Mustek USERs MANUAL VDC 300 User Manual

VDC-300  
USER’S MANUAL  
Getting Started  
Camera Operation  
Getting Connected  
Software Applications  
ViewFun  
Appendices  
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Contents  
Chapter 2: Camera Operation  
Chapter 1: Getting Started  
Supported Computer Systems ........................................... 7  
Package Contents ............................................................. 7  
Your Video Digital Camera ................................................. 7  
Power Supply ................................................................... 9  
Installing the Batteries................................................. 9  
Using an AC Adapter .................................................. 9  
Low-Battery Indicator.................................................. 9  
Compact Flash Card ........................................................ 10  
Installing the Compact Flash Card.............................. 10  
Removing the Compact Flash Card ............................ 10  
The LCD Menu- Camera Mode ...................................... 12  
Functions ................................................................. 12  
Flash ................................................................... 13  
Quality ................................................................ 13  
White Balance ..................................................... 13  
Exposure ............................................................. 13  
Self-timer ............................................................. 13  
Auto-Off ............................................................. 14  
LCD Brightness ................................................... 14  
TV System Type .................................................. 14  
Information Display ............................................. 14  
Language ............................................................ 14  
Capturing Images .................................................... 15  
Processing ........................................................... 15  
The LCD Menu- Playback Mode .................................... 16  
Functions ................................................................. 16  
Four Picture Mode ............................................... 16  
Delete Menu ........................................................ 16  
Delete All ............................................................ 17  
Protecting/Unprotecting Images ........................... 17  
Viewing Images ....................................................... 17  
On the Camera LCD ..........................................................17  
On the TV ...........................................................................17  
On the PC ...........................................................................17  
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Chapter 3: Getting Connected  
Chapter 5: ViewFun  
Connecting to the TV ..................................................... 19  
Viewing Images ......................................................... 19  
Real-time Display ...................................................... 19  
Connecting to the VCR ................................................... 20  
Recording Real-time Video ......................................... 20  
Connecting to the PC .................................................... 20  
Hardware Installation ...................................................... 30  
Starting ViewFun ............................................................ 30  
Functions ....................................................................... 31  
View Window ................................................................. 31  
The Video Album............................................................ 31  
The Photo Album ........................................................... 32  
Settings.......................................................................... 33  
The Advanced Settings .................................................. 33  
The Video Folder ....................................................... 34  
The Picture Folder ..................................................... 35  
The E-mail Folder ...................................................... 35  
The Language Folder ................................................ 35  
Recording a Video Clip ................................................. 36  
Taking a Picture ........................................................... 36  
E-mailing a Video Clip or Picture .................................. 36  
Chapter 4: Software Applications  
Software Installation ..................................................... 22  
Windows 95/NT 4.0/98 .............................................. 22  
Transferring Images to the PC (Importing) ................... 23  
The Photo Album ........................................................... 24  
The Setting Functions ............................................... 25  
Selecting Images ....................................................... 25  
Protecting Images ..................................................... 26  
Deleting Images ........................................................ 26  
The Control Panel ..................................................... 26  
Camera Mode ..................................................... 26  
Capturing Images ......................................... 26  
Appendices  
Trouble Shooting ........................................................... 38  
Specifications ................................................................. 40  
Glossary ......................................................................... 41  
Playback Mode .................................................... 27  
Viewing Images ............................................ 27  
Technical Support........................................................... 43  
Transferring Images ............................................... 27  
To the PC (Import)............................................... 27  
To an image editing application (Transfer) ........... 27  
To the camera (Upload) ........................................ 27  
The Help System ............................................................ 28  
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Preface  
Thank you for your purchase of the VDC-300. This guide covers all  
of the features and functions of the camera.  
In this user guide you will find the following topics:  
Chapter 1: Getting Started  
This chapter explains how to make your camera operational.  
Chapter 2: Camera Operation  
This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions on how to operate  
the various functions of the camera.  
Chapter 3: Getting Connected  
This chapter gives you detailed instructions on how to connect and  
use the camera with the TV, VCR, and computer.  
Chapter 4: Software Applications  
This chapter describes in detail how to use the camera’s software  
(The Photo Album).  
Chapter 5: ViewFun  
This chapter explains the features and functions of the included  
multi-function software.  
Appendices  
Provides troubleshooting information and specifications for the  
camera along with a manual index and technical support information.  
Chapter  
Supported Computer Systems ................................. 7  
Package Contents ................................................... 7  
Your Video Digital Camera ..................................... 7  
PowerSupply .......................................................... 9  
Installing the Batteries......................................... 9  
Using an AC Adapter .......................................... 9  
Low-Battery Indicator.......................................... 9  
Compact Flash Card .............................................. 10  
Installing the Compact Flash Card...................... 10  
Removing the Compact Flash Card .................... 10  
Getting Started  
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Supported Computer Systems  
Your Video Digital Camera  
This camera complies with the TWAIN standards, the industry  
standard for imaging hardware and software. TWAIN eliminates  
compatibility problems with software and input devices from  
different vendors. The following are the minimum system  
requirements for optimum performance with color images:  
The camera is equipped with a number of different features and  
functions. To better understand and familiarize yourself with these  
features and functions, please refer to the following pages before  
using the camera.  
Pentium/486 PC or notebook computer  
Windows 95/NT 4.0/98  
16 MB RAM  
20 MB available hard disk space for software installation  
VGA or Super VGA color monitor  
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Package Contents  
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VDC-300 camera including 4 AA batteries  
USB and RS232 connection cables  
NTSC and PAL video output cable  
7.5V DC, 2A Power Adapter  
Camera strap and carrying bag  
Installation CD (TWAIN Driver, iPhoto)  
User's Manuals  
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1. Power Button: Turns the camera on/off.  
2. Shutter button: Captures the image into the camera.  
3. LED Indicator: Displays the current camera mode  
(green=camera, orange = playback).  
4. Mode Button: Switches between the two camera  
modes (capturing images and displaying them).  
5. Cable Panel: Contains the AC Power Adapter,  
USB, Video, and RS232 connection terminals.  
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1. Viewfinder: Allows you to position the subject in the image  
that will be captured.  
2. Lens: Allows the camera to focus on the subject and to capture  
the image once the shutter button has been pressed.  
3. Iris Selector: Allows for the adjustment of light levels  
entering the camera.  
4. LED Indicator: Alerts you when the self-timer is about to take  
the picture.  
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6. LCD Panel: The Liquid Crystal Display panel allows you to  
view real-time display, the menu functions, and image playback.  
7. LCD On/Off: Turns the LCD on or off.  
8. Menu Button: Displays the camera’s function menu in the LCD.  
9. Select (Up): Scrolls up/backward through the function menu or  
captured images.  
10.Select (Down): Scrolls down/forward through the function  
menu or captured images.  
1. AC Power Adapter Terminal:  
Allows the camera to be connected  
to an AC power supply.  
11.Enter Button: Selects the options from the function menu.  
12.Viewfinder: Allows for viewing of the subject.  
13 Compact Flash Card Panel: Allows for insertion or removal  
of the optional CF card.  
