VDC-300
USER’S MANUAL
Getting Started
Camera Operation
Getting Connected
Software Applications
ViewFun
Appendices
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Contents
Chapter 2: Camera Operation
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Supported Computer Systems ........................................... 7
Package Contents ............................................................. 7
Your Video Digital Camera ................................................. 7
Power Supply ................................................................... 9
Installing the Batteries................................................. 9
Using an AC Adapter .................................................. 9
Low-Battery Indicator.................................................. 9
Compact Flash Card ........................................................ 10
Installing the Compact Flash Card.............................. 10
Removing the Compact Flash Card ............................ 10
The LCD Menu- Camera Mode ...................................... 12
Functions ................................................................. 12
Flash ................................................................... 13
Quality ................................................................ 13
White Balance ..................................................... 13
Exposure ............................................................. 13
Self-timer ............................................................. 13
Auto-Off ............................................................. 14
LCD Brightness ................................................... 14
TV System Type .................................................. 14
Information Display ............................................. 14
Language ............................................................ 14
Capturing Images .................................................... 15
Processing ........................................................... 15
The LCD Menu- Playback Mode .................................... 16
Functions ................................................................. 16
Four Picture Mode ............................................... 16
Delete Menu ........................................................ 16
Delete All ............................................................ 17
Protecting/Unprotecting Images ........................... 17
Viewing Images ....................................................... 17
On the Camera LCD ..........................................................17
On the TV ...........................................................................17
On the PC ...........................................................................17
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Chapter 3: Getting Connected
Chapter 5: ViewFun
Connecting to the TV ..................................................... 19
Viewing Images ......................................................... 19
Real-time Display ...................................................... 19
Connecting to the VCR ................................................... 20
Recording Real-time Video ......................................... 20
Connecting to the PC .................................................... 20
Hardware Installation ...................................................... 30
Starting ViewFun ............................................................ 30
Functions ....................................................................... 31
View Window ................................................................. 31
The Video Album............................................................ 31
The Photo Album ........................................................... 32
Settings.......................................................................... 33
The Advanced Settings .................................................. 33
The Video Folder ....................................................... 34
The Picture Folder ..................................................... 35
The E-mail Folder ...................................................... 35
The Language Folder ................................................ 35
Recording a Video Clip ................................................. 36
Taking a Picture ........................................................... 36
E-mailing a Video Clip or Picture .................................. 36
Chapter 4: Software Applications
Software Installation ..................................................... 22
Windows 95/NT 4.0/98 .............................................. 22
Transferring Images to the PC (Importing) ................... 23
The Photo Album ........................................................... 24
The Setting Functions ............................................... 25
Selecting Images ....................................................... 25
Protecting Images ..................................................... 26
Deleting Images ........................................................ 26
The Control Panel ..................................................... 26
Camera Mode ..................................................... 26
Capturing Images ......................................... 26
Appendices
Trouble Shooting ........................................................... 38
Specifications ................................................................. 40
Glossary ......................................................................... 41
Playback Mode .................................................... 27
Viewing Images ............................................ 27
Technical Support........................................................... 43
Transferring Images ............................................... 27
To the PC (Import)............................................... 27
To an image editing application (Transfer) ........... 27
To the camera (Upload) ........................................ 27
The Help System ............................................................ 28
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Preface
Thank you for your purchase of the VDC-300. This guide covers all
of the features and functions of the camera.
In this user guide you will find the following topics:
Chapter 1: Getting Started
This chapter explains how to make your camera operational.
Chapter 2: Camera Operation
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions on how to operate
the various functions of the camera.
Chapter 3: Getting Connected
This chapter gives you detailed instructions on how to connect and
use the camera with the TV, VCR, and computer.
Chapter 4: Software Applications
This chapter describes in detail how to use the camera’s software
(The Photo Album).
Chapter 5: ViewFun
This chapter explains the features and functions of the included
multi-function software.
Appendices
Provides troubleshooting information and specifications for the
camera along with a manual index and technical support information.
Chapter
Supported Computer Systems ................................. 7
Package Contents ................................................... 7
Your Video Digital Camera ..................................... 7
PowerSupply .......................................................... 9
Installing the Batteries......................................... 9
Using an AC Adapter .......................................... 9
Low-Battery Indicator.......................................... 9
Compact Flash Card .............................................. 10
Installing the Compact Flash Card...................... 10
Removing the Compact Flash Card .................... 10
Getting Started
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Supported Computer Systems
Your Video Digital Camera
This camera complies with the TWAIN standards, the industry
standard for imaging hardware and software. TWAIN eliminates
compatibility problems with software and input devices from
different vendors. The following are the minimum system
requirements for optimum performance with color images:
The camera is equipped with a number of different features and
functions. To better understand and familiarize yourself with these
features and functions, please refer to the following pages before
using the camera.
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Pentium/486 PC or notebook computer
Windows 95/NT 4.0/98
16 MB RAM
20 MB available hard disk space for software installation
VGA or Super VGA color monitor
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Package Contents
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VDC-300 camera including 4 AA batteries
USB and RS232 connection cables
NTSC and PAL video output cable
7.5V DC, 2A Power Adapter
Camera strap and carrying bag
Installation CD (TWAIN Driver, iPhoto)
User's Manuals
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1. Power Button: Turns the camera on/off.
2. Shutter button: Captures the image into the camera.
3. LED Indicator: Displays the current camera mode
(green=camera, orange = playback).
4. Mode Button: Switches between the two camera
modes (capturing images and displaying them).
5. Cable Panel: Contains the AC Power Adapter,
USB, Video, and RS232 connection terminals.
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1. Viewfinder: Allows you to position the subject in the image
that will be captured.
2. Lens: Allows the camera to focus on the subject and to capture
the image once the shutter button has been pressed.
3. Iris Selector: Allows for the adjustment of light levels
entering the camera.
4. LED Indicator: Alerts you when the self-timer is about to take
the picture.
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6. LCD Panel: The Liquid Crystal Display panel allows you to
view real-time display, the menu functions, and image playback.
7. LCD On/Off: Turns the LCD on or off.
8. Menu Button: Displays the camera’s function menu in the LCD.
9. Select (Up): Scrolls up/backward through the function menu or
captured images.
10.Select (Down): Scrolls down/forward through the function
menu or captured images.
1. AC Power Adapter Terminal:
Allows the camera to be connected
to an AC power supply.
11.Enter Button: Selects the options from the function menu.
12.Viewfinder: Allows for viewing of the subject.
13 Compact Flash Card Panel: Allows for insertion or removal
of the optional CF card.
2. USB Terminal: Allows the camera
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to be connected to a computer via a
USB interface.
