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Gateway DC-T50 - User Manual

Gateway DC-T50
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FCC STATEMENT
FCC declaration of conformity
Responsible party:
Gateway Companies, Inc.
610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023
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.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
digital devices, 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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Table of Contents

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Gateway DC-T50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGateway
ModelDC-T50
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FCC Statement

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Details the FCC declaration of conformity for the device, including compliance conditions.

Trademark Information

Read This First

Provides important notices and disclaimers before using the manual and the product.

Introduction

Overview

Provides a general overview of the digital camera's features, capabilities, and image sensor.

Getting to Know the Camera

Front View

Illustrates and labels the external components on the front of the camera for user familiarization.

Rear View

Illustrates and labels the external components on the rear of the camera for user familiarization.

Mode Dial

Explains the different shooting modes available on the camera's mode dial.

Viewfinder LED Indicator

Details the meaning of different LED lights displayed in the viewfinder for status indication.

LCD Monitor Information

Explains the information displayed on the LCD monitor in various capture modes.

Getting Started

Installing the Battery (Optional)

Step-by-step guide on how to correctly install the camera's battery for power.

Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional)

Instructions on how to connect and use the AC power adapter for continuous power.

Charging the Battery

Detailed steps for charging the camera's rechargeable battery using the AC adapter.

Inserting an SD Memory Card (Optional)

Guide on how to correctly insert an SD memory card for image storage.

Attaching the Strap

Instructions on how to attach the camera's hand strap to prevent accidental slippage.

Taking Photographs

Photography in the Auto Capture Mode [A]

How to take photos using the camera's fully automatic capture mode.

Using the LCD Monitor

Guide on composing pictures and reviewing images using the camera's LCD monitor.

LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode)

Explains the different display formats shown on the LCD monitor during capture.

Using the Optical Zoom

How to use the camera's optical zoom feature for telephoto and wide-angle shots.

Using the Digital Zoom

Instructions for using the digital zoom feature to enlarge subjects, noting potential graininess.

Using the Self-timer

Details on how to use the self-timer for delayed shots and group photography.

Using the Flash

Guide on how to use the camera's flash modes (Auto, Red-Eye, Forced, Off).

Changing the Focus

How to adjust the focus mode (Normal, Macro, Manual) for different shooting scenarios.

Changing the Exposure Compensation

How to adjust exposure compensation for optimal brightness in challenging lighting.

Setting the Image Size and Quality

How to set image resolution (size) and quality (compression) for storage and output.

Photography in the Program Mode [P]

How to use the Program mode for automatic shutter speed and aperture settings.

Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode [Tv]

How to use Shutter Speed-priority mode to control motion blur and freezing.

Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode [Av]

How to use Aperture-priority mode to control depth of field and background blur.

Photography in the Full Manual Mode [M]

How to use the Full Manual mode for complete control over aperture and shutter speed.

Photography in the Portrait Mode []

How to use Portrait mode for flattering portraits with blurred backgrounds.

Photography in the Sports Mode []

How to use Sports mode for capturing fast-moving subjects clearly.

Photography in the Night Scene Mode [ + ]

How to use Night Scene mode for taking photos in low-light and night conditions.

Making Movies []

Guide on how to record video clips with the camera, including resolution options.

Changing the Preset Conditions (In Capture Mode)

Picture Setting

Settings for image size, quality, sharpness, contrast, and color to customize photos.

Function Setting

Settings for capture mode, voice memo, LCD brightness, digital zoom, and preview options.

Interval;Count

Setting interval time and shot count for interval photography using the self-timer.

AE;AWB Setting

Setting Auto Exposure (AE) and Auto White Balance (AWB) parameters for optimal exposure.

White Balance

Setting white balance for different lighting conditions (Auto, Incandescent, Daylight etc.).

Metering

Setting the metering mode (Multi, Spot) for exposure calculation based on scene.

ISO

Setting the photographic sensitivity (ISO) for different light levels.

Manual WB

Performing manual white balance adjustment by capturing a white reference.

Playing Back Images []

Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)

How to view individual still images one by one, advancing or going back through them.

Voice Record

Recording voice memos for still images, available in capture or playback mode.

Playing Back Movies

How to play back recorded movie clips, noting display differences for FULL and HALF sizes.

Thumbnail Display

Viewing multiple thumbnail images simultaneously for quick scanning and selection.

Zoom Playback

Magnifying parts of an image for detailed viewing using digital zoom playback features.

Slideshow Display

Automatically playing recorded images in sequence as a slide show at 3-second intervals.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

Setting up images for direct printing from DPOF-compatible printers.

Protect

Function to protect images from accidental deletion or formatting.

LCD Brightness

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor for optimal viewing comfort.

LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode)

Switching display formats on the LCD during playback (Standard, Image only, Detailed).

Erasing Images [ ]

Erasing Single Image

How to delete a single selected image from the memory card.

Erasing All Images

How to delete all images from the memory card, including protected ones.

Erasing Selected Image

How to delete multiple selected images using thumbnail display.

Set-Up Mode

Basic Setting

Overview of basic setup options like card information, frame number reset, and format.

Card Information

Displays the total and remaining memory size of the inserted SD memory card.

Frame Number Reset

Resets the camera's frame and file numbering sequence to default values.

Format

Erases all data and reformats the SD memory card for a clean state.

Sound

Turns the microphone sound input (recording) ON/OFF.

Beep

Turns the camera's operational beep sound ON/OFF.

Auto Power Off

Sets the automatic power-off timer to conserve battery life when idle.

Custom Setting

Access to custom settings like date/time, language, video output, and system information.

Date;Time

Setting the camera's internal date and time accurately.

System Reset

Resets all camera parameters to their default factory settings.

Language

Sets the on-screen display language for the camera's menus and interfaces.

Video Output

Sets the video output system (NTSC or PAL) for connecting to TVs.

System Information

Displays the camera's firmware version and other system details.

Transferring Recorded Images;Movies to Your Computer

Step 1: Installing the USB Driver

Instructions for installing the necessary USB driver software for computer connection.

Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

Guide on how to physically connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable.

Step 3: Downloading Images;Movies

How to transfer images and movies from the camera to the computer's hard drive.

Installing PhotoSuite

Installing PhotoVista

Connecting the Camera to Other Devices

Camera Specifications