Acer CL-6300 manual

EN-1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................. 3 Package Contents............................................. 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA................. 5 Front View........................................................ 5 Rear View......................................................... 6 LCD Monitor Informatio[...]

EN-2 PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES... 32 Deleting Images/Video Clips................................ 32 Protecting Images/Video Clips ........................... 34 Setting the DPOF.............................................. 36 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer....... 3 8 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER..[...]

EN-3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera! Equipped with a 6.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2816 x 2112 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:      6.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 6.0 megapixels for good quality of image[...]

EN-4 Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and 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. Common Product Components:      Digital Camera      User’s Manual      Camera Strap    ?[...]

EN-5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 1 . Strap holder 2 . Shutter button 3 . Lens cover 4 . Flash 5 . Focus switch Macro mode Normal mode 6. Lens 7 . Microphone 8 . Self-timer indicator[...]

EN-6 Rear View 1 . Status LED 2 . LCD monitor 3. W Arrow button (Left) Self-timer button 4. T Arrow button (Down) MODE button 5. S Arrow button (Up) MENU button 6. X Arrow button (Right) Flash button 7. OK OK button Digital Zoom button 8. Playback button 9 . Strap holder 1 0 . PC (USB) terminal 1 1 . Battery / SD card cover 1 2 . Tripod socket 2 3 [...]

EN-7 LCD Monitor Information      Camera Mode 1 . Internal memory/SD memory card indicator [ INT ] Status of internal memory [ ] Status of SD memory card 2 . Remaining battery status [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power 3 . Flash mode [Blank] Auto [ ] Red-eye Reduction [ ] Forced [...]

EN-8      Video Mode 1 . Video mode 2 . Recordable movie time available 3 . SD memory card indicator (if present) 4 . Battery power indicator 5 . Focus area      Image Playback 1 . Playback mode 2 . SD memory card indicator (if present) 3 . Battery power indicator 4 . Playback information      Video Play[...]

EN-9 PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1 . Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 . Open the battery cover. 3 . Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as show[...]

EN-10 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 16MB of internal memory (14MB available for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that[...]

EN-11 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. LED Indicators Indicator State Description/Activity Self-timer indicator Blinking red The digital camera is powering up. LED indicator Blinking green The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies). LED indicator Blinking green USB communication/transfer in pro[...]

EN-12 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Load the batteries and insert an SD memory card before starting. J To turn the camera on, slide the lens cover open until it clicks, uncovering the lens. J To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover closed until it clicks, covering the lens. J The power is turned off automatically when the camera has[...]

EN-13 Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.      The camera mode (default preview) is displayed. 2 . Press S / MENU and access in setup menu with the X button.      You may also toggle the T / MODE button [...]

EN-14 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.      The camera mode (default preview) is displayed. 2 . Press S / MENU and access in setup menu with the X button.      You may also toggle t[...]

EN-15 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the came[...]

EN-16 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images - The Basics 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.      The camera mode (default preview) is displayed. 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3 . Press the shutter button to capture the image.  The actual [...]

EN-17 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. Higher resol[...]

EN-18      Possible Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the SD memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject, the capacity of the memory card, there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switc[...]

EN-19 Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects by pressing continuously the OK / button. A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become. To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it click[...]

EN-20 Focus mode Description Normal This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting. Macro Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 60 cm. Setting Focus Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes: [ ] macro or [ ] normal mode. 1 .[...]

EN-21 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. T h e camera has four flash modes:Auto Flash (default), Red Eye, Forced Flash and No Flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the[...]

EN-22 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 . Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. [...]

EN-23 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the rang[...]

EN-24 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. 2 . Toggle the T / MODE button and switch to camera or [ ] mode. 3 . Press the S / MENU button.      The [Capture] or[...]

EN-25 Scene Mode Selection You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are 6 available modes in this scene mode. [ A ] Auto: Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action. [ ] Sport: Select this mode when you want to photograph fast-moving subjects. [ ] Night: Select this mode when you want to capture people with an eve[...]

EN-26 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured at a time. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. 2 . Press the [ ] button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3 . Use W or X to select the desired images.      To [...]

EN-27 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. 2 . Press the [ ] button.      The[...]

EN-28 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. 2 . Press the [ ] button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3 . Press continuously the OK /[...]

EN-29 Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1 . Press the [ ] button. 2 . Press the S / MENU button.      The playback menu is displayed. 3 . Select [Slide Show][...]

EN-30 VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. 2 . Press T / MODE and switch to [ ] mode. 3 . Press the shutter button to start recording. 4 . To stop recording, press the shutter button again.  When recordi[...]

