DShot I Digital Camera (Model: DS6868)
USER’S MANUAL
Contents
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 2
Getting to Know the DShot I Digital Camera ...................................................................... 2
Buttons and Controls ....................................................................................................... 2
Indicators ......................................................................................................................... 4
Status Display .................................................................................................................. 5
Getting Started ....................................................................................................................... 5
Installing/Replacing Batteries .......................................................................................... 5
Inserting/Removing Memory Card .................................................................................. 6
Basic Operation ...................................................................................................................... 6
Turning Power On or Off ................................................................................................. 6
Operation Modes .............................................................................................................
Taking Photos ..................................................................................................................
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Recording Movies ............................................................................................................ 7
Deleting Photos or Movies ..............................................................................................
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Setting Photo Counter Behavior ...................................................................................... 7
Setting Video Output System ........................................................................................... 7
Connecting to TV, Computer or External Power Supply ................................................... 7
Connecting to TV ............................................................................................................. 7
Connecting to Computer .................................................................................................. 8
Connecting External Power Supply ................................................................................. 8
TV Playback Mode Operation .............................................................................................. 8
Index ................................................................................................................................ 8
Review ............................................................................................................................. 8
Slideshow ......................................................................................................................... 9
Delete All ......................................................................................................................... 9
Language .......................................................................................................................... 9
Camera Information ......................................................................................................... 9
Settings ............................................................................................................................
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Windows PC Software ........................................................................................................... 9
Installing Windows PC Software ..................................................................................... 10
Using My DShot I Camera on PC ................................................................................... 11
Using Windows® Netmeeting® ....................................................................................... 12
MAC Software ........................................................................................................................ 12
Installing My DShot I Camera on MAC .......................................................................... 12
Using My DShot I Camera on MAC ............................................................................... 12
Technical Notes ....................................................................................................................... 13
Customer Assistance ........................................................................................................ 13
Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 13
Notice of FCC Compliance ............................................................................................. 13
Taking Care of Your Camera ........................................................................................... 14
Specifications ................................................................................................................... 15
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(6) Scene/Close-up mode selector
• Slide to select Scene or Close-up mode.
Mode
Focus Range
1m to infinity
Approx. 26cm
Scene
Close-up
Indicators
(7) Status indicator
Status Display
Color
Status
On
Description
Ready
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Auto flashlight
Flashlight on
Green
Blinking
Blinking
On
Busy
] Counting up
Orange
Red
Flashlight charging
Error
] Counting down
Flashlight off
(8) Self-timer indicator
] PC communication mode
] Memory card detected
] Still camera mode
] Movie camera mode
] Self-timer mode
Battery status
Color
Status
On
Description
Photo resolution
Video output system
File deletion mode
Confirmation tone
TV playback mode
Red
Self-timer started
Blinking
Less than 5 sec. before photo will be taken
(9) Connector cover
(10) USB connector
(11) Video output connectors
(12) Power jack
] 2X Digital zoom mode
(13) Viewfinder
Getting Started
(14) Flashlight
Installing/Replacing Batteries
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
(15) Lens
2. Insert batteries (2 x AA-size) according to the indicated polarity.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
(16) Hand-strap hole
(17) Memory card slot/slot cover
(18) Tripod socket
(19) Battery compartment cover/latch
Note: Photos and movies in your DShot I digital camera remain even when there is no battery.
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Important: Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Always dispose of exhausted batteries properly.
Do not insert anything except appropriate batteries into the battery compartment as this may
cause damage to the camera.
6. Setting mode
• Press Shutter button to delete photos or movies.
• Press Quality button to set video output system (NTSC or PAL) and confirmation tone (on or off).
• Press Flashlight button to set behavior of the photo counter (count up or count down).
Inserting/Removing Memory Card
1. Turn off the power of your DShot I digital camera.
2. Open the memory card slot cover.
3. Insert memory card as indicated fully.
4. Close the memory card slot cover.
Taking Photos
1. Select one of the 4 Still Camera modes desired.
2. Select one of the 3 levels of photo quality.
3. Select one of the 3 Flashlight modes according to lighting condition.
4. Select Scene or Close-up mode according to the distance of the object.
5. Press Shutter button to take photo.
Note: When memory card has been inserted, the built-in memory will not be available.
