Cool-Icam AQUA-CAM User manual

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Cool-Icam
Model
AQUA-CAM
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Product Overview
Camera
1. Shutter/Select Button
2. Flash Light
3. Viewfinder
4. Lens
5. Mode/ON Button
6. LCD Display
7. Power Indicator
8. Hand Strap Holder
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1. Viewfinder
2. Flash Light Indicator
3. Flash ON/OFF Button
4. Battery door
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2. USB Cover
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1. Mode/ON Button
2. Shutter/Select Button
3. Hinge Lock
4. Hand Strap Holder
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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 Continuous Images? ............................................................................ 4
• Camera Package Contents..................................................................................................... 4
• Installing the batteries ......................................................................................................... 5
• Checking the battery level .................................................................................................... 5
• Automatic power off saves batteries ....................................................................................... 5
• Checking Camera Status....................................................................................................... 5
2 Taking Pictures ......................................................................................................................... 5
• Taking a Picture................................................................................................................... 5
• Other Picture Taking settings................................................................................................. 6
• Setting the picture quality..................................................................................................... 6
• Flash Mode.......................................................................................................................... 6
• Self Timer Mode .................................................................................................................. 6
• Continuous Mode ................................................................................................................. 6
• Clear Memory Mode ............................................................................................................. 6
• Taking a Picture under water ................................................................................................. 7
3 Installing the Software onto a Computer ...................................................................................... 7
• Install the software ...............................
MAC
PC
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• Software included with your camera .........
MAC
PC
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• Computer system requirements ...............
MAC
PC
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4 Transferring Pictures, Video Clips to your Computer..................................................................... 16
• Before you transfer pictures ................................................................................................ 16
• Connecting to your computer .............................................................................................. 16
• Transferring your pictures ......................
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5 Using your camera as a Web Cam ............................................................................................. 19
• Web Cam Connection .............................
MAC
PC
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6 Troubleshooting Problems ........................................................................................................ 20
• Troubleshooting ...................................
MAC
PC
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7 Getting Help........................................................................................................................... 21
• Software Help ................................................................................................................... 21
• Cool-iCam Online Services .................................................................................................. 22
• Customer Support ............................................................................................................. 22
8 Appendix ............................................................................................................................... 22
• Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 22
• Using your batteries........................................................................................................... 22
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance .......................................................................................... 23
• Regulatory Information....................................................................................................... 24
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1 Getting Started
• What Can I do with my Camera?
Capture
Enjoy point & shoot operation. Take pictures under water with a waterproof
case
Set Up
Select various camera and video settings
Communicate
Use the camera as a web camera
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures?
View
View pictures on a computer using the Arcsoft® Software supplied
Save
Save pictures to the computer memory
Communicate
Send the pictures over the internet to family and friends.
• What can I do with my Continuous Images?
Save
Save your continuous images into video clip on a computer using the
Arcsoft® Software supplied
Playback
Playback video clip on a computer using the Arcsoft® software supplied
Communicate
Send the video clip over the internet to family and friends.
• Camera Package Contents
AQUA-CAM
Waterproof Case with
Hand Strap attached
(For Waterproof Case only)
2 x AA (UM-3)
Alkaline Batteries
CD-ROM includes
Digital Camera Manager Software (PC),
Digital Camera Driver (Mac),
PhotoStudio® 4.0 (PC & Mac),
ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 (PC & Mac),
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 (PC & Mac),
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 (PC & Mac),
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC), CU-SeeMe™ (Mac)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac).
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User’s Manual
Quick Guide
TM
AQUA-CAM
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
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1. Viewfinder(closed position)
2. USB & SmartMedia™ Card Door
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Camera Stand
with USB Cable
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• Installing the batteries
2 x AA (UM-3) Alkaline batteries are supplied with the product. Follow the procedure below for installing
batteries. Make sure the batteries are placed correctly in their positive (+/-) negative position. See inside
marking on battery door cover.
