Oregon Digital Camera DS8618 User Manual

Model: DS8618  
User Manual  
Manuale d'uso  
Manuel d'utilisation  
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Video Out ............................................................................. 11  
Beep Tone ............................................................................ 11  
File Number .......................................................................... 11  
Format .................................................................................. 12  
Reset .................................................................................... 12  
Freq. Select (Frequency Select) .......................................... 12  
LCD Brightness .................................................................... 12  
Information ........................................................................... 12  
Camera Modes .......................................................................... 13  
Still-picture Modes ................................................................ 13  
Movie Mode .......................................................................... 14  
Menu Settings ........................................................................... 14  
Image Size ........................................................................... 14  
Quality (Picture Quality) ....................................................... 15  
White Balance ...................................................................... 16  
Auto Focus ........................................................................... 16  
Metering ............................................................................... 16  
ISO ....................................................................................... 17  
EV (Exposure Compensation Setting) ................................. 18  
SPE Effect (Special Effects) ................................................. 18  
SCH Shot (Schedule Shot) .................................................. 18  
Shot CFM (Shot Confirmation) ............................................. 18  
Ins Review (Instant Review)................................................. 19  
Macro ................................................................................... 19  
Record Mode Menu Options .................................................... 19  
Switching Between Camera and Movie Mode ..................... 19  
Shooting Movies ....................................................................... 20  
Recording a Movie ............................................................... 20  
Movie Menu .......................................................................... 21  
Scene Mode Selection .............................................................. 21  
Selecting from the Menu ...................................................... 22  
Playback of Images and Movies .............................................. 22  
Displaying Thumbnails ......................................................... 22  
Playback Operation .............................................................. 23  
Zooming into Playback Images ............................................ 24  
Scrolling a Magnified Image ................................................. 24  
Deleting a Playback Image .................................................. 25  
Movie Playback .................................................................... 25  
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Playing Movies on Your PC .................................................. 25  
Deleting a Playback Movie ................................................... 25  
Playback Menu .......................................................................... 26  
Playback Menu ..................................................................... 26  
Rotating Images ................................................................... 26  
Slideshow ............................................................................. 27  
Deleting Multiple Images or Movies ..................................... 27  
File Copy .............................................................................. 28  
Protecting Images or Movies................................................ 28  
DPOF (Specifying Digital Print Order Format) ..................... 29  
Copying Files ............................................................................ 30  
From Internal Memory to Memory Card ............................... 30  
From Memory Card to Internal Memory ............................... 31  
Connecting to External Devices .............................................. 31  
Connecting to a TV .............................................................. 31  
Installing Software Drivers (Windows-based PC) ................ 32  
Transferring Files from Camera to PC or Macintosh ............ 32  
Disconnecting the Camera from the PC............................... 33  
Addendum ................................................................................. 34  
Memory Capacity, Size and Quality ..................................... 34  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 35  
Specifications ............................................................................ 37  
Important Notice ....................................................................... 39  
Statement of Responsibility.................................................. 39  
Notes on Copyright .............................................................. 39  
General Warnings ..................................................................... 39  
Cleaning the Digital Camera .................................................... 40  
About Oregon Scientific ........................................................... 40  
Trademark Information ............................................................. 41  
FCC Statement .......................................................................... 41  
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INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM 4.0 Mega-pixel Digital  
Camera with Color Display as your personal product of choice. It  
features 4x digital zoom and comes with 16MB of internal memory,  
and is compatible with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. Your camera  
is designed to give you many years of reliable service.  
Other features Include:  
Various capture modes: Program mode, Aperture priority mode,  
Shutter-speed priority mode and 9 scene modes  
Self-timer  
Movie mode with audio  
Home / world time  
Video output  
USB 1.1 interface  
White balance and manual exposure compensation settings  
Spot / evaluative / center light meter modes  
FRONT AND TOP VIEW  
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1. Speaker  
2. SHUTTER RELEASE button  
3. ON / OFF button  
4. Microphone  
5. Strap holder  
6. Flash  
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7. Lens  
8. Self-timer LED  
9. Power-in  
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BACK AND SIDE VIEW  
1. On-screen display  
2. Tripod hole  
3. LED  
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4. Mode switch  
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5. MENU button  
6. Battery compartment  
7. RESET hole  
8. DISP (Display) button  
9. Video-socket / USB terminal  
10. SET button  
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12. / ZOOM-IN button  
13. SELF-TIMER button  
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FLASH button  
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14. / ZOOM-OUT / DELETE  
button  
MODE SWITCH  
1. CAPTURE mode  
2. PLAYBACK mode  
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GETTING STARTED  
PACKAGE CONTENTS  
When you unpack your digital camera, make sure to keep all the  
packing materials in a safe place, in case you need to later return it for  
servicing.  
In the box, you will find:  
DS8618 digital camera  
Carrying pouch  
Rechargeable lithium battery • CD-ROM  
USB cable Camera strap  
Video cable  
User manual  
INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY  
Installing lithium battery:  
Your camera comes with rechargeable lithium battery. To prevent  
damage, correctly insert the battery as shown.  
Once the battery is inserted into the camera, plug one end of the  
supplied cable into the wall power outlet and the other end directly  
into the camera's DC input to begin charging the battery. Battery  
charging time is approx. 2 hours.  
TIP: To maximize the performance of your camera and for greater  
battery life, control the use of the flash, photo review, and LCD  
brightness levels.  
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ATTACHING THE STRAP  
1. Pass the thin loop of the strap through the  
camera's strap ring.  
2. Pass the other end of the strap through the  
loop.  
3. Tighten by pulling the loop.  
MEMORY STORAGE  
Secure Digital (SD) cards and Multi-Media cards (MMCs) are external  
memory cards that can be plugged into your digital camera for storing  
images and movies.  
The type of memory currently used by the camera is indicated on the  
LCD:  
MEMORY  
TYPE  
ICON  
DESCRIPTION  
Internal  
External  
Files are stored in the camera's internal memory.  
Either a SD card or a MMC has been installed.  
Files are stored on the card's memory.  
