Jasco MINICAM PRO HO98756 User Manual

MiniCam™ Pro  
User’s Manual  
HO98756  
For technical support contact Jasco Products at 1-800-654-8483  
Cautions  
Read Before Using Your MiniCam™ Pro  
1.  
You must install the camera driver BEFORE connecting the camera  
to your computer.  
2.  
3.  
Please read this user’s manual before operating your MiniCam™ Pro.  
Do not leave camera connected to the USB if camera is not going to  
be used for a long period of time. This can adversely affect the  
picture quality.  
System Requirements  
1.  
Operating System  
a. Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE  
b. Microsoft® Windows® ME  
c. Microsoft® Windows® 2000  
d. Microsoft® Windows® XP  
CD drive  
2.  
3.  
USB port  
Maintenance Care and Storage  
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1.  
Do not use or store the camera in high humidity and extreme  
high/low temperature.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Do not touch the lens with your fingers.  
Do not drop the camera or get the camera wet.  
Do not try to repair the camera.  
To clean the camera, use a dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents,  
such as alcohol etc. to clean the camera.  
Store the camera in a dry and clean place  
6.  
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Contents  
1.  
2.  
3.  
MiniCam™ Pro with stand and clip  
CD with driver and software application  
Instruction manual  
Getting to Know Your MiniCam™ Pro  
Note: You must install the camera driver BEFORE connecting the  
camera to your computer.  
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Installation  
Please note that you must install the camera drivers BEFORE  
you connect the camera to the USB port of your computer.  
1.  
You must install all relevant updates, service packs, and patches for  
your operating system. These are available on Microsoft’s® website  
under “Resources”. Use the “Windows Update” link.  
2.  
3.  
Insert the included 98756 MiniCam™ Pro CD into the CD Rom  
Drive. (The CD should auto load).  
If CD does not auto load, follow these steps:  
a. Double click on My Computer  
b. Double click on the CD icon on the CD drive  
c. Double click on setup.exe  
4.  
The installation menu will come up. Select MiniCam™ Pro 98756  
Driver.  
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5.  
6.  
Select Next on the Welcome screen.  
Under Setup Type select Complete, and then Next to continue.  
7.  
8.  
Select Install to begin copying the driver files to your computer.  
On the final screen, select Finish.  
9.  
It may be necessary to have your Windows installation disk available  
to install any additional windows drivers onto your computer. You  
will receive a prompt if this is necessary.  
10. (Optional) On the installation menu, select ArcSoft Software Suite.  
Follow the on screen instructions to install ArcSoft  
VideoImpression™ and/or ArcSoft PhotoImpression™. DirectX®  
may install as well. Please follow the instructions to complete the  
installation. You may need to reboot your computer.  
11. (Optional) Select User’s Manauls to open a PDF version of the  
98756 Instruction Manual in both English and Spanish. You will  
need Adobe Reader to open the user’s manuals.  
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12. (Optional) To download Adobe® Reader® select Adobe Reader 7.0  
and follow the instruction instructions. You may need to reboot your  
computer.  
13. When you have installed the driver, and all of the optional software  
you want to install, select Exit.  
14. Remove the warning label from the USB plug of your MiniCam™  
Pro.  
15. After your computer reboots, plug your MiniCam™ Pro’s USB plug  
into the USB plug of your computer.  
16. Open ArcSoft VideoImpression™ or ArcSoft PhotoImpresssion™  
and follow the instructions below to begin using your MiniCam™  
Pro camera. Enjoy!  
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PhotoImpression™  
Welcome to PhotoImpression  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy-to-use image-editing program  
specifically designed for general consumers. The program enables you to  
edit, retouch, enhance or add special effects to digital images with point-  
and-click simplicity. It also offers a great variety of project templates for  
creating greeting cards and calendars, plus the functionalities of the  
popular Arcsoft PhotoPrinter® and Funhouse™ programs.  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an all-inclusive application designed  
specifically for novice users. It combines photo editing with additional  
creative and printing tools that maximize your digital imaging experience.  
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Features include:  
Create dynamic images  
Editable text  
Instantly remove red-eye  
Special effects and enhancements/Intuitive resize options  
Photo fun  
Choose from a wide variety of frames, brush stroke edges and shapes  
Multiple, advanced printing options--now with PIM!  
Desktop interaction  
Works great with digital cameras and scanners  
To Open ArcSoft PhotoImpression™  
1.  
2.  
Double click on the ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ icon on the desktop.  
You may also go to ArcSoft under Programs in the Start Menu, and  
click on Photo Impression.  
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Using Photo Impression  
1.Click on “Camera/Scanner”. See picture below.  
2. Select “GE 98756 MiniCamPro”.  
3.The new window will allow you to capture your pictures.  
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Edit Captured Pictures  
1.  
After you have captured pictures, you’re ready to edit them. To get  
started select a picture from the ones you captured.  
Your picture will open in the main window. See Diagram.  
Click on the Enhance, Create, Project, Save or Print button on the left.  
See Diagram.  
