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1. Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the ION® Digital Camera. Using the latest
innovations in technology the ION® Digital Camera 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
ION® Digital Camera. Your new ION® Digital Camera will take 26
High Resolution or 104 Low Resolution , which you upload to your PC
(Personal Computer) running Windows® 98SE, Windows® Me, Window®
2000, XP or Macintosh® running OS 9.2~X via the USB (Universal Serial
Bus) port.
You can also use your ION® Digital Camera to capture not only snaps of
your family and friends, but also video clips of them in action.
Your ION® Digital Camera can also be used as a Web Cam. If you have
an internet connection and microphone (not supplied) you can chat faceto-face with friends and colleagues, conferencing in real time.
Please note that your images are stored on your ION® Digital Camera’s
internal memory. When you have taken your images, the ION® Digital
Camera will wait for 30 seconds and then automatically switch to Standby 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.................................................................... 6
5. Software Installation................................................................. 7
• Installing the Software ........................................................... 7
• Software included with your camera ........................................9
6. Battery Installation.................................................................. 12
7. Getting to Know Your ION® Digital Camera................................ 13
• Shutter Button .................................................................... 13
• Viewnder .......................................................................... 14
• LCD Display ........................................................................ 14
• Mode Button ....................................................................... 15
• Shutter Lock .......................................................................15
• Power ................................................................................ 16
8. Getting Started ...................................................................... 17
• Switching the ION® Digital Camera On.................................... 17
• Sliding the Lens Cover.......................................................... 17
• Taking an Image .................................................................. 18
• Continuous Mode ............................................................... 19
• Self-Timer Mode ................................................................. 19
• Clearing the Stored Images .................................................. 20
• Changing the Image Resolution.............................................. 20
• Compression Modes ............................................................. 21
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9. Recording Video Clips ............................................................. 22
• Recording Video Clips...................................................................22
• Choosing Video Frequency............................................................22
10.Connecting your ION® Digital Camera to Your Computer.............. 23
11. Transferring, Managing Images and Capturing Live Video images.......... 24
• Transferring, Managing and Capturing Live Video Images............... 24
• Transferring Pictures and Capturing a live video image (for Mac OS9)..... 31
• Transferring Pictures and Capturing a live video image (for Mac OSX)......40
12. Using the Camera as a Web Cam................................................. 42
• Setting up NetMeeting..................................................................42
• Start NetMeeting..........................................................................43
13. Getting Help ........................................................................... 44
• ION® Online Services....................................................................44
• ArcSoft Software Help .................................................................44
14. Troubleshooting....................................................................... 45
15. Battery Guidance...................................................................................47
16. Technical Specications............................................................. 48
17. FCC Notice............................................................................................50
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3. System Requirements
For Windows® Users
PC
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• Pentium® III 450MHz or equivalent processor
• 128MB RAM (512MB recommended)
• USB Port
• 500MB 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 9.2~X
• USB Port
• 96MB RAM (128MB recommended)
• 400MB Free disk space
• CD-ROM Drive
• Color Monitor with High Color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• Standard mouse and keyboard
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4. Package Contents
ION® Digital Camera
Quick Start Guide
Product Overview
1. Shutter Button
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2. Viewnder
3. Lens
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ORMCAM
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Front View
1. Shutter Lock
2. LCD Display
3. Mode Button
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4. Battery Door
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Back View
1. Strap Holder
2. USB Cable Port
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Side View
Quick Guide
USB Cable
ION® Digital Camera CD-ROM includes
ION® Digital Camera Camera driver (PC & Mac),
Arcsoft® Software® Suite(PC & Mac)
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)
User Guide in PDF format
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2 x AAA Batteries
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5. Software Installation
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:
IMPORTANT!
• Please backup all the necessary data before any driver and software installation.
• The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS.
• Please restart the computer after installing the software.
IMPORTANT!
It is necessary to install both of the ION® Digital Camera Camera Driver and the
ArcSoft Software in order to transfer pictures to the computer. After the installation,
please restart the Windows before connecting the camera to the PC.
