Cool-Icam CIC-80, Storm C@m User Manual

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User’s Manual

Storm C@m

STORMCAM

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Storm C@m. Using the latest innovations in technology the Storm C@m 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 Storm C@m. Your new Storm C@m will take 20 High Resolution or 80 Low Resolution (for CIF camera version) / 24 High Resolution or 99 Low Resolution (for VGA camera version), which you upload to your PC (Personal Computer) running Windows® 98SE, Windows® Me, Window® 2000, XP or Macintosh® running OS 8.6 - 9.2 via the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.

You can also use your Storm C@m to capture not only snaps of your family and friends, but also video clips of them in action.

Your Storm C@m 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.

Please note that your images are stored on your Storm C@m’s internal memory. When you have taken your images, the Storm C@m will wait for 30 seconds and then automatically switch to Stand-by mode, which draws a constant trickle of power from the battery. When the LCD display blinks, all stored images must have been uploaded and saved as otherwise they will be lost.

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2. Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2

2. Table of Contents 3

3. System Requirements 5

4. Package Contents 5

5. Software Installation 6 For Windows® Users:

5.1 How to install the Digital Camera Manager Software 6

5.2 How to install ArcSoft® Software 7

5.3 How to install Microsoft® NetMeeting™ 8

5.4 How to install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9 For Macintosh® Users:

MAC

5.5 How to install the Digital Camera Driver Software 9

5.6 How to install ArcSoft® Software 11

5.7 How to install Cu-SeeMe™ 12

5.8 How to install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 13

6. Battery Installation 13

7. Getting to Know Your Storm C@m 14

7.1 Shutter Button 14

7.2 Viewnder 14

7.3 LCD Display 15

7.4 Mode Button 15

7.5 Shutter Lock 15

7.6 Power 15

7.7 Storm C@m Cradle 16

8. Getting Started 17

8.1 Switching the Storm C@m On 17

8.2 Sliding the Lens Cover 17

8.3 Taking an Image 17

8.4 Continuous Mode 17

8.5 Self-Timer Mode 18

8.6 Clearing the Stored Images 18

8.7 Changing the Image Resolution 18

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9. Connecting your Storm C@m to your Computer 19

10. Uploading Images to Your Computer 20 For Windows® Users:

10.1 Running the Digital Camera Manager 20

10.2 Quick Reference 20

10.3 Uploading Images 21

10.4 Creating & Uploading Movie Clips 22

10.5 Creating Live Movie Clips 23

For Macintosh® Users:

MAC

10.6 Uploading Images and Movie Clips 25

11. How to Use Other Software 26 For Windows® Users:

11.1 How to use PhotoStudio® 2000 26

11.2 How to use ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 26

11.3 How to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 28

11.4 How to use ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 29

11.5 How to use Microsoft™ NetMeeting® 30

11.6 How to use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 30 For Macintosh® Users:

MAC

11.7 How to use PhotoStudio® 2000 31

11.8 How to use ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 31

11.9 How to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 32

11.10 How to use ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.5 33

11.11 How to use Cu-SeeMe™ 34

11.12 How to use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 34

12. Customer Support 35

13. ArcSoft WorldWide Customer Support 35

14. Troubleshooting 36

15. Battery Guidance 38

16. Technical Specications 39

17. FCC Notice 40

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3. System Requirements

For Windows® Users

• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP

• Pentium® II 333MHz or equivalent processor

• USB Port

• 128MB RAM or higher

• 200MB free disk space

• CD-ROM Drive

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

• Standard mouse and keyboard

For Macintosh® Users

MAC

• PowerPC® Processor

• Mac® OS Version 8.6 ~ 9.2

• USB Port

• 32MB RAM

• 150MB Free disk space

• CD-ROM Drive

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

• Standard mouse and keyboard

4. Package Contents

STORMCAM

User’s Manual

Storm C@m Stand

Storm C@m

USB Cable

2 x AAA Batteries

Storm C@m CD-ROM includes

Digital Camera Manager,

PhotoStudio® 2000 (PC & Mac),

ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 (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)).

Wrist Strap

Users’s Manual

Storm C@m

STORMCAM

Quick Guide

Storm C@m

Quick Start Guide

Product Overview

1. Shutter Button

2. Viewnder

3. Lens

ST ORMCAM

Front View

1. Shutter Lock

2. LCD Display

3. Mode Button

4. Battery Door

Back View

1. Strap Holder

2. USB Cable Port

Side View

S T O

R M

C A

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5. Software Installation

For Windows® Users:

5.1 How to Install Digital Camera Manager

Open & Close

5.1.1 How to Install Digital Camera Manager

“Digital Camera Manager” should be installed rst.

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.

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 right click your mouse on the icon to open the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window opens, double-click the “Install-E.EXE” le.

5.1.2 How to Uninstall Digital Camera Driver

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

PhotoStudio® 2000

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 le format support and a lot more.

ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0

ArcSoft Funhouse™ is an image entertainment application that enables users to create “fun photo” by combining their personal photos with a wide variety of mask templates. 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. Photo mask includes sports, role play, time warp, trading cards, in print, cartoon and surreal.

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 les - 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 13 for more details.