Important: Removing memory card when the power of your DShot I digital camera is turned on may lead
Note: When photo counter is set to “Counting down”, the photo count shown is only an estimation of
number of additional photos that can be taken. Since the file sizes of photos differ, the counter may
not decrease or decrease by 2 occasionally.
to data loss.
Basic Operation
Recording Movies
1. Select Movie Camera mode.
Turning Power On or Off
2. Press Shutter button to start recording movie, press again to stop.
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When the camera is turned off, press Power button to turn the power of the camera on.
When the camera is turned on, press Power button to turn the power of the camera off.
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Flashlight is turned off in movie camera mode.
Note: In order to minimize power consumption, the camera will automatically turn off after 1 minute
(default) of inactivity or processing complete. Please refer to Settings in TV Playback mode for
customization of the auto-power-off duration.
The maximum duration of movies is approx. 90 seconds.
Deleting Photos or Movies
1. Select Setting mode.
2. Press Shutter button to select File Deletion mode.
3. Press Quality button to select file type (photos or movies) to be deleted.
4. Press Flashlight button to select the identification number of the photo or movie to be deleted.
5. Press Shutter button to delete the selected photo or movie.
6. Press Mode button to exit to Setting mode.
Operation Modes
The DShot I digital camera will be in still camera mode when it is turned on. Press Mode button to cycle
through the various operation modes:
Setting Photo Counter Behavior
1. Select Setting mode.
2. Press Flashlight button to set photo counter behavior:
• Counting up (showing the number of photos taken)
• Counting down (showing the number of additional photos that can be taken)
Setting Video Output System
1. Select Setting mode.
1. Still Camera mode (Normal)
Photo will be taken when Shutter button is pressed.
2. Press Quality button to set video output system (NTSC or PAL) and confirmation tone (on or off).
Connecting to TV, Computer or External Power Supply
2. Still Camera mode (Self-timer)
Photo will be taken in 10 sec. after Shutter button has been pressed.
Connecting to TV
1. Open the connector cover.
3. Still Camera mode (Digital Zoom)
Zoomed-in photo will be taken when Shutter button is pressed.
2. Plug the camera end of the video cable into the video output connector on your DShot I digital camera.
3. Plug the TV end of the video cable into the video input connector on your TV.
4. Press Quality button to set video output system (NTSC or PAL) to match with the video system of your TV.
4. Still Camera mode (Self-timer and Digital Zoom)
Zoomed-in photo will be taken in 10 sec. after Shutter button has been pressed.
5. Movie Camera mode
Recording of movie starts when Shutter button is pressed once and stops when Shutter button is pressed again.
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When a photo or movie is being shown in full-screen size, you may:
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Press Flashlight button to view the next photo or play the next movie.
Press Mode button to view the previous photo or play the previous movie.
Press Shutter button to view information of the photo or movie.
Press Quality button to exit to main menu.
When information of a photo or movie is being shown, you may choose to delete it by:
1. Select Delete.
2. Press Shutter button to confirm the deletion.
Note: Please refer to the instruction manual of your TV for the video system of your TV. Video output of
Slideshow
your DShot I digital camera will not be shown correctly if there is mismatch in video system.
Photos or movies will be shown or played automatically in a certain time interval (5 sec. by default).
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Press Flashlight button to view the next photo or play the next movie.
Press Mode button to view the previous photo or play the previous movie.
Press Shutter button to stop the slideshow.
Connecting to Computer
1. Open the connector cover.
2. Plug the camera end of the USB cable into the USB connector on your DShot I digital camera.
3. Plug the computer end of the USB cable into the USB connector on your PC/MAC.
Press Quality button to exit to main menu.
Delete All
You may choose to delete all photos and movies by:
1. Select Delete all
2. Press Shutter button to confirm the deletion
Language
You may choose one of the 6 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese) for menu.
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Press Flashlight button to view the next language.
Press Mode button to view the previous language.
Press Shutter to confirm the selection of language.
Press Quality button to exit to main menu.
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Please refer to Using My DShot I Camera on PC or Using My DShot I Camera on MAC section of this
manual for instructions on how to upload files.
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Please refer to Using Windows® Netmeeting® section of this manual for instructions on how to use
your DShot I digital camera as web camera for video conferencing.
Camera Information
Memory and firmware information of your DShot I digital camera will be shown.
