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Pioneer DC500 Digital Camera User Manual

1. 52 Playing Back Images Video Clips on TV 52 Rotating Images in the Display 53 Deleting Images Video Clips 0 00 54 Protecting Images Video Clips 55 Setting the DPOF ccsccecsesesesereeeeeeee 56 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer 60 Changing the Camera Startup Logo 64 AUDIO MODE Recording Voice Files Playing Back a Voice Recording File 65 Deleting a Voice Recording File 66 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA TO COMPUTER scsseesseeeseeeseeeeeee 67 Step 1 Install the USB driver Windows 98 98SE USEFS ONIY ic cs ter eevee coez wie coven 68 Step 2 Connect the digital still camera to your COMPUTE ogee cue aae eaa 69 Step 3 Download images video clips or voice recording files 70 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 0 0s000 71 Installing Photo Explorer 71 Installing Photo Express cceeeeeeeeeeeeee 72 USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA anda Aaii eea a edie 73 Step 1 Install the PC camera driver same as WSB drivel pricisi sea oeseri checks 73 Step 2 Connect the digital still camera t computel 0 A Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting 4 MENU OPTIONS Me Camera Menu ee it Movie Menu meeer ree Zs Play Menu Setup Menu 20 0 er
2. 4 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The self timer function is activated and the status of countdown will be displayed on the LCD monitor The photography is then taken after the preset time To cancel the self timer at any time press to disrupt the sequence JSNote mm After one shot is taken the self timer mode is turned off f you wish to take another image using the self timer repeat these steps EN 38 Adjusting the Exposure You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital still camera Use this mode n the proper exposure cannot be obtained for example when the contrast different between light and dark between the subject and the background is extremely large The EV compensation value can be set in the 4 range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV z 1 Press the MODE button to access in CAMERA mode with A V lt 4 or P then press the OK button 2 Press then use to select the FUNCTION menu amp w Pea 3 Use A lt or gt to select EXPOSURE then press the OK button Cia Ev 4 You can use A or to set the range of EV compensation value e TT from re OEY to 2 0EV then press the OK button SELECT PAGE ExT To reactive auto exposure select OEV in step 4 SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY 5 To exit from the menu press the button JE Note a Experiment with this feature to obtain the best possible ex
3. EXIT SELECTIMAGE lt i gt SET Note Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera always remember to copy your images from the internal memory to an SD memory card first The 4 print icon will appear on the monitor indicating images selected for printing You cannot print movies EN 59 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Even if you do not have a computer you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the USB port on the cradle and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable then turn on your camera and the printer ED The camera turns on automatically and the screen for PRINTER selecting the USB mode is displayed bee 2 Use Aor to select PRINTER then press the OK button POCAM Printing images SELECT ITEM 3 ENTRY G When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor Use A or to select the print mode In PRINT Mode Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge Step Figure Procedure Use A or W to select the PRINT mode then press the OK button 1 The PRINT
4. a The inner camera is not waterproof Seal the camera inside the waterproof housing for use in and around water EN 35 EN 36 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 2 Press the amp button to access in FLASH mode 3 Use A V lt or P to select the desired flash mode then press the OK button a The flash mode you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor 4 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The camera has four flash modes Red Eye No Flash default Auto Flash and Forced Flash The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode Flash mode Description LA RED EYE Use this mode to reduce the red eye phenomenon when you want to take natural looking photographs of people and animals in low light conditions When taking photographs the red eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject person to look at the digital still camera or get as close to the digital still camera as possible NOFLASH Use this mode in the environment that the flash use is prohibited or under the situation that the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect SA AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to suit the photographic conditi
5. 1 Press the MODE button to access in CAMERA mode with A lt or gt then press the OK button 2 Press amp to access in CAMERA menu then use lt or gt to select PICTURE FUNCTION AE AWB menu 3 Use A V lt or P to select the desired option item in PICTURE FUNCTION AE AWB menu then press the OK button 4 To exit from the menu press the amp button EN 75 PICTURE Settings Option Functional Description SIZE kel Sets the size of the image that will be captured gm 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 fa 1280 x 960 fH 640 x 480 F TIFF IMAGE QUALITY Sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured amp SUPER FINE FINE x NORMAL SHARPNESS Sets the level of image sharpness a8 HIGH ib NORMAL i LOW COLOR Sets the color of the image that will be captured NORMAL B amp W SEPIA EN 76 FUNCTION Settings Item Functional Description CAPTURE MODE Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures fs SINGLE B CONTINUOUS f ia AEB 4 LCD BRIGHT Sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography fy The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 7 DIGITAL ZOOM _ Sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography RE ON OFF QUICK VIEW Sets to display a captured image on LCD monitor immediately after you h
6. EN 29 Useful Scene Modes Land amp Sea Exposure Programs Your digital still camera offers you nine types of scene modes to capture images easily in a situation that is programmed to handle all adjustments for you by selecting the following shooting conditions Select this when not using SCENE mode Use this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes Use this mode to shoot close up objects Select this option to take photographs with background is particularly bright the subject will be dark under exposure Select this option to take underwater photographs without Ext Flash accessory Select this to make people stand out with the background out of focus Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or night time background 4 Use this mode to shoot Select this option to take fast moving obj g underwater photographs with Ext Flash accessory To use the SCENE mode follow the steps below 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 2 Press W SCN to access in SCENE mode 3 Use lt or P to select the desired scene mode then press the OK button Press A or W to exit from the scene mode 4 Compose the image and then press the shutter button to confirm Note for the following functions according to the desired scene from a menu S The camera will automatically adjust the focus and exposure depending on the
7. Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac iPhoto or iPhoto2is recommended EN 71 Installing Photo Express Ulead Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images The step by step workflow visual program interface and in program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode Use hundreds of ready to use templates such as albums cards posters slideshows and more Edit and enhance images with photo editing tools photographic filters and special effects Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames callouts and stamp objects Share results with family and friends via e mail and multiple print options 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive S 2 When the welcome screen appears click Install Ulead Photo eana Senne Express Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation JENote nao For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your recorded images please refer to its online help For Windows 2000 XP users make sure to install and use the Photo Express while logged in as a user with an Administrator account Photo Express is not supported on the Mac EN 72 USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA CAMERA Your digital still camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconf
8. up to 1GB capacity by using an external memory card Camcorder PC Camera and voice recorder support USB connection USB 2 0 compliant Still images video clips or voice recording files that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card PictBridge support You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls Provided editing software Photo Explorer Photo Express You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software Package Contents Carefully unpack the contents to ensure that you have the following items In the event tha missing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact your dealer Common Product Components Digital Still Camera Underwater Housing Instructions Manual USB Cable 1 Lithium ion Rechargeable Battery 650mAh Software CD ROM International plug adapters AV Cable Adapter for Flash Link Optical Cable AC Power Adapter Docking Cradle Camera Strap Camera Pouch Common Optional Accessories SD Memory Card SeaLife Wide Angle Lens SL970 Battery Charger Moisture Muncher anti fog capsules SL970 Spare battery a Delu
9. CAPTURE MODE _ SINGLE Is CONTINUOUS Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB In this mode the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three si you press the shutter button once AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation ettings to extend the adjustment range 1 Press the MODE button to access in CAMERA mode with A V lt or P then press the OK button FUNCTION 2 Press then use to select the FUNCTION menu w pen 3 Use to select CAPTURE MODE then press the OK button Quick ie 4 Use Aor to select AEBI then press the OK button 5 To exit from the menu press the button sei eae _ The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY 0 6 Press the shutter button to shoot CAPTURE MODE SINGLE is CONTINUOUS Jj SET JENote aaao In AEB mode the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically This feature will not function when camera is set to External Flash mode EN 43 Adjust White Balance Manually Manual white balance lets you configure the digital still camera for a particular light source and other conditions Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under You must also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform this function 1 Press the MODE button t
10. sure the housing and any accessories are clean and dry before storage 2 Never store camera or housing in direct sunlight or in a dark damp area The airtight unbreakable SeaLife ReefMaster Dry Case Item SL930 is highly recommended along with 1 oz bags of SeaLife Moisture Muncher Desiccant Item M101 for travel and storage 3 It is recommended to leave the closing latch UNLATCHED during long term storage This will help preserve the original shape of the O ring and latch mechanism Great Pictures Made Easy Taking underwater pictures is much different that taking land pictures Here are the most important tips to taking great pictures underwater 1 Crystal Clear water Crystal Clear water is essential for good underwater pictures Remember the human eye can see more detail than a camera In other words your eyes see the water as being clearer than it actually is Floating particles like algae and silt cause low visibility Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins These floating particles cause small spots to appear in your picture known as backscatter Always remember to limit your shooting distance to 1 10 of the water visibility For example if the visibility is 60 feet 18 m you should keep your shooting distance to within 6 feet 1 8m in 30 feet 10 m visibility you should be no further than 3 feet 90 cm away from your subject 2 Stay within the ideal shooting distance of 2 to 6 feet The ideal shooting di