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5.2.1 How to Install ArcSoft® Software

1. Re-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 “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.

Note:

Don’t worry if you made a mistake and want to add in ArcSoft® titles you did not tick. Re-insert 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 les, 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.

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

Note:

• 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) les on all major computer platforms, as well as ll in an submit Adobe PDF forms online.

To install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader:

1. Re-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 “Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 4.05” icon.

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

Visit http://www.adobe.com/ for all your FAQ’s, tips and

technical support.

For Macintosh® Users:

MAC

You are now able to enhance the resolution of your taken images by using the Digital Camera Driver. The images can be converted to higher resolution automatically by using

a driver named “WWL Mac Installer”. Or you can use the “Digital Camera Driver” if you want the resolution remain unchanged.

5.5 How to Install Digital Camera Driver Software

Note:

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.

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

MAC

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 le and click “Choose” to conrm. Locate the “STV0680 Capture” Plug-ins le in Hard Disk if you have not install any Photo-retouching software.

7. If you already installed PhotoStudio® 2000 and you want to use it as a default software to retrieve the images from Storm C@m, go to “Plug-ins” folder in the “PhotoStudio® 2000” folder and click “Select”.

8. Click “Quit” to nish the installation.

9. A folder named “STV0680 Camera Snapshots” will appear in your Hard Disk after your Storm C@m 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 les located in different folders and restart your Mac. The 3 les 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

5.5.3 How to install Digital Camera Driver (with enhancement; for CIF Camera Version only):

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 “WWL Mac Installer 1.4b2” icon.

4. Click “Continue”.

5. Choose a folder to install “WWL Mac Import” Plug-in le and click “Choose” to conrm. Locate the “WWL Mac Import” Plug-ins le in Hard Disk if you have not install any Photoretouching software.

6. If you already installed PhotoStudio® 2000 and you want to use it as a default software to retrieve the images from Storm C@m, go to “Plug-ins” folder in the “PhotoStudio® 2000” folder and click “Select”.

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7. Click “Quit” to nish the installation.

8. A folder named “WWL Mac Snapshots” will appear in your Hard Disk after your Storm C@m is connected to your Mac via the USB cable for collecting images and movies.

5.5.4 How to Uninstall Digital Camera Driver (with enhancement):

To uninstall the Digital Camera Driver (with enhancement), you have to remove 3 les located in different folders and restart your Mac. The 3 les are listed below.

“WWL Mac” in Control Panel Folder “WWL Mac” in Extensions Folder in System Folder “WWL Mac Import” in Plug-ins Folder in the PhotoStudio® 2000

5.6 How to Install ArcSoft® Software

MAC

5.6.1 How to Install 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 Funhouse™ 1.0

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 “Funhouse™ 1.0” icon in English folder.

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

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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™

MAC

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, nd 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 “Cu-SeeMe™1.0b10” icon.

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

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5.8 How to Install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

MAC

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 “English Reader Installer” icon.

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

6. Battery Installation

1. Slide right and then lift the battery door upwards (as shown on Diagram A). Insert the

two new AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment (as shown on Diagram B). Make sure you follow the correct polarity (+) (-) as indicated.

2. Put the battery door on correct position and slide left to close the battery door (as shown

on Diagram C).

Diagram A

Diagram B

Diagram C

Important Note:

To avoid lost images when changing batteries, please make sure your images are uploaded to your PC or Mac before changing batteries. Make sure the Storm C@m is connected to your PC or Mac via the USB cable with your PC or Mac is

switched on.

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7. Getting to Know Your Storm C@m

Refer to the picture below for a quick overview for your Storm C@m.

Viewnder

Lens

Strap Holder

USB Cable Port

LCD Display

Mode Button

Battery Door

Front View

Back View

Side View

ORMCAM

Shutter Lock

Shutter Button

7.1 Shutter Button

The Shutter Button has 5 functions. Although these are covered in more detail later in this manual, please nd below a brief description.

7.1.1 Still Image

To take an image, aim the Storm C@m by looking through the viewnder and press the Shutter Button once. A beep means you have taken an image. (see page 17)

7.1.2 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)

7.1.3 Self-Timer

To start the 10 second Self-Timer, simply press the Shutter Button when the Storm C@m is in the Self-Timer

Mode. (see page 18)

7.1.4 Clear Memory

To clear all images that you have taken, simply press the Shutter Button when you are in the Clear

mode. (see page 18)

7.1.5 Change Resolution

The Shutter Button can be used to switch between Hi-Res and Low-Res settings. To do this, the memory must rst be cleared, and the resolution option selected. (see page 18)

7.2 Viewnder

The viewnder is the window you look through when you aim the Storm C@m. Make sure you center the subject in the viewnder before taking an image.

Important Note:

Due to the very small size of the viewnder, ensure your Storm C@m is perfectly parallel to the subject you wish to take an images of. We recommended images are taken at a minimum distance of 2 metres from the subject.

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7.3 LCD Display

By default, the 2 digit LCD screen displays the number of images remaining that can be taken before the Storm C@m’s memory is lled. It is also used in conjunction with the Mode Button to access and display the Storm C@m settings.