3. RS232 Terminal: Allows the
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14 Strap Holder: Allows the camera strap to connect to the
camera for easy and safe carrying.
camera to be connected to a
computer via a serial interface.
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15 Battery Compartment: Allows for loading or unloading of the
batteries.
4. Video Terminal: Allows the
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camera to be connected to a
16.Tripod Holder: Allows a tripod to be secured to the bottom of
the camera.
television or VCR.
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Power Supply
Low-Battery Indicator
When the battery power becomes low, the battery icon will dis-
play and blink in your LCD. To continue to use the camera, either
replace the batteries or connect the AC power adapter. The images
will remain in the camera’s memory for an indefinite period of time.
Installing the Batteries
The camera comes with 4 AA alkaline batteries. Please refer to the
inside of the battery compartment lid or the following illustration to
properly install the batteries.
Note: Extended use of the LCD causes rapid battery usage. There-
fore, we recommend using rechargeable batteries or the AC power
adapter whenever possible.
Using an AC Adapter
To save battery power, you may also use a standard (7.5v/2 amp)
AC power adapter.
To connect an AC power adapter:
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Plug the adapter into an appropriate AC outlet.
Open the panel and insert the power adapter into the top slot as
shown.
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Installing the Compact Flash Card
Compact Flash Card
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Open the CF card panel (shown below).
Slide the CF card firmly into the slot (shown below).
Close the CF card panel.
The camera is equipped with a built-in Compact Flash Memory
Card port that allows you to use an optional, DOS compatible,
compact flash card (CF card) to store images. Using a CF card
overrides the internal memory of the camera enabling you to capture
more images if the internal memory is full.
Once a CF card is installed it automatically becomes the main
memory of the camera, and all functions of the camera (quality,
protect, etc.) refer to the images on or being captured to the card and
not images in the internal memory. To return the function reference
to the camera’s internal memory, simply remove the CF card.
You may use the optional CF card to store your images. Each MB
of memory can store approximately 4 High, 10 Standard, or 23
Economic quality images, or any combination of the three.
Note: Do not use a CF card with a memory capacity over 32 MB or
you will render the camera inoperable.
Removing the Compact Flash Card
Open the CF card panel and pull the CF card out of the slot.
Note: Installing a new CF card requires a small amount of the CF
card’s memory capacity to create a directory for storing images.
Note: The camera will signal you with two short beeps every time
you insert or remove the CF card, as well as every time you turn the
camera’s power on.
The LCD Menu- Camera Mode .............................. 12
Functions ........................................................ 12
Flash .......................................................... 13
Quality ....................................................... 13
White Balance ............................................ 13
Exposure .................................................... 13
Self-timer .................................................... 13
Auto-Off .................................................... 14
LCD Brightness .......................................... 14
TV System Type ......................................... 14
Information Display .................................... 14
Language ................................................... 14
Capturing Images ............................................ 15
Processing.................................................. 15
The LCD Menu- Playback Mode ............................ 16
Functions ........................................................ 16
Four Picture Mode ...................................... 16
Delete Menu............................................... 16
Delete All ................................................... 17
Protecting/Unprotecting Images .................. 17
Viewing Images ............................................... 17
On the Camera LCD .................................... 17
On the TV................................................... 17
On the PC ................................................... 17
Chapter
Camera Operation
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Functions
Camera Operation
The following menu lists the functions available in Camera mode.
This chapter explains the camera’s operation features and settings
in detail.
MENU
The camera has two modes, Camera and Playback. Both modes
offer various functions specific to that particular mode. The LED on
the top of the camera will display the current mode you are in (Green
= Camera, Orange = Playback). In order to use the individual func-
tions of each mode, you must first display and select them using the
appropriate LCD menu.
FLASH:
ON/ON
AUTO
ECON/STD/HIGH
AUTO/OUTDOOR
INDOOR+/INDOOR-
-2/-1/0/+1/+2
/AUTO/
/OFF
QUALITY:
W.B.:
EXPOSURE:
SELF-TIMER: YES/NO
AUTO-OFF: YES/NO
LCDBRIGHT: -2/-1/0/+1/+2
The LCD Menu- Camera Mode
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Power on the camera.
Press the Menu button. The camera mode functions are dis-
played on the LCD.
TV:
NTSC/PAL
INFO DISP:
LANGUAGE:
YES/NO
ENG,GER,FRE,
SPA,ITA,DUT,POR
Selecting a Camera Function:
1. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the list of options.
2. Press Enter to select or toggle an option.
3. A red up or down arrow indicates there are additional menu selec-
tions available.
4. Press the menu button to exit the menu screen.
5. The selected function’s icon is displayed on the LCD panel.
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(1) FLASH:
(3) White Balance:
The camera is equipped with five flash modes:
White Balance adjusts the camera's color sensitivity to match the
prevailing color of white outdoor light, yellow indoor light, or (some-
times) greenish fluorescent light. The camera is equipped with four
white balance modes. Select the white balance mode that most closely
matches the light in which you're using the camera.
Auto: automatically adjusts according to surrounding light(default)
Outdoor: for natural light
ON: the flash will fire with every image capture.
ON
: the same as ON, preceded by a flash which reduces
red-eye.
AUTO: whenever there is insufficient light, the camera
automatically detects and fires the flash.
AUTO
: the same as AUTO, preceded by a flash
Indoor +: for fluorescent lighting
Indoor -: for incandescent lighting (bulb light)
which reduces red-eye.
OFF: no flash is fired.
Note: If the image color is not accurate when using the Auto mode,
try moving the camera to acclimate the Auto white balance sensor.
Note: The flash will need to be charged prior to, and right after being
used. The flash icon will blink in the LCD and stops once the flash is
ready for use.
(4) Exposure:
Exposure controls the amount of light (brightness) that appears in
a captured image. The LCD menu has five exposure settings, ranging
from -2 to +2 (darker to lighter), allowing you to control the amount
of light in your images.
(2) QUALITY:
Quality determines the file size and the effect of the captured
image that is displayed or printed and is based on the amount of
compression. High quality images appear sharp since the camera is
not compressing the information as much, but also require more
space for storage.
If your images are too:
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bright, decrease (-) the exposure value to darken them.
dark, increase (+) the exposure value to lighten them.
There are three quality modes:
(5) The Self-Timer:
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Economic- 40 KB of memory space per image.
This feature allows you to delay the capturing of an image
for ten seconds giving you time to get into some of your
own pictures.
Standard- 92 KB of memory space per image.