2. USB Terminal: Allows the camera  
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to be connected to a computer via a  
USB interface.  
3. RS232 Terminal: Allows the  
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14 Strap Holder: Allows the camera strap to connect to the  
camera for easy and safe carrying.  
camera to be connected to a  
computer via a serial interface.  
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15 Battery Compartment: Allows for loading or unloading of the  
batteries.  
4. Video Terminal: Allows the  
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camera to be connected to a  
16.Tripod Holder: Allows a tripod to be secured to the bottom of  
the camera.  
television or VCR.  
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Power Supply  
Low-Battery Indicator  
When the battery power becomes low, the battery icon will dis-  
play and blink in your LCD. To continue to use the camera, either  
replace the batteries or connect the AC power adapter. The images  
will remain in the camera’s memory for an indefinite period of time.  
Installing the Batteries  
The camera comes with 4 AA alkaline batteries. Please refer to the  
inside of the battery compartment lid or the following illustration to  
properly install the batteries.  
Note: Extended use of the LCD causes rapid battery usage. There-  
fore, we recommend using rechargeable batteries or the AC power  
adapter whenever possible.  
Using an AC Adapter  
To save battery power, you may also use a standard (7.5v/2 amp)  
AC power adapter.  
To connect an AC power adapter:  
Plug the adapter into an appropriate AC outlet.  
Open the panel and insert the power adapter into the top slot as  
shown.  
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Installing the Compact Flash Card  
Compact Flash Card  
Open the CF card panel (shown below).  
Slide the CF card firmly into the slot (shown below).  
Close the CF card panel.  
The camera is equipped with a built-in Compact Flash Memory  
Card port that allows you to use an optional, DOS compatible,  
compact flash card (CF card) to store images. Using a CF card  
overrides the internal memory of the camera enabling you to capture  
more images if the internal memory is full.  
Once a CF card is installed it automatically becomes the main  
memory of the camera, and all functions of the camera (quality,  
protect, etc.) refer to the images on or being captured to the card and  
not images in the internal memory. To return the function reference  
to the camera’s internal memory, simply remove the CF card.  
You may use the optional CF card to store your images. Each MB  
of memory can store approximately 4 High, 10 Standard, or 23  
Economic quality images, or any combination of the three.  
Note: Do not use a CF card with a memory capacity over 32 MB or  
you will render the camera inoperable.  
Removing the Compact Flash Card  
Open the CF card panel and pull the CF card out of the slot.  
Note: Installing a new CF card requires a small amount of the CF  
card’s memory capacity to create a directory for storing images.  
Note: The camera will signal you with two short beeps every time  
you insert or remove the CF card, as well as every time you turn the  
camera’s power on.  
The LCD Menu- Camera Mode .............................. 12  
Functions ........................................................ 12  
Flash .......................................................... 13  
Quality ....................................................... 13  
White Balance ............................................ 13  
Exposure .................................................... 13  
Self-timer .................................................... 13  
Auto-Off .................................................... 14  
LCD Brightness .......................................... 14  
TV System Type ......................................... 14  
Information Display .................................... 14  
Language ................................................... 14  
Capturing Images ............................................ 15  
Processing.................................................. 15  
The LCD Menu- Playback Mode ............................ 16  
Functions ........................................................ 16  
Four Picture Mode ...................................... 16  
Delete Menu............................................... 16  
Delete All ................................................... 17  
Protecting/Unprotecting Images .................. 17  
Viewing Images ............................................... 17  
On the Camera LCD .................................... 17  
On the TV................................................... 17  
On the PC ................................................... 17  
Chapter  
Camera Operation  
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Functions  
Camera Operation  
The following menu lists the functions available in Camera mode.  
This chapter explains the camera’s operation features and settings  
in detail.  
MENU  
The camera has two modes, Camera and Playback. Both modes  
offer various functions specific to that particular mode. The LED on  
the top of the camera will display the current mode you are in (Green  
= Camera, Orange = Playback). In order to use the individual func-  
tions of each mode, you must first display and select them using the  
appropriate LCD menu.  
FLASH:  
ON/ON  
AUTO  
ECON/STD/HIGH  
AUTO/OUTDOOR  
INDOOR+/INDOOR-  
-2/-1/0/+1/+2  
/AUTO/  
/OFF  
QUALITY:  
W.B.:  
EXPOSURE:  
SELF-TIMER: YES/NO  
AUTO-OFF: YES/NO  
LCDBRIGHT: -2/-1/0/+1/+2  
The LCD Menu- Camera Mode  
Power on the camera.  
Press the Menu button. The camera mode functions are dis-  
played on the LCD.  
TV:  
NTSC/PAL  
INFO DISP:  
LANGUAGE:  
YES/NO  
ENG,GER,FRE,  
SPA,ITA,DUT,POR  
Selecting a Camera Function:  
1. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the list of options.  
2. Press Enter to select or toggle an option.  
3. A red up or down arrow indicates there are additional menu selec-  
tions available.  
4. Press the menu button to exit the menu screen.  
5. The selected function’s icon is displayed on the LCD panel.  
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(1) FLASH:  
(3) White Balance:  
The camera is equipped with five flash modes:  
White Balance adjusts the camera's color sensitivity to match the  
prevailing color of white outdoor light, yellow indoor light, or (some-  
times) greenish fluorescent light. The camera is equipped with four  
white balance modes. Select the white balance mode that most closely  
matches the light in which you're using the camera.  
Auto: automatically adjusts according to surrounding light(default)  
Outdoor: for natural light  
ON: the flash will fire with every image capture.  
ON  
: the same as ON, preceded by a flash which reduces  
red-eye.  
AUTO: whenever there is insufficient light, the camera  
automatically detects and fires the flash.  
AUTO  
: the same as AUTO, preceded by a flash  
Indoor +: for fluorescent lighting  
Indoor -: for incandescent lighting (bulb light)  
which reduces red-eye.  
OFF: no flash is fired.  
Note: If the image color is not accurate when using the Auto mode,  
try moving the camera to acclimate the Auto white balance sensor.  
Note: The flash will need to be charged prior to, and right after being  
used. The flash icon will blink in the LCD and stops once the flash is  
ready for use.  
(4) Exposure:  
Exposure controls the amount of light (brightness) that appears in  
a captured image. The LCD menu has five exposure settings, ranging  
from -2 to +2 (darker to lighter), allowing you to control the amount  
of light in your images.  
(2) QUALITY:  
Quality determines the file size and the effect of the captured  
image that is displayed or printed and is based on the amount of  
compression. High quality images appear sharp since the camera is  
not compressing the information as much, but also require more  
space for storage.  
If your images are too:  
bright, decrease (-) the exposure value to darken them.  
dark, increase (+) the exposure value to lighten them.  
There are three quality modes:  
(5) The Self-Timer:  
Economic- 40 KB of memory space per image.  
This feature allows you to delay the capturing of an image  
for ten seconds giving you time to get into some of your  
own pictures.  
Standard- 92 KB of memory space per image.  