Images Remaining

High Resolution (Hi-Res) Mode

Low Resolution (Low-Res) Mode

Clear Memory Mode

Continuous Mode

Low Battery Warning (LCD will blink)

Self-timer Mode

7.4 Mode Button

The Mode Button has 2 primary functions:

7.4.1 Turning your Storm C@m On from the Stand-by Mode

When your Storm C@m is in Stand-by Mode, press the Mode button to reactivate.

7.4.2 Cycling Through the Operating Modes

You can also use the Mode Button to cycle through the operating modes of your Storm C@m. (For more details, see 8.2 Getting Started)

7.5 Shutter Lock

unlock

lock

Shutter Lock

Shutter lock is designed to protect the settings of your camera. Therefore, when you have taken some pictures and want to protect them from being accidentally deleted switch the shutter lock switch to lock setting

When the shutter lock is set to

you will be able to scroll the mode settings using the

mode button, but the shutter button will be non functional.

To release the lock, simply move the shutter lock upwards.

Images can be uploaded to your computer whilst the shutter lock is set to

. The auto

power will still function when the shutter lock is ON.

7.6 Power

7.6.1 Stand-by Mode

After a period of 30 seconds inactivity, the Storm C@m will switch to Stand-by Mode automatically and the LCD will go blank. All images taken will not be lost as they are stored in the Storm C@m’s memory.

Important Note:

It is important to note that any images stored in your Storm C@m’s memory will be lost if the battery is totally drained or removed (and the USB cable is not connected to your Storm C@m to your powered on PC or Mac). Please make sure your wanted images are uploaded to your PC or Mac via the USB cable before changing or installing batteries.

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7.6.2 Low Battery

If the LCD display begins to blink or

is displayed, these are warnings that there is not

enough power left in your battery to fully operate your Storm C@m.

Important Note:

You must upload any stored images as soon as possible. Do not replace your battery before you have downloaded or saved your images to your PC or Mac.

7.7 Storm C@m Cradle

When you want to use your Storm C@m as a web-cam, use the enclosed cradle and position suitably, e.g. on top of your monitor. Alternatively, the cradle might be useful for taking images in Self-timer mode. See Section 8.5 Self-Timer Mode.

Place the Storm C@m on

your monitor.

STORMCAM

Important Note:

To use as a web-cam, you will require Internet access. To talk and listen, your computer will require a sound card, speakers and microphone (not supplied).

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8. Getting Started

8.1 Switching the Storm C@m On

Your Storm C@m will automatically switch on when you insert new batteries or connect your Storm C@m to your PC or Mac via USB port. Press the Mode Button to turn on your Storm C@m when your Storm C@m is in Stand-by Mode. The LCD will indicate the

mode for high resolution and it will also display the number of images which may be taken. Ensure the shutter lock switch is in the unlocked

position.

8.2 Sliding the Lens Cover

Before taking an image, remember to slide the lens cover outward. For maximum protection of the lens, remember to slide the lens cover inward after taking image.

8.3 Taking an Image

Press the Shutter Button to take an image. The Storm C@m will beep. A high pitched beep indicates that the image was taken successfully and the counter will count down. The LCD screen displays the number of available images remaining.

• A low beep indicates insufcient light to take an image or the lens cover has not been

slide opened.

• A series of beeps indicates that the Storm C@m is full.

By pressing the Mode Button you can cycle through additional features as displayed on the LCD. When a given mode is displayed it can be accessed by pressing the Shutter Button (see section 7.1). If an option is not conrmed within 5 seconds the display will revert to show the number of available images that can be taken.

8.4 Continuous Mode

(see 10.4 Creating and Uploading Movie Clips)

To create a movie clip:

1. Press the Mode Button until the

appears on the LCD.

2. Press and hold the Shutter Button within 5 seconds to start taking continuous images.

When you are in Low-Res mode, the Storm C@m will allow you to take 80 images. In Continuous Mode, the counter will rapidly decrease accompanied by a series of rapid beeps as each image is taken. If the Shutter Button is not pressed within 5 seconds the Storm C@m will revert to the normal image taking mode.

Important Note:

During the Continuous Mode the Storm C@m will allow images to be taken with insufcient light.

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8.5 Self-Timer Mode

To use the self-timer feature, press the Mode Button until

appears in the LCD then press the Shutter Button to start a 10 second self-timer. The Storm C@m will issue a short beep every second and then a long beep just prior to a further short beep which indicates that the image has been successfully taken. It is a good idea to use the cradle for this.

Important Note:

The Self-Timer Mode cannot be selected when the Storm C@m is full.

8.6 Clearing the Stored Images

When you wish to clear the memory of your Storm C@m, press the Mode Button until

appears on the LCD. Pressing the Shutter Button once will cause the Storm C@m to beep and the

start ashing. Pressing the Shutter Button again within 5 seconds will clear

all the images stored and reset the image counter.

Important Note:

• Individual images cannot be cleared

• All images will be lost when the memory is cleared. Please make sure you upload your wanted images before clearing your Storm C@m’s memory.

8.7 Changing the Image Resolution

Image resolution can be changed whenever you need.