To activate this function:
High-
232 KB of memory space per image.
1. Select Self-Timer from the LCD menu.
Note: The camera’s internal 2 MB memory can store up to 46 Eco-
nomic, 20 Standard, or 8 High quality images (depending on the
compression ratio), or any combination of the three.
2. Position the camera on a flat stationary surface or mount it on a
tripod.
3. Center the image to be captured using the viewfinder or LCD.
4. Press the Shutter button and get in the picture.
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Note: If the image on a color television appears in black and white,
try changing the TV setting on the Camera Mode LCD menu.
How will I know when the image will be captured?
The LED indicator at the front of the camera blinks, increasing in
speed to alert you when the image will be captured. (Blinking rate =
7x @ 1 second + 6x @ 1/2 second)
(9) Information Display:
This feature uses icons (e.g. flash, counter, etc.) to display camera
information and settings on the camera LCD.
The information displayed is from one of two sources.
1. If you are not using a CF Card, the information displayed
refers to the status of the camera’s internal memory.
2. If you are using a CF Card, the information displayed refers
to the status of the card.
(6) Auto-Off:
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Selecting No allows you to continuously use the camera without
interruption of power. If you do not perform a camera operation
for 10 minutes the LCD automatically shuts off, not the camera.
Selecting Yes allows the camera to automatically power off when-
ever you do not perform a camera operation for 90 seconds. To
restore power to the camera once it has been turned off, simply
press the Power On/Off button.
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In Camera mode the number that appears reflects how many im-
ages it is possible to capture before the memory is full. This number
will vary depending on the quality mode you are using to capture
images. For example, high quality images require more memory, thus
less images can be captured and stored.
Note: When the camera is powered off, the following settings and
functions will automatically reset to their defaults:
• White Balance: AUTO
• Self-timer: NO
• Exposure: 0
• Auto-off: YES
• Information Display: YES
Note: Using a CF card overrides the camera’s internal memory (mak-
ing it non-accessible), diverting all storage to the CF card. To re-
enable the camera’s internal memory as the main storage area, sim-
ply remove the CF card from the camera.
(7) LCD Brightness Control:
Allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD panel to accom-
modate for interior or exterior lighting fluctuations.
There are three LCD settings ranging from -2 (least bright) to +2
(most bright).
To Disable or Enable the information display:
From the camera mode menu, select Information Display.
Press Enter to turn the display off or on.
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From the Camera menu, select LCD Bright.
Press Enter until the desired brightness level is selected.
(10) Language:
This menu option allows you to select the language the LCD menu
(8) TV:
will appear in.
When the camera is connected to the TV, this function allows you
to select the type of system used by the TV.
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Note: When using the flash on an object at or closer than 1.2 meters
(4 feet), set the Iris Selector to the setting. However, if the object
Capturing Images
There are several factors that should be considered when captur-
ing quality images. Proper positioning, distance, lighting, even hold-
ing the camera in just the right way can make all of the difference
when capturing quality images.
is further than 1.2 meters (4 feet) set the Iris Selector to the
setting.
Processing
When the camera is in Camera Mode and the Shutter button has
been pressed, the green/orange LED Indicator will flash on and off
and a processing bar will be displayed on the LCD screen (if
powered on) until the camera is ready to capture another image.
To capture an image:
1. Power on the camera and ensure that you are in Camera mode
(Green LED) by pressing the Mode button.
2. Set the Iris Selector based on the lighting conditions surrounding
the subject.
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Use the
range shots. This setting reduces the exposure of light.
Use the (F2.8) setting for indoor, backlit images, or long
range shots. This setting increases the exposure of light.
(F8.0) setting for brightly lit subjects or for close
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3. From the LCD Menu, select the White Balance and Quality as
described earlier in this chapter.
4. Position the subject in the viewfinder or the LCD (if activated).
5. Gently press the Shutter button, holding the camera steady to
obtain a crisp image.
Note: If the memory full indicator is lit when set on high or standard
quality it may be possible to capture one or two more economic
quality images; because economic quality images take up less memory
than high or standard quality images.
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Functions
The LCD Menu- Playback Mode
(1) Four Picture Mode
This mode offers functions specific to captured images and allows
you to view your captured images on the LCD or TV. When you
switch to this mode, the LCD automatically turns on in single pic-
ture mode and the last image captured appears.
This function allows you to view four images at once in order to
speed up the search process.
Note: You can not access the playback menu while in four picture
mode.
Selecting a Playback Function:
1. Press the Menu button.
Selecting an image from Four Picture Mode
Using the Up/Down buttons, highlight the image you wish to
select.
Press the Enter button. The image will automatically appear in
single picture mode.
2. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the list of options.
3. Press Enter to select or toggle an option.
4. Press the Menu button to exit the menu screen.
5. The selected function’s icon is displayed on the LCD panel.
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The following menu lists the functions available in Playback mode.
(2) Delete Menu:
This function allows you to selectively delete any image in the
camera’s memory.
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DELETEMENU-
DELETE ALL-
PROTECT:
HOME/UP/DOWN/DELETE
DELETE ALL? YES/NO
YES/NO
To delete an image:
1. From the Playback menu, select Delete Menu.
2. The Delete Menu screen will appear showing a thumbnail of
the image you selected and giving you four options.
LCD
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Note: When you delete an image, if there are any other images that
are in the camera’s memory after that image, they will move up in
place.
Viewing Images
On the Camera LCD
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1. Power on the camera and press the mode button to select Play-
back (Orange LED).
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2. Press the Up/Down buttons to scroll through and preview the
images.
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after
blank
3. Press Menu to view the Playback LCD menu and use four pic-
ture mode, delete, protect, and more.
To delete a protected image:
1. Select the protected image that you wish to Delete.
2. From the Playback menu, select Protect and press Enter to
unlock the image.
On the TV
The camera has the ability to display previously captured images
on a standard NTSC or PAL television system.
In order to view images on the TV it is essential to connect the
camera to the TV. Please refer to the next section, Getting Con-
nected: Connecting to the TV, for further instructions.
3. Continue to delete the image as described earlier.
(3) Delete All
This feature enables you to simultaneously delete all of the im-
ages, excluding the protected images, from the camera’s memory.
1. From the Playback menu, select Delete All.
On the PC
The camera can also display images on the PC through TWAIN
compliant image editing software, such as iPhoto Plus 4. To use the
camera with the PC, please refer to the Software Applications
chapter.
2. In order to avoid accidental deletion, a pop-up box will dis-
play asking you if you want to delete all of the images.
(4) Protecting or Unprotecting Images:
This feature protects images from accidental deletion or
Unprotects images for deletion.
To Protect or Unprotect an image:
1. Select the image that you wish to Protect or Unprotect.
2. From the Playback menu, select Protect and press Enter to
lock or unlock the image.