NOTE: When the SD card / MMC is installed, all images and movies  
taken are automatically stored on the card. Images and movies stored in  
internal memory can be viewed from the camera, TV or computer.  
INSTALLING THE SD CARD / MMC  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Open battery compartment on the bottom of  
the camera.  
3. Slide the card into the memory slot until it clicks  
into position.  
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NOTE: The SD card / MMC will not insert fully into the slot if it is  
facing the wrong way. Be careful not to apply undue force to the card.  
REMOVING THE SD CARD / MMC  
To remove the SD card / MMC:  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Push against the card lodged inside the memory slot.  
3. The card automatically ejects itself out of the slot.  
MEMORY FULL  
When there is no more storage space available, "Internal Memory  
Full" or "Memory Card Full" is shown in white color on the LCD.  
NOTE: Do not insert or remove the SD card / MMC while the camera  
is on. You must turn off the camera when inserting the card, and then  
power on after insertion.  
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY  
PREPARING THE CAMERA  
1. To turn on and off the camera, press the ON / OFF button located  
along the top of the camera.  
2. Check the battery indicator to make sure there is enough power.  
ICON  
DESCRIPTION  
Adequate power remains  
Battery is running low  
Battery is running very low  
Battery is exhausted  
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3. Slide the Mode Switch to the desired setting.  
4. In Capture or Playback Mode, press the DISP button to toggle  
between 3 levels of display information settings:  
A.LCD with photo information displayed.  
Capture Mode  
Image Size  
Flash Icon  
File No.  
Quality  
Zoom Level  
Memory Type  
Battery Level  
Indicator  
Shutter Speed  
Current Time  
Current Date  
B.LCD without photo information displayed.  
C.In Capture mode, the LCD is turned off. In Playback mode,  
9 thumbnail photos are displayed.  
NOTE: The Mode Switch is used to either enter Playback Mode or return to  
Capture Mode. The LCD is automatically switched on in either mode.  
TAKING BASIC PICTURES  
1. Make sure the camera is set to Camera Mode ("Auto" Mode, or  
"P", "S", or "A" Mode).  
2. Frame and view your subject in the LCD.  
3. Press and hold the SHUTTER RELEASE button half way to  
focus on the subject. The right LED on the backside of the  
camera will show green, meaning the camera is on auto-focus  
and ready to take a picture.  
4. Fully press the SHUTTER RELEASE button. The image taken  
is displayed on the LCD review (The review time is adjustable in  
the Menu options).  
5. Once Auto Review has finished, take the next picture.  
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DISPLAYING LAST IMAGE TAKEN  
You can display the last image taken as well as other images by moving  
Mode Switch to . When viewing the last image, you may choose to delete  
it by pressing to confirm. The delete confirmation screen will be shown on  
the LCD. Press the SET button to confirm deletion, or press the MENU  
button to cancel. Move to Mode Switch to  
to return to shooting.  
SELECTING FLASH MODE  
Press to turn the camera flash on and observe the flash icon on the  
LCD. When a picture with flash has been taken, the left LED will blink  
green while the flash is recharging. Once the LED stops blinking, you  
can resume taking pictures again. When no flash is set, the right LED  
will blink green.  
ICON  
FUNCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
The flash may go off automatically,  
depending on light conditions.  
Auto  
The flash goes off regardless of  
lighting condition.  
Flash On  
Flash Off  
The flash will not go off (default  
setting).  
LED LIGHT  
The LED lights mean the following:  
Right LED is red: camera cannot focus  
Right LED is flashing red: memory card error  
Right LED is green: ready to take picture with full-press shutter  
Right LED is green: after half-press shutter to lock focus  
Right LED is flashing green: camera is busy in progress  
Left LED is red: battery is charging  
Left LED is green: flash is fully charged and ready  
Left LED is flashing green: flash is charging  
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ZOOMING  
1.  
2.  
: WIDE button [Zoom out]  
: TELE button [Zoom in]  
Your digital camera comes with a 4x digital zooming function.  
1. In both Capture and Playback Modes, increase zooming by  
pressing the button. The hollowed white bar along the ride  
side of the LCD indicates the current zoom level. (Watch it move  
as you zoom in or zoom out).  
2. To decrease the zooming, press the  
button.  
USING THE SELF-TIMER  
The Self-Timer function counts down from 10 seconds before the  
camera automatically takes a picture by itself. This is useful when you  
want to be in the picture and there is no one else to press the SHUTTER  
RELEASE button.  
To activate the Self Timer:  
1. Slide the Mode Switch to Capture Mode.  
2. Press to activate the Self-Timer function. The Self-Timer red  
LED light comes on and the Self-Timer icon appears on the  
LCD.  
TIP: If you wish to cancel the Self-Timer function at this stage, press  
again and the icon on the LCD will disappear.  
3. Press the SHUTTER RELEASE button. Audible beeps can be  
heard, and the Self-Timer lamp will start blinking. The number  
displayed next to the LCD's Self-Timer icon will appear and start  
counting down from 10 seconds.  
4. Press the SHUTTER RELEASE button again anytime during  
the countdown between 10 and 4 seconds and the Self-Timer  
will jump to count down from 3 seconds.  
NOTE: Press the SHUTTER RELEASE button again between  
3 seconds to 1 second during the count down to cancel the Self-Timer  
function.  
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NOTE: Once a picture has been taken, the Self-Timer will automatically  
disable.  
CAMERA SETUP  
Under the Camera Setup, which is available in all modes, the basic  
settings of the camera can be adjusted.  
Highlighted Setting  
Option Currently  
Chosen  
CAM. MODE  
Set up  
3 min  
Set Clock  
Set City  
2 Level  
Current Menu Page  
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Total No. of Menu  
Page  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press the button to enter Camera mode.  
3. Use or to navigate through the Setup mode and press SET  
to enter the camera Setup mode.  
4. Use or to navigate through the different setting options and  
press the SET button to confirm a selected option.  
AUTO OFF (AUTO POWER-OFF)  
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is  
performed. The period of time before shutdown can be adjusted: None,  
3 min. (default), 5 min., or 10 min.  
