GatewayメーカーDC-M40の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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DC-M40 digital camera user's guide.
READY SPECIAL FEA TURES This digital camera has the following features. • High resolution of 4.1 mega pixels • 3X optical and 2X digital zoom lens • Movie clip recording function • V oice Recording and Playback for still image • An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digital Image.
READY Compliance Accessories: The compliance accessories associated with this equipment are shipped with it. These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc.
READY 4 MANUF ACTURER'S CONTENTS Manufacturer’ s contents Make sure that that you have the correct contents before using this product. Digital camera CompactFlash™ Card (32 CF CARD) AA Alkali.
READY 5 THIS DIGIT AL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR V iewing images on TV Recording images onto CD Printing images Editing images on a PC.
READY 6 THIS DIGIT AL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Creation of a digital photo album Inserting images directly into any electr onic document T aking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards Creating your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images.
READY 7 Ready Getting to know your camera 9 Safety note 10 Identification of features 12 Product exterior 12 V iewfinder 14 LCD panel indicator 16 LCD monitor indicator 17 LCD monitor menu indicator 1.
READY 8 CONTENTS Setting up play function by using the camera button 52 Setting up play back function using the LCD monitor 58 Setting up the camera system 63 Starting Set up mode 63 Connecting to an .
READY 9 • Prior to using this camera, read the user manual thoroughly . • Keep the manual in the safe place. Symbol Explanations This manual contains instructions that will help you use this camera safely and correctly . This will help prevent danger to the camera and injury to others.
READY 10 SAFETY NOTE W ARNING • Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way . This may result in fire, injury , electric shock or severe damage to your camera or injury to you. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by Gateway .
READY 11 SAFETY NOTE W ARNING • Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera’ s internal components and could cause a fire.
READY 12 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Product Exterior To p Front Bottom.
READY 13 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Back 5-Function Button.
READY 14 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Product Exterior (side) DC input connection point (DC 6V IN) V ideo connection terminal USB connection terminal Card cover CompactFlash(CF) CARD Card eject lever .
READY 15 READY IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES Reference V ertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way . A void obstructing the lens or the flash when you take a picture.
READY 16 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES LCD panel indicator The LCD panel displays information about the shooting conditions. Image size L: 2272x1704 pixels M:1600x1200 pixels S: 640x480 pixels Shooting.
READY 17 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. • SHOT mode Whenever you press the LCD button, the LCD monitor will change in the following order: Image & Status Image only LCD Off.
READY 18 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES 9 Image size page43 10 Image quality page44 11 Landscape shot page34 12 Macro shot page28 13 Focusing Methods page41 14 Number of available shots remaining 1 15 Z.
READY 19 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES LCD monitor menu indicator • Each mode has a menu as shown below . The default settings in each mode are printed below .
READY 20 IDENTIFICA TION OF FEA TURES [PLA Y mode] • DELETE ALL : delete all stored images (page58) • SLIDE SHOW : select slide show function (page59) • DPOF : select DPOF function (page60) • .
READY 21 PREP ARA TION Connecting to Power There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power . Y ou can use batteries (AA Alkaline, Ni-MH), or you can use an AC Adapter (DC 6V/2.
READY 22 PREP ARA TION Using the AC power adapter • If you have access to a electrical supply , using an AC Adapter allows the camera to be used for long periods of time. If you connect the camera to a computer , it is advisable to use an AC adapter to enable extended use.
READY 23 PREP ARA TION Inserting the CF CARD 1. Pull the card cover in the direction of the arrow to open. 2. Insert the card towards the arrow . The back side of the CF CARD and the LCD monitor should face in the same direction when the card is inserted.
READY 24 PREP ARA TION Reference The shooting capacity of a 32MB and 64MB CF CARD are listed below . (These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance) Recorded image size Recorded .
READY 25 PREP ARA TION Instructions on how to use the CF CARD • Using a new CF CARD for the first time • Before using the CF CARD, it must be formated. • Initializing prepares the CF CARD for recording data. • For more details, please refer to page 63.
READY 26 PREP ARA TION Selecting the date and time • Y ou will need to check and select the correct Date/ Time when the camera is used for the first time or the batteries have been r emoved. • The DA TE/TIME will only be displayed on the LCD monitor .
