Micro innovations Travelcam User manual

Micro TravelCam

User’s Manual

Please carefully read this instructional guide before installing the Micro TravelCam on your PC.

FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement

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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction guide, 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 the receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult a service representative for help.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to comply with FCC emission limits. Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Table of Contents

Welcome…………………………………………………………....………..…………1

Introduction………………………………………………………….………..…..…….2

Getting Started…………………………………………....……………….…...…..….3

Connecting your Camera……………………………….……………....….………... 4

Troubleshooting. ………………………………………………...………………….....5

Helpful Hints..…………..……………………………………………………………....6

Camera Maintenance..………….....……………………………………………….… 7

Warranty Information……………………………………….….……………..………. 8

Welcome

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Micro TravelCam camera. This manual contains information that will assist you

in installing, operating, and caring for your digital PC camera.

Camera features:

•VGA 640 x 480 Resolution

•Dual Mode for Mobility

•8 MB Memory

•USB Connectivity

Minimum system requirements:

•Available Universal Serial Bus (USB port or hub)

•Desktop or notebook PC with a Pentium or Equivalent Processor

•Windows®98, Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system

•80MB available hard disk space

•32MB RAM minimum

•CD-ROM Drive

•Sound Blaster or 100% compatible sound card

•28.8 kbps or above modem for video conferencing

Package contents:

•Micro TravelCam, Soft case and Strap

•USB cable

•2 AAA-size batteries

•TravelCam CD-ROM

•User’s manual and Warranty information

Introduction

The PC Digital camera is fast becoming a must-have communications tool. With your new camera and fun-to-use application software, you

can now enhance communication with live video, video clips and photos. This user’s manual will explain how to install and operate your PC

digital camera.

Shutter Button

Status Light Indicator

Mode Button

Camera Lens

LCD Display Panel

View Finder Window

Getting Started

Inserting the batteries:

1. On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment door open and insert the (2) AAA-size batteries paying close

attention to the proper polarities. Important: Use only AAA alkaline batteries. The batteries are not rechargeable.

Using Your TravelCam:

1. Turn the TravelCam on by pressing the Mode button located on the back of the camera. The Status Light Indicator will

notify you that the camera is ready for use. To turn the TravelCam off, press the Mode button until the camera powers off.

2. Using the View Finder Window, center the object you wish to capture and press the Shutter button located on the top of

the camera. Note: The number shown on the LCD panel indicates total images captured Note: The Micro TravelCam features

an automatic power off function. To restore power, press the Mode button.

Image Quality Settings:

By default, your camera is in High Quality Record Mode (VGA) once the camera is powered on. You can store more images on

your camera by changing the resolution to Low Quality Mode (CIF) by pressing the Mode button. To change image capture settings

such as choosing indoor or outdoor lighting conditions by pressing the Mode button.

Continuous Capture Mode:

Press the Mode button until the Continuous Capture icon appears. Press the Shutter button once to confirm. Hold the Shutter

button down to continuously record images. The LCD Display Panel will indicate the accumulated amount of images captured.

Erase Mode:

Simply press the Mode button until the Trash Can icon appears on the LCD Display Panel. This feature will allow you to erase

all images (ALL) or last image (LSt) captured from the cameras memory by holding the Shutter button down.

Self-timer Feature:

Continuously press the Mode button until the Self-timer icon appears in the upper left-hand corner of the LCD Display Panel.

Press the Shutter button once to confirm. Press the Shutter button a second time to activate the self-timer function. Use this

feature to add a 10 second delay between taking pictures.

Connecting your Camera

Camera Software Installation:

IMPORTANT! To avoid installation problems, please install the software first before connecting the camera to

your PC. You will prompted to Restart your computer during this installation so please close and save all work

before inserting the TravelCam software CD.

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard will appear on your computer screen.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.

Note: If the Setup Wizard does not display. Click Start and select Run. Type D:\Setup and press Enter, where D: is the drive

designation of your CD-ROM drive. Follow the instructions above to complete the installation.

