Microtek MKT-1300a manual

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iii Safety Precautions Before you use the camera, be sure to read the following safety precautions, which detail the proper operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. This symbol indicates situations where improper use of the camera may result in harm to the camera operator. This symbol indicate[...]

iv  Do not short-circuit the battery terminals and be sure to cover the terminals before you throw batteries away. If the terminals contact metal, they may overheat and explode, causing a fire. Black or bright (red, green, blue, and white) dots may sometimes appear on the LCD screen. These are merely misfiring pixels, and have no effect on the r[...]

v T able of Contents Camera Overview .................... 1 Camera Package Contents ......... 2 Camera Components ................ 3 Fro nt/Bo tto m Vie w ............... 3 Rear View .......................... 4 LCD Scr een D ispla ys ................ 5 Photo Mode ........................ 5 Movie Mode ........................ 6 Audio Mode .........[...]

vi Viewing Images on Your Computer System Requirements ............. 4 6 A. Installing the Camera Driver . 4 7 B. Getting the Camera Ready .. 4 7 C. Connecting the Camera ....... 4 8 D. Copying Images ................. 4 8 E. Viewing Images ................. 4 9 Value-bundled Software .......... 4 9 Appendices A. PC/Web Cam .................... 5 0[...]

vii Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment (MDC-TKS1CMOS or ES230) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipm[...]

 Camera Overview Microtek's Take-it S1/D1 digital cameras are equipped with a mass storage function that enables you to capture high resolution pictures and see the results immediately. Your digital camera provides you with the best photo- and movie-taking experience possible and comes with the latest features, including the following:  [...]

Camera Package Contents Open your camera package and check the components listed in your packing list. If any component is missing, contact Microtek Customer Service. 1. Take-it S1/D1 Digital Camera 2. Strap 3. Two AA-sized Alkaline batteries 4. USB cable 5. Video cable 6. Microtek CD: Includes bundled software and camera driver 7. Documentation: I[...]

! Camera Components Front View 1. Flash (p.22) 2. Viewfinder (p.19) 3. Speaker 4. Lens 5. Microphone 6. Self-timer indicator (p.24) Bottom View 1. Connector cover 2. AV-output connector (p.39) 3. USB connector (p.39, 46) 4. Tripod mount 5. Battery and SecureDigital (SD) card cover 6. Battery compartment (p.11) 7. SD compartment (p.13) 8. Strap ring[...]

" Rear View 1. POWER button (p.14) 2. Mode switch (p.17)  Playback mode (p.32)  Photo mode (p.20)  / Movie/Audio mode (p.31, 39) 3. Shutter/OK button (p.19) 4. Multifunction/4-way arrow buttons (p.18)  Up/ Zoom In (p.21, 33)  Right/ Flash (p.22)  Down/ Zoom Out/ Nine-image display (p.21, 32, 33)  Left 5. MENU (Menu) button[...]

# LCD Screen Display Photo Mode 1. Photo Mode 2. Size  - 2048x1536 pixels*  - 1600x1200 pixels  - 1280x960 pixels  - 640x480 pixels * Interpolated 3. Quality (Compression) ( Best / Fine/ Normal) 4. Flash mode ( Auto/ Auto with Red-eye Reduction/ Forced/ Forced with Red-eye Reduction/ Off) 5. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 6[...]

$ Movie Mode Movie Normal Display 1. Movie mode 2. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator 4. OK: Start (press the OK button to start recording) 5. STBY (Standby) Movie Recording Display 1. Movie mode 2. OK: Stop (press the OK button to stop recording) 3. Elapsed recording time 4. Recording in progress[...]

% Audio Mode Audio Normal Display 1. Audio mode 2. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator 4. OK: Start (press the OK button to start recording) 5. STBY (Standby) Audio Recording Display 1. Audio mode 2. OK: Stop (press the OK button to stop recording) 3. Elapsed recording time 4. Recording in progress[...]

& Playback Mode 1 Single-image Display (Normal view) 1. Playback mode 2. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator 4. Selected image Single-image Display (Magnified view) 1. Playback mode 2. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator 4. Selected image 5. Magnification [...]

