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DC-M40
digital camera
user's guide
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READY SPECIAL FEATURES 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 • Voice Recording and Playback for still image • An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digital Image. Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the
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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. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not ca
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READY MANUFACTURER'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 Alkaline batteries X 4 Carrying case Video cable USB cable Camera strap Application software and CD-ROM User manual Product warranty AC Adapter [Optional accessories] 4
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READY THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Viewing images on TV Recording images onto CD Printing images Editing images on a PC 5
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READY THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Creation of a digital photo album Inserting images directly into any electronic document Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards Creating your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images. 6
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READY CONTENTS Ready Getting to know your camera 9 Safety note 10 Identification of features 12 Product exterior 12 Viewfinder 14 LCD panel indicator 16 LCD monitor indicator 17 LCD monitor menu indicator 19 Preparation 21 Connecting to Power 21 Using the batteries 21 Using the AC power adapter 22 Attaching the strap 22 Inserting the CF CARD 23 Removing the CF CARD 23 Instructions on how to use the CF CARD 25 Selecting the date and time 26 Advanced Camera working mode 28 Taking photos 30 Settin
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READY 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 external monitor 71 PC mode 72 Important notes 73 Caution 73 Warning indicator 75 Before contacting a service center 76 Specification 79 Requirements of Photo Impression & Video Impression 81 Software Software manual 82 How to set up the software for Wind
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READY GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA • 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. Warning This is a descriptive statement that warns of the result if the instructions are ignored or not understood. Note This explains use of the camera. Reference This should further
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READY SAFETY NOTE WARNING • 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. • Do not use the flash in close proximity to the people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject’s eyes may cause eyesight damage. Do not attempt to photograph children using a flash closer than 3 feet (1 meter) proximity. •
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READY SAFETY NOTE WARNING • 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. • When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case or cause a fire. • Always use the camera and its accessories in a we
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior Top Front Bottom 12
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Back 5-Function Button 13
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior (side) DC input connection point (DC 6V IN) Video connection terminal USB connection terminal Card cover CompactFlash(CF) CARD Card eject lever Viewfinder 14
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READY READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Reference Vertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take a picture. [Horizontal grip] [Vertical grip] Note • Because there can be some differences between what is seen through the viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 5ft (1.5m), it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose the shot. 15
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD panel indicator The LCD panel displays information about the shooting conditions. Flash Auto flash and Red eye reduction: Image size Slow synchro: L: 2272x1704 pixels Auto flash: M:1600x1200 pixels Fill in flash: S: 640x480 pixels Flash off: Battery condition indicator :The batteries are fully charged :Prepare new batteries :There is no battery capacity, replace new batteries Shooting information MACRO SHOT mode STILL IMAGE mode Number of available shots
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES 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. 1 Battery condition page16 2 White balance page45 3 Flash page38 4 Self-timer page39 5 ISO page48 6 Metering methods page47 7 Exposure compensation -2.0~0~+2.0 page46 8 Sharpness page49 17
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES 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 Zoom/Digital Zoom page35 16 Movie Clip shot page32 17 Shooting mode page42 • PLAY mode Movie clip shot Movie clip running time Number of stored Battery condition images (page16) The last stored image number is displayed Sound indicator When an image that has Image magnification sound information is select
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor menu indicator • Each mode has a menu as shown below. The default settings in each mode are printed below. [STILL IMAGE/MACRO SHOT mode] • FOCUSING: select focusing methods (page41) • SHOOTING MODE: select shooting mode (page42) • IMAGE SIZE: select image size (page43) • QUALITY: select image quality (page44) • WHITE BALANCE: select white balance (page45) • EXPOSURE: select exposure value (page46) • ISO: select ISO sensitivity (page48) • SHARPNESS: s
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READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES [PLAY mode] • DELETE ALL : delete all stored images (page58) • SLIDE SHOW : select slide show function (page59) • DPOF : select DPOF function (page60) • FOLDER : change the folder name to 100GW (page62) • LCD : select LCD brightness (page62) [SETUP mode] • FORMAT : format CF CARD (page63) • POWER OFF : select auto power off time (page64) • DATE/TIME : select date/time (page65) • BEEP : set the beep sound ON/OFF (page66) • VIDEO OUT : select video out si
