RadioShack B-020405 - Manual

5 Battery Charge Camera Software Data Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly h Test Shots Prior to Photography For particularly important photographs (such as weddingsand overseas trips), always take a test photograph and viewthe image to make sure that the camera is functioningnormally. ✽ RadioShack ...

6 h Lithium-Ion Battery Features h Lithium-ion battery loses its charge even when not used.Charge the battery just before taking pictures (1 to 2 daysbeforehand). h To ensure that your lithium-ion battery lasts as long aspossible, push the lens back in and switch the camera offpromptly when you are ...

7 Battery Charge Camera Software Data h Disposing of This Product When disposing of this product, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

8 Nomenclature Press the lens pop-up button. Switching On Switching Off Push the lens back in. The Auto Power Off function automatically switches thec a m e r a o f f t o a v o i d w a s t i n g b a t t e r y p o w e r w h e n t h ecamera is left unused for 30 seconds while switched on. ✽ The Auto P...

9 Battery Charge Camera Software Data Battery Charge Attach the enclosed strap. When using acommercial strap, check the strength andother properties of strap. Attaching the Strap

11 Battery Charge Camera Software Data GUIDE TO CAMERA OPERATIONS Taking pictures Taking pictures P.22 PURPOSE Camera Switch on and off Switching on and off P.8 Camera Connecting thecamera to a PC Connecting the camera to aPC P.20 Camera and PC Downloading (Saving) images Downloading images [Camera]...

12 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ■ Pre-installation Checklist h Compatible Macs: Power Macintosh G3 200 MHz minimum (models with USBsupport as standard) h Operating system: Mac OS 8.6-9.0, 9.1, 9.2 h RAM: 32MB minimum h Hard disk space: 200MB minimum h Other: A CD-ROM for driver and software installation ...

13 Battery Charge Camera Software Data Guide to Software The enclosed CD-ROM contains the software shown below. h FLATFOTO Photo Album Software for tasks such as downloading images youhave shot on the camera, checking and deleting thed o w n l o a d e d i m a g e s , a n d m o d i f y i n g t h e c ...

14 For Windows ✽ In Windows, you can install “FLATFOTO Photo Album” and “PhotoImpression3.0” in succession. INSTALLING FLATFOTO Photo Album Switch on your PC and load theenclosed CD-ROM. The installer starts upautomatically. CD-ROM ■ Starting up the installer manually Double-click [SETUP] or[SETUP.e...

18 For Macintosh Do not connect the camera to your PC using the USB S w i t c h o n y o u r M a c i n t o s h a n dload the enclosed CD-ROM. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, the[FLATFOTO Camera Driver],[English] and [FLATFOTO Installer]folder to start installation. CD-ROM See P.36 for information on in...

20 z Switch the camera on and then connect it toyour PC using the USB cable. ● Connecting the camera to your PC with theUSB cable allows you to do the following: h Charge the camera battery ( / P.21) h Download and display images ( / P.28, 34) h Modify the camera settings, delete images, format thec...

21 Battery Charge Camera Software Data Charging starts automaticallywhen you connect the camerato your PC with the USB cable. This camera uses USB bus power to charge the battery. Before attempting to chargethe battery, install the software ( / P.12) and then use the USB cable to connect the camera ...

22 Loading the strap over your wrist, brace yourelbows firmly against your body and hold thecamera with both hands.Compose your shot so that the subject youwant to photograph is within the field of view. The image will be blurred if the cameramoves when taking the picture (cameras h a k e ) . T a k ...

23 Battery Charge Camera Software Data When you press the shutter button, the camera taking the picture.The image is then recorded and the numberin the counter decreases. T h e c o u n t e r f l a s h e s ( r o t a t e s ) d u r i n gimage recording. The FLATFOTO uses a CMOS sensor equipped withAuto...

24 A SELECTING THE IMAGE SIZE You can select the appropriate image size for your shots. The number of available shots variesdepending on the selected image size setting, and the number of available shots shown by thecounter increases or decreases accordingly. Select “ B ” for better image quality an...

25 Battery Charge Camera Software Data e DELETING IMAGES You cannot check images as you delete them, but you can use S to delete the last image you shot, or D to delete all the images. h W h e n y o u s e l e c t “ S ” , t h e n e w e s t frame (frame 5 if you have taken 5 shots)is deleted. Pressing...

