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  • Page 1 SlimCam 4000...
  • Page 2 Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camera. Use the camera with care.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started 1. Your camera parts 2. Loading the battery 3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card Inserting the card Removing the card 4. Attaching the strap 5. Using the tripod Basic Operation 1. Switching on and off 2. Setting the Mode switch 3.
  • Page 4 Advanced Settings 1. Menu access Setting the language Setting the date and time Using the flash strobe Setting the resolution Setting the date stamp Setting the flicker Delete all and format 2. Using the self-timer 3. Using the Smart key Audio Functions on your Camera 1.
  • Page 5 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 3. Starting MP3 Cam Manager 4. Managing images via MP3 Cam Manager Album mode panel Picture enhancement Viewing your images Copying your images to "My Album" Designating the album path Creating an AVI file 5.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Your camera parts Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you operate it more easily. Shutter/OK button LCD display Mode switch PLAYBACK button (Control button) Lens cover Smart key Lens (Control button) Microphone MENU/ button Self-timer lamp Strap hook...

  • Page 7: Loading The Battery

    2. Loading the battery Please use two AAA batteries. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the indication to open it. Follow the indication to load batteries into the battery section with the correct + and - ends. Close inward and slide upward the battery/card cover to lock it.

  • Page 8: Inserting And Removing The Sd/Mmc Card

    3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card Inserting the card Open the battery/card cover. Insert the card in the direction of the indication and push it in till the end of the card plot. Close the battery/card cover. Removing the card Push in and release the card to remove 1.

  • Page 9: Attaching The Strap

    4. Attaching the strap For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the carrying strap. Press the buttons as indicated to separate the strap into two parts. Thread the strap loop through the hook in the direction indicated. Fasten the strap loop as indicated. Combine the strap as indicated.

  • Page 10: Using The Tripod

    5. Using the tripod Use the tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits, longer movies, video conferencing or in the macro mode. Attach the tripod to the port on the bottom of the camera and rotate the serrated wheel to lock it.

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation 1. Switching on and off Slide the Lens cover in the direction of the arrow to switch the camera on or off. If the camera is idle for over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be turned off to conserve battery power, press any key to wake up the camera.

  • Page 12: Setting The Mode Switch

    2. Setting the Mode switch This camera provides two modes of use - DSC (Digital Still Camera) and Audio modes. Push the Mode switch to select the mode that you wish to use. Each mode comes with sub-items as below. DSC mode: Mode switch Taking still pictures, recording...

  • Page 13: Taking Still Pictures

    3. Taking still pictures The LCD display information Still picture mode Zoom ratio Resolution Date stamp Focus mode Storage media Internal memory: SD card: MMC card: Remaining number of pictures Flash status White balance or effect status Battery life...

  • Page 14: Snapshot

    Snapshot mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then s et the Mode switch to Focus Push the Focus switch to set the mode best for your picture. 12"~16" (30cm~40cm) Macro 16"~ (40cm~ Micro Zoom out Zoom in Zoom in or zoom out Press the Control + button to effect...

  • Page 15: Recording Movies

    4. Recording movies The LCD display information Movie mode Remaining time of a recording Focus mode Storage media Internal memory: SD card: MMC card: White balance or effect status Battery life...

  • Page 16: Making A Movie

    Making a movie mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then s et the Mode switch to Select the AVI item Press the MENU/ button. Use the Control buttons to highlight SELFTIMER SETTING effect the AVI item, then press the menu SHUTTER Shutter button to confirm.

  • Page 17: Playing Your Pictures And Movies

    5. Playing your pictures and movies The LCD display information Playback mode Playing time of a recording Storage media Internal memory: SD card: MMC card: Number of pictures and movies taken Picture or movie number Battery life...

  • Page 18: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing pictures mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then s et the Mode switch to Playback mode Press the PLAYBACK button to enter a thumbnail view. The last effect image taken will be highlighted. menu Select images View the file Press the Control - button to select the previous image or the...