To activate this function:  
High-  
232 KB of memory space per image.  
1. Select Self-Timer from the LCD menu.  
Note: The camera’s internal 2 MB memory can store up to 46 Eco-  
nomic, 20 Standard, or 8 High quality images (depending on the  
compression ratio), or any combination of the three.  
2. Position the camera on a flat stationary surface or mount it on a  
tripod.  
3. Center the image to be captured using the viewfinder or LCD.  
4. Press the Shutter button and get in the picture.  
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Note: If the image on a color television appears in black and white,  
try changing the TV setting on the Camera Mode LCD menu.  
How will I know when the image will be captured?  
The LED indicator at the front of the camera blinks, increasing in  
speed to alert you when the image will be captured. (Blinking rate =  
7x @ 1 second + 6x @ 1/2 second)  
(9) Information Display:  
This feature uses icons (e.g. flash, counter, etc.) to display camera  
information and settings on the camera LCD.  
The information displayed is from one of two sources.  
1. If you are not using a CF Card, the information displayed  
refers to the status of the camera’s internal memory.  
2. If you are using a CF Card, the information displayed refers  
to the status of the card.  
(6) Auto-Off:  
Selecting No allows you to continuously use the camera without  
interruption of power. If you do not perform a camera operation  
for 10 minutes the LCD automatically shuts off, not the camera.  
Selecting Yes allows the camera to automatically power off when-  
ever you do not perform a camera operation for 90 seconds. To  
restore power to the camera once it has been turned off, simply  
press the Power On/Off button.  
In Camera mode the number that appears reflects how many im-  
ages it is possible to capture before the memory is full. This number  
will vary depending on the quality mode you are using to capture  
images. For example, high quality images require more memory, thus  
less images can be captured and stored.  
Note: When the camera is powered off, the following settings and  
functions will automatically reset to their defaults:  
• White Balance: AUTO  
• Self-timer: NO  
• Exposure: 0  
• Auto-off: YES  
• Information Display: YES  
Note: Using a CF card overrides the camera’s internal memory (mak-  
ing it non-accessible), diverting all storage to the CF card. To re-  
enable the camera’s internal memory as the main storage area, sim-  
ply remove the CF card from the camera.  
(7) LCD Brightness Control:  
Allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD panel to accom-  
modate for interior or exterior lighting fluctuations.  
There are three LCD settings ranging from -2 (least bright) to +2  
(most bright).  
To Disable or Enable the information display:  
From the camera mode menu, select Information Display.  
Press Enter to turn the display off or on.  
From the Camera menu, select LCD Bright.  
Press Enter until the desired brightness level is selected.  
(10) Language:  
This menu option allows you to select the language the LCD menu  
(8) TV:  
will appear in.  
When the camera is connected to the TV, this function allows you  
to select the type of system used by the TV.  
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Note: When using the flash on an object at or closer than 1.2 meters  
(4 feet), set the Iris Selector to the setting. However, if the object  
Capturing Images  
There are several factors that should be considered when captur-  
ing quality images. Proper positioning, distance, lighting, even hold-  
ing the camera in just the right way can make all of the difference  
when capturing quality images.  
is further than 1.2 meters (4 feet) set the Iris Selector to the  
setting.  
Processing  
When the camera is in Camera Mode and the Shutter button has  
been pressed, the green/orange LED Indicator will flash on and off  
and a processing bar will be displayed on the LCD screen (if  
powered on) until the camera is ready to capture another image.  
To capture an image:  
1. Power on the camera and ensure that you are in Camera mode  
(Green LED) by pressing the Mode button.  
2. Set the Iris Selector based on the lighting conditions surrounding  
the subject.  
Use the  
range shots. This setting reduces the exposure of light.  
Use the (F2.8) setting for indoor, backlit images, or long  
range shots. This setting increases the exposure of light.  
(F8.0) setting for brightly lit subjects or for close  
3. From the LCD Menu, select the White Balance and Quality as  
described earlier in this chapter.  
4. Position the subject in the viewfinder or the LCD (if activated).  
5. Gently press the Shutter button, holding the camera steady to  
obtain a crisp image.  
Note: If the memory full indicator is lit when set on high or standard  
quality it may be possible to capture one or two more economic  
quality images; because economic quality images take up less memory  
than high or standard quality images.  
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Functions  
The LCD Menu- Playback Mode  
(1) Four Picture Mode  
This mode offers functions specific to captured images and allows  
you to view your captured images on the LCD or TV. When you  
switch to this mode, the LCD automatically turns on in single pic-  
ture mode and the last image captured appears.  
This function allows you to view four images at once in order to  
speed up the search process.  
Note: You can not access the playback menu while in four picture  
mode.  
Selecting a Playback Function:  
1. Press the Menu button.  
Selecting an image from Four Picture Mode  
Using the Up/Down buttons, highlight the image you wish to  
select.  
Press the Enter button. The image will automatically appear in  
single picture mode.  
2. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the list of options.  
3. Press Enter to select or toggle an option.  
4. Press the Menu button to exit the menu screen.  
5. The selected function’s icon is displayed on the LCD panel.  
The following menu lists the functions available in Playback mode.  
(2) Delete Menu:  
This function allows you to selectively delete any image in the  
camera’s memory.  
4 PIC MODE-  
DELETEMENU-  
DELETE ALL-  
PROTECT:  
HOME/UP/DOWN/DELETE  
DELETE ALL? YES/NO  
YES/NO  
To delete an image:  
1. From the Playback menu, select Delete Menu.  
2. The Delete Menu screen will appear showing a thumbnail of  
the image you selected and giving you four options.  
LCD  
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Note: When you delete an image, if there are any other images that  
are in the camera’s memory after that image, they will move up in  
place.  
Viewing Images  
On the Camera LCD  
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1. Power on the camera and press the mode button to select Play-  
back (Orange LED).  
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2. Press the Up/Down buttons to scroll through and preview the  
images.  
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blank  
3. Press Menu to view the Playback LCD menu and use four pic-  
ture mode, delete, protect, and more.  
To delete a protected image:  
1. Select the protected image that you wish to Delete.  
2. From the Playback menu, select Protect and press Enter to  
unlock the image.  
On the TV  
The camera has the ability to display previously captured images  
on a standard NTSC or PAL television system.  
In order to view images on the TV it is essential to connect the  
camera to the TV. Please refer to the next section, Getting Con-  
nected: Connecting to the TV, for further instructions.  
3. Continue to delete the image as described earlier.  
(3) Delete All  
This feature enables you to simultaneously delete all of the im-  
ages, excluding the protected images, from the camera’s memory.  
1. From the Playback menu, select Delete All.  
On the PC  
The camera can also display images on the PC through TWAIN  
compliant image editing software, such as iPhoto Plus 4. To use the  
camera with the PC, please refer to the Software Applications  
chapter.  
2. In order to avoid accidental deletion, a pop-up box will dis-  
play asking you if you want to delete all of the images.  
(4) Protecting or Unprotecting Images:  
This feature protects images from accidental deletion or  
Unprotects images for deletion.  
To Protect or Unprotect an image:  
1. Select the image that you wish to Protect or Unprotect.  
2. From the Playback menu, select Protect and press Enter to  
lock or unlock the image.  
