User Guide 7 Megapixel Digital Camera NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, and NS-DSC7S-09
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera • • • • Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setting up your camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using your camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Basic picture taking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Back Top, bottom and side 9 8 10 # Component Description 1 Zoom button Press T to zoom in on a subject for telephoto photos, or press W to zoom out for wide-angle photos. 2 Playback button Press to view the photos you have taken. 3 Menu button Press to open the camera menu system to let you change camera settings. 4 Power indicator LED Lights green when the camera is on.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Setting up your camera Installing the batteries To install the batteries: 1 Open the battery cover by sliding it in the direction indicated in the illustration. Understanding camera memory This camera is equipped with 16 MB of internal memory. If a memory card is not inserted in the camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Making initial settings When using the camera for the first time, make sure that you choose a language and set the date and time before using the camera. To set the display language: 1 Turn the power on. 2 Press PLAY, then press MENU. The initial menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Press , , , or to select SETUP , then press SET. The Setup Menu opens. To set the date and time: 1 Turn the power on.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Understanding the LCD Use the LCD to compose images while recording, adjusting settings, or replaying images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD while recording or playing back images. Record (REC) mode PLAYBACK mode # Description For additional information, see...
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera # Description For additional information, see... 11 Voice memo control “Recording a voice memo” on page 16 12 Captured date and time Shows the date and time that the photo was taken. To change the LCD monitor configuration: • Press SET/DISP repeatedly to change the configuration. • REC mode— • Using your camera Basic operation To turn your camera on and off: 1 Press Power to turn your camera on in REC mode.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Changing the mode Icon You can record images and voices in record mode and you can use the playback mode to replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor. To switch between modes: • In REC mode, press Playback to switch to playback mode. • In playback mode, press Playback or Mode to switch to record mode. Scene mode Description Portrait Blurs the background and focuses on the subject.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera • For Aperture Priority, the aperture setting appears at the bottom of the LCD. • For Shutter Priority, the shutter speed appears at the bottom of the LCD. • For Manual Exposure mode, both the aperture setting and the shutter speed appear at the bottom of the LCD. For additional information on using ASM modes, see “Using ASM settings” on page 14.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Setup menu Menu item Available settings Sounds Lets you set the sounds that the camera makes. • Shutter–Turns the shutter sound on or off. • Startup–Sets the startup sound. • Beep–Turns the operation sound on and off. • Volume–Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, startup sound, beep, and playback sound. Auto Review Lets you set the time that you can review the photos you have taken.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera 4 Press the shutter button to take the photo. These settings are pre-set and cannot be changed in Q mode: Setting type Pre-set to... Fixed Note: These settings are fixed in Q mode. Make sure that your fingers or the wrist strap do not block the lens. Using Q mode Q mode provides a simplified camera interface for beginners and those who prefer less complexity. Larger icons and fewer controls make it easier to take photos.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Using Zoom Your camera uses a combination of optical and digital zoom features that let you zoom in on far-away subjects or zoom out for a wide-angle shot. The optical zoom mechanically adjusts the lens of the camera. The digital zoom uses a software process. To use the flash: 1 Press Power button to turn your camera on in record mode. The power turns on, the lens extends, and the power indicator LED turns green.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Using the macro feature Your camera is equipped with a macro feature that lets you focus on very close subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 5.9 inches (15 cm) from the lens when in the maximum wide-angle setting and 15.75 inches (40 cm) in the maximum telephoto setting. 2 Open the Record menu by pressing MENU . The REC menu opens. To use the macro feature: 1 Press Power to turn your camera on in record mode.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera 2 Press the ASM button to toggle between ASM modes. Stop when the aperture value is shown. Using the manual exposure setting In this mode you can manually set the aperture and shutter speed for a particular effect. To use the manual exposure setting: 1 Press Power to turn your camera on in record mode. The power turns on, the lens extends, and the power indicator LED turns green. 2 Press the ASM button to toggle between ASM modes.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera 5 Press the shutter button to start recording. 4 Press to start playback. 5 Press to stop the audio clip, or press pause the clip. When the audio clip is paused, press to resume playback. to Recording a voice memo You can add a voice memo to a still photo after you take the photo. 6 Press the zoom button to adjust the image size. The white balance is set and locked to the settings of the first frame.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Changing other settings Tip These settings can be made or changed on the REC menu. See “Using the REC menu” on page 10. Higher ISO speeds increase the image “noise.” To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. Setting the exposure Setting the metering Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlighting.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Setting the date stamp You can use the date stamp to add a date to your photos as you take them. Option Description Off No date or time stamp is added to your photos Date Only a date stamp is added to your photos Date & Time A date and time stamp is added to your photos 2 Press the playback button to switch to playback mode.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera 4 Press , , , or to select the photo you want, then press T or the SET button to view the photo in full screen. Tip You can protect or delete multiple photos in the Thumbnail screen. See “Editing your photos” on page 19. Editing your photos Rotating still photos To rotate a photo: 1 Press Power button to turn your camera on in record mode. 2 Press the playback button to switch to playback mode.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera To copy a file: 1 Press Power button to turn your camera on in record mode. 2 Press the playback button to switch to playback mode. 3 Press or to select the photo you want to rotate. 4 Press the MENU button, then press , , , or to select Copy to card and press SET to confirm. 5 Press or to choose Single, then press SET to confirm. If you want to copy all of the photos in the camera, select All.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera 4 Press or to select All, then pressSET to confirm. 5 Press SET again to delete all unprotected photos. Protecting files To protect single files: 1 Press Power button to turn your camera on in record mode. 2 Press the playback button to switch to playback mode. 3 Press the MENU button, then press , , , or to select Protect and press SET to confirm. 4 Press or to select Single, then press SET to confirm.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera 4 Press or to select Single, then press SET to confirm. To set up the DPOF for all photos, select All in this step. To reset all DPOF settings to initial default, select Reset in this step. 5 Press or to select the photo you want to print. 6 Press or to set the number of copies you want (0~30). To cancel DPOF for this photo, select 0. 7 Press the SCN button to turn on the date stamp for the current photo.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera 3 Double-click Removable Disc to view the contents. Folders stored on the camera are located in a folder named DCIM. Note You can also move files to your computer by removing the memory card from your camera and plugging it into your PC’s card reader. Troubleshooting Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Sensor 7 Megapixels CCD Lens Focal length: f/6.2 (W)~18.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Appendix Understanding folder and file names Your digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or memory card. It uses these folders to organize still images, movie clips, and other information. Folder structure Folder names begin with a three-digit number from 100 to 999, followed by “DICAM.” Each folder holds up to 9999 files.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Available functions Still Capture Mode Scene Mode Function Shutter & Lens One time AF Focus Continuous AF Infinity Fixed 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 8~ 1/2000 O 8~ 1/2000 O 8~ 1/2000 O 8~ 1/2000 O 1~ 1/2000 Shutter Speed 2 sec.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Still Capture Mode Scene Mode Function MENU O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 50 100 ISO 200 200 400 800 1600 O O O Auto O O O O Custom O O O O O Fluor_L O O O O O Fluor_H O O O O O Tungsten O O O O O White Balance Cloudy O O O O Daylight O O O Auto Still Capture Mode Scene Mode Function MENU O O O O O O O O O O O O
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Still Capture Mode Scene Mode Function MENU O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Soft O Normal O O Sharpness Hard Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product 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.
Insignia NS-DSC7B-09, NS-DSC7P-09, or NS-DSC7S-09 7 Megapixel Digital Camera One-Year Limited Warranty Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new NS-DSC7B-09 (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
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