Digital
Video Camera
Let’s Make Memories
User Guide
Please read these instructions
completely, before operating
this product.
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MCC215
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CONTENTS
Contents................................................1
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Viewing the Version ........................26
Setting the Icon...............................27
Turning the Audio Recording
On and Off ......................................28
Changing the TV System................29
Default Setting ................................30
Safety Precautions................................2
Location of Controls...........................4
Using the Strap ...................................6
Getting Started ....................................7
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Installing the Batteries ......................7
Turning the Power On and Off..........8
Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card 9
Connecting the Unit to a TV.............31
Computer Connection ......................32
Software Installation.........................33
Operation ...........................................10
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Taking a Single Picture ...................10
Changing the Picture Mode ............11
Changing the Picture Resolution ....12
Changing the White Balance (P) ....13
Changing the EV Compensation (P)14
Viewing the Pictures .......................15
Recording a Video ..........................16
Changing the Video Resolution ......17
Changing the White Balance (V) ....18
Changing the EV Compensation (V).19
Viewing the Videos .........................20
Setting the Date and Time ..............21
Setting the Date/Time Stamp..........22
Formatting the SD/MMC Card ........23
Setting the Light Frequency............24
Setting the PC Camera/
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Supported Operating Systems........33
Installing the PC Camera Driver .....33
Installing PhotoImpression and
VideoImpression .............................34
Downloading and Transferring
Files ....................................................35
Using PhotoImpression....................36
Using VideoImpression ....................37
Using the Unit as a PC Cam ............38
Safely Removing the Hardware .......40
Troubleshooting Guide.....................41
Formatting the Unit...........................43
Resetting the Unit .............................44
Specifications....................................45
Mass Storage..................................25
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FCC WARNING:
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to
operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the unit:
• This unit works best when used in bright lighting, such as sunlight or
a brightly-lit room. Results in dimly-lit areas will vary.
• Never attempt your own repairs. Always leave service to authorized repair
facilities.
• Keep the unit away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet.
Never use when it is raining or snowing.
• Should foreign matter or water get into the unit, immediately turn the power
off and contact your local authorized service center.
• Physical damage and malfunction of the unit can cause the image data
stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies
of data by transferring to a personal computer.
• In an environment with electrostatic discharge, the user may have to reset
the unit.
• Use Alkaline batteries for best results.
• Do not leave the unit in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such
as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
• Do not place the unit in unstable locations, such as a sloping surface or
unstable table where the camera may fall.
• Do not touch or press on the display or lens.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
REAR/INTERIOR
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1
7
8
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3
4
5
9
AV CABLE PART NO.
E532R4POLAR0001*
1. Up π Button
2. OK Button
3. Display
USB CABLE PART NO.
E531RAMTOMIN008*
4. Down † Button
5. MENU Button
6. Power Button
7. Mode Control
8. SHUTTER Button
*Consumer Replaceable Part
(See page 46 to order.)
9. USB/TV OUT Jacks (Under
Compartment)
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
FRONT/SIDE
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1. Battery Compartment
(BATTERY COVER PART NO.
P337RBDV096C011*)
2. Speaker
6. Strap Holders
(HANDSTRAP PART NO.
K910RDV096C0001*)
CD PART NO. K539RCD096C0001*
3. Lens
4. SD/MMC Card Slot (Bottom of
Unit)
5. Microphone
*Consumer Replaceable Part
(See page 46 to order.)
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USING THE STRAP
1
2
Insert the Velcro straps into each of the Press the velcro ends onto the straps to
Strap Holders.
adjust the length of the straps as desired.
3
Fold over the Strap Flap and connect as
shown. Adjust as desired to fit your hand.
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GETTING STARTED
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1
2
Remove the battery compartment cover by Slide the cover back on.
sliding it off. Insert three (3) AAA batteries NOTE: When the batteries are low, the
into the battery compartment, observing the battery low indicator will blink in the display.
polarity marks (+/–) as shown.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1.Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2.Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated inside the
battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3.Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old
batteries with fresh ones.
4.If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
5.Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
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GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED)
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
1
2
Press the Power button to turn the unit Press and hold the Power button until
on. “Memorex” will appear briefly in the “Goodbye” appears in the display
display.
(approximately one second).
NOTE: To save the battery power, the unit will automatically turn off after 60
seconds of inactivity, but the pictures will remain in memory.
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GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED)
INSERTING AN SD/MMC MEMORY CARD (UP TO 2 GB)
An SD/MMC card must be inserted in
1
order to take pictures/videos with this
camera. Insert the SD/MMC card with
the label side facing the display side of
the camera as shown.