  • Page 19: Viewing Movies

    Viewing movies mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then s et the Mode switch to Playback mode Press the PLAYBACK button to enter a thumbnail view. The last effect image taken will be highlighted. menu If the highlighted file Select images is a movie, a...

  • Page 20: Deleting Pictures And Movies

    Deleting pictures and movies mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then s et the Mode switch to Playback mode Press the PLAYBACK button to enter a thumbnail view. The last effect image taken will be highlighted. menu Select images Previous...

  • Page 21: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings 1. Menu access The SETTING Menu provides more advanced features for you to fine-tune the camera. The following describes how to access the Menu. mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then s et the Mode switch to Select the SETTING item Press the MENU/...

  • Page 22: Setting The Language

    Setting the language When you switch the camera on for the first time, the LCD display may not be shown in your local language. You can set the LCD display language by using the method below. Select the LANGUAGE item SETTING STROBE Under the SETTING Menu, use the...

  • Page 23: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time When you switch the camera on for the first time, please set up the date and time. Select the DATE item SETTING STROBE Under the SETTING Menu, use the QUALITY DELETE ALL Control buttons to highlight the DATE DATE item, then press the Shutter DATESTAMP...

  • Page 24: Using The Flash Strobe

    Using the flash strobe When the lighting is not sufficient for your shooting environment, the flash can provide the extra light you need. Select the STROBE item SETTING STROBE Under the SETTING Menu, use the QUALITY DELETE ALL Control buttons to highlight the DATE STROBE item, then press the DATESTAMP...

  • Page 25: Setting The Resolution

    Setting the resolution Changing the resolution affects the number of pictures that can be taken. The higher the resolution is, the more memory- demanding the images will be. Select the QUALITY item SETTING STROBE Under the SETTING Menu, use the QUALITY DELETE ALL Control...

  • Page 26: Setting The Date Stamp

    Setting the date stamp Enabling the date stamp will print the date of shooting on the picture. Select the DATESTAMP item SETTING STROBE Under the SETTING Menu, use the QUALITY DELETE ALL Control buttons to highlight the DATE DATESTAMP item, then press the DATESTAMP LANGUAGE Shutter button to confirm.

  • Page 27: Setting The Flicker

    Setting the flicker If you travel to another country, the flicker setting may not suit the country you are staying. To prevent nosie on the LCD display, please set the flicker matching the place you are staying. Select the FLICKER item SETTING DELETE ALL Under the SETTING Menu, use the...

  • Page 28: Delete All And Format

    Delete all and format You can use "delete all" or "format" function to quick erase obsolete files. "Delete all" will only delete files, while "format" will format the storage and thus erase all files. Select the DELETE ALL or SETTING DELETE ALL FORMAT item DATE...

  • Page 29: Using The Self-Timer

    2. Using the self-timer The self-timer allows a delay of ten seconds before the shutter fires when taking a self-portrait picture. mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then s et the Mode switch to Select the SELFTIMER item Press the MENU/ button.

  • Page 30: Using The Smart Key

    3. Using the Smart key The Smart key allows you to immediately apply the functions in common use - Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten (white balance [WB]) and B & W (photo effect) - of this camera, as well as view the real-time change on the LCD display. mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on.

  • Page 31: Audio Functions On Your Camera

    Audio Functions on your Camera 1. Recording an audio clip mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then s et the Mode switch to Select the VOICE RECORD item AUDIO MP3 WAV Use the Control buttons to VOICE RECORD highlight the VOICE RECORD item, then press the Shutter button to...

  • Page 32: Uploading Mp3 Files To Your Camera

    2. Uploading MP3 files to your camera Before you can play MP3 music, you need to connect your camera to the computer and upload MP3 files. Connect your computer Turn on your computer. Insert the USB cable to the USB port of your computer.

