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© 2002 plawa

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  • Page 1 User's Manual © 2002 plawa...
  • Page 2 Description Your ZARA is a digital still camera (DSC), designed for PC that have a universal serial bus (USB) port. You can use the camera to take up to about 130 Economic- ™ resolution pictures or about 26 high-resolution pictures (8MB CompactFlash ), then upload them to your PC.

  • Page 3: System Requirements

    System Requirements ® ® ● IBM PC or compatible with Pentium MMX 200 MHz ● One available USB port ● CD-ROM drive (4 or better) ● 800 600/16-bit monitor ● 32MB or more of available internal memory (RAM) ® ● Microsoft Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / Me / XP Application Software Your camera comes with a CD-ROM that includes the drivers and applications...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents ● General Maintenance and Safety Safety Notes ● Notes ● Your SPYPEN ZARA Camera ● SPYPEN ZARA Camera & Accessories Getting Started ● Attaching the Strap ● Installing Batteries ● Inserting a Memory Card ● Removing a Memory Card ●...
  • Page 5 ● Storing the image in the computer Reviewing Your ● Connecting the Camera to the Computer Pictures ● Installation of the Software and Driver Installing Your ● MGI PhotoSuite III SE Software ● PhotoBank Video Capture ● QuickTime Player ● NetMeeting Troubleshooting Specifications...

  • Page 6: General Maintenance And Safety

    ● Do not use the optical viewfinder to look directly at the sun or any source of bright light. ● Do not use or store your ZARA in a place where strong electrostatic or electrical noise may be generated.

  • Page 7: Your Spypen Zara Camera

    Getting Started Your ZARA Camera Shutter Button Camera Front Flash (p.19) Power Indicator (p.14)/ Self-Timer Indicator (p.20) Focus Adjustment Lever Lens Digital (USB) Socket (p.26) Camera Back Viewfinder LCD Panel Flash Indicator (CHARGE) (p.19) Macro Indicator (p.17) Strap mount CompactFlash™...

  • Page 8: Spypen Zara Camera & Accessories

    Image quality (Hi mode) level Free Space on Image quality (Economic mode) Memory Card No. of shots shooted Self-Timer Shooting Flash Shooting SPYPEN ZARA Camera & Accessories ● SPYPEN ZARA camera(1) ● User’s Manual (this manual) (1) ● S/W CD-ROM (1) ●...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap � Pass the loop of this cord on the end of the strap through the strap mount. � Then pass the other end of the strap through the loop of the thin cord and pull the strap tight. Installing Batteries ●...
  • Page 10 Press OPEN and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift the cover. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols marked inside. Replace the cover. ● Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. ●...

  • Page 11: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card ● ™ The CompactFlash Card (memory card) is removable and reusable for easy storage and transfer of your pictures. ● You must insert a memory card into the camera before you take pictures. ● ™ Use only certified cards that carry the CompactFlash logo.

  • Page 12: Removing A Memory Card

    ™ About CompactFlash Card ● Data stored on the memory card can be seen in the internal PC (My Computer)> SPYPEN ZARA digital camera folder. Use after installing application software and drivers (see page 27). ● ™ The CompactFlash Card (memory card) is removable and reusable for easy storage and transfer of your pictures like using another medium (Floppy disk, external hard disk, etc.).

  • Page 13: Turning The Camera On And Off

    You can easily transfer data on the The CompactFlash Card to your computer using the USB Port Card Reader. ● The Table below lists the seperately available CompactFlash™ cards with the SPYPEN ZARA. Before using CompactFlash™ card (sold seperately), check the following : Manufacturer Size (MB) Manufacturer...

  • Page 14: Checking The Batteries

    Auto Power Off Function If there is no operation for about 2 minutes while the mode is displayed on the LCD panel, the signal sound rings and the power is automatically turned off. Checking the Batteries A battery symbol indicating the battery power level appears on the LCD. Full —...

  • Page 15: Normal Shooting

    This may result in a blurred. Once the screen record is completed, there is a beeping noise. The visual count increases one by one. �ZARA digital camera shooting mode is set to rapid- fire mode. Please see Chapter 6 Troubleshooting (page 38).

  • Page 16: Macro Shooting

    The focus adjustment lever must be set to to take a picture. Set your ZARA focus distance to when the subject is located in 100cm ~ ∞ range. When the subject is within 30cm ~35cm (Macro) range, set the camera focus distance to for close up picture.

  • Page 17: Setting The Picture Quality

    Setting the Picture Quality ● Hi Quality Mode If the quality of your pictures is most important, use the Hi Quality setting. It is set for the size of SXGA (1280x1024), and the maximum picture of ™ about 26 cuts can be taken. (Capacity : The CompactFlash 8MB) ●...

  • Page 18: Flash Shooting

    Flash Shooting The flash set is needed when taking pictures on a dark night or in heavy shade. The effective range for the flash is 1.5~2.5m and the optimal distance is 2.0m. In macro shooting, set the flash at off. Turn on the camera power.

  • Page 19: Self-Timer Shooting

    distance is too far for the flash to be effective, such as a theatrical performance or an indoor sports game, the flash control mode shall be allowed to show the natural light. ◎ Because slow shutter speeds are used when the flash is turned off in low light conditions, take care to avoid camera shake.

  • Page 20: Digital Zoom

    Self-Timer Lamp (Green) ◎ The self timer mode is automatically released after the picture is taken. Digital Zoom ● The Digital Zoom setting provides two-times(X2) magnification. ● When using The Digital Zoom setting, quality is automatically set to Economic. Press the [MODE] button once. Repeatedly press the [SELECT] button until appears from the LCD panel.

