User Manual

DUAL MODE DIGITAL CAMERA

Table of Contents

Welcome............................................................................1.

Getting Started.................................................................. 2.

-Contents of package...................................................................2.

-System Requirements.................................................................3.

-Camera Nomenclature................................................................4.

-LCD Screen Display Definition.....................................................5.

Powering Up...................................................................... 6.

-Battery Installation

-Turning Camera ON/OFF

-Sleep Mode

Taking Pictures..................................................................7.

Install Arcsoft Programs and Camera Drivers.....................8.

-Install Camera Driver........................................................8.

-Arcsoft Photo Impression 4.0......................................................9.

-Arcsoft Photo Base 3.0...............................................................10.

-Arcsoft Video Impression 1.6...................................................... 11.

-QUickTime Player 6....................................................................12.

Uninstall Application Programs........................................13.

Downloading Photos Using PhotoImpression 4.0 ..............14.

Photo and Sharing Management Using PhotoBase 3.0......16.

Video Playback Using VideoImpression 1.6.......................17.

Playing Movie Clips using QuickTime Player 6...................18.

Specifications...................................................................19.

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Camera to pursue your digital adventures. Whether you are creating memories of your friends and family or exploring the great outdoors to get the utmost satisfaction

from your digital camera, please take a moment to read through this manual. Its contents will send you on an educational journey into your camera's multiple capabilities.

Thank you again for choosing the camera!

This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors

in snow or rain. If accidentally dropped in water, please quickly pour

out the water. Dry it with sunlight or an air-blower.

Protect it from excessive humidity. It will wet the lens and the pictures taken will be blurred.

Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Always take it to an authorized service facility for repair.

To store the camera, wrap it in a piece of clean, soft cloth and place it in a cool, dry, dust-free lace.

1.

Getting Started

Contents of package

Digital Camera

QOG

Installation CD(including camera drivers,

Arcsoft software and User's Manual)

USB Cable

Video Cable

Carry Bag

2.

Getting Started

System Requirements

Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with

Hz minimum, and with an active USB

(universal serial bus) port.

Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard.

NOTE

For transferring still images or for video conferening, your computer must have a modem and communication software for internet connection.

3.

Getting Started

Nomenclature

Shutter

Power

View Finder

Menu

Mode

Menu: OSD Menu ON/OFF

Display: LCD, Status Icons ON/OFF

Up: Up / Previous / Zoom in

Enter: Menu Enter

Down: Down / Next / Zoom out

Display

Lens

USB & TV port

Up

Enter

Down

4.

Getting Started

LCD Screen Display Definition

5.

Power Up

Battery Installation

I. Open the battery chamber cover.

II. Insert batteries in correct polarity(+ and -)as shown on the inside

of the battery chamber.

III. Close the battery chamber cover.

IV. Power turns ON after pressing the power button.

V. The camera is now ready to take pictures.

Turning the Power ON/OFF

1. Power turns ON after pressing the power button.

2. To turn camera OFF press and Power button until the camera beeps

and the LCD screen is blank.

3. To turn camera ON from the OFF mode, press Power button until

a beep is heard and the LCD screen turn on.

Sleep Mode

When the camera is ON while not being used for 60 seconds, it will

automatically perform sleep mode to save battery power.

To re-activate the camera from sleep mode :

1. Press the Power button once.

2. The camera is ready to take the next picture.

6.

Taking Pictures

Taking a Snapshot

1. Aim the camera and compose your image by looking through

the viewfinder.

2. Press the shutter button down. A buzz sound will be heard indicating

that a picture has been taken.

3. The LCD screen will show the number of pictures taken.

NOTE:

The camera stores all pictures in the built-in memory or Compact

Flash Memory Card.

7.

Install Arcsoft Programs and Camera Drivers

Install Camera Driver

1.Insert CD-Disc & Select"MEGA PIXEL DSC Driver"

2.Click "Next"

3.Click "Next"

4.Click "Install"

5.Click " Finsh".

8.

Install Arcsoft PhotoImpression 4.0

1.Turn computer ON.

2.Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive.

3.Introduction screen will appear automatically.

4.Click "Arcsoft PhotoImpression 4.0 " .

5.Follow on-screen instruction to install camera drivers.

6.Re-starting your computer is recommended.

NOTE: To find out more about PhotoImpression 4.0 or how to use

it, consult online help by clicking"?" Icon or "help" on the

pull-down menu. 9.

Install Arcsoft PhotoBase 3.0

1.Turn computer ON.

2.Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive.

3.Introduction screen will appear automatically.