' Movie Playing Display 1. Movie 2. OK: Stop (press the OK button to stop playing) 3. Selected movie 4. Elapsed movie playback time Audio Playing Display 1. Audio 2. OK: Stop (press the OK button to stop playing) 3. Selected audio 4. Elapsed audio playback time[...]

 Getting Started This section gets you started on using your new digital camera right away. Attaching the Strap 1. Thread the strap through the camera strap ring as shown. 2. Thread the other end of the strap through the loop. NOTE: Take care when carrying the camera by the strap to prevent the camera from banging into other objects and to pr[...]

 Loading the Batteries Use two AA-sized Alkaline batteries (supplied), or two AA-sized Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries as the power source for the camera. 1. Make sure that the camera is turned off; then push the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. 2. Insert two AA-sized batteries into the compartment. Ensure [...]

 Battery Status Check the battery status periodically to ensure that you have a usable battery charge. When the LCD screen is on, it displays the status of the battery charge to help you gauge battery life and prevent interruption during shooting and use of the camera. The battery charge display consists of a battery icon showing different level[...]

! SD Memory Card Insertion A SecureDigital (SD) card may be inserted in the camera to provide external memory in which to store images. Images are stored directly onto the SD card when the card is installed. 1. Make sure that the camera is turned off, then open the SD card cover. 2. Insert the SD card (not supplied) into the compartment until yo[...]

" Camera On/Off To turn the camera on, press the POWER button. Press the POWER button again to turn it off. When the power is turned on, the green READY LED illuminates. Camera Auto Power Off In order to prolong battery life, the camera may be set to turn off automatically if the camera hasn't been used for two minutes. You can disable[...]

# Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME enables you to set the date and change the clock setting. You should set the date and time when you use the camera for the first time. Follow these instructions: 1. Set the Mode switch to any operation mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the / arrow buttons to enter Setup menu mode ( ) . 4. Use the / arro[...]

$ Formatting the SD Card After you install an SD card for the first time, you should first format the SD card with the camera. Formatting removes all information that existed previously on the SD card. 1. Set the Mode switch to any operation mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the / arrow buttons to enter Setup menu mode ( ). 4. Use the / arr[...]

% LCD Screen On/Off The LCD screen with camera status is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Use the LCD screen to frame your shots, as well as to view images and recorded video in playback mode. In any of the camera's operation mode, press the DISP button to turn the LCD screen on and off. The LCD screen displays the stat[...]

& Using the Multifunction Buttons The Multifunction buttons provide Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow selections for navigating the Menu screens. In addition to navigation, the buttons also provide other functions in Photo, Movie/Audio, and Playback mode. Refer to the following table. Button Playback Photo Movi e/ Audio Zoom In Zoom In  Nex[...]

' Using the Viewfinder The Viewfinder may be used to take pictures instead of the LCD screen. Using the Viewfinder conserves battery power. Press the DISP button to turn off the LCD screen. Use the Viewfinder to center and frame your shot before pressing the Shutter button to take the picture. Using the Shutter Button Press the Shutter butt[...]

 Shooting Shooting Still Images Follow these instructions when shooting a still image: 1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo). Settings are automatically adjusted and displayed on the LCD screen. 3. Press the Shutter button. The still image is taken when a beep sounds. Do not move the camera until you hear the beep. The camera is ready to take anothe[...]

 Using the Digital Zoom Use the Digital Zoom feature to magnify distant images. Press the button to digitally enlarge the subject more than the specified optical zoom ratio. The maximum digital zoom value is 4X. To shoot pictures using the Digital Zoom feature: 1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo). 2. Frame the subject using the LCD screen. 3. Pres[...]

Using the Flash Five Flash mode settings are available to match shooting conditions: Auto (Auto flash) The flash fires when ambient lighting conditions require its use. Auto with Red-eye Reduction The flash will fire when ambient lighting conditions require its use and will reduce the red-eye effect. Forced (Flash on) The flash fires every time you[...]

! Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting enables you to take three pictures in rapid succession with a single press of the Shutter button. To shoot images continuously: 1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select DRIVE MODE, then select (Continuous shooting). 5. Frame the subject in t[...]

" Using the Self-Timer The Self-timer enables you to take an image of yourself by setting a 10-second delay on the shutter. To shoot with the Self-timer: 1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select DRIVE MODE, then select (Self-timer). 5. Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and p[...]

# Customizing Shooting-related Settings Selecting Photo Size The Size setting enables you to select image resolution. Four size settings are available:  3M  2048 x 1536 pixels*  2M  1600 x 1200 pixels  1M  1280 x 960 pixels  VGA  640 x 480 pixels * Interpolated Each mode has its own advantages and disadvantages. Higher resol[...]

$ Selecting Photo Quality The camera features three compression options for managing still photos.  (Best): Provides a more detailed image for photo quality prints, but takes up more memory.  (Fine): The normal setting used for everyday photography.  (Normal): May be used to allow more images to be loaded onto an SD card. To select the qua[...]

% Selecting the Shooting Drive Mode This mode enables you to determine how you want to shoot your still images. The following shooting drive modes are available:  (Single): Enables you to shoot single still images. This is the default mode. (p.20)  (Continuous): Enables you to take three still images in sequence at a single press of the Shutt[...]

& Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ± Use the Exposure Compensation Value (EV) setting to adjust the brightness of the entire subject. Set the EV so that the subject in the photo doesnt come out too dark or too light. EV adjustments are made from -2 to +2 in 1-step increments. Option Result -2 EV Darkest -1 EV Darken 0 Normal +1 EV Lighte[...]

' Selecting the White Balance The White Balance (WB) control enables you to correct the white color in shots taken under different lighting conditions. To select the White Balance setting: 1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select WB, then select , , , or . Function Us e Set WB [...]

! Selecting the Sharpness The Sharpness control sharpens (highlights) or softens (blends) the edges of a photo. To select the Sharpness setting: 1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select Sharpness, then , , or . Function Us e Sharpens image Incr ease (Hig h) edges image clarity or[...]

! Shooting Movies Movie mode allows you to record movie clips of unlimited length (limited only by the size of available memory). Clips are recorded at a resolution of 320 x 240 dpi, at 15 frames per second. Movies are saved in memory in the AVI file format. To shoot a movie: 1. Set the Mode switch to / (Movie/Audio). The movie standby recording[...]

! Nine-image Display You can view images as a composite display of nine images at the same time on the LCD screen. 1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback). 2. Press the / button. Nine images are displayed at the same time on the LCD screen. The selected image is bordered by a yellow frame. 3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select a different picture. [...]

!! Magnifying Images This feature enables you to zoom in on a picture at up to four times the original viewing size. To magnify the images: 1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback). 2 . Press the button repeatedly to enlarge the image from normal, to twice the size, to three times the size, and to four times the size. The picture appears on the LCD scr[...]

!" Using the Slide Show The Slide Show selection enables you to view your stored images by playing them back in sequence (if you have stored more than one image). You can run the Slide Show for a business presentation, family show, or other situation. To run a slide show: 1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback). 2 . Press the MENU button. 3. Use [...]

!# Rotating Images If you take a picture while holding the camera vertically, this selection enables you to rotate the image to a horizontal position when you play it back later for viewing. To rotate the image: 1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select ROTATION. 4. Press the Shut[...]

!$ Playing Movies Playback mode also enables you to play movies that are stored in memory on the LCD screen. To play back movies, 1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback). 2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select desired movie. If this is a movie, the first frame of the movie is shown on the LCD screen and comes with a Movie icon ( ). 3. Press the Shut[...]

!% Television Viewing This feature enables you to view your cameras movies and images on a TV monitor instead of the LCD screen. To view the cameras images and movies on a TV, you must first select the video output system. To select the video output system: 1. Set the Mode switch to any operation mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the 4-w[...]