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Connecting to the TV ............................................ 19  
Viewing Images ................................................ 19  
Viewing Real-time Video.................................... 19  
Connecting to the VCR ......................................... 19  
Recording Real-time Video ................................ 20  
Connecting to the PC ............................................ 20  
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Getting Connected  
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Viewing images with the Down Button  
The viewing order of the images will count up through the list to  
the last image then return to the first image and count up through the  
list again.  
Connecting to the TV  
1. Plug one end of the included video  
cable into the VIDEO IN termi-  
nal of your television.  
Viewing Real-time Video  
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2. Open the cable panel and plug  
the other end of the cable into  
the camera’s VIDEO terminal.  
Viewing Images  
In order to view images on the TV after connecting, please refer to  
the following:  
In order to view real-time video on the TV after connecting, please  
refer to the following:  
1. Turn on the TV and change the TV to the VIDEO mode (the same  
settings you would select when using your VCR).  
2. Power on the camera and select Camera mode.  
The real-time video being captured by the camera will be dis-  
played on the TV.  
1. Turn on the TV and change the TV to the VIDEO mode (the same  
settings you would select when using your VCR).  
2. Turn on the camera and select the Playback mode.  
The last image captured will appear on the television screen.  
3. Press the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the images until  
you reach the desired image.  
Note: If the image appears on a color television in black and white,  
Press the Menu button to see the Playback options.  
try changing the TV setting on the Camera Mode LCD menu.  
Viewing images with the Up Button  
The viewing order of the images will count down through the list  
to the first image then return to the last image and countdown through  
the list again.  
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Connecting to the VCR  
1. Plug one end of the included video cable into the VIDEO IN  
terminal at the back of your VCR.  
Connecting to the PC  
1. Plug one end of the cable into the RS232 or USB port at the back  
of your computer.  
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the camera’s VIDEO terminal.  
Note: Ensure that your TV and VCR are properly connected.  
Recording Real-time Video  
In order to record video after connecting to the VCR, please refer  
to the following:  
USB  
Connection  
RS232  
Connection  
1. Power on the VCR, TV, and the camera.  
2. Change the TV to the Video mode. The object in front of the  
camera will appear on the TV.  
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the camera’s RS232 or USB  
Note: From the camera mode LCD menu, disable the information  
display function.  
Terminal.  
3. Turn the camera on.  
3. Aim the camera at the desired subject.  
4. When you are ready press the VCR’s Record button.  
Note: All recording functions are controlled using the VCR.  
Note: To continuously view or record real-time video ensure the  
camera menu’s AUTO-OFF function is set to NO.  
With ViewFun (Chapter 5),  
the camera can display real-time video on the PC!  
USB  
RS232  
Connection  
Connection  
Note: In order to use the USB connection you must be run-  
ning Windows 98 .  
After connecting you can transfer images from the camera to your  
PC by referring to the next section.  
Chapter  
Software Installation ............................................. 22  
Windows 95/NT 4.0/98 ...................................... 22  
Transferring Images to the PC (Importing) ........... 23  
The Photo Album ................................................... 24  
The Setting Functions ....................................... 25  
Selecting Images ............................................... 25  
Protecting Images ............................................. 26  
Deleting Images ................................................ 26  
The Control Panel ............................................. 26  
Camera Mode.............................................. 26  
Capturing Images ................................. 26  
Playback Mode ............................................ 27  
Viewing Images .................................... 27  
Transferring Images ....................................... 27  
To the PC (Import)....................................... 27  
To an image editing application (Transfer) ... 27  
To the camera (Upload) ................................ 27  
The Help System .................................................... 28  
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Software Applications  
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Software Installation  
Windows 95/NT 4.0/98  
1. Insert the installation CD into  
your CD-ROM drive.  
2. Click on Start and select Run.  
3. In the Run dialog box,  
type “drive:\run.exe”  
where drive is your CD-  
ROM drive and click  
OK.  
4. Click Install on the Tutorial screen and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
Windows 98 User’s Note: For Plug n’ Play installation, please refer  
to the following:  
1. After connecting the camera to the PC using the USB cable, a  
warning will appear.  
2. Insert the Installation CD when prompted (asked for a driver),  
and continue to follow all on-screen instructions.  
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4. Return to the File menu, select Acquire and click Image.  
Transferring Images to the PC (Importing)  
Once you have installed all of the required software (described in  
the previous chapter) and have captured images, you will want to  
connect your camera to the PC so that you can transfer your images  
for editing or storing.  
The Acquire Image dialog box appears.  
5. Select New Image and click Acquire.  
The Select image source dialog box appears requesting you to  
select the source of the images.  
Note: Connecting the camera to the computer renders the camera  
buttons inoperable. However, several functions can be controlled  
through the Control Panel as described later in this chapter.  
Note: If the Photo Album is  
already open, select Import from  
the Camera menu or click the  
Select Image Source icon.  
Transferring Images to the PC  
The images will be transferred (Imported) from one of three  
sources:  
6. Check the Preview Thumbnail box if you want to view image  
thumbnails in the Photo Album, otherwise, only image informa-  
tion will be displayed.  
1. The internal memory of the camera  
2. The CF card  
3. A PCMCIA CF card reader  
7. Click on the source (Internal memory, CF card, or CF card reader)  
of the images you want to import. The Photo Album opens with  
the source images.  
To transfer images to the PC (Import):  
1. Open an image-editing application. We will useiPhoto Plus 4 as  
an example.  
2. From the File menu, choose Acquire and click Select Source.  
The Select Source dialog box appears.  
Note: Clicking the Cancel button allows you access to the Photo  
Album without importing any images.  
3. Choose Mustek VDC-300 and click Select.  
If you were already in the Photo Album, clicking the Cancel button  
will exit you from this function.  
Note: When importing images from a PCMCIA CF card reader, it is not  
necessary to have the camera connected to the computer, as the  
card reader acts as an independent source. The PCMCIA card reader  
is used with a CF card connector and is installed into your main  
computer housing unit as a CD-ROM would be. These CF card read-  
ers are also very popular when using notebook or laptop comput-  
ers, and many of them are often equipped with a CF card reader.  
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The Photo Album  
Import: Allows you  
to move images from  
the CF card, card  
reader, or internal flash  
memory into the com-  
puter.  
Transfer: Allows Preview: Allows Select All: Allows  
you to transfer the you to view se- you to select all of  
selected image(s) to lected image(s) in the images to delete,  
an application (e.g. the Photo Album. protect/unprotect or  
Unselect: Allows Delete: Allows you  
you to unselect the to delete the selected  
selected images.  
image (unprotected).  
iPhoto Plus 4).  
transfer.  
Delete All: Allows you to delete all  
of the unprotected images.  
Menu Bar: Contains all of  
the functions of the software.  
About: Contains the current driver  
version and the copyright notice.  
Help: Allows you to enter the  
camera’s complete on-line help system.  
Control: Allows you to con-  
trol the functions of the cam-  
era from inside the computer.  
ViewFun (Windows 98): Opens the  
camera’s image capturing software  
allowing you to record video clips  
and capture images.  
Protected Image: Has a  
locked symbol displayed.  
