DJ023MCH - Camera LEXIBOOK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DJ023MCH LEXIBOOK

© 2010 Lexibook®
© Disney / Pixar
© Disney

LEXIBOOK S.A,

2, avenue de Scandinavie,

91953 Courtaboeuf Cedex

France

Assistance technique: 0892 23 27 26 (0,34 € TTC/Min)

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1. "Shutter/set" key
2. Flash
3. Lens
4. "Up" button
5. "Playback mode" key
6. LCD screen
7. "Power/Mode" key
8. "Down/Flash" key
9. Strap hole
10. Battery compartment
11. USB port

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING

1 x DJ023 digital camera
1 x USB cable
1 x hand strap
1 x CD-ROM
1 x instruction manual

WARNING: All packaging materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not part of this product and should be discarded for your child's safety.

INSERTING NEW BATTERIES

1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Using a screwdriver, open the battery door located under the unit.
3. Insert 2 x LR03/AAA 1,5V type batteries = (not included) observing the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment and as per the diagram shown opposite.
4. Close the battery compartment and tighten the screw.

Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before being charged. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product. The supply terminals are not to be short circuited. Do not throw batteries into a fire. Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the product for a long period of time.

WARNING: Mal-function or loss of memory may be caused by strong frequency interference or electrostatic discharge. Should any abnormal function occur, remove the batteries and insert them again.

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND THE CAMERA DRIVER

Follow these instructions to install the "Arcsoft Medialmpression" software and the camera driver on your computer system.

1. Insert the CD Software (included) in your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto run, and the installation menu will appear.
2. Click "Install Driver", and then follow the instructions to install the camera driver.
3. You will need to reboot your computer after the driver installation. Once the installation is completed, the "Dual Mode Camera" folder will be automatically created on your desktop.
4. Click "Arcsoft Medialmpression", select the installation language and follow the instructions to install "Arcsoft Medialmpression". The "Arcsoft Medialmpression" software offers many applications for photo editing and printing.

Note:

• If the CD does not auto run, click "Start", "Run", then type in "D:\autorun.exe" in the Run dialog text box (where D:\ is your CD-ROM drive) and press Enter.
• You must install the driver before downloading pictures from the camera or using it as a webcam.
• Make sure the camera is not connected to your computer before installing the driver and the software.

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

1. Press the "Power/Mode" key to turn the camera on. The camera will make a "beep" sound to confirm that it is ready for use.
2. Press and hold the "Power/Mode" key for a few seconds again to turn it off. Note: The camera will auto power off after 30 seconds of inactivity.

TAKING PHOTOS (Camera Mode)

Single shooting

You are already in "Single shooting" mode when you switch on the camera (the icon is displayed on screen). Press the Shutter key to take a photo. The number of pictures that you can take in memory is shown on the LCD screen.

Continuous shooting

1. When you are in "Single shooting" mode, press the "Power/Mode" key once.
2. Then press the Shutter key repeatedly until the "Continuous shooting" mode icon is displayed on the screen.
3. Press the Power/Mode" key once again to go back to camera mode then press the Shutter key to take 3 pictures continuously.
4. To go back to "Single shooting" mode, repeat steps 1 and 2 above pressing repeatedly the Shutter key until the icon is displayed on screen. Then press the "Power/Mode" key to go back to camera mode.

Note: The flash is disabled in "Continuous shooting" mode.

FLASH FUNCTION

To use the flash, repeatedly press the "Down" key until your desired setting is shown by the icon on the screen:

↓	Flash is on
ΣA	Automatic flash is on
∅	Flash is off

1. Press the "Power/Mode" key once.
2. Press the Shutter key repeatedly until the "Self-timer" icon is displayed on screen.
3. Press the "Power/Mode" key one more time to go back to camera mode then press the Shutter key to start the 10-second countdown and take the photo.
4. To turn off the self-timer feature and go back to "Single shooting" mode, repeat steps 1 and 2 above pressing repeatedly the Shutter key until the icon is displayed on screen. Then press the "Power/Mode" key to go back to camera mode.

SELECTING THE PHOTO RESOLUTION

1. Press the "Power/Mode" key once then use the "Up" and "Down" keys to select the "Resolution" icon
2. Press the Shutter key repeatedly to select the desired resolution.

There are 2 resolution modes:

High resolution (640x480 pixels, default mode).

Low resolution (320x240 pixels).

1. Press the "Power/Mode" key to go back to camera mode.

SELECTING THE IMAGE QUALITY

1. Press the "Power/Mode" key once then use the "Up" and "Down" keys to select the "Image quality" icon
2. Press the Shutter key repeatedly to select the desired image quality.

There are 2 levels of quality:

High quality (default mode).

Low quality.

1. Press the "Power/Mode" key to go back to camera mode.

SELECTING THE LIGHT SOURCE FREQUENCY

A higher frequency increases the camera shutter speed so the effect of light fluctuations from sources such as fluorescent lamps is reduced.

1. Press the "Power/Mode" key once then use the "Up" and "Down" keys to select the "Frequency" icon
2. Press the Shutter key repeatedly to select the desired frequency: "50HZ" or "60HZ".
3. Press the "Power/Mode" key to go back to camera mode.

