UMAX Technologies ASTRACAM 1800 User manual

UMAX AstraCam 1800 Owner's Guide
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AstraCam 1800
Digital Camera
User’s Manual
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TRADEMARKS
UMAX is a registered trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. UMAX AstraCam 1800 is a
trademark of UMAX Data Systems. PhotoDeluxe is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Mr. Photo is a trademark of
NewSoft Technology Corporation. Other names and trademarks appearing herein are
trademarksoftheirrespectiveholders.
COPYRIGHT
2000 UMAX Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
UMAX Technologies, Inc.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all of the instructions:
•Save these instructions for later use.
•Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
•When replacement parts are required, make sure that service technicians have used
replacement parts that conform to at least the same safety standards with regard to fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
•Do not use this product near water or in a rainy or moist environment.
•Use only the type of power source indicated on the product label.
•Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing the product casing
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
CAUTION
Improperly inserting the batteries (wrong polarity) may cause damage to your camera and will
void the warranty. See the guide symbols inside the battery case for proper installation of the
batteries and read the section titled, Preparing the UMAX AstraCam 1800 for use.
Replace only with the AA size, 1.5V, batteries. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.

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Contents
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................2
Introduction...........................................................................................................2
UMAX AstraCam 1800 Package Contents................................................................2
SETTING UP YOUR NEW DIGITAL CAMERA.............................................................3
Installing the Batteries.............................................................................................3
Replacing Worn-Out Batteries.................................................................................3
Inserting the SmartMedia Card.................................................................................3
Caring for the SmartMedia Card...............................................................................3
PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................4
MACINTOSH SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS....................................................................4
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE...................................................................................4
Installing UMAX AstraCam 1800 Software (PC).......................................................4
Installing UMAX Astracam 1800 Software (Mac)......................................................5
Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe (PC)..........................................................................5
Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Mac)........................................................................5
CONNECTING THE UMAX ASTRACAM 1800 TO YOUR COMPUTER........................6
VIDEO-OUTPort:.................................................................................................6
USB Port:..............................................................................................................6
UMAX ASTRACAM 1800 DIGITAL CAMERA.............................................................7
Taking Your First Photo..........................................................................................8
Image Mode Settings..............................................................................................8
ErasingPhotos.......................................................................................................8
Camera Memory Full..............................................................................................9
Viewing Images on a TV.........................................................................................9
UPLOADING IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER..........................................................10
Auto Download (PC only).....................................................................................10
Acquire via TWAIN driver....................................................................................10
UMAX PHOTOSTUDIO DRIVER (TWAIN COMPATIBLE).........................................11
SAVING A PHOTO TO A FILE IN MR. PHOTO..........................................................12
ORGANIZING YOUR PHOTO DATA WITH MR. PHOTO..........................................13
RetrievingYourPhoto..........................................................................................13
MAKING A PANORAMA PHOTO WITH MR. PHOTO...............................................14
ACQUIRE PHOTOS THROUGH ADOBE PHOTODELUXE .........................................15
CREATING A CALENDAR WITH PHOTODELUXE...................................................15
CREATING A PHOTO E-MAIL USING VISTASHUTTLE (PC)....................................17
Preparing a Photo E-Mail Greeting.........................................................................17
Sending Your Photo E-Mail Greeting.....................................................................18
Sending a Photo File as an Attachment...................................................................18
CARING FOR YOUR UMAX ASTRACAM 1800.........................................................19
PRODUCT REGISTRATION.......................................................................................19
UMAX ASTRACAM 1800 SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................21
CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT......................................................................21
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY....................................................................23
WARRANTY..............................................................................................................24

