Cobra Digital DC6415 User manual

DUAL MODE DIGITAL CAMERA

-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.
Getting Started.................................................................. 2.
Powering Up...................................................................... 6.
Taking Pictures..................................................................7.
Install Arcsoft Programs and Camera Drivers.....................8.
Downloading Photos Using PhotoImpression 4.0 ..............14.
Video Playback Using VideoImpression 1.6.......................17.
Photo and Sharing Management Using PhotoBase 3.0......16.
Specifications...................................................................19.
Table of Contents
Welcome............................................................................1.
Uninstall Application Programs........................................13.
-Contents of package...................................................................2.
-System Requirements.................................................................3.
-Camera Feature......................................................................4.
-LCD Screen Display Definition.....................................................5.
-Battery Installation
-Turning Camera ON/OFF
-Sleep Mode
Playing Movie Clips using QuickTime Player 6...................18.

1.
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.

2.
Getting Started
Contents of package
Digital Camera
Installation CD(including camera drivers,
Arcsoft software and User's Manual)
USB Cable
QOG
Video Cable
Carry Bag
Neck Strap

3.
Getting Started
System Requirements
Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with
Pentium 166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB
(universal serial bus) port.
Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse
and keyboard.
For transferring still images or for video conferening, your computer
must have a modem and communication software for internet connection.
NOTE

4.
Feature
Up
Display
Menu:
Enter:
Display:
Up:
Down:
OSD Menu ON/OFF
LCD, Status Icons ON/OFF
Up / Previous / Zoom in
Menu Enter/Playback
Down / Next / Zoom out
Getting Started
View Finder
Power
Shutter
Lens
USB & TV port
Menu
Enter
Down

5.
LCD Screen Display Definition
Getting Started

6.
Battery Installation
Power Up
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.

7.
Taking a Snapshot
Taking Pictures
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.
The camera stores all pictures in the built-in memory , Secure
Digital Memory Card or Multi Media Card.
NOTE:

8.
Install Camera Driver
Install Arcsoft Programs
and Camera Drivers
1.Insert CD-Disc & Select"MEGA PIXEL DSC Driver"
2.Click "Next"
3.Click "Next"
4.Click "Install"
5.Click " Finsh".

9.
Install Arcsoft Photo Impression 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 Photo Impression 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.

10.
Install Arcsoft Photo Base 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 Photo Base 3.0 or how to use
it, consult online help by clicking"?" Icon or "help" on the
pull-down menu.

11.
Install Arcsoft Video Impression 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 Video Impression 1.6 or how to use
it, consult online help by clicking"?" Icon or "help" on the
pull-down menu.

12.
Finish
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.
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.

13.
Uninstall Application Programs
Uninstall Arcsoft Photo Impression 4.0
1.Search through Start > Programs > AcroSoft> Photo Impression 4.0
>Uninstall.
2.Follow on-screen instruction to uninstall software.
Uninstall Arcsoft Photo Base 3.0
1.Search through Start > Programs > AcroSoft> Photo Base 3.0
>Uninstall.
2.Follow on-screen instruction to uninstall software.
Uninstall Arcsoft Video Impression 1.6
1.Search through Start > Programs > AcroSoft>Video Impression 1.6
>Uninstall.
2.Follow on-screen instruction to uninstall software

14.
1. Click "PhotoImpression 4.0" icon on desktop,
2. PhotoImpression 4.0 introduction screen will appear.
3. Click "From Folder" button.
4. Click "Browse ".
Downloading Photos Using
PhotoImpression 4.0
For Windows 98SE user, please go to Microsoft www.microsoft.com
to update Windows for Mass Storage Function Support.
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.
(Turn on the camera and connect with USB cable ,
the camera will set at " Mode.)Mass Storage"

15.
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).

16.
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.

17.
Video Playback Using
VideoImpression 1.6
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.
(Please change camera to PC Camera Mode)
MENU \ Mode\ PC Camera

18.
Playing Movie Clips using
QuickTime Player 6
(Turn on the camera and connect with USB
cable ,the camera will set at "
Mode.) 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 .