iClick 3x User manual

Type
User manual

This manual is also suitable for

iClick 3x is a compact, lightweight digital camera with a variety of features that make it a great choice for capturing and sharing photos and videos.

With a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, the iClick 3x takes sharp, clear photos that are perfect for printing or sharing online. It also has a built-in microphone for recording audio with your videos. The iClick 3x has a self-timer function that allows you to take photos without having to hold the camera, which is great for group shots or taking photos of yourself. It also has a video clip mode that allows you to record short video clips.

iClick 3x is a compact, lightweight digital camera with a variety of features that make it a great choice for capturing and sharing photos and videos.

With a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, the iClick 3x takes sharp, clear photos that are perfect for printing or sharing online. It also has a built-in microphone for recording audio with your videos. The iClick 3x has a self-timer function that allows you to take photos without having to hold the camera, which is great for group shots or taking photos of yourself. It also has a video clip mode that allows you to record short video clips.

Contents
Camera Precautions…………………………………………………………….2
FCC Compliance Information…………………………………………………..3
iClick Product Warranty…………………………………………………………4
Technical Specifications………………………………………………………...5
Computer System Requirements………………………………………………5
Camera Diagram………………………………………………………………...6
Battery Installation……………………………………………………………….7
Power the Camera On/Off………………………………………………………8
Taking Photos…………………………………………………………………….9
Camera Mode Selections……………………………………..10, 11, 12, 13, 15
World AC Electrical Power Frequency Table…………………………………14
Installing the Software…………………………………………………………..16
Installing the Driver & Application Software………..…………………………17
Downloading Still Images…………………………………………….…….18, 19
Downloading Movie Images……………………………………………………20
PC Camera/Web Cam………………………………………………………….21
1
C
amera Precautions
Please note the following when using the camera:
Do not place the camera in a damp or dusty location. This may cause fire or
electric shock.
Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as
in direct sunlight. This may affect the camera case and internal components.
Try to avoid bumping or hitting the camera while it is being activated. This may cause
the camera to malfunction.
Choose a flat, still surface to set the camera on.
When the lens or the viewfinder is dirty, please clean them with a lens brush or soft
cloth.
Under the following circumstances, have the camera repaired by qualified personnel.
The cable or plug is damaged or worn.
The device has been dropped and/or the casing has been damaged.
Liquid has entered the camera.
! W
ARNING !
Before installing any software on your computer it is very important that you disable
your anti-virus program. Anti-virus programs have the ability to corrupt files before
they are finished being created, rendering them in operable.
To disable your anti-virus program, locate and right-click on the anti-virus icon in the
lower, right-hand corner of your screen (near the time display) and disable the
program. Disabling your anti-virus program in this manner is temporary, and your
anti-virus program will reactivate when you reboot your computer.
2
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential l
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more the following suggestions.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to a different power outlet other than the one where
the receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced television or radio technician for help.
EC Notice
This equipment is also compliant with European Community digital device
regulations.
CAUTION
To comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules, this device must only be installed on computer equipment certified to
comply with the Class B limits.
3
iClick Product Warranty
All iClick products are guaranteed to function properly for a period of 1-year from the
date of manufacture. If a product is deemed defective by iClick personnel a
replacement product will be sent to the end-user. Replacement products are sent
free of charge. iClick technical support can be contacted per the following:
In the United States, refer to the iClick web site at
www.iClickDigital.com.