Note:
Before opening the battery door and inserting the batteries, you must download all the pictures in the camera to a
computer rst, otherwise pictures will be lost once battery power has been cut off.
1. Open the camera battery door by sliding the lock to the left.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- polarity correctly.
3. Close the camera battery door by sliding the lock back to the right.
• Checking the battery level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures. For guidelines on battery usage, see Using Your
Batteries.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Check the battery status level that appears on the camera LCD screen. When batteries voltage are too
low to operate. The LCD Display
will blink continuously.
Note:
Remember to upload your pictures before changing the batteries.
• Automatic power off saves batteries
Your Camera is designed to switch off automatically and save battery life without losing the pictures taken
after 30 seconds of non use. The Power Indicator LED will go off automatically when the camera is in stand
by mode. Press the Mode/On Button to reactivate the camera. The camera will sound a high beep and the
LED/LCD indicator will come back on to indicate that the camera is ready and in operation.
• Checking Camera Status
Switch the Camera on, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active.
High Resolution
Images Remaining
Picture Quality
Camera Status
Low Battery
Low Resolution
Clear Memory Mode
Self-Timer Mode
Continuous Mode
Low Battery Warning
(LCD will blink)
2 Taking Pictures
• Taking a Picture
1. Switch the camera ON. The Red Power Indicator Light in front of the camera
lights up.
3. Frame your subject using the camera viewfinder.
4. Press the Shutter/Select Button to take an picture. Hold the camera steady.
A high pitched beep sound is emitted when the picture has been taken. The
LCD will show a number, indicating the number of pictures remaining in the
camera.
Shutter Button
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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 Continuous Mode Setting camera to make a series of images
Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures from the camera
• Setting the Picture Quality
1. Pressing the Mode/On button will alter the camera settings – in order
Images Remaining
Continuous Mode
Self-Timer Mode
Clear Memory Mode
High Resolution
Low Resolution
2. The picture quality settings are described below
• High resolution
(640 x 480) detailed images, large file size and prints.
• Low resolution
(320 x 240 ) economy images, small file size which is ideal for e-mailing.
3. Take the picture using the Shutter/Select Button.
• Flash Mode
If you are in a dull atmosphere when taking a picture. The camera will sound a low beep to indicate flash
is needed. You must slide the Flash On/Off switch to ON position and wait for the flash light indicator to
turn on fully.
1. Switch the camera on.
2. Switch the Flash on by sliding the switch to ON position and wait for the flash to charge up. The
flashlight indicator will start to glow until it is fully red. You are now ready to use the flash.
3. Frame your subject.
4. Press the Shutter/Select Button to take a picture.
Note:
• Do not turn the ash ON when connected to the computer. This may damage the camera.
• To achieve the best result for the use of Flash, the recommended distance is between 1 - 2.5m.
• Please do not press the shutter button until the ash light indicator is fully red since the image quality taken without
ash light will affect the image.
• Self timer Mode
Your Camera is designed with a self timer function which will allow you to take pictures with a 9 beep sound
timer built in. Frame your subject and use the stand provided to position your camera.
1. Switch the camera on.
2. Use the Mode/On Button to select the Self timer mode.
3. Frame your subject.
4. Press the Shutter/Select Button, the camera counter will automatically count 9 beep sound then a long
beep sound which indicates a picture has been taken.
• Continuous Mode
Important Note:
Make sure your Flash is positioned OFF. During the Continuous Mode the camera will allow images to be taken with
insufcient light.
To create a Video Clip:
1. Press the Mode/On Button until the
appears on the LCD.
2. Press and hold the Shutter/Select Button down to start taking continuous images. It can take pictures
continuously with 10 pictures per second. In Continuous Mode, the counter will rapidly decrease
accompanied by a series of rapid beeps as each image is taken. If the Shutter Button is not pressed
within 5 seconds the camera will revert to the normal image taking mode.
