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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4-6 PC Mode…………………………………………………………………………. 5. Getting Started 5-1 Attaching the Strap……………………………………………………………… 5-2 Inserting Batteries……………………………………………………………….. 5-3 Inserting and Removing the Memory Card…………………………………… 6. Using Your StyleCam Pro 6-1 Setup Mode………………………………………………………………………. 6-2 Still Capture Mode……………………………………………………………….. 6-3 Playback Mode…………………………………………………………………... 6-4 Movie Mode………………………………………………………………………. 6-5 PC Mode…………………………………………………………………………..

  • Page 3: Attention

    1. Attention Please read through this manual carefully before using the StyleCam Pro and follow the instructions to avoid damage caused by improper operation. 1-1 Safety Precautions The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is designed for PC only. To play this CD- ROM on a stereo or CD player may damage it.

  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Camera

    Memory card slot 2-2 System Requirement Please refer to the minimum system requirements for the StyleCam Pro before connecting your digital camera to the computer. We recommend that you use a computer system that exceeds the minimum requirements in order to utilize the camera at its optimum efficiency.

  • Page 5: Controls & Display

    (13) Flash status 3-3 Power Control The image below shows the lens cover of the StyleCam Pro. It is also the power switch. To turn the camera’s power to ON, slide the lens cover towards the left gently. The red LED will...

  • Page 6: Shutter Button

    Otherwise, your picture may be blurred. 3-5 Mode Dial You can select the shooting mode by turning the Mode Dial shown below. There are five modes on the StyleCam Pro that you can choose from. • PC - PC Mode •...

  • Page 7: Flash Button

    Macro Mode button (shown below) downward. The Macro Mode button is located on the right side of your StyleCam Pro. When you select the Macro Mode, the green Macro mode LED will flash. To switch back to the normal shooting range, slide the Macro Mode button up to normal mode.

  • Page 8: Mode Selection And Menus

    4. Mode Selections & Menus 4-1 Still Capture Mode Icon meaning: left to right clockwise: • Image resolution Index for Quick Menu • Quality setting • Still capture mode • Memory card • Picture counter • Self-timer • White balance •...

  • Page 9: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

    The following diagram shows you how to use the quick buttons for deleting pictures or video and how to play a slide show of your pictures. Delete pictures Play a slide show Start auto play 4-3 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Settings With DPOF you can select whether to print single image, print all images, or print pictures with or without the time/date stamp on the picture.

  • Page 10: Movie Mode

    4-4 Movie Mode (1) Movie Mode (2) Movie time elapsed (in seconds) (3) Recording movie (4) Battery power level (5) Time/Date indicator 4-5 Setup Mode Image Resolution 1600x1200* 1280x1024 640x480 * Interpolation through camera firmware. Image Quality Self-timer Feature...
  • Page 11 White Balance Options Exposure Value Compensation OSD Language Options Date/Time Setup...

  • Page 12: Pc Mode

    Reset to Factory Default Settings Format Media Note: If a memory card is inserted, the “Format Media” feature will only format the memory, card, and not the internal memory. In order to format the internal memory, you need to remove the memory card from the camera and select “Format Media” again.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    5-1 Attaching the Wrist Strap The StyleCam Pro comes with a camera wrist strap that you can use to hook onto the camera and carry it with you everywhere you go. Please follow the instructions and the diagrams below to hook the strap into the strap holder.

  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing The Memory Card

    If the memory card is full, you can format the card through SETUP mode. There is 8MB internal flash memory built into the StyleCam Pro for saving your images and video. However, when a memory card is inserted, the camera will store pictures and video on the card first.

  • Page 15: Using Your Stylecam Pro

    2. There are three flash modes you can chose from: Auto on, red-eye reduction, and flash off. 6-2c Using the Macro Mode You can take close-up shots with the StyleCam Pro’ macro mode feature. Please follow the instructions below: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Still Capture Mode.

  • Page 16: Still Capture Mode

    To turn off the LCD screen, press the Display button again. 6-4 Movie Mode Use the Movie Mode to record digital video (excluding audio) with your StyleCam Pro. Please follow the instructions below to capture a digital video: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Movie Mode 2.

  • Page 17: Pc Mode

    StyleCam Pro. Note: the LCD screen will not display any image once you connect the StyleCam Pro to an image device (e.g. TV). To restore the image on the LCD screen, you need to disconnect the...