1. Cycle through the Mode options by pressing the Mode Button.

2. Press the Shutter Button once to change to the alternative resolution.

For Example:

Changing from Hi-Res Mode to Low-Res Mode:-

Press the Shutter Button to Conrm

Changing from Low-Res Mode to Hi-Res Mode:-

Press the Shutter Button to Conrm

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9. Connecting your Storm C@m to Your Computer

The USB cable allows you to upload images from the Storm C@m to your PC or Mac. One end of the cable connects to the USB port on the side of the Storm C@m and the other end connects to your PC’s or Mac’s USB port. When your Storm C@m is connected to your PC or Mac, it will draw power from the PC in order to preserve your battery life.

The USB port can be found on the front or back panel of your PC or Mac. Look for this symbol next to the connection port. (Also see your PC or Mac operating manual for the location of your USB connection port.)

USB Series “A” Plug connects to your PC or Mac

USB Series “B” Plug connects to your Storm C@m

When you rst connect your Storm C@m to your PC, a message appears on screen saying “New Hardware Found” and “Building Driver Information Database”. After this, you can start to upload images!

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10. Uploading Images to Your Computer

For Windows® Users:

10.1 Running the Digital Camera Manager

Digital Camera Manager

shortcut icon on desktop

• Select the Digital Camera Manager icon from the Digital Camera Manager program group on the Windows Start Menu or double-click the Digital Camera Manager short-cut icon on the desktop.

• You can now start to upload your images from your Storm C@m by following the steps in Section 10.3:

10.2 Quick Reference

DSC Mode (Digital Still Camera)

Capture Still Image(s) (In DSC Mode)

Live Video Mode

Adjust Resolution (In Live Video Mode)

Create New Folder

Save Still Image(s)/ Capture snap shot (In Live Video Mode)

Save Video/ Start or Stop Recording (In Live Video Mode)

Adjust Color

Delete Album

Send E-mail

Adjust Frame Rate

Delete Image(s)/ Movie Clips(s)

Important Notes:

You can use the Digital Camera Manager to upload images taken by your Storm C@m at any time whether or not the Storm C@m is full. Connect your Storm C@m to your PC via the USB cable. Plugging the USB connector into the Storm C@m will cause it to reset and issue a double beep but all stored

images will remain.

10.3 Uploading Images

1. Switch to DSC Mode

2a. Enchance resolution

2b. Capture all stored images

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1. Switch the interface to DSC (Digital Still Camera) Mode by clicking the button.

2. Click

to capture all images stored in your Storm C@m. A window will appear

and ask if you want to convert all stored images to higher resolution. (for images only)

Select “Yes” or “No”.

Saved images(s)

Adjust image

“Album”

4. Create New Album

3. Select wanted image(s)

6&7. Save the selected image(s) into the album

3. All uploaded images will be shown on the left panel.

4. During your Digital Camera Manager installation a folder called “Album” has been automatically created in the bottom right section of the Digital Camera Manager. Highlight the le called “C:/Windows/Desktop/Album” in the bottom right hand corner. You can alternatively click to create a new album to hold your images.Name the album folder and save it to wherever you want in your PC.

5. If you have already created an album folder and you want to save image(s) in, click on the album.

6. TO SAVE ONE IMAGE

• To save 1 particular image and put in the selected album, select the image by clicking

the image once and click the Save Image Button.

• The selected image will appear on the right panel and it will be saved to the album

you created and or highlighted.

7. TO SAVE ALL IMAGES

• To save all images taken and put in the album, select all the images by holding the

CTRL button down on keyboard with the mouse click on each image and click the button.

• All the selected images will appear on the right panel and they will be saved to the

album you created and highlighted.

8. To Adjust an Image

You can adjust an image (brightness, contrast, etc.) by highlighting the image and clicking the

button.

9. To retrieve images saved in an album, simply double-click the album and the images

stored in the album will be shown on the top right panel.

10. Double click on the image you want to view to bring it up full size on screen.

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10.4 Creating and Uploading Movie Clips

Create your very own digital movies using Digital Camera Manager.

• When the Storm C@m is full, attach it to your PC via USB and run the Digital Camera Manager.

• You can now start to create your own movie clips by following these steps:

1a. Switch to DSC Mode

saved .avi le

E-mail saved .avi le

2. Create New Album

3. Create movie clip

2. Capture all stored images

1. Switch the interface to DSC (Digital Still Camera) Mode by clicking the button.

Click to capture all images stored in your Storm C@m. All uploaded images will be shown on the left panel.

2. During your Digital Camera Manager installation a folder called “Album” has been automatically created in the bottom right section of the Digital Camera Manager. Highlight the le called “C:/Windows/Desktop/Album” in the bottom right hand corner. You can alternatively click

to create a new album to hold your images. Name the

album folder and save it to wherever you want in your PC.

3. If you have already created an album folder and you want to save image(s) in, double click the album.

4. Click the button to create a movie clip (.avi le) with all the selected images by holding the CTRL key on your keyboard with the mouse click on each image.

5. Select the video compression format. “Full Frames (Uncompressed)” format is recommended.

6. The movie clip created will appear on the right panel and it will be saved to the album you created and highlighted.

7. To retrieve movie clips saved in an album, simply double-click the album and the movie clips stored in the album will be shown on the top right panel.

