AIPTEK Camcorder POCKETCAMX User Manual

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Do not drop, puncture or disassemble  
the camera; otherwise the warranty  
will be voided.  
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Avoid all contact with water and dry  
hands before using.  
Do not expose the camera to high  
temperature or leave it in direct  
sunlight. Doing so may damage the  
camera.  
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Use the camera with care. Avoid  
pressing hard on the camera body.  
For your own safety, avoid using the  
camera when there is a storm or  
lightning.  
6.  
Avoid using batteries of different  
brands or types at the same time.  
7. There is potential of explosion by doing  
that.  
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Remove batteries during long periods  
between usage, as deteriorated  
batteries may affect the functionality of  
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the camera.  
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Remove batteries if they show signs of  
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leaking or distortion.  
We suggest using only the accessories  
supplied by the manufacturer.  
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Contents  
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Getting Started  
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1. Your camera parts  
2. Loading the battery  
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3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card (optional)  
Inserting the card  
Removing the card  
4. Attaching the strap (optional)  
5. Using the tripod (optional)  
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Basic operation  
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1. Powering on and off  
Using the Lens cover  
Using the Power button  
2. Setting the Mode switch  
3. Taking still pictures  
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Snapshot  
Focus  
Zoom in/out  
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Flash strobe and self-timer  
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The LCD display under  
4. Recording movies  
mode  
mode  
The LCD display under  
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Playing Your Images on the LCD at Once  
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1. Viewing pictures and movies  
The LCD display under  
mode  
2. Deleting the picture and movie  
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Advanced Operation and Settings  
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1. Using the MENU button  
MENU under  
MENU under  
mode  
mode  
mode  
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MENU under  
2. Configuring settings  
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Enjoying Viewing Your Images on a PC  
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1. Installing the PocketCam X driver  
2. Connecting your camera to your computer  
3. Copying pictures and movies to your computer  
4. Viewing on your computer  
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Using the PC Camera Function for Fun  
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1. Installing the PocketCam X driver  
2. Connecting your camera to your computer  
3. Capturing immediate images to your computer  
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4. Advanced settings  
Format settings  
Properties settings  
Troubleshooting  
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Other Information  
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1. Life of battery  
2. LED indicator events  
3. Storage Capacity  
4. More on flicker  
5. Specification  
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Getting Started  
1. Your camera parts  
Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you operate it  
more easily.  
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LCD display  
Power button  
Lens cover  
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Control button  
Control button  
MENU/OK button  
LED indicator  
Strap holder  
(Zoom in)  
(Zoom out)  
Shutter  
/Quick Exit button  
Mode switch  
Microphone  
Flash strobe  
USB port  
Battery/ SD/MMC card cover  
Tripod port  
Focus switch  
Lens  
19 SD/MMC card slot  
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Battery section  
Self-Timer LED indicator  
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2. Loading the battery  
Please use two AAA 1.5V batteries.  
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We recommend you to use alkaline batteries.  
Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the indication to open it.  
Follow the indication to load two AAA batteries.  
Close inward and slide upward the battery/card cover to lock it.  
For details of the battery life, see the "Life of battery" section on page 32.  
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3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card  
(Optional)  
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Never eject the SD/MMC card while the camera is processing  
data. (The LED indicator lights red while the camera is  
processing data. For more information on the LED messages,  
please see the "LED indicator events" section on page 32)  
Inserting the card  
Open the battery/card cover.  
Insert the card in the direction of the  
indicatior and push it in till the end of  
the card plot.  
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Close the battery/card cover.  
Removing the card  
Push in and release the card to remove it.  
The camera comes with 16MB flash  
memory built inside for storage. If  
you do not insert a SD/MMC card, the  
data will be saved in the built-in flash  
memory automatically.  
For details of the storage capacity of the SD/MMC card and internal memory (16MB  
flash memory), please see the "Storage capacity" section on page 33.  
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4. Attaching the strap (Optional)  
For convenience and safety, you may wish to  
attach the carrying strap.  
Thread the strap loop through the holder in the  
direction indicated.  
Fasten the strap as indicated.  
5. Using the tripod (Optional)  
The tripod can be attached to your camera to minimize camera  
movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking  
self-portraits, longer movies or in a macro mode.  
Tight  
Loose  
Serrated wheel  
Attach the tripod to the port on the bottom of the camera and rotate the  
serrated wheel to lock it.  
Unfold the legs to set up.  