  • Page 18: Software Installation

    Insert the software CD (included with this package) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The CD should auto-run. Otherwise, go to Start → Run, and type “D:\installmgr.exe” (where D:\ is your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. The StyleCam Pro Installer screen will appear. Click on “Install StyleCam Pro Mass Storage Driver”.
  • Page 19 3. Click “Finish” on to complete installing the mass storage driver. Please follow the instructions below to continue installing the ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft Video Impression and Adobe Acrobat Reader ArcSoft PhotoImpression 1. From the Installer Menu, click on “Install ArcSoft PhotoImpression” 2.
  • Page 20 3. Click “Next” on the welcome screen to continue. 4. Click “Yes” to accept the license agreement and continue. 5. Click “Next” to install the application in your C:\ drive.
  • Page 21 6. Select the components you want and click “Next” to continue. 7. Click “Next” to continue. 8. A progress bar will appear, and when it finishes click “Finish” to complete installation. Note For Windows 98/98SE Users: you may be prompted to restart your computer. If you want to install the ArcSoft VideoImpression and Adobe applications, please ignore this message by selecting “No, I will restart my computer later”...
  • Page 22 ArcSoft VideoImpression 1. From the Installer Menu, click “Install ArcSoft VideoImpression” 2. Select the language you want and click OK. 3. Click “Next” on the welcome screen to continue. 4. Click “Yes” to accept the license agreement to continue.
  • Page 23 5. To install the application in your C:\ drive, click “Next” to continue. 6. Click “Next” to continue. 7. Click “Finish” to complete setup.
  • Page 24 Adobe Acrobat Reader 1. From the Installer Menu, click “Install Adobe Acrobat Reader” 2. Click “Yes” to accept license agreement to continue. 3. Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 25 4. To install in your C:\ drive, click “Next” to continue. 5. Click “OK” to complete setup. Note For Windows 98/98SE Users: you may be prompted to restart your computer. Please select “Yes, I will restart my computer now” and click “Finish”. Note: Please save and close all running programs before restarting your computer.

  • Page 26: Downloading Images & Video

    5. Your computer will now detect a new hardware – the StyleCam Pro. 8-2 Installing Hardware Driver When you connect the StyleCam Pro to your computer for the first time, you will need to install hardware driver. Please follow the instructions below to install the hardware drivers.
  • Page 27 4. The pictures will display in thumbnail format on the bottom of the screen. Click the green OK button to view the picture in full size. Using Windows Media Player You can play your digital video with Microsoft Windows Media Player. Please follow the instructions below to play video with the Media Player.

  • Page 28: How To Take Good Digital Pictures

    How to Take Good Digital Pictures Taking Pictures On Sunny Days When taking pictures on a bright sunny day, make sure your subject is facing the sunlight and not standing back to the sunlight. Standing back against the sunlight may cause dark faces and comparatively more exposed background.
  • Page 29 can capture as much detail as possible, and that your subject will not become too dark in the video. If it is daytime, make sure there is enough natural sun light in the room. Open windows and turn on lights to ensure adequate lighting. Taking video in dim lighting conditions can lead to poor quality video or a decrease in frame rate.

  • Page 30: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Image sensor 1.3 million pixels CMOS sensor Internal memory 8MB flash memory Image resolution Superfine Fine Economy 1600x1200 * 1280x1024 640x480 Image capacity ** Superfine Fine Economy Video resolution 320x240 Maximum video Dependent on available memory length Video frame rate Up to 25 fps Lens F=8.5mm...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with your StyleCam Pro please refer to the following help guide to troubleshoot your camera. Symptoms Problems Solutions I cannot upload images Connection Check to ensure that all to the PC failure connections are secured.

  • Page 32: One Year Limited Warranty - Usa & Canada

    These are the sole remedies and SiPix’s sole liabilities for performance or failure to perform of the product. SiPix reserves the right to change its warranty policy at any time for all products distributed after the date of such change in warranty.

  • Page 33: Warranty Service - Usa & Canada

    Fremont CA, will not accept any shipments from outside the boundaries and territories of the USA and Canada. SiPix often bundles many different third party software options with its products. If any of these options were ordered with your SiPix product and they appear to be missing or incorrect, contact your reseller immediately.

  • Page 34: Technical Support - Usa & Canada

    SiPix Web-site, as tutorials, updated drivers, frequently asked questions and news updates are available. www.sipixdigital.com/support Should you require further assistance, you may contact SiPix technical support representatives by calling 510.651.9199. SiPix Technical Support is available from 8 AM to 6 PM PST, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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