Trust 350FT Instruction Manual

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TRUST 350FT POWERC@M FLASH

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Thank you very much for purchasing this product from the Trust range. We wish you hours of fun with it. Please read this manual carefully before using the product.

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Contents

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

1.1 Conventions used in the manual............................................................................................ 3

1.2 Contents of the box.................................................................................................................. 3

1.3 Minimum system requirements ..............................................................................................3

2. Safety................................................................................................................................................ 4

2.1 General information ................................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Batteries .................................................................................................................................... 4

2.3 Camera Memory .......................................................................................................................4

3. Inserting the batteries..................................................................................................................... 5

4. Camera functions............................................................................................................................6

4.1 LCD screen ............................................................................................................................... 7

5. Using the camera ............................................................................................................................8

5.1 Setting the resolution .............................................................................................................. 8

5.2 Setting the recording surroundings.......................................................................................8

5.3 Setting the Macro button.........................................................................................................9

5.4 Setting the flash .......................................................................................................................9

5.5 Automatic exposure............................................................................................................... 10

5.6 Continuous mode................................................................................................................... 10

5.7 Deleting recordings................................................................................................................ 10

5.7.1 Deleting the last recording ............................................................................................. 11

5.7.2 Deleting all the recordings .............................................................................................11

6. Installing the driver ....................................................................................................................... 11

6.1 Uninstalling old drivers and devices.................................................................................... 11

6.2 Trust Software Installer .........................................................................................................12

6.3 Installing the driver in Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000 / Windows XP........12

7. Installing the software .................................................................................................................. 13

7.1 Photo Fantasy 2000................................................................................................................ 13

8. Connecting and checking ............................................................................................................15

8.1 Connecting.............................................................................................................................. 15

8.2 Checking after the installation ..............................................................................................15

9. Using the software and downloading recordings...................................................................... 16

9.1 Photo Fantasy 2000................................................................................................................ 16

9.2 Photo Impression 2000 .......................................................................................................... 19

9.3 Loading photographs in a higher resolution (Picture resolution) ....................................22

9.4 Video Impression 1.6 .............................................................................................................22

9.5 Photo Montage 2000 ..............................................................................................................25

10. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 25

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11. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................26

12. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 28

13. Trust Customer Care Centers ...................................................................................................... 29

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1. Introduction

This instruction manual is for users of the Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash. Basic knowledge of computers is necessary to be able to install this product. Please consult one of the Trust Customer Care Centers if you have any problems. The last page of this electronic instruction manual, as well as the back of the printed, quick installation manual, contains more information about these Customer Care Centers.

1.1 Conventions used in the manual

The following conventions have been used in the manual to indicate instructions:

<Key> Here you should press a key. The name of the key is given between brackets.

‘System’ This is a specific term used in a program. These are terms used by, for example, Microsoft

Windows 98.

[DIR] Type the text shown between brackets [….].

Extra information will be shown as follows.

Note: If you connect the Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash to a USB HUB, then this USB HUB should have

its own power supply.

The examples assume that the letter "D" has been assigned to your CD-ROM drive. If your system uses a different letter for your CD-ROM drive, for example "E", you should replace "D" by "E".

1.2 Contents of the box

Check the contents of the box before reading the instruction manual. It should contain the following:

• Camera

• Camera stand

• CD-ROM containing the driver, applications and instruction manuals.

• USB cable

• Wristband

• Bag

• Two AA alkaline batteries

• Instruction manual

If anything is missing or damaged, please contact one of the Trust Customer Care Centers. You can find more information at the back of this instruction manual.

1.3 Minimum system requirements

• Pentium 166MHz MMX CPU

• Free USB port

• 32 MB RAM

• CD-ROM drive

• 5 MB free hard disc space for the driver

• 500 MB free hard disc space for the software

• Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000 / Windows XP

• Check www.trust.com/13136 for the latest operating system support.

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2. Safety

2.1 General information

Carefully read the following instructions before use.

- The Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash does not require any special maintenance. Use a slightly damp, soft cloth to clean the camera.

- Do not use aggressive substances, such as petrol or white spirit, to clean the device. These may harm the material.

- Do not submerge the device in liquid. This may be dangerous and will damage the device. Do not use this device near water.

- Make sure nothing is placed on the cable. Do not use this device in an area where the cable can become worn or damaged as a result of people walking over it.

