imogenStudio kerby User Manual

Focus Ring
Microphone
Network LED
USB Connector
IR LEDs
Wireless Antenna Connector
Rev. 20091223
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Warning
To prevent Fire or Shock Hazards, Do Not Expose This PRODUCT to Rain or Moisture.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Regulatory Notices for USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Package Contents
3. Kerby Wireless
Network Camera
1. Wireless
Antenna
5. Quick Start Guide
2. Kerby Stand w/
Mounting Screws
6. Installation CD
7. Power Adapter
4. USB Cable
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1. Install the Software
Please do not plug in the camera to your computer until the software has been installed. Otherwise, the camera may not
function properly.
You can use the included CD-ROM to install all the necessary software to make full use of the Kerby right away.
Insert the CD into your CD/DVD drive. The software installation wizard will automatically start. If not, do the following:
Click on Start, and then My Computer or Computer. Right-click on the CD or DVD drive icon, then click on
Autoplay.
Follow the instructions in the software installation wizard.
If you are unable to use the CD-ROM, or if you wish to obtain the latest version of the installation software, simply visit our website at www.imogenstudio.com/downloads, select Kerby Driver and follow the on-screen instructions.
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2. Connect the Camera
Make sure the Kerby is plugged in to AC power with the supplied adapter before continuing. When prompted,
connect the camera via the included USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
3. Network Setup
The installation wizard will help you setup how you want Kerby to connect to your home network. (wirelessly or by network cable) Please follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
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4. Seedonk Setup
Seedonk is camera management software that enables you to view and control your camera, manage its configurations, and share it with people you trust from anywhere online.
To use Seedonk, you will need to register for a free account. The installation wizard will guide you through the process of setting up an account and registering the Kerby to your account.
Once registration is completed, you can view, manage, and share Kerby from anywhere online through Seedonk.
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5. Using Seedonk
If Seedonk is not already launched, you can launch Seedonk by doing either one of the following:
Double click on the icon from your computer
desktop.
Click on Start, then Program, then Seedonk, then the
icon.
Please enter your user name and password, created during the setup process, in the login window to access your cameras.
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6a. Seedonk Features – Main Window
Add Webcam
My Contacts Pane
Camera Status
Friend Status
User Profile Info
Friend’s Camera
Status
My Current Status
My Cameras Pane
Take webcam into Autodonk* mode
Autodonk mode does not apply to Kerby; it works only with a pc-based webcam. It allows you to leave your webcam online while you the user signs out. This is useful for remote viewing from a different computer.
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6b. Seedonk Features – Viewing Window
Lens Focus
If the video image is blurry, it can be manually focused by twisting the lens counter- or clockwise until desired clarity is achieved.
Record a Video
Take a Snapshot
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Infrared Light
The camera has six high-intensity infrared (IR) lights for picking up clear images in dim locations. Right-clicking the Kerby camera name brings up a list of options; selecting
“Configure” will give the user the choice of turning the IR lights
on or off.
Please note: When the infrared lights are turned on, colors and shadows in the video typically may appear muted or not as distinct as usual. This is a normal occurrence.
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Inviting Friends & Family
Invite your friends and family to sign up with Seedonk® so that you may share your cameras with them. Via any web browser, visit the Seedonk® homepage at www.seedonk.com, select “Account” from the top row of buttons and login with your username and password.
Near the bottom of the Account Management page is a “Share the Love” invitation option where you can enter email addresses along with selecting which cameras you’d like to
share.
To share your camera with other registered Seedonk® users, right-click on your camera name, select
Share/Unshare… You can
then add people from your Seedonk® contacts to your
camera’s share list as well
as remove people from the share list.
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Safety Information
Do not point the camera directly at the sun, else it will damage the image sensor.
Keep the camera away from heat to avoid electric shocks.
To prevent the chance of overheating and ruining the camera, do not cover/obstruct the ventilation holes at the top of the unit.
Keep the camera away from rain or moisture.
Do not attempt to open, dismantle, repair, or service the camera. Doing so may cause electric shocks and other hazards.
Any evidence of misuse, abuse, or tampering will void the Limited Warranty.
For More Information
To get the latest camera driver updates or to learn more about Imogen Studio products, please visit:
www.imogenstudio.com
To get software updates or to learn more about Seedonk, please visit: www.seedonk.com
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© ImogenStudio, printed in Taiwan, January 2010
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