Arcsoft Go Vision 3-in-1 Mini Camera User Manual

3-in-1 Mini Camera

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User’s Guide

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About the 3-in-1 Mini Camera

Congratulations on your purchase of the 3-in-1 Mini Camera. Your Mini Camera has been ergonomically
designed to let you quickly and easily capture quality digital images and short video clips without the trouble
and expense of buying and developing film.

With a 1.3 Mega-Pixel image sensor, you are assured of clear images that can be printed, displayed on a
web site, or sent to friends and family through e-mail. The 1.3 Mega-Pixel image sensor is capable of
capturing digital still images and streaming snapshots. Using the Picture Manager interface software, the
streaming Snapshots from your camera will automatically converted into digital video clips. You can also use
your mini camera as a PC/web camera, taking real-time images when connected to your PC with the
supplied USB cable.

The included software enables you to easily download your images and video to your PC. With Arcsoft
PhotoImpression 5 and VideoImpression 2 software you can edit your images and video with ease. For more
information on how to use Arcsoft PhotoImpression 5 and VideoImpression 2, you may visit their website at

www.Arcsoft.com

What’s Included

Open the 3-in-1 Mini Camera package and examine the contents. Your package should contain the
following items:

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• 3 in 1 Mini Camera

• Neck Strap

• USB Cable

• Two Color Faceplates

• Quick Start Guide

• Software CD containing:

− Picture Manager (TWAIN driver)

− Arcsoft PhotoImpression5

− Arcsoft VideoImpression2

− This User’s Guide (in the CD)

− Adobe Reader 7.0

Trademark Recognition

Windows (an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System), NetMeeting, and Media Player are
registered trademarks and products of Microsoft Corporation registered in the USA and other countries. Arcsoft
PhotoImpression5 and Arcsoft VideoImpression2 are products and trademarks of Arcsoft Inc. Other corporate, product
names, or trade references are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Table of Contents

GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................................................2

ABOUT THE 3-IN-1 MINI CAMERA .......................................................................................... 2

What’s Included ............................................................................................................ 2

CAMERA FEATURES ............................................................................................................. 4

Front View .................................................................................................................... 4

Rear View..................................................................................................................... 4

INSTALLING A BATTERY AND CHANGING A FACEPLATE .............................................................. 5

FASTENING THE NECK STRAP ............................................................................................... 5

CAPTURING IMAGES ..............................................................................................................................................6

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ...................................................................................... 6

LCD INFORMATION/STATUS DISPLAY ..................................................................................... 6

CAMERA ICONS AND DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................................... 7

CAPTURING DIGITAL STILL IMAGES........................................................................................ 8

CAPTURING STREAMING SNAPSHOTS (VIDEO CLIPS) ................................................................ 8

DELETING IMAGES AND VIDEOS ............................................................................................. 9

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................10

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 10

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW & FEATURES..................................................................................... 10

Picture Manager (TWAIN) ...........................................................................................10

Arcsoft PhotoImpression5...........................................................................................10

Arcsoft VideoImpression2............................................................................................10

INSTALLING THE DIGITAL CAMERA DRIVER SOFTWARE............................................................ 11

INSTALLING THE PHOTOIMPRESSION 5 AND VIDEOIMPRESSION 2 ............................................. 12

CONNECTING TO YOUR PC...............................................................................................................................13

CONNECTING YOUR MINI CAMERA TO YOUR PC .................................................................... 13

DOWNLOADING IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR PC...........................................................................15

USING THE TWAINAPP TO TRANSFER IMAGES AND VIDEOS ...................................................... 15

USING PHOTOIMPRESSION 5 TO TRANSFER IMAGES ............................................................... 16

USING YOUR MINI CAMERA AS A PC/WEB CAMERA ...........................................................................17

VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS WITH WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER .............................................................. 17

VIDEO CONFERENCING WITH NETMEETING...........................................................................................18

HOW TO USE YOUR MINI CAMERA WITH MICROSOFT NETMEETING ............................................ 18

QUICK TIPS................................................................................................................................................................19

CAPTURING IMAGES INDOORS – GENERAL TIPS ..................................................................... 19

CAPTURING IMAGES OUTDOORS – GENERAL TIPS .................................................................. 19

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................20

TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................................21

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.................................................................................... 21

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW......................................................................................... 22

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Camera Features

Front View

Rear View

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Installing a Battery and Changing a Faceplate

Your Mini Camera requires one AAA battery (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest
battery life, we recommend an alkaline battery. Your mini camera also comes with two additional color
faceplates for replacement.

1. Slide off the battery compartment cover.

2. If you need to replace the faceplate, insert the tip of a ballpoint pen into the hole inside the battery
compartment to push the faceplate out of the camera. Place a new faceplate over the front of the
camera then snap it into place.

Note: If you do not need to replace the faceplate for now, skip this step.

3. Insert one AAA alkaline battery, matching the polarity symbols (+ and −) marked inside.

4. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Note: If you have images stored in the camera, be sure to download them before you change the faceplate
or replace the battery to avoid losing images or video clips.

Battery Notes:

• Dispose of the old battery promptly and properly.

• Do not burn or bury the battery.

• Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type.

• Battery can leak chemicals that may destroy electronic parts. If you do not plan to use the camera for

more than two weeks, remove the battery.

When
to avoid losing your images.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS:

flashes, the camera beeps and automatically turns off. Replace the battery within 30 seconds

• Do not open the battery compartment when the camera is turned on. Doing so may result in
image loss.

• Store your pictures before you take out batteries and be sure to download your images to your
computer. Loss of image data will occur if the battery loses power.

• When replacing the battery, install a new one within 30 seconds to avoid losing stored images.
We recommend you download images within 24 hours.

Fastening the Neck Strap

Squeeze the two release tabs to separate the fastener from the neck strap. Thread the fastener’s small loop
through the hole on the camera, and use a clip to pick the small loop out of the hole. Then, slip the fastener
through the small loop. Pull the small loop to tighten it and then connect the fastener to the end of neck strap.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

To turn on the camera, hold down the Power/Mode button until on displays briefly. The camera beeps once,
and then 000 appears. To turn off the camera, hold down the Power/Mode button again.

Note: Your Mini Camera automatically turns off after 60 seconds of inactivity.

LCD Information/Status Display

The following icons are used in the Information/Status LCD display to present mode and setting options.

Note: When scrolling through the modes, an icon blinks when it is selected.

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Camera Icons and Descriptions

To select your desired setting, press the Power/Mode button to scroll through the different modes. The
icons will display in the status LCD. Press the Shutter button to select a function while it is displayed. The
camera is now ready to capture an image or streaming snapshots according to your selected preferences.

Note: If you do not press any button within five seconds, the LCD screen automatically returns to
the operational mode screen – ready to capture an image.

Icon Description

Number of images and videos captured

HI

LO

High Resolution mode (HI and two-stars)

 1280 x 1008 pixels for still images

LOW Resolution mode (LO and one-star)

 640 x 480 pixels for still images

Indoor mode to capture images indoors, or in darker environments

Outdoor mode to capture images outside

Streaming Snapshot

 The Movie Icon with one-star indicates 320 x 240 video resolutions.

 The Movie Icon and no-star indicates 160 x 120 video resolutions.

ERASE ALL - to erase ALL images and videos saved in the camera

ERASE LST - to erase the LAST image saved in the camera

mode for capturing Video Clips

Full Battery Level indicator

Low battery indicator

Displays when the camera is connected to a computer

Displays the camera’s memory size is full

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