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HINTS ON USING AN SD/MMC CARD:
1. When an SD/MMC card is inserted, the Card indicator will appear in the
display and new pictures taken will be stored on the SD/MMC card
automatically.
2. Push the SD/MMC card all the way in to make sure the SD/MMC card is fully
inserted.
3. The memory card must be inserted otherwise no video or picture can be
taken.
TO REMOVE:
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To remove the card from the camera, push down on the card to initiate the
self-eject mechanism.
MEMORY FULL:
When the SD/MMC card memory is full, “FULL” will blink in the display when you
attempt to take a video/picture. Back-up the data onto your computer and delete
files in this case.
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OPERATION
TAKING A SINGLE PICTURE
1
2
1
P
1
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 to zoom in or
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to the Down † button 2 to zoom out as
the Picture Taking position.
desired. This zoom function works only
for resolutions of 640 x 480 and 1280
x 1024.
NOTES:
3
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Keep the object in the center of the
display and an acceptable distance
from the camera.
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Set the desired picture settings as
indicated, beginning on page 11.
Press the Shutter button to take a
picture; the picture’s counter in the
display will increase by one.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CHANGING THE PICTURE MODE
1
2
1
P
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Picture Taking position.
Single Picture
3
Continuous Three Pictures
10 Seconds Self-Timer
15 Seconds Self-Timer
20 Seconds Self-Timer
1
2
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the Picture Mode
setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the desired Picture
Mode, and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit. The selected mode
will be used for the next pictures taken, until the camera is turned off or the
Picture mode is changed.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CHANGING THE PICTURE RESOLUTION
1
2
1
P
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Picture Taking position.
0.3 Mega Pixels
3
1.3 Mega Pixels
2.0 Mega Pixels (interpolated)
3.0 Mega Pixels (interpolated)
1
2
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the Resolution
setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the desired Resolution,
and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CHANGING THE WHITE BALANCE
1
2
1
P
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Picture Taking position.
Auto Adjusts White balance
Under Sunlight
3
1
Under Cloudy Skies
Under Tungsten
Under Fluorescent Lights
2
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the White Balance
setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the desired White
Balance, and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CHANGING THE EV COMPENSATION
1
2
1
P
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Picture Taking position.
EV-1.5
EV-2.0
EV+2
EV+1.5
EV+1
EV+0
EV-1
3
1
2
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the EV
Compensation setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the
desired EV Compensation, and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
VIEWING THE PICTURES
1
2
1
P
1
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to † button 2 to select other pictures.
the Picture Viewing position.
3
2
1
To delete the selected picture, press the MENU button 1. Press it again to select
1, then press the OK button 2. “Y” and “N” will appear in the display. Select “Y”
to delete the last picture taken, or select “N” to exit.
To delete all pictures, press the MENU button 1. Press it again to select ALL,
then press the OK button 2. “Y” and “N” will appear in the display. Select “Y” to
delete all the pictures, or select “N” to exit.
Select
to exit the delete mode without deleting any pictures.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
RECORDING A VIDEO
1
2
1
2
Press the Shutter button and then the
unit will start recording the video and
the counter will start counting. Press
the Shutter button again to stop
recording.
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Video Taking position.
NOTES:
•
Keep the object in the center of the display and an acceptable distance from the
camera.
Set the desired video settings as indicated, beginning on page 17.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CHANGING THE VIDEO RESOLUTION
1
2
1
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Video Recording position.
QVGA (Good Quality)
VGA (Best Quality)
3
1
2
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the Resolution
setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the desired Resolution,
and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CHANGING THE WHITE BALANCE
1
2
1
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Video Recording position.
Auto Adjusts White balance
Under Sunlight
3
1
Under Cloudy Skies
Under Tungsten
Under Fluorescent Lights
2
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the White Balance
setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the desired White
Balance, and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CHANGING THE EV COMPENSATION
1
2
1
2
Press the MENU button and the
settings will appear.
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Video Recording position.
EV-1.5
EV-2.0
EV+2
EV+1.5
EV+1
EV+0
EV-1
3
1
2
3
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 to select the EV
Compensation setting (see above). Press the MENU button 3 to select the
desired EV Compensation, and then press the OK button 4 to confirm and exit.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
VIEWING THE VIDEOS
1
2
1
V
2
1
2
Press the Up π button 1 or the Down †
button 2 to select a video. Press the OK
button 3 to start playback. Press again
to stop playback.
