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  • Page 2: Introduction 2

    1. Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the G3. Using the latest innovations in technology the G3 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 G3. Your new G3 will take approximately 8 Hi-Res (High Resolution), 16 Normal-Res (Normal Resolution) or 48 Low-Res (Low Resolution) images, which you upload to your PC (Personal Computer) running Windows®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. Table of Contents Introduction Table of Content System Requirements Package Contents Software Installation For Windows® Users: 5.1 How to install the My Digital Camera 5.2 How to install ArcSoft® Software 5.3 How to install Microsoft® NetMeeting™ 5.4 How to install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5.5 How to install QuickTime™...
  • Page 4 Uploading Images to Your Computer For Windows® Users: 10.1 Uploading Images and Movie Clips to your Computer For Macintosh® Users: 10.2 Uploading Images and Movie Clips to your Computer 10.3 Viewing Images Using TV Output 10.4 LCD Display Quick Reference Guide How to Use Other Software For Windows®...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    3. System Requirement For Windows® Users • Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP • Pentium® II 333Mhz or equivalent processor • 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) • USB Port • 200MB free disk space • CD-ROM Drive • Colour Monitor with High Colour (16-bit) graphic capability or higher •...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    4. Package Contents Digital Camera Part No.: OM837074 USB Cable User's Manual WINDOWS® XP INSTALLATION NOTES Please insert the D igit a l C a m e r a software CD and install all software on the menu before plugging the D igit a l C a m e r a into your computer. After you have installed all the software, plug the USB cable into the D igit a l C a m e r a and your computer.

  • Page 7: Software Installation

    For Windows® Users: 5. Software Installation 5.1 How to Install My Digital Camera 5.1.1 How to Install My Digital Camera Software Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer. An installation wizard will automatically launch. Click “My Digital Camera”...
  • Page 8 For Windows® Users: 5.1.2 Creating a Desktop Icon Double click on "My Computer" on your computer desktop. Right click on the icon "My Camera" and select "create shortcut". Select "Yes" and this will place "My Camera" icon on your computer desktop. 5.1.3 Creating a Desktop Folder to Hold your Images in Right click on your computer desktop, select "New".

  • Page 9: How To Install Arcsoft® Software

    For Windows® Users: 5.2 How to Install ArcSoft® Software Introduction to the Software PhotoStudio® 2000 PhotoStudio® 2000 is a full-featured, easy-to-use digital image-editing program that provides a complete set of photo editing and retouching tools, plus a wide selection of special effects and enhancements.
  • Page 10 For Windows® Users: 5.2.1 How to Install the ArcSoft® Software: Reinsert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer. An installation wizard will automatically launch. Click the “ArcSoft® Software” icon. Select the language for the installation and click "OK". Follow the on-screen prompts.

  • Page 11: How To Install Microsoft® Netmeeting

    For Windows® Users: 5.3 How to install Microsoft® NetMeeting™ NetMeeting™ provides the most complete conferencing solution for the Internet and corporate intranet. Powerful features let you communicate with both audio and video, collaborate on virtually any Windows-based application, exchange graphics on an electronic whiteboard, transfer files, use the text-based chat program, and much more.

  • Page 12: How To Install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

    For Windows® Users: 5.4 How to install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Adobe® Acrobat® Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as fill in an submit Adobe PDF forms online. To install the Adobe®...
  • Page 13 For Macintosh® Users: 5.6 How to Install My Camera Software 5.6.1 How to Install My Camera Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD ROM drawer. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera" Double click the “My Camera.1” icon. Click “Continue”.
  • Page 14 For Macintosh® Users: 5.7 How to Install ArcSoft® Software 5.7.1 How to Install PhotoStudio® 2000 Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera ". Double click “PhotoStudio® 2000 Installer”...
  • Page 15 For Macintosh® Users: 5.7.3 How to Install ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera". Double click the “PhotoPrinter™ 2000” icon in English folder. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.

  • Page 16: How To Install Quicktime

    For Macintosh® Users: 5.8 How to Install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer. Double click the CD-ROM icon "Digital Camera". Double click the “English Reader Installer” icon. Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.

  • Page 17: Battery Installation

    6. Battery Installation The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the G3. G3 requires 2 x AA alkaline batteries (supplied). To install the batteries: Slide the button on battery cover and lift it upwards as shown on Diagram A and B. Insert the 2 x AA batteries.

  • Page 18: Getting To Know Your G3

    7. Getting to Know Your G3 Refer to the picture below for a quick overview for your G3. Front View Side View Shutter Flash Button Viewfinder Video Out Hole for Port wrist strap Lens Cable Port Top View Feature Change & Flash On/OFF Button Back View Feature Button...

