Cool-Icam CIC-175, Pocket C@m User Manual

1. Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Pocket C@m. Using the latest innovations in technology the Pocket 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 Pocket C@m. Your new Pocket C@m will take 20 Hi-Res (High Resolution) or 80 Low-Res (Low Resolution) images, which you upload to your PC (Personal Computer) running Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP or Macintosh® running OS 8.6 - 9.2 via the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.

You can also use your Pocket C@m to capture not only snaps of your family and friends, but also video clips of them in action (for Windows® Users only).

Your Pocket 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 Pocket C@m’s internal memory. When you have taken your images, the Pocket 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 ....................................................................................................................................... 1

2. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................ 2

3. System Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 3

4. Package Contents ............................................................................................................................... 3

5. Getting to Know Your Pocket C@m ...................................................................................................... 3

5.1 Shutter Button .............................................................................................................................. 4

5.2 Viewnder .................................................................................................................................... 4

5.3 LCD Display .................................................................................................................................. 4

5.4 Mode Button ................................................................................................................................. 4

5.5 Battery Installation ........................................................................................................................ 4

5.6 USB Cable Port .............................................................................................................................. 5

5.7 Pocket C@m Notebook Clip ............................................................................................................ 5

5.8 Power........................................................................................................................................... 5

6. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................... 6

6.1 How to use your Pocket C@m ......................................................................................................... 6

For Windows® Users:

6.2 How to install the Digital Camera Software ........................................................................................ 7

6.3 Uploading Images from Your Pocket C@m ........................................................................................ 7

6.4 How to install ArcSoft® Softwares.................................................................................................... 8

6.5 How to install Microsoft® NetMeeting™............................................................................................. 9

6.6 How to use PhotoStudio® 2000 ..................................................................................................... 9

6.7 How to use ArcSoft PhotoFantasy™ 2000 ...................................................................................... 10

6.8 How to use Arcsoft PhotoPrinter®2000 ......................................................................................... 11

6.9 Creating and Uploading Movie Clips ................................................................................................ 11

6.10 Creating Live Movie Clips............................................................................................................. 11

6.11 How to use Arcsoft VideoImpression™1.6 ...................................................................................... 12

6.12 How to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™ ............................................................................................ 13

For Macintosh® Users:

MAC

6.13 How to install Digital Camera Driver ............................................................................................. 13

6.14 How to install PhotoStudio® 2000 ................................................................................................ 14

6.15 How to install ArcSoft PhotoFantasy™ 2000 ................................................................................. 14

6.16 How to install Arcsoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 ................................................................................... 14

6.17 How to install Arcsoft VideoImpression™ 1.5 ................................................................................. 14

6.18 How to install Cu-SeeMe™........................................................................................................... 15

6.19 How to use PhotoStudio® 2000 ................................................................................................... 15

6.20 How to use ArcSoft PhotoFantasy™ 2000 ..................................................................................... 15

6.21 How to use Arcsoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 ...................................................................................... 16

6.22 How to use Arcsoft VideoImpression™ 1.5 ..................................................................................... 16

6.23 How to use Cu-SeeMe™ .............................................................................................................. 16

7. Customer Support ............................................................................................................................ 17

8. ArcSoft WorldWide Customer Support .................................................................................................. 17

9. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 18

10. Battery Guidance .............................................................................................................................. 19

11. Technical Specications ...................................................................................................................... 19

12. FCC Notice ....................................................................................................................................... 20

3. System Requirements

For Windows® Users

For Macintosh® Users

MAC

• PowerPC® Processor

• Mac™ OS version 8.6 ~ 9.2

• USB port

• 32MB RAM

• 150MB Free disk space

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

• CD-ROM Drive

• Standard mouse and keyboard

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

• Pentium

II 333Mhz or Pentium® compatible processor

• 128MB RAM or higher

• USB Port

• 200MB free disk space

• CD-ROM Drive

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

• Standard mouse and keyboard

4. Package Contents

Pocket C@m

Quick Start Guide

1. Product Overview

1. Mode Button

2. Shutter Button

3. Viewnder

4. LCD Display

5. Battery Compartment

6. Holder for Wrist/Pendant Strap

7. USB Cable Port

8. Notebook Clip Hinge

Back View

Front View

Side View

Pendant Strap

Pocket C@m Software CD-ROM

(includes Digital Camera Manager (PC),

Digital Camera Installer (Mac), PhotoStudio

2000 (PC & Mac)

