Largan Chameleon Mega Digital Camera
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1. oboyi Welcome Welcome to our LARGAN family We strongly recommend that you read this user s guide before operating your chameleon Mega You are on your way to experiencing a digital camera like no other This easy to follow user s guide shows you how to use your new camera and software like a pro whether you want to download photos to your computer preview and take the images in the television send photos to family and friends create cool invitations and greeting cards and create a mini movie using the live video feature Before you begin check the contents to make sure that all of the components are included 2 Contents Welcomes naaie a a a alasan 1 chameleon Mega Kit ccscceesececeeeneeeeeeneeeeenaeeeeeeaeeeseneeeeeeneeeees 4 Meet the chameleon 4 Features amp Functions 2 5 Let s Get Started vel Taking Pictures 8 ECDiControl Panel ui era een 9 Accessing the Div aaa 14 Installing the Software 214 Install chameleon Mega 5 8 15 Getting Connected 19 Connecting the camera to the computer Connecting the camera to the television Fun Things You Can Do Digital 240 nennen 21 Downloading Photos To download an individual photo Erasing Photos from chame2. Note You also can press Select w button 2 seconds to auto preview the images from the last one to the first via TV mode Step 8 Push any button to stop this function 28 Using the Preview Feature To use the preview feature follow the steps below Step 1 Make sure the batteries are properly inserted into the camera Step 2 Press the Mode Power button The camera will beep Step 3 Connect the camera to your television via the TV cable Step 4 Press the Mode Power button 4 times until the icon NTSC appears in the menu Step 5 Press the Mode Power button one time Step 6 The menu in the camera will displays 0 photos Step 7 Press Select 4 button to preview the first image in the camera via TV mode Note You can press Selecta or Select wv button to preview the next image in the camera via TV mode Step 8 Push any button to stop this function Note In preview status you can press Shutter button to preview the continuous photos or video repeatedly when TV monitor is appearing ors You can push any button to stop this function Step 9 At the same time you can also delete the image press the 510 button 2 times 29 Where to Get Help Help with your chameleon Mega camera is available from several resources Software Help Help with any software packaged with this camera can be found under the help menu located on the menubar for each program FAQs or by contacting the manufacturer of the s
3. changed or adjusted in order to be used in conjunction with software or hardware other than that with which the product was originally designed and manufactured for 38 Warranty Card continued This guarantee covers none of the following a periodic checkups maintenance and repair of replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear b carriage costs c damage to the product resulting from abuse and misuse including but not limited to a failure to use this product for its normal purposes or in accordance with the instructions and the installation or use of this product in a manner inconsistent with the technical or safety standards in force where the product is used repairs performed by persons other than Largan or Largan s appointed agents accidents acts of God or any cause beyond the control of Largan including but not limited to lightning water fire public disturbances Application Software supplied with the camera is supplied to you under license from copyright holder This guarantee does not extend to Application Software This guarantee does not affect the consumer s statutory rights under applicable national legislation in force nor arising from the consumer s rights against the retailer arising from their sales purchase contract In the absence of applicable and exclusive remedy and Largan shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied guarantee of this product 3
4. Step 13 Select the AVI The Video screen appears 23 Step 14 Click on the Run icon Run Note You can change the Frame rate Step 15 Type in the file name and click on Save Step 16 The video file is being created RPA Step 17 Click on the button Step 18 The AVI file is now complete and you can email it to your friends and family Note You can find this AVI file by pressing on the button 4H 24 Using the Video Capture Feature To use the video capture feature follow the steps below Step 1 Connect the chameleon Mega to your computer via the USB cable Note Refer to the Getting Connected section on Page 19 for assistance Step 2 Click on Start from the Windows Task Bar Step 3 Click on Programs Step 4 Click on the LARGAN Chameleon Mega program group Step 5 Click on the Chameleon Mega Digital Camera icon Step 6 The LARGAN thumbnail viewer will appear Step 8 Click on Snapshot to capture the photos 25 Step 9 When you finish to capture the photos click Save All icon on the image brovvser Step9 images 1 1 1001 Step 1 0 Click on OK Select a directory and input the prefix Step 11 Type in the file name and click on Save Step 12 The photos have been stored in the computer Using the Video Conferencing Feature When using the chameleon Mega along with a video conferenci