Adjust the alignment to the desired position.  
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Basic Operation  
1. Powering on and off  
Slide the Lens cover or press the Power button to power on or off the  
camera.  
Using the Lens cover  
Using the Power button  
Slide the Lens cover in the  
direction of the arrow to turn the  
power on or off.  
Press the Power button to turn  
the power on or off.  
ON  
OFF  
While the Lens cover is open, you  
can also press the Power button to  
deactivate your camera.  
If the camera is idle for over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be  
turned off to conserve battery power; press any key to wake up  
the camera. If it is idle for over 3 minutes, the camera will shut  
down automatically.  
2. Setting the Mode switch  
This camera provides three modes to use. Push the Mode switch to  
select the mode that you want to use.  
Movie mode  
Still Picture mode  
Playback mode  
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3. Taking still pictures  
Follow the steps to snap stills. Also use the Focus switch to set the  
focus and the Control buttons  
you can get best result.  
to adjust zoom in or zoom out so that  
Snapshot  
Set the Mode switch to  
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Press the Shutter button to take pictures.  
While the LED indicator is flashing red, the image is being captured; while the LED  
turns green, the picture processing is done. (For more information of the LED message,  
please see the "LED indicator events" section on page 32.)  
Focus  
Zoom in/out  
Adjust the focus  
before taking the  
still picture. Push  
the Focus switch,  
then select the  
Press the Control button to  
zoom in or the Control button  
to zoom out.  
USB  
mode best for your picture. The  
following table tells you which  
focus mode you may choose  
with the distance from the  
object.  
Macro  
Micro  
12"~24" (30cm~60cm)  
24"~ (60cm~  
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Flash strobe and self-timer  
The strobe and self-timer are provided to offer more convenient utilities  
when taking pictures. You can use the strobe if the light is not  
adequate. The self-timer function is useful in certain situations (ex.  
taking self-portait photo). There are other settings in the MENU under  
mode to affect the result of image, including size, exposure, white  
balance, and effect. For details on operation and information, please  
see page 13-14.  
The LCD display under  
mode  
Zoom  
1.0X  
20  
Number of pictures  
and movies taken  
Still  
pictures  
mode  
Life of battery  
Storage mode  
Focus  
mode  
Resolution  
SD/MMC card:  
Flash memory: non-icon  
Flash status  
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4. Recording movies  
Set the Mode switch to  
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Press the Shutter button to start recording.  
Press the Shutter button again to stop the recording.  
You can also adjust the Focus switch under  
section on page 8.)  
mode. (Please refer to the "Focus"  
The resolution of movie is 320*240 pixels.  
The LCD display under  
mode  
Number of  
pictures and  
movies  
20  
taken  
Movie  
mode  
Life of battery  
Storage mode  
Focus  
mode  
SD/MMC card:  
Flash memory: non-icon  
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Playing Your Images on the LCD at Once  
1. Viewing pictures and movies  
Set the Mode switch to  
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The last image taken will be highlighted first on the LCD display.  
Press the Control buttons  
to select the previous or the next image,  
then view it on the LCD display.  
While playing a movie on the  
camera, sound playback is not  
available. Please copy the  
movie to your computer (for  
details, see page 17) to view it  
with sound playback.  
Control buttons  
The LCD display under  
mode  
Picture and movie  
number  
The type  
you are  
viewing  
1/20  
Number of pictures  
and movies taken  
Picture:  
Movie:  
Life of battery  
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It appears under the status  
Playback  
mode  
of low battery only.  
Storage mode  
SD/MMC card:  
Flash memory: non-icon  
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2. Deleting the picture and movie  
Follow the steps if you want to delete one picture or movie.  
Control buttons  
MENU/OK button  
Push the Mode switch to  
image you want to delete.  
, then press the Control buttons  
to pick the  
Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU.  
Press the Control buttons  
MENU/OK button.  
to choose "Delete One", then press the  
Pick "Yes" with the Control buttons , then press the MENU/OK button to  
complete the action of deletion.  
Press the Shutter/Quick Exit button if you want to quick exit the MENU at anytime.  
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Advanced Operation and Settings  
1. Using the MENU button  
The MENU provides more advanced features for you to fine-tune the  
camera. Use the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Press the Control  
buttons to highlight the item. Use the MENU/OK button to confirm.  
Then use the Shutter/Quick Exit button to exit immediately.  
MENU under  
mode  
The MENU/OK button is for either  
entering the MENU or executing an  
action.  