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GETTING STARTED
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the UMAX AstraCam 1800 digital camera. Now you
can take great digital photos, easily transfer your new photos to a computer and
begin enjoying them in just moments.
Your UMAX AstraCam 1800 comes with software to make your photo taking
experience really creative. Use Adobe PhotoDeluxefor artistic manipulation
of your photos or to just make them better. Organize your photos with Mr.
Photo and make Internet photo greeting cards with VistaShuttle. UMAX
AstraCam 1800 with its lightweight point and shoot simplicity, and fast photo
downloading is a great way to welcome you to the world of digital photography.
UMAX AstraCam 1800 Package Contents
Your AstraCam 1800 package contains everything you need to take digital
photos, download them to your computer and make use of your photos. When
unpacking your AstraCam 1800, make sure you've received all the components:
•AstraCam 1800 Digital Camera
•USB Cable
•Video cable
•2 AA Batteries
•Camera Strap
•User’s Manual
•Quick Start Guide (Located on interior flap of box)
•4 MB SmartMedia Card
•UMAXAstraCam 1800 CD including:
- UMAX AstraCam 1800 (TWAIN Driver)
- Mr. Photo
- VistaShuttle (PC)
•Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition CD

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SETTING UP YOUR NEW DIGITAL CAMERA
Installing the Batteries
Important Battery Guides: Read Before Using the UMAX AstraCam 1800
Note: Improperly inserting the batteries (wrong polarity) may damage your
camera and will void the warranty. See the guide symbols inside the battery
case for proper installation of the batteries.
To put the batteries in the UMAX AstraCam 1800:
1. Unwrap the 2 AA batteries. Note the
polarity symbols near the ends of each
battery.
2. Open the battery cover at the bottom of
the camera by pushing the cover out with
your thumb.
3. Note the +/-polarity symbols on the
contacts attached to the inside of the cover. Insert each battery so that the
polarity symbol of the exposed end of each battery matches the polarity
symbols on the contacts inside the battery compartment.
4. Close the cover.
Replacing Worn-Out Batteries
Replace the batteries only with AA size, 1.5V batteries.
Inserting the SmartMedia Card
1.Open the panel on the right side of the camera.
2. Insert the SmartMedia card in (with the
metallic side facing toward the back of the
camera) until the card clicks into place. Pushing
on the center of the card again will release it to
pop out.
Caring for the SmartMedia Card
Store in a cool dry place and do not expose to moisture, extreme heat or
leave in direct sunlight. Do not use this media in any device that is can be
used to record or save audio sound files. Do not bend, fold or open the
SmartMedia cartridges.

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PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•Pentium®processor or higher
•MicrosoftWindows®98, 2000, ME
•At least 32 MB RAM
•90 MB available hard disk space
•CD-ROM drive
•VGA Color Monitor
•USB Port
MACINTOSH SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•New G3, G4 or iMac
•Macintosh System OS 8.6 or later
•At least 32 MB RAM
•90 MB available hard disk space
•CD-ROM drive
•VGA Color Monitor
•USB Port
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Please quit all Windows programs before installing your new software.
IMPORTANT: Install the software prior to connecting the UMAX AstraCam
1800.
Installing UMAX AstraCam 1800 Software (PC)
1. Insert the UMAX AstraCam 1800 Digital Camera CD into your CD-ROM
drive. (If the installation program starts automatically, skip to step 5.)
2. Double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon on your Windows desktop.
3. Double-click on the UMAX AstraCam 1800 CD icon (your CD-ROM
drive icon).
4. Double-click on the SETUP icon.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue the installation. On the Select
Component screen, select the programs you want to install:
•Mr. Photo
•VistaShuttle
•UMAXAstraCam 1800 Software (including the Twain driver)