READY 27 PREP ARA TION 6. T o select YEAR/MONTH/DA Y or HOUR/MINUTE, press the LEFT ( ) / RIGHT ( ) button. T o change the numbers, press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button. 7. Press the OK button to confirm the setting at the [DA TE] or [TIME] sub menu. The camera can now be used with the selected camera mode.
ADVANCED 28 Camera working mode Camera working mode • Y ou can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial locat- ed on the top of the camera. This digital camera has 5 working modes. These are listed below . • SHOT mode STILL IMAGE mode ( ) This mode is used for taking still images from 2.
ADVANCED 29 T AKING PHOTOS Now let’ s take a picture 1. T o switch on the camera, press the POWER button ( 1 ) 2. Select the desired shot mode (STILL IMAGE/ MACRO SHOT /MOVIE CLIP) according to the image range or subject by using the mode dial ( 2 ) on the top of the camera.
ADVANCED 30 T AKING PHOTOS Note • Select MACRO SHOT mode when the subject is between 0.6ft and 2.5ft (0.2m and 0.8m )from the camera. • Refer to page 28 for information on MACRO SHOT . • If you do not select the correct shot mode for the distance from the subject to the camera, you won't get a clear shot of the subject.
ADVANCED 31 Reference There ar e two LED lamps (one green, one red) positioned next to the viewfinder . • If the camera is in focus when you press the shutter button halfway , the green LED will light up and you can take an image. • If the red lamp lights up, the flash can fire.
ADVANCED 32 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Movie clip shot • When the mode dial is rotated to MOVIE CLIP mode, the LCD monitor will be displayed as shown below . • Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded for as long as the available recording time allows.
ADVANCED 33 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Using the camera button to adjust the camera • Shot mode (STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP) functions can be set up using the camera button. POWER button - Used for turning the camera power on /off. - The camera power will be turned off automatically during periods of inactivity .
ADVANCED 34 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION LCD button - Pressing the LCD button in the shot (STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP) mode will change the display as shown below . MENU button - When you press the MENU button, a menu related to each camera mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor .
ADVANCED 35 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION ZOOM ( / ) button • Used for digital or optical zooming in /out in SHOT mode (STILL IMAGE / MACRO SHOT / MOVIE CLIP). • Digital zooming is not available in MOVIE CLIP mode. • When you press the zoom ( / ) button, the cursor of the zoom bar will display in the upper center of the LCD monitor .
ADVANCED 36 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Selecting Auto flash FLASH / LEFT button • When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor , pressing the LEFT ( ) button makes the cursor shift to the left or to the main menu. • When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor , the LEFT ( ) button operates as the FLASH ( ) button.
ADVANCED 37 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Flash mode indicator Auto flash and Red eye reduction: If a subject or background is dark, the camera flash will work automatically and will reduce the red-eye effect by using the red-eye reduction function.
ADVANCED 38 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SELF-TIMER / RIGHT button • When the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor , pressing the RIGHT ( ) button makes the cursor shift to the sub menu. • When the menu is not displayed on the LCD monitor , the RIGHT ( ) button operates as the SELF-TIMER ( ) button.
ADVANCED 39 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Reference • Images taken using the digital zoom may take a little longer for the camera to process. Allow time for this to take place. • The digital zoom cannot be used in movie clip shots. • Y ou may notice a decrease in image quality when using digital zoom.
ADVANCED 40 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera • Shooting functions can be changed by using the LCD monitor .
ADVANCED 41 • UP button ( ) : Pressing the UP button makes the cursor move up. • DOWN button ( ) : Pressing the DOWN button makes the cursor move down. • LEFT button ( ) : Pressing the LEFT button makes the cursor move left. • RIGHT button( ) : Pressing the RIGHT button makes the cursor move right.
ADVANCED 42 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SHOOTING MODE • This mode allows continuous shooting. • In this mode, you can take moving subjects continuously . • Once a continuous shooting sequence has been completed, the camera resets to single shooting mode.
