Gateway DC-M50 - Manual

7 Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. • Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual. • Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed. • Do not attempt to recharge, short, or ...

9 CAUTION The temperature of the camera rises with extended periods of use. Use cautiously when handling thecamera or removing the batteries and Compact Flash® card. • Do not leave the camera in places subject to extermely high temperatures, like a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of ...

10 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Check the packing list before you begin. If some parts are missing, contact your Gateway. • Gateway DC-M50 5MP Digital Camera (x 1)• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x 4)• Video Cable (x 1)• Hand Strap (x 1)• Camera Case (x 1)• USB Cable (x 1)• 32 MB CompactFlash Card (x 1)• Software ...

11 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE . . . . . . . . . . .4BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8NAMES OF PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 CAMERA BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12INSIDE THE TER...

15 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY_ FRONT VIEW * Do not touch.

21 QUICK REFERENCES GETTING STARTED TAKING PICTURES – See page 33 for details. 1 Insert the batteries (see page 25). 2 Insert the CF card (see page 29). 1 Rotate the function dial to . 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.

27 ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP 1 Insert the smaller loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet. 2 Insert the other end of the hand strap through the small loop.

28 INSERTING THE BATTERIES This camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries.* When using AA-size Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a vendor-endorsed battery charger. 1 When replacing the batteries, slide the power switch to turn off the camera. • You may skip this step when insertin...

36 BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE 1 Rotate the function dial to . 2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power switch returns to the initial position. When the power switch is on in the recording mode, the LCDmonitor is off. If you need to turn on the LCD, press once. 3 Determine the image...

40 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS FOCUS LAMP When the shutter-release button is pressed half-way, the camera adjusts the focus automatically andthe focus lamp (green) shows the focus status (when the focus mode is set to the autofocus mode.) When the focus lamp (green) blinks, check the following points: • Do ...

44 CLOSE UP The close up function allows you to take a picture as close as 3.2 inches (8 cm) to the subject, andfills the frame with the subject in about 2.4 inches (6 cm) x 1.6 inches (4 cm). 1 Rotate the function dial to . • The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press button t...

47 FLASH The following 5 flash modes are available. The flash fires automatically when the light levelis low or the subject is backlit.The flash fires every time a picture is takenregardless of the brightness.For example, select this mode to reduce theharsh shadows when you take the picture out-door...

53 DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom function can increase the maximum magnification (about 0.9 inches)(2.4 cm) of theoptical zoom lens (4 inches in the 1.3 inches film format equivalent)(10.2 cm in the 3.4 cm film formatequivalent) up to 2 times. 1 In the recording mode, press the key so that the image...

55 BURST IMAGE CAPTURE The camera will continuously take pictures while the shutter-release button is held down.The maximum number of images that can be captured at a time (with 32MB CF card) is: Image quality The maximum number of the pictures (as a guide)2560 x 1920 size 1600X1200 size FINE (Fine)...

59 ISO SETTING ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity. Raising the ISO sensivity will mean that the camera needs less light in order to take an image. However, the higher the ISO value is, the grainierthe image will be. AUTO Select the camera's sensitivity to light. 1 Turn on the came...

60 This function makes the image brighter or darker by adjusting the exposure compensation value forthe CCD. The bigger the exposure compensation value is, the brighter the image is, and the smallerthe exposure compensation value is, the darker the image is. 1 Rotate the function dial to and press t...

62 MOVIE CLIP SHOT Note • The recording may be suspended during the available recording time due to the CF CARD capacity. 1 Rotate the function dial to MOVIE CLIP mode . • The LCD monitor will be displayed as shown. 4 Image size and type are listed below. -Image size :QVGA (320X240)-File type : *.AV...

64 VOICE RECORDING 1 Rotate the function dial to . • The last image taken is displayed on LCD monitor. 2 Press the or key to select the desired image to add a recording to. 3 Press the key. The recording starts, and the sound recording indicator is displayed. • The sound will record for 10 seconds. ...

67 SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY (LCD Monitor) THE RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS FLASH (For the Flash mode, see page 44) FOCUSING (For the Focus mode, see page 37) ISO (For the ISO setting, see page 56) CentralSpot AUTOISO100ISO200ISO400 (Auto-flash) (Fill-flash) (Flash c...

71 This camera has 3 image quality modes; " "(fine), " " (Standard) and " " (economy). The image quality is related to the compression ratio of the image. The compression rate is higher inthe order of " " " " " ". The higher the compression rate is, th...

74 2 Press the or key so that [IMAGE SIZE] is highlighted and press the key. SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE Before taking pictures, select the image size. Changing the image size affects the number of theimages which can be recorded on the CF card. The " FULL, " " LARGE, " " HALF...

76 SPECIFYING THE WHITE BALANCE MODE 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 subjec...

79 2 Press the or key so that [SHARPNESS] is highlighted and press the key. 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button. • The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. SPECIFYING THE SHARPNESS MODE This camera has three sharpness modes as described below. HARDNORMALSOFT This ...

81 This allows you reset this camera’s RECORDING MODE to the default settings. The camera settings The default settings Flash Autoflash with red-eye reduction Focus-mode AutoFocus-Area Central region Drive Mode Single Image size Full (2560x1920) Quality Standard White Balance Auto Exposure-EV 0 Expo...

87 INDEX PLAY This mode allows you to display 9 frames at a time on the LCD monitor. It is convenient when youwant to find the desired image quickly. 1 When the camera is set to the single-frame play mode, press the display button once or twice (see page 81). • When the image information is displaye...

89 3 Press the key. • The center part of the image selected in the single-frame play or the index play mode is magnified 2.5 times. ZOOM PLAY This mode allows you to increase the magnification of the image around the center 2.0 times and display it on the LCD monitor. It is convenient when checking ...