NOTE: Auto Off is not available in slideshow mode or when the camera  
is connected to a PC.  
SET CLOCK  
This sets the Date and Home Time of the camera. When accessed, a  
new Set Clock configuration screen will appear. Press or to adjust  
the values of each field.  
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Fields include the following:  
A. Current Date Field - adjust the  
current date of the camera.  
Set Clock  
B. Date Format - choose from the  
following date formats:  
01/01/2004 DD/MM/YY  
A
C
B
D
DD / MM /YY(date, month, year)  
YY / MM / DD (year, month, date)  
MM / DD /YY(month, date, year)  
08:10 AM  
12-Hr  
C. Current Time Field - adjust the  
current time of the camera.  
D. Time Format - choose between  
12-hr (AM/PM) or 24-hr display.  
SET CITY  
You can choose to display the current time  
in two different time zones. Configure the  
time zone of your Home and World City from  
an extensive list of city names. (Cities are  
listed alphabetically).  
London  
( GMT 00 : 00 )  
London  
( GMT 00 : 00 )  
NOTE: The World Time cannot be directly set. It automatically adjusts  
itself via the time zone offset, using the Home Time values specified in  
the Set Clock setting. If your city is not selectable, choose another city  
within your time zone instead.  
PLAY VOL (PLAY VOLUME)  
To adjust the volume of your camera, you can select between four  
levels of volume as well as "0 Level." (This is no volume). This can be  
done only during playback of a movie.  
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P. COUNTER (PICTURE COUNTER)  
The Picture Counter can count the number of images already taken  
(count up) or available to be saved onto memory (count down). You  
can select "Up" or "Down".  
SHOW TIME  
You can choose to display either the "Home Time" (default) or "World  
Time" on your camera.  
LANGUAGE  
Choose your menu language: English (default), French, German,  
Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.  
VIDEO OUT  
If connecting the camera to a TV, you can set the camera's video  
output system to either the "PAL" or "NTSC" standards. The default  
video out setting is set to PAL.  
BEEP TONE  
The camera will make "beeping" sounds during certain functions. This  
"beeping" sound can be turned "On" (default) or "Off."  
FILE NUMBER  
Your camera keeps an internal file counter for every image and movie  
taken. This number can be reset. The setting options are "Continue"  
(default) and "New".  
All files are stored within a designated folder.  
Under the "Continue" option, the internal file counter is first set  
to "0001". Every subsequent picture is assigned an incremental  
File Number.  
Under the "New" option, the internal file counter to "0001" for  
new media only. However, in case there are image files already  
present inside the storage media, it will start counting from the  
highest file number of the media.  
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FORMAT  
This option will format all data in either the internal memory or the  
external SD card / MMC, including all protected files.  
CAUTION: Do not eject the SD card / MMC while the card is being  
formatted, as this may damage the card. Formatting deletes all data  
from the chosen memory device. Files will not be recoverable.  
RESET  
You can reset all camera settings to factory  
default (except for the current time and  
date).  
Reset  
Cancel  
Reset  
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FREQ SELECT (FREQUENCY SELECT)  
To correct indoor exposure during photo taking, you can choose to set  
the camera at either 50 or 60Hz.  
LCD BRIGHTNESS  
You have the ability to increase or decrease the brightness of the LCD  
display by selecting from a range of settings between 2 and -2.  
INFORMATION  
Accessing this feature will display the system information of the unit,  
such as the model number and firmware version.  
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CAMERA MODES  
The camera has 5 still-picture capture modes and 1 movie mode.  
To choose a mode:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press the button.  
3. Use or to navigate through the various modes and press  
the SET button to confirm a selected mode.  
STILL-PICTURE MODES  
AUTO mode (camera mode) - Use this mode when you want to  
capture images without needing to tweak manual settings. This  
mode is fully automatic.  
SCENE mode - Select this mode when you want to define the  
scene of the captured image in the following ways: Portrait,  
Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Sports  
(Fast Shutter), Indoor, Dawn and Sunset.  
PROG mode (manual camera mode) - Use this mode when you  
want to capture images using the camera's features manually.  
This will give you greater power over the look of the image  
captured.  
S mode (shutter-speed priority) - Use this mode when capturing  
images that are moving. The camera focuses on capturing the  
image with a faster shutter-speed.  
A mode (aperture size priority) - Use this mode when you want  
to have greater aperture control when capturing an image. For  
example, if you want to let more light into the image then you  
can when in this mode.  
Setup mode - Use this to determine camera settings.  
NOTE: For shutter-speed priority mode and aperture priority mode,  
you can set the shutter-speed and/or aperture respectively by pressing  
the SET button to activate the setting (the shutter speed and aperture  
value will be flashing) and then use the or buttons to increase or  
decrease shutter-speed or aperture.  
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Aperture Setting  
Shutter-speed  
Setting  
MOVIE MODE  
MOVIE mode - Select this mode when you want to capture  
moving images.  
MENU SETTINGS  
Different modes have different menu options and different number of  
options available to adjust. To change a menu option in your camera:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press the button.  
3. Use or to navigate through the various modes and press the  
SET button to confirm a selected mode.  
4. Press the MENU button to enter the choice of menu options.  
5. Use or to navigate through the various options and press  
to enter the selected option.  
6. Use or to navigate through the various settings and press  
the SET button to confirm selected setting.  
NOTE: Read section on "Movie Menu" under SHOOTING MOVIES  
for more information on how to access the menu settings while in  
movie mode.  
IMAGE SIZE  
Image size represents the picture resolution. The resolution is directly  
related to the number of pixels of the camera. As such, 4.0 Mega-pixel  
can be arranged as 2304 x 1728 pixels or lower.  
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NOTE: The higher the resolution size of an image, the larger the  
memory space it occupies.  