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter

2000 (PC & Mac),

ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 (PC) & 1.5 (Mac),

ArcSoft Fantasy 2000 (PC & Mac)

Microsoft

NetMeeting™ (PC), Cu-SeeMe™ (Mac),

Adobe

Acrobat

Reader (PC & Mac))

Quick User GuidePocket Cam

Pocket C@m

Notebook clip

Pocket C@m

Rugged Case

Wrist Strap

USB Cable

Registration Card

Manual

™

5. Getting to Know Your Pocket C@m

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

Len Cover

Front View

Viewnder (3.2)

Battery Compartment (3.5)

Mode Button (3.4)

LCD Display (3.3)

Shutter button (3.1)

Back View

Side View

Notebook Cilp Hinge (3.7)

USB Cable Port (3.6)

Hole for Wrist/Pendant strap

Mode Button (3.4)

5.1 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.

5.1.1 Still Image

To take an image, aim the Pocket C@m by looking through the viewnder and press the Shutter Button once. A beep means you have taken an image. (see section 6)

5.1.2 Movie Clip

To take a movie clip, press and hold the Shutter Button to start taking continuous images when in the Continuous Mode. (see section 6)

5.1.3 Self-Timer

To start the 10 second Self-Timer, simply press the Shutter Button when the Pocket C@m is in the Self-Timer Mode. (see section 6)

5.1.4 Clear Memory

To clear all images that you have taken, simply press the Shutter Button when you are in the Clear mode. (see section

5.1.5 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 section 6)

5.2 Viewnder

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

5.3 LCD Display

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

Images Remaining

Clear Memory Mode

Self-Timer Mode

Low Resolution (Low-Res) Mode

High Resolution (Hi-Res) ModeContinuous Mode

Low Battery Warning (LCD will blink)

5.4 Mode Button

The Mode Button has 2 primary functions:

5.4.1 Turning your Pocket C@m On from the Stand-by Mode

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

5.4.2 Cycling Through the Operating Modes

You can also use the Mode Button to cycle through the operating modes of your Pocket C@m. (For more details, see section 6 Getting Started)

5.5 Battery Installation

Important Note:

To avoid lost images when change/install batteries, please make sure your images are uploaded to your PC or Mac before changing batteries. Or make sure the Pocket C@m is connected to your PC or Mac via the USB cable with your PC or Mac is switched on.

1. Press and push the battery door downward (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 the battery door upwards to close the battery door.

Diagram A

Diagram B

Diagram C

Press and push downward to open

push upward to close

5.6 USB Cable Port

The USB cable allows you to upload images from the Pocket C@m to your PC or Mac. One end of the cable connects to the USB port on the side of the Pocket C@m and the other end connects to your PC’s or Mac’s USB port. When your Pocket 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 Pocket C@m

5.7 Pocket C@m Cilp

When you want to use your Pocket C@m as a web-cam (for PC Users only), fold your Pocket C@m to a position suitably. Or you can clip your Pocket C@m on your notebook computer use the enclosed notebook clip and position it on the top of your notebook.

Place the Pocket C@m on

top of your monitor.

Attach the clip to your

Pocket C@m

Attach your Pocket C@m to your

notebook computer

Pull

Adjust your Pocket C@m to any suitble angle

Adjust angle

Important Notes:

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

5.8 Power

5.8.1 Stand-by Mode

After a period of 30 seconds inactivity, the Pocket 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 Pocket C@m’s memory.

Important Notes:

It is important to note that any images stored in your Pocket C@m’s memory will be lost if the battery is totally drained or removed (and the USB cable is not connected to your Pocket 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.

5.8.2 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 Pocket C@m.

Important Notes:

You must upload any stored images within 6 hours. Do not replace your battery before you have downloaded or saved your images to your PC or Mac.

6. Getting Started

6.1 How to Use Your Pocket C@m

6.1.1 Switching the Pocket C@m On

Your Pocket C@m will automatically switch on when you insert new batteries or connect your Pocket C@m to your PC or Mac via USB port. Press the Mode Button to turn on your Pocket C@m when your Pocket 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.

6.1.2 Taking an Image

Press the Shutter Button to take an image. The Pocket 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.

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

6.1.3 Mode Setting

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 5). 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.