Toll-free technical support in the United States call 1 (800) 456-9177
Outside the US +1 (206) 264-2587
Monday - Friday from 8:30 A. M. - 5:00 P. M. PST
To post questions to iClick Technical Support professionals or to download software
files, refer to:
- iClick online support:
www.iclickdigital.com/customersupport.php
- iClick product downloads: www.iclickdigital.com/downloads/index.htm
- Email address: [email protected]
4
Technical Specifications
Resolution CMOS, 640 X 480 pixels
Memory 8 MB
Image Storage, 320 X 240 pxls 104 images no compression - 208 images with compression
Status LCD 2-digit B/W on back for functions
Audible Alert / LED Yes / No
White Balance Auto
Exposure Auto
View Finder Optical
Focusing Fixed range from 40cm ~ infinity
Focal Length 6.0 mm
Aperture F=2.8
Interface USB
Delete Image All / Last one
Auto Power off 20 sec
Battery 3 X AAA Alkaline Battery
Dimensions 85.6 X 54 X 23 mm
Operating Systems Win 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP MAC
Weight 50g (w/o Batteries)
Computer System Requirements
Personal computer with Win98, 98SE, 2000 or XP and Mac
CD-ROM drive to install software, min. 200 MHz microprocessor
Available USB port
Color display monitor with a minimum resolution of 640 x 480 (1024 x 768 recommended; 24-bit True Color
recommended)
48 MB available RAM for WIN98, ME; 64 MB for WIN 2000 and WIN XP
120 MB of available ha
rd disk space
5
Camera Diagram
Front Side---Fig. 1
1. Viewfinder
2. Lens
3. Battery door
4. Hand strap lug
5. Shutter release button
Back Side---Fig. 2
6. Status LCD
7. Power button
8. USB port and its rubber cover
9. Viewfinder
10. Mode button
6
Battery Installation
1. Open the BATTERY DOOR--Fig. 3.
2. Insert three AAA alkaline batteries
into the battery compartment with
the polarity in the direction
shown--Fig. 4.
Please Note the Following:
When the batteries are low, you will
see the indication on STATUS LCD
continuously blinking.
Always download photos to a
computer prior to replacing the
batteries to avoid memory loss.
Do not use both old and new batteries
together. Replace all the batteries at
the same time.
It is recommended that you remove the
batteries if the camera is not going to
be used for some time. This will save
the battery life.
7
Power the Camera On/Off
Power On
Method 1
Press the POWER button
until the STATUS LCD lights up--Fig. 5
Method 2
Plug the USB cable into the computer,
and press the POWER button. The
camera will be powered on by USB
power source--Fig. 6.
P
ower Off
Method 1
The camera will automatically power
off after 20 seconds of inactivity.
Method 2
Press the mode button until the
STATUS LCD appears as in Fig. 7.
Then press the SHUTTER RELEASE
BUTTON to turn off the camera.
Note: If the camera is connected to the
computer, you will have to unplug the
USB cable to turn the camera off.
8
Taking Photos
Once the camera is turned on “Hi” will appear and the frame number “26”
will immediately appear afterwards on the STATUS LCD--Fig. 8. If there are
images already saved in the camera, the frame number will indicate how
many shots are still available on the camera.
1. Look through the VIEWFINDER to frame the subject of the photo.
2. Press the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON to take a photo.
3. The frame number shown on the STATUS LCD indicates how many shots are still
available before the memory is full. The camera will automatically perform a
countdown after each shot is taken, shown on the STATUS LCD.
4. When a photograph is taken, you will hear a single, short “beep”. After the
“beep”, the camera will be ready to take another photo.
Please Note the Following When Taking Photos:
If the environment is too dark to achieve acceptable image quality, the camera’s self
detection device will prevent you from taking photos.
Whenever you hear two “beeps”, it means that either the memory is full or that the
light is not bright enough. No photos can be taken in either situation.
9
Camera Mode Selections
By pressing the MODE BUTTON you can cycle through different shooting modes
that are displayed on the STATUS LCD. When a given mode is displayed, it can be
selected by pressing the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON.
The different mode options that appear on the STATUS LCD are shown below in Fig.
9.
OF: Power off
St: Self timer in 10 seconds
d8: Capture pictures in video mode
CA: Delete all photos in the memory
CL: Delete the last picture
Hi: High resolution (640 X 480 pixels)
