Visioneer LX 200 User Manual

Technical Support

Visit Visioneer’s web site at www.visioneer.com for technical support including help during installation, driver updates, spare parts and documentation.

Visioneer's 90-Day Limited Product Warranty (Upgradeable to 1 year)

If you find physical defects in the materials or the workmanship used in making the product described in this document, Visioneer will repair, or at its option, replace, the product at no charge to you, provided you return it (postage prepaid, with proof of your

purchase from the original reseller) during the

3-month period after the date of your original purchase of the product. Upon registration of the product with Visioneer at www.visioneer.com, the warranty is automatically extended for an additional 9 months for a total of 12 months

THIS IS VISIONEER'S ONLY WARRANTY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT, ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. AS A RESULT, EXCEPT AS SET OUT ABOVE, THE PRODUCT IS SOLD “AS IS” AND YOU ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE PRODUCT'S SUITABILITY TO YOUR NEEDS, ITS QUALITY AND ITS PERFORMANCE.

IN NO EVENT WILL VISIONEER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT OR FROM ITS USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

All exclusions and limitations in this warranty are made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and shall be of no effect to the extent in conflict with the express requirements of applicable law.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on the purchase of your new camera. Your camera has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Read this manual before operating the camera to become more familiar with it.

This manual has been written and formatted with depth and detail so that you can easily follow the instructions to maximize the features of your camera.

ENGLISH

Table of Contents

Important Information......................................................................................4

Precautions ......................................................................................................5

Camera Features ..............................................................................................6

System Requirements ......................................................................................7

1. The Camera

Overview of your Visioneer LX 200 ................................................................8

Loading the Batteries ......................................................................................9

Turning the Camera On and Off ....................................................................10

LCD Menu Screens ..........................................................................................11

LCD Status Messages......................................................................................15

Turning the LCD On and Off ..........................................................................16

Camera Ready LED Status..............................................................................16

Camera Memory..............................................................................................17

2. Camera Mode

Taking Images ................................................................................................19

Main Menu......................................................................................................19

Mode..........................................................................................................20

Video Clips ............................................................................................20

Self-timer ................................................................................................21

Size............................................................................................................22

Quality ......................................................................................................23

Flash ..........................................................................................................24

EV ..............................................................................................................25

WB (White Balance) ..................................................................................26

Scene ........................................................................................................27

Brightness ................................................................................................28

Setup ........................................................................................................29

Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................33

3. Review Mode

Enlargement ..................................................................................................34

Viewing Video Clips ......................................................................................34

Main Menu ....................................................................................................35

Delete ........................................................................................................35

Thumbnail..................................................................................................37

4. Software Installation

Installing the Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Applications ................................38

5. Transferring Photos to the Computer

Connecting the Camera to the Computer......................................................40

WDM/TWAIN Drivers (PC) ..........................................................................41

ArcSoft PhotoImpression (PC) ..............................................................41

Mass Storage Mode (DSC)........................................................................43

Unplugging the camera from the computer ............................................44

6. Other Features

Web Camera ..................................................................................................45

TV Mode ........................................................................................................46

7. Camera Maintenance

Cleaning the camera ......................................................................................49

8. Tips and Troubleshooting..............................................................................50

9. Camera Specifications ....................................................................................54

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FCC INFORMATION

FCC WARNING: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. Only the cable supplied with the camera should be used. Operation with other cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception and could void the user’s authorization to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

for HOME OR OFFICE USE

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

USER INFORMATION

NOTE: 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 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient 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 an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

VCCI INFORMATION

This is a Class B product, to be used in a domestic environment, based on the Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Please install and use the equipment according to this instruction manual.

PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the camera:

•Do not open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. Always leave this service to authorized repair facilities.

•Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Never use outdoors when it is raining or snowing.

•Should foreign matter or water get into the unit, immediately turn the power off and contact your local authorized service center.

•Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to a personal computer.

•Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the camera may malfunction and require the user to reset the camera.

•Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.

•Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle or in direct sunlight.

•Remove the battery when camera is not used for long periods of time.

•Use 2x AA LR6 batteries only.

•Dispose of the batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws.

•Do not place the camera in unstable locations where the camera may fall and be damaged.

•Do not press on the lens.

•Do not unplug the camera from the TV or computer while the camera is in operation; otherwise, the memory may be corrupted.

•Do not turn the power off or open the battery compartment when the LED is blinking or lit up; otherwise, the image may not be stored.

Camera Features

•Stores approximately 8 Fine, 15 Normal or 27 Economy (1600 x 1200 pixels) mode photos with 7MB internal memory

•Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD). (MMC/SD memory cards are sold separately).

