Sealife DC250 Manual de Instruções

Instruction ManualDC250Digital Underwater Camera SetDIGITAL

iviiiECAUTIONS Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire oran electrical shock. Do not place the camera in a locatio

iixEEINTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Common (Optiona

ixEINSTALLING USING THE USER’S MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43ACROBAT READER . . . . . . . . . 44MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .

13EEINTRODUCTIONHow It Works - A Very Unique CameraLand & Sea®The SeaLife Reefmaster Digital Land & Sea camera allows you to choosebetween Lan

14ELand Mode: If you are taking land pictures, set the camera to Land Mode. Now the camera is automatically programmed to take great land pictures.

15EEPackage contentsCarefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items.Common Product Components: Digital camera Softwar

16EGETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAFront view1. Status LCD2. Shutter button3. Viewfinder window4. Lens cover5. Focus switch6. Flash button7. Quality/Resolut

17EEMenu navigation button1. Menu navigation button (up) 2. Menu navigation button (left) Self-timer button 3. OK OK buttonDigital zoom button4.

18EMode dial1. Record mode2. Playback mode (Review)3. Setup mode 4. Movie modeMode DescriptionRecord Mode Use this mode to capture still images.Playba

19EEStatus LCDFlash modeAuto flashRed-eye reductionFill flash (on)Flash offSlow synchroImage resolution1600 x 1200 pixels800 x 600 pixelsSelf-timer mo

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20ELCD monitor informationThe displayed indicators when recording still images:The displayed indicators when recording video clips:The displayed indic

21EEGETTING STARTEDYou can use either 2 AA size batteries (High-Energy Alkaline, Ni-MH) or an ACpower adapter (optional accessory) to power the camera

22ELoading a SD memory card (optional accessory)The camera comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and videoclips in the camer

23EEChoosing the languageWhen you first turn the camera on, the languagesetting screen appears, prompting you to choosea language for displayed inform

24ESetting the image resolution and qualityResolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image filesize, and compression ratio

25EERECORD MODETaking picturesYour camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.6" LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images usi

26EUsing the LCD monitor1. Open the lens cover.2. Turn the mode dial to the mode. 3. Turn the camera on by pressing the button.4. Turn the LCD monit

27EEUsing the macro focus settingUse the macro focus setting to shoot a close-up of the subject, such as flowersor insects. The effective range is bet

28EUsing the digital zoomUsing digital zoom, images appear closer.Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature,the more an image is enlarged (zoomed),

29EUsing the self-timerThe self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the activation of the self-timer bypressing the shutter button, the self-timer lam

iiEEFCC STATEMENTThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) this device may not cause

30EThe camera has five flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Red-Eye Reduction,Fill flash (on), Flash Off and Slow Synchro. The modes appear, cycli

31ETaking pictures manuallyYou can manually adjust conditions such as white balance, EV compensationand sharpness when taking pictures. For white bala

32EPLAYBACK MODE (Review images)In the mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run aslide show. Playback mode also provides

33EZoom PlaybackWhile reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image.This magnification allows you to view fine details.1. Turn

34EDisplaying thumbnail imagesThis function allows you to view nine thumbnailimages on the LCD monitor simultaneously so youmay search for a particula

35EDeleting images from memoryYou can delete one image/video clip by pressing the button.To delete one image at a time:1. Turn the mode dial to .2.

36EMOVIE MODERecording video clipsThe movie mode allows you to record video clips atthe resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.1. Open the lens cover, turn th

37EViewing video clipsTo view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below.1. Turn the mode dial to the mode and power on the camera.2. Select t

38ETRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTERYou can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mailor post them on the We

39EStep 1: Installing the USB driver on Windows computersThe USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98. Installing theUSB driver

iiiE1. Read warnings in manual (pages 6-8).2. If you have any questions after readingthis manual or problems regarding the SeaLife digital camera, hou

40EStep 3: Downloading images/video clipsWhen the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is consideredto be one disk drive. You can do

41EINSTALLING MGI PHOTOSUITE MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite,you can easily retouch, compose and organi

