SeaLife DC600 Underwater Camera Instruction Manual Go to www.sealife-cameras.com/service/manuals.
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 User’s Manual >> FCC STATEMENT digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Digital Camera >> 2 TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft ® and Windows ® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Sealife® and Land & Sea® are registered trademarks of Pioneer Research.. READ THIS FIRST Notice: 1.
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. WARNING If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power User’s Manual >> Safety Instructions OFF and remove the battery. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the battery. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
Digital Camera >> CAUTION Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak.
Before using the waterproof housing, carefully read and strictly observe the detailed instructions described in this manual. Not following the instructions for usage and maintenance may void your warranty. Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery included with the camera.
CONTENTS Digital Camera >> 8 11 17 26 39 6 INTRODUCTION 8 Overview 10 Package Contents GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 11 Front View 12 Rear View 13 Control Buttons 14 Status LED Indicator 15 LCD Monitor Icons GETTING STARTED 17 Attaching the Camera Strap 17 Inserting and Removing the Battery 18 Charging the Battery 19 Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory) 20 Turning the Power On/Off 21 Setting the Date and Time 22 Choosing the Language 23 Formatting the SD Card or Internal Memory 24 Se
User’s Manual >> 55 MENU OPTIONS 55 Still Image Menu (Capture) 58 Still Image Menu (Function) 60 Video Menu (Capture) 61 Video Menu (Function) 62 Playback Menu 63 Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) 64 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 65 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER 67 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 67 Step 1:Installing the USB Driver 68 Step 2:Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 69 Step 3:Downloading Images and Video Files 70 USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A PC CA
Digital Camera >> INTRODUCTION Overview Let the Land & Sea adventures begin with your new SeaLife DC600 digital camera. Equipped with the latest digital technology means the camera is automatic and easy to use. Here are some of the unique features that you will surely enjoy. Land & Sea Exposure Modes- Special exposure programs for taking bright, colorful pictures with external flash accessory (Ext Flash mode) or without flash (Sea mode) Fully expandible system with SeaLife flashes and lenses 6.
USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant) Still images, video clips, or voice recording files that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE). DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card.
Digital Camera >> Package Contents Carefully unpack the contents to ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.
Front View 1 3 2 4 5 6 User’s Manual >> GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 10 7 9 8 1. 2. 3. 4. Shutter button POWER button Flash Mode switch Still image mode Video mode Playback mode 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Microphone Self-timer LED Lens Battery / SD card cover PC (USB) / AV Out terminal Strap holder The waterproof housing has button controls for all camera functions except for the mode switch (#4). You can change the camera modes by pushing the display button (#5 next page) when the camera is in Ext.
Digital Camera >> Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 11 6 7 8 9 10 1. Status LED Indicator 2. T Zoom in button W Zoom out button 3. MENU button 4. Strap holder 5. Display button 6. SET /Direction button 7. Erase button 8. PC (USB) / AV Out terminal 9. Battery/SD card cover 10. Camera connector to cradle / Tripod socket 11. LCD monitor The Display Button (#5) also changes the camera modes (video, still image or playback) when the camera is in Ext. Flash or scene modes.
2 1 3 5 4 1. button 3. Exposure compensation / Backlight correction button button Focus button button 4. Flash button button 2. 5.
Digital Camera >> 14 Status LED This describes the color and state of the status LED. During connection to a PC Green Ready for shot. On System ready. Red Flashing Accessing files in progress. Accessing files in progress. Flash charging in progress.
LCD Monitor Icons User’s Manual >> Photography mode [ ] 1. Zoom status P 2. Voice memo 3. Remaining battery status SD [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power 4. Flash icon A [ ] Auto [ ] Red-eye Reduction 14. Unsteady hold warning icon [ ] Forced Flash 15. [ ] Exposure compensation [ ] Suppressed Flash [ ] Backlight correction [ ] Macro Flash 16. Metering icon [ ] Far Flash [ Blank ] Average 5. AE*/ AF* Extra function [ ] Spot [ ] AE-LOCK 17.
Digital Camera >> Video mode [ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ] [ ] Video mode Zoom status Remaining battery status SD memory card indicator (if present) Possible recording time / elapsed time Recording indicator Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway) Focus icon Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback 1. Playback mode 2. SD memory card indicator (if present) 3. File number 4. Folder number 5. Protect icon 6. Voice memo Playback mode [ ]-Video playback 1. Video status bar 2. Elapsed time 3.
Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration. Important: camera strap must be removed when using camera inside waterproof housing. User’s Manual >> GETTING STARTED Inserting and Removing the Battery Charge the battery for 8 hours before using the camera. First allow battery fully discharge through normal use before recharging. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. Inserting the Battery 1. Open the battery/SD card cover.
Digital Camera >> Charging the Battery Use the charger provided to recharge the battery. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Place the battery on the charger. 2. Connect the power adaptor to a wall outlet. 1 Charging time differs depending on the ambient temperature and the status of 2 battery. 3. The status light on the charger will be red when the battery is charging and green when the bateery is fully charged.
The digital camera comes with approx. 10 MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or movie clips in the digital camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD card so that you can store more files. We recommend using sandisk, Panasonic or Toshiba brand SD cards up to 1GB memory size. Inserting the SD card 1. Open the battery/SD card cover. 2.
Digital Camera >> Press the Power [ ] button to power on the camera Load the battery and insert an SD card before starting. Press the POWER/ button until the digital still camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the POWER/ button again. The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again.
The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. Follow the steps below to set the current date and time. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with the button 3. Select [Date/Time] with the / buttons and press the SET button. The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed. 4.
Digital Camera >> Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ] or [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with the button. 3. Select [Language] with the / buttons and press the SET button. The Language setting screen will be displayed. 4. Select the displayed language with the / buttons and press the SET button. The setting will be stored.
This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with button. Select [Format] with the / buttons, then press the SET button. Select [Execute] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.
Digital Camera >> Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD card.
Digital Camera >> PHOTOGRAPHY MODE [ ] Still Image Mode Your camera is equipped with a 2.5” LTPS color LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the POWER/ button to turn the power on. ]. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button.
A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image captured. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the button. [Function] menu is displayed. Select [Voice Memo] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. Select [On] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu. [ ] icon is displayed on the screen.
Digital Camera >> Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance. The more an image is enlarged with digital zoom, the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. 1. 2. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. To enable the digital zoom: a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Function] with the / buttons. c. Select [Digital Zoom] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. d.
User’s Manual >> Setting the Flash Set the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Toggle the button to select the desired flash mode. A Scene Mode Capture Mode Capture Mode Focus Mode Program AE Panorama Portrait Landscape Sport Night Candlelight Text Sunset Sunrise Splash Water Firework Sea Ext.
Digital Camera >> The available flash settings in different photography modes: Flash mode Description [ A ] Auto The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions. [ Use this mode to reduce the red-eye ]Red-eye Reduction phenomenon when you want to capture natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions. When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the camera or get as close to the camera as possible.
When the camera’s Scene mode is set to Ext Flash, the camera’s flash is set to Forced Flash and will always fire. When the camera’s flash fires, it will automatically fire the optional External Flash accessory. Refer to the SeaLife Flash instruction manual for detailed operating instructions about the optional external flash accessory. See page 35 of this manual for more information about selecting the Ext Flash Scene mode.
Digital Camera >> Setting the Focus Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, [ macro or [ ] infinity. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Toggle the ] or [ ]. button to select the desired focus mode. The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode: Focus mode [ Blank] Auto Focus [ [ ] Macro ] Infinity Description Select this setting and the camera will automatically focus from approximately 1 ft (30cm) to infinity. In Tele zoom the range is 1.
1. 2. ] or [ ]. Slide the mode switch to [ Toggle the button to select the setting. For the [ ] mode. 10s] 10 sec. [ 2s ] 2 sec. [ 10+2s ] 10+2 sec. For the [ ] mode. OFF [ 10s ] 10 sec. [ 2s ] 2 sec. OFF [ 3. User’s Manual >> Setting the Self-timer This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. The self-timer LED flashes and the image is captured after the preset time has elapsed.
Digital Camera >> Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction The camera’s Exposure Compensation can be adjusted to make the image brighter (+) or darker (-). This setting is used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within the screen. Exposure can be set in 0.3 EV units. 1.
In this mode, you can get the exposure value you want. AE-LOCK settings can be combined with macro and spot metering to get better effect. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. P Compose the image on the monitor screen to get the exposure value you want. Press the shutter button down half way and press the MENU button at the same time. The AE* icon will display on the monitor. It will record the exposure value you just got.