8. Double click on the movie clip(.avi le) to open and watch your movie clip. Your movie clip will play back in Windows® Media Player.

Important Notes:

Your images are also retrievable from your desktop by clicking on the folder called “Album”.

Tip:

To quickly highlight all images hold down the CTRL and SHIFT key together and with the mouse click on the end images of every row of images. This will quickly highlight every image in every row. Creating movie clip with both low and high resolution will cause error.

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10.5 Creating Live Movie Clips

You can now create live digital movies using Digital Camera Manager.

• Make sure your Storm C@m is connected to your PC via USB and run the Digital Camera Manager.

• Warning! Live Video Mode will erase all images stored in your Storm C@m.

Make sure you upload all wanted images before you switch the Digital Camera Manager to Live Video Mode.

• You can now start to create your live movie clips by following these steps:

1. Switch to Live Video Mode

Saved .avi le

5. Start/Stop recording live movie

2. Create New Album

4. Adjust frame rate

Live Image

Adjust Resolution

5. Take snap shot during recording

1. Switch the interface to Live Video Mode by clicking the button.

to create a new album to hold your images. Name the

album and save it to wherever you want in your PC.

3. If you have already created an album and you want to save image(s) in, double click the album.

4. Click the button to adjust the frame rate and the button to adjust the resolution (size) of the movie clip.

5. Click to start record the live images and click again to stop recording. You can also take a snap shot during recording by clicking the button. The movie clip and snap shot created will appear on the right panel and it will be saved to the album you created.

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To adjust frame rate:

You can adjust the frame rate (number of frame per second) by pressing the

Frame Rate

Button.

1. Click the

button.

2. Enter the frame rate you want for your movie

clip.

For example:-

• 80 frames at 10 frames per second = 8 sec.

movie clip

• 80 frames at 5 frames per second = 16 sec.

movie clip

Adjust the frame rate

Adjust resolution

Enter the number of seconds you want for the video clip to run at. (frames per second)

To adjust resolution:

You can adjust resolution for the movie clip by pressing the

Adjust Resolution Button.

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For Macintosh® Users:

MAC

10.6 Uploading Images and Video Clips

1. Connect your Storm C@m to your Mac via USB cable.

2. A window will pop up and ask you to name the pictures (images). File name format is default as <Date> <Time> <No. of image>. You can change the name by going to double clicking the “STV0680 Camera” or “WWL Mac” icon in the Control Panel.

3. Click “Save”

4. Your Mac will ask you if you want to empty your Storm C@m.

• If you click “Yes”, images stored in your Storm C@m will be deleted.

• If you click “No”, images stored in your Storm C@m will be retained.

5. Individual images and video clips will be uploaded to your “STV0680 Camera Snapshots” or “WWL Mac Snapshots” folder.

Uploaded images

Uploaded movie clip

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11. How to Use Other Software

For Windows® Users:

Alternatively you can upload your images directly from your Storm C@m into Adobe® ActiveShare 1.5. Images can also be retrieved previously saved in your computer les.

11.1 How to use PhotoStudio® 2000

1. Select the “PhotoStudio® 2000” icon from the “ArcSoft Camera Suite” program group on the Windows® Start Menu. You can now start to download your stored images from your Storm C@m by the following steps:

2. Go to “File” and select “Select Source”. Select “STV0680 Camera” as source.

3. Go to “File” and select “Acquire”. The capture interface will show up. To capture image(s), highlight the wanted image(s) and click “Capture”.

4. For further help on how to use PhotoStudio® 2000, go to “Help” to access the Help Topics.

Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical support. See Section

13 for more details.

11.2 How to use ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0

1. Click Start > Programs > ArcSoft Funhouse 1.0 > Funhouse 1.0.

2. Click “1. Get Template” to select the template in the different type of category and then click “OK” to conrm.

Important! Make sure the “Digital Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.

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Using the images stored in your Digital Camera:-

3. Double click on “2. Get Photo” and click “Acquire”. Select “USB Dual-mode Camera” as the source. The capture interface will show up.

Important! Make sure your Digital Camera is connected to your computer.

4. The image(s) stored in your Digital Camera will be shown in the window. To capture image(s), highlight the wanted image(s) and click “Capture”.

5. The selected image will shown within the “mask” on the selected template. You can play with the image by clicking on “3. Fine-Tune” to resize, rotate or reposition the images by reposition the image using your mouse and dragging the image. Press “OK” to conrm.

6. Click “4. Add Text”. Type in the text your want to write and then press “OK” to conrm.

7. Click “5. Print Preview” to print a hardcopy.

Using live images:-

8. You can also capture a live shot when your Digital Camera is connected to your PC by the following steps:

9. Go to “1. Get Template” to select the template and then press “OK” to conrm.

Important! Make sure the “Digital Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.

10. Go to “2. Get Photo” and then click the “Live Video Mode” icon and the “Live” icon will

ash to indicate that it is in live mode. Click the “Capture” icon to take a live snapshot. Press “OK” to conrm.