11. 1 16 9 20 44 91 185 370 747 1280 x 960 pixels Super fine 1 8 7 17 38 78 159 317 641 m Fine 1 12 15 35 74 153 312 623 1256 x Normal 1 16 23 51 109 226 459 916 1847 640 x 480 pixels Super fine 1 8 30 67 143 295 600 1198 2416 fl Fine 1 12 58 125 266 549 1114 2225 4487 x Normal 1 16 84 175 373 769 1560 3115 6282 TIFF Meee 0 0 2 4 8 17 34 The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings EN 88 Approximate Duration of Recording Time The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on SD memory card Image size SD memory card 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 640 x 480 0 18 0 47 1 46 3 42 7 36 320 x 240 1 13 3 08 6 58 14 38 29 58 The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings EN 89 Underwater Housing Instructions mportant Please carefully read and understand these instructions before using camera and housing underwater DC500 Backview of underwater housing SeaLife DC500 Underwater Housing a Depth rated and tested to 200 ft 60m a Fully rubbered armored for water and shock protection a Soft rubber grips a Fully multi coated optical glass lens port for high light transmission Accessory mount for adding one or two external flash es a Snap
12. 82 CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES ccssccssssccssecccotesscsereasssccsensuceeneemeee 85 DC500 HOUSING isea are eee 90 Must Do for Underwater Housing 91 Open View of Housing 92 Maintaning a Waterproof Seal 00 93 Install and Remove O ring c eeceeeee 95 How to open and close waterproof housing 97 Install Flash Link ee 99 How to set up waterproof housing 101 Using and Cleaning Housing and Camera 103 Great Pictures Made Easy i Trouble Shooting Guide Housing Specifications ccceeeeeeeeee INTRODUCTION Let the Land amp Sea adventures begin with your new SeaLife DC500 digital camera Equipped with the latest digital technology means the camera is automatic and easy to use Here are some of the unique features that you will surely enjoy Land amp Sea Exposure modes special underwater modes for bright colorful underwater pictures QuickShoot mode preset cameras focus and exposure setting for super fast shutter response Fully expandible system 5 0 Megapixels A high resolution CCD sensor provides 5 0 megapixels for excellent quality of images 2 0 LTPS color image LCD monitor Optical zoom 3x Digital zoom Preview mode 4x Playback mode 8x 10MB internal built in memory Images can be captured without using a memory card Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity
13. Cloudy m 2560 x 1920 gg Landscape Mode e Sunset a 2048 x 1536 it 1280 x 960 m 640 x 480 w Macro Mode Night Scene Mode Portrait Mode L Tungsten x Fluorescent Capture mode E TIFF IMAGE Sports Mode lis Single 4 Possible number of shots B Sea Mode m Continuous 5 Memory card indicator at Ext Flash Mode m AEB 6 Remaining battery status Flash mode 12 Time waa Full battery power 4 Red eye 13 Date a Medium battery power e No flash 14 Focus area z Low battery power 44 Auto flash 15 Zoom state No battery power Forced flash 16 QuickShoot mode activated ONDAN D OT Pe O Movie Mode Movie mode Recordable movie time available Resolution for video clips SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Time Date Zoom state Audio Mode Audio mode Current file total number of audio files SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Sound level speaker volume Audio file name 15 54 2004 05 17 AUD_0002 AUD_0002 SELECT FILE do RECORD VOLUME PLAY VOLUME oat WN EN 16 DEON OAM NOOR WN Image Playback Play mode Playback frame number SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Image size Camera mode Video Playback Play mode Total of recorded time Resolution for video clips SD memory card indicat
14. Delete all files W YES NO Item Functional Description COPY TO CARD iCal COPY LS THUMBNAIL memory card Of course you can only do this if you have a memory card ir and some files in internal memory YES NO Allows you to view 4 or 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time Aa which can quickly search for the image that you want LI f 4 9 RESIZE Changes the size of a recorded image E 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 EXIT CHANGE LOGO Allows you to specify one of your recorded images as your setup screen image which will be displayed on the monitor whenever you press the O button to turn on the camera EXECUTE CANCEL DPOF ra DPOF c Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints and date displayed in DPOF format You can print images easily just by inserting the memory card to a DPOF compatible printer or a print shop Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the DPOF for further details EN 81 Setup Menu You can select your preferences on the camera settings in the mode BASIC CUSTOM Pua auto uE amp SELECT MODE mone SELECT MODE meooe SELECT PAGE lt gt SELECT PAGE lt gt SELECT ITEM v SELECT ITEM v 1 Press the MODE button to access in SETUP mode with A lt or gt then press the OK button a The
15. Docking Cradle recording device for example on your desktop The cradle will facilitate the battery charge of the camera in conjunction with an AC power adapter WZ 1 Position the camera on the cradle Z 2 Match the docking connectors and carefully insert the camera until it fits in place EN 19 Charging the Battery The state of charge of the battery will affect the performance of the digital still camera To maximize battery performance and lifetime it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter and then fully discharge it through normal use at least one time Please note that the digital still camera must be powered off before charging the battery Otherwise the power will be provided only to the digital still camera 1 Place the camera on the cradle Connect the AC power adapter to the jack on the cradle labeled DC IN 5V Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet Charging time differs depending on the ambient temperature and the status of battery JSNote Use the appropriate international plug adapter included depending on the type of electrical outlet in your country The digital still camera must be used with the specified AC power adapter Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty Always make sure that the digital still camera is off before removing the battery The battery may feel warm afte
16. SETUP menu is displayed 2 Press lt 4 or gt to select the BASIC CUSTOM menu Use A V lt or P to select the desired option item then press the OK button 4 Press the MODE button to return to Main Menu and select the desired mode w EN 82 BASIC Settings Item Functional Description SPEAKER 4 Sets whether or not to mute the startup sound and the camera sound each J press the camera button ON OFF FORMAT Erases all images and reformats the SD card loaded in your camera Protected images r4 are also erased SD card cannot be formatted if it is write protected gt gaan Refer to section in this manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory for further details YES NO SLEEP Allows you to adjust the time delay for power savings If no operation performed for a AO specific period of time the status of LCD monitor will turn into idle mode also known as power save mode and the LCD monitor will turn off You can press any button to resume the operation OFF 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN RESET Returns all basic settings to the digital still camera s default settings The time setting gei will not be reset YES NO POWER OFF If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is AUTO automatically turned off This feature is useful to reduce battery wear OFF 3MIN 5MIN 10MIN DATE PRINT The date of recording can be print
17. USB Mode screen is displayed 7g ENTRY Use A or to select PC CAM then press the OK button Position the digital still camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod JENote nm When using this digital still camera as a PC camera it is necessary to install the battery into the digital still camera Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing if Or eB Go to Start Programs Accessories Communications NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program Click the Start Video button to view live video Click the Place Call button Type the e mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling Click Call The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing accept your call to start the videoconference JENote EN 74 The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu F y This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images in camera mode a 5 E h wo kes sn lt p SELECT MODE isooe SELECT MODE ticoe SELECT MODE stove SELECT PAGE lt gt EXIT SELECT PAGE lt gt a SELECT PAGE lt gt SELECT ITEM v SELECT ITEM v SELECT ITEM v
18. W button You can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T button It is cys after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor 3x A useful feature as it is however the more the image is magnified the grainer the image may become To capture a zoomed image perform the following steps 1 Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T W button To access the optical zoom function press the T button as far as it can go Press it again to activate the digital zoom To exit the zoom photography press continuously the W button 2 Compose your scene and press the shutter button ENote aooo The digital magnification ranges from 1 5x to 4x within 6 stages 1 5x 2x 2 5x 3x 3 5x 4x a While recording video clips the zoom function cannot be activated Hold camera very steady for telezoom pictures Recommend using tripod or place camera on stable surface EN 33 Using the Macro Close Up Mode on Land With this mode the camerais lens switches the auto focus system to focus on subjects that are much closer to the lens This feature allows you to shoot close up objects on land such as small insects or flowers to get the smallest detail 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 2 Press W SCN to access in SCENE mode 3 Uset oru to choose amp MACRO then press the OK button The amp icon appears on the LCD monitor 4 Compose your sce
19. You can download WMP version from the website at www microsoft com EN 51 EN 52 PLAY MODE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Playing Back Images Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen Before connecting to any device make sure to select NTSC PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital still camera then turn all connected devices off Position the camera on the cradle Match the docking connectors and carefully insert the camera until it fits in place Connect one end of the A V cable to the A V terminal of the cradle Connect the other end to the A V input socket of the TV set Turn the TV and digital still camera on Playback the still images video clips The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips on the digital still camera N DOT e Rotating Images in the Display This function lets you rotate images so that the images are played back with the correct orientatio rotate an image 90 degree clockwise or counterclockwise 1 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with A V lt or P then press the OK button 2 Inthe PLAY mode use lt or gt to display the image you want to rotate 3 Press A or to rotate the selected image 90 or 90 100 0001 100 0001 100 0001 a a a 5M 5M 5M 90 Counterclockwise 0 Original 90 Clockwise ENot