Digital Camera >> The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode: Scene mode Description [ P ] Program AE Select this mode to capture images without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. However, this useful mode also allows you to make changes on camera settings to suit the photographic condition. [ Select this mode to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo.
Description ] Sea Select this mode when you want to capture underwater photos when NOT using external flash accessory. [ ] Ext. Flash Select this mode when you want to capture underwater photos when using external flash accessory. [ ] Spy For continuous pictures at set time intervals.
Digital Camera >> About Spy Mode This mode is used to capture continuous images at a preselected time interval. This mode is useful for taking a sequence of images, like a sunrise or sunset, and later selecting the best image. It is also useful for taking a series of pictures without being discovered by the subject. For example, a bird’s nest with an egg hatching. A compact tripod accessory is helpful to keep the camera aimed at the subject. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. a. Press the menu button. / b.
You can set your desired photo frame before shooting. There are 17 types of framelike borders already stored in the camera.1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and turn your camera on by pressing the POWER/ button. 2. Press the MENU button, then select the [Function] menu with the / buttons. 3. Select [Photo Frame] with the / buttons, then press the SET button. 4. Select [On] or [Off] by pressing the / buttons to enable or disable the photo frame function. 5.
Digital Camera >> [ ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be viewed in reverse or viewed forward order with the / buttons. To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . SD Image Display Information You can switch the state of the information display by pressing the button when playing back images.
You can play back video clips recorded on the LCD monitor. You can also play back sound if you recording with the audio. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the desired video clip with the / buttons. 3. Press the SET button. To pause video playback Press the SET button. This pauses video playback. To cancel pause, press the SET button again. To stop video playback, press the shutter button. This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip.
Digital Camera >> Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also play back your images on TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera. 1. Connect one end of the A/V cable to the A/V OUT terminal of the camera. 2. Connect the other end to the A/V input socket of the TV set. 3. Turn the TV and camera on. 4. Change TV channel to Video in.
A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo for photographed still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image that you want to attach the voice memo with the / buttons. 3. Press the shutter button. [VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen and recording starts. 4. To stop recording voice memo during recording, press the shutter button again.
Digital Camera >> Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which can quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Press the W button. The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. Images that have been selected / / / buttons will with the be indicated by a green frame. When there are ten or more images, scroll the screen with the / buttons. 3.
This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the / buttons to select the image you want to enlarge. You can also select the image you want to enlarge from the thumbnail display. 3. Adjust the zoom ratio with the T / W buttons. Pressing the T button enlarges the image. To return to normal magnification, press the W button.
Digital Camera >> Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select [Slide Show] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 3 sec. 5 sec. 10 sec. 4. Set the playback interval with the / buttons, then press the SET button. The slideshow will start. 5. To stop the slide show during playback, press the SET button.
Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting Images 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the / buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. / 4. Select [Protect] with the buttons, and press the SET button. 5. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 6. Select [Set] with the / buttons, and press the SET button.
Digital Camera >> Cancelling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection. 1. Select [Protect] with the / buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button. 2. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 3. Select [Cancel Protect] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the playback mode.
DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the / buttons. 3.
Digital Camera >> 8. Select [Date] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. The date setting screen appears. 9. Select date to [On] or [Off] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. On: The date of the photograph will also be printed. Off: The date of the photograph will not be printed. 10. Select [Print Enable] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 11. Select [Execute] with the / buttons, and press the SET button.
Resizes a previously saved image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to the smaller size is available. The following images cannot be resized: When the image size is set to the least one (640 x 480), the resize function is not available. Image captured with other camera Protected images Video clips Images cannot be resized when the SD card is write-protected 1. 2. 3. 4. User’s Manual >> Resizing an Image (Resize) Select the image that you want to resize.
Digital Camera >> Compressing an Image (Quality Change) Changes the quality (compression rate) of a recoded image. Compresses images down to half of their size or more, overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image. Only quality changing to the lower quality level is available. The following images cannot be resized: (Economy) quality images Images captured with other camera Protected images Images cannot be changed quality when the SD card is write-protected 1.
