Sealife DC1000 Spezifikationen

SeaLife DC1000 Underwater CameraGo to www.sealife-cameras.com/service/manuals.html for ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ITALIANO, ESPAÑOL and NEDERLANDS

Contents >> 840 Capture Menu47 Video Menu49 Playback Menu51 Setup Menu53 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER53 Downloading Your Files54

Introduction >> 9INTRODUCTIONOverviewThank you for purchasing the SeaLife DC1000 digital underwater camera. This is not your ordina

Package Contents >> 10Package ContentsCarefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:Common Product Components: Di

Getting To Know Your Camera >> 11GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERAFront View124358761. Shutter button2. ON/OFF button3. Self-timer LED4. Mode swit

Getting To Know Your Camera >> 12Rear View1243567891011121. LCD monitor2. Delete button3. DISP Display button4. MENU Menu button5. Zoom in bu

Getting To Know Your Camera >> 13LCD Monitor DisplayCapture mode1. Zoom status2. Voice memo3. Battery condition[ ] Full battery power[

Getting To Know Your Camera >> 14Video mode [ ]1. Mode icon2. Zoom status3. Battery condition4. Video resolution5. Available recording t

Getting Started >> 15GETTING STARTEDPreparation1. Attach the camera strap.[Important: Camera strap must be removed when using camera inside

Getting Started >> 16 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab

Getting Started >> 17Initial SettingsSetting the Date and TimeThe date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the fi

Getting Started >> 18Choosing the LanguageSpecify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.1. Slide the mod

Capture Mode >> 19CAPTURE MODECapturing ImagesYour camera is equipped with a 2.7” full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, p

Setting the Focus >> 20Avoid using zoom while underwater to take pictures of subjects at far away distances. For best underwater pictures, kee

About Easy Set-up Mode >> 21About Easy Set-up ModeThe Easy Set-up mode is a fast and easy way to set the camera for underwater or land photo

About External Flash Modes >> 22About External Flash ModesWhen using one (or two) SeaLife external flashes (optional accessory), set the camera

About External Flash Modes >> 23Exposure adjustment when the camera is in Ext Flash Mode:Icon Scene mode DescriptionAuto Automatic exposure

About Sea and Snorkel Modes >> 24About Sea and Snorkel ModesThe Sea and Snorkel Mode are used to capture underwater pictures when NOT

About Sea and Snorkel Modes >> 25To set the color correction (White Balance): 1. Press the MENU button.2. Select [White Balance] with the

About Spy Mode >> 26About Spy ModeThis mode is used to capture continuous images at a preselected time interval. This mode is useful for taking

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image >> 27Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background ImagePre-Shot helps you get th

Trademarks >> 1READ THIS FIRSTTrademark Information Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image >> 28Combining Shots of Two People into a Single ImageThis mode lets you record images of two

Setting the Panorama Mode >> 29Setting the Panorama ModeThis mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them

Recording Voice Memos >> 30Recording Voice MemosA voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds in the still image mode immediately following

Video Mode >> 31VIDEO MODERecording Video ClipsThis mode allows you to record video clips on land or underwater (inside the wate

Video Mode >> 32Playing Back Video ClipsYou can play back recorded video clips on the camera. You can also play back sound if recorded with the

Playback Mode >> 33PLAYBACK MODEPlaying Back Still ImagesYou can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.1. Slide the mode switch to

Playback Mode >> 34Thumbnail DisplayThis function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor, which can let you quickly search for

Playback Mode >> 35Removing Red-eyeYou can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken. 1. Slide th

Playback Mode >> 36Playing back voice memoA press of the SET button displays [VOICE PLAYBACK] and plays back the voice memo. Voice memo is onl

Playback Mode >> 37Canceling the ProtectionTo cancel protection for only one image, display the image on which you want to remove the image

Safety Instructions >> 2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.WarningsContinued use under

Playback Mode >> 38Erasing ImagesErasing in Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function)The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-ca

Playback Mode >> 39Erasing in Playback ModeErasing single image / Erasing all images1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image will

Menu Options >> 40MENU OPTIONSCapture MenuThis menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.SET:Adj.MENU:ExitSetupFunc

Menu Options >> 41* [ ] Sea: For underwater pictures WITHOUT external flash accessory at depths greater than 25ft/8m. Refer to page 24 f

Menu Options >> 42* [ ] Splash Water: For land pictures of splashing water. The camera will use a faster shutter speed so you can stop the

Menu Options >> 43SharpnessThis sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured.* Hard / Normal / SoftColorThis sets the color of the

Menu Options >> 44Manual WBThe surrounding light may affect the color balance of your picture. For example, if a halogen light illuminates a wh

