Cool-Icam Stylus Mega User manual

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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
Viewnder
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
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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.
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4. The image(s) stored in your Digital Camera will be shown in the window. To capture image(s), highlight
the wanted image(s) and click “Capture”.
5. The selected image will shown within the “mask” on the selected template. You can play with the image
by clicking on “3. Fine-Tune” to resize, rotate or reposition the images by reposition the image using
your mouse and dragging the image. Press “OK” to confirm.
6. Click “4. Add Text”. Type in the text your want to write and then press “OK” to confirm.
7. Click “5. Print Preview” to print a hardcopy.
Using live images:-
8. You can also capture a live shot when your Digital Camera is connected to your PC by the following
steps:
9. Go to “Get Template” to select the template and then press “OK” to confirm.
Important! Make sure the “Digital Camera” CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.
10. Go to “Get Photo” and then click the “Live Video Mode” icon and the “Live” icon will flash to
indicate that it is in live mode. Click the “Capture” icon to take a live snapshot. Press “OK” to
confirm.
11. For further help on how to use ArcSoft Funhouse™ 1.0, 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
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ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Picture Printing Software
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® is an easy-to-use printing utility that enables the user to layout and print multiple
images in different sizes quickly and easily on a single sheet of paper. The program offers a large selection
of printing templates, including Kodak Digital Science Inkjet Photo Paper Templates and Avery-brand paper
products. It also includes commonly used image-editing tools and a wide selection of templates for frames,
edges and backgrounds for enhancing images.
1. Go to Start > Programs > ArcSoft software suite > PhotoPrinter 2000.
2. Choose the “Page Layout”. The selected page layout will on shown.
3. Click “Get Photo” and then “Acquire”. Select “TCG 201 Camera” as source. 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.
Acquire
OK
4. The captured images will be shown on the photo library panel. Select the image you want and click
“OK”.
5. The selected image will be shown on the chosen template. Click “Print” when finish placing the images.
Print
6. For further help on how to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter™ 2000, click the “?” on the top right hand corner to
access the Help Topics.
Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ’s, tips and technical support. See Section 9 for more
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ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 Movie Making Software
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ is an easy-to-use video and image editing software program. The program
enables users to create and edit new videos using existing video and image files - making desktop video
presentations for home, business, and the Web.
Lets make a video!
Follow these basic steps to make your first video.
Step 1 Click on new Icon.
Step 2 Using the selector button select video templates.
Step 3 Double click on the Static.avi screen in the video template selection and a copy will appear in the
first large frame on the storyboard on the bottom.
Step 4 Double click on the small frame directly right of the large frame. A new template will appear at
the top called “special effects” Double click on the “1. Fire” special effect which will now drop into
the special effect frame you highlighted.
Step 5 Double click on the next right large frame and repeat step 3 using a video template and double
click template 5.
Countdown.avi. Repeat step 4.
Static.avi
1. Fire Countdown.avi
1. Fire
Storyboard
Adding an existing video.
Step 6 To add a video you have already made double click on the next large frame in the story board to
the right. Click on the “Get” icon and select a video you had made and filed in the folder called
“album” click on Get, with the selector click on the down arrow and select desktop and then double
click on “Album” folder and select a file ending with .mov (video file) the video will appear in the
video templates. Double click on the video and it will appear just like other video templates in the
storyboard. Now go to step 10.
Alternatively you can produce a live video.
Ensure your Stylus Mega is connected to the computer via the USB cable. Click on the capture
icon.
Step 7 And press the record icon. Wait for the video link to go live and now you’re recording, press
the ESC key on your keyboard to end the video.
Step 8 Press the “Save” icon and name your file, and then press “save”. Video impression will ask you
where you want to place your video. Select “video template”.
Step 9 Select the “album” icon and your video clip you have just produced will appear in the video
templates. Double click on your video, your video will now drop into the storyboard.
Running the video.
Step 10 Select the “play movie” icon which will assemble your video together. Press the play icon
to watch your completed video. Watch to see how the special effects merge between the frames
on the story board. Now you try to make your own and also try the audio template.
Microsoft® Netmeeting™ Web Cam software
NetMeeting™ provides the most complete conferencing solution for the Internet and corporate intranet.
Powerful features let you communicate with both audio and video, collaborate on virtually any Windows-
based application, exchange graphics on an electronic whiteboard, transfer files, use the text-based chat
program, and much more. Using your PC and the Internet, you can now hold face-to-face conversations
with friends and family around the world.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .PDF File Editing Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) files on all major
computer platforms, as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.

