Cool-Icam CIC-250, Stylus 1800 User Manual

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EN FL Version 3 0901

Part No.: OM837054

User's Manual

1. Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Stylus 1800. Using the latest innovations in technology the Stylus 1800 offers fun,
affordable and easy to use digital imaging.

Although you probably want to get started right away, please take a few minutes to read this guide and familiarise
yourself with your new Stylus 1800. Your new Stylus 1800 will take 26 Hi-Res (Normal Resolution) or 107 Low-Res
(Economy Resolution) images, which you upload to your PC (Personal Computer) running Windows® 98 and Windows®
Me or Macintosh™ running OS 8.6 - 9 via the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.

You can also use your Stylus 1800 to capture not only snaps of your family and friends, but also video and audio clips of
them in action.

Your Stylus 1800 can also be used as a Web Cam. If you have an internet connection and microphone (not supplied)
you can chat face-to-face with friends and colleagues, conferencing in real time.

Stylus 1800 comes with Time Lapse Photography. You can set your Stylus 1800 to operate on its own throughout the
day at predetermined intervals and take a series of images. With this technique, you can make for example high speed
video clips of:­• changing cloud and weather formations
• watch the hands of a clock speed round in double quick time
• watch the tide go in and then out
• watch a flower open as the sun rises

The effects are amazing.

Please note that your images and audio clips are stored on your Stylus 1800's internal memory. When you have taken
your images and audio clips, the Stylus 1800 will wait for 30 seconds and then automatically switch to Stand-by mode,
which draws a constant trickle of power from the battery. To preserve your images, there is a backup battery which
should only be used in emergency cases to change your battery when you are away from your computer and cannot
upload your images.

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2. Table of Contents

1.  Introduction 1

2.  Table of Contents  2

3. System Requirements 3

4. Package Contents 3

5. Software Installation 3
 For Windows® Users:
 5.1 How to install the Digital Camera Manager Software 3
 5.2 How to install ArcSoft™ Software  4
 5.3 How to install Microsoft® NetMeeting™ 4
 5.4 How to install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5
 For Macintosh™ Users:
 5.5 How to install the Digital Camera Driver Software 5
 5.6 How to install ArcSoft™ Software  6
 5.7 How to install CU-SeeMe™ 6
 5.8 How to install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6

6.  Battery Installation 7
 6.1 Batteries Replacement 7
 6.2 Backup Battery Replacement 7

7. Getting to Know Your Stylus 1800 7
 7.1 Shutter Button 7
 7.2 Viewfinder 8
 7.3 Microphone 8
 7.4 Mode Button 8
 7.5 LCD Display 9
 7.6 Power 9
 7.7 Cool-iCam Flash Bar (Optional accessory) 9
 7.8 Stylus 1800 Stand 10

8.  Getting Started 10
 8.1 Switching the Stylus 1800 On from Stand-by Mode 10
 8.2 Taking an Image 10
 8.3 Audio Recording Mode 10
 8.4 Continuous Mode 10
 8.5 Self-Timer Mode 11
 8.6 Deleting the Last Image/Last Movie Clip/Last Audio Clip 11
 8.7 Clearing the Stored Images/Movie Clips/Audio Clips 11
 8.8 Changing the Image Resolution 11
 8.9 Time Lapse Mode 11
 8.10 Flash Light Mode (Optional accessory) 12

9.  Connecting your Stylus 1800 to your Computer 12

10.  Uploading Images/Audio Clips to Your Computer 12
 For Windows® Users:
 10.1 Running the Digital Camera Manager 12
 10.2 Quick Reference 12
 10.3 Uploading Images and Audio Clips 13
 10.4 Creating & Uploading Movie Clips 13
 10.5 Creating Live Movie Clips 14
 For Macintosh™ Users:
 10.6 Uploading Images and movie clips 15

11. How to Use Other Software 15
 For Windows® Users:
 11.1 How to use ArcSoft™ PhotoStudio® 2000 15
 11.2 How to use ArcSoft™ PhotoFantasy™ 2000 15
 11.3 How to use ArcSoft™ PhotoPrinter™ 2000 16
 11.4 How to use ArcSoft™ VideoImpression™ 1.6 16
 11.5 How to use Microsoft™ NetMeeting® 17
 11.6 How to use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 17
 For Macintosh™ Users:
 11.7 How to use ArcSoft™ PhotoStudio® 2000 18
 11.8 How to use ArcSoft™ PhotoFantasy™ 2000 18
 11.9 How to use ArcSoft™ PhotoPrinter™ 2000 18
 11.10 How to use ArcSoft™ VideoImpression™ 1.5 19
 11.11 How to use CU-SeeMe™ 19
 11.12 How to use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 20

