AIPTEK PenCam 2 User manual

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AIPTEK PENCAM 2
Installation Guide

FCC Statement
ECC Statement
End User License Agreement
Contents Checklist
System Requirements
Specifications
Operating Environment
How to Use Your PenCam
Switching the camera on
Taking a picture
Additional features
Self Timer
Continuous mode
Clearing the stored images
Changing the picture resolution
How to Upload Photo & Video to PC
Start AIPTEK PenCam Manager
Mode Selecting
PC Camera Mode
DSC Mode
Uploading Photos
Editing Photos
Uploading Video
AVI Creator
Playing Video
Image processing
Mail Function
Troubleshooting
How To Obtain A Warranty Service
Statement of Limited Warranty
Contents
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FCC Statement
ECC Statement
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it
may cause interference to radio and television reception. This equipment
has been tested and certified to comply within the limits of Section 15(J) of
FCC Regulations for Class B computing devices. These regulations are desi
gned to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off), the user is encouraged to attempt to correct the interference by following the
following steps:
Reorient the antenna of the radio or television
Relocate the computer with respect to the radio or television receiver
Plug the computer into a different power outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different
electrical branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult with the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional help and suggestions. The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the FCC,
helpful in solving radio/television interference problems:
"How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems"
This booklet is available by sending a written request to:
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington D.C., 20402
Request Stock Number 004-000-0345-4.
This device complies with the requirements of EEC directive 89/336/EEC with
regard to Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Dieses Greät entspricht den Anforderungen der EEC-Richtlinie 89/336/EEC für
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit.
Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de la directive de la Communauté européenne 89/336/EEC
sur la compatibilité électromagnétique.
Questo Apparecchio è conforme alla direttiva comunitaria 89/336/CEE relativa alla compatibilità
elettromagnetica.
Este dispositivo cumple con los requerimientos de la normativa de la CEE 89/336/EEC en lo
referente a Compatibilidad Electromagnética.
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End User License Agreement
Important - Read Carefully!
By attempting to install, successfully
installing, copying, or otherwise using this HARDWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by
the terms of this EULA.
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If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not attempt to install or
use the HARDWARE PRODUCT, and we recommend that you return it to the place where you
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sold.
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Therefore, you must treat the HARDWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material except that
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Manufacturer
is 51 Discovery, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92618, USA.
51 Discovery, Suite 100 Irvine, CA
92618, USA.
AIPTEK, Inc.
AIPTEK, Inc.
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Contents Checklist
1.PenCam
2.Application / Driver CD
Driver & Application
3.Install Quick Guide
4.USB Cable
NOTE: If you are missing any of these contents please inform your dealer or
your nearest support office so that the contents can be replaced.
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Install Quick Guide

System Requirements
Specifications
Operating Environment
Microsoft Windows XP/ 98 / ME / 2000
Pentinum 200 MHz (or equivalent) processor or higher
32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)
Video card with 2 MB of RAM for minimum 16 bit (High Color) display
4X speed CD-ROM
An available USB port
: Color VGA(640x480)CMOS image sensor
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9 fps for QVGA(320x240 Pixels)
3 fps for VGA(640x480 Pixels)
(SDRAM 64Mbit):
26 Picture for VGA ,
107Pictures for QVGA
:5.6 " x1.35 "x1 "
: AAA1.5V x2 battery
: 54 Degrees
: USB Port
: Microsoft Windows XP/ 98/ME/2000
Sensor type
Iamge Performance for Video Stream
Memory & Images
Dimension
Battery
Lens view angle
Interface type
Software Support
(640x480 Pixels)
(320x240 Pixels)
The camera should be operated only within the following environmental
conditions:
PenCam Cautions!
41-104 Fahrenheit; 5-40 Celsius
20% - 85% relative humidity, non-condensing
Never immerse any part of the PenCam or its components into any fluid or liquid.
Disconnect the PenCam from your computer before cleaning it.
Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
Do not use any volatile chemicals or liquids such as thinner or benzene to clean the
PenCam.
Do not place hot items on the surface of the PenCam.
Do not attempt to disassemble the PenCam.