11. For further help on how to use ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0, go to “Help” to access the Help

Topics. Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical support. See Section 13 for more details.

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11.3 How to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000

1. Select the “PhotoPrinter® 2000” icon from the “ArcSoft Camera Suite” program group on the Windows® Start Menu.

2. Choose the “Page Layout”. The selected page layout will on shown.

3. Click “Get Photo” and then “Acquire”. Select “STV0680 Camera” as source. The capture interface will show up. To capture 1 image, select the wanted image and click “Cap ture”.

4. The captured images will be shown on the photo library panel. Select the image you want and click “OK”.

5. The selected image will be shown on the chosen template. Click “Print” when nish placing the images.

6. For further help on how to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000, click the “?” on the top right hand corner to access the Help Topics. Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical support. See Section 13 for more details.

Get Photo

Acquire

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11.4 How to use ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6

Lets make a video! Follow these basic steps to make your rst video.

Step 1 Click on new Icon. Step 2 Using the selector button select video templates. Step 3 Double click on the Static.avi screen in the video template selection and a copy will appear in the rst large frame on the storyboard on the bottom. Step 4 Double click on the small frame directly right of the large frame. A new template will appear at the top called “special effects” Double click on the “1. Fire” special effect which will now drop into the special effect frame you highlighted. Step 5 Double click on the next right large frame and repeat step 3 using a video template and double click template 5. Countdown.avi. Repeat step 4.

1. Fire

1. Fire Countdown.avi

Static.avi

Storyboard

Adding an existing video.

Step 6 To add a video you have already made double click on the next large frame in the story board to the right. Click on the “Get” icon and select a video you had made and led in the folder called “album” click on Get, with the selector click on the down arrow and select desktop and then double click on “Album” folder and select a le ending with mov (video le) the video will appear in the video templates. Double click on the video and it will appear just like other video templates in the storyboard. Now go to step 10. Alternatively you can produce a live video. Ensure your Storm C@m is connected to the computer via the USB cable. Click on the capture icon. Step 7 And press the record icon. Wait for the video link to go live and now you’re recording, press the ESC key on your keyboard to end the video. Step 8 Press the “Save” icon and name your le, and then press “save”. Video impression will ask you where you want to place your video. Select “video template”. Step 9 Select the “album” icon and your video clip you have just produced will appear in the video templates. Double click on your video, your video will now drop into the storyboard. Running the video. Step 10 Select the “play movie” icon which will assemble your video together. Press the play icon to watch your completed video. Watch to see how the special effects merge between the frames on the story board. Now you try to make your own and also try the audio template.

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11.5 How to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™

1. Connect your Storm C@m to the USB cable on one end.

2. Connect your USB cable to an available USB port on your PC on the other end.

3. Put your Storm C@m on top of your PC monitor or another at surface.

4. Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card’s external microphone connector.

5. Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the “NetMeeting” icon from the Windows Start Menu.

6. Type in the IP address, computer name or telephone number for the person you want to call and press the “Place Call” button.

To nd your own IP address, go to “Start” and click “Run”. Type in “winipcfg” and click

“OK”, IP conguration window will appear and you can see your IP address.

7. If you need further help on how to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™, select the “Help” under the manual bar and choose the topic you need. Or you can visit the following website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting

STORMCAM

11.6 How to use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader enables you to view document in .pdf format. For more details go to www.adobe.com/acrobat.

STORMCAM

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11.7 How to use PhotoStudio® 2000

For Macintosh® Users

MAC

1. Before you use PhotoStudio® 2000, make sure the “STV0680 Capture”/”WWL Mac Import” is placed in the Plug-ins folder in the PhotoStudio folder.

2. Double click the “PhotoStudio®” icon from the PhotoStudio®.

You can now start to download your stored images from your

Storm C@m by the following steps:

3. Go to “File” and then select “STV0680 Capture”/”USB Camera Import”. The capture interface will show up.

• To capture 1 image, select the wanted image and click

“Import”. Click “Close” to leave the capture interface.

• To capture all images, click “Select All” and then click “Import”.

Click “Close” to leave the capture interface.

You can now edit your image(s) with PhotoStudio’s features.

4. For further help on how to use PhotoStudio® 2000, go to “Help” to access the Help Topics.

Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical support. See Section

13 for more details.

MAC

11.8 How to use ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0

1. Double click the “Funhouse 1.0” icon from the Funhouse™.

2. Click “1. Get Template” to select the template from the category and then click “OK” to conrm.

Important! Make sure the “Digital Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.

Import le with

enhancement

Import le without

enhancement

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Using the images stored in your Digital Camera:-

3. Double click on “2. Get Photo” and click “Acquire”. Select “STV0680 Capture”/”WWL Mac Import” as the source. The capture interface will show up.

4. The image(s) stored in your Digital Camera will be shown in the window. To capture image(s), highlight the wanted image(s) and click “Capture”.

6. Click “4. Add Text”. Type in the text your want to write and then press “OK” to conrm.

7. Click “5. Print Preview” to print a hardcopy.

11.9 How to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000

1. Double click the “PhotoPrinter” icon from the PhotoPrinter.

Important! Make sure the “Digital Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.

