADVANCED BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER Please check the following Symptom The play back display is not very clear Cause • The lens or LCD monitor is smudged or dirty. Remedy • Clean the lens or LCD Refer to page 74. No image on external monitor • The external monitor has not been connected properly with the camera. • There are incorrect files on the CF CARD. • Check the connection cables.
ADVANCED SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor Type Effective Pixels Total Pixels Focal Length 1/1.8" CCD Approx. 4.0 Mega pixels Approx. 4.1 Mega pixels Lens SHD Lens f = 7.0~21.0mm (35mm film equivalent:34~102mm) F No. F2.6~F4.5 Digital Zoom STILL IMAGE/MACRO SHOT mode:2X PLAY mode:2X Viewfinder Optical Viewfinder Real image optical viewfinder LCD Monitor 1.6" color TFT LCD Focusing Type TTL autofocus (Central / Spot) Range Normal:0.8m~infinity Macro shot:0.2~0.
ADVANCED SPECIFICATIONS Capacity (32/64MB) Image Play Interface Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Software Large: Super fine 12/24,Fine 25/51,Normal 51/103 Medium : Super fine 25/51,Fine 51/103,Normal 103/207 Small: Super fine 155/311,Fine 249/497,Normal 366/733 *These figures are measured under Gatewat's standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
ADVANCED Requirements of Photo Impression & Video Impression To use the supplied image editing applications Photo Impression and Video Impression, the following systems are required. For the IBM-PC/AT and the compatible unit CPU OS Memory Hard disk space Monitor CD-ROM drive Intel Pentium II processor of 233 MHz or more, or the computer equipped with a fully compatible processor. Windows®98/98SE/ME/2000/XP Windows® NT 4.
SOFTWARE SOFTWARE MANUAL Make sure that you read the instruction manual carefully before use • Software Notes • The included software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows and Mac. • Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced. • Copyright for the software is licensed only for use with a camera. • In the unlikely event of a manufacturing fault, we will repair or exchange your camera.
SOFTWARE HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS How to set up the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following screen is automatically pop-up. 1. Driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC. • Driver installation for Windows : refer to page 84 2. Application : Arcsoft Photo Impression, Video Impression, Digital Image : image editing program. Refer to page 88. 3. User's Guide : Detail & advanced introduction for DC-M40. 4.
SOFTWARE HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up USB driver for Windows 98 and Windows 98 SE To use this camera with a PC, install the Camera Driver first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program. 1. Click the [Storage Driver] menu on the Autorun screen and the ‘Welcome’ window will open. Click [Next >]. 2. [Storage Driver] installation has started. 3.Installation is complete. Restart your computer.
SOFTWARE HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up USB driver for Windows 4. After restarting the computer, connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 5. Turn the camera power on with the mode dial set on PC mode. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will appear and the computer will recognize the camera. 6. USB Driver installation is complete. After installation, [Removable Disk] will be displayed in the [My computer] window.
SOFTWARE HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up DirectX 8.1 for Windows DirectX is a windows technology that enables higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re playing games or watching video on your PC. 1. After driver installation, the [Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Setup] window will open automatically. Click [Yes]. 2. The software license agreement window will open. If you agree to it, click [Yes]. If you to disagree, click [No] and the installation program will be canceled. 3. [DirectX 8.
SOFTWARE CONNECTING THE CAMERA FOR WINDOWS Connecting USB cable to the Camera for Windows • To download images, you will need Windows 98 or later and a USB port on your computer. 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera. 3. Set the mode dial to PC mode ( ). 4. Switch the camera on. Removable Disk • To use this camera as a Removable Disk, install the USB Driver. 1.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE Installation of Digital Image • This software is compatible with Windows . 1. Insert the installation CD-ROM. 2. Click "Application" to install Digital Image and PhotoImpression. 3. Choose setup language and click "Next". 4. Click "Next". Click "I accept the terms of the license agreement" then click "Next". 5. Keep clicking "Next" until the installation starts, then click [Finish]. 6. Click "Yes" to install Microsoft® DirectX 8.1.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE Installation of Photo Impression 7. Keep clinking"Next " until the installation of Photo Impression starts, then click "FINISH" to complete installation.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE Installation of Video Impression 1. Click "Application" to install Video Impression 2. Select the language that you want and click "sure". 3. Keep clicking "Next " until the installation starts then click "Finish" to complete.
SOFTWARE REMOVING THE USB DRIVER FOR WINDOWS Removing USB Driver for Windows 1. Click [Add/Remove programs] in control panel. 2. After selecting Gateway DC-M40 , click [Add/Remove] and the following window will be displayed. Reference If you are a Windows 2000/ME/XP user, follow the procedure below to remove the USB Driver. 1. Connect the PC to the camera (PC mode, power on). 2. As mentioned above, remove 410GW in [Add/Remove programs]. 3. Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task bar.
SOFTWARE CONNECTING THE CAMERA FOR MAC Connecting the USB cable to the camera for MAC • The USB port has to be on the Macintosh or keyboard. 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the Macintosh. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera. 3. Rotate the mode dial to PC mode ( ). 4. Switch the camera on.
SOFTWARE FAQ About USB • Check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. Turn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. If you use batteries, check the battery condition. [Case 2] The mode dial is not set to PC mode. Rotate the mode dial to PC mode. PC interfacing is available only in PC mode. [Case 3] USB Driver is not installed correctly. Install the USB Driver correctly.
SOFTWARE FAQ [Case 8] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard. Check the OS version. A USB Interface is available in Windows 98, 98SE , 2000, ME, XP. Check [Universal serial bus controller] in Device Manager. Do the following to check [Universal serial bus controller]. Win 98/ME : Click [Start Settings Control Panel System Device Manager Universal serial bus controller].
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