User Guide Gateway DC-T60 Digital Camera Version 1.
Checking out your Gateway DC-T60 digital camera . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating system support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the self-timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding printing information on the SD memory card . . . . . . . . . Lightening or darkening the overall picture brightness . . . . . . . . Protecting files on your SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formatting SD memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Setup menus . . . . . .
Checking out your Gateway DC-T60 digital camera Your new digital camera uses a 6.3 megapixel charged-coupled device (CCD) imager to produce high quality pictures with as high as 2816 x 2112 picture resolution. You can compose and view pictures through the optical viewfinder or on the 2.0” color LCD, then view the pictures on the 2.0” color LCD. After you take pictures or movie clips, use the USB cable to download image files from your camera to your computer.
Product features ■ LCD – The 2.0" color LCD makes it easy to compose your subject for pictures and video clips. It also displays images that you have taken. ■ Recording medium – Supports SD memory cards as large as 512 MB. ■ Camera mode – A variety of camera modes let you adjust your camera to your preferences and take photographs according to the photographic conditions. ■ Optical zoom – 3x optical lens lets you to take wide-angle and telephoto pictures. ■ Digital zoom – 4.
Package contents ■ DC-T60 Digital camera ■ 32 MB Secure Digital (SD) memory card ■ Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (LI-100) ■ AC power adapter/charger ■ Quick start guide and user guide ■ USB cable ■ A/V cable ■ DC-T60 software CD with Windows 98SE USB driver, SimpleStar™ PhotoShow software, and .PDF user guides. ■ Camera wrist strap Operating system support ■ Windows XP ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows ME ■ Window 98SE ■ MAC OS 9.
Front Mic Shutter button Mode dial Power button Self-timer LED/Auto Focus LED Optical viewfinder Built-in flash Lens/Auto lens cover 4 Component Description Mode dial Lets you select Photography, Playback, and SET-UP camera modes. Shutter button Press half-way down to focus and lock the camera exposure setting, then press all the way down to take a picture. Power button Turns the camera power on and off. Mic Records voice memos and sound for video clips.
Mode dial Manual mode Aperture priority Portrait mode Shutter speed priority Sports mode Program mode Night scene mode Auto mode Movie mode Playback mode SET-UP mode PC mode Component Icon Description Aperture priority Av Sets the camera for aperture priority and an automatic shutter speed setting. Manual mode M Sets the camera for fully manual operation. Portrait mode Sets the camera to photograph portrait subjects and blur the background.
Back Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder LED Zoom button MENU button Speaker Delete button Display button LCD Component Description Diopter adjustment dial Lets you adjust the focus for the viewfinder window. This does not effect the picture focus. Viewfinder Lets you frame the picture. Viewfinder LED Provides information about the camera’s current state. For more information, see “LCD information” on page 23.
Component Icon Description Navigation buttons SET Photography mode: Lets you navigate camera setting options. For more information, see “Navigation/Set buttons” on page 7. SET button Playback mode: Lets you scroll through and view pictures. For more information, see “Navigation/Set buttons” on page 7. LCD Lets you access menus to operate the camera, compose pictures, and view pictures after they have been taken. For more information, see “LCD information” on page 23.
Bottom Battery/ Memory card compartment Tripod socket Component Description Battery/memory card compartment Lets you access the camera battery and memory card. Tripod socket Lets you mount your camera to a tripod. Sides Search dial Wrist strap eyelet DC IN 5V connector Component Description Search dial (Shutter speed (Tv) / Aperture (Av) / Manual (M)) mode: Lets you change the shutter speed or aperture setting. Playback mode: Lets you select the next or previous picture.
Learning the basics Connecting the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to carry the camera and help prevent the camera from dropping and getting damaged. To connect the wrist strap: 1 Find the wrist strap that came with your camera. 2 Thread the small looped end of the wrist strap through the wrist strap eyelet on your camera. 3 Pull the large looped end of the wrist strap through the small loop until the strap is secure.