] Erasing Images Quick delete function enables you to erase the image during photography. The quick delete menu provides you to directly erase the last image without further settings. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2. Press the button. The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen. 3. Press the SET button to erase the image. To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button.
Digital Camera >> Even if you capture images after erasing an image, the file number is assigned the next number of the very last one before the image was erased. Erasing selected images This erases a number of selected images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button. The deletion menu will be displayed. / buttons, 3. Select [Select] with the and press the SET button. The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. 4.
Still Image Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option / buttons, and item with the press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Digital Camera >> Scene Mode Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Scene Mode” for further details. Size This sets the size of the image that will be captured. * [ ] 2848 x 2136 * [ ] 2272 x 1704 * [ ] 1600 x 1200 * [ ] 640 x 480 Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. ] Fine * [ ] Standard * [ ] Economy * [ Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the image that will be photographed.
This sets the white balance capturing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. * [ Blank ] Auto ] Incandescent * [ Fluorescent 1 * [ 1 ] Fluorescent 2 * [ 2 ] ] Day Light * [ ] Cloudy * [ ] Manual * [ User’s Manual >> White Balance In Sea mode the following balance options are displayed: * Auto * < 25 feet * > 25 feet Select the appropriate underwater depth for best white balance.
Digital Camera >> Still Image Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. Capture Mode This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images.
Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes brighter with the button and darker with the button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. : Select Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off User’s Manual >> LCD Bright. Preview This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured. * On / Off When [Preview] is set to [Off], [Voice Memo] setting is also fixed at [Off].
Digital Camera >> Video Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the movie menu, press the MENU button.
Digital Camera >> Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. g The unavailable menu options and settings are in gray color.
Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the button. [Setup] menu is displayed. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. Capture Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Digital Camera >> Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the button. [Setup] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the / buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on the camera. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. Press the MENU button, and select [Setup] menu with the button. Select [USB] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. / Select [PictBridge] with the buttons, and press the SET button.
Digital Camera >> 2. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. [Single]: Select to print one specific image. [All]: Select to print all images. [Exit]: Exit from Images option. 3. If you select [Single] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select the image that you want to print with the / buttons.
To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 users only) Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3: Downloading images and video files System Requirements (Windows) Pentium 166 MHz or higher Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port User’s Manual >> TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirements (Macintosh) PowerPC G3/G4 OS 9.
Digital Camera >> Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the camera. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My Computer”. Look for a new “Removable disk” icon. This “Removable disk” is actually the memory card in your camera. Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.
When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive. Windows Open the “removable disk” and subsequent folders by double clicking on them. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the images that you want, and then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu.
Digital Camera >> USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: n n n n Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital camera.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn on the camera. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. Press the MENU button, and select [Setup] menu with the button. Select [USB] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. Select [PC Camera] with the / buttons, and press the SET button. 6. Connect one end of the USB cable to the conversion adapter terminal of the camera. 7. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. g The [PC Camera] is displayed on the screen. 8.
Digital Camera >> EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations.
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “INSTALL PHOTO EXPRESS 5.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. For more information about the operation of Photo Express application software, refer to its respective help documentation. For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo Express in “Administrator” mode. Photo Express is not supported on the Mac.
Digital Camera >> CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Image Sensor Effective pixels Image size Description CCD 6.1 Mega pixels Still image: 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Video clip: 640 X 480 Image quality Still image: Fine, Standard, Economy Recording media 10 MB internal memory (9 MB for image storage) SD memory card (Optional, up to 1GB) Compression format JPEG (Still image), Motion JPEG (AVI) File format EXIF 2.2, DCF 1.0, DPOF 1.0 Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 -5.6 (Tele: 4.8 - 9.7) Focal length: 5.5mm~16.
Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Power Supply Symptom Cause Solution The battery is not loaded. Load the battery correctly. The power does not The battery is exhausted. come on. Recharge or use the AC power adapter/charger. User’s Manual >> TROUBLESHOOTING The camera was left Turn the power back on.
Digital Camera >> Shooting Symptom Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot. Cause Solution The battery is running low. Recharge or use the AC power adapter/charger. The power is not on. Turn the power on. The camera is not in shooting mode. Slide the mode switch to shooting mode. The shutter button is not pressed all the way. Press the shutter button all the way. The memory card does not have any free space. Load a new card, or delete unwanted files.
