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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Digital SuperPro 640 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Typical uses for your Digital SuperPro 640 camera . . . . . . . 4
2 The Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview of your Digital SuperPro 640 Camera. . . . . . . . . 5
Loading batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning the camera on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LCD character display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Taking photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camera memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Self Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Transferring photos to the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Camera maintenance and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tips for camera maintenance and safety. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the Digital SuperPro 640 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6 Tips and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Monitor adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8 Camera Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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1 Getting Started
1 Getting Started
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Digital SuperPro 640 camera. With the
Digital SuperPro 640 camera you can take your photos and see the results
within minutes. There is no need for film and no need to get your photos
developed and printed at service bureaus.
The Digital SuperPro 640 is easy to use – just point the camera and click the
shutter, like a conventional camera. Then import your photos to your computer
and use the IXLA software to edit, print and more.
Here are a few examples of what you can do with your Digital SuperPro 640
camera:
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Take photos and view them on your PC.
Take photos and print them out on your home printer.
Take photos and e-mail them to family and friends.
Take photos and organize them in electronic photo albums or slide
shows.
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Take photos and create a Web site with them.
Take photos and place them in your letters and documents.
Take photos and enhance and manipulate them on your computer.
Take photos and order prints and photo gifts over the Internet.
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Digital SuperPro 640 features
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Built in flash
Self timer
Fixed focus from 3 feet to infinity
LCD character display
640 x 480 pixel resolution
Stores 30 photos
Serial and USB connector to your computer
System requirements
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Pentium® processor or equivalent
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Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows NT® 4.0 (SP3+)
or Windows® 2000.
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16MB RAM (32 MB or higher recommended)
CD-ROM drive
Mouse
256 color or higher graphics card (16 bit is highly recommended)
Internet access required for on-line components
Windows compatible printer (optional)
Serial or USB port
USB requires Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows® 2000.
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Typical uses for your Digital SuperPro 640 camera
Here is a typical scenario of what you might do with your Digital SuperPro 640
camera:
1 Load your batteries.
2 Turn on your camera.
3 Set the flash settings.
Load 4 AAA batteries. See page 7.
Push the Power button. See page 7.
Push the Flash button to toggle
between settings. See page 10.
4 Take a photo.
Push the Shutter button. See page 9.
5 Connect your camera to your
computer.
You can use a serial or USB
connection. See page 13.
6 Transfer your photo to the
computer.
Use the software to download your
photos to the computer. See page 12.
7 Work with your photo on your
computer.
Print your photo on your home printer,
or send it to others by e-mail. Use it in a
document, edit it, use it in a Web site,
place it in an electronic photo album
and much more.
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2 The Camera
2 The Camera
Overview of your Digital SuperPro 640 Camera
Camera front
View finder
Flash
Camera lens
Camera back
Flash display light
View finder
Power
display light
LCD display
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Camera top
Flash
Power
Self Timer
Shutter button
Camera side
Serial and USB connection
Bottom of camera
Battery cover
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Loading batteries
Digital SuperPro 640 uses 4 standard AAA batteries.
To load the batteries
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2
3
4
Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the camera.
Press the cover down and push it sideways, in the direction of the arrow.
Flip the cover open.
Insert the batteries with the positive terminals toward the + signs, and the
negative terminals toward the – signs.
5
Flip the cover closed.
Note Remove the batteries if you will not be using the Digital SuperPro
640 for an extended period of time. This prevents corrosion or
battery leaks.
Turning the camera on and off
Turn the camera on and off using the Power button on the top of the camera.
Power
To turn on the camera
1
2
3
Click the Power button.
Hold it down for a moment.
Check that the camera is on by
looking for the green Power display light on the back of the camera.
To turn off the camera
The Power button is used for turning the camera both on and off. When the
camera is on, pressing the Power button will turn it off.
Note After the camera is switched off, the flash display light may stay lit for
up to a minute. It will turn itself off as the flash gradually discharges.
