Radio Shack FLATFOTO B-020405 User manual

B-020405
E
Owner's Manual
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Brief Description
Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is
complete. If any items are missing from the package,
contact the store from which you purchased the camera.
Keep the camera packaging in a safe place as it will be
needed if you return the camera for repairs, etc.
Package Contents
Strap
USB cable
Camera Soft case
CD-ROM
The digital camera “FLATFOTO” is a slim and compact
digital camera no bigger than a business card and only 6
mm thick, making it incredibly portable and convenient.
And the FLATFOTO’s simple and straightforward
controls make it easy to take pictures and then download
your digital images to a computer. The bundled “ArcSoft
PhotoImpression3.0” software on the enclosed CD-ROM
provides a range of functions that make it easy for you to
modify your images, create calendars or postcards and
print out what you have created on your printer.
Trademark Information
hAutobriteTM is trademark of SMaL Camera Technologies,
Inc., Cambridge, MA, USA.
hMicrosoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation of the U.S. and other countries. Windows is
an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows
Operating System.
hPentium is trademark of Intel Corporation.
hMacintosh, Power Macintosh, iMac, Mac OS are
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
hPhotoImpressionTM is trademark of ArcSoft, Inc.
hAll other company or product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
hRadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used
by RadioShack Corporation.
After purchasing this product, be sure to
check that the package contains all the items
listed below.
User’s manual, Quick start guide, Warranty
card

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Contents
Brief Description ................................................... 2
Package Contents .............................................. 2
Safety Notes ......................................................... 4
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ............... 5
Notes on the Battery ............................................. 6
Nomenclature ....................................................... 8
Switching On and Off ......................................... 8
Auto Power Off Function .................................. 8
Attaching the Strap ............................................. 9
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ............................ 10
GUIDE TO CAMERA OPERATIONS ................. 11
ASELECTING THE IMAGE SIZE .................... 24
eDELETING IMAGES ...................................... 25
lSETTING THE BEEP TONE ......................... 26
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ......................... 12
Guide to Software ............................................. 13
INSTALLING FLATFOTO Photo Album ........... 14
For Windows .......................................... 14
For Macintosh ........................................ 18
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC
<Using the USB Cable> ...................................... 20
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................... 21
About the Battery Life ....................................... 21
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TAKING PICTURES ........................................... 22
About the Autobrite™ Technology ................... 23
USING FLATFOTO Photo Album ....................... 27
DOWNLOADING IMAGES ............................... 28
DISPLAYING DOWNLOADED IMAGES .......... 30
MODIFYING CAMERA SETTINGS,
DELETING ALL IMAGES, FORMATTING,
AND RESETTING THE FILE COUNTER ......... 32
USING FLATFOTO Photo Album as TWAIN Driver
... 34
USING PhotoImpression3.0 ............................... 36
INSTALLING PhotoImpression3.0 ................... 36
USING PhotoImpression3.0 ............................. 38
Get Photo ....................................................... 40
Edit ................................................................. 42
Create ............................................................ 43
UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .................... 44
For Windows ............................................. 44
For Macintosh ........................................... 46
Software
Data
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 47
Specifications ...................................................... 49
System Requirements ........................................ 50
Camera
©2002 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