ICON TYPE OF MEDIA DESCRIPTION  
Exceptional detail and resolution  
(2304 x 1728, 4.0 Mega-pixel)  
Extra Super Fine  
Image (default)  
Excellent detail and resolution  
(2048 x 1536, 3.2 Mega-pixel)  
Super Fine Image  
Very good detail and resolution  
(1600 x 1200, 2.0 Mega-pixel)  
Fine Image  
Good clarity and resolution  
(1280 x 1024, 1.3 Mega-pixel)  
Normal Image  
Basic Image  
Basic quality and resolution  
(640 x 480, VGA)  
QUALITY (PICTURE QUALITY)  
The picture quality represents the compression rate of the images  
taken.  
NAME OPTION  
DESCRIPTION  
Good image quality, high amount of  
image data  
HQ  
High Quality  
Standard quality, medium amount of  
image data  
Lowest quality, least amount of  
image data  
STD  
ECO  
Standard  
Economy  
NOTE: The higher image quality and resolution, the larger the memory  
space it occupies on the memory card.  
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WHITE BALANCE  
You can take pictures according to light conditions by setting the  
camera's white balance function. By using this, the images will have  
the correct balance of color.  
ICONS SETTINGS  
OPTIONS  
Auto (default)  
Adjusts the white balance automatically  
Sunlight  
Use outside in sunlight  
Shade  
Use outside in the shade  
Yellow F.L.  
White F.L.  
Tungsten  
Use under yellow fluorescent lamp  
Use under white fluorescent lamp  
Use under electric or other tungsten  
light  
AUTO FOCUS  
Three focusing zones are designed for the camera. Options are set in  
the Menu for the user to choose the following focusing zones: center,  
horizontal, left, right, or left and right.  
NOTE: In Camera Mode, the focus is preset to a center focus.  
METERING  
Metering is a setting that determines your subject's correct exposure.  
The camera will compute the brightness levels, contrast, and amount  
of bright to dark parts in the scene automatically.  
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ICONS SETTINGS  
OPTIONS  
Evaluated by splitting the scene into  
multiple zones, then calculate each  
zone's exposure via the camera's  
computations. Ideal for general  
photography.  
Matrix  
(multi-segment)  
Averages the exposure of the entire  
scene but gives extra weight to the  
center. Use for backlit subjects  
(default setting).  
Central  
(center-weighted)  
Only the small area at the center of  
the screen determines the exposure.  
Ideal for highlighting the main  
subject.  
Spot  
ISO  
The ISO setting affects the camera's sensitivity to light.  
NOTE:An image taken at higher ISO speeds may contain more "noise"  
or graininess than an image taken at lower speeds.  
SPEED  
DESCRIPTION  
The camera sets the speed automatically (default  
setting)  
ISO rating 100 - Use for very brightly lit scenes  
ISO rating 200 - Use for brightly lit scenes  
ISO rating 400 - Use for normally lit scenes  
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EV (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SETTING)  
Exposure compensation is required when there is an extreme difference  
in brightness between the background and the subject. Use this setting  
to manually brighten or darken an image. Default setting is 0.0.  
EV  
+2.0 / + 1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 / +0.3 / 0.0 / -0.3/ -0.7 /  
-1.0 / -1.3 / -1.7 / -2.0  
SPE EFFECT (SPECIAL EFFECTS)  
The DS8618 offers you 4 different special effects to choose from. These  
include:  
Vivid - extra-sharp focus for clear picture  
Low sharp - more of a soft focus for more of a blurred photo  
Sepia - brownish gray or olive dark green hue  
B W (black and white) - shades of gray; no color  
SCH SHOT (SCHEDULE SHOT)  
With the DS8618, you can pre-select a time for your camera to capture  
a picture.  
1. Access the menu and then select a time to start, a time to end  
or an interval time period.  
2. Then use the ARROW buttons to enter the time information.  
3. When you have defined the time, then press the SET button.  
SHOT CFM (SHOT CONFIRMATION)  
This feature enables you to save or not to save the most recent captured  
photo. After capturing a photo, you will be asked whether you want to  
save the image or not.  
1. To activate this feature, select "On" in the menu screen.  
2. To save an image press the SET button, or press the MENU  
button to not save the captured image.  
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INS REVIEW (INSTANT REVIEW)  
Instant Review allows you to choose the time you want to take to  
review a captured image. The instant the picture is captured, the  
camera will show the image on the LCD screen for you to review.  
MACRO  
The Macro function enables you to magnify the image you want to  
capture. By selecting the Macro function, you can fill the your viewfinder  
with the image rather than zooming in to capture the image covering  
the full screen.  
RECORD MODE MENU OPTIONS  
SWITCHING BETWEEN CAMERA AND MOVIE MODE  
You must select Movie mode in the MENU first.  
To get into Movie Mode:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press the button.  
3. Use or to select Movie mode and press the SET button to  
confirm.  
Once in Movie Mode, you can record movies at 20 frames per second.  
The duration of the movie will depend on the battery life and memory  
available.  
NOTE: In Movie Mode, you can only adjust the Movie Size, Movie  
Quality, White Balance and EV. In Camera Mode (default setting), all  
settings will apply.  
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SHOOTING MOVIES  
Select the Movie mode in the Menu to take movies.  
Movie Resolution  
Movie Quality  
Current Elapsed  
Recording Time  
Current Date  
Current Time  
Memory Type  
Battery Level  
RECORDING A MOVIE  
To start / stop recording:  
1. Press the SHUTTER RELEASE button to start recording. (Both  
the images and voice will be recorded).  
2. Press the SHUTTER RELEASE button again to stop the  
recording.  
NOTE: The zoom function cannot be activated in the movie capture  
and preview mode.  
NOTE: The length of the movie that can be taken depends on the  
amount of memory available within your camera's current memory  
storage.  
FUNCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
Toggling LCD  
Information  
Identical procedures to Camera Modes  
Begin Recording  
Movie  
Press the SHUTTER RELEASE button  
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FUNCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
Stop Recording  
Movie  
Press the SHUTTER RELEASE button  
again after recording has started  
MOVIE MENU  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Select Move mode and press the SET button to confirm.  
3. Press the MENU button.  
4. Use the direction buttons to navigate the Menu screen. Press  
SET to confirm setting changes.  