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LCD character display
The Digital SuperPro 640 comes equipped with a Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD) that displays important information. The LCD
display window is located on the back of the camera on the left
side. It displays information about:
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The number of photos that you have taken with the camera. After you
have taken the first photo, 01 appears in the LCD display window. As
you take more photos the number changes to 02, 03, and so on.
When the memory is full, FL is displayed.
The flash mode. When you
Display
FL
Meaning
click the flash button to toggle
between modes, the current
mode is displayed in the LCD
window.
Memory full
YF
Flash always on
no Flash
nF
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The battery condition. When
the battery power is low, bL is
displayed.
AF
Auto-Flash
FE
Flash memory error
System Reset
Low light condition
Battery power low
The light condition. The LCD
displays LL when there is not
enough light.
rS
LL
System reset. rS is displayed
when an unexpected error
occurs.
bL
Note If you see b1 or b2 in the LCD, it means that you have entered the
camera’s diagnostic mode. Turn the power off and on again to exit
this mode.
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3 Taking photos
3 Taking photos
Taking photos with the Digital SuperPro 640 is easy and fun.
To take a photo
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2
3
Make sure that the camera is turned on.
Position the subject in the View finder.
To ensure accurate focus, make sure that the subject is at least three feet
(one meter) away.
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5
6
Set the Flash mode to on, off or automatic. For more information, see
page 10.
Gently press the Shutter button and keep the camera still for a couple of
seconds.
When the image has been captured, the camera beeps and the number
displayed in the LCD is updated.
Camera memory
The camera has room for between 24 and 30 photos. The Digital SuperPro
640 delete function erases all the photos in the camera’s memory. You do not
have the option to delete single photos. When the Digital SuperPro 640’s
memory is full, you will need to erase the existing photos in order to capture
new ones.
Indications that the memory is full
When the memory is full:
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You hear repeated short high tones when you press the shutter.
FL appears in the LCD.
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3 Taking photos
To delete photos from the camera’s memory
1
2
3
Press the Flash and Self Timer button simultaneously and hold for 3
seconds.
After 3 seconds the LCD display shows two dashes ( - - ).
The dashes indicate that the camera’s memory has been cleared.
Release the Flash and Self Timer button.
The LCD displays 00 indicating that the photo counter has been reset.
Focus
The minimum focal length of the camera is three feet (one meter). Make sure
your subject is at least three feet away before taking your photo.
Flash
The Digital SuperPro 640 has three flash modes:
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Flash On–the flash operates every time you take a photo.
Flash Off–the flash does not function.
Flash Auto–the camera automatically senses whether the flash is
needed.
Click the Flash button to toggle between these three modes.
The current Flash mode is displayed in the LCD window.
Display
YF
Meaning
Flash on
Flash off
Flash Auto
nF
AF
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3 Taking photos
Recharging the flash
Flash display light
The flash may need time to recharge between
photos. When the flash is ready, the Flash
display light on the back of the camera glows
orange. If the Flash display is not lit, wait a
few moments for the flash to recharge.
Self Timer
The Digital SuperPro 640 is equipped with a 10 second Self Timer. It creates
a ten second delay between the time you press the Self Timer button and the
time the photo is taken. This allows you to take a photo with yourself included.
Self Timer button
To use the Self Timer
1
2
3
4
Hold down the Self Timer button.
The Self Timer indicator will begin to flash and beep.
The beeps become faster over a period of ten seconds.
When the sound stops, the shutter captures the image.
Power Saver
The Digital SuperPro 640 has an automatic power cut-off. If the camera has
not been used for twenty seconds, the power will automatically switch off. To
turn the power back on, press the Power button.
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4 Transferring photos to the computer
4 Transferring photos to the computer
There is no film in your Digital SuperPro 640 camera. You access the photos
by connecting the camera to your PC and transferring the photos to the PC.
This is also known as importing or downloading the photos. Your Digital
SuperPro 640 camera comes with IXLA software to help you import photos to
your computer. See the software documentation for more information about
importing.
The Digital SuperPro 640 camera comes with one connection point on its right
hand side – it’s both a serial and USB connection point.
