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AIPTEK PocketCam X User Manual

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  • Page 2: User Manual

    PocketCam X User Manual AIPTEK Service AIPTEK, Inc. Online registration 51 Discovery, Suite 100 http://www.aiptek.com/registration/registration. Irvine, CA 92618, USA TEL: 949-585-9600 (Online registration entitles you to special FAX: 949-585-9345 services, downloads and promotions.) http://www.aiptek.com...
  • Page 3 Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camera.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started 1. Your camera parts 2. Loading the battery 3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card (optional) Inserting the card Removing the card 4. Attaching the strap (optional) 5. Using the tripod (optional) Basic operation 1. Powering on and off Using the Lens cover Using the Power button 2.
  • Page 5 Advanced Operation and Settings 1. Using the MENU button MENU under MENU under MENU under 2. Configuring settings Enjoying Viewing Your Images on a PC 1. Installing the PocketCam X driver 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 3. Copying pictures and movies to your computer 4.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Your camera parts Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you operate it more easily. Power button Lens cover Shutter /Quick Exit button Mode switch Microphone Flash strobe USB port Focus switch Lens Self-Timer LED indicator LCD display Control button Control button...

  • Page 7: Loading The Battery

    2. Loading the battery Please use two AAA 1.5V batteries. We recommend you to use alkaline batteries. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the indication to open it. Follow the indication to load two AAA batteries. Close inward and slide upward battery/card cover to lock it.

  • Page 8: Inserting And Removing The Sd/Mmc Card (Optional)

    3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card (Optional) Never eject the SD/MMC card while the camera is processing data. (The LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing data. For more information on the LED messages, please see the "LED indicator events" section on page 32) Inserting the card Open the battery/card cover...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Strap (Optional)

    4. Attaching the strap (Optional) For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the carrying strap. Thread the strap loop through the holder in the direction indicated. Fasten the strap as indicated. 5. Using the tripod (Optional) The tripod can be attached to your camera to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits, longer movies or in a macro mode.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation 1. Powering on and off Slide the Lens cover or press the camera. Using the Lens cover Slide the Lens cover in the direction of the arrow to turn the power on or off. While the Lens cover can also press the Power button deactivate your camera.

  • Page 11: Taking Still Pictures

    3. Taking still pictures Follow the steps to snap stills. Also use the focus and the Control buttons you can get best result. Snapshot Set the Mode switch Press the Shutter button While the LED indicator is flashing red, the image is being captured; while the LED turns green, the picture processing is done.

  • Page 12: Flash Strobe And Self-Timer

    Flash strobe and self-timer The strobe and self-timer are provided to offer more convenient utilities when taking pictures. You can use the strobe if the light is not adequate. The self-timer function is useful in certain situations (ex. taking self-portait photo). There are other settings in the mode to affect the result of image, i balance, and effect.

  • Page 13: Recording Movies

    4. Recording movies Set the Mode switch Press the Shutter button Press the Shutter button You can also adjust the Focus switch section on page 8.) The resolution of movie is 320*240 pixels. The LCD display under Movie mode Focus mode to start recording.

  • Page 14: Playing Your Images On The Lcd At Once

    Playing Your Images on the LCD at Once 1. Viewing pictures and movies Set the Mode switch The last image taken will be highlighted first on the LCD display. Press the Control buttons then view it on the LCD display. While playing a movie on the camera, sound playback is not available.

  • Page 15: Deleting The Picture And Movie

    2. Deleting the picture and movie Follow the steps if you want to delete one picture or movie. MENU/OK button Push the Mode switch image you want to delete. Press the MENU/OK button Press the Control buttons MENU/OK button Pick " "...

  • Page 16: Advanced Operation And Settings

    Advanced Operation and Settings 1. Using the MENU button MENU provides more advanced features for you to fine-tune the camera. Use the MENU/OK button buttons to highlight the item. Use the Then use the Shutter/Quick Exit button MENU under Item Option 2048x1536 Size...

  • Page 17: Menu Under Mode

    Exposure Auto Back Light White Auto Balance Sunny [WB] Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten Effect Normal B&W Classic Solarize Setting See page 16 for details. MENU under mode Item Option MENU LCD Normal Effect B&W Setting See page 16 for details. This item allows you to set the exposure-metering mode.
  • Page 18 MENU under mode Item Option MENU LCD Delete Delete Format Setting See page 16 for details. Icon Description display This item allows a picture or a movie stored in your built-in flash memory or the SD/MMC card to be deleted. This item allows all files stored in your built-in flash memory or the SD/MMC card to be deleted.

  • Page 19: Configuring Settings

    2. Configuring settings Highlight the icon with the configuration. The following figures are the three modes. The table is the description of all items in the Setting under mode The description of the Item Option Time Beep Display Date Stamp Flicker Language Default...