Chapter
Connecting to the TV ............................................ 19
Viewing Images ................................................ 19
Viewing Real-time Video.................................... 19
Connecting to the VCR ......................................... 19
Recording Real-time Video ................................ 20
Connecting to the PC ............................................ 20
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Getting Connected
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Viewing images with the Down Button
The viewing order of the images will count up through the list to
the last image then return to the first image and count up through the
list again.
Connecting to the TV
1. Plug one end of the included video
cable into the VIDEO IN termi-
nal of your television.
Viewing Real-time Video
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2. Open the cable panel and plug
the other end of the cable into
the camera’s VIDEO terminal.
Viewing Images
In order to view images on the TV after connecting, please refer to
the following:
In order to view real-time video on the TV after connecting, please
refer to the following:
1. Turn on the TV and change the TV to the VIDEO mode (the same
settings you would select when using your VCR).
2. Power on the camera and select Camera mode.
The real-time video being captured by the camera will be dis-
played on the TV.
1. Turn on the TV and change the TV to the VIDEO mode (the same
settings you would select when using your VCR).
2. Turn on the camera and select the Playback mode.
The last image captured will appear on the television screen.
3. Press the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the images until
you reach the desired image.
Note: If the image appears on a color television in black and white,
Press the Menu button to see the Playback options.
try changing the TV setting on the Camera Mode LCD menu.
Viewing images with the Up Button
The viewing order of the images will count down through the list
to the first image then return to the last image and countdown through
the list again.
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Connecting to the VCR
1. Plug one end of the included video cable into the VIDEO IN
terminal at the back of your VCR.
Connecting to the PC
1. Plug one end of the cable into the RS232 or USB port at the back
of your computer.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the camera’s VIDEO terminal.
Note: Ensure that your TV and VCR are properly connected.
Recording Real-time Video
In order to record video after connecting to the VCR, please refer
to the following:
USB
Connection
RS232
Connection
1. Power on the VCR, TV, and the camera.
2. Change the TV to the Video mode. The object in front of the
camera will appear on the TV.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the camera’s RS232 or USB
Note: From the camera mode LCD menu, disable the information
display function.
Terminal.
3. Turn the camera on.
3. Aim the camera at the desired subject.
4. When you are ready press the VCR’s Record button.
Note: All recording functions are controlled using the VCR.
Note: To continuously view or record real-time video ensure the
camera menu’s AUTO-OFF function is set to NO.
With ViewFun (Chapter 5),
the camera can display real-time video on the PC!
USB
RS232
Connection
Connection
Note: In order to use the USB connection you must be run-
ning Windows 98 .
After connecting you can transfer images from the camera to your
PC by referring to the next section.
Chapter
Software Installation ............................................. 22
Windows 95/NT 4.0/98 ...................................... 22
Transferring Images to the PC (Importing) ........... 23
The Photo Album ................................................... 24
The Setting Functions ....................................... 25
Selecting Images ............................................... 25
Protecting Images ............................................. 26
Deleting Images ................................................ 26
The Control Panel ............................................. 26
Camera Mode.............................................. 26
Capturing Images ................................. 26
Playback Mode ............................................ 27
Viewing Images .................................... 27
Transferring Images ....................................... 27
To the PC (Import)....................................... 27
To an image editing application (Transfer) ... 27
To the camera (Upload) ................................ 27
The Help System .................................................... 28
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Software Applications
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Software Installation
Windows 95/NT 4.0/98
1. Insert the installation CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click on Start and select Run.
3. In the Run dialog box,
type “drive:\run.exe”
where drive is your CD-
ROM drive and click
OK.
4. Click Install on the Tutorial screen and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Windows 98 User’s Note: For Plug n’ Play installation, please refer
to the following:
1. After connecting the camera to the PC using the USB cable, a
warning will appear.
2. Insert the Installation CD when prompted (asked for a driver),
and continue to follow all on-screen instructions.
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4. Return to the File menu, select Acquire and click Image.
Transferring Images to the PC (Importing)
Once you have installed all of the required software (described in
the previous chapter) and have captured images, you will want to
connect your camera to the PC so that you can transfer your images
for editing or storing.
The Acquire Image dialog box appears.
5. Select New Image and click Acquire.
The Select image source dialog box appears requesting you to
select the source of the images.
Note: Connecting the camera to the computer renders the camera
buttons inoperable. However, several functions can be controlled
through the Control Panel as described later in this chapter.
Note: If the Photo Album is
already open, select Import from
the Camera menu or click the
Select Image Source icon.
Transferring Images to the PC
The images will be transferred (Imported) from one of three
sources:
6. Check the Preview Thumbnail box if you want to view image
thumbnails in the Photo Album, otherwise, only image informa-
tion will be displayed.
1. The internal memory of the camera
2. The CF card
3. A PCMCIA CF card reader
7. Click on the source (Internal memory, CF card, or CF card reader)
of the images you want to import. The Photo Album opens with
the source images.
To transfer images to the PC (Import):
1. Open an image-editing application. We will useiPhoto Plus 4 as
an example.
2. From the File menu, choose Acquire and click Select Source.
The Select Source dialog box appears.
Note: Clicking the Cancel button allows you access to the Photo
Album without importing any images.
3. Choose Mustek VDC-300 and click Select.
If you were already in the Photo Album, clicking the Cancel button
will exit you from this function.
Note: When importing images from a PCMCIA CF card reader, it is not
necessary to have the camera connected to the computer, as the
card reader acts as an independent source. The PCMCIA card reader
is used with a CF card connector and is installed into your main
computer housing unit as a CD-ROM would be. These CF card read-
ers are also very popular when using notebook or laptop comput-
ers, and many of them are often equipped with a CF card reader.
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The Photo Album
Import: Allows you
to move images from
the CF card, card
reader, or internal flash
memory into the com-
puter.
Transfer: Allows Preview: Allows Select All: Allows
you to transfer the you to view se- you to select all of
selected image(s) to lected image(s) in the images to delete,
an application (e.g. the Photo Album. protect/unprotect or
Unselect: Allows Delete: Allows you
you to unselect the to delete the selected
selected images.
image (unprotected).
iPhoto Plus 4).
transfer.
Delete All: Allows you to delete all
of the unprotected images.
Menu Bar: Contains all of
the functions of the software.
About: Contains the current driver
version and the copyright notice.
Help: Allows you to enter the
camera’s complete on-line help system.
Control: Allows you to con-
trol the functions of the cam-
era from inside the computer.
ViewFun (Windows 98): Opens the
camera’s image capturing software
allowing you to record video clips
and capture images.
