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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Welcome to the Veo Mini Capture 1.1 Veo Mini Capture Digital Camera Package Contents 1.2 Minimum System Requirements 1.3 A Quick Look at the Veo Mini Capture Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.1 Battery Installation 2.2 Turning the Power On/Off 2.3 Taking a Picture...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Welcome To The Veo Mini Capture

    Welcome to the Veo Mini Capture Thank you for purchasing the Veo Mini Capture digital camera. The Veo Mini Capture takes high quality digital images in a convenient, easy-to-carry size to ensure that you'll always be ready to take pictures at any moment.
  • Page 4: Minimum System Requirements

    1.2 Minimum System Requirements PC Requirements • ® ® ® 300 MHz Intel Pentium II , AMD K-6 or higher • 200 MB free hard disk space • 32 MB RAM or better • Available USB Port • Display adapter with screen resolution at least 800x600 in 24-bit color •...
  • Page 5: A Quick Look At The Veo Mini Capture

    1.3 A Quick Look at the Veo Mini Capture The camera has a Macro/Landscape mode switch on the side of the camera which can be used to adjust the focus. Macro: Used for subjects about 2’-6’ away. Landscape: Used for...
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Battery Installation 1. Hold down the viewfinder on the top of the camera and slide the camera cover off. 2. Insert a single AAA battery inside the battery compartment. Make sure that you insert the battery with the correct orientation as indicated by the markings inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 7: Turning The Power On/Off

    2.2 Turning the Power On/Off Shutter button Mode button 1. Slide the camera cover open. 2. The viewfinder will pop up from the top of the camera. 3. To turn the camera on: Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds. The LCD status display will turn on.
  • Page 8: Recording A Video

    Press and hold the Shutter button to record a video and release the Shutter button to stop recording. While recording a video clip, the resolution mode symbol will rotate clockwise in a circle. The Mini Capture can record individual video clips up to a maximum of 4MBs in size.
  • Page 9: Sd Memory Card Storage Capacity

    Video Capacity The Mini Capture can record individual video clips (MPEG) up to a maximum of 4MBs in size. For example, if you have inserted a 32 MB SD memory card, you will be able to record up to eight 4MB video...
  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Camera Settings & Features

    Chapter 3 Camera Settings & Features 3.1 Status Display 3.2 Camera Settings To change the camera modes, press the Mode button. Each press of the Mode button will cycle to a different mode, indicated by a blinking icon. To confirm the mode change and save the setting, press the Shutter button.
  • Page 11: Burst Mode

    2. Self-Timer Self-Timer Mode Takes pictures after a 10 second delay If the Self-Timer mode is selected, a 10-second countdown will begin when you press the Shutter button to take a picture. You will hear the camera beep continuously until the picture is taken. 3.
  • Page 12: Deleting Images

    3.3 Deleting Images You can delete the last picture or video taken with the camera or format the memory to delete all the images from the camera at once. To delete the last picture or video 1. Keep pressing the Mode button until it cycles to the “Delete mode” indicated by: 2.
  • Page 13: Chapter 4: Software Installation & Bundled Software

    If you have already plugged the camera into the computer, please unplug it before installing the software. 1. Insert the Veo Mini Capture installation CD into the CD-ROM drive in your computer. Autorun displays the installation screen.* View the User’s Guide...
  • Page 14: Bundled Software

    4.2 Bundled Software ACDSee 5.0 The most useful and complete way to find, view, manage, organize, and share your pictures. ACD FotoSlate 2.0 Allows you to easily print your photos in over 450 templates with text, color, and other photo enhancements.
  • Page 15 Start Web Camera Mode – Starts the Veo Web Camera software. This program allows you to take snapshots and record videos which you can e-mail to friends and family.
  • Page 16: Chapter 5: Connecting The Camera & Downloading Images

    1. Download pictures & videos with the USB cable (PC only) A) Make sure your camera is connected and powered on. B) Double click on the Veo Capture icon on your desktop. Veo Capture C) Click on [Download your Pictures ].
  • Page 17 D) The Veo Capture Camera Download window will open. Click [Download] to download your photos to the My Documents\My Pictures\VeoCapture folder on your computer. If you would like to specify a different folder, click [Browse ] to specify the folder first.
  • Page 18: Chapter 6: Web Camera Mode

