DIGIGR8

16-3850
User’s Guide
Please read this User’s Guide before installing, setting up and
using your new product
DIGIGR8
3-in-1 Digital Camera
What’s included
Digital camera
USB cable
Installation CD
User’s Guide

Contents
Introduction
Introduction to the Camera…………………………………………….. 2
Parts……………………………………………………………………… 2
LCD Display information……………………………………………….. 3
System requirements…………..……………………………………..... 3
Getting Started
Software Installation…………………………………………………..... 4
Charging your camera…………..……………………………………... 5
Power On/ Off…………..……………………………………………….. 5
Taking Pictures and Video Clips
Single Shot mode…………..……………………………………........... 6
Self-Timer mode…………..…………………………………………….. 6
Video Clip mode………..……..……………………………………........ 6
Continuous Shot mode…..……..…………………………………........ 6
Deleting Images
Deleting All photos…………..…………………………………………... 7
Deleting Last photo ………...…………..………………………………… 7
Camera Settings
Switching to VGA Format…………..……………………………………... 7
Switching to QVGA Format…………..…………………………………... 7
Switching to Compressed mode….……………………………………... 7
Switching to Uncompressed mode…………..………………………….. 8
Switching to 50/ 60Hz Frequency mode……..…………………………. 8
Downloading Photos and Video………..…………………………………… 9
Editing Photos with PhotoImpression 4.0………….……..…………….. 11
Using VideoImpression 1.6…………..…………………………………….. 12
PC Cam Mode……..………..……………………………………................... 13
Video Conference…………..……………………………………................... 14
Caring for your camera……………………………………………………… 15
Specifications…………..……………………………………........................ 15
The FCC wants you to know…………..………………………………….... 16
1

Introduction
Introduction to the Camera
You can take photos and video clips and store them on the built in
64Mb USB drive then download the files to your computer later with the
supplied software. You can also use the camera as a webcam to hold
video conferences via the Internet or chat face-to-face with your friends
online.
Parts
A. Clasp
B. Viewfinder
C. Camera lens
D. USB port
E. Cover
F. Mode button
G. LCD display
H. Shot button
A
B
C
D
E
2
F
G
H

LCD Display information
25*:Number of photos that can be taken
(*varies according to image quality and compression)
oF: Power off mode
St: Self-timer mode
d8: Video clip function
CS: Continuous Shot (3 photos)
CA: Clear All photos
CL: Clear Last photo
Lo: VGA format
Hi: QVGA format
Hd: High resolution (no compression)
Ld: Low resolution (reduced file size)
60: to select 50Hz (~220v Voltage)
50: to select 60Hz (~110v Voltage)
System requirements
- Microsoft Windows 98SE/ 2000/ ME/ XP
- 125MB or above free hard disk space, 32MB or more RAM
- USB port 1.1 or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- VGA or SVGA color monitor
Important!
You MUST install the supplied driver and Arcsoft Imaging
Software first, BEFORE you connect the camera to your
computer. See the following software installation chapters.
3

Getting Started
Software Installation
IMPORTANT!
For Windows 98SE users: before you install the driver for your
camera, you must run the installer DIRECTX 8.1b at
E:\Win\DIRECTX8.1b REDISTPACKAGE.EXE (where "E:" is your CD
drive).
1. Insert the CD-ROM. The installation should start automatically. If it
doesn't start, select Start and Run and type "E:\autorun.exe" (where
"E:" is your CD drive).
2. Click Install DC Driver.
3. The wizard will guide you through the installation process.
4. Repeat installation procedure for the ArcSoft Imaging Software including
PhotoImpression 4.0 and VideoImpression 1.6.
5. To uninstall, select Start Control Panel Add/Remove Programs.
You have to uninstall DC Driver, PhotoImpression and
VideoImpression separately.
4

Charging your camera
1. Turn on your PC.
2. Remove the camera’s USB cover and connect it directly to the USB port
on your PC. If necessary, use the USB cable to connect the camera to
your PC.
3. Charge time is approximately four hours.
4. Disconnect from the PC, and replace the USB cover.
Notes
• To prolong battery life, connect and charge your camera for no more than
12 hours and disconnect the camera from your PC when fully charged or
not in use.
• You can use the camera without waiting for the battery to charge when it
is connected directly to the computer.
Power On/ Off
1. To turn on the camera, press MODE once. 00 or the number of photos
taken appear on the LCD.
2. To turn off the camera, press MODE once or more until oF appears, then
press SHOT within 5 seconds.
• The camera also automatically powers off in 30 seconds if idle.
Note:
• The camera cannot be turned off when it is connected to the computer
via the USB cable.
5