• Clear Memory Mode
1. Press the Mode/On Button until the
appears on the LCD.
2. Press the Shutter/Select Button once and the LCD Display will start to blink. Press the Shutter/Select
Button again to confirm. All the pictures in the camera will be deleted.
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• Taking a Picture under water
The waterproof case will allow you to use your AQUA-CAM in the rain, at the beach or on the ski slopes.
You can also use it underwater at depths down to 10 meters and in wet or dusty environments. Before you
use the waterproof case, please make sure the case is functioning correctly and does not leak. Close the
waterproof case before installing the camera and hold it underwater at an approximate depth of 15cm for
several minutes to check for leaks. If it leaks, contact your customer support.
For Safety/Handling Precautions for the waterproof case, please refer to section Tips, Your
Safety & Maintenance.
1. Switch the AQUA-CAM off. Place the AQUA-CAM into the waterproof
case as illustrated in Diagram 1.
2. Secure lock as seen on Diagram 2.
Diagram 1
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Diagram 2
Push
to lock
3. Switch the camera ON. The Red Power Indicator Light in front of the camera lights up.
4. Frame your subject using the camera viewfinder.
5. Press the Shutter/Select Button to take an picture. Hold the camera steady.
A high pitched beep sound is made when the picture has been taken. The
LCD will show a number, indicating the number of pictures remaining in the
camera.
Shutter/Select
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Mode/On
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Clear water: 3 meters
Cloudy water: 0.6 meter
Clear water: 3 meters
Cloudy water: 0.6 meter
Notes:
• If images are taken underwater in a dark environment, an external power supply light gun (not supplied) is preferable
to be used instead of the built-in ash light.
• Built-in ash light is not recommended to be used under water since it will affect the image quality.
3 Installing your Software onto a Computer
• Install the software
How to Install Digital Camera Manager
PC
“Digital Camera Manager” should be installed first.
1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.
2. An installation wizard will automatically launch.
3. Click “Digital Camera Manager” icon.
4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.
5. Click “OK” to restart your computer and wait for your PC to restart automatically.
Open & Close
Notes:
If the setup screen doesn’t appear after loading the CD, then you can manually
start it by double-clicking the “My Computer” icon on your desktop, then double
click your mouse on the icon to open the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window
opens, double-click the “INSTALL-E.EXE” le.
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How to Uninstall Digital Camera Driver
To uninstall Digital Camera Manager, click the “Start Menu” on your
Windows® desktop, choose Digital Camera Manager folder under
Program and choose “Uninstall Digital Camera Manager”. Follow the
onscreen instructions.
Notes:
Uninstalling your Digital Camera Manager does not delete your album folders
and therefore all images transferred into your default or created albums will be
preserved. You will be able to access these folders on your system desktop.
How to Install ArcSoft® Software
PC
1. Re-insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.
2. An installation wizard will automatically launch.
3. Click the “ArcSoft® Software” icon.
4. Select the language for the installation and click “OK”.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts.
6. Select the software you want or you do not want installed by clicking on the tick boxes next to the
software title. Click “Next >” to continue.
7. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.
Note:
Don’t worry if you made a mistake and want to add in ArcSoft® titles you did not tick.
Re-insert the CD-ROM and follow steps 1 - 6 ticking only the software you want to add.
How to install Microsoft® NetMeeting™
PC
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.
1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM
drawer.
2. An installation wizard will automatically launch.
3. Click the “Microsoft® NetMeeting™” icon.
4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the
installation.
5. You will have a choice during installation to place a desktop icon on your
desktop for easy access directly to the software.
6. For further installation details, please visit the following website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting
Note:
• You need to enter your name, your e-mail address and country details during installation.
• You need to adjust the playback volume and your record volume.
• Mircosoft® Netmeeting™ already bundled into Windows® 2000 and XP OS. Users using Windows® 2000 or XP do not
need to install this software from the CD-ROM.
