Mustek Gsmart S50 Users Manual SMaL Enabled 2MP Camera User

S50 to the manual a6268ab7-f9a5-4b5a-bd98-c307aa8e7bb1

: Mustek Mustek-Gsmart-S50-Users-Manual-438613 mustek-gsmart-s50-users-manual-438613 mustek pdf

Open the PDF directly: View PDF .
Page Count: 23

1

Table of Contents

1 Brief Description................................................................................................................. 2

Package Contents.......................................................................................................... 2

2 Before Using Your Camera ................................................................................................ 2

Digital Still Camera Specification................................................................................ 2

Memory Capacity Chart................................................................................................ 3

Capturing good pictures................................................................................................ 3

Identifying the parts...................................................................................................... 4

3 Using Your Digital Camera ................................................................................................ 5

Charging the battery...................................................................................................... 5

Lithium-polymer battery tips:....................................................................................... 5

Turning on the camera .................................................................................................. 6

Turning on the LCD...................................................................................................... 6

Understanding LCD icons............................................................................................. 6

Mode selection.............................................................................................................. 6

Capture mode................................................................................................................ 7

Capture mode menus..................................................................................................... 7

Capture mode with timer on ......................................................................................... 9

Playback mode............................................................................................................ 10

Playback mode menu.................................................................................................. 10

USB mode................................................................................................................... 10

USB mode activity...................................................................................................... 10

Using Secure Digital (SD) memory cards .................................................................. 11

Changing resolution.................................................................................................... 11

Turning sound on/off .................................................................................................. 12

Taking pictures............................................................................................................ 12

About Autobrite® technology .................................................................................... 12

Low light lock-out....................................................................................................... 12

Deleting an image/images........................................................................................... 13

Formatting internal flash memory or SD card............................................................ 13

4 Installing the Software...................................................................................................... 14

System requirements................................................................................................... 14

PhotoImpression 5.0 Installation ................................................................................ 15

5 Connecting the Digital Camera to Your PC ..................................................................... 16

6 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 19

7 Safety Notes...................................................................................................................... 21

2

1 Brief Description

Your digital camera with color LCD display is similar to the size of a credit card - only 13

mm thick. The camera’s portability and convenience are enabled by its “worry free”

rechargeable battery, simple user interface, and easy image download when you connect the

camera to a PC with the supplied USB Docking Station.

Package Contents

The package contains all the items listed below:

Camera USB cable User Manual

CD-ROM Carry Bag

Neck Strap Docking Station

2 Before Using Your Camera

Before using your camera, please read the Safety Notes in section 7 and the rest of this User

Manual carefully.

Digital Still Camera Specification

Function Digital Still Camera

Image Sensor 3.1 MP CMOS

Display 1.5” Color TFT LCD

Exposure Mode Auto

Shutter Speed 1/15 second to 1/1,000 second

Lens Glass, F.L. = 8.2mm, F/3.0 (equivalent to 42mm lens on a

35mm camera)

Focus Range Fixed, 1.5m (4.9ft) to infinity

Controls Power on-off, mode selection, shutter button, LCD on-off,

menu, select, arrow up, arrow down

Flash Distance Approx. 0.8m ~ 2m

Image Resolution Settings Large: 2592 x 1944 Pixels (5 MP, Hardware interpolated)

Medium: 2000 x 1500 Pixels

Small: 1000 x 750 Pixels

White Balance Autobrite*

Built-in Storage

(32 MB Flash memory )

Large resolution: 17 images

Medium: 17 images

Small: 34 images

Memory Card Slot SD card ONLY

USB Interface USB 1.1

System Requirements 233 MHz Pentium 2 or greater with MS Windows ME,

2000, or XP

Dimensions 3.5” x 2.4” x 0.6” (L x W x H)

Weight 0.14 lbs

Battery Type Built-in Lithium-polymer battery (rechargeable)

*Autobrite is a registered trademark of SMaL Camera Technologies, Inc. of Cambridge, MA,

USA.