Installing the battery Caution Tips & Tricks Make sure that the power is turned off before installing or removing the battery. We recommend that you fully charge the battery for about 3 hours before you use your camera the first time. The charge time may vary dependent upon the ambient room temperature and the charge in the battery. For more information about charging your camera, see “Connecting the AC power adapter” on page 11.
3 Release the battery lock lever. The battery ejects slightly from the battery compartment. 4 Remove the battery. Important If you have used your camera recently, the battery may be warm when you remove it from the camera.
Installing the Secure Digital (SD) memory card Your camera comes with a 32 MB or larger SD memory card to store still pictures and video clips. The memory card stores the image files whether the camera is turned on or off. You can copy the files to a computer and delete the files from the memory card to free-up space for new pictures. For more information about copying files to your computer, see “Connecting to your computer and transferring files” on page 63.
Tips & Tricks To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased, slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK.” Slide tab to lock Slide the lock back to the write-protect off position to add, edit, or erase files on the SD memory card. Turning on your camera To turn on your camera: ■ Press and hold the Power button on the top of your camera for about one second. The LED momentarily turns green, then orange, then the LED turns off when the camera turns on.
Setting the date and time Set the date and time the first time you use your camera or when you turn on your camera after leaving the battery out of the camera for an extended period of time. To set the date and time: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 If the date/time screen does not appear, turn the mode dial to SET-UP, then press the navigation button. The Custom tab opens. Press the / buttons to highlight Date/Time, then press the Set button.
To take your first picture: 1 With the camera power turned on, set the mode dial to Auto mode . 2 Use the LCD to compose your picture. Frame the subject with the zoom buttons. Wide Telephoto zoom zoom LCD Delete button 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to automatically focus the image. The viewfinder LED turns green when the picture is focused. Viewfinder LED turns green 4 Press the shutter button all the way down to take the picture.
5 Press and release the Power button on the top of your camera to turn off the camera. For more information about picture modes and options, see “Taking pictures” on page 20 and see “Using picture modes” on page 33. Viewing pictures on the LCD After you have taken your first picture you can view it on your camera’s LCD. To view your first picture: 1 With the camera power turned on, set the mode dial to Playback mode . 2 View the last picture you took on the LCD.
Recording your first movie The Movie mode lets you record video clips at 320 x 240 pixels. Sound is also recorded with the video clip. Use the LCD to compose the video. Tips & Tricks The LCD cannot be turned off and the flash does not function when recording video clips. Tips & Tricks The video clip recording time depends on the amount of memory available on the memory card. To shoot your first video clip: 1 With the camera power turned on, turn the mode dial to the Movie mode .
Viewing movies on the LCD Use the Playback mode to view video clips on the LCD. To view video clips on the LCD: 1 With the camera power turned on, turn the mode dial to the Playback mode The last video clip you recorded is displayed on the LCD. . 2 Press the SET button to play the video clip. You can also use the navigation buttons to view video clips: Button During playback SET — Press SET to cancel pause and continue clip playback.
Deleting pictures and movies You can erase the last picture or movie you took with the Quick Delete feature. To delete a picture or movie in the Quick Delete mode: 1 With the camera power turned on, turn the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2 Press the button. The last picture or movie you took is displayed on the LCD. 3 Press the / buttons to highlight Execute, then press the Set button. The picture or movie is deleted.
Using your camera Taking pictures Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 2.0” full-color LCD to compose pictures. The LCD helps you accurately compose pictures. However, the LCD uses battery power when it is turned on. You can use the optical viewfinder to conserve battery power. For example, if your battery charge is low, turn off the LCD and compose images through the viewfinder. To use the LCD to take pictures: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13.
Tips & Tricks For more information about focusing the camera, see “Setting the focus” on page 26. To use the viewfinder to take pictures: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to a photography mode. 3 If the LCD is turned on, press the button to turn off the LCD. Press the button one or more times, until LCD monitor Off appears. 4 Compose your picture in the viewfinder.