ADVANCED 43 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SIZE • In STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode, you can select the image size. • Changing the image size affects the number of images which can be recorded on the CF card. 2272X1704 1600X1200 640X480 1. Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode.
ADVANCED 44 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION QUALITY • In STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode, you can select the image data compression rate. • The higher the Quality setting, the better the final image will be. However , the high quality setting will require more memory and therefore reduce the number of images you can store on the CF CARD.
ADVANCED 45 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION WHITE BALANCE • Different lighting conditions may cause color problems on your images. • The white balance control allows you to adjust the colors to appear more natural looking. • The setting remains until the power is turned off.
ADVANCED 46 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION EXPOSURE • This camera automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient light- ing conditions. However , you can select the exposure value by using the [EXPOSURE] sub menu. • This function can be used in STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode.
ADVANCED 47 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION METERING • This button can be used to obtain the right exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode. 2. Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [EXPOSURE]. 3. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [EV] sub menu.
ADVANCED 48 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION ISO • Y ou can select the camera’s sensitivity to light by selecting the ISO sub menu. • Raising the ISO sensitivity will mean that the camera needs less light in order to take an image. However , the higher the ISO value is, the grainier the image will be.
ADVANCED 49 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION SHARPNESS • In STILL IMAGE and MACRO SHOT mode, you can select the image sharpness. • Select the desired SHARPNESS (SOFT/NORMAL/HARD) depending on the subject matter . 1.Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode.
ADVANCED 50 SETTING UP THE SHOOTING FUNCTION LCD •Y ou can adjust the LCD brightness. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the SHOT mode. 2.Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button and select [LCD ]. 3.Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [BRIGHTNESS] sub menu.
ADVANCED 51 SETTING UP THE PLA Y BACK FUNCTION Starting PLA Y Mode • T urn the camera on and select PLA Y mode ( ) on the mode dial. The camera can now play back the images stored on the CF CARD. Sound can also be added to images in this mode. • Y ou can setup the PLA Y mode function by using the camera buttons and LCD monitor .
ADVANCED 52 Setting up play back function by using the camera button • The PLA Y mode can be set using the camera button. THUMBNAIL / ZOOM button • Y ou can view up to 6 images at a time by using the THUMBNAIL function. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLA Y mode ( ) and the last image displays on the LCD monitor .
ADVANCED 53 SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS ZOOM button • When viewing a single image in PLA Y mode, use the zoom button to enlarge the selected image. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLA Y mode( ) 2. Select the desired image. 3. Enlarge the image to 2X scale of enlargement by using the ZOOM button.
ADVANCED 54 SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS DELETE button • This deletes images stored on the CF CARD. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the PLA Y mode. 2.Press the LEFT( ) / RIGHT( ) buttons to select the image that you wish to delete. 3.When you press the DELETE( ) button, a message will be displayed on the LCD monitor .
ADVANCED 55 SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS MIC / UP button • This function allows users to record some voices in any picture you want. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the PLA Y mode. 2.Press the LEFT( ) / RIGHT( ) buttons to select the image that you wish to add sound to.
ADVANCED 56 SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS PLA Y & P AUSE explained • If an image is showing, but there is no sound (or movement): Press the PLA Y & PAUSE ( ) button to play the sound clip or to start the movie clip.
ADVANCED 57 SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS [Slide show] • If the PLA Y & P AUSE ( ) button is pressed when the image is paused, the sound or movement will resume. Reference • When an image is being played back, press the MENU button to cancel the progress.
ADVANCED 58 Setting up play back function using the LCD monitor DELETE ALL • This enables you to clear all images from the CF CARD. Remember that this will permanently delete images. Important images have to be stored on a computer before deleting images.
ADVANCED 59 SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS SLIDE SHOW • Images can be displayed continuously at pre - set intervals. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the PLA Y mode. 2.Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [SLIDE SHOW]. 3.
ADVANCED 60 SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) • DPOF stores printing information on the CF CARD, enabling you to have images printed directly from the CF CARD. • Images can then be printed on DPOF printers or at photo laboratories.
ADVANCED 61 SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS INDEX • The images are printed as a thumbnail on a page by this function. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the PLA Y mode. 2. Press the MENU button and press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [DPOF]. 3. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to select the [DPOF] sub menu.
