User manual GATEWAY DC-M50

[. . . ] DC-M50 digital camera user's guide SYSTEM REQUIREMETS WINDOWS · Windows®98 / 98 SE / Windows®2000 Prof. / Windows® Me / Windows®XP · 32 MB RAM · 110 MB free memory capacity · VGA color monitor · CD ROM drive · USB SYSTEM REQUIREMETS IMac, iBook, G3 blue&white series, G4 series · MacOS 9. 0~10. 1. 3 · 64 MB RAM or higher · 110 MB free memory capacity · VGA color monitor · CD ROM drive · USB Take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all your camera's features. Canada Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 / NMB-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. 3 Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 or television reception. [. . . ] 75 SPECIFYING THE WHITE BALANCE MODE This camera has 6 white balance modes. AUTO Auto white balance Automatically adjusts white balance according to light source incident on the CCD. Daylight mode Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject illuminated by sunlight. Light bulb mode Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject illuminated by an incandescent light or tungsten light. Fluorescent mode Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject illuminated by a fluorescent light. Cloudy mode Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject on a cloudy day. WB Preset mode Select this mode by using the WB preset white balance setting. * WB Preset means measuring the white point from a white sheet of paper or card (or nearby wall), the camera will then record that temperature and use it to correct all images until you reset it. 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button. · The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 76 2 Press the or key so that [White Balance] is highlighted and press the key. 3 Press the or key so that the desired white balance mode is highlighted and press key. · The white balance mode changes in the following order. A (Auto white balance) Daylight mode Light bulb mode Fluorescent mode Cloudy mode WB Preset mode 77 4 Press the MENU button. · The selected white balance mode is specified and the icon of the selected white balance mode is displayed on the left side of the flash mode on the upper-right side of the LCD monitor (see page 36). However, when "AUTO" is selected, the icon A still appears on the LCD monitor. 78 SPECIFYING THE SHARPNESS MODE This camera has three sharpness modes as described below. HARD NORMAL SOFT This enhances the sharpness of image. This reduces the sharpness of image and makes an image soft. 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button. · The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the or and press the key so that [SHARPNESS] is highlighted key. 79 3 Press the or highlighted. key so that the desired [sharpness] is · The sharpness mode changes in the following order. HARD NORMAL SOFT 4 Press the key. 5 Press the MENU button. · The selected sharpness mode is specified and there would be no icon displayed on the LCD monitor even if "HARD" or "SOFT" is selected. 80 RESETING TO THE RECORDING MODE DEFAULT SETTINGS This allows you reset this camera's RECORDING MODE to the default settings. The camera settings Flash Focus-mode Focus-Area Drive Mode Image size Quality White Balance Exposure-EV Exposure-Area Sharpness LCD The default settings Autoflash with red-eye reduction Auto Central region Single Full (2560x1920) Standard Auto 0 Central region Normal 5 81 1 Press the press the or key so that [DEFAULT] is highlighted and key. 2 Press the key. key so that [YES] is highlighted and press the · The camera settings are reset to the default. · The LCD monitor display returns to the recording mode menu. 82 PALYBACK MODE 83 SINGLE-FRAME PLAY The images recorded on the CF card can be displayed on the LCD monitor one frame at a time. · The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on. 2 If the camera is not turned on, slide the power switch to turn on the camera. · The power switch returns to the initial position. [. . . ] · To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens. · Never use organic solvents to clean the camera. · Never touch the lens surface with your fingers. Storage · Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place away from dust and chemicals. [. . . ]