Cause Solution The flash is set to off. Set the flash to something other than flash off mode. The flash is not ready or charged. It takes approximately 4 seconds for the camera to recharge the flash. Wait for LED indicator light to be solid green. The flash is set to Auto and Consider setting the flash to there is enough surrounding ON to force fire the flash in bright light. light. The distance to the subject is greater than flash effective range. Get closer to your subject and shoot.
Digital Camera >> 78 Playback Symptom Cause Solution Cannot playback. It is not set to playback mode. You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device. Slide the mode switch to playback mode. Load a card that was formatted and stored on by this device. The file is protected. Cancel protection. You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device. The memory card is writeprotected. Load a card that was formatted and stored on by this device.
Symptom Cause Solution The battery is running low. Even when the camera’s buttons are pressed, it does not operate. Camera malfunction. Recharge or replace battery. The date and time is wrong. The correct date and time is not set. Set the correct date and time. The date set has disappeared. The battery is removed with the power still on. Set the date and time again. Turn the power off and remove the battery once, and try again.
Digital Camera >> Underwater Housing Instructions Important: Please carefully read and understand these instructions before using camera and housing underwater. DC600 SeaLife DC600 Underwater Housing: Depth rated and tested to 200 ft. (60m) Fully rubbered armored for water and shock protection. Front view of underwater housing Soft rubber grips Fully-multi coated optical glass lens port for high light transmission.
MUST DO for underwater housing: User’s Manual >> 1. Read and understand the instructions contained in this manual before using the underwater housing. 2. Do not exceed the depth rating of 60m (200ft.) or the housing may leak. 3. Follow these important O-ring care instructions or the waterproof housing may leak. Inspect and clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces for sand, hair and other debris before every use. Clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces with cleaning brush provided in Care Kit.
Digital Camera >> Open view of waterproof housing The housing door uses one O-ring to form a waterproof seal. IMPORTANT: Do NOT lubricate O-ring Important: Carefully clean and inspect O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces before each underwater use in accordance with instructions provided in this manual. If O-ring needs to be replaced, contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer or the SeaLife Service Center at (856) 866-9191 or email - service@sealife-cameras.
Every SeaLife housing is tested for quality and a waterproof seal. It is your responsibility to properly care for the O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces to maintain a waterproof seal. Carefully follow these important O-ring care instructions. Not following these care instructions may cause the waterproof housing to leak and void your warranty. 1. Carefully inspect O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces for damage (cuts, scratches, tears, cracks, dents and any other imperfections.) before every use.
Digital Camera >> 4. Replace O-ring every year to ensure proper seal. Only use approved SeaLife O-ring (item #SL15017) designed for the DC600. Replacement O-rings are available at your local authorized SeaLife dealer. 5. After each use underwater: a. Soak sealed housing in fresh water for about 15 minutes. Most dive boats offer special fresh water buckets specifically for underwater photo equipment.
To Install O-ring: Step 1: O-ring and O-ring groove must be completely clean before installing O-ring. User’s Manual >> HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE O-RING Step 2: Push O-ring into groove as shown being careful not to twist or roll O-ring. Step 3: Use two fingers to push last part of O-ring into groove. Step 4: Carefully close housing to firmly seat O-ring and open housing again to inspect that O-ring is completely seated into groove. Do NOT grease the O-ring.
Digital Camera >> To Remove O-ring: Step 1: Push O-ring along groove until it lifts. Step 2: Gently lift and remove O-ring from its groove.
Step 1: Push in locking tab to open latch. User’s Manual >> HOW TO OPEN AND CLOSE WATERPROOF HOUSING Step 2: Open latch all the way to lift and release latch from housing. Step 3: Open Housing as shown so inner camera does not fall out.
Digital Camera >> Step 4: Close housing and push down on latch as shown to firmly seat latch into housing. Step 5: Push down latch until locking tab clicks into place.
The Flash Link adapter connects the SeaLife Flash Link optical cable (item # SL962 - optional accessory) to the DC600 camera. This adapter is only needed when using the SeaLife External Flash (item # SL960 – optional accessory) or Digital Flash (item # SL960D – optional accessory). It is strongly recommended to purchase the Flash Link optical cable accessory if you are using a SeaLife external Flash to ensure it fires all the time.