SETTINGS  
OPTIONS  
White Balance  
Auto (default) / Sun light/ Shade/  
Yellow F.L. (Fluorescent Lamp) /  
White F.L. (Fluorescent Lamp) / Tungsten  
EV  
+2.0 / + 1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 / +0.3 /  
0.0 (default) / -0.3 / -0.7 / -1.0 / -1.3 /  
-1.7 / -2.0  
Movie Size  
640 (640 x 480 pixels) /  
320 (320 x 240 pixels) (default)  
Movie Quality  
ECO (Economy), STD (Standard) (default),  
HQ (High quality)  
SCENE MODE SELECTION  
To change to Scene Mode:  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press the button.  
3. Use or to select Scene mode and press the SET button to  
confirm.  
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SELECTING FROM THE MENU  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press once and then press the button to enter the Scene  
Sub-menu. Scroll through the 9 scenes and select the scene  
you desire.  
3. Press the SET button to confirm.  
NOTE: Scene Modes include the following scenes:  
Night  
Landscape  
Portrait  
Indoor  
Dawn  
Landscape  
Night Portrait  
Backlight  
Sports  
(Fast Shutter)  
Sunset  
PLAYBACK OF IMAGES AND MOVIES  
To playback captured images, move the Mode Switch to  
[PLAYBACK] when the camera is powered on. The camera will enter  
the Playback Mode.  
The Playback Mode can be divided into two sub-modes:  
Thumbnail selection mode  
Image / video display mode (default)  
DISPLAYING THUMBNAILS  
To display a thumbnail:  
1. Press the DISP button. The photo information will not be  
displayed.  
2. Press the DISP button once again and 9 thumbnails of photos  
are displayed.  
Thumbnails of photos or video (in 3 columns x 3 rows) are displayed a  
maximum of 9 at a time.  
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The first photo will be displayed at the top left corner and the ninth one  
will be displayed in the bottom right-hand corner.  
NOTE: Each of the 9 thumbnail images should be treated as one page.  
Protected Image  
Current  
Movie File  
Selected File  
PLAYBACK OPERATION  
In Playback Mode, you can review the images and movies stored within  
your current active storage memory. The last image or movie taken is  
displayed on the LCD in Playback Mode.  
To enter Playback Mode, move the Mode Switch to  
or to view through the images and movies taken.  
and then press  
NOTE: If the SD card / MMC is inserted, Playback Mode will only  
show images and movies stored on that card. To access data stored  
within the internal memory, the SD / MMC card must first be removed.  
IMAGE PLAYBACK  
Image Playback Mode On-Screen Display  
Folder Number  
File No  
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MOVIE PLAYBACK  
Movie Playback Mode On-Screen Display  
Protect Mode  
Indicator  
Movie Mode  
Current Elapsed  
Recording Time  
(hh:mm:ss)  
Memory Type  
Current Date  
Battery Level  
Indicator  
Current Time  
Your DS8618 digital camera has the ability to capture and playback  
movies with audio because of its built-in microphone and speaker.  
ZOOMING INTO PLAYBACK IMAGES  
The zooming function can magnify images up to 4x (this is indicated  
as x4.0 on the camera) on the LCD: x1.5 / x2.0 / x2.5 / x3.0 / x3.5 /  
x4.0.  
To zoom in while in the Playback Mode:  
1. Wait until the icons disappear from the playback image.  
2. Press to zoom in any image. (There is an indicator along the  
right side of the viewing lens to see what the zoom level is; it  
shows the current magnification level).  
3. To zoom out of the image, press  
.
4. Press the  
mode.  
button to zoom out of the image to exit zooming  
SCROLLING A MAGNIFIED IMAGE  
While an image is magnified, only a portion of the image will be visible.  
Press the SET button to enable / disable scrolling, then use the direction  
button to scroll to other parts of the image.  
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DELETING A PLAYBACK IMAGE  
To delete the image currently being viewed during playback, press  
and then press SET to confirm or press MENU to cancel.  
NOTE: Protected images (indicated with (  
)) cannot be deleted  
and must be unprotected first. (Please see the PROTECTING IMAGES  
OR MOVIES section for more details).  
MOVIE PLAYBACK  
To playback movies:  
1. Wait until the icons disappear from the playback movie. The  
"Set" icon will then appear.  
2. Press the SET button to start playback.  
3. Press the SET button again to stop playback. The movie will  
return to the Movie Playback LCD screen.  
NOTE: All zooming functions are disabled during Movie Playback mode.  
PLAYING MOVIES ON YOUR PC  
First you must copy files to your PC. (Please see the TRANSFERRING  
FILES FROM CAMERA TO PC OR MACINTOSH section).  
To play movies on your PC:  
1. Open your Windows Media Player 9 from your programs menu.  
2. Go to the File Menu and click OPEN to select a movie file to  
playback.  
3. Once you have selected a movie file, press the OPEN button.  
The movie file should then begin playing.  
NOTE: If you do not have Windows Media Player 9, then we  
recommend you visit the Microsoft website to download the latest  
version.  
DELETING A PLAYBACK MOVIE  
To delete the movie currently being viewed, stop the playback, press  
and then SET to confirm. Remember, protected movies (  
) cannot  
be deleted and must be unprotected first.  
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To see movies as thumbnails:  
1. In Playback Mode, press the DISP button twice. (Thumbnails of  
images will appear on the LCD, with movies marked with the  
movie projector icon).  
2. Use the direction button to navigate. Select the movie you want  
to view, then press the DISP button.  
3. Press the SET button to watch the chosen movie.  
4. Press the SET button to stop the movie.  
PLAYBACK MENU  
While in the Playback Mode, you can adjust the settings for playing  
movies.  
To enter into the Menu Mode to adjust  
settings, press the MENU button.  
Rotate  
90  
Start  
Select  
To Card  
Select  
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PLAYBACK MENU  
To change the settings in the Playback Mode:  
1. Move the Mode Switch to  
powered on.  
[PLAYBACK] when the camera is  
2. Press the MENU button to access the Playback Menu.  
3. Use or to navigate the Menu screen and select desired setting.  
4. Press the SET button to confirm setting changes.  
ROTATING IMAGES  
In Playback Mode, you can rotate images to view them from different  
angles. Images can be rotated 90°, 180° or 270°.  
