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!Camera ComponentsFront View1. Flash (p.22)2. Viewfinder (p.19)3. Speaker4. Lens5. Microphone6. Self-timer indicator (p.24)Bottom View1. Connector c

"Rear View1. POWER button (p.14)2. Mode switch (p.17) Playback mode (p.32) Photo mode (p.20) / Movie/Audio mode (p.31, 39)3. Shutter/OK bu

#LCD Screen DisplayPhoto Mode 1. Photo Mode 2. Size - 2048x1536 pixels* - 1600x1200 pixels - 1280x960 pixels - 640x480 pixels* Interpolate

$Movie Mode Movie Normal Display1. Movie mode 2. Battery status indicator( Full/ Half/ Low)3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator4. OK: Start (pres

%Audio Mode Audio Normal Display1. Audio mode 2. Battery status indicator( Full/ Half/ Low)3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator4. OK: Start (pres

&Playback Mode 1Single-image Display (Normal view)1. Playback mode 2. Battery status indicator( Full/ Half/ Low)3. SecureDigital (SD) card i

'Movie Playing Display1. Movie 2. OK: Stop (press the OK button to stop playing)3. Selected movie4. Elapsed movie playback timeAudio Playing

Getting StartedThis section gets you started onusing your new digital camera rightaway.Attaching the Strap1. Thread the strap through thecamera stra

Loading the BatteriesUse two AA-sized Alkaline batteries(supplied), or two AA-sized NickelMetal Hydride (NiMH) batteries asthe power source for the

 Battery StatusCheck the battery statusperiodically to ensure that you havea usable battery charge. When theLCD screen is on, it displays thestatus

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!SD Memory CardInsertionA SecureDigital (SD) card may beinserted in the camera to provideexternal memory in which to storeimages. Images are stored d

"Camera On/OffTo turn the camera on, press thePOWER button. Press the POWERbutton again to turn it off.When the power is turned on, thegreen REA

#Setting the Date andTimeDATE/TIME enables you to set thedate and change the clock setting.You should set the date and timewhen you use the camera fo

$Formatting the SD CardAfter you install an SD card for thefirst time, you should first formatthe SD card with the camera.Formatting removes all info

%LCD Screen On/OffThe LCD screen with camera statusis automatically activated when thecamera is turned on. Use the LCDscreen to frame your shots, as

&Using the MultifunctionButtonsThe Multifunction buttons provideUp, Down, Left, and Right arrowselections for navigating the Menuscreens. In addi

'Using the ViewfinderThe Viewfinder may be used totake pictures instead of the LCDscreen. Using the Viewfinderconserves battery power.Press the

ShootingShooting Still ImagesFollow these instructions whenshooting a still image:1. Set the Mode switch to (Photo).Settings are automaticallyadjust

Using the Digital ZoomUse the Digital Zoom feature tomagnify distant images. Press the button to digitally enlarge thesubject more than the specifie

Using the Flash Five Flash mode settings areavailable to match shootingconditions: Auto (Auto flash)The flash fires when ambientlighting conditions

iiiSafety PrecautionsBefore you use the camera, be sureto read the following safetyprecautions, which detail the properoperation of the camera and its

!Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting enables you totake three pictures in rapidsuccession with a single press ofthe Shutter button.To shoot image

"Using the Self-Timer The Self-timer enables you to takean image of yourself by setting a10-second delay on the shutter.To shoot with the Self-t

#CustomizingShooting-relatedSettingsSelecting Photo SizeThe Size setting enables you toselect image resolution. Four sizesettings are available: 3M

$Selecting Photo QualityThe camera features threecompression options for managingstill photos. (Best): Provides a moredetailed image for photo quali

%Selecting the ShootingDrive Mode This mode enables you todetermine how you want to shootyour still images. The followingshooting drive modes are

&Adjusting the ExposureCompensation ±Use the Exposure CompensationValue (EV) setting to adjust thebrightness of the entire subject. Setthe EV so

'Selecting the WhiteBalanceThe White Balance (WB) controlenables you to correct the whitecolor in shots taken under differentlighting conditions

!Selecting the SharpnessThe Sharpness control sharpens(highlights) or softens (blends) theedges of a photo.To select the Sharpness setting:1. Set the

!Shooting Movies Movie mode allows you to recordmovie clips of unlimited length(limited only by the size of availablememory). Clips are recorded at a

! Nine-image DisplayYou can view images as acomposite display of nine images atthe same time on the LCD screen.1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).2.

iv Do not short-circuit the batteryterminals and be sure to coverthe terminals before you throwbatteries away. If the terminalscontact metal, they ma

!!Magnifying ImagesThis feature enables you to zoom inon a picture at up to four times theoriginal viewing size.To magnify the images:1. Set the Mode

!"Using the Slide ShowThe Slide Show selection enablesyou to view your stored images byplaying them back in sequence (ifyou have stored more than

