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

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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:

PC

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

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3. System Requirements

For Windows® Users

PC

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

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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

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Back View

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Front View

Side View

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Pendant Strap

Pocket C@m Software CD-ROM

(includes Digital Camera Manager (PC),

Digital Camera Installer (Mac),
PhotoStudio

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2000 (PC & Mac)

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter

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2000 (PC & Mac),

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

ArcSoft Fantasy 2000 (PC & Mac)

Microsoft

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NetMeeting™ (PC), Cu-SeeMe™ (Mac),

Adobe

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Acrobat

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Reader (PC & Mac))

Quick User GuidePocket Cam

Pocket C@m

Notebook clip

Pocket C@m

Rugged Case

Wrist Strap

USB Cable

Registration Card

Manual

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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)

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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

6)

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

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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.

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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.

or

• 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