Menu Options >> 45MeteringThis sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.* [ ] Average: Averages the light metered from the e

Menu Options >> 46Quick ShutterWhen the Quick Shutter is set to ON and you quickly push the shutter button down fully, the camera takes image w

Menu Options >> 47Video MenuThis menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.CaptureSET:Adj.MENU:Exit CaptureSET

Cautions >> 3CautionsDo not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.Do not subject the LCD moni

Menu Options >> 48ColorThis sets the color of the video clip that will be captured.* Normal / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome / Red / Green / Blue

Menu Options >> 49Playback MenuIn the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback.1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].2. P

Menu Options >> 50ProtectRefer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details.LCD Bright.Refer to section in this man

Menu Options >> 51Setup MenuSet your camera’s operating environment.CaptureSET:Adj.MENU:Exit PlaySET:Adj.MENU:Exit1. Slide the mode swit

Menu Options >> 52Date/TimeRefer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.Sys. ResetThis returns all ba

Transferring Files To Your Computer >> 53TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTERSystem RequirementWindows Macintosh Pentium III 1GHz or higher

Editing Software >> 54EDITING SOFTWAREAlmost every computer already includes photo editing software, like Windows Photo Gallery or Mac iPhoto,

Specifi cations >> 55SPECIFICATIONS (INNER CAMERA ONLY)ItemDescriptionImage sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (10.0 megapixels)Image resolution<St

Appendix >> 56APPENDIXPossible number of shots (still image)The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based o

Appendix >> 57Possible recording time / sec (video clip)Size QualityInternal MemorySD/SDHC memory card capacity1GB 2GB4GB SDHC[ ] 640 x 48

Battery Usage >> 4Notes on Battery UsageWhen you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and th

Underwater Housing Instructions >> 58UNDERWATER HOUSING INSTRUCTIONSImportant: Please carefully read and understand these instructions bef

Underwater Housing Instructions >> 59MUST DO for underwater housing:1. Read and understand the instructions contained in this manual

Underwater Housing Instructions >> 607. For great underwater pictures you need: Clear water conditions, control your buoyancy before taking p

Underwater Housing Instructions >> 61Maintaining a waterproof sealEvery SeaLife housing is tested for quality and a waterproof seal. It i

Underwater Housing Instructions >> 624. Replace O-ring every year to ensure proper seal. Only use approved SeaLife O-ring (item #SL15017) desi

How To Install And Remove O-Ring >> 63HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE O-RINGTo Install O-ring: Step 1: O-ring and O-ring groove must be completel

How To Install And Remove O-Ring >> 64To Remove O-ring:Step 1: Push O-ring along groove until it lifts.Step 2: Gently lift and remove O-ring fr

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 65HOW TO OPEN AND CLOSE WATERPROOF HOUSINGStep 1: Push in locking tab to open latch.Step 2: Open

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 66Step 3: Open Housing as shown so inner camera does not fall out.Step 4: Close housing and push do

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 67Installing the Flash Link optical cable adapterThe Flash Link adapter included with your ca

Important Notes on Waterproof Function >> 5Important Notes on Waterproof Function and Waterproof Housing Read and understand the instr

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 68Step 3: Once the cable and adapter is firmly attached, run the cables along the bottom of the flas

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 69How to set-up the Waterproof HousingSet up camera1. Insert fully charged lithium battery into

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 706. Carefully clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces with cleaning brush provided. O-ring mus

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 71Before Entering Water1. Most dive operations will have a water tub for underwater cameras. Us

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 72After using housing underwater1. Before entering dive boat, hand the housing to someone on the b

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 73Great Underwater Pictures Made EasyTaking underwater pictures is much different that taking la

How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 744. Shoot many pictures of the same subject - If you don’t like it, delete it - later.One of th

Troubleshooting Guide >> 75TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDERefer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If t

Troubleshooting Guide >> 76Symptom CauseSolutions / Corrective ActionsAlthough it is set to auto focus, it does not focus.The lens is dirty.Wip

Troubleshooting Guide >> 77Troubleshooting for underwater photographySymptom CauseSolutions / Corrective ActionsImage not sharp Focus settin

Notes on Waterproof Function >> 6 Soak and rinse waterproof housing in fresh water for about 2 minutes after underwater use or if the housing

Troubleshooting Guide >> 78Symptom CauseSolutions / Corrective ActionsPicture too bright (over exposed) when using external flash accessory.Came

Housing Specifications >> 79HOUSING SPECIFICATIONSUnderwater Housing:Depth: Individual depth tested to 200’ (60m)Controls: Control buttons

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Contents >> 7CONTENTS9 INTRODUCTION9 Overview10 Package Contents11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA11 Front View12 Rear View13 LCD Monitor