Lo: Low resolution (320 X 240 pixels)
50: Lighting AC power frequency 50Hz
60: Lighting AC power frequency 60Hz
Hd: Enable compression
Ld: Disable compression
10
Camera Mode Selections
Default (Hi) resolution
The camera can take 26 photos in
“Ld” storage format without
compression. If it is in “Hd ”
compression mode, the camera
can take 52 shots--Fig. 10.
Power Off
Press the MODE BUTTON once
to enter shut down mode--Fig. 11
then press the SHUTTER
RELEASE BUTTON to turn off the
camera.
Self Timer
Press the MODE BUTTON twice
to enter self-timer mode--Fig. 12,
then press the SHUTTER
RELEASE BUTTON. There is a 10
second shooting delay. During this
interval, you will a “beep” every
second.
11
Camera Mode Selections
Video Clip
Press the MODE BUTTON three times to
enter video clip mode--Fig. 13 then press
and hold the SHUTTER RELEASE
BUTTON to take a movie clip. To stop the
movie clip, just release the SHUTTER
RELEASE BUTTON. A maximum of 99
images can be taken at 320x240
resolution.
Delete All Photos
To delete all images stored in the camera,
press the MODE BUTTON four times until
“CA” appears on the STATUS LCD, then
press the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON.
The symbol “CA” will blink for 5 seconds
to reconfirm the deletion command. Press
the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON again
to delete the photo(s) otherwise, the
delete command will be cancelled and the
camera will revert to the default mode.
Before activating this mode, make sure
that all the photos you want to keep
have been downloaded on to a
computer first.
Delete the Last Photo
To delete the last image stored in the
camera, press the MODE BUTTON five
times until “CL” appears on the STATUS
LCD, then press the SHUTTER
RELEASE BUTTON--Fig. 15.
12
Camera Mode Selections
Low Resolution
Press the MODE BUTTON six times to
enter low resolution mode. In this mode,
the camera can take 104 pictures in “Ld”
format, without compression or 208
images in “Hd” format, with
compression--Fig. 16. Although the
camera can take over 99 photos in this
resolution, the STATUS LCD will only
allow for a 2-digit display. It will keep
showing “99” even though pictures have
been taken and stored in the camera.
50: Lighting AC power frequency
Press the MODE BUTTON eight times
until “50” appears on the STATUS LCD
and then press the SHUTTER RELEASE
BUTTON to enter this mode. This mode
can eliminate the potential image noise
caused by an external lighting
source—Fig. 17.
60: Lighting AC power frequency
Press the MODE BUTTON eight times
until “50” appears on the STATUS LCD
and then press the SHUTTER RELEASE
BUTTON. Scroll through the mode
options again and “60” should appear.
This mode can eliminate the potential
image noise caused by external lighting
source—Fig. 18.
Please refer to the “Worldwide AC Electrical
Power Frequency” Table on the next page to
select the correct frequency.
13
World AC Electrical Power Frequency Reference Table
Country
Frequency
(Hz)
Country
Frequency
(Hz)
Country
Frequency
(Hz)
Argentina 50 Germany 50 Netherlands 50
Australia 50 Greece 50
New
Zealand
50
Austria 50 Hong Kong 50 Pakistan 60
Belgium 50 Hungary 40, 50 Panama 60
Brazil 60 India 50 Philippines 60
Bulgaria 50 Indonesia 50 Poland 50
Canada 60 Iran 50 Portugal 50
China 50 Israel 50 Romania 50
Colombia 60 Italy 50
Saudi
Arabia
50, 60
Czech 50 Japan 50, 60 Spain 50
Demark 50 Morocco 50 Sweden 50
Dominica 60 Korea 60 Switzerland 50
Dubai 50 Kuwait 50 Thailand 50
England 50 Luxemburg 50 Taiwan 60
Finland 50 Malaya 50 U. S. A. 60
France 50 Mexico 50, 60 U. S. S. R. 50
It is important that you choose the correct frequency that corresponds to your
country when taking photos indoors because the indoor lighting frequency
may cause image noise.
14
Camera Mode Selections
Enable Compression
Press the MODE BUTTON seven
times until you see “Hd” then press
the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
to enter compression mode for “Hi”
or “Lo” resolution images--Fig. 19.
Disable Compression
Press the MODE BUTTON seven
times until you see “Ld”, then press
the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
to enter decompression mode for
“Hi” or “Lo” resolution images--Fig.
20.
In “Hd” mode, the preparation
time for the next still image will
take longer because the camera
needs time to process the
compression. The STATUS LCD
will show “- -“ symbol while the
camera is processing the image.
15
Installing the Software
! CAUTION WINDOWS XP USERS!