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• Computer system requirements
For acceptable picture transfer and editing, we recommend the following minimum requirements;
• Personal computer running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• A free USB Port
• Personal computer with CD-ROM drive, minimum 333 MHz microprocessor.
• Colour display monitor with high colour (16-bit) graphics
• 128 MB available RAM.
• 200 MB free disk space.
• Standard Mouse & Keyboard.
6 Transferring Pictures, Video & Audio To Your Computer
• Before you transfer pictures
IMPORTANT! - Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed the software from the CD.
• Connecting to your computer
Connecting with the USB Cable.
USB Series “A” Plug Connects to your Stylus Mega
USB Series “A” Plug
Connects to your PC
1. Turn the Camera Off.
2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked on your computer. This is
normally located on your computer hard drive. If the port is not labelled, see your computer user’s
guide.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera
4. Turn the camera on.
• Transferring & Viewing the Pictures on a computer
Transferring pictures to the computer
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Connect the camera to the USB cable
3. Start the PhotoStudio® 4.0 software.
Go to Start > Programs > Arcsoft software suite > PhotoStudio 4.0.
4. Select or create a new album to transfer your pictures to. File > Open Album > New Album and type in
a new album name.
5. Select File > Source > TCG 201 Camera > Select
6. Select “All images” or the image(s) you wish to transfer and select the “Transfer” button.
Viewing the pictures
1. All the pictures selected have now been transferred into the PhotoStudio® Album you have chosen.
2. The pictures appear as thumbnail pictures on the screen.
3. View your pictures by double clicking on the thumbnail picture.
• Transferring & playing Movies on a computer
Transferring Movie clips to the computer
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Connect the camera to the USB cable.
3. Start the PhotoStudio® 4.0 software. Go to Start > Programs > Arcsoft software suite > PhotoStudio
4.0.
4. Go to File > Acquire > Create AVI
5. The system will ask you to “ Enter a base file for your Audio files” Click the OK button.
6. A dialogue box will appear select a location on your computer hard drive and type a file name for your
Audio clip. Now click on the “Open” button
7. The computer will now process the Movie clip into the file location described in 6.
8. The movie clip has now been stored on your computer.
Playing Movies
1. Access the Movie clip by double clicking on the movie file name. The movie will be automatically opened
in Windows Media Player or other Media software already installed on your computer.

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• Transferring & listening to Audio on a computer
Transferring Audio clips to the computer
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Connect the camera to the USB cable.
3. Start the Windows Imaging software. Go to Start > Programs > Arcsoft software suite > PhotoStudio
4.0.
4. Go to “File” > “Acquire”.
5. Select “Create WAV” button.
6. The system will ask you to “ Enter a base file for your Video files” Click the OK button.
7. A dialogue box will appear select a location on your computer hard drive and type a file name for your
movie clip. Now click on the “Open” button.
8. The computer will now process the Audio clip into the file location described in 7.
9. The Audio clip has now been stored on your computer.
Playing back Audio
1. Access the Audio clip by double clicking on the Audio (.WAV) file name. The audio clip will be
automatically opened in Windows Media Player or other Media software already installed on your
computer.
• Taking pictures from live video
1. Connect the camera to the computer and launch the ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 software.
2. Go to File > Source > TCG 201 Camera > Select
3. Select Acquire.
4. Select Video Camera
5. Position the camera to take picture and click on the “Transfer” button to take a picture from the live
video.
6. Close the Photo taken. The computer will ask you whether to save the photo.
7. A dialogue box will appear select a location on your computer hard drive and type a file name for your
photo clip. Now click on the “Save” button
8. The computer will now process the Photo clip into the file location described in 7.
9. The movie clip has now been stored on your computer.
7 Using your camera as a Web Cam
• Setting up
1. Connect your Stylus Mega to the USB cable on one end.
2. Connect your USB cable to an available USB port on your PC on the other end.
3. Put your Stylus Mega on top of your PC monitor or another flat surface.
4. Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card’s external microphone connector.
• Making a call
1. Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the “NetMeeting” icon from the Windows
Start Menu.
2. Type in the IP address, computer name or telephone number for the person you want to call and press
the “Place Call” button.
To find your own IP address, go to “Start” and click “Run”. Type in “winipcfg” and click “OK”, IP
configuration window will appear and you can see your IP address.
3. If you need further help on how to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™, select the “Help” under the manual
bar and choose the topic you need. Or you can visit the following website: http://www.microsoft.com/
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8 Troubleshooting Problems
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact your local customer
support hot-line. See your registration card for helpline contact details.
I receive an error message when I
am installing “My Camera Driver”
“My Camera Driver” does not
load.
If you need to change batteries, and retain
the images in your Stylus Mega’s memory,
ensure you are connected to a PC which
is turned on via the USB cable, which will
then draw power from the PC whilst you
insert new batteries.
I cannot run the My Camera
Driver.
LCD displays “ ”.
Put My Camera CD in the CD-ROM
drive.
Check the Connection.
or
Install 2 x AAA Batteries.
or
Switch the Flash Bar to ON and check to
see if the Green LED lights up. If the LED
is continuously you have enough power,
if the LED does not light up within 30
seconds, this means you need to replace
the batteries.
Keep hands and garments away from the
Flash Light. Hold the base of the Stylus
Mega with the left hand and operate the
Shutter Button and Mode Button with your
thumb and forenger.
I cannot activate my Stylus Mega by
pressing the Mode Button.
My Flash Unit is not properly
connected.
or
There are no batteries installed in
the Flash Unit.
or
The batteries in the Flash Unit have
no or insufcient power.
My Flash Unit will not operate.
My image is too dark even though I
used the Flash Unit.
I receive a message no image to
download when I try to upload to my
computer.
Connection failure. Check all cables connections are secured.
Conict with another camera driver
capture device.
If you have any other camera installed on
your computer, remove the camera and
it’s driver completely from your system
to avoid conict with another camera or
capture device.
Go to the computer desktop. Right click
on “My Computer”. Click “Properties”.
Select “Device Manager”. Double click on
“CD_ROM”, double click on “CD-R (normally
the manufacturer’s name. click on
“Settings”. Ensure “Auto insert notication”
is ticked and the “disconnect” is ticked. If
you change the settings the computer will
ask you to restart your PC. Click “Yes”.
Upload all images to your PC and replace
batteries.
My CD Installation wizard does not
work.
I cannot access any PhotoFantasy’s
templates.
No CD in CD-ROM drive.
Shut down all other applications and attempt
to reinstall the driver, or download the
updated driver from www.cool-icam.com
and install the updated driver.
Check the USB controller in your BIOS if
they are activated. If these does not work
contact your national customer support
representative.
The Flash Light is obstructed by
something
or
The LED indicator is not lit up.
Insufcient battery power or batteries
is missing.
The auto installation le is switched
to off
or
The CD-ROM is disconnected.
This means there is insufcient power
to upload images to your computer.
Symptom Problem Solution
When I use my Stylus Mega as a web
cam, the quality of live video is very
bad.
Select video formats other than the three
formats that “My Camera Driver” does
not support.
The “My Camera Driver” does not
support the following three video
formats:
- ABYR 320 x 240
- ABYR 160 x 120
- ABYR 176 x 144