Photo-Page: Displays the captured  
images.  
Upload: (from the camera  
menu) Allows you to transfer  
images from the computer to  
the camera or to the CF card  
from the menu bar.  
Displayed Image: An image trans-  
ferred to the Photo Album displayed  
with it’s image number and resolu-  
tion.  
Next Page Arrow: Allows you to  
turn the page by clicking.  
Setting: (from the camera  
menu) Allows you to input  
the baud rate, select the lan-  
guage, and displays the com  
port setting.  
Selected Image:  
A displayed image  
in a light green box.  
Page Index: Lists the num-  
ber of images in the folder as  
well as the current page.  
Source Icon: Displays the original source  
(Internal Memory, CF card or PCMCIA  
card) of the images displayed.  
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Selecting Images  
Images must be selected prior to being transferred, downloaded, or  
deleted.  
The Photo Album  
The Setting Functions  
Note:  
• Unselected images have no colored box around them.  
• Selected images have a green box around them.  
• Protected images have a lock icon below them.  
This feature displays or allows  
you to adjust the settings used to  
communicate with the camera.  
Selecting individual or multiple images  
You can manually select an image by clicking on it with your  
Baud Rate  
mouse.  
This is the rate at which the camera and computer communicate  
with each other through the serial port.  
The USB baud rate is automatically determined, whereas, the RS232  
baud rate has four possible settings.  
There are three ways to select multiple images:  
1. Click the Select All icon and all of the images currently in  
Photo Album are automatically selected.  
RS232 Baud rates  
1. 19200 bps (bits/second)  
2. 57600 bps  
3. 115200 bps  
4. Auto Detect  
2. Hold down the keyboard Ctrl key, and then click each image  
you want to select.  
The computer will auto-detect the baud rate and communicate  
with the camera using the highest setting. Some high quality images  
cannot be transferred at this rate and therefore, you must manually  
select a slower baud rate.  
3. Right-click on an image and a pop-up box will display, choose  
Select. Each image that you do this for will remain selected.  
Com Port (RS232 Serial Connection only)  
This is the PC port that you connect the RS232 cable into. This  
setting function automatically detects the Com Port and displays  
this location in the settings function, so that you are able to properly  
communicate between the camera and PC.  
To select a series of images:  
Language  
Hold down the keyboard Shift key, and click both the first  
and the last image you wish to select. All of the images  
between those two selections will also be selected.  
This setting allows you to change the language that is used for  
displaying the camera settings and functions. Choose from English,  
German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Portuguese.  
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Control Panel: Camera Mode  
Protecting Images  
To Protect/Unprotect an image in the Photo Album:  
Exit  
right-click on the image and a pop-up box will display.  
select Protect/Unprotect to engage or disengagethe lock function.  
LCD On/Off  
White Balance  
Exposure  
Quality  
Display  
Picture  
Window  
Deleting Images  
To delete an image:  
select an image by clicking on it.  
ensure that it is unprotected (see above).  
click the Delete icon or select Delete from the Camera menu.  
Flash Mode  
Red-eye  
Information  
Display  
To delete all the images:  
Camera Mode  
(displayed)  
Capturing Imagesusing the camera software:  
Playback Mode  
(not active)  
Shutter Button  
ensure that all unwanted images are unprotected (see above).  
click the Delete All icon or select Delete All from the Camera  
menu.  
The Control Panel  
This panel allows you to control certain camera functions while  
1. Connect the camera to the PC as described in the previous chap-  
ter and open the Photo Album.  
the camera is hooked up to the computer. Click on the Control icon  
2. Clickthe Control icon  
or from the Camera menu  
to access the Control Panel.  
select Control. The Control Panel will appear in Camera mode.  
3. Position the subject in the Display Picture Window and make the  
necessary adjustments to the Control Panel settings (quality, flash,  
etc.).  
Camera Mode:  
This mode allows you to control the following image capturing  
4. From the Control Panel, click the Shutter button.  
• A beep will sound  
features:  
1. White Balance  
2. Exposure  
• The orange/green LED will blink  
• The captured image will remain frozen in the Display Picture  
Window until the camera is finished processing the image.  
• The Display Picture Window returns to live video and it is  
possible to capture another image.  
3. Quality  
4. Flash Mode (Red-eye)  
5. The Shutter Button  
6. LCD On/Off  
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Control Panel: Playback Mode  
Transferring Images  
Exit  
• To the PC (Import)  
This function allows you to import images into the PC from the  
camera’s internal memory, CF card, or a CF card reader.  
LCD  
On/Off  
Single Picture  
Mode  
4 Picture  
Mode  
Display  
Picture  
Window  
To import images:  
1. Click on the Import icon  
log box appears (shown earlier in this chapter).  
2. Click on the source of the images. The selected images are im-  
ported into the Photo Album.  
. The Select Image Source dia-  
Preview  
Up/Down  
GoTo  
Info  
Display  
• To an image editing application (Transfer)  
This function allows you to transfer selected images to an image  
editing application.  
Camera Mode  
(not active)  
Playback Mode  
(active)  
Playback Mode:  
This mode allows you to preview your images in either single  
picture or 4 picture mode before transferring them to the computer.  
To transfer images:  
1. Select the images you want to transfer (refer to Selecting Images).  
2. Click the Transfer icon  
.
1. Select the display type (single or 4 picture mode).  
The images automatically transfer into the image editing software  
that you used to open the Photo Album.  
2. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the pictures.  
• To the camera (Upload)  
With the digital camera,  
you can upload an image  
from your PC to the cam-  
era for storage or transpor-  
tation. The image will be  
scaled to 640 x 480 pixels  
when uploaded to the cam-  
era.  
3. Using the GoTo button allows you to immediately view a speci-  
fied image by typing in its image number and clicking Enter.  
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To upload an image:  
1. Open the Photo Album.  
2. From the Camera menu, select Upload. The Upload dialog box  
appears.  
The Help System  
This easy-to-use system contains detailed information about the  
camera topics and procedures, enabling you to use and understand  
your camera and its functions.  
3. Select the image file to send to your camera.  
4. Select the Upload destination. You have two choices: the camera’s  
internal memory or the CF card (if installed).  
5. Select the image quality (Economic, Standard, or High) to deter-  
mine the quality of the images after they are uploaded.  
6. Click the Upload button to initiate the transfer.  
There are a couple ways to use help:  
• Simply point to a function on the Photo Album or ViewFun user  
interface and a help tag (tool tip) will tell you what it is.  
• Clicking on Help, as an icon or from the menu bar, will bring up  
an on-line help system. Simply click on the topic you wish to view  
and the help system will guide you through to the desired outcome.  
OR select search and individually select the topic heading that you  
would like assistance with.  
When the transfer is complete, the uploaded image becomes the  
last, or most recent image in the upload destination.  
Note: Most common image file types (e.g. .jpg, .bmp, .tif) can be  
uploaded to the camera. However, all uploaded images automaically  
resize to 640x480 pixels.  