- Do not repair this device yourself. If you open this device, you may touch live components. This device must only be repaired by qualified personnel.

- Under the following circumstances, have the device repaired by qualified personnel:

- The device has come into contact with rain, water or another liquid.

2.2 Batteries

Digital cameras are compact devices which use complex technology. As a result, high demands are placed on the batteries, which must also be compact. Guidelines for the effective use of batteries:

• Some cameras require a voltage (energy) to store the photographs in the memory. It is, therefore, always

better to download the photographs onto a PC as quickly as possible and to remove the batteries from the camera when it is not used.

• Cameras with a flash use a lot of energy when the flash is used. If the camera has a flash, limit its use

and take this into consideration with regard to the life span of the batteries. The flash shortens the life span of the batteries.

• Better quality batteries, such as Duracell Ultra, are often more effective in the long run and work for a

much longer period of time.

• Rechargeable batteries are also useful if the camera is used a lot. Only use NiMH batteries, preferably at

least 1,800 mA (the maximum power can vary per battery type and size). Never use rechargeable NiCd batteries, because the output voltage is too low for this type of camera. Also, never recharge the alkaline batteries provided with the camera, because this may cause them to explode.

1. Never throw the batteries onto an open fire. The batteries may explode.

2. Never drill holes into the batteries.

3. Keep the batteries out of the reach of small children.

4. Only use AA alkaline batteries with this camera. It is recommended to use Duracell Ultra or NiMH

batteries.

When the batteries are empty, ask your local authority where you can dispose of them.

Note: Standard NiCd batteries are unsuitable for use with this camera.

Note: Do not use old and new batteries at the same time, because the old batteries may deplete the

new ones.

Note: The batteries should be removed if the camera is not going to be used for some time. This will

save the battery capacity.

2.3 Camera Memory

The Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash has a Flash memory. This type of memory ensures that all the recordings are saved when the batteries are replaced. This type of memory requires a battery voltage in order to save the recordings. When the camera is not used for a long period of time, it is recommended to transfer recordings from the camera memory to a computer. This will prevent recordings from being lost.

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3. Inserting the batteries

1. Open the battery flap by sliding it downwards. The direction is also indicated by the arrow on the battery flap (see figure 1).

Figure 1: Inserting the batteries

2. Insert the two AA batteries as shown in figure 1. The position is also shown on the inside of the battery flap.

Note: Inserting the batteries incorrectly may cause damage to the camera. The warranty will then no

longer be valid.

Note: The camera will make a noise when the battery voltage becomes too low.

3. Close the battery flap again by gently pushing it and sliding it upwards.

4. The Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash is now ready for use.

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4. Camera functions

Figure 2: Camera functions

Function Description

Exposure button Takes a photograph.

Mode button Changes the camera mode.

Flash Gives extra lighting.

LED for the automatic exposure Flashes when a recording is made using the automatic exposure

function.

Viewfinder Look through this to view the object to be photographed.

Lens Records the image to be taken.

ON / OFF button Turns the camera on and off.

Select button Sets the new settings (resolution, flash, automatic exposure, etc.).

LCD screen Displays the life span of the battery, the number of photographs,

the photograph number and the photograph quality

MACRO button For setting the distance to the object to be photographed.

= 90 cm – infinity / = 25 cm ~ 30 cm

USB connection Connection for the cable to the PC.

Busy Is lit when the camera is processing recordings.

Macro LED Is lit when the camera is set to the MACRO function by pressing

the MACRO button (10).

Table 1: Camera functions

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4.1 LCD screen

Figure 3: Explanation of the LCD screen

Function Description

Counter Indicates how many photographs have been taken.

Continuous mode Appears when the camera is set to the continuous mode (film

recording). This only works in the CIF (320 x 240) resolution.

Resolution Shows which resolution the camera is set to.

VGA=640 x 480 / CIF=320 x 240.

Outside (default setting).

Outside (sunny).

Inside (clear).

Setting for making recordings in certain surroundings.

Inside (dark).

Memory Appears when the camera’s memory is full.

Flash mode Automatic. If this is not shown on the LCD screen, then the flash is

turned off.

Delete recordings ALL = Deletes all the recordings from the camera’s memory.

LST = Deletes the last recording from the camera’s memory.