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Thedefault settingis to install all three programs (highly recommended).
You must install the UMAX AstraCam 1800 and Mr. Photo software in
ordertodownload photostoyour computer.
Installing UMAX Astracam 1800 Software (Mac)
1. Insert the UMAX AstraCam 1800 camera CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click on the UMAX AstraCam 1800 CD icon on the main screen.
3. Double-click on the AstraCam CD installer icon.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Mr. Photo and AstraCam 1800
software (including the TWAIN driver). The default setting to install both
programs is highly recommended.
Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe (PC)
1. Insert the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD into your CD-ROM drive. (If the
installation program starts automatically, skip to step 5.)
2. Double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon on your Windows desktop.
3. Double-click on the PHOTODELUXE icon (your CD-ROM drive icon).
4. Double-click on the AUTOPLAY icon.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue the installation. This CD will
install Adobe PhotoDeluxe, Adobe®Acrobat®Reader and Adobe®Type
Manager®.
6. Once the installation has finished, click on the FINISH button to finish
installation and begin the registration process.
7. After registration is complete, you will be prompted to restart the computer.
Click on the OK button to restart Windows.
Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Mac)
1. Insert the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Double click on the PhotoDeluxe icon located on the main screen.
3. Double click on the English flag icon.
4. Double click on the Adobe PhotoDeluxe installer.
5. Select the region where the software was purchased. By clicking on the
arrow on the button regions other than the United States can be
selected.(the default region is the United States.)
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue the installation.
Click once on the “RESTART” button to restart your computer.

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CONNECTING THE UMAX ASTRACAM 1800 TO YOUR
COMPUTER
Important: Install all software first before connecting the UMAX
AstraCam 1800 to your computer.
The UMAX AstraCam 1800 connects to the computer using the included
USB cable. The USB is "hot-swappable." You do not have to turn your
system off before connecting the USB cable.
1. Look on the back of your computer for the USB port. The USB
port is a small slot 1/2" long by 1/4" wide (see illustration on the
right). Insert the USB cable into the USB socket.
2. With the UMAXAstraCam 1800 power switch turned off, gently insert the
small end of the USB cable into the side of the UMAX AstraCam 1800.
Thesideof theconnectordisplaying the
USB symbol printed should face
towards the back of the camera.
3. Windows will state that it discovered
your new hardware, and is updating the
driver database.
Note: To conserve battery power, you can
turn off the camera when connected to the
computer for uploading.
VIDEO-OUT Port:
The video-out port is used to view images on a TV.
USB Port:
The USB port is used to transfer the photos to your computer.
USB Port
Video-out
(TVPort)

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UMAX ASTRACAM 1800 DIGITAL CAMERA
•Flash Button - Sets Automatic, Off and Forced flash.
•Viewfinder - Look through this to compose the photo.
•Quality Button - Press to change the image quality mode.
•Action Light - Flashes whenever camera operates and is accompanied by an
audible beep.
•DeleteButton - Press to erase photos from the camera.
•Settings Display - Shows the current settings of the UMAX AstraCam 1800
with the following symbols on the B&W LCD:
Flash Status - Indicates Forced Flash, Automatic and Flash Off
HQ EQ SHQ Quality - Indicates that the UMAX AstraCam 1800 is ready
to take photos in High Quality, Economy or Super High Quality mode.
Battery Status - Shows three solid blocks for full batteries, 3 blocks
for 100% charge, 2 blocks for 50% charge and 1 block when less than a 20%
charge.
Camera Icon - Indicates that the UMAX AstraCam 1800 is ready to
take photos.
Shots / Remaining - In Camera mode, shows shots remaining.
Process - When this symbol flashes, the camera is processing
commands.
ActionLight
Power Switch
Shutter Button
Flash
Delete
Quality
SmartMedia Slot
Video-out
USB Port
Viewfinder
StatusDisplay