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SLIDESHOW  
You can play back all images and movies in a Slideshow format. The  
interval between images can be specified, and you can choose to  
keep repeating the slideshow or to discontinue after all the images have  
been seen.  
SETTINGS  
DESCRIPTIONS  
Start  
Start the Slideshow according to the  
specified Interval and Repeat options.  
Interval  
Repeat  
Specifies the amount of time an image will  
take to be displayed before moving on to  
the next image. The options are 3 sec.,  
5 sec., and 10 sec.  
When set to "On", the slideshow immediately  
replays when the final image is displayed.  
To change to slideshow while in Playback Mode:  
1. Press the MENU button and select the "Slideshow" function.  
2. Wait for a moment and the screen will prompt you to press the  
SET button.  
3. To stop / pause the slideshow, press the SET button. Press the  
SET button again to resume.  
DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES OR MOVIES  
The Delete options within the Playback Menu can delete multiple or  
all images and movies.  
NOTE: Protected images and movies cannot be deleted and must be  
unprotected first.  
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To delete selected images or movies:  
1. When "Select Images" is selected, the LCD displays up to  
6 thumbnail images similar to the Multi-Frame Review setting.  
Use the direction button to navigate.  
2. Highlight an image, then press the DISP button to confirm your  
selection.  
3. The icon will then appear to indicate that the image is set for  
deletion. To cancel the deletion, press the DISP button.  
4. Repeat Step 2 to set multiple images or movies for deletion.  
5. Press the SET button to delete selected images.  
6. Press the SET button to confirm deletion.  
To delete all images or movies:  
When "All" is selected from the Menu, press the SET button to confirm  
deletion of all images and movies.  
FILE COPY  
You can choose where to copy files: either from the camera's internal  
memory or from the memory card.  
NOTE: The default setting is set to copy all files to the memory card.  
PROTECTING IMAGES OR MOVIES  
You can protect / unprotect selected or all images and movies from  
accidental deletion.  
1. In any Camera or Movie Mode, move the Mode Switch to  
[PLAYBACK].  
2. Press the MENU button.  
3. Go to "Protect" in the Menu, then choose "Select" and press the  
SET button. The LCD displays up to 6 thumbnail images similar  
to the Multi-Frame Review setting. Use the direction button to  
navigate.  
4. Highlight an image, then press the DISP button to confirm your  
selection. The (  
) icon will then appear to indicate that the  
image is set for protection. (Press the DISP button to unmark  
your selection).  
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5. To cancel the protection, press the MENU button. To confirm  
your selection of images to delete, press the SET button.  
6. Press the SET button to confirm deletion.  
Repeat steps 4-6 to set multiple images or movies for protection.  
To protect all images or movies:  
1. When "All" is selected from the Menu screen, press the SET  
button to confirm the protection of all images and movies.  
2. To unprotect all images and movies, select the "Unprot. All" option  
and then press the SET button to confirm.  
DPOF (SPECIFYING DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT)  
The DPOF option in the Playback Menu is  
used to specify the quantity of selected  
images for printing from the SD card / MMC  
DPOF  
Select  
(memory card). When used, the SD card /  
MMC can then be used in printers or taken  
to specialists in order to print the images.  
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NOTE: This function is only used for still images. Movies cannot be  
transferred to digital prints.  
NOTE: You can only specify the DPOF in the internal memory by  
transferring the images to a blank SD card / MMC via an SD card /  
MMC reader (sold separately).  
To specify the DPOF of selected images:  
1. In any Camera or Movie Mode, move the Mode Switch to  
[PLAYBACK].  
2. Press the MENU button.  
3. Go to "DPOF" in the Menu, then choose "Select". The LCD  
displays up to 6 thumbnail images similar to the Multi-Frame  
Review setting. Use the direction button to navigate.  
4. Highlight an image, then press the DISP button to confirm your  
selection.  
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5. With the thumbnail frame flashing, use the direction button to  
press or to set the number of prints for the selected image  
(up to a maximum of 9 for the selected image).  
6. When done, press the DISP button once again.  
7. Press the SET button, and then press the SET button again to  
confirm selection.  
Repeat steps 4-6 to select more images for printing or change the  
previously specified numbers.  
To specify the DPOF of all images:  
1. When "All" is selected from the Menu screen, all images will be  
set to the same specified printing number.  
2. Use the direction button to press or to set the number of  
prints of all stored images.  
3. When done, press the DISP button once again.  
4. Press the SET button, and then press the SET button again to  
confirm selection.  
COPYING FILES  
To copy files:  
1. Press the MENU button while in Playback mode.  
2. Select the "Copy" function (press to choose copying files  
function).  
3. Press the button to access choice of memory card or camera.  
4. Press the SET button to confirm.  
You can either copy all camera files to the memory card or you can  
copy selected files from the memory card to your internal memory.  
FROM INTERNAL MEMORY TO MEMORY CARD  
1. Press the SET button to select and confirm the option (of copying  
files to the memory card).  
2. Press the SET button to confirm the option and press the MENU  
button to cancel.  
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3. If "confirm" is selected, a status bar is displayed with the file  
copying in progress shown.  
4. After the copying is done, the camera will return to the menu  
page.  
FROM MEMORY CARD TO INTERNAL MEMORY  
1. Press the SET button to select and confirm the option. Thumbnail  
images (6 images in total) will be displayed in the LCD.  
2. Press the ARROW keys to select the images to be copied.  
3. Press the DISP button to confirm selected image.  
4. Press the DISP button to cancel selection.  
5. Press the SET button to confirm the operation.  
6. Select "confirm" and press the SET button to confirm the copy  
of files to the internal memory of the camera.  
7. After copying is done, the camera will return to the menu page.  
NOTE: When copying files from the camera's internal memory to the  
memory card you can copy all files at the same time. When copying  
from the memory card to the camera you can only copy one file at a  
time; note that voice memo files cannot be copied from memory card  
to camera.  