Automatic exposure Takes photographs after a time delay of 10 seconds.

Battery capacity Shows the amount of energy remaining in the batteries. Flashes

when the batteries are almost empty.

Table 2

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5. Using the camera

5.1 Setting the resolution

The Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash can take photographs in two different resolutions, i.e. VGA (640 x 480, approx. 60 photographs) and CIF (320 x 240, approx. 190 photographs).

The camera’s default setting is the VGA (640 x 480) resolution, which can be used to take approximately 60 photographs. If you wish to set the camera to the low (CIF) resolution, carry out the following. See figure 1 and figure 2 with the corresponding tables.

1. Turn the camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button (7). A beep will be heard when the camera is turned on.

2. Press the MODE button (2) twice until the letters CIF start to flash on the LCD screen (9). A beep will be heard each time the MODE button is pressed.

3. Press the SELECT button (8) until 2 beeps are heard.

The camera is now in the low resolution mode (CIF), which can be used to take approximately 190 photographs.

4. Click on the EXPOSURE button (1) to take a photograph.

Note: When the camera is turned off, either by using the ON/OFF button or when it turns off

automatically, the camera will return to the high resolution when it is turned back on again. You will then have to select the low resolution as described in chapter 5.1.

5.2 Setting the recording surroundings

The Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash can be adjusted to suit the conditions of the surroundings. The table below gives the four different possibilities which can be selected. The default setting when the camera is turned on is the first resolution.

Outside (default setting).

Outside (sunny).

Inside (clear).

Inside (dark).

Table 3: Setting the recording surroundings

If you wish to change the camera to a different setting, carry out the following. Use figure 2 and figure 3 with the corresponding tables.

1. Turn the camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button (7). A beep will be heard when the camera is turned on.

2. Press the MODE button (2) three times until picture 2 (table 3) starts to flash on the LCD screen (9). For picture 3 or picture 4, press the MODE button (2) four or five times respectively. A beep will be heard each time the MODE button is pressed.

3. Once the desired setting has been found, press the SELECT button (8) until two beeps are heard.

The camera has now been set to the desired setting.

Note: When the camera is turned off, either by using the ON/OFF button or when it turns off

automatically, the camera will return to the first position (picture 1 in table 3) when it is turned back on again. You will then have to adjust the camera as described in chapter 5.2.

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5.3 Setting the Macro button

The Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash has a Macro function which is set by sliding the MACRO button (10) upwards or downwards. The functions are described in the table below.

Standard mode (90 cm to infinity).

Macro mode (25 cm ~ 30 cm). For taking close-up photographs. The MACRO LED (13) is lit when the camera is set to this function using the MACRO button (10).

Table 4: Macro function

The optical sensor has a certain degree of light sensitivity. In less light, it can cause more noise to be visible in the darker parts of your photograph. This is standard for this type of sensor and will, therefore, produce a result which is fully comparable to other types or brands. Take this into consideration, where possible. The best result is obtained with sufficient light. Also make sure that a specific subject is not fully illuminated by, for example, a bright sun, whilst the rest of the photograph is less illuminated. This can result in overexposure. The best solution is to take test photographs of various situations and subjects and to look at these so that you get a feeling of which situations produce a photograph which is acceptable to you.

5.4 Setting the flash

The flash of the Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash has two settings, i.e. OFF and Auto . The default setting when the camera is turned on is OFF. The flash is set to AUTO as follows.

1. Turn the camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button (7). A beep will be heard when the camera is turned on.

2. Press the MODE button (2) seven times until

starts to flash on the LCD screen (9). A beep will be

heard each time the MODE button is pressed.

3. Once the desired setting has been found, press the SELECT button (8) until two beeps are heard.

The camera has now been set to the desired flash setting.

Note: When the camera is turned off, either by using the ON/OFF button or when it turns off

automatically, the flash will return to the OFF position when the camera is turned back on again. You will then have to set the flash as described in chapter 5.4.

You can repeat the procedure given above to turn the flash off again.

Note: Using the flash will cause the batteries to become empty more quickly, because the flash uses a

lot of energy. It is also possible that the charging time will take longer the more the flash is used. The flash will be automatically deactivated a couple of minutes after the flash can no longer be charged as a result of the batteries having insufficient power. When using new Duracell Ultra batteries (type AA), you can take approximately 900 photographs with the flash and approximately 1,200 photographs without the flash.