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Press Quality button to exit to main menu.
Connecting External Power Supply
1. Open the connector cover.
Settings
2. Plug the output plug of power supply (not included) to the DC jack of your DSC-3 digital camera.
The following items may be customized according to your preference:
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Slideshow mode – Once / Repeat
Slideshow duration (seconds) – 3 / 5 / 10 / 15
Beep tone – On / Off
Picture counter – Count up / Count down
Restore default settings
Important: Use only power supplies designated for the DSC-3 digital camera. Using incompatible power
supplies may cause damage to your camera.
TV Playback Mode Operation
Save
Your DShot I digital camera enters TV playback mode automatically when video cable is plugged in. You
may view photos, play movies or customize settings of your DShot I digital camera.
1. Press Flashlight or Mode button to select an item.
2. Press Shutter button to set the selected item.
3. Press Flashlight or Mode button to change the setting.
4. Press Shutter button to confirm the setting.
Index
Thumbnail view of all photos taken or movies recorded are shown. The first photo or movie will be
selected by default.
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Press Flashlight button to select the next photo or movie.
Press Mode button to select the previous photo or movie.
Press Shutter button to view the selected photo or play the selected movie in full-screen size
Press Quality button to exit to main menu.
Windows PC Software
A collection of Windows PC Software is included to let you enjoy the most with your DShot I digital
camera. Details of operation are available in the on-line help in each of the software.
Review
You may choose to view photos or play movies in full-screen size or view the information of a photo or
movie and delete it when desired.
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My DShot I Digital Camera
With My DShot I Camera, you can view the information (name, size and type) and upload them to PC.
You can also manipulate the files in your DShot I digital camera like you do in other file folders.
After installation, icons or folders of the installed software will be created on the Start-Programs menu.
For Windows 2000 Users:
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Click [Yes] button when “Digital Signature Not Found” message appears.
The Windows 2000 Professional CD may be required during installation. In this case, switch CDs as
directed by on-screen instructions.
Note: Photos and movies in your DShot I digital camera have to be uploaded to PC before they can be
opened by other Windows PC software.
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DShot I TWAIN Device Driver
Note:
The DShot I digital camera is a TWAIN compliant input device. Convenience is provided by allowing
you to take new or upload photos from within image editing software, for example, Imaging (included
with Windows) or Photo Base that support twain input devices.
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The DShot I digital camera does not need to be connected to the PC during the software installation
process.
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At the end of software installation, click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” only if the message
box “InstallShield Wizard Complete” is shown. Otherwise, click “No, I will restart
my computer later.”
Photo Base
With Photo Base you can create photo albums, slide shows, video postcards, greeting cards, or send
your photos by email to friends and relatives.
Using My DShot I Camera on PC
Before using My DShot I Camera, make sure that your DShot I digital camera has been connected to your PC.
Note: A collection of photos is available in the Photos album in the album list. They were not taken
with DShot I digital camera and were included by ArcSoft® for demonstration purposes.
Viewing Files
1. Open My Computer folder and double-click My DShot I Camera.
2. Names, sizes and types of the files (photos or movies) in your DShot I digital camera will be shown.
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Photo Studio
After photos have been arranged in a photo album, with Photo Studio you can change the way they
look. Use Photo Studio to edit and retouch photos, change colors, cut and paste, and add special effects.
Selecting Files
A single or multiple files can be selected for manipulation.
Photo Fantasy
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To select a single file, click on the photo you want.
Photo Fantasy is a collection of photos, including football and basketball players, ballerina and astronaut,
to which you can add your face or any other face from a downloaded photo.
To select multiple files, hold Ctrl key on your keyboard, and then click each file you want.
To select a group of adjacent photos, click in a blank area of the window, and then drag around the files
you want to select.
Note: The Windows PC software CD must be in the CD-ROM Drive to use this software.
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To select all the files, choose Select All on the Edit menu.
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Photo Montage
Copying and Pasting Files
Files can be copied from My DShot I Camera window and pasted to other file folders or vice versa.
1. Select files to be copied and pasted.
2. To copy selected files, choose Copy on the Edit menu or choose Copy on the right-click menu when
the mouse pointer is on the selected photos.
3. To paste the copied files, choose Paste on the Edit menu or choose Paste on the right-click menu when
the mouse pointer is on the destination file folder.