2. Choose the “Page Layout”. The selected page layout will on

shown on the right panel.

3. Click “Get Photo” and then “add photo”. Find the image you

want which you have already saved in your hard disk and click “Open”.

4. The selected images will be shown on the photo library

panel. Select the image you want and click “OK”.

5. The selected image will be shown on the chosen template.

Click “Print” when nish placing the images.

6. For further help on how to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000,

click the “?” on the top right hand corner to access the Help Topics. Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical support. See Section 13 for more details.

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11.10 How to use ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.5

MAC

Lets make a video! Follow these basic steps to make your rst video.

1. Fire

1. Fire Countdown.avi

Static.avi

Storyboard

Adding an existing video. Step 6 To add a video you have already made double click on the next large frame in the

story board to the right. Click on the “Get” icon and select a video you had made and led in the folder called “album” click on Get, with the selector click on the down arrow and select desktop and then double click on “Album” folder and select a le ending with mov (video le) the video will appear in the video templates. Double click on the video and it will appear just like other video templates in the

storyboard. Now go to step 10. Alternatively you can produce a live video. Ensure your Storm C@m is connected to the computer via the USB cable. Click on

the capture icon. Step 7 And press the record icon. Wait for the video link to go live and now you’re

recording, press the ESC key on your keyboard to end the video. Step 8 Press the “Save” icon and name your le, and then press “save”. Video impression

will ask you where you want to place your video. Select “video template”. Step 9 Select the “album” icon and your video clip you have just produced will appear in

the video templates. Double click on your video, your video will now drop into the

storyboard. Running the video. Step 10 Select the “play movie” icon which will assemble your video together. Press

the play icon to watch your completed video. Watch to see how the special effects merge between the frames on the story board. Now you try to make your own and also try the audio template.

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11.11 How to use CU-SeeMe™

MAC

Warning! Using CU-SeeMe™ will erase all images stored in your Storm C@m. Make sure you upload

all wanted images before using CU-SeeMe™.

1. Connect your Storm C@m to the USB cable on one end.

2. Connect your USB cable to an available USB port on your Mac on the other end.

3. Put your Storm C@m next to your Mac monitor or another at surface.

4. Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card’s external microphone connector.

5. Double click the “CU-SeeMe™” icon from the CU-SeeMe™ folder.

6. Go to “Edit” and then “Preference”. Edit your settings, e.g. video title, connection settings, etc.

7. Go to “Conference” and click “Connect”. Type in the Hostname and IP address for the person you want to call and press “Connect”.

8. To nd your own IP address, go to “Control Panel” and then “File Sharing”. You will be able to see your IP address under the “Start/Stop” partition.

9. For further help on how to use CU-SeeMe™, you can visit the following website:

http://www.cuseeme.com

STORMCAM

11.12 How to use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader enables you to view document in.pdf format. For more details go to www.adobe.com/acrobat.

STORMCAM

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12. Customer Support

13. ArcSoft WorldWide Customer Support

For Japan For North America

ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo) ArcSoft HQ Support Center Tel: +81-03-3834-5256 (Fremont California, CA) Fax: +81-03-5816-4730 Tel: 1-800-762-8657 (toll free number) Web: http://www.mds2000.co.jp/arcsoft Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail: [email protected] and E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

For China For North America

ArcSoft China Support Center (Beijing) ArcSoft HQ Support Center Tel: 8610-6849-1368 (Fremont California, CA) Fax: 8610-6849-1367 Tel: 1-800-762-8657 (toll free number) E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail: [email protected]

For Oceania For Europe/Middle East/Africa & Rest

ArcSoft Australian Support Center of the World (Baulkham Hills, New South Wales) ArcSoft Europe Support Center (Ireland) Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888 Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087 Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Visit www.arcsoft.com or go to Start -> Programs -> ArcSoft Camera Suite -> Web Services for tips, technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).

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14. Troubleshooting

The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact your local customer support hot-line. See your registration card for helpline contact details.

For Windows® Users:

My CD Installation wizard does not work.

Symptom

Problem

Solution

I receive an error message when I am installing the Digital Camera

Manager.

Digital Camera Manager folder is

not found in the Programs menu after I have installed the driver.

All the images I have taken do not appear on the Storm C@m.

LCD display is ashing.

I cannot run the Digital Camera Manager.

I hear a low “beep” when trying to take an image.

Shut down all other applications and attempt to re-install the driver, or download the updated driver from www.cool-icam.com and install the updated driver.

Check the USB controller in your BIOS if they are activated. If these does not work contact your national Customer Support representative.

Install the software, restart your PC, and nally, connect the Storm C@m to the PC via the USB port, then the software folder will appear in the Program menu.

Upload all images to your PC as soon as possible. (please refer to Battery Guidance section in User’s Manual.)

If you need to change batteries, and retain the images in your Storm C@m’s memory, ensure you are connected to a PC which is turned on via the USB cable, which will then draw power from the PC whilst you insert fresh batteries.

Check all cables connections are secured.

Upload saved images immediately, then replace battery.

Take your images in better light condition.

Check your lens cover is open.

If you have any other camera installed on your computer, remove the camera and it’s driver completely from your system to avoid conict with another camera or capture device.