Taking Pictures and Video Clips
Single Shot mode
1. To take a photo, use the viewfinder to frame your subject.
2. Keep your hand steady and press SHOT. A single beep indicates your
photo is successfully saved.
3. When the camera memory is full, FL displays briefly and a double beep
will sound if you press SHOT.
Self-Timer mode
1. Press MODE repeatedly until St appears.
2. Within 5 seconds, press SHOT to start the 10 second self-timer.
• The camera will beep at 1-second intervals during the countdown, and
end with a long beep when a photo is taken.
Video Clip mode
1. Press MODE repeatedly until d8 appears.
2. Press and hold SHOT to start the video clip function.
• The video function stops when you release SHOT or when the memory is
full.
Continuous Shot Mode
1. Press MODE repeatedly until CS appears.
2. Press SHOT to take 3 photos in succession.
Notes:
• Photos and videos cannot be taken in low light environments and a
double beep will sound if you press SHOT.
• The number of photos and video clip length varies according to image
quality and compression (See the chapters on Switching formats and
Compression modes).
• The LCD is limited to showing 99 as the highest number of photos taken,
irrespective of maximum storage capacity (179).
6

Deleting Images
Whenever the camera memory is full, you can clear the memory in one of 2
ways directly on your camera.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure you download and save all your images first, if you wish to view
and keep them. (See Downloading Photos and Video chapter).
Deleting All photos
1. Press MODE repeatedly until CA appears, then press SHOT once.
2. CA flashes in the display, press SHOT again to confirm deletion of all
images on your camera.
Deleting Last photo
1. Press MODE repeatedly until CL appears, and then press SHOT once.
2. CL flashes in the display, press SHOT again to confirm deletion. The
photo capacity will then increase by one.
Camera Settings
Switching to VGA Format
In general, this format produces larger images with a higher resolution.
• Press MODE repeatedly until HI appears, and then press SHOT to
confirm. The LCD shows Lo, when you next toggle through the functions
using the MODE button.
Switching to QVGA Format
In general, this format produces smaller images with a lower resolution.
• Press MODE repeatedly until Lo appears, and then press SHOT to
confirm. The LCD shows HI, when you next toggle through the functions
using the MODE button.
Switching to Compressed Mode
• Press MODE repeatedly until Hd appears, and then press SHOT to
change.
7

• The LCD displays Ld and your camera is now in the compressed mode.
You can now take up to 76 photos in VGA format, or up to 179 in QVGA
format.
Switching to Uncompressed Mode
• Press MODE repeatedly until Ld appears, and then press SHOT to
change.
• The LCD displays Hd and your camera is now in the uncompressed
mode. You can take 25 in VGA format, or up to 100 photos in QVGA
format.
Switching 50/ 60Hz Frequency Mode
When taking photos in a room with fluorescent lighting, you can change the
frequency mode to match with the AC power voltage of your country or
region. For areas operating AC voltage on 220V use 50Hz, and where the
AC is 110V use 60Hz.
• To select 50Hz, press MODE repeatedly until 50 appears, and then
press SHOT to confirm.
• To select 60Hz, press MODE repeatedly until 60 appears, and then
press SHOT to confirm.
Note:
• The 50Hz/60Hz frequency of AC power supply varies for different
countries:
50Hz: Europe, Africa, Australia and China
60Hz: United States, Canada and Mexico.
• The camera frequency setting is optional, and the effects negligible if you
choose not to change it.
8

Downloading Photos and Videos
1. After verifying that the appropriate software has been installed, connect
the USB cable to your camera and the other end of the USB cable to
your computer.
2. On your computer, select Start Programs PhotoImpression 4.0.
3. Click the Get Photo button and select Camera /Scanner.
4. In the Select Source menu, choose DualCamera.
5. Click the Acquire button, and the My DSC interface will pop
up.
9