12. Customer Support 20

13. ArcSoft WorldWide Customer Support 20

14. Troubleshooting  21

15. Battery Guidance 23

16. Technical Specifications 23

17.  FCC Notice 24

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3. System Requirements

For Windows® Users

• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE and Me

• Pentium® 200Mhz or Pentium® compatible processor

• 32MB RAM or higher

• USB Port

• 200MB free disk space

• CD-ROM Drive

• Colour Monitor with High Color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher

• Standard mouse and keyboard

For Macintosh™ Users

• PowerPC® Processor

• Mac™ OS version 8.6 - 9

• USB port

• 32MB RAM

• 150MB Free disk space

• Colour Monitor with High Color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher

• CD-ROM Drive

• Standard mouse and keyboard

4. Package Contents

Stylus 1800

USB Cable User's Manual

Wrist Strap with Clip Neck Strap with Clip

Cool-iCam Pouch

Cool-iCam Flash Bar

(Optional Accessory)

Stylus 1800 Stand

Stylus 1800 Stand Base

(Optional Accessory)

Stylus 1800 Software CD-ROM

(includes Digital Camera Manager,

ArcSoft™ PhotoStudio® 2000 (PC & Mac),

ArcSoft™ PhotoFantasy™ 2000 (PC & Mac),

ArcSoft™ PhotoPrinter™ 2000 (PC & Mac),
ArcSoft™ VideoImpression™ 1.6 (PC) & 1.5 (Mac),
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC), CU-SeeMe™ (Mac),

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)).

5. Software Installation

For Windows® User:

5.1 How to Install Digital Camera Software

5.1.1 How to Install Digital Camera Manager Software

Your Digital Camera Manager should be installed first.

1 Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.
2 An installation wizard will automatically launch.
3 Click “Digital Camera Manager” icon.
4 Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.
5 Click "OK" to restart your computer and wait for your PC to restart automatically.
6 Now go to Section 5.2.

Notes:

If the setup screen doesn’t appear after loading the CD, then you can manually start it by double-clicking the “My Computer” Icon on your
desktop, then double-clicking the icon for the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window opens, double-click the “digitalcamera” icon.

5.1.2 Uninstalling your Digital Camera Manager

To uninstall Digital Camera Manager, click the “Start Menu” on your Windows® desktop,
choose Digital Camera Manager folder under Program and choose “Uninstall

Digital Camera Manager”. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Notes:

Uninstalling your Digital Camera Manager does not delete your album folders and therefore all images transferred into your default or
created albums will be preserved. You will be able to access these folders on your system desktop.

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5.2 How to Install ArcSoft™ Software

Introduction to the Software

ArcSoft™ PhotoStudio® 2000

ArcSoft™ PhotoStudio® 2000 is a full-featured, easy-to-use digital image-editing program that provides a complete set of
photo editing and retouching tools, plus a wide selection of special effects and enhancements. Its powerful features
include a wide variety of input and output options, layers, multiple undo and redo functions, image management tools,
editable text, multiple file format support and a lot more.

ArcSoft™ Fantasy™ 2000

ArcSoft™ PhotoFantasy™ is an image entertainment application that enables users to create “photo fantasies” by
combining their personal photos with a wide variety of fantasy backgrounds. Users can get their own images from digital
cameras, scanners, disk drives and Photo CDs, and seamlessly combine them with just a few clicks of the mouse. The
fantasy backgrounds include fictional characters, classic works of art, Olympic heroes, 50’s funnies, bathing beauties,
muscle men and a lot more.

ArcSoft™ PhotoPrinter™ 2000

ArcSoft™ PhotoPrinter™ is an easy-to-use printing utility that enables the user to layout and print multiple images in
different sizes quickly and easily on a single sheet of paper. The program offers a large selection of printing templates,
including Kodak Digital Science Inkjet Photo Paper Templates and Avery-brand paper products. It also includes commonly
used image-editing tools and a wide selection of templates for frames, edges and backgrounds for enhancing images.

ArcSoft™ VideoImpression™ 1.6

ArcSoft™ VideoImpression™ is an easy-to-use video and image editing software program. The program enables users to
create and edit new videos using existing video and image files - making desktop video presentations for home, business,
and the Web.

Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ's, tips and technical support see Section 12 for more details.

5.2.1 How to Install ArcSoft™ Software

1.Reinsert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.

2.An installation wizard will automatically launch.

3.Click the “ArcSoft™ Software” icon.

4.Select the language for the installation and click "OK".

5.Follow the on-screen prompts.