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How to install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
PC
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) files on all major
computer platforms, as well as fill in an submit Adobe PDF forms online.
1. Re-insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM
drawer.
2. An installation wizard will automatically launch.
3. Click the “Adobe® Acrobat® Reader” icon.
4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the
installation.
Visit http://www.adobe.com/ for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical
support.
How to Install Digital Camera Driver Software
MAC
You are now able to enhance the resolution of your taken images by using the Digital Camera Driver. The
images can be converted to higher resolution automatically by using a driver named “WWL Mac Installer”.
Or you can use the “Digital Camera Driver” if you want the resolution remain unchanged.
Note:
Macintosh® users may only choose one type of driver at a time to install (Digital Camera Driver) without enhancement
or with enhancement). The driver cannot run properly if both drivers are installed.
How to Install Digital Camera Driver (without enhancement):
1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the
CD-ROM drawer.
2. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Digital Camera”.
3. Double click the “Digital Camera Installer” icon.
4. Click “Continue”.
5. Please disconnect all USB camera before continuing.
6. Choose a folder to install “STV0680 Capture” Plug-in file and click
“Choose” to confirm. Locate the “STV0680 Capture” Plug-ins file in
Hard Disk.
7. Click “Quit” to finish the installation.
8. A folder named “STV0680 Camera Snapshots” will appear in your
Hard Disk after your AQUA-CAM is connected to your Mac via the
USB cable for collecting images and movies.
How to Uninstall Digital Camera Driver (without enhancement):
To uninstall the Digital Camera Driver (without enhancement), you have to remove 2 files located in
different folders and restart your Mac. The 3 files are listed below.
“STV0680 Camera” in Control Panel Folder
“STV0680 Downloader” in Extensions Folder in System Folder
How to install Digital Camera Driver (with enhancement)For CIF version only:
1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.
2. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Digital Camera”.
3. Double click the “WWL Mac Installer 1.4b2” icon.
4. Click “Continue”.
5. Select where to install “WWL Mac Import” Plug-in file. Locate the “WWL Mac Import” Plug-ins file in Hard
Disk if you have not install any Photo-retouching software.
6. Click “Quit” to finish the installation.
7. A folder named “WWL Mac Snapshots” will appear in your Hard Disk after your AQUA-CAM is connected
to your Mac via the USB cable for collecting images and movies.
How to Uninstall Digital Camera Driver (with enhancement) For CIF version only:
To uninstall the Digital Camera Driver (with enhancement), you have to remove 3 files located in different
folders and restart your Mac. The 2 files are listed below.
“WWL Mac” in Control Panel Folder
“WWL Mac” in Extensions Folder in System Folder
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How to Install ArcSoft® Software
MAC
1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM
drawer.
2. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Digital Camera”.
3. Select and install the individual arcsoft® software icon in English folder.
4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the
installation.
How to Install Cu-SeeMe™
MAC
1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close
the CD-ROM drawer.
2. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Digital Camera”.
3. Double click the “Cu-SeeMe™1.0b10” folder, followed by
the “Cu-SeeMe™1.0b10” icon.
4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to
complete the installation.
How to Install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
MAC
1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close
the CD-ROM drawer.
2. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Digital Camera”.
3. Double click the “Acrobat® Reader” folder and “English
Reader Installer” icon.
4. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to
complete the installation.
• Software included with your camera
The AQUA-CAM software CD contains the following software;
Cool–iCam “Digital Camera Manager” Picture Transfer Software
MAC
PC
Digital Camera Manager 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.
PhotoStudio® 4.0 Picture Editing Software
PC
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. Select the “PhotoStudio® 4.0” icon from the “ArcSoft Software
Suite” program group on the Windows® Start Menu.
You can now start to download your stored images from your
AQUA-CAM by the following steps:
2. Go to “File” and select “Select Source”. Select “USB Dual-mode
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 7 for more
details.
