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TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH

Instruction Manual

Version 1.0

TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH

12640_UK.DOC

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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

3. Functions of the ‘TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH’ ................................................................... 5

3.1 Camera functions..................................................................................................................... 5

3.2 LCD functions .......................................................................................................................... 5

3.2.1 Battery condition............................................................................................................... 5

3.2.2 Camera functions.............................................................................................................. 6

4. Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 Inserting the batteries ............................................................................................................. 7

4.2 Installing the driver for the ‘TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH’........................................... 8

4.2.1 Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000 .................................................................. 8

4.2.2 Windows XP..................................................................................................................... 10

4.3 Installing Photo Express 4.0 .................................................................................................12

4.4 Installing Photo Explorer 6.0 ................................................................................................15

4.5 Installing COOL 360............................................................................................................... 17

4.6 Installing VideoLive Mail ....................................................................................................... 20

4.7 Installing Ulead VideoStudio 4.0 SE Basic .......................................................................... 22

5. Using the camera and the applications ...................................................................................... 29

5.1 Taking photographs .............................................................................................................. 29

5.2 Flash........................................................................................................................................ 30

5.3 Recording video clips............................................................................................................ 30

5.4 Deleting the memory ............................................................................................................. 30

5.4.1 Deleting the last recording............................................................................................. 30

5.4.2 Deleting all the photographs and video clips .............................................................. 30

5.5 WEBCAM................................................................................................................................. 31

6. Applications................................................................................................................................... 31

6.1 Camera Manager .................................................................................................................... 31

6.2 Photo mode ............................................................................................................................ 31

6.3 Using Photo Express 4.0....................................................................................................... 32

6.4 Loading photographs............................................................................................................ 32

6.4.1 Loading video clips......................................................................................................... 36

6.4.2 Live video images ........................................................................................................... 37

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6.5 Using PhotoExplorer 6.0 ....................................................................................................... 37

6.6 COOL 360................................................................................................................................ 38

6.7 VideoLive Mail ........................................................................................................................ 38

6.7.1 Description of the function buttons .............................................................................. 40

6.7.2 Making a VideoMail .........................................................................................................41

6.8 Using VideoStudio ................................................................................................................. 42

7. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 42

8. Specifications................................................................................................................................ 44

9. TRUST Customer Care Centers...................................................................................................45

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1. Introduction

This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 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 on the printed 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 FAMILYC@M 500 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:

• TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH

• Camera stand

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

• USB cable

• 2 AA batteries

• Quick installation manual

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

1.3 Minimum system requirements

• Intel Pentium 166 MMX CPU

• USB port

• Windows 98

• 32 MB RAM

• 60 MB free hard disk space

• 4-speed CD-ROM drive

Recommended system configuration for full use of the applications:

• ISDN adapter or modem

• Sound card with speakers and microphone

• Internet connection

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2. Safety

2.1 General information

1. Do not use this device in a damp environment.

2. Do not try to repair this device yourself.

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

a) The cable or plug is damaged or worn.

b) Liquid has entered the device.

c) The device has been dropped and/or the casing has been damaged.

4. Position the device so that the cables cannot be damaged.

2.2 Batteries

1. The alkaline batteries supplied are not rechargeable. Do not try to recharge them, because this may cause them to explode.

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

3. Never drill holes into the batteries.

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

5. Only use AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries with this camera.

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: When the batteries are low or empty, all the photographs you wish to keep should first be

uploaded onto your computer and saved before the batteries are replaced. When replacing the batteries, you have 5 minutes to insert the new batteries before the photographs are deleted from the camera’s memory.

Note: The internal battery has a back-up time of 5 minutes and is charged by the USB port and the

replaceable batteries.

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. Save the photographs in the camera’s memory onto your computer before removing the batteries for a long period of time.

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3. Functions of the ‘TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH’

3.1 Camera functions

Figure 1: Functions of the ‘TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH’

Exposure button

LCD display

Viewfinder

Menu button

Flash

Flash button

Fixing point for wrist band

Flash indicator

USB port

ON / OFF button

Lens

Table 1: Functions of the FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH

3.2 LCD functions

3.2.1 Battery condition

The battery condition is shown on the LCD screen G (figure 1) as follows:

The batteries are full.

The battery capacity is low. When the camera is turned on, the symbol will flash three times and the camera will make a sound to indicate that the batteries should be replaced. A few photographs can still be taken. To avoid loosing the photographs, all the photographs should be uploaded onto your computer before replacing the batteries.

The batteries are empty. When the camera is turned on, this symbol will flash five times and the camera will turn itself off automatically. Replace the batteries.