Turn your photo into a montage collage with Photo Montage.
Note: The Windows PC software CD must be in the CD-ROM Drive to use this software.
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Photo Printer
With a compatible color printer connected to your PC, you can print out your photos using Photo Printer.
QuickTime™ Player
Play the movies recorded with your DShot I digital camera.
Dragging and Dropping Files
Files can be dragged from My DShot I Camera window and dropped to other file folders or vice versa.
1. Select files to be dragged and dropped.
2. Make sure the destination file folder is visible.
3. Press the left mouse button when the mouse pointer is on the selected files and hold it down while the
files are dragged to the destination file folder.
Windows® NetMeeting®
With Windows® Netmeeting®, your DShot I digital camera can be used as a Web camera for commu
nicating live with your friends, or video conferencing.
4. Release the left mouse button to drop the files.
Installing Windows PC Software
1. Make sure that no programs, such as games or anti-virus software, are running on the PC. If programs
are open, close and exit from the programs before proceeding.
2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
3. After a short period, a setup menu appears.
4. From the setup menu, choose the software you would like to install.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
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Filenames longer than 8 characters or duplicated filenames will be renamed automatically.
Pasting or dropping will be cancelled if there is conflict in automatic renaming or when there is insuf
ficient memory.
Deleting Files
Files in your DShot I digital camera can be deleted in order to free up memory.
1. Select files to be deleted.
2. Press the Delete key on your keyboard or choose Delete on the right-click menu when the mouse
pointer is on the selected files.
If a setup menu does not automatically appear after inserting the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive:
1. Click Start button on your Windows desktop and choose Run on Start menu.
2. Type “<CD-ROM drive letter>:\Setup”
3. Click [OK] button or press Enter key on your keyboard. The setup menu appears.
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To select a group of adjacent files, click in a blank area of the window, and then drag around the files
you want to select.
To select all the files, choose Select All on the File menu.
Note: Backup the files you want to keep. Files deleted cannot be recovered from the Recycle Bin.
Using DShot I Digital Camera as a TWAIN Input Device
Before using your DShot I digital camera as a TWAIN device, make sure that your DShot I digital camera
has been connected to your PC.
Opening Files
1. Select the filed (photos or movies) to be opened
2. Choose Open on the File menu, a Save As dialog box pops up.
3. Select the location and name for the file to be saved, an Open With dialog box pops up.
4. Select the application to open the file with.
If you are using Imaging (included with Windows):
1. Choose Select Source on File menu.
2. Select “Oregon Scientific DShot I”.
3. Choose Acquire Image or Scan New on File menu.
4. A control interface appears.
Dragging and Dropping Files
Files can be dragged from My DShot I Camera window and dropped to other file folders or vice versa.
1. Select files to be dragged and dropped.
2. Make sure the destination file folder is visible.
3. Press the left mouse button when the mouse pointer is on the selected files and hold it down while the
files are dragged to the destination file folder.
• To upload and open a photo, click [Open Selection] button.
• To upload and save a photo, click [Save Selection] button.
• To erase a photo, click [Erase Selection] button.
• To erase all photos, click [Erase All] button.
• To take a new photo, click [Take Picture] button.
• To view camera status, click [Camera Status] button.
• To exit, click [Close] button.
4. Release the left mouse button to drop the files.
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Filenames longer than 8 characters or duplicated filenames will be renamed automatically.
Pasting or dropping will be cancelled if there is conflict in automatic renaming or when there is insuf
ficient memory.
Note: The names and locations of the menus may be different between image editing software.
Using Windows® Netmeeting®
1. Connect the camera to your PC.
Deleting Files
2. Run the Windows® Netmeeting®.
Files in your DShot I digital camera can be deleted in order to free up memory.
1. To delete selected files, select the files to be deleted and then choose Delete on the File menu.
2. To delete all files, choose Delete All on the File menu.
3. Press the Delete key on your keyboard or choose Delete on the right-click menu when the mouse
pointer is on the selected photos.
3. Choose Options on the Tools menu.
4. Choose the Video tap.
5. Select “DShot I Digital Camera” as the video capture device and click OK.
Note: An Internet account is required for connection to the Internet.
Note: Backup the files you want to keep. Files deleted cannot be recovered from the Trash.