Note: The flash on your camera gives the best result at a distance of between 1 and 2.5 metres. This is

due to the light sensitivity of the optical sensor and because it is not an active flash (the light strength cannot be controlled). Shorter or longer distances may cause overexposure or underexposure respectively. Try to take this into consideration as much as possible when using the flash.

Note: You may get the ‘Red Eye’ effect in your photographs when using the flash. This is when people in

photographs have red eyes when the flash is used. This problem can be solved by using an image editing program to alter the colour of the eyes.

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5.5 Automatic exposure

The Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash has an automatic exposure function which can be used to take photographs with a time delay of 10 seconds.

When the camera is turned on, the default setting for this function is OFF

The automatic exposure function can be turned on as follows.

1. Turn the camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button (7). A beep will be heard when the camera is turned on.

2. Press the MODE button (2) twelve times until

starts to flash on the LCD screen (9). A beep will be

heard each time the MODE button is pressed.

3. Once the desired setting has been found, press the SELECT button (8) until two beeps are heard.

The automatic exposure function has now been turned on.

Press the EXPOSURE button (1) to activate the automatic exposure.

Whilst counting down (10 seconds), a beep will be heard, which will become faster as the time elapses. Whilst the camera makes a beeping noise, the LED for the automatic exposure function (4) on the front of the camera will flash at the same tempo as the beep signal.

Note: When the camera is turned off, either by using the ON/OFF button or when it turns off

automatically, the automatic exposure function will return to the OFF position when the camera is turned back on again. You will then have to adjust the camera as described in chapter 5.5.

You can repeat the procedure given above to turn the automatic exposure function off again. Press the MODE button (2) a number of times until

starts to flash on the LCD screen (9).

Once the desired setting has been found, press the SELECT button (8) until two beeps are heard.

The automatic exposure function has now been turned off.

5.6 Continuous mode

Note: The video function only works in the low (CIF) resolution.

The TRUST 350FT POWERC@M can be used to take a number of photographs, one after another, using the CONTINUOUS mode.

1. Turn the camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button (7). A beep will be heard when the camera is turned on.

2. Press the MODE button (2) nine times until

starts to flash on the LCD screen (9). A beep will be

heard each time the MODE button is pressed.

3. Once the desired setting has been found, press the SELECT button (8) until two beeps are heard.

The camera has now been set to the CONTINUOUS mode.

To use the CONTINUOUS mode, press the EXPOSURE button (1) and keep it pressed whilst recording. The recording will stop once the EXPOSURE button (1) is released.

During recording, a beep will be heard each time a photograph is taken. The counter (14) in figure 3 will also increase.

Note: When the camera is turned off, either by using the ON/OFF button or when it turns off

automatically, the camera will turn off the CONTINUOUS mode and return to the PHOTO mode. If you wish to use the CONTINUOUS mode, the camera will have to be set as described in chapter

5.6.

5.7 Deleting recordings

To delete recordings, you can either choose to delete all the recordings or only the last recording. You must delete recordings when the memory is full or if you do not wish to keep the last recording.

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5.7.1 Deleting the last recording

1. If you have not already done so, turn the camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button (7). A beep will be heard when the camera is turned on.

2. Press the MODE button (2) a number of times until

starts to flash on the LCD screen (9). A beep

will be heard each time the MODE button is pressed.

3. Once the desired setting has been found, press the SELECT button (8) until two beeps are heard and the last recording has been deleted.

5.7.2 Deleting all the recordings

1. If you have not already done so, turn the camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button (7). A beep will be heard when the camera is turned on.

2. Press the MODE button (2) a number of times until

starts to flash on the LCD screen (9). A beep

will be heard each time the MODE button is pressed.

3. Once the desired setting has been found, press the SELECT button (8) until two beeps are heard and all the recordings have been deleted.

6. Installing the driver

The recordings you have made can be downloaded onto your computer. To do this, the driver and the software must be installed on your computer. Follow the instructions below to do this.

Note: This camera only works with this driver on a system using Windows 98 or later versions. This

camera does not work on an Apple Mac with OS 8, 9 and Mac OSX.

Note: The latest driver can be downloaded from www.trust.com/11336. Check whether a new driver is

available and use this for the installation.

Note: Make sure all other programs are closed during the installation.