You can connect the Digital SuperPro 640 camera to your computer using
either the serial or the USB connection, both adapters are on the other side of
the cable.
Serial and USB
connection point
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4 Transferring photos to the computer
To connect the camera to the PC
1
Plug one end of the cable into the camera; it’s
the end with only one adapter.
2
On the other end of the cable, choose either
the serial connection adapter or the USB adapter and plug it into your
computer; the adapter with 9 holes is the serial connection, the other
adapter is the USB adapter; see photos below.
USB connector
Serial connector
3
Turn on the camera.
You are now ready to import photos from your camera to your computer. Refer
to the section on importing photos in the software documentation.
Important USB Information
To use the USB cable you must have:
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A USB port on your PC. For more information, check with your PC
supplier.
USB support in your operating system. Window 98 includes USB
support, and Windows NT up to version 4 does not support USB.
A USB driver installed for your camera. The USB driver is
automatically installed when you install the software supplied with your
Digital SuperPro 640 camera.
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5 Camera maintenance and safety
5 Camera maintenance and safety
Tips for camera maintenance and safety
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To avoid damaging your Digital SuperPro 640, do not expose it to
extremes of heat or cold. Avoid leaving it in the sun for prolonged
periods.
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Never wrap up the Digital SuperPro 640 while it is turned on.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, never expose the Digital SuperPro
640 to rain or moisture.
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Remove the batteries from your camera if you will not be using it for a
long period of time.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, never disassemble the Digital
SuperPro 640. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Cleaning the Digital SuperPro 640
Clean the outside of the Digital SuperPro 640 by wiping it with a clean, dry
cloth.
Cleaning the lens and LCD
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2
3
4
Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove any surface dust and dirt.
Breathe lightly on the surface to moisten it.
Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe it gently dry.
Never use cleaning solutions on the lens unless they are specifically
designed for camera lenses.
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6 Tips and troubleshooting
6 Tips and troubleshooting
Monitor adjustment
To make sure that your photos look their best you may need to adjust your
monitor to 16-bit color or higher.
To adjust the monitor
1
2
3
4
5
Click the Windows Start button.
Click Settings and then Control Panel from the pop-up menus.
Double-click the Display icon.
Click the Settings tab.
The Color Palette group should be showing High Color (16-bit) or True
Color (24 bit). If it is lower than this setting (e.g. 256 color), then choose
High Color or True Color from the list box.
6
7
Click OK.
You may need to restart your computer after making this change.
Printing
There are a number of ways to improve the quality of your prints.
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Check your printer software settings. Make sure that your printer is set
to print at high resolution.
Make sure that you are printing on good quality paper. Check with
your printer vendor for advice about the best paper for your printer.
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Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh.
The ideal printing size for photos taken with the Digital SuperPro 640
is 6 x 4 inches (w x h). Enlarging photos for printing may result in a
loss of quality. For best results, always print photos at the
recommended size.
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6 Tips and troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem operating your camera, read this section first. If you still
The camera has no power.
Possible Cause
Solution
The camera is turned off.
Hold down the Power button until
the Power light displays.
The batteries are weak or dead.
Replace the batteries.
The batteries are not properly
inserted.
Remove the batteries and insert
them according to the instructions on
page 7.
The Power saver has switched
the power off.
Press the Power button again.
The orange light is on but the shutter button does not work.
Possible Cause
Solution
The camera is off. The orange
light indicates that the Flash is
still discharging.
Hold down the Power button until
the green Power light displays.
The power is on but the shutter button does not work.
Possible Cause
Solution
The camera is still capturing a
photo.
Wait until the tone sounds, indicating
that the photo has been captured.
The memory is full.
Clear the memory according to the
instructions on page 12.
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The flash does not work.
Possible Cause
Solution
The flash is turned off.
Toggle the flash button to the Flash
On mode.
The flash is still recharging
Wait for the flash to recharge. When
it is ready, the Flash display light
glows orange.
The photo is blurred.
Possible Cause
Solution
Either you or the subject moved
while you were taking the photo.
Try again.
The lens is dirty.