• 1.6" Color LCD

• USB connection and cable

• TV connection (NTSC and PAL)

•Built-in automatic flash

•Focus free from 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) to infinity

• 1600 x 1200 pixel output (2.0 Megapixels)

• TV On Screen Display (OSD) menu

•Up to 4X Digital Zoom

•EV Compensation

•Preset Scene Selection

•Video Clip Mode

•Web Camera (Windows only)

•Mass Storage Driver

•Self-timer

•Tripod socket

•Multi-language support

System Requirements

PC:

•Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000 and XP

• IBM PC/AT or compatible, 200 Mhz or higher

•Minimum 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)

• USB Port

• 640 x 480 monitor, minimum 16 bit color (1024 x 768 24 bit color recommended)

• 175MB free hard disk space

• 56K or faster modem, ISDN or LAN connection (for the Web Camera feature only)

• CD-ROM drive

Macintosh:

•Mac OS 9 or higher

•Macintosh Power PC or higher, Minimum 64MB of RAM

• USB Port

• 100MB of available Hard Disk Space

•Storage device only

1. The Camera

Overview of Your Visioneer LX 200

FRONT/TOP

1. Shutter Button

2. Lug for Neck / Wrist Strap

3. Viewfinder

4. Self-timer LED

5. Flash

6. Flash Sensor

7. Ir Filter and Lens

8. Power Button

9. Camera Ready LED

10. LCD

11. Cable Connection Panel

12. Tripod Socket

13. Mode Switch

14. Navigation Button

15. Menu Button

16. OK Button

17. LCD On/Off Button

18. Battery & Memory Card

Door

BACK/BOTTOM

3 4

5 6

14 15

Loading the Batteries

The Visioneer LX 200 uses 2x AA LR6 batteries.

Loading the Batteries:

1. Locate the Battery & Memory Card Door on the bottom of the camera.

2. Slide the button on the Battery & Memory Card Door towards the center of the camera. (fig.1.1)

3. Lift the Battery & Memory Card Door to open.

4. Insert the batteries with the positive terminal toward the + sign, and the negative terminal toward the – sign. (fig.1.2)

5. Close the Battery & Memory Card Door.

Note: Remove the batteries from the Visioneer LX 200 if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent corrosion or battery leaks.

Checking the Batteries

The camera has a battery indicator that shows the current battery level.

FULL

Batteries are full and ready to use.

LOW

Batteries are low and need to be replaced soon.

fig.1.1

fig.1.2

Turning the Camera on and off

When the camera is turned on, the camera ready LED on the back of the camera blinks and the LCD will display the default settings.

Turning the Camera on and off:

1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. (fig.1.3)

2. The camera is ready for picture taking when the camera ready LED stops blinking. (fig.1.4)

3. To turn the camera off, press the Power button for a few seconds.

fig.1.3

fig.1.4

LCD Menu Screens

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Video Clip

Self-timer

Main Menu

MODE

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

OK MENU

IMAGE SIZE

Fine

Normal

Economy

OK MENU

QUALITY

Auto

Flash

Flash Off

OK MENU

FLASH

Main Menu

OK MENU

IMAGE SIZE

Main Menu

OK MENU

QUALITY

Main Menu

OK MENU

FLASH

LCD Menu Screens

AWB

Sunny

Fluorescent

OK MENU

Tungsten

Main Menu

OK MENU

–

EXPOSURE VALUE +

–

Brightness +

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

–

SCENE

OK MENU

LCD Menu Screens

Language

Default

Format

Main Menu

SETUP

Time-out 60S

Driver DSC

TV PAL

PlayLogo O f f

SETUP

Language

Español

Deutsch

Italiano

OK MENU

Language

Setup

Exit

MAIN MENU

PC DSC

NTSC PAL

15S 30S 60S 90S None

English

Français

OK MENU

This operation will

delete all images

Yes

Delete

Thumbnail

Brightness

Exit

MAIN MENU

Delete One

Delete All

Main Menu

DELETE

THIS FILE?

Yes

DELETE

ALL FILES?

Yes

–

Brightness +

LCD Menu Screens

LCD Status Messages

Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a problem with the memory.

1. MEMORY CARD IS FULL:

The memory card is full.

2. INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL:

The internal memory is full.

3. ERROR:

The camera’s internal memory or the MMC/SD may be corrupted. Please format the memory. (P.32)

MEMORY CARD FULL!

INTERNAL MEMORY FULL

ERROR!

Turning the LCD On and Off

By default, the LCD automatically turns on when the camera is powered on. Press to turn the LCD on or off.

Using the Display ON/OFF Button:

1. Press once to turn the LCD icons off.

2. Press again to turn the LCD off.

3. Press to turn the LCD on.

Camera Ready LED Status

When the Camera Ready LED is:

1. Steady

The camera is in capture mode. Please hold the camera steady during this time; otherwise, the image may come out blurry. (fig.1.5)

2. Blinking

The flash is recharging or the camera is in storage mode. You may move the camera in this mode. (fig.1.5)

Note: Do not open the Battery & Memory Card Door or turn the power off while the Camera Ready LED is steady or blinking; otherwise, the images or video clips in the camera may be damaged.

fig.1.5

1600

AWB

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Camera Memory

The Visioneer LX 200 can store files in one of two ways using either the camera’s 7MB internal memory or the removable MMC/SD. Memory cards are sold separately and can be purchased from major electronic or computer retailers.