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Taking Your First Photo
Taking photos with your UMAX AstraCam 1800 is easy:
1. Turnthe power switch ON.
2. Compose your photo by looking through the viewfinder.
3. Slightly press and hold the SHUTTER button. You will hear a short beep as
the UMAX AstraCam 1800 automatically sets exposure.
4. Continue pressing fully down on the SHUTTER button. You will hear a
second short beep as the photo is taken. Release the shutter button.
Note: It is important to hold the camera still when taking a picture.
Image Mode Settings
With the UMAX AstraCam 1800 you can choose between 3 separate modes
for taking pictures.
(1) EQ (Economy Quality) 640 x 480 allows for the most photos to be
taken (50 images on a 4 MB SmartMedia card) and stored on the
internal media. This setting is best used for images that are going to be
used in Web pages, e-mail and screen shots. This mode takes up the
least amount of storage space on the SmartMedia with no compression
and fewer errors in the image.
(2) HQ (High Quality) 1280 x 960 allows for images to be taken (20
images on a 4 MB SmartMedia card) and used for printed material or
detailed image shots. This setting uses a high compression ratio.
(3) SHQ (Super High Quality) 1280 x 960 with less storage compression
that allows for images to be enlarged above the original size without
image degradation of the image. (10 images stored on a 4 MB
SmartMedia card) This particular mode takes up more space on the
storage media than the other two modes.
Erasing Photos
You can erase the most recent photo taken or all the photos with the Erase
button. To erase the most recent photo:
1. Press the DELETE button. The film counter will begin blinking and the
green action light will turn on.
2. Press the DELETE button again to erase the photo from the camera's
memory.
To erase all the photos:
1. Press and hold down the DELETE button for 3 seconds. The film counter
will begin blinking and the action light will turn on.

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2. Press the DELETE button again to erase all the photos from the camera's
memory. The film counter returns to "10", “20” or "50" depending the
image mode settings.
Note: You can also delete photos from your camera using the UMAX
PhotoStudioprogram.
Camera Memory Full
When you run out of shots, a continuous beep sounds and the green light comes
on to signal that camera memory is full. The film counter reads "0." It's time to
download your photos to a computer and delete the images off the memory
card.
Viewing Images on a TV
The UMAX AstraCam 1800 is equipped with a video out port for viewing
imagesona television.
Connect to a TV
1. Simply plug the included video cable into the video out port on the side
your UMAX AstraCam 1800. Plug the other end of the cable into the
television video in port (typically yellow in color).
2. Power the camera and television on.
3. Switch your TV video signal to the Video 1 or Video 2 depend on your
TV / VCR systems. You should see video produced by the camera. If you
do not, starting with channel 2, simply change channels on the television
until video appears.
Display / Delete images:
1. Press the right or left arrow button to scroll through the images.
2. When you find a photo you would like to delete, press the Delete.
3. The television will display ERASE. Press
4. Delete again to delete the picture. If you decide not to delete the picture,
wait a moment and the ERASE prompt will go away.
Auto slide show
1. Press the right or left arrow button twice to scroll through the images
automatically.
2. To stop the slide show, press the right or left arrow button.

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UPLOADING IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER
Auto Download (PC only)
1. Make sure the software installed before connected to the computer and
your camera and the USB cable is connected to the computer and your
camera.
2. All of the pictures will transfer to your computer.
Note: If the UMAX AstraCam 1800 is turned OFF, it will use the external
power from USB. If the UMAX AstraCam 1800 is turned ON, it will use
battery power.
1. Disable Auto Download
2. To disable the Auto Download function, either of followings can be done
3. During the time of transferring images, press Esc key on the keyboard to
stop the image transfer.
4. After image transferred,
uncheck the check box of
Automatically Download
Next Time on the prompted
dialog.
Acquire via TWAIN driver
For Windows PC
(Using Mr. Photo to Acquire Photos from the
AstraCam 1800)
1. Select Start
2. Select Programs
3. Select Presto! Mr. Photo
4. Select Mr. Photo to launch the Mr.
Photoapplication
5. Click on Camera Icon at the top of the
screen to upload the pictures to Mr.
Photo using the PhotoStudio TWAIN
application.
For Macintosh