Understanding the viewfinder LED The viewfinder LED changes color depending on what mode you are in and what the status of the camera is.
LCD information Important The following LCD information is representative of information that may be displayed in the various camera modes. Not all icons will appear at the same time. The icons that are displayed depend on the selected mode and the options available for the selected mode. Photography modes The following information appears on the LCD when you are in photography modes: Auto mode , Portrait mode , Sports mode , Night scene mode .
The following information appears on the LCD when you are in photography modes: Program mode P, Shutter speed priority mode Tv, Aperture priority mode Av, Manual mode M.
Playback modes The following information appears on the LCD when you are in picture Playback mode . Mode icon File number Voice Protect memo icon icon Folder number The following information appears on the LCD when you are in video Playback mode .
Setting the focus You can set the camera to focus on subjects with auto focus, infinity focus, 3M focus fixed at 3 meters, or 1M focus macro focus, fixed at 1 meter. If you change the Focus mode, the camera retains the focus settings when the camera is turned off. The focus settings, however, are limited to the capabilities of the selected photography mode. Tips & Tricks Some settings may cause the shutter speed to be too slow for a handheld picture.
For Auto mode , Program mode P, Shutter speed priority mode Tv, Aperture priority mode Av, Manual mode M, Sports mode , or Movie mode : [No icon] Auto focus Macro Fixed at 1 meter For Portrait mode [No icon] Auto focus Infinity Fixed at 3 meters and Night scene mode Infinity Fixed at 1 meter : Fixed at 3 meters 4 Compose the picture. 5 Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image. The viewfinder LED turns green to indicate that the subject is in focus.
The camera has four Flash modes: Icon Flash mode Description Auto flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting . conditions. Auto flash only works in the Auto mode Red-eye reduction Select this mode for general photography. Use the red-eye reduction flash to take pictures of people and animals in low-light conditions. The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main flash fires. This causes the eye’s pupil to contract, reducing the red-eye phenomenon.
To change the flash settings: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 3 Press the button to select the Flash mode. Press the button one or more times, until the icon for the setting you want to use is displayed below the battery icon on the right corner of the LCD: [No icon] Auto Red-eye forced flash Suppressed flash Forced flash 4 Compose the picture. 5 Focus the camera and take the picture.
Higher resolution and higher quality pictures offer the best photographic quality but produce larger image file sizes. Because of this, fewer pictures fit on a memory card. Use high resolution and high quality settings for pictures that you plan to print and for situations that require the finest detail. Lower resolution and lower quality pictures take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing through e-mail, in a report, or on a Web page.
6 Press the / buttons to highlight Quality, then press the Set button. The picture quality options are displayed. 7 Press the / buttons to highlight the picture quality option, then press the Set button. 8 Press the Menu button to exit the Menu mode. Using the zoom feature The optical zoom lets you take telephoto and wide-angle pictures. You can also enlarge pictures as much as 3 times the normal size using the optical zoom. The digital zoom lets you take telephoto or enlarged pictures as much as 13.
4 Press the buttons to compose the picture: ■ Press the button to enlarge the subject on the LCD for a more close-up picture. The zoom status meter indicates the settings for the digital and optical zoom. Optical zoom:1x to 3x ■ Wide zoom Telephoto zoom Digital zoom:1x to 4.4x Press the button to reduce the subject on the LCD for a wider angle picture. 5 Focus the camera and take the picture. See “Setting the focus” on page 26. To use the digital zoom: 1 Turn the camera on.
5 Use the buttons to compose the picture: ■ Press the button to enlarge the subject on the LCD for a more close-up picture. The zoom status meter indicates the settings for the digital and optical zoom. Optical zoom:1x to 3x ■ Wide zoom Telephoto zoom Digital zoom:1x to 4.4x Press the button to reduce the subject on the LCD for a wider angle picture. 6 Focus the camera and take the picture. See “Setting the focus” on page 26.