  • Page 19: Lcd Display

    7.1 LCD Display By default, the 3 digit LCD screen displays the number of images taken. It is also used in conjunction with the Feature Button and Feature Changing Button to access and display the G3 settings. P A L NT S C HIG H NOR MA L...

  • Page 20: Power

    7.2 Power 7.2.1 Stand-by Mode After a period of 60 seconds inactivity, the G3 will switch to Stand-by Mode automatically and the LCD will go blank. All images taken will not be lost as they are stored in the G3's memory.
  • Page 21 7.3 CompactFlash™ Card Your G3 already comes with 8MB internal memory for storing images. If this is not enough memory for you, you can extend your G3's storage capacity up to 64MB by inserting a CompactFlash™ memory card (not included). They are available from all good computer and camera retailers.
  • Page 22 7.3.2 Volatile & Non-Volatile Memory Your G3 comes fixed with 8MB SDRAM (Approx. 6.1MB for image processing/1.9MB for image of memory (see notes below on volatile memory). storage) If your G3 has a CompactFlash™ card installed (see notes below on non-volatile memory). Volatile Memory Volatile memory means that the memory will be lost from your G3 if the battery runs too low, dead or if the battery is removed.
  • Page 23 7.3.3 Using a CompactFlash™ Card (not supplied) Notes: Remember to switch off your G3 before inserting or ejecting a CompactFlash™ Card. The card will only enter the G3 one way. To Insert a CompactFlash™ Memory Card: Open the card slot located at the side of your G3. (Diagram A) Push the memory card all the way into the card slot.

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    8. Getting Started 8.1 Switching the G3 On To switch your G3 on by pressing the Power ON/OFF button, which is located on the top of your G3, and 2 "beep" sounds will be heard. Power will automatically be turned off if there are no user actions for 60 seconds.

  • Page 25: Status Lcd

    • Feature Button Pressing the Feature Button will enter the Feature Setting Mode and will cause only one of the LCD Feature icons to be displayed. Pressing the Feature Button cycles through which Feature is currently selected. Pressing the Feature Change Button changes the setting of the selected feature.

  • Page 26: Image Setting

    Using the Feature and Feature Change Button • Image Setting The first feature is the Image Setting. After pressing the Feature Button, depending upon the current G3 setting, either HIGH / NORMAL / LOW, 2X (Digital Zoom), or icon will be displayed.

  • Page 27: Flash Mode

    • Self-Timer After exiting the Feature Setting Mode press the Feature Button to scroll to Self-Timer On or Self-Timer Off. Press the Feature Change Button to turn On and Off. To capture an image using the self-timer, press the Shutter Button to initiate the countdown.

  • Page 28: Taking An Image

    8.3 Taking an Image The G3 allows you to easily take digital image shots. This section shows you how to take images with your G3. To take digital image shots with your G3, make sure that there is enough battery power or that your G3 is connected to your computer via the USB cable.

  • Page 29: Taking A Movie Clip

    8.4 Taking a Movie Clip You can record movie clips in .MOV format by using your G3. This section shows you how to record a movie clip. In Movie Mode, G3 captures QuickTime motion movie clips at 160 x 120 resolution. These video clips are stored as .MOV files, which can be subsequently viewed on a computer using QuickTime or other .MOV compatible applications.

  • Page 30: Erasing Contents From Your G3

    8.5 Erasing Contents from Your G3 When both the G3's internal memory and the inserted CompactFlash™ Card are full, it is time for you to erase some or all of their contents to free up storage space. Before you erase anything, make sure that you transfer the contents first to your computer if you still want to use them.

  • Page 31: Connecting Your G3 To Your Computer

    9. Connecting your G3 to Your Computer Always switch G3 on before connecting via the USB cable to your computer. The USB cable allows you to upload images from the G3 to your PC or Mac. One end of the cable connects to the USB port on the side of the G3 and the other end connects to your PC's or Mac’s USB port.

  • Page 32: Uploading Images And Movie Clips To Your Computer

    For Windows® Users: 10. Uploading Images and Movie Clips to Your Computer Always switch G3 on before connecting via the USB cable to your computer. 10.1 Uploading Image(s) and Movie Clip(s) to Your Computer Make sure your G3 is securely connected to your PC. Your G3 LCD display will display Double click the "My Digital Camera"...

  • Page 33: For Macintosh® Users: Mac

    For Macintosh® Users: 10.2 Uploading Image(s) and Movie Clip(s) to Your Computer Always switch G3 on before connecting via the USB cable to your computer. Make sure your G3 is securely connected to your Mac. Select the "My Camera" icon from the My Camera folder or double click the "My Camera" shortcut icon on your desktop.