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(Using Mr. Photo to Acquire Photos from the AstraCam 1800)
1. Double-click on your Hard Drive icon. It will open.
2. Double-click on the Presto! Mr. Photo folder.
3. Double-click on the Presto! Mr. Photo icon to launch Mr. Photo.
Click on Camera Icon at the top of the screen to upload the pictures to Mr.
Photo using the PhotoStudio TWAIN application
UMAX PHOTOSTUDIO DRIVER (TWAIN COMPATIBLE)
The PhotoStudio program has everything you need to operate the camera from
the computer while the camera is connected.
Express Mode
Lab Mode
Step 1: Preview Pictures
Step 2: Select Pictures
Step 3: Transfer or Delete
Pictures
Step 4: Done
Express Mode
for easy step-
by-step image
uploads
Auto Download
function
ü Resize the picture
üRotate the picture
üPicture Adjustment
üASR (After Shot
Recovery)
Delete /
Delete All
Pictures
Save Picture

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SAVING A PHOTO TO A FILE IN MR. PHOTO
Saving your photo to a file on your hard drive will allow you to delete your
images from your camera and make room for more photos.
Mr. Photo allows for images to be dragged and dropped and saved into “film”
rolls. Film rolls are located to the left of the screen. To create a film roll
1. Select Edit
2. Select Create New Roll.
3. Enter the name of the roll.
4. Click on the image(s) (holding down the Ctrl key allows the selection of
multiple images) and drag the image(s) to the new roll.
Creating a Film Roll in Mr. Photo
To save a photo as a file to a directory on the hard drive:
1. Click on the photo you want to save, and then click on Output button at the
top of the screen.

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2. When the Copy to box appears, make an entry (directory) in the path box
andsavethephototo yourhard drive.
3. Click on the OK button. Your photo is saved in JPEG format.
ORGANIZING YOUR PHOTO DATA
WITH MR. PHOTO
Mr. Photo's Information feature helps you keep track of you photos. You can
enter important data about your photo, give it a title and even add a voice
memo. Later you can quickly retrieve your
photo using the information you entered.
To use the Information feature:
1. If you do not already have photos stored in
Mr. Photo, refer to page 10, "
UPLOADING IMAGES TO YOUR
COMPUTER."
2. Click on the photo you want to work with
(a red frame will appear around the
selectedphoto).
3. Click on the information icon at the left
corner of the selected photos.
4. Enter the data for Title, Keyword, Time, and Memo.
5. Click on the OK button to close the Information box and save your data.
Retrieving Your Photo
Once your photo information is recorded, you can open it later by using the
Search Photo(s) function:

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1. Click on Search Photo(s) icon.
2. Fill in the information from your photo. For example, if the title of your
photo is "Bob," type it into the Title field.
3. Click on the SEARCH NOW button. A thumbnail of the photo will appear
at the bottom of the Find box. Click on the GO TO button to open your
photo.
MAKING A PANORAMA PHOTO WITH
MR. PHOTO
Mr. Photo's panorama feature helps you to make some photos to be a panorama
photo.
To use the panorama feature:
1. If you do not already have photos
stored in Mr. Photo, refer to page 10, "
UPLOADING IMAGES TO YOUR
COMPUTER."
2. Click on the photos you want to work
with (a red frame will appear around
the selected photo).
3. Click on the Tool – Panorama icon at the right application bar.
4. Panorama software will be open
and the selected photos will be
on working space.
5. Drag-and-drop the photo(s) in
order.
6. Click on Preview button and
check the result.
7. Click on the Stitch button to see
the final result
8. Click on Save Panorama button to save file.

