Concord JAMCAM 3.0 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing JamCam 3.0, the

digital camera for your digital life.

JamCam 3.0 makes getting connected to the digital photo revolution as easy as 1-2-3-JAM! In just a few simple steps, you’ll be taking high-quality digital pictures, loading them onto your computer, editing, and sharing them online with family and friends. It’s that easy!

This manual provides a step-by-step guide that will get you up and running with JamCam 3.0 in no time. Don’t forget to visit www.jamonline.com for photo sharing, activities, and updates. You can even order high-quality prints of your JamCam 3.0 pics.

Introduce the world to the digital you

with JamCam 3.0!

It’s time to get started using your JamCam 3.0. You’ll find the following sections in this manual:

Before you can get started, JamCam 3.0 does require a 9V alkaline battery. To insert the battery, first pop open the compartment door on the bottom of your JamCam 3.0 and pull out the connectors. Then, line up the connectors, firmly connect the battery, insert the battery into the compartment, and close the door. For more battery information see page 15.

Now, let’s get jamming!

Package Contents

USB

Serial

The JamCam 3.0 package comes with all the tools you need to snap, edit, and print quality digital photos – no film, no developing time. The following components are the essential parts to the JamCam 3.0 photo suite:

Digital Camera

The JamCam 3.0 digital camera is durable, portable, and easy-to-use. It features a flash, self-timer, two resolution settings, and a MultiMediaCard slot (to add picture storage capacity).

See pages 2- 4 for more details.

Software

The JamCam 3.0 software suite, featuring JamCam software and Adobe PhotoDeluxe

, makes digital photography easy and fun. The JamCam 3.0 software includes essential editing tools and links to fun projects, online photo sharing scrapbooks, and high-quality printing.

See pages 6-13 for more details.

Cables

JamCam 3.0 comes with both a USB and a serial cable. You can choose either one to connect your camera to your computer.

See pages 5-6 for use and connection details.

JamCamTM3.0

Shutter Button

Flash

LED - indicates picture has been taken

Viewfinder

MultiMediaCard Slot

Self-Timer Indicator Light

Carrying Strap

Serial Port

USB Port

(recommended )

LCD

(Liquid Crystal Display)

On/Off /Select button has two functions:

1. To t u rn the camera on and off

2. To change the menu settings

Battery Compartment

(underneat h)

Menu button scrolls through the 5 camera options:

1. Self-timer on/off

2. Flash on/off automatic

3. Resolution setting

4. Clear all pictures

5. Ta ke a picture

It’s easy to get started taking great photos with

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JamCam 3.0. Here are some important tips and an overview of the camera functions.

The Battery Life Indicator

JamCam 3.0 does require a 9V alkaline battery. See back cover page for insert instructions. The remaining power of the camera’s 9V battery is indicated in the upper right corner of the LCD and has four settings ( full, half, low and empty).

Turning JamCam 3.0 On and Off

To turn JamCam 3.0 on, press the On/Off/Select button (see diagram on previous page). By default, the camera will be set to flash and will tell you that you have 8 R2 pictures remaining ( see next page for more information).

To turn JamCam 3.0 off, press and hold the On/Off/Select button ( for about 4 seconds)until the LCDscreen reads OFF. Release the button.

Full

Low

(

Empty when flashing)

Taking Pictures with JamCam 3.0

To take a picture, aim through the viewfinder and press the shutter button until the red LED light goes on. While the light is on, the subject and the camera should stay steady. When the red LED light goes off, the picture has been stored.

Click! Click! – Tips for better pics

1. Hold that pose! – Digital cameras take a few seconds to adjust for lighting. Hold your camera still until you see the red LED light go off.

2. Get out of my face! – JamCam 3.0 takes its best pictures at 3 to 8 feet away from the subject.

3. Indoors and Outdoors – No matter what the lighting, JamCam 3.0 has the situation covered. The built-in ﬂash can automatically assess the setting and ﬂash if necessary.

For more information on how to improve your photos after you have taken them, see pages 6 -10.

Additional features and functions of the JamCam 3.0:

Using the Self-Timer

Press the Menu button until the selftimer icon is selected. Use the On/Off/Select button to turn the self-timer on or off. After you press the

shutter button, the Self-Timer Indicator light on the front

of the camera will flash at increasingly rapid rates before the camera takes a picture. The total time is 10 seconds.

Using the Flash

Press the Menu button until the flash icon is selected. Use the On/Off/Select button to turn the flash setting to on, off or

Flash On /AU Flash Off

automatic (AU). When the flash is in On mode, the flash will trigger for every picture. When the flash is in automatic mode, the camera will assess the light of your setting and flash if necessary. In between pictures, the flash icon will blink while the flash is recharging.

Changing Resolutions

The default resolution for JamCam 3.0 is R2(640 x 480).To change to a different resolution, press the Menu button until the resolution settings are highlighted. Then press the On/Off/Select button to switch between R2 and R1(320x240). We recommend using the R2 setting for all images you will want to print, use in projects, or post to a web site. R2 pictures are substantially clearer, but you cannot store as many pictures into JamCam’s memory as you can at the R1 setting. Use the R1 setting for e-mails, 2”x 3” ( or smaller) wallet photos, or for small web site images.

Pictures Remaining

Depending on the resolution, JamCam 3.0’s internal memory can hold up to 8 R2 pictures or 28 R1 pictures. You can also take a combination of R2 and R1 pictures. After you take a picture, the JamCam 3.0 LCD will tell you how many pictures you have left at the current resolution.

Adding More Memory

JamCam 3.0 features a MultiMediaCard slot that allows for added picture memory. After purchasing a MultiMediaCard, simply insert the card into the MultiMediaCard slot on the JamCam 3.0 with the camera turned off. When you turn the camera on, you will see an increased picture capacity. MultiMediaCards are available at

www.jamonline.com or your local computer retailer.

Note: The inser tion or removal of a memory card when the camera is on will not be recognized by the camera.

Only insert or remove a MMC card when the camera is of f.

Clearing the Camera

Press the Menu button until the LCD reads “CLr”.Press the On/Off /Select button. The camera will flash“---”while the pictures are clearing. JamCam3.0 is now permanently cleared of all its pictures.

No Film, No Developing Time

So, you have taken pictures. Great! Let’s now upload them onto your computer and see how they look…

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