Cool-Icam Stylus 1500 User Manual

Cool-icam stylus 1500 webcams: users manual
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Stylus 1500. Using the latest innovations in technology the
Stylus 1500 offers fun, affordable and easy to use digital imaging.
Although you probably want to get started right away, please take a few minutes to read this
guide and familiarise yourself with your new Stylus 1500. Your new Stylus 1500 will take 80
Hi-Res (High Resolution) or 322 Low-Res (Low Resolution) images, which you upload to your
PC (Personal Computer) running Windows® 98 and Windows® Me or Macintosh™ running OS
8.6 - 9 via the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port.
You can also use your Stylus 1500 to capture not only snaps of your family and friends, but
also video and audio clips of them in action.
Your Stylus 1500 can also be used as a Web Cam. If you have an internet connection and
microphone (not supplied) you can chat face-to-face with friends and colleagues, conferencing
in real time.
Stylus 1500 comes with Time Lapse Photography. You can set your Stylus 1500 to operate
on its own throughout the day at predetermined intervals and take a series of images. With
this technique, you can make for example high speed video clips of:-
• changing cloud and weather formations
• watch the hands of a clock speed round in double quick time
• watch the tide go in and then out
• watch a flower open as the sun rises
The effects are amazing.
Please note that your images and audio clips are stored on your Stylus 1500's internal
memory. When you have taken your images and audio clips, the Stylus 1500 will wait for 30
seconds and then automatically switch to Stand-by mode, which draws a constant trickle of
power from the battery. To preserve your images, there is a backup battery which should
only be used in emergency cases to change your battery when you are away from your
computer and cannot upload your images.
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  • Page 1 PC (Personal Computer) running Windows® 98 and Windows® Me or Macintosh™ running OS 8.6 - 9 via the USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. You can also use your Stylus 1500 to capture not only snaps of your family and friends, but also video and audio clips of them in action.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    7.5 LCD Display 7.6 Power 7.7 Cool-iCam Flash Bar (Optional accessory) 7.8 Stylus 1500 Stand Getting Started 8.1 Switching the Stylus 1500 On from Stand-by Mode 8.2 Taking an Image 8.3 Audio Recording Mode 8.4 Continuous Mode 8.5 Self-Timer Mode 8.6 Deleting the Last Image/Last Movie Clip/Last Audio Clip...
  • Page 3: System Requirements

    • 150MB Free disk space • Colour Monitor with High Color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher • CD-ROM Drive • Standard mouse and keyboard 4. Package Contents Stylus 1500 Wrist Strap with Clip Cool-iCam Pouch © 2001 TCG. USB Cable...
  • Page 4: Software Installation

    Uninstalling your Digital Camera Manager does not delete your album folders and therefore all images transferred into your default or created albums will be preserved. You will be able to access these folders on your system desktop. © 2001 TCG. Follow the onscreen Page 4 www.cool-icam.com EN FL Version 3 0801...
  • Page 5: Arcsoft™ Videoimpression

    Don't worry if you made a mistake and want to add in ArcSoft™ titles you did not tick. Reinsert the CD-ROM and follow steps 1 - 6 ticking only the software you want to add. © 2001 TCG. www.cool-icam.com Users can get their own Page 5...
  • Page 6: How To Install Microsoft® Netmeeting

    An installation wizard will automatically launch. Click the “Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 4.05” icon. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation. Visit http://www.adobe.com/ for all your FAQ's, tips and technical support. © 2001 TCG. www.cool-icam.com Page 6 EN FL Version 3 0801...
  • Page 7: How To Install The Digital Camera Driver Software

    Click “Quit” to finish the installation. A folder named "STV0680 Camera Snapshots" will appear in your Hard Disk after your Stylus 1500 is connected to your Mac via the USB cable for collecting images and movies. 5.5.2 How to Uninstall Digital Camera Driver (without enhancement): To uninstall the Digital Camera Driver (without enhancement), you have to remove 3 files located in different folders and restart your Mac.
  • Page 8 Hard Disk if you have not install any Photo-retouching software. If you already installed ArcSoft™ PhotoStudio® 2000 and you want to use it as a default software to retrieve the images from Stylus 1500, go to “Plug-ins” folder in the “PhotoStudio® 2000” folder and click “Select”.
  • Page 9: How To Install Arcsoft™ Software