20. mode 1 Press the button to turn on the power 2 Press the MODE button to access in Main Menu screen 3 Use lt gt V or A to choose the desired mode then press the OK button 4 For returning to Main Menu from each mode press the MODE button again EN 24 Setting the Date and Time The date time setting screen will automatically appear 1 2 When first turning the camera on When turning the power on after leaving the camera without battery for an extended period of time Press the button to turn on the camera Press the MODE button and select in SETUP mode with lt gt V or A then press the OK button Press P to select the CUSTOM menu Use lt gt v or A to select DATE SETUP then press the OK button Press t oru to select the Year Month Day and Time fields a To increase a value press the A button To decrease a value press the W button The time is displayed in 24 hours format Press the OK button after all fields are set CUSTOM DATE SETUP 2004 01 03 SELECT PAGE SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY D DATE SETUP A 2004 01 01 v V n 0o 11 SELECT ITEM lt gt SET Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to specify in which language menus and messages are to be displaye monitor from the following E488 ENGLISH 8s PN HAA FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO and ESPANOL 1 Press the button to turn on the came
21. on lens port to quickly attach SeaLife Wide Angle Lens a Leak check window let s you see if housing leaks while underwater Advanced control buttons to access all camera settings MUST DO for underwater housing fT 2 3 Read and understand the instructions contained in this manual before using the underwater Do not exceed the depth rating of 60m 200ft or the housing may leak Follow these important O ring care instructions or the waterproof housing may leak Inspect and clean O ring and O ring contact surfaces for sand hair and other debris before every dd use Clean O ring and O ring contact surfaces with cleaning brush provided in Care Kit a Inspect O ring and O ring contact surfaces for damage cuts scratches tears cracks dents a other imperfections Replace O ring or have waterproof housing serviced if the O ring or O ri contact surfaces are damaged Do not use underwater housing if O ring or O ring contact surfaces are damaged Replacement O rings are available at your local authorized SeaLife dealer a Make sure O ring is completely seated into O ring groove before sealing housing O ring must not be twisted when seated in the O ring groove Carefully follow O ring removal and installation instructions contained in this manual Replace O ring every year to ensure proper seal Only use approved SeaLife O ring designed for the DC500 a Soak and rinse waterproof housing in fresh water after each use Use clean s
22. settings of AUTO __ ISO sensitivity and White Balance OGT In this mode Flash mode will be set to 4 Forced Flash automatically 7 r LANDSCAPE The Flash mode will be set to Flash Off In thi de the low limit of shutt dis 1 125 SPORT N this mode the low limit of shutter speed is amp MACRO The Flash mode will be set to Flash Off on A proprietary exposure program developed by divers for best quality underwater images when NOT using External Flash at A proprietary exposure program developed by divers for best quality underwater images EXT FLASH when using External Flash NIGHT Flash mode will be set to 4 Forced Flash automatically SCENE EN 31 Reviewing the Last Image The camera is equipped with the amp button allowing the most recent image to be displayed on the LCD monitor in the 6 3 mode Use the following procedure to preview the last image captured 1 Press amp to display the last image captured The last image displays on the LCD monitor Ces _ mone Press again to return to the normal shooting mode You can only view the last image with this function To view all your recorded images press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode to playback the still images Refer to the section in this manual titled PLAYBACK MODE THE BASICS for further details EN 32 Using the Zoom Function by pressing the T button or smaller away by pressing the
23. slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations 1 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with A V 4 SLIDE SHOW or gt then press the OK button BSEC o 2 In the PLAY mode press to select SLIDE SHOW with ee A Y lt or P then press the OK button 23EG 3 Use A or to set the slideshow interval then press the OK button GSES The slide show starts 9 SEC a The video clips are displayed the first frame image and not aaa played back To stop slide show press the OK button Resizing an Image You can follow the steps below to an image to one of the four sizes You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes 2560x1920 pixel 2048x1536 pixel 1280x960 pixel and 640x480 pixel The original image is retained even after resizing 1 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with A Vv lt 4 RESIZE or gt then press the OK button m _ er 2560x1920 2 Inthe PLAY mode use lt 4 or gt to select the desired image AER you want to resize zs 3 Press to select RESIZE with the A lt or gt button then 1280x960 press the OK button i 640x480 4 Use Aor to select the desired setting then press the OK button to confirm SELECT IMAGE lt I gt SET MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips 1
24. voice recording files in the digital still camera However you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD Secure Digital memory card so that you can store more files 1 Always make sure the digital still camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card 2 Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 3 Close the battery SD memory card cover To remove the SD memory card make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject JSNote m Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital still camera before using it Refer to section in the manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory for further details LOCK J LOCK To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the SD memory Write protect tab Write protection state card to LOCK To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card Recommend SanDisk Toashiba and Panasonic SD cards only EN 22 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On Off a Press the button until the digital still camera turns on To turn the power off press and hold the button again Entering the Main Menu After turning on the digital still camera the Main Menu screen appears Follow the steps below to select the desired
25. Delete images or download to PC Insert empty CF card Clean lens with clean cotton cloth Insert camera in dry air condi tioned room Use anti fog desiccant inside housing Do not let water drops get inside housing Shooting distance not to exceed 1 10 of visibility Camera did not establish correct focus setting Move closer to subject 2 to 6 Use SeaLife accessory Flash to illuminate subject and improve color and brightness Problem Overexposed image Flash not firing Lost images Housing leaks water Possible cause To close to reflective object to 6 Turn flas slightly away from su External Flash Diffuser SL968 i Sg and set camera to macro flash Flash on Auto and is not needed Turn fill flash ON see page 36 Finger over flash window Grip camera correctly not blocking flash Improper operating mode Check for proper operating mode Land or Sea Defective SD card Use only approved quality SD cards Reformat SD card will delete pictures Defective internal memory Reformat memory this will delete pictures in memory Using camera with low battery power Recharge batteries O ring not clean or is damaged Carefully follow O ring care instructions provided in this manual For updated trouble shooting guide refer to website www sealife cameras com EN 109 Housing Specifications Underwater housing Depth Controls O ring Lens port LCD Tripo
26. ERRING on the monitor screen The message will disappear after the printing finished CANCEL SELECTITEM ENTRY G amp To cancel printing Pressing the OK button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to CONTINUE or CANCEL printing a In PRINT ORDER Mode This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous DPOF settings Step Figure Procedure EN 62 PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ORDER SELECT ITEM Use A or to select the PRINT ORDER mode then press the OK button The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed Step Figure Procedure PRINT PAPER Use P to access in the selection of paper setting then press the OK button to SIZE BORDERLESS p rint stanoaro Jf STANDARD J 2 SIZE You may select the desired item depending on the adyn Sale Ec type of printer being used BORDERLESS You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Use Aor to select PRINT then press the OK button to confirm The TRANSFERRING screen is displayed 3 CANCEL SELECT ITEM ENTRY This starts printing and displays the message TRANSFERRING on the monitor screen The message will disappear after the printing finished TRANSFERRING 4 CONTINUE CANCEL SELECTITEM ENTRY To cancel printing Pressing th
27. FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two ci 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and j 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation y Note 4 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices 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 a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna a 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 Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rule
28. N 10 Self timer LED Battery SD memory card cover Shutter button Lens Strap eyelet Auto Focus auxiliary LED 8 Flash 5 6 Power button 7 l 8 9 Microphone EN 11 Rear View Inner Camera Waterproof Housing e o 1 LED indicator 8 IOl Display LCD on off button 2 W Q Zoom out Wide angle button 9 Tripod socket gt Thumbnail button 10 Docking station terminal 3 T Q Zoom in Telephoto button DC IN 5V port USB port 4 6 Menu button 11 LCD monitor 5 MODE button 12 Speaker 6 Control buttons 13 Closing latch 7 Delete button 14 Leak detection window EN 12 15 Sports viewfinder mount Control Buttons Inner Camera 4 Q Flash button V Quick View button SCN V Scene Mode button Self Timer button eo OK button enables QuickShoot a ead Ea gt Top View of Docking Cradle Cradle USB port AV OUT port DC IN 5V port Cradle plug aiia a a gt EN 13 LCD Monitor Information 000 0 Camera Mode 4 Normal flash 4 Macro flash 4F Far flash E 5M 0003 T 9 Self timer mode w 3 sec delay 10 sec Delay Off 10 White balance AUTO Auto 15 54 1 Camera mode 2004 05 17 80 2 Image quality x Super Fine 4 Fine 7 Scene mode x Normal Auto Mode gt Daylight 3 Image size al Backlight Mode
29. NG STARTED ccssssesessseeeeeeeeeseseneeneeaes 23 Turning the Power On Off Entering the Main Menu Setting the Date and Time Choosing the Screen Language Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory 4i c4h eek ected 26 Setting Image Resolution and Quality 27 Using the LCD Monitor 28 ADVANCED SHOOTING CAMERA MODE ccsssssceeesseeseeesseeseeeesenseseeneees 29 Shooting Mages 29 Useful Scene Modes Land amp Sea Exposure Programs 30 Reviewing the Last Image 32 Using the Zoom Function c sceeeeeeeeee 33 Using the Macro Close Up Mode on Land 34 Using Sea or Ext Flash Using the Flash Using Flash in Ext Flash Mode Using the Self Timer Adjusting the Exposure ane Setting White Balance eeen QuickShoot Mode Continuous Shooting a Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB 5 43 Adjust White Balance Manually 44 Instant Delete and Quickview Mode 45 PLAY MODE THE BASICG cceseeeeeeeeeeeees 46 Viewing Images Magnifying Images Thumbnail Display Index Playback 48 Slideshow Display cccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 49 Resizing an IMaQe ccceeeeeeeeeeeenteeeeeeeeeeee 49 MOVIE MODE ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 50 Recording Video Clips ee 50 Playing Back Video Clips eeeeeee 51 PLAY MODE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
30. PAPER screen is displayed C PRNTORDER gt SELECTITEM ENTRY Use P to access in the selection of paper setting then press the OK button SIZE BORDERLESS to confirm 2 Gly SIZE You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used SELECT 60 BORDERLESS You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Step Procedure CANCE QUANTITY Jig print reservations The PRINT INFO screen is displayed Use A or to select the desired item then press the OK button 4 Use A or W to change the setting then press the OK button to confirm aa FILENAME 4 SELECTITEM ENTRY QUANTITY Specifies the number of prints You can select the number up to 10 DATE If you select WITH images are printed with the date FILE NAME If you select WITH images are printed with the file name EXIT To cancel the print settings use A or W to select EXIT After the step 4 finished you can still use lt or gt to change the image to print by your preference Then press the OK button to print 5 SELECT PAGE gt CANCEL a Use Aor to select PRINT then press the OK button to confirm 6 The TRANSFERRING screen is displayed SELECTITEM ENTRY G EN 61 Step Figure Procedure Go amp TRANSFERRING This starts printing and displays the message TRANSF
31. Press the button to turn on the power 2 Press the MODE button to access in MOVIE mode with A V lt or P then press the OK button 3 Press the shutter button to start recording 4 Press the shutter button again to stop recording 15 54 2004 05 17 JENote The function of optical zoom 3x can be activated before you start to record video clips Pressing the IOl button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press the IOI button the display changes in the following order Standard Display gt Simplified Display EN 50 Playing Back Video Clips 1 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with A Y lt 00 00 12 Veh o m or gt then press the OK button 2 In the PLAY mode use lt or gt to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed To view the previous image press the lt button To view the next image press the button 3 Press the shutter button to start playing back the video clips gt Il sHuTTER To pause or resume video playback press the shutter button To stop playback press the OK button a Use 4 to start fast reverse playback Use SCN to start fast forward playback 00 00 12 Vc G0 za pri Aast STOP JSNote o The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clips back To playback the video clips on the computer we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9 0 WMP 9 0
32. V Use A or to choose previous or next voice recording file voice recording filerecording file and then press the OK button to play Start stop playback of a voice OK Press the OK button to start or stop playback of a voice recording file recording file Adjust audio volume T W Press T or W to increase or decrease audio volume Pause playback of a voice recording file 2 Press to pause playback of a voice recording file Delete a voice recording file Press the button to delete voice recording files Enter the Main Menu MODE Press the MODE button to return to one of the following modes SETUP CAMERA MOVIE AUDIO or PLAY Note o o oo Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused EN Audio recording volume and quality will be greatly reduced when camera is inside waterproof housing STILL CAMERA TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer you can use your computer to share recorded images video clips voice recording files with your family or friends via a e mail or post them on the Web In order to do this you must install the USB driver onto your computer first Note that before you begin to install the software you need to check your system according to the table as shown below System Requirements System Requirements 64MB RAM recommended Windows Macintosh CPU Pentium 166 MHz pro
33. a retailer will specify a unique product color appearance and internal memory capacity Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital still camera The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual For user manual and driver updates refer to our website www sealife cameras com or contact your dealer SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase Do not disassemble change or repair the camera This might cause fire or electric shock For repair or internal inspection ask the store of purchase Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock Do not use the camera in areas near water unless sealed in its waterproof housing This might cause fire or electric s
34. ake about 1 second for the camera to evaluate and set the autofocus and exposure controls When the shark icon appears on the LCD the QuickShoot is set Now you are ready to take pictures of that particular scene with fast shutter resonse To disable the QuickShoot push the OK button again ENote aaao Don t forget to reset the QuickShoot for each new scenery where shooting distance and lighting conditions have changed DOV BNE EN 41 EN 42 Continuous Shooting This mode is used for continuous shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed 1 Press the MODE button to access in CAMERA mode with A V lt or P then press the OK button Press C3 then use P to select the FUNCTION menu Use to select CAPTURE MODE then press the OK button Use A or W to select CONTINUOUS Ei then press the OK button To exit from the menu press the button The 1 indicator is displayed on the monitor screen Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus Press the shutter button all the way to shoot Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released Or ON NO JENote Maximum number of continuous shots 10 In Continuous mode the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically This feature will not function when camera is set to External Flash FUNCTION CAPTURE MODE gt Ss SELECT PAGE EXIT SELECT ITEM ENTRY G
35. at a later time An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted se settings 7 pixels and image quality compression ratio based on the types of images you want to shoot The affect the number of images that can be stored in memory or on a memory card Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images file size to be larger To change image resolution or image quality perform these steps below 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 2 Press the MODE button to access in CAMERA mode with Sze na A YV lt or P then press the OK button 3 Press the button 2048x1536 3M The PICTURE menu is displayed 1280x960 we 4 Use A V lt or P to select SIZE then press the OK button 640x480 eR 5 Use A or to select the desired setting then press the OK button 6 Follow the step 4 and 5 above to set the QUALITY SUPER FINE th FINE k NORMAL Note KE The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured a You can resize the images later Please refer to section in this manual titled Resizing an Image for further detail EN 27 Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2 0 full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images replay recorded images video clips or adjust menu settings The mode icons text and numbe
36. ave ack taken the shot VIEW ON OFF EXPOSURE Sets to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker E than the background The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV EN 77 AE AWB Settings Item Functional Description WHITE BALANCE yy gt WB lt A Sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye AUTO AUTO 3 DAYLIGHT Mm CLOUDY SUNSET TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO Iso figure is increased photography will become possible even in dark locations but the more pixilated grainer the image will appear AUTO 100 200 MANUAL WB Manually sets the white balance and stores it Use of this is convenient when the aa white balance does not offer a good match Before select EXECUTE determine the subject such as a white paper that will be used to set the white balance EXECUTE CANCEL EN 78 Movie Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips 1 Press the MODE button to access in MOVIE mode with A V lt or P then press the OK button 2 Press to access in MOVIE menu 3 Use A V lt or P to select the desired setting then press t
37. ce Center 97 Foster Road Moorestown NJ 08057 856 866 9191 or 800 257 7742 www sealife cameras com service EN 94 HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE O RING To Install O ring Step 1 O ring and O ring groove must be completely clean before installing O ring Step 2 Push O ring into groove as shown being careful not to twist or roll O ring Step 3 Use two fingers to push last part of O ring into groove Step 4 Carefully close housing to firmly seat O ring and open housing again to inspect that O ring is completely seated into groove Do NOT grease the O ring To Remove O ring Step 1 Push O ring along groove until it lifts Step 2 Gently lift and remove O ring from its groove EN 96 HOW TO OPEN AND CLOSE WATERP HOUSING Step 1 Push in locking tab to open latch Step 2 Open latch all the way to lift and release latch from housing Step 3 Open Housing as shown so inner camera does not fall out EN 97 Step 4 Close housing and push down on latch as shown to firmly seat latch into housing Step 5 Push down latch until locking tab clicks into place adapter The Flash Link adapter connects the SeaLife Flash Link optical cable item SL962 optional j accessory to the DC500 camera This adapter is only needed when using the SeaLife External Flash item SL960 optional accessory or Digital Flash item SL960D optional accessory It is strongly reco
38. cedure Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode then press the OK button DPOF gt SELECT ITEM lt gt ca ONE IMAGE RESET EXIT SELECTIMAGE lt gt SET In the PLAY mode press to select DPOF with A lt or P then press the OK button Use lt or P to select the desired image you want to mark Lh o Gem ALL IMAGES RESET EXIT SELECTIMAGE lt gt SET Use A or to select ALL IMAGES then press the OK button ONE IMAGE To configure print settings for a single image ALL IMAGES To configure print settings for all images RESET Returns all basic settings to the digital still camera s default settings EXIT To exit the mark function use A or to select EXIT EN 58 Step Figure Procedure Use A or Y to select DATE and ENABLE then press the configure the settings QUANTITY E ENABLE DATE The date of recording can be printed directly on the images 5 Press the OK button to choose SET or CANCEL with A or V ENABLE Allows you to confirm your setting which will be saved in ef SURT SD card Press the OK button to choose ENABLE or DISABLE DATE with A or V Press to return to the image playback mode The dh is marked on all the displayed images 6 To unmark the dh mark go back to step 4 to select RESET with A or V ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES RESET
39. cessor or higher PowerPC G3 G4 os Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 XP OS 9 0 or higher Memory 32MB 32MB 64MB RAM recommended Free Space on Hard Disk 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space Required Devices A CD ROM drive An available USB port A CD ROM drive An available USB port Display Color Monitor 800x600 24 bit or higher recommended Color Monitor 800x600 24 bit or higher recommended EN 67 Step 1 Install the USB driver Installation on Windows 98 amp 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE Windows 2000 ME XP users need not install the USB driver A Wel to DSC Appli saite 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive pa ita thie 2 When the welcome screen appears click Install USB PC Cam iston eos Proto Easter driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 3 After the USB driver has been installed restart your computer imitat Uleod Photo Express u Installation on MAC OS 9 0 For Mac OS 9 0 or higher the computer will automatically recognize the digital still camera and load its own USB drivers EN 68 Step 2 Connect the digital still camera to your com Position the camera on the cradle LO OK 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the cradle 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 4 Turn the ca