  • Page 34: Viewing Images Using Tv Output

    10.3 Viewing Images Using TV Output Show off your images to an audience by connecting your G3 to a large-screen TV. This section shows you how to properly connect your G3 to a TV and how to display your images. 10.3.1 Using Your G3 in TV Output Mode Set your G3 to TV Output Mode when you want to use a TV to view the images you have taken.
  • Page 35 10.3.3 Connecting the G3 to your TV Using the Video Out cable supplied to connect your G3 to a TV or VCR. Selecting NTSC or PAL Video Format Before you can view images on your TV, you need to identify first what system your TV uses.

  • Page 36: Viewing Your Images

    10.3.4 Viewing Your Images After properly connecting your G3 to a TV or VCR, you can start viewing your images. Turn on your TV. If you connected your G3 to a VCR, also turn on your VCR. Then switch your TV to Video Channel.
  • Page 37 • TV Info Display Info Display shows information about your G3 on TV, including the firmware version number, and the amount of memory in G3. This information is often useful for technical support purpose. To enter Info Display, hold down the Previous Image Button for at least 1 second. The Info Display will appear on the TV.

  • Page 38: Lcd Display Quick Reference Guide

    10.4 LCD Display Quick Reference Guide LCD Segment Indication Indication LCD Icons Interpretation When Lit When Flashing Battery Indicator Sufficient power to take image Full Battery Power Down to last 20% of charge. Low Battery Power PAL System See Section 17 for more details TV Mode P A L European Standard...

  • Page 39: How To Use Other Software

    For Windows® Users: 11. How to Use Other Software Alternatively you can transfer your images from the folder you have produced into PhotoStudio®, PhotoFantasy™, PhotoPrinter® and VideoImpression™. Images are retrieved previously saved in your computer files. 11.1 How to use PhotoStudio® 2000 Select the “PhotoStudio®...

  • Page 40: How To Use Arcsoft Photofantasy™ 2000

    For Windows® Users: 11.2 How to use ArcSoft PhotoFantasy™ 2000 Select the “PhotoFantasy™ 2000” icon from the "ArcSoft® Camera Suite" program group on the Windows® Start Menu. Click “Get Fantasy” to select the template in the existing library and then click “OK” to confirm. Important! Make sure the “...
  • Page 41 For Windows® Users: "Mask" Click the “Round icon” on the top to start live shooting. The image captured will be shown within the “mask” on the selected template. Click the “Camera Back icon” to capture the live shot you want. You can resize, rotate or reposition the images by using the function icons shown on the right hand side or reposition the image using your mouse and dragging...

  • Page 42: How To Use Arcsoft Photoprinter® 2000

    For Windows® Users: 11.3 How to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Get photo Select the “PhotoPrinter® 2000” icon from the "ArcSoft Camera Suite" program group on the Windows® Start Menu. Choose the “Page Layout”. The selected page layout will on shown. Go to “File”, select “Open”.

  • Page 43: How To Use Arcsoft Videoimpression

    For Windows® Users: 11.4 How to use ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.6 Lets make a video! Follow these basic steps to make your first video. Step 1 Click on new Icon. Step 2 Using the selector button select video templates. Step 3 Double click on the Static.avi screen in the video template selection and a copy will appear in the first large frame on the storyboard on the bottom.
  • Page 44 For Windows® Users: Step 6 Adding an existing video. To add a video you have already made double click on the next large frame in the story board to the right. Click on the "Get" icon and select a video you had made and filed in the folder called "album"...

  • Page 45: How To Use Microsoft® Netmeeting

    For Windows® Users: 11.5 How to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™ Place the G3 next to your Monitor. Connect your G3 to the USB cable on one end. Connect your USB cable to an available USB port on your PC on the other end. Put your G3 next to your PC monitor or another flat surface.

  • Page 46: How To Use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

    For Windows® Users: 11.6 How to use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Adobe® Acrobat® Reader enables you to view documents in .PDF format. For more details go to www.adobe.com/acrobat 11.7 How to use QuickTime™ QuickTime™ enables you to view the movie clip taken by your G3. Follow steps on Section 10.1 on how to upload movie clips to your computer.

  • Page 47: For Macintosh® Users: Mac

    For Macintosh® Users: 11.8 How to use PhotoStudio® 2000 Double click the “PhotoStudio®” icon from the PhotoStudio®. You can now start to move your stored images from your computer by the following steps: Go to “File” and select the folder where you store your image and then click "Open". You can now edit your image(s) with PhotoStudio's features.

  • Page 48: How To Use Arcsoft Photofantasy™ 2000

    For Macintosh® Users: 11.9 How to use ArcSoft PhotoFantasy™ 2000 Double click the “PhotoFantasy™” icon from the PhotoFantasy™. Click “Get Fantasy” to select the template in the existing library and then click “OK” to confirm. Important! Make sure the “Digital Camera” CD- ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive.