EN-31 Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback. 1 . Press the [ ] button. 2 . Use W or X to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed.      To view the previous image, press the W button.    ?[...]

EN-32 Deleting Images/Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. Deleting at Playback Mode 1 . Press the [ ] button. J The last image will be displayed on the scree[...]

EN-33 Deleting selected images 1 . Press the [ ] button. 2 . Press the S / MENU button. J The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select [Delete] with the S / T buttons, then press the OK button. J The deletion menu is displayed. 4 . Select [Select] with the S / T buttons, then press the OK button. J The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. Th[...]

EN-34 Protecting Images/Video Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting Images 1 . Press the [ ] button. J The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . Select the image that you want to protect with the W / X buttons. 3 . Press the S / MENU button. J The playback menu is displayed. 4 . Sel[...]

EN-35 To cancel 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 S / T buttons from the playback menu, then press the OK button. 2 . Select [Single] or [All] with the S / T buttons, then press the OK button. 3 . Select [Cancel] with the S / T button[...]

EN-36 Setting the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards. The DPOF/card-compatible printer will r[...]

EN-37 9 . Select date to [On] or [Off] with the S / T buttons, and press the OK button. J On: The date of the photograph will also be printed. J Off: The date of the photograph will not be printed. 1 0 . Select [Print Enable] with the S / T buttons, and press the OK button. 11 . Select [Execute] with the S / T buttons, and press the OK button. J Th[...]

EN-38 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer 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 . Connect the USB port on the camera and the USB jack on the printer with t[...]

EN-39 6. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appears. J The [Complete] will be displayed temporarily, reminding you that the printing procedure is finished. J If a print error is detected, the [Print Error] will be displayed. The image printing may be failed if the power to the camera is cut off. 3 . If you select [Selec[...]

EN-40 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver onto your compu[...]

EN-41 Step 1: Install the USB driver  Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users need not install the USB driver. 1 . Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 . When the welcome screen appears, click “ INSTALL USB DRIVER ”. Follo w t[...]

EN-42 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. 2 . Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.  The USB screen appears on the screen. 3 . Use S / T to select [PC], then press the OK button. 4 . From the Windows desktop, double click on[...]

EN-43 Step 3: Download images or video clips When the digital 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. ?[...]

EN-44 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:  Microphone  Sound card  Spea[...]

EN-45 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. 2 . Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.  The USB screen appears on the screen. 3 . Use S / T to select [PC Camera], then press the OK button. 4 . Position the digital camera steadi[...]

EN-46 MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.  The camera mode (default preview) is displayed. 2 . Press the S / MENU button.  The [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired option item with the S / T butto[...]

EN-47 Scene Mode Refer to section in this manual titled “ Scene Mode Selection ” for further details. EV Refer to section in this manual titled “ Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ” for further details. White Balance This sets the white balance capturing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that ap[...]

EN-48 Color This sets the color of the image that will be photographed. * Standard / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome Saturation To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference. Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color. This is called “Saturation[...]

EN-49 Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1 . Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera. 2 . Toggle the T / MODE button and switch to [ ] mode. 3 . Press the S / MENU button. J The [Video Output] menu is displayed. 4 . Select the desired option item with the S / T buttons,then [...]

EN-50 Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1 . Press the [ ] button. 2 . Press the S / MENU button. J The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired option item with the S / T buttons, then press the OK button to enter its respective menu. 4 . Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, then p[...]

EN-51 Protect Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images/Video Clips” for further details. Thumbnail Refer to section in this manual titled “Thumbnail Display” for further details.[...]

EN-52 Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1 . Press T / MODE and switch to camera or [ ] mode, or press the [ ] button. 2 . Press the S / MENU button and access in setup menu with the X button. J The [Setup] menu is displayed. 3 . Select the desired option item with the S / T buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respectiv[...]

EN-53 Language Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Screen Language” for further details. Auto Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear. * 3 Min./ 5 Min./ 10 Min./ Off Sys. Reset This returns all basic settin[...]

EN-54 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES USB Cable Notebook Computer PCMCIA Adapter SD Card Reader SD Card Reader SD Memory Card Printer[...]

EN-55 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor C C D Effective pixels 6.0 Mega pixels Image size Still image: 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: Fine, Normal, Economy Movie image: Economy Recording media 16MB internal memory (14MB available for image storage) SD memory card (Optiona[...]

EN-56 APPENDIX      Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. The camera suddenly powers down. The image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. The flash does not fire. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. * Load new or fully charged batteries. * Load[...]