Nextar DC500 - Manual (Page 3)

Step 1. Press the menu button .
Step 2. Use the Up/Down Arrow to scroll to the night shot icon .
Step 3. Press the the play/select button to turn on the night shot mode.
4. You can playback and record any data either within your inserted memory
card or the built-in internal memory. (It is not available for using these
various memories at the same time.)
*We have included this convenient quick guide to help with the basic operations. For more detail on the different functions and operations please see the printed manual.
How to take Videos, Pictures and Record Voice Messages.
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Taking your first movie
1. Power on the Camera.
3. Press Zoom-in or Zoom-out to frame your picture.
4. Press the shutter to start recording.
5. Press the shutter again to stop recording.
Zoom in or Zoom out
2. Press the Function Button FUNC to switch to
Video Mode (DV).
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Taking your first picture
3. Press Zoom-in or Zoom-out to frame your picture.
4. Press the shutter to take a picture.
Zoom in or Zoom out
2. Press the Function Button FUNC to switch to
Picture Mode (DSC). 1. Power on the Camera.
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3. Press the shutter to start recording.
4. Press the shutter again to stop recording.
1. Power on the Camera. 2. Press the Function Button FUNC to switch
to Voice Mode (DVR).
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1. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod to get the sharpest picture.
2. Make sure you are at least 24 inches from your subject.
3. In low light situations you can change to a longer exposure by following
these steps:
Estimated Image Capacity for Different Memory Cards
DC500 Picture Fine
2336x1752
Picture High
2048x1536
Picture Low
1024x768
Video High
640x480
Video Medium
352x288
Video Low
320x240
Voice
Normal
Voice
Fine
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