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Safety Notes
To ensure that you use your camera correctly, read these
Safety Notes and your User’s manual carefully beforehand.
The warning given here provide important safety information
and should be observed at all times.
hThe enclosed disk is a computer CD-ROM. Never attempt
to play this disk on an ordinary music CD player as it may
produce extremely high noise levels that could damage
your hearing or your audio equipment.
hThe camera is precision instrument. Never attempt to take
this part apart. There is a serious danger of a powerful
electric shock.
hDo not drape the connection cord around your neck or
otherwise treat the cable carelessly as this could result in
suffocation.
hDo not look through the viewfinder at the sun or other
strong light. This could damage your eyesight.
hDo not leave the camera in locations exposed to direct
sunlight as this could cause a fire due to the action of the
lens.
Safety Notes Be sure to read these Safety Notes before using the products.
■The icon shown below is used in this document to indicate
the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the
information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product
is used incorrectly as a result.
This icon indicates that death or serious
injury can result if the information is
ignored.
ZWARNING
ZWARNING
hDo not bring the camera close to a flame or throw it into
the fire.
hDo not drop the camera or otherwise subject it to strong
impact.
hDo not immerse the camera in water.
hGeneral Information
hDo not use the camera while you are walking, running,
driving or operating machinery. This can result in a
serious accident.
hRequest regular internal testing and cleaning for your
camera. Build-ups of dust in your camera can cause fire
or shock.
hDo not use this device in aircraft or hospitals. The use of
this device in an aircraft or hospital can cause
malfunctions in the control devices used in aircraft
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Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly
hTest Shots Prior to Photography
For particularly important photographs (such as weddings
and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view
the image to make sure that the camera is functioning
normally.
✽RadioShack Corporation assumes no responsibility for
any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography
or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a
result of faults with this products.
hNotes on Copyright
Image recorded using your digital camera system cannot be
used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the
consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal
use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing
of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even
when intended purely for personal use. Users are also
asked to note that the transfer of memory containing
images or data protected under copyright laws is only
permissible within the restrictions imposed by those
copyright laws.
hLiquid Crystal
If the LCD is damaged, take particular care with the liquid
crystal in the panel. If any of the following situations arise,
take the urgent action indicated.
hIf liquid crystal comes in contact your skin:
Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with
soap and running water.
hIf liquid crystal gets into your eye:
Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15
minutes and then seek medical assistance.
hIf liquid crystal is swallowed:
Flash your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
medical assistance.
hHandling Your Digital Camera
This camera contains precision electronic components. To
ensure that images are recorded correctly, do not subject
the camera to impact or shock while an image is being
recorded.
hPlaces to Avoid
Do not use or store the camera in the following type of
locations:
hIn the rain or in very humid, dirty or dusty places.
hPlaces subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in
direct sunlight or closed car in summer.
hExtremely cold places.
hPlaces subject to strong vibration.
hPlaces affected by smoke or steam.
hPlaces subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near
motors, transformers or magnets).
hIn contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to
rubber or vinyl products for long periods of time.
hSandy places such as beaches or deserts, or places
where there is wind borne sand.
hNotes on Condensation
If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a
warm place, water droplets may form on the inside of the
camera or on the lens (condensation). When this occurs,
switch the camera off and wait an hour before using the
camera.
hCleaning Your Camera
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hLithium-Ion Battery Features
hLithium-ion battery loses its charge even when not used.
Charge the battery just before taking pictures (1 to 2 days
beforehand).
hTo ensure that your lithium-ion battery lasts as long as
possible, push the lens back in and switch the camera off
promptly when you are not using the camera.
hThe number of available shots will be lower in cold
locations or at low temperatures. You can increase the
amount of power produced by putting the camera in your
pocket or another warm place to heat it just before taking
pictures. If you are using a heating pad, take care not to
place the camera directly against the pad.
hCharging the Battery
hThis camera can be charged at ambient temperatures
between 0°C – +40°C and it takes approximately 2 hours
to charge a fully depleted the battery.
hThe lithium-ion battery does not need to be fully
discharged or exhausted flat before being charged.
hBattery Life
At normal temperatures, the battery can be used at least
500 times.
If the time for which the battery provides power shortens
markedly, this indicates that the battery has reached the
end of its effective life. Please contact the store from which
you purchased the camera.
Notes on the Battery
✽This camera has a built-in lithium-ion battery. Always observe
the precautions given below.
hThe built-in lithium-ion battery is not fully charged at
shipment and must be charged up before being used
(/P.21).
viewfinder as these surfaces, and then wipe lightly with a
soft, dry cloth.
Leaving the lens extended for long periods can allow dust
to enter the camera’s viewfinder. However, this does not
affect the image.
hDo not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD or
viewfinder as these surface are easily damaged.
hClean the body of the camera with a soft, dry, cloth. Do
not use volatile substances such as thinners, benzine or
insecticide, as these may react with camera body and
cause deformation or remove the coating.
hUsing the Camera Overseas
When traveling overseas, do not place your camera in the
check-in baggage. Baggage handling at airports may
subject baggage to violent shocks, and the camera may be
damaged internally even when no external damage is
visible.
hOthers
hTo view the images you have shot, you will need a PC
that conforms to the hardware and software requirements
given in the table on P.12.
hYou will need a printer to print out the images you have
shot.
hRadioShack Corporation assumes no responsibility
whatsoever for any damages or loss of revenue incurred
as a result of the deleting of data stored in the computer
memory due to a fault or any other cause.

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hDisposing of This Product
When disposing of this product, do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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Nomenclature
Press the lens pop-up button.
Switching On Switching Off
Push the lens back in.
The Auto Power Off function automatically switches the
camera off to avoid wasting battery power when the
camera is left unused for 30 seconds while switched on.
✽The Auto Power Off function does not operate when a
USB connection is being used.
hTo take pictures after the camera has automatically
switched off (Auto Power Off), push the lens back in and
then pop it up again.
hIf you intend to leave the camera unused for a long period,
push the lens back in and completely switch the camera off.
Auto Power Off Function

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Attach the enclosed strap. When using a
commercial strap, check the strength and
other properties of strap.
Attaching the Strap

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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
0Number of Available Shots (1-101), etc. P.23
S
D
S: Deletes the last image shot
D: Deletes all the images P.25
Beep Tone on P.26
Battery Status
z: The battery has ample charge.
x:The battery is approximately half
charged.
c: The battery charge is low. Recharge
the battery as it will run out shortly.
(Flashes 5 times and the camera
switches off.)
: The battery is exhausted. Recharge
the battery immediately.
✽Avoid switching the camera on and off
repeatedly when the battery is low on
charge.
P.21
LCD Description See page
Image Size B: 640 ×480 pixels
C: 320 ×240 pixels P.24
Delete Mode P.25
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GUIDE TO CAMERA OPERATIONS
Taking pictures Taking pictures P.22
PURPOSE
Camera
Switch on and off Switching on and off P.8
Camera
Connecting the
camera to a PC Connecting the camera to a
PC P.20
Camera and PC
Downloading
(Saving) images Downloading images [Camera] /[Download images]
✽ Install the “FLATFOTO Photo Album” software
beforehand (/P.12).
P.28
Camera and PC
Checking camera
images
Charging the camera battery
Downloading images [Camera] /[Download images]
[View] / [List] [Thumbnails] [Slideshow]
P.28
Camera and PC
Camera
Camera and PC
Camera and PC
Displaying downloaded images
Deleting images
To delete the last image you shot: S
To delete all the images: D
Deleting all images
[Camera] /[Configuration] /[Delete All Images]
Formatting
[Camera] /[Configuration] /[Format]
P.30
P.25
P.32
P.32
Charging the battery P.21
Camera Liquid crystal display
Modifying camera settings
Modifying camera settings
Modifying camera settings
P.10
Camera and PC
[Camera] /[Configuration] /Battery Status
P.32
Camera Selecting the image size P.24
Camera and PC
[Camera] /[Configuration] /Resolution
P.32
Camera Setting the beep tone P.26
Camera and PC
[Camera] /[Configuration] /Beep P.32
INSTRUMENTS HEADING, ETC. See page
✽Camera: Use the digital camera “FLATFOTO” only.
Camera and PC: Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable, and launch “FLATFOTO Photo Album”.
eDeleting images
zChecking
the battery status
lSetting the
beep tone
ASelecting the
image size

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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
■Pre-installation Checklist
hCompatible Macs: Power Macintosh G3 200 MHz
minimum (models with USB
support as standard)
hOperating system: Mac OS 8.6-9.0, 9.1, 9.2
hRAM: 32MB minimum
hHard disk space: 200MB minimum
hOther: A CD-ROM for driver and software installation
hCompatible PCs: IBM PC/AT or compatible (models
with USB support as standard)
hOperating system: Windows 98 (including the second
edition), Windows Millennium
Edition (Windows Me), Windows
2000 Professional✽, Windows XP
Professional✽, Windows XP Home
Edition✽
hCPU: 200 MHz Pentium or better
hRAM: 32MB minimum
hHard disk space: 200MB minimum
hOther: A CD-ROM for driver and software installation
✽Users of Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP
Professional, Windows XP Home Edition should log on
under an Administrator account (e.g. “Administrator”).
Because this camera uses USB bus power to charge the battery, the software must
be installed beforehand.
Windows Macintosh
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Guide to Software
The enclosed CD-ROM contains the software shown below.
hFLATFOTO Photo Album
Software for tasks such as downloading images you
have shot on the camera, checking and deleting the
downloaded images, and modifying the camera
settings. This software is also used when a TWAIN-
compatible application downloads images directly from
the camera.
hWhen you install “FLATFOTO Photo Album”, the
camera driver and TWAIN driver are also installed
automatically.
✽This software is needed to connect the camera to your
PC using the USB cable.
Software to make it easy for you to download camera
images and modify them, create calendars or postcards.
✽This software is TWAIN-compatible.
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hPhotoImpression3.0
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For Windows
✽In Windows, you can install “FLATFOTO Photo Album” and “PhotoImpression3.0” in succession.
INSTALLING FLATFOTO Photo Album
Switch on your PC and load the
enclosed CD-ROM. The installer starts up automatically.
CD-ROM
■Starting up the installer manually
Double-click [SETUP] or
[SETUP.exe] in the CD-ROM
window.
✽The way file names are displayed differs as described below
depending on your computer settings.
hFile extensions (3-letter suffers indicating the file type) may
be shown or hidden (e.g. Setup.exe or Setup)
hText may be shown normally or all in uppercase (e.g. Setup
or SETUP).
You can select the softwares you want to
install.
✽Deselected software is not installed.
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Install FLATFOTO Photo Album.
✽The camera driver and TWAIN driver are also installed automatically.
If you are finished to install,
[FLATFOTO Photo Album]’s
short cut is displayed on the
desk top.
Do not connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable until the software installation is completed.
You can change the installation
destination folder.
The screen on the left appears in Windows
2000 and Windows XP, but it has been
confirmed that installation can continue
without problems. Just click the [Continue
Anyway] button.
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Install PhotoImpression3.0.
Click the [Yes] button in the “Software
License Agreement” window. You can change the installation destination folder.
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When you click the [Finish] button,
your PC is restarted.

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For Macintosh Do not connect the camera to your PC using the USB
Switch on your Macintosh and
load the enclosed CD-ROM. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, the [FLATFOTO Camera Driver],
[English] and [FLATFOTO Installer]
folder to start installation.
CD-ROM
See P.36 for information on installing
“PhotoImpression3.0” on a Macintosh.
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Click the [Continue...] button to
start the installation. Click the [Quit] button.
These files are installed on your Macintosh.
h [FLATFOTO Photo Album]’s alias:
On the desk top
h
[FLATFOTO Photo Album] folder:
In your Macintosh’s hard disk
h[AXIADeviceDriver]
[TWAIN Data Sources]
[TWAIN Source Manager]
In the [Extensions] folder inside
the [System] folder on your
Macintosh’s hard disk
You can change the installation
destination folder.
✽The actual screens may differ from the screens shown in the
explanation.
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Switch the camera on and then connect it to
your PC using the USB cable. ●Connecting the camera to your PC with the USB cable allows you to do the following:
hCharge the camera battery (/P.21)
hDownload and display images (/P.28, 34)
hModify the camera settings, delete images, format the
camera memory and reset the counter (/P.32)
hTake care to connect the plugs on the
USB cable into the correct sockets, and
ensure that the plugs are inserted firmly.
hThe Auto Power Off function does not
operate when a USB connection is
being used.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC
<Using the USB Cable>
Connecting the camera to your PC with the enclosed USB cable, you can charge the
battery and download your images to your PC.
Check that “FLATFOTO Photo Album” software was installed correctly before connecting the camera to your PC
using the USB cable.
When you connect the camera to a PC, “6”
appears on the camera’s LCD to indicate that
the camera is communicating with the PC.
✽The PC switches to standby mode until it recognizes
the camera.