!#Rotating ImagesIf you take a picture while holdingthe camera vertically, this selectionenables you to rotate the image toa horizontal position when

!$Playing MoviesPlayback mode also enables you toplay movies that are stored inmemory on the LCD screen.To play back movies,1. Set the Mode switch to

!%Television ViewingThis feature enables you to viewyour cameras movies and imageson a TV monitor instead of the LCDscreen.To view the cameras image

!&Deleting ImagesYou can remove images from theinternal camera memory, as well asfrom the SD card. This allows youto free up memory space in which

!'AudioRecording AudioAudio mode allows you to recordaudio clips of unlimited length in theWAV file format (limited only by thesize of available

"Playing AudioPlayback mode enables you to playaudio files that are stored inmemory.To playback audio:1. Set the Mode switch to (Playback).2. Us

"Digital CameraSettingsThe Take-it S1/D1 camera providesseveral operator-controlled manualsettings that enable you to tailor thecamera to your

" Setting the TimeTIME enables you to change thetime setting in your camera.1. Enter Setup menu mode. 2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons toselect 

vTable of ContentsCamera Overview ... 1Camera Package Contents... 2Camera Components ... 3Front/Bottom View ...

"!Selecting the Video SystemVIDEO enables you to select yourvideo system standard -- NTSC orPAL -- allowing you to match thecolor system of yo

""Copying to the SD CardCOPY TO SD enables you to copyimages stored in internal memory toan external memory (SecureDigital)card.1. Enter Set

"#Selecting the LanguageLANGUAGE enables you to selectthe LCD screen display language.1. Enter Setup menu mode. 2. Use the 4-way arrow buttons

"$Viewing Images onYour ComputerThe camera is equipped with anUSB connector that allows you todownload the recorded images fromthe camera to your

"%A. Installing the CameraDriver (Only Window 98/98SErequired)Shut down all other applicationsbefore installing the camera driver.1. Turn on

"&If Removable Disk or newlycreated icon (Take-it or Take-it.SD) appears, the camera isconnected to your computer,and you can transfer files

"'For Macintosh:1. Double-click the newly createdicon on the desktop.2. Double-click DCIM.3. Double-click 100MEDIA.The subfolder contains th

#Appendix A -PC/Web CamA PC/Web Cam is a digital cameraattached to a computer that sendsimages or live video streams to aWeb page and is ideal for vi

#Appendix B Using the BatteriesBatteries have a direct effect on theoperating capabilities of the Take-itS1/D1 and are, therefore, highlyimportant.

#  Remove the batteries and storethem when not using the camerato prevent them from leaking anddamaging the camera. Keep the batteries warm until ju

viViewing Images on YourComputerSystem Requirements ... 46A. Installing the Camera Driver . 47B. Getting the Camera Ready .. 47C. Connecting

#!Appendix C Using the SD CardA SecureDigital (SD) card may beinserted in the camera to provide anexternal memory in which to storepictures and movie

#"Always follow the SafetyPrecautions that came with thecamera.Appendix D  Maintenance Use a soft cloth, tissue or eyeglass lens cloth to clean

##Appendix E  TroubleshootingThe camera turns off suddenly.A1: The camera is not powered on. Press and hold the POWER button for a few moments to se

#$The camera does not take photos. A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode.  Set the Mode switch to (Photo) or / (Movie/Audio) mode.A2: T

#%Battery ProblemsThe battery power is depletedprematurely.A1: The incorrect type of battery is being used. Replace batteries with two AA-sized Alka

#&A1: You moved the camera while taking a shot. Hold the camera firmly when shooting, using a tripod if necessary.A2: The subject is not within t

#'A: The flash mode is set to Off. Select any flash mode except Flash off.A: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode. Set the Mode switc

$Computer ProblemsFor Windows:System cannot find the RemovableDisk.A1: The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode. Set the Mode switch to (Playb

$A2: The camera is not connected to the computer. Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to yourcomputer and the other end to your cameras

$ For OS 9.x:1) Go to the Apple menu and select Apple System Profiler. TheApple System Profiler window appears.2) Click the Devices and Volumes

viiFederal CommunicationsCommission InterferenceStatementThis equipment (MDC-TKS1CMOSor ES230) has been tested andfound to comply with the limits fora

$!Appendix F  Warning and Error MessagesThe following table describes the LCD warning and error messages that are produced by the camera. Follow thes

$"Appendix G  Menu Items and Factory DefaultsThe displayed menu items differ according to the selected mode, displaying only the items that can

$#Appendix H- SpecificationsAudio Clip Unlimited length (limited by the size ofavailable memory)Image Formats  Still images: JPEG Movie clip

Camera OverviewMicrotek's Take-it S1/D1 digitalcameras are equipped with a massstorage function that enables you tocapture high resolution pictu

Camera PackageContentsOpen your camera package andcheck the components listed in yourpacking list.If any component is missing,contact Microtek Custom