91 The images can be played back continuously on the LCD monitor like an automatic slide show. TO START THE SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button. • The play back mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the or key so that [SLIDE SHOW] is highlighted...

96 DELETING SELECTED IMAGES The images recorded on the CF card can be deleted while viewing them on the LCD monitor. CAUTION The deleted image cannot be recovered. Be careful when deleting an image. 1 Rotate the function dial to . • The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on....

99 DELETING ALL IMAGES All images recorded in this folder can be deleted. CAUTION The deleted images cannot be recovered. Be careful when deleting images. 1 Rotate the function dial to . • The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on. 2 If the camera is not turned on, slide the...

101 DELETING FOLDERS Delete the folder and all images in the folder CAUTION The deleted images cannot be recovered. Be careful when deleting images. 1 Rotate the function dial to . • The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on. 2 If the camera is not turned on, slide the power...

103 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button. ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR This allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor according to the angle at which you watchit or the brightness around the monitor so that the display on the LCD monitor can be seen cle...

107 SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF 1 Rotate the function dial to and press the MENU button. • The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the or key so that [PRINT] is highlighted and press the key. This camera supports the DPOF™ (Digital Print Order Format) Version ...

113 FOLDER NAME The folder in the CF card conforms with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) format. When taking a picture with this camera, the "Dcim" folder is created in the directory of the CF cardand the "100GW520" folder is made in the "Dcim" folder. The first c...

119 FORMAT (For formatting the CFcard, see page 119) NOYES THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR POWER SAVE (For the time for the auto power offfunction, see page 117) 1 min. (1 minute)3 min. (3 minutes)5 min. (5 minutes)10 min. (10 minutes)30 min. (30 minutes) THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY

121 1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power switch returns to the initial position. 2 Press the button. • The setup mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the or key so that [POWER SAVE] is highlight- ed and press the ke...

123 This allows you to format the CF card. CAUTION All the images recorded in the CF card are deleted and cannot be recovered. Be careful when formatting the CF card. 1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power switch returns to the ini...

125 SETTING THE DATE / TIME When taking a picture, the date and time are recorded as the part of the image information. If thebuilt-in clock is not set correctly, the wrong date and time are recorded. Set the date and time correct-ly by performing the procedure below. 1 Rotate the function dial to &...

127 SETTING THE BEEP SOUND The beep sounds each time you operate this camera with the buttons or function dial and you canturn the beep off or on. The beep is turned on unless you change the setting after you purchase thiscamera.When you use this camera in a situation where you cannot make noise, su...

129 1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power switch returns to the initial position.• The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL As this camera has a video-out termi...

131 SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR The language displayed on the LCD monitor can be switched to English. 1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power switch to turn on the camera. • The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Select [ENGLISH] with...

132 The camera playback settings Delete (see page 92) Slide show-Time (see page 89) Slide show-Direction (see page 87) Print (see page 103) Folders (see page 109) LCD (see page 99) The Camera Setup settings Power save (see page 117) Beep sound (see pages 123) The Camera pc setting PC connection The ...

135 INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER SOFTWARE The following operation is required for Windows ® 98 / Windows ® 98SE. The driver can be used in a Microsoft Windowsseries Operating System( Operating System must support the USB devicefirst. ) 1. Insert the ...

139 INSTALLATION DIGITAL IMAGE AND PHOTOIMPRESSION For the IBM-PC/AT and the compatible computers. 1. Insert the installation CD-ROM.2. Click "Application" to install Digital Image and PhotoImpression. 3. Choose the setup language and click "Next". 4. Click "Next". Caution: D...

145 INSTALLATION VIDEOIMPRESSION1.6 FOR WIN 1. Click "Application" to install VideoImpression.2. Select language that you want and click "sure". 3. The installation starts. 4. Click "Next". 5. Click "Yes".

154 INSTALLATION VIDEOIMPRESSION1.6 FOR MAC 1. Click "VideoImpression1.6" to set up the software. 2. Select the language that you want. 3. Click "VideoImpression1.6 Installer".

156 CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER • While this camera is connected to the computer or transferring the image data between this camera and the computer, do not perform the following operations. Otherwise, an error may occur, the camera and the computer may not function correctly, ...

158 Requirements of Photo Impression & Video impression To use the supplied image editing applications Photo Impression and Video Impression, the followingsystems are required. For the IBM-PC/AT and compatible computers CPU OS Memory Hard disk spaceMonitorCD-ROM drive Intel Pentium II processor ...

160 WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ON TV WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ON TVBy connecting this camera to your TV with the supplied video cable, you can watch the capturedimages on TV. 1.Confirm that the video out signal from the video-out terminal is set to NTSC or PAL according to the color system in ...

161 TROUBLESHOOTING If you have any trouble with this camera, check the following items. Should the difficulty persist, contact Gateway . Problem The focus cannot beadjusted in the autofo-cus mode The focuslamp (green) blinksquickly (about 8 timesin a second) when theshutter-release buttonis pressed...

165 NOTES ON HANDLING Batteries • Battery performance decreases with lower operating temperatures. In a cold place, we recommend you prepare new batteries and keep the spare batteries in a warm place such as inside your coat. As the performance of Ni-MH battery decreases, we recommend you use the Ni...

169 CARE AND STORAGE Cleaning • If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratchthe surface. • To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or...

170 Camera Type Recording media exchangeable 3X zoom digital camera with LCD monitor CCD Pickup elements: 1/1.8 inch-type inter line CCD, 5.13M pixels, with a base color filter Pickup system: single ISO sensitivity: AUTO ISO 100 200 400 Number of bits converted to A/D: 12 bit Lens Unit Focal length:...