Cool-Icam Stylus Mega Bedienungsanleitung
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User’s Manual
Stylus Mega
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Product Overview
1. Flash Connector
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2. Lens
3. Shutter Button
4. USB Port
5. Viewfinder
1. Viewfinder
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2. LCD Display
3. Flash Button
4. Battery Compartment
5. Microphone
6. Mode Button
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ..............................................................................................................4
• What Can I do with my Camera?..................................................................................4
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures? ........................................................................4
• What can I do with my movie clips and audio?...............................................................4
• Camera Package Contents...........................................................................................4
• Installing the batteries ...............................................................................................5
• Turning the Camera On and Off ...................................................................................5
• Checking the battery level ..........................................................................................5
• Automatic power off saves batteries .............................................................................5
• Checking Camera Status.............................................................................................6
2 Taking Pictures ...............................................................................................................6
• Taking a Picture.........................................................................................................6
• Other Picture Taking settings.......................................................................................6
• Setting the picture quality...........................................................................................6
• Self Timer ................................................................................................................7
3 Taking Movies and Recording Audio clips ............................................................................7
• Recording a Movie ....................................................................................................7
• Recording Audio clips .................................................................................................7
• Deleting Picture, Movie and Audio Clip from the camera. ................................................7
• Deleting all Pictures, Movies and Audio Clips from the camera. ........................................7
4 Using the Flashlight........................................................................................................8
• Installing the batteries ...............................................................................................8
• Connecting the flashlight to the camera ........................................................................8
• Setting the flash mode ...............................................................................................8
• Using the test button .................................................................................................8
5 Installing the Software onto a Computer ............................................................................9
• Window® 98SE Users.................................................................................................9
• Install the software ....................................................................................................9
• Software included with your camera .............................................................................9
• Computer system requirements ...................................................................................14
6 Transferring Pictures, Movie Clips & Audio To Your Computer.................................................14
• Before you transfer pictures ........................................................................................14
• Connecting to your computer ......................................................................................14
• Transferring & viewing the Pictures on a computer ........................................................14
• Transferring & playing Movies on a computer ...............................................................14
• Transferring & listening to Audio on a computer .............................................................15
• Taking pictures from live video ....................................................................................15
7 Using your camera as a Web Cam .....................................................................................15
• Setting up ................................................................................................................15
• Making a call.............................................................................................................15
8 Troubleshooting Problems ................................................................................................16
• Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................16
9 Getting Help...................................................................................................................17
• Software Help ...........................................................................................................17
• Cool-iCam Online Services ..........................................................................................17
• Telephone Customer Support.......................................................................................17
10 Appendix .....................................................................................................................17
• Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................17
• Using your batteries...................................................................................................18
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ..................................................................................18
• Regulatory Information...............................................................................................18
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1 Getting Started
• What Can I do with my Camera?
Capture Enjoy point & shoot operation. Store pictures, movie clips and Audio on the
internal SDRAM.
Set Up Select various Camera, Video and Audio recording settings.
Communicate Use the camera as a Web Camera.
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures?
View Pictures on a Computer using the Arcsoft® Software supplied
Save Pictures to the computer memory
Communicate Send the pictures over the internet to family and friends.
• What can I do with my Movie clips & Audio?
Playback Movie clips on a Computer using the Arcsoft® Software supplied
Replay
Audio clips
Save Movie clips and Audio to the computer memory
Communicate Send the movie and audio over the internet to family and friends.
• Camera Package Contents
Stylus Mega USB Cable
Pouch
Flash Light
(Optional)
Camera Stand
4 x AAA Alkaline
Batteries (2 for camera and
2 for ash unit optional)
My Camera CD-ROM includes
My Camera Driver, PhotoStudio® 4.0 (PC),
ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 (PC),
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 (PC),
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 (PC),
Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC),
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC).
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• Installing the batteries
Backup Battery Replacement
The backup battery is designed to be used only for short intervals whilst you are replacing the 2 x AAA
batteries. The backup battery maintains the memory of your Stylus Mega when you want to replace your
batteries and when you have images stored in your Stylus Mega and you are not able to upload to your
computer. Removal of this battery will mean the loss of any images currently stored in your Stylus Mega.
CR2025
1. Press and slide the battery door downwards (as shown on the diagram). Remove
the 2 x AAA alkaline batteries from the battery compartment.
2. Remove the button cell CR2025 from the backup battery compartment and
insert a new one back.
3. Insert the 2 x AAA alkaline batteries back into the battery compartment (Make
sure you follow the correct polarity (+) (-) as indicated.)
4. Push and slide the battery door upwards to close the battery door.
Note:
• BATTERY DRAIN - TO SAVE THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERIES, ALWAYS REMOVE THE AAA BATTERIES
& BACKUP BUTTON CELL, IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO USE THE CAMERA.
