Page 2 - Important Information; Please read through this user’s guide carefully before
ii Important Information Important Information Please read through this user’s guide carefully before using Creative DiVi CAM 428. Follow all precautions to avoid damage or harm caused by improper operation. Safety Precautions ❑ Your camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service...
Page 3 - This product consists of intricate electronic parts. To; Avoid using or storing your camera in the
Important Information iii Operational Precautions This product consists of intricate electronic parts. To conserve the life of your product, do not drop or subject your camera to impact when taking pictures. ❑ Avoid using or storing your camera in the following places: • Damp and dusty places • Seal...
Page 4 - Introduction; Inserting an SD Memory Card 2-6; Setting Up Your Camera; Configuring Camera Images 4-4
iv 1 Introduction Before You Begin...................................................................... 1-1 Package Contents ........................................................................... 1-1Minimum System Requirements.................................................. 1-1 2 About Your ...
Page 5 - Using your Camera as a Recorder 4-7; Printing from Creative DiVi CAM 428
v Transferring Songs to Your Camera 4-6Playing MP3 Files............................................................................. 4-6 Using your Camera as a Recorder 4-7 Making a Voice Recording ............................................................ 4-7Playing a Recording ....................
Page 6 - B Frequently Asked Questions
vi Auto Power-off ..................................................................... A-2Connectivity .......................................................................... A-2 B Frequently Asked Questions DiViCam428.book Page vi Friday, August 26, 2005 10:55 AM
Page 7 - Introduction
Introduction 1-1 1 Introduction Creative DiVi CAM 428 is a high-quality digital video camera that enables you to create, edit, share and send photos to friends and family. With Creative Divi CAM 428, you can create short videos and voice recordings, as well as play MP3 songs. Before You Begin Packag...
Page 8 - About Your Camera; This section highlights the features of your camera.
2-1 About Your Camera 2 About Your Camera About Creative DiVi CAM 428 This section highlights the features of your camera. 1 Lens 2 Shutter button Press this button to take pictures in Photo mode or to start and stop recording videos in Movie mode. 3 Flash 4 Self-timer LED The LED blinks red when th...
Page 10 - Rotating the LCD; Open the LCD carefully from the left of your camera.
2-3 About Your Camera Rotating the LCD Open the LCD carefully from the left of your camera. The rotation directions and lock positions are shown below: 1 Tripod socket 2 Memory card cover 3 Memory card slot 4 MP3 button 5 Zoom button 6 Power button To turn your camera on or off, press the button. 7 ...
Page 11 - Camera mode
About Your Camera 2-4 Camera mode 1 Camera mode 2 Memory status The icon indicates that your camera s using the memory card. The icon indicates that your camera is using the internal memory. 3 Number of photos 4 Digital zoom ratio 5 Battery level indicator Full Half full Low Empty 6 Quick menu 7 Fla...
Page 12 - Movie mode
2-5 About Your Camera Movie mode 8 Macro 9 Self-timer status 10 Anti-shake icon 11 Focus area 12 Continuous shooting mode 1 Movie mode icon 2 Memory status The icon indicates that your camera s using the memory card. The icon indicates that your camera is using the internal memory. 3 Number of recor...
Page 13 - Inserting an; Lift the Memory card slot cover up and insert an SD
About Your Camera 2-6 Inserting an SD Memory Card Lift the Memory card slot cover up and insert an SD memory card as shown.Do not force the memory card into the Memory card slot. If it does not fit properly, gently remove it and try again.To remove the memory card, turn off your camera and then gent...
Page 14 - Slide the battery compartment cover open as; Charging the; Insert your battery into the battery charger as
2-7 About Your Camera Inserting the battery 1. Slide the battery compartment cover open as shown below. 2. Insert the rechargeable battery into the compartment. 3. Slide the battery compartment cover back in to close it. Charging the battery 1. Turn off your camera.2. Remove the battery.3. Connect t...
Page 16 - Setting Up Your Camera
3-1 Setting Up Your Camera 3 Setting Up Your Camera This chapter tells you how to quickly install Creative DiVi CAM428, as a Mass Storage device. Follow the installation procedures for your operating system. Installing the Camera Driver 1. Do not connect your camera to your computer before installin...