Taking pictures in the Auto mode The Auto mode lets your camera make all the correct settings for your pictures. In Auto mode the shutter speed, aperture setting, focus, flash (if required), white balance, and system metering method are fully controlled by your camera. You compose the pictures and let your camera take care of the rest. To take pictures in the Auto mode : 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to the Auto mode photography mode.
Taking pictures in the Shutter speed priority mode When you take pictures in the Shutter speed priority mode (Tv), the camera gives priority to the shutter speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed setting. When you set the camera to a fast shutter speed, moving subjects appear still in the picture. When you set the camera to a slow shutter speed, moving subjects appear in motion with a blurred effect in the picture.
4 Compose the picture. 5 Focus the camera and take the picture. See “Setting the focus” on page 26. Taking pictures in the Aperture priority mode When you take pictures in the Aperture priority mode (Av), the camera gives priority to the aperture setting. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed based on the aperture setting. When you set the camera to a small aperture (higher F-stop value), pictures have a sharper focus in the foreground and background (greater depth-of-field).
■ If the shutter speed value is displayed in white the exposure setting is correct for a picture. ■ If the combined aperture and shutter speed setting does not provide enough light for a good picture exposure, the shutter speed value is displayed in red. ■ Unsteady hold warning Shutter speed Aperture setting If the aperture setting is too small, making the shutter speed too slow to take a handheld photograph without blurring the picture, the unsteady hold warning icon is displayed.
slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. The shutter speed and corresponding aperture setting are displayed on the LCD. ■ If the shutter speed or aperture value is displayed in white, the exposure setting is correct for a picture. ■ If the combined aperture and shutter speed setting does not provide enough light for a good picture exposure, the shutter speed value is displayed in red.
To take pictures in the Scene mode: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to one of the photography Scene modes: Portrait mode , Sports mode , Night scene mode . 3 Compose the picture. 4 Focus the camera and take the picture. See “Setting the focus” on page 26. Using advanced viewing features Use the Playback mode to view pictures and video clips in full-screen view or view as many as nine thumbnail images on the LCD.
Tips & Tricks When viewing pictures, you can press the button to view detailed image information about each picture. Press the button again to turn the image information display off. To rotate pictures on the LCD: ■ In the Playback mode : ■ Press the button to rotate the current picture 90° counter-clockwise. ■ Press the button to rotate the current picture 90° clockwise. To view thumbnail images: 1 In the Playback mode , press the button. The images are displayed as thumbnail views.
■ Press the button once to display the picture at 2x the normal size. While in zoom view, the green frame indicates what part of the picture you are viewing. ■ Press the button twice to display the picture at 4x the normal size. While in zoom view, the green frame indicates what part of the picture you are viewing. Whole picture view Current picture zoom view ■ Press the / / navigation buttons to scroll side to side and up or down through the picture.
4 Press the navigation button to highlight the Function tab. 5 Press the navigation button to highlight Voice Memo, then press the Set button. The Voice Memo options are displayed. 6 Press the / buttons to highlight On, then press the Set button. The Voice Memo option turns on. 7 Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Tips & Tricks After the Voice Memo option is turned on, the camera records voice memos after each picture. To stop each voice recording, press the shutter button.
Deleting images You can delete the last image you took in the Playback mode . To delete images in the Playback mode: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to the Playback . The last image you took is mode displayed on the LCD. 3 Select the image that you want to delete. For more information, see “To view images on the LCD:” on page 39. 4 Press the button. The Delete menu opens. 5 Press the / buttons to highlight one of the options, then press SET.
