User manual ACER P7290

[. . . ] In particular, please read and observe the safety precautions. Features of the P7290 Digital Document Camera · High-Resolution This device employs the Variable Refraction Optical System (VAROS) and a built-in 12 power zoom lens to achieve high-resolution image capturing. Connect it to a computer with a USB (universal serial bus) cable and discover how it handles high-resolution images that could not be accommodated by earlier generations of visualizers. · Multiple Applications The P7290 functions in a multitude of capacities, serving as a document camera for presentations when used with a projector, as a scanner for desktop publishing applications or as a videoconferencing camera. · Versatile Record anything from flat documents to 3-dimensional objects, OHP transparencies, negative films and others. Just turn the camera head to capture white board images or to pan a conference room. · Remote Controls You can conduct a computer-driven presentation without having to touch the computer, if it is linked via a USB cable, since you can control it from the P7290's remote control or control panel. · All the Advantages of Traditional Visualizers Plus More It is also equipped with video out ports like conventional visualizers, making it possible to monitor the video feed from the camera in real-time and to conduct a presentation without a computer. The instructions for opening the product package, the packing list and the components guide are contained in the appendix at the back of this guide. Please refer to them as required. Exclusion of Liability If the P7290 is connected to a recording device, such as a VCR, Canon Inc. [. . . ] · The default save location (the folder automatically displayed in the save window) is the [Presentation Histories] folder within the [My Documents] folder. Saving Just the Displayed Image This method allows you to save only the current image in the display to disk. You can select between the JPEG (. JPG) and bitmap (. BMP) file formats. This method can only be selected in still mode. 3 An Introduction to the Features ··· Note ··· · There are many image file formats currently in use. Presentation Software can save in two of the most popular, the JPEG and bitmap formats. The JPEG format compresses the image data, allowing the image to be saved in an extremely small file. You are recommended to use this format for most purposes. · The default save location (the folder automatically displayed in the save window) is the [Presentation Images] folder within the [My Documents] folder. Saving All Images and the HTML Index This method creates a new folder, saves all the current captured images in it and adds an HTML index for browsing the images. The files are saved in the JPEG (. JPG) format. ··· Note ··· · The default save location (the folder automatically displayed in the save window) is the [Presentation Histories] folder within the [My Documents] folder. 53 Saving Images Saving Images As Presentation Software Files 1. Click the ( ) button. · A menu will display. Preview Mode Still Mode 2. Click [Save History]. · The Save As dialog will display. 3. Specify a folder and file name, then click the [Save] button. · All of the files that have been captured up to this point will saved as Presentation Software files. 54 Saving Images Saving Just the Displayed Image 1. Ensure Presentation Software is in still mode and display the image you wish to save. 2. Click the ( ) button. · A menu will display. 3 3. Click [Export Current Image]. · The Save As dialog will display. An Introduction to the Features 4. Specify a folder, file name and file format, then click the [Save] button. · This will save the image as an image file. 55 Saving Images Saving All Images and the HTML Index 1. Click the ( ) button. · A menu will display. Preview Mode Still Mode 2. Click [Export All Images]. · The Export Still Images dialog will display. 3. Specify the folder location and folder name, then click the [OK] button. · To change the suggested folder location, click the [Browse] button to the right. · A folder with the specified name will be created in the specified location and all the images files will placed in it along with an HTML index file. 56 Saving Images ··· Note ··· · The following window will display if the HTML index file created by the Saving All Images and the HTML Index method is opened with a browser program for viewing Internet web sites. Click the [Image1], [Image2], etc. , icons to open and display each respective image file. 3 An Introduction to the Features 57 Opening Saved Images !!!Important !!! Preview Mode Still Mode Presentation Software files saved to disk can be opened and displayed. · Only files saved in the Presentation Software file format with a ". PIH" file extension can be opened. Twisting it counterclockwise darkens the image. Procedure with a Computer Darker Click the ( ) button. Brighter Press the ( ) button. 