Page 18 - icon on the
3-3 Setting Up Your Camera Removing your Camera safely In Windows XP, Window 2000 and Windows Me 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Taskbar. 2. Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device and disconnect your camera when prompted. In Windows 98 SE 1. In Windows Explorer, right-click the ...
Page 19 - You can connect your Creative DiVi CAM
Setting Up Your Camera 3-4 Connecting Your Camera to a TV/VCR You can connect your Creative DiVi CAM 428 to a television if you want to have a larger view of your photos or videos.1. Connect the TV Out cable to the TV Out port and the television. 2. Connect the Audio Out cable to the Audio Out port ...
Page 20 - Using Creative DiVi CAM 428
4-1 Using Creative DiVi CAM 428 4 Using Creative DiVi CAM 428 This guide shows you how to use Creative DiVi CAM 428 to take photos, record videos and voices, and play MP3 songs. Selecting a mode To start using your camera, you have to first select the mode that you want. Select a mode by moving the ...
Page 21 - Slideshow; Slide
Using Creative DiVi CAM 428 4-2 Vewing a Photo 1. In Camera mode, press the Play button.2. Push the 5-way Joystick button up or down to go to the previous or next photo. 3. To zoom in on a photo, push the Zoom button Move the 5-way Joystick button up or down to zoom in or out of a photo. When zoomed...
Page 23 - Settings
Using Creative DiVi CAM 428 4-4 Configuring Camera Images You can adjust resolution, quality, white balance and EV compensation settings before you take a photo or record a video. Set the Mode switch to Camera or Movie mode. Press the Menu button to view the settings options. Selecting Image Setting...
Page 24 - Special Effects; Color
4-5 Using Creative DiVi CAM 428 Selecting and Adding Special Effects You can add special effects to photos and videos. Before taking a photo or recording a video, view the effects in the preview screen and then follow the instructions in “Taking a Photo” on page 4-1 and “Recording a Video” on page 4...
Page 25 - Playing MP3
Using Creative DiVi CAM 428 4-6 Using your Camera as an MP3 Player Transferring Songs to Your Camera Before using your camera to play MP3 files, you need to use your computer to save the MP3 files to your camera’s memory card or internal memory.1. Connect your camera to your computer using the USB c...
Page 29 - Printing from Creative DiVi; DPOF
Printing from Creative DiVi CAM 428 5-1 5 Printing from Creative DiVi CAM 428 This chapter tells you how to quickly set up Creative DiVi CAM 428 so that you can order professional digital prints of your photos, or use Direct Print to print directly to a printer without using a computer. Setting up D...
Page 31 - Technical Specifications; Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
Technical Specifications A-1 A Technical Specifications Dimensions 100 mm (W) x 59 mm (H) x 35 mm (D) 3.54 in (W) x 2.76 in (H) x 1.46 in (D) Weight Approx. 160g (without batteries) LCD 2.0” LTPS TFT LCD Power Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery Image Sensor 1/2.5” CCD Pixels 4.0 Mega Pixels File Forma...
Page 32 - Port compatibility
A-2 Technical Specifications Port compatibility ❑ Universal Serial Bus port 1.1 ❑ TV Out (NTSC/PAL selectable) Storage Media ❑ Built-in 32MB Flash Memory ❑ SD Memory Card Interface (MMC compatible) supports 32 MB to 1 GB TV Out ❑ NTSC ❑ PAL Flash Mode ❑ Auto Flash ❑ Auto Flash and Red-Eye Reduction ...
Page 33 - Frequently Asked Questions; Support
Frequently Asked Questions B-1 B Frequently Asked Questions This section covers questions you might have while using your player. For further assistance, you may wish to consult our self-help tool "Knowledge Base". Go to www.creative.com , select your region and then select Support . ❑ I was...
Page 34 - Index
Index A About Your Camera 2-1 C Camera mode 4-1 Configuring camera images 4-4 Connecting Your Camera to a TV 3-4 D Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 5-1 , 5-2 Direct Print 5-1 Disconnecting your camera 3-3 F Frequently Asked Questions B-1 I image resolution 4-4 Inserting SD Memory Card 2-6 Installin...
Page 36 - Notes
Notes DiViCam428.book Page 3 Friday, August 26, 2005 10:55 AM