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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera. Your
new camera is designed to be extremely easy and fun to use.
Please take a few minutes to read this User's Guide. It covers basic
operations of your camera and offers helpful tips for enjoying your
camera for years to come.
The Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera can be used as a digital still
camera or a Personal Computer based Internet web camera.
Here are a few examples of the things you can do with your camera:
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Take digital pictures.
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Transfer digital pictures to your computer for editing and
enhancing.
Email digital pictures to family and friends.
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Videoconference with friends and family over the Internet.
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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    The Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera can be used as a digital still camera or a Personal Computer based Internet web camera. Here are a few examples of the things you can do with your camera: •...
  • Page 2 Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera Kit Contents Your Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera Kit includes the following items: Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera • Wrist Strap • User’s Guide • Camera Software Suite CD-ROM • USB Cable • • 4 Energizer Alkaline AA batteries •...

  • Page 3: Camera Features And Functions

    Camera Features and Functions Front of the camera Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 4 Back of the camera...

  • Page 5: Minimum System Requirements

    - Display adapter capable of 800x600 in 16 bit color - Standard microphone for sending video mail and videoconferencing messages. (Microphone not included) - Internet connection (required for sending email) - Internet browser application (Microsoft Internet Explorer/AOL - Email program Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...

  • Page 6: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap as shown below.

  • Page 7: Aa Battery Installation

    Close the battery door by sliding it in until it locks. Note: Replace all four batteries at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different type. We strongly recommend the use of Energizer Rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...

  • Page 8: Backup Battery

    Back-Up Battery Your camera comes with one 3 volt back-up battery (model 3V CR2032). If the main AA batteries lose power or are removed from the camera, the back-up battery maintains any images that are stored in the camera’s internal memory. Note: Always replace the camera’s AA batteries when the LCD Status indicator indicates low batteries.
  • Page 9 The back-up battery compartment is located on the bottom of the camera. To gain access to the compartment, squeeze the spring tabs on both sides of the cradle and pull the cradle out of the compartment. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 10 Back-Up Battery Installation and Removal - continued Position the back-up battery in the cradle per the illustration below, taking care to make sure the (+) mark on the battery is facing up, toward the lens of the camera. Gently push the cradle back into the camera until end tabs snap into place.

  • Page 11: Compactflash Card

    Insert the CompactFlash card with the front facing up. Note: Make sure your camera is turned OFF before inserting a CompactFlash card. Your camera can accept either CompactFlash Type I or CompactFlash Type II memory cards. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 12 Ejecting a CompactFlash Card from your Camera 1. Turn camera power off. 2. Open the card compartment cover. 3. Gently push the EJECT slider. 4. Remove the card from the compartment and close the cover. Note: Make sure the camera’s power is turned off before removing a CompactFlash card.
  • Page 13 Camera Internal Memory vs. CompactFlash Card The Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera automatically stores pictures in internal memory when no CompactFlash card is inserted into the camera. Pictures will be stored on the card if a CompactFlash card is inserted. If there are pictures stored in the internal memory of the...
  • Page 14 Camera Internal Memory vs. CompactFlash Card - continued If you attempt to take a picture when there is no space available in the camera’s internal memory or the CompactFlash card, the camera will beep 3 times to indicate that the camera’s memory is full. You need to either delete images from the camera’s memory or transfer pictures to your computer in order to take additional pictures.

  • Page 15: Formatting Compactflash Cards

    If you have a new CompactFlash card or if you plan to use a CompactFlash card that has been used in another camera, you may need to format the card for use in your Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera. Note: Formatting a CompactFlash card will erase any existing information on the card, including files from other cameras or devices.
  • Page 16 Formatting CompactFlash Cards - Continued 4. Press the OK/MENU button to turn on the color LCD screen. The SETUP MENU will be highlighted. 5. Press the OK/MENU button again to display the SETUP Menu. 6. Use the Scroll Down button and highlight FORMAT CF. 7.
  • Page 17 ON mode can help if there are shadows on your subject. OFF mode forces the flash to never fire and is recommended when shooting through a window or when flash photography is prohibited. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...