66 Adjusting the Focus of Preview Images !!!Important !!! Preview Mode The focus is normally adjusted with the autofocus function, but it can be adjusted manually with the procedures below. · Do not forget to reset the P7290 to autofocus (auto indicator on) after you have manually adjusted an image and are displaying the next. · Pressing the [Auto] button in autofocus mode will turn off the autofocus. There will not be any noticeable change until another document or object is substituted and appears out of focus. ··· Note ··· · Use the manual focus when you wish to focus on different parts of a threedimensional object. Please note that the focal range is approximately 65 mm or greater with the lens zoomed in. · It may be difficult to focus on some objects - such as glossy items, translucent items, dark cloth and other items with a low reflection profile - with the autofocus. · The focus can be adjusted manually even in still mode if the control panel is used. However, the change in focus cannot be verified unless a video monitor is directly connected to the P7290. 3 An Introduction to the Features Procedure with the Remote Control W ZOOM T LIGHTS ­ BRIGHTNESS + COLOR FOCUS To Adjust the Focus to a More Distant Setting Press the [Far] button. · Autofocus will shut off when the button is pressed. AUTO NEAR FAR APP REV FWD To Adjust the Focus to a Closer Setting Press the [Near] button. · Autofocus will shut off when the button is pressed. To Turn Autofocus On/Off Press the [Auto] button. · Autofocus is turned on or off each time the button is pressed. 67 Adjusting the Focus of Preview Images Procedure with the Control Panel BRIGHTNESS AUTO FOCUS MANUAL WIDE ZOOM EXT IN LIGHTS TELE IN1:Green IN2:Orange -- + NEAR FAR W T To Turn Autofocus On/ Off Press the [Auto] button. · Autofocus is turned on or off each time the button is pressed. · The auto indicator lights when autofocus is on. To Adjust the Focus to a Closer Setting Press the [Near] button. · Autofocus will shut off when the button is pressed. To Adjust the Focus to a More Distant Setting Press the [Far] button. · Autofocus will shut off when the button is pressed. Procedure with a Computer This function cannot be controlled from a computer. 68 Adjusting the Detail of Preview Images !!!Important !!! · Over- emphasizing the image contours may cause it to flicker. Preview Mode Use the detail function to adjust the sharpness of contour detail in the image. ··· Note ··· · The image detail can also be adjusted in still mode. However, the change in detail cannot be verified unless a video monitor is directly connected to the P7290. Procedure with the Remote Control This function cannot be controlled with the remote control. Procedure with the Control Panel WHITE BALANCE AUTO MANUAL RED BLUE NEGA DETAIL BRIGHTNESS AUTO FOCUS MANUAL NEAR FAR SOFT HARD -- + 3 An Introduction to the Features Adjusting Detail Turn the [Detail] dial. · Twisting the dial clockwise increases the detail. [. . . ] (722 x 524. 8 x 572. 4 mm) Knocked-Down: 19. 1 x 20. 7 x 8. 1 in. (486 x 524. 8 x 205. 5 mm) Approximately 22 lbs (10 kg) Temperature: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) Humidity: 20% to 85% relative humidity without condensation Electronic Shutter Image Size Range Data Transfer Input Illumination Other Functions Input/Output Ports Power Supply Requirements Power Consumption Remote Control Exterior Dimensions(w x d x h) Weight Operating Range 117 Appendix Glossary Color On a computer, color information is expressed by combining various ratios of the three primary colors: red, green and blue (RGB). The DZ3600U is capable of expressing each of the primary colors in 256 hues (8 bits), which together create a total of approximately 16. 7 million colors (256 x 256 x 256) (24 bits) in which images can be expressed. Grayscale A grayscale image is one that is expressed in black, white and 254 shades of gray (a total of 256 tones). A grayscale image looks much like a monochrome photograph. 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