Primary ICT TTS Easi-view User manual

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User Guide
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Important Information
Please retain these instructions for future reference, as they contain important
information.
Do not allow your Easi-View to come into contact with water or other
liquids.
In the event static, your Easi-View may malfunction. In this case, please
switch it off and then back on again to reset it.
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Know Your Easi-View
3.0 MP Camera
Bendy
Gooseneck
Lamp Button
Photo Button
3.5mm jack socket for
external SEN switch
8 super-bright
LEDs
Built in Microphone
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Easi-View Controls
There are two buttons on the base of the Easi-View:
Press the snapshot button to take a new picture.
Press the Light button to turn on the LEDs.
Pressing the button repeatedly makes the LEDs brighter.
In addition to the camera button, Easi-View has a 3.5mm mono jack socket so
that external switches can be used to take pictures.
Connecting to a PC
Plug the Easi-View into an available USB socket.
The first time Easi-View is connected to the PC, it will automatically install the
drivers and may require the PC to be rebooted depending on your operating
system.
The PC will recognise the device as a USB Video device and it will appear as a
video device in the Scanners and Cameras section in “My Computer”.
For Easi-View to work reliably, Computers with internal web cams must have
their web cams disabled.
Installing Easi-View (PC Only)
The procedure below is for windows XP (Compatible with Vista and Win 7).
Connect the Easi-View to a USB port on your PC. Insert the CD into your PC
and the setup program should launch automatically. If it does not launch
automatically, double click the “setup.exe” icon. Click the Install button to
continue.
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Click the next button to continue.
The installer will now copy the required files to your
PC. It will also install DirectX if required.
If you see this screen, click “Continue anyway”.
Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
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Setting preview and snapshot resolution
The preview resolution can be set from the options menu.
The Still picture resolution is set separately using the snapshot menu.
Taking pictures
To take a picture use the snapshot button on the base of the Easi-
View, or simply click on the “photo” icon. To view your pictures,
select “open my pictures” in the “View” menu and navigate to the
folder which will be saved in date order.
If the image appears upside down, use rotate to flip the image so it
is viewed correctly.
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The Easi-View has an autofocus feature. You can re-focus at any
time by clicking on the focus icon.
Video capture
To capture live video, just click on the “video” icon. The icon will
turn red and you will be asked for confirmation. To stop recording,
just click on the icon once more. In the “capture” menu, there is an
option to set the maximum capture time to prevent very large files
being created
Using Easi-View as a Web Cam
The Easi-View has a built in microphone and can be used as a web cam with
popular applications such as Messenger.
Technical specification
3.0 Mega Pixel true resolution
Auto Focus (10cm minimum)
8 Super bright LEDs
Troubleshooting
Easi-View is designed to work reliably and predictably in all normal conditions.
However, it is possible that problems may occur. Please check the following
before contacting technical support.
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Problem
Auto Focus does not function
Solution
The PC has an internal web cam. This web
cam must be disabled for your Easi-View to
work correctly.
Problem
Image is too dark
Solution
Press the light button or use an external light
source.
Support & Warranty
This product is provided with a one-year warranty for problems found during
normal usage. Mistreating the Easi-View or opening the unit will invalidate this
warranty. All out of warranty repairs will be subject to a replacement fee.
Please visit www.tts-group.co.uk for latest product information.
TTS Group Ltd Freephone: 0800 318686
Park Lane Business Park Freefax: 0800 137525
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire, UK
NG17 9GU
Product Code: EL00052 TTS Easi-View
Made in China
WARNING! Not suitable for
children under 36 months due
to small parts –choking hazard.
N448
WARNING: Do not dispose
of this product in household
waste. Hand it over to a
collection point for recycling
electronic appliances.
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