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ACQUIRE PHOTOS THROUGH ADOBE PHOTODELUXE
Acquiring photos may vary with each program used, but the basic procedure is
the same. You are activating the TWAIN interface between the program and the
UMAX AstraCam 1800 and its software.
To open PhotoDeluxe and the
UMAX AstraCam 1800
software:
1. Open PhotoDeluxe.
2. Click on the GET & FIX
PHOTO button.
3. Click on the GET PHOTO
button.
4. Click on the CAMERAS
button. See that UMAX
AstraCam 1800 is the
selected camera.
5. Click on the OPEN
CAMERA button. The UMAX AstraCam 1800 program PhotoStudio will
open.
1. Click on the LOADING THUMBNAIL(S) FROM CAMERA button at the
top of PhotoStudio.
CREATING A CALENDAR WITH PHOTODELUXE

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You can create your own photo calendar using PhotoDeluxe and your UMAX
AstraCam 1800.
1. Insert the PhotoDeluxe CD in your CD-ROM drive so that you can access
the calendar templates.
2. Open PhotoDeluxe
3. Click on the CARDS & MORE button
4. Click on the CALENDARS icon, and CHOOSE MONTHLY
CALENDARS option from the drop-down menu.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions through step 5, then click on the ADD tab
and choose CAMERAS. The UMAX AstraCam 1800 software PhotoStudio
will open.
6. Click on the DOWNLOAD THUMBNAIL(S) FROM CAMERA button to
load photos from your UMAX AstraCam 1800.
7. Double-click on the photo you want for your calendar to bring it into
PhotoDeluxe. The Open Photos menu displays the thumbnail you
downloaded from your camera.
8. Drag the thumbnail over the new calendars you created.
9. Click on the SAVE button from the File menu to store the calendar page, or
click on the PRINT button to print the calendar page.

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CREATING A PHOTO E-MAIL USING VISTASHUTTLE
(PC)
VistaShuttle is for use on Windows PC’s and use the following E-mail
programs:
•Eudora
•MicrosoftMail
•Netscape Mail
•Lotus CC: Mail
Note: If you do not have one of the e-mail programs listed above, see page 18,
"Sending a Photo as an Attachment."
Preparing a Photo E-Mail Greeting
1. Connecting UMAX AstraCam 1800 to your computer.
2. Launch the VistaShuttle and select the E-card you are going to create.
3. UMAX AstraCam 1800 PhotoStudio driver will be launched automatically.
4. Select a photo thumbnail you want to use for e-card and click on
TRANSFER PICTURE(S) button.
5. The E-Card program will open and display your photo.

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6. Make your card, stamp, frame, and paper selections by clicking on a button
at the right of the screen to open the selection. Drag the slider at the right of
the panel to view all the options. Click on the selection you want and it will
appear with your photo. Click on the ARROW at the top of the panel to
close it so you can click on the other buttons.
7. Adjust and resize your photo.
•To reposition your photo, drag it to wherever you want.
•To re-size the photo, drag the frame corners. If you want to undo the re-
size, press the CTRL + Z keys to return the photo to its normal size.
8. Add text to your greeting. Click on the TEXT button and type in the text you
want. Click on the FINISH ARROW at the right of the text box to insert text
into your greeting. Click on the X at the upper right of the text box to close
it. To position your new text, drag it to the new position.
9. Review your recording by clicking on the CASSETTE icon at the lower
right corner of your greeting.
Sending Your Photo E-Mail Greeting
1. Click on the MAILBOX icon at the top of the screen.
2. A Send box will appear displaying the compatible e-mail programs
(programs not installed on your system are grayed out). Select the e-mail
program you want and click on the SEND button to open your e-mail
program.
3. Fill in the recipient field and press the SEND button.
Sending a Photo File as an Attachment
If you do not have one of Mr. Photo's compatible e-mail programs, you can save
your greeting as a self-expanding file and send it as an attachment.
1. To make your greeting, follow steps 1 through 9 beginning on page 17.
2. When your greeting is finished, select SAVE from the File menu.
3. Choose the .EXE file type, name your file and click on the SAVE button.
Your picture & sound e-mail will turn into a self-expanding file.
4. Open your e-mail program, create a new message and attach your file to it.
The person who receives the attachment can simply click on the file to open
it.
Note: Refer to your Internet service provider (ISP) or your email program
forinformationon attachments.