CAPTURINGVIDEOCLIPS (VideoMode)

1. Press the "Power/Mode" key.
2. Press the Shutter key repeatedly until the video icon is displayed on screen.
3. Press the "Power/Mode" key one more time to go to video.
4. Press the Shutter key to start shooting videos. The recording length is displayed on the LCD screen.
5. Press the Shutter key again to stop recording and automatically save the video in AVI format.
6. To go back to "Single shooting" mode, repeat steps 1 and 2 above pressing repeatedly the Shutter key until the icon is displayed on screen. Then press the "Power/Mode" key to go back to camera mode.

Note:

The flash is disabled in video mode.
- You can use Media player and Quick time (not included on the software CD to play AVI files on your computer.

PLAYBACK MODE

Viewing your files

1. Switch on the camera and press the "Playback mode" key.
2. Use the "Up" and "Down" keys to browse through your photos and your videos (the icon is displayed on the upper-left corner of the screen).

3. Press the Shutter key to start or stop a video.

4. Press the "Playback mode" key at any time to go back to camera mode.

Note: "No Photo" appears when there are no stored photos or videos.

Deleting files

1. In playback mode, use the "Up" and "Down" keys to display the desired photo or video, then press the "Power/Mode" key.
2. Press the "Up" and "Down" keys to select "YES" and press the Shutter key to confirm and delete the photo or the video.

DELETING ALL YOUR PHOTOS/VIDÉOS

1. If you want to delete all your pictures/videos when you are not in playback mode, press the "Power/Mode" key then use the "Up" or "Down" keys to select the "Delete all" icon.
2. Press the Shutter key then use the "Up" and "Down" keys to select "YES". Press the Shutter key once more to confirm and delete all your photos/videos.

DOWNSLOADING YOUR PHOTOS AND YOUR VIDEOS

1. Connect the camera to your computer via the USB cable provided.
2. Open the "Dual Mode Camera" folder on your desktop, then double-click the "My DSC" icon to open the photo download window.
3. You can edit your pictures (contrast, brightness..etc.) using the "Photo Editing" button
4. Click the "Photo download" button to display the images stored in your camera as thumbnails.
5. Select the pictures you want to download individually or click the "Select all" button to select all the photos automatically.
6. Click the "Save" button to transfer the files to the desired folder.

WEBCAM MODE

Connected to your PC, your camera can be used as a webcam.

Webcam mode

1. Connect the video camera to your computer using the USB cable provided.

2. Open the "Dual Mode Camera" folder on the desktop, then double-click the "PCCam" icon to view the real-time images taken by the webcam.

Instant messaging (chat)

You can use your camera as a webcam with your instant messaging client (Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, Skype...).

Ex: using MSN Messenger

1. Put your camera in webcam mode and connect it to your computer then launch MSN Messenger.
2. On the MSN interface, select "Actions", then "Start a Video Conversation".
3. Select the person you want to chat with, and press "OK".

TROUBLESHOOTING

Q: My camera doesn't turn on when I press the Power key. What do I do?

A:

1. Check that you have installed the batteries correctly.
2. Place new batteries in your camera.

Q: Why does nothing happen when I press the Shutter key?

A:

The camera's built-in memory may be full. If this is the case, you need to delete photos from your camera. Make sure you transfer any photos you want to keep to your computer first.
2. The timer may be counting down. Wait a few seconds.

Q: Why are my pictures unclear?

A:

1. The lens may be dirty. Gently blow any loose dust from the lens. Then breathe gently on the lens and wipe it with a soft, clean cloth that has no chemicals on it.
2. Make sure you hold the camera steady when taking the pictures.
3. You may be too close to your subject. Try moving further away.

Q: Why are my pictures too dark?

A:

1. The flash may be turned off. See the "Flash function" section for how to set the flash.

2. You may need to move closer to your subject or your subject may need to move to a lighter area.

Q: Why are my pictures too light?

A:

You may not need the flash function. See the "Flash function" section for how to change the flash setting.

Q: Why does the camera turn off automatically?

A:

1. Your batteries may be low. Place new batteries in your camera.
2. After 30 seconds of inactivity, your camera goes into power saving mode. Press the "Power/Mode" key and see if it turns on.

Q: I have taken photos but my computer does not recognize my camera. What do I do?

A:

1. Ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter key a few times to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again.
2. Always use the USB cable that came with the camera. Make sure it is firmly connected to the camera and the computer.
3. Give your computer time to recognize the USB connection device. Try refreshing the device options list until you see the removable device appearing.

SPECIFICATIONS

Image Resolution	300K Pixels (640X480) VGA
File Format	JPEG / AVI
Lens	f=5.4mm
Exposure	Auto
Self-timer	10-second delay
Interface	USB 1.1
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista/7
Battery	2 x AAA

MAINTENANCE

Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the unit. Do not use detergent. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or any other heat source. Do not immerse the unit in water. Do not dismantle or drop the unit. Do not try to twist or bend the unit.

WARRANTY

NOTE: Please keep this instruction manual, it contains important information. This product is covered by our 1-year warranty. To make use of the warranty or the after-sales service, please contact your retailer and supply proof of purchase. Our warranty covers material or installation-related defects attributable to the manufacturer, with the exception of wear caused by failure to respect the instructions for use or any unauthorised work on the equipment (such as dismantling, exposure to heat or damp, etc).

Reference: DJ023series
Designed in Europe - Made in China
© 2010 Lexibook®
© Disney / Pixar
© Disney

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Opmerking: De flits werkt nicht in de "Continuous shooting" ("Continuoto's make") modus.

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© 2010 Lexibook®
© Disney / Pixar
© Disney

http://www.lexibook.com