@n IP AIPTEK PENCAM Installation Guide Company
Contents FCC Statement ECC Statement End User License Agreement Contents Checklist System Requirements Specifications Operating Environment How to Use Your PenCam Switching the camera on Taking a picture Additional features Self Timer Continuous mode Clearing the stored images Changing the picture resolution How to Upload Photo & Video to PC Start Aiptek PenCam Manager Mode Selecting PC Camera Mode DSC Mode Uploading Photos Editing Photos Uploading Video AVI Creator Playing Video Image processing 1 2 5
@n IP Company FCC Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause interference to radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and certified to comply within the limits of Section 15(J) of FCC Regulations for Class B computing devices. These regulations are desi gned to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
End User License Agreement Important - Read Carefully! This Aiptek End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Aiptek, Inc. for the Aiptek hardware product identified above. This includes the computer hardware, software, associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation ("HARDWARE PRODUCT").
@n IP Company Gifts - If this HARDWARE PRODUCT was purchased for someone as a gift, the person purchasing the HARDWARE PRODUCT may give it to the intended recipient without voiding the Warranty, provided that the person purchasing the HARDWARE PRODUCT does not attempt to open the package, attempt to install the HARDWARE PRODUCT, or otherwise use the HARDWARE PRODUCT.
HARDWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions; Therefore, you must treat the HARDWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material except that you may install the HARDWARE PRODUCT only as described in this EULA. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the HARDWARE PRODUCT. 4. Other Mediums of Acquisition - You may receive the HARDWARE PRODUCT in more than one medium.
@n IP Company Contents Checklist 1.PenCam 2.Application / Driver CD Ins 3.Install Quick Guide ta ic Ql u uid kG e Driver & Application 4.USB Cable NOTE: If you are missing any of these contents please inform your dealer or your nearest support office so that the contents can be replaced. .. 5 ..
System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98 / ME / 2000 Pentinum 200 MHz (or equivalent) processor or higher 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended) Video card with 2 MB of RAM for minimum 16 bit (High Color) display 4X speed CD-ROM An available USB port Specifications Sensor type: Color VGA(640x480)CMOS image sensor Iamge Performance for Video Stream: 9 fps for QVGA(320x240 Pixels) 3 fps for VGA(640x480 Pixels) Memory & Images: SDRAM 64Mbit 26Picture for VGA(640x480 Pixels) 107Pictures for QVGA(320x240 Pixels) Dim
@n IP Company How to Use Your PenCam Introduction The camera is capable of taking and storing VGA( 640x480 Pixels) images or QVGA(320 x 240 Pixels) Images. These images may be uploaded to a PC via the USB port. User Interface The camera has two switches on it. SW1 is the shutter switch.SW2 is the mode switch. The LCD display is combined with SW2 to show the setting information. Installing Batteries The PenCam is powered by 2 AAA batteries, or via the USB connector when attached to a PC.
Switching the camera on Pressing the SW2 when the LCD is blank will power on the camera. The camera will automatically power off after 30 seconds of inactivity. The LCD indicates the camera mode either "Lr" for low resolution (QVGA images) or "Hr" for high resolution(VGA images). The LCD then displays the number of pictures you have remaining. Taking a picture Press the shutter button to take a picture.
@n IP Company Self Timer Pressing the mode button until "St" appears in the LCD then pressing the shutter button will start a 10 second self-timer. The camera will issue a short beep every second and then a longer beep. The next beep indicates that the picture has been taken. Note: The self-timer can not be selected when the camera is full.
Clearing the stored images Press the mode button until CL appears on the LCD. Pressing the shutter button once will cause the camera to beep and the CL will start flashing . Pressing the shutter button again within 5 seconds will clear the camera and reset the picture counter.
@n IP Company How to Upload Photo & Video to PC Thank you for purchasing the Aiptek PenCam. This guide will walk you through the steps of how to install the PenCam onto your computer system. PenCam Manager Installation Place the CD into your CD-ROM and click on the PenCam Manager Icon to begin the installation.If the CD does not automatically display, simply go to "Start" then "Run" and select the path "D:\Setup.exe". You may need to replace "D" with the letter that corresponds to your CD-ROM drive.