3

Memory Capacity Chart

SD Memory Card

Camer

a Mode Size

32MB

Internal

Memor

y

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256M

B

512M

B 1GM

Larg

e

2592x19

44 17 2 7 17 36 75 150 304 600

Med. 2000x15 17 2 7 17 36 75 150 304 600

00

Still

Image

Sma 1000x75 34 6 15 34 71 146 292 591 1167

ll 0

apturing good pictures

Under dimmer environment, the camera needs longer time to capture a picture.

l not block the lens and flash.

C

• Hold the camera steadily.

•

• Make sure your fingers wil

4

dentifying the parts

I

Front View

Back View

3

5

Using Your Digital Camera

the key benefits of this camera compared to other digital cameras.

ra will take hundreds of images. Your camera battery has already

are before initial charging of the camera.

era is

lugged into a PC via the USB cable. When the battery is charging, the green LED will blink.

ithiu

e precautions described in Section 7.

It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge a battery.

amera turns off.

ash and 440

Charging the battery

Long battery life is one of

On a full charge, the came

been charged prior to shipment. So, you should be able to take pictures without recharging it.

However, just to be safe, you may want to follow the instructions below to make sure that

your camera is fully charged.

Note: Install the provided softw

The Lithium-polymer battery used in the camera recharges automatically when the cam

p

After fully charged, the green LED remains ON.

L m-polymer battery tips:

• Safety note: Always observe th

•

• The battery can be charged at any time.

• If power is low, the red LED blinks 5 times and then the c

• Recharge the battery immediately.

• A fully charged battery allows the camera to take about 90 pictures with Fl

pictures without Flash.

• To ensure that your battery lasts as long as possible, switch the camera off when you are

not using it.

6

urning on the camera

to turn on the camera. Press it again to turn the camera off.

te

2 minutes) the camera will time-out (turn off). When timed out, the camera will not

• ately.

n automatically in preview mode when the power is turned on.

witch to preview mode. Press the LCD button again to turn off the

Description

T

Press the Power button once

Note:

• The camera has an automatic time-out feature to conserve battery life. After one minu

(or

take a photo when you push the shutter button. Press the Power button once to turn on the

camera again.

If power is low, the red LED blinks 5 times and then the camera turns off. Recharge the

battery immedi

Turning on the LCD

The LCD screen comes o

Press the LCD button to s

LCD.

Understanding LCD icons

LCD

Picture Counter: Shows rem

aining number of shots.

Resolutions:

: SMALL 1000 x 750 pixels

: MED 2000 x 1500 pixels

.

: LARGE 2592 x 1944 pixels

Indicates Battery Charge State

: The battery is fully charged

: The battery is about half-charged

: Out of battery: need to recharge immediately

Secure Digital card indicator

Flash indicator: Flash icon bli

Automatic. nks while charging. Steady on when flash is set to

Mode s lec

hree modes of operation:

de (for capturing images)

leting images)

o a computer and charging the battery)

e tion

Your camera has t

• Capture mo

• Playback mode (for reviewing and de

• USB mode (for downloading images t

7

Wh t ally

oes to USB mode.

ll remain ON when the camera is ready to take pictures. If the green LED

is not

en he USB cable is connected to the camera and a computer, the camera automatic

g

apture mode C

The green LED wi

blinks, the camera ready. It blinks for one second while storing an image and for five

the menus.

arrow buttons to make selections.

tions.

Description

seconds while recharging the flash.

Capture mode menus

• Press the Menu button to access

• Use the Up and Down

• Press the Select button to cycle through the op

• Press the Menu button to save your selections.

Function Menu Setting

AUTO Flash functions automatically in the dim condition

OFF Flash is disabled

FLASH

ON Force flash to function under any lighting condition

OFF Self-timer is off

10 S 10 seconds delay

Note: After taking the picture, self-timer function turns off

TIMER

2 S Two seconds delay

Note: After taking the picture, self-timer function turns off

LARGE ixels image Takes 2592 x 1944 P

MEDIU

M Takes 2000 x 1500 Pixels image

SIZE

SMAL

L Takes 1000 x 750 Pixels image

ON Turns audio beeps on SOUND OFF Turns audio beeps off

ENG Displays English menu

FRA Displays French menu

ITA Displays Italian menu

DEU Displays Deutsch menu

ESP Displays Spanish menu

Displays Japanese menu

Displays Chinese menu

NL Displays Dutch menu

LANGUAGE

POR Displays Portuguese menu

1x Takes/Displays picture in normal size

2x Takes/Displays picture in double size

ZOOM

4x Takes/Displays picture in 4 times size

1 MIN minute of inactivity Turns camera off automatically after 1TIMEOUT 2 MIN minutes of inactivity Turns camera off automatically after 2