Chapter  
Hardware Installation ......................................................... 30  
Starting ViewFun ............................................................... 30  
Functions .......................................................................... 31  
View Window .................................................................... 31  
The Video Album............................................................... 31  
The Photo Album .............................................................. 32  
Settings............................................................................. 33  
The Advanced Settings ..................................................... 33  
The Video Folder.......................................................... 34  
The Picture Folder........................................................ 35  
The E-mail Folder ......................................................... 35  
The Language Folder ................................................... 35  
Recording a Video Clip ..................................................... 36  
Taking a Picture ............................................................... 36  
E-mailing a Video Clip or Picture ...................................... 36  
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ViewFun  
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Starting ViewFun  
ViewFun for Windows 98  
ViewFun is specially designed software  
that makes the camera’s image and video  
capabilities simple to use.  
Ensure that you have installed the bundled software.  
1. Power on your computer and camera.  
2. From the Windows 98 Start menu, choosePrograms/VDC-  
300/ViewFun OR click the ViewFun icon  
while in  
Hardware Installation  
the Photo Album.  
ViewFun appears displaying the current camera view.  
Connect the USB cable to the USB port  
at the back of the computer.  
Connect the USB cable to the camera’s  
USB terminal.  
Note: If no video appears in the View Window, make sure the cam-  
era is powered on and is correctly connected to the USB port.  
Video Album Tab  
Video Album  
Photo Album Tab  
Photo Album  
View Window  
Photo Thumbnail  
Video Thumbnail  
Exit  
Print  
View  
Mode  
Take a Picture  
Record  
Stop  
Help  
Reset  
Brightness  
White Balance  
Contrast  
Advanced Settings  
Exposure  
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Functions  
View Window  
The View Window is capable of displaying the live video in a  
number of different ways.  
The most important part of ViewFun are the controls. These  
buttons allow you to control ViewFun’s functions.  
Record Video  
Clicking here starts the recording of a video clip (.AVI file).  
View  
Full View allows the user to view a larger image (320x240 pixels)  
but slows the frames per second (fps). Small View provides the user  
with a smaller image (160x120 pixels) but increases the fps for a  
smoother looking video.  
Stop  
Clicking this button stops the recording of a video clip and stores  
it in the Video Album as a numbered Thumbnail.  
Note: This button also stops the capturing of images if Auto Snap  
(Advanced Settings Photo Tab) has been executed.  
Mode  
Take a Picture  
This button allows you to choose the display mode, Color or  
Black and White (B/W). Color captures images in 16.7 million colors  
and B/W captures images in 256 shades of gray, therefore, files cap-  
tured using the color mode require more memory.  
Clicking this button captures an image (1 frame) and sends it to the  
Photo Album as a numbered Thumbnail.  
Note: If Auto snap has been selected, clicking this button will take a  
series of images and store them in a predetermined destination.  
The Video Album  
Print  
Clicking this button captures whatever image is in the View Win-  
OnceyouhavelocatedtheVideoThumbnailthatyouwouldlike  
toview,simplydouble-clickitanditwillautomaticallyopeninthe  
videodisplayingsoftware,MediaPlayer.  
dow and prints it directly to the printer.  
Note: This function does not work with a video clip.  
Help  
Clicking this button accesses the complete ViewFun on-line help  
Video Album Tab  
system.  
Clicking here opens the Video Album. A green light indicates that  
the Video Album contains Video clips. An unlit light indicates that  
the Video Album is empty.  
Exit  
Clicking this button exits ViewFun.  
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Video Thumbnail  
The Photo Album  
To Open (View), Save, E-mail, or Delete your cap-  
tured video clips right-click the desired video thumb-  
nail. A pop-up menu appears with the following op-  
tions:  
Open: opens the selected video thumbnail into the video display-  
ing software, Media Player.  
Once you have located the Photo Thumbnail that you would like  
to view or edit, double-click it and it will open in the image editing  
software, iPhoto Plus 4.  
Photo Album Tab  
Save: opens a Save As dialog box allowing you to rename and save  
the video clip within your computer system.  
Clicking here opens the Photo Album. A green light indicates that  
the Photo Album contains images. An unlit light indicates that the  
Photo Album is empty.  
E-mail: opens the E-mail setting box and automatically attaches  
the selected video thumbnail (.AVI file) to the e-mail. The E-mail  
setting box enables you to enter the destination e-mail address and  
type an attachment. Clicking the To: button opens the Address  
book, allowing you to store addresses and add additional destination  
addresses to your e-mail.  
Note: This function is subject to Internet service provider  
limitations  
Photo Thumbnail  
To Open (View), Save, E-mail, Print, or Delete your captured  
video clips right-click the desired Photo Thumbnail. A popup menu  
appears with the following options:  
Open: opens the selected Photo Thumbnail into the default image  
editing software, iPhoto Plus.  
Save: opens a Save As dialog box allowing you to rename and save  
the photo (.JPG file) within your computer system.  
E-mail: opens the E-mail setting box and automatically attaches  
the selected Photo Thumbnail (.JPG file) to the e-mail.  
The E-mail setting box enables you to enter the desti-  
nation e-mail address and type an attachment. Clicking  
the To: button opens the Address book, allowing you  
to store addresses and add additional destination ad-  
Note: in order to enable this function it is first necessary to setup  
your e-mailing parameters in the Advanced Settings, E-mail Folder,  
described later in this chapter.  
Delete: deletes the selected video thumbnail.  
Video Album Scroll Arrows  
These arrows allow you to scroll through all the Video Thumb-  
nails in the Video Album. A lit arrow means that there are more  
Video Thumbnails in the direction indicated. An unlit arrow means  
that there are no Video Thumbnails in the direction indicated.  
dresses to your e-mail.  
Note: Subject to Internet service provider limi-  
tations  
Close  
Note: in order to enable this function it is first necessary to setup  
your e-mailing parameters in the Advanced Settings, E-mail Folder,  
found later in this chapter.  
Clicking this tab closes the Video Album.  
Print: prints the selected Photo Thumbnail to the default printer.  
Delete: deletes the selected Photo Thumbnail.  
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Contrast  
Photo Album Scroll Arrows  
This setting allows you to adjust the disparity in tone between the  
These arrows allow you to scroll through all the Photo Thumb-  
nails in the Photo Album. A lit arrow means that there are more  
Photo Thumbnails in the direction indicated. An unlit arrow means  
that there are no Photo Thumbnails in the direction indicated.  
dark and light areas of an image. Positive values ( ) create greater  
differences between dark and light areas of the image, whereas, nega-  
tive values ( ) create greater similarities between the dark and light  
areas of the image.  
Close  
White Balance  
Clicking this tab closes the Photo Album.  
Clicking this button adjusts the camera's color sensitivity to match  
the prevailing color of white outdoor light, yellow indoor light, or  
(sometimes) greenish fluorescent light. Select the white balance mode  
that most closely matches the light in which you're using the camera.  
Settings  
The settings are accessed by clicking the tab on the left side of the  
Settings panel. These settings are used to alter the images or the  
video that you capture. They must be set before capturing an image  
or video to have an effect.  
Outdoor  
: for natural light  
Indoor  
Indoor  
: for incandescent lighting (bulb light)  
Exposure  
Brightness  
: for fluorescent lighting  
Reset  
Contrast  
Clicking this button causes all the control settings to return to  
their original default settings.  
