Cool-Icam CIC-300 User manual

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Cool-Icam
Model
CIC-300
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Product Overview
1. Lens
2. Microphone
3. Power LED
4. Viewfinder(open position)
5. LCD Display
6. Mode Button
7. Delete Button
8. Flash Button
1. Viewfinder(closed position)
2. USB & SmartMedia™ Card Door
3. Battery Door
4. Shutter Button
5. SmartMedia™ Card Release Button
6. Hand Strap
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ..............................................................................................................4
• What Can I do with my Camera?..................................................................................4
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures? ........................................................................4
• What can I do with my movie clips and audio?...............................................................4
• Camera Package Contents...........................................................................................4
• Installing the batteries ...............................................................................................5
• Installing the SmartMedia™ Memory Card.....................................................................5
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...................................................................................5
• Checking the battery level ..........................................................................................5
• Automatic power off saves batteries .............................................................................6
• Checking Camera Status.............................................................................................6
2 Taking Pictures ...............................................................................................................6
• Taking a Picture.........................................................................................................6
• Other Picture Taking settings.......................................................................................6
• Setting the picture quality...........................................................................................7
• Self Timer ................................................................................................................7
3 Taking Movies and Recording Audio Clips............................................................................7
• Recording a Movie ....................................................................................................7
• Recording Audio clips .................................................................................................7
• Deleting Pictures, Movies and Audio from the camera. ...................................................8
4 Using the Flashlight........................................................................................................8
• Installing the batteries ...............................................................................................8
• Connecting the flashlight to the camera ........................................................................8
• Setting the flash mode ...............................................................................................8
• Using the test button .................................................................................................9
5 Installing the Software onto a Computer ............................................................................9
• Window® 98SE users .................................................................................................9
• Install the software ....................................................................................................9
• Software included with your camera .............................................................................9
• Computer system requirements ...................................................................................13
6 Transferring Pictures, Movie Clips & Audio To Your Computer.................................................14
• Before you transfer pictures ........................................................................................14
• Connecting to your computer ......................................................................................14
• Transferring & viewing the Pictures on a computer ........................................................14
• Transferring & playing Movies on a computer ...............................................................14
• Transferring & listening to Audio on a computer .............................................................15
• Taking pictures from live video ....................................................................................15
7 Using your camera as a Web Cam .....................................................................................15
• Setting up ................................................................................................................15
• Making a call.............................................................................................................15
8 Troubleshooting Problems ................................................................................................16
• Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................16
9 Getting Help...................................................................................................................17
• Software Help ...........................................................................................................17
• Cool-iCam Online Services ..........................................................................................17
• Customer Support .....................................................................................................17
10 Appendix .....................................................................................................................18
• Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................18
• What is SmartMedia™ Card - a brief explanation ..........................................................18
• Using your batteries...................................................................................................19
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ..................................................................................19
• Uninstalling the camera driver .....................................................................................20
• Regulatory Information...............................................................................................20
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1 Getting Started
• What Can I do with my Camera?
Capture
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Store pictures, movie clips and Audio on the
Camera’s SmartMedia™ Card memory.
Set Up
Select various Camera, Video and Audio recording settings.
Communicate
Use the camera as a Web Camera.
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures?
View
Pictures on a Computer using the Arcsoft Software supplied
Save
Pictures to the computer memory
Communicate
Send the pictures over the internet to family and friends.
• What can I do with my Movie clips & Audio?
Playback
Movie clips on a Computer using the Arcsoft® Software supplied
Replay
Audio clips
Save
Movie clips and Audio to the computer memory
Communicate
Send the movie and audio over the internet to family and friends.
• Camera Package Contents
DIGITAL CAMERA
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USB Cable
Camera Stand
4 x AAA Alkaline
Batteries (2 for camera and
2 for ash unit optional)
My Camera CD-ROM includes
PhotoStudio® 4.0 (PC),
ArcSoft™ Funhouse™ 1.0 (PC),
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 (PC),
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 (PC),
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC),
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC).
