MiniCam™ Pro - Jasco Products
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1. 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 Page 7 To Open ArcSoft PhotoImpression 1 Double click on the ArcSoft PhotoImpression icon on the desktop 2 You may also go to ArcSoft under Programs in the Start Menu and click on Photo Impression Using Photo Impression 1 Click on Camera Scanner See Diagram Select USB PC Camera 302 from the drop down Select Source menu See Diagram Step 7 Step 8 Step 1 Step2 Step3 Step4 Step 5 Step 6 3 Capture Method 1 Click on Acquire See Diagram 4 Capture Method 2 Click on Video Camera See Diagram Page 8 Edit Captured Pictures 5 After you have captured pictures you re ready to edit them To get started select a picture from the ones you captured See Diagram Select Your picture will open in the main window See Diagram Click on the Edit Create 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 Note Captured photos are stored in the My Pictures folder in My Documents by default I2. System Requirements 1 Operating System a Microsoft Windows 98 SE b Microsoft Windows ME c Microsoft Windows 2000 d Microsoft Windows XP CD drive USB port Maintenance Care and Storage Do not use or store camera in high humidity and extreme high low temperature 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 Page 3 Camera Contents 1 MiniCam Pro with stand and clip 2 CD with driver and software application 3 Instruction manual Getting to Know Your MiniCam Pro Snap Shot Button Microphone Focus Ring Lens Power LED lt USB Cable Camera Stand Note You must install the camera driver BEFORE connecting the camera to your computer Page 4 Installation Please note that you must install the software BEFORE you connect the camera to the USB port of your computer 1 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 www microsoft com 2 Insert the included 98067 MiniCam Pro CD into the CD Rom Drive The CD should auto load 3 IfCD does not auto load follow the
3. MiniCam Pro User s Manual HO98067 www jascoproducts com Revision 2 Table of Contents CAUTIONS cccsssssesssessessssessessesessersesessersssessessesessersesessessesessessesessens 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ccssssssssssssssssssessessesessessssessessesessesees 3 MAINTENANCE CARE AND 3 CAMERA CONTENTS cscssssssssssssssssessesessersesessersesessessesessesseseesens 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MINICAM 4 INSTALLATION ccccssssssssssssessessssessessssessessssssessesessessesessessesessesees 5 PHOTO IMPRESSIONS cssssssssssessssessessssessessssessessssessessesesserers 7 VIDEO cssssssssssessersesessersesessersesessessesesserseseenens 10 WINDOWS 12 MSN ensei ree 14 TROUBLE SHOOTING 15 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY eese teen tnn nnt 16 STATEMENT eeeeeee reete enne tn enata senta sns on statu sno 17 Page2 Cautions Read Before Using Your MiniCam Pro 1 2 3 You must install the camera driver BEFORE connecting the camera to your computer 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
4. ation You may need to reboot your computer Select User s Manauls to open a PDF version of the 98067 Instruction Manual in both English and Spanish You will need Adobe Reader to open the user s manuals To download Adobe Reader select Adobe Reader 6 0 and follow the instruction instructions You may need to reboot your computer When you have installed the driver and all of the optional software you want to install select Exit Remove the warning label from the USB plug of your MiniCam Pro After your computer reboots plug your MiniCam Pro s USB plug into the USB plug of your computer Open ArcSoft Videolmpression or ArcSoft PhotoImpresssion M and follow the instructions below to begin using your MiniCam Pro camera Enjoy Page 6 Photolmpressions Welcome to PhotoImpressions 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
5. ations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina 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 receiving antenna Increase separation between equipment and receiver Connect equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or 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 Page 17
6. 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 www microsoft com windows netmeeting for additional information and technical assistance Page 13 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 gt 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 7 Make sure the MiniCam Pro driver has been installed 8 Plug the camera into any USB port on your computer 9 Open MSNQ Messenger using the instructions above 10 To start a video conference a In Windows 98 ME 2000 click on NetMeeting b In Windows XP click on Actions Start a Video Conversation Notel 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 http messenger msn com 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