!& Deleting Images You can remove images from the internal camera memory, as well as from the SD card. This allows you to free up memory space in which to store future images. Deleting the Current Image If you are currently viewing an image and decide that you want to remove it: 1. Press the (Delete) button. A confirmation screen prompts you to[...]

!' Audio Recording Audio Audio mode allows you to record audio clips of unlimited length in the WAV file format (limited only by the size of available memory). To record audio: 1. Set the Mode switch to / (Movie/Audio) The movie standby recording screen appears on the LCD screen. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to sele[...]

" Playing Audio Playback mode enables you to play audio files that are stored in memory. To playback audio: 1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback). 2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select an audio clip. If this is an audio clip, the audio clip is shown with an Audio icon ( ). 3. Press the Shutter (OK) button. The audio file begins playback. [...]

" Digital Camera Settings The Take-it S1/D1 camera provides several operator-controlled manual settings that enable you to tailor the camera to your specific needs. The basic functions are entered in the Setup menu mode of operation. To enter Setup menu mode: The Setup mode is available during any mode of camera operation. 1. Set the Mode s[...]

" Setting the Time TIME enables you to change the time setting in your camera. 1. Enter Setup menu mode. 2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select TIME. 3. Use the / arrow buttons to toggle between the hr, mm, and sec settings. 4. Use the / arrow buttons to change setting. 5. Press the Shutter (OK) button once you have f[...]

"! Selecting the Video System VIDEO enables you to select your video system standard -- NTSC or PAL -- allowing you to match the color system of your camera to that of your television. 1. Enter Setup menu mode. 2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select VIDEO. 3. Use the / arrow buttons to toggle between NTSC and PAL. 4. Press [...]

"" Copying to the SD Card COPY TO SD enables you to copy images stored in internal memory to an external memory (SecureDigital) card. 1. Enter Setup menu mode. 2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select COPY TO SD. When selected, the OK? setting appears as well and is highlighted in red, allowing you to copy images to an install[...]

"# Selecting the Language LANGUAGE enables you to select the LCD screen display language. 1. Enter Setup menu mode. 2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons to select LANGUAGE. 3. Use the / arrow buttons to select the language you want to use. 4. Press the MENU button to confirm the setting and exit the Setup menu. You can press the MENU button ag[...]

"$ Viewing Images on Your Computer The camera is equipped with an USB connector that allows you to download the recorded images from the camera to your computer. After downloading, you can open, view, print, or manage the transferred images on your computer with the proper setup. To view the recorded images on your computer, follow the steps b[...]

"% A . Installing the Camera Driver (Only Window 98/98SE required) Shut down all other applications before installing the camera driver. 1. Turn on your computer, then insert the supplied Microtek CD- ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The Microtek Software Installer screen automatically comes up. 2. Click Camera Driver when it appears on the sc[...]

"& If Removable Disk or newly created icon (Take-it or Take- it.SD) appears, the camera is connected to your computer, and you can transfer files into your hard disk folder. If they cannot be found, see the Appendix on "Maintenance and Troubleshooting" (page 60) for details. D . Copying Images For Windows, 1. Double-click My Comp[...]

"' For Macintosh: 1. Double-click the newly created icon on the desktop. 2. Double-click DCIM . 3. Double-click 1 00MEDIA . The subfolder contains the recorded images. 4. Drag and drop the image files from 100MEDIA folder into your hard disk folder. NOTE:  When the SD card is inserted in the camera, the system reads the contents of the[...]

# Appendix A - PC/Web Cam A PC/Web Cam is a digital camera attached to a computer that sends images or live video streams to a Web page and is ideal for video conferencing. To use the Take-it S1/D1 as a PC/ Web Cam, you need a computer, the appropriate software, and an Internet connection. To set up the camera for use as a PC/Web Cam, follow the[...]

# Appendix B  Using the Batteries Batteries have a direct effect on the operating capabilities of the Take-it S1/D1 and are, therefore, highly important. This appendix discusses the following topics:  Acceptable battery types  Battery insertion  Battery-handling precautions  Battery charging Battery Handling Precautions The follow[...]

