Creative DC-CAM 3200Z User Manual

Preparing to Take Pictures – - 7 - – Low Battery Indicator The low battery indicator on the LCD screen means that the batteries are nearly exhau

Preparing to Take Pictures – - 8 - – Setting the Date and Time 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Press the RIGHT button to select

Preparing to Take Pictures – - 9 - – TV Out Settings Your camera can be connected to a TV as described in Chapter 6 Making Connections. Connecting to

Preparing to Take Pictures – - 10 - – Setting the Power Save Function To save battery power, your camera can be set to turn itself off after 1, 3 (def

Preparing to Take Pictures – - 11 - – SD Memory Cards The SD memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartmen

Preparing to Take Pictures – - 12 - – Camera Mode Setting Your camera can be set in various modes for different situations. Photo Mode In Photo mode

– 13 – 3 Taking Pictures Previewing a Picture Preview photos on the LCD screen before pressing the shutter button. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. The LE

Taking Pictures – - 14 - – Setting Image Quality and Resolution 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. 2. Use the UP or DOWN keys to selec

Taking Pictures – - 15 - – Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allow you to zoom in on fa

Taking Pictures – - 16 - – Using the Flash Pressing the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes. A symbol appears on the LCD

– i – Table of Contents 1 Getting Started... - 1 -

Taking Pictures – - 17 - – Using Different Metering Options There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Auto Metering autom

Taking Pictures – - 18 - – White Balance Settings Explained Auto: Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general photography. Daylight: Adj

Taking Pictures – - 19 - – Using Macro Mode Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects. In macro mo

Taking Pictures – - 20 - – Using the Date Stamp Function The Date Stamp function can be used to add a date to your pictures as you take them. 1. To e

Taking Pictures – - 21 - – Mode switch Video button Recording Video Clips Your camera can record short video clips with audio. 1. Make sure that the

– - 22 - – Sequence numberTotal number File numberImage type4 Reviewing Photos and Videos Viewing Pictures Pictures can be reviewed using the built i

Reviewing Photos & Videos – - 23 - – Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode When in Playback mode, you can view all your stored images in thumbnail fo

Reviewing Photos and Videos – - 24 - – Erasing a Stored Image Single images can be erased from the camera in Playback mode. 1. Turn on the camera and

Reviewing Photos & Videos – - 25 - – Slide Show You can set the camera to display images in a slide show. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the M

– - 26 - – 5 File Names & Printing Folder Names The digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or SD card

– ii – Using Macro Mode... - 19 - Using the Self-Timer ..

File Names & Printing – - 27 - – File Names The camera automatically assigns a file name to each photo and video clip captured. File names start w

– - 28 - – 6 Making Connections Viewing Images on the TV Images displayed on the camera’s LCD screen can also be displayed on a television screen.

Making Connections – - 29 - – Downloading Images to a Computer There are two ways to download files from the camera’s internal memory or SD card to a

Making Connections – - 30 - – Connecting to a Computer Using USB 1. Install the software driver included with the bundled CD-ROM. 2. Connect the supp

Making Connections – - 31 - – Understanding Camera Memory Internal Memory The digital camera is equipped with internal memory. If an SD card is not in

– - 32 - – 7 Software Installation To install the software: NOTES: • If the installation program does not start automatically, click Start >

– - 33 - – 8 Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Cause SolutionCamera does not turn on. - The batteries are inserted incorrectly. - The batteries ar

Appendix – - 34 - – Specifications Sensor 3.2 megapixels CCD Lens Focal length: 5.69 - 16.29mm, 3X zoom, F2.66 - 4.92 Viewfinder Optical, Real Image

– - 1 - – 1 Getting Started Package Contents Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items listed below is missing or damaged. Camera USB C

Getting Started – - 2 - – System Requirements* Windows: • Intel® Pentium® II 266 MHz or better • Windows® XP/2000/ME/98SE • Minimum 64 MB RAM • USB p

Getting Started – - 3 - – FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co

Getting Started – - 4 - – Camera Components Front Rear Side Viewfinder Flash Shutter buttonLens Self-timer indicator Microph

Getting Started – - 5 - – Using the Accessories Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown in the illustration to the ri

– - 6 - – 2 Preparing to Take Pictures Installing the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH (min. 55