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ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 Picture Editing Software
PC
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 “Digital Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.
Using the images stored in your AQUA-CAM:-
3. Double click on “2. Get Photo” and click “Acquire”. Select “USB Dual-mode Camera” as the source. The
capture interface will show up.
Important! Make sure your AQUA-CAM is connected to your computer.
4. The image(s) stored in your AQUA-CAM 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 hard copy.
Using live images:-
8. You can also capture a live shot when your AQUA-CAM 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 “Digital 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 7 for more
details.
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ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Picture Printing Software
PC
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.
1. Select the “PhotoPrinter® 2000” icon from the “ArcSoft Software
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 “USB Dual-mode 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 7 for more details.
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 Movie Making Software
PC
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.
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.
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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 AQUA-CAM 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
PC
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.
PhotoStudio® 4.0 Picture Editing Software
MAC
1. Double click the “PhotoStudio®” icon from the PhotoStudio®.
You can now start to download your stored images from your AQUA-CAM by the following steps:
2. Go to “File” and then select “Open” and select the image(s) you previously saved in your hard disk and
click “Open”.
You can now edit your image(s) with PhotoStudio’s features.
3. 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 7 for more
details.
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ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 Picture Editing Software
MAC
1. Double click the “Funhouse 1.0” icon from the Funhouse™.
2. Click “1. Get Template” to select the template from the category and then click “OK” to confirm.
Important! Make sure the “Digital Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.
Using the images stored in your AQUA-CAM:-
3. Double click on “2. Get Photo” and click “Open”. Select the image you previously saved in your hard disk
and click “Open”.
4. 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.
5. Click “4. Add Text”. Type in the text your want to write and then press “OK” to confirm.
6. Click “5. Print Preview” to print a hard copy.
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Picture Printing Software
MAC
1. Double click the “PhotoPrinter” icon from the PhotoPrinter.
Important! Make sure the “Digital Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.
2. Choose the “Page Layout”. The selected page layout will on shown on the right panel.
3. Click “Get Photo” and then “add photo”. Find the image you want which you have already saved in your
hard disk and click “Open”.
4. The selected 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.
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 7 for more
details.
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ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 Movie Making Software
MAC
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.
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.
1. Fire
1. Fire
Countdown.avi
Static.avi
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 Digital Cam 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.
CU-SeeMe™ Web Cam software
MAC
Cu-SeeMe™ started the craze for videochat on the Internet and it’s still the most popular, full-featured
software for seeing, hearing and sharing. It can be used over the Internet or any TCP/IP network. With
Cu-SeeMe™, you can make new friends, expand your professional and social networks, find people with
similar interests, watch informative and entertaining cybercast events, and much more.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .PDF File Editing Software
PC
MAC
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;
For Windows® Users
PC
For Macintosh® Users
MAC
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® • PowerPC® Processor
98SE, Me, 2000 or XP • Mac® OS version 8.6 ~ 9.2
•
Pentium® II 333MHz or Pentium® compatible processor
• USB port
• USB Port • 32MB RAM or higher
• 128MB RAM or higher • 150MB Free disk space
• 200MB free disk space • CD-ROM drive
• CD-ROM drive • Color monitor with high color (16-bit)
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic graphic capability or higher
capability or higher • Standard mouse and keyboard
• Standard mouse and keyboard
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4. Transferring Pictures & Video Clips 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
The USB cable allows you to upload images from the AQUA-CAM to your PC or Mac. One end of the cable
connects to the USB port on the bottom of the AQUA-CAM and the other end connects to your PC’s or
Mac’s USB port. When your AQUA-CAM is connected to your PC or Mac, it will draw power from the PC
in order to preserve your battery life.
The USB port can be found on the front or back panel of your PC or Mac. Look for this
symbol next
to the connection port. (Also see your PC or Mac operating manual for the location of your USB connection
port.)