• Continuous Mode 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 Pocket C@m will allow you to take 80 images. In Continuous Mode, the counter will rapidly decrease from to accompanied by a series of rapid beeps as each image is taken. If the Shutter Button is not pressed within 5 seconds

the Pocket C@m will revert to the normal image taking mode.

Important Notes:

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

• 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 9 second self-timer. The Pocket 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 Pocket C@m Holder for this.

Important Notes:

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

• Clearing the Stored Images

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

appears on the LCD. Pressing

the Shutter Button once will cause the Pocket 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 Notes:

• 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 Pocket C@m’s memory.

• 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:-

(Available Images)

Press the Shutter Button to Conrm

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

(Available Images)

Press the Shutter Button to Conrm

For Windows® Users:

6.2 How to Install Digital Camera Software

Your Digital Camera Manager should be installed rst. After you have installed the Digital Camera Manager and restarted your PC, attach one end of the USB cable to your Pocket C@m and connect the other end to your PC.

6.2.1 Installing your Digital Camera Manager (For 98SE, Me, 2000 only)

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. Microsoft® Windows® will ask you to restart your PC. After you have restarted your PC, you should connect your Pocket C@m via the USB cable, to the USB port on your PC.

6.2.2 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:

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 “INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.

6.2.3 How to Install Digital Camera Driver (XP users only)

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 on the “Digital Camera Driver (XP only)”.

4. Follow the on-screen prompts.

6.3 Uploading Images from Your Pocket C@m

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

Note: For XP Users, use PhotoStudio® 2000 to retrieve your images. Please refer to Section 6.6.

6.3.1 Running the Digital Camera Manager

shortcut icon on

desktop

Digital Camera Manager

• 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.

• The program will ask you to set up default album’s path in your hard disk when you run this program rst time.

• You can now start to upload your images by following these steps:

6.3.2 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)

You are now able to enhance the resolution of your taken images by using the Digital Camera Manager. Before you start to capture all stored images, a window will pop up and ask you if you want to convert all the stored images to High Resolution (640x480) automatically.

1. Switch to DSC Mode

2a. Enchance resolution

2b. Capture all stored images

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

2. Click to capture all images stored in your Pocket C@m. A window will pop up and ask if you want to convert all stored images to higher resolution (640 x 480 pixels).

• If you want all images to be converted to 640 x 480 pixels, click “Yes”.

• If you want all images remain unchanged, click “No”.

Saved images(s)

Adjust image

E-mail saver image

Album

4. Create New Album

5. Save the selected image(s) into the album

3. Highlight wanted image(s)

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

4. click to create a new album to hold your images. Name the album and save it to wherever you want in your PC.

5. If you have already created an album 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 Still Image button.

• Your computer will prompt you by giving you the option to save the images with Date Time Stamp.

• If you choose yes, all the images name will be sufx with date and time.

• 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.

• Your computer will prompt you by giving you the option to save the images with Date Time Stamp.

• If you choose yes, all the images name will be sufx with date and time.

• 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.

6.4 How to Install ArcSoft® 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 PhotoFantasy™ 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 ctional 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 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 8 for more details.

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. 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.

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

6.5 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. 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.

6.6 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 Micro Cam by the following steps:

2. Go to “File” and select “Select Source”. Select “STV0680 Camera” or “USB Dual Mode Camera” (for XP user only) 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 8 for more details.

6.7 How to use ArcSoft PhotoFantasy™ 2000

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

2. Click “Get Fantasy” to select the template in the existing library and then click “OK” to conrm.

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

Using the images stored in your Pocket C@m:-

3. Double click on “Get Photo 1” and click “Acquire”. Select “STV0680 Camera’ or “USB Dual Mode Camera” (for XP user only) as the source. The capture interface will show up.

4. To capture image(s), highlight the wanted image(s) and click “Capture”.

The captured images will be shown in the window. Select the image you want and click “Capture”.

5. The selected image will shown within the “mask” on the selected template.

You can play with the image by using the function icons.

Using live images:-

6. You can also capture a live shot when your Pocket C@m is connected to your PC by

the following steps:

7. Click “Get Fantasy” to select the template in the existing library and then click “OK”

to conrm.

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

“Mask”

8. Click the “Camera front icon” on the top to start the live shot mode. A Video for Windows Driver Options window will pop up. Select “STV0680 Camera” or “USB Dual Mode Camera” (for XP user only) and click “OK”.

