RCA CDS 1000 manual

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    Important Safety Information * Be sure to read all the safety information on this page and inside the manual before you begin to use this product. To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this camera. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury. FCC Regulations state [...]

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    We want to make sure you enjoy your new digital still camera. If you have any questions, call: Digital Camera Exchange Warranty .............. 877-833-3491 Customer Service .............................................. 877-833-3491 Accessories ................................ , ........................ 800-338-0376 Product Registration ...........[...]

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    TWAIN Driver buttons (Cont.) Help for the user(s) ............. 19 Exit from TWAIN ............... 19 Camera User Interface .............. 21 Camera Top View .................. 21 Camera Front View ................ 21 Camera Back View ................ 21 Bottom of the Camera ........... 21 Sides of the Camera ............... 21 Basic Button Functio[...]

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    Unpack the Camera and Accessories. • Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store or r di ital camera, you g ...... ,_acked with you_ camera If any are missing • where the camera was purchased. The items shown bexow _" r appear damaged, contact the dealer CDSIO00 Digital Camera NTSC V_deo Cable USB Serial Cable[...]

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    4 Camera Details A Shutter release/OK button B Optical viewfmder (front) C Lens D Flash E Auto flash sensor F Self-timer LED G Ready/processing light H Viewfinder (back) I Menu screen J Exposure value/ next image button K Flash set/ previous picture button L Power button M Menu button N Battery Cover O Tripod mount P Video out jack Q AC Power adapt[...]

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    Attach the Strap Dropping a camera can cause serious damage both internally and externally. So, to secure your investment, attach the hand strap first thing, and use it every time. 1. Insert the small loop at the end of the strap under the strap eyelet. 2. Insert the other end of the strap through the loop to tie the strap onto the strap eyelet. Po[...]

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    Using AC Adapter To power the camera from an electrical outlet, use the supplied AC adapter. To attach the adapter to your digital camera: 1. Open the rubber connector cover on the camera's side, using the flap handle and pulling it upwards. AC ADAPTER DC IN 5V _- O0 The supplied AC adapter will allow the digital camera to operate without batt[...]

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    Auto Power Off To conserve energy, the camera goes into "sleep" mode automatically if no buttons or switches are pressed for a certain amount of time. Press the POWER button on the back of the camera to restore power to full. Power source inactivity period: Battery- 2 min.; AC adapter- N/A (will not time out). Recording Pictures Since the[...]

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    Viewing Stored Images The images stored in the camera's memory may be viewed on a TV screen or downloaded to your computer. For more information about viewing images on the computer, see the section, Working with Images, in this manual. Picture Viewing i. Put the camera into playback mode (as indicated by the _ icon on the rear LCD display) by[...]

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    On-screen menu choices To get the most benefit from your digital camera, you must know and be able to navigate through the LCD menu choices. In the main menu of either the record (I'_) or playback ([E]_) mode of the camera, you can change settings for different aspects of the camera's performance. That's right, there are two differen[...]

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    Changing settings To switch between recording mode (_) and playback mode (_--q), quickly press and release the Menu button ([M]) at the lower right of the LCD screen until the on-screen icon changes. Pressing and holding the Menu button enters the camera into a submenu level in either playback or record modes. Once at the submenu level, quickly pre[...]

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    3. Press the shutterrelease button on top of the camera to select "OK" and activate fme picture quality. Note: The camera will remain in fine quality mode until manually changed. If the batteries are removed, it will change back to the factory default (Normal mode). Turning on the self-timer The Self-timer creates a 10-second delay from t[...]

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    Exposure value (Cont.) . Use the EV/+ button at the upper left of the LCD monitor to increase the exposure value setting or the _t/- button to decrease it. Note: The exposure values can be determined by noting the mark next to "E" on the LCD screen. While the arrow highlights 0, • (.5), or 1, positive EV values are reflected with the pl[...]

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    [ . Tune the TV to its video input line (for more information about video input, see the User's Manual that came with the teIevision). 4. Pictures from the camera should be visible at this time. To see the next picture stored, use the EV/+ button. To see the previous picture number, use the _t/- button. Note: For information about putting] l p[...]

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    Introduction to the camera's TWAIN Driver Using the provided TWAIN application* allows the transfer of photos from the digital camera to a computer. The following is a discussion of key software points to make the process of getting your pictures on a computer easier. TWAIN is defined by a standard software protocol and API for communication b[...]