  • Page 18: Resolution Settings

    Resolution Settings To select image resolution, press the resolution button on the top of the camera. 1.3 Mega Pixel Use the resolution button to switch between 1.3 Mega Pixel and VGA image mode. Note: Resolution affects image size and file size. Use 1.3 Mega Pixel for printing anything larger than 3”...

  • Page 19: Battery Status

    Empty - the batteries are too weak to power the camera. You can no longer take any pictures although the green power indicator and the status LCD remain on. Note: Use of Energizer Rechargeable NiMH AA batteries is highly recommended. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 20 CompactFlash Card Status Card Inserted No Card The CompactFlash card icon, on the status LCD, indicates whether a CompactFlash card has been properly inserted into the camera. Please check that this icon is present after inserting your card. This will let you know that the card has been fully inserted and the camera can read the card.
  • Page 21 If you try to take another picture, the camera makes three quick beeps and displays FUL in the counter. You must transfer some pictures to your PC, delete some pictures, or insert another CompactFlash card to continue taking pictures. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 22 Color LCD Menus To see an image in the color LCD, press the LCD Display On/Off button on the back of the camera, or press OK/MENU to go directly to the main menu. Color LCD off on/off Color LCD on...
  • Page 23 Setup - Quality Setup Sets the quality of the photos. The value selected remains the default until the setting is changed again. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 24 Setup - Quality - continued BEST: Lowest compression. Highest image quality with largest file size. Best print quality. BETTER: (initial default): Moderate compression. GOOD: Highest compression. Lowest image quality with smallest file size. Suitable for web or email. Note: For best quality prints, set quality mode to BEST and set resolution to 1.3 Mega Pixel mode.
  • Page 25 Setup - Quick View Displays the photo you have just taken on the color LCD and gives you a chance to delete the photo. Quick View ON: Quick View ON OFF: (default) to conserve battery power. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 26 Setup - Quick View - continued When Quick View is ON, taking a picture will give you the option to cancel saving a picture. Press Menu/OK to cancel saving the picture. The picture will be automatically saved after a short interval of time has passed without pressing the Menu/OK.
  • Page 27 Select ERASE ALL to erase all the pictures stored either inside the CompactFlash Card or the internal memory. To delete photos from the CompactFlash Card, make sure the CompactFlash card is in the camera. To delete photos from internal memory, remove your CompactFlash Card. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 28 Setup - Format CF Formats or reformats a CompactFlash Card. Format CF CANCEL: (default) Cancel formatting. CONTINUE: Formats the CompactFlash Card and removes all files from it.
  • Page 29 Select PLAYBACK to view photos that are stored in the camera. Selecting the PLAYBACK command displays the last photo taken on the color LCD. Press the Scroll Up button to scroll forward and press the Scroll Down button to scroll backward through your photos. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 30 Playback - continued Press OK/MENU to bring up the menu bar. Use the Scroll Up button to scroll right to left and use the Scroll Down button to scroll left to right. To turn off menu bar and continue scrolling through thumbnails To delete the selected picture...
  • Page 31 Thumbnails Thumbnails Thumbnails display nine photos at a time on the color LCD. Use the LCD Scroll Up and Down buttons to select a thumbnail. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 32 Thumbnails - continued Press OK/MENU to bring up the menu bar. Use the Scroll Up button to scroll right to left and use the Scroll Down button to scroll left to right. To turn off menu bar and continue scrolling through thumbnails To erase the selected image...

  • Page 33: Digital Zoom

    2x the normal size. Note: Digital zoom applies to every photo if enabled until you disable the digital zoom function. Note: Images will automatically be captured in VGA resolution when the digital zoom is active. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 34 Exiting from the Main or Setup Menu Setup Main Exiting from either the Main or Setup Menu will return to either Live Preview or OFF depending on how you entered menu mode.