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Quick Start Guide
Product Overview
1. Lens
2. Microphone
3. Power LED
4. Viewfinder(open position)
5. LCD Display
6. Mode Button
7. Delete Button
8. Flash Button
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1. Viewfinder(closed position)
2. USB & SmartMedia™ Card Door
3. Battery Door
4. Shutter Button
5. SmartMedia™ Card Release Button
6. Hand Strap
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• Installing the batteries
4 x AAA Alkaline batteries are supplied with the product (2 for the camera and 2 for the flashlight) The
flashlight is covered in a future section.
1. Open the camera battery door by sliding the lock downwards.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly.
3. Close the battery door.
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• Installing the SmartMedia™ memory card
IMPORTANT! The SmartMedia™ Card (SMC) holds all the Pictures, Video and Audio you take in its memory. You will not be able to
take any Pictures, Video or Audio without the SMC being properly installed into the camera.
1. Open the flap on the rear of the camera as illustrated.
2. Insert the SMC ensuring the card is inserted the correct way round as illustrated below.
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3. To remove the SMC open the flap on the rear of the camera and gently slide the release button in the
direction of the arrow as illustrated.
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Release Button
• Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn the camera on, firmly press the Mode button
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will come on after a few moments. To turn the camera off, press and hold
down the Mode button. The camera will bleep and the LCD display will
switch off.
Right View
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Mode Button
LCD Display
• Checking the battery level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures. For guidelines on battery usage, see Using Your
Batteries.
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1. Turn the camera on.
2. Check the battery status level that appears on the camera LCD screen
batteries have adequate power.
batteries need to be replaced.
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• Automatic power off saves batteries
Your Camera is designed to switch off automatically and save battery life without losing the pictures taken
after 60 seconds of non use. Press the Mode button to reactivate the camera.
• Checking Camera Status
Switch the Camera on, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If Feature
icon is not displayed, that particular feature is not activated.
HIGH LOW
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HIGH
NORMAL
LOW
Best
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Better
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USB connected
Picture Quality Camera Status
Full Battery Low Battery
Delete all pictures
Other Features
Audio Recording Mode
Self-Timer Mode
Movie Mode
Auto Flash Mode On
“Minutes” Display
“Second” Display
SMC not inserted
SMC write protected
2 Taking Pictures
• Taking a Picture
1. Switch the camera ON. The camera LCD will be set to take Normal resolution pictures
2. Rotate the viewfinder out and upwards
Back View
Viewnder
3. Frame your subject using the camera viewfinder.
4. Press the Shutter button to take an picture. Hold the camera steady. A bleep sound is made when the
picture has been taken.
Shutter Button
Left View
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• Other Picture Taking settings
Setting Section
Set Picture Quality Setting the Picture Quality
Using the flash mode Setting the flash mode
Self Timer Setting the self timer
Set Movie Mode Setting camera to make a Movie
Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures from the camera
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• Setting the Picture Quality
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1. Pressing the Mode button
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Normal resolution
Low resolution
Movie with Audio normal resolution.
Movie with Audio low resolution
Self timer
Audio only
High resolution
2. The picture quality settings are described below
• High resolution
HIGH
(800 x 600) with nil image compression for detailed images, large file size and
prints.
• Normal resolution (800 x 600) with 4:1 ratio compression for standard image quality, smaller
file size and prints.
• Low resolution
LOW
(800 x 600) with 8:1 ration compression for economy images, small file sizes ideal
for e-mailing.
3. Take the picture using the shutter button.
• Self timer
Your Camera is designed with a self timer function which will allow you to take pictures with a 10 second
timer built in. Frame your subject and use the stand enclosed to position your camera.
1. Switch the camera on.
2. Use the mode button to select the Self timer mode
3. Frame your subject
4. Press the shutter button, the camera counter will automatically count 10 seconds before taking a
picture.
3 Taking Movies & Recording Audio Clips
• Recording a Movie
The camera can take Movie clips in both Normal and Low resolution mode which can be played back using
the Arcsoft® Software on a computer. Movie clips are accompanied with audio to record all the sounds
happening in and around your movie. To increase the length of movie or audio clip, increase the memory
size of the SmartMedia™ Card. (SmartMedia™ Cards are available at all good camera and computer
shops.)
1. Switch the camera on, using the mode button select either of the following Movie modes;
LOW
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Movie mode (Normal)
CIF setting
Movie Mode (Low)
Q-CIF setting
2. Frame the subject using the viewfinder. Hold down the Shutter button down & shoot. Your movie will
record all the sounds automatically.