  • Page 33: Playing Wav Or Mp3 Files

    3. Playing WAV or MP3 files Before the following steps, please insert the earphone to the earphone connector on your camera first. mode Slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on. Then s et the Mode switch to Select the MP3 WAV item AUDIO MP3 WAV Use the Control...
  • Page 34 Play a desired file Under the SINGLE mode, highlight AAAA0001 AAAA0002 a desired file (MP3 or WAV file) with AAAA0003 the Control buttons and then AAAA0004 press the Shutter button to play. Under the CONTINUOUS mode, highlight a desired file (MP3 file) with the Control buttons, the MP3 file will be automatically...

  • Page 35: Enjoying Your Images On The Computer

    Enjoying your Images on the Computer 1. Installing MP3 Cam Manager Install MP3 Cam Manager before connecting your camera to your computer for the first time. Please follow the steps to complete the installation. Turn on your computer. Do not connect the USB cable to your computer at this stage. Turn off other applications running on your computer.
  • Page 36 The "Install Shield Wizard" dialogue box is occurring and the automatic installation begins. When a window as Fig 1 appears, click Next . Then follow the on-screen instructions to continue. " " Fig 1 Notice for Windows 2000 users 1. The "Digital Signature Not Found" dialogue box might show twice.
  • Page 37 When a window as Fig 2 appears, please click "Yes" or "No" according to your circumstance. If you are not a Windows XP user, or never install DirectX 8.0 or above, click "Yes". If you are a Windows XP user, or you have already installed DirectX 8.0 or above, click "No".

  • Page 38: Connecting Your Camera To Your Computer

    2. Connecting your camera to your computer Turn on your computer. Set the Mode switch on your camera to Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera.

  • Page 39: Copying Pictures And Movies To Your Computer

    3. Copying pictures and movies to your computer For Windows XP users After connecting your camera with the computer, a window will automatically appear (as Fig 5). Select the "Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer" item and then click "OK".
  • Page 40 Double-click the "DCIM" file folder. Double-click the "100MEDIA" file folder. Drag the picture to the "My Documents" file folder to copy your picture or movie to the computer. For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users The storage positions of the pictures and movies You can find the files of your pictures and movies as Fig 6.

  • Page 41: Viewing On Your Computer

    4. Viewing on your computer Double-click "My Documents". For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Select the desired file and double-click it to view. Notice on disconnecting the camera from the computer for Windows 2000/ME users To disconnect your camera from the computer, please follow these steps.

  • Page 42: Using Mp3 Cam Manager

    Using MP3 Cam Manager 1. Installing MP3 Cam Manager You need to install MP3 Cam Manager to take advantage of the provided functions - images enhancement, images management and PC Camera. If you never install MP3 Cam Manager, please finish the installation first.

  • Page 43: Connecting Your Camera To Your Computer

    2. Connecting your camera to your computer Turn on your computer. Set the Mode switch on your camera to Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Press and hold the Shutter button as you insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera.
  • Page 44 Notice for Windows 2000/ME/98SE users During the installation process for the first time, please follow the steps below. For Windows 2000 users The "Digital Signature Not Found" dialogue box might appear twice, please simply click "Yes". This camera works well for Windows 2000.

  • Page 45: Starting Mp3 Cam Manager

    3. Starting MP3 Cam Manager After the installation of software and hardware, you can access MP3 Cam Manager. Launch the software Double-click the icon on the desktop to execute the program; or click the "Start" menu and go up to "Programs", then go to the folder named "MP3 Cam Manager"...

  • Page 46: Managing Images Via Mp3 Cam Manager

    4. Managing images via MP3 Cam Manager Album mode panel 14 15 Switch to Live mode Work area Upload images to the work Send mail area Select all images in My Album Transfer images to the Delete all images in My Album album Album manager My Album...

