Polaroid Digital Camera ION User Manual

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2. Table of Contents  
1. Introduction............................................................................ 2  
2. Table of Contents.................................................................... 3  
3. System Requirements .............................................................. 5  
4. Package Contents.................................................................... 6  
5. Software Installation.................................................................7  
• Installing the Software ...........................................................7  
• Software included with your camera ........................................9  
6. Battery Installation..................................................................12  
7. Getting to Know Your ION® Digital Camera................................13  
• Shutter Button ....................................................................13  
• Viewfinder..........................................................................14  
• LCD Display........................................................................14  
• Mode Button.......................................................................15  
• Shutter Lock .......................................................................15  
• Power ................................................................................16  
8. Getting Started ......................................................................17  
• Switching the ION® Digital Camera On....................................17  
• Sliding the Lens Cover..........................................................17  
• Taking an Image..................................................................18  
• Continuous Mode ...............................................................19  
• Self-Timer Mode .................................................................19  
• Clearing the Stored Images ..................................................20  
• Changing the Image Resolution..............................................20  
• Compression Modes.............................................................21  
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9. Recording Video Clips .............................................................22  
• Recording Video Clips...................................................................22  
• Choosing Video Frequency............................................................22  
10.Connecting your ION® Digital Camera to Your Computer..............23  
11. Transferring, Managing Images and Capturing Live Video images..........24  
• Transferring, Managing and Capturing Live Video Images...............24  
• Transferring Pictures and Capturing a live video image (for Mac OS9).....31  
• Transferring Pictures and Capturing a live video image (for Mac OSX)......40  
12. Using the Camera as a Web Cam.................................................42  
• Setting up NetMeeting..................................................................42  
• Start NetMeeting..........................................................................43  
13. Getting Help...........................................................................44  
• ION® Online Services....................................................................44  
• ArcSoft Software Help .................................................................44  
14. Troubleshooting.......................................................................45  
15. Battery Guidance...................................................................................47  
16. Technical Specifications.............................................................48  
17. FCC Notice............................................................................................50  
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3. System Requirements  
PC  
For Windows® Users  
Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP  
Pentium® III 450MHz or equivalent processor  
128MB RAM (512MB recommended)  
USB Port  
500MB free disk space  
CD-ROM Drive  
Color Monitor with High Color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher  
Standard mouse and keyboard  
MAC  
For Macintosh® Users  
PowerPC® Processor  
Mac® OS Version 9.2~X  
USB Port  
96MB RAM (128MB recommended)  
400MB Free disk space  
CD-ROM Drive  
Color Monitor with High Color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher  
Standard mouse and keyboard  
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4. Package Contents  
Product Overview  
1. Shutter Button  
2. Viewfinder  
3. Lens  
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Front View  
1. Shutter Lock  
2. LCD Display  
3. Mode Button  
4. Battery Door  
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Back View  
1. Strap Holder  
2. USB Cable Port  
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Side View  
ION® Digital Camera  
Quick Guide  
USB Cable  
2 x AAA Batteries  
ION® Digital Camera CD-ROM includes  
ION® Digital Camera Camera driver (PC & Mac),  
Arcsoft® Software® Suite(PC & Mac),  
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC)  
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC & Mac)  
User Guide in PDF format  
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5. Software Installation  
• Installing the Software  
PC  
For Windows® Users:  
IMPORTANT!  
• Please backup all the necessary data before any driver and software installation.  
• The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS.  
• Please restart the computer after installing the software.  
IMPORTANT!  
It is necessary to install both of the ION® Digital Camera Camera Driver and the  
ArcSoft Software in order to transfer pictures to the computer. After the installation,  
please restart the Windows before connecting the camera to the PC.  
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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 and  
follow the on screen instructions.  
NOTE:  
If the setup screen does not appear after loading the CD, then you can manually  
start it by double clicking the “My Computer” icon on your desktop, then double  
clicking the icon for the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM window opens, double  
click the “INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.  
Mac  
For Macintosh Users:  
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications opened on  
your computer.  
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.  
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Digital Cam”.  
