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  • Page 1 D u a l M o d e C a m e r a Owner’s Manual ™...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Edition cause undesired operation. 1st Edition, June , 2001 Trademark Recognition SiPix, iQuest Roam are registered trademarks Copyright of SiPix, Inc. © Copyright 2001 Other product names used in this manual are This document contains proprietary the properties of their respective owners and information protected by copyright.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Menu Mode Setting the Flash Setting the Self-timer Deleting and Managing Images Installing the driver and software Installing the SiPix iQuest TWAIN Driver Installing Odyssey Multimedia Gallery Installing Inetcam iVISTA Installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE Making Connections Connecting to your PC...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    • USB cable • Two AA alkaline batteries • Coin battery • Quick start guide • Two software CD’s containing: CD 1: SiPix iQuest Roam TWAIN driver Odyssey Multimedia Gallery Inetcam iVISTA Adobe Acrobat Reader iQuest Roam PDF Owner’s manual CD 2: MGI PhotoSuite III SE Do not throw the carton away.

  • Page 5: Identifying Components

    Identifying Components Please refer to the following illustrations to identify the components of the iQuest Roam. Front View Shutter Flash Optical Button Viewfinder USB Port Self-timer Focus Mode Switch Lens (Normal/Macro) Rear View Optical ViewFinder Mode Button Power Button Standby LED CompactFlash Cover Up and Down...

  • Page 6: Inserting And Removing The Batteries

    I n s e r t i n g a n d R e m o v i n g t h e B a t t e r i e s This camera uses a two-way power supply, alkaline batteries and a USB cable that connects to your computer.

  • Page 7: Battery Display

    Battery Display Refer to the following table: Battery Icon Meaning The outer frame of the Battery icon indicates the status of the lithium coin battery. The outer frame will blink if there is no lithium coin battery inserted or the coin battery has low power. The outer frame will not blink if there is a new coin battery installed.

  • Page 8: Inserting And Removing The Compactflash Card

    Roam we suggest using SanDisk or Lexar Media CompactFlash cards. Not all brands of CompactFlash cards are compatible To see a complete list of compatible cards go to http://www.sipix.com/support/cfcards. ** Note: If you feel resistance when inserting the CompactFlash card, check the orientation of the card.
  • Page 9 The following table explains the meaning of each icon: Icon Meaning The delete image function is enabled. Refer to page 13 for information on deleting images. Indicates the battery charge level. Indicates the number of images taken. Note: When the CompactFlash card is installed, the amount shown indicates the number of pictures taken on the card’s memory.

  • Page 10: Camera Setup And Operation

    Camera Setup and Operation Taking Pictures Follow these instructions to take a picture with your iQuest Roam camera: 1. Press the Power Button to turn on the camera. When the Standby LED stops flashing, the camera is ready to take a picture. 2.

  • Page 11: Menu Mode

    Menu Mode To enter the Menu Mode, press the Mode Button. The Menu Mode contains options that allow you to change the camera settings. 1. Press the Mode Button to scroll through the Mode Button modes available and the functions will be indicated in the following sequences: Button •...

  • Page 12: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-timer The Self-timer enables you to include yourself in the picture. Follow these instructions to use the self-timer: 1. Press the Mode Button and scroll through the modes until you reach the Self-timer Mode. 2. Use the Up and Down Buttons to alternate between the On and Off setting. 3.

  • Page 13: Deleting And Managing Images

    Deleting and Managing Images Type Meaning Allows you to delete the last image taken. Allows you to delete all the images in the memory. Allows you transfer the images from the internal memory to the CompactFlash card. Allows you to format the CompactFlash card. To delete pictures, follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 14: Installing The Driver And Software

    Follow these instructions to install the iQuest Roam driver and application software on your system. Installing the SiPix iQuest TWAIN Driver 1. Insert the iQuest Roam software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The following screen appears: Note: If the screen doesn’t appear, click Start, and then click Run.
  • Page 15 4. Read the license agreement and choose Yes to continue. 5. Choose Next to register your product online. 6. Choose Finish to restart your computer. You should reboot your computer before using the camera. Now that you have installed the driver, skip ahead to “Making Connections” to ensure your camera and computer are working together properly.