9. Click the “Round icon” on the top to start live shooting. The image captured will be

shown within the “mask” on the selected template. Click the “Camera Back icon” to capture the live shot you want.

10.You can resize, rotate or reposition the images by using the function icons shown

on the right hand side or reposition the image using your mouse and dragging the image.

11. For further help on how to use ArcSoft PhotoFantasy™ 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 8 for more details.

Capture Image

Start Live View

Select Camera Source

6.8 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” or “USB Dual Mode Camera” (for XP user only) as source. The capture interface will show up. To capture 1 image, select the wanted image and click “Capture”.

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 8 for more details.

Get Photo

Acquire

6.9 Creating and Uploading Movie Clips

Create your very own digital movies using Digital Camera Manager. Low resolution supports 80 frames of video. High Resolution supports 20 frames of video.

• When the Pocket 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 Pocket C@m. All uploaded images will be shown on the left panel.

2. Click to create a new album to hold your images. Name the album and save it to wherever you want in your PC.

3. Hightlight the favorite images and click the button to create a movie clip (.avi le) with all the selected images.

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

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

6. 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.

6.10 Creating Live Movie Clips

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

• Make sure your Pocket 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 Pocket 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

Close 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.

2. click to create a new album to hold your movie clip(s). Name the album and save it to wherever you want in your PC.

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

4. 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.

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.

6.11 How to use ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6

“New” icon

1. Select the “VideoImpression™ 1.6” icon from the “ArcSoft Camera Suite” program group on the Windows® Start Menu.

2. Choose the “New” icon.

Using the image(s) stored in your Pocket C@m:-

“Acquire” icon

3. Click “Acquire” icon. Select “STV0680 Camera” or “USB Dual Mode Camera” (for XP user only) as input source. Click “Capture” and the capture interface will show up.

To capture image(s) from your Pocket C@m, select the wanted image(s) and click “Capture”. If you don’t want to use the images in your Pocket C@m, click “Cancel” or “x” to close.

Using live images:-

“Pause” icon

“Record” icon

“Live” icon

4. If you want to capture live video, make sure your Pocket C@m is connected to your

PC. Click the “Live” icon and preview the live video on screen. Click the “Record” button to start recording. Hit “ESC” key or “Pause” button to stop recording. A warning statement will show up which tells you now many frames you have captured. Click “OK” to knowledge.

5. Press “Play” button to replay the video recorded.

Click the “Save” icon to save the video in .avi format. You can choose which album you would like to allocate your video recorded. If you save your video under the Video Template, we will be able to locate the saved video in the Video Template album.

6. You can also use the existing templates, e.g. Still Image Template, Video Templates,

etc., to create your own movie clip

7. For further help on how to use ArcSoft™ VideoImpression™ 1.6, click the “?” at the

top right hand corner to access the Help Topics.

6.12 How to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™

1. Connect your Pocket 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 Pocket 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.

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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

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 INSTALLER” if you want the resolution remain unchanged.

6.13 How to Install Digital Camera Driver Software

Notes Important:

Macintosh® users may only choose one type of driver at a time to install (digital camera driver without enhancement). The driver cannot run properly if both driver are installed.

6.13.1 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 “install” to Continue.

5. Select where to install “STV0680 Capture” Plug-in le. Locate the “STV0680 Capture” Plug-ins le in Hard Disk if you have not install any Photo-retouching software.

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

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

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

8. A folder named “STV0680 Camera Snapshots” will appear in your Hard Disk after your Pocket C@m is connected to your Mac via the USB cable for collecting images and movies.

6.13.2 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

6.13.3 How to install Digital Camera Driver (with 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 “WWL Mac Installer 1.4b2” icon.

4. Click “Continue”.

5. Select where to install “WWL Mac Import” Plug-in le. Locate the “WWL Mac Import” Plug-ins le in Hard Disk if you have not install any Photo-retouching software.

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

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

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

6.13.4 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 and movies.

6.13.4 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

6.14 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.

6.15 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.

6.16 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.

6.17 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.

6.18 How to Install Cu-SeeMe™

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.

6.19 How to use PhotoStudio® 2000

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 Pocket 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.

Import le the

without enhancement

Import le the

with enhancement

6.20 How to use ArcSoft PhotoFantasy™ 2000

1. Double click the “PhotoFantasy™” icon from the PhotoFantasy™.

2. Click “Get Fantasy” to select the template in the existing library and then click “OK” to conrm.

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

3. Go to “Get Photo 1” and click “Add”. Find the image you want which you have already saved in your hard disk and click “Open”. The selected images will be shown on the left hand side. Click “OK”.