    2. From the main Capture Applications menu, click on Start Web Camera Mode to start the Veo Web Camera software. Starts the Veo Web Camera software 3. The Veo Web Camera software will start. You can then use the software to take snapshots with your camera or record video clips.
  • Page 19: Taking A Snapshot

    Advanced configuration settings Stores and displays pictures and videos Album taken with the Veo Web Camera software 6.1 Taking a Snapshot 1. Make sure your camera is connected to the computer and pointed at your subject. 2. Select the desired resolution at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 20: Web Camera Settings

    6. Once you click the Preview button, playback controls will appear. You can click on Pause at any time to pause playing or click on Play to continue playing. If you want to stop playing the video, click Stop. 7. To save the recorded video to the Album, click the Save button. The video will be saved in the AVI format.
  • Page 21: Viewing Pictures & Videos In The Album

    For further video adjustments, click [Advanced] to display the following screen: Brightness Adjust if the image is too dark or bright Contrast Adjust for better image contrast Sharpness Adjust if the picture is fuzzy or blurred Saturation Adjust to improve image color saturation Auto white balance Uncheck to manually...
  • Page 22 To View Files 1. Select the file that you want to view by clicking once on the thumbnail to select it. 2. Click the Open button from the toolbar or double-click on the thumbnail to open the selected file. Your default graphics program/JPEG viewer will display the picture. Note: If you open a video clip, your default Media Player program (i.e.
  • Page 23 To Save Files to Another Folder 1. Select the file that you want to save to another folder by clicking on it once to select it. 2. Click the Save button from the toolbar to save the selected file to another folder. To Delete Files 1.
  • Page 24: Chapter 7: Sending Pictures & Videos

    Chapter 7 Sending Pictures & Videos 7.1 Selecting your E-mail program In order to send your pictures and videos, you must select your default e-mail program in Windows. 1. Click on Start->Settings->Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel, double-click on the Internet Options icon. 3.
  • Page 25: Sending Pictures & Video Downloaded From The Camera

    Some e-mail providers may not support sending files directly. If you click the Send button in the Veo Capture application or right-click on a file and select Send To->Mail Recipient and there is no response, this means that you will need to manually attach the snapshots or videos to your e-mail.
  • Page 26: Chapter 8: Video Instant Messaging

    Video Instant Messaging allows you to keep in touch with family, friends and business associates in real- time. Using your Veo web camera w ith the latest version of MSN Messenger 6.0 is easy and fun. MSN Messenger 6.0 is a great way to keep in contact with friends and family, whether they’re across town or across the globe.
  • Page 27 3. If the other person accepts your webcam invitation, you will see your own image in the lower right corner of the conversation window. You can also use a microphone to talk instead of typing, by clicking on Audio to turn on your microphone. This will send an audio conversation invitation to the other person. If the other person accepts the invitation, you can start using your microphone.
  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Sensor Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel (1280 x 1024) Sensor Type: CMOS, 1/3” Optical format Shutter: Electronic Lens Aperture: F/2.8 Focus: Fixed Focus Distance: 2 feet to infinity View Angle: 58º Diagonal Physical Dimensions and Weight Dimensions: 38mm (H) x 60mm (W) x 20mm (D) 1.5”...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Alternative suggestion: Try the camera on another computer to verify that the camera is working properly. Mac: Note that the Veo Mini Capture will not work directly via the USB cable on a Mac. You’ll need to use an SD memory card (not included) and SD card reader (not included) to transfer pictures from the camera to the Mac.
  • Page 30: Additional Help & Resources

    ? (Online help) button on the top right hand corner of the Album or by selecting the Veo logo at the bottom of the application. The website is also accessible at the following URL address: http://www.veo.com...
  • Page 31: Warranty

    Veo Statement of Limited Warranty Veo warrants that for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase that this product 1) is free from manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship and 2) conforms to its specifications. If this product does not function due to manufacturer defects during the warranty period, Veo, at its option, will either replace this product with one that is functionally equivalent or will refund your purchase price.
  • Page 32 Copyright © 2003 Veo, Inc. All rights reserved. Veo and all Veo product names are trademarks of Veo. The Veo logo is a registered trademark of Veo. All other brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...

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