Sakar Digital Camera 27290 User Guide

27290 Digital Camera  
Owner’s Manual  
© 2007 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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Table of Contents  
What Your Camera Includes ...................................................................................... 1  
Computer System Requirements............................................................................... 1  
A Quick Look at Your Camera ................................................................................... 2  
Preparing Your Camera for Use................................................................................. 2  
Starting Your Camera................................................................................................. 2  
How to Use Your Camera .......................................................................................... 2  
Installing Kids Cam Sticker Factory Software............................................................ 4  
Software & Camera Driver Installation....................................................................... 4  
Downloading Photos and Videos ............................................................................... 5  
About Kids Cam Sticker Factory ................................................................................ 6  
Capturing (AVI) Video Using WebCam Express........................................................ 7  
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................. 7  
Technical Support....................................................................................................... 8  
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................. 8  
Appendix A: Technical Specifications........................................................................ 8  
Appendix B: Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 8  
Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing your 27290 digital camera. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your digital camera.  
What Your Camera Includes  
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Digital Camera  
Kids Cam Sticker Factory software and camera driver installation CD  
USB cable  
Owner’s Manual  
Strap  
Computer System Requirements  
To be able to download photos to your PC you will need the following minimum configuration:  
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Windows 2000/XP  
Pentium-based PC (or equivalent)  
200 MB hard disk free space and 128 MB or more RAM  
Available USB Interface  
CD-ROM Drive  
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If the camera beeps twice continuously and “Memory is Full” appears on the LCD it means no further photos can be taken until the existing photos have  
been downloaded and cleared from the camera memory.  
Note: After a photo is taken the LCD will display for a short time the number of photos that can still be taken.  
Self-Timer  
Press the Menu button once to enter the menu. Then press the Shutter button till the icon  
shows up onto the LCD display.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu. Now the camera is ready to take a photo after a 10-second count down. Press the Shutter button to  
start the count down with a sound of beep every second. Then10 seconds later a photo will be taken automatically.  
Taking Videos  
Press the Menu button once to enter the menu. Then press the Shutter button till the icon  
shows up onto the LCD display.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu, and press the Shutter button to start/stop shooting. During taking a video, the recording elapsed  
time will be shown in bottom left of the LCD display.  
Taking 3 Continuous Shots  
Press the Menu button once to enter the menu. Then press the Shutter button till the icon  
shows up onto the LCD display.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu, and press the shutter button to start to take 3 continuous shots. The updated number of photos that  
can still be taken displays on the LCD for a short time.  
Playback Mode  
This mode enables you to review the files(JPEG/AVI) stored on your camera using the LCD screen). Press the Playback button to enter the  
Playback mode.  
The LCD shows the photo or the image of the video file which has just been taken, with the sequence number and the total number of files  
currently stored shown in bottom left of the LCD display. User may press the Up and Down buttons to go to the last or the next file.  
If the icon  
is shown in top left of the LCD, this means the current file is a video clip(AVI). Press the Shutter button to play and press it again to  
pause. When playing the video file, the recording elapsed time will be shown in bottom left of the LCD display.  
Press the Playback button again to exit Playback mode.  
Photo Resolution and Compression  
Resolution Selection  
There are two photo resolutions to select from, high resolution-VGA(640x480) and low resolution-QVGA(320x240). The default setting for the camera is  
VGA(640x480).  
Press the Menu button once to enter the menu. Then press the Up or Down buttons to select the resolution setting icon. Now the icon is shown as  
which  
means the current resolution setting is VGA(640x480), to change to another resolution QVGA(320x240) press the Shutter button till the icon  
Then press the Menu button to exit.  
comes up.  
Compression Selection  
There are two photo compressions to select from, high density and low density. The default setting for the camera is low density.  
Press the Menu button once to enter the menu. Then press the Up or Down buttons to select the compression setting icon. Now the icon is shown as  
which means the current compression is low density, to change to high density press the Shutter button till the icon  
button to exit.  
comes up. Then press the Menu  
Resolutions  
VGA  
VGA  
QVGA  
QVGA  
Compressions  
Low density  
High density  
Low density  
High density  
26 photos  
79 photos  
106 photos  
319 photos  
Frequency Setting  
The camera has 2 Frequency settings, 60Hz and 50Hz. Set the camera for the correct frequency according to the current frequency in the area  
where you are:  
1. Press the Menu button once to enter the menu. Use the Up and Down keys to select the frequency setting icon. Now the icon is  
means the current frequency setting is 60Hz.  
which  
2. To change to 50Hz, press the Shutter button till the icon  
shows up. Press the Menu button to exit.  
Deletion  
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Delete All  
Press the Menu button once to enter the menu. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the Delete All icon  
. Press the Shutter button once, use  
the Up or Down keys to select “Yes”, and then press the Shutter button again to confirm deletion. This will erase all files stored on the camera.  