When the MMC/SD is inserted, the images and video clips stored in the internal memory will be transferred automatically onto the memory card.

LCDDefault Memory

MMC/SD

No Internal Memory (7MB)

Note: If a MMC/SD with insufficient memory is inserted, there will only be a partial transfer and the memory card will be filled. Please insert a memory card with sufficient memory, or delete images. Please refer to the Deleting Files section for instruction. (P. 35) The files that were not transferred will remain in the internal memory.

When the camera’s internal memory or the MMC/SD is full, you will need to delete images to continue to take pictures, or insert a new MMC/SD memory card. Please refer to the Deleting Photos section for instructions.

Note: There may be available storage space by using a lower photo quality setting. Refer to the QUALITY section to select a lower quality setting on P. 23.

Inserting the MMC/SD

Inserting the MMC/SD:

1. Locate the Battery & Memory Card Door on the bottom of the camera.

2. Slide the button on the Battery & Memory Card Door towards the center of the camera and lift the door.

3. Insert the MMC/SD as indicated by the arrow. (fig.1.6)

4. Close the Battery & Memory Card Door.

Note: If the internal memory or the MMC/SD is corrupted, the LCD will read ERROR! The memory needs to be formatted. Please format all files to continue. (P. 32)

fig.1.6

2. Camera Mode

Taking Images:

1. Set the camera to Camera Mode by moving the Mode Switch to .

2. Position the subject in the viewfinder OR the LCD. (fig.2.1)

3. Gently press the Shutter button (fig.2.2) and keep the camera still until the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder flashes. (fig.2.3)

4. When the image has been captured, the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder begins to blink. This indicates that the image is being processed.

5. A preview of the image will be displayed on the LCD for 1 second and the file counter number displayed in the LCD will be updated.

MAIN MENU

1. In Camera Mode, press MENU.

2. Press or to toggle between the options.

3. Press to view the sub-menu of the selected option.

4. If you would like to exit any menu, press

until Main Menu is highlighted and

press to return to the Main Menu.

5. Press MENU to return to picture taking mode.

fig.2.2

fig.2.3

fig.2.1

MAIN MENU

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MODE - VIDEO CLIPS

Taking Video Clips:

1. When Video Clip is highlighted in the MODE menu, press .

2. Press the Shutter button to begin recording a continuous video clip. (fig.2.4)

3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. (fig.2.5)

4. The camera will continue recording until the memory is almost full.

5. When the recording is completed, the camera will return to still picture taking mode.

Note: To view your video clips on your computer, please complete all the steps in the Software Installation section. (P. 38)

Note: The camera ready LED will blink rapidly when the camera is storing the video clip. Do not open the Battery & Memory Card Door or turn the camera off while the LED is blinking, or the video clip may not be stored.

Note: To exit video clip mode before beginning to record, press MENU to return to the Main Menu.

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Video Clip

Self-timer

Main Menu

MODE

SHUTTER TO •REC MENU TO CANCEL

SHUTTER TO STOP

•REC

fig.2.4

fig.2.5

MODE - SELF-TIMER

Self-timer:

1. Highlight Self-timer in the MODE menu, then press . (fig.2.6)

2. Use the and to highlight Off or On.

3. Press OK to select.

4. Position the subject in the viewfinder or LCD.

5. Press the Shutter button.

6. The camera ready LED and the self-timer LED will blink for 10 seconds and then the image will be captured.

Note: The self-timer is automatically deactivated once the image is taken.

SELF-TIMER

Self-timer

Off

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Video Clip

Self-timer

Main Menu

MODE

fig.2.6

SIZE

1. In the SIZE menu, press or to toggle between 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960 and 640 x 480 pixels.

2. Press OK to select the size and press MENU to return to picture taking

mode.

Images taken with 7MB (approx.)

1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Fine 8 14 28 Normal 15 33 66 Economy 27 56 114

Note: The selected option will be marked by ( •).

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

OK MENU

IMAGE SIZE

Image Quality

QUALITY

1. In the QUALITY menu, press or to toggle between Fine, Normal and Economy.

2. Press OK to select the quality mode and press MENU to return to picture taking mode.

Fine Normal Economy Image Size 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 JPEG ratios 5.1:1 12:1 24:1

Note: The selected option will be marked by ( •).

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Fine

Normal

Economy

OK MENU

QUALITY

FLASH

1. In the FLASH menu, press or to choose between Auto ( ), Flash ( ), and Flash Off ( ).

2. Press OK to select the flash mode and press MENU to return to picture taking mode.

Flash Status Distance from subject

Auto ( ) 3.9ft (1.2m) to 8.5ft (2.5m) Flash ( ) 3.9ft (1.2m) to 8.5ft (2.5m) Flash OFF ( ) 3.9ft (1.2m) to infinity

Note: The selected option will be marked by (

•

Note: The flash may need time to recharge between images. While it is charging the camera ready LED blinks. When it stops blinking you are ready to take another picture. If the batteries are low, the flash will not work. Please insert fresh batteries.