40. d Mount Lanyard Hardware Material Weight Size Operating Temp Storage Temp Shock resistant Warranty Individual depth tested to 200 60m Control buttons for power Shutter Zoom LCD Menu Mode 4 navigation buttons OK and Delete buttons Silicone Fully multi coated optical glass lens port with snap on ring to adapt accessory lenses Optical grade polycarbonate window Standard 1 4 20 tripod threads to adapt accessories Padded lanyard with swiveled attachment clip 316 Stainless Steel metal hardware Rubber overmolded polycarbonate housing 333 grams 11 7 ounces Housing only without inner camera 472 grams 16 6 ounces Housing and inner camera 3 5 H x 5 5 W x 3 4 D inches 8 9cm x 14cm x 8 6cm 33 degrees F to 110 degrees F 20 degrees F to 140 degrees F Tested to 10 G s Equivalent to a 3 drop 1 year limited warranty Specifications subject to change without notice EN 110
41. de also provides thumbnail images display and slide show allowing you to quickly search for the desired image Viewing Images 1 Press the button to turn on the power 100 0001 2 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with A V 4 a or gt then press the OK button 3 Inthe PLAY mode use lt 4 or gt to select the desired images To view the previous image press the lt button To view the next image press the button Note f there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card NO PICTURE message will appear on the monitor Pressing IO switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press Ol the display changes in the following order Standard display gt Detailed display gt No information EN 46 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnificat Images that are being playback can be enlarged in 14 levels of 8 times enlargement 1 Press the MODE button to access PLAY mode with A V lt 4 or gt then press the OK button 2 Inthe PLAY mode use lt or gt to select the desired images To view the previous image press the lt button To view the next image press the button 3 Adjust the zoom ration by using the T W button To enlarge the selected image press the T button To return to the normal image press the W button The magnificatio
42. e shutter lag is 0 68 seconds when QuickShoot is enabled In External Flash mode shitter lag is 0 17 seconds when QuickShoot is enabled Visit the SeaLife website for more tips on underwater photography www sealife cameras com EN 106 Trouble shooting guide Problem No Power Camera gets hot No PC connection No Video Connection Possible cause Battery power low Battery and not inserted correctly Power save function activated Camera damaged Constant use of camera USB cable not connected to USB port Slow PC connection time Camera driver not installed Improper connection to TV Check that the battery is inserted correctly Turn camera back on Contact service center This is normal Inspect connection ports Allow a few minutes for some PC s to establish connection Install camera driver CD for Windows 98 only Connect video cable to video IN jack of TV or VCR and change TV VCR to video in channel EN 107 EN 108 Problem Poor Video connection Memory full message Pictures out of focus Grainy picture Possible cause Video cable not fully inserted into camera or TV Memory storage is full Dirty lens Fogged housing lens Low water visibility Auto focus not set Dark light conditions Corrective Action Make sure video cable is completely inserted into video jack of camera docking station Also check that connection to TV VCR is correct
43. e OK button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to CONTINUE or CANCEL printing EN 63 Changing the Camera Startup Logo This feature lets you specify one of your recorded images as your setup screen image which will be displayed on the monitor whenever you press the button to turn on the camera 1 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with A v lt or gt then press the OK button 2 Inthe PLAY mode press amp to access in PLAY menu 3 Use A V lt 4 or P to select CHANGE LOGO then press the OK button CHANGELOGO gt EXECUTE lt 4 Use A or to select EXECUTE then press the OK button to confirm SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY The new logo will be activated on the next time you turn on the camera CHANGE LOGO SELECT IMAGE lt j gt SET J Note To return startup logo to the original image reset the camera to factory default settings Press mode button select set up option select reset and select YES EN 64 AUDIO MODE The digital still camera enables you to record and playback voice files anytime and anywhere Recording Voice Files 77 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 2 Press the MODE button to access in AUDIO mode with A V lt or P then press the OK button r i AUD_0002 3 In the amp AUDIO mode use the shutter button to start voice AUD_0003 recording A indica
44. e mo a You cannot rotate video clips a Rotated images can be magnified EN 53 Deleting Images Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered Exercise caution before deleting a file To delete a single image video clip 1 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with A V lt 4 or gt then press the OK button 2 Use lt or P to select the image you want to delete 3 Press to delete the file 4 When the delete message appears use lt or P to select YES then press the OK button If you wish to cancel the deletion select NO To delete all images video clips at once 1 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with A V lt 4 DELETE ALL or gt then press the OK button 2 In the PLAY mode press to select DELETE ALL with A V lt or P then press the OK button 3 To confirm the deletion of all images use A or W to select YES then fr No O press the OK button a The message NO PICTURE appears on the LCD screen ENote aaao Note that you cannot delete protected images Pressing the button in the playback mode allows you to quickly delete the selected image sparing you the EN 54 requisites of accessing the menu mode Protecting Images Video Clips Set the data to read only to prevent images fr
45. ed directly on the still images This function must DATE be activated before the image is captured ON OFF EN 83 a CUSTOM Settings Item Functional Description DATE TYPE Sets the displayed type of date and time on the screen Yami Y M D Year Month Day D M Y Day Month Year M D Y Month Day Year DATE SETUP Sets the date and the time ae Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details LANGUAGE Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor Refer to section in this manual titled Choosing the Screen Language for further details HE ENGLISH RPN 514A X FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL VIDEO OUT Sets video output system of the video equipment that you are going to connect to the NTSC camera ig PAL NTSC VERSION Displays the firmware version of the camera E EN 84 USB Cable gt Co PCMCIA Adapter Notebook EN 85 SPECIFICATIONS Item Image Sensor Effective pixels Image size Image quality Recording media Compression format File format Lens Focus range LCD monitor Self timer Exposure compensation White balance ISO Interface Power Dimension Weight Description CCD 5 0 Mega pixels Still image 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Video clip 640 x 480 320 x 240 Still image Super fine Fine Normal 10MB internal memory SD memory card optional u
46. erence wii associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the digital still camera for videoconferencing your computer system must include the items as below a Microphone a Sound card a Speakers or headphones a a Network or Internet connection Enote m Video conferencing or video editing software is not included with the digital still camera This mode is not supported for Mac Step 1 Install the PC camera driver same as USB driver The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms TN 4 RP 3 Welcome to DSC gt 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click Install USB PC Cam driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 3 After the driver installation is completed restart your computer Note The USB driver that bundled inside the CD ROM is designed in a form 2 in 1 USB amp PC camera driver a On Windows 98 the Windows OS will install both USB amp PC camera drivers b On Windows 2000 ME XP it will only install PC camera driver EN 73 Step 2 Connect the digital still camera to your computer 5 6 Position the camera on the cradle Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the cradle Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer Turn on the power
47. he OK button 4 To exit from the menu press the button EXIT SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY Item Functional Description SIZE Sets the size of the image that will be recorded MH 640X480 320X240 COLOR Refer to Camera Menu PICTURE Settings in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS LCD BRIGHT Refer to Camera Menu FUNCTION settings in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS EXPOSURE Refer to Camera Menu FUNCTION settings in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS EV EN 79 Play Menu In the PLAY menu set which settings are to be used for playback CHANGELOGO gt EXECUTE lt 4 EXIT 3 SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY 1 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with amp V lt or P then press the OK button 2 Press to access in PLAY menu 3 Use A V lt 4 or P to select the desired setting then press the OK button 4 To exit from the playback menu press the button Item Functional Description SLIDE SHOW You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time This SLE function is useful for checking your images or for presentations etc s Refer to section in this manual titled iSlideshow Display for further details 3SEC 5SEC 7SEC 9SEC PROTECT Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake Refer to section in this manual titled Protecting Images Video Clips for further details DELETE ALL
48. hock Take special care during rain snow on the beach or near the shore Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over causing injury Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning If the battery is accidentally swallowed immediately consult a physician Do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a motorcycle This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident S 9 2 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity or of the terminals Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking Do not fire the flash close to anyone s eyes This might cause damage to the personis eyesight Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes rinse with fresh water If the internal fluid has entered your eyes consult a physician to receive treatment A camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera This might cause damage to the camera Do not use the inner camera in humid steamy smoky or dusty places unless sealed ins
49. ide the water proof housing This might cause fire or electric shock Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use The battery becomes hot during use Touching a hot battery might cause burns Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets This might cause heat to build up and deform the case resulting in fire Use the camera in a well ventilated place Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such as inside a Car This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside resulting in fire ue Before you move the camera disconnect cords and cables Failure to do this might damage cords and cables resulting in fire and electric shock QOOOVDDOD OOO Important Notes on Using Waterproof Housing in the manual Not following the instructions for usage and maintenance will void your product warranty Notes on Battery Usage 4 When you use the battery carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance f you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that have not been used for an extended period of time batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions might affec
