Oregon Scientific DS-3868 manual Install the Batteries, Select the Camera Mode, Taking Photos

	1.	Install the Batteries
	1. To install the batteries, unlock the battery compartment by sliding the A lock located on the side of
	the camera to the unlocked position.
	2. Remove the B battery compartment cover and insert C the batteries (included) into the battery
	compartment with the polarity in the direction as shown inside the compartment.
	3. Replace the cover back over the battery compartment and slide the lock to the locked position.
www.oregonscientific.com	Note: The DS-3868 will not operate without battery power. When the batteries need replacing the F
	photos to the PC prior to replacing batteries to avoid memory loss.
	PHOTO COUNTER will flash rapidly and the user will not be able to take photos. Always download

Important: Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Always dispose of exhausted batteries properly. Do not insert anything except batteries into the battery compartment as this may cause damage to the camera.

2.

Select the Camera Mode

After the camera is turned on, select the desired camera mode. The mode selections are: Standby, Normal, Continuous Capture, Self Timer, Clear Photos and Resolution Setting.

1.To turn the camera on, slide the D ON/OFF switch to the “On” position. The ON/OFF slide switch is located under the battery compartment door.

Note: To conserve battery power the DS-3868 will automatically default to Standby mode after 30 seconds of no activity. Press

EMODE to reactivate the DS-3868.

DIGITAL CAMERA MODEL DS-3868

The DS-3868 Digital Camera makes taking filmless photos fun and easy!

Your choice! - Take 20 photos at a higher resolution or 80 photos at a more moderate resolution. Download your photos to your PC (connection cable included) and then the DS-3868 is ready to take more photos! Or capture live action using the video cam feature and the included Windows Netmeeting software.

Use the ArcSoft® PC software (included) to modify your photos and add special effects or create montages! Post your photo “masterpieces” on your website, incorporate them into email greeting cards to send to friends and relatives, or print them out on your color printer (color printer not included). Easily create photo albums on your PC to save all the fun and memories.

In addition, you can use the Microsoft Windows Netmeeting software (included) to have a video conference with your friends.

		4.
		Taking Photos
1. Unlock	A	and remove the B Battery Compartment Door to
access the	D	ON/OFF slide switch.

2.Slide the ON/OFF switch to the “On” position.

3.Close the B Battery Compartment Door.

4. Press E MODE to activate the camera and select the desired camera mode.

5.When activated, M the STATUS LED will show a steady red light. Note: After 30 seconds of no activity, the camera will default to Standby mode. When the camera is not active the Status LED will not be lit.

6.Look through the N VIEWFINDER and make sure that you can see the subject clearly.

7.Press G CAPTURE to take the photograph.

8.The F PHOTO COUNTER will decrease by a value of one with each photo taken.

9.When a photograph is taken, a single short beep will be emitted. After the beep sounds, the camera is ready to take another photograph. Important: When the maximum number of photos have been taken, F the PHOTO COUNTER will show “00.” If G CAPTURE is pressed when “00” is displayed, a series of short beeps will sound indicating that the maximum number of photographs have been taken. The photo- graphs must be downloaded or cleared from the camera before more photographs can be taken. (See Downloading Photographs.)

Note: The DS-3868 will not take photos in low light conditions. When the light is too low for the DS-3868, a beep will be emitted when photo is attempted.

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Connecting the Camera to Your PC			3.
1.	Connect and install the H USB Cable (included) to the USB port of your PC.
2.	Open the I	Camera Connection Cable Door and plug the cable into the PC Interface Jack.
3.	Install the ArcSoft® software (included) on your PC.
4.	Follow the instructions for downloading photographs.			H
The DS-3868 has video streaming capability. To use the web cam feature:
1.	Screw the	J DS-3868 securely to the K	mini-stand. The mini-stand rotates
and swivels.
2.	Position the camera where the L Front-View Viewfinder is facing the subject.
3.	Follow instructions provided in the Windows Netmeeting software for video

conferencing function.

2.Press the E MODE button to sequentially advance through the mode selections. The different modes are:

Standby: The DS-3868 automatically defaults to this mode conserve power after 30 seconds of no activity.

Normal mode: In this mode the DS-3868 has a maximum 20 photo capacity at the higher resolution of 352 x 288 pixels. In Low Resolution the the maximum number of photos is 80. With each photo taken the F PHOTO COUNTER will decrease by one. In Normal mode “HR,” (high resolution) will be briefly

displayed in the F PHOTO COUNTER window and then be replaced by “20” indicating the maximum photo capacity. Continuous Capture: In continuous capture the DS-3868 will take photos rapidly without interruption until the maximum number of photos has been taken. To use this feature, press and hold the

GCAPTURE button. When the maximum number of photos have been taken the DS-3868 will emit an audible tone. Continuous capture photos can be converted to video file format (.AVI file) on the PC. In Continuous Counter mode the symbol “Ct” will be displayed in the F PHOTO COUNTER window. Self Timer: The self timer feature delays taking the photo for 10

seconds. To use this feature, press the G CAPTURE button once to activate the self time. The self time symbol “St” will be displayed in the F PHOTO COUNTER window. During the 10 second interval an audible tone will sound every second. At the end of the 10 second delay period, the DS-3868 will take the photo. The F PHOTO COUNTER will decrease the number of photos by one.

Clear Photos: Clear Photos mode will permanently delete all photos stored in the DS-3868. Before activating the Clear Photos mode make sure that all photos have been downloaded to the PC. In Clear Photo mode the symbol “CL” will be displayed in the F PHOTO COUNTER window. To use this feature, set the mode to “CL” and then press G CAPTURE button twice. The F PHOTO COUNTER window will reset and display the photo capacity for the selected resolution.

Low Resolution: In the low resolution mode the DS-3868 has an 80 photo capacity at a resolution of 176 x 144 pixels. In the low resolution mode, the symbol “Lr” will be displayed in the F PHOTO COUNTER window.

Press the G CAPTURE button again and the F PHOTO COUNTER will then display the maximum capacity of 80 photos.

	Normal/	Continuous
Standby High Resolution
		Capture	Self Timer

Press the E	High Resolution
MODE button to
sequence through
the camera modes

Low Resolution

Clear Photos

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