HIGH Sets high brightness LCD DISPLAY LOW Sets low brightness LCD

8

zero

COUNTER RESET Resets the picture counter to

Typical capture mode menu displays

9

Capture mode with timer on

10

Note: The timer icon is in the center of the display. When the timer is on, and set to 10

seconds (for example), the front red LED begins blinking when the shutter button is pressed.

It begins counting down with 8 seconds of slow blinking (with audio beeps if the sound is on)

and 2 seconds of fast blinking (with audio beeps). After the picture is taken, there is a 1

second audio beep and the red LED remains on.

10

Playback mode

Use the Playback mode to review images you have captured and to review images in order to

delete them. Select Playback mode by sliding the mode switch on the right hand side of the

camera. The last picture taken is displayed first.

If the camera is empty, the display will say “No pictures on camera.” Either SD card or

internal memory will display. In order to review pictures in internal memory, the SD card

must be removed.

After a picture has been deleted, the camera will return to Playback mode.

Playback mode menu

Menu Selection Description

Delete Confirm delete of current image Select YES or NO

Delete All Confirm delete of all images Select YES or NO

Format Format the SD memory card/internal memory Select YES or NO

USB mode

Use the USB mode to download images to your computer and to recharge the camera’s

battery. The mode selection switch can be in either position (Capture or Playback).

Connect the mini USB plug to the mini USB socket on the camera and connect the larger size

USB plug to the USB socket on your computer. You will hear a low-high beep when

connecting and a high-low beep when disconnecting.

Note: All camera buttons are inactive during USB mode.

USB mode activity

Status Activity

Blinking green LED Charging

Green LED remains on Fully-charged

Red LED blinks 3 times Camera communicating with computer

Red LED remains on USB connected and transferring data

Fast blinking red LED When connecting camera to PC before driver

is installed. Please install driver.

Note:

• Red LED blinks continuously: Need to install driver to the computer.

• See Section 5 on how to download images to your computer.

Using Secure Digital (SD) memory cards

Note: Only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards are compatible with the camera.

To use a SD card, insert the card into the SD slot in your camera. The SD card indicator on

the LCD is shown.

11

SD card icon is displayed

When card is inserted

It may be necessary to format the SD card if the card has been used in devices other than

your camera. To format, refer to Formatting Flash Memory or SD Card in section 3.

Insert SD card in

the card slot

Note: “0” displays at lower right of the LCD display if

• SD card is full, or

• SD card is write-protected, or

• An error writing to the card.

Changing resolution

Your 3.1MP Digital Camera offers three choices in resolution: Large, Medium and Small.

Large resolution is 2592 x 1944 pixels, Medium resolution is 2000 x1500 pixels, and Small

resolution is 1000 x 750 pixels. The higher resolution setting allows for an image to be

printed as large as 8 x 10 inches.

To change the resolution:

• Turn the camera on and press the mode button.

• Select Size and then select LARGE, MED or SMALL.

12

Turning sound on/off

• Turn the camera on and press the mode button.

• Select Sound and then select ON or OFF.

Taking pictures

To take pictures using your Digital Camera:

• Turn the camera on.

• In low light conditions, check to make sure the flash is ready. Be sure the Flash is set to

AUTO.

• Use the color LCD display or viewfinder to capture the preferred image. The color LCD

comes on automatically in preview mode when the camera is turned on. Press the LCD

button again to view preview mode with icons.

• Hold the camera still and press the shutter button.

• The LCD will indicate when the picture has been successfully taken by cycling through

the number display. If the sound feature is turned on, one short beep indicates that a

picture is taken.