This camera is compatible with Windows XP. Before installing the Twain Driver, the
computer may have a warning message that says the software has not passed the
Windows Logo test. At this time, you will have to manually set up Microsoft Windows
Hardware Compatibility (See Fig. Below). If you choose not to do the manual set
up, you may just ignore the warning message and keep installing the software.
Please follow these instructions step by step to manually set up Microsoft
Windows Hardware Compatibility:
1. Right-click on the “My computer” icon and click on “Property.”
2. Check the “Hardware” tab and click the “Driver Signing” button.
3. a. Click the default setting “Warn-Prompt me each time
to choose an action” if you want the computer to display
the warning message whenever you install new software.
b. Click the “Ignore-Install the software anyway and don’t ask for my
approval” if you don’t need the reminder warning message
when you install new software.
4. Click “OK” to complete the Microsoft XP Hardware Compatibility setup.
16
Installing the Driver & Application Software
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Place the software disk to your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. You MUST check and install the “Twain Driver ” first. After that, check “Presto! Mr.
Photo” or “Presto! Image Folio” photo editing programs.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the software installation. You can select the
“NEXT” icon to use the default setting to go to the next installation step.
5. Restart your computer after finishing the installation.
6. After rebooting your computer, use the USB cable to connect the camera to your
computer. Windows will display “Found New Hardware” after 3 seconds.
If the installer wizard does not display automatically, open the folder on the
CD-ROM and double-click the “Setup.exe” file.
17
Downloading Still Images-
1st Method
Flash
1. Plug the USB cable into both the
camera and the computer
properly.
2. Double click on the “My DSC”
folder on your desktop.
3. Double click on the “My DSC”
icon. The download and editing
wizard will appear on the
screen--Fig. 22.
4. Click on “Download Photos” to
download the images stored in the
camera--Fig. 23. The downloaded
thumbnail images can be
enlarged by clicking the right
mouse button. Select the images
you want to save and click “Save
Photos” to save them to a
designated folder--Fig. 24.
The still images will be
saved in JPEG format.
18
Downloading Still Images-
2nd Method
1. Open Mr. Photo 3
2. Please select “Digital Camera” as
the device type--Fig 25.
3. Download the images by clicking the
“Import” icon and choosing
“Dual Mode DSC (2770)”--Fig 26.
Then the wizard will appear--Fig. 27,
and click “Download
Photos”. Select the images you want
to save and click the “Transfer
Photos” icon--Fig. 27. Now the
images can be transferred to ”Mr.
Photo” directly and the images will
be saved in JPEG format.
4. Now, you can review and edit your
still photos via Mr. Photo 3.
19
Downloading Movie Images
1. Follow the same procedures for
DOWNLOADING STILL IMAGES
described above in the first method
to download the movie images.
2. After downloading the images, a
thumbnail labeled “AVI” on the top,
left corner will appear on the
download wizard--Fig. 28.
3. Select the files you want and save
them to a designated folder.
The movie images will be saved
in AVI format directly.
20
  • Page 1 1
  • Page 2 2
  • Page 3 3
  • Page 4 4
  • Page 5 5
  • Page 6 6
  • Page 7 7
  • Page 8 8
  • Page 9 9
  • Page 10 10
  • Page 11 11
  • Page 12 12
  • Page 13 13
  • Page 14 14
  • Page 15 15
  • Page 16 16
  • Page 17 17
  • Page 18 18
  • Page 19 19
  • Page 20 20
  • Page 21 21

iClick 3x User manual

Type
User manual
This manual is also suitable for

iClick 3x is a compact, lightweight digital camera with a variety of features that make it a great choice for capturing and sharing photos and videos.

With a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, the iClick 3x takes sharp, clear photos that are perfect for printing or sharing online. It also has a built-in microphone for recording audio with your videos. The iClick 3x has a self-timer function that allows you to take photos without having to hold the camera, which is great for group shots or taking photos of yourself. It also has a video clip mode that allows you to record short video clips.

Ask a question and I''ll find the answer in the document

Finding information in a document is now easier with AI