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  • Page 1 PocketCam 4000 User’s Manual...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started 1. Your camera parts 2. Loading the battery 3. Inserting and removing the CF 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 dial 3.
  • Page 4 Enjoying your Images on the computer 1. Installing the AF Cam driver 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 3. Copying pictures and movies to your computer 4. Viewing on your computer Using the PC Camera Function for Fun 1. Installing the AF Cam driver 2.
  • Page 5 4. Advanced settings Format settings Properties settings Troubleshooting Other Information 1. Battery life 2. LED indicator events 3. Storage capacity 4. More on flicker 5. Specifications...

  • 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. Mode dial MENU/OK button Shutter/Quick Exit button LCD display Control button (Zoom in/out) LED indicator Control button ( Self-timer)

  • Page 7: Loading The Battery

    1. We recommend you to use rechargeable 1.2 V Ni-MH batteries as this will increase time of usage. 2. You can also use 1.5 V alkaline batteries. For details of the battery life, please see the "Battery life" section on page 48.

  • Page 8: Inserting And Removing The Cf Card

    The camera comes with 16MB flash memory built inside for storage. If you do not insert a CF card, the data will be saved in the built-in flash memory automatically. The LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing data. Never eject...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Strap

    4. Attaching the strap For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the carrying strap. Thread the strap loop through the hook in the direction indicated. Fasten the strap as indicated. 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.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Switch on Switch 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. If you do not operate this camera for over 3 minutes, the camera will shut down automatically.

  • Page 11: Taking Still Pictures

    3. Taking still pictures The LCD display information under mode Number of pictures and movies taken Zoom frame Zoom Still picture mode Still: Self-timer: Flash status Resolution White balance (four modes)/Back light/B & W Storage mode CF card: Flash memory: non-icon Battery life...

  • Page 12: Snapshot

    CF CARD frame) flashing in the LCD display and hear two rapid high tones. MENU The camera provides a macro close-up shooting distance of 8" (20 cm). MENU MENU EFFECT CF CARD EFFECT EFFECT...
  • Page 13 If your target subject is not in the center of the image (AF lock) If your target subject is not in the AF frame, the camera will focus on the background instead of the subject when pressing the Shutter button halfway down. The following steps will teach you how to lock the AF on the original subject and get the best result.

  • Page 14: Recording Movies

    4. Recording movies The LCD display information under mode Number of pictures and movies taken Zoom Movie mode Storage mode CF card: Flash memory: non-icon Battery life...

  • Page 15: Making A Movie

    CF CARD CF CARD or the Control button ( ) to CF CARD zoom out. The zoom of the Movie mode is up to 1.7X. Zoom in Zoom out Stop recording Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.

  • Page 16: Playing Your Pictures And Movies

    5. Playing your pictures and movies The LCD display information under mode Picture or movie number Storage mode CF card: Number of pictures and movies taken Flash memory: non-icon Zoom frame Battery life Zoom Count indicator Type you are viewing...

  • Page 17: Viewing Pictures

    Control button to select the Previous previous one. Zoom in for a close-up look If you want to take a closer look, press the Control button ( to zoom in. The zoom of the Playback mode is up to 4.0X.

  • Page 18: Viewing Movies

    While playing a recording, press any button to pause the movie. While playing a movie on the camera, sound playback is not available. Please copy the movie to your computer (for details, see page 33) to view it with sound playback.

  • Page 19: Deleting Pictures And Movies

    MENU/OK button to complete the action of deletion. Confirmation screen Select the icon to exit if you do not wish to delete the image. All images and other files will not be recovered if you select the Format ( item.

  • Page 20: Advanced Settings

    MENU/OK button. The camera provides five languages - English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. User Setting selected Press the Control button to select the language that you wish to use. Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm. User Setting menu...

  • Page 21: Setting The Date And Time

    MENU/OK button to bring up the setting screen as MENU Press the Control button to change the year. Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm. Use the same method described above to set the day and time. Date Setting selected Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm.

  • Page 22: Using The Flash Strobe

    The strobe and the red-eye reduction flash always fire. reduction Flash on The strobe always fires. Charging the flash strobe requires more battery power. When the battery power is low, the flash strobe On cannot be set. Please change the batteries.

  • Page 23: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer The self-timer allows a delay of ten seconds before the shutter fires when taking a self-portrait picture. Still picture mode Rotate the Mode dial to Press the Control button ( Press the Control button ( ) to set the self-timer to On. Then...

  • Page 24: Setting The Resolution

    3*5 photos or smaller. 1024X768 The most memory-saving option. This selection is suitable for computer screen displays and email. We recommend you to use 2048X1536 to optimize image quality and memory use. For details, please see the "Storage capacity" section on page 49.

  • Page 25: Using The Quick Effect Button

    The QUICK EFFECT button allows you to immediately apply the frequent photo effects - Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Back light and B & W - of this camera, as well as view the real-time change of effects on the LCD display.