Start Aiptek PenCam Manager Stored pictures may be uploaded to a PC at any time whether or not the camera is full. Plugging the USB connector into the camera will cause it to reset. A double beep will sound, but all stored pictures will remain. When the USB connector is unplugged the camera will switch off. When connected to the PC the camera may be used as a normal PC camera. Connect the smaller end of the USB connector to the side of the camera.
@n IP Company Mode Selecting = Press the "Live View" button to switch the camera to PC Camera mode. = Press the "DSC Function" button to switch the camera to DSC & Camcorder mode. Live View (PC Camera Mode) DSC Function (DSC Mode) PC Camera Mode In this mode, it is easy to attach the camera to your system, to use as a stand PC camera. the current view is displayed in the "preview" window. = Press "Video Source" button to adjust advanced setings. = Press "Video Format" button to set image size.
DSC Mode Uploading Photos: This allows you to upload photos captured by the camera. < Press the "Link" button to link up the camera and upload photo icons. = Press the "Folder" button to open the album folder window. > Press the "Transfer all" or "Transfer selected" button to transfer photos to the album folder. = link up camera for image upload = Open or Close album folder window = Transfer selected photos to album folder = Transfer all photos to album folder .. 14 ..
@n IP Company Editing Photos: It is easy to edit any photo you want in the album folder. Double click the photo icon to execute your default image application (such as Imaging, Paint....etc.) to edit your image file. Uploading Video: This takes advantage of the continuous mode. It is recommended that this be displayed in QVGA(low resolution mode). When the camera is full(107 pictures in continuous mode)attach it to the PC via the USB connector and run the AVI creator.
AVI Creator: < Select Images you want to process into a video clip. = Press "Setting" button to adjust fram rate. > Press "Fram Rate" button to create a AVI file saved in album folder. Playing Video: You can play any video clip file (AVI format) you want in album folder by double clicking the AVI file icon to execute your default media application. this will then play the selected AVI file. .. 16 ..
@n IP Company Image processing: Click the "Image Process" button to select the image processing function you want. After pressing "OK" the selected image will be processed using the checked function. Image Process Mail Function: Click the "Mail" button to attach seleted image files automatically to a new email document. it is easy to send images to distant family and friends! Mail .. 17 ..
Troubleshooting Install step missed - Most of the problems associated with using the camera have to do with the fact that the end-user accidentally skipped a step during installation. Solution: Uninstall the camera, and reinstall it, making sure to follow each step of the Quick Install Guide. USB ports not enabled in the BIOS - Even after following the Quick Install Guide completely, the camera still will not work. Go into the Device Manager and see if a section called "Imaging Devices" is listed.
@n IP Company Statement of Limited Warranty Aiptek, Inc. "Aiptek" warranties the enclosed device "HARDWARE PRODUCT" for a period of one year from the date of purchase to be free from physical, operational, and workmanship defects. Aiptek also warrants that the HARDWARE PRODUCT will perform in accordance with the accompanying written materials during the period that the Limited Warranty is active.
provide support for software provided by Aiptek's suppliers that was included with the HARDWARE PRODUCT, nor will Aiptek Technical Support provide assistance and/or training in use of the software provided by Aiptek's suppliers.
@n IP Company of the single entity that purchased the HARDWARE PRODUCT (other than the End-User in whose name it is registered) can receive or ask for the Warranty Service. If the Warranty Service is activated, and Aiptek has decided to send out replacement parts for the HARDWARE PRODUCT before receiving the defective pieces from the End-User, the End-User must send the defective hardware to Aiptek within 10 days of receiving the authorization to return the defective part(s) of the HARDWARE PRODUCT.
@n IP Company How To Obtain A Warranty Service If you believe that you have a defective HARDWARE PRODUCT, call Aiptek Tech Support. They will troubleshoot your HARDWARE PRODUCT to find out if it or any piece of the hardware is defective. If it is, and your HARDWARE PRODUCT is still covered under the Limited Warranty, it will be repaired or replaced free of charge. You must be registered with Aiptek in order to obtain the Warranty Service.