50. ling housing O ring must not be twisted when seated in the o ring groove See page 95 on instructions on how to install and remove O ring EN 93 4 Replace O ring every year to ensure proper seal Only use approved SeaLife O ring designed for the DC500 Replacement O rings are available at your local authorized SeaLife dealer 5 After each use underwater a Soak sealed housing in fresh water for about 15 minutes Most dive boats offer special fresh water buckets specifically for underwater photo equipment DO NOT put camera housing in fresh water designed fro other dive equipment like dive mask because that water may contain detergents which are harmful to the housing b Push all the control buttons several times while waterproof housing is soaking to clean out any salt water sand or dirt that has accumulated during usage c Use clean soft cloth to dry housing Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry Quick waterproof test Wrap a small soft weight in a blue paper towel place inside housing and close the lid to seal the housing The blue paper towel makes it easier to see a leak Make sure not to pinch the paper towel in the O ring Place the sealed housing in a tub of cold water for about one hour No leaks should be present If the housing shows signs of leaking do not use the housing and contact your local authorized SeaLife Dealer of the SeaLife Service Center for repairs SeaLife Servi
51. mera on USB Mode screen is displayed 5 Use Aor to select PC then press the OK button 6 There will be a new Removable Disk icon detected in My Computer in which contains your recorded images video clips audio files For Mac users double click untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on our desktop ENTRY J Note When connecting to the computer it is necessary to install the battery into the digital still camera m While transferring images to your computer the other buttons on your digital still camera will not perform the functions EN 69 EN 70 Step 3 Download images video clips or voice recording files When the digital still camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered to be a disk drive just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images by copying them from the Removable disk untitled or unlabeled disk on a Macintosh to your computer hard drive Windows Open the removable disk and double click on the DCIM CAMERA folder to open it to find more folders Your images are inside these folder s Select the desired still images video clips audio files and then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag and drop image files from the digital still camera to a desired location Macintosh Open the untitled disk icon and the destination locati
52. mmended to purchase the Flash Link optical cable accessory if you are using a SeaLife external Z Flash to ensure it fires all the time VA Step 1 Insert end of Flash Link optical cable into one of the adapter holes as shown Push cable in all the way until it stops Step 2 Use small wrench provided to tighten set screw until you feel some resistance Do not over tighten Gently pull on cable to check that it is firmly attached Step 3 Attach adapter around housing lens port so that it is seated into the flash window recess Enoe o O If using two Flash Links attach other cable in second hole and follow above instructions EN 100 How to set up the Waterproof Housing Set up camera fi 1 Insert charged battery Lithium ion type 3 7V 650 mAh Make sure you insert the batteries with the correct and polarity 2 Clean camera lens with dry clean cotton cloth f a 3 Remove camera strap since this may prevent the camera from correctly seating itself inside the 4 f housing 4 Set camera to Sea mode If you are using an External Flash set camera to External Flash mode See page 37 for detailed instructions on how to set camera to Sea or External Flash modes Set up housing Opening and loading of the housing should be done only in dry cool alr such as in an air conditioned room to prevent trapping moist alr in the housing which can cause the housing to fog while underwater 1 Open the ho
53. n a fresh water tank available on most dive boats This will clean the salt water from the camera housing and prevents the salt water from drying on the camera housing and O ring Never let water dry on the camera housing Salt crystals can damage the O ring lens and attract moisture Dry housing with clean soft towel after removing from fresh water tank 3 Do not expose camera and housing to direct sunlight keep in a shaded area or under a dry towel 4 Itis not recommended to remove camera from housing while on the dive boat Allowing humid air to enter the housing may cause fogging 5 If you must open the housing while on the dive boat make sure you and the housing are perfectly dry before opening the housing Do not allow the inside of the housing or the camera to get wet Cleaning housing after use 1 The sealed housing must be thoroughly cleaned with fresh water before opening Never let salt water dry on housing Salt crystals may damage the O ring lens and attract moisture 2 Never let water drops dry on lens Wipe lens dry with clean cotton cloth 3 Before opening housing everything including your hands head and surrounding area must be totally dry Have a dry towel handy 4 After opening the housing clean the camera O ring area and all inside and outside parts with a clean dry cotton cloth Prepare housing for storage 1 Before storing the housing and camera remove batteries SD card and keep in a clean dry area Make
54. n factor is displayed on the LCD monitor 4 To view different portion of the images press A V lt or P to adjust the display area The displayed image is enlarged you will see a white frame with a pink box inside The white frame indicates the entire image while the pink box shows the location of the currently enlarged area ENo e a The magnification factors range from 1 5x to 8x within 14 stages 1 5x 2 0x 2 5x 3 0x 3 5x 4 0x 4 5x 5 0x 5 5x 6 0x 6 5x 7 0x 7 5x and 8 0x EN 47 Thumbnail Display Index Playback This function allows you to view four or nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image 1 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with A V lt 4 or gt then press the OK button 2 In the PLAY mode press ey to select THUMBNAIL with the A V lt or P button then press the OK button 3 Use Aor W to choose the desired number of thumbnail images to be displayed then press the OK button Press the button to exit from the menu 4 In the PLAY mode press the W E button Four or nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously 5 Use A V lt or P to select the image to be displayed at regular size then press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen J Note A or icon will be displayed in a thumbnail display EN 48 Slideshow Display The
55. ne and press the shutter button a When not using MACRO mode at any time press W SCN again to choose witht oru and then press the OK button Enote After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal position m When the camera is set to Sea or Ext Flash mode use the QuickShoot mode feature to focus on objects between 2 4 6 cm and 14 35 cm EN 34 Using the Sea or Ext Flash Modes These two scene modes are special exposure programs developed for taking pictures underwa bi B Sea Mode Select this mode to take underwater photos without external flash angi ll optional This exposure program was developed by scuba divers a i produce the best quality underwater images when NOT using the external flash optional si Ext Flash Mode Select this mode to take underwater photos with external flash accessory optional This proprietary exposure program synchronizes the camera s flash and exposure controls with SeaLife External Flash SL960 or Digital Flash SL960D It has taken over four years of underwater research and testing to develop this program ENote aoaaa a For bright and colorful underwater pictures we highly recommend purchasing the optional SeaLife External Flash SL960 or Digital Flash SL960D a The Sea or Ext Flash mode setting will be preserved even after the cameras power is turned off so don t forget to change back to the Auto scene mode after underwater use
56. nst the housing when closed It is normal to see a small even gap between the housing lid and body Test camera and housing 1 Press the small power button on the top of the housing to turn camera power on 2 Press the large shutter button on the outside of the housing to take a test picture 3 The power or shutter button should have a smooth action and return to its original resting position after pressing It is normal to feel some resistance when pressing the power and shutter button 4 Press and hold power button to turn camera power off It is recommended to leave camera power off until you re ready to use camera to preserve battery power 5 After 30 seconds the LCD and monitor will turn off and the camera will in go into power save mode To re activate power push any button 6 After 3 minutes the camera power will shut down To operate the camera push the POWER BUTTON to turn on the camera EN 102 Using and cleaning the underwater housing and camera Entering the water with housing 1 Do not enter water with camera in your hand Have someone hand you the camera after you have entered the water 2 For tips on taking pictures see Great Pictures Made Easy on page 104 3 Inspect housing for any leaks right after submerging housing check leak detection window After using housing underwater 1 Before entering dive boat hand the housing to someone on the boat 2 Make sure the sealed housing is placed i
57. o access in CAMERA mode with A Y lt or P then press the OK button Juei a A 2 Press then toggle to select the AE AWB menu 3 Use V and P to select MANUAL WB then press the OK button 4 Point the camera at an enclosed gray card for which you can set WANURL WE P CANCEL A SELECT PAGE a EXIT amp the white balance SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY a This starts the white balance adjustment procedure MANUALWE 5 Use A or W to select EXECUTE then press the OK button to confirm The procedure of manual white balance is complete If you with to cancel MANUAL WB setting press A or V to i d select CANCEL 6 To exit from the menu press the button SET 7 Press the shutter button to shoot JSNote amm a For underwater adjustment of white balance point the camera at the open blue water or a white slate and press execute Experiment with this feature to find the best white balance EN 44 Instant Delete and Quickview Mode message is displayed 1 Press the MODE button and select camera mode then press OK button Press menu button Press to access FUNCTION settings Use A lt 4 or P the Quick option and press OK button Use Aor W to select ON to enable Quickview or OFF to disable Quickview afk oN EN 45 PLAY MODE THE BASICS In the PLAY mode you can view magnify delete images or play video clips back This mo
58. oft cloth to dry housing Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry Carefully close lid to seal housing Make sure O ring does not slip out of the groove when sealing Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent housing from sealing properly Press lid firmly and tightly down into housing to ensure a waterproof seal Never let any moisture or dirt get inside housing when opening Only open and load the housing in dry cool air such as inside an air conditioned room For great underwater pictures you need Clear water conditions control your buoyancy before taking pictures get as close as possible to subject ideal distance is 2 to 6 a Use SeaLife External Flash to enhance colors and reduce backscatter Store housing at room temperature in a clean and dry place Do not expose housing to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time EN 91 Do not store housing in extreme high temperatures such as the trunk of your car Open view of waterproof housing The housing door uses one O ring to form a waterproof seal Insert Moisture Muncher here IMPORTANT Do NOT lubricate O ring O ring Contact O Ring Surface Important Carefully clean and inspect O ring and O ring contact surfaces before each underwater use in accordance with instructions provided in this manual If O ring needs to be replaced contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer or the SeaLife Se