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9 Getting Help
• Software Help
For Japan For North America
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo) ArcSoft HQ Support Center
Tel: [phone] (Fremont California, CA)
Fax: [phone] Tel: [phone] (toll free number)
Web: http://www.mds2000.co.jp/arcsoft Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] and E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
For China For North America
ArcSoft China Support Center (Beijing) ArcSoft HQ Support Center
Tel: [phone] (Fremont California, CA)
Fax: [phone] Tel: [phone] (toll free number)
E-mail: [email protected] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
For Oceania For Europe/Middle East/Africa & Rest
ArcSoft Australian Support Center of the World
(Baulkham Hills, New South Wales) ArcSoft Europe Support Center (Ireland)
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Visit www.arcsoft.com or go to Start -> Programs -> ArcSoft Camera Suite -> Web Services for tips,
technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).
• Cool-iCam Online Services
Website: http://www.cool-icam.com
• Customer Support
10 Appendix
• Technical Specications
• Memory: • Internal memory - 16MB SDRAM
• Image Performance for Video on Web-cam: • Approximately 24fps for 320 x 240 pixel
• Still Image Resolution: • High Resolution - 1280 x 1024 pixel (no compression)
• Normal Resolution - 1280 x 1024 pixel (4-to-1 compression)
• Low Resolution - 1280 x 1024 pixel (8-to-1 compression)
• Storable Images: • High Resolution - 9 images (approx.)
• Normal Resolution - 60 images (approx.)
• Low Resolution - 120 images (approx.)
• Video Clip:
• Unlimited when connected to the computer via video capture software
• Limited when using the internal SDRAM - Approximately by Normal mode: 1 min in CIF resolution
• Audio Recording: Approximately 40 minutes
• File Format:
• Still Image - Compression in JPEG format after download to PC via USB (depend on application used)
• Audio - default WAV format
• Video Clip - AVI format
• External Connector: USB, external flash connector
• Auto Power Off: After 60 seconds inactivity
• Power Supply:
• Stylus Mega: USB Port, 2 x AAA Batteries (included)
• Flash Unit: 2 x AAA Batteries (included)
• Operating System:
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP

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Camera Cautions
• Never immerse any part of the Stylus Mega or its components into any fluid or liquid.
• Disconnect the Stylus Mega from your PC before cleaning it.
• Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
• Do not place hot items on the surface of the Stylus Mega.
• Do not attempt to open or disassemble the Stylus Mega. This will affect any warranty claim.
• Using your batteries
Important Note:
We strongly recommend that you do not use rechargeable batteries as this will affect the performance of your Stylus Mega and Flash Unit.
WARNINGS!
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
CR2025
• Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the camera before
being charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
(if removable).
• Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to
be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the camera.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not dispose the batteries in fire.
• Batteries are to be removed from the camera when not in use.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions;
• 41 - 104º Fahrenheit; 5 - 40º Celsius
• 20% - 85% relative humidity, non condensing
Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions
• NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any fluid or liquid.
• ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC or TV before cleaning it.
• ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.
• NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any warranty claim.
• Regulatory Information
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset
the product.
EN 0602
© 2002 TCG. Part No.: OM837193 R2