DV-S20
digital MPEG 4
camcorder
user's guide
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Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Introducing Your Gateway Digital MPEG4 Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing an optional SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning on your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Understanding LCD display information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Understanding image quality and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Recording video and still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Viewing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Deleting images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
LED indicators and audible beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Introducing Your Gateway Digital MPEG4
Camcorder
This section provides basic information about your Gateway Digital
MPEG4 Camcorder.
Read this section to learn about:
■ Features
■ Warnings and safeguards
■ Package contents
■ Controls and connections
© 2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the
black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States
and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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Features
■ MPEG4-compressed format
■ 2.1 mega pixel CMOS sensor and 2.5 digital zoom
■ 320 × 240 QVGA video
1600 × 1200 resolution still images
■ Three quality settings — Super fine, fine, and normal
■ 1.5-inch color LTPS LCD display that swivels 270 degrees
■ Auto flash
■ Accurate color processing
■ 64 MB internal memory to capture and store images
■ Accepts external SD memory cards (up to 512 MB)
■ AV connection to your TV or VCR
■ USB connection to download images to your computer
■ Video editing, creating, and sharing software
■ Photo editing, printing, and sharing software
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Important Safeguards
Warning
Risk of electric shock - Do not open
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
modify your camcorder or open the case.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Opening the case voids the warranty.
Have your camcorder repaired by qualified
service personnel only.
Warnings and precautions
■ Disconnect all cables before moving your camcorder. Moving your
camcorder with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause
fire or electric shock danger.
■ Do not expose your camcorder to rain or moisture.
■ Do not drop your camcorder.
■ Do not try to operate your camcorder while driving a vehicle.
■ Keep your camcorder away from excessive dust, high temperatures,
moisture, or direct sunlight.
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■ Disconnect your camcorder and remove the batteries when not used
for a long period of time.
■ Do not use any other batteries than ones specified for your camcorder.
■ Never use different types of batteries together (alkaline and Ni-MH)
or mix old and new batteries.
■ Disconnect your camcorder and remove the batteries if your
camcorder acts in any way abnormal while following normal
operating instructions.
■ Do not place your camcorder on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your
camcorder may fall, causing serious damage.
■ Never place your camcorder near or over a radiator or heat source.
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