3. The camera LCD will display the movie length in seconds whilst the movie is being filmed.
4. Release the Shutter button when you want to finish recording your movie.
• Recording Audio Clips
The camera can record audio clips, which can be played back using a computer.
1. Switch the camera on, using the mode button select the
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2. Place your camera close to the source of the sound you wish to record.
3. Press the shutter button to start recording your audio clip.
4. The camera LCD will display the audio clip length in seconds whilst the audio is being recorded.
5. Press the shutter to end the audio recording.
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• Deleting Pictures, MOVIES & Audio Clips from the camera
Pictures, Video Clips and Audio Clips are all stored in separate file areas in your Camera memory, therefore
you can delete pictures of different resolution individually and not be in danger of losing other pictures
taken in other resolutions, video clips or audio clips.
Please note! Only the last picture, video or audio clip taken in each mode can be deleted. Pictures, Movie
or Audio clips cannot be recovered after following this operation.
1. Switch the camera on.
2. Select either HIGH, NORMAL, LOW picture resolution, Video or Audio modes with the mode button.
3. Press the Delete button
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4. The picture, video or audio clip will be deleted from the camera memory and the counter on the camera
LCD will reduce by one. Press the delete button again if you wish to delete other pictures.
5. If you keep the Delete button
depressed for more than 5 seconds, all pictures, movies & audio clips
on the SMC will be permanently erased.
4 Using the Flashlight
Your camera is supplied with a flashlight, which is used with the camera picture mode. Your camera is
designed with Auto flash, which means that the flash will operate when insufficient light is available to take
a good picture.
• Install the batteries
1. Open the flashlight battery compartment door.
2. Insert the 2 x AAA batteries as shown, ensuring to follow the +/- signs correctly.
3. Close the battery door.
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Power connection plug
• Connecting the ashlight to the camera
1. Connect the flashlight to the camera by inserting the power connection plug into the flash power plug
hole on top of the camera.
2. Lock the flashlight into place by winding the locking wheel clockwise. You may require to apply a slight
downward force to make the locking wheel connect on the flash.
Front View
Left Side View
Left Side View
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• Setting the ash mode
1. Switch the camera ON.
2. Set the picture resolution using the mode button.
3. Press the Flash button
, the camera LCD will display a flashing
until the flash mode is ready.
4. The Green LED light on the flash will light when sufficient battery power has charged the flashlight
between pictures.
5. Use the camera shutter button to take a picture.
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• Using the test button
Press the flashlight test button located next to the Green LED to check correct operation of the flashlight.
LED
Test Button
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5 Installing your Software onto a Computer
• Window® 98SE users
Window® 98SE users will require to download DirectX 6.1 or higher software from the internet. Go to
http://www.microsoft.com/directx and find the free download DirectX 6.1.
• Install the software
IMPORTANT! - Make sure you install all the software from the CD supplied before you connect your camera to a computer and transfer pictures
from your camera to the computer.
IMPORTANT! – If the computer request you to install the Windows operating system during the software installation, place the windows CD into
the computer CD Rom drive. The computer will install the necessary les from the CD automatically. When the Windows software appears to have
nished the operation close the Windows screen. Remove the Windows CD and store safely.
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your
computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD Rom Drive.
Open & Close
3. The CD User Interface Screen will automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each software interface button in turn following the
on screen prompts.
NOTE! When prompted to do so, register your name and the other details requested for further on line support. You must be connected to your
internet service provider to register on line electronically.
• Software included with your camera
The Movi software CD contains the following software;
Cool–iCam “My Camera” Picture Transfer Software
My Camera software enable Pictures and Movie files to be transferred to the computer from the camera.
Create your own files and folders to store the Pictures. Use the Arcsoft software suite to edit and print the
Pictures.
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PhotoStudio® 4.0 Picture Editing Software
PhotoStudio® 4.0 is a full-featured, easy-to-use digital image-editing program that provides a complete
set of photo editing and retouching tools, plus a wide selection of special effects and enhancements.
Its powerful features include a wide variety of input and output options, layers, multiple undo and redo
functions, image management tools, editable text, multiple file format support and a lot more.