Note: During installation in Windows XP, you may receive a message saying that the driver has not been

signed. This does not cause a problem for the functionality. Continue with the installation.

Note: In the examples, the CD-ROM drive is indicated by “D:\”. This may be different for your computer.

6.1 Uninstalling old drivers and devices

The most common cause of faults during installation is the presence of a driver for a similar, old device. The best solution is to first remove all drivers related to old devices before installing the new driver.

1. Enter the Windows ‘Safe Mode’ (press F8 when starting Windows and then select ‘Safe Mode’ from the menu which will be displayed).

2. Click on ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and double-click on the ‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.

3. Find all the programs for similar, old devices and remove these by clicking on the ‘Add/Remove’ button. When in the ‘Safe Mode’, it is possible for some programs to appear twice. In that case, remove all the programs which appear twice.

4. Restart the computer.

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6.2 Trust Software Installer

1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Trust Software Installer will start automatically. If the installation program does not start automatically, start 'Setup.exe' on the CD-ROM. Figure 4 will appear. The Trust Software Installer will appear in Windows 98, Windows ME, W indows 2000 and Windows XP.

Figure 4: Trust Software Installer

6.3 Installing the driver in Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000 / Windows XP

1. Click on ‘350FT POWERC@M FLASH’ to start the installation. Figure 5 will appear.

Figure 5: Installation in Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000 / Windows XP

2. Click on 'Next' to start the installation. Figure 6 will appear.

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Figure 6: Installation in Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000 / Windows XP

3. Click on ‘Next’ to continue with the installation. Figure 7 will appear after the installation.

Figure 7: Installation in Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000 / Windows XP

4. Select the option to restart your computer and click on 'Finish'. Start the Trust Software Installer again (see figure 4) so that you can install the other software. See chapter 7 for instructions on how to install the other software.

7. Installing the software

The software programs provided with the camera (Photo Fantasy 2000, Photo Impression 2000, Photo Montage 2000 and Video Impression 1.6) are all installed in exactly the same way. We have used the installation of Photo Fantasy as an example.

7.1 Photo Fantasy 2000

1. Click on ‘Photo Fantasy 2000’ in the Trust Software Installer (see figure 4). Figure 8 will appear.

Figure 8: Installing Photo Fantasy 2000

2. Select the language in which you wish to install the program and click on ‘OK’. Figure 9 will appear.

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Figure 9: Installing Photo Fantasy 2000

3. Click on 'Yes' to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation. Figure 10 will appear.

Figure 10: Installing Photo Fantasy 2000

4. Click on 'Next’ to continue. Figure 11 will appear.

Figure 11: Installing Photo Fantasy 2000

5. Click on ‘Next’ to continue with the installation. Figure 12 will appear at the end of the installation process.

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Figure 12: Installing Photo Fantasy 2000

6. Click on ‘Finish’ to complete the installation.

You have now completed the installation of Photo Fantasy 2000. Repeat the instructions given above to install the other software programs provided with the camera.

Once the programs have been installed, you can connect the camera to your computer and download recordings. See chapter 8 for more instructions.

8. Connecting and checking

8.1 Connecting

Note: The driver must be installed on your system before connecting the camera (see chapter 6).

1. Start Windows.

2. Connect the USB cable to connection 11 (see figure 2) on the camera.

3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a free USB port on your computer. A beep will be heard from

the camera.

The camera will turn on automatically and be detected by Windows. The driver will be automatically found and the camera will then be ready for use as a webcam or to download recordings onto your computer.

When connecting the camera in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, it is possible that your system may display a message saying that the driver has not been signed.

You can ignore this message, because it does not affect the functionality of the driver. It only means that the driver had not (yet) been fully certified by Microsoft at the time this instruction manual was written. Click on 'Yes' to continue with the installation.

Note: When the camera is connected to the USB port in Windows XP, the system can ask for some

installation files. These files can be found at the next location: D:\Driver\WinXP.

Note: You can only download recordings from the camera’s memory when the camera is connected to

your computer’s USB port. You will not be able to take any photographs. It is possible, however, to take a snapshot and to use the camera as a webcam. The other camera functions will not be available.

8.2 Checking after the installation

After installing the device and the driver, the following are installed on your computer and can be checked: ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’. Double-click on the ‘System’ icon and select the ‘Device Manager’ tab.