ADVANCED 62 SETTING UP PLA Y BACK FUNCTIONS FOLDER • Used for changing the folder name to 100GW . • After changing the folder name, this camera will recognize an image that was taken by another digital camera. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the PLA Y mode.
ADVANCED 63 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM Starting SETUP mode • Rotate the mode dial to SETUP mode, to set up the basic camera settings. FORMA T • This is used for formatting the CF CARD. 1.Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode. A MENU will display on the LCD monitor .
ADVANCED 64 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM POWER OFF • This function turns the camera off after setting the amount of time in order to prevent unnecessary battery drainage. • Y ou can set the power to turn off at any specified time (1,3,5,10,or 30 Minutes) from the last operation.
ADVANCED 65 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM DA TE/TIME • This alters the time and date stored with the images. • The DA TE/TIME will only be displayed on the LCD monitor . When you print the image, the DA TE/TIME will not be printed. • Range: 2002 ~ 2100 year (leap years and months are corrected automatically).
ADVANCED 66 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM BEEP • A beep sound will occur when you press the camera button. 1.T urn the camera power on. 2.Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode and a MENU will display on the LCD monitor . 3.Press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [BEEP].
ADVANCED 67 VIDEO OUT • The video output signal from the camera can be NTSC or P AL. Y our choice of output will be governed by the type of machine (for example monitor or TV) to which the camera is connected. • Select the correct video standard. What is NTSC and P AL? Both are the TV's broadcast system.
ADVANCED 68 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM RESET • This menu allows you to reset all the camera settings to the default. 1. Rotate the mode dial to the SETUP mode and a MENU will display on the LCD monitor . 2. Press the UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) button to select [RESET].
ADVANCED 69 <T ABLE 1 > List of menus and settings. -Remarks : Default. X : There is no associated menu. : The setting is maintained even if the power button is turned off. : The setting is returned to default, once the camera power has been switched off.
ADVANCED 70 SETTING UP THE CAMERA SYSTEM SHARPNESS SOFT XX X X NORMAL XX X X HARD XX X X LCD BRIGHTNESS X X X XX 9 XX X X 5 XX X X 0 XX X X REC. TIME 30 SEC X X XX X 15 SEC X X XX X 05 SEC X X XX X VO.
ADVANCED 71 CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL MONITOR Connecting to an external monitor • In PLA Y mode, you can view the stored images or movie clips by connecting the camera to an external monitor via the video cable. When the camera is connected to an external monitor , the LCD monitor will be turned off automatically .
ADVANCED 72 PC MODE Functions of PC mode Downloading stored images • Once you have downloaded images to your PC, you can edit these images and print. (1) Rotate the mode dial to PC mode, and turn the camera on. (2) Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable.
ADVANCED 73 IMPOR T ANT NOTES Caution! * Y our new Gateway camera is a precision instrument. While it is designed to withstand general wear and tear , there are some important points that will help you get maximum service and reliability from your camera.
ADVANCED 74 IMPOR T ANT NOTE * If the camera is exposed to electronic interference, it will turn itself off to protect the CF CARD. * Maintenance • Use a soft brush (available from photo stores) to GENTL Y clean the lens and LCD assemblies. If this does not work, lens-cleaning paper with lens cleaning fluid can be used.
ADVANCED 75 IMPOR T ANT NOTE Wa r ning indicator • There are several warnings that may appear in the LCD display: Wa r ning message Reason for message Remedy NO CARD ! • No CF CARD.
ADVANCED 76 BEFORE CONT ACTING A SER VICE CENTER Check the following before contacting Gateway Symptom Cause Remedy The camera • There is low battery capacity . • Insert fresh batteries. doesn’t switch on. • The AC Power Adapter is not • Connect the AC Power connected.
ADVANCED 77 BEFORE CONT ACTING A SER VICE CENTER Check the following Symptom Cause Remedy The images are • The focus mode is not • If the subject is closer than unclear . correct. 2.6ft (0.8m), select MACRO SHOT mode. The flash does • FLASH OFF mode • Disengage FLASH not fire.
