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MiniCam™ Pro
User’s Manual
HO98756
www.jascoproducts.com
For technical support contact Jasco Products at 1-800-654-8483
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Table of Contents CAUTIONS-------------------------------------------------------3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS---------------------------------3 MAINTENANCE CARE AND STORAGE---------------3 CONTENTS------------------------------------------------------5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MINICAM™ PRO------5 INSTALLATION-----------------------------------------------6 PHOTOIMPRESSION™-------------------------------------9 VIDEO IMPRESSION™------------------------------------13 MSN® MESSENGER------------------
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Cautions Read Before Using Your MiniCam™ Pro 1. You must install the camera driver BEFORE connecting the camera to your computer. 2. Please read this user’s manual before operating your MiniCam™ Pro. 3. Do not leave camera connected to the USB if camera is not going to be used for a long period of time. This can adversely affect the picture quality. System Requirements 1. Operating System a. Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE b. Microsoft® Windows® ME c. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 d.
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1. Do not use or store the camera in high humidity and extreme high/low temperature. 2. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. 3. Do not drop the camera or get the camera wet. 4. Do not try to repair the camera. 5. To clean the camera, use a dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol etc. to clean the camera. 6. Store the camera in a dry and clean place Page 4
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Contents 1. MiniCam™ Pro with stand and clip 2. CD with driver and software application 3. Instruction manual Getting to Know Your MiniCam™ Pro Note: You must install the camera driver BEFORE connecting the camera to your computer. Page 5
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Installation Please note that you must install the camera drivers BEFORE you connect the camera to the USB port of your computer. 1. You must install all relevant updates, service packs, and patches for your operating system. These are available on Microsoft’s® website under “Resources”. Use the “Windows Update” link. (www.microsoft.com). 2. Insert the included 98756 MiniCam™ Pro CD into the CD Rom Drive. (The CD should auto load). 3. If CD does not auto load, follow these step
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5. Select Next on the Welcome screen. 6. Under Setup Type select Complete, and then Next to continue. 7. Select Install to begin copying the driver files to your computer. 8. On the final screen, select Finish. 9. It may be necessary to have your Windows installation disk available to install any additional windows drivers onto your computer. You will receive a prompt if this is necessary. 10. (Optional) On the installation menu, select ArcSoft Software Suite. Follow the on scre
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12. (Optional) To download Adobe® Reader® select Adobe Reader 7.0 and follow the instruction instructions. You may need to reboot your computer. 13. When you have installed the driver, and all of the optional software you want to install, select Exit. 14. Remove the warning label from the USB plug of your MiniCam™ Pro. 15. After your computer reboots, plug your MiniCam™ Pro’s USB plug into the USB plug of your computer. 16. Open ArcSoft VideoImpression™ or ArcSoft PhotoImpresssion
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PhotoImpression™ Welcome to PhotoImpression ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy-to-use image-editing program specifically designed for general consumers. The program enables you to edit, retouch, enhance or add special effects to digital images with point- and-click simplicity. It also offers a great variety of project templates for creating greeting cards and calendars, plus the functionalities of the popular Arcsoft PhotoPrinter® and Funhouse™ programs. ArcSoft PhotoImpression™
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Features include: • Create dynamic images • Editable text • Instantly remove red-eye • Special effects and enhancements/Intuitive resize options • Photo fun • Choose from a wide variety of frames, brush stroke edges and shapes • Multiple, advanced printing options--now with PIM! • Desktop interaction • Works great with digital cameras and scanners To Open ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ 1. Double click on the ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ icon on the desktop. 2. You may also go to ArcSoft
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Using Photo Impression 1.Click on “Camera/Scanner”. See picture below. 2. Select “GE 98756 MiniCamPro”. 3.The new window will allow you to capture your pictures. Page 11
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Edit Captured Pictures 1. After you have captured pictures, you’re ready to edit them. To get started select a picture from the ones you captured. 2. Your picture will open in the main window. See Diagram. 3. Click on the Enhance, Create, Project, Save or Print button on the left. See Diagram. 4. The associated menus are located on the bottom of the screen. Scroll through those to find what you need. See Diagram. Have fun! Note: Captured photos are stored in the “My Pictures” folder
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Video Impression™ ArcSoft Video Impression™ is a powerful, easy-to-use video editing and presentation program designed for consumers. ArcSoft Video Impression™ enables you to edit video clips and still images, and to combine them to create multimedia desktop video presentations for home, business, and the Internet. ArcSoft Video Impression™ is your ticket to cool home movies and slide shows. If you know how to drag-and-drop with your mouse, you're all set! In no time you ca
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and special effects into your very own movie. Make a VCD and play your movie on your DVD player! Working with Video Impression • Getting Started • Working with Albums • Working with the Storyboard • Editing Images • Editing Video • Editing Audio • Printing a Still Image from a Video • Saving a Movie ArcSoft Video Impression™ - Getting Started 1. Open ArcSoft Video Impression™ A) Double click on the Video Impression icon on your desktop. B) You may also go to ArcSoft under
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8. If you want to save what you have recorded, click the album icon to the right of “Album”. If you need more help, click on “Help” in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. Note: If you are trying to send a video clip by email, your email provider may have a size limitation. Visit www.arcsoft.com for a tutorial, full manual, technical assistance, patches, templates and other fun stuff. Page 15
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MSN® Messenger Installing/Opening MSN® Messenger A. Windows® 98/ME/