#  Remove the batteries and store them when not using the camera to prevent them from leaking and damaging the camera.  Keep the batteries warm until just before using them in the camera. A cold environment reduces battery life.  Heavy use of the LCD screen or Zoom options quickly reduces battery power.  Have several sets of batteries o[...]

#! Appendix C  Using the SD Card A SecureDigital (SD) card may be inserted in the camera to provide an external memory in which to store pictures and movies. Images are stored directly onto the SD card when the card is installed. This section covers the following topics:  Inserting SD card  Formatting SD card  SD card-handling precautio[...]

#" Always follow the Safety Precautions that came with the camera. Appendix D  Maintenance  Use a soft cloth, tissue or eyeglass lens cloth to clean the camera body.  Use a lens brush to remove particulate matter from the lens and then clean the lens with a soft eyeglass lens tissue or cloth.  Do not use synthetic cleaning solution[...]

## Appendix E  Troubleshooting The camera turns off suddenly. A1: The camera is not powered on.  Press and hold the POWER button for a few moments to see if the camera will power on. A2 : Batteries are inserted incorrectly.  Insert the batteries with the correct polarity as marked in the battery compartment. (See page 11.) A3 : Batteries h[...]

#$ The camera does not take photos. A1 : The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.  Set the Mode switch to (Photo) or / (Movie/Audio) mode. A2 : The flash has not finished charging.  Wait until the flash is fully charged. When the flash charger LED stops blinking and steadily illuminates in green, the flash is fully charged. A3: There is [...]

#% Battery Problems The battery power is depleted prematurely. A1 : The incorrect type of battery is being used.  Replace batteries with two AA-sized Alkaline or NiMH batteries. A2 : The battery temperature is lower than that used in standard operating conditions. Battery performance deteriorates in a cold environment.  If the ambient tempera[...]

#& A1 : You moved the camera while taking a shot.  Hold the camera firmly when shooting, using a tripod if necessary. A2 : The subject is not within the cameras acceptable focus range.  Make sure the subject is at least 1m (3.28 ft.) from the camera lens. A1 : There is not enough ambient light.  Turn the flash on. A2 : The subject l[...]

#' A: The flash mode is set to Off.  Select any flash mode except Flash off. A: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.  Set the Mode switch to (Playback). A1 : The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.  Set the Mode switch to (Playback). A2 : The VIDEO setting is set to the incorrect mode.  Set it to NTSC?[...]

$ Computer Problems For Windows: System cannot find the Removable Disk. A1 : The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.  Set the Mode switch to (Playback). A2 : The camera is not connected to the computer.  Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to your computer and the other end to your cameras USB connector. (See page 48.)[...]

$ A2 : The camera is not connected to the computer.  Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to your computer and the other end to your cameras USB connector.  Check if Camera Driver has been installed on your computer. Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click on Add/Remove Programs. If camera driver does not appea[...]

$ For OS 9.x: 1) Go to the Apple menu and select Apple System Profiler. The Apple System Profiler window appears. 2) Click the Devices and Volumes tab. You should see camera related drivers are listed in the USB tree.[...]

$! Appendix F  Warning and Error Messages The following table describes the LCD warning and error messages that are produced by the camera. Follow the solution to eliminate the problem indicated by the message. Display Problem Solution (Blinking) Batteries are exhausted. Turn the camera off and replace or recharge batteries. BATTERY LOW! Battery[...]

$" Appendix G  Menu Items and Factory Defaults The displayed menu items differ according to the selected mode, displaying only the items that can be adjusted for that mode. In the table below, factory default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*). Photo Menus Opt io ns D escriptions SIZE , *, , 2048x1536 (interpolated), 1600x1200*, 12[...]

$# Appendix H- Specifications Audio Clip Unlimited length (limited by the size of available memory) Image Formats  S till images: JPEG  Movie clips: AVI  Audio: WAV Video Output NTSC, PAL Connectivity  USB 1.1  AV-output Power Saving 2 min . Ba t t e r y Two AA-sized Alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries W e i g h t Take-it S1: App[...]