  • Page 35: Tips For Taking Great Pictures

    When taking outdoor photos, always make sure the sun or other light source is behind the person taking the picture, and not beside or behind your subject(s). Frame your subject at least 3 feet away. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 36 Camera-to-Computer Connection Caution: It is important to install your camera software before connecting the cable. Please insert your Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

  • Page 37: Optional Ac Power Adapter

    Note: The AC power adapter is not included in your Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera Kit. To order the adapter, please contact us at the web page or phone number below.
  • Page 38 Installing the Veo Capture 1300 Software 1. Insert the Veo Capture 1300 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2. The following installation screen will appear. Click Install to begin the software installation. If the following screen does not appear, click on Start->Run and type in:...
  • Page 39 Starting the Veo Capture 1300 Software 1. Double-click on the Veo Capture 1300 icon located on your desktop to start the software. You may also start the software by clicking on Start->Programs->Veo Capture 1300. 2. The Veo Capture 1300 screen will appear with various activities you can accomplish with your camera.

  • Page 40: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    It also offers a great variety of project templates for creating greeting cards and calendars, plus a lot more. Getting Started with PhotoImpression 3.0 1. Double-click on the Veo Capture 1300 icon located on your desktop. 2. Click Download & Manage Pictures to launch ArcSoft...
  • Page 41 ArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0 - continued Downloading pictures from your Veo Capture 1300 Camera PhotoImpression accepts images acquired via standard TWAIN devices and can be used to download pictures from your Veo Capture 1300 Camera. To download pictures from your camera, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 42 ArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0 - continued Emailing your pictures If your email program is MAPI-compliant, you can use PhotoImpression to open a new email message and automatically attach the current image to it. 1. Click on Get Photo on the Main Screen and select Album. 2.
  • Page 43 Computer, you will not be able to use this function. You can use the “Insert” or “Attach” function in your email program to manually attach the image for inclusion in an email. Contact your email provider for further assistance with sending file attachments. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 44 You can also view your panoramas from different perspectives. Getting Started with Panorama Maker 3.0 1. Double-click on the Veo Capture 1300 icon located on your desktop. 2. Click Make Panoramic Pictures to launch ArcSoft Panorama...
  • Page 45 - making desktop video presentations for home, business, and the web. Getting Started with VideoImpression 1.6 1. Double-click on the Veo Capture 1300 icon located on your desktop. 2. Click Create Videos to launch Arcsoft VideoImpression 1.6.
  • Page 46 ArcSoft - Getting Help ArcSoft PhotoImpression, Panorama Maker, and VideoImpression provide extensive online help. If you need more information or instructions on how to use a specific feature or tool, click the Help (?) button in the upper right-hand corner within the specific program. Technical Support: Phone: 510-440-9901 Fax: 510-440-1270...
  • Page 47 Getting Started with SpotLife 1. Double-click on the Veo Capture 1300 icon located on your desktop. 2. Click Broadcast Internet Video to launch SpotLife. Getting Help SpotLife provides extensive online help.
  • Page 48 Microsoft Windows Messenger Guide Microsoft Windows Messenger has been included with Microsoft Windows XP to provide the latest in point-to-point videoconferencing. To ensure that you obtain the most from your camera experience, we have compiled this brief instruction guide to help you get started.
  • Page 49 1. Click on Start->All Programs->Windows Messenger to start Windows Messenger. 2. You will be prompted with the sign in screen. Enter your e-mail address and password and then click “OK”. For example, any address ending in @hotmail.com or @msn.com can be used. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 50 Microsoft Windows Messenger - continued 3. Windows Messenger will sign you in. 4. The people on your contact list will appear. If you want to connect with another user for videoconferencing, you will need to add them to your contact list, using the “Add” button. Follow the rest of the directions in Windows Messenger to add your friends or family to your contact list.
  • Page 51 Start camera Turn on your camera for videoconferencing Start talking Use your microphone to talk to another person Send a file Transfer a file to another person Text messages Type text messages to another person Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 52 Microsoft Windows Messenger - continued Starting Your Camera: Make sure that no other program is using your camera. If you have any other PC Camera or videoconferencing software that is already in use, make sure to close these programs first. To turn your camera on, click the “Start Camera”...
  • Page 53 Picture-in-Picture window. If you have a soundcard and microphone, the options for voice will also be available. You have the options to adjust your speaker volume or mute the microphone. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 54 Video Messaging - Microsoft NetMeeting Microsoft NetMeeting has been included with your camera to provide videoconferencing capabilities. As one of the most widely distributed and versatile videoconferencing applications on the market, you will be able to communicate with friends and family through Microsoft NetMeeting.