• We recommend the user to change the backup battery (CR2025) every 3 months.
• Do not change batteries when the camera is in use, otherwise images taken will be lost.
• Do not press the Mode button when the camera is not installed with 2 x AAA alkaline batteries,
otherwise images taken will be lost.
• If the camera is hang after installing batteries, take the batteries out. Then, put them back again
to re-activate the camera.
Battery Replacement
4 x AAA Alkaline batteries are supplied with the product (2 for the camera and 2 for the flashlight (optional))
The flashlight is covered in a future section.
1. Open the camera battery door by sliding the door downwards.
2. Insert the batteries as shown, ensuring you follow the +/- signs correctly.
3. Close the battery door.
AAA
AAA
CR2032
AAA
AAA
• Turning the Camera On and Off
Back View
Mode Button
LCD Display
To turn the camera on, firmly press the Mode button M. The LCD display
will come on after a few moments. To turn the camera off, press and hold
down the Mode button. The camera will beep and the LCD display will
switch off.
• Checking the battery level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
HIGH
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Check the battery status level that appears on the camera LCD screen
batteries have adequate power.
batteries need to be replaced.
• Automatic power off saves batteries
Your Camera is designed to switch off automatically and save battery life without losing the pictures taken
after 60 seconds of non use. Press the Mode button to reactivate the camera.
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• Checking Camera Status
Switch the Camera on, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If Feature
icon is not displayed, that particular feature is not activated.
HIGH LOW
sec
min
AUTO
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AUTO
HIGH
NORMAL
LOW
Best Pictures taken
Better
Good
USB connected
Picture Quality Camera Status
Full Battery Low Battery
Delete Mode
Other Features
Audio Recording Mode
Self-Timer Mode
Movie Mode
Auto Flash Mode On
“Minutes” Display
“Second” Display
Delete all picture
For last picture
delete
2 Taking Pictures
• Taking a Picture
1. Switch the camera ON. The camera LCD will be set to take
Normal resolution pictures.
3. Frame your subject using the camera viewfinder.
4. Press the Shutter button to take an picture. Hold the camera
steady. A beep sound is made when the picture has been
taken.
Back View
Viewnder
Front View
Shutter Button
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• Other Picture Taking settings
Setting Section
Set Picture Quality Setting the Picture Quality
Using the flash mode Setting the flash mode
Self Timer Setting the self timer
Set Movie Mode Setting camera to make a Movie
Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures from the camera
• Setting the Picture Quality M
1. Pressing the Mode button M will alter the camera settings – in order
Normal resolution
Low resolution
Movie with Audio normal resolution
Self timer
Audio only
Delete LST
Delete all
High resolution
2. The picture quality settings are described below;
• High resolution HIGH (1280 x 1024) with no image compression for detailed images, large file size and
prints.
• Normal resolution (1280 x 1024) with 4:1 ratio compression for standard image quality, smaller
file size and prints.
• Low resolution LOW (1280 x 1024) with 8:1 ratio compression for economy images, small file sizes
ideal for e-mailing.
3. Take the picture using the shutter button.
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• Self timer
Your Camera is designed with a self timer function which will allow you to take pictures with a 10 second
timer built in. Frame your subject and use the stand enclosed to position your camera.
1. Switch the camera on.
2. Use the mode button to select the self timer mode.
3. Frame your subject.
4. Press the shutter button, the camera counter will automatically count 10 seconds before taking a
picture.
3 Taking Movies & Recording Audio Clips
• Recording a Movie
The camera can take Movie clips in Normal mode which can be played back using the Arcsoft® Software
on a computer. Movie clips are accompanied with audio to record all the sounds happening in and around
your movie.
1. Switch the camera on, use the mode button to select the Movie Mode;
2. Frame the subject using the viewfinder. Hold down the Shutter button down &
shoot. Your movie clip will record all the sounds automatically.
3. The camera LCD will display the movie length in seconds whilst the movie is
being filmed.
4. Release the Shutter button when you want to finish recording your movie.
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Movie mode (Normal)
CIF setting
• Recording Audio Clips
The camera can record audio clips, which can be played back using a computer.
1. Switch the camera on, using the mode button select the .
2. Place your camera close to the source of the sound you wish to record.
3. Press the shutter button to start recording your audio clip.
4. The camera LCD will display the audio clip length in seconds whilst the audio is being recorded.
4. Press the shutter to end the audio recording.
• Deleting Picture, Movie & Audio Clip from the camera
Pictures, Video Clips and Audio Clips are all stored in separate file areas in your Camera memory, therefore
you can delete the last shot taken by following the below procedures;
1. Switch the camera on.
2. Select the Trash icon /LST mode to delete last picture.
3. Press the shutter button once, the LCD Display will flash, press the shutter again to confirm the delete
action.
4. The last shot taken; picture, video or audio clip will be deleted from the camera memory and the counter
on the camera LCD will reduce by one. (ie. if your last action was a audio clip, when you use LST mode,
the last of the audio clip will be deleted.)
• Deleting all Pictures, Movies & Audio Clips from the camera
1. Switch the camera on.
2. Select the Trash icon /ALL mode using the mode button.
3. Press the shutter button once, the LCD Display will flash, press the shutter again to confirm the delete
action.
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4 Using the Flashlight
Your camera is supplied with a flashlight, which is used with the camera picture mode. Your camera
is designed with Auto flash, which means that the flash will operate when insufficient light is available
to take a good picture.
Note:
The stand is not design for the camera connected with the ashlight.
• Installing the batteries
1. Open the flashlight battery compartment door.
2. Insert the 2 x AAA batteries as shown, ensuring to
follow the +/- signs correctly.
3. Close the battery door.
Power connection plug
AAA
AAA
• Connecting the ashlight to the camera
1. Connect the flashlight to the camera by inserting the power connection plug into the flash power plug
hole on top of the camera.
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• Setting the ash mode
1. Switch the camera ON.
2. Set the picture resolution using the mode button.
3. Press the Flash button , the camera LCD will display a flashing until the flash
mode is ready.
4. The Green LED light on the flash will light when sufficient battery power has
charged the flashlight between pictures.
5. Use the camera shutter button to take a picture.
Back View
Flash Button
LCD Display
• Using the test button
Press the flashlight test button located next to the Green LED to check correct operation of the flashlight.
LED
Test Button
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5 Installing your Software onto a Computer
• Window® 98SE users
Window® 98SE users will require to download DirectX 6.1 or higher software from the internet. Go to
http://www.microsoft.com/directx and find the free download DirectX 6.1.
• Install the software
IMPORTANT! - Make sure you install all the software from the CD supplied before you connect your camera to a computer and transfer pictures
from your camera to the computer.
IMPORTANT! – If the computer request you to install the Windows operating system during the software installation, place the windows CD into
the computer CD ROM drive. The computer will install the necessary les from the CD automatically. When the Windows software appears to have
nished the operation close the Windows screen. Remove the Windows CD and store safely.
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your
computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD ROM Drive.
Open & Close
3. The CD User Interface Screen will automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each software interface button in turn following the
on screen prompts.
NOTE! When prompted to do so, register your name and the other details requested for further on line support. You must be connected to your
internet service provider to register on line electronically.
• Software included with your camera
The Stylus Mega software CD contains the following software;
Cool–iCam “My Camera” Picture Transfer Software
My Camera software enable Pictures and Movie files to be transferred to the computer from the camera.
Create your own files and folders to store the Pictures. Use the Arcsoft® software suite to edit and print
the Pictures.
PhotoStudio® 4.0 Picture Editing Software
PhotoStudio® 4.0 is a full-featured, easy-to-use digital image-editing program that provides a complete
set of photo editing and retouching tools, plus a wide selection of special effects and enhancements.
Its powerful features include a wide variety of input and output options, layers, multiple undo and redo
functions, image management tools, editable text, multiple file format support and a lot more.
1. Go to Start > Programs > ArcSoft software suite > PhotoStudio 4.0.
You can now start to download your stored images from your Stylus Mega by the following steps:
2. Go to “File” and select “Select Source”. Select “TCG 201 Camera” as source.
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3. Go to “File” and select “Acquire”. The capture interface will show up.
To capture image(s), scroll through the image(s) stored in our camera and click “Transfer”. When you
have finish, click on “Cancel” to go back to window.
4. For further help on how to use PhotoStudio® 4.0, go to “Help” to access the Help Topics.
Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical support. See Section 9 for more
details.
ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0 Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft Funhouse™ is an image entertainment application that enables users to create “photo fantasies”
by combining their personal photos with a wide variety of fantasy backgrounds. Users can get their own
images from digital cameras, scanners, disk drives and Photo CDs, and seamlessly combine them with just a
few clicks of the mouse. The fantasy backgrounds include fictional characters, classic works of art, Olympic
heroes, 50’s funnies, bathing beauties, muscle men and a lot more.
1. Click Start > Programs > ArcSoft Software Suite > Funhouse 1.0.
2. Click “1. Get Template” to select the template in the different type of category and then click “OK” to
confirm.
Important! Make sure the “Digital Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.
Using the images stored in your Digital Camera:-
3. Double click on “2. Get Photo” and click “Acquire”. Select “TCG 201 Camera” as the source. The capture
interface will show up.
Important! Make sure your Digital Camera is connected to your computer.
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