  • Page 49: How To Use Arcsoft Photoprinter® 2000

    For Macintosh® Users: 11.10 How to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Double click the “PhotoPrinter®” icon from the PhotoPrinter™. Important! Make sure the “ Digital Camera” CD- ROM is in the CD-ROM Drive. Choose the “Page Layout”. The selected page layout will on shown on the right panel.

  • Page 50: How To Use Arcsoft Videoimpression

    For Macintosh® Users: 11.11 How to use ArcSoft VideoImpression™ 1.5 Lets make a video! Follow these basic steps to make your first video. Step 1 Click on new Icon. Step 2 Using the selector button select video templates. Step 3 Double click on the Static.avi screen in the video template selection and a copy will appear in the first large frame on the storyboard on the bottom.
  • Page 51 For Macintosh® Users: Step 6 Adding an existing video. To add a video you have already made double click on the next large frame in the story board to the right. Click on the "Get" icon and select a video you had made and filed in the folder called "album"...

  • Page 52: How To Use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader

    For Macintosh® Users: 11.12 How to use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Adobe® Acrobat® Reader enables you to view the documents .PDF format. For more details go to www.adobe.com/acrobat 11.13 How to use QuickTime™ QuickTime™ enables you to view the movie clip taken by your G3.

  • Page 53: Customer Support

    Character Options Ltd Lees Brook Mill, Lees Road, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5JL, United Kingdom. Helpline: 0161-633-9808 Website: http://www.cool-icam.com Fill in the registration card now! See your local customer support details on the registration card enclosed. 13. ArcSoft® WorldWide Customer Support...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Shut down all other applications and attempt reinstall driver, download updated driver from www.cool-icam.com install updated driver. I receive an error message when I My Digital Camera does not load. installing My Digital Check the USB controller in your BIOS if Camera.
  • Page 55 Symptom Problem Solution erasing process Wait until the erasing is completed before My image(s) is black when loaded completed while the user is trying to taking a photo. into my PC. take the next photo. The user connects the G3 camera to the Make sure that the image processing is PC while the camera is processing completed before connecting to your PC.

  • Page 56: Battery Guidance

    I am installing the My My Camera does not load. download the updated driver from Camera. www.cool-icam.com and install the updated driver. You have lost power to your G3 by either: Upload all images to your PC as soon as possible. (please refer to Insufficient battery power Battery Guidance section in User’s...
  • Page 57 Symptom Solution Problem The erasing process has not yet Wait until the erasing is completed completed while the user is trying to before taking a photo. take the next photo. My image(s) is black when loaded into my PC. The user connects the G3 camera to Make sure that the image processing while camera...

  • Page 58: Battery Guidance

    15. Battery Guidance Important Note: We strongly recommend that you do not use rechargeable batteries as this will affect the performance of your G3. Important Note: Do not remove batteries from the battery compartment when switched on. WARNINGS! • Batteries should be replaced by an adult. •...

  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    16. Technical Specifications • Sensor: CMOS sensor with 1248 x 1008 pixel • Internal Memory: 8Mbyte SDRAM (Approx. 6.1MB for image processing/1.9MB for image storage) • External Memory: Supports PCMCIA Type I CompactFlash™ memory card 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB (not included) •...

  • Page 60: Fcc Notice

    17. 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. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 61: Pal/Ntsc Table - Tv Video Settings

    18. PAL/NTSC Table - TV Video Settings Country Color Stereo Subtitles Albania Argentina PAL-N Australia FM-FM Teletext Austria FM-FM Teletext Azores (Portugal) Bahamas NTSC Bahrain Barbados NTSC Belgium Nicam Teletext Bermuda Brazil PAL-N Bulgaria SECAM Canada NTSC Canary Island China Colombia NTSC Cyprus...
  • Page 62 Hungary B/G & D/K PAL (was SECAM) Nicam (Budapest only) Iceland India Indonesia Iran SECAM Ireland Nicam Teletext Israel Nicam Teletext Italy FM/FM Teletext Jamaica SECAM Japan NTSC Matrix Jordan Kenya Korea NTSC Luxembourg NICAM Teletext Madeira Madagascar SECAM Malaysia Malta Mauritius SECAM...
  • Page 63 Country Color Stereo Subtitles Russia SECAM Saudi Arabia SECAM Seychelles Singapore South Africa South Korea NTSC Spain Nicam Teletext Sri Lanka Sweden Nicam Teletext Switzerland FM-FM Teletext Tahiti SECAM Taiwan NTSC Thailand Trinidad NTSC Tunisia SECAM Turkey Teletext United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Nicam Teletext...

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