User manual GATEWAY DV-S20

[. . . ] Disconnect your camcorder and remove the batteries if your camcorder acts in any way abnormal while following normal operating instructions. Never place your camcorder near or over a radiator or heat source. 4 Package contents Along with your camcorder, the packaging box contains the following items: Camcorder strap Two AA batteries 5 USB cable AV cable 6 Software Digital camcorder Driver for: Windows 98/98SE/ME Windows 2000/XP Copyright© 2003 Gateway, Inc. User's guide 7 Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your camcorder: Accessory kit: AC adapter Battery charger and rechargeable batteries Carrying pouch Tripod SD memory cards SD memory card reader Contact Gateway for these and other accessories. 8 Front Power/Menu button LCD display Lens Microphone Flash Self-timer LED Battery/Memory card cover 9 Item Power/Menu button (top) Description Turns your camcorder on and off and enters the OSD (on-screen display). The LCD swivels 270 degrees. Lens Microphone Flash Self-timer LED Battery/Memory card cover LCD display 10 Back Flash/ Zoom out/ button button Record/Stop button Zoom in/ Self-timer/ button button System LED indicator Image shutter button Playback/Pause button Digital zoom/OK button Delete button AV out connector USB connector Power connector Wrist strap eyelet Tripod socket 11 Item Flash/ button Description Manually activates flash mode. For additional information, see "Using the flash" on page 33. [. . . ] Your camcorder beeps whenever a button is pressed when this mode is on. Your camcorder has three image quality settings: Super fine Fine Normal The Super fine setting provides the highest resolution and quality. However, this setting generates larger files that require more memory storage space. The Normal setting provides lower resolution and smaller files that take up less memory storage space. The Normal setting is good for sharing images through e-mail or displaying them on a Web page. 29 Number of recordable images The table below indicates the approximate number of still images that can be stored in your camcorder's internal memory and with an optional SD memory card. 64 MB Internal Memory 91 137 183 366 549 732 Resolution 1600 × 1200 1600 × 1200 1600 × 1200 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 Still Image Quality Super fine Fine Normal Super fine Fine Normal 128 MB SD Memory Card 176 264 352 704 1058 1410 256 MB SD Memory Card 352 528 704 1408 2116 2820 512 MB SD Memory Card 704 1056 1408 2826 4232 5640 30 Video quality and estimated recording time The table below indicates the approximate recording time at each setting based on 64 MB internal memory and using an optional SD memory card. 18 min. Resolution 320 × 240 320 × 240 320 × 240 Video Quality Super fine Fine Normal 128 MB SD Memory Card 10 min. 144 min. 31 Recording video and still images Your camcorder can record video and still images. To record video: 1 2 3 4 Turn on your camcorder. Press the Record/Stop button again to stop recording. To record still images: 1 2 3 Turn on your camcorder. Press the Image shutter button. 32 Using the flash Your camcorder has three flash modes for taking still images: Auto flash (intensive) Auto flash (extensive) Flash off Auto flash (intensive). The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Flash is turned off. To set the flash mode: 1 2 3 Turn on your camcorder. Press the OK button repeatedly until the flash mode that you want appears on the LCD display. 33 Using the digital zoom Use the digital zoom to enlarge video. Digital zoom is only available when digital zoom mode is turned on and you are filming video. You can use digital zoom to help you to see clearly when you are recording still images, but the images will be recorded at 1x. To use the digital zoom: 1 2 3 4 Turn on your camcorder. The digital zoom level appears on the LCD display. 34 Using the self-timer Use the self-timer so you can join the picture when taking group shots. After the self-timer is set, the self-timer lamp blinks slowly for 7 seconds, then blinks rapidly for the last 3 seconds prior to shutter release. Self-timer mode automatically turns off after an image is taken. To use the self-timer: 1 2 3 4 5 Attach your camcorder to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. Press the Self-timer button, then press the Image shutter button to activate the count-down. Press the Self-timer button again to cancel the self-timer. 35 Tips & Tricks The LCD display swivels 270 degrees so you can join the picture and watch the LCD display at the same time. Viewing images In playback mode, you can view, magnify, protect, or delete all images. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, letting you quickly find the image you want. Still image files To view recorded still images: 1 2 3 4 36 Turn on your camcorder. Select the still image you want to view using the or button. Zoomed playback While reviewing your images, you can enlarge a portion of an image. To use zoom playback: 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on your camcorder. [. . . ] The LCD display will also show the count-down (from 6 to 1). 49 LED indicators and audible beeps Indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self-timer indicator -- -- 50 Status Solid red Solid green Blinking red Blinking red Blinking green Blinking green Solid green Blinking blue -- -- Description/Activity Camcorder is powering up Camcorder is powered and ready Camcorder error Charging the flash Images are being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer Camcorder is ready to record images Self-timer mode is active Error message Valid button event Sound No Yes (1) Yes (3) No No No Yes (1) Yes (1) Yes (3) Yes (1) Specifications Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image size Image quality Recording media Lens LCD display Self-timer Zoom Description 1/2-inch CMOS 2. 1 Mega Pixels Movie image: QVGA 320 × 240 Still Image:1600 × 1200; 800 × 600 Super fine, Fine, Normal 64 MB internal memory Optional SD memory card (up to 512 MB) F-no: 2. 8, 5G All glass, Focus range: 1. 2 m ~ infinity High resolution (130 k dots) 1. 5-inch color LTPS LCD 10-second delay Digital capture mode: 2. 5X Playback mode: 2X/4X 51 Item Exposure compensation White Balance ISO Light frequency Compressed format Standards Interface Power Software Application Dimensions (H×W×D) Weight 52 Description Auto Manual: -1. 8 ~ +1. 8 EV (0. 3 EV) Auto Manual: Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Lamp ISO 100/200/400 50/60Hz MPEG4 SP (video); IMA-ADPCM (audio) EXIF 2. 1, DCF 1. 1, JPEG DC in, USB, video out (NTSC or PAL) 2 AA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, Rechargeable batteries (optional), AC power adapter (optional) Pinnacle Studio SE and DVS Importer 3. 54 × 2. 56 × 1. 22 inches (90 × 65 × 31 mm) 4. 3 ounces (123 g) without batteries FCC Statement FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: DV-S20 Digital MPEG4 Camcorder This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: 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. [. . . ]