  • Page 47: Picture Enhancement

    Picture enhancement The enhancement function enhances your images form 4 Mega to 5 Mega, 3 Mega to 4 Mega and 2 Mega to 3 Mega. The enhanced format offers higher quality, but also requires more disk space. When launching MP3 Cam Manager, a dialogue box as Fig 12 will automatically pop up to ask if you want to download photos from your camera.

  • Page 48: Viewing Your Images

    Viewing your images Double-click the desired picture or movie thumbnail in the Work area to view it. Then a viewer window as Fig 13 (when viewing a picture) or a default media player window as Fig 14 (when viewing a movie) will appear. Next picture Previous picture Slide show...

  • Page 49: Copying Your Images To "My Album

    Copying your images to "My Album" Click the icon to transfer your pictures and movies to the Work area. Click the desired image in the Work area. Click the icon to copy the image from the Work area to My Album.

  • Page 50: Designating The Album Path

    Designating the album path Click Album manager to create a new photo album. Key in a new album name, then click to designate a path where the album will be stored. Click "Update" to confirm. (Fig 15) Double-click the new album item to open the newly created album.

  • Page 51: Creating An Avi File

    Creating an AVI file Select one or more images from the Work area. Click the icon, then a "Make AVI file" window will appear. Work area My Album Arrange the sequence of the images and adjust the frame rate. Select the "Compression" check box if you want to reduce the file size.

  • Page 52: Using Pc Camera Via Mp3 Cam Manager

    5. Using PC Camera via MP3 Cam Manager Live mode panel Switch to Album mode Video Record Snapshot Video Format Setting Video Source...

  • Page 53: Capturing Immediate Images To Your Computer

    Capturing immediate images to your computer You can use PC Camera function or run other video conferencing applications. (This manual provides information related to PC Camera function only). Click the icon. Click to designate a path where the file will be stored. Set the speed and time of the recording.

  • Page 54: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Click the (Video Format) and (Setting) icons on the Live mode panel to bring up advanced settings. Format settings Color Space/Compression Set one of the following functions according to your needs. RGB 24: Better image quality. I420: The file will be compressed to add advantage for faster-speed transformation.
  • Page 55 Properties settings Video Setting Banding Filter If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change the "Banding Filter" item on the "Video Setting" tab to avoid noise. Select "50Hz" or "60Hz" until the screen stops flickering. If you want to restore the default setting, select "Normal AE".

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Question Answer When using the camera The camera has no power. The batteries may be out of power, please change the batteries. Cannot power on my Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly. camera even though batteries are installed. If it is idle over 3 minutes, the camera will shut down automatically, please slide the Lens cover to switch the camera on.
  • Page 57 The image is too blurred. Adjust the focus. Keep the camera steady with pressing the Shutter button while taking pictures. The image is too dark. You may need to take pictures or movies in the place with adequate light or use the flash strobe.

  • Page 58: Other Information

    Other Information 1. Battery life Number Number Battery life of images (minutes) Condition Taking Still Pictures 2048x1536 (without flash strobe) *Data above is for using rechargeable 750 mAH batteries and in 25 C, with pictures taken every five seconds. Notes: 1. The table above is for reference only. 2.

  • Page 59: Storage Capacity

    3. Storage capacity Still picture Movie Memory Maximum 2304x1728 2048x1536 1600x1200 recording time Flash memory (16MB) SD/MMC card (32MB) SD/MMC card (64MB) SD/MMC card (128MB) SD/MMC card (256MB) SD/MMC card (512MB) Notes: 1. Actual number of pictures stored may vary (up to + 30%) depending on the resolution and color saturation.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    5. Specifications 2304x1728 (4.1 Mega pixels) Hardware resolution 2048x1536 (3.1 Mega pixels) Sensor effective resolution Internal memory Built-in 16 MB SDRAM (buffer) 16 MB flash memory (storage) External memory Built-in SD/MMC slot (maximum: 512 MB) Digital still camera JPEG Format 2304x1728 (4.1 Mega pixels);...
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