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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against har
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READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. TM SD is a trademark. Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ® ® SeaLife and Land & Sea are registered trademarks of Pioneer Research. Product Information Pro
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electri
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Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone's eyes. This might cause damage to the personís eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid ente
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Important Notes on Using Waterproof Housing Before using the waterproof housing, carefully read and strictly observe the detailed instructions described in the manual. Not following the instructions for usage and maintenance will void your product warranty. Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using
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CONTENTS CAMERA MODE..................................................... 29 INTRODUCTION...................................................8 Shooting Images..........................................29 Package Contents........................................9 Useful Scene Modes Land & Sea Exposure Programs..30 Warranty Statement.....................................10 Reviewing the Last Image............................32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA............11 Using the Zoom Function..........
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PLAY MODE-ADVANCED FUNCTIONS .................52 Step 2: Connect the digital still camera to your computer.......................................74 Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV........52 Step 3: Run your application software Rotating Images in the Display....................53 (i.e.Windows NetMeeting)..................74 Deleting Images/Video Clips.......................54 Protecting Images/Video Clips....................55 MENU OPTIONS..................................................
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INTRODUCTION Let the Land & Sea adventures begin with your new SeaLife DC500 digital camera. Equipped with the latest digital technology means the camera is automatic and easy to use. Here are some of the unique features that you will surely enjoy. Land & Sea Exposure modes- special Camcorder, PC Camera, and voice-recorder underwater modes for bright colorful support underwater pictures USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant) Still images, video clips, or voice recording files QuickShoot mode- pre
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Package Contents Carefully unpack the contents to ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Common Product Components: Digital Still Camera Docking Cradle Camera Strap Underwater Housing Camera Pouch Instructions Manual 1 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (650mAh) USB Cable Software CD-ROM International plug adapters AV Cable Adapter for Flash Link Optical Cable AC Power Adapter Common (O
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Limited Warranty This product will be replaced or repaired free of charge within 1 year from the purchase date in the case of a manufacturing defect, if the complete defective product is sent freight prepaid at the at the sender’s risk to: Pioneer Research, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, NJ 08057 or to the importer in a different country. Contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer who can assist you with returning cameras to the SeaLife service center or make basic repairs. Contact the
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA AND HOUSING Front View 3 2 1 9 8 7 4 6 5 1. Self-timer LED 5. Battery/SD memory card cover 2. Shutter button 6. Lens 3. Power button 7. Auto-Focus auxiliary LED 4. Strap eyelet 8. Flash 9. Microphone EN-11
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Rear View Inner Camera Waterproof Housing 2 12 1 3 4 5 11 10 6 8 7 9 1. LED indicator 8. Display (LCD on/off) button 2. W / Zoom out (Wide-angle) button 9. Tripod socket Thumbnail button 10.Docking station terminal 3. T / Zoom in (Telephoto)button (DC IN 5V port/USB port) 4. Menu button 11. LCD monitor 12.Speaker 5. MODE button 6. Control buttons 13. Closing latch 7. Delete button 14. Leak detection window 15. Sports viewfinder mount
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Control Buttons Inner Camera Waterproof Housing 1 1. ( ❑ ) Flash button 2. (▼) Quick View button 3. SCN (▼) Scene Mode button 5 4. ( ◆) Self-Timer button 2 4 5. OK button (enables QuickShoot) 3 Top View of Docking Cradle 4 5 1 3 1. Cradle 2 2. USB port 3. AV-OUT port 4. DC IN 5V port 5. Cradle plug EN-13
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LCD Monitor Information 1 2 3 4 16 5 6 Camera Mode [ ] Normal flash 7 [ ] Macro flash T 8 [ ] Far flash 15 9 10 9. Self-timer mode 11 [ ] 3 sec. delay W 12 [ ] 10 sec. Delay 1. Camera mode 13 Off 2. Image quality 10.White balance [ ] Super Fine 14 [AUTO] Auto [ ] Fine 7. Scene mode [ ] Daylight [ ] Normal [ ] Auto Mode [ ] Cloudy 3. Image size [ ] Backlight Mode 5M [ ] Sunset [ ] 2560 x 1920 [ ] Landscape Mode 3M [ ] Tungsten [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] Macro Mode 1.2 [ ] Fluorescent [
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Movie Mode 1 2 3 4 5 1. Movie mode VGA 2. Recordable movie time available T 3. Resolution for video clips 4. SD memory card indicator (if present) 8 5. Battery power indicator 6. Time W 6 7. Date 7 8. Zoom state Audio Mode 1 2 3 4 1. Audio mode 2. Current file/ total number of audio files 1/13 3. SD memory card indicator (if present) AUD_0001 4. Battery power indicator 6 AUD_0002 5. Sound level (speaker volume) AUD_0002 6. Audio file name SELECT FILE! 5 :RECORD W :VOLUME - :PLAY T :VOLUME +
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1 2 3 4 Image Playback 1. Play mode 6 2. Playback frame number 5 3. SD memory card indicator (if present) 4. Battery power indicator 5. Image size 6. Camera mode 1 2 3 4 5 Video Playback 1. Play mode VGA 00:00:12 7 2. Total of recorded time 3. Resolution for video clips 4. SD memory card indicator (if present) 5. Battery power indicator 6. Playback indicator /:II :SHUTTER 6 7. Movie mode 1 2 3 4 Audio Playback 1/13 1. Audio mode AUD_0001 2. Current file/ total number of audio files 6 AUD_0
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LED Indicators Indicator State Description/Activity LED indicator Solid red 1.The digital still camera is powering up. 2.The digital still camera is in the process of battery charge. LED indicator Blinking red Processing image after capture. LED indicator Solid green USB communication is in progress. Solid green Camera in sleep mode. Blinking green USB transfer is in progress. Self-timer indicator Blinking blue The self-timer function is activated. EN-17
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PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Battery Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. 2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 3. Close the battery cover. To remove the batteries Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover and remove the batteries. Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening
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Docking Cradle With the docking cradle, you can position your digital still camera and connect it to other media devices to play back your images, video clips, or voice recording files (output to a TV monitor or another recorder recording device, for example) on your desktop. The cradle will facilitate the battery charge of the camera in conjunction with an AC power adapter. 1. Position the camera on the cradle. 2. Match the docking connectors and carefully insert the camera until it fits in pl
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Charging the Battery The state-of-charge of the battery will affect the performance of the digital still camera. To maximize battery performance and lifetime, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter and then fully discharge it (through normal use) at least one time. Please note that the digital still camera must be powered off before charging the battery. Otherwise, the power will be provided only to the digital still camera. 1. Place the camera on