5. infinity Macro Switch This switch is used to change from Standard to Macro mode Macro Mode The macro mode is used to take close up pictures of 0 2 m 8 inch USB Connector The USB Connector is the port where you plug the USB cable or TV cable into Shutter Press the Shutter button to take a picture Optical Finder The optical finder or viewfinder is where you look into to compose the picture Shutte Optical Finder Standard Mode Macro Switch Macro Mode Self Timer Signal USB Connector Features amp Functions Back of chameleon Mega Battery Cover The battery cover secures the batteries in place Macro Mode Signal The Macro Mode signal becomes lit when you switch from standard mode to macro mode Busy Signal The Busy signal will blink if the camera is not ready to take a picture Flash Signal The Flash signal will blink when the flash is in charging Menu Panel The menu or control panel displays the various menu options 4 0 Button Press the button to add extra light to the image take a picture with a 10 seconds delay Mode Power Button Press the button to switch between the camera s modes turn the camera on and off Select 4 select up Button Press the button to select the menu function Select w select down Button Press the button to select the menu function Menu Panel Macro Mode Signal Busy Signal For Strap Flash Signal A Mode Power Batter
6. sit Camel 4 Step 7 Click Finish on the Setup Complete screen Note The ArcSoft software installation is now complete Please continue to the next step Installing the chameleon Mega driver 16 Step 8 Select the language to install the chameleon Mega driver Step 9 Click Next on the Welcome screen Step 10 Click Finish on the Installation Completed screen Note In order for all of the software to take effect your computer will automatically restart FRENCH GERMAN C ITALIAN JAPANESE PORTUGUESE SPANISH SIMPLE CHINESE C TRAD_CHINESE Welcome Note Each software program group Photolmpression Videolmpression PhotoBase contains a user s manual provided by the software manufacturer This will provide in depth information about each program than described in this user s guide Please refer to ArcSoft tech support in Where to get help section See page 30 17 Note If you have Windows XP operating system on your PC the following screen will appear upon installation of your software Please click Continue Anyway on Hardware Installation screen to continue the installation Install chameleon Mega Video Camera Install chameleon Mega Digital Camera 18 Hardware Installation Chameleon Mega Yiceo Camera Pat sotparsec wn wath Mind XE Continuing your install
7. will now be at the System Properties window Step 4 Click on the second tab Device Manager Here we are looking for two things About 5 icons down you should see an icon labeled Imaging Step 5 Click on the plus sign located to the left of Imaging to open it Step 6 Further down the list look for an icon that says Universal Host Controller If you do not find an icon contact your PC manufacturer as the USB port will need to be enabled in the BIOS section of your computer Step 7 With the camera installed there will be a listing matching the description of the mode of the camera i e chameleon Mega Digital Camera and chameleon Mega Video Camera If the icons are marked in red or any other color the driver is not installed properly Step 8 Reinstall the driver Step 9 Restart your computer If this is not successful call our tech support line at 877 474 9357 or email support largan com Be sure to include a telephone number in your message so we can contact you 32 Q How do I delete the photos from my camera once they have been downloaded A Step 1 Press the Mode Power button until you see the icon appears in the menu panel Step 2 Press and hold the Shutter button down for 3 seconds Notice how the menu panel displays zero 0 photos Q How do I save my photos to my computer from the camera A After following the Downloading Photos section on page 21 you will receive the thumbnail image which is a vi