- Imaging Device – Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash(Still camera)

Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash(video camera)

‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and then double-click on the ‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.

- 350FT PowerC@m Flash

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Start - Programs - Trust - …

- 350FT PowerC@m Flash – AVI Maker

– Uninstall 350FT PowerC@m Flash

Note: The information given below will vary when the installation has been altered by the user (for

example, not everything has been installed or locations other than the default locations have been selected).

Note: Deviations may also occur as a result of using new drivers available on the Internet.

Note: The location or name may vary in the ‘Control Panel’ for different operating systems.

9. Using the software and downloading recordings

9.1 Photo Fantasy 2000

Photo Fantasy

1. Click on the Photo Fantasy icon on your Windows desktop. Figure 13 will appear.

Figure 13: Photo Fantasy 2000

2. Click on ‘Get Fantasy’ (A) to select a subject. Figure 14 will appear.

Figure 14: Photo Fantasy 2000

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3. Select the subject that you wish to use. You can choose from more subjects by clicking on the arrow (B). Click on ‘OK’ (C) when you have selected a subject. Figure 15 will appear.

Figure 15: Photo Fantasy 2000

4. Click on ‘Get Photo’ (D) to add a photograph. Figure 16 will appear.

Figure 16: Photo Fantasy 2000

5. Here, you will see a number of example photographs which you can insert. To insert photographs from the camera’s memory, click on ‘Acquire’ (E). Figure 17 will appear.

Figure 17: Selecting a camera

6. Select ‘350FT PowerC@m Flash’ and click on ‘Select’. Figure 18 will appear.

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Figure 18: Loading photographs

7. Select the photograph that you wish to use by double clicking on it. Figure 19 will appear.

Figure 19: Loading photographs

8. The selected photograph will now be visible in the row of ‘Sample Photos’ (see figure 16).

9. Click on ‘OK’. Figure 20 will appear.

Figure 20: Photo Fantasy 2000

10. The photograph has now been inserted in the selected subject in point 3. If desired, this photograph can be reduced in size, mirrored or moved (see the table below).

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Mirrors the inserted photograph.

Moves the photograph (left, right, up, down).

Increases or reduces the size of the photograph.

Rotates the photograph clockwise or anticlockwise.

Adds text.

Zooms in or out.

Colour settings (only works for coloured subjects).

Table 5: Photo Fantasy 2000 functions

Note: The photograph in this example is black-and-white. Depending on the chosen subject, it is also

possible to insert colour photographs.

11. The subject with the inserted photograph can be saved by clicking on ‘Save As’.

This was a short description of Photo Fantasy. For more information about this program, click on the question mark in the top-right hand corner of the program’s window.

9.2 Photo Impression 2000

1. Click on the Photo Impression icon on your Windows desktop. Figure 21 will appear.

Figure 21: Photo Impression 2000

2. Click on ‘Camera/Scanner’ (A). Figure 22 will appear.

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Figure 22: Photo Impression 2000

Camera model Select the camera model that you wish to use.

TWAIN settings Settings for saving recordings.

TWAIN window Displays the camera’s memory.

Video function For recording live video images.

Table 6: Photo Impression 2000 functions

3. Select ‘350FT PowerC@m Flash’ for B (see figure 22).

4. Click on the Camera/Scanner icon (D). The TWAIN window will now be opened (see figure 23).

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Figure 23: TWAIN window

We have made two recordings in this example: VGA (640 x 480) and CIF (324 x 240). When you wish to have a better view of a picture, you only need to move the mouse cursor over the picture and the picture will be enlarged.

5. If you wish to save a recording, click on the corresponding photograph. A green frame will appear around the photograph to indicate that it has been selected. Next, click on the diskette icon in the bottom lefthand corner of the TWAIN window. You can now save the photograph in the desired format (JPG or BMP) in a location of your choice.

6. If you wish to transfer a recording to Photo Impression 2000, double-click on the desired recording.

Figure 24: Loading a recording

7. Click on ‘Standard’. The photograph will now appear in one of the photograph boxes (see figure 22).

8. Close the TWAIN window (see figure 23) by clicking on the cross.

9. The photograph can now be selected and edited. Select the photograph by clicking on it and then clicking on ‘OK’ (see figure 22).