4. Install the software included.  
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• Software included with your camera  
The ION® Digital Camera software CD contains the following software;  
ION® Digital Camera Driver  
Connect the camera to a computer and use the camera application to  
upload the pictures or continuous pictures to the computer.  
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.  
For further help on how to use PhotoStudio® 4.0, go to “Help” to access  
the Help Topics.  
support.  
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.  
For further help on how to use ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0, go to “Help” to  
access the Help Topics.  
support.  
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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.  
For further help on how to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000, click the “?”  
on the top right hand corner to access the Help Topics.  
support.  
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.  
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.  
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Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .PDF File Reading 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.  
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6. Battery Installation  
1. Slide right and then lift the battery door upwards (as shown on  
Diagram A). Insert the two new AAA alkaline batteries into the  
battery compartment (as shown on Diagram B). Make sure you follow  
the correct polarity (+) (-) as indicated.  
2. Put the battery door on correct position and slide left to close the  
battery door (as shown on Diagram C).  
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Diagram A  
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Diagram B  
Diagram C  
Important Note:  
To avoid lost images when changing batteries, please make sure your images  
are uploaded to your PC or Mac before changing batteries.  
Make sure the ION® Digital Camera is connected to your PC or Mac via the USB  
cable with your PC or Mac is switched on.  
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7. Getting to Know Your ION® Digital Camera  
Refer to the picture below for a quick overview for your ION® Digital Camera.  
Shutter Button  
Shutter Lock  
LCD Display  
Viewfinder  
Lens  
Strap  
Holder  
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USB Cable  
Port  
Battery  
Door  
Mode Button  
Front View  
Side View  
Back View  
• Shutter Button  
The Shutter Button has 7 functions. Although these are covered in more  
detail later in this manual, please find below a brief description.  
Still Image  
To take an image, aim the ION® Digital Camera by looking through the  
viewfinder and press the Shutter Button once. A beep means you have  
taken an image. (see page 18)  
Continous images  
To take continous images, press and hold the Shutter Button to start taking  
continuous images when in the Continuous  
Mode. (see page 19)  
Self-Timer  
To start the 10 second Self-Timer, simply press the Shutter Button when  
the ION® Digital Camera is in the Self-Timer  
Clear Memory  
Mode. (see page 19)  
To clear single image or all images that you have taken, simply press the  
Shutter Button when you are in the Clear mode. (see page 20)  
Change Resolution  
The Shutter Button can be used to switch between Hi-Res and Low-Res  
settings. To do this, the memory must first be cleared, and the resolution  
option selected. (see page 20)  
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Change Compression  
Choose different compressed format in different Resolution(see page 21)  
Recording Video Clips  
Use the Video mode to record video clips under different shooting  
enviroments (see page 22)  
• Viewfinder  
The viewfinder is the window you look through when you aim the ION®  
Digital Camera. Make sure you center the subject in the viewfinder before  
taking an image.  
Important Note:  
Due to the very small size of the viewfinder, ensure your ION® Digital Camera is  
perfectly parallel to the subject you wish to take an images of. We recommend  
images are taken at a minimum distance of 2 metres from the subject.  
• LCD Display  
By default, the 2 digit LCD screen displays the number of images  
remaining that can be taken before the ION® Digital Camera’s memory is  
filled. It is also used in conjunction with the Mode Button to access and  
display the ION® Digital Camera settings.  
Delete all images  
Images Remaining  
Self-timer Mode  
Delete last image  
High Resolution (Hi-Res) Mode  
Low Resolution (Low-Res) Mode  
Continuous Mode  
Video Mode  
Compressed Mode  
50 HZ  
Non-Compressed Mode  
60 HZ  
Low Battery Warning  
(LCD will blink)  
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• Mode Button  
The Mode Button has 2 primary functions:  
Turning your ION® Digital Camera On from the Stand-by Mode  
When your ION® Digital Camera is in Stand-by Mode, press the Mode  
button to reactivate.  
