Odys POCKETCAM 3200 User Manual

Table of contents

1 Introduction............................................................................ 3

2 Getting started....................................................................... 4

2.1 Parts of your camera ................................................................. 4

2.2 Inserting the batteries ................................................................ 5

2.3 Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card ................................ 5

3 Operation............................................................................... 7

3.1 Switching the MP3 player on and off......................................... 7

3.2 Setting the operating modes ..................................................... 8

3.2.1 Without connecting to the computer.............................................. 8

3.2.2 Connecting to the computer .......................................................... 8

3.3 Using the video mode................................................................ 9

3.3.1 Making video clips .......................................................................... 9

3.3.2 Playing videos .............................................................................. 10

3.3.3 Video format/video output ............................................................ 11

3.4 Using the photo mode ............................................................. 12

3.4.1 Taking photos ............................................................................... 12

3.4.2 Using the macro function ............................................................. 13

3.4.3 Taking photos using the flash...................................................... 13

3.4.4 Playing photos .............................................................................. 13

3.5 Using the display menu ........................................................... 14

3.6 Display menus ......................................................................... 14

3.6.1 Recording mode ........................................................................... 14

3.6.2 Playback mode............................................................................. 16

3.7 Deleting files............................................................................ 17

3.7.1 Deleting a file ................................................................................ 17

3.7.2 Deleting all files............................................................................. 18

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4 Data transfer using the PC .................................................. 19

4.1 Installing the software.............................................................. 19

4.1.1 Installing the driver ....................................................................... 19

4.1.2 Installing the application (e.g. PhotoImpression)........................ 20

4.2 Connecting the computer to the digital camera ....................... 22

4.2.1 Transferring files from the digital camera to the PC................... 22

4.2.2 Transferring files from the PC to the digital camera ................... 23

4.3 Using the software................................................................... 24

4.3.1 Recording images (PhotoImpression 4.0) .................................. 24

4.3.2 Using VideoImpression 1.6.......................................................... 25

4.3.3 Using the AMCAP software ......................................................... 27

5 Specifications ...................................................................... 29

6 Further information .............................................................. 30

6.1 Safety instructions ................................................................... 30

6.2 Maintenance and care ............................................................. 30

6.3 Photo tips................................................................................. 31

6.4 Battery tips............................................................................... 31

6.5 Notes on using memory cards................................................. 32

1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing our product. Please read the manual carefully to make best use of all functions of the product and to guarantee a long service life. Store the manual in a safe place for later reference.

This product is a digital imaging device with an integrated digital camera, digital video recorder and PC camera. It can be used under all circumstances. It allows you to take digital photographs and videos or use it as a webcam.

Note

Please read the general safety instructions in chapter 6.1. before using the camera. Pay particular attention to the instructions on safely concluding the digital transfer between the camera and computer in chap. 4.2.

Product properties

• High resolution photographs, various resolutions can be selected, interpolated output.

• Images can be saved internally or externally.

• High-sensitivity wide-angle flash, three flash modes can be selected.

• Colour TFT LCD monitor for viewing menus and images/videos.

• Three recording modes: single image, self-timer and video

• TV output: NTSC or PAL

• Simple user interface

• Fast data transfer thanks to mini-USB connector

• Automatic shutdown conserves batteries

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2 Getting started

2.1 Parts of your camera

Familiarise yourself with the parts of your camera before use. That makes it easier to operate the camera.

Operating status display

LCD display

Macro normal

Macro display

Display button

Shutter

Menu/OK Up/Zooma in Down/Zoom out Left/Mirror image Right/Rotated image

Mode switch

Photo/Video recording mode Playback

TV output

release

Strap eye

Flash button

USB terminal

On/off Button Flash

SD/MMC card slot

Battery compartment

Indicator for self timers

Lens

2.2 Inserting the batteries

Use two AA (Mignon) batteries.

Push the cover of the battery compartment in the direction

indicated to open the compartment.

Insert the batteries into the battery

compartment and ensure that the polarity is correct.