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1. Before you begin, close all other software
applications open on your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the
computer CD-ROM Drive.
Open & Close
3. The CD User Interface Screen will
automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each
software interface button in turn and
follow the on screen instructions.
NOTE:
If the setup screen does not 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.
For Macintosh Users:
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications opened on
your computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Digital Cam”.
4. Install the software included.
Mac
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• Software included with your camera
The ION® Digital Camera software CD contains the following software;
ION® Digital Camera Driver
Connect the camera to a computer and use the camera application to
upload the pictures or continuous pictures to the computer.
PhotoStudio® 4.0 Picture Editing Software
PhotoStudio® 4.0 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.
For further help on how to use PhotoStudio® 4.0, go to “Help” to access
the Help Topics.
Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical
support.
ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft Funhouse™ 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.
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.
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ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Picture Printing Software
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.
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.
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 Movie Making Software
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.
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ Web Cam software
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.
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Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .PDF File Reading Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable
Document format (PDF) les on all major computer platforms, as well as
ll in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.
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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).
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Diagram A
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Diagram B
Important Note:
To avoid lost images when changing batteries, please make sure your images
are uploaded to your PC or Mac before changing batteries.
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Diagram C
Make sure the ION® Digital Camera 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 ION® Digital Camera
Refer to the picture below for a quick overview for your ION® Digital Camera.
Shutter Button
Front View
Viewnder
Lens
USB Cable
Port
Side View
LCD Display
Strap
Holder
Mode Button
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Back View
Shutter Lock
Battery
Door
• Shutter Button
The Shutter Button has 7 functions. Although these are covered in more
detail later in this manual, please nd below a brief description.
Still Image
To take an image, aim the ION® Digital Camera by looking through the
viewnder and press the Shutter Button once. A beep means you have
taken an image. (see page 18)
Continous images
To take continous images, press and hold the Shutter Button to start taking
continuous images when in the Continuous
Mode. (see page 19)
Self-Timer
To start the 10 second Self-Timer, simply press the Shutter Button when
the ION® Digital Camera is in the Self-Timer
Mode. (see page 19)
Clear Memory
To clear single image or all images that you have taken, simply press the
Shutter Button when you are in the Clear mode. (see page 20)
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 20)
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Change Compression
Choose different compressed format in different Resolution(see page 21)
Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips under different shooting
enviroments (see page 22)
• Viewfinder
The viewnder is the window you look through when you aim the ION®
Digital Camera. Make sure you center the subject in the viewnder before
taking an image.
Important Note:
Due to the very small size of the viewnder, ensure your ION® Digital Camera is
perfectly parallel to the subject you wish to take an images of. We recommend
images are taken at a minimum distance of 2 metres from the subject.
• LCD Display
By default, the 2 digit LCD screen displays the number of images
remaining that can be taken before the ION® Digital Camera’s memory is
lled. It is also used in conjunction with the Mode Button to access and
display the ION® Digital Camera settings.
Images Remaining
Self-timer Mode
Continuous Mode
Video Mode
Low Battery Warning
(LCD will blink)
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Delete last image
High Resolution (Hi-Res) Mode Low Resolution (Low-Res) Mode
Compressed Mode Non-Compressed Mode
50 HZ
Delete all images
60 HZ
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• Mode Button
The Mode Button has 2 primary functions:
Turning your ION® Digital Camera On from the Stand-by Mode
When your ION® Digital Camera is in Stand-by Mode, press the Mode
button to reactivate.
Cycling Through the Operating Modes
You can also use the Mode Button to cycle through the operating modes
of your ION® Digital Camera. (For more details, see 8.2 Getting Started)
• 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
Shutter Lock
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unlock
lock
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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.
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• Power
Stand-by Mode
After a period of 30 seconds inactivity, the ION® Digital Camera 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 ION® Digital
Camera’s memory.
Important Note:
It is important to note that any images stored in your ION® Digital Camera’s
memory will be lost if the battery is totally drained or removed (and the USB
cable is not connected to your ION® Digital Camera 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.
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
ION® Digital Camera.
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.
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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