IXLA 640 manual

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ii Important Notice IXLA Limited and its licensors retain all ownership rights to the IXLA computer software and documentation. Use of IXLA software is governed by the license agreement accompanying your original media. Your right to copy IXLA software and this publication is limited by copyright law and your end user license agreement. Making copi[...]

1 Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ............................... 2 Introduction ........................... 2 Digital SuperPro 640 features .................. 3 Typical uses for your Digital SuperPro 640 camera ....... 4 2 The Camera ................................. 5 Overview of your Digital SuperPro 640 Camera ......... 5 Loading batteries [...]

2 1 Getting Started Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Digital SuperPro 640 camera. W ith the Digital SuperPro 640 camera you can take your photos and see the results within minutes. There is no need for film and no need to get your photos developed and printed at service bureaus. The Digital SuperPro 640 is easy to use – just point t[...]

3 Digital SuperPro 640 features • Built in flash • Self timer • Fixed focus from 3 feet to infinity • LCD character display • 640 x 480 pixel resolution • Stores 30 photos • Serial and USB connector to your computer System requirements • Pentium® processor or equivalent • Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows NT® 4.0 ([...]

4 Typical uses for your Digital SuperPro 640 camera Here is a typical scenario of what you might do with your Digital SuperPro 640 camera: 1 Load your batteries. Load 4 AAA batteries. See page 7 . 2 Turn on your camera. Push the Power button. See page 7 . 3 Set the flash settings. Push the Flash button to toggle between settings. See page 10 . 4 Ta[...]

View finder Flash Camera lens 5 2 The Camera Overview of your Digital SuperPro 640 Camera Camera front Camera back User Manual Digital SuperPro 640 2 The Camera View finder Flash display light Power display light LCD display[...]

6 Camera top Camera side Bottom of camera Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 2 The Camera Flash Power Self Timer Shutter button Serial and USB connection Battery cover[...]

7 Loading batteries Digital SuperPro 640 uses 4 standard AAA batteries . To load the batteries 1 Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the camera. 2 Press the cover down and push it sideways, in the direction of the arrow. 3 Flip the cover open. 4 Insert the batteries with the p ositive terminals toward the + signs, and the negative terminals t[...]

8 LCD character display The Digital SuperPro 640 comes equipped with a Liquid Crystal Display ( LCD ) that displays important information. The LCD display window is located on the back of the camera on the left side. It displays information about: • The number of photos that you have taken with the camera. After you have taken the first photo, 01[...]

9 3 Taking photos Taking photos with the Digital SuperPro 640 is easy and fun. To take a photo 1 Make sure that the camera is turned on. 2 Position the subject in the View find er . 3 To ensure accurate focus, make sure that the subject is at least three feet (one meter) away. 4 Set the Flash mode to on, off or automatic. For more information, see [...]

10 To delete photos from the camera’s memory 1 Press the Flash and Self Timer button simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds. 2 After 3 seconds the LCD display shows two dashes ( - - ). The dashes indicate that the camera’s memory has been cleared. 3 Release the Flash and Self Timer button. The LCD displays 00 indicating that the photo counter ha[...]

11 Recharging the flash The flash may need time to recharge between photos. When the flash is ready, the Flash display light on the back of the camera glows orange. If the Flash display is not lit, wait a few moments for the flash to recharge . Self Timer The Digital SuperPro 640 is equipped with a 10 second Self Timer . It creates a ten second del[...]

4 Transferring photos to the computer There is no film in your Digital SuperPro 640 camera. You access the photos by connecting the camera to your PC and transferring the photos to the PC. This is also known as importing or downloading the photos. Your Digital SuperPro 640 camera comes with IXLA software to help you import photos to your computer. [...]

13 To connect the camera to the PC 1 Plug one end of the cable into the camera; it’s the end with only one adapter. 2 On the other end of the cable, choose either the serial connection adapter or the USB adapter and plug it into your computer; the adapter with 9 holes is the serial connection, the other adapter is the USB adapter; see photos belo[...]

