Timlex CP084, CP084B User Manual

Digital Camera User Guide

Table of Contents

Lincense Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

In This Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

• Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Batteries Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Prepare to Upload the Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing Digital Camera CD-ROM Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Running Digital Camera Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Uninstalling Digital Camera Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

AVI Creator Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting Your Digital Camera to the PC/Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Taking Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Holding the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

• LCD panel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Changing the Capture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Select the Low Resolution Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Select the Continuous Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Select the Self-timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Clear all the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Low Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Started with Digital Camera Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PhotoFantasy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• To Launch PhotoFantasy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Quick Guide for Select Input Source from Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Get Fantasy Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• Get Photo Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PhotoPrinter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

• To Launch PhotoPrinter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

• Quick Guide for Select Input Source from Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

• PhotoPrinter Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PhotoStudio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

• Select Input Source from Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

• PhotoStudio Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AVI Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

• To Launch AVI Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

• Create your AVI Video File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hints On Taking Quality Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Product Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Appendix I Installing PC Driver & upload photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Appendix II Installing Mac Driver & upload photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Appendix III FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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License Agreement

Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Me are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The TWAIN driver and the AVI Creator is developed by VLSI Vision Ltd.,UK. The Photo Fantasy, Photo Printer and Photo Studio is licensed by Arcsoft, USA. All other product names mentioned here in are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 the unit 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: Re-orient 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 any experienced TV/radio technician for help. Caution

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. To comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, this device must only be installed on computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. In addition, only the supplied power cables should be used with the product. Operation with noncertified computers, use of a cable other than that supplied, or modification of the device may result in interference to radio or television reception and could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Attention

Thank you for selecting Digital Camera. Please read the instructions carefully for a thorough understanding before taking pictures.

• This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain. If accidentally dropped in water, please quickly pour out the water. Let it to dry by sunlight or by air-blower.

• Protect it from excessive humidity. It will wet the lens and picture will be blured.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Always take it to an authorized service

facility for repair.

• Remove the batteries if you do not expect to use the camera for 1 month or longer.

• To store the camera, wrap it in a clean, soft cloth and place in a cool, dry, dust-free place.

Also it should not be placed in a very hot temperature condition or in direct sun light.

• The battery may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged, shorted, exposed to high temperature, or disposed of in fire.

• Take care on the lens. Use special cloth to clean it.

• Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm room. Try to put the

camera in plastic bag so condensation forms on the outside of the bag.

• If nothing at all is displayed in the LCD panel, the battery may be inserted in opposite polarity.

• Turning off the power will cause the loss of all stored photos. Make sure you have uploaded

the photos to the PC before turning the power switch to Off.

• You will hear a ‘Gi’ sound and the camera will not function to take a photo if the environment is too dark or too bright. It will operate properly for normal light intensity.

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In This Package

• Digital Camera

• Digital Camera Software CD-ROM

• USB cable

Note: 3 x AAA batteries needed for the Digital Camera are NOT included.

System Requirements

• Multimedia PC Pentium 133 or higher / Mac G3 or higher

• Windows 98 / 98SE/Me/2000/NT for USB port / Mac OS 8.6 or higher

• 32MB RAM (Me is recommended to use 128MB)*

• 500MB hard disk space recommended

• CD-ROM drive

• Color monitor with 16 bit or above

• USB port for connection

• Color Inkjet or Laser Printer to output photos (optional) * Photo Studio for Mac requires 64MB SDRAM

Getting Started

• Nomenclature

Shutter button LCD panel

Viewfinder

Mode button

Battery Door

USB port

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Batteries Installation

1. Open the battery door at the back of your camera.

2. Install 3 x AAA Alkaline batteries into Digital Camera, as shown.

3. Make sure to orient the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of the batteries exactly as shown.

4. Replace the door.

CAUTION – To avoid battery leakage:

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Be sure to insert the battery with the correct polarities according to battery manufacturer’s instructions.

• Remove the battery from product before extended storage.

• Always remove an old or dead battery from the product.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

• Check that the contact surfaces are clean and bright before installing the battery.

Prepare to Upload the Photos Installing Digital Camera CD-ROM Software

• Insert the CD-ROM disc into your drive.

• The installation will start automatically.

• Follow the installation instructions.

• You can choose any of the three Arcsoft software – PhotoFantasy, PhotoStudio & Photo

Printer.

• After installation is complete, click ‘Finish’ button to install the Digital Camera driver.

• The system must be restarted to complete the installation.

Running Digital Camera Suite

• Click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then search through ‘Programs’/Digital Camera

Suite.

• Choose any of the three Arcsoft software to run it.

Uninstalling Digital Camera Suite

• Click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then search through ‘Programs’/Digital Camera

Suite.