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How to Use Your PenCam
***Notes ***
When the batteries are unloaded, all of your stored pictures will be
lost.(Battery Capacity: continous snapshot for 2 hours, stand by can
work for approximately 2 weeks)
Introduction
User Interface
Installing Batteries
The camera is capable of taking and storing VGA(640x480 Pixels) images or
QVGA Images. These images may be uploaded to a PC via
the USB port.
The camera has two switches on it.
SW1 is the shutter switch.SW2 is the mode switch.
The LCD display is combined with SW2 to show the setting information.
The PenCam is powered by 2 AAA batteries, or via the USB connector when
attached to a PC.
(320x240 Pixels)
View Finder
Lens
USB Port
Shutter Switch( )SW1
Mode Switch( )SW2
LCD Display
Battery Cover
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Switching the camera on
Pressing the SW2 when the LCD is blank
will power on the camera. The camera will
automatically power off after 30 seconds
of inactivity. The LCD indicates the
camera mode either "Lr" for low resolution
(QVGA images) or "Hr" for high resolu-
tion(VGA images). The LCD then displays
the number of pictures you have
remaining.
Taking a picture
Press the shutter button to take a picture.
A high pitched beep indicates that the
picture was taken successfully and the
counter will decrease accordingly. A low
beep indicates insufficient light to take a
picture. A series of beeps is an indication
that the camera is full.
Press Sw2
LCD
will be light up
Additional features
Pressing the mode switch repeatedly cycles through additional features as
displayed on the LCD. When a given feature is displayed it may be selected
by pressing the shutter button. If an option is not selected within 5 seconds
the display will revert back to the number of available pictures.
Press Sw1 to take a picture
Press SW2 to change features
Features will be displayed
Press SW1 to select mode
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Self Timer
Pressing the mode button until "St" appears in the LCD then pressing the
shutter button will start a 10 second self-timer. The camera will issue a short
beep every second and then a longer beep. The next beep indicates that the
picture has been taken. Note: The self-timer can not be selected when the
camera is full.
Switch mode to "St"
"St" will be displayed
Press SW1 to initiate the self-timer mode
SW1
SW1
Switch mode to "Ct"
"Ct" will be displayed
Press SW1 to utilize Continuous mode
Continuous mode
Pictures may be taken continuously as long as the shutter button is
pressed(and the camera is not full) as follows:
Press the mode button until the Ct appears in the LCD. Pressing the shutter
button within 5 seconds will cause the camera to start taking pictures for as
long as the shutter button is held down. If the shutter button is not pressed
within 5 seconds the camera will revert back to normal picture taking. Note:
During the continuous mode the camera will allow pictures to be taken with
incorrect exposure.
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SW1
SW1
Clearing the stored images
Press the mode button until CL appears on the LCD. Pressing the shutter
button once will cause the camera to beep and the CL will start flashing .
Pressing the shutter button again within 5 seconds will clear the camera and
reset the picture counter.
Changing the picture resolution
Picture resolution may only be changed when the camera memory is empty.
If any pictures have been taken then the memory must first be cleared. To
change resolution press the mode switch until the resolution option is
displayed, either Hr to change to high resolution mode (if you are currently in
the low resolution mode)or Lr to change to low resolution(if you are currently
in the high resolution mode). The camera will beep and the display will reset
to indicate the number of pictures available.
Switch mode to "CL"
"CL" will be displayed
Press SW1 to select clear mode
LCD will start flashing
Click SW1 twice to clear the memory
Switch mode to "Hr" or "Lr"
"Hr" or "Lr" will be displayed
Press SW1 to change resolution
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How to Upload Photo & Video to PC
Thank you for purchasing the AIPTEK PenCam. This guide will walk you
through the steps of how to install the PenCam onto your computer system.
PenCam Manager Installation
Place the CD into your CD-ROM and click on the PenCam Manager Icon to
begin the installation.If the CD does not automatically display, simply go to
"Start" then "Run" and select the path "D:\Setup.exe". You may need to
replace "D" with the letter that corresponds to your CD-ROM drive.
Now your computer is initializing the Wise Installation Wizard. Please wait.
The welcome screen will appear,
then click "Next".
The CD will begin installing the
driver to the proper location.
The dialog box that appears asks if you
would like to restart your computer now or
later. Press "OK" to complete installation.