  • Page 26: Using The Menu/Ok Button

    Date stamp (p.29) MENU User setting (p.30) Date setting (p.19) 1. The MENU/OK button is for either entering the MENU or executing an action. 2. Select the icon to exit; or press the Shutter/Quick Exit button, QUICK EFFECT button or RESOLUTION button to exit immediately.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The White Balance (Wb)

    MENU/OK button to bring up the sub-menu as WB selected Press the Control button to select a mode that you consider the most appropriate to the color conditions of your shooting environment. Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm.

  • Page 28: Applying The Effects

    MENU/OK button to bring up a sub-menu as Effect selected Press the Control button to select a tone that you wish to add a personal touch to your picture. Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm. Effect sub-menu No effect.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Exposure

    Auto automatically determine the best brightness value for your shooting environment. AE frame Back light Select this item when the subject is lit from behind light. Average Based on current conditions to determine the brightness value for your shooting environment.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Exposure Value (Ev)

    Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm. Setting screen The applicable value ranges from -1.5 to +1.5. A positive value indicates the display will be brighter than usual; while a negative value makes the result dimmer.

  • Page 31: Setting The Date Stamp

    The camera allows you to determine whether a date stamp appears on the pictures taken. Press the Control button to select the date stamp On ( or Off ( ). Then press the Date Stamp sub-menu MENU/OK button to confirm.

  • Page 32: Configuring Other User Settings

    Press the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Press the Control button to select the icon, then press the MENU/OK button to bring up the sub-menu as User Setting Selected Press the Control button to highlight a setting mode that you wish to configure.
  • Page 33 User Setting menu User Setting allows you to set some elemental functions of the camera. The following table is the description of all user setting items. This item allows you to set the usage of Language language on the LCD display. For details on setting, see page 18.

  • Page 34: Real-Time Display On Tv

    Connect your camera to TV Turn on your TV and switch to AV mode. Insert the video and audio ends of the AV cable to the AV-in port on your TV. Insert the other end of the AV cable to the TV-out port on your camera.

  • Page 35: Enjoying Your Images On The Computer

    ROM drive changes depending on how your computer is set up. For Windows XP users: Skip step 1. "Installing the AF Cam driver" and go to step 2. "Connecting your camera to your computer" if you do not use the PC Camera...
  • 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 dial 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". Fig 5 For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Double-click "My computer", then double-click the new...
  • Page 40 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. Fig 6...

  • Page 41: Viewing On Your Computer

    1. Double-click on the task bar. 2. Click (USB Disk), then click "Stop". 3. Select the camera (AF Cam) on the confirmation screen and click "OK". 4. Follow the on-screen instruction to disconnect your camera from your computer correctly and safely.

  • Page 42: Using The Pc Camera Function For Fun

    You need to install the AF Cam driver before using PC Camera or video conferencing function. If you have already installed the AF Cam driver, skip step 1. "Installing the AF Cam driver" and go to step 2. "Connecting your camera to your computer".
  • Page 43 Notice for Windows 2000/ME/98SE users when using PC Camera function for the first time When using PC Camera function (or video conferencing) 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".

  • Page 44: Capturing Immediate Images To Your Computer

    3. Capturing immediate images to your computer After the installation of driver and hardware, you can start to use the PC Camera function or run other video conferencing applications. (This manual provides information related to PC Camera function only.) Double-click the...
  • Page 45 Press the icon at the bottom on the PC Camera panel to use the functions. Record Preview window Stop Recordings Snapshot Format Setting Preview or Stop Preview Open Album Video Source Viewing your pictures and movies with PC Camera interface...

  • Page 46: Advanced Settings

    I420: The file will be compressed to add advantage for faster-speed transformation. Output Size Set output size to change the size of the preview window. The default size is 320x240. Select larger pixels when you need a larger preview window.

  • Page 47: Properties Settings

    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". Bandwidth If the controller has no enough bandwidth available for the camera, set the "Bandwidth"...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the batteries are camera even though installed correctly. batteries are installed. If it is idle over 3 minutes, the camera will shut down automatically, please rotate the Mode dial to OFF, then rotate it to to switch on.
  • Page 49 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. Sound playback is not This situation is normal. If you want the...

  • Page 50: Other Information

    Ready (waiting for command) Green Data transformation Data transformation Green Ready (waiting for command) (LED indicator) Red (regularly) Counting Self-Timer (Self-Timer Red (rapidly) Capturing the picture lamp) Never eject the card or remove the batteries while the LED indicator is lit up red.

  • Page 51: Storage Capacity

    CF card (256MB) 1200 CF card (512MB) 2400 Notes: 1. Actual number of pictures stored may vary (up to + 30%) depending on the resolution and color saturation. 2. The table above is for reference only. 4. More on flicker The default flicker setting of your camera depends on your country.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    2048x1536 (3.1 Mega pixels);1600x1200 (2 Mega pixels); 1024x768 (0.8 Mega pixels) Digital video camcorder Motion JPEG (AVI) Format QVGA (320x240 pixels) / up to 20 fps VGA (640x480 pixels) / up to 10 fps Video conferencing QVGA (320x240 pixels) / up to 20 fps LCD display 1.5"...

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