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UMAX AstraCam
OWNER'S GUIDE
P/N:83100158-0000
08/99

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  • Page 1 UMAX AstraCam OWNER'S GUIDE P/N:83100158-0000 08/99...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    Preparing the AstraCam for Use. Use only the AC adapter that came with your AstraCam system to power the cradle. Danger of Explosion - Non-rechargeable AAA Batteries can be used temporarily to take photos, however, the batteries must be removed prior to putting the camera on the cradle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Viewing Your Photos ............13 Transferring the Photos ............14 Saving a Photo a File.............14 Megapixel................15 Deleting Photos..............15 Operating the AstraCam from the Program.........16 Taking a Photo ..............16 Making a Recording ............16 Adjusting AstraCam Settings ..........16 Checking the USB Port ............17 Quitting the AstraCam Program ..........

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Introduction Thank you for purchasing the UMAX AstraCam digital camera system. Now you can take great digital photos, and capture up to 20 seconds of sound with each shot. Easily transfer your new photos to a computer and be enjoying them in just moments.

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your New Digital Camera System

    AstraCam Cradle." When the cradle is connected, place the Bottom View AstraCam in the cradle to charge the batteries. The charge time for the batteries is up to 2.6 hours. Replacing Worn-Out Batteries Replace the batteries only with AAA size, 1.2V, nickel metal hydride...

  • Page 6: Pc System Requirements

    Click on the OK button to restart Windows. Installing the AstraCam Software 1. Insert the AstraCam Digital Camera CD into your CD-ROM drive. (If the installation program starts automatically, skip to step 5.) 2. Double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon on your Windows desktop.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Astracam Cradle

    The power adapter sends power to the cradle and recharges the AstraCam batteries when the camera is resting in the cradle. 1. Insert the power adapter plug into the base at the rear of the AstraCam Cradle. 2. Attach the AC power cord to the power adapter.

  • Page 8: The Astracam Digital Camera

    Erase Button Press to erase photos from the camera. Microphone Speak toward the microphone when making a recording. Settings Display Shows the current settings of the AstraCam with the following symbols: White Balance Icon Displays the selected White Balance Mode.

  • Page 9: Taking Your First Photo

    Moving the camera when shooting will create blurry pictures. White Balance Settings for Better Photos AstraCam has four white balance settings that adjust the camera for specific lighting situations. These settings help you get normal looking photos in different kinds of light. One of the icons below will always appear in the settings display when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 10: Recording A Message For Your Photo

    Disabling the Record Feature You can disable the Record feature on the AstraCam to allow the camera to store more photos. With Record disabled, the capacity of the AstraCam increases to 46 shots. (The default mode is Record ON with a 31-photo capacity, and the Microphone icon appears in the settings display.)

  • Page 11: Camera Memory Full

    20 percent of their charge, only one solid block will appear in the battery indicator. When the batteries become completely exhausted, your AstraCam will emit a continuous tone and the display will go blank. The AstraCam Cradle acts as the battery charger for your camera.

  • Page 12: Using The Astracam Program

    To use the AstraCam program, you must first open a TWAIN compliant photo manipulation program. TWAIN is an interface that allows cross platform transfer of data from a digital camera or scanner to a program. The AstraCam software includes a TWAIN driver to communicate with photo manipulation programs and other TWAIN compliant applications.

  • Page 13: Downloading Photos

    If the AstraCam is turned OFF, it will use the external power from adapter. If the AstraCam is turned ON, it will use battery power, even if the adapter is connected. If the AstraCam is turned ON, you do not need to have the adapter plugged in, but the batteries will run down.

  • Page 14: The Astracam Software

    To open VistaShuttle and the AstraCam program: 1. Open the VistaShuttle program. 2. Click on one of VistaShuttle's task buttons to open the AstraCam software. 3. Click on the LOADING THUMBNAIL(S) FROM CAMERA button at the top of the AstraCam control panel.

  • Page 15: Viewing Your Photos

    AFTER SHOT RECOVERY (ASR) Sometimes you might take a picture that has an incorrect color cast. The AstraCam driver features a new technology developed by UMAX called After Shot Recovery (patent pending). ASR allows you, with a click of a button, to adjust the white balance of the image and correct the color cast.