Clean the lens and try again.
The subject was too close for the
fixed focus.
Stand at least 3 feet (one meter)
from the subject.
The photo has jagged edges.
Possible Cause
Solution
The monitor is set at low
resolution.
Adjust your monitor display settings
according to the instructions on page
15.
The photo has been enlarged for
printing and the print quality is
poor.
Reduce the size of the photo to 6 x 4
inches (w x h).
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6 Tips and troubleshooting
You cannot connect the serial cable to the computer’s COM port.
Possible Cause
Solution
Your computer’s COM port outlet
and the cable attachment plug
are of different sizes.
See your computer parts supplier for
an adaptor.
You cannot import photos from your camera.
Possible Cause
Solution
The camera is turned off.
Hold down the Power button until
you can see the Power light.
The serial cable is not connected
properly to the camera or to the
computer.
Connect the serial cable according
to the instructions on page 12.
The communication settings may
be set to the incorrect COM port.
Adjust the communication settings.
Refer to the software
documentation.
There is a conflict with another
serial device.
Refer to the documentation that
came with your computer and
operating system.
Your computer does not support
57.6 k or higher baud rates.
Reduce the baud rate to 19.2 k and
try again.
You connected to the camera
within a different application, and
the COM port is now “busy”.
Go back to the other application and
disconnect from your camera. Then
try again.
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6 Tips and troubleshooting
Error Messages
If an error occurs with your camera, the LCD will display an error message.
Display
FL
Error
What to do
The memory is full.
Delete the photos in the
camera’s memory according to
the instructions on page 9.
rS
System reset. An
unexpected error has
occurred.
The camera will reset
automatically.
bL
LL
FE
The battery power is low.
The light is too low.
Flash error.
Replace the batteries.
Turn on the flash.
This can occur when the
battery power is low. Turn the
camera off and check your
batteries.
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7 Getting Help
7 Getting Help
If you need help with your camera, refer to the Troubleshooting section on page
16 of this manual. If you still cannot find the solution, go to the free support
answered in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. After checking the
FAQs, and you need more help, please email our technical support department
using the form provided at the bottom of the Search page.
Telephone support may be obtained in the USA. Telephone 1-925-288-2725.
You may be charged for the telephone support.
IXLA Worldwide Offices
IXLA USA
IXLA Australia Pty. Ltd.
17 Jansen St.
Danbury, CT 06810
USA
303 Burwood Highway
Burwood East
Victoria 3151
Australia
IXLA Japan
Seido-mae Bldg 4F
1-2-5, Yushima,
Bunkyo-ku,
Tokyo
Japan
View our Web site for the latest information about ixla and related products.
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8 Camera Specifications
8 Camera Specifications
Parameter
Specifications
CMOS
Sensor Type
Resolution
VGA 640x480
F4.0
Lens Aperture
Lens Focal Length (mm)
Depth of Field
6 mm
3 feet to infinity
Auto
Electronic Shutter Speed
Strobe Flash Type/Mode
View Finder
Xenon
Yes
Exposure
Auto
White Balance
Auto
Output File Format
Memory (Type/Size/Other)
Image Capacity (Resolution/# images)
Strobe flash mode selection
Self timer (Seconds)
Image erase (Y/N)
Shutter tone (Y/N)
Bitmap
2 Meg Flash Memory
20 images - 36 images
On / Off or Auto
10 seconds
Yes
Yes
Serial Communication (USB/Other)
Processing Time (Picture to Picture)
Power Source
Serial and USB
4 second
4 AA Batteries
ixla DCI
Software Interface
LCD status display - #pictures, flash mode, etc..... Yes
View angles (H) and (V)
56 H 41 V 66 D
Support system suspend/resume function ACPI
S1+S3
Yes
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8 Camera Specifications
Power Requirements:
Battery:
Yes
-Life
W/0 Flash 200 imgs:
-Type/Number
AAA
-Low battery indicator
Agency Certifications (List)
EMC Certification IEC801.2-4, other
Microsoft WHQL Certification
Yes
FCC and CE
Yes
Yes
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9 Warranty Information
9 Warranty Information
Warranty Time Period
IXLA warrants the Digital SuperPro 640 to be free from malfunctions and
defects in both materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date of
purchase.