• Click the Uninstall icon and follow the on-screen prompts. Or you can uninstall the software with the following steps:

• Click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then click on ‘Setting’.

• Click on ‘Control Panel’.

• Double click on ’Add/Remove Programs’.

• Scroll down and highlight ‘Digital Camera Suite’.

• Click on ’Add/Remove Programs’ and the ’OK’.

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AVI Creator Program

• It is a program to create a video file from the camera.

• AVICreator will install in your hard disk automatically after Arcsoft’s software install completed.

• To launch AVICreator, click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then search through ‘Programs’/Digital Camera Suite/ AVICreator’.

Connecting Your Digital Camera to the PC / Mac

USB

If your computer has a USB port, insert the USB plug of the camera cable into the USB

port on your computer.

If you success to connect the camera with

the computer, you’ll hear a beep, beep sound.

USB port

USB cable

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Taking Photos

Once your Digital CD-ROM software is installed, you’re ready to learn about taking photos.

Holding the Camera

Hold the camera as shown below when taking photos.

• The camera will turn on once batteries are installed.

• A beep sound will play and the LCD panel will turn on indicating the camera is on.

• The LCD will show the capture mode first then skip to the frame counter .

The information shown below appears on the LCD panel

: Activate High Resolution Mode (VGA) from Low Resolution Mode "FINE" Icon will display

: Frame counter - Max. number of available shots in FINE mode

: Continuous Mode - taking photos continuously in FINE mode

: Self-timer - 10 seconds in FINE mode

: Clear all the photos included all the high resolution and the low resolution photos.

: Activate Low Resolution Mode (QVGA) from High Resolution Mode, "BASIC" Icon

will display.

: Frame counter - Max. number of available shots in BASIC mode.

: Continuous mode - taking photos continuously in BASIC mode.

: Self-timer - 10 seconds in BASIC mode.

: Clear all the photos included all the high resolution and the low resolution photos.

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Note: Default setting of the camera is on High Resolution Mode.

• Look through the viewfinder. The focus is set to work best when taking a photo of a subject that is minimum 2 feet away from the camera.

• Press the Shutter button, you’ll hear a beep sound and the frame counter will count down 1 frame which indicates an image has been taken.

TIP: It is recommended that you take a few test shots at different distances so that you can

understand how the photos are actually captured by the camera.

Changing the Capture Mode

• Select the Low Resolution Mode

• Press Mode button to select

• Press Shutter button to change it then the frame counter will change to 107.

• Select the Continuous Mode

• Press Mode button until

• Hold down the Shutter button for taking photos continuously until the frame counter

countdown to 00.

Note: The time for the AVI video is 15 seconds for Low Resolution Mode and 3 seconds for High Resolution Mode, in a Frame/Rate at 7 fps.

• Select the Self-timer Mode

• To take photos with the self-timer, press Mode button until for High Resolution

• Press the Shutter button to start count down.

• Beep sound is heard until the photo is taken after 10 seconds.

• Clear all the photos

• Press Mode button until or shown.

• Press Shutter button then the rubbish bin icon will start to flash.

• Press Shutter button again and you’ll hear a double beep sound, note that all the High

and Low resolution photos will be cleared at once.

Remark: It will return to frame counter if the mode is not selected within 5 seconds.

for Low Resolution.

is shown.

Auto Off

It will Auto Off after 30 seconds without pressing any button. Press the ‘Mode’ button to power on it.

Low Battery

If at anytime the battery icon becomes " " , it indicates low battery. Upload your photos to the computer as fast as possible. You are recommended to change new batteries immediately.

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Getting Started with Digital Camera Suite PhotoFantasy

This is a funny role play program. In just a few seconds, you can become a supermodel, a pro athlete, a caveman or even Santa Claus. Let’s go into the program now.

• To Launch PhotoFantasy

1. Click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then search through ‘Programs’/

Digital Camera Suite.

2. Choose PhotoFantasy to run it.

• Opening Screen

• Quick Guide for Select Input Source from Digital Camera

1. Click ‘Get Fantasy’ button in the top left corner of the Main Screen.

2. Get Fantasy Screen appears. You can select the fantasy background from Digital Camera

or software CD-ROM.

3. Get photo from Digital Camera, click ‘Scan’ button.

4. The Input Source dialog box appears, highlight ‘Digital Camera’ then click ‘Select’ button.

5. Choose your photo and click ‘Capture’ button.

6. After you prepare the fantasy background in the Main Screen, click ‘Get Photo’ button.

7. Get Photo Screen appears. Click ‘Acquire’ button to upload photo from Digital Camera.

8. The Input Source dialog box appears, highlight ‘Digital Camera’ then click ‘Select’ button.

9. Choose your photo and click ‘Capture’ button.

(For further information, please read the following description.)

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