59. om being erased by mistake 1 Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode with A V lt PROTECT or gt then press the OK button lt O 2 In the PLAY mode press to select PROTECT with the A V lt or gt button then press the OK button ALL IMAGES 3 Use A or W to choose the desired setting then press the OK button EXIT lt UNLOCK a ONE IMAGE Protect one image movie a ALL IMAGES Protect all images movies at once EXIT Exit from this menu 4 Use A or to select LOCK then press the OK button Fry Press to return to the PLAY mode The ca indicator a appears on the selected image 5M f you wish to cancel the protect function select UNLOCK Cn EN 55 Setting the DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your memory card By using DPOF you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards The DPOF card compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified To configure print settings for a single image Step Figure Procedure Press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode then press the OK button In the PLAY mode press 3 to select DPOF with A V lt or P 5 then press the OK button
60. on on your hard disk Drag and drop from the digital still camera to the desired destination J Note Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended Video playback application is not included with the package Make sure that video playback application has been installed in your computer EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer browse modify and distribute digital media Acquire photos video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions make timely modifications or distribute the media through the medium of your ch ice E mail Print Slideshow Presentations It is an indispensable all in one tool for owners of digital cameras WebCams DV camcorders scanners or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive x 2 When the welcome screen appears click Install Ulead Photo Welcometo a Explorer Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation instat Uwod Photo tapress Matat VIL PC Com ceiver ENote naaa For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software refer to its respective help documentation For Windows 2000 XP users please make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in Administrator mode
61. ons 5 FORCED FLASH The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness Select this mode for recording images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows Using the Flash in External Flash Mode When the camera is set to Ext Flash mode the camera s flash will always fire This will trig External Flash SL960 or Digital Flash SL960D to fire In order to achieve proper image exposure it may be necessary to select from one of the following three flash modes ys r 4N NORMAL FLASH This is the default setting ideal for proper exposure from 1 yd 1m to 2 yd 2m 4M MACRO FLASH This flash setting is ideal for shooting distances inside of 1 yd 1m 4F FAR FLASH Select this flash mode for best exposure beyond 2 yds 2m shooting distance ENote aaao The above shooting distance may vary depending on water visibility and the reflectivity of the subject Experiment with different flash modes and adjust accodingly Press the flash button and select the appropriate flash mode using the A W lt or gt buttons EN 37 Using the Self Timer The self timer can be set in CAMERA mode This feature is used in situations such as group shots 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 2 Press the button to turn on the power 3 Toggle gt Mto select the desired self timer mode gt OFF gt gt NO INDICATION
62. oor bo ExT EXIT FE SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY amp Use lt or P to select the desired image you want to mark Lh 3 EN 56 Step Figure Procedure E gt Use A or to select ONE IMAGE then press the OK button ONE IMAGE To configure print settings for a single image 4 ALL IMAGES To configure print settings for all images RESET Returns all basic settings to the digital still camera s default settings eeO0n EXIT To exit the mark function use A or to select EXIT foo J Use A or Y to select QUANTITY DATE and ENABLE then press the Fe button to configure the settings QUANTITY Allows you to select image quantity 0 99 Use Aor Y to set the image quantity and press the OK button fo DATE The date of recording can be printed directly on the images 5 TUNA br Press the OK button to choose SET or CANCEL with A or V DATE E ENABLE Allows you to confirm your setting which will be saved in the SD card Press the OK button to choose ENABLE or DISABLE with A or V 100 0001 J Press 3 to return to the image playback mode a a The dh is marked on the displayed image o 6 a ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES RESET EXIT SELECTIMAGE lt gt SET To unmark the th mark go back to step 4 to select RESET with A or V EN 57 To configure print settings for all images Figure Pro
63. or if present Battery power indicator Playback indicator Movie mode Audio Playback Audio mode Current file total number of audio files SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Sound level speaker volume Audio file name 100 0001 re 5M P IL SHUTTER k AUD_0001 AUD_0002 AUD_0003 Qo VOLUME VOLUME LED Indicators Indicator State Description Activity LED indicator Solid red 1 The digital still camera is powering up 2 The digital still camera is in the process of battery chi LED indicator Blinking red Processing image after capture LED indicator Solid green USB communication is in progress Solid green Camera in sleep mode Blinking green USB transfer is in progress Self timer indicator Blinking blue The self timer function is activated EN 17 PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Battery Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off before inserting or removing the battery 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow 2 Insert the battery in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 3 Close the battery cover To remove the batteries Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward then open the battery cover and remove the batteries JENote Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover EN 18
64. p to 1GB MPEG 4 SP Video IMA ADPCM Audio JPEG TIFF ASF Video F no Wide 2 8 Tele 4 9 Focal length 5 4mm 16 2mm Normal 0 5m infinity Wide 0 06m 0 4m Tele 0 35m 0 5m 2 0 LTPS color LCD 3 sec delay 10sec delay 2 0EV 2 0EV in 0 5EV increments Auto Daylight Cloudy Sunset Tungsten Fluoresent Auto 100 200 DC IN jack USB connector A V terminal Lithium ion rechargeable battery 650mAh One AC DC Adapter Approx 91 x 58 x 27 mm Max 30mm excluding protruding parts Approx 120g without batteries and the SD memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions Corrective Act Power does not turn on The battery has run out The battery is not oriented correctly The battery cover is not closed properly The AC power adapter optional is disconnected Load new or fully charged battery Load the battery in the correct direction 3 Close the battery cover correctly Properly connect the AC power Camera suddenly powers down SLEEP in BASIC menu of SETUP mode activated The battery has run out adapter Turn the power back on Charge the battery Image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed The camera is in PLAY mode Memory is full Select the CAMERA mode in main menu screen Transfer the desired files to you
65. posure depending on the surrounding light conditions EN 39 EN 40 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions 1 Press the MODE button to access in CAMERA mode with A V lt or P then press the OK button Press then toggle to select the AE AWB menu Ke Use to select WHITE BALANCE then press the OK button Use A or to select the desired setting To exit from the menu press the C button a Pron WHITE BLANCE AUTO SELECT PAGE EXIT SELECT ITEM ENTRY WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE N gt TUNGSTEN i f gt ADVANCED SHOOTING QuickShoot Mode This feature will greatly reduce the camera s shutter lag time Shutter lag is the time difference between pushing the shutter button and capturing the image All cameras have some shutter lag the camera needs time to set autofocus and evaluate lighting conditions Without QuickShoot the camera will have about 1 second shutter lag When QuickShoot is enabled the shutter lag is virtually eliminated or about 0 17 f seconds This feature is very useful when taking pictures of fast moving objects For example you see a beautiful reef scene with a fish that won t keep still Point the camera at the scene you want to photograph Push the OK button while holding the camera steady at the scene It will t
66. r computer and then delete unnecessary files or use a different memory card Continuous shooting is not possible NO FLASH is selected in flash mode The camera is in Continuous AEB Movie mode Select a different flash mode Select SINGLE in the capture mode of CAMERA menu Cannot use the flash to capture images The capacity of the built in memory or SD memory card is full Insert a new SD memory card Check all connections Cannot transfer files over a USB connection USB cable is not connected securely USB driver is not installed Camera is turned off Install the USB driver on your computer Turn on the camera EN 87 Possible Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the SD memory card The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject the capacity of the memory card there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution Quality SD memory card Resolution Compression Ratio 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 51B 2560 x 1920 pixels Super fine 1 8 1 4 9 19 40 79 161 4 Fine 1 12 3 8 19 39 79 158 320 x Normal 1 16 5 13 28 59 120 239 483 2048 x 1536 pixels Super fine 1 8 3 7 14 30 62 124 251 em Fine 1 12 6 13 29 61 123 247 498 x Normal
67. r it has been charged or immediately after being used This is normal and not a malfunction When using the digital still camera in cold environments keep the digital still camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged before being used Using the AC Power Adapter Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack on the cradle labeled DC IN 5V 3 Connect the other end to an electrical outlet iw Use the appropriate international plug adapter included depending on the type of electrical outlet in your country Make sure to use the specified AC power adapter or the camera Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer use the AC power adapter as a power supply Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration IMPORTANT Always remove camera strap before inserting camera into waterproof housing Not removing the strap may cause the housing to leak and void your warranty Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory The digital still camera comes with 10MB of internal memory allowing you to store video clips captured images or
68. ra Press the MODE button to access in SETUP mode with lt gt V or A then press the OK button N 3 Press to select the CUSTOM menu 4 Use lt gt V or A to select LANGUAGE then press the OK button LANGUAGE ENGLISH 5 Use Aor to select the language you want SeUEGTT BINGE 6 Press the OK button to confirm SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY G ENGLISH RED HARE EN 25 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term Formatting means preparing an SD Memory Card to record images this process is also called initialization This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored images and data 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 2 Press the MODE button to access in SETUP mode with A V lt or P then press the OK button The BASIC menu is displayed 3 Use A V lt or P to select FORMAT then press the OK button 4 Use Aor to select YES then press the OK button to confirm a AUTO FORMAT SELECT PAGE SELECT ITEM amp ENTRY FORMAT SET Note m When you format an SD memory card be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased Protected images are also erased To format the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will format the memory card Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered
69. rs displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 2 Compose your scene on the LCD monitor 3 Press the shutter button JENote The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button always hold it carefully This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions which your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed EN 28 CAMERA MODE Shooting Images 1 Press the button to turn on the power 2 Press the MODE button to access in CAMERA mode with A V lt or P then press the OK button 3 Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame 4 Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image a When you press the shutter button down half way the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image and exposure 5 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image vot The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on LCD after image captured Pressing the IO button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press the IOI button the display changes in the following order Standard Display gt Simplified Display
70. rvice Center at 856 866 9191 or email service sealife cameras com EN 92 Maintaining a waterproof seal Every SeaLife housing is tested for quality and a waterproof seal It is your responsibility to prop for the O ring and O ring contact surfaces to maintain a waterproof seal Carefully follow these im O ring care instructions Not following these care instructions may cause the waterproof housing to leak and void your warranty 1 Carefully inspect O ring and O ring contact surfaces for damage cuts scratches tears cracks dent and any other imperfections before every use Rub finger along O ring and O ring contact surfaces wv inspect for damage Replace O ring or have waterproof housing serviced if the O ring or O ring contact surfaces are damaged Do not use underwater housing if O ring or O ring contact surfaces are damaged Replacement O rings are available at your local authorized SeaLife dealer A B C XN 2 Inspect and replace O ring if damaged A Cut B Tear C Dent 1 Carefully inspect and clean O ring and O ring contact surfaces for sand hair and other debris before every use Clean o ring and o ring contact surfaces with cleaning brush provided in Care Kit 1 2 Inspect and clean O ring and O ring contact surface for hair or fibers 1 and Sand Salt or debris 2 Clean O ring and O ring contact surfaces with brush provided in Care Kit 3 Make sure O ring is completely seated into O ring groove before sea
71. s Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc SD is a trademark Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners SeaLife and Land amp Sea are registered trademarks of Pioneer Research Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice This includes primary product specifications software software drivers and useris manual This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product The product and accessories that come with your digital still camera may be different from those described in this manual This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements customer demographics and geographical preferences Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries chargers AC power adapters memory cards cables carrying cases pouches and language support Occasionally
72. s full of colors and razor sharp details With the 24mm wide angle lens you fit a close group of 4 dive buddies or a 6 foot 180 cm shark at a shooting distance of 6 feet 180 cm Normally you would have to be 10 feet away too far for a sharp picture 6 Use the SeaLife Flash Accessories to enhance color and brightness Water filters out light and red yellow colors resulting in darker bluer images The only way to prevent this from occurring is by taking pictures at shallow depths within 10 15 depth on a sunny day or by using artificial light like the SeaLife External SL960 or Digital SL960D Flash The Flash easily mounts to the bottom of the housing The flexible arm allows you to direct the flash at the subject Even two flashes can be mounted onto the housing for an evenly illuminated and shadow free image This system blocks the built in flash and prevents backscatter The flexible flash arms allow quick adjustments of the flash An optional Flash Diffuser can be snapped onto the flash head and is highly recommended for close up shots of bright reflective subjects EN 105 7 Use the QuickShoot Mode for fast moving objects Some fish move very fast and are difficult to photograph Using the QuickShoot Mode allows you to set the focusing and exposure for a particular underwater scene When the QuickShoot mode is enabled the camera s shutter lag shutter response time is less than 1 second so you don t miss the fish Inn SeaMod
73. stance is between 2 to 6 feet 0 6 to 1 8 meters This distance will result in detailed colorful pictures Remember that light does not travel very far underwater so the closer you are to your subject the more colorful the pictures will be For best most colorful pictures we advise using the optional SeaLife External SL960 or Digital SL960D Flash EN 104 3 Move calmly and control your buoyancy before taking a picture It is very hard to take good pictures when you are moving Look around for great picture opp J ities First position yourself at the best angle and neutralize your buoyancy Second use the LCD monitor to perfectly frame your subject check your shooting distance and keep the camera steady Third be calm and patient Sometimes you have to wait a little bit so the fish that were frightened away come back Don t p chase the fish let the fish come to you 74 5 P Q Always be in control of your buoyancy before taking pictures and observe all safe diving rules 4 Shoot many pictures of the same subject If you don t like it delete it later One of the great advantages of digital cameras is that you can review and delete pictures later so shoot several pictures of the same subject One of the best ways to learn underwater photography is from your good pictures and bad pictures 5 Use Wide Angle Lens for dramatic pictures The SeaLife Wide Angle lens allow you to get close to your subject for image
74. t the number of pictures that can be taken Therefore to maximize their performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously This is normal and not a malfunction The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time This is normal and not a malfunction f you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion Always keep the terminals in a clean state EN 6 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION cccceeceseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeee 8 Package Contents Warranty Statement GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMER A 11 Front View Rear View Control BUMORS fc ai dinsd asics veces ceneteereeceses 13 Top View of Docking Cradle 13 LCD Monitor Information 00 ee 14 PREPARING THE CAMERA c sccsssseesessesees 18 Installing the Battery o on 18 Docking Cradle cccececeeceeceeeeeteeeeeeeeeeee 19 Charging the Battery ccceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeee 20 Using the AC Power Adapter Optional ACCESSOLY cceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 Attaching the Camera Strap cceeeeeee 21 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional ACCeSSOTY ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 22 GETTI
75. tor is displayed on the screen phere Cr esis Recording stops when you press the shutter button again VOLUME Playing Back a Voice Recording File 1 Press the MODE button to access in AUDIO mode with Too n om A V lt or P then press the OK button a Voice playlist appears on the screen 2 Inthe 8 AUDIO mode use A or to select the voice recording file you want to play 3 Press the OK button to start playback of the voice recording file Clore VOLUME through the camera s speaker z VOLUME To pause playback press the amp button To resume playback press the OK button To stop playback press the OK button again Deleting a Voice Recording File 1 Press the MODE button to access in AUDIO mode with A V lt or P then press the OK button 2 In the AUDIO mode use A or W to select the voice file you want to delete o AUD 0003 3 Press f to delete the selected voice file DELETE 4 When the delete message appears use lt or gt to select YES YES NO 7 SEI pe OFF and then press the OK button TTR SOIE f you wish to cancel the deletion select NO PLAY VOLUME Button operations To Press Functional Description Power on off oO Press the button to turn on off the camera Start stop voice recording Shutter Press the shutter button to start or stop voice recording button Choose previous next voice A
76. using by pushing in small locking tab and lift latch up Do not extend housing lid beyond its stop point or damage may occur to the hinge area 2 Carefully inspect O ring for damage and make sure O ring is firmly seated in its groove If O ring is damaged and requires replacement contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer or SeaLife Service Center 3 Clean the housing glass lens port using clean dry cotton cloth It is recommended to apply anti fog solution to the inside surface of the housing lens port 4 Carefully insert camera into housing Make sure camera is clean and dry 5 Insert one Anti Fog desicant capsules into special slot inside housing moist air it turns from blue to light pink Replace desicant capsule when color changes to light pink 6 Carefully clean O ring and O ring contact surfaces with cleaning brush provided in Care Kit O ring must not be wet when sealing housing allow these areas to dry Q O ring must be absolutely clean of all hair sand or other small particles EN 101 6 Do not allow any water droplets to get inside housing This will cause the inside of the housing to fog 7 Close housing lid tightly Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent the housing from closing Make sure lid is tightly pressed into housing 8 Close housing latch Make sure the lid is pressed evenly against the housing body look for obvious gaps which indicates something is trapped The housing may leak if the lid is not evenly agai
77. xe travel case SeaLife Digital Flash SL960D Flash Link Optical Cable Connection SL962 a Flash Diffuser SL968 Note aaao Accessories and components may vary by retailer a Visit www sealife cameras com for a complete list of available accessories Limited Warranty This product will be replaced or repaired free of charge within 1 year from the purchase date in the case of a manufacturing defect if the complete defective product is sent freight prepaid at the at the sender s risk to Pioneer Research 97 Foster Road Suite 5 Moorestown NJ 08057 or to the importer in a different country Contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer who can assist you with returning cameras to the SeaLife service center or make basic repairs Contact the service center to obtain a return authorization before shipping product Include a letter describing the damage or defect your return address no PO Box daytime phone and a copy of the original purchase receipt or proof of purchase with the purchase date Excluded are any consequential damages cosmetic damages damages to products which show abuse non conformance with the instructions particularly water damage due to a damaged O ring or removed O ring or any particles wedged between the housing and the O ring or tampering and attempted repair of the product Excluded are scratches on lenses or damaged lens coatings Products used in rental operations are excluded from this warranty E

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