Delete A Single File  
Press the Playback button once to enter the Playback mode. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the file to be deleted. Then press the Menu  
button once, use the Up or Down keys to select “Yes”, and then press the Shutter button to confirm deleting the file currently displayed.  
Power Off  
Press the Power/Menu button (holding it down for 2 seconds) to switch off the camera.  
Energy Save Mode:  
To conserve battery power, if the camera is not used for 60 seconds, it will automatically switch off.  
Installing Kids Cam Sticker Factory Software  
Before attempting to install the software, make sure that you do not have the camera or the USB cable attached to your computer. This  
may cause your installation to fail. Do not connect the cable to the computer until the entire installation process has been completed.  
We suggest you follow the step by step instructions that will appear on your screen during the installation process.  
Software & Camera Driver Installation  
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer.  
2. On the “Install Your Camera Software” screen, select your camera model from the drop down list and click the “Install” button to install Kids  
Cam Sticker Factory followed by the installation of PhoTags WebCam Express and your camera driver.  
3. On the “Kids Cam Sticker Factory" screen, click the “Next” button.  
4. Please review the license terms and click the “I Agree” button to continue.  
5. Let the “Kids Cam Sticker Factory” installer create the folder where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.  
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6. Click Finish” to let the “Kids Cam Sticker Factory” installer finish the installation program.  
7. This will automatically launch the Install shield for the camera driver. Click “Next” to continue.  
8. Once the camera driver has finished installing you will have to restart your computer.  
9. Congratulations!! You have successfully installed the “Kids Cam Sticker Factory” software, the “PhoTags WebCam Express” and the Camera driver.  
Downloading Photos and Videos  
Use the “Kids Cam Sticker Factory” program to import photos and vidoes from your camera.  
1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB slot on your camera.  
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.  
3. Your camera will automatically be turned on.  
4. Be sure to wait until the camera is recognized by your computer.  
Important: For WinXP users - Do not open the software until you see the “Your new hardware is installed and ready to use” pop-up box on the toolbar.  
If you do not see this message after you have plugged in your camera please wait until it appears, otherwise the camera will not function properly.  
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Opening the software before this process is complete will cause the camera not to be recognized by the computer.  
5. Double-click the “Kids Cam Sticker Factory” icon that is on your desktop to launch the “Kids Cam Sticker Factory” program.  
6. Click on the “Get Photos” button on the Main Menu.  
7. The Get photos from camera” window will appear.  
8. The files will be placed by default in the C:\My Documents\My Pictures folder. To select another location click the “Browse” button and then select a  
folder you wish to place your photos and videos.  
9. Click the “OK” button to proceed.  
10. A download photos progress bar will appear.  
The photos and videos on your camera will be downloaded and copied to the folder you selected on your computer.  
11. Click the “Select Photos” button on the Main Menu screen. The folder that you selected will be opened with the photos appearing in the View  
thumbnails screen.  
About Kids Cam Sticker Factory  
Kids Cam Sticker Factory will help you get the most of the camera you just purchased. Packed with powerful, yet easy to use features, “Sticker  
Factory” will let you manage, enhance, turn your photos into Active Images and share your photos with friends and family.  
Sticker factory is packed with fun things to do with your photos including:  
Stickers Creator - create multiple stickers and print your own customized stickers with pictures, text and clip art on them.  
Sticker Book Creator - write and print your own sticker books. The sticker book offers a variety of 10 templates/ themes to select for your book. You can  
also print 10 different “Fun stickers” with a variety of themes.  
Slide Show - select any one of your photo collections and view them as full screen slide shows. You can even add background music that will play during  
the slide show.  
Games - play any one of the five fun games including: Word Search, Jigsaw Puzzle, Sliding Puzzle, Mechanical Maze and Word Scramble.  
CD/DVD Label Creator Workshop - design and print your own customized CD and DVD labels complete with pictures and text.  
Select any two Workshop projects for FREE  
Choose from:  
Calendar Creator  
Albums Maker  
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Photo frames  
Greeting cards  
Postcards  
You can purchase and activate all 3 additional workshop projects online at anytime.  
How to purchase additional “Workshop” projects  
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To purchase the “Workshop Project” simply click the one you want and you will be referred to an online website where you can purchase them.  
Once you purchase the “Workshop projects” they will be automatically activated in the software.  
Capturing (AVI) Video Using WebCam Express  
Now that you have your camera installed you can use it to capture short movies called AVI files. The length of time you can record an AVI while the camera is  
connected to your computer will vary, depending on how much hard drive space you will use to save the file. Please take note that these AVI files take up a  
lot of hard drive space. This is done through the PhoTags WebCam Express program. This next section will walk you though capturing an AVI file.  