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9. Self timer Sound 2 aq Silent Mode 1 Flash The Flash mode is used to add extra light to your image You can select the following functions by pressing the 2 6 button A Enable auto flashlight amp Turn off the flashlight In standard mode 10 Mode 2 Self Timer The Self Timer is used to take a picture with a 10 seconds delay Press and hold the button until the self timer symbol 9 appears Take the picture by pressing the Shutter button You have 10 seconds vvhich is indicated by the camera beeping and the self timer indicator blinking on the front of the camera Push 1 time under 2 seconds In standard mode Mode 3 Continuous Snap Shots The Continuous Snap Shots is used to continuously take up to 16 pictures high resolution at one time Press the Mode Power button until the is blinking Press the Shutter button to take the pictures In standard mode Mode 4 Video Recording The Video Recording mode is used to create a video AVI file that you can email First press the Mode Power button until the Ol is blinking Then press the Select A button until the appears Press the Shutter button and using the optical finder to compose images When you complete the video file press the shutter button again a Press Shutter to make Select A g a video file m o 4 2 Press the Shutter Select CH by pressing Select pressing button again when completed Mode Power b
10. TV Fun Things You Can Do Digital Downloading Photos Step 1 Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable Note Refer to the Getting Connected section on page 19 if you need assistance Step 2 Click on Start from the Windows Task Bar Step 3 Click on Programs Step 4 Click on LARGAN Chameleon Mega program group Step 5 Click on the Chameleon Mega Digital Camera icon Step 6 The LARGAN thumbnail viewer will appear It allows you to view photos that are stored in the chameleon Mega s memory You are now ready to download your photos to your computer To download an individual photo Step 7 Click on the desired photo The photo number will turn red when selected Step 8 Click on the Save button located at the right of the thumbnail viewer 21 Step 9 Type in the file name and click on Save Step 10 The photo has been stored in the computer Note To download all of the photos click on the Select All button Next click on the Save button To download files in a non consecutive order just click on the desired photos then click on the Save button Step 11 Click on the Exit button when you have finished downloading your photos Erasing Photos from chameleon Mega Let s take a minute to erase the photos from the chameleon Mega To erase all of the photos Step 1 Disconnect the camera from the USB cable Step 2 Press the Mode Power bu
11. ation of this 2oltware may impair or destabilize the correct uperalion ol your system Hardware Instaliatian Tre software 3u ars talc lo tre Pardo sica hes not saser Wvind ve Lage testing lo vel its compailili wih Windone XE Cel nuni elena fnpatant ms alot br recommends thal you stop this install lior now and contaci the hardware vendo for soltware that has passed Windows Logo testing 3108 ssis Getting Connected Connecting the camera to the computer Step 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on Computer s your computer USB port USB cable Step 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your camera USB connector USB connector 19 20 Connecting the camera to the television Step 1 Connect the TV cable to the USB connector on your camera TV cable Step 2 Connect the other Television end of TV cable to the Video in port on the television TV cable The LARGAN chameleon Mega Digital Camera has four operating modes Digital Video PC and TV Digital Take digital pictures with the chameleon Mega No need for film Download them to your computer Video Create a mini video with the chameleon Mega s live video feature When connected via the USB cable you now have a video camera PC The chameleon Mega camera can be used for video conferences TV Take and preview the images stored in the camera from
12. leon Mega Fun Things You Can Do 1 23 Using the Video Recording Feature Create AVI File Using the Video Capture Feature Using the Video Conferencing Feature Fun Things You Can Do 27 Taking Photos in TV Mode Using the Auto Preview Feature Using the Preview Feature Where to Get 2222 30 Frequently Asked Questions 32 Additional Information 36 Warranty Card kee RAD 38 chameleon Mega kit Your LARGAN chameleon Mega Kit includes 1 chameleon Mega camera 1 2 AAA alkaline batteries 2 3 Camera strap 4 Driving utility software CD o 5 USB cable 6 Quick start guide 7 8 9 1 Leatherette camera case User s guide o Tripod 0 TV cable q z Meet the chameleon Mega This is not your traditional camera This is a digital camera A digital camera allovvs you to take pictures vvithout the use of film With the chameleon Mega going digital is just the beginning The chameleon Mega is a digital PC video and TV camera all wrapped up in a compact camera Before going into creating fun projects with the chameleon Mega familiarize yourself with the cameras features and functions Features Functions Front of chameleon Mega Standard Mode The standard mode is used when taking pictures from 1 2 m 4ft
