Gateway DC M42 Digital Camera (Gateway DC-M42) delivers high quality, 2304 x 1728 resolution images using a 4.1 megapixel CCD sensor. Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your image. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up more memory space.

Features:

• 4.1 Megapixel CCD for high quality, large prints up to 8"x10"
• 12X Zoom (3X Optical/4X Digital), 7.8--23.4mm
• Digital photo and movie with Quickview
• 1.6" TFT LCD for preview and review
• Up to 2304 x 1728 pixel images
• 11MB Internal memory with SD/MMC expansion

The 12X Zoom (3X optical/4X digital) allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the digital zoom, images can appear closer by pressing the telephoto button, or appear father away by pressing the wide-angle button.

Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.6" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images. Using the LCD monitor helps you confirm images while taking pictures, and to replay recorded images/video or adjusting menu settings.

The Gateway DC M42 Digital Camera (Gateway DC-M42) comes with 11MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using the SD memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips.

An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right. The camera has four flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash (on), and Flash Off. The modes appear cyclically when you press the button on the rear side of the camera.

Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable. You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software. With PhotoSuite, you can easily retouch, compose and organize your images. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars, and more. With PhotoVista, you can create spectacular 3600 panoramic images in a snap. PhotoVista's quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes.

In addition to still images, you can record short videos using the movie function. The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. You can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. Simply connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable and then transfer the images/video clips.

In playback mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly scan for the image you want. This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image.

Product Description
High quality and easy to use! It¿s time to upgrade your low megapixel camera. The new 4.1 megapixel DC M42 digital camera from Gateway is compact and stylish enough to carry with you everywhere, yet more than capable of capturing high-quality images. The 3X optical zoom lets you take in the scene with a wide-angle view, or zoom in on the action. Punch the button for Macro mode and you can get up close and personal with bugs, flowers and other small objects.

Gateway DC M42 Digital Camera (Gateway DC-M42)