Mode

Size

Quality

Flash

MAIN MENU

Auto

Flash

Flash Off

OK MENU

FLASH

EV - EXPOSURE VALUE

1. In the EV menu, press or to toggle between –2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5 and +2.0.

2. Press MENU to exit.

Use this setting for scenes with low light conditions.

Use this setting for scenes with bright light conditions.

( + )

( – )

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

–

EXPOSURE VALUE +

WB (WHITE BALANCE)

1. In the WB (WHITE BALANCE) menu, press or to choose between AWB, Sunny, Fluorescent or Tungsten.

2. Press OK to select the white balance mode and press MENU to exit.

White Balance Option Explanation

Auto White Balance The camera will automatically

choose the white balance setting.

Sunny To be used outdoors with sufficient

sunlight.

Fluorescent To be used indoors with fluorescent

light conditions.

Tungsten To be used indoors with tungsten

light conditions.

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

–

AWB

Sunny

Fluorescent

OK MENU

PRESET SCENE SELECTION

1. In the Scene menu, press or to choose between Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Night Landscape, Fireworks and Off.

2. Press OK to select the scene mode and press MENU to exit.

Party/Indoor

Beach/Snow

Night Landscape

Sunset

Fireworks

Use this mode in to capture the details of candlelit scenes or other indoor background light conditions.

Use this mode to capture the details in high glare scenes such as snow or shining water.

A slow shutter speed is used to capture the lights in night scenes.

Photography Tip: With the slow shutter speed there is a possibility of subject blur due to camera movement.

To r educe blurring, you may do the following:

1. Set your camera to Night Landscape mode.

2. Place your camera on a tripod or sturdy surface area.

3. Set the camera to self-timer mode.

4. Press the shutter button. This mode captures the deep hues and color variations in

sunsets and sunrises. Use this mode to capture the burst of light from fireworks

with a slower shutter speed.

-Due to the slower shutter speed, place the camera on a tripod for better picture quality.

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

–

SCENE

OK MENU

BRIGHTNESS

Use this option to change the LCD brightness.

1. In the BRIGHTNESS menu, press or to toggle between the options.

2. Press MENU to exit.

Scene

Brightness

MAIN MENU

–

Brightness +

SETUP

Using the SETUP menu:

1. Use or to toggle between the options.

2. When the option is highlighted, use to change the setting.

3. Press to select and scroll to the next option or press MENU to exit.

Setup Option Selection Options Explanation

Time-out 15, 30, 60, 90 Sets the automatic power off option.

None Deactivates the automatic power off option.

Driver PC WDM/TWAIN Driver. Use this mode when using

ArcSoft PhotoImpression, NetMeeting or other video conferencing software.

DSC Mass Storage mode. Use this mode to view

your images and video clips using the Mass Storage driver.

TV NTSC

PAL Play Logo On/Off Turns the start up animation on or off. Language , Sets the language in your camera.

English,

Français,

Español,

Deutsch,

Italiano Default Sets all camera settings to the

factory default.

Format Formats the internal memory or the MMC/SD

by deleting all files.

Setup

Exit

MAIN MENU

Time-out 60S

Driver DSC

TV PAL

PlayLogo O f f

SETUP

Sets the mode the camera needs to adapt to your TV.

TIME-OUT

To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 60 seconds of inactivity. Use this option to change the default setting.

DRIVER

Please refer to the Transferring Files to the Computer section on P. 38 for further information.

Please refer to the TV Mode section on P. 46 for further information.

PLAY LOGO

Use this option to activate or deactivate the animation that appears on the LCD when the camera is powered on.

LANGUAGE

Use this option to change the language setting in your camera. All menus and messages will be displayed in the selected language.

1. Press to highlight Language.

2. Press to enter its submenu.

3. Press or to highlight the language of your choice.

4. Press OK to select.

5. Press or to highlight No or Yes.

6. Press OK to select and to return to the Main Menu.

Time-out 60S

Driver DSC

TV PAL

PlayLogo O f f

SETUP

Language

Default

Format

Main Menu

SETUP

DEFAULT

To set your camera to its default settings:

1. When the Default option is highlighted, press .

2. The camera will reset to the factory defaults.

3. Press MENU to exit.

Mode Default Setting

Size 1600 x 1200 Quality Fine EV 0 ( ) White Balance AWB Scene Off Brightness 3 ( ) Time-out 60 Driver DSC TV NTSC Play Logo Off Language English

Note: The default version for TV mode will vary depending on the country where the camera was purchased.

FORMAT

Formatting deletes all files. Use this option to format the internal memory or the MMC/SD.

To format the:

•Internal memory – The MMC/SD card must not be in the camera.

• MMC/SD – Insert the MMC/SD into the camera.

1. When the Format option is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.

2. Press or to highlight No or Yes.

3. Press OK to select.

4. If Yes is selected, ALL FILES will be deleted.

5. If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the

Main Menu.