    ROM drawer. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera". Double click the “VideoImp™ 1.5 installer” icon in English folder. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation. © 2001 TCG. www.cool-icam.com Page 9 EN FL Version 3 0801...
  • Page 10: How To Install Cu-Seeme

    Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera". Double click the “Acrobat® Reader” folder and select the language you wish to install. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation. © 2001 TCG. Page 10 www.cool-icam.com EN FL Version 3 0801...
  • Page 11: Battery Installation

    The backup battery maintains the memory of your Stylus 1500 when you want to replace your batteries and when you have images stored in your Stylus 1500 and you are not able to upload to your computer. Removal of this battery will mean the loss of any images currently stored in your Stylus 1500.
  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Stylus 1500

    7. Getting to Know Your Stylus 1500 Refer to the picture below for a quick overview for your Stylus 1500. Front View Strap Holder Viewfinder (7.2) Lens Shutter Button (7.1) Battery Door © 2001 TCG. Back View Microphone (7.3) LCD Display (7.5) Mode Button (7.4)
  • Page 13: Change Resolution

    The viewfinder is the window you look through when you aim the Stylus 1500. Make sure you center the subject in the viewfinder before taking an image. 7.3 Microphone The Microphone is located at the reverse side of your Stylus 1500. Put it close to the sound source to record an audio clip. Microphone...
  • Page 14: Mode Button

    Stylus 1500. 7.4.2 Cycling Through the Operating Modes You can also use the Mode Button to cycle through the operating modes of your Stylus 1500. (For more details, see Section 8. Getting Started) 7.4.3 Setting Time Lapse Duration Intervals & quitting from Time Lapse Mode You can use the Mode Button to set the time lapse duration intervals and return to normal mode from Time Lapse Mode.
  • Page 15: Power

    • It is important to note that any images stored in your Stylus 1500's memory will be lost if the battery is totally drained or removed and the backup battery is removed (and the USB cable is not connected to your Stylus 1500 and to your powered on PC or Mac). Please make sure your wanted images are uploaded to your PC or Mac via the USB cable before changing or installing batteries.
  • Page 16: Stylus 1500 Stand

    7.8 Stylus 1500 Stand When you want to use your Stylus 1500 as a web-cam, use the enclosed stand and position suitably, e.g. next to your computer monitor. This is also ideal for use when using the Self-Timer and Time Lapse Photography Modes.
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Stylus 1500. Important Note: • If you cannot reactivate your Stylus 1500 by pressing the Mode Button, this means your battery power is low. You must upload stored images to your computer and replace with fresh batteries. 8.2 Taking an Image Press the Shutter Button to take an image.
  • Page 18: Self-Timer Mode

    The Self-Timer Mode cannot be selected when the Stylus 1500 is full. 8.6 Deleting the Last Image / Last Movie Clip / Last Audio Clip When you wish to delete the last image / last movie clip / last audio clip in your Stylus 1500, press the Mode Button until Stylus 1500 to beep.
  • Page 19: Changing The Image Resolution

    Important Notes: • Time Lapse Mode cannot be performed when your Stylus 1500 is connected to your computer via USB cable. • The Time Lapse function will stop if you press the Mode Button during the Time Lapse Mode or connect to your computer through USB cable.
  • Page 20: Connecting Your Stylus 1500 To Your Computer

    You can use the Digital Camera Manager to upload images taken by your Stylus 1500 at any time whether or not the Stylus 1500 is full. Connect your Stylus 1500 to your PC via the USB cable. Plugging the USB connector into the Stylus 1500 will cause it to reset and issue a double beep but all stored images will remain.
  • Page 21: Uploading Images And Audio Clips

    Switch the interface to DSC (Digital Still Camera) Mode by clicking the Click to capture all images and audio clips stored in your Stylus 1500. A window will appear and ask if you want to convert all stored images to higher resolution. (for images only) •...
  • Page 22: Creating & Uploading Movie Clips

    High Resolution supports 80 frames of video. • When the Stylus 1500 is full, attach it to your PC via USB and run the Digital Camera Manager. • You can now start to create your own movie clips by following these steps: 3.
  • Page 23: Creating Live Movie Clips

    You can now create live digital movies using Digital Camera Manager. • Make sure your Stylus 1500 is connected to your PC via USB and run the Digital Camera Manager. • Warning! Live Video Mode will erase all images stored in your Stylus 1500. Make sure you upload all wanted images before you switch the Digital Camera Manager to Live Video Mode.
  • Page 24 Adjust Resolution Button. © 2001 TCG. Frame Rate Button. Enter the number of seconds you want for the video clip to run at. (frames per second) Adjust the frame rate Page 24 www.cool-icam.com Adjust resolution EN FL Version 3 0801...
  • Page 25: For Macintosh™ Users: Mac