About Autobrite® technology

The camera offers the benefits of a technology known as Autobrite. This technology

automatically adjusts the exposure and captures crisp details in scenes where both dim and

bright lighting conditions are present, such as glare or backlighting. Most existing digital

cameras produce washed out or silhouetted images under such conditions. We suggest you

try to avoid taking pictures pointing directly at bright objects (such as the sun), due to the

potential impact of extremely bright lighting on image quality and lens flare.

Autobrite is proprietary to SMaL Camera Technologies, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

Low light lock-out

Low light lock-out is a feature that prevents the camera from taking pictures in low light

settings when the flash is not ready. When low light lock-out is enabled the camera will give

a warning beep – even if the sound is off.

Note: To override low light lock-out, continue holding the shutter button for 1 second after

the warning beep.

13

Deleting an image/images

To delete an image or images:

• Turn the camera on and slide the Capture/Playback modes switch on the right hand

side of your camera to Playback mode.

• Press the Menu button and select “DELETE”.

• Use the up/down arrow buttons to select “Yes” to delete the image or “No” to save

the image.

• Press the Select button to confirm your selection. Two audio beeps will confirm your

selection.

• Repeat the process again to delete other images.

• To resume taking pictures slide the Capture/Playback modes switch on the right had

side of your camera to Capture mode.

To delete all the images on the camera:

• Turn the camera on and switch the mode button to Playback mode.

• Press the Menu button and select “DELETE ALL”.

• Use the up/down arrow buttons to select “Yes” to delete the image or “No” to save

the image.

• Press the Select button to confirm your selection. Two audio beeps will confirm your

selection.

• Repeat the process again to delete other images.

• To resume taking pictures slide the Capture/Playback modes switch on the right had

side of your camera to Capture mode

Formatting internal flash memory or SD card

Warning: Formatting a SD card or flash memory will delete all information.

Note: If formatting a SD card, insert the card into the camera. Remove the SD card if you

are formatting the internal flash memory.

To format the internal flash memory or SD card:

• Turn the camera on and switch the mode button to Playback mode.

• Press the Menu button and use the up/down arrow buttons to select “FORMAT”.

• Press the Select button to confirm your selection.

• Use the up/down arrow buttons to select “YES” or “NO”.

• Press the Select button to confirm your selection.

• To resume taking pictures, slide the switch once back to Capture mode.

14

4 Installing the Software

System requirements

Windows

• Windows ME, 2000, or XP

• 200 MHz Pentium or above

• 32MB RAM

• 200MB available Hard Drive space

• CD-ROM or DVD Drive

• Available USB port

PhotoImpression 5.0 Installation

1. Insert installation CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.

2. The introduction screen will appear automatically.

3. Click “ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0”.

7. Click “Next”.

4. Choose Setup Language. 8. Click “Next”.

5. Click “Next”. 9. Click “Finish”.

6. Click “Yes”.

Note: To find out more about PhotoImpression 5.0 or how to use it, consult online help by

clicking the “?” icon or “Help” on the pull-down menu.

15

5 Connecting the Digital Camera to Your PC

After the software has been installed on your computer, plug the camera into an available

USB port using the provided USB cable. The Windows operating system requires that you

install drivers for the camera so that the camera and computer can communicate properly.

• Connect your camera to an available USB Port.

• Click “My Computer”.

• Removable Disk Displayed.

16

• Click “Removable Disk”.

• Click “GETMYPIX.EXE”

• Click “Transfer” or right box to browse a destination folder to download the photos.

• Photos transferring, this may take a few moments.

17

• Click “Close” when “Transfer Done!” appears. The photos have been downloaded to

the specific folder.