Press the Power button 1 to turn the
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the Video Viewing position.
3
2
1
To delete the selected video, press the MENU button 1. Press it again to select 1,
then press the OK button 2. “Y” and “N” will appear in the display. Select “Y” to to
delete the last video recorded, or select “N” to exit.
To delete all videos, press the MENU button 1. Press it again to select ALL, then
press the OK button 2. “Y” and “N” will appear in the display. Select “Y” to delete all
the videos, or select “N” to exit.
Select
to exit the delete mode without deleting any videos.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
1
2
1
SET
2
1
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to † button 2 to select the Time Set
the SET position.
option. Press the OK button 3; the
Time Set screen will appear.
3
1
3
2
Set the first digit of the year using the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2,
then press the Menu button 3 and the next digit will be highlighted. Repeat this
procedure to set all the digits of the year, date and time. When finished setting,
press the OK button 4.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
SETTING THE DATE/TIME STAMP (ON PICTURES)
1
2
1
1
SET
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to † button 2 to select the Date Stamp
the SET position.
option.
No Date/Time Stamp
3
Displays Date on the Picture
Displays Time on the Picture
Displays Time and Date
2
1
Press the MENU button 1 to select the desired Date/Time Stamp (see above),
and then press the OK button 2 to confirm. The selected Stamp will be used for
the next pictures taken.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
FORMATTING THE SD/MMC CARD
1
2
1
1
SET
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to † button 2 to select the Format
the SET position.
setting.
3
1
2
Press the OK button; “Y” and “N” will appear. Select “Y” to format or “N” to not
format the card using the Up π button 1 or the Down † button 2 and then press
the OK button 3.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
SETTING THE LIGHT FREQUENCY
1
2
1
1
SET
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to † button 2 to select the Frequency
the SET position.
setting.
Use when the light is natural
Use when the light is artificial
3
2
1
Press the MENU button 1 to select the desired Light Frequency (see above),
and then press the OK button 2 to confirm.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
SETTING THE PC CAMERA/MASS STORAGE
1
2
1
1
SET
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to
the SET position.
†
button
2
to select the PC
Camera/Mass Storage setting.
Select to use this camera as
an external hard drive when
connected to your computer.
Select to use this camera as a
video cam on your computer
3
2
1
Press the MENU button 1 to select the desired mode (see above), and then
press the OK button 2 to confirm.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
VIEWING THE VERSION
1
2
1
1
SET
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to † button 2 to select the Version.
the SET position.
3
Press the OK button to view the current firmware version.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
SETTING THE ICON
1
2
1
1
SET
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to † button 2 to select the Icon setting.
the SET position.
Select to view the icons on the
screen when taking pictures/
videos.
3
Select to NOT view the icons
on the screen when taking
pictures/videos.
2
1
Press the MENU button 1 to select the desired mode (see above), and then
press the OK button 2 to confirm.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TURNING THE RECORDED AUDIO ON AND OFF DURING VIDEO PLAYBACK
1
2
1
1
SET
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to † button 2 to select the Audio On or
the SET position.
Off setting.
Select to NOT hear the recorded
audio during video playback.
3
Select to hear the recorded
audio during video playback.
2
1
Press the MENU button 1 to select the desired setting (see above), and then
press the OK button 2 to confirm.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CHANGING THE TV SYSTEM
1
2
1
1
SET
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to † button 2 to select the TV System
the SET position.
setting.
Select if your TV is NTSC.
NTSC is used in North
America.
3
2
Select if your system is PAL.
1
This is used when connecting the AV cable to your TV.
Press the MENU button 1 to select the desired TV System (see above), and
then press the OK button 2 to confirm.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
DEFAULT SETTING
1
2
1
1
SET
2
2
Press the Power button 1 to turn the Press the Up π button 1 or the Down
unit on. Rotate the Mode control 2 to † button 2 to select the Default
the SET position.
setting.
3
Press the OK button. “Y” and “N” will appear in the display. Select “Y” to change
all the options to their default settings, or select “N” to exit without changing any
settings.
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CONNECTING THE UNIT TO A TV
You can connect this unit to a TV using the supplied A/V cable. This will
allow you to view the unit’s videos and pictures on a non-high definition (non-
HD) television.
First, make sure to set the TV
SYSTEM to NTSC or PAL,
corresponding to your TV color
system as shown on page 28,
then connect as follows.
AV-Mode
R
1. Power on the unit and
connect the single plug to
the unit’s TV OUT jack and
the other to the television’s
AV IN jacks.