Cycling Through the Operating Modes  
You can also use the Mode Button to cycle through the operating modes  
of your ION® Digital Camera. (For more details, see 8.2 Getting Started)  
• Shutter Lock  
Shutter lock is designed to protect the settings of your camera. Therefore,  
when you have taken some pictures and want to protect them from being  
accidentally deleted switch the shutter lock switch to lock setting  
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Shutter Lock  
unlock  
lock  
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When the shutter lock is set to  
you will be able to scroll the mode  
settings using the mode button, but the shutter button will be non  
functional.  
To release the lock, simply move the shutter lock upwards.  
Images can be uploaded to your computer whilst the shutter lock is set to  
. The auto power will still function when the shutter lock is ON.  
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• Power  
Stand-by Mode  
After a period of 30 seconds inactivity, the ION® Digital Camera will  
switch to Stand-by Mode automatically and the LCD will go blank. All  
images taken will not be lost as they are stored in the ION® Digital  
Camera’s memory.  
Important Note:  
It is important to note that any images stored in your ION® Digital Camera’s  
memory will be lost if the battery is totally drained or removed (and the USB  
cable is not connected to your ION® Digital Camera to your powered on PC or  
Mac). Please make sure your wanted images are uploaded to your PC or Mac  
via the USB cable before changing or installing batteries.  
Low Battery  
If the LCD display begins to blink or  
is displayed, these are warnings  
that there is not enough power left in your battery to fully operate your  
ION® Digital Camera.  
Important Note:  
You must upload any stored images as soon as possible. Do not replace your  
battery before you have downloaded or saved your images to your PC or Mac.  
Important Note:  
To use as a web-cam, you will require Internet access. To talk and listen, your  
computer will require a sound card, speakers and microphone (not supplied).  
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8. Getting Started  
• Switching the ION® Digital Camera On  
Your ION® Digital Camera will automatically switch on when you insert  
new batteries or connect your ION® Digital Camera to your PC or Mac via  
USB port. Press the Mode Button to turn on your ION® Digital Camera  
when your ION® Digital Camera is in Stand-by Mode. The LCD will  
indicate the  
number of images which may be taken. Ensure the shutter lock switch is  
in the unlocked position.  
mode for high resolution and it will also display the  
• Sliding the Lens cover  
Before taking an image, remember to slide the lens cover outward.  
For maximum protection of the lens, remember to slide the lens cover  
inward after taking image.  
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• Taking an Image  
Press the Shutter Button to take an image. The ION® Digital Camera  
will beep. A high pitched beep indicates that the image was taken  
successfully and the counter will count down. The LCD screen displays  
the number of available images remaining.  
A low beep indicates insufficient light to take an image or the lens  
cover has not been slide opened.  
A series of beeps indicates that the ION® Digital Camera is full.  
By pressing the Mode Button you can cycle through additional  
features as displayed on the LCD. When a given mode is displayed it  
can be accessed by pressing the Shutter Button (see section 7.1). If  
an option is not confirmed within 5 seconds the display will revert to  
show the number of available images that can be taken.  
or  
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• Continuous Mode  
To create continous images:  
1. Press the Mode Button until the  
appears on the LCD.  
2. Press and hold the Shutter Button within 5 seconds to start taking  
continuous images. When you are in Low-Res mode, the ION® Digital  
Camera will allow you to take 104 images. 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 ION® Digital Camera will revert to the normal image  
taking mode.  
Important Note:  
During the Continuous Mode the ION® Digital Camera will allow images to be  
taken with insufficient light.  
• Self-Timer Mode  
To use the self-timer feature, press the Mode Button until  
appears  
in the LCD then press the Shutter Button to start a 10 second self-timer.  
The ION® Digital Camera will issue a short beep every second and then a  
long beep just prior to a further short beep which indicates that the image  
has been successfully taken. It is a good idea to use the cradle for this.  
Important Note:  
The Self-Timer Mode cannot be selected when the ION® Digital Camera is full.  
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Clearing the Stored Images  
Delete single image  
or  
1.Press the Mode Button until  
appears on the LCD.  
start flashing.  