Table 2: Battery conditions

Note: The TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 has an internal battery for saving the camera’s memory when

replacing the batteries. This battery has a back-up time of 5 minutes and is charged by the USB port and the replaceable batteries.

Note: When the batteries are low or empty, all the photographs you wish to keep should first be

uploaded onto your computer and saved before the batteries are replaced. After 5 minutes, all the photographs will be deleted from the camera’s memory when the batteries are replaced.

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

new ones.

3.2.2 Camera functions

Figure 2: LCD display

Function description Function description

Photo mode

H resolution (1280 x 1024) L resolution (640 x 480)

Video mode

Delete all recordings

Automatic exposure

Camera is connected to the computer

Flash setting (ON, OFF or AUTO)

Number of recordings in the camera’s memory

Battery condition

Delete last recording

Table 3: Camera functions

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4. Installation

4.1 Inserting the batteries

Figure 3a: Inserting the batteries

1. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera as shown on the battery flap.

2. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment as shown in figure 3a. You can also see how the

batteries must be inserted into the camera on the inside of the battery flap.

3. Close the battery flap.

Note: Inserting the batteries incorrectly will cause damage.

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

Note: Only replace the batteries with the same type of alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries (AA).

Note: When the batteries are low or empty, all the photographs you wish to keep should first be

Note: The internal battery has a back-up time of 5 minutes and is charged by the USB port and the

replaceable batteries.

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. Save the photographs in the camera’s memory onto your computer before removing the batteries for a long period of time.

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4.2 Installing the driver for the ‘TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH’

4.2.1 Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000

1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD drive. The installation program will start automatically. If the installation

program does not start automatically, run 'Setup.exe' on the CD-ROM. Figure 4 will appear.

Figure 4: Installing the driver

2. Click on ‘FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH’ to install the driver in W indows 98, Windows ME or Windows 2000.

Figure 5 will appear.

Figure 5: Installing the driver

3. Select the language you wish to use for the installation and click on ‘OK’. Figure 6 will appear.

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Figure 6: Installing the driver

4. Click on 'Next' to start the installation. Figure 7 will appear after the installation.

Figure 7: Installing the driver

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

6. Connect the USB cable provided to the USB connection E on the camera (see figure 1). Connect the

other end of the USB cable to a free USB port on your computer. W indows will detect new hardware and will automatically install the driver for the TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH.

You have now completed the installation of the driver. Continue to chapter 4.3 for instructions on how to install Photo Express 4.0.

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4.2.2 Windows XP

1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD drive. The installation program will start automatically. If the installation program does not start automatically, run 'Setup.exe' on the CD-ROM. Figure 4a will appear.

Figure 4a: Installing the driver

2. Click on ‘FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH’ to install the driver in Windows XP. Figure 5a will appear.

Figure 5a: Installing the driver

3. Click on 'Next' to start the installation.

4. Figure 6a may appear several times during the installation.

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Figure 6a: Installation in Windows XP

This is not an error message, but a message by Windows XP saying that the driver has not yet been verified. Windows XP had not been released when the TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH was developed. If this message appears, click on ‘Continue Anyway’ to continue with the installation.

5. Figure 7a will appear after the installation.

Figure 7a: Installing the driver

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

7. Connect the USB cable provided to the USB connection E on the camera (see figure 1). Connect the other end of the USB cable to a free USB port on your computer. W indows will detect new hardware and will automatically install the driver for the TRUST FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH.

You have now completed the installation of the driver. Continue to chapter 4.3 for instructions on how to install Photo Express 4.0.

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4.3 Installing Photo Express 4.0

Photo Express 4.0 is an image editing program that can be used to load and edit the photographs on your PC which you have taken using your FAMILYC@M 500 FLASH. Follow the instructions below to install Photo Express 4.0.

1. Start the Trust Software Installer and click on ‘Photo Express 4.0’ (see figure 4). Figure 8 will appear.

Figure 8: Installing Photo Express 4.0

2. Select the language you wish to use and click on ‘OK’. Figure 9 will appear.

Figure 9: Installing Photo Express 4.0

3. Click on 'Next'. Figure 10 will appear.

Figure 10: Installing Photo Express 4.0

4. Click on 'Yes' to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation. Figure 11 will appear.

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Figure 11: Installing Photo Express 4.0

5. Fill in your name and the name of your company.

Note: The installation will be stopped if you do not fill in a company name. Always give a company name.

6. Click on 'Next'. Figure 12 will appear.

Figure 12: Installing Photo Express 4.0

7. Click on 'Next'. Figure 13 will appear.

Figure 13: Installing Photo Express 4.0

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