1. Double-click the “WebCam Express” icon that is on your desktop to launch the “PhoTags WebCam Express” program. Adjust your WebCam to the  
desired position. The screen will display what the WebCam “sees”.  
2. To add audio to your video, plug a microphone into your computer.  
3. Click the “Capture” button to start recording the video. The elapsed recording time will appear under the video.  
4. Click the “Pause” button to pause recording. To continue recording click the “Capture” button again.  
5. To finish recording click the “Stop” button.  
6. Videos will automatically be saved in a default directory. You can view them in the “Playback” window.  
Note:  
1. Taking snapshots: to learn how to capture JPEG snapshots from your WebCam or from your existing AVI movies, go to the “Take Snapshots” section in  
the Quick Start help.  
2. To learn how to change the user settings, go to the “Set User Preferences” section in the Quick Start help.  
Camera Maintenance  
Your camera is a delicate instrument - please handle it with care.  
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Technical Support  
For technical support issues please visit our website at www.sakarhelp.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQ’s at the website. Can’t find  
what you are looking for? Fill out an online ticket and one of our technical support team members will answer questions or call 877-397-8200 or  
732-476-5098 to access our technical support information on the phone. For any question on warranty information please email  
Sakar Warranty Card  
This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to  
defects in material or workmanship. Your product will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year.  
What Is Not Covered By Warranty:  
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited  
to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident.  
What To Do When Service Is Required:  
When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include:  
Copy of original bill of sale  
A detailed written description of the problem.  
Your return address and telephone number (Daytime)  
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:  
Sakar International  
Attention: Service Department  
195 Carter Drive  
Edison, NJ 08817  
Tel: 732-248-1306  
Appendix A: Technical Specifications  
Image Sensor  
300K pixels CMOS Sensor  
Resolution  
640 x 480 (VGA), 320 X 240 (QVGA)  
Memory  
4M x 16Bit SDRAM  
Number of pictures  
High resolution(VGA), low density: 26 photos; High resolution(VGA), high density: 79 photos;  
Low resolution(QVGA), low density: 106 photos; Low resolution(QVGA), high density: 319 photos.  
Lens  
f=4.9mm/F2.8  
Focus Range  
Shutter Range  
Status LCD display  
Power source  
Auto power off  
PC interface  
Operating Systems  
Weight  
1m to Infinity  
3/2 ~1/2400 second  
1.1” CSTN  
2 x 1.5V AAA alkaline / USB 5V  
60 sec.  
USB 1.1  
Windows 2000/XP  
Approx. 59g (without 2 AAA batteries)  
62(H) x 102(L) x 24(T) mm  
JPEG/AVI  
Dimensions  
File Format  
Exposure / White Balance Auto /Auto  
Appendix B: Troubleshooting  
Q: I have taken photos, but my computer says "No photos in camera." What do I do?  
First, ensure that you have taken photos with your camera. Press the shutter button a few times to take some sample photos and try again. If you still  
get a no photos error, this indicates that the software was not installed correctly or you may not meet the minimum system requirements.  
System Requirements:  
At least a Pentium II 300 MHz, AMD Athlon 300 MHz, or a Celeron 400 MHz or higher, at least 128 MB of RAM. Please note that the older AMD K6  
processors will not work. More information about determining your computer's specifications can be found in the General Computer Information section.  
If you have determined that you have pictures in your camera and you meet the system requirements, follow the steps below to reinstall the software.  
Software Re-installation:  
1. First install the software. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel and Add/Remove programs. You will need to remove PhoTags Express.  
After removing it, restart your computer. If your camera is connected, disconnect it.  
2. Now reinstall the software. Insert the CD that came with your camera. It should automatically run the installation.  
3. Restart the computer.  
4. Once your computer is back up, plug the camera into your computer's USB port.  
5. Right-click on the "My Computer" icon. Select Properties.  
If you are running Windows 2000 or XP: Click on hardware and then Device Manager.  
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If the camera is installed correctly, there will be a category listed for "Imaging Devices" and clicking on the "+" next to it should reveal your  
camera. If not, you will likely see "Digital Still Camera" under "Other Devices" with a brightly colored marking next to it indicating it is not  
functioning correctly.  
If you are running Windows 2000 or XP: Right click on the non functioning device and select uninstall. If a warning pops up, press OK.  
6. Restart your computer again. Your camera is now successfully installed.  
Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?  
Your camera uses flash memory which requires a constant electric current to store your photos. Should your camera lose power (for instance if the  
battery dies or is removed) all stored pictures will be lost. We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to  
prevent unintentional data loss.  
Q: I have a MAC, will your camera work?  
Unfortunately, the system requirements for our cameras require a Windows operating system. There is no Mac driver available and no current plan to  
develop.  
This device complies with the part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
NOTE: 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 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:  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different form that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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