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- Page 1 Digital Camera with Streaming Snapshot Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: About This Manual
About this manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the StyleCam Blink II digital camera. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. - Page 3 2003 Foxlink Peripherals, Inc. StyleCam and Streaming Snapshot are trademarks of Foxlink Peripherals, Inc. SiPix is registered by SiPix Group Ltd. and used under license. MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation registered in the USA and other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
& V RANSFER MAGES IDEOS WITH THE The SiPix CamWizard Menu Options ... 13 Save Pictures and Videos to My Computer ... 13 Play Image Slideshow... 14 Play Video(s) in Windows Media Player ... 14 View Images & Videos in the Camera ... 14 II...1... - Page 5 RANSFER MAGES WITH Save Images using ArcSoft PhotoImpression... 14 RANSFER AND IDEOS USING THE STYLECAM BLINK II AS A PC CAMERA ...16 OW TO SE THE TYLE LINK Connecting the StyleCam Blink II to a PC ... 16 Using the ArcSoft VideoImpression... 16 Saving Videos with Windows Media Player ...
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Page 6: Getting Started
With a 1/3-inch VGA CMOS image sensor you are assured of vivid pictures. The VGA CMOS image sensor is capable of capturing digital still images and streaming snapshots. Through the SiPix Picture Manager, the streaming snapshots will automatically convert into digital video. You can use the StyleCam Blink II as a PC camera, taking real-time video when connected to your computer with the supplied USB cable. -
Page 7: Identifying Components
Please refer to the following diagram to identify the StyleCam Blink II components: Front View USB connector Back View Viewfinder Battery compartment cover Shutter button Viewfinder Lens Shutter button Status LCD Power/Mode button... -
Page 8: Inserting The Battery
Please follow the instructions below to insert the battery into your StyleCam Blink II digital camera: Turn the camera’s power to OFF. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the camera by sliding the cover off the camera. -
Page 9: Taking Pictures
• To turn the camera’s power to ON, press the Power/Mode button. The camera will beep and the status LCD will display the default settings. • To turn the camera’s power to OFF, press and hold the Power/Mode button for three seconds. The camera will beep twice, and the status LCD will clear. -
Page 10: Camera Icon And Description
To select your desired setting, press the Power/Mode button to scroll through the different modes. The icons will display in the status LCD; press the Shutter button to select the function displayed and the camera is ready to take a picture or Streaming Snapshots. The following chart provides icon images and descriptions for each icon. -
Page 11: How To Take Digital Still Pictures
Press the Power/Mode button once to turn the camera on. Default Setting Press the Power/Mode button again to scroll to the setting you want: 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels Press the Shutter button to save the setting and return to the main screen. Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to indoor/outdoor: Indoor: select when inside a building or when ambient light is low. -
Page 12: How To Erase Images And Video
The ERASE function allows you to erase the images or videos saved on the internal memory of your digital camera. Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to Erase mode To erase All images and videos, select ALL. Press and hold down the Shutter button until you hear two short beeps then a long beep. -
Page 13: Software Installation
SiPix CamExplorer The SiPix CamExplorer features the StyleCam Blink II as a mass storage device. Mass storage means that you can download the images and video directly from the camera to your computer without using a third- party application. -
Page 14: Installing The Software
Follow these instructions to install the camera driver and application software on your PC system. Note: (For Windows 98SE users ONLY!) You may encounter a message during the installation that says you have an outdated version of DirectX installed on your computer. It will ask you if want to install the current version of Direct X, you may select “No”... - Page 15 Automatic Installation Please follow the instructions below to complete the installation of your software. 1. ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression license agreements will appear. Click “Yes” to accept the license agreements to continue installation. The installation of these programs will take up to 5 minutes to complete.
- Page 16 Custom Installation Please follow the instructions below to complete the installation of your software. 1. Select “Custom Installation” from the Installer Menu shown above, and click “Continue”. The following screen will appear on your computer screen. 2. Check the application/driver software that you want to install on your computer, and click “Install”. 3.