2.Press the Shutter Button and the  
3.Press the Shutter Button again while  
taken will be deleted.  
is flashing. The last image  
Delete all images  
1.Press the Mode Button until  
appears on the LCD.  
start flashing.  
2.Press the Shutter Button and the  
3.Press the Shutter Button again to delete all images stored in your ION®  
Digital Camera.  
Important Note:  
All images will be lost when the memory is cleared. Please make sure you  
upload your wanted images before clearing your ION® Digital Camera’s  
memory.  
• Changing the Image Resolution  
Image resolution can be changed whenever you need.  
1. Cycle through the Mode options by pressing the Mode Button.  
2. Press the Shutter Button once to change to the alternative resolution.  
For Example:  
Changing from Hi-Res Mode to Low-Res Mode:-  
Press the Shutter Button to Confirm  
Changing from Low-Res Mode to Hi-Res Mode:-  
Press the Shutter Button to Confirm  
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• Compression Modes  
Compressed mode  
1. Cycle through the Mode options until  
is displayed on the LCD.  
2. Press the Shutter Button to apply your settings.  
Non-compressed mode  
1. Cycle through the Mode options until  
is displayed on the LCD.  
2. Press the Shutter Button to apply your settings.  
Below is the number of images that the camera can store, based on different  
resolution and compression modes:  
units: images  
Format  
High Resolution  
low Resolution  
312  
Compressed  
78  
26  
Non-compressed  
104  
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9. Recording Video Clips  
• Recording Video Clips  
Use the Video mode to record video clips:  
1. Cycle through the Mode options until  
is displayed on the LCD.  
2. Press and hold the Shutter button to start recording.  
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording, or the Video recording  
stops when the internal memory is full.  
• Choosing Video Frequency  
You can select different video frequency for recording video clips under  
different light environment. Use  
when exposure light used is artificial  
and when exposure light used is natural.  
1. Cycle through the Mode options until  
the LCD.  
or  
is displayed on  
2. Press the Shutter button to apply your settings.  
Important Note:  
• The default setting for recording video clips is  
(50HZ).  
• Recommend you select the right frequency before recording a video clip,  
Wrong frequency maybe result in video flickering.  
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10. Connecting your ION® Digital Camera to Your Computer  
The USB cable allows you to upload images from the ION® Digital Camera  
to your PC or Mac. One end of the cable connects to the USB port on  
the side of the ION® Digital Camera and the other end connects to your  
PC’s or Mac’s USB port. When your ION® Digital Camera 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.)  
USB Series “B” Plug connects  
to your ION® Digital Camera  
USB Series “A” Plug connects  
to your PC or Mac  
When you first connect your ION® Digital Camera 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!  
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11. Transferring, Managing Images and Capturing Live Video images  
PC  
For Windows® Users:  
• Transferring, Managing and Capturing Live Video Images  
1. Click the Windows® Start Menu.  
2. Select the “Digital Camera”.  
3. Select the “Digital Camera”.  
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The system will recognize the images and video clips stored in your ION®  
Digital Camera automatically. And prompt you to download them to your  
computer. Click “Yes” .  
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4. Choose your desired image. Click “  
Click “save”.  
”. Select the path and format.  
NOTE:  
•Choose JPEG format, you can adjust image quality.  
•We recommend you to save image as a JPEG format.  
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5. Click”  
”. Select the path and format. Click”Ok” to save all images and  
video clips in your ION® Digital Camera to the computer.  
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6. Go to “Option” and click “Video Source”. Select “VGA Dual-Mode  
Camera” as source. Click “ok”.  
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7. Go to “Option” and click “Video format”. Choose your desired  
setting. Click”ok”.  
NOTE:  
The default value: 640 x 480.  
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8. Click”  
” to enter live video mode. During this mode, Click “  
” for a  
snapshot.  
NOTE:  
•A captured image will be stored as a new file.  
•Make sure you save the captured image before closing the window of Digital  
Camera application.  
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MAC  
For Macintosh® Users:  
• Transferring Pictures and Capturing a live video image (for Mac OS9)  
1. Connect your ION® Digital Camera to your computer via the USB  
cable.  