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Start AIPTEK PenCam Manager
Stored pictures may be uploaded to a PC at any time whether or not the
camera is full. Plugging the USB connector into the camera will cause it to
reset. A double beep will sound, but all stored pictures will remain. When the
USB connector is unplugged the camera will switch off. When connected to
the PC the camera may be used as a normal PC camera.
Connect the smaller end of the
USB connector to the side of the
camera.
Plug the other end of
the USB connector
into an available USB
port on your computer.
Note:When plugged into
a USB port the camera
gets its power from the
PC. The camera may be
used like this without
any batteries. However,
all pictures will be lost
when the USB connector
is unplugged.
To start using the PenCam Manager, simply click on the "Start" menu and
go up to "Programs" Then go to the folder named "PenCam" and select it.
This is the program where you can begin to use your camera.
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Mode Selecting
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Press the "Live View" button to switch the camera to PC Camera mode.
Press the "DSC Function" button to switch the camera to DSC & Camcorder
mode.
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Live View (PC Camera Mode)
DSC Function (DSC Mode)
PC Camera Mode
In this mode, it is easy to attach the camera to your system, to use as a stand
PC camera.
the current view is displayed in the "preview" window.
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Press "Video Source" button to
adjust advanced setings.
Press "Video Format" button to set
image size.
Press "Snap Shot" button to
capture an image to album folder.
Press "Record button" to recording
a video clip to album folder.
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DSC Mode
Uploading Photos:
This allows you to upload photos captured by the camera.
Press the "Link" button to link up the camera and upload photo icons.
Press the "Folder" button to open the album folder window.
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the album folder.
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link up camera for image upload
Open or Close album folder window
Transfer selected photos to album folder
Transfer all photos to album folder
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Editing Photos:
It is easy to edit any photo you want in the album folder. Double click the
photo icon to execute your default image application (such as Imaging,
Paint....etc.) to edit your image file.
Uploading Video:
This takes advantage of the continuous mode. It is recommended that this
be displayed in QVGA(low resolution mode). When the camera is full(107
pictures in continuous mode)attach it to the PC via the USB connector and
run the AVI creator. Press the AVI Creator button, and your Images will be
uploaded from the camera then processed into a video clip. This AVI file will
be saved in your album folder.
AVI Creator
(Reverse)
AVI Creator
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AVI Creator:
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Select Images you want to process into a video clip.
Press "Setting" button to adjust fram rate.
>Press "Fram Rate" button to create a AVI file saved in album folder.
Playing Video:
You can play any video clip file (AVI format) you want in album folder by
double clicking the AVI file icon to execute your default media application.
this will then play the selected AVI file.
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Image Process
Image processing:
Click the "Image Process" button to select the image processing function
you want. After pressing "OK" the selected image will be processed using
the checked function.
Mail Function:
Click the "Mail" button to attach seleted image files automatically to a new
email document. it is easy to send images to distant family and friends!
Mail
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Troubleshooting
Install step missed
USB ports not enabled in the BIOS
Conflict with another camera driver capture device
Ulead Photo Express SE
Ulead Systems Photo Express SE
- Most of the problems associated with using the
camera have to do with the fact that the end-user accidentally skipped a
step during installation. Solution: Uninstall the camera, and reinstall it,
making sure to follow each step of the Quick Install Guide.
- Even after following the Quick Install
Guide completely, the camera still will not work. Go into the Device
Manager and see if a section called "Imaging Devices" is listed. If this
section does not exist, check the "Sound, Video, and Game Controllers"
section to see if the camera is listed there. If it is, then the problem is that
the USB ports are not enabled in your BIOS. You will need to enter BIOS
and enable them. Then you will need to uninstall and reinstall the camera in
order to use it.
- If you have any
other camera installed on your computer, remove the camera and it's driver
completely from your system to avoid a driver conflict with another camera
or capture device.
- AIPTEK contracts with various companies to
bundle this software with our cameras. Beyond replacing a CD that may
have a bad copy of the software on it, we cannot help you either learn to
use or troubleshoot each of these pieces of software. Below are the links to
each site that makes these products:
http://www.ulead.com/pe/runme.htm
[email protected]
Tech Support: 310.523.9399
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday
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