4.Click "Arcsoft PhotoBase 3.0 " .

5.Follow on-screen instruction to install camera drivers.

6.Re-starting your computer is recommended.

NOTE: To find out more about PhotoImpression 4.0 or how to use

it, consult online help by clicking"?" Icon or "help" on the

pull-down menu.

10.

Install Arcsoft VideoImpression 1.6

1.Turn computer ON.

2.Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive.

3.Introduction screen will appear automatically.

4.Click "Arcsoft VideoImpression 1.6 " .

5.Follow on-screen instruction to install camera drivers.

6.Re-starting your computer is recommended.

NOTE: To find out more about VideoImpression 1.6 or how to use

it, consult online help by clicking"?" Icon or "help" on the

pull-down menu.

11.

Install QuickTime Player 6

1.Turn computer ON.

2.Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive.

3.Introduction screen will appear automatically.

4.Click "QuickTime Player " .

5.Follow on-screen instruction to install camera drivers.

6.Re-starting your computer is recommended.

Finish

NOTE: To find out more about QuickTime Player 6 or how to use

it, consult online help by clicking"?" Icon or "help" on the

pull-down menu.

12.

Uninstall Application Programs

1.Search through Start > Programs > AcroSoft> PhotoImpression 4.0

>Uninstall.

2.Follow on-screen instruction to uninstall software.

13.

Downloading Photos Using

PhotoImpression 4.0

As a USB Mass Storage Device, with the camera connected, its memory will simply appear as a disk drive to the host computer.

Any files can be copied to and from the camera's memory, just like any other file on any other disk drive.

For Windows 98SE user, please go to Microsoft www.microsoft.com

to update Windows for Mass Storage Function Support.

Please set the camera at Mass Storage Mode.(Default)

Set Up \ Driver Type \ Mass Storage

**Please turn on the camera power before connecting

the USB cable.

1. Click "PhotoImpression 4.0" icon on desktop,

2. PhotoImpression 4.0 introduction screen will appear.

3. Click "From Folder" button.

4. Click "Browse ".

14.

Downloading Photos Using

PhotoImpression 4.0

5. Click "D:\ or G:\(Mass Storage Disk)DCIM" and OK.

6. Use editing tools available on-screen to modify image(s).

15.

Photo and Sharing Management Using

PhotoBase 3.0

1. Click "PhotoBase 3.0" icon on desktop,

2. PhotoBase 3.0 introduction screen will appear.

3. Open Album menu bar.

4. Select "Create New"and enter file name.

5. Open Album menu bar and select " Add Image".

6. Save the pictures to your computer.

7. Share and manage your pictures.

16.

Video Playback Using

VideoImpression 1.6

(Please change camera to PC Camera Mode)

Set Up \ Driver Type\ PC Camera

1. Click "Videoimpression 1.6" icon on desktop,

2. VideoImpression 1.6 introduction screen will appear.

3. Click "New" button.

4. Click"Capture".

5. Video will begin playing.

17.

Playing Movie Clips using

QuickTime Player 6

(Please change camera to Mass Storage)

1. Click "QuickTime Player" icon on desktop,

2. "QuickTime Player" introduction screen will appear.

3. Open "File" menu bar and

Select "Open Movie in New Player".

4. Select"DeskTop"and Click"My Computer".

5. Click "VOLUMELABE(F:)

6.Click"SVI-0001"

7.Movie will begin playing .

18.

Specifications

Image Sensor

Lens Specification

O/S

White Balance

Exposure Control

Frame Rate-Video Mode

Stores Picture-

Still Picture Mode(Based on 8MB Flash Memory)

PC Interface

Fixed Focus Lens

Storage

Compression

Display

Zoom

Movie Clip

Video Output

Power Source

Dimensions

CMOS 1600x1200 pixels

F2.8, Sensor area 1/2".

F=8.64mm(43 mm equiv), view angle 54

Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP

Auto/Manual(day light/cloudy/tungsten/fluorescent)

Auto

VGA 640x480 pixels 9 fps

QVGA 320x240 pixels 25-30 fps

1920x1440 pixels(Super Fine) up to24 pictures

1600x1200 pixels(Fine) up to 35pictures

1280x 960 pixels(Normal) up to 52 pictures

800x600 pixels(Economy) up to 140 pictures

USB

1m~infinity

8MB Flash Memory + Secure Digital Card

(card not included)

JPEG

1.5" Color TFT LCD

4X Digital

QVGA 320x240 pixels up to 30 seconds. @30fps

NTSC or PAL

AAA1.5V x 2(not included)

88mm x 60mm x 20mm

19.