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Page 17: Connecting To Your Pc
Note: Before you connect the StyleCam Blink II to your PC, you must install the SiPix software drivers. Press the Power/Mode button to turn the camera to OFF. Open the connector cover. Using the supplied USB cable, plug-in the smaller connector to the camera, and then plug-in the larger connector to your PC. -
Page 18: Downloading Files To Your Pc
USB cable to your PC; the following screen appears. Note: If the CamWizard screen does not appear, go to the bottom of your computer screen and locate the SiPix CamWizard icon on the right-hand side of the task bar. Double-click the camera icon to open the SiPix CamWizard. -
Page 19: Play Image Slideshow
Click “Acquire” (scanner/camera icon); the SiPix Picture Manager will acquire the images saved on your camera. The SiPix Picture Manager allows you to view each individual image saved on your camera. You can use the arrow keys to scroll to the previous or the next picture. Click on the “Transfer” button to download the images to your computer. -
Page 20: Transfer And Save Videos Using S I Pix Cam Explorer
Click “Save” on the left panel of the screen, and then click “Save As” at the bottom of the screen. When the Save window opens, select a directory where you want to save your pictures, type a name for the image file, and click “Save”. You can also use the StyleCam Blink II Camera Explorer to save the images and videos to your computer. -
Page 21: Using The Stylecam Blink Ii As A Pc Camera
The SiPix StyleCam Blink II allows you to connect to your computer with the supplied USB cable and use it as a PC camera. Please read the instructions below carefully. Connecting the StyleCam Blink II to a PC 1. Set your StyleCam Blink II on the tilt base (included) and place it on a flat surface. -
Page 22: Video Conferencing With Netmeeting
The StyleCam Blink II can be used with Microsoft NetMeeting software for video conferencing. Please follow the instructions below: Connect the StyleCam Blink II to your computer with the supplied USB cable. The camera will power on automatically. Launch NetMeeting. Go to Start → Programs → Accessories → Communications → NetMeeting. After NetMeeting starts, click the “Tools”... -
Page 23: Stylecam Blink Ii Quick Tips
Avoid pointing the camera directly at a shiny surface. • Do not take pictures of both shaded and sun lit areas together. While our digital camera does make great adjustments for this, it is unable to clearly adjust for vast differences in lighting as compared to... -
Page 24: Product Specifications
Operating system Camera dimension Camera weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity * Video is converted from Streaming Snapshot images using the SiPix software. Video length varies. 1/3-inch VGA CMOS sensor 640x480 320x240 70 images 300 images JPEG... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause The camera has no The batteries are discharged. power. The batteries are inserted incorrectly. Is the camera connected to a computer? The camera won’t Is the camera’s power on? take a picture. Is the camera connected to a computer? The pictures are The camera or subject was... -
Page 26: 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. Except as set forth above, all other warranties whether express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby excluded. -
Page 27: Warranty Services - Usa & Canada
Failure to properly pack shipment could cause serious damage to the product and void the warranty. Should any defect(s) be discovered, the product may be returned to SiPix with a valid RMA number. If you are returning product for repair, please be sure to do the following: 1. -
Page 28: Technical Support - Usa & Canada
– & SiPix provides technical support at no cost during the one-year warranty period. Users with questions or concerns of a technical nature should first refer to the product manual, as usage and troubleshooting information is provided in detail. For additional information or assistance, users should visit the SiPix Web- site, as tutorials, updated drivers, frequently asked questions and news updates are available. -
Page 30: Technical Support & Warranty - Europe
Pour assistance Technique rappeler le numéro gratuit en Europe* :00800-800 SiPix (00800-80074749) ou par E-Mail : sipix@appello.de Le Support Technique de SiPix est disponible de 9h à 18h, du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jours fériés. TEL: 00800-800 SiPix *Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Italy, UK, Ireland and... -
Page 31: Technical Support & Warranty - Asia Pacific
– Technical Support Upon receipt of this SiPix product you are immediately eligible for Technical Support during the warranty period of ONE YEAR from the purchase date. Users with questions or concerns of a technical nature should first refer to the product manual, as usage and troubleshooting information is provided in detail. For additional information or assistance, users should visit the SiPix Website, as tutorials, updated drivers, frequently asked questions and news updates are available.