1. Go to Start > Programs > ArcSoft software suite > PhotoStudio 4.0.
You can now start to download your stored images from your Movi by the following steps:
2. Go to “File” and select “Select Source”. Select “TCG 201 Camera” as source.
3. Go to “File” and select “Acquire”. The capture interface will show up.
To capture image(s), scroll through the image(s) stored in our camera and click “Transfer”. When you
have finish, click on “Cancel” to go back to window.
4. For further help on how to use PhotoStudio® 4.0, go to “Help” to access the Help Topics.
Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical support. See Section 9 for more
details.
ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft Funhouse™ is an image entertainment application that enables users to create “photo fantasies”
by combining their personal photos with a wide variety of fantasy backgrounds. Users can get their own
images from digital cameras, scanners, disk drives and Photo CDs, and seamlessly combine them with just a
few clicks of the mouse. The fantasy backgrounds include fictional characters, classic works of art, Olympic
heroes, 50’s funnies, bathing beauties, muscle men and a lot more.
1. Click Start > Programs > ArcSoft Software Suite > Funhouse 1.0.
2. Click “1. Get Template” to select the template in the different type of category and then click “OK” to
confirm.
Important! Make sure the “My Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.
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Using the images stored in your Movi:-
3. Double click on “2. Get Photo” and click “Acquire”. Select “TCG 201 Camera” as the source. The capture
interface will show up.
Important! Make sure your Digital Camera is connected to your computer.
4. The image(s) stored in your Digital Camera will be shown in the window. To capture image(s), highlight
the wanted image(s) and click “Capture”.
5. The selected image will shown within the “mask” on the selected template. You can play with the image
by clicking on “3. Fine-Tune” to resize, rotate or reposition the images by reposition the image using your
mouse and dragging the image. Press “OK” to confirm.
6. Click “4. Add Text”. Type in the text your want to write and then press “OK” to confirm.
7. Click “5. Print Preview” to print a hardcopy.
Using live images:-
8. You can also capture a live shot when your Movi is connected to your PC by the following steps:
9. Go to “Get Template” to select the template and then press “OK” to confirm.
Important! Make sure the “My Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.
10. Go to “Get Photo” and then click the “Live Video Mode” icon and the “Live” icon will flash to
indicate that it is in live mode. Click the “Capture” icon to take a live snapshot. Press “OK” to
confirm.
11. For further help on how to use ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0, go to “Help” to access the Help Topics.
Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical support. See Section 9 for more
details.
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Picture Printing Software
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® is an easy-to-use printing utility that enables the user to layout and print multiple
images in different sizes quickly and easily on a single sheet of paper. The program offers a large selection
of printing templates, including Kodak Digital Science Inkjet Photo Paper Templates and Avery-brand paper
products. It also includes commonly used image-editing tools and a wide selection of templates for frames,
edges and backgrounds for enhancing images.
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1. Select the “PhotoPrinter® 2000” icon from the “ArcSoft
Camera Suite” program group on the Windows® Start
Menu.
2. Choose the “Page Layout”. The selected page layout will
on shown.
3. Click “Get Photo” and then “Acquire”. Select “TCG 201 Camera” as source. The capture interface will
show up.
To capture image(s), scroll through the image(s) stored in our camera and click “Transfer”. When you
have finish, click on “Cancel” to go back to window.
Aquire
OK
4. The captured images will be shown on the photo library panel. Select the image you want and click
“OK”.
5. The selected image will be shown on the chosen template. Click “Print” when finish placing the images.
Print
6. For further help on how to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000, click the “?” on the top right hand corner to
access the Help Topics.
Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical support. See Section 9 for more
details.
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 Movie Making Software
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ is an easy-to-use video and image editing software program. The program
enables users to create and edit new videos using existing video and image files - making desktop video
presentations for home, business, and the Web.
Lets make a video!
Follow these basic steps to make your first video.
Step 1 Click on new Icon.
Step 2 Using the selector button select video templates.
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Step 3 Double click on the Static.avi screen in the video template selection and a copy will appear in the
first large frame on the storyboard on the bottom.
Step 4 Double click on the small frame directly right of the large frame. A new template will appear at the
top called “special effects” Double click on the “1. Fire” special effect which will now drop into the
special effect frame you highlighted.
Step 5 Double click on the next right large frame and repeat step 3 using a video template and double
click template 5.
Countdown.avi. Repeat step 4.
Static.avi
1. Fire
Countdown.avi
1. Fire
Storyboard
Adding an existing video.
Step 6 To add a video you have already made double click on the next large frame in the story board to
the right. Click on the “Get” icon and select a video you had made and filed in the folder called
“album” click on Get, with the selector click on the down arrow and select desktop and then double
click on “Album” folder and select a file ending with .mov (video file) the video will appear in the
video templates. Double click on the video and it will appear just like other video templates in the
storyboard. Now go to step 10.
Alternatively you can produce a live video.
Ensure your Movi is connected to the computer via the USB cable. Click on the capture icon.
Step 7 And press the record icon. Wait for the video link to go live and now you’re recording, press
the ESC key on your keyboard to end the video.
Step 8 Press the “Save” icon and name your file, and then press “save”. Video impression will ask you
where you want to place your video. Select “video template”.
Step 9 Select the “album” icon and your video clip you have just produced will appear in the video
templates. Double click on your video, your video will now drop into the storyboard.
Running the video.
Step 10 Select the “play movie” icon which will assemble your video together. Press the play icon
to watch your completed video. Watch to see how the special effects merge between the frames
on the story board. Now you try to make your own and also try the audio template.
Microsoft® Netmeeting™ Web Cam software
NetMeeting™ provides the most complete conferencing solution for the Internet and corporate intranet.
Powerful features let you communicate with both audio and video, collaborate on virtually any Windows-
based application, exchange graphics on an electronic whiteboard, transfer files, use the text-based chat
program, and much more. Using your PC and the Internet, you can now hold face-to-face conversations
with friends and family around the world.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .PDF File Editing Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) files on all major
computer platforms, as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.
• Computer system requirements
For acceptable picture transfer and editing, we recommend the following minimum requirements:
• Personal computer running Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP
• A free USB Port
• Personal computer with CD-ROM drive, minimum 333 Mhz microprocessor.
• Colour display monitor with High colour (16-bit) graphics
• 128 MB available RAM.
• 200 MB free disk space.
• Standard Mouse & Keyboard.
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6 Transferring Pictures, Video & Audio To Your Computer
• Before you transfer pictures
IMPORTANT! - Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed the software from the CD.
• Connecting to your computer
Connecting with the USB Cable.
USB Series “A” Plug Connects to your Movi
USB Series “A” Plug
Connects to your PC
1. Turn the Camera Off.
2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked on your computer. This is
normally located on your computer hard drive. If the port is not labelled, see your computer Users’
guide.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
4. Turn the camera on.
• Transferring & Viewing the Pictures on a computer
Transferring pictures to the computer
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Connect the camera to the USB cable.
3. Start the PhotoStudio® 4.0 software.
Go to Start > Programs > PhotoStudio 4.0 > PhotoStudio 4.0.
4. Select or create a new album to transfer your pictures to. File > Open Album. To create a new album,
either go to File > Open Album > select “New Album” or click icon and select “New Album”.
5. Select File > Source > TCG 201 Camera > Select
6. Select File > Acquire
7. Select “All images” or the image(s) you wish to transfer and select the “Transfer” button.
Adding into a particular Album
8. Select File > Add to Album > “Save as” dialog box will then be displayed (Rename the file name) > Save
> Select Album(if New Album is selected, a dialog box will appear on your desktop for you to type in new
album name) > OK.
Viewing the pictures
9. All the pictures selected have now been transferred into the PhotoStudio® Album you have chosen.
10. The pictures appear as thumbnail pictures on the screen.
11. View your pictures by double clicking on the thumbnail pictures.
• Transferring & playing Movies on a computer
Transferring Movie clips to the computer
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Connect the camera to the USB cable.
3. Start the PhotoStudio® 4.0 software. Go to Start > Programs > PhotoStudio 4.0 > PhotoStudio 4.0.
4. Go to File > Acquire > Movies > Create AVIs
5. The system will ask you to “Enter a base file for your AVI files”. Click the OK button.
6. A dialogue box will appear. Select a location on your computer hard drive and type a file name for your
movie clip. Now click on the “Open” button.
7. The computer will now process the Movie clip into the file location described in 6.
8. The movie clip has now been stored on your computer.
Playing Movies
9. Access the Movie clip by double clicking on the movie file name. The movie will be automatically opened
in Windows Media Player or other Media software already installed on your computer.
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• Transferring & listening to Audio on a computer
Transferring Audio clips to the computer
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Connect the camera to the USB cable.
3. Start the PhotoStudio® 4.0 software. Go to Start > Programs > PhotoStudio 4.0 > PhotoStudio 4.0.
4. Go to File > Acquire > Movies/Audio > Create WAVs.
5. Select “Create WAV” button.
6. The system will ask you to “Enter a base file for your WAV files”. Click the OK button.
7. A dialogue box will appear. Select a location on your computer hard drive and type a file name for your
audio clip. Now click on the “Open” button.
8. The computer will now process the audio clip into the file location described in 7. The Audio clip has now
been stored on your computer.
Playing back Audio
9. Access the Audio clip by double clicking on the Audio (.WAV) file name. The audio clip will be automatically
opened in Windows Media Player or other Media software already installed on your computer.
• Taking pictures from live video
1. Connect the camera to the computer and launch the ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 software.
2. Go to File > Source > TCG 201 Camera > Select
3. Select Acquire.
4. Select Video Camera
5. Position the camera to take picture and click on the “Transfer” button to take a picture from the live
video.
6. Close the Photo taken. The computer will ask you whether to save the photo.
7. A dialogue box will appear. Select a location on your computer hard drive and type a file name for your
photo clip. Now click on the “Save” button
8. The computer will now process the photo clip into the file location described in 7.
9. The movie clip has now been stored on your computer.
7 Using your camera as a Web Cam
• Setting up
1. Connect your Movi to the USB cable on one end.
2. Connect your USB cable to an available USB port on your PC on the other end.
3. Put your Movi on top of your PC monitor or another flat surface.
4. Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card’s external microphone connector.
• Making a call
5. Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the “NetMeeting” icon from the Windows
Start Menu.
6. Type in the IP address, computer name or telephone number for the person you want to call and press
the “Place Call” button.
To find your own IP address, go to “Start” and click “Run”. Type in “winipcfg” and click “OK”, IP
configuration window will appear and you can see your IP address.
7. If you need further help on how to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™, select the “Help” under the manual
bar and choose the topic you need. Or you can visit the following website: http://www.microsoft.com/
windows/netmeeting.
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8 Troubleshooting Problems
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact your local customer
support hot-line. See your registration card for helpline contact details.
I receive an error message when I
am installing “My Camera Driver”
“My Camera Driver” does not
load.
If you need to change batteries, and retain
the images in your Movi’s memory, ensure
you are connected to a PC which is turned
on via the USB cable, which will then draw
power from the PC whilst you insert new
batteries.
I cannot run the My Camera
Driver.
My Movi LCD displays “
”.
Put My Camera CD in the CD-ROM
drive.
Check the Connection.
or
Install 2 x AAA Batteries.
or
Switch the Flash Bar to ON and check to
see if the Green LED lights up. If the LED
is continuously lit you have enough power,
if the LED does not light up within 30
seconds, this means you need to replace
the batteries.
Keep hands and garments away from the
Flash Light. Hold the base of the Movi
with the left hand and operate the Shutter
Button and Mode Button with your thumb
and forenger.
I cannot activate my Movi by
pressing the Mode Button.
My Flash Unit is not properly con-
nected.
or
There are no batteries installed in
the Flash Unit.
or
The batteries in the Flash Unit have
no or insufcient power.
My Flash Unit will not operate.
My image is too dark even though I
used the Flash Unit.
I receive a message no image to
download when I try to upload to my
computer.
Connection failure. Check all cables connections are secured.
Conict with another camera driver
capture device.
If you have any other camera installed on
your computer, remove the camera and
it’s driver completely from your system
to avoid conict with another camera or
capture device.
Go to the computer desktop. Right click on
“My Computer”. Click “Properties”. Select
“Device Manager”. Double click on “CD_
ROM”, double click on “CD-R (normally the
manufacturer’s name. click on “Settings”.
Ensure “Auto insert notication” is ticked
and the “disconnect” is ticked. If you
change the settings the computer will ask
you to restart your PC. Click “Yes”.
Upload all images to your PC and replace
batteries.
My CD Installation wizard does not
work.
I cannot access any Funhouse’s
templates.
No CD in CD-ROM drive.
Shut down all other applications and
attempt to reinstall the driver, or download
the updated driver from www.cool-
icam.com and install the updated driver.
Check the USB controller in your BIOS if
they are activated. If these does not work
contact your national customer support
representative.
The Flash Light is obstructed by
something
or
The LED indicator is not lit up.
Insufcient battery power or
batteries is missing.
The auto installation le is switched
to off
or
The CD-ROM is disconnected.
This means there is insufcient power
to upload images to your computer.
Symptom Problem Solution
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9 Getting Help
• Software Help
For Japan For North America
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo) ArcSoft HQ Support Center
Tel: +81-03-3834-5256 (Fremont California, CA)
Fax: +81-03-5816-4730 Tel: 1-800-762-8657 (toll free number)
Web: http://www.mds2000.co.jp/arcsoft Fax: 1-510-440-1270
E-mail: [email protected] and E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
For China For North America
ArcSoft China Support Center (Beijing) ArcSoft HQ Support Center
Tel: 8610-6849-1368 (Fremont California, CA)
Fax: 8610-6849-1367 Tel: 1-800-762-8657 (toll free number)
E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 1-510-440-1270
E-mail: [email protected]
For Oceania For Europe/Middle East/Africa & Rest
ArcSoft Australian Support Center of the World
(Baulkham Hills, New South Wales) ArcSoft Europe Support Center (Ireland)
Tel: 61 (2) 9899-5888 Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087
Fax: 61 (2) 9899-5728 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Visit www.arcsoft.com or go to Start -> Programs -> ArcSoft Camera Suite -> Web Services for tips,
technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).
• Cool-iCam Online Services
Website: http://www.cool-icam.com
• Customer Support
WWL UK
Unit 14, Distribution Centre,
Shannon Ind. Est.,
Shannon, Co. Clare,
Ireland
Tel: 353-61-702097
Support email:[email protected]
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10 Appendix
• Technical Specications
• Memory: • Internal memory - 8MB SDRAM (FOR DATA PROCESSING ONLY)
• External memory - Support SmartMedia™ Card (SMC) 8-128MB
• Image Performance for Video on Web-cam:
• Approximately 30fps for 320 x 240 pixel
• Still Image Resolution: • High Resolution - 800 x 600 pixel (no compression)
• Normal Resolution - 800 x 600 pixel (4-to-1 compression)
• Low Resolution - 800 x 600 pixel (8-to-1 compression)
• Storable Images(base on 8MB SMC storage): • High Resolution - 16 images
• Normal Resolution - 56 images
• Low Resolution - 135 images
• Video Clip:
• Unlimited when connected to the computer via video capture software
• Limited when using the SMC - Approximately by Normal mode: 12 mins in CIF resolution for 128MB
Low mode: 45 mins in Q-CIF resolution for 128MB mode
• Audio Recording: Approximately 32 minutes for 8MB SMC in audio recording clip
• File Format:
• Still Image - Compression in JPEG format after download to PC via USB (depend on application used)
• Audio - default WAV format
• Video Clip - AVI format
• External Connector: USB, external flash connector
• Auto Power Off: After 60 seconds inactivity
• Power Supply:
• Movi: USB Port, 2 x AAA Batteries (included)
• Flash Unit: 2 x AAA Batteries (included)
• Operating System:
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• What is a SmartMedia™ Card - a brief explanation
SmartMedia™ memory cards expand your ability to store more images. SmartMedia™ memory cards can
be reused. Simply erase the data that is not needed and the SmartMedia™ card is ready for reuse. The
SmartMedia™ card can be removed from your Movi without fear of losing the data you have stored, and
additional cards can be then be inserted. This is especially advantageous when you are away from your PC
for prolonged periods of time (like holidays) where you don’t have the facility to upload the images daily
to your computer.