1. Turn the AQUA-CAM off.
2. Slide open the lid labelled “USB” on the bottom of
your AQUA-CAM.
3. Place the AQUA-CAM onto the stand to link the USB connection as illustrated on the diagram below.
4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB socket marked
on your computer.
5. Turn the AQUA-CAM on.
When you first connect your AQUA-CAM to your PC, a message appears on screen saying “New Hardware
Found” and “Building Driver Information Database”. After this, you can start to upload images!
• Transferring your picture
Running the Digital Camera Manager
PC
• Select the Digital Camera Manager icon from the Digital
Camera Manager program group on the Windows Start
Menu or double-click the Digital Camera Manager short-cut
icon on the desktop.
shortcut icon on desktop
Digital Camera Manager
• You can now start to upload your images from your AQUA-
CAM by following these steps in section on uploading
images:
Quick Reference
DSC Mode
(Digital Still Camera)
Capture Still Image(s)
(In DSC Mode)
Live Video Mode
Adjust Resolution
(In Live Video Mode)
Create New Folder
Save Still Image(s)/
Capture snap shot
(In Live Video Mode)
Save Video/
Start or Stop Recording (In
Live Video Mode)
Adjust Color
Delete Album
Send E-mail
Adjust Frame Rate
Delete Image(s)/
Movie Clips(s)
Important Notes:
You can use the Digital Camera Manager to upload images captured by your AQUA-CAM at any time whether or not
the AQUA-CAM is full. Connect your AQUA-CAM to your PC via the USB cable. Plugging the USB connector into the
AQUA-CAM will cause it to reset and issue a double beep but all stored images will remain.
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Uploading Images
You are now able to enhance the resolution of your taken images by using the Digital Camera Manager.
Before you start to capture all stored images, a window will pop up and ask you if you want to convert all
the stored images to Higher Resolution automatically.
1. Switch the interface to DSC (Digital Still Camera) Mode
by clicking the button.
2. Click to capture all images stored in your AQUA-
CAM. A window will pop up and ask if you want to
convert all stored images to higher resolution.
• If you click “Yes”, images will convert from and to the
following size:
Low Resolution (QVGA): 320 x 240 pixel (software
enhanced to 640 x 480 pixel for PC only)
High Resolution (VGA): 640 x 480 pixel (software
enhanced to 1.3 Megapixel for PC only)
• Select “Yes” or “No”.
1. Switch to DSC Mode
Close
2a. Enchance resolution
2b. Capture all stored images
3. All uploaded images will be shown on the left panel.
4. During your Digital Camera Manager installation a folder called “Album” has been automatically
created in the bottom right section of the Digital Camera Manager. Highlight the folder called
“C:/Windows/Desktop/Album” in the bottom right hand corner. You can alternatively click to create a
new album to hold your images. Name the album and save it to wherever you want in your PC.
Saved images(s)
Close
5. Select Album
4. Create New Album
6&7. Save the selected
image(s) into the album
3. Select wanted image(s)
Adjust image
E-mail saved image
Delete image(s)
5. If you have already created an album and you want to save image(s) in, click on the album.
6. TO SAVE ONE IMAGE
• To save 1 particular image and put in the selected album, select the image by clicking the image once
and click the Save Still Image button.
• Your computer will prompt you by giving you the option to save the images with Date Time Stamp.
• If you choose yes, all the images name will be suffix with date and time.
• The selected image will appear on the right panel and it will be saved to the album you created or
highlighted.
7. TO SAVE ALL IMAGES
• To save all images taken and put in the album, select all the images by holding the CTRL button down
on keyboard with the mouse click on each image and click the button.
• Your computer will prompt you by giving you the
option to save the images with Date Time Stamp.
• If you choose yes, all the images name will be suffix
with date and time.
• All the selected images will appear on the right panel and they will be saved to the album you created
and highlighted.