  • Page 16: Installing Odyssey Multimedia Gallery

    Installing Odyssey Multimedia Gallery 1. Go back to the SiPix install screen and choose Install Odyssey Multimedia Gallery. Note: If the screen doesn’t appear, click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type “D:\Setup.exe” where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. Then click OK to open the screen.
  • Page 17 4. Read the License Agreement and choose Yes to continue. 5. Enter your information and Choose Next. 6. Double check that the destination is correct and choose Next.

  • Page 18: Installing Inetcam Ivista

    8. Your software is now installing. Choose Finish to exit the program. Installing Inetcam iVISTA Inetcam is offering streaming live video service to SiPix iQuest Roam users for 60 days free of charge. To activate your free iVISTA software, point your browser to the following address: www.inetcam.com/promo/sipix.
  • Page 19 3. Read the license agreement and click “Yes” to continue. 4. Choose desired setting and click, “Next.” 5. Choose “iQuest Roam VFW” as your driver and click “Next.”...

  • Page 20: Installing Mgi Photosuite Iii Se

    6. Review to ensure video is working and click “Yes.” 7. Enter your registration code and click “Register.” 8. Review registration information and click “OK.” Installing MGI PhotoSuite III SE 1. Insert the MGI PhotoSuite III SE CD into your CD-ROM drive. Note: If the screen doesn’t appear, click Start, and then click Run.
  • Page 21 3. Choose Next on the welcome screen. 4. Read the license agreement and choose Yes to continue. 5. Choose install type and click Next. 6. Double check the destination and click Next.

  • Page 22: Making Connections

    7. After the installation click Finish to exit the program. 8. Restart your computer to start using MGI PhotoSuite III SE. Making Connections Connecting to your PC Note: Ensure that you have installed the iQuest Roam TWAIN driver before connecting to your PC. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your iQuest Roam to your PC.

  • Page 23: Downloading Images To Your Pc

    Downloading images to your PC Note: Ensure that you have installed your MGI PhotoSuite III SE software or another TWAIN-compliant software application before downloading images. Transferring images from your camera to the computer is accomplished via the TWAIN driver. In fact, the TWAIN driver is useful for a number of things. Follow these instructions to use the included software to download pictures: 1.
  • Page 24 4. Under Choose a Camera select the “SiPix iQuest Roam TWAIN.” 5. Name your images in the name prefix text box. Numbers will automatically be added to the end of the name you enter here. 6. Choose if you want the images to open for editing in MGI PhotoSuite III SE.

  • Page 25: Using The Iquest Roam As A Usb/Video Camera

    11. You can now use this application to edit, print, or email your images to friends and family. Please refer to the iQuest Roam TWAIN Driver Help Guide, link found on the upper right hand corner of the iQuest Roam driver window for more information and additional functionality.

  • Page 26: Using The Iquest Roam For Live Video Conferencing

    Using the iQuest Roam for Live Video Conferencing 1. Start iVISTA (Start-Programs-Inetcam-iVISTA) and open the iVISTA Control Panel. 2. From the Control Panel, click on the Video button on the upper right or right-click the Video icon on the left, a pull-down menu will appear, choose Webcast Video.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The camera has The camera is off. Make sure that the main switch is no power. not set to OFF. The batteries are Replace the batteries with new or discharged. freshly charged ones. The batteries are inserted Check the battery orientation.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications CMOS Image Sensor 1/3” CMOS Image Sensor Picture modes Status Image format 640 x 480 Low compression 640 x 480 High compression Memory Built-in 8MB SDRAM (store up to 120 images at the Normal Mode) Expandable Memory CompactFlash Card (optional external memory) Digital Video Output 10 ~ 15 fps VGA;...

  • Page 29: Warranty Information

    SiPix, the warranty will be void. This warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for SiPix. Warranted products must bear the “SiPix” brand name, trade name, or logo. The aforementioned warranty and remedies are exclusive, and in lieu of all others, whether oral, written, expressed or implied.

  • Page 30: Warranty Information

    SiPix products. Warranty Information If your SiPix product needs to be returned for repair, you must contact SiPix technical support prior to shipment for an RMA number before sending in the product.

  • Page 31: Technical Support

    • Technical Support within one-year (in warranty) call toll free: 866-888-1678 • Technical Support after one-year (out of warranty) call: 408-719-5076 SiPix Technical Support is available from 8 AM to 6 PM PST, Monday through Friday, and from 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday, excluding holidays.

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