6. Click the Download photos button to download photos and videos.
7. To select all pictures and videos which appear, click on the Select all on
this page button .You can also click on only the photos and videos
you want. Selected items are framed in red.
8. Click the Save button, to save. The Save As dialogue box appears.
Note: Before saving videos, you can change the AVI frame rate.
10

Editing photos with PhotoImpression 4.0
PhotoImpression is a full-featured and easy to use program, adding fun and
creativity to photo editing.
1. On your computer, select under Windows Start Program
PhotoImpression 4.0.
2. Click Get Photo and select From Folder. Double-click the thumbnail of
the photo to be edited.
3. Click the Edit button to edit the photo.
4. To learn more about the editing tools, click the Help icon ? in the top right
corner.
11

Using VideoImpression 1.6
With VideoImpression, you can edit and combine your video clips and
photos quickly and easily, and share with friends and family.
1. On your computer, select under Windows Start Program
Videoimpression1.6.
2. Click the new button and get button to open the videos
and photos to be edited.
3. Drag and drop the videos and images together in the desired order in the
storyboard.
4. Click the play movie button . The movie screen appears. Click on
the play button to view your video.
5. To learn more about the editing tools, click
the Help icon ? in the top right
corner.
12

PC Cam Mode
You can adjust various settings for your camera in the PC camera mode to
capture
still or live pictures.
IMPORTANT!
To
avoid losing photos stored on the camera download them first
before using the PC
camera mode.
1. Connect the camera to your computer. If necessary,
use the supplied
USB cable.
2. On your computer, select under Windows Start Program
PhotoImpression
4.0.
3. Click the Camera/ Scanner button. From Select Source, select
DualCamera.
4. Click
on the Video Camera icon. The Capture Image from Video
Camera dialog box appears. Verify that DualCamera is selected in the
Drivers field.
13

5. Adjust PC camera properties with
the Capture Image from Video
Camera buttons:
• Source - adjusts Brightness, Contrast, Saturation,
Sharpness and
White balance.
• Format - adjusts Video Frame Rate, Output size
and
compression.
• Live - Real-time video mode.
• Capture - capture a still picture from live video, and save
to the
Album.
• Done - closes the dialog box.
Video Conference
You can hold a video conference
or video chat with friends over the internet,
with conference software
(not supplied)
and your camera in the PC camera
function.
1. Connect the digital camera to your computer. If necessary, use the
supplied USB cable.
2. Open video conference software such as Microsoft’s NetMeeting, MSN
or Messenger and follow the onscreen instructions.
14

Caring for your camera
• To ensure stable performance, do not get your camera wet, store in
humid environments, expose to direct sunlight, or use by heating
equipment.
• Avoid touching the lens or viewfinder. To remove fingerprints, use a soft,
moist cloth.
• Do not use chemicals such as alcohol, ammonia or benzene to clean
your camera.
Specifications
Image sensor: CMOS sensor 300K pixels
Memory size: Built-in 4x 16Mb (SDRAM)
Modes video clip (no sound)/ single shot/
PC camera
Image resolution: 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
Memory capacity (Uncompressed Mode): 25 photos (VGA) or
100 photos (QVGA)
Memory capacity (Compressed Mode): 76 photos (VGA) or
179 photos (QVGA)
LCD: monochrome, two digit
Viewfinder: Built-in
Lens: fixed, f=6.0mm
Focus: 30cm - infinity (normal)
Aperture: F2.8
Self-timer delay: 10 second
Shutter speed: 1/6 second –1/15000 second
Exposure mode: Automatic
White balance: Automatic
Built-in battery: lithium polymer rechargeable battery
(via USB)
Power Save mode: Automatic power off in 30 seconds if idle
Interface: USB 1.1
Dimensions: 85mm (L) x 31mm (W) x 18mm (D)
Weight: 30g
15

The FCC wants you to know
This equipment 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 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 to 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 your local RadioShack dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you
stop using your phone.
WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause
interference and void the user’s authority to operate the 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.
Product 3-in-1 Digital Camera
Model 16-3850
Responsible RadioShack Corporation,
Party 300 RadioShack Circle Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone 817-415-3200
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
16

Limited 90-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship under normal use for 90 (ninety) days from the date
of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. For complete warranty details and
exclusions, check with your local RadioShack store.
RadioShack Customer Relations
300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102
16-3850
© 2005. RadioShack Corporation. 11A05
All Rights Reserved. Published in China