Audio
White
Video
Yellow
2. Set the TV’s video input to the AV IN jack.
3. Operate the unit as described in this manual, but the information that
usually appears in the display will now appear on the TV.
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COMPUTER CONNECTION
CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO YOUR PC:
Once you have taken a few pictures/videos with your camera or as soon as
the camera’s memory is full, you can download the files into your computer.
Connect your camera to the PC, following these simple steps:
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Turn on the camera and set it
to Mass Storage as described
on page 24.
3. Connect the smaller end of
the cable to the USB jack on
the unit and the larger end of
the cable to your USB port on
your PC.
4. A "Removable Disk" window
will automatically pop up on
your computer screen.
5. Simply drag and drop the files from the camera’s folder to your computer.
6. After you have finished your transfer, safely remove the unit as described
on page 40.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
This unit is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP (Home or Professional
Edition with Service Pack 2 or higher) or Vista.
• Before and while installing the software, make sure that you do not
have the camera attached to your computer. This will adversely affect
the installation process and will cause installation to fail.
INSTALLING THE PC CAMERA DRIVER:
1. Insert the CD into your CD Rom Drive.
2. The Main Installation screen will appear.
3. Click “Drivers” and follow the on-screen
instructions to install the PC camera driver.
4. When done installing, click “FINISH” to complete the driver installation.
Then, click Exit to exit the install program. A shortcut labelled, “PC Camera”
will appear on the desktop.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Installing PhotoImpression and VideoImpression
1. After completing the Driver installation, click
“Photo & Video Editing”.
2. Click “Video Impression” and follow the
on-screen instructions to install the
VideoImpression software.
3. Click “Photo Impression” and follow the
on-screen instructions to install the
PhotoImpression software.
NOTE: You may be prompted to install the
DirectX software also. It is recommended
that you do so.
4. When finished, click EXIT to exit the installer. Restart your computer if
prompted.
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
TRANSFERRING PHOTO/VIDEO FILES FROM THE UNIT USING DRAG AND
DROP METHOD USING WINDOWS
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Turn on the unit.
3. Connect the smaller end of
the cable to the USB jack on
the unit and the larger end of
the cable to your USB port
on your PC.
4. Simply drag and drop the
JPG photo or AVI video files
from the DCIM folder inside
the “Removable Disk” to the
desired folder on your hard
drive.
5. After you have finished your transfer, safely remove the unit as described on
page 40.
6. The unit is ready to play the files you transferred.
NOTE: Do not create any additional folders in the “Removable Disk”.
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USING PHOTOIMPRESSION
See below for basic instructions on using the PhotoImpression software. For
full features/instructions, click the “?” (top right corner of the window) or visit
Arcsoft’s website.
1. Click START c PROGRAMS c
Arcsoft PhotoImpression4 c
PhotoImpression4. You can also
double click the PhotoImpression
shortcut on your desktop; the
application will open.
2. Click “Get Photo” at the top left.
The options will appear at the
bottom of the window. Click the
desired media (From Folder, etc.)
and double click on one of the pictures to select.
3. Click the icons on the right to perform various screen effects (Rotate, etc.)
4. Click “Edit” to edit (Crop, Enhance, etc.) the photo.
5. Click “Create” to customize your photos with various special effects
(frames, greeting cards, etc.)
6. Click “Save” to save to a file, email or to the desktop.
7. Click “Print” to print the photo.
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USING VIDEOIMPRESSION
See below for basic instructions on using the VideoImpression software. For
full features/instructions, click the “?” (top right corner of the window) or visit
Arcsoft’s website.
1. Click START c PROGRAMS c
Arcsoft VideoImpression 1.6 c
VideoImpression 1.6. You can also
double click the VideoImpression
shortcut on your desktop; the
application will open.
2. Click “New” to create a new video
or “Edit” to edit an existing video.
3. The VideoImpression software has many features. To fully utilize all of
them, click “?” at the top right corner of the window to bring up an
extensive online manual for the software.
Note: This program supports the video resolution (320 x 240) only.
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USING THE UNIT AS A PC CAM
1. Set the Camera to PC Camera, as described
on page 25.
2. Connect the camera to the computer as
described on page 32.
3. Double click the “PC Camera” icon on your
desktop, the screen at the right will appear.
4. Click the ® icon and then click
to start the
image capture.
5. To set the Video Formatting, click
OPTION –> VIDEO FORMAT and
set as desired.
Note: Capture Audio (under
Capture) is for when using
another microphone device only.