8. To Adjust an Image
You can adjust an image (brightness, contrast, etc.) by highlighting the image and clicking the
button.
9. To retrieve images saved in an album, simply double-click the album and the images stored in the album
will be shown on the top right panel. Double click on image to view.
Important Notes:
Your images are also now retrievable from your desktop by clicking on the folder called “Album”.
Tips:
To quickly highlight all images hold down the CTRL and SHIFT key together and with the mouse click on the end images
of every row of images. This will quickly highlight every image in every row.
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Creating and Uploading Video Clips
Create your very own digital movies using Digital Camera Manager. Low resolution supports 80 frames
of video. High Resolution supports 20 frames of video.
• When the AQUA-CAM is full, attach it to your PC via USB and run the Digital Camera Manager.
• You can now start to create your own movie clips by following these steps:
1a. Switch to DSC Mode
saved
.avi le
3. Create movie clip
2. Capture all stored images
Close
2. Create New Album
E-mail saved .avi le
1. Switch the interface to DSC (Digital Still Camera) Mode
by clicking the button. Click to capture
all images stored in your AQUA-CAM. All uploaded
images will be shown on the left panel.
2. During your Digital Camera Manager installation a
folder called “Album” has been automatically created
in the bottom right section of the Digital Camera
Manager. Highlight the file called “C:/Windows/Desktop/
Album” in the bottom right hand corner. You can
alternatively click to create a new album to hold your
images. Name the album and save it to wherever you
want in your PC.
3. If you have already created an album and you want to
save image(s) in, double click the album.
4. Click the button to create a video clip (.avi file) with
all the selected images by holding the CTRL key on your
keyboard with the mouse click on each image.
5. Select the video compression format. “Full Frames
(Uncompressed)” format is recommended.
6. The movie clip created will appear on the right panel and it will be saved to the album you created and
highlighted.
7. To retrieve movie clips saved in an album, simply double-click the album and the movie clips stored in
the album will be shown on the top right panel.
Important Notes:
Your images are also now retrievable from your desktop by clicking on the folder called “Album”.
Tips:
To quickly highlight all images hold down the CTRL and SHIFT key together and with the mouse click on the end images
of every row of images. This will quickly highlight every image in every row. Creating movie clip with both low and high
resolution will causes error.
Creating Live Video Clips
You can now create live digital movies using Digital Camera Manager.
• Make sure your AQUA-CAM is connected to your PC via USB and run the Digital Camera Manager.
• Warning! Live Video Mode will erase all images stored in your AQUA-CAM. Make sure you upload
all wanted images before you switch the Digital Camera Manager to Live Video Mode.
• You can now start to create your live movie clips by following these steps:
1. Switch to Live
Video Mode
Close
Saved .avi
2. Create New Album
4. Adjust frame rate
Live Image
Adjust Resolution
5. Take snap shot
during recording
5. Start/Stop recording
live mode
1. Switch the interface to Live video Mode by clicking the button.
2. During your Digital Camera Manager installation a folder called “Album” has been automatically created
in the bottom right section of the Digital Camera Manager. Highlight the file called “C:/Windows/
Desktop/Album” in the bottom right hand corner. You can alternatively click to create a new album to
hold your images. Name the album and save it to wherever you want in your PC.
3. If you have already created an album and you want to save image(s) in, double click the album.
4. Click the button to adjust the frame rate and the button to adjust the resolution (size) of the
movie clip.
5. Click to start record the live images and click again to stop recording. You can also take a snap
shot during recording by clicking the button. The movie clip and snap shot created will appear on the
right panel and it will be saved to the album you created.
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To adjust frame rate:
You can adjust the frame rate (number of frame per second) by pressing the Frame Rate Button.
1. Click the button.
2. Enter the frame rate you want for
your movie clip.
To adjust resolution:
You can adjust resolution for the movie
clip by pressing the Adjust
Resolution Button.