Note: If ERROR! is displayed on the LCD screen, this means that the internal memory or the memory in the MMC/SD is corrupted. Please format the memory to continue.

Digital Zoom

The camera can use up to 4x Digital Zoom to take images.

Using the Digital Zoom:

1. In Camera mode, press ( T ) to zoom into the subject.

2. Press ( W ) to zoom out and to return to normal mode.

Size Max. Zoom

1600 x 1200 4x 1280 x 960 4x 640 x 480 No Zoom

3. REVIEW MODE

In review mode, you can review your captured images and video clips through the LCD.

Using REVIEW mode:

1. Slide the Mode Switch towards .

2. Press or to scroll through each file.

Enlargement (JPG)

When viewing images, you may use enlargement to zoom into the stored image.

To use Enlargement:

1. While viewing a JPG file, press OK to view the file in 2x Enlargement Mode.

2. Press OK to enter 4x Enlargement mode.

3. Press OK to return to normal viewing mode.

Note: In 2x and 4x enlargement mode, press to navigate in the image.

Size Max. Enlargement

1600 x 1200 4x 1280 x 960 4x 640 x 480 No Enlargement

Viewing Video Clips (AVI)

To view video clips:

1. Press OK to play the video clip.

JPEG

005/080

AVI

Press OK Play AVI

005/080

File Type Format

Image JPG Video Clip AVI

MAIN MENU

To use the MAIN MENU in Review Mode:

1. Press MENU to enter the MAIN MENU.

2. Use or to toggle between the options.

3. When the option is highlighted press to enter its submenu.

4. If you would like to exit any menu, press until Exit or Main Menu is highlighted to return to the previous menu.

5. Press MENU to exit.

DELETE

To delete one file from the internal memory:

1. When Delete One is highlighted in the DELETE menu, press .

2. The next screen will read " This File?" Press or to highlight No or Yes. Press OK to select.

3. If Yes is selected, the file will be deleted.

4. If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the

Main Menu.

Delete

Thumbnail

Brightness

Exit

MAIN MENU

Delete One

Delete All

Main Menu

DELETE

THIS FILE?

Yes

DELETE

To delete ALL files from the internal memory:

1. When Delete All is highlighted in the DELETE menu, press .

2. The next screen will read "All Files?" Press or to highlight No or Yes. Press OK to select.

3. If Yes is selected, ALL FILES will be deleted.

4. If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the

Main Menu.

To Delete Files from the MMC/SD:

1. Insert the MMC/SD into the camera.

2. Follow the steps above.

Note: Once images have been deleted, you will not be able to recover them.

Delete One

Delete All

Main Menu

DELETE

ALL FILES?

Yes

THUMBNAIL

To view files in Thumbnail mode:

1. When Thumbnail is highlighted in the Main Menu, press to enter the Thumbnail mode.

2. Use to navigate between all of the stored files.

3. Press OK to view the selected file.

BRIGHTNESS

Please refer to the Brightness section on P. 28.

Delete

Thumbnail

Brightness

Exit

MAIN MENU

4. Software Installation

NOTE: Do not connect the camera to your computer before the camera

drivers and software installation is completed.

Installing the Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Applications:

1. Insert the CD-ROM included in your camera's packaging into your computer's CD-Rom drive.

2. The installation screen will appear on the computer monitor. Follow the software installation instructions on your screen to install the software.

3. When the CD-Rom installation is finished, set the camera to PC driver mode and connect your camera to the computer to complete the camera driver installation. (P. 40)

Note for Windows 98 First Edition Users:

A "Script" error may be encountered while upgrading DirectX from the Microsoft Web page, if using Internet Explorer version 4.0 or earlier. Please select the "No" option if these errors occur. Please reboot the computer after completing the DirectX update. You may then connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable provided. You may encounter the following message multiple times. (fig 4.1) Please select "Yes" and continue to follow the on screen instructions.

fig.4.1

Note for Windows 2000 Users:

When this window appears (fig 4.2), click [Yes] to continue installation. (This message will also appear for "Universal Serial Bus controllers" and “Visioneer LX200 Video Capture”. Click [Yes] to continue the installation.)

Note for Windows XP Users:

When this window appears (fig 4.3), click [Continue Anyway] to continue installation. (This message will also appear for "Universal Serial Bus controllers", "Visioneer LX200 Mass Storage" and "Visioneer LX200 Video Capture". Click [Continue Anyway] to continue the installation.)

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

5. Reboot your computer before transferring files.

NOTE: If your computer has the CD-ROM automatic installation disabled, click on START. Select MY COMPUTER and locate the CD-ROM Drive. Double click on the CD-ROM Drive icon to show its contents. Double-click on the file named SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on your screen.

Note for Mac users: It is not necessary to install the software in the CD-Rom. Please refer to p.43-44 for instructions on how to use the Mass Storage feature.

fig.4.2

fig.4.3

NOTE: Windows 98 first edition users select only PC mode.

5. Transferring Files to the Computer

You can view and store the files you have captured with the camera using your PC. To download the files for viewing, you must first install the

software that comes with your camera.