Warranty Repair Coverage
This warranty will be honored within the geographical location that the product
was purchased.
If the equipment does not function properly during the warranty period due to
defects in either materials or workmanship, IXLA will, at its option, either repair
or replace the equipment without charge, subject to the conditions and
limitations stated herein. Such repair service will include all labor, as well as
any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts.
If replacement parts are used in making repairs, these parts may be
remanufactured or may contain remanufactured materials. If it is necessary to
replace the entire system, it may be replaced with a remanufactured system.
IXLA will also provide telephone assistance during the warranty period.
Limitations
Warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase. Please
return the registration card within 30 days of purchase.
This warranty becomes null and void if you fail to pack your Digital SuperPro
640 camera in a manner consistent with the original product packaging and
damage occurs during product shipment.
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9 Warranty Information
This warranty does not cover: circumstances beyond IXLA’s control; service or
parts to correct problems resulting form the use of attachments; accessories or
alterations not marketed by IXLA; service required as the result of unauthorized
modifications or service; misuse; abuse; failure to follow IXLA’s operating,
maintenance or repackaging instructions; or failure to use items supplied by
IXLA (such as adaptors and cables).
IXLA makes no other warranties, express, implied, or of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose for this equipment or software.
Repair or replacement without charge are IXLA’s only obligation under this
warranty. IXLA will not be responsible for any special, consequential or
incidental damages resulting form the purchase, use or improper functioning of
this equipment regardless of the cause. Such damages for which IXLA will not
be responsible include, but are not limited to, loss of revenue or profit,
downtime costs, loss of use of the equipment, cost of any substitute equipment,
facilities or services, or claims of customers for such damages.
Depending on your geographical location, some limitations and exclusions may
not apply.
Application Support
For application specific support, contact your reseller, systems integrator,
software manufacturer or dealer.
How to obtain service
When returning a camera for repair, pack the camera in the original packaging
materials. A problem report should also be enclosed with the equipment. If the
original packaging has been discarded or is not available, packaging will be at
the owner’s expense.
Unless a specific IXLA warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by
IXLA, no other warranty or liability exists beyond the information contained
above, even through defect, damage or loss may be caused by negligence or
other act.
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Index
Index
A
E
Adjusting the monitor. . . . . . . 15
Erase photos . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Erasing the memory . . . . . . . 10
Error messages . . . . . . . . . 19
B
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Blurred photos . . . . . . . . . . 17
F
Features
of the Digitial SuperPro 640 . . 3
Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Full memory . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C
Camera
connect to computer . . . . . 13
features . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
maintenance . . . . . . . . . 14
memory . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
specifications . . . . . . . . . 21
system requirements . . . . . 3
Cleaning the camera . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning the lens. . . . . . . . . 14
Color
H
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
I
Import photos . . . . . . . . . . 12
L
monitor adjustment . . . . . . 15
Computer
LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Liquid Crystal Display . . . . . . . 8
Loading batteries . . . . . . . . . 7
connect to . . . . . . . . . . 13
D
Download photos. . . . . . . . . 12
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M
S
Maintenance
Safety
camera . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Messages
error . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Monitor adjustment. . . . . . . . 15
camera . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Self Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Serial connection. . . . . . . . . 13
Service
How to obtain, . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 21
System requirements . . . . . . . 3
O
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
T
Technical support . . . . . . . . 20
Transferring photos . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . 16
Typical uses
P
Photo
deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
taking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power button . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power requirements . . . . . . . 22
Power saver . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Problems
for the Digital SuperPro 640 . . 4
U
USB connection . . . . . . . . . 13
USB driver . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
W
Warranty information . . . . . . . 23
connecting the serial cable . . 18
importing photos . . . . . . . 18
operating the camera. . . . . 16
operating the flash . . . . . . 17
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 16
R
Recharging flash . . . . . . . . . 11
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