  • Page 21: Movie Recording Mode

    Resume Function Digital Zoom setting is saved even if the power is turned off and then turned on. Movie recording mode Press the [MODE] button once. Repeatedly press the [SELECT] button until appears from the LCD panel. When the icon is blinking, press the shutter button once, to select .

  • Page 22: Movie Recording-Self Timer Mode

    Movie recording-Self Timer mode Set your camera to the Movie recording mode. Refer to “Movie recording mode” on p.22. Press the [MODE] button twice. When the icon is blinking, press the [SELECT] button once, to select Or, wait five seconds, and it will automatically select Press the shutter button to take the picture.
  • Page 23 [SELECT] button: Previous shots view function [MODE] button: Next shots view function ◆ ◆ Select Transmission Method ● NTSC Method is used for Korea, US, Japan, and Canada. (Default) ● Set PAL Method for European countries and Australia. Press the [MODE] button three times. Press the [SELECT] button once when the [NSC] icon is blinking.

  • Page 24: Deleting One Picture Or All Pictures

    Deleting One Picture or All Pictures Deleting 1 cut (the last image) Repeatedly press the [MODE] button until appears from the basic screen. Press the [SELECT] button once . The 1 cut of image stored in the last is deleted. Deleting All pictures Repeatedly press the [MODE] button until appears from...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    system. Refer to “Installation of the Software and Driver” on p.21. ● Utilize the installed S/W to enjoy the video suspension, storing of moving picture, processing, editing, screen conference and others. Connecting the Camera to the Computer USB Cable USB Socket Open the digital (USB) socket.

  • Page 26: Installation Of The Software And Driver

    Installation of the Software and Driver �Install the Installation CD according to the following Instructions. �After installing the S/W and the driver, restart your computer and connect the camera to the USB port on your computer. Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. First, install MGI PhotoSuite III SE from the Auto Run screen.

  • Page 27: Mgi Photosuite Iii Se

    Confirm whether the “driver information database update” window and “find new hardware” window (USB Device -> SPYPEN ZARA Digital Camera) is displayed. Confirm whether the “USB” is displayed in the camera LCD screen, then run the application program. Using MGI PhotoSuite III SE or PhotoBank Video Capture shown in the next chapter, you can store and edit still images, store animated images, and transmit mail.

  • Page 28: Quick Start

    Check “the Albums...”box and then create an album. Type a name for the new album and click the “OK” button. Click the “Download” button, and then the SPYPEN ZARA TWAIN... window appears. Click the “Connect to Camera” button and then The acquired pictures as thumbnails will be displayed on the Inventory of Camera Images...
  • Page 29 ◎ No images will appear if you did not take any picture. Take a picture by clicking the “Take Pictures” button on the window. ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑧ ⑨ Library area Work area Click the “Organize” tab on the navigation bar. Click “Photos”...
  • Page 30 If you double-click an image, you will be connected to “Prepare”menu in which you can edit the picture by rotating, cutting, changing size, or transforming using special effects. Click the “Compose” tab on the navigation bar, and you can make fun and creative collages, cards, calendars, and many more using edited pictures.

  • Page 31: Photobank Video Capture

    Replay∙Rec Pause Open/Play Video Clip Files Replay∙Rec Stop ① Option Pull down the “Option”menu and select “Setup Device” , select click “ZARA Digital Camera”. Click the “Option”icon to select “Video Format”from the pull-down menu. It is recommended to display images in...
  • Page 32 Pull down the “Option”menu and Select “Capture Audio”(For video-audio record). To use this function, you need to have a built-in soundcard installed in your computer and an external microphone. The “Capture” icon will activate the File Saving (AVI format) function and the Video Recording function.
  • Page 33 � NetMeeting (Video and Audio Conferencing) You can enjoy the web conferencing by using a W i n d o w s d e f a u l t a p p l i c a t i o n , N e t M e e t i n g .

  • Page 34: Quicktime Player

    QuickTime™ Player QuickTime Player enables your computer to handle video. Save movies from CompactFlash Card onto your computer for playback anytime. Edit movies with the simplicity of cut, copy, and paste.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Solution Problem Check whether batteries are inserted properly Power does not turn on. according to polarity. Check whether batteries are charged or have power. No errors during the driver installation? Is the USB The camera does not work in USB mode. cable connected to the PC from the camera? Is the camera LCD screen displaying “USB”? If not, remove the USB cable f rom the camera and reboot the PC.
  • Page 36 Did you not take pictures in low luminance? With Shots come out blurred or not clear. ZARA Digital Camera, shots taken under 50 Confirm that macro shooting mode and lux will not come out clearly.
  • Page 37 Problem Did you not take pictures in low luminance? With Animated images are not clear. ZARA Digital Camera, shots taken under 50 lux will not come out clearly. Shoot in bright areas. To enhance efficiency in shooting, image treatment Rapid-fire mode?

  • Page 38: Camera Specifications

    Camera Specifications Sensor(CMOS) 1.3 - megapixel SXGA Digital Image Sensor F 3.0, f=10mm Lens Optical View finder View finder CompactFlash Card Storage Media(Option) High : 1280x1024 Economy : 2XZoom 640X512 Still Image 320X240, 160X120 Live Video 160X120 / 60~90 sec (1 shot (6,635KB)), 10Frame Movie Normal : Approx.

  • Page 39: System Specifications

    System Specifications � � � � Windows Windows Windows Windows USB Cable 98/SE 2000 � ∙Pentium MMX 200MHz or better ∙32MB RAM or better ∙Available USB Port ∙800x600/16-bit display ∙4x CD-ROM drive or better...

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