Exposure  
This setting allows you to control the amount of light captured  
with images. In bright conditions it is preferable to capture less light  
(-), whereas, in darker conditions it is preferable to capture more  
light (+).  
Advanced Settings  
The Advanced Settings provide advanced controls for video or  
image capturing along with setting folders for both e-mail and lan-  
guage. Simply open the Advanced Settings and click on the appro-  
priate folder.  
Brightness  
This setting allows you to adjust the overall amount of light dis-  
played in an image, making it appear bright ( ) or dark ( ).  
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Time Lapse  
The Advanced Settings  
The Advanced Settings contains four folders: Video, Picture, E-  
mail, and Language.  
This feature controls the image capturing rate (per second or minute)  
of the camera. The recording will automatically stop after the period  
of time (seconds, minutes) specified in the Stop Recording After box  
or it can be stopped by clicking the Stop button.  
To return to the main screen after making changes to a particular  
folder, click OK to accept the changes, or Cancel to ignore the  
changes.  
Manual Mode  
The Video Folder  
This feature allows you to manually control the video capturing  
rate by clicking the Record button to capture images in video format.  
Each click will capture one image in AVI video format.  
Record Sound  
If your computer has audio recording capabilities (microphone),  
selecting this feature enables you to record sound and video simulta-  
neously on the same AVI file. The better the audio quality (CD) that  
you select, the more memory space needed to store it.  
If you do not have or use audio recording capabilities the No Sound icon  
will automatically appear.  
Size  
This setting controls the frame size (160x120, 320x240) of the  
video clip you are going to capture.  
Note: The small frame size can capture more frames per second.  
Continuous  
Select this setting to continuously capture video. The recording  
will automatically stop after the period of time (seconds, minutes)  
specified in the Stop Recording After box or it can be stopped by  
clicking the Stop button.  
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The Picture Folder  
The E-mail Folder  
This folder allows you to  
Size  
enter required information  
that enables you to send  
captured video clips or im-  
ages to the Internet using  
your SMTP address/ac-  
This setting controls the  
frame size (160x120,  
320x240, 640x480) of the  
image you are going to  
capture. Smaller image  
frame sizes require less  
memory space to store the  
image.  
count.  
Note: Subject to internet  
service provider limita-  
tions  
Only after the E-mail folder setup has been completed is it pos-  
sible to use the Mail command found by right-clicking the desired  
video or image thumbnail.  
Mail Server: enter your SMTP address (e.g. Mailserver.com).  
Your E-mail Address: enter your full e-mail address  
Auto Snap  
Checking this box enables the user to automatically capture im-  
ages at regular intervals (e.g. Auto snap ever: 5 seconds) over a  
specified period of time (e.g. Total time: 20 seconds).  
For example, Auto snap every 5 seconds for a Total time of 20  
seconds will capture 4 images starting 5 seconds after you click the  
Take a Picture button on the main screen.  
Video/Picture file:  
• Compression Level: select the desired compression level.  
Compression level and file quality have an inverse relationship. For  
example, higher file compression levels produce lower file quality  
Note: Auto snap images do not appear in the Photo Album. They  
are saved to a predetermined destination (see below).  
and smaller file size.  
Note: Smaller files are faster to send over and download from the  
internet.  
Save Snap Series to file:  
Using the Browse button you can determine where to save the  
series of images that are going to be captured while using the Auto  
Snap function.  
• Attach File Name: to change the default (Video# or Pic#) file  
name click Change and enter the desired new default file name.  
Note: It is not necessary to add the file extension (.AVI or .PIC).  
Note: The default destination for all captured Auto snap images is  
C:\ViewFun\AUTOSNAP where they appear as snap bitmap files  
(e.g. snap1.bmp, snap2.bmp, etc.).  
The Language Folder  
This folder provides you with seven different language options.  
Select the language you want your ViewFun application to appear in.  
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Recording a Video Clip  
1. Aim the camera at the subject.  
2. Click the Record button.  
E-mailing a Video Clip or Picture  
Note: In order to enable this function it is first necessary to setup  
your e-mailing parameters in the Advanced Settings, E-mail Folder,  
found earlier in this chapter.  
1. From the Video or Photo Album, right-click the desired Thumb-  
nail. A popup menu will appear.  
3. Click the Stop button when you want to finish recording, or it  
will automatically stop. A numbered Video Thumbnail will  
appear in the Video Album.  
2. Click on E-Mail. The E-Mail setting box opens with the selected  
Thumbnail automatically attached to the e-mail.  
NOTE: Longer recordings occupy more memory space.  
4. Open the Video Album by clicking the Video Album Tab.  
5. Double-click the Video Thumbnail to view it in a video dis-  
3. Enter the destination e-mail  
address and type an attach-  
ment if desired.  
playing software.  
Taking a Picture  
1. Aim the camera at the subject.  
4. Click OK to e-mail your message and the attached Video or Photo  
Thumbnail file.  
2. Click the Take a Picture button. A numbered Photo Thumb-  
nail will appear in the Photo Album.  
Note: Subject to Internet service provider limitations.  
NOTE: Larger Images occupy more memory space.  
3. Click the Photo Album Tab to open the Photo Album.  
4. Double-click the Photo Thumbnail to view it in iPhoto Plus 4.  
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Appendices  
Trouble Shooting  
Specifications  
Glossary  
38  
40  
41  
43  
Technical Support  
Appendices  
38  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
1. Reinstall batteries  
1. Batteries not loaded correctly  
2. Dead batteries  
No Power  
2. Replace batteries  
3. Wrong AC adapter  
3. Use only recommended AC adapter  
1. Replace batteries  
1. Low battery power  
Sudden power failure  
2. Turn power back on  
2. Auto Power Off function engaged  
1. Operation Mode Selector set to  
Playback mode.  
No capture when  
shutter is pressed  
1. Set Operation Mode Selector to Camera mode.  
2. Delete images.  
2. Memory is full.  
1. Change White balance to Indoor+ setting.  
2. Change White balance to Indoor- setting.  
3. Change White balance to Outdoor setting.  
** We recommend using Auto White Balance**  
1. Indoor fluorescent lighting  
2. Indoor incandescent lighting  
3. Outdoor natural lighting  
Inaccurate color  
capture  
1. Change Iris setting to  
(F2.8)  
Not enough light  
Image is too dark  
Image is too bright  
2. Use the flash (see Chapter 2)  
1. Change Iris setting to  
2. Change Iris setting to  
(F8.0)  
(F8.0)  
1. Strong direct or reflected light  
2. Subject is too close to use flash and  
large (F2.8) iris setting  
** If using flash and subject is further than 1.2  
meters set Iris to (F2.8) **  
Refer to the Specifications/Focus Range for  
details.  
Distance from subject is not correct.  