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
You can playback the images and movies you have recorded in the  
camera on your TV. Connect your camera to the TV with the video  
cable (included).  
NOTE: Be sure to adjust the TV Out setting to correspond with your  
country's system (PAL / NTSC) before connecting the camera to the  
TV.  
To connect your digital camera to the TV:  
1. Turn off the TV and camera before connecting the video cable.  
2. Plug the video cable into the camera's video socket.  
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3. Connect the video cable's yellow connector to the yellow AV  
input terminal of your TV.  
4. Turn the TV and camera on. Make sure to switch the TV to the  
appropriate AV channel display.  
NOTE: The LCD is automatically turned off when the camera is  
connected to a TV.  
NOTE: All image / movies can be viewed in Playback Mode or the  
camera can be used as a TV Cam in Record Mode.  
INSTALLING SOFTWARE DRIVERS  
(WINDOWS-BASED PC)  
Use the USB cable included to connect the camera to your Windows-  
based PC. This enables you to transfer, edit, and playback pictures  
and movies onto your PC.  
Users of Windows 98SE-based PCs must install the software first  
before connecting the camera to the computer.  
To install the software driver:  
1. Insert the CD labeled "DS8618" into your CD-ROM drive. The  
installation will start automatically.  
2. If the "auto-run" feature is disabled on your PC, start the  
installation by running [x:\setup.exe] where "x:" is the drive letter  
of the CD-ROM drive.  
3. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the installation of  
the camera drivers and software. When done, click on the FINISH  
button on-screen to restart the PC.  
NOTE: Macintosh computers do not require software driver installation.  
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM CAMERA TO PC OR  
MACINTOSH  
Only the images and movies stored in your camera's current memory  
device (SD card / MMC or internal memory) will be visible on your PC  
or Macintosh.  
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NOTE: The LCD is automatically off when your camera is connected  
to the PC or Macintosh.  
To transfer files from your camera to your computer:  
1. Turn on your PC or Macintosh and allow your system's operating  
system to boot.  
2. Connect the camera to your PC or Macintosh using the USB  
cable. Once connected, the camera's status LED will blink.  
3. The camera will then appear as a Removable Disk drive on your  
PC's My Computer screen.  
NOTE: When you connect your digital camera to your Macintosh, it  
will appear as a drive icon on the desktop (i.e. Untitled). Click on it to  
access the images and movies that are stored on your camera.  
1. Double-click on the "Removable Disk" drive. Two folders, [DCIM]  
and [MISC], are now visible. Ignore the [MISC] file (it contains  
DPOF information) and double-click on the [DCIM] folder.  
2. A new subfolder is now visible, [100DSHOT]. It contains all  
images stored as .JPG files, and movie clips as .ASF files.  
3. You can double-click on the images and movies to view them.  
These files can also be deleted, copied, or moved like normal  
computer files (drag and drop).  
DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE PC  
For PC users with Windows ME, 2000, or XP operating systems, the camera  
device driver should be stopped before disconnecting the USB cable.  
1. Find the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon in your Windows  
system tray.  
2. Right-click on the icon. The "Stop USB Disk" option will pop up.  
Highlight and left-click on the option.  
3. A pop-up window will inform you that the USB device can now  
be safely removed.  
4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and/or from the PC.  
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NOTE: For Macintosh systems, drag and drop the "Untitled" icon from  
the desktop to the "Trash" icon before disconnecting.  
TIP: Before unplugging your camera from your computer, wait at least  
15 seconds after the transfer is completed to prevent any data loss  
that may occur.  
ADDENDUM  
MEMORY CAPACITY, SIZE AND QUALITY  
The table below indicates the number of images that can be stored  
when using the camera's 16MB internal memory:  
APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF  
RESOLUTION  
PICTURES STORED UNDER THE  
FOLLOWING PICTURE QUALITY  
SELECTIONS  
HIGH  
STANDARD ECONOMY  
Extra Super Fine  
(2304 x 1728)  
6
9
12  
Super Fine (2048 x 1536)  
Fine (1600 x 1200)  
Normal (1280 x 1024)  
Basic (640 x 480)  
7
11  
15  
22  
77  
15  
20  
29  
96  
9
13  
14  
NOTE: The above table is based on standard shooting conditions  
tested by Oregon Scientific and may vary depending on the subject,  
shooting conditions, capture modes, and SD card / MMC memory  
capacity.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
SYMPTOM  
CHECK THIS  
No Power  
Power will not Batteries are  
Replace with  
new batteries  
turn on  
exhausted  
Batteries are  
inserted  
incorrectly  
Insert the  
batteries  
correctly  
Power turns  
off after  
turning on  
Battery level  
is too low  
Auto Off  
function is  
enabled  
Replace with  
new batteries  
Disable the Auto  
Off function  
Cannot take  
pictures when  
the  
Camera not  
turned on  
No space on  
the SD card /  
MMC / internal new SD card or  
memory  
Turn on the  
camera  
Delete unwanted  
files or insert a  
Taking  
Pictures  
SHUTTER  
RELEASE  
button is  
MMC  
pressed  
Mode Switch  
is set to  
Playback  
mode  
Change the  
Mode Switch to  
Camera or  
Movie Mode  
Flash does  
not go off as  
expected  
Flash is set to  
No Flash  
Mode  
Enable flash by  
changing it to  
another setting  
Mode Switch is Change the  
set to Playback Mode Switch to  
or Movie Mode Camera Mode  
Flash has not  
finished  
charging  
Wait until the  
Status Lamp  
stops blinking  
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REMEDY  
PROBLEM SYMPTOM  
CHECK THIS  
Taking  
Pictures  
Image taken  
appears too  
dark or  
Check your  
Flash Mode  
Turn on the  
flash by  
changing the  
Flash Mode  
blurred  
The subject is  
too far away  
Move closer to  
the subject  
Clean the lens  
with a soft cloth  
The lens is  
dirty  
Incorrect focus Set the dial to  
mode setting  
the correct focus  
distance  
Playback  
Make sure  
photos and  
videos are  
located in the  
memory  
Playback  
"No File" is  
shown on the  
LCD  
menu is not  
available after  
pressing  
MENU button  
Cannot play  
back images  
or movies  
Mode Switch  
is not set to  
Playback Mode Playback Mode  
Set Mode  
Switch to  
No images or  
movies are  
recorded  
Images located  
in internal  
memory instead.  