42EINSTALLING MGI PHOTOVISTA MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 3600panoramic images in a snap. When you view

43EINSTALLING THE USER’S MANUALIn an effort to conserve energy and preserve ourworld’s forests and wildlife, this manual is only provided on the CD-Ro

44EINSTALLING ACROBAT READERFor Windows users:1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcomescreen appears.2. Clic

45EMENU OPTIONSRecord menuYou can use the record menu to change LCD brightness, white balance EVcompensation, Quickview, digital zoom, flash on/off an

46EWHITE BALANCEYour camera adjusts the white balance of each scene automatically. However,the images that your camera captures will appear different

47E• EV Compensation adjustments can only be made before taking a picture, not after.SHARPNESSThis option sets the level of image sharpness. Use the

48EPlayback menuUse the playback menu to create an on-camera slide show, configure DPOFsettings, transfer images from internal memory to a memory card

49EEDPOFDPOF allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. UsingDPOF you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many p

iiiiEELimited Warranty This product will be replaced or repaired free of charge within 1 year from the purchasedate in the case of a manufacturing def

50EMovie menuTo adjust movie menu setting, press the button in the mode and navi-gate to the option you wish to set by using the / button.LCD BRIG

51ESetup menuSelect between Land & Sea exposure programs and other general camera pref-erences in the SET-UP mode. Switch the mode dial to the S

52ELANGUAGEThis option allows you to select the language for the menus and the text dis-played on the LCD monitor. Press the OK button to enter the L

53EEAUTO POWER OFFIf there is no camera activity (no buttons are pressed) for a defined period of timewhile the camera is powered on, the camera will

54ECONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES

55EECAMERA SPECIFICATIONSItem DescriptionSensor 2.1megapixels 1/3.2” CCD Color depth 24 bits (8 bits x 3 colors)Resolution 1600x1200 pixels / 800x600

56EUnderwater Housing InstructionsImportant: Please carefully read and understand these instructions beforeusing camera and housing underwater.SeaLife

57EEMUST DO for underwater housing:1. Read these instructions before using the underwater housing.2. Do not exceed the depth rating printed on the len

58EImportant: Carefully inspect o-ring for salt, sand, hair, cuts, tears or other damage. Clean o-ring before every use. Replace o-ring if damaged.

59EEMain O-ring and keeping a waterproof sealThe SeaLife housing uses one O-ring to form a waterproof seal. Every housingis tested for quality and a

iivEThis camera is not waterproof or water resistant. Use the inner cameraonly inside the SeaLife waterproof housing when in or around water.Follow w

60ESeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera HousingFront View

61EESeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera HousingRear View

62EHow to set-up the Underwater HousingSet up camera1. Insert 2 fully charged Ni-MH batteries (size AA, capacity at least 1800 mAh).See page 67 for mo

63EE12. Do not allow any water droplets to get inside housing. This will cause the inside of the housing to fog.13. Close housing lid tightly. Make

64EUsing and cleaning the underwater housing and cameraEntering the water with housing1. Do not enter water with camera in your hand. Have someone ha

65EEGreat Pictures Made EasyTaking underwater pictures is much different that taking land pictures. Here arethe most important tips to taking great p

66E5.Take several pictures of the same subject.Use different distances and angles. (Allow about 10 seconds between shots for theflash to re-charge).

67EE8. The quick review feature allows you to playback pictures without removing the camera from the housing.Press and hold the LCD button for 2 secon

68EBattery LifeWe have tested the following batteries under normal and extreme operatingconditions. The following operating times are averages and c

69EETrouble shooting guideProblem Possible cause Corrective ActionNo Power Battery power low. . . . . . . . . . . Replace or recharge batteries.Wrong

ivEEDo not insert or drop metallic or flammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot. Thismay ca

70EProblem Possible cause Corrective ActionGrainy picture Dark light conditions. . . . . . . . . Move closer to subject (2’ to 6’). Use SeaLife Exter

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iviEWARNINGHandle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hardobject. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.Do not mov

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