4. The selected image will shown within the “mask” on the selected template. You can play with the image by using the function icons.

5. For further help on how to use ArcSoft PhotoFantasy™ 2000, go to “?” at the top right hand corner to access the Help Topics.

6.21 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.

6.22 How to use ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.5

1. Double click the “VideoImpression™ 1.5” icon from the VideoImpression™ folder.

2. Choose the “new” icon.

3. Click “get” icon. The capture window will show up.

Important Note: make sure your Pocket C@m is connected to your Mac.

4. Click the “Capture Video” to start recording. Hit “Stop Capture” button to stop recording and then click “Done”. The movie le will appear in the album and when you click “save”, the movie clip will be saved in the “Movie Folder” under the “VideoImpression Folder”.

If you want to get an existing movie le, and to “get” and nd the movie le which already saved in your hard disk.

5. For further help on how to use ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.5, click the “?” at the top right hand corner to access the Help topics.

6.23 How to use CU-SeeMe™

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

wanted images before using CU-SeeMe™.

1. Connect your Pocket 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 Pocket C@m on top of 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

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7. Customer Support

SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Chicago Industry Tech Park 4230 North Normandy Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60634, USA. Internet Address: spectra@interaccess.com For customer service, please call 1-888-235-0808 or visit our WebSite www.coolicam.com

Fill in the registration card now! See your local customer support details on the registration card enclosed.

8. ArcSoft® WorldWide Customer Support

For Japan For North America

ArcSoft Japan Support Centre (Tokyo) ArcSoft HQ Support Centre 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: japan@arcsoft.com and E-mail: support@arcsoft.com support@mds2000.com

For China For South & Central America

ArcSoft China Support Centre (Beijing) Tel: 1-510-979-5520 Tel: 8610-6849-1368 Fax: 1-510-440-1270 Fax: 8610-6849-1367 E-mail: latinsupport@arcsoft.com E-mail: china@arcsoft.com

For Oceania For Europe/Middle East/Africa & Rest

ArcSoft Australian Support Centre of the World (Baulkham Hills, New South Wales) ArcSoft Europe Support Centre (Ireland) Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888 Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087 Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: support@supportgroup.com.au E-mail: europe@arcsoft.com

9. 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:

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 Pocket C@m C@m.

LCD display is ashing.

I cannot run the Digital Camera Manager.

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

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 Pocket C@m by either:

The installer for the Digital Camera Manager requires the Pocket 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.

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.coolicam.com

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 Pocket C@m.

LCD display is ashing.

I cannot run the USB Canera

Import / WWL Mac Import.

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

Install the software, restart your Mac, and nally, connect the Pocket 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 Pocket 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.

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 Pocket C@m by either:

The installer for the Digital Camera Manager requires the Pocket 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.

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.coolicam.com

10. Battery Guidance

Important Note:

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

WARNINGS!

• Batteries should be replaced by an adult.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the camera before being charged (if •removable).

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if removable).

• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.

• 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.

11. Technical Specications

Memory 2MB SDRAM Storable Frames High Resolution: 20 images / Low Resolution: 80 images Image Sensor Progressive 1/3” CMOS with 640x480pixels, Color Filter Array: RGB Bayer matrix Recording Image 352 x 288 pixels (High Resolution), 176 x 144 pixels (Low Resolution) Exposure Automatic Optical Viewnder Built-in Lens Focal length 5mm (equivalent to 52mm on 135 camera) Working Range Normal: 0.5m - innity File Format Typical image les supported by bundled software program Data Transfer True RGB data Self-timer Electronic self-timer with 9 second delay B/W LCD Indicator 2x7 segment LCD for mode & low battery warning Control Panel Mode and Shutter Video Frame Rate 8 fps (frame per second) in CIF mode, 25 fps in QVGA mode Connectors USB Power Control Standby Mode (after 60 seconds inactivity) Power 2 x AAA Alkaline Batteries Dimensions 146mm(H) x 17mm(D) x 33mm(W) Weight 45g (not including batteries)

This Pocket 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 Pocket C@m or its components into any uid or liquid.

• Disconnect the Pocket 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 Pocket C@m.

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

12. 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.

Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset the product.

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