Mustek USER'S MANUAL VDC-300 User Manual

Getting StartedGetting ConnectedCamera OperationVDC-300USER’S MANUAL82-055-00010Software ApplicationsViewFunAppendices

10Compact Flash CardThe camera is equipped with a built-in Compact Flash MemoryCard port that allows you to use an optional, DOS compatible,compact

ChapterCamera Operation2The LCD Menu- Camera Mode ... 12Functions ...

12FunctionsThe following menu lists the functions available in Camera mode.Camera OperationThis chapter explains the camera’s operation features and

13(1) FLASH:The camera is equipped with five flash modes:ON: the flash will fire with every image capture.ON : the same as ON, preceded by a flash

14How will I know when the image will be captured?The LED indicator at the front of the camera blinks, increasing inspeed to alert you when the imag

15Capturing ImagesThere are several factors that should be considered when captur-ing quality images. Proper positioning, distance, lighting, even h

16The LCD Menu- Playback ModeThis mode offers functions specific to captured images and allowsyou to view your captured images on the LCD or TV. Whe

17Viewing ImagesOn the Camera LCD1. Power on the camera and press the mode button to select Play-back (Orange LED).2. Press the Up/Down buttons to s

ChapterGetting Connected3Connecting to the TV ... 19Viewing Images ...

19Connecting to the TV1. Plug one end of the included videocable into the VIDEO IN termi-nal of your television.2. Open the cable panel and plugthe

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20Connecting to the VCR1. Plug one end of the included video cable into the VIDEO INterminal at the back of your VCR.2. Plug the other end of the ca

ChapterSoftware Installation ... 22Windows 95/NT 4.0/98 ... 22Transferrin

22Software InstallationWindows 95/NT 4.0/98Windows 98 User’s Note: For Plug n’ Play installation, please referto the following:1. After connecting t

23Transferring Images to the PC (Importing)Once you have installed all of the required software (described inthe previous chapter) and have captured

24Photo-Page: Displays the capturedimages.Next Page Arrow: Allows you toturn the page by clicking.Displayed Image: An image trans-ferred to the Phot

25The Photo AlbumThe Setting FunctionsSelecting ImagesImages must be selected prior to being transferred, downloaded, ordeleted.Note: • Unselected i

26Protecting ImagesTo Protect/Unprotect an image in the Photo Album:• right-click on the image and a pop-up box will display.• select Protect/Unprot

27Playback Mode:This mode allows you to preview your images in either singlepicture or 4 picture mode before transferring them to the computer.1. Se

28The Help SystemThis easy-to-use system contains detailed information about thecamera topics and procedures, enabling you to use and understandyou

ChapterHardware Installation ... 30Starting ViewFun ...

3Chapter 2: Camera OperationThe LCD Menu- Camera Mode ... 12Functions ...

30Starting ViewFunEnsure that you have installed the bundled software.1. Power on your computer and camera.2. From the Windows 98 Start menu, choose

31The View Window is capable of displaying the live video in anumber of different ways.View Full View allows the user to view a larger image (320x24

32Video ThumbnailTo Open (View), Save, E-mail, or Delete your cap-tured video clips right-click the desired video thumb-nail. A pop-up menu appears

33ContrastThis setting allows you to adjust the disparity in tone between thedark and light areas of an image. Positive values ( ) create greaterdif

34The Advanced SettingsThe Advanced Settings contains four folders: Video, Picture, E-mail, and Language.To return to the main screen after making c

35The E-mail FolderThe Picture FolderThe Language FolderThis folder provides you with seven different language options.Select the language you want

36Recording a Video Clip1. Aim the camera at the subject.2. Click the Record button.3. Click the Stop button when you want to finish recording, or i

37AppendicesTrouble Shooting 38Specifications 40Glossary 41Technical Support 43Appendices

38 Symptom Cause SolutionPower SupplyBlurry or out of focusDistance from subject is not correct.Refer to the Specifications/Focus Range fordetails.N

39SymptomCauseSolutionPlaybackNo Image is present1. Operation Mode Selector is set to camera mode2. If using a TV, wrong channel is selected3. No

4Chapter 3: Getting ConnectedConnecting to the TV ... 19Viewing Images ...

40CCD 1/4 inch 350K pixels progressive colorLCD 1.8” color videoResolution 640 x 480(Three compression rates: ECON, STD or High)Memory 2MB built-in(

41Icon: Is a graphic (picture form) representation of a particularfeature/function or program/file.Incandescent light: These tungsten-halogen lights

42PAL: A Phase Alternative Line television is one that uses 625-lineframes and displays full frames at 25 frames/second. PAL is thecommon system us

43If you need help installing or using the digital camera,please call Technical Support.Mustek, Inc.121 Waterworks Way, Suite #100Irvine, CA 92618,

5PrefaceThank you for your purchase of the VDC-300. This guide covers allof the features and functions of the camera.In this user guide you will fin

ChapterSupported Computer Systems ... 7Package Contents ... 7Your Video

7Supported Computer SystemsThis camera complies with the TWAIN standards, the industrystandard for imaging hardware and software. TWAIN eliminatesco

86. LCD Panel: The Liquid Crystal Display panel allows you toview real-time display, the menu functions, and image playback.7. LCD On/Off: Turns the

9Power SupplyInstalling the BatteriesThe camera comes with 4 AA alkaline batteries. Please refer to theinside of the battery compartment lid or the