Connecting the Camera to the Computer:

1. Select either PC (Windows Only) or DSC in the Setup Menu.

•Set the Mode switch to .

•Press the MENU button. Use the button until Setup is highlighted.

•Press to enter the Setup menu.

•In the Setup menu, press until Driver is highlighted.

•Press to select DSC or PC.

2. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable provided.

3. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable that is included with the Visioneer LX 200 into your PC’s USB port. Please refer to your computer’s documentation for more information on the location of the USB port. (fig.5.1)

4. Open the Cable Connection panel on the camera, by sliding the door in the downward direction, then lift the door.

5. Plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB connector located inside the Cable Connection panel.

6. When the camera is connected to the computer for the first time, the

camera’s driver installation will begin. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

fig.5.1

Time-out 60S

Driver DSC

TV PAL

PlayLogo Of f

SETUP

Setup

Exit

MAIN MENU

Time-out 60S

Driver PC

TV PAL

PlayLogo Of f

SETUP

Windows Only

Using the PC Driver Mode

You may use this mode to view your images with ArcSoft PhotoImpression.

This mode allows you to take video clips on your computer and to use the camera as a web camera.

Setting PC Mode in your camera

1. Turn the camera on.

2. In the Setup menu, press until Driver is highlighted.

3. Press to change the setting to PC.

4. Turn the camera off.

5. Connect the camera to the computer.

6. Launch ArcSoft PhotoImpression software by clicking on StartPrograms-ArcSoft Camera Suite and choose PhotoImpression from the application list on your screen. (fig.5.2)

7. Click on the [Camera/Scanner] button. (fig.5.2 a)

8. Click on the drop-down list under SELECT SOURCE and choose Visioneer LX200 DC Memory. (fig.5.2 b)

Setup

Exit

MAIN MENU

Time-out 60S

Driver PC

TV PAL

PlayLogo Off

SETUP

fig.5.2

9. Click on the Camera/Scanner Icon. (fig.5.2 c) A second window will appear showing the contents (pictures) of your camera’s memory, and options on how to handle them. (fig.5.2 d)

10.Select the picture(s) you want to retrieve, by pressing the Ctrl key on your keyboard and clicking once on each thumbnail.

Click on Edit-Select All. Click on Acquire and all pictures will be transferred. (fig.5.2 e)

Click on Edit-File Transfer. The pictures just retrieved will be placed as thumbnails on the bottom of your application window. To open them, double-click on the thumbnail. (fig.5.2 f)

You are now ready to print, store or further enhance your pictures. Refer to ArcSoft’s Software Guide for a tutorial on all the features PhotoImpression offers.

NOTE: Windows 98 first edition users select only PC mode.

Note for Windows users: If switching between PC and DSC mode,

please unplug your camera from the computer first.

Using the Mass Storage (DSC)

This mode allows the camera to become an external hard disk drive (DSC) and you may view or download images and video clips stored in your camera’s internal memory or MMC/SD memory card onto your computer.

Setting Mass Storage in your camera:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. In the Setup menu, press until Driver is highlighted.

3. Press to change the setting to DSC.

4. Turn the camera off.

5. Connect the camera to the computer.

6. Open My Computer to locate the removable disk drive that contains the files in your camera’s internal memory or MMC/SD.

7. You may view or download files.

NOTE: Please refer to your computer’s documentation for more information on the location of the USB port.

Note: To view your video clips in your computer please complete all the steps in the Software Installation section on p. 38.

Note: If an AVI file cannot be viewed on a computer that does not have the camera drivers installed, please download and install DirectX from www.microsoft.com.

Setup

Exit

MAIN MENU

Time-out 60S

Driver DSC

TV PAL

PlayLogo O f f

SETUP

For Mac Users:

1. Set your camera to DSC Mode.

2. Connect your camera to the computer.

3. After a few moments, the external hard drive will appear on the desktop.

4. Open the “untitled” removable drive that is on your desktop and open DCIM to view your files.

5. Click on the file that you would like to view.

Unplugging the camera from the computer

For Windows ME/2000/XP:

1. Click once on the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon on the right hand side of your task bar. (fig.5.3)

2. If the camera is in PC Driver mode, select "Stop Visioneer LX 200 USB Driver V 0.1."

If the camera is in DSC Driver mode, select "Stop Visioneer LX 200 USB Mass Storage Device."

3. Click [OK] in the "Safe to Remove Hardware" prompt.

4. Unplug the USB from the camera. (fig.5.2)

For Mac:

1. Drag the “untitled” removable drive icon on the desktop to the Trash.

2. Unplug the USB cable from the camera.

Note for Mac users: For better performance, please use the USB port located in the back of your computer.

fig.5.3

6. Other Features

Windows Only Web Camera (PC Mode)

You may also use the Visioneer LX 200 as a web camera and a video conferencing camera. It will work with many popular video conferencing software titles.