18

19

6 Troubleshooting

Problem Symptom Likely Cause Solution

No power Camera will not

turn on Battery is out of power Recharge the internal

battery (section 3)

The camera or subject

was moving when the

shot was taken

Hold the camera

firmly

The subject is too close Move away from the

subject

Image appears

blurred or dark

The lens is dirty Clean the lens with a

soft cloth

Flash has not finished

charging Wait until the green

LED is steady

Flash does not

go off as

expected The flash has been

turned on Make sure the flash is

set to “AUTO” or

“OFF”

Camera will not

focus Subject is not in the

center of the viewfinder

or LCD

Adjust the camera to

focus the objects

Camera is not turned on Turn on the camera

No space on the SD card

/ internal memory Delete unwanted files

(section 3) or insert a

new SD card (section

3)

Capturing

Cannot take

pictures when

the shutter

button is

pressed

The camera has

timed out Turn the camera on

Check the USB cable

connection Make sure both ends

of the USB cable are

connected

PC Connection PC does not

recognize the

camera Interference from other

USB devices Disconnected other

USB devices

20

Check computer Connect the camera to

the PC with the USB

cable and select [My

Computer] – [Control

Panel] – [System] –

[Device Manager]. In

the [Device Manager]

window delete

[Compose USB

device] or [Unknown

device] in [Other

devices]. Then

disconnect the camera

and install the

software before

reconnecting the

camera to the PC.

Camera

malfunctions

while in used

Electrostatic

discharge

interfered with

the camera

Check if the camera is

connected to the PC Turn off the camera

and then turn it back

on. If connected to

the PC, disconnect the

camera from the USB

cord, and turn it off

then on again.

LCD The LCD does

not light up If you turn the power off

with the LCD off, the

LCD screen is still set to

OFF the next time the

power is turned on

Press the LCD button

once to turn on the

LCD

LCD displays

“E2” when a

SD memory

card is inserted

Incompatible

file system on

SD memory

card

Format SD card Refer to Deleting an

image/Formatting

internal flash

memory or SD card

in section 3

21

7 Safety Notes

We strongly recommend that you read these Safety Notes (and associated materials) before

using your camera.

WARNING

• The enclosed disk is a computer CD-ROM. Never attempt to play this disk on an ordinary

music CD player as it may produce extremely high noise levels that could damage your

hearing or your audio equipment.

• The camera is a precision instrument. Never attempt to dismantle this device. There is a

serious danger of a powerful electric shock.

• Do not drape the connection cord around your neck or otherwise treat the cable carelessly,

as this could result in suffocation or injury.

• Do not look through the viewfinder at the sun or other strong light. Doing so could

damage your eyesight.

• Do not leave the camera in locations exposed to direct sunlight, as this could cause a fire

due to magnification by the lens.

• Do not bring the camera close to a flame or throw it into a fire.

• Do not drop the camera or otherwise subject it to strong impact.

• Do not immerse the camera in water.

Notes on Copyright

Images recorded using your digital camera system 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 by those copyright laws.

Liquid Crystal

If the liquid crystal display (LCD) is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal

inside the panel. If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated:

• If liquid crystal comes in contact your skin: Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash

thoroughly with soap and running water.

• If liquid crystal gets into your eye: Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15

minutes and then seek medical assistance.

• If liquid crystal is swallowed: Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large

quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance.

22

Handling Your Digital Camera Safely

This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded

correctly, do not subject the camera to impact or shock while an image is being recorded.

Places to Avoid

Do not use or store the camera in the following types of locations:

• In the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places.

• Places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in direct sunlight or a closed car in

summer. Extremely cold places.

• Places subject to strong vibration.

• Places affected by smoke or steam.

• Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near motors, transformers or magnets).

• In contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl products for long

periods of time.

• Sandy places such as beaches or deserts, or places where there is wind-borne sand.

Note on Condensation

If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm location, water droplets

may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens (condensation). When this occurs, switch

the camera off and wait an hour before using the camera.

Cleaning Your Camera

• Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens, LCD or viewfinder, and then wipe

lightly with a soft, dry cloth. Leaving the lens extended for long periods can allow dust

to enter the camera’s viewfinder. However, this does not affect the image.

• Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD or viewfinder as these surfaces are

easily damaged.

• Clean the body of the camera with a soft, dry, cloth. Do not use volatile substances such

as thinners, benzine or insecticide, as these may react with the camera body finish and

cause deformation or remove the coating.

Checked Baggage

When traveling by air, do not place your camera in the check-in baggage. Baggage handling

at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks, and the camera may be damaged internally

even when no external damage is visible.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the camera to rain or moisture.