  • Page 55 1) Look for the NetMeeting icon on your desktop or Quick Launch bar and then double-click on it to start Microsoft NetMeeting. 2) Microsoft NetMeeting will start and you will see a window similar to the one shown below: Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 56 Microsoft Netmeeting - continued How to use Microsoft NetMeeting - continued 3) Turn your camera on by clicking the Play/Pause button to initiate the video stream. Adjust the camera angle and focus to ensure a clear picture of you for your videoconferencing part- ner.
  • Page 57 Messenger webpage or can be accessed in the MSN Messenger program by clicking on Help->help Topics . With MSN Messenger, you can send instant messages to your friends and family if they are online and even invite them to start NetMeeting. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 58 Microsoft Netmeeting - continued Connecting using an IP address: To have a direct connection with another user, you must first obtain an IP address . IP addresses for most dial-up connections will change every time you log on to the Internet. For this reason, you must get the IP address from the person you are trying to contact each time.
  • Page 59 [Toll Free/Pay per incident*] (425) 635-7123 * Check Microsoft’s Product Support page for more details at http://www.microsoft.com/support. Online Microsoft NetMeeting: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting Windows and MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com The Windows NetMeeting Zone: http://www.netmeet.net Meeting by Wire: http://www.meetingbywire.com Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 60 1. How many Pictures can the camera store? The number of pictures that the camera can store depends on the complexity of the pictures and the memory card. It also depends on your quality and resolution settings. 2. What type of memory card does the camera use? The camera utilizes only CompactFlash cards.
  • Page 61 Pacific Time. 6. How do I connect the camera to the computer? The Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera utilizes a USB connector. USB will work with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP. If your computer did not come equipped with a USB port, you may purchase a USB adapter card at a local computer store.
  • Page 62 7. What batteries are recommended for use with the camera? Energizer Alkaline AA batteries are recommended for use with the camera. For extended use of the camera, Energizer Rechargeable NiMH AA batteries are recommended. 8. What are some suggestions to conserve the batteries? It is recommended that the color LCD be turned off whenever possible to significantly conserve battery life.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Problem: The LCD display does not turn on. Solution: Press the LCD Display On/Off button to turn the LCD on. If the LCD display does not turn on, the batteries may be too low. Replace the batteries with a new set. Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...
  • Page 64 Problem: The pictures are too dark or light. Solution: In dark environments, make sure the flash is set to AUTO or ON. In bright environments, the flash may be set to OFF for better results. Problem: The pictures will not download. Solution #1: A) Make sure that the software for the camera has been installed and properly loaded on your computer.
  • Page 65 Reinsert the card, making sure it is properly oriented and seated properly. Then turn the camera power on to see if the card was detected. Problem: How do I e-mail my pictures taken with the Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera? Solution: America Online 1) Start America Online and click on the “Write”...
  • Page 66 2) Next, click on the “Attachments” button in the lower left corner of the window and an Attachments window will appear. Click on the ATTACH button and change the folder to the location where you saved your picture(s). 3) Double click on the picture you want to attach to your e-mail (JPG format).
  • Page 67 4) Under “Attachments” at the bottom of the page, click on “Add/Delete Attachments”. 5) A new window will appear. In Step 1, click the “Browse” button and change the location to where your pictures are saved. (JPG format) Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera...

  • Page 68: Camera Precautions

    6) Once you have selected the file you want to attach, double- click on the file. 7) In Step 2, click the “Attach” button to transfer the file from your computer to Yahoo! 8) In Step 3, click the “Done” button to attach the file to your e- mail.

  • Page 69: Additional Help And Resources

    Additional Help and Resources For detailed Technical Support, Frequently Asked Questions, and more information about the Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera, please see our website at: http://www.veoproducts.com/technical.htm For Technical Support by phone, please call (408) 474-0494. Technical support hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Page 70: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    Statement of Limited Warranty Two Years Limited Warranty The Veo Capture 1300 Digital Camera The manufacturer warrants that for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase that this product 1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2) conforms to its specifications.

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