Using the camera as a Web Camera:

1. Follow the steps from the Connecting the camera to the computer section.

2. Launch Microsoft NetMeeting software.

3. To start the video, click on the start video icon.

4. Follow the NetMeeting on-screen instructions, or refer to NetMeeting’s Help section.

NOTE: If you do not have NetMeeting already installed on your computer, please visit www.microsoft.com for instructions on how to obtain a copy.

TV Mode

The camera allows you to view individual files and record clips on the television. To begin, check your television documentation to determine what video standard you should set your camera to either NTSC or PAL.

Changing the TV Mode setting:

1. In the Setup menu press until TV is highlighted

2. Press to change the setting to NTSC or PAL.

Connecting to the television:

1. Connect the AV cable into the jack marked VIDEO or VIDEO IN on your television.

2. Turn on your television.

3. Set the television to video mode according to the instructions in the owner’s manual. (This is usually channel 3, 4 or AV).

4. Turn the camera on by pressing the Power button.

5. Connect the other end of the cable into the VIDEO port located underneath the cable connection panel. (fig.6.1)

fig.6.1

Setup

Exit

MAIN MENU

Time-out 60S

Driver DSC

TV PAL

PlayLogo O f f

SETUP

Using TV Mode

1. Connect the camera to the TV.

2. Turn the camera on.

3. Slide the Mode Switch to .

4. The TV will become a live viewfinder.

Note: You may record your TV Mode session by using your VCR. Please refer to your VCR documentation to learn more about recording.

Using the TV Menu:

1. In TV Mode, slide the Mode Switch to .

2. Press MENU to view the TV MENU.

FW Version

This will display the Firmware Version that your camera is using.

Delete One

1. When you are viewing a file, press MENU.

2. Press to highlight Delete One.

3. Press OK and the file that is in the background will be deleted.

Thumbnail

1. In the TV MENU, press to highlight Thumbnail.

2. Press OK to view all your files in Thumbnail mode.

3. In Thumbnail mode, use to navigate through your files.

Note: Press OK to play a video clip in this mode.

Language

1. In the TV MENU, press to highlight Language.

2. Press to change the Language setting.

Time-out

1. In the TV MENU, press to highlight Time-out.

2. Press to change the Time-out setting.

Save

1. In the TV MENU, press to highlight Save.

2. Press OK to Save your changed settings.

Default

1. In the TV MENU, press to highlight Default.

2. Press OK to set the camera to its default settings.

7. Camera maintenance

Cleaning the camera:

Clean the outside of the camera by wiping it with a clean, soft and dry cloth.

Cleaning the lens, viewfinder and LCD:

1. Blow gently on the lens and/or viewfinder to remove dust and dirt.

2. Wipe the lens and/or viewfinder gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue.

Note: Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera lenses. Do not wipe the camera lens, viewfinder or LCD with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissues as it may scratch.

8. Tips and Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

POWER

Cannot turn on the camera.

The following message appears on the computer screen when opening an AVI file: “Cannot play back the video stream: no suitable decompressor could be found.”

The video quality is poor.

The video is too slow.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The battery was not installed correctly.

Battery is dead or weak.

Battery compartment was not closed correctly.

The video stream decompressor is not installed.

The video quality setting needs to be changed.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Install the battery correctly using the direction indicators on the inside of the battery cover.

Replace the battery.

Close the battery compartment properly.

Complete all the steps in the installing the software section on page 38. OR Install DirectX from www.microsoft.com

Go to Tools-OptionsVideo. In the Video Quality section, move the arrow towards Better quality or Faster video for better results.

VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS (.AVI FILES) ON A COMPUTER

WEB CAMERA

Tips and Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

Web camera video/picture/video clip has poor quality.

Flash picture taken is too light.

Flash picture taken is too dark.

Flash did not work

Picture taken has poor quality.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Poor lighting.

Lens is dirty.

Subject is too close.

Subject is too far away. Flash is not on. There was sufficient light

for the shot and the flash was not needed.

Camera’s flash has been turned off.

Flash did not charge.

Battery is empty. Subject or camera moved

as picture was taken.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Take web camera/picture/ video clip in better lighting.

Clean lens with a soft cloth. See the Camera maintenance section.

Stand at least 3.9ft (1.2m). away from the subject.

Move subject further away.

Move subject closer. Turn flash on. This is normal as your

camera’s electronic light sensor is programmed to only fire the flash when needed.

Turn on Automatic Flash.

Verify that the LED has stopped blinking before taking the picture.

Replace the battery. Hold camera steady until

picture is taken.

WEB CAMERA/PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS

TAKING PICTURES

Tips and Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

Daylight picture/video clip taken is too dark.

Cannot take a picture/video clip.

Image is blurred when looking through the viewfinder.

Part of the picture/ video clip is missing

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The subject is in front of bright light.

Memory is full.

Camera is not set to picture/video clip taking mode.

Power is off. Camera is in "Auto

Power Off" mode. Viewfinder is dirty.

Something was blocking the lens when taking the picture.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Change the subject’s position.

Delete all pictures and continue shooting.