Digital Camera Manager does not load.

You have lost power to your Storm C@m by either:

The installer for the Digital Camera Manager requires the Storm C@m be connected to the PC (via the USB) after the software has been installed & the PC restarted.

Insufcient battery power

Battery power is too low to continue taking images.

Connection failure

Removing the battery without being connected to your PC (turned on) via the USB cable.

Conict with another camera driver capture device.

Insufcient light.

The auto installation le is switched to off.

The CD ROM is disconnected.

Make sure you slide the lens cover to the desired position.

Lost corner of images.Black corner appears on the images

taken.

Go to the computer desktop. Right click on “My Computer”. Click “Properties”. Select “Device Manager”. Double click on “CD-ROM”, double click on “CD-R” (normally the manufacturer’s name). Click on “Settings”. Ensure “Auto insert notication” is ticked and the “disconnect” is ticked. If you change the settings the computer will ask you to restart your PC. Click “Yes”.

I cannot upload images to the PC

Please also refer to the help les & User Guides that accompany the enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit our website: http://www.cool-icam.com

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For Macintosh® Users:

MAC

Symptom

Problem

Solution

I receive an error message when I am installing the Digital Camera Manager.

“STV0680 Capture”/”WWL Mac Import” plug-in le and sTV0680 Camera Snapshots”/”WWL Mac” folder is not found in the Programs menu after I have installed the driver.

All the images I have taken do not appear on the Storm C@m.

LCD display is ashing.

I cannot run the Digital Camera Manager.

I hear a low “beep” when trying to take an image.

Shut down all other applications and attempt to re-install the driver, or download the updated driver from www.cool-icam.com and install the updated driver.

Install the software, restart your Mac, and nally, connect the Storm C@m to the Mac via the USB port, then the plug-in le and folder will appear in the Hard disk.

Upload all images to your Mac as soon as possible. (please refer to Battery Guidance section in User’s Manual.)

If you need to change batteries, and retain the images in your Storm C@m’s memory, ensure you are connected to a Mac which is turned on via the USB cable, which will then draw power from the Mac whilst you insert fresh batteries.

Check all cables connections are secured.

Upload saved images immediately, then replace battery.

Take your images in better light condition.

Check your lens cover is open.

If you have any other camera installed on your computer, remove the camera and it’s driver completely from your system to avoid conict with another camera or capture device.

Digital Camera Manager does not load.

You have lost power to your Storm C@m by either:

The installer for the Digital Camera Manager requires the Storm C@m be connected to the Mac (via the USB) after the software has been installed & the Mac restarted.

Insufcient battery power

Battery power is too low to continue taking images.

Connection failure

Removing the battery without being connected to your Mac (turned on) via the USB cable.

Conict with another camera driver capture device.

Insufcient light.

Make sure you slide the lens cover to the desired position.

Lost corner of images.

Black corner appears on the images taken.

I cannot upload images to the Mac

Please also refer to the help les & User Guides that accompany the enclosed applications. For further information and support, please visit our website: http://www.cool-icam.com

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15. Battery Guidance

Important Note:

We strongly recommend that you do not use rechargeable batteries as this will affect the performance of your Storm C@m.

WARNINGS!

• Batteries should be replaced by an adult.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the camera.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)

batteries.

• Do not dispose the batteries in re.

• Batteries are to be removed from the camera when not in use.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• These instructions should be retained for future reference.

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16. Technical Specications

CIF Camera Version

VGA Camera Version

Memory

Image Performance for Video on Web-cam

Still Image

Sto rabl e Images

2 Mbyte SDRAM 8 Mbyte SDRAM

QCIF - 24 fps QVGA - 13 fps

High Resolution - 352 x 288 pixel

(Software enhanced to 640 x 480 pixel)

Low Resolution - 176 x 144 pixel

(Software enhanced to 352 x 288 pixel)

High Resolution - 640 x 480 pixel

(Software enhanced to 1.3 Megapixel for PC only)

Low Resolution - 320 x 240 pixel

(Software enhanced to 640 x 480 pixel for PC only)

High Resolution - 20 images

Low Resolution - 80 images

High Resolution - 24 images

Low Resolution - 99 images

• Video Clip: unlimited when connected to the computer via video capture software

• File Format: For Windows® Users (Still/Video Image - BMP/AVI format) For Macintosh® Users (Still/Video Image - BMP or PICT/AVI or MOV format)

• Interface: USB

• External Connector: USB

• Auto Power Off: after 30 seconds inactivity

• Power Supply: USB Port, 2 x AAA Batteries (included)

• Operating System: For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP For Macintosh® Users: Mac® OS Version 8.6 ~ 9.2

This Storm C@m should only be operated within the following environmental conditions:

• 41-104º Fahrenheit; 5-40º Celsius

• 20% - 85% relative humidity, non-condensing

Camera Cautions

• Never immerse any part of the Storm C@m or its components into any uid or liquid.

• Disconnect the Storm C@m from your PC or Mac before cleaning it.

• Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.

• Do not place hot items on the surface of the Storm C@m.

• Do not attempt to open or disassemble the Storm C@m. This will affect any warranty claim.

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17. FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.