Select the  
icon to exit; or press  
the Shutter/Quik Exit button to quick  
exit.  
Icon  
Item  
Size  
Option  
Description  
LCD  
display  
MENU  
2048x1536  
1600x1200  
1280x960  
This item allows you to change the resolution of the  
picture. Select the "1600x1200" or "2048x1536"  
type when you want to develop 4x6 photos; select  
the "1280x960" when you want to develop 3x5  
photos.  
This item allows you to set the flash strobe. When  
you are not sure if the light is adequate, select the  
"Auto" mode. The strobe will fire automatically if  
more light is needed. If you have problems when  
using the strobe, please refer to "Troubleshooting".  
Auto  
Off  
Strobe  
This item allows you to specify the delay for 10  
seconds before the shutter fires. If you want to use  
the self-timer, set the "On" mode, press the Shutter  
button, then wait for 10 seconds with Self-Timer LED  
indicator flashing red.  
On  
Off  
Self-  
Timer  
N/A  
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This item allows you to set the exposure-metering  
mode. When you are not sure the source of light or  
when the object faces the light, select the "Auto"  
mode. When the object is against the light, select  
the "Back Light" mode.  
Exposure  
Auto  
N/A  
N/A  
Back Light  
This item allows you to set the color temperature  
with the light in the certain environment. If you  
know the color conditions of your shooting  
environment, such as the "sunny" (bright),  
"cloudy" (dim), "fluorescent" (high color condition)  
and "tungsten" (low color condition) situations,  
select the mode you consider most appropriate.  
Select the "Auto" mode if you are not sure the color  
condition of the environment.  
White  
Balance  
[WB]  
Auto  
Sunny  
Cloudy  
Fluorescent  
Tungsten  
Normal  
B&W  
Effect  
This item offers four scenes of photo imaging, such  
as the "Normal" (no effect), "B&W" (black and  
white), "Classic" (old picture), and "Solarize" (over-  
exposed) effects.  
N/A  
Classic  
Solarize  
Setting  
See page 16 for details.  
MENU under  
mode  
Icon  
Description  
Item  
Option  
LCD  
display  
MENU  
Normal  
B&W  
This item allows you to set the effect of the  
image, such as the "Normal" (no effect) and  
"B&W" (black and white) effects.  
Effect  
N/A  
See page 16 for details.  
Setting  
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MENU under  
mode  
Icon  
Description  
Item  
Option  
LCD  
display  
MENU  
This item allows a picture or a movie stored in  
your built-in flash memory or the SD/MMC card  
to be deleted.  
Yes  
No  
Delete  
One  
N/A  
N/A  
This item allows all files stored in your built-in  
flash memory or the SD/MMC card to be deleted.  
Delete  
All  
Yes  
No  
This item allows all files stored in your built-in  
flash memory or the SD/MMC card will be deleted  
and formatted. Note that all stored files will be  
gone and cannot be restored.  
Format  
Setting  
Yes  
No  
N/A  
See page 16 for details.  
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2. Configuring settings  
Highlight the  
icon with the Control buttons  
in the MENU for  
configuration. The following figures are the Setting displays under the  
three modes. The table is the description of all items in the Setting.  
Setting under  
mode  
Setting under  
mode  
Setting under  
mode  
The description of the Setting items  
Icon  
Function  
Item  
Time  
Option  
Year  
Month  
Day  
This item allows you to set the time of the camera.  
Use the Control buttons to change the number of  
settings. Press the MENU/OK button to confirm.  
N/A  
Hour  
Minute  
On  
Off  
This item determines whether the beep sounds  
when operating the camera.  
Beep  
On  
Off  
This item determines whether the small icons for  
illustration will appear on the LCD screen.  
Display  
On  
Off  
This item determines whether a date stamp will  
appear on the pictures taken.  
Date Stamp  
50HZ  
60HZ  
This item allows you to set the flicker to prevent  
nosie and get the best image. The default flicker  
value is based on your country. See the "More on  
flicker" section on page 33 for details.  
Flicker  
English  
This item allows you to set the usage of language  
on the LCD display.  
Language  
Default  
Duestch  
Yes  
No  
This item determines whether all your settings will  
be returned to the original factory default.  
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Enjoying Viewing Your Images on a PC  
1. Installing the PocketCam X driver  
Install the PocketCam X driver before connecting your camera to your  
computer for the first time. Please follow the steps to complete the  
installation.  