Digital Camera >> Step 3: Attach adapter around housing lens port so that it is seated into the flash window recess. If using two Flash Links, attach other cable in second hole and follow above instructions. Secure optical cable to Flash arm using velcro® ties (included with Flash Link cable). Refer to Flash link optical cable instruction manual for more details and troubleshooting tips.
Set up camera 1. Insert fully charged lithium battery into camera. 2. Clean camera lens with dry, clean cotton cloth. 3. Remove camera strap since this may prevent the camera from correctly seating itself inside the housing. 4. Set camera to Sea mode. If you are using an External Flash, set camera to External Flash mode. See page 31 for detailed instructions on how to set camera to Sea or External Flash modes.
Digital Camera >> 7. Do not allow any water droplets to get inside housing. This may cause the inside of the housing to fog. 8. Close housing lid tightly. Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent the housing from closing. Make sure lid is tightly pressed into housing. 9. Close housing latch. Make sure the lid is pressed evenly against the housing body look for obvious gaps which indicates something is trapped. The housing may leak if the lid is not evenly against the housing when closed.
Entering the water with housing 1. Do not jump into the water with camera in your hand. Have someone hand you the camera after you have entered the water. 2. For tips on taking pictures, see “Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy” on page 94. 3. Inspect housing for any leaks right after submerging housing. Hold camera pointing upwards and look at LC display window for any water drops. User’s Manual >> Using and cleaning the underwater housing and camera After using housing underwater 1.
Digital Camera >> Prepare housing for storage 1. Before storing the housing and camera, remove batteries, SD card and keep in a clean dry area. Make sure the housing and any accessories are clean and dry before storage. 2. Never store camera or housing in direct sunlight or in a dark damp area. The airtight, unbreakable SeaLife ReefMaster Dry Case (Item # SL930) is highly recommended along with 1-oz bags of SeaLife Moisture Muncher Desiccant (Item # M101) for travel and storage. 3.
User’s Manual >> 3. Move calmly and control your buoyancy before taking a picture. It is very hard to take good pictures when you are moving. Look around for great picture opportunities. First position yourself at the best angle, and neutralize your buoyancy. Second, use the LCD monitor to perfectly frame your subject, check your shooting distance and keep the camera steady. Third, be calm and patient: Sometimes you have to wait a little bit so the fish that were frightened away, come back.
Digital Camera >> 96 8. Use the landscape focus to minimize shutter lag time. Shutter lag time is that annoying delay between pushing the shutter button and image capture. The camera uses this time to accurately measure the shooting distance for a sharp in-focus picture. For fast moving sealife, this can be a problem, but there is an easy solution. To minimize the shutter lag time we suggest keeping the camera set to landscape (infinity) focus [ ].
Problem Overexposed image Cause Too close to reflective object. Solution Move farther away from subject (4’ to 6’). Turn flash head slightly away Use External Flash Diffuser (SL968). Set camera to Macro flash. Reduce Exposure Compensation. Reduce flash power (Digital SL960D flash only) Camera’s flash not firing Lost images Flash on Auto and is not needed. Finger over flash window Turn fill-flash ON (see page 36) Grip camera correctly, not blocking flash.
Digital Camera >> Problem Cause General service and product updates may be required. Solution SeaLife has made some important updates and product improvements in Summer 2006 to ensure the external flash accessory (item # SL960 or SL960D) fires all the time. The SeaLife Service Center in your country offers comprehensive service and can make all necessary updates and modification to the External Flash Accessory.
No Power Cause Battery power low Solution Recharge battery Power save function activated. Turn camera back on. Contact service center. Camera damaged Camera gets hot Constant use of camera. This is normal. No PC connection USB cable not connected to USB port. Inspect connection ports. Camera driver not installed No Video Connection Improper connection to TV Poor Video connection Video cable not fully inserted into camera or TV “Memory full” message Memory storage is full.
Digital Camera >> Housing Specifications Underwater Housing: Depth: Individual depth tested to 200’ (60m) Controls: Control buttons for power, Shutter, Zoom, LCD, Menu, 4 navigation buttons, SET and Delete buttons O-ring: Silicone Lens port: Fully multi-coated optical glass lens port with snapon ring to adapt accessory lenses. LCD: Optical grade polycarbonate window Tripod Mount: Standard 1/4-20 tripod threads to adapt accessories.
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