Using advanced features Using the self-timer You can use the camera’s self-timer button to set a delay time before a picture is taken. You can also set the camera to take pictures in intervals to create a time-lapsed series of pictures. The camera has four self-timer modes: Icon Self-timer mode Description 10 seconds Use this setting to take group pictures. Select this mode to take a picture about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
To set the self-timer: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 3 Press the button to select the Self-timer mode. Press the Self-timer button one or more times, until the icon for the self-timer setting you want to use is displayed. ■ The Self-timer Off mode selection sequence is: 10 seconds 2 seconds Interval ■ 10 + 2 seconds The Movie mode and Continuous or Auto Exp.
To select images for printing on a DPOF enabled printer: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to the Playback mode . The last image you took is displayed on the LCD. 3 View the image that you want to print with the camera’s DPOF feature. For more information, see “To view images on the LCD:” on page 39. 4 Press the Menu button. The Playback menu opens. 5 Press the navigation button to highlight DPOF, then press the Set button.
Use Exposure compensation/Backlight correction settings when the difference in brightness between the subject and the background subject is not well balanced. Also use this feature when the subject occupies only a small part of the picture composition and the contrast between the subject and the rest of the picture varies significantly. Use Positive compensation (0 to +2.0) when taking pictures of: ■ High contrast printed text, for example, black text on white paper.
3 Press the button to select one of the Exposure compensation or Backlight correction modes. Press the button one or more times, until the icon for the exposure compensation/backlight setting you want to use is displayed: [No icon] Auto Backlight correction Exposure compensation 4 If you selected the Backlight correction mode , then go to Step 6.
Protecting files on your SD memory card You can “lock” your memory card so images (files) on the card are read-only and cannot be deleted. Use this mode if you want to prevent erasing important images by mistake. Important The image protection does not protect your memory card if you format the SD memory card. To protect images: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to the Playback mode . The last image you took is displayed on the LCD.
7 If you highlighted the Single or All option, press the / buttons to highlight Set, then press the Set button. The Locked mode icon indicates the image is locked. - OR - If you highlighted the Select option, press the / / navigation buttons to select a picture thumbnail view, then press the button. The Locked mode icon indicates the image is locked. You can select additional thumbnail pictures to protect while in this mode. To cancel image protection: 1 Turn the camera on.
7 If you highlighted the Single or All option, press the / buttons to highlight Cancel Protection, then press the Set button. The unlocked image is displayed without the Locked mode icon . - OR If you highlighted the Select option, press the / / navigation buttons to select a picture thumbnail view, then press the button. The Locked mode icon turns off to indicate the image is unlocked. You can select additional thumbnail pictures to cancel image protection while in this mode.
8509920.fm Page 52 Tuesday, April 27, 2004 9:03 AM 6 Press the / buttons to highlight Execute, then press the Set button. An OK message appears to indicate that the memory card is formatted. Using the Setup menus Your camera features Setup menus that lets you adjust, optimize, and change preset camera settings to your own customized preferences. After you adjust the settings, the changes are saved so the next time you use your camera they will continue to be in effect.
To use the Setup menu in Photography mode: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to one of the photography modes 3 Press the Menu button. The Picture menu opens. 4 Press the / / navigation buttons to select menus and menu options. 5 Press the Set button to adjust and select menu options. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the Setup menu. Setup menu Photography menu/Picture tab Description Size Sets the desired image size for pictures.
Setup menu Description Contrast Sets the difference between bright and dark areas of pictures. Hard – Increases contrast Normal – Sets contrast automatically Soft – Decreases the contrast Color Sets the color preferences for pictures. Standard – Standard color Vivid – Bright color Sepia – Brown-toned color Monochrome – Black and white Photography menu/ Function tab Capture Mode Sets how the camera records pictures. Single – Sets the camera to take 1 picture each time you press the shutter button.
Setup menu Description LCD Brightness Sets the LCD brightness level. The LCD brightness adjustments range from -5 to +5. Press the button to brighten the LCD. Press the button to darken the LCD. Digital Zoom Sets the camera to take digital zoom pictures as much as 4 times the optical zoom capabilities. ON – Turns on digital zoom photography (default). OFF – Turns off digital zoom photography. Preview Sets the camera to display the picture on the LCD immediately after the picture is taken.