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For Windows XP users: Skip step 1. (Installing the PocketCam X driver) and go to step 2.  
(Connecting your camera to your computer) if you do not use the PC Camera function.  
Turn on your computer.  
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Do not connect the USB cable to your computer at this stage.  
Turn off other applications running on your computer.  
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Place the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
Move the mouse to "PocketCam X Driver" and click it.  
The title appears on the screen in  
a few seconds.  
Click the "PocketCam X Driver"  
item.  
If no title appears on the screen  
Please follow the steps:  
Double-click the "My computer" icon.  
Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon ("PocketCam X (E:)*").  
*The name of CD-ROM drive changes depending on how your  
computer is set up.  
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The "Install Shield Wizard" dialog box is occurring and the automatic  
installation begins. When a window as Fig1 appears, click "Next".  
Fig 1  
Notice for Windows 2000 users  
The "Digital Signature Not Found" dialog box might show twice.  
Please simply click "Yes". This camera works well for Windows 2000.  
Follow the on-screen instructions and click "Finish".  
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Do not restart your computer at this step.  
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When a window as Fig2 appears, please click "Yes" or "No" according to  
your circumstance.  
If you are not a Windows XP user, or never install DirectX 8.0 or above, click "Yes".  
If you are a Windows XP user, or you already installed DirectX 8.0 or above, click  
"No".  
Fig 2  
When a window as Fig3 or Fig4 appears, please click "Finish" or "Ok" to  
complete the installation.  
Fig 3  
Fig4  
The driver will be available after restarting your computer.  
Take the CD out.  
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2. Connecting your camera to your computer  
Turn on your computer.  
Set the Mode switch on your camera to  
or  
.
Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.  
Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera.  
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3. Copying pictures and movies to your computer  
For Windows XP users  
After connecting your camera  
with the computer, a window  
will automatically appear (as  
Fig 5). Select the "Open folder  
to view files using Windows  
Explorer" item and click "Ok".  
Fig 5  
For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users  
Double-click "My computer", then double-click the new "Removable  
Disk" icon.  
Double-click the "DCIM" file folder.  
For Windows XP users  
For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users  
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Double-click the "100MEDIA" file folder.  
For Windows XP users  
For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users  
Drag the picture to the "My Documents" file folder to copy your picture or  
movie to the computer.  
For Windows XP users  
For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users  
The storage positions of the  
pictures and movies  
You can find the files of your  
pictures and movies as Fig 6.  
Fig 6  
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4. Viewing on your computer  
Double-click "My Documents".  
For Windows XP users  
For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users  
Select the desired file and double-click it to view your picture or movie.  
For Windows XP users  
For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users  
Notice on disconnecting the camera from the computer for  
Windows 2000/ ME users  
To disconnect your camera from the computer, please follow these  
steps:  
Double-click  
Click  
on the task bar.  
(USB Disk), then click "Stop".  
Confirm the device (PocketCam X) on the confirmation screen  
and click "Ok".  
Follow the on-screen instruction to disconnect your camera  
from your computer correctly and safely.  
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Using the PC Camera Function for Fun  
1. Installing the PocketCam X driver  
You need to install PocketCam X driver before using PC Camera or Video  
Conferencing function.  
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Skip step 1. (Installing the PocketCam X driver) and go to step 2. (Connecting your  
camera to your computer) if you have already installed PocketCam X driver.  
If you never install PocketCam X driver, please finish the installation first. For details,  
please see step 1. in the "Enjoying Viewing Your Image on a PC" section on page 17.  
2. Connecting your camera to your computer  
Turn on your computer.  
Set the Mode switch on your camera to  
.
Slide the Lens cover on your camera to prepare for capturing images.  
Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.  
Insert the other end of the USB  
cable to the USB port on your  
camera.  
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Notice for Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users when using PC camera  
function for the first time  
When using PC Camera function (or Video Conferencing) for the first  
time, please follow the steps below.  
For Windows 2000 users  
The dialog box "Digital Signature Not Found" might appear twice,  
please simply click "Yes". This camera works well for Windows  
2000.  
For Windows ME users  
Please select "Automatic search  
for a better driver" when a  
window as Fig 7 appears.  
Fig 7  
For Windows 98SE users  
Click "Next" when a window as  
Fig 8 appears.  
Select "Search for a best driver  
for your device" and click  
"Next" when a window as Fig  
9 appears.  