13. ng software such as MicroSoft NetMeeting you can communicate with others over the Internet or local Intranet Refer to the netmeeting videoconference documentation located on the Largan website for more information 26 Fun Things You Can Do TV Taking photos in TV Mode To take photos in TV mode follow the steps below Step 1 Make sure the batteries are properly inserted into the camera Step 2 Press the Mode Power button The camera will beep Step 3 Connect the camera to your television via the TV cable Step 4 Press the Mode Power button 4 times until the icon NTSC appears in the menu Step 5 Compose the picture and press the Shutter button Note In TV mode you can press Shutter button 2 seconds to take up to 16 continuous snap shots high resolution at one time Using the Auto Preview Feature To use the auto preview feature follow the steps below Step 1 Make sure the batteries are properly inserted into the camera Step 2 Press the Mode Power button The camera will beep Step 3 Connect the camera to your television via the TV cable Note Refer to the Getting Connected section on Page 20 for assistance Step 4 Press the Mode Power button 4 times until the icon NTSC appear in the menu Step 5 Press the Mode Power button one time Step 6 The menu in the camera will displays 0 photos 27 Step 7 Press Select 4 button 2 seconds to auto preview the images from the first one to the last via TV mode
14. ns Rae below Install chameleon Mega Suite Step 1 Double click on the My Computer icon on your desktop Step 2 Double click on the CD ROM icon Step 3 Double click on the Autorun icon Step 4 The LARGAN Digital Main Menu screen will appear Browse our Web Site Installing the Software Let s follow the order in which the software appears on the main menu to begin the install process Please note that you must install all of the software options in order to download photos and take advantage of the chameleon Mega features 14 Install chameleon Mega Suite Step 1 Click on Install LARGAN Digital chameleon Mega Suite from the main menu Browse our Web Site Step 2 Click Next on the Welcome screen Note You will now begin to install ArcSoft software Step 3 After reading the software license agreement screen click Yes Note If you click No ArcSoft Camera Suite will not be installed onto your computer Step 4 Click Next on the Choose Destination Location screen Note The Camera Suite files are being installed in the C ProgramFiles ArcSoft Camera Suite directory 15 Step 5 Click Next on the Select Components screen Step 6 Click Next on the Select Program Folder screen The files will begin to copy to your paz computer wing Photolmpression files e Sphotoimpression animation coolsott screen3
15. oftware at Web www arcsoft com Tech Support 510 440 9901 Monday Friday 8 30am 5 30pm PST Fax 510 440 1270 Email support arcsoft com Mail ArcSoft Inc 46601 Fremont Blvd Fremont CA 94538 U S A Online Services Contact Largan Digital at www largan com to access FAQs the latest drivers and camera instructions Customer service and toll free numbers are also available online Customer Support If you have any questions about the camera software or connections to your computer you should Email us at support largan com Web www largan com 30 Your LARGAN camera is backed by worldwide unlimited service and support US Office Head Office Largan Inc Largan Digital Co Ltd 2432 W Peoria Avenue 22F No 123 Sec 3 Bldg 9 Suite 1165 1166 Taichung Harbor Road Phoenix AZ 85029 Taichung City Taiwan Sales 1 877 4LARGAN Tel 886 4 23584455 Support 1 877 4PIXELS Fax 886 4 23584465 Fax 1 602 944 6226 Email digital largan com tw Email support largan com Web www largan com tw sales largan com Web www largan com 31 Frequently Asked Questions Q I ve correctly installed the software connected my camera to my PC but get a flashing busy light or nothing at all What does this mean A Step 1 Double click on My Computer which is located on your desktop Step 2 Double click on the Control Panel folder Step 3 Double click on the System icon This is usually located near the bottom of the window You