6.Select the software you want or you do not want installed by clicking on the
 tick boxes next to the software title. Click "Next >" to continue.

7.Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.

Notes:

Don't worry if you made a mistake and want to add in ArcSoft™ titles you did not tick. Reinsert
the CD-ROM and follow steps 1 - 6 ticking only the software you want to add.

5.3 How to install Microsoft® NetMeeting™

NetMeeting™ provides the most complete conferencing solution for the Internet and corporate intranet. Powerful features
let you communicate with both audio and video, collaborate on virtually any Windows-based application, exchange
graphics on an electronic whiteboard, transfer files, use the text-based chat program, and much more. Using your PC and
the Internet, you can now hold face-to-face conversations with friends and family around the world.

To install the Microsoft® NetMeeting™:

1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.

2. An installation wizard will automatically launch.

3. Click the “Microsoft® NetMeeting™” icon.

4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.

5. You will have a choice during installation to place a desktop icon on your desktop
 for easy access directly to the software.

6. For further installation details, please visit the following website:
 http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting

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Notes:

• You need to enter your name, your e-mail address and country details during installation.

• You need to adjust the playback volume and your record volume.

5.4 How to install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) files on all major computer
platforms, as well as fill in an submit Adobe PDF forms online.

To install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader:

1.Reinsert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD ROM drawer.

2.An installation wizard will automatically launch.

3.Click the “Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 4.05” icon.

4.Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.

5.Visit http://www.adobe.com/ for all your FAQ's, tips and technical support.

For Macintosh™ Users:

5.5 How to Install Digital Camera Driver Software

Notes:

Macintosh™ users may only choose one type of driver at a time to install (digital camera driver without enhancement or with enhancement).
the driver cannot run properly if both drivers are installed.
Please do not install "WWL Mac Installer" driver as Stylus 1800 do not support the Digital Camera Driver with enhancement.

5.5.1 How to Install Digital Camera Driver (without enhancement):

1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.

2. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera".

3. Double click the “Digital Camera Installer” icon.

4. Click “Continue”.

5. Please disconnect all USB camera before continuing.

6. Choose a folder to install “STV0680 Capture” Plug-in file and click "Choose" to confirm.
 Locate the "STV0680 Capture" Plug-ins file in Hard Disk if you have not install any
 Photo-retouching software.

7. If you already installed ArcSoft™ PhotoStudio® 2000 and you want to use it as
 a default software to retrieve the images from Stylus 1800, go to “Plug-ins”
 folder in the “PhotoStudio® 2000” folder and click “Select”.
 Click “Quit” to finish the installation.

8. A folder named "STV0680 Camera Snapshots" will appear in your Hard Disk
 after your Stylus 1800 is connected to your Mac via the USB cable for
 collecting images and movies.

5.5.2 How to Uninstall Digital Camera Driver (without enhancement):

To uninstall the Digital Camera Driver (without enhancement), you have to remove 3 files located in different folders
and restart your Mac. The 3 files are listed below.

"STV0680 Camera" in Control Panel Folder
"STV0680 Downloader" in Extensions Folder in System Folder
"STV0680 Capture" in Plug-ins Folder in the PhotoStudio® 2000

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5.6 How to Install ArcSoft™ Software

5.6.1 How to Install ArcSoft™ PhotoStudio® 2000

1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.

2. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera".

3. Double click the “PhotoStudio® 2000 Installer” icon in English folder.

4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.

5.6.2 How to Install ArcSoft™ PhotoFantasy™ 2000

1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.

2. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera".

3. Double click the “PhotoFantasy™ 2000” icon in English folder.

4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.

5.6.3 How to Install ArcSoft™ PhotoPrinter™ 2000

1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.

2. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera".

3. Double click the “PhotoPrinter™ 2000” icon in English folder.

4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.

5.6.4 How to Install ArcSoft™ VideoImpression™ 1.5

1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.

2. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera".

3. Double click the “VideoImp™ 1.5 installer” icon in English folder.

4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.

5.7 How to Install CU-SeeMe™

CU-SeeMe™ started the craze for videochat on the Internet and it's still the most popular, full-featured software for
seeing, hearing and sharing. It can be used over the Internet or any TCP/IP network. With CU-SeeMe™, you can make
new friends, expand your professional and social networks, find people with similar interests, watch informative and
entertaining cybercast events, and much more.

1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.

2. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera".

3. Double click the “CU-SeeMe™1.0B10” folder, followed by the “CU­SeeMe™1.0B10” icon.

4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the
installation.

5.8 How to Install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.

2. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera".

3. Double click the “Acrobat® Reader” folder and double click on the
language you wish to install.

4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the
installation.

