Visioneer MX 200 User manual

Visioneer

MX 200 Digital Camera

User’s Guide

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FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can 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 a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant

to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used

with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result

in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made

to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this

equipment.

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Camera Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Getting Ready to Take Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Install the Memory Card and Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Set the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Set the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Reviewing and Deleting Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Exploring Your Camera’s Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Snapshot Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Preset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Set Up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

PC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

The LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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Install Software on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connect to Your Computer the First Time . . . . . . . . . . 39

Copying Photos to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using Your Camera as a PC Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Connecting to a Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Printing Directly to a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

US and Canada Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

International Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

MX 200 Digital Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

VISIONEER MX 200 DIGITAL CAMERA USER’S GUIDE 1

WELCOME

Congratulations on the purchase of your Visioneer MX 200 digital

camera. This user’s guide will step you through the set up, configuration,

and use of your camera.

CAMERA FEATURES

■ Digital Zoom (up to 3x)

■ Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution

■ Color LCD viewfinder screen

■ Video clip recording (up to 1 minute)

■ USB 1.1 interface

■ Auto exposure, user-defined exposure, auto focus

■ Flash: Auto / Always on / Red-eye reduction / Off

■ White balance modes: Auto / Daylight /Shade / Tungsten / Fluorescent

■ 10-second self-timer mode

■ Full-screen or thumbnail photo review

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SAFETY INFORMATION

■ Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the

sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could

cause permanent visual impairment.

■ Do not disassemble the camera. Touc h i ng th e came r a’s

internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction,

only a qualified technician should repair your camera. Should

the camera break as a result of a fall or other accident, take it to

an authorized service center.

■ Avoid contact with the liquid crystal. Should the liquid crystal

display (LCD) break, care should be taken to avoid injury due

to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from touching

the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

■ Do not use the camera in the presence of flammable gas.

Using electronic equipment near flammable gas could result in

explosion or fire.

■ Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. Use

only size AA alkaline batteries. Batteries my leak or explode if

handled improperly. Remove the batteries (and the memory

card) from the camera if you are going to store the camera for an

extended period of time. Ensure the camera is turned off before

inserting or removing batteries. Do not insert batteries

backwards or upside down. Do not disassemble batteries or

expose them to flame or excessive heat. Do not immerse

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batteries in or expose them to water. Discontinue use

immediately if you notice any changes in the batteries such as

discoloration, deformation, or leakage.

■ Use caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash in

close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the

intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

Particular care should be used when photographing infants

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keep the flash at least three feet from infant’s eyes.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Before using your digital camera, check the contents of the box to

make sure that all parts are included. If any items are missing or

damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the camera.

USB Cable

Video Cable

MX200 Digital Camera

Software CD

2 AA Alkaline or

Hand Strap

Carrying Case

User’s Guide

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Card

NiMH Batteries

CAMERA COMPONENTS 5

CAMERA COMPONENTS

The following pages show the components of your camera.

FRONT VIEW

1. Shutter Button—Used to take a picture.

2. Built-in Flash—Allows picture taking in low light.

3. Light Sensor—Detects ambient light to determine whether or

not the flash is needed.

4. Viewfinder—Used to frame the picture you are taking.

5. Self-timer LED—When the self-timer option is in use, blinks

for ten seconds before the camera takes a picture.

6. Lens—Focuses light on the image capturing circuitry.

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BACK VIEW

1. Viewfinder—Used to frame the picture you are taking.

2. Status LED—Shows the picture-taking status of the camera.

When the camera is available to take a picture or accept user

commands, the LED is a solid green light. When the camera is

unavailable, the LED flashes.

3. On/Off button—Used to turn the camera on and off.

4. Zoom Out/Thumbnail—In Snapshot mode, the camera

zooms out from the subject. In Playback mode, the LCD

switches between full-screen and thumbnail views.

5. Zoom In—In Snapshot mode, the camera zooms in on the

subject. In Playback mode, the LCD zooms in on a photo.

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CAMERA COMPONENTS 7

6. Mode Dial—Selects the cameras mode: Video, Preset,

Snapshot, Playback, Set Up, and PC.

7. USB, Video Out, and AC Adapter Ports—The USB

(Universal Serial Bus) port is used to connect the camera to a

computer. The Video Out port connects the camera to a

television. The AC adapter port connects an AC adapter to an

external source of electricity.

8. Hand Strap Loop—Used to connect the camera to the

supplied hand strap.

9. Up Button—Cycles through menu items in Set Up mode and

photos in Playback mode.

10. Down Button—Cycles through menu items in Set Up mode

and photos in Playback mode.

11. Flash/Copy—In Snapshot mode, cycles through flash setting

options. In Playback mode, copies pictures from the internal

to the external menu, and vice versa.

12. WB/Delete—In Snapshot mode, cycles through white balance

setting options. In Playback mode, deletes selected photos.

13. Display—Cycles through display options for the LCD. Also

used to select items when in Set Up mode.

14. LCD—Based on the selected mode, the LCD is used to

preview photos, playback existing photos, view messages, and

configure camera settings.

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BOTTOM VIEW

1. Trip o d C onn ect o r—Attaches the camera to a tripod.

2. Battery/Memory Card Cover—Covers the battery chamber

and memory card slot.

3. Memory Card Slot—Uses a SmartMedia

TM

card to store

images.

4. Battery Chamber—Requires two AA alkaline batteries.

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GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES 9

GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES

Complete the following installation and setup steps to prepare your

camera for taking pictures.

INSTALL THE MEMORY CARD AND BATTERIES

To install the memory card:

1. Open the battery/memory card cover.

■ Press on the cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow,

toward the outside edge of the camera.

■ Lift the cover to its fully open position.

2. Insert the SmartMedia

TM

memory card (purchased separately)

with the notched corner facing the outside edge of the camera.

Note: If you prefer to store your photos on the camera’s internal

memory, you do not need to install a memory card.

Notch

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To install the batteries:

1. Insert the batteries into the battery chamber making sure the

positive and negative ends are oriented as indicated above the

battery chamber.

■ The battery nearest the outside edge of the camera has its

positive end on top and the battery furthest from the

outside edge has its negative end on top.

2. Close the battery/memory card cover.

Note: After initial setup of your camera, make sure to turn the

camera off prior to opening the battery/memory card cover.

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SET THE DATE AND TIME

When you transfer a photo to a computer or print a photo, the

time and date the photo was taken are shown.

To set the display style:

1. Rotate the Mode dial to Set Up.

2. Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on.

3. Use the Down button to select Date/Time, and then press

the Display button.

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4. Select the Style option and then press the Display button.

5. Use the Up or Down buttons to select the Month/Day

or Day/Month display style.

6. Press the Display button to save your selection.

To set the date and time:

1. On the Set Up menu, select Date/Time, and then press the

Display button.

2. Use the Down button to select Clock, and then press the

Display button.

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3. Use the Up or Down buttons to set the correct hour

(using a 24-hour clock). When finished, press the Copy

button to move to the minutes area.

4. Repeat the procedure in Step 3 to set the minutes, year,

month, and day.

5. When finished, press the Display button.

SET THE LANGUAGE

Your camera can display text and messages in English, Spanish,

German, French, Italian, and Japanese.

To change the language setting:

1. Rotate the Mode dial to Set Up.

Note: To exit at any time without saving changes, press the

Delete button.

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2. If the camera is not already on, press the On/Off button.

3. Use the Down button to select Language, and then press

the Display button.

4. Use the Up and Down buttons to select a language, and

then press the Display button to save the change.

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