The associated menus are located on the bottom of the screen. Scroll  
through those to find what you need. See Diagram. Have fun!  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Note: Captured photos are stored in the “My Pictures” folder in My  
Documents by default.  
If you need more help, click on “Help” in the upper left-hand corner of the  
screen.  
patches, free card and calendar templates and other fun stuff.  
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Video Impression™  
ArcSoft Video Impression™ is a powerful, easy-to-use video editing and  
presentation program designed for consumers. ArcSoft Video  
Impression™ enables you to  
edit video clips and still images, and to combine them to create multimedia  
desktop video presentations for home, business, and the Internet.  
ArcSoft Video Impression™ is your ticket to cool home movies and slide  
shows. If you know how to drag-and-drop with your mouse, you're all set!  
In no time you can combine still images, video clips, audio tracks, text,  
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and special effects into your very own movie. Make a VCD and play your  
movie on your DVD player!  
Working with Video Impression  
Getting Started  
Working with Albums  
Working with the Storyboard  
Editing Images  
Editing Video  
Editing Audio  
Printing a Still Image from a Video  
Saving a Movie  
ArcSoft Video Impression™ - Getting Started  
1.  
Open ArcSoft Video Impression™  
A) Double click on the Video Impression icon on your desktop.  
B) You may also go to ArcSoft under Programs in the Start Menu,  
and click on Video Impression  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Click on “Create a New Video.”  
Click on the icon: “Capture From Device.”  
You should be viewing live video now. If not click on the eye icon to  
start viewing live video.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
When you’re ready to record, click the record button ( ).  
Use the pause button () to stop recording.  
The play button () will play back your video.  
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8.  
If you want to save what you have recorded, click the album icon to  
the right of “Album”.  
If you need more help, click on “Help” in the upper left-hand corner of the  
screen.  
Note: If you are trying to send a video clip by email, your email provider  
may have a size limitation.  
patches, templates and other fun stuff.  
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MSN® Messenger  
Installing/Opening MSN® Messenger  
A. Windows® 98/ME/2000  
Log on to http://messenger.msn.com to download  
After it has downloaded, you can open MSN® Messenger by  
going to Start Programs Windows Messenger.  
B. Windows® XP  
MSN® Messenger is already installed  
Open MSN® Messenger by going to Start Programs →  
Windows Messenger.  
Using MSN® Messenger with your camera  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Make sure the MiniCam™ Pro driver has been installed.  
Plug the camera into any USB port on your computer.  
Open MSN® Messenger using the instructions above.  
To start a video conference  
a.  
b.  
In Windows® 98/ME/2000 click on NetMeeting.  
In Windows® XP click on Actions Start a Video  
Conversation.  
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Note1: In order to chat and share video with a friend, you will need to add  
your friend to your contact list. Your friend will also need to use MSN®  
Messenger. This can be downloaded for free from:  
Note 2: Windows® XP users may be asked to add a .NET Passport to your  
user account. Follow the instructions.  
If you need more help, click on ”Help” in the upper right-hand corner of  
the screen.  
Visit http://messenger.msn.com for additional information and technical  
assistance  
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Trouble Shooting  
1.  
Camera will not turn on  
Make sure the camera is plugged into the USB port correctly  
Make sure your USB port is functioning properly. You may  
need to install updates, service packs, or patches for your  
operating system from Microsoft’s® website,  
www.microsoft.com. Go to “Windows Update” under  
Resources.  
2.  
Uninstall the MiniCam™ Pro driver  
Close all open applications.  
Go to the Start Menu (Settings in some operating systems)  
Control Panel Add/Remove Programs  
Select “98756 MiniCamPro”  
Select “Remove”, then “OK” to uninstall the driver.  
Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer”, then “Finish”.  
Your computer will now reboot.  
3.  
“Can’t detect camera”, “Can’t find VFW driver”, or “Can’t find  
camera driver” errors  
Close all open applications.  
Unplug the MiniCam™ Pro from your computer.  
Uninstall the MiniCam™ Pro software according to the  
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directions above, then reboot your computer.  
Re-install the MiniCam™ Pro driver according to the  
installation directions, then reboot your computer.  
Plug in your MiniCam™ Pro.  
4.  
5.  
Problems with Photo Impression™ or Video Impression™  
Problems with MSN™ Messenger  
**Microsoft and Arcsoft may update their software at any time.  
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
Jasco Products Company warrants this product to be free from  
manufacturing defects for a period of two years from the original date of  
consumer purchase. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement  
of this product only and does not extend to consequential or incidental  
damage to other products that may be used with this unit. This warranty is  
in lieu of all other warranties express or implied. Some states do not allow  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or permit the exclusion  
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights,  
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If unit  
should prove defective within the warranty period, return prepaid with  
dated proof of purchase to:  
Jasco Products Company  
311 N.W. 122nd  
Oklahoma City, OK 73114  
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FCC Statement  
Notice: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements,  
Part 15  
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.  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
CAUTION: Any changes of modifications not expressly approved by the  
grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the  
equipment.  
This device complies with 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.  
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