  • Page 16: Transferring The Photos

    AstraCam Owner's Guide Rotate Photos 1. Click on the photo(s) you want to rotate. (Press and hold the CTRL key to select multiple photos.) 2. Click on the ROTATING PICTURE(S) LEFT 90° button to turn the photo(s) 90 degrees clockwise.

  • Page 17: Megapixel

    AstraCam Owner's Guide Megapixel Megapixel is a software feature that increases the resolution of your original photo from 640 x480 to 1280 x 960 through the AstraCam software. To use Megapixel: 1. Click on a thumbnail in the Photo Display.

  • Page 18: Operating The Astracam From The Program

    AstraCam Owner's Guide OPERATING THE ASTRACAM FROM THE PROGRAM The AstraCam program has everything you need to operate the camera from the computer when the camera is in its cradle. You can: Take photos. Make recordings. Adjust your AstraCam settings.

  • Page 19: Checking The Usb Port

    AstraCam Owner's Guide White Balance Select a white balance setting according to your lighting conditions. These settings are the same as the ones on your AstraCam. See page 7, "White Balance Settings for Better Photos." Resolution The resolution setting for the AstraCam is always 640 x 480. However, the Megapixel feature can increase the resolution of downloaded photos to 1280 x 960 using the AstraCam software.

  • Page 20: Retrieving Your Photos

    Fill in the MEMO field. 6. To add a voice memo, click on the ADD VOICE button (your AstraCam must be in the cradle). Click on the RECORD button and speak into your AstraCam. When you are done, click on the STOP button and the OK button.

  • Page 21: Creating A Calendar With Photodeluxe

    CALENDARS option from the drop-down menu. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions through step 5, then click on the ADD tab and choose CAMERAS. The AstraCam software will open. 6. Click on the DOWNLOAD THUMBNAIL(S) FROM CAMERA button to load photos from your AstraCam.

  • Page 22: Creating A Photo & Sound E-Mail

    Preparing a Photo & Sound E-Mail Greeting 1. Take a photo and make a recording with your AstraCam. 2. Place the AstraCam in the cradle and press the DOWNLOAD button. PhotoCabinet will open and display your photo. If other photos are being...

  • Page 23: Sending Your Photo & Sound E-Mail Greeting

    AstraCam Owner's Guide 5. Make your card, stamp, frame, and paper selections by clicking on a button at the right of the screen to open the selection. Drag the slider at the right of the panel to view all the options. Click on the selection you want and it will appear with your photo.

  • Page 24: Caring For Your Astracam

    AstraCam Owner's Guide CARING FOR YOUR ASTRACAM Do not store your AstraCam in hot locations such as in a closed car under direct sunlight. Do not use solvents to clean your AstraCam Camera or AstraCam Cradle. Do not apply any liquids directly to the camera or cradle.

  • Page 25: Astracam Specifications

    AstraCam Owner's Guide ASTRACAM SPECIFICATIONS 640 x 480 Optical Resolution 1280 x 960 Maximum Resolution (interpolated) USB AstraCam Cradle with Built-In Interface Battery Charger Rechargeable - 2AAA Nickel Metal Power Source Hydride Batteries (included) 4MB Internal Flash Memory Memory 46 Photos (31 with Sound enabled)

  • Page 26: Contacting Technical Support

    Call UMAX automated interactive support 24-hours a day at: 1-800-468- 8629 Contact your dealer or call the UMAX support line between 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. (PT) Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (PT) Saturday at 208-552-7980. Note: You are eligible to receive 90 days of free technical support from the purchase date.

  • Page 27: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The party responsible for the product compliance: Corporate Name: UMAX Technologies, Inc. Address: 3561 Gateway Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Person responsible for making this Declaration:...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    ONE (1) year from the original date of purchase. Should defect(s) be discovered, the product may be returned either to the manufacturer or an authorized UMAX service center. If your are returning product for repair, please be sure to do the following: 1) Call UMAX Technical Support Mon-Fri during regular business hours at (208) 552-7980 and obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.

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