Setup menu Description Interval/Count Sets the camera to automatically take pictures at a fixed time interval for a set number of cycles. Press the / buttons to change the interval settings. 1 Min. – Records pictures in 1 minute intervals. 3 Min. – Records pictures in 3 minute intervals. 10 Min. – Records pictures in 10 minute intervals. 60 Min. – Records pictures in 60 minute intervals. You can select from 2 to 99 picture cycles. For more information, see “Using the self-timer” on page 44.
Setup menu Description Metering Sets the camera light metering method for calculating the exposure. Multi – Measures the entire image area to calculate the picture exposure. Spot – Measures a small portion of the center of the image area to calculate the picture exposure. ISO Sets the camera’s sensitivity to the lighting conditions. The settings range from ISO 50 to ISO 200. The higher the ISO setting, the more sensitive the camera is to lighting conditions.
To use the Setup menu in Playback mode: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to the Playback . The last image you took is mode displayed on the LCD. 3 Press the Menu button. The Play tab opens. 4 Press the / navigation buttons to select menus and menu options. 5 Press the Set button to adjust and select menu options. 6 Press the Menu button to exit the Setup menu.
Setup menu Description LCD Bright. Sets the camera LCD brightness.This function does not adjust the brightness of recorded images. For more information, see “LCD Brightness” on page 55. To use the Setup menu in SET-UP mode: 1 Turn the camera on. See “Turning on your camera” on page 13. 2 Turn the mode dial to the SET-UP mode. The Basic tab opens. 3 Press the / / navigation buttons to select menus and menu options. 4 Press the Set button to adjust and select menu options.
Setup menu SET-UP menu/Basic tab Description Card Info. Provides information about the memory card size and the remaining available memory on the memory card. Fr. No. Reset Sets the camera to record pictures to a newly created folder starting with 0001. Cancel – Does not reset the file number. Execute – Resets the file number and creates a new folder. Format This function erases all images and reformats the SD memory card in your camera. Protected images are also erased.
Setup menu Description Auto Off Turns off the camera after it has not been used for a specified period of time. This feature saves battery power and reduces battery wear. 1 Min. – Turns camera off after 1 minute of inactivity. 2 Min. – Turns camera off after 2 minutes of inactivity. 3 Min. – Turns camera off after 3 minutes of inactivity. Note: Auto Off does not operate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer and while it is in SET-UP mode.
Setup menu Description Video Output Sets the video output format for the video equipment you are going to connect the camera to. NTSC – National Television System Committee (NTSC) system (used in North America) PAL – Phase Alternating Line (PAL) system (used in most European countries) System Info. Displays the firmware version installed on the camera.
Connecting your camera You can share pictures and video clips with your family and friends by: ■ Connecting your camera to your computer and transferring the image files to your computer. ■ Connecting your camera to a TV to display pictures directly from your camera on the TV. Installing software Before you connect your camera to your computer to transfer image files, install the SimpleStar PhotoShow image editing software from the Gateway DC-T60 Digital Camera software CD.
software” on page 63. Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME operating systems do not require additional driver software. Tips & Tricks If you have purchased an SD memory card reader, you can also transfer pictures and move clips from the SD memory card from the camera with a card reader. To connect and transfer files from your camera to your computer using SimpleStar PhotoShow*: 1 If you are using Windows 98SE, make sure that you have installed the USB device driver for the camera.
3 Connect the small square end of the USB cable to the camera’s A/V Out port, then connect the other end of the cable to your computer. 4 Turn the camera on. A message tells you that new hardware was found. 5 Turn the mode dial to PC mode. A message tells you that new pictures have been detected on a removable drive. 6 Click Yes, then follow the on-screen instructions to manage and edit your image files with SimpleStar PhotoShow.