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USING THE UNIT AS A PC CAM (CONTINUED)
6. Use the following icons to capture and save still photos:
Save
Save As
Start Capture
Stop Capture
Capture Frame
Self-Timer
7. Click FILE –> START CAPTURE to start the preview.
8. Click FILE –> SET CAPTURE FILE, then name the file. Click OPEN and
then set the file size as desired. Click OK.
9. Click CAPTURE –> START CAPTURE FILE, then click OK to start
recording the live video sequence.
10. Click STOP
when finished.
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SAFELY REMOVING THE HARDWARE
SAFELY REMOVING THE UNIT FROM THE COMPUTER
NOTE: To avoid damage to the unit or data loss, always follow the
procedure listed below before disconnecting the unit from the USB
port on your computer.
Using your mouse, double click the "Safely
Remove Hardware" icon on the task bar.
From the "Safely Remove Hardware" window
(shown at right), select "USB Mass Storage
Device" and click the "Stop" button. The "Stop a
Hardware Device" window will pop up. Click
"OK". When the "Safe to Remove Hardware"
window is displayed, you may remove the unit
from the USB cable or remove the USB cable
from the computer.
NOTE:
• If the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon is not displayed on the task
bar, please double click on My Computer. Right click on “Removable
Disk” and left click on “Eject”. Then it is safe to remove the unit from
the computer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Press the Power button for one
second to turn on.
Unit will not turn on.
Power is off.
Batteries are weak or dead.
Replace batteries.
Take picture in better lighting
and/or adjust the Brightness
setting.
Images/pictures are poor
quality.
Poor lighting.
Lens is dirty.
Clean lens with a soft cloth.
Subject too close.
Move further away from subject.
Subject or unit moved as picture was Hold unit steady until picture is
taken.
taken; tell subject to hold still.
Subject is too far away.
Resolution is set too low.
Move closer to subject.
Set to a higher resolution, see
page 12.
Set White Balance to reflect the
environment you are in, see
page 18.
White Balance is not set properly.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)
Can’t take video/picture.
Memory is full.
Delete some pictures/videos.
Press the Power button for one
second to turn on.
Power is off.
When connected to a TV, picture
is poor.
Options are set incorrectly.
Set TV System to PAL or NTSC.
The recorded audio is not
selected for playback.
Turn on the recorded audio for
playback as described on page 28.
No sound during playback.
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FORMATTING THE UNIT
Formatting the Player
WARNING! Do not format this player unless it stops working and you are
instructed to do so by technical support personnel.
1. Use the USB cable to connect the player
and the computer.
2. Double click on My Computer, then right
click "Removable Disk" and left click on
"Format".
3. At the "Format" window, click OK to
confirm and the player will start to format
(see figure to the right). When finished,
click "OK" to close the Format window.
NOTE: Make sure you have selected
"FAT" at the file system pull-down menu;
otherwise, after formatting, the player will
not work properly. Then, click OK to
confirm and the player will start to format.
When finished, click "Close" to close the Format window.
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RESETTING THE UNIT
If the unit acts erratically, reset the unit by removing the batteries for a couple of seconds
and then reinserting.
FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADE
firmware available.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before upgrading the firmware, please backup all of your media
files on your computer. After upgrading, format the unit to complete the upgrade
procedure.
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SPECIFICATIONS
System Requirements and Compatibility
• Operating System:
For PC: Windows XP (SP2)/Vista
• USB 1.1 • CD-ROM Drive
If you have questions regarding your system specifications, please call your
PC manufacturer.
Camera Specifications
Internal Memory .......................................................................................8MB
External Memory...................................................SD/MMC card, up to 2 MB
Resolution .......................................640 x 480 to 2048 x 1536 (Interpolation)
Video Clip .................................................................High (VGA @ 15-20 fps)
...............................................................................Low (QVGA @ 20-25 fps)
File Format ............................................................JPEG (Photo), AVI (Video)
External Connector ..................................................................................USB
Power Source............................4.5V, "AAA" size x 3 batteries (not included)
Dimensions ..............................................1.25 (W) x 3.9 (D) x 2.5 (H) inches
Weight......................................................................3.5 oz (without batteries)
Image Sensor...........................................................1.3 Mega CMOS Sensor
Display.........................................................1.5” LCD (Measured Diagonally)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM
TO CHECK IF THERE IS NEW FIRMWARE AVAILABLE.
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE VISIT OUR
WEBSITE AT:
WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM
FOR CONSUMER REPLACEABLE PART(S), SEE PART NUMBER(S) ON PAGES 4
AND 5 AND THEN CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT: 1-800-321-6993.
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