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Mustek S40 manual

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    DU AL MODE DIGITA L CAMER A[...]

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    -Driver Installation............................................................................9. -Install ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0 -Install ArcSoft PhotoBase 3.0.......................................................... ................................................. ................................................................ ..........[...]

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    1. Welcome This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain. If accidentally dropped in water, please quickly dry it in sunlight or an air-blower . Protect this camera from excessive humidity , as it might wet the lens and produce blurry pictures. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Always take it[...]

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    2. Package Contents Digital Camera Installation CD (including camera drivers, software and User's Manual) USB Cable Getting Started Guide Video Cable Carry Bag Strap[...]

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    3. System Requirements PC/Notebook computer with Pentium 166 Mhz minimun processor and USB port. Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP , CD- ROM drive, color monitor , mouse and keyboard. NOTE: For transferring still images or for video conferening,your computer must have a modem, and communication software and an internet connection.[...]

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    4. OSD Menu ON / OFF LCD, Status Icons ON / OFF Up / Zoom in / Previous Menu Enter / Playback Down / Zoom out / Next Identifying The P arts Menu DISPLAY[...]

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    5. LCD Screen Display Definition Camera Settings 2368X1776 2048X1536 1600X1200 1280X960[...]

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    6. Battery Installation Power Up 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert batteries in correct polarity(+ and -) as shown on the inside of the battery door. 3. Close the battery cover. Turning the Power ON/OFF 1. Push the Power button to turn the camera on. 2. T o turn the camera OFF , press the Power button until the camera beeps and the LCD screen go[...]

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    7. 1. Power on the Camera. By default, the camera will be in DSC (picture) mode every time it is powered on. 2. Frame your target through the LCD display or through the viewfinder. 3. Press the UP or DOWN button to zoom in or out on your subject. 4. Press the Shutter Button to take a picture. 5. T o change exposure settings, hit the "Menu"[...]

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    8. 1. Power on the camera. 1. Press the "Enter" button. You can view your files by using the "Previous" and "Next" buttons. 2. Hit the "Menu" button and select "MODE". 2. Use the "Enter" button to playback an A VI movie file. 3. Choose AVI and hit the "ENTER" button. 4. Press the[...]

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    8. Driv er and Software Installation 1. Insert Installation Disc and Select "MEGA PIXEL DSC Driver" . 2. Click "Next" . 3. Click "Next" . 4. Click "Install" . 5. Click "Finsh" . 9.[...]

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    10. Install ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0 1. Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. 2. Introduction screen will appear automatically. 3. Click "ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0". 4. Follow on-screen instructions. Click "Next" Click "Next" Click "Finish" Click "Next" Click "Yes" [...]

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    11. Install ArcSoft PhotoBase 3.0 1. Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. 2. Introduction screen will appear automatically. 3. Click "ArcSoft PhotoBase 3.0". 4. Follow on-screen instructions. 5. Re-starting your computer is recommended. NOTE: To find out more about PhotoBase 3.0 or how to use it, consult online help by[...]

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    12. Install ArcSoft VideoImpression 1.6 1. Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. 2. Introduction screen will appear automatically. 3. Click "ArcSoft VideoImpression 1.6 ". 4. Follow on-screen instructions. 5. Re-starting your computer is recommended. NOTE: To find out more about VideoImpression 1.6 or how to use it, con[...]

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    12. Install QuickTime Player 6 1. Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. 2. Introduction screen will appear automatically. 3. Click "QuickT ime Player". 4. Follow on-screen instructions. Finish 5. Re-starting your computer is recommended. NOTE: To find out more about QuickTime Player 6 or how to use it, consult online he[...]

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    14. Transferring Images Transferring pictures and video to your computer When connected to a computer in Mass Storage mode, the camera will appear as a Removable Disk in the computer. Files can then be copied from the camera to the computer. (Turn on the camera and connect with USB cable . The camera will set to Mode.) "Mass Storage" 1. T[...]

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    15. 1. Double-click the "PhotoImpression 4.0" icon on the desktop. 2. PhotoImpression 4.0 introduction screen will appear. 3. Click "From Folder" button. 4. Click "Browse". Transferring Images (Cont.) Downloading photo via "PhotoImpression 4.0" 5. Click "Removable Disk DCIM" and OK. 6. Use editing t[...]

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    16. Photo and Sharing Management Using PhotoBase 3.0 1. Double-click the "PhotoBase 3.0" icon on the desktop. 2. PhotoBase 3.0 introduction screen will appear. 3. Open Album menu bar . 4. Select "Create New" and enter file name. 5. Open Album menu bar and select "Add Image". 6. Save the pictures to your computer. 7. Sh[...]

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    16. Video Playback Using VideoImpression 1.6 1. Double-click the "VideoImpression 1.6" icon on the desktop. 2. VideoImpression 1.6 introduction screen will appear. 3. Click "New" button. 4. Click "Capture". 5. Video will begin playing. (Please change camera to PC Camera Mode) MENU Mode PC Camera 17.[...]

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    18. Playing Movie Clips Using QuickTime Play er 6 1. Double-click the "QuickTime Player" icon on the desktop. 2. "QuickTime Player" introduction screen will appear. 3. Open "File" menu bar and Select "Open Movie in New Player". 4. Select "My Computer". 5. Click "Removable Disk". 6. Click o[...]

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    13. Uninstall Application Programs Uninstalling ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0 1. Proceed to Start > Programs > ArcSoft> PhotoImpression 4.0 >Uninstall. 2. Follow on-screen instructions to uninstall software. Uninstalling ArcSoft PhotoBase 3.0 1. Proceed to Start > Programs > ArcSoft> PhotoBase 3.0 >Uninstall. 2. Follow on-scre[...]

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    20. Specifications Image Sensor Lens Specification O/S White Balance Exposure Control Frame Rate-Video Mode Resolution PC Interface Fixed Focus Lens Storage Compression Display Zoom Movie Clip Video Output Power Source Dimensions CMOS 2048 x 1536 pixels F2.8, Sensor area 1/2" f=8.45mm, view angle 53.2 Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Auto/Man[...]