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6. Battery Installation

6.1 Batteries Replacement

1.Press and slide the battery door downwards (as shown on the diagram below). Insert the 2 fresh AAA alkaline
 batteries into the battery compartment (Make sure you follow the correct polarity (+) (-) as indicated.)

2.Push and slide the battery door upwards to close the battery door.

Important Note:

• Do not remove the backup battery located under the 2 x AAA batteries. Also see Section 6.2

• Please change the 2 x AAA batteries after the LCD display is blank as to save the power of the backup battery.

6.2 Backup Battery Replacement

The backup battery is designed to be used only for short intervals whilst you are replacing the 2 x AAA batteries. The
backup battery maintains the memory of your Stylus 1800 when you want to replace your batteries and when you have
images stored in your Stylus 1800 and you are not able to upload to your computer. Removal of this battery will mean
the loss of any images currently stored in your Stylus 1800.

1.Press and slide the battery door downwards (as shown on the diagram below). Remove the 2 AAA alkaline batteries
 from the battery compartment.

2.Remove the button cell CR2032 from the backup battery compartment and insert a fresh one back.

3.Insert the 2 AAA alkaline batteries back into the battery compartment (Make sure you follow the correct polarity (+) (-)
 as indicated.)

4.Push and slide the battery door upwards to close the battery door.

Important Note:

• Upload any images stored in your Stylus 1800 to your computer before removing the backup battery.

• If is displayed on your LCD this means the backup battery power is low or the backup battery is missing.

7. Getting to Know Your Stylus 1800

Refer to the picture below for a quick overview for your Stylus 1800.

Front View Back View

Right Hand

Side View

Left Hand
Side View

USB Cable Port

Plug Hole
(For external
Flash Light)

External
Flash Light
Connector

Shutter Button
(7.1)

Microphone (7.3)

LCD Display (7.5)

Battery Door

Viewfinder (7.2)

Lens

Strap Holder

Mode Button (7.4)

AAA

AAA

CR2032 CR2032

AAA

AAA

AAA

AAA

CR2032 CR2032

AAA

AAA

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7.1 Shutter Button

The Shutter Button has 8 functions. Although these are covered in more detail later in this manual, please find below a
brief description.

7.1.1 Still Image

To take an image, aim the Stylus 1800 by looking through the viewfinder and press the Shutter Button once. A beep
means you have taken an image.

7.1.2 Audio Recording

To record an audio clip, place the microphone on Stylus 1800 close to the object you want to record. Press and hold down
the Shutter Button. Release the Shutter Button to finish the recording. A "beep" means recording is started and a second
"beep" means recording is finished. (see Page 17)

7.1.3 Movie Clip

To take a movie clip, press and hold the Shutter Button to start taking continuous images when in the ContinuousMode.
(see page 17)

7.1.4 Self-Timer

To start the 10 second Self-Timer, simply press the Shutter Button when the Stylus 1800 is in the Self-Timer Mode. (see
page 18)

7.1.5 Delete Image/Audio Clip/Movie Clip/Clear Memory

To clear the last image/last audio clip/last movie clip or all images that you have taken, simply press the Shutter Button
twice when you are in the Delete/Clear Mode. (see page 18)

7.1.6 Change Resolution

The Shutter Button can be used to switch between Normal Resolution and Economy Resolution settings. (see page 19)

7.1.7 Time Lapse Photography

To start the time lapse photography, press the Shutter Button once when the Stylus 1800 is in the Time Lapse Mode.
Select the duration of time lapse and press shutter button once to confirm. (see page 19)

7.1.8 Flash (Optional Accessory)

The Shutter Button is used to confirm Flash Mode setting. Press the Shutter Button twice within 5 seconds to set Flash
Mode.

7.2 Viewfinder

The viewfinder is the window you look through when you aim the Stylus 1800. Make sure you center the subject in the
viewfinder before taking an image.

7.3 Microphone

The Microphone is located at the reverse side of your Stylus 1800. Put it close to the sound source to record an audio
clip.

7.4 Mode Button

The Mode Button has 3 primary functions:

7.4.1

Turning your Stylus 1800 On from the Stand-by Mode

Pressing the Mode Button when the Stylus 1800 is in Stand-by Mode (LCD is blank) will reactivate your Stylus 1800.

7.4.2 Cycling Through the Operating Modes

You can also use the Mode Button to cycle through the operating modes of your Stylus 1800. (For more details, see
Section 8. Getting Started)

7.4.3 Setting Time Lapse Duration Intervals & quitting from Time Lapse Mode

You can use the Mode Button to set the time lapse duration intervals and return to normal mode from Time Lapse Mode.

Back View

Microphone