10. The recording will now appear in figure 25.

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Figure 25: Photo Impression 2000

You can now edit the photograph using Photo Impression 2000. See this program’s Help function for more information on how to edit photographs (question mark in the top right-hand corner of the window). This explains all the possibilities available for editing photographs.

9.3 Loading photographs in a higher resolution (Picture resolution)

Hardware \ picture resolution

As stated in the specifications on the packaging, two different resolutions are applicable for this camera, i.e. picture resolution and hardware (sensor) resolution. As is common in the digital camera world, pictures taken can be saved in a higher resolution than the available image sensor resolution. This higher resolution is called picture resolution. The photograph is made sharper as a result of a complex graphic calculation. The highest attainable resolution is, therefore, always higher than the sensor resolution.

To load photographs in the picture resolution, click on ‘Large’ instead of ‘Standard’ in figure 24. The photographs will now be loaded with a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels. This function only works if the recording has been made in a hardware resolution of 640 x 480 (VGA).

9.4 Video Impression 1.6

Video Impression 1.6 can be used to make video recordings with your TRUST 350FT POWERC@M FLASH.

Note: This function only works if the camera has been connected to your PC using the USB cable

provided with the camera.

1. Click on the ArcSoft Video Impression icon on your Windows desktop. Figure 26 will appear.

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Figure 26: Video Impression 1.6

2. Click on the ‘New’ icon (A). Figure 27 will appear.

Figure 27: Video Impression 1.6

3. Click on the ‘acquire’ icon (B). Figure 28 will appear.

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Figure 28: Video Impression 1.6

4. Select ‘Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash’ for C.

5. Click on button D to view the camera’s settings. Figure 29 will appear.

Figure 29: Camera settings

6. For ‘Color Space / Compression:’, select the RGB 24 format.

7. If desired, select the image format for ‘Output Size’.

8. Click on 'Apply' and then on 'OK' to save the new settings. Figure 28 will appear again.

9. Click on button E to view a live video image. The live video image will be visible in window I.

10. Click on button F to start recording a video.

11. To stop recording a video, click on button H or the Esc button on your keyboard.

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12. You can view the recording by clicking on button G.

13. The recording can be saved by clicking on the Diskette icon J. You can select the location where you wish to save the recording.

This was a short description of Video Impression 1.6. See the program’s Help function for more detailed information. You can view this by clicking on the program’s question mark icon. The Help function contains information concerning all the program’s functions.

9.5 Photo Montage 2000

Photo Montage allows you to make masterpieces from your digital photographs by using digital technology. Start by selecting a photograph, for example, a portrait photograph.

See this program’s detailed Help function for instructions on how to use this program.

This can be viewed after starting the program by clicking on the question mark in the top right-hand corner of the program’s window (see “HELP” in figure 30).

Figure 30: Help function of Photo Montage 2000

The Help function contains information concerning all the program’s functions.

10. Maintenance

Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the Trust 350FT PowerC@m Flash. NEVER use a cleaning agent. This will cause irreparable damage to the camera. Clean the lens using a dry cotton bud.

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11. Troubleshooting

Method

1. Read the solutions given below.

2. Check for up-to-date FAQ’s, drivers and instruction manuals on the Internet www.trust.com/13136

Problem Cause Possible solution

The computer's USB port does not work.

Try a different USB port or connect the device to a different computer.

The camera has not been connected to a USB port.

Connect the camera to a USB port (see chapter 8).

Windows does not detect a new device after connecting the camera.

The camera is connected to a USB hub which does not have a power supply.

Connect the camera to a USB hub which has a power supply or to a USB port on your computer.

The computer becomes jammed when using the USB connection.

The USB port has shared an IRQ with another device.

Check your computer’s USB settings.

The batteries are empty.

Replace the batteries (see chapter

3).

The camera does not do anything.

The batteries have been inserted incorrectly.

Reinsert the batteries (see chapter

3). Duracell Ultra batteries are recommended.

The camera does not react, although the batteries are full.

There is a fault with the camera.

Remove the batteries from the camera for at least 1 minute to reset the camera. Reinsert the batteries into the camera. The camera should now work.

The power in the batteries is low.

Replace the batteries (see chapter

3). Duracell Ultra batteries are recommended.

NiCd or NiMH batteries are used.

Use alkaline batteries. Duracell Ultra batteries are recommended.