2. Choose ”XDC - 3XX” from “Applications”. A window will prompt  
you how to do next step.  
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3. Click “Download” . All your images and video clips stored in your  
ION® Digital Camera will be transferred to the computer.  
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4.Choose your desired images or video clips. Click “save as”, A window  
appears. Select the destination folder, click “save” to save the images  
or video clips.  
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5.Select “Source”, choose “XDC- 3XX Video Vdig”, select “Component  
RGB”.  
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6.Click “Video” to enter a live video mode, During This mode, click  
”Snapshot” to capture a image.  
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7.Click “Setting” , select “image” to adjust the features of a video clip.  
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8.Click “Resolution”, choose your desired setting.  
NOTE:  
The default value: 320 x 240.  
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• Transferring Pictures and Capturing a live video image (for Mac OSX)  
1. Connect your ION® Digital Camera to your Mac via USB cable.  
2. Double Click an  
icon from your computer desktop.  
3. Double click “Applications”.  
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4. Double click “XDC - 3XX” and a window will pop up. The follwing  
steps are the same as the Mac OS9. Refer to page 31 to 39 for  
details.  
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12. Using the Camera as a Web Cam  
PC  
For Windows® Users:  
• Setting up NetMeeting  
1. Connect your ION® Digital Camera to the USB cable and MIC cable  
on one end.  
2. Connect the USB cable to a USB port and connect the MIC cable to  
a MIC Jack on your PC on the other end.  
3. Put your ION® Digital Camera on top of a flat surface.  
NOTE:  
•The microphone is integrated inside the camera.  
•Recommend you select the right frequency before using your ION® Digital  
Camera as a PC camera. Wrong frequency maybe result in video flickering.  
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• Start NetMeeting  
NOTE:  
For Windows® XP/2000 users who use NetMeeting for the first time , Go to  
Start -> Run ->type in “conf” ->click “OK” and then follow the on-screen set  
up instruction to set up NetMeeting.  
1. Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the  
“NetMeeting” icon from the Windows Start Menu.  
2. 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  
windows/netmeeting.  
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13. Getting Help  
• ION® Online Services  
If you have any problem or for any immediate assistance, please phone the hotline, send e-mail  
to the support email address or write to the address shown on the registration card enclosed.  
• ArcSoft Software Help  
For United States  
For Latin America  
ArcSoft HQ Support Center  
(Fremont, CA 94538)  
Tel.: 1-510-979-5599  
Fax: 1-510-440-7978  
For Europe  
ArcSoft Europe Support Center  
(Ireland)  
For China  
ArcSoft China Support Center  
(Hangzhou)  
Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087  
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001  
support  
Tel.: +86-571-88210575  
For Japan  
For Taiwan  
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo)  
Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392  
Fax: +81-3-5795-1397  
ArcSoft Taiwan Support Center (Taiwan)  
Tel.: +886-(0) 2-2506-9355  
Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922  
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14. 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  
Symptom  
Solution  
Problem  
Shut down all other applications and attempt to re-  
install the driver, or download the updated driver from  
I
receive an error message when  
I
ION® Digital Camera Driver does  
not load.  
am installing the ION® Digital Camera  
Driver.  
Check the USB controller in your BIOS if they are  
activated. If these does not work contact your national  
Customer Support representative.  
You have lost power to your ION® Digital Camera by either:  
Insufficient battery power Upload all images to your PC as soon as possible. (please  
refer to Battery Guidance section in User’s Manual.)  
All the images  
I
have taken do not  
Removing the battery without being If you need to change batteries, and retain the images  
connected to your PC (turned on) via in your ION® Digital Camera’s memory, ensure you are  
appear on the ION® Digital Camera.  
the USB cable.  
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.  
I cannot upload images to the PC  
LCD display is flashing.  
Connection failure  
Check all cables connections are secured.  
Battery power is too low to continue Upload saved images immediately, then replace battery.  
taking images.  
I cannot run the ION® Digital Camera.  