Fig 8  
Select the position where your  
Windows 98SE driver is. You  
might be asked to insert the  
licensed Windows 98SE CD-  
ROM in your CD-ROM drive.  
Follow the on-screen  
instructions to complete the  
Fig 9  
installation.  
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3. Capturing immediate images to your computer  
After the installation of driver and hardware, you can start to use the PC  
Camera function or run other Video Conferencing applications. (This  
manual provides information related to PC camera function only.)  
Double-click the "PocketCam X" icon on the desktop to execute the  
program, then you can begin to capture immediate images on your  
computer.  
OR  
Click the "Start" menu and go up to "Programs", then go to the folder  
named "PocketCam X" and click it.  
If you want to use Video Conferencing function  
Open the NetMeeting interface or other Video Conferencing  
application and then start to use it.  
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Press the icon at the bottom on the PC camera panel to use the functions.  
Preview Window  
Record  
Stop Recordings  
Snapshot  
Format  
Setting  
Preview or Stop Preview  
Open Album  
Video Source  
Viewing your pictures and movies with PC camera interface  
Click the "Open Album" icon at the bottom on the PC  
camera panel, or go to the follow path to find the files.  
C:\Program Files\PocketCam X\Work Temp  
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4. Advanced settings  
Click the "Format" and "Setting" icon on the PC camera panel to bring  
up advanced settings.  
Format settings  
Color Space / Compressio  
Select one of the following  
functions according to your needs.  
RGB 24: Better image quality.  
I420: The file will be  
compressed to add  
advantage for faster-  
speed transformation.  
Output Size  
Set output size to change the size  
of the preview window. The  
default size is 320x240. Select  
larger pixels when you need a  
larger preview window.  
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Properties settings  
Video Setting  
Banding Filter  
If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera  
function, change the "Banding Filter" item on the "Video Setting"  
tab to avoid noise. Select "50Hz" or "60 Hz" until the screen stops  
flickering. If you want to restore the default setting, select "Normal  
AE".  
Bandwidth  
If the controller has no enough bandwidth available for the  
PocketCam X USB camera, select a smaller value in the "Bandwidth"  
item on the "Video Setting" tab. The smaller the bandwidth value is,  
the less the bandwidth is occupied.  
Custom Setting  
You can use the default settings  
or change the settings of  
brightness, contrast, saturation,  
sharpness, and hue on your own.  
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Troubleshooting  
Question  
Answer  
When using the camera  
The batteries may be out of power,  
please change the batteries.  
The camera has no power.  
Make sure that the battery is installed  
correctly.  
Make sure that the battery is installed  
correctly.  
Cannot power on my camera  
even though batteries is  
installed.  
If it is idle over 3 minutes, the camera  
will shut down automatically, please  
press the Power button or slide the Lens  
cover to power on the camera.  
Make sure that the Lens cover is open.  
Cannot take pictures and  
movies when pressing the  
Shutter button.  
The storage is full. Please free some  
space of the SD/MMC card or flash  
memory.  
Check if the camera is under the status  
of charging batteries.  
Check if the SD/MMC card is set to  
"protected".  
If the "MEMORY ERROR" message  
shows on the LCD display, please set the  
Mode switch to  
card.  
mode format the  
I did not delete the picture  
and movie, but cannot find  
the data in the SD/MMC card.  
Check if your files are stored in the  
camera's built-in memory. If there is a  
icon at the right bottom section on the  
LCD display, it means you are using the  
camera with a SD/MMC card. Please  
remove the card to find the data in the  
flash memory. (For details, see the  
"Removing the card" section on page 6)  
Cannot set the strobe to the  
"On" mode.  
Charging the flash strobe requires more  
power of batteries. When the battery is  
under the status of low power, the strobe  
On cannot be set. Please change the  
batteries.  
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The image is too blurred.  
The image on is too dark.  
Please adjust the focus (see page 8).  
You may need to take pictures or movies  
in the place with adequate light or use the  
flash strobe.  
Sound playback is not  
available when viewing the  
movie on the LCD display.  
This situation is normal. If you want the  
movie with sound playback, please copy  
the movie to your computer and view it on  
the computer.  
Noise occurs on my camera  
when viewing the image on  
the LCD display or on the  
computer.  
Set the filter matching the place you are.  
Please refer to the "More on flicker"  
section on page 33.  
When connecting the camera to your computer  
The driver installation failed.  
Please remove the driver and other  
related programs. Follow the installation  
steps in this manual to reinstall.  