  • Page 20: Enjoying Viewing Your Images On A Pc

    Enjoying Viewing Your Images on a PC 1. Installing the PocketCam X driver Install the PocketCam X computer for the first time. Please follow the steps to complete the installation. For Windows XP users: Skip (Connecting your camera to your computer) if you do not use the PC Camera function. Turn on your computer.
  • Page 21 The " Install Shield Wizard installation begins. When a window as Fig1 appears, click " Notice for Windows 2000 users The " Digital Signature Not Found Please simply click " Follow the on-screen instructions and click " Do not restart your computer at this step. "...
  • Page 22 When a window as Fig2 appears, please click " your circumstance. If you are not a Windows XP user, or never install DirectX 8.0 or above, click " If you are a Windows XP user, or you already installed DirectX 8.0 or above, click "...

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Camera To Your Computer

    2. Connecting your camera to your computer Turn on your computer. Set the Mode switch on your camera to Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera. ~ 20 ~...

  • Page 24: Copying Pictures And Movies To Your Computer

    3. Copying pictures and movies to your computer For Windows XP users After connecting your camera with the computer, a window will automatically appear (as Fig 5). Select the " to view files using Windows Explorer " item and click " For Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users Double-click "...
  • Page 25 Double-click the " 100MEDIA For Windows XP users Drag the picture to the " My Documents movie to the computer. For Windows XP users The storage positions of the pictures and movies You can find the files of your pictures and movies as Fig 6. "...

  • Page 26: Viewing On Your Computer

    4. Viewing on your computer Double-click " My Documents For Windows XP users Select the desired file and double-click it to view your picture or movie. For Windows XP users Notice on disconnecting the camera from the computer for Windows 2000/ ME users To disconnect your camera from the computer, please follow these steps: Double-click...

  • Page 27: Using The Pc Camera Function For Fun

    Using the PC Camera Function for Fun 1. Installing the PocketCam X driver You need to install PocketCam X Conferencing function. step 1. Skip (Installing the PocketCam X driver) and go to camera to your computer) if you have already installed If you never install PocketCam X step 1.
  • Page 28 Notice for Windows 2000/ ME/ 98SE users when using PC camera function for the first time When using PC Camera function (or Video Conferencing) for the first time, please follow the steps below. For Windows 2000 users The dialog box " Digital Signature Not Found please simply click "...

  • Page 29: Capturing Immediate Images To Your Computer

    3. Capturing immediate images to your computer After the installation of driver and hardware, you can start to use the PC Camera function or run other Video Conferencing applications. (This manual provides information related to PC camera function only.) Double-click the " program, then you can begin to capture immediate images on your computer.
  • Page 30 Press the icon at the bottom on the PC camera panel to use the functions. Preview Window Viewing your pictures and movies with PC camera interface Click the " Open Album " icon at the bottom on the PC camera panel, or go to the follow path to find the files. C:\Program Files\PocketCam X\Work Temp Record Stop Recordings...

  • Page 31: Advanced Settings

    4. Advanced settings Click the " Format " and " up advanced settings. Format settings Color Space / Compressio Select one of the following functions according to your needs. RGB 24: Better image quality. I420: The file will be compressed to add advantage for faster- speed transformation.

  • Page 32: Properties Settings

    Properties settings Video Setting Banding Filter If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change the "Banding Filter" item on the "Video Setting" tab to avoid noise. Select "50Hz" or "60 Hz" until the screen stops flickering.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Question When using the camera The camera has no power. Cannot power on my camera even though batteries is installed. Cannot take pictures and movies when pressing the Shutter button I did not delete the picture and movie, but cannot find the data in the SD/MMC card.
  • Page 34 The image is too blurred. The image on is too dark. Sound playback is not available when viewing the movie on the LCD display. Noise occurs on my camera when viewing the image on the LCD display or on the computer.

  • Page 35: Other Information

    Other Information 1. Life of battery Number Condition Taking Still Pictures 1600x1200 (without flash strobe) * Data a bove is for using alkaline batteries and in 25 C, with pictures taken every four seconds. Notes: 1. Life of battery will be shorten in the following conditions. (1) Taking snapshot at low temperature.

  • Page 36: Storage Capacity

    3. Storage capacity Memory Flash memory (16MB) SD/MMC card (32MB) SD/MMC card (64MB) SD/MMC card (128MB) SD/MMC card (256MB) SD/MMC card (512MB) Notes: 1. Actual number of pictures stored may vary (up to + 30%) depending on the resolution and color saturation. 2.

  • Page 37: Specification

    5. Specification Hardware resolution Sensor effective resolution Internal memory External memory Digital still camera Digital video camcorder Video conferencing LCD display Digital zoom Exposure White balance Image effect Lens Self Timer Interface Power saving Built-in microphone Built-in speakers Built-in flash strobe Battery Dimension Package...

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