Oregon Scientific PA18, MyPix User Manual

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Oregon Scientific MyPix & Photo Ready 1.0 CD-ROM

I. MyPix Precautions 1
II. Technical Specifications
III. Computer System Requirements (Photo Ready 1.0) 2
IV. MyPix Description 2
V. Quick Start 4

• Battery Installation 4

• Power On/Off 4

• Power Save 4

• Installing Photo Ready 1.0 and MyPix driver 5
VI. Download Photos 6
VII. View Photos 6
VIII. Changing the Deco Faceplates 7
IX. Welcome to Oregon Scientific Photo Ready 1.0 7

• Working with Photo Ready 1.0 8

• Options on the Main Screen 9

• Importing photos into Photo Ready 1.0 9

• Exporting photos to MyPix 15

• Getting Help 17
X. Troubleshooting 18

Dear customer:

Thank you for choosing Oregon Scientific MyPix.
Designed and engineered with extreme precision,

Oregon Scientific MyPix includes the Oregon Scientific Photo Ready 1.0 CD-ROM,

allowing you to easily personalize your photos and then

download them onto MyPix to show all your friends!

We recommend that parents assist their children with their Oregon Scientific MyPix.

This manual is designed using technical information in order to allow you to

achieve the best results. Some children may require guidance setting up,

learning and understanding how to use the different aspects of MyPix and software.

Your use of the Oregon Scientific Photo Ready 1.0 CD-ROM is subject to a License Agreement contained inside the CD.

OREGON SCIENTIFIC and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license
from, OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc.
© 2005 OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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I) MyPix Precautions

Please keep the following guidelines in mind when using your MyPix.

• Do not place

MyPix in a damp or dusty location. This may cause a fire or an

electrical shock.

• Do not leave

MyPix in places subject to high temperatures, such as direct

sunlight. This may affect the case and internal components.

• The working temperature range of a normal AAA battery is 0 - 45 °C. Above
or below this temperature the functionality of the battery will be affected.

• Remove the battery before storing

MyPix for long periods of time. Then,

keep it in a well ventilated place in order to prevent molding.

• Have

MyPix repaired by qualified personnel if the following circumstances

occur:
a)

MyPix has been dropped and/or the casing has been damaged.

b) Liquid has entered MyPix.

II) Technical Specifications

• 3.5cm color LCD screen

• Built-in memory 4MB

• Storage 30 photos (approximately)

• File format photos JPEG/BMP

• Interface USB

• Auto power off 30 seconds

• Battery 1 x AAA Alkaline battery

• Dimensions 58 x 56 x 19mm

• Weight 34g

• Operation system WIN2000/XP

III) Computer System Requirements (Photo Ready 1.0)

Minimum System Requirements

• Pentium

®

III 800 MHz or higher

• 256 MB RAM

• 500 MB free hard disk space

• SVGA 800 x 600 resolution video support (32 bit)

• 16 bit Window compatible sound device

Recommended System Requirements

• Pentium

®

4 2.4 GHz or faster

• 512 MB RAM

• 600 MB free hard disk space

• SVGA 800 x 600 resolution video support (32 bit)

• 16 bit Window compatible sound device

IV) MyPix Description

1. LCD screen

2. Next button

3. Previous button

4. Instruction manual

5. Photo Ready 1.0 CD-Rom

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V) Quick Start

Battery Installation

1. Open the battery cover at the end of the unit.

2. Insert 1 x AAA alkaline battery with the polarity in the
direction as shown.

3. Replace the cover.

Note:

a)

Battery installation should be done under adult supervision.

b) Remove the battery if MyPix is not going to be used for

some time. This will save battery life.

c) Non-rechargeable battery is not to be recharged.
d) Rechargeable battery is to be removed from the MyPix

before being charged.

e) Rechargeable battery is only to be charged under adult

supervision.

f) Exhausted battery is to be removed from the MyPix.
g) The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

Power On/Off

Power On

Press the Power button. The LCD will light up.

Power Off

Press the Power button. The LCD will turn off.

Power Save

If no button has been pressed for 30 seconds, the LCD will switch off.
Press any button to reactivate MyPix.

6. Power ON/OFF button

7. USB port with rubberized covering

8. 4 interchangeable inlays

9. Battery cover

10. Cover release button

11. Reset hole

12. Necklace loop

13. Belt clip mount

14. Belt clip

15. Necklace

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