Important Note:
• Before deciding the size of the SmartMedia™ memory card you may want to purchase, it is advisable to understand the memory capacity of each
size of SmartMedia™ card and how that equates to the number of images each SmartMedia™ card can hold.
• Your Movi can use SmartMedia™ Card of 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128MB memory sizes.
• Images stored on your SmartMedia™ card are an approximate calculation. Depending on the content of the image may vary the image le
size.
Inserting and ejecting your SmartMedia™ Card
1. Open flap and slide in the SmartMedia™ Card slot provided. Ensure the SMC is inserted the correct way round.
2. To remove the SMC, slide the SmartMedia™ Card Release Button as shown in the diagram.
Using SmartMedia™ Card with Movi
Your Movi uses SmartMedia™ Card as the main storage of your images. For more images storage, you can
extend by using higher memory SmartMedia™ Card. Your Movi can use SmartMedia™ Card of 8, 16, 32,
64 and 128MB memory sizes.
Important Note:
• You can use any SmartMedia™ Card that has been formatted by other device, but it will wipe out any insisting les on it when loaded. You also
cannot use it in the other device.
• Your image taken by Movi and store in SmartMedia™ Card may not read from general SmartMedia™ Card Reader and other brand camera.
• If
appears in your LCD, it means there is no SmartMedia™ Card in your Movi.
• When the SmartMedia™ Card is full, the icon(s) in the LCD display will ash.
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• Using your batteries
Important Note:
We strongly recommend that you do not use rechargeable batteries as this will affect the performance of your Movi and Flash Unit.
WARNINGS!
AAA
AAA
AAA
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AAA
+
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• Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the camera before
being charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
(if removable).
• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the camera.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not dispose the batteries in fire.
• Batteries are to be removed from the camera when not in use.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions:
• 41 - 104º Fahrenheit; 5 - 40º Celsius
• 20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing
Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions
Camera Cautions
• NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any fluid or liquid.
• ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC or TV before cleaning it.
• ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.
• NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any warranty claim.
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• Uninstalling the camera driver
There are two tasks that need to be done to uninstall the movi driver. Firstly, remove the device from the
Operating System through the Device Manager. To do this:
1. With the TCG 201 camera connected, open the System Control Panel and go to the Device Manager.
2. Remove TCG 201 Camera (still) and TCG 201 Camera (video) devices from the “Imaging devices” list.
3. Remove TCG 201 camera from “Universal Serial Bus controllers” list.
4. Close Device Manager.
5. Unplug the camera.
6. Restart your computer.
7. After the restart you will need to delete the driver files. The location of files to be deleted is operating
system dependent:
• For Win98 SE, and Win Me, <windowsdirectory> = C:\Windows
• For Win2K, <windows> = C:\WINNT
8. On Win98/Me systems Delete all Cool*.inf files from the <windowsdirectory>\inf\ and <windows>\inf\
other directory.
On Win2k the files will be named oemn.inf and oemn.pnf, located in <windows>\inf. Value of n varies
from PC to PC. You may need to open the oemn.inf files in a text editor to see if they are related to the
TCG 201 Camera.
9. Delete the following from the <windows>\System\ on Win98 and Me, or the <windows>\system32
directory on Win2k:
• aoxdxipl.ax, AoxSTIAp.exe, aoxusd.dll, epavisrc.ax, epwavdst.ax, and hydxisp.ax
10. Delete the following from the <windows>\system32\drivers directory:
• aox402sc.sys, aox402vc.sys, and ep_camd.sys
11. Delete the entire \Cooli folder from <windows>\twain_32
12. Reboot the machine.
13. Now open the Control Panels>Add/Remove Programs.
14. Select “TCG 201 Camera ” and choose to remove this application.
15. Follow the on screen prompts to complete the removal.
16. Repeat for all driver installer entries that show in the Add/Remove Programs.
You have removed the driver files and associated registry entries. To reinstall your camera, run the driver
installation setup.exe and then plug the camera into your USB port.
Notes:
Uninstalling your My Camera Driver does not delete your album folders and therefore all images transferred into your default or created albums
will be preserved.
• Regulatory Information
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 off and on, 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 needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset
the product.
UK 0802
© 2001 WWL Part No.: OM837317 R1
Printed in China
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