Download photos to your PC and delete photos from the camera’s memory.

Insert a MMC/SD with available memory space.

Set the unit to picture/ video clip taking mode.

Turn power on. Turn power on.

Clean the viewfinder with a soft cloth or cotton swab. See the Camera maintenance section.

Keep hands, fingers, etc. away from the lens.

TAKING PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS

Tips and Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

Camera is not responding during image capture.

There is something wrong with the color of the captured image.

The LCD monitor is not clear.

The LCD is not displaying anything.

Camera is not responding during image downloading to PC.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The battery level is low and the camera doesn't have enough power to complete the image capture.

White Balance is not set properly.

The LCD plastic monitor cover is dirty.

LCD is turned off.

The battery level is low.

The operating system may not be allocating adequate resources to download the image.

There is a TWAIN driver (PC Mode) conflict with other pre-installed devices.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Replace batteries.

Reset White Balance.

You should clean the LCD monitor cover.

Turn on the LCD by pressing .

Replace batteries.

Reset the camera by opening and closing the Battery & Memory Card Door. Reset the computer.

If you have any problems using PC mode, please use Mass Storage (DSC Mode) to download your stored files. (P. 43)

TAKING PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS

WHITE BALANCE

LCD

DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO PC

9. Camera Specifications

Lens

Focusing Image Sensor

Image Size Image

Quality/Image Size

Sensor Output

Sensitivity Exposure EV compensation Digital Zoom Image Storage

Preset Scene Selection

Removable Storage

9.9 mm f/3.2 glass lens, 5 elements in 5 groups, (Equivalent to 48mm lens on 35mm format)

Focus free 1.2m to infinity

CMOS (1600 x 1200 active pixel), Pixel Pitch 4.2um x

4.2um, 8.4mm array Diagonal.

6.72 x 5.04 mm

Nine different image qualities to be selected by user. Images are defined with Fine, Normal and Econ with 3 different JPEG compression ratios

Fine Normal Economy Image Size 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 JPEG ratios 5.1:1 12:1 24:1

1600 x 1200 pixels and 30-bit color depth output (aspect ratio is 4 : 3)

Sensitivity ISO 100 Silver Halide Film

Auto exposure, Auto white balance

Menu selection on +/- 2EV in 0.2 steps

Digital Zoom up to 4X in 0.2 steps

Images taken with 7MB (approx.)

1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Fine 8 14 28 Normal 15 33 66 Economy 27 56 114

Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Night Landscape, Fireworks and Off

MMC/SD card slot

Image Quality

Camera Specifications

Output file format Optical Viewfinder

Image Review

On Screen Display (OSD)Menu on LCD

Frame Counter Multi Language

Support

Self-timer Flash Unit

JPEG compression, AVI

Reversed Galilean type with 85% coverage and 0.45x magnification

On 1.6" TFT LCD (resolution 312 x 230) with white LED back lighting and continuous enlargement capability up to 4X

Display: Frame counter, Battery status User selectable: Flash mode, self-timer, image quality, NTSC/PAL TV mode, image delete indicator, camera live view mode and review mode, video clip, white balance (AWB, Sunny fluorescent tungsten), brightness (4 steps), timeout period, PC driver selection (TWAIN/WDM and Mass storage), Format memory, digital zoom (Continuous up to 4X), multi-language selection, EV Compensation, selection for pre-defined exposure shooting for such as Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Night Landscape, Fireworks and Off.

Shown on LCD

User selectable UI on LCD OSD menu. The language included Spanish, Italian, German, English, French, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.

Approx. 10s delay with blinking red LED

-Flash-off-mode

-Auto Flash

- Always Flash (for user use in backlight condition)

- When USB is plugged-in, strobe charging is disabled

- 2.7m maximum distance.

- Charge time is less than 7 seconds at room

temperature when using new 2x AA alkaline batteries included

-Variable Flash output control by photo-diode to

allow user to take picture at close distant

Camera Specifications

Power Source Battery Life Power Management

Dimensions Weight Connectivity

Web Camera Video Mode System

Connectivity

PC Software Image Refresh Rate

for Web Camera Video Resolution Accessories

3V 2x AA LR6 batteries

Up to 120 Pictures (approx.)

Auto-power-off after 15, 30, 60, 90 seconds or no auto time out (User Programmable) without activity

110 x 62 x 35.9mm

116.2g (without battery and MMC/SD card)

USB 1.1 connector direct to PC or Mac MMC/SD connector connects to MMC/SD card reader Video connector direct to TV (NTSC / PAL)

WDM for mini port stream driver

PAL or NTSC selectable

TWAIN Driver, WDM Driver and Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP Mass Storage Driver for Mac OS 9.x or above

Arcsoft PhotoImpression

22fps

QVGA, Record & Playback

CD-Rom

- Camera Drivers and ArcSoft software

- Multilingual User's Guide TV Cable USB Cable Wrist Strap 2x AA Alkaline Batteries Pouch Multilingual User's Guide Multilingual Quick Start Guide

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