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Overview of the Packard Bell DSC-220 digital camera features like LCD, image quality, and multimedia.
Packard Bell's disclaimer regarding incidental losses related to product use.
Guidelines for cleaning the camera lens, viewfinder, and body, and handling precautions.
Identifies and labels the external parts of the camera visible from the front.
Lists items included in the package and instructions for installing AA or CRV3 batteries.
Instructions for attaching the strap, lens cap, and inserting SD/MMC cards.
Step-by-step guide to attaching the camera strap and lens cap for protection and usability.
Information on using external memory cards for extended storage capacity and formatting recommendations.
Instructions on preparing the camera for shooting and proper holding techniques for stability.
Details the various icons and information displayed on the camera's On-Screen Display.
Explains the 'Scene' and 'Macro' focus modes and their appropriate usage scenarios.
Guide to selecting different flash modes (Auto, Off, On) and understanding the flash lamp indicators.
Detailed explanation of Auto, Flash Off, and Flash On modes, including lamp indicators.
How to use the camera's 2x digital zoom feature to magnify images during shooting.
Introduction to camera modes (Camera, Playback, Movie) and menu navigation structure.
Configuration for date format, current time adjustment, and 12/24 hour time display.
Setting up home and world cities for displaying time in different time zones.
Options for P. Counter, Set Clock, Set City, Show Time, Language, Beep Tone, Auto Off, TV Out, File No., Format, and Reset.
Customizing the camera's menu language and enabling/disabling operational beeps.
Configuring automatic power-off timers and managing file numbering sequences.
Instructions on formatting memory cards and resetting all camera settings to default.
Adjusting image resolution (size) and picture quality (compression rate) for storage and detail.
Setting white balance for accurate colors under different lighting and configuring scene metering.
Adjusting the camera's sensitivity to light, affecting image brightness and potential noise.
Detailed breakdown of Matrix, Central, and Spot metering modes for exposure control.
How ISO affects sensitivity and the trade-off between image quality, data size, and noise.
Using continuous shooting mode and adjusting exposure compensation for brightness.
Adding short audio clips to still images and how to record them.
Setting up automatic photo capture at specified intervals, start, and end times.
Overview of functions available in movie mode, including OSD, zooming, and recording controls.
Adjustable settings within the Movie Menu, such as microphone, white balance, and ISO.
Information shown on the OSD during image playback, including file number and date/time.
How to delete individual images during playback, noting that protected images cannot be deleted.
Details on the OSD information displayed during movie playback, including total recorded time.
How to play back audio tags associated with images, noting playback limitations.
Procedure for deleting movie files during playback, with a note on protected files.
Viewing multiple recorded images and movies as thumbnails on the OSD for selection.
Steps for deleting specific selected images/movies or all files from the memory.
Using the Protect function to prevent accidental deletion of important files.
Setting print options for selected or all images using DPOF format.
Instructions for connecting the camera to a TV for playback, including cable connections and TV settings.
Guidance on securing the camera to a tripod for stable shots.
Steps for connecting the camera to a Windows PC for file transfer and driver installation.
Procedure for safely disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC to prevent data corruption.
Instructions for connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer and pre-installation checklist.
List of tested and verified Secure Digital and Multi-Media cards compatible with the DSC-220.
Table showing estimated number of pictures storable based on resolution and quality.
Solutions for common problems such as no power, inability to take pictures, or flash not working.
Resolving issues related to playback of images/movies and connecting to external devices.
Technical details of the DSC-220 camera, including sensor, image size, lens, and memory.
General| Type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Optical Zoom | 3x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Video Resolution | 640 x 480 |
| Storage | SD Card |
| Display | LCD |
| Interface | USB |
| Battery | 2 x AA |
| Screen Size | 2.4" |
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