Remove SD  
card / MMC  
Unprotect the  
images or  
movies  
Cannot delete Images or  
images or  
movies  
movies are  
protected  
Connecting Picture not  
Check cable  
connection  
Make sure  
with  
External  
Devices  
shown on TV  
when  
yellow video  
cable is plugged  
into the TV's AV  
terminal  
connected  
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REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
SYMPTOM  
CHECK THIS  
TV channel  
should be  
Connecting  
with  
Check channel  
on TV  
switched to the  
appropriate AV  
channel  
External  
Devices  
Camera does Check the  
not appear as USB cable  
Make sure  
both ends of  
the USB  
cable are  
connected  
Removable  
Disk when  
connected to  
a PC  
connection  
Camera or PC  
Turn on the  
is not turned on camera and PC  
SPECIFICATIONS  
TYPE  
DESCRIPTION  
Total number of pixels: 4.0 million  
Sensor  
Selectable from:  
Image size  
• 2304 x 1728 pixels  
• 2048 x 1536 pixels  
• 1600 x 1200 pixels  
• 1280 x 1024 pixels  
• 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)  
File format  
Lens  
DCF- and DPOF-compliant  
(Exif ver. 2.2 JPEG-compliant)  
Type:  
auto-focus  
Focus range: 1 m to infinity (normal)  
20-30 cm (macro)  
F-number: 2.8  
Focal length: 5.58mm  
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TYPE  
DESCRIPTION  
Digital zoom  
4x  
Approx. 1m ~ 2.5m  
Flashlight distance  
Operation  
environment  
Temperature: Approx. 0°C ~ 40°C  
Display  
1.8" TFT LCD  
16MB  
Internal memory  
Digital video recording  
TV video output  
Storage media  
640 x 480 and 320 x 240 pixels, .ASF format  
NTSC / PAL compatible  
Secure digital memory card / multimedia  
card  
Digital output  
USB 1.1 interface to PC  
Software  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0  
Rechargeable lithium battery  
Battery specification  
White balance  
Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Yellow Fluorescent  
Lamp, White Fluorescent Lamp, Tungsten  
Exposure  
+ / - 2.0 EV  
Compensation  
Matrix (64 zones)  
Metering  
Center weighted (central 16 zones)  
Spot (central 4 zones)  
ISO sensitivity  
Auto, 100, 200, 400  
Language user  
interface  
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian  
and Portuguese  
PC compatibility  
Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP; Mac  
OS9.x / 10.x  
Unit weight  
Approx. 132g (battery not included)  
96 x 55 x 22 mm (protuberance not included)  
Dimension (W x H x D)  
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IMPORTANT NOTICE  
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY  
Oregon Scientific assumes no responsibility for any incidental losses  
(such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from  
photography) incurred because of faults with this product.  
NOTES ON COPYRIGHT  
Images recorded using your digital camera cannot be used in ways  
that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless  
intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to  
the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and  
exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also  
asked to note that the transfer of memory containing images or data  
protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the  
restrictions imposed.  
GENERAL WARNINGS  
Do not immerse the device in water or subject the camera to  
impact or shock.  
Do not, under any circumstances, touch the exposed electronic  
circuitry of the device, as there is a danger of electric shock.  
Take special care when handling a damaged LCD display, as  
the liquid crystals can be harmful to your health.  
Do not use or store the device in locations that may adversely  
affect the product such as rain, snow, desert, and magnetic fields.  
Check all major functions when the device is unused for a long  
period of time. This is to ensure its full operation. Maintain regular  
testing and cleaning of your device.  
Do not look through the viewfinder at the sun or other strong  
lights. This could damage your eyesight.  
Avoid leaving the camera exposed to direct sunlight, as the action  
of the lens could cause fires.  
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Remove the batteries and memory card before storing the  
camera for long periods of time. Then, keep it in a well-ventilated  
place in order to prevent molding.  
CLEANING THE DIGITAL CAMERA  
Use a damp cloth to clean your camera body; dry immediately. To  
clean your camera lens / viewfinder:  
1. Use a blower or a lens brush to remove dirt or dust.  
2. Wipe carefully with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints and other  
stains. Do not touch with fingers.  
NOTE: Do not use benzene, thinner, or similar cleaning agents to  
clean your camera, as these may cause permanent damage not  
covered by the warranty.  
NOTE: Do not scratch hard objects against the lens or LCD as these  
surfaces are easily damaged.  
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC  
Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras; MP3 players;  
children's electronic learning products and games; projection clocks;  
health and fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and conference  
phones. The website also includes contact information for our customer  
care department in case you need to reach us, as well as frequently  
asked questions and customer downloads.  
We hope you will find all the information you need on our website,  
however if you'd like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care  
department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/service/  
support  
OR  
Call 949-608-2848 in the US.  
For international enquiries, please visit:  
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international/default.asp  
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TRADEMARK INFORMATION  
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation of the United States  
and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the  
Microsoft Windows Operating System.  
MacintoshTM is registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  
ArcSoftTM, ArcSoft PhotoImpressionTM and ArcSoft VideoImpressionTM  
logos are registered trademarks of ArcSoft Inc.  
All other trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentations  
provided with your Oregon ScientificTM product are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective holders.  
FCC STATEMENT  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment 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 equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.  
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CAUTION: Modification - The FCC requires the user to be notified  
that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not  
expressly approved by Oregon Scientific, Inc. may void the user 's  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Interface cable - Use the shielded cable sold or provided by Oregon  
Scientific, Inc. for your equipment. Using other interface cable may  
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.  
Legal Company Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.  
Address: 19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, USA  
Phone, Fax: (1) 800-853-8883, (1) 503-684-3332  
Oregon Scientific  
DS 8618  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
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