SiPix StyleCamGROOVE Owner's Manual

1.3mp digital camera with video
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1.3MP Digital Camera with Video
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  • Page 1 1.3MP Digital Camera with Video Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Canada. Trademark Recognition  2003 Foxlink Peripherals, Inc. StyleCam is a trademark 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER........................11 ................11 OW TO ONNECT THE TYLE ROOVE TO DOWNLOADING FILES TO YOUR PC........................12 & A ...............12 RANSFER MAGES IDEOS UDIOS USING THE IZARD The SiPix CamWizard Menu Options ...................... 12 Copy Pictures and Videos to My Computer ..................... 12...
  • Page 4 View Image Slideshow ..........................13 Play Videos in Windows Media Player..................... 13 View Images, Videos, & Audios in the Camera ..................13 ..................13 RANSFER MAGES WITH HOTO MPRESSION Save Images using ArcSoft PhotoImpression..................13 USING THE STYLECAM GROOVE AS A PC CAMERA..................14 PC C ........14 OW TO...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    • Tilt/swivel base • USB cable • 2 AA alkaline batteries • Quick Start Guide • Software CD containing: − SiPix Picture Manager (TWAIN) − SiPix CamWizard − SiPix CamExplorer − ArcSoft PhotoImpression − ArcSoft VideoImpression − Owner’s Manual (PDF) −...
  • Page 6: Identifying Components

    Please refer to the following diagram to identify the StyleCam Groove components: Front View Viewfinder Flash Self-timer RED LED Lens USB port Microphone Back View Status LCD Shutter button Low-light Green LED Power/Mode button Flash button Battery compartment Bottom View RESET switch...
  • Page 7: Inserting The Batteries

    Please follow the instructions below to insert batteries into your StyleCam Groove digital camera: Open the battery door on the bottom of the camera by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert two (2) new AA batteries into the battery slots. Please note the polarities located on the inside cover of the battery door to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly.
  • Page 8: Using The Stylecam Groove

    • To turn the StyleCam Groove’s power ON, press and hold the Power/Mode button for three (3) seconds. The camera will beep and the status LCD will display camera information. • To turn the StyleCam Groove’s power OFF, press and hold the Power/Mode button for three (3) seconds until the camera beeps and the status LCD turns off.
  • Page 9: How To Take Still Pictures

    Outdoors mode for taking pictures outside Indoors mode for taking pictures indoors Press the Power/Mode button to turn the camera’s power ON. Press the Power/Mode button again to select the desired resolution setting. Frame your subject by looking through the viewfinder. Hold still and press the shutter button firmly to take the picture.
  • Page 10: How To Record Digital Video

    Press the Power/Mode button to turn the camera’s power to ON. Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to the MovieMode icon. Press the Flash button to select the Indoor/Outdoor setting. Frame your subject through the viewfinder and press the Shutter button once to start recording. The video icon will blink continuously as the camera records a video.
  • Page 11: Installing Software

    SiPix CamExplorer The SiPix Camera Explorer enables the camera to function as a storage device. You can download the images and video directly from the camera without using a third-party application.
  • Page 12: How To Install The Software & Driver

    & & Follow these instructions to install the camera driver and application software on your PC system. Note: (For Windows 98SE users ONLY!) If you have an older version of Direct X installed on your computer. The driver will detect it and notify you with a message.
  • Page 13 Automatic Installation 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. 2. A progress bar will appear. After the ArcSoft programs install, the license agreement for the StyleCam Groove driver will appear, click “Yes”...
  • Page 14 Custom Installation For custom Installation, you can choose to install the desired programs. Please follow the instructions below to complete the installation of your software. 1. Select “Custom Installation” from the Installer Menu, and click “Continue”. The following screen will appear on your computer display. 2.
  • Page 15: Connecting To Your Computer

    Note: Before you connect the StyleCam Groove to your PC, you must install the SiPix software drivers. Press and hold the Power/Mode button to turn the camera’s power to OFF. Open the USB connector cover. With the supplied USB cable, plug-in the smaller USB connector to the USB port on the camera.
  • Page 16: Downloading Files To Your Pc

    (superfine, fine, economy, respectively) that you took the picture with, and enhance or preserve the image quality accordingly. Use the SiPix CamWizard to transfer and save your pictures, video and audio, view a slideshow of pictures, play your digital video or audio, or open folders to view files.
  • Page 17: View Image Slideshow

    “Save”. Transfer and Save Video Using the SiPix CamExplorer You can also use the SiPix CamExplorer to save the images and videos to your computer. Follow the instructions below: Go to “My Computer”; double-click on the “My Camera” icon .
  • Page 18: Using The Stylecam Groove As A Pc Camera

    You can use the StyleCam Groove with the ArcSoft VideoImpression software to capture and record live video. Please follow the instructions below to capture video: Connect the StyleCam Groove to your computer with the supplied USB cable. The camera will power on automatically.
  • Page 19: Video Conferencing Using Microsoft Netmeeting

    & & The StyleCam Groove can be used with Microsoft NetMeeting for video conferencing. Follow these instructions: Connect the StyleCam Groove 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 menu, select Video and click “Send”.
  • Page 20: Camera Maintenance

    Places to Avoid Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: • Very humid, dirty or dusty places • In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature, such as in a closed car during summer.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    Image quality 2 Mega-Pixel enhanced resolution (through software) Image sensor 1.3 mega pixel CMOS sensor Internal memory 16MB SDRAM Image quality Superfine * Fine Economy Image resolution 1600x1280 1280x1024 640x480 Image capacity ** 9 images 38 images 155 images Video resolution 320 x 240 Video frame rate Up to 15 fps...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    If you encounter any hardware or software problem with your StyleCam Groove, please refer to the troubleshooting list below to find a possible solution. Or visit our website support at www.sipixdigital.com/support. Symptom Possible cause Solution The camera has no power. The batteries are drained Replace the batteries with new batteries.
  • Page 23: One Year Limited Warranty - Usa & Canada

    These are the sole remedies and SiPix sole liabilities for performance or failure of performance from 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 24: 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 25: 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 website, as tutorials, updated drivers, frequently asked questions and news updates are available.
  • Page 26: 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 , Germany.
  • Page 27: 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.

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