7. com for additional information and technical assistance Page 14 Trouble Shooting Camera will not turn on 1 Make sure camera is plugged into 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 Uninstall the MiniCam Pro driver gt Close all open applications gt Go to the Start Menu Settings in some operating systems Control Panel Add Remove Programs gt Select USB PC Camera 302 gt Select Remove then to uninstall the driver gt Select Yes I want to restart my computer then Finish gt Your computer will now reboot Can t detect camera Can t find VFW driver or Can t find camera driver errors gt Close all open applications gt Unplug the MiniCam Pro from your computer gt Uninstall the MiniCam Pro software according to the directions above then reboot your computer gt Re install the MiniCam Pro driver according to the installation directions then reboot your computer gt Plugin your MiniCam Pro Problems with NetMeeting Visit http www microsoft com windows netmeeting Problems with Photo Impression or Video Impression Visit http www arcsoft com Problems with MSNTM Messenger Visit http messenger
8. f you need more help click on the in the upper right hand corner of the screen Visit www arcsoft com for a tutorial full manual technical assistance patches free card and calendar templates and other fun stuff Page 9 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 and special effects into your very own movie Make a VCD and play your movie on your DVD player oring with Video Impression Getting Started e Working with Albums e Working with the Storyboard e Editing Images e Editing Video e Editing Audio Printing a Still Image from a Video Saving a Movie Page 10 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 Click on the film reel icon to the right of New Click on the video camera icon to the r
9. ight of Capture You should be viewing live video now If not click on the eye icon to start viewing live video When you re ready to record click the record button Use the pause button IW to stop recording The play button gt will play back your video 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 the in the upper right 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 Visit www arcsoft com for a tutorial full manual technical assistance patches templates and other fun stuff Page 11 Windows NetMeeting Opening NetMeeting A Windows 98 ME NT Click Start Programs Accessories gt Internet Tools NetMeeting B Windows 2000 XP Click Start Programs Accessories Communications NetMeeting If NetMeeting is not there or on your desktop go to Run in the Start Menu In the Open box enter conf and then Enter Setting Up NetMeeting This is for first time users only 1 2 Un Click Next on the initial NetMeeting screen Type in the appropriate information for First Name Last Name and E Mail Address The Location and Comments fields are optional Click Next Select the box next to Log into a directory server when NetMeeting starts Use the default Microsoft Internet Directory as the Server na
10. me You may enter another server name If you do not want your name listed in the directory select the box next to Do not list my name in the directory Click Next Select the option that best describes your internet connection Click Next Select the location s in which you would like NetMeeting shortcuts to be placed from the options provided Click Next The Audio Tuning Wizard will run next Close all applications that play or record sound If you have speakers make sure they are on If you have a microphone make sure it is plugged in Follow the instructions and click Next when you are finished with each screen After you start NetMeeting all of the set up information you entered can be modified in the Options and Tools menus Page 12 Using NetMeeting with your camera Make sure the MiniCam Pro driver has been installed Plug the camera into any USB port on your computer Open NetMeeting using the instructions above Set up NetMeeting using the instructions above if necessary Add contacts Click the Start Video button II Qd Note 1 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 NetMeeting This can be downloaded for free from www microsoft com windows netmeeting Note 2 When you try to log onto NetMeeting you may be redirected to MSN Messenger Follow the instructions Note 3 Windows XP users may
11. msn com Page 15 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 Page 16 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 communic
12. se 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 installation menu will come up Select MiniCam Pro 98067 Driver 5 Select Next on the Welcome screen 6 Select the Complete set up type and then Next to continue 7 Select Install to begin copying the driver files to your computer 8 final screen select Finish 9 installation menu select ArcSoft VideoImpression 1 6 if desired Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation DirectX may install as well Please follow the instructions to complete the installation You may need to reboot your computer 10 the installation menu select ArcSoft PhotoImpression M 4 0 if desired Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation You may need to reboot your computer Page 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Installing NetMeeting 3 01 a Windows 2000 XP users may skip this step because NetMeeting is already included in these operating systems If you don t see NetMeeting in the Start Programs Accessories Communication menu or on your desktop go to Run in the Start Menu Enter conf in the Open box You may need to follow the instructions to set up NetMeeting b Other users may select Microsoft NetMeeting 3 01 from the installation menu if desired Follow the on screen instructions to complete the install
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