Close the cover of the battery compartment by closing it over

and pushing it back into place.

Please also read the battery tips in chap. 6.4.

2.3 Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card

The camera is equipped with a 16 MB internal memory in which the files can be stored. However, an external memory card is the preferred memory medium. If a memory card is inserted in the camera, but you would like to use the internal memory, simply remove the external memory card from the camera.

You can use SD or MMC cards to increase the memory capacity. Switch off the camera before inserting the card. Insert the card as follows (photographs and videos are no longer stored in the internal memory, but stored on the card).

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Inserting the card

Open the cover of the card slot.

Hold the card so that its contacts

face the rear panel of the camera before inserting it. Insert the card in the card slot until it locks into place. Close the cover of the card slot.

Close the cover of the card slot by closing it over and pushing

it back into place.

Removing the card

Open the cover of the card slot. Press the card downwards briefly to unlock it. Remove or change the card and close the card slot cover again.

When the camera is switched on, a memory card that is inserted is displayed by the “C” symbol on the LCD display.

Please also read the instructions on using the memory cards in chap. 6.5.

3 Operation

3.1 Switching the MP3 player on and off

Switching the MP3 player on:

Press the On/Off button for approx. 1 second until one single signal sound is audible to switch the camera on. If the camera is not switched on, check the polarity of the batteries and ensure that they are charged.

Switching the MP3 player off:

Press the On/Off button for approx. 1 second until one double signal sound is audible to switch the camera off. The LCD (TFT) goes blank.

In order to conserve the battery, the camera is deactivated automatically after it has been idle for a specific time period (set under Auto Power Off). Press the On/Off button for 1 second to switch the camera on again.

Battery indicator

If the battery performance decreases, the battery symbol displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD display changes from battery is almost fully discharged, a blinking symbol Pocket Cam switches off shortly thereafter. You must then change the batteries.

If the flash is in continuous use, the battery indicator displays a lower capacity which does not mean that the batteries are dead. Wait 5 – 10 seconds until taking the next picture once the batteries have reached to their actual capacity again.

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3.2 Setting the operating modes

3.2.1 Without connecting to the computer

If the digital camera is not connected to the computer, two operating mode are possible: the Recording Mode ( are recorded and the Playback Mode ( can be viewed. The mode switch allows you to switch between these operating modes.

Three functions can be set within the recording mode using the recording mode menu:

Video mode Photography mode

Single shot

) in which images or videos

) in which the recorded files

Photography mode

Self-timer

When the camera is switched on, it is in the mode last used before it was switched off.

Please read how images and videos are recorded and played in chap. 3.3 and 3.4.

3.2.2 Connecting to the computer

If the digital camera is connected to the computer using the supplied USB cable, there are also two operating mode available: the Mass Storage Mode ( drive and the PC Camera Mode ( similar to a webcam.

) in which the cameral functions similar to a hard disk

) in which the camera functions

The mode switch allows you to switch between these operating modes.

In the mass storage mode, “MSDC” or “SIDC” appears in the LCD display depending on the setting (see chap. 3.6.2). In MSDC mode, you can access the camera memory using common Windows commands. Using a file manager (Windows Explorer), you can copy, move and delete image and video files.

In PC camera mode, a video or still image can be recorded using the AMCAP video program.

Please read how to transfer files and use the camera as a webcam in chap. 4.2 und 4.3.

3.3 Using the video mode

3.3.1 Making video clips

Switch the camera on and turn the mode button to the

position.

Press the menu button to access the recording mode selection.

Use the Down button to select the video mode and press the menu button.

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Video mode is active when the symbol appears in the top

right-hand corner of the LCD display. Press the shutter release to start recording a video. Press the shutter release again to stop recording.

3.3.2 Playing videos

Switch the mode button to the position to activate the play-

back mode. Press the display button until the thumbnail view appears.

Use the arrow button to select the AVI video and press the

display button again to play the video.

Press the display button again to stop playback.

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