English User'sManual 2 | English FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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 connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. READ THIS FIRST Notice: 1.Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. 2.The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. 3.The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. 4.For driver updates, refer to our website. WARNINGS Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes English | 3 User'sManual shock. 4 | English unusually hot to the touch, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off and remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous. Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach on near water. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera. Turn the camera off and remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, and remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facility. Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident. CAUTIONS WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire. Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and accessories in well-ventilated locations. Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or vibration. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction. Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera. Use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting, or leaking and may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. When placing the batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the batteries ( - and + ) to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly. Incorrect battery polarity will result in camera inoperability and may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid. English | 5 User'sManual 6 | English Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................................................8 Package Contents................................................................................8 Common Product Components....................................................8 Common (Optional) Accessories.................................................8 Getting to Know the Camera..............................................................................9 Name of Parts......................................................................................9 Status LCD Information.........................................................................10 Getting Started.................................................................................................11 Attaching the Strap...............................................................................11 Installing the Batteries..........................................................................11 Turning the Camera On or Off................................................................12 Auto Power Off....................................................................................13 Camera Operations...........................................................................................13 Taking Pictures....................................................................................13 Using the Self-timer..............................................................................14 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality................................................14 Recording Video Clips..........................................................................14 Deleting Images...................................................................................17 Transferring Recorded Images to Your Computer................................................18 System Requirements for Computer........................................................18 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver............................................................18 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer.....................................19 Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips.................................................19 Using This Camera As a PC Camera...................................................................20 System Requirement for Videoconferencing.............................................20 Step 1: Installing the PC Camera Driver...................................................20 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer....................................20 Step 3: Running Software Application (for example: Windows Netmeeting)......21 Specifications..................................................................................................22 English | 7 User'sManual 8 | English Introduction Thank you for buying this Digital Camera. Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly. Keep the manual in a safe place. Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components: Digital camera USB cable Software CD-ROM User's manual Camera strap Common (Optional) Accessories: Camera pouch Batteries Getting to Know the Camera Name of Parts 7 1 2 3 8 5 6 9 10 1. Viewfinder window 2. Lens 3. Self-timer LED 4. Battery cover 5. Power button 4 6. Strap eyelet 7. Status LCD button 8. 9. Shutter button 10. USB connector English | 9 User'sManual 10 | English Status LCD Information Record Movie 1. Quality Mode PC Delete Fine Normal Basic 2. Battery Life Full Battery Low Battery Empty 3. Recordable Image(Record) Recordable Time(Movie) 4.Self Timer 5. Resolution Mode 1280 x 1024 640 x 480 Notes on / button pressing: Long key ­ Press the button for over 2 seconds before releasing it. Short key ­ Short press the button (less than 2 seconds). Getting Started Attaching the Strap To prevent your camera from accidental slipping during use, always use the strap. Attach the strap as illustrated below: Installing the Batteries Important · The cease of power supply will cause all the images to be lost. · When battery indicator becomes , it is recommended to transfer images/video clips to your computer . · Always turn off the camera before replacing new batteries, otherwise the recorded images/video clips may be lost. · If the batteries are exhausted and need replacement, it is indicated by blinks (three times) on the status LCD before the camera automatically turns off. Be sure to transfer images/video clips to your computer before replacing new batteries. 1.Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. English | 11 User'sManual NOTE 12 | English 2.Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity marks (+ or -). 3.Close the battery cover firmly. · It is recommended to use two AAA size Alkaline for battery power supply. · If you won't be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leaks or corrosion. · Never use manganese batteries. · Never use different types of batteries (together) or mix old and new batteries. · Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. Turning the Camera On and Off To turn the camera on, press (short key) the To turn the camera off, press (long key) the NOTE button. button. · Every time when you power on the camera, it will return to its default setting as follows: Mode: Record Mode (Still) Resolution:1280 x 1024 Quality : Fine Auto Power Off The camera is equipped with an automatic power off function. If there is no camera activity (no buttons are pressed) for 180 seconds while the camera is powered on, the camera will eventually turn itself off to conserve power. If the camera has powered-off, you must turn the camera on again ...