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    Selecting the TWAIN driver From within your image-editing software, you will need to tell the computer what driver to use to get images from your digital camera. Select FILE->SELECT SOURCE and choose the TWAIN driver for the camera that was installed from the supplied software. Connect the camera to the computer Now that there are images stored [...]

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    ,i! ,! Choose DIGITAL CAMERA to access stored images. The TWAIN driver interface will be launched by the editing software and begin the transfer process by displaying thumbnail versions of the camera's stored images. Once the thumbnail images are visible, individual images or entire sets of images can be moved to the image- editing software. F[...]

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    Scroll One Row Down Use this button to scroll down one row of pictures (four photos). Get Image(s) Use this button to select an image from the TWAIN interface to the graphic- editing application. Note: If the last thumbnail is already viewable, nothing will happen. Scroll One Screen Down Use this button to scroll one full screen down (twelve photos[...]

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    Selecting Images To select images one by one: press the Control key (Command key on the Macintosh) and click thumbnails individually to activate the selection. Camera Status Use this button to display camera status information. Record mode: Previews the picture to be taken and displays it on the camera's LCD monitor. Play mode: Views the photo[...]

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    Camera User Interface Camera Top View Camera Front View o o o o • u • o • Camera Back View oo Bottom of the Camera Basic Button Functionality Button Playback mode EV/+ Advances to next stored picture _/- Displays preceding picture number Power (O) Power on/off Menu ([_3) Pressed quickly: switches to record menu. Pressed and held: toggles thro[...]

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    Specifications Product Type: Digital Still Camera Imaging Device: 1/3-inch CMOS Image Quality: Fine/Normal Image Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels Recording System: Digital (JPEG based) Recording Medium: 2 Mb internal flash memory Erase Functions: Single image or all images Video System: NTSC output Computer Interface: USB, RS-232C, or Macintosh ADB Foc[...]

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    Troubleshooting Q: Th e camera doesn't turn on when I press the power button. A: The batteries are missing, dead, or are not loaded correctly. Correctly load new batteries in the battery chamber. If you are using an AC adapter, make sure you are only using the recommended AC adapter for this digital camera. Q: The power suddenly turned off. A:[...]

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    Taking care of your camera Your camera is a precision instrument designed and manufactured to give you reliable service. Handled and cared for properly, the camera should give years of trouble-free imaging. In order to avoid damaging the unit: Do Not: • Drop or bang the camera. Always transport the unit in a carrying case; • Drop into water or [...]

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    Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Exchan[...]

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    To receive a replacement camera after we have received your unit: • Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing materialif possible. Please retain all accessories that were included with your unit.[...]

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    Optional Accessories Order Form (CDS1000 Description NiMH Battery Charger (includes 4 rechargeable AA batteries) Rechargeable Batteries (AA) 2-pack Alkaline batteries 4-pack Alkaline batteries 2-pack Nickel Metal Hydride batteries 4-pack Nickel Metal Hydride batteries Gear Bag._ Blue Black Part No. PC224 PC102AK PC104AK PC202MH PC204MH PC556 PC555 [...]

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    USE YOUR CREDIT CARD Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in the provided form: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card 1--_-_ CCI3 Fr_ CI_ _xp_ondato:CE] CC] VISA" IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard FT-T-I-] f-I-I_ r-l--r--N r-r--r-_ Copy Number above your name o[...]

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    To order accessories, contact your local Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. To order by phone: To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for acces[...]

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    A AA Batteries 3 AC Adaptor 6 AC Power Supply 3 Accessories 1, 3 included 3 order form 27 ordering 29 Accessories, optional 29 Assistance 1 Auto flash sensor 4 Auto Power Off 7 S Basic Button Functionality 21 Batteries 3, 5 Battery Charger 27 Battery power display 12 Bottom of the Camera 21 buttons EV/+ 21 flash/- 21 menu 21 power 21 shutter releas[...]

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    power supply 3, 5 AC adaptor 6 auto power off 7 batteries5 Product Registration i Product registration i R REC mode 10 Rechargeable batteries 27 Recording mode 9 recording pictures 7 Registration i Rotate Image(s) button 18 RS-232C Digital Cable 3 $ Safety information i Scroll One Row Down button 18 Scroll One Row Up button 17 Scroll One Screen Dow[...]

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    _ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Printed in the U.S.A. TOCOM 15511680[...]