Conflict with another camera driver If you have any other camera installed on your computer,  
capture device.  
remove the camera and it’s driver completely from  
your system to avoid conflict with another camera or  
capture device.  
Black corner appears on the images Lost corner of images.  
taken.  
Make sure you slide the lens cover to the desired  
position.  
Take your images in better light condition.  
Check your lens cover is open.  
I
hear  
a
low “beep” when trying to Insufficient light.  
take an image.  
My CD Installation wizard does  
not work.  
The auto installation file is switched  
Go to the computer desktop. Right click on “My  
to off.  
Computer”.  
Click “Properties”. Select “Device  
or  
Manager”. Double click on “CD-ROM”, double click  
on “CD-R” (normally the manufacturer’s name). Click  
on “Settings”. Ensure “Auto insert notification” is  
ticked and the “disconnect” is ticked. If you change  
the settings the computer will ask you to restart your  
PC. Click “Yes”.  
The CD ROM is disconnected.  
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MAC  
For Macintosh® Users:  
Symptom  
Solution  
Problem  
ION® Digital Camera Driver does  
not load.  
Shut down all other applications and attempt to re-  
install the driver, or download the updated driver from  
I
receive an error message when  
I
am installing the ION® Digital Camera  
Driver.  
You have lost power to your ION® Digital Camera by either:  
have taken do not Insufficient battery power Upload all images to your Mac as soon as possible.  
All the images  
I
appear on the ION® Digital Camera.  
(please refer to Battery Guidance section in User’s  
Manual.)  
If you need to change batteries, and retain the images  
in your ION® Digital Camera’s memory, ensure you are  
Removing the battery without being  
connected to your Mac (turned on) via  
the USB cable.  
connected to  
a
Mac which is turned on via the USB  
cable, which will then draw power from the Mac whilst  
you insert fresh batteries.  
Connection failure  
I cannot upload images to the Mac  
LCD display is flashing.  
Check all cables connections are secured.  
Upload saved images immediately, then replace battery.  
Battery power is too low to continue  
taking images.  
I cannot run the ION® Digital Camera .  
Conflict 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 conflict with another camera or  
capture device.  
Black corner appears on the images Lost corner of images.  
taken.  
Make sure you slide the lens cover to the desired  
position.  
Take your images in better light condition.  
Check your lens cover is open.  
I
hear  
a
low “beep” when trying to  
Insufficient light.  
take an image.  
Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the enclosed applications.  
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15. Battery Guidance  
WARNINGS!  
Batteries should be replaced by an adult.  
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be  
recharged.  
M
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.  
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16. Technical Specifications  
VGA Camera Version  
Memory  
8 Mbyte SDRAM  
Image Performance for  
Video on Web-cam  
QVGA - 10 fps  
Still Image  
High Resolution - 640 x 480 pixel  
Low Resolution - 320 x 240 pixel  
Storable Images  
High Resolution - 26 images (Non-compressed)  
78 images (Compressed)  
Low Resolution - 104 images (Non-compressed)  
312 images (Compressed)  
Video Clip: unlimited when connected to the computer via video  
capture software  
File Format:  
For Windows® Users (Still/Video Image - BMP or JPEG format)  
For Macintosh® Users (Still/Video Image - BMP or PICT or MOV  
format)  
Interface: USB  
External Connector: USB  
Auto Power Off: after 30 seconds inactivity  
Power Supply: USB Port, 2 x AAA Batteries (included)  
Operating System:  
For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP  
For Macintosh® Users: Mac® OS Version 9.2~X  
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This ION® Digital Camera should only be operated within the following  
environmental conditions:  
32-104º Fahrenheit; 0-40º Celsius  
20% - 85% relative humidity, non-condensing  
Camera Cautions  
Never immerse any part of the ION® Digital Camera or its components  
into any fluid or liquid.  
Disconnect the ION® Digital Camera from your PC or Mac before  
cleaning it.  
Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or  
neutral detergent.  
Do not place hot items on the surface of the ION® Digital Camera.  
Do not attempt to open or disassemble the ION® Digital Camera. This  
will affect any warranty claim.  
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17. 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.  
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