Blurry or out of focus  
Redeye  
Change the Flash to 1 of 2 Redeye settings  
Reflection of light (flash) off the retina of  
the human eye  
*On-  
*Auto-  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
1. Operation Mode Selector is set to  
camera mode  
1. Set selector to Playback mode  
2. Set TV to correct channel for video  
playback  
2. If using a TV, wrong channel is selected  
3. Not connected properly  
4. Wrong TV system  
No Image is present  
3. Reconnect the cables  
4. Use NTSC or PAL TV system only.  
1. Install the software (see chapter 4)  
2-1. Use Windows 98 as your Operating  
system  
1. Software is not installed  
2. Not using Windows 98 with USB  
connection  
Cannot open the  
Photo Album  
2-2. Use RS-232 connection (see chapter 3)  
1. Reconnect the cables  
2. Turn on the camera  
1. Incorrect cable connection  
2. Camera is not turned on  
Cannot transfer data  
CF Card error  
1. Reformat through DOS using CF Adapter  
and PCMCIA slot.  
1. CF Card is not formatted  
2. Card memory exceeds 32 MB  
2. Replace card with lower memory capacity.  
1. Operation Mode Selector is in Camera  
mode  
1. Select Playback mode/Delete Menu  
2. From Playback mode, unprotect the image  
3. Have fun. Take pictures.  
Cannot delete image  
2. The image is protected  
3. There are no images to delete  
1. Power on the camera  
1. Camera is not powered on  
2. USB not connected properly  
3. USB host controller problem  
4. USB data transfer error  
2. Ensure USB cable is properly connected  
3. Refer to the Control Panel/Systems/Device  
Manager for more details  
“Device not ready”  
OR  
Connection Failure  
4. Unplug and reconnect the USB cable  
5. Contact your computer vendor for help  
5. Hardware compatibility problem  
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Specifications  
1/4 inch 350K pixels progressive color  
CCD  
speed.  
LCD  
1.8” color video  
Com port: Is the physical port in the back of the computer where  
you can connect external devices such as digital cameras and modems.  
Resolution  
640 x 480  
(Three compression rates: ECON, STD or High)  
Dialog box: An on-screen box that conveys or requires information  
from the user.  
Memory  
2MB built-in  
(max 46 ECON, 20 STD or 8 High Images)  
CF memory card interface  
Exposure: controls the amount of light (brightness) that appears in  
a captured image.  
Operating Modes  
Optics  
Dual Mode  
(Camera and Playback)  
Flash card: Is an optional external device that can be inserted into the  
camera and allows you to store images.  
(available in 2MB~32MB formats).  
Optical Viewfinder  
Flash (on, on red-eye, off, auto, auto red-eye)  
Fluorescent light: What makes this type of lighting different is  
that it does not contain all the colors of the visible spectrum and  
it flickers which causes it to appear greenish.  
Compression  
Digital Output  
Standard JPEG file YUV (4:2:2)  
24 bit color  
Icon: Is a graphic (picture form) representation of a particular fea-  
ture/function or program/file.  
(1) USB-baud rate  
12 M bps  
(2) RS-232-baud rate115200, 57600, The following represents  
terms used throughout the manual, and are defined here for your con-  
venience.  
Incandescent light: These tungsten-halogen lights (household  
light bulbs) shine at a constant brightness and create a warmer,  
yellowish caste.  
Baud rate: Is the speed at which the computer and camera commu-  
nicate with each other. It is sometimes necessary to decrease the baud  
rate because the computer cannot process image information at high  
Iris: A feature that allows varying degrees of light into the camera by  
adjusting the size of the lens opening, increasing or decreasing the amount  
of entering light.  
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Glossary  
The following represents terms used throughout the manual, and  
are defined here for your convenience.  
Icon: Is a graphic (picture form) representation of a particular  
feature/function or program/file.  
Baud rate: Is the speed at which the computer and camera com-  
municate with each other. It is sometimes necessary to decrease the  
baud rate because the computer cannot process image information at  
high speed.  
Incandescent light: These tungsten-halogen lights (house-  
hold light bulbs) shine at a constant brightness and create a  
warmer, yellowish caste.  
Com port: Is the physical port in the back of the computer where  
you can connect external devices such as digital cameras and mo-  
dems.  
Iris: A feature that allows varying degrees of light into the camera  
by adjusting the size of the lens opening, increasing or decreasing the  
amount of entering light.  
Dialog box: An on-screen box that conveys or requires informa-  
tion from the user.  
LCD: A Liquid Crystal Display is a low-powered display that  
uses rod shaped crystal molecules that change their orientation when  
an electrical current passes through them. This allows you to display  
and view your images.  
Exposure: controls the amount of light (brightness) that appears  
in a captured image.  
LED: A Light Emitting Diode is a small electronic device that  
emits light when a current flows through it. It signals you of a par-  
ticular feature or function.  
Flash card: Is an optional external device that can be inserted into  
the camera and allows you to store images.  
(available in 2MB~32MB formats).  
NTSC: A National Television Standards Committee television is  
one that uses 525-line frames and displays full frames at 30 frames /  
second.  
Fluorescent light: What makes this type of lighting differ-  
ent is that it does not contain all the colors of the visible  
spectrum and it flickers which causes it to appear greenish.  
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PAL: A Phase Alternative Line television is one that uses 625-line  
frames and displays full frames at 25 frames/second. PAL is the  
common system used in most European countries.  
Pixels: The smallest element that a device can display on-screen  
or out of which the displayed image is constructed.  
RS232: Is the terminal port inside the camera that is used to  
connect the camera to the computer.  
TWAIN: Technology Without An Interesting Name is the indus-  
try standard protocol that allows external devices to communicate  
with your computer.  
Upload: Is the transfer of information from your computer to an  
outside source, such as your camera.  
USB: Universal Serial Bus is a peripheral bus specification that  
eliminates the need to install cards and reconfigure the system. USB  
equipped PCs allow computer peripherals to be automatically con-  
figured as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to  
reboot or run setup.  
White Balance: White Balance adapts the camera’s color sensi-  
tivity to simulate the prevailing color of white outdoor light, yellow  
indoor light, or greenish fluorescent light. It can be controlled either  
automatically or manually.  
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Technical Support  
If you need help installing or using the digital camera,  
please call Technical Support.  
Product Repairs  
For Product repairs please follow these steps:  
Mustek, Inc.  
1. Call the technical support department for a  
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number  
and refer to this number in all future calls.  
121 Waterworks Way, Suite #100  
Irvine, CA 92618, USA  
TEL:1-949-788-3600  
FAX:1-949-788-3670  
2. Consult your dealer regarding proper repair  
procedure.  
Mustek Computer GMBH  
Hellersbergstr. 2a  
41460 Neuss, Germany  
TEL:49-2131-162840  
FAX:49-2131-103830  
BBS:49-2131-167104  
3. For repairs being shipped to the manufacturer,  
please write the RMA number clearly on the  
outside of the package and send it postage  
paid, prepared and packaged appropriately for  
safe shipment.  
BBS:49-2131-130052  
Product Returns  
Users must return the products to their point of  
purchase for a refund or credit, according to  
the dealer's policy.  
Mustek Systems, Inc.  
No. 25 R&D Road 2  
Science-Based Ind'l Park  
Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.  
TEL:886-3-5779373  
FAX:886-3-5784139  

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