MAC Software
Technical Notes
Photos and movies in your DShot I digital camera have to be uploaded to MAC before they can be opened
by other MAC software. With My DShot I Camera, you can view the information (name, size and type)
and upload them to MAC. You can also manipulate the files in your DShot I digital camera like you do in
other file folders.
Customer Assistance
Should you have questions or require additional information, please contact our Customer Service Depart-
ment at 800-853-8883 or via email at [email protected]
Installing My DShot I Camera on MAC
1. Double click My DShot I Camera
Warranty
Oregon Scientific warrants this product to be free of manufacturing defects for 90 days from retail purchase.
Defective products are be returned to the place of retail purchase. This warranty does not cover products
subjected to tampering, abuse, misuse or accidental damage.
2. Follow the on-screen instruction to install the software
When installation is completed, a My DShot I Camera icon will be created on the desktop of your MAC.
Using My DShot I Camera on MAC
Before using My DShot I Camera, make sure that your DShot I digital camera has been connected to your MAC.
Notice of FCC Compliance
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Viewing Files
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.
1. Double-click My DShot I Camera icon on the desktop of your MAC.
2. Names, sizes and types of the files (photos or movies) in your DShot I digital camera will be shown.
Selecting Files
A single or multiple files can be selected for manipulation.
Warning:
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void user’s authority to use this product.
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To select a single file, click on the file you want.
To select multiple files, hold Shift key on your keyboard, and then click each file you want.
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Specifications
Image Sensor:
Photo Resolution:
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation.
If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
1.3Mega-pixel CMOS
1280 x 1024 (Super-fine or Fine quality)
640 x 512 (Basic quality)
1m to infinity (Scene mode)
Approx. 26cm (Close-up mode)
2M-byte (non-volatile Flash memory)
Compact Flash Type I (not included)
2 meter
Focus range:
Internal Memory:
External Memory:
Flashlight range:
Self Timer:
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Increase the separation between the product and the affected equipment.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for assistance.
10 seconds
Movie Camera Mode: 10 frame per second at 160 x 120 resolution
Web Camera Mode:
Computer Interface:
Video Output System: NTSC or PAL
15 frame per second at 160 x 120 resolution
USB
Note:
During file transfer or in the Web Camera mode, if the camera or computer is suddenly froze or no response,
it may be due to the electrostatic phenomenon, please follow the procedures below to recover the operation:
Power:
2 x AA-size 1.5V alkaline batteries, or
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Unplug the USB cable from the camera
Close the software application in the computer (or re-boot the computer if necessary)
Re-connect the USB cable to the camera.
5V 200mA power supply (not included)
Approx. 100 shots (without flashlight)
60 seconds (default)
32°F – 104°F (0°C – 40°C)
-4°F – 140°F (-20°C – 60°C)
190g (including batteries)
85mm (w) x 98mm (h) x 39mm (t)
Software CD-ROM (for PC and MAC)
2 x AA-size 1.5V alkaline batteries
Hand strap
Instruction manual
Quick start guide
USB cable
Video cable
Battery Life:
Automatic Off:
Temperature:
Storage:
Weight:
Dimensions:
Accessories:
Important: Shielded cables must be used with this product to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
Taking Care of Your Camera
With careful treatment you will have many years of fun with your DShot I digital camera:
1. Do not immerse the camera in water. Water will damage the electronic components.
2. Do not bang or drop the camera as this may damage the electronic components.
3. Do not clean the camera with household cleaners or chemicals.
4. To clean the camera casing, carefully wipe the casing with a clean soft cloth that has been slightly
dampened with water.
5. To clean the lens, gently blow on the lens to remove dust and dirt, then wipe the lens with a camera lens
cleaning tissue.
6. Turn the camera off when not in use.
7. When battery power is exhausted, replace the old batteries with new batteries. Do not mix old batteries
with new batteries.
8. Only insert the batteries in the polarity direction as shown in block 1, above.
9. Do not put anything into the battery compartment except batteries.
10. Batteries contain dangerous chemicals and if mistreated or improperly disposed of can cause harm,
injury or damage.
Note: All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
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The product might not function properly in case of electrostatic discharge. In that case, resetting
is required to bring it back to normal.
11. Do not open the camera casing or tamper with the camera’s electronic components; doing so will void
the camera’s warranty.
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