Protected Image: Has a
locked symbol displayed.
Photo-Page: Displays the captured
images.
Upload: (from the camera
menu) Allows you to transfer
images from the computer to
the camera or to the CF card
from the menu bar.
Displayed Image: An image trans-
ferred to the Photo Album displayed
with it’s image number and resolu-
tion.
Next Page Arrow: Allows you to
turn the page by clicking.
Setting: (from the camera
menu) Allows you to input
the baud rate, select the lan-
guage, and displays the com
port setting.
Selected Image:
A displayed image
in a light green box.
Page Index: Lists the num-
ber of images in the folder as
well as the current page.
Source Icon: Displays the original source
(Internal Memory, CF card or PCMCIA
card) of the images displayed.
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Selecting Images
Images must be selected prior to being transferred, downloaded, or
deleted.
The Photo Album
The Setting Functions
Note:
• Unselected images have no colored box around them.
• Selected images have a green box around them.
• Protected images have a lock icon below them.
This feature displays or allows
you to adjust the settings used to
communicate with the camera.
Selecting individual or multiple images
You can manually select an image by clicking on it with your
Baud Rate
mouse.
This is the rate at which the camera and computer communicate
with each other through the serial port.
The USB baud rate is automatically determined, whereas, the RS232
baud rate has four possible settings.
There are three ways to select multiple images:
1. Click the Select All icon and all of the images currently in
Photo Album are automatically selected.
RS232 Baud rates
1. 19200 bps (bits/second)
2. 57600 bps
3. 115200 bps
4. Auto Detect
2. Hold down the keyboard Ctrl key, and then click each image
you want to select.
The computer will auto-detect the baud rate and communicate
with the camera using the highest setting. Some high quality images
cannot be transferred at this rate and therefore, you must manually
select a slower baud rate.
3. Right-click on an image and a pop-up box will display, choose
Select. Each image that you do this for will remain selected.
Com Port (RS232 Serial Connection only)
This is the PC port that you connect the RS232 cable into. This
setting function automatically detects the Com Port and displays
this location in the settings function, so that you are able to properly
communicate between the camera and PC.
To select a series of images:
Language
•
Hold down the keyboard Shift key, and click both the first
and the last image you wish to select. All of the images
between those two selections will also be selected.
This setting allows you to change the language that is used for
displaying the camera settings and functions. Choose from English,
German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Portuguese.
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Control Panel: Camera Mode
Protecting Images
To Protect/Unprotect an image in the Photo Album:
Exit
•
•
right-click on the image and a pop-up box will display.
select Protect/Unprotect to engage or disengagethe lock function.
LCD On/Off
White Balance
Exposure
Quality
Display
Picture
Window
Deleting Images
To delete an image:
select an image by clicking on it.
ensure that it is unprotected (see above).
click the Delete icon or select Delete from the Camera menu.
Flash Mode
Red-eye
•
•
•
Information
Display
To delete all the images:
Camera Mode
(displayed)
Capturing Imagesusing the camera software:
Playback Mode
(not active)
Shutter Button
•
•
ensure that all unwanted images are unprotected (see above).
click the Delete All icon or select Delete All from the Camera
menu.
The Control Panel
This panel allows you to control certain camera functions while
1. Connect the camera to the PC as described in the previous chap-
ter and open the Photo Album.
the camera is hooked up to the computer. Click on the Control icon
2. Clickthe Control icon
or from the Camera menu
to access the Control Panel.
select Control. The Control Panel will appear in Camera mode.
3. Position the subject in the Display Picture Window and make the
necessary adjustments to the Control Panel settings (quality, flash,
etc.).
Camera Mode:
This mode allows you to control the following image capturing
4. From the Control Panel, click the Shutter button.
• A beep will sound
features:
1. White Balance
2. Exposure
• The orange/green LED will blink
• The captured image will remain frozen in the Display Picture
Window until the camera is finished processing the image.
• The Display Picture Window returns to live video and it is
possible to capture another image.
3. Quality
4. Flash Mode (Red-eye)
5. The Shutter Button
6. LCD On/Off
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Control Panel: Playback Mode
Transferring Images
Exit
• To the PC (Import)
This function allows you to import images into the PC from the
camera’s internal memory, CF card, or a CF card reader.
LCD
On/Off
Single Picture
Mode
4 Picture
Mode
Display
Picture
Window
To import images:
1. Click on the Import icon
log box appears (shown earlier in this chapter).
2. Click on the source of the images. The selected images are im-
ported into the Photo Album.
. The Select Image Source dia-
Preview
Up/Down
GoTo
Info
Display
• To an image editing application (Transfer)
This function allows you to transfer selected images to an image
editing application.
Camera Mode
(not active)
Playback Mode
(active)
Playback Mode:
This mode allows you to preview your images in either single
picture or 4 picture mode before transferring them to the computer.
To transfer images:
1. Select the images you want to transfer (refer to Selecting Images).
2. Click the Transfer icon
.
1. Select the display type (single or 4 picture mode).
The images automatically transfer into the image editing software
that you used to open the Photo Album.
2. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the pictures.
• To the camera (Upload)
With the digital camera,
you can upload an image
from your PC to the cam-
era for storage or transpor-
tation. The image will be
scaled to 640 x 480 pixels
when uploaded to the cam-
era.
3. Using the GoTo button allows you to immediately view a speci-
fied image by typing in its image number and clicking Enter.
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To upload an image:
1. Open the Photo Album.
2. From the Camera menu, select Upload. The Upload dialog box
appears.
The Help System
This easy-to-use system contains detailed information about the
camera topics and procedures, enabling you to use and understand
your camera and its functions.
3. Select the image file to send to your camera.
4. Select the Upload destination. You have two choices: the camera’s
internal memory or the CF card (if installed).
5. Select the image quality (Economic, Standard, or High) to deter-
mine the quality of the images after they are uploaded.
6. Click the Upload button to initiate the transfer.
There are a couple ways to use help:
• Simply point to a function on the Photo Album or ViewFun user
interface and a help tag (tool tip) will tell you what it is.
• Clicking on Help, as an icon or from the menu bar, will bring up
an on-line help system. Simply click on the topic you wish to view
and the help system will guide you through to the desired outcome.
OR select search and individually select the topic heading that you
would like assistance with.
When the transfer is complete, the uploaded image becomes the
last, or most recent image in the upload destination.
Note: Most common image file types (e.g. .jpg, .bmp, .tif) can be
uploaded to the camera. However, all uploaded images automaically
resize to 640x480 pixels.