16. sual representation of all photos in the camera These are not actual photos Step 1 Click on the SelectAll button This will highlight all of the photos in the thumbnail viewer Note Toselect individual photos Once you have selected the photos you are ready to transfer them Step 2 Click on the Save button located at the right of the thumbnail viewer Step 3 Type in the file name and click on Save Step 4 The photo has been stored in the computer Step 5 Click on the Exit button when you have finished downloading your photos From here you can now manipulate edit crop print touchup etc your photos 33 Q How do I turn on the camera without the beep sound A Step 1 Make sure the batteries are properly inserted into the camera Step 2 By holding Select 4 button first then press Mode Power button to turn on the camera Q How do I turn off the beep sound in the camera A Step 1 Make sure the batteries are properly inserted into the camera Step 2 Press the Mode Power button The camera will beep Step 3 By holding Select A and Select v button 2 seconds you can switch between silent and sound mode Q In the TV mode how do I switch NTSC to PAL system in the camera A Step 1 Make sure the batteries are properly inserted into the camera Step 2 Press the Mode Power button The camera will beep Step 3 You must insert the TV cable in the camera and television Step 4 Press the Mode Power button 4 times un
17. t to the retailer from whom it was purchased If you encounter any difficulties contact Largan Inc for advice Your guarantee By this Consumer Guarantee Largan Inc Largan guarantees this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the time of its original purchase by the consumer from the retailer for a period of one year If during this period of guarantee the product proves defective due to improper materials or workmanship the Retailer or Largan s appointed service agent will without charge for labor or parts repair or in its sole discretion replace this product or its defective parts Conditions Service under the guarantee will be granted only if the original invoice receipt from the retailer to the consumer is presented showing a the purchaser s name b the retailer s name c the model number and serial number d the date of purchase Largan reserves the right to refuse guarantee service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the product by the consumer from the retailer This product will never be considered defective in materials or workmanship if it needs to be adapted changes or adjusted to conform to the national or local technical or safety standards in force in any country other than the one for which the product was originally designed and manufactured This product will never be considered defective in materials or workmanship if it needs to be adapted
18. til the icon NTSC appears in the menu Step 5 By pressing 4 button under 2 seconds you can switch NTSC to PAL system 34 Q How do I remove the tripod from the camera A Hold onto the tripod as picture below Use force press and turn the tripod towards you to remove the tripod Q In the process of use when the LCD control panel displays either E1 or E2 or E3 signal what do I do A When this happens remove the battery and put them back in then turn on the power again If the signal continues to be displayed please contact Largan Customer Services 35 Additional Information System Requirements Windows 98 ME 2000 XP A Pentium MMX and above CD ROM drive 200 MB hard drive space 64 MB RAM or more USB port Technical Specifications Image resolution Max 1280 x 1024 Min 160 x 120 24 bit true color Storage Media On board 16 MB Flash memory Flash modes auto flash off Self timer 10 second delay Focus 8 inch 0 2 m macro mode 4ft 1 2m to infinity from camera Electronic shutter 1 2 1 10000 sec Can delete all or last picture Use 2 AAA alkaline batteries as power source Interface USB chameleon Mega will automatically power off if inactive for more than 1 minute Suggestion of use 1 Under suitable lighting modes of photographing 1 1 Single shot Auto Flash Mode Most suitable lighting environment are Indoors darkroom office outdoors 1 2 Single shot Flash Off Most suitable ligh