The camera suddenly turns itself off.

The 'Auto-off' function is turned on.

Turn the camera on again.

Only use the flash when necessary.

The batteries become empty quickly.

Using the flash causes the batteries to become empty more quickly.

Replace the batteries (see chapter

3). Duracell Ultra batteries are recommended.

The USB symbol flashes together with the counter in the display.

The camera’s memory is full.

Save the recordings in the camera’s memory on your computer and delete the images from the camera’s memory (see chapter 5.7).

The USB symbol flashes together with the battery indicator in the display.

The batteries are empty.

Replace the batteries (see chapter

3). Duracell Ultra batteries are recommended.

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Problem Cause Possible solution

The recordings are not clear (hazy).

The focus (distance to the object) is not correct.

Select the MACRO function as described in chapter 5.3.

No photograph is taken when the exposure button is pressed.

The camera is still busy saving the previous photograph.

Wait until the camera is ready.

There is a bad cable connection.

Reconnect the cables (see chapter

8).

There is no connection with the computer.

The 'Auto-off' function is turned on.

Turn the camera on again.

The problem is not listed here.

The latest FAQ update is available on the Internet.

Go to www.trust.com/13136 for FAQ and other product information.

Table 7: Troubleshooting

Check the FAQ's on the Internet (www.trust.com). You can also register your product at www.trust.com

, so that you can receive optimal guarantee and service support. You will be automatically informed of developments to your product and other Trust products. You will also have the chance of winning some spectacular prizes.

If you still have problems after trying these solutions, please contact one of the Trust Customer Care Centers. The last page of this electronic instruction manual, as well as the back of the printed quick installation manual, contains more information. Please have the following information available:

• The article number. This is 13136.

• Your hardware information.

• Your operating system and the version.

• A good description of what does not work.

• A good description of when the problem occurs.

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12. Specifications

Sensor type CMOS

Recording element (CMOS)

1/3

Lens f = 8.0 mm, F 2.4

Shutter speed 1/15 - 1/10,000 second

Focus Fixed (0.9 m to infinity)

Hardware resolution High: VGA 640 x 480 (300K)

Low: CIF 320 x 240

Picture resolution 1280 x 960 (1.3 Mpix)

Colour depth 24 bits

High resolution: 60Max. number of photos

Low resolution: 190

Memory 8 MB

Memory type Flash memory

Extendable memory No

Webcam speed 7 fps (VGA), 15 fps (CIF)

Connection USB port

Flash Yes

TWAIN interface Yes

Windows support Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000 /

Windows XP

MacIntosh support No

Power Two AA alkaline batteries

Max. number of photos 900 with flash / 1,200 without flash

Acoustic signal when the batteries are low?

Yes

Dimensions (HxWxD): 58 x 100 x 33

Weight: 0.45

Table 8: Technical specifications

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13. Trust Customer Care Centers

24 Hours free support: WWW.TRUST.COM

Residents in the UK and Ireland should contact:

Mon - Fri From 8:00 - 16:00

UK Office

Phone +44-(0)0845-6090036 Fax +31-(0)78-6543299

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lun - ven 9:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 -18:00

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Telefono +39-051-6635947 Fax +39-051-6635843

Les habitants de la France et de l’Afrique du Nord peuvent contacter :

Lundi-vendredi De 9:00 à 17:00

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Kontaktadresse für Einwohner Deutschlands:

Mo – Fr 9:00 - 17:00

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Telefon 0800-00TRUST (0800-0087878) Fax +31-(0)78-6543299

Los habitantes de España pueden ponerse en contacto con:

lun – viernes De las 9:00 a las 17:00 horas

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Teléfono +34-(0)902-160937 Fax +31-(0)78-6543299

Siedziebę w Polsce powinno skąntaktować się;

Od pon do pią w godz 09:00-17:00

biuro Polsce

Tel +48-(0)22-8739812 Fax +31-(0)78-6543299

Inwoners van Nederland kunnen contact opnemen met:

ma – vr 9:00 - 17:00 uur

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Telefoon 0800-BELTRUST (0800-23587878) Fax +31-(0)78-6543299

All other countries / Alle anderen Länder / Tous les autres pays Tutti gli altri paesi / Todos los demás países / Alle andere landen

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Phone +31-(0)78-6549999 Fax +31-(0)78-6543299