    Your Mac will ask you if you want to empty your Stylus 1500. • If you click "Yes", images stored in your Stylus 1500 will be deleted. • If you click "No", images stored in your Stylus 1500 will be retained.
  • Page 26: How To Use Other Software

    11. How to Use Other Software For Windows® User: Alternatively you can upload your images directly from your Stylus 1500 into ArcSoft™ PhotoStudio®, PhotoFantasy™, PhotoPrinter™ and VideoImpression™. previously saved in your computer files. 11.1 How to use ArcSoft™ PhotoStudio® 2000 Select the “PhotoStudio®...
  • Page 27: How To Use Arcsoft™ Photofantasy™ 2000

    You can play with the image by using the function icons. Using live images:- You can also capture a live shot when your Stylus 1500 is connected to your PC by the following steps: Click “Get Fantasy” to select the template in the existing library and then click “OK”...
  • Page 28: How To Use Arcsoft™ Photoprinter™ 2000

    “?” on the top right hand corner to access the Help Topics. Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ's, tips and technical support. See Section 12 for more details. © 2001 TCG. Select “STV0680 Camera” as Page 28 www.cool-icam.com Get photo Acquire Print EN FL Version 3 0801...
  • Page 29: How To Use Arcsoft™ Videoimpression

    Double click on the video and it will appear just like other video templates in the storyboard. Now go to step 10. Alternatively you can produce a live video. Ensure your Stylus 1500 is connected to the computer via the USB cable. Click on the capture icon. Step 7 And press the the ESC key on your keyboard to end the video.
  • Page 30: How To Use Microsoft™ Netmeeting

    Connect your USB cable to an available USB port on your PC on the other end. Put your Stylus 1500 next to your PC monitor or another flat surface. Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card's external microphone connector.
  • Page 31: For Macintosh™ Users

    “?” at the top right hand corner to access the Help Topics. Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ's, tips and technical support. See Section 12 for more details. © 2001 TCG. www.cool-icam.com Import file with enhancement Page 31...
  • Page 32: How To Use Arcsoft™ Photoprinter™ 2000

    For further help on how to use ArcSoft™ PhotoPrinter™ 2000, click the “?” on the top right hand corner to access the Help Topics. Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for all your FAQ's, tips and technical support. See Section 12 for more details. © 2001 TCG. www.cool-icam.com Page 32 EN FL Version 3 0801...
  • Page 33: How To Use Arcsoft™ Videoimpression

    Double click on the video and it will appear just like other video templates in the storyboard. Now go to step 10. Alternatively you can produce a live video. Ensure your Stylus 1500 is connected to the computer via the USB cable. Click on the capture icon. Step 7 And press the the ESC key on your keyboard to end the video.
  • Page 34: How To Use Cu-Seeme

    Connect your USB cable to an available USB port on your Mac on the other end. Put your Stylus 1500 next to your Mac monitor or another flat surface. Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card's external microphone connector.
  • Page 35: Arcsoft Worldwide Customer Support

    For South & Central America Tel: 1-510-979-5520 Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail: latinsupport@arcsoft.com For Europe / Middle East / Africa & Rest of the World ArcSoft Europe Support Center (Ireland) Tel: +353-(0) 61-702087 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: europe@arcsoft.com Page 35 www.cool-icam.com EN FL Version 3 0801...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    If these does not work contact your national Customer Support representative. Install the software, restart your PC, and finally, connect the Stylus 1500 to the PC via the USB port, then the software folder will appear in the Program menu.
  • Page 37 Mac (via the USB) after the software has been installed & the Mac restarted. You have lost power to your Stylus 1500 by either: Insufficient battery power. Removing the battery without being connected to your Mac (turned on) via the USB cable.
  • Page 38: Battery Guidance

    14. Battery Guidance CR2032 Important Note: We strongly recommend that you do not use rechargeable batteries as this will affect the performance of your Stylus 1500 and Flash Bar. WARNINGS! • Batteries should be replaced by an adult. • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    • 20% - 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Camera Cautions • Never immerse any part of the Stylus 1500 or its components into any fluid or liquid. • Disconnect the Stylus 1500 from your PC or Mac before cleaning it. • Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
  • Page 40: Fcc Notice

    16. FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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