26 l SETTING THE BEEP TONE You can select whether or not the beep tone sounds. You can turn the beep tone on and off bypressing the l button. ✽ When “ l ” is displayed, the beep tone sounds. When you take pictures, connectthe camera to your PC with theUSB cable and download yourimages to check them.

27 Battery Charge Camera Software Data USING FLATFOTO Photo Album You can use “FLATFOTO Photo Album” software to download images in the camera to yourPC’s hard disk, check and delete the downloaded images, and modify the camera settings. ✽ This description shows the Windows screens, but the procedur...

28 DOWNLOADING IMAGES You can download the images from the camera to your PC. h If you cancel image downloading beforec o m p l e t i o n , d o w n l o a d i n g s t o p s a f t e rd o w n l o a d i n g o f t h e c u r r e n t i m a g e i scompleted. h T h e i m a g e s i n t h e c a m e r a a r e a...

30 DISPLAYING DOWNLOADED IMAGES Images downloaded to your PC can be checked, rotated and saved as new filesunder different names. Select the folder you want to displayin the folder tree display area. Select the display format from the[View] menu. h To view an image frame enlarged, select and thendou...

31 Battery Charge Camera Software Data ■ Slideshow/Single-frame enlarged display window Displays the previous image S a v e s t h e c u r r e n t l y d i s p l a y e dimage as a new file with a differentname. Closes the window Rotates the image left (counterclockwise)in 90° increments. ✽ The modifie...

33 Battery Charge Camera Software Data h About the file counter (file numbers) File numbers (No. 0001 to 9999) are automatically assigned to images when they are shot. The assigned file numbers are then savedwith the images during downloading. ✽ Because the file numbers are assigned when shots are t...

34 USING FLATFOTO Photo Album as TWAIN Driver “FLATFOTO Photo Album” allows images on the camera to be downloaded directlyfrom the camera using a TWAIN-compatible application such as “PhotoImpression3.0”. Switch the camera on and then connectit to your PC using the USB cable. Launch a TWAIN-compatib...

35 Battery Charge Camera Software Data T h e c o u n t e r f l a s h e s ( r o t a t e s ) d u r i n gimage downloading. Select the images to be downloaded. Click the [Start Download] button todownload the images. Click the [Transfer] button. ✽ You can also download imagesusing the [Transfer] button...

36 USING PhotoImpression3.0 INSTALLING PhotoImpression3.0 This is a software to make it easy for you to download the images and modify them,create calendars or postcards. For Windows When you install “FLATFOTO Photo Album”,“PhotoImpression3.0” is installed immediatelyafterwards ( / P.14). For Macint...

42 Layers This provide an easy way to edit images. You can dragand drop layers to change the layer sequence (overlayorder). h The currently selected layer is displayed with a yellowborder. Click the layer you want to edit. h Click the green button to toggle between hiding andshowing a layer. h You c...

43 Battery Charge Camera Software Data Frames & Edges This option allows you to create a frame or border foryour image. h When you have selected your preferred frame orborder, click the [Apply] button to apply your selectionto the image. Cookie Cutter This allows you to crop your image as if you...

44 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software. For Windows Check that the camera is not connectedto your PC and then start up your PC. Exit all application and programs. Select the program you want todelete from [Programs] in the [Start]me...

47 Battery Charge Camera Software Data TROUBLESHOOTING h The battery is exhausted. No power. h Put the camera in your pocket or anotherwarm place to heat it. h You are using the camera in extremelycold condition. The battery runs outquickly. h Switch the camera on. h Download the images to the PC, a...

49 Battery Charge Camera Software Data Specifications h Actual number of pixels 0.31 million pixels h CCD image sensor CMOS image sensor with Autobrite TM technology h Storage media 8MB internal flash memory h File format JPEG (Converted when images are downloaded usingthe enclosed software.) h Imag...

50 System Requirements ■ For Windows h Compatible PCs: IBM PC/AT or compatible (models with USB support as standard) h Operating system: Windows 98 (including the second edition), Windows Millenium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition h CP...

51 Battery Charge Camera Software Data CARE Keep the camera dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the camera only in normal temperatureenvironments. Handle the camera carefully; do not drop it. Keep the camera away from dust and dirt, and wipe it witha damp cloth occasionally t...

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use forninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchiseesand dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREI...