Trust FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE User manual

TRUST FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE
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TRUST FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL
MOVIE
Instruction Manual
Version 2.0

TRUST FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE
12257-UK-CM-23.DOC
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Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Conventions used in the manual ........................................................................................... 3
1.2 Contents of the box ................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Minimum system requirements .............................................................................................. 3
2. Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 General information................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Batteries.................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Inserting the batteries .................................................................................................................... 5
4. Camera functions............................................................................................................................ 5
4.1 Camera functions..................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 LCD functions .......................................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Focus Ring functions .............................................................................................................. 7
Taking photographs ............................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 Setting the camera resolution ................................................................................................8
5.1.1 Low resolution (320 x 240) ...................................................................................... 8
5.1.2 High resolution (640 x 480) ..................................................................................... 9
5.1.3 Highest resolution (1024 x 768) .............................................................................. 9
5.2 Continuous mode ............................................................................................................ 9
5.3 Deleting recordings ................................................................................................................. 9
5.3.1 Deleting the last recording ...................................................................................... 9
5.3.2 Deleting all the recordings ...................................................................................... 9
5.3.3 Memory information ................................................................................................. 9
5.4 Automatic exposure ...................................................................................................... 10
5.5 Focus function ....................................................................................................................... 10
6. Making a video ....................................................................................................................... 10
7. Installing the driver....................................................................................................................... 11
7.1 Trust Software Installer......................................................................................................... 11
7.2 Installing the driver (Windows 98 / Windows ME) .............................................................. 11
7.3 Installing the driver in Windows 2000.................................................................................. 12
7.4 Installing the driver in Windows XP..................................................................................... 13

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8. Installing the software.................................................................................................................. 15
8.1 Installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE............................................................................................ 15
8.2 Installing MGI VideoWave III SE ........................................................................................... 17
8.3 Installing Microsoft ® NetMeeting........................................................................................ 18
9. Connecting the camera to your computer ................................................................................. 22
10. Using the software........................................................................................................................ 23
10.1 Using MGI PhotoSuite III SE .................................................................................................23
10.1.1 Once-only settings.......................................................................................................... 23
10.1.2 Loading photographs onto the computer using MGI PhotoSuite III SE.................... 24
10.2 Using MGI VideoWave III SE ................................................................................................. 25
10.2.1 Setting the image ............................................................................................................ 25
10.2.1.1 Setting the brightness and contrast............................................................................ 27
10.2.1.2 Making and editing a video recording......................................................................... 28
10.3 Using Microsoft ® NetMeeting.............................................................................................. 29
10.4 WebCam & Internet................................................................................................................ 32
11. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 33
12. Specifications................................................................................................................................ 34
13. Trust Customer Care Centers...................................................................................................... 35

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1. Introduction
This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE. Basic knowledge of
computers is necessary to be able to install this product. Please consult one of the Trust Customer Care
Centers if you have any problems. The last page of this electronic instruction manual, as well as the back of
the printed installation manual, contains more information about these Customer Care Centers.
1.1 Conventions used in the manual
The following conventions have been used in the manual to indicate instructions:
<Key> Here you should press a key. The name of the key is given between brackets.
‘System’ This is a specific term used in a program. These are terms used by, for example, Microsoft
Windows 98.
[DIR] Type the text shown between brackets [….].
Extra information will be shown as follows:
Note: If you connect the ‘TRUST FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE’ to a USB HUB, then this USB
HUB should have its own power supply.
The examples assume that the letter "D" has been assigned to your CD-ROM drive. If your system uses a
different letter for your CD-ROM drive, for example "E", you should replace "D" by "E".
1.2 Contents of the box
Check the contents of the box before reading the instruction manual. It should contain the following:
•TRUST FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE
•Camera stand
•CD-ROM containing the driver, applications and instruction manuals
•USB cable
•Wrist strap
•2 AAA batteries
•Quick installation manual
If anything is missing or damaged, please contact one of the Trust Customer Care Centers. You can find
more information at the back of this instruction manual.
1.3 Minimum system requirements
•Intel Pentium 166 MMX CPU
•USB port
•Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000 / Windows XP
•24 MB RAM
•50 MB free hard disk space
•4-speed CD-ROM drive

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Recommended system configuration for full use of the applications
•ISDN adapter or modem with an Internet connection
•Sound card with speakers and microphone
2. Safety
2.1 General information
1. Do not use this device in a damp environment.
2. Do not try to repair this device yourself.
3. Under the following circumstances, have the device repaired by qualified personnel:
a) The cable or plug is damaged or worn.
b) Liquid has entered the device.
c) The device has been dropped and/or the casing has been damaged.
4. Position the device so that the cables cannot be damaged.
2.2 Batteries
1. The alkaline batteries supplied are not rechargeable. Do not try to recharge them, because this may
cause them to explode.
2. Never throw the batteries onto an open fire. The batteries may explode.
3. Never drill holes into the batteries.
4. Keep the batteries out of the reach of small children.
5. Only use AAA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries with this camera.
When the batteries are empty, ask your local authority where you can dispose of them.
Note: Standard NiCd batteries are unsuitable for use with this camera.
Note: Do not use old and new batteries at the same time, because the old batteries may deplete the
new ones.
Note: The batteries should be removed if the camera is not going to be used for some time. This will
save the battery capacity.

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3. Inserting the batteries
Figure 1: Inserting the batteries
1. Open the battery flap by pushing it to the left. The direction is also indicated by the arrow on the battery
flap.
2. Insert the two AAA batteries as shown in figure 1. The position is also shown on the inside of the battery
flap.
3. Close the battery flap by pushing it slightly downwards and sliding it to the right.
4. The TRUST FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE is now ready for use
4. Camera functions
4.1 Camera functions
Figure 2: Functions of the FamilyC@m 300 Digital Movie
Description Function
1Focus ring For setting the distance to the object to be photographed.
2Viewfinder This is used to view the subject.
3Digital output Connection for the USB cable to the computer.
4Lens Records the image to be taken.

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Description Function
5Red LED This flashes if a video is being recorded and will remain lit if the
camera is connected to the computer’s USB port.
6Green LED This flashes at the same time as the red LED (5) if a video is being
recorded.
7Fixing point Fixing point for the wrist strap.
8DELETE /
REMAIN button
Gives information about the camera's memory capacity and can also
be used to remove images from the camera.
9Exposure button Saves the image in the memory.
10 MODE / ON-OFF
button
MODE: Changes the camera mode.
ON-OFF: Turns the camera ON or OFF.
11 LCD screen Displays the life span of the battery, the number of photographs and
the photograph quality (see figure 3).
12 Battery flap Access to the battery compartment.
13 Fixing point Fixing point for the stand.
Table 1: Camera functions
4.2 LCD functions
Figure 3: LCD functions
Symbol Description Function
1Single photograph One photograph is taken at a time.
2Continuous Four photographs are taken one after the other.
3Automatic exposure Takes photographs after a time delay of 10 seconds.
4Video Video mode for making short films.
5Frame rate The number of images per second taken in the video
mode.
6Number of photographs Indicates the number of photographs which have already been
taken.
7Memory Shows, in terms of percent, how much memory the camera has
left.
8Appears when the camera is saving the photograph in the
camera's memory.
9Memory Indicates that the memory is full.

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Symbol Description Function
10 Delete last photograph Deletes the last photograph from the memory.
11 Delete all the
photographs
Deletes all the photographs from the memory.
12 USB Appears when the camera is connected to the computer's USB
port.
13 High resolution
(using interpolation)
High resolution (1024 x 768 interpolated)
14 High resolution High resolution mode (640 x 480 pixels)
15 Low resolution Low resolution mode (320 x 240 pixels)
16 Battery capacity Shows the amount of energy remaining in the batteries.
17 Battery capacity The batteries are low.
Table 2: LCD functions
4.3 Focus Ring functions
60 inch (1.5 m) ~ infinity
20 inch (50 cm)
10 inch (25 cm)
5 inch (12 cm)
2 inch (6 cm)
1.5 inch (4 cm)
Figure 4: Focus Ring functions Table 3: Focus Ring functions

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5. Taking photographs
Follow the instructions given below. Also see figures 2 to 4 and the accompanying tables.
1. Press the ON/OFF button (10) for 2 seconds and then release it to turn the camera on. The LCD screen
(figure 3) will turn on and two beeps will be heard. The camera is now ready for use.
2. Search for the subject that you wish to photograph in the viewfinder (2).
Note: When the distance to the object is less than 10 cm from the lens, the distance is too small
to use the viewfinder.
3. Press the exposure button (9) to capture the subject.
4. You should wait approximately 2 seconds before taking another photograph (BUSY will disappear from
the LCD screen). Once the memory is full, 'FULL' will flash in the LCD screen. The memory must be
emptied before taking new photographs. See chapter 5.3 for instructions on how to remove recorded
images from the memory.
5. The camera has an automatic exposure which gives a time delay of 10 seconds before the photograph
is taken. This can be turned on by pressing the MODE button (10) once. Symbol 3 (table 2) will now be
displayed in the LCD screen. Now press the exposure button (9) to activate the self exposure. Symbol 3
will start to flash.
6. If the camera is not being used, it will automatically turn itself off after a certain time.
Note: Keep the glass lens clean so as not to effect the quality of the photographs.
To take good photographs, the object should first be held in view for a couple of seconds before taking the
photograph.
5.1 Setting the camera resolution
The camera can be set to three different resolutions: S (320 x240), Hi (640 x 480) and SHi (1024 x 768).
Instructions on how the camera can be set to the three different resolutions are given below. The camera’s
default setting is the Hi (640 x 480) resolution.
5.1.1 Low resolution (320 x 240)
1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Mode button (10). Two beeps will be heard. The camera will be in
the Hi mode.
2. Press the Mode button (10) and keep it pressed.
3. Press the exposure button (9) twice to change the camera to the low resolution and release the buttons.
A beep will be heard each time the exposure button is pressed.
The camera is now ready for taking photographs in the low resolution.

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5.1.2 High resolution (640 x 480)
The camera is in the high resolution by default when it is turned on.
5.1.3 Highest resolution (1024 x 768)
1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Mode button (10). Two beeps will be heard. The camera will be in
the Hi mode.
2. Press the Mode button (10) and keep it pressed.
3. Press the exposure button (9) once to change the camera to the highest resolution (SHi) and release the
buttons. A beep will be heard when the exposure button is pressed.
The camera is now ready for taking photographs in the highest resolution.
Note: The camera will be in the Hi resolution if it is turned off and turned back on again.
5.2 Continuous mode
When in the continuous mode, the camera will take 4 photographs one after the other. Follow the instructions given
below to set the camera to this mode.
1. Turn the camera on. The camera will be in the standard mode.
2. Press the Mode button (10) twice to set the camera to the continuous mode. Symbol 2 (table 2) will appear in the
LCD screen.
3. When the exposure button (9) is pressed, four photographs will be taken one after the other.
Whilst these photographs are being taken, the text “BUSY” will appear in the screen and the counter (6) will
count down from 4 to 1. Whilst counting down, a beep will be heard each time a photograph is taken.
After taking the four photographs, the counter will only have increased by one, although four photographs
have been taken. This is because the counter displays how many recordings have been taken and not the
number of images.
The picture resolution is set in exactly the same way as in the standard camera mode (see chapter 5.1).
5.3 Deleting recordings
To delete recordings, a choice can be made to either delete all the records or only the last recording.
Photographs should be deleted if “FULL” (symbol 9 in table 2) appears in the screen or if you do not wish to
keep the last recording.
5.3.1 Deleting the last recording
Press the DEL / REMAIN button (8) once. Symbol 10 (table 2) will appear in the LCD screen. Now press the
exposure button (9) to delete the last recording.
5.3.2 Deleting all the recordings
Press the DEL / REMAIN button (8) twice. Symbol 10 (table 2) will appear together with the flashing text ALL
in the LCD screen. Now press the exposure button (9) to delete all the recordings.
Wait approximately 5 seconds until the text BUSY disappears before taking new photographs.
5.3.3 Memory information
Keep the DEL / REMAIN button (8) pressed. Symbol 7 (table 2) will appear in the LCD screen. The remaining
percentage of memory can now be read on the LCD screen.

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5.4 Automatic exposure
The camera has an automatic exposure which gives a time delay of 10 seconds before the photograph is
taken. This can be turned on by pressing the MODE button (10) once. Symbol 3 (table 2) will now be
displayed in the LCD screen. Now press the exposure button (9) to activate the self exposure. Symbol 3 will
start to flash.
5.5 Focus function
The focus function can be set by turning the focus ring as described in chapter 4.3.
This can be set from 4 cm to infinity.
6. Making a video
In the lowest resolution, short films lasting approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds can also be recorded
using the Trust FamilyC@m 300 Digital Movie.
A film is made as follows.
1. Turn on the camera. Two beeps will be heard.
2. Press the Mode button (10) four times so that the symbol 4 in table 2 appears.
3. Press the exposure button (9) and keep it pressed to make a recording. A beep will be heard every five
seconds. The counter will also increase.
4. Release the exposure button (9) to stop the recording. The counter will now only have increased by 1.
This is because the counter displays how many recordings have been taken and not the number of
images.

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7. Installing the driver
The recordings you make can be uploaded onto your computer. To be able to do this, the driver and the
software must be installed onto your computer. Follow the instructions below to do this.
Note: First, remove all drivers for old cameras which may have previously been installed on your
computer, because these may cause a conflict with the Trust FamilyC@m 300 Digital Movie. See
the instruction manual provided with the cameras that you wish to remove for instructions on how
to do this.
Note: The driver for the camera must be installed before connecting the camera to your computer.
Note: This camera only works with this driver on a system using Windows 98 or higher. This camera
does not work on an Apple iMac.
7.1 Trust Software Installer
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD drive. The installation program will start automatically. If the installation
program does not start automatically, run 'Setup.exe' on the CD-ROM. Figure 5 will appear. The Trust
Software Installer will appear in Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Figure 5: Trust Software Installer
7.2 Installing the driver (Windows 98 / Windows ME)
1. Click on FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE to start the installation. Figure 6 will appear.
Figure 6: Installation in Windows 98 / Windows ME
2. Click on 'START' to start the installation or wait 10 seconds for the installation to start automatically.

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3. Figure 7 will appear after the installation has been completed.
Figure 7: Installation in Windows 98 / Windows ME
4. Click on 'OK' to complete the installation. The Trust Software Installer (figure 5) will appear automatically
and you will be able to install the other software. See chapter 8 for instructions on how to install the other
software.
7.3 Installing the driver in Windows 2000
1. Click on FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE to start the installation. Figure 8 will appear.
Figure 8: Installation in Windows 2000
2. Click on 'START' to start the installation or wait 10 seconds for the installation to start automatically.
During the installation of the driver in Windows 2000, you may receive a message stating that the driver has not
been digitally signed (see figure 9).
Figure 9: Installation in Windows 2000
You can ignore this message, because it does not affect the functionality of the driver. It only means that the driver
had not (yet) been fully certified by Microsoft at the time this instruction manual was written. Click on ‘Yes’ to
continue with the installation. Figure 10 will appear after the installation.

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Figure 10: Installation in Windows 2000
3. Click on 'OK' to complete the installation. The Trust Software Installer (figure 5) will appear automatically
and you will be able to install the other software. See chapter 8 for instructions on how to install the other
software.
7.4 Installing the driver in Windows XP
1. Click on FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE to start the installation. Figure 11 will appear.
Figure 11: Installation in Windows XP
2. This message does NOT mean that there is an error. It appears because Windows XP was not available
at the time that this camera was developed. Ignore this message. It will not affect the camera’s operation.
Click on ‘Continue’ to continue with the installation. Figure 12 will appear.
Figure 12: Installation in Windows XP
4. Click on 'START' to start the installation or wait 10 seconds for the installation to start automatically.
During the installation of the driver in Windows XP, you may receive a message stating that the driver has not
passed Windows Logo testing (see figure 13).

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Figure 13: Installation in Windows XP
You can ignore this message, because it does not affect the functionality of the driver. It only means that the driver
had not (yet) been fully certified by Microsoft at the time this instruction manual was written. Click on ‘Yes’ to
continue with the installation. Figure 14 will appear after the installation.
Figure 14: Installation in Windows XP
5. Click on 'OK' to complete the installation. The Trust Software Installer (figure 5) will appear automatically
and you will be able to install the other software. See chapter 8 for instructions on how to install the other
software.

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8. Installing the software
8.1 Installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE
MGI PhotoSuite III SE is an image editing program that can be used to load and edit the photographs on your
PC which you have taken using your FAMILYC@M 300 DIGITAL MOVIE. Follow the instructions below to
install MGI PhotoSuite SE.
1. Start the Trust Software Installer and click on ‘MGI PhotoSuite III SE’ (see figure 5).
2. Select the language you wish MGI PhotoSuite to be installed in.
3. Click on ‘OK’. Figure 15 will appear.
Figure 15: Installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE
4. Click on 'Next'. Figure 16 will appear.
Figure 16: Installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE
5. Click on 'Yes' to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation.
6. Click on 'Next' a number of times to install MGI PhotoSuite at the default location. Figure 17 will appear
after the installation.

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Figure 17: Installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE
7. Click on ‘Register Later’. Figure 18 will appear.
Figure 18: Installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE
8. Click on ‘Finish’. Figure 19 will appear.
Figure 19: Installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE
9. Click on ‘Finish’ to complete the installation of MGI PhotoSuite III SE and to restart your computer.
You have now completed the installation of MGI PhotoSuite III SE. Continue to chapter 8.2 for instructions on
how to install MGI VideoWave III SE.

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8.2 Installing MGI VideoWave III SE
Follow the instructions below to install MGI VideoWave:
1. Remove the Trust Software Installer CD-ROM from your CD-ROM driver and insert the MGI VideoWave
III SE CD-ROM.
2. Click on the VIDEOWAVE III SE logo to start the installation. Figure 20 will appear.
Figure 20: Selecting the language
3. Select the language you wish to use and click on ‘OK’. Figure 21 will appear.
Figure 21: Installing MGI VideoWave III SE
4. Click on ‘Next’ and then ‘Yes’ to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation.
5. Click on 'Next' a number of times to install MGI VideoWave at the default location.
6. Figure 22 will appear after the installation has been completed.
Figure 22: Installing MGI VideoWave III SE
7. Click on ‘Finish’ to complete the installation and to restart your computer.
You have now completed the installation of MGI VideoWave III SE. Continue to chapter 8.3 for instructions on
how to install NetMeeting.

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8.3 Installing Microsoft ® NetMeeting
NetMeeting is a program that is supplied with Windows. With this program, you can use the Trust
FamilyC@m 300 Digital Movie as a webcam.
NetMeeting is installed as follows.
1. Click on the ‘Start’ button in the bottom left-hand corner of your desktop.
2. Go to NetMeeting via Programs -> Accessories -> Internet Tools using the left mouse button (see figure
23).
Figure 23: Installing Microsoft ® NetMeeting
3. Left-click on ‘NetMeeting’. Figure 24 will appear.
Figure 24: Installing Microsoft ® NetMeeting
4. Click on ‘Next’ to continue. Figure 25 will appear.
Figure 25: Installing Microsoft ® NetMeeting
5. Fill in your details, such as your Christian name, your surname, your e-mail address, your country and a
comment that you would like to be displayed in the list, and then click on ‘Next’. Figure 26 will appear.