14 5 Camera maintenance and safety Tips for camera maintenance and safety • To avoid damaging your Digital SuperPro 640 , do not expose it to extremes of heat or cold. Avoid leaving it in the sun for prolonged periods. • Never wrap up the Digital SuperPro 640 while it is turned on. • To avoid the risk of electric shock, never expose the Digit[...]

15 6 Tips and troubleshooting Monitor adjustment To make sure that your photos l ook their best you may need to adjust your monitor to 16-bit color or higher. To adjust the monitor 1 Click the Windows Start button. 2 Click Settings and then Control Panel from the pop-up menus. 3 Double-click the Display icon. 4 Click the Settings tab. 5 The Color P[...]

16 Troubleshooting If you have a problem operating your camera, read this section first. If you still cannot find the solution, contact our support desk at techsup@ixla.com . The camera has no power. Possible Cause Solution The camera is turned off. Hold down the Power button until the Power light displays. The batteries are weak or dead. Replace t[...]

17 The flash does not work. Possible Cause Solution The flash is turned off. Toggle the flash button to the Flash On mode. The flash is still recharging Wait for the flash to recharge. When it is ready, the Flash display light glows orange. The photo is blurred . Possible Cause Solution Either you or the subject moved while you were taking the phot[...]

18 You cannot connect the serial cable to the computer’s COM port. Possible Cause Solution Your computer’s COM port outlet and the cable attachment plug are of different sizes. See your computer parts supplier for an adaptor. You cannot import photos from your camera. Possible Cause Solution The camera is turned off. Hold down the Power button [...]

19 Error Messages If an error occurs with your camera, the LCD will display an error message. Display Error What to do FL The memory is full. Delete the photos in the camera’s memory according to the instructions on page 9 . rS System reset. An unexpected error has occurred. The camera will reset automatically. bL The battery power is low. Replac[...]

20 7 Getting Help If you need help with your camera, refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 16 of this manual. If you still cannot find the solution, go to the free support section on our Web site at www.ixla.com/support . Most support issues are answered in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. After checking the FAQs, and you need m[...]

21 8 Camera Specifications Parameter Specifications Sensor Type CMOS Resolution VGA 640x480 Lens Aperture F4.0 Lens Focal Length (mm) 6 mm Depth of Field 3 feet to infinity Electronic Shutter Speed Auto Strobe Flash Type/Mode Xenon View Finder Yes Exposure Auto White Balance Auto Output File Format Bitmap Memory (Type/Size/Other) 2 Meg Flash Memory[...]

22 Power Requirements: Battery: Yes -Life W/0 Flash 200 imgs: -Type/Number AAA -Low battery indicator Yes Agency Certifications (List) FCC and CE EMC Certification IEC801.2-4, other Yes Microsoft WHQL Certification Yes Digital SuperPro 640 User Manual 8 Camera Specifications[...]

23 9 Warranty Information Warranty Time Period IXLA warrants the Digital SuperPro 640 to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for 90 days f rom the date of purchase. Warranty Repair Coverage This warranty will be honored within the geographical location that the product was purchased. If the equipment does not fun[...]

24 This warranty does not cover: circumstances beyond IXLA’s control; service or parts to correct problems resulting form the use of attachments; accessories or alterations not marketed by IXLA; service required as the result of unauthorized modifications or service; misuse; abuse; failure to follow IXLA’s operating, maintenance or repackaging [...]

Index A Adjusting the monitor ....... 15 B Batteries .............. 7 loading ............. 7 Blurred photos .......... 17 C Camera connect to computer ..... 13 features ............ 3 maintenance ......... 14 memory ............ 9 overview ............ 5 specifications ......... 21 system requirements ..... 3 Cleaning the camera ....... 14 Cleanin[...]

M Maintenance camera ............ 14 Memory .............. 9 Messages error ............. 19 Monitor adjustment ........ 15 O Overview ............. 5 P Photo deleting ............ 9 print .............. 15 taking ............. 9 transfer ............ 12 Power ............... 7 Power button ........... 7 Power requirements ....... 22 Power saver ..[...]