Chapter
Hardware Installation ......................................................... 30
Starting ViewFun ............................................................... 30
Functions .......................................................................... 31
View Window .................................................................... 31
The Video Album............................................................... 31
The Photo Album .............................................................. 32
Settings............................................................................. 33
The Advanced Settings ..................................................... 33
The Video Folder.......................................................... 34
The Picture Folder........................................................ 35
The E-mail Folder ......................................................... 35
The Language Folder ................................................... 35
Recording a Video Clip ..................................................... 36
Taking a Picture ............................................................... 36
E-mailing a Video Clip or Picture ...................................... 36
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ViewFun
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Starting ViewFun
ViewFun for Windows 98
ViewFun is specially designed software
that makes the camera’s image and video
capabilities simple to use.
Ensure that you have installed the bundled software.
1. Power on your computer and camera.
2. From the Windows 98 Start menu, choosePrograms/VDC-
300/ViewFun OR click the ViewFun icon
while in
Hardware Installation
the Photo Album.
ViewFun appears displaying the current camera view.
•
Connect the USB cable to the USB port
at the back of the computer.
Connect the USB cable to the camera’s
USB terminal.
•
Note: If no video appears in the View Window, make sure the cam-
era is powered on and is correctly connected to the USB port.
Video Album Tab
Video Album
Photo Album Tab
Photo Album
View Window
Photo Thumbnail
Video Thumbnail
Exit
Print
View
Mode
Take a Picture
Record
Stop
Help
Reset
Brightness
White Balance
Contrast
Advanced Settings
Exposure
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Functions
View Window
The View Window is capable of displaying the live video in a
number of different ways.
The most important part of ViewFun are the controls. These
buttons allow you to control ViewFun’s functions.
Record Video
Clicking here starts the recording of a video clip (.AVI file).
View
Full View allows the user to view a larger image (320x240 pixels)
but slows the frames per second (fps). Small View provides the user
with a smaller image (160x120 pixels) but increases the fps for a
smoother looking video.
Stop
Clicking this button stops the recording of a video clip and stores
it in the Video Album as a numbered Thumbnail.
Note: This button also stops the capturing of images if Auto Snap
(Advanced Settings Photo Tab) has been executed.
Mode
Take a Picture
This button allows you to choose the display mode, Color or
Black and White (B/W). Color captures images in 16.7 million colors
and B/W captures images in 256 shades of gray, therefore, files cap-
tured using the color mode require more memory.
Clicking this button captures an image (1 frame) and sends it to the
Photo Album as a numbered Thumbnail.
Note: If Auto snap has been selected, clicking this button will take a
series of images and store them in a predetermined destination.
The Video Album
Print
Clicking this button captures whatever image is in the View Win-
OnceyouhavelocatedtheVideoThumbnailthatyouwouldlike
toview,simplydouble-clickitanditwillautomaticallyopeninthe
videodisplayingsoftware,MediaPlayer.
dow and prints it directly to the printer.
Note: This function does not work with a video clip.
Help
Clicking this button accesses the complete ViewFun on-line help
Video Album Tab
system.
Clicking here opens the Video Album. A green light indicates that
the Video Album contains Video clips. An unlit light indicates that
the Video Album is empty.
Exit
Clicking this button exits ViewFun.
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Video Thumbnail
The Photo Album
To Open (View), Save, E-mail, or Delete your cap-
tured video clips right-click the desired video thumb-
nail. A pop-up menu appears with the following op-
tions:
Open: opens the selected video thumbnail into the video display-
ing software, Media Player.
Once you have located the Photo Thumbnail that you would like
to view or edit, double-click it and it will open in the image editing
software, iPhoto Plus 4.
Photo Album Tab
Save: opens a Save As dialog box allowing you to rename and save
the video clip within your computer system.
Clicking here opens the Photo Album. A green light indicates that
the Photo Album contains images. An unlit light indicates that the
Photo Album is empty.
E-mail: opens the E-mail setting box and automatically attaches
the selected video thumbnail (.AVI file) to the e-mail. The E-mail
setting box enables you to enter the destination e-mail address and
type an attachment. Clicking the To: button opens the Address
book, allowing you to store addresses and add additional destination
addresses to your e-mail.
Note: This function is subject to Internet service provider
limitations
Photo Thumbnail
To Open (View), Save, E-mail, Print, or Delete your captured
video clips right-click the desired Photo Thumbnail. A popup menu
appears with the following options:
Open: opens the selected Photo Thumbnail into the default image
editing software, iPhoto Plus.
Save: opens a Save As dialog box allowing you to rename and save
the photo (.JPG file) within your computer system.
E-mail: opens the E-mail setting box and automatically attaches
the selected Photo Thumbnail (.JPG file) to the e-mail.
The E-mail setting box enables you to enter the desti-
nation e-mail address and type an attachment. Clicking
the To: button opens the Address book, allowing you
to store addresses and add additional destination ad-
Note: in order to enable this function it is first necessary to setup
your e-mailing parameters in the Advanced Settings, E-mail Folder,
described later in this chapter.
Delete: deletes the selected video thumbnail.
Video Album Scroll Arrows
These arrows allow you to scroll through all the Video Thumb-
nails in the Video Album. A lit arrow means that there are more
Video Thumbnails in the direction indicated. An unlit arrow means
that there are no Video Thumbnails in the direction indicated.
dresses to your e-mail.
Note: Subject to Internet service provider limi-
tations
Close
Note: in order to enable this function it is first necessary to setup
your e-mailing parameters in the Advanced Settings, E-mail Folder,
found later in this chapter.
Clicking this tab closes the Video Album.
Print: prints the selected Photo Thumbnail to the default printer.
Delete: deletes the selected Photo Thumbnail.
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Contrast
Photo Album Scroll Arrows
This setting allows you to adjust the disparity in tone between the
These arrows allow you to scroll through all the Photo Thumb-
nails in the Photo Album. A lit arrow means that there are more
Photo Thumbnails in the direction indicated. An unlit arrow means
that there are no Photo Thumbnails in the direction indicated.
dark and light areas of an image. Positive values ( ) create greater
differences between dark and light areas of the image, whereas, nega-
tive values ( ) create greater similarities between the dark and light
areas of the image.
Close
White Balance
Clicking this tab closes the Photo Album.
Clicking this button adjusts the camera's color sensitivity to match
the prevailing color of white outdoor light, yellow indoor light, or
(sometimes) greenish fluorescent light. Select the white balance mode
that most closely matches the light in which you're using the camera.
Settings
The settings are accessed by clicking the tab on the left side of the
Settings panel. These settings are used to alter the images or the
video that you capture. They must be set before capturing an image
or video to have an effect.