19. ting environment are Indoors outdoors office 1 3 AVI photography and sequential photography most suitable lighting environment office outdoors The range of the optimum average light source Ev6 Ev17 2 Best distance with flash capturing 1 5M 36 Maintenance and Storage Usage environment temperature 0 to 40 degrees Celsius Usage environment relative humidity 45 80 Do not use or store this camera in environments of direct sunlight high humidity and dusty places next to air conditioner electric heater or other heat sources in a closed car that is in direct sunlight and avoid shaky places If this camera becomes wet wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol to clean the camera If the lens or viewfinder are dirty use a lens brush or soft cloth Never use your fingers To prevent electrical shock do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera Water may cause fire or electric shock please store in a dry place If a foreign substance or water gets in the camera turn the power off and remove the batteries If possible remove the foreign substance and send it to the maintenance center Transfer the data to your computer as soon as possible to avoid losing your images 37 Warranty Card For cameras purchased in the United States in the event that your Largan product needs guarantee service you should return i
20. tton 3 times until you see the icon Ny appears in the menu panel Step 3 Press and hold the Shutter button down for 3 seconds Notice how the menu panel displays zero 0 photos Step 4 Press and hold on the Mode Power button to turn the camera off Note When the camera is connected to the computer by the USB cable you can click on 8 button located at the thumbnail viewer 22 Fun Things You Can Do Video Using the Video Recording Feature Create AVI File To use the video recording feature follow the steps below Step 1 Make sure the batteries are properly inserted into the camera Step 2 Press the Mode Power button The camera will beep Step 3 Press the Model Power button until you see the icon g appears Step 4 Press the Select a button until the gga appears Step 5 Press the Shutter button using the optical finder to compose images Step 6 Press the Shutter button again when you complete a video file Note If the video is under 16 MB you can record several Video files Step 7 Connect the chameleon Mega to your computer via the USB cable Note Refer to the Getting Connected section on Page 19 fo r assistance Step 8 Click on Start from the Windows Task Bar Step 9 Click on Programs Step 10 Click on the LARGAN Chameleon Mega program group Step 11 Click on the Chameleon Mega Digital Camera icon Your photos will now appear Step 12 Click on the Video Clip icon
21. utton Select A button In standard mode Mode 5 Delete Last The Delete Last mode is used to erase the last picture that you have taken with the camera Press the Mode Power button 4 times until the N is appearing Press the Shutter button to delete the last picture Shutter In standard mode 1 Mode 6 Delete All The Delete All mode is used to erase all of the pictures from the chameleon Mega Press the Mode Power button 3 times until the is blinking Press the Shutter for 3 seconds to delete all of the pictures Shutter hold 3seconds In standard mode Mode 7 Resolution The Resolution mode is used to change the image s quality Press Mode Power button 2 times until is blinking Then press Select 4 button to choose the resolution High resolution Low resolution 20 o 221 Shutter to root In standard mode 12 Mode 8 Photos Remaining The Photos Remaining mode is used to show the percentage of pictures that are remaining Press and hold on the Select A button to show the percentage And release the Select A button to go back to the picture counter Hold m As DOM gt 23 Release Select A In standard mode 13 Accessing the CD Step 1 Place the LARGAN Digital CD ROM into the appropriate drive The LARGAN Digital Main Menu screen should automatically appear Note If the main menu screen LARGAN Digital doesn t appear follow the directio
22. y Cover Select A Select Y Let s Get Started Attaching the camera strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration below Figure1 Figure 2 Inserting the Batteries Step 1 Open the battery cover Step 2 Insert the batteries properly Step 3 Close and lock the battery cover Polarity direction Precaution Check the batteries for polarity Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera Do not short disassemble or charge the batteries Do not throw the batteries into a fire Taking Pictures Now that the camera has batteries let s take a few pictures to get started Step 1 Make sure the batteries are properly inserted into the camera Step 2 Press the Mode Power button The camera will beep Step 3 Select macro mode or standard mode Step 4 Use the optical finder to compose the picture Step 5 Press Shutter button to take the picture Wait for the beep to complete the picture Standard mode 1 2 m 4ft infinity Macro mode 0 2 m 8 inch LCD Control Panel Now that you are familiar with the basic steps to taking a picture let s take a closer look at the menu or control panel Delete last 1 N 1 Delete all A 2 Photo counter Flash status Photos remaining Battery volume disappeared if USB is plugged shots Continuous snap shots gt h k TV system
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