ADVANCED 78 BEFORE CONT ACTING A SER VICE CENTER Please check the following Symptom Cause Remedy The play back • The lens or LCD monitor • Clean the lens or LCD display is not is smudged or dirty . Refer to page 74. very clear No image on • The external monitor has • Check the connection external monitor not been connected cables.
ADVANCED 79 SPECIFICA TIONS Image Sensor T ype 1/1.8" CCD Effective Pixels Approx. 4.0 Mega pixels T otal Pixels Approx. 4.1 Mega pixels Lens Focal Length SHD Lens f = 7.
ADVANCED 80 System Requirements DC-M40 For Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz) Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Minimum 32 MB RAM (XP : 128MB) 110 MB of availab.
ADVANCED 81 To ! use ! the ! supplied ! image ! editing ! applications ! Photo ! Impression ! and ! Video Impression, ! the ! following ! systems ! are ! required.
82 SOFTWARE SOFTW ARE MANUAL Make sure that you r ead the instruction manual carefully befor e use • Software Notes • The included software is a camera driver and image editing software tool for Windows and Mac. • Under no circumstances should all or part of either the software or the user manual be reproduced.
SOFTWARE 83 HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS How to set up the software After inserting the CD-ROM provided with this camera into the CD-ROM drive, the following screen is automatically pop-up. 1. Driver : This enables images to transfer between the camera and PC.
SOFTWARE 84 HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up USB driver for Windows 98 and Windows 98 SE To use this camera with a PC, install the Camera Driver first. After this has been done, the stored images in the camera can be moved to the PC and can be edited by an image editing program.
SOFTWARE 85 HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up USB driver for Windows 4. After restarting the computer , connect the PC to the camera with the USB cable. 5. T urn the camera power on with the mode dial set on PC mode. [Found New Hardware Wizard] will appear and the computer will recognize the camera.
SOFTWARE 86 HOW TO SET UP THE SOFTW ARE FOR WINDOWS Setting up DirectX 8.1 for Windows DirectX is a windows technology that enables higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re playing games or watching video on your PC. 1. After driver installation, the [Microsoft DirectX 8.
SOFTWARE 87 CONNECTING THE CAMERA FOR WIN DOWS Connecting USB cable to the Camera for Windows • T o download images, you will need Windows 98 or later and a USB port on your computer . 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the computer . 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera.
SOFTWARE 88 5. Keep clicking "Next" until the installation starts, then click [Finish]. 6. Click "Y es" to install Microsoft ® DirectX 8.1. INST ALLA TION OF APPLICA TION SOFTW ARE 1. Insert the installation CD-ROM. 2. Click "Application" to install Digital Image and PhotoImpression.
SOFTWARE 89 INST ALLA TION OF APPLICA TION SOFTW ARE 7. Keep clinking"Next " until the installation of Photo Impression starts, then click "FINISH" to complete installation.
SOFTWARE 90 INST ALLA TION OF APPLICA TION SOFTW ARE 1. Click "Application" to install Video Impression 2. Select the language that you want and click "sure". 3. Keep clicking "Next " until the installation starts then click "Finish" to complete.
SOFTWARE 91 REMOVING THE USB DRIVER FOR WINDOWS Removing USB Driver for Windows 1. Click [Add/Remove programs] in control panel. 2. After selecting Gateway DC-M40 , click [Add/Remove] and the following window will be displayed. Reference If you are a Windows 2000/ME/XP user , follow the procedure below to remove the USB Driver .
SOFTWARE 92 CONNECTING THE CAMERA FOR MAC Connecting the USB cable to the camera for MAC • The USB port has to be on the Macintosh or keyboard. 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the Macintosh. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the camera.
SOFTWARE 93 FA Q About USB • Check the following if the USB connection malfunctions. [Case 1] The camera power is off. T urn the camera power on. We recommend using an AC power adapter in PC mode. If you use batteries, check the battery condition. [Case 2] The mode dial is not set to PC mode.
SOFTWARE 94 FA Q [Case 8] How do I know my computer supports a USB Interface? Check the USB port in your computer or keyboard. Check the OS version. A USB Interface is available in Windows 98, 98SE , 2000, ME, XP . Check [Universal serial bus controller] in Device Manager .
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