Sealife DC250 manual Your computer

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Land Mode: If you are taking land pictures, set the camera to Land Mode. Now the camera is automatically programmed to take great land pictures. The camera evaluates light conditions through the lens. If it’s too dark, the camera uses the built-in flash to fire a pre-flash (to test the picture quality) and a primary flash for taking a properly exposed picture. If you like, you can override the camera’s fully automatic functions. In many cases you might actually take a better picture without flash, such as in longer shooting distances in low light or indoor, and you can select “no flash.” In other cases, even in bright light, you might select “fill-flash” to brighten up shadows and avoid dark areas. Sometimes pictures can be “grainy” if you do not have enough light and do not use the flash. No matter how dark it is, even if it becomes impossible for any camera to take a sharp picture, the camera will still try to take a picture. If that happens, get closer to the subject and use a flash or another good light source. In general, the closer you are to your subject and the brighter the light conditions are, the better the picture results will be. With a little experimenting you will quickly be on your way towards great digital pictures to share with your friends and family.

Your computer

It’s easy to connect the camera to your computer, to download pictures, edit pictures and print or email pictures.

Download – The USB connection will quickly transfer pictures from your camera to your computer. Please refer to the detailed instructions on page 29 on how to connect your camera to the computer.

Editing – You will enjoy picture editing with MGI Photo Suite®, but you can also use your own picture-publishing program that you are familiar with. First take pictures in the highest quality setting. Then you can make adjustments to the image on your computer, like cropping, adjusting the picture size or some really creative special effects.

Printing – For photo-like 5” x 7” prints, set the printer on the highest resolu- tion and use high-quality glossy photo paper. You will discover that creating a vacation trip report on Word® with your best pictures is an impressive way to save and share your memories.

There are many great books and websites dedicated to the world of digital photography. Please visit our website: www.sealife-cameras.com for links to the best website and other suggestions on how to learn more about digital photography.

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Contents DC250 Digital Underwater Camera Set Page FCC Statement Must do Read warnings in manual pagesLimited Warranty FCC NoticeIiv May cause a fire or an electrical shock Ivi Trademark Information Iviii Contents Other Devices Underwater Housing InstructionsGreat Pictures Made Easy Introduction How It Works a Very Unique Camera Land & SeaYour computer Package contents Getting to Know the Camera Front viewCamera buttons Menu Navigation buttonMode Description Indicator Status Description/Activity SoundSelf-timer mode Flash mode Image qualityBattery check Image resolution Card indicatorLCD monitor information Getting Started Installing the batteriesClose the battery/SD card cover firmly Loading a SD memory card optional accessory Attaching the strapSetting the date and time Choosing the languageResolution & quality indicators on the status LCD Setting the image resolution and qualityResolution & Quality Record Mode Taking picturesUsing the LCD monitor Set Focus to Normal DistanceUsing the macro focus setting Using the digital zoom Using the self-timer Using the flashFlash Mode Description Flash ModesTaking pictures manually Playback Mode Review images Viewing imagesZoom Playback To view the different portion of the enlarged Image, pressDisplaying thumbnail images Slideshow displayTo delete one image at a time How to use the instant delete featureDeleting images from memory To instantly delete a pictureMovie Mode Recording video clipsViewing video clips Transferring Recorded Images To Your Computer System requirements Windows MacintoshConnecting the camera to your computer Installing the USB driver on Windows computersInstalling the USB driver on Macintosh computers Downloading images/video clips For computers running WindowsInstalling MGI Photosuite Installing MGI Photovista Installing the USER’S Manual Installing Acrobat Reader LCD Brightness Menu OptionsRecord menu Quick ViewWhite Balance EV CompensationExit SharpnessFlash ON/OFF Copy to Card Playback menuSlide Show Delete ALLDpof shortcut DpofMovie menu DATE/TIME Setup menuLand & SEA Exposure Program Setting Sound Video ModeLanguage Format MediaInactivity period Camera status Auto Power OFFReset to Default DescriptionConnecting the Camera to Other Devices Camera Specifications LCDUnderwater Housing Instructions SeaLife Reefmaster Dive Easy Housing SL113Must do for underwater housing Open view of housing Quick waterproof test SeaLife Service Center, 97 Foster Road, Moorestown, NJMain O-ring and keeping a waterproof seal SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Front View SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Rear View Set up housing How to set-up the Underwater HousingSet up camera Test camera and housing After using housing underwater Using and cleaning the underwater housing and cameraEntering the water with housing Cleaning housing after useStay within the ideal shooting distance of 2 to 6 feet Great Pictures Made EasyCrystal Clear water Shoot and review If you don’t like it, delete itTake several pictures of the same subject Lithium Battery Selection GuideNickel Metal Hydride Ni-MH Standard and High Energy AlkalineBattery Life Trouble shooting guide Problem Possible cause Corrective ActionOverexposed image