Telemax TXGCDIG User manual

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User Manual
TXGCDIG
4-in-1 Digital Carabiner Camera

Thank you for purchasing the 4-in-1 Carabiner Digital Camera. This
camera takes still photos, video, and can be used as a PC web-cam.
This camera is equipped with a 2Mb built-in SDRAM. Through the
USB cable provided, you can download the captured images to your
computer, or use the camera as a web-cam.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
• Microsoftwin98/2000/NT/ME/XPoperationsystem
• 125MBorabovefreeharddiskspace,32MBormoreROM
• UsableUSBinterfaceandCD-ROM
• ColorMonitorwithatleast800x60024bitresolutionorabove
GETTING STARTED
This camera is equipped with standard accessories including
installationCDandUSBcable.Thefollowingsectionsexplainhowto
use all of the features of your new camera.
POWER SUPPLY
1xAAAAlkalinebattery
Precautions
1. Always download your images from the camera before the battery
isdischarged.Otherwise,theimageswillbedeletedautomatically.
2. When using the PC Camera function it is not necessary to use the
battery, as the computer will provide the required power through
the USB cable. Before using this function, download the images
from the camera before you discharge the battery or the images
will be deleted automatically.
Note:Donotmixoldandnewbatteriesorofdierenttypeand
brand.
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF FEATURE
Tosavebatterypower,thecamerawillautomaticallyshutowhen
notusedafter30seconds.
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INSTALLATION OF DRIVER
1. Make sure the camera is not connected to your computer. Load the
software CD to your PC
2. Click <Install Camera Driver> and follow the step-by-step
instructions to complete installation. After successful installation
of driver, restart your computer. A “Dual Mode Camera” folder will
appear on your desktop.
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
Install one AAA Alkaline Battery.
1. To turn on the camera, press the mode button on the back. The
LCD data screen will appear.
2. Center your subject in the viewnder
3. Holdthecamerasteady,andpresstheshutterbuttontotake
photos
4. When you hear the camera beep once, this indicates you have
taken a photo
5. Whenthemaximumnumberofphotoshasbeentaken,thecamera
will beep twice indicating no additional images can be shot.
Notes
1. When taking photos, the louder sound indicates a successful shot.
A faint beep will indicate a failed shot.
2. Thedigitalcameraiscapableofstoringover99*images,however,
theLCDcanonlydisplayuptothe#99.
*InQVGALowResolutionMode
TURNING OFF CAMERA
1. PressMODEbuttonuntilthedataLCDdisplays“o.
2. Pressthe“Shutter”buttonwithin5secondstoturnothecamera
swiftly.
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SELF-PORTRAIT FEATURE
1. Onthefrontofthecameraadjacenttothelensisasmallaiming
mirror.
2. Holdcameraatarmslengthandusemirrortocenteryourportrait.
3. Pressthe“Shutter”buttontotakeimage.
SELF-TIMER MODE
1. PressMODEbuttonuntilthedataLCDdisplays
2. Press“Shutter”buttonwithin5secondstoenterthe10-second
time set. The digital camera will beep for every second.
3. After10seconds,thecamerawilltakethepicture.
VIDEO MODE
1. Press the mode button until the data LCD displays
2. Pressandholdthe“Shutter”buttonwithin5seconds,for
continuous video capture.
3. Tostopthevideocapture,releasetheshutterbutton.
Note: When the memory is full, the operation will stop and the “FL”
symbol will appear.
CONTINUOUS CAPTURE
1. PressMODEbuttonuntilthedataLCDdisplays
2. Pressthe“Shutter”buttonwithin5secondstotakethreephotos
continuously.
DELETE ALL PHOTOS
1. PressMODEbuttonuntilthedataLCDdisplays
2. Press “Shutter” button twice to delete all images.
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DELETE LAST PHOTO
1. PressMODEbuttonuntilthedataLCDdisplays
2. Pressthe“Shutter”buttonwithin5secondstodeletethelast
photo.
HI RESOLUTION/LO RESOLUTION
The resolution governs how much detail is captured in each picture.
The default resolution is Hi.
1. To select the “Lo” resolution setting,
pressMODEbuttonuntilthedataLCDdisplays
2. Pressthe“Shutter”buttonwithin5secondstochangeresolution.
IMAGE COMPRESSION
In order to better utilize the built-in memory, the 4-in-1 Carabiner
Digital Camcorder carries a File Compression function. When the
digital camera is set to compress the les, more images or increased
length of video can be stored. The default non-compression mode is
“Hd”(HighCompression).
1. PresstheMODEbuttonuntilthedataLCD
displays the following default compression mode
2. Pressthe“Shutter”buttonwithin5secondstochangeto“Lo”
(LowCompression).
FREQUENCY SELECTION
In most American and Asian countries, the electric frequency is
generally60Hz;UK,Japan,andEuropeancountriesgenerallyuse
50Hz.Thecorrectfrequencyshouldbeselectedinconformitytothe
local AC power supply to avoid image or color distortion. Please check
withthelocalElectricalPowerSuppliertoverifythecorrectpower
supplyforyourcountry/area
1. PressMODEbuttonuntiltheLCDdisplays
2. Pressthe“Shutter”buttonwithin5secondstoshiftto50Hz
power supply.
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DOWNLOAD, SAVING, TRANSFERRING
& ADJUSTING IMAGES
When the photo memory is full, the operation will stop and the “FL”
symbol will appear. To save your images, you’ll need to download or
transmit them to your computer.
1. Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer with the
digital camera. You will hear a “beep” sound indicating a successful
connection.
2. Select the folder “Dual Mode
Camera” on your computer
desktop or under the Program
Menu. Click on the “MYDSC” icon
to open program.
3. Clicktheiconofapinkcamera
on the bottom left to download
your images.
Note:Afterdownloadingthelesfromyourcamera,thumbnailsof
theimageswillbeshownonthetwelveboxesoftheprogramscreen.
Videoimageswillbemarkedwithan“AVI”logoontheupperleft-
hand corner of the thumbnails.
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USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS PC CAMERA
1. Click on the “Dual Mode Camera” folder on your computer
desktop or under the Program Menu. Click on the “PC Cam” icon
to open program. If the Digital Camera does not start preview
automatically,goto“Options”onthemenubarandchoose
“Preview” to activate.
2. Goto“File”onthemenubarandchoose“SetCaptureFile”to
select the default location for saving. Select the desired location
andnamethele(besuretoinclude“avi”afterthelename)then
click“Open”.Thevideorecordedwillbesavedtothislocation
automatically.
3. Apop-upmenuwillappearrequestingforthedesireddiskspace
tobesetasideforcapturedle.Thedefaultissetat1MB.ClickOK.
(There is no need to enlarge the disk space set aside because the
program will automatically adjust when insucient.
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4. Goto“Options”onthemenubarandchoose“VideoCapture
Filter” for image setting. Choose the desired level of “Brightness”,
“Contrast”, “Saturation”, “Sharpness”, and “White Balance”. Click to
exit.Toreturntodefaultimagesetting,click“Default”andthen
“OK”or“Apply”.
5. Goto“Options”onthemenubarandchoose“VideoCapture
Pin” to choose the resolution of the video that will be captured.
Choosethedesired“FrameRate”andthedesired“ColorSpace/
Compression”and“OutputSize”.Click“OK”or“Apply”toconrm
setting.Otherwise,click“Cancel”toexit.
6. Goto“Capture”onthemenubarandchoose“SetFrameRate”
to set the desired “Frame per Second” for the video that will be
captured.Makesurethecheckboxforthe“UseFrameRate”is
checkedandenterdesiredFrameRatepersecond.Click“OK”to
conrm, click “Cancel” to discontinue the setting.
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7. Goto“Capture”onthemenubarandchoose“SetTimeLimit”
to set time limit for the video that will be captured. Make sure
thecheckboxforthe“UseTimeLimit”ischeckedandenter
thedesiredTimeLimit.Click“OK”toconrm,click“Cancel”to
discontinue the setting.
8. Goto“Capture”onthemenubarandchoose“StartCapture”(the
defaultsavinglocationmustbeset).Apop-upwindowwillappear
requesting conrmation to proceed while showing the default
savinglocation.Click“OK”tobeginvideocapturing.
9. TheDigitalCamerawillbegincapturingvideowiththetimeron
the bottom of the program screen. When nished, go to “Capture”
and choose “Stop Capture” to stop video capturing.
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10.Tosavetheleinlocationotherthanthedefaultlocation,goto
“File”onthemenubarandchoose“SaveCapturedVideoAs”.
Choose the desired location and rename if necessary (be sure to
include“.avi”afterthelename),thenclick“Open”.
USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A WEB-CAM
The digital camera supports most Webcam software applications
such as Microsoft® or Yahoo® Messenger. Used with these software
applications, the digital camera functions as a web-cam. Below are
thedetailedinstructionstoobtainMicrosoft®Netmeeting™program:
a. For Windows XP
Click on the “Start” button on the computer desktop.
Click “Run”.
When the “Run” window appears, type “conf” and click “Conrm”.
TheMicrosoft®Netmeeting®Programinstallationwillstart
automatically.
Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the installation.
Oncetheinstallationiscompleted,opentheprogram.Whenyour
digital camera is connected to your computer, click the “play” icon
to activate the digital camera as web-cam.
b. For Windows 98, Me & 2000
GototheMicrosoft®ocialNetmeeting®websitetodownload
thelatestNetmeeting®program.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting/default.asp
Oncetheprogramisinstalled,opentheprogram.Whenyour
digital camera is connected to your computer, click the “Play” icon
to activate the digital camera as Web-cam.
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