Install the driver before inserting the  
USB cable.  
A conflict with other installed  
camera or capture device.  
If you have any other camera or capture  
device, completely remove the camera  
and its driver form the computer to avoid  
a driver conflict.  
The movie cannot be played  
on my computer.  
Please install DirectX 8.0 or above. (See  
the "Installing the PocketCam X driver"  
section on page 17 or download DirectX  
8.0 and get more information on Microsoft  
website.)  
Noise occurs on my computer  
when using Video  
Conferencing.  
Set the filter matching the place you are.  
Please refer to the "Banding Filter" section  
on page 29.  
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Other Information  
1. Life of battery  
Number  
Number  
of images  
Battery life  
(minutes)  
Condition  
650  
45  
Taking Still Pictures  
1600x1200  
(without flash strobe)  
* Data above is for using alkaline batteries and in 25 C, with pictures taken every four  
seconds.  
!
Notes:  
1. Life of battery will be shorten in the following conditions.  
(1) Taking snapshot at low temperature.  
(2) Turn on/off power repeatedly.  
2. The table above is for reference only.  
3. Using the flash light will decrease the number of pictures to be taken.  
2. LED indicator events  
Condition  
LED color  
Red  
Meanings  
Busy (mode change, storage, or capture)  
Ready (waiting for command)  
Status  
(LED indicator)  
Green  
Red  
Charging flash  
Flash  
Ready (waiting for command)  
Green  
Red  
(LED indicator)  
Data transformation  
Data  
transformation  
(LED indicator)  
Ready (waiting for command)  
Green  
Red (regularly)  
Red (rapidly)  
Counting  
Self-Timer  
(Self-Timer  
indicator)  
Capturing the picture  
!
Never eject the card or remove the batteries while the LED indicator is lit up red.  
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3. Storage capacity  
Still picture  
Movie  
Memory  
Maximum  
recording time  
2048x1536  
1600x1200 1280x960  
Flash memory (16MB)  
SD/MMC card (32MB)  
SD/MMC card (64MB)  
SD/MMC card (128MB)  
SD/MMC card (256MB)  
SD/MMC card (512MB)  
20  
40  
30  
60  
48  
96  
2
4
80  
120  
240  
480  
960  
192  
384  
768  
1536  
8
160  
320  
640  
16  
32  
64  
!
Notes:  
1. Actual number of pictures stored may vary (up to + 30%) depending  
on the resolution and color saturation.  
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2. The table above is for reference only.  
4. More on flicker  
The default flicker setting of your camera is based on your country.  
When using the camera abroad, please refer to the table below to  
match the flicker setting with the place you go.  
Country  
Setting  
England Germany  
Italy  
50Hz  
China  
50Hz  
Spain  
50Hz  
France  
60Hz  
Netherlands  
50Hz  
50Hz  
50Hz  
America  
60Hz  
Portugal  
Country  
Setting  
Japan  
Taiwan  
60Hz  
Korea  
60Hz  
50Hz  
50/ 60Hz  
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5. Specification  
Hardware resolution  
Sensor effective resolution  
Internal memory  
2048x1536 (3.1MP)  
1600x1200 (2MP)  
Built-in 16MB SDRAM (buffer)  
16 MB flash memory (storage)  
Built-in SD/MMC slot (maximum: 512 MB)  
External memory  
Digital still camera  
JPEG Format  
2048x1536 (3.1MP); 1600x1200 (2MP); 1280x960 (1.3MP)  
Digital video camcorder  
Video conferencing  
Motion JPEG (AVI) Format  
QVGA (320x240 pixels) / up to 20 fps  
VGA (640x480 pixels) / up to 10 fps  
QVGA (320x240 pixels) / up to 20 fps  
1.5" Color TFT LCD  
4x (for still pictures only)  
Auto/Back light  
LCD display  
Digital zoom  
Exposure  
Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Fluorescent/Tungsten  
4 modes for still pictures and 2 modes for videos  
F=3.5, 8.5mm  
White balance  
Image effect  
Lens  
10 seconds  
Self Timer  
Interface  
USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 compatible)  
Auto power-off if idle for over 3 minutes  
Power saving  
Yes  
Built-in microphone  
Built-in speakers  
No  
Built-in flash strobe  
Battery  
Yes  
AAAx2 (alkaline recommended)  
Dimension  
Package  
3.4"x1.6"x1.2"  
PocketCam X  
82-220-90270v1.0  
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