To transfer files from your camera to your computer using My Computer: 1 If you are using Windows 98SE, make sure that you have installed the USB device driver for the camera. For more information, see “To install the Windows 98SE USB driver:” on page 63. 2 Connect the small rectangular end of the USB cable to the camera’s A/V Out port, then connect the other end of the cable to your computer. 3 Turn the camera on. A message tells you that new hardware was found. 4 Turn the mode dial to PC mode.
5 Click Start, My Computer. The My Computer window opens and the camera appears as a Removable Disk drive (drive letter E: or higher). 6 Double-click the camera’s drive letter, double-click the DCIM folder, then double-click a sub-folder. The folder opens.
7 Click the file or folder you want to copy (press and hold the CTRL or SHIFT button when you click to select multiple files or folders), then right-click your selection. A menu opens. 8 Click Copy. 9 Open the destination folder where you want to copy your pictures. For example, in Windows XP, click Start, My Pictures to open the My Pictures folder. Tips & Tricks 68 Folder names vary depending on the operating system you are using. You may want to create a new folder to copy your files to your computer.
10 Right-click inside the destination folder. A menu opens. 11 Click Paste. A copy of the file or folder appears in the new folder location. Connecting to your TV and viewing pictures You can connect your camera to a TV to view the pictures that are on your camera’s memory card. To connect the camera to your TV to view pictures and video clips, your TV must have an RCA type Video In port and an RCA type Audio In port. Important Use this feature with TVs that support NTSC or PAL video signals only.
2 Connect the A/V cable’s yellow RCA type connector to the yellow Video In jack on your TV. 3 Connect the A/V cable’s white RCA type connector to the white Audio In jack on your TV. 4 Turn the camera on. 5 Turn the mode dial to the Playback mode . 6 Use the same controls on the camera to view images on a TV as you use to view pictures and video clips on the camera’s LCD. For more information about viewing images, see “Viewing pictures on the LCD” on page 16.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Battery Q: How can I get better battery performance for my digital camera? A: When your battery power is low, avoid using the camera functions that consume the most power. Store and use your batteries at the optimum temperature. Take advantage of external power sources when you can. In addition: ■ Keep at least two batteries: one in the camera and one charging or in reserve for when you need to swap them out.
Using Q: Why can I not take or delete pictures with the SD memory card in the locked position? A: When the SD memory card is in the locked position, it protects the images on the card. You cannot delete files from or add files to the SD memory card until you slide the lock switch on the card to the unlock position. Q: Why is there a delay when taking a picture with my digital camera? A: There is a delay while the digital camera auto focuses on the subject.
Q: What are troubleshooting steps for Windows USB connection issues? A: Usually setting up a digital camera on a computer is simple: plug the camera in, let the computer install the device driver, and use the computer. However, sometimes the USB connection does not work. Review the following information to help solve the typical USB connection problems: ■ Is my memory card compatible with my camera? A large number of problems are caused by incompatible memory cards.
Q: What picture resolution do I need to print a 4 x 6 inch photo print? What about 8 x 10 inch prints? A: Print Size Minimum picture resolution needed Megapixels needed 4x6 1024 x 768 Less than 1 megapixel 5x7 1280 x 960 1 8 x 10 1600 x 1200 2 or more Larger than 8 x 10 2048 x 1536 or more 3 Q: Should I have any concerns about putting my digital camera through the X-ray machines at the airport? A: No, there is no evidence that putting your camera through an X-ray machine causes any harm.
computer display. Similarly, a digital camera's CCD has a certain number of pixels that it is capable of capturing. The pixels are then stored on the camera’s memory card and later transferred to your computer. A camera with 1,000,000 pixels is a one megapixel camera. Q: What does CCD mean? A: CCD is the acronym for charged-coupled device. The image sensor separates the spectrum of color into red, green, and blue so the camera can digitally process the image.