Outdoor
: for natural light
Indoor
Indoor
: for incandescent lighting (bulb light)
Exposure
Brightness
: for fluorescent lighting
Reset
Contrast
Clicking this button causes all the control settings to return to
their original default settings.
Exposure
This setting allows you to control the amount of light captured
with images. In bright conditions it is preferable to capture less light
(-), whereas, in darker conditions it is preferable to capture more
light (+).
Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings provide advanced controls for video or
image capturing along with setting folders for both e-mail and lan-
guage. Simply open the Advanced Settings and click on the appro-
priate folder.
Brightness
This setting allows you to adjust the overall amount of light dis-
played in an image, making it appear bright ( ) or dark ( ).
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Time Lapse
The Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings contains four folders: Video, Picture, E-
mail, and Language.
This feature controls the image capturing rate (per second or minute)
of the camera. The recording will automatically stop after the period
of time (seconds, minutes) specified in the Stop Recording After box
or it can be stopped by clicking the Stop button.
To return to the main screen after making changes to a particular
folder, click OK to accept the changes, or Cancel to ignore the
changes.
Manual Mode
The Video Folder
This feature allows you to manually control the video capturing
rate by clicking the Record button to capture images in video format.
Each click will capture one image in AVI video format.
Record Sound
If your computer has audio recording capabilities (microphone),
selecting this feature enables you to record sound and video simulta-
neously on the same AVI file. The better the audio quality (CD) that
you select, the more memory space needed to store it.
If you do not have or use audio recording capabilities the No Sound icon
will automatically appear.
Size
This setting controls the frame size (160x120, 320x240) of the
video clip you are going to capture.
Note: The small frame size can capture more frames per second.
Continuous
Select this setting to continuously capture video. The recording
will automatically stop after the period of time (seconds, minutes)
specified in the Stop Recording After box or it can be stopped by
clicking the Stop button.
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The Picture Folder
The E-mail Folder
This folder allows you to
Size
enter required information
that enables you to send
captured video clips or im-
ages to the Internet using
your SMTP address/ac-
This setting controls the
frame size (160x120,
320x240, 640x480) of the
image you are going to
capture. Smaller image
frame sizes require less
memory space to store the
image.
count.
Note: Subject to internet
service provider limita-
tions
Only after the E-mail folder setup has been completed is it pos-
sible to use the Mail command found by right-clicking the desired
video or image thumbnail.
Mail Server: enter your SMTP address (e.g. Mailserver.com).
Your E-mail Address: enter your full e-mail address
(e.g. [email protected]).
Auto Snap
Checking this box enables the user to automatically capture im-
ages at regular intervals (e.g. Auto snap ever: 5 seconds) over a
specified period of time (e.g. Total time: 20 seconds).
For example, Auto snap every 5 seconds for a Total time of 20
seconds will capture 4 images starting 5 seconds after you click the
Take a Picture button on the main screen.
Video/Picture file:
• Compression Level: select the desired compression level.
Compression level and file quality have an inverse relationship. For
example, higher file compression levels produce lower file quality
Note: Auto snap images do not appear in the Photo Album. They
are saved to a predetermined destination (see below).
and smaller file size.
Note: Smaller files are faster to send over and download from the
internet.
Save Snap Series to file:
Using the Browse button you can determine where to save the
series of images that are going to be captured while using the Auto
Snap function.
• Attach File Name: to change the default (Video# or Pic#) file
name click Change and enter the desired new default file name.
Note: It is not necessary to add the file extension (.AVI or .PIC).
Note: The default destination for all captured Auto snap images is
C:\ViewFun\AUTOSNAP where they appear as snap bitmap files
(e.g. snap1.bmp, snap2.bmp, etc.).
The Language Folder
This folder provides you with seven different language options.
Select the language you want your ViewFun application to appear in.
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Recording a Video Clip
1. Aim the camera at the subject.
2. Click the Record button.
E-mailing a Video Clip or Picture
Note: In order to enable this function it is first necessary to setup
your e-mailing parameters in the Advanced Settings, E-mail Folder,
found earlier in this chapter.
1. From the Video or Photo Album, right-click the desired Thumb-
nail. A popup menu will appear.
3. Click the Stop button when you want to finish recording, or it
will automatically stop. A numbered Video Thumbnail will
appear in the Video Album.
2. Click on E-Mail. The E-Mail setting box opens with the selected
Thumbnail automatically attached to the e-mail.
NOTE: Longer recordings occupy more memory space.
4. Open the Video Album by clicking the Video Album Tab.
5. Double-click the Video Thumbnail to view it in a video dis-
3. Enter the destination e-mail
address and type an attach-
ment if desired.
playing software.
Taking a Picture
1. Aim the camera at the subject.
4. Click OK to e-mail your message and the attached Video or Photo
Thumbnail file.
2. Click the Take a Picture button. A numbered Photo Thumb-
nail will appear in the Photo Album.
Note: Subject to Internet service provider limitations.
NOTE: Larger Images occupy more memory space.
3. Click the Photo Album Tab to open the Photo Album.
4. Double-click the Photo Thumbnail to view it in iPhoto Plus 4.
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Appendices
Trouble Shooting
Specifications
Glossary
38
40
41
43
Technical Support
Appendices
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
1. Reinstall batteries
1. Batteries not loaded correctly
2. Dead batteries
No Power
2. Replace batteries
3. Wrong AC adapter
3. Use only recommended AC adapter
1. Replace batteries
1. Low battery power
Sudden power failure
2. Turn power back on
2. Auto Power Off function engaged
1. Operation Mode Selector set to
Playback mode.
No capture when
shutter is pressed
1. Set Operation Mode Selector to Camera mode.
2. Delete images.
2. Memory is full.
1. Change White balance to Indoor+ setting.
2. Change White balance to Indoor- setting.
3. Change White balance to Outdoor setting.
** We recommend using Auto White Balance**
1. Indoor fluorescent lighting
2. Indoor incandescent lighting
3. Outdoor natural lighting
Inaccurate color
capture
1. Change Iris setting to
(F2.8)
Not enough light
Image is too dark
Image is too bright
2. Use the flash (see Chapter 2)
1. Change Iris setting to
2. Change Iris setting to
(F8.0)
(F8.0)
1. Strong direct or reflected light
2. Subject is too close to use flash and
large (F2.8) iris setting
** If using flash and subject is further than 1.2
meters set Iris to (F2.8) **
Refer to the Specifications/Focus Range for
details.
Distance from subject is not correct.
