USB Dual Mode Digital Camera Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
ˆ Contents Features .................................................................................................................................. 3 FCC Statement ........................................................................................................................ 3 System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 4 Application Software ......................................................................
ˆ Features Your RadioShack USB Dual Mode Digital Camera is a PC (web) camera, designed for PCs that have a universal serial bus (USB) port. It uses software that supports TWAIN cameras (MGI PhotoSuite III). You can capture still images, make a video clip, and post pictures to the World Wide Web. With the supplied fun-to-use application software, your camera is a powerful addition to your PC.
ˆ System Requirements • IBM PC or compatible with Pentium MMX 166 MHz (Pentium II 350 MHz recommended) You can easily create fun slide shows or digital greeting cards and send them to your friends online! • One available USB port PhotoBank Video Capture — Lets you capture and manage video clips and still images to send via e-mail. You need a soundcard and microphone to record audio signals.
ˆ Preparation Hand Strap Slot — Thread the strap’s small loop through the slot. (You might need to use a small screwdriver or a straightened paper clip.) Then pull the strap’s large loop through the small loop. Shutter Button Power Indicator Normal Focus Macro Focus USB Jack Holder/Clip — Provides a steady base for your camera. Use it as a stand for self-timer shooting, or use the clip to attach the camera to your notebook PC during video conferencing.
Notes: Notes: • Your camera works best if you set it to the same resolution while taking and downloading pictures. • We do not recommend using Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries. They discharge power quickly and might result in unexpected loss of the pictures. • 107 low-resolution pictures are initially available; however, the display can only show 2 characters. // appears until the first 9 pictures (107 to 99) are used.
Caution: Do not use the optical viewfinder to look directly at the sun or any source of bright light. 1. Slide the focus adjustment lever to ”. 2. Look through the optical viewfinder to find something to photograph. 3. Press the shutter button to take the picture. The camera beeps and the number of available pictures decreases by one. pensate for the parallax (difference in the position of the viewfinder and lens). 3. Press the shutter button to take the picture.
3. The camera emits a short beep every second. When the camera sounds a long beep then a short beep, it automatically takes a picture, and the number of available pictures decreases by one. CLEARING ALL PICTURES FROM MEMORY 4. After shooting, the camera automatically returns to normal mode. 2. Press the shutter button. 9B flashes. 1. Repeatedly appears. press MODE until 9B 3. While 9Bý flashes, press the shutter button again.
6. Click PhotoBank Video Capture. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 13. Enter stvrds*.* in the Named text box, then select the drive on which you installed the driver (typically C:). 7. When you are finished installing the software, click Finish to return to the main Installation screen and continue installing software. If you are done installing software, select the option to restart your computer. 14. Click Find Now. The files associated with the driver are listed. 8.
sure to download all the pictures before you set your camera to PC camera mode. • You can download the pictures using any image software that supports TWAIN. These programs include Presto! Mr. Photo, Adobe PhotoShop, Corel Draw, Ulead Photo Explorer, MetaCreation Painter, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, Ulead PhotoImpact, NewSoft Presto! Page Manager, Imaging, Photo Editor, as well as the supplied MGI PhotoSuite III SE. • Select RadioShack Dual Mode Camera as the TWAIN device.
ˆ Troubleshooting Problem Solution The camera does not work. Check battery condition. The lighting is too dark. Use more light or move to brighter place. If you are using it as a PC camera, be sure the camera is correctly connected to the computer. The camera does not turn on when connected to PC. Verify that your USB port is enabled. No capture device appears. Be sure the camera is correctly connected to the computer. No camera image or no motion in video. Unplug the camera then plug it back in.
ˆ Specifications Image Sensor ......................................................................................... VGA 1/3 inch CMOS 318,000 pixels Lens........................................................ Focal Length f = 6.0 mm, Aperture fixed Iris F2.6, View Angle 56° Focus Distance............................................................................................. Normal: 1.6 ft. (50cm) to Infinity Macro: 4in (10cm) to 6in (15cm) AGC......................................................
