Introduction to Digital Cameras - A draft version

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56. Lets Play! Turn Your Camera on. Turn Your Camera on. You may have to hold the button down for a second or two.

57. Set the dial to “auto”

58. Set switch to “picture taking mode”. The other button is for viewing pictures already stored on Camera.

59. Take a few pictures. Set switch to green arrow to view your photos.

60. You can Zoom in on your subject by using the switch on top of camera. Turn it to right or left. You can also Zoom when viewing your pictures by using the same switch.

61. To delete a picture Press the function button while in viewing mode. Then select “erase” and push the SET button.

63. A new folder will appear, ready for you to name it. Name it.. “ YournamePhotos ” eg AllenPhotos DON’T call it My Pictures Now close the window and you have a spot ready for your pics.

64. To download pictures to your laptop use the USB cable provided. Open the digital A/V out as shown.

65. Turn the camera on. Your computer will recognize the camera and open a window giving you some options. Where do you want to store your photos? Choose “copy pictures to a folder on my computer”.

66. The Scanner and Camera Wizard will lead you through the process. Name the set of photos. Browse to find the folder where you want to store your pictures. You already named it “ YournamePhotos ”. You can delete from your camera by checking here, or leave them on the camera.

67. Now just follow the wizard through the steps. It will copy the selected photos to the folder you created.

68. Congratulations! You’re done. You can now print, edit or insert your images into documents or slide show presentations. When you get a chance check out: PHOTOSTORY MICROSOFT OFFICE PICTURE MANAGER GIMP (for more advanced users)