Contacting Gateway Internet support For camera hardware support and information, go to the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. For camera software support for SimpleStar PhotoShow, go to the SimpleStar Web site at simplestar.com. Telephone support Talk to a Gateway Technical Support representative about a non-tutorial technical support question at 1-888-737-6949. If you need tutorial assistance, see this guide and the quick start guide that came with your camera.
Specifications Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Description Image sensor 1/1.8” CCD sensor Image resolution Picture: 2816 x 2112, 2272 x1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Video: 320 x 240 LCD 2.0” low temperature poly silicon TFT color LCD Viewfinder Real image optical zoom viewfinder Image quality Fine/Standard/Economy Recording medium External memory: supports SD memory card as large as 512 MB Compression format JPEG compliant Image file format DCF 1.0, DPOF 1.
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Important safety information Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not modify your camera or open the case. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the case voids the warranty. If your camera needs service, contact Gateway at: support.gateway.com Warnings and precautions ■ Disconnect all cables before moving your camera. Moving your camera with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric shock danger.
Regulatory compliance statements FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Index A A/V cable 2 out port 8, 69 AC power connecting adapter 11 connector location on camera 8 adjusting camera for lighting conditions 7, 46 light metering methods 57 aperture priority program mode settings 33, 34 setting with search dial 8 settings 5, 36 auto focus button 7 delay 72 LED 4 auto mode 5, 14 focal distance 26 using 34 AV aperture priority setting 5, 36 B backlight correction 7, 46 battery auto off setting 61 charging 9 compartment location 8 conserving power 20 FAQs 71 installing 10 LED in
D date setting 14, 61 DC IN connector 8 delete button 6, 19, 43 deleting files 6, 19, 43 movies 19 pictures from thumbnail views 43 video clips 19 digital zoom compared to optical zoom 74 turning on and off 55 using 32 diopter dial focusing viewfinder with 6 display button 6 See LCD displaying thumbnails 2, 6, 40, 43 downloading files from camera 5 DPOF adding print info 45, 58 settings 58 E erasing image files 6, 19, 43 exposure compensation 7, 46 settings 7, 46 F FAQs battery 71 conserving power 71 dele
viewing thumbnails 40 infinity mode focal distance 26 installing battery 10 Windows 98SE USB driver 63 ISO settings 57 L language menu options 61 LCD adjusting brightness 59 composing pictures with 20 conserving power 71 information 23 setting preview preferences 55 turning on and off 6 viewing movies on 18, 39 viewing pictures on 2, 7, 16 LED auto focus 4 self-timer 4 viewfinder 6, 22 lens cover 4 telephoto 4 wide angle 4 light meter adjustments 57 listening to voice memos 42 Lithium-ion battery 9 chargin
NTSC video output 62 O operating system support MAC OS 9.
taking night pictures 5, 38 taking portrait pictures 5, 38 taking sports pictures 5, 38 search dial setting 8 viewing pictures 8 viewing video frames 18 Secure Digital memory card 12 self-timer button 7 LED 4 mode 2 setting 45 using 44 SET button 7 setting picture quality 29 setting up voice memos 41, 54 settings aperture priority 5, 36 auto focus 7 auto mode 5 battery auto off time 61 camera defaults 61 date and time 14, 61 diopter adjustment dial 6 flash 2, 29 focus 26 language 61 manual mode 5, 37 MENU m
Computer 66 to computer using PhotoShow 64 using PC mode 5 tripod socket 8 troubleshooting PC mode 73 turning on voice memos 54 TV mode shutter speed priority setting 5, 33, 35 pictures on a TV 8, 69 pictures on LCD 16 pictures on TV 2 thumbnail pictures 2, 6, 40 voice memo adding to picture 41, 42 listening to 42 recording 2, 41 setting up 41, 54 W connecting cable 65 driver for Windows 98SE 63 FAQs 73 port location 8 using self-timer 44 white balance manually adjusting 57 wide angle lens 4 zoom 6, 31
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