Your camera features intelligent USB interface technology that guarantees a simple installation process. The dynamic “Plug &

Play” function provides automatic detection of your camera. After installing the TravelCam software correctly, you will be able

to unplug and re-connect your USB camera at anytime without having to reinstall the camera device drivers.

1. Insert the USB connector into you TravelCam USB port on your computer.

2. Turn on your camera and switch the camera to PC mode.

3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port.

Using your camera as a USB PC Camera:

Aside from taking pictures, you can also use your camera as a video camera for your PC. Once the camera software is installed

in your computer, connect the camera to your computer and launch the video capturing software installed in on your PC.

Note: For instructions on how to use each of the bundled software applications including video conferencing capabilities please

refer to the respective Help files within the software applications.

Troubleshooting

This section provides information on maintaining the camera and helps you solve problems you might encounter when using

the camera. If you continue to experience problems, or the problem you face is not covered in this guide, please contact our

technical support services.

The camera does not work:

•Make sure you have connected the camera correctly into an available USB port or hub.

“No capture device found” message appears

•Make sure the camera and PC are connected properly. Locate the camera under the Windows Control Panel: double

click Multimedia, click the Devices tab, and select Video Capture Devices. If the camera is not listed, unplug the

camera and re-connect the camera into your computer’s USB port. Note: If the camera is listed, but other cameras are

also installed, disable all other cameras; make sure your camera is enabled.

”Camera not connected” message appears

•Try removing the previous driver and reinstalling the Image Device software.

After installing the camera software, the camera is not detected by the software

•Some PC’s have been shipped without the USB port mode enabled. To enable the USB port, you must run the system

CMOS setup program. This setup program is only available when you power up the computer. The procedure is different

foreach system so you will need to refer to your PC manual for more details.

Technical Support

For technical assistance call: 1-877-550-5534 or visit www.mi-products.com

Technical support hours of operation: Mon. – Fri. 8:30am to 5:30pm, Eastern Standard Time

Helpful Hints

The following hints will help you achieve the best results with your Micro TravelCam:

Camera placement

•Position the camera so that the subject is centered

•Place the camera on a steady surface

Lighting

•Use sufficient Lighting

•Place the light source behind the camera and facing the subject.

•Maintain a consistent lighting environment, i.e. do not mix fluorescent and other light types.

•Do not aim the camera directly at the light source.

Camera Maintenance

Maintaining your Micro TravelCam will ensure longer life and will minimize the chances of causing damage to your PC

camera and computer. Service and repair may only be done by Micro Innovations.

•Keep the camera away from moisture and extreme temperature.

•Clean the outside of the camera with a clean, dry cloth.

•Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or on any of its parts.

•Never disassemble or touch the inside of the camera.

To Clean Your Camera Lens:

•Blow gently on the lens to remove any dust and/or dirt.

•Moisten the lens by breathing lightly on it.

•Wipe the lens gently with a soft lint-free cloth or an unthreaded lens-cleaning tissue.

•Do not use a cleaning solution unless it is designed specifically for camera lenses.

•Do not wipe the camera lens with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissues as it may scratch the lens.

Any questions pertaining to the functions or features of our products call: 1-877-550-5534 or visit www.mi-products.com

Product support hours of operation: Mon. – Fri. 8:30am to 5:30pm, Eastern Standard Time

Warranty Information

MICRO INNOVATIONS, INC., warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Micro Innovations Product (the Product), when shipped in its

original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the

defective product or part thereof at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the time periods described below.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any product the

exterior of which has been damaged or defaced which has been subjected to misuse, abnormal service or handling or which has been altered or

modified in design or construction.

The limited warranty described herein is in addition to law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD (S) FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE SET FORTH

BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein or to extend

the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on the behalf of Micro Innovations.

The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Micro Innovations and shall be the sole and exclusive

remedy available to the purchaser corrections of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete

fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Micro Innovations to the purchaser with respect to the product and shall constitute full satisfaction