Adjust the frame
Adjust Resolution
Enter the number of seconds you want
for the video clip to run at. (frame per
second)
Uploading Images and Video Clips
MAC
1. Connect your Digital Cam to your Mac via USB cable.
2. A window will pop up and ask you to name the pictures (images). File name
format is default as <Date> <Time> <No. of image>.
3. Click “Save”
4. Your Mac will ask you if you want to empty
your Digital Cam.
• If you click “Yes”, images stored in your
Digital Cam will be deleted.
• If you click “No”, images stored in your
Digital Cam will be retained.
5. Individual images and video clips will
be uploaded to your “STV0680 Camera
Snapshots” or “WWL Mac Snapshots”
folder.
Notes:
The default name format is <Date> <Time> <No. of image>. You can change the
name by going to “Control Panel” and double click “STV0680 Downloader”/”WWL Mac
Snapshots” icon.
Uploaded images
Uploaded movie clip
5 Using your camera as a Web Cam
• Web Cam Connection
PC
Setting up
1. Connect your AQUA-CAM 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 AQUA-CAM 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.
Setting up
MAC
Warning! Using CU-SeeMe™ will erase all images stored in your AQUA-CAM. Make sure you upload
all wanted images before using CU-SeeMe™.
1. Connect your AQUA-CAM to the USB cable on the stand.
2. Connect your USB cable to an available USB port on your Mac on the other end.
3. Put your AQUA-CAM on top of your Mac monitor or another flat surface.
4. Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card’s external microphone connector.
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Making a call
5. Double click the “CU-SeeMe™” icon from the Cu-SeeMe™ folder.
6. Go to “Edit” and then “Preference”. Edit your settings, e.g. video title, connection settings, etc.
7. Go to “Conference” and click “Connect”. Type in the Hostname and IP address for the person you want
to call and press “Connect”.
8. To find your own IP address, go to “Control Panel” and then “File Sharing”. You will be able to see your
IP address under the “Start/Stop” partition.
9. For further help on how to use CU-SeeMe™, you can visit the following website: http://
www.cuseeme.com
6 Troubleshooting Problems
• Troubleshooting
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.
For Windows® Users
PC
My CD Installation wizard does
not work.
Symptom
Solution
Problem
I receive an error message when I
am installing the Digital Camera
Manager.
Digital Camera Manager folder
is not found in the Programs menu
after I have installed the driver.
All the images I have taken do not
appear on the AQUA-CAM.
LCD display is ashing.
I cannot run the Digital Camera
Manager.
I hear a low “beep” when trying to
take an image.
I cannot access any Arcsoft
Funhouse’s templates.
Shut down all other applications and attempt to
re-install the driver, or download the updated
driver from www.coolicam.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.
Install the software, restart your PC, and nally,
connect the AQUA-CAM to the PC via the USB
port, then the software folder will appear in the
Program menu.
Upload all images to your PC as soon as possible.
(please refer to Battery Guidance section in
User’s Manual.)
If you need to change batteries, and retain the
images in your AQUA-CAM’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 fresh batteries.
Check all cables connections are secured.
Upload saved images immediately, then replace
battery.
Take picture in sufcient light.
Use the ash light to take the photograph.
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.
Put Digital Camera CD in CD ROM drive.
Digital Camera Manager does
not load.
You have lost power to your AQUA-CAM by either:
The installer for the Digital
Camera Manager requires the
AQUA-CAM be connected to the
PC (via the USB) after the software
has been installed & the PC
restarted.
Insufficient battery power
Battery power is too low to
continue taking images.
Connection failure
Removing the battery without
being connected to your PC
(turned on) via the USB cable.
Conict with another camera driver
capture device.
Insufcient light.
The auto installation le is
switched to off.
or
The CD-ROM is disconnected.
No CD in CD-ROM drive.
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”.
I cannot upload images to the PC
Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the enclosed applications.
For further information and support, please visit our website: http://www.coolicam.com
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