Blurry or out of focus
Redeye
Change the Flash to 1 of 2 Redeye settings
Reflection of light (flash) off the retina of
the human eye
*On-
*Auto-
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Symptom
Cause
Solution
1. Operation Mode Selector is set to
camera mode
1. Set selector to Playback mode
2. Set TV to correct channel for video
playback
2. If using a TV, wrong channel is selected
3. Not connected properly
4. Wrong TV system
No Image is present
3. Reconnect the cables
4. Use NTSC or PAL TV system only.
1. Install the software (see chapter 4)
2-1. Use Windows 98 as your Operating
system
1. Software is not installed
2. Not using Windows 98 with USB
connection
Cannot open the
Photo Album
2-2. Use RS-232 connection (see chapter 3)
1. Reconnect the cables
2. Turn on the camera
1. Incorrect cable connection
2. Camera is not turned on
Cannot transfer data
CF Card error
1. Reformat through DOS using CF Adapter
and PCMCIA slot.
1. CF Card is not formatted
2. Card memory exceeds 32 MB
2. Replace card with lower memory capacity.
1. Operation Mode Selector is in Camera
mode
1. Select Playback mode/Delete Menu
2. From Playback mode, unprotect the image
3. Have fun. Take pictures.
Cannot delete image
2. The image is protected
3. There are no images to delete
1. Power on the camera
1. Camera is not powered on
2. USB not connected properly
3. USB host controller problem
4. USB data transfer error
2. Ensure USB cable is properly connected
3. Refer to the Control Panel/Systems/Device
Manager for more details
“Device not ready”
OR
Connection Failure
4. Unplug and reconnect the USB cable
5. Contact your computer vendor for help
5. Hardware compatibility problem
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Specifications
1/4 inch 350K pixels progressive color
CCD
speed.
LCD
1.8” color video
Com port: Is the physical port in the back of the computer where
you can connect external devices such as digital cameras and modems.
Resolution
640 x 480
(Three compression rates: ECON, STD or High)
Dialog box: An on-screen box that conveys or requires information
from the user.
Memory
2MB built-in
(max 46 ECON, 20 STD or 8 High Images)
CF memory card interface
Exposure: controls the amount of light (brightness) that appears in
a captured image.
Operating Modes
Optics
Dual Mode
(Camera and Playback)
Flash card: Is an optional external device that can be inserted into the
camera and allows you to store images.
(available in 2MB~32MB formats).
Optical Viewfinder
Flash (on, on red-eye, off, auto, auto red-eye)
Fluorescent light: What makes this type of lighting different is
that it does not contain all the colors of the visible spectrum and
it flickers which causes it to appear greenish.
Compression
Digital Output
Standard JPEG file YUV (4:2:2)
24 bit color
Icon: Is a graphic (picture form) representation of a particular fea-
ture/function or program/file.
(1) USB-baud rate
12 M bps
(2) RS-232-baud rate115200, 57600, The following represents
terms used throughout the manual, and are defined here for your con-
venience.
Incandescent light: These tungsten-halogen lights (household
light bulbs) shine at a constant brightness and create a warmer,
yellowish caste.
Baud rate: Is the speed at which the computer and camera commu-
nicate with each other. It is sometimes necessary to decrease the baud
rate because the computer cannot process image information at high
Iris: A feature that allows varying degrees of light into the camera by
adjusting the size of the lens opening, increasing or decreasing the amount
of entering light.
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Glossary
The following represents terms used throughout the manual, and
are defined here for your convenience.
Icon: Is a graphic (picture form) representation of a particular
feature/function or program/file.
Baud rate: Is the speed at which the computer and camera com-
municate with each other. It is sometimes necessary to decrease the
baud rate because the computer cannot process image information at
high speed.
Incandescent light: These tungsten-halogen lights (house-
hold light bulbs) shine at a constant brightness and create a
warmer, yellowish caste.
Com port: Is the physical port in the back of the computer where
you can connect external devices such as digital cameras and mo-
dems.
Iris: A feature that allows varying degrees of light into the camera
by adjusting the size of the lens opening, increasing or decreasing the
amount of entering light.
Dialog box: An on-screen box that conveys or requires informa-
tion from the user.
LCD: A Liquid Crystal Display is a low-powered display that
uses rod shaped crystal molecules that change their orientation when
an electrical current passes through them. This allows you to display
and view your images.
Exposure: controls the amount of light (brightness) that appears
in a captured image.
LED: A Light Emitting Diode is a small electronic device that
emits light when a current flows through it. It signals you of a par-
ticular feature or function.
Flash card: Is an optional external device that can be inserted into
the camera and allows you to store images.
(available in 2MB~32MB formats).
NTSC: A National Television Standards Committee television is
one that uses 525-line frames and displays full frames at 30 frames /
second.
Fluorescent light: What makes this type of lighting differ-
ent is that it does not contain all the colors of the visible
spectrum and it flickers which causes it to appear greenish.
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PAL: A Phase Alternative Line television is one that uses 625-line
frames and displays full frames at 25 frames/second. PAL is the
common system used in most European countries.
Pixels: The smallest element that a device can display on-screen
or out of which the displayed image is constructed.
RS232: Is the terminal port inside the camera that is used to
connect the camera to the computer.
TWAIN: Technology Without An Interesting Name is the indus-
try standard protocol that allows external devices to communicate
with your computer.
Upload: Is the transfer of information from your computer to an
outside source, such as your camera.
USB: Universal Serial Bus is a peripheral bus specification that
eliminates the need to install cards and reconfigure the system. USB
equipped PCs allow computer peripherals to be automatically con-
figured as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to
reboot or run setup.
White Balance: White Balance adapts the camera’s color sensi-
tivity to simulate the prevailing color of white outdoor light, yellow
indoor light, or greenish fluorescent light. It can be controlled either
automatically or manually.
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Technical Support
If you need help installing or using the digital camera,
please call Technical Support.
Product Repairs
For Product repairs please follow these steps:
Mustek, Inc.
1. Call the technical support department for a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
and refer to this number in all future calls.
121 Waterworks Way, Suite #100
Irvine, CA 92618, USA
TEL:1-949-788-3600
FAX:1-949-788-3670
2. Consult your dealer regarding proper repair
procedure.
Mustek Computer GMBH
Hellersbergstr. 2a
41460 Neuss, Germany
TEL:49-2131-162840
FAX:49-2131-103830
BBS:49-2131-167104
3. For repairs being shipped to the manufacturer,
please write the RMA number clearly on the
outside of the package and send it postage
paid, prepared and packaged appropriately for
safe shipment.
BBS:49-2131-130052
Product Returns
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Users must return the products to their point of
purchase for a refund or credit, according to
the dealer's policy.
Mustek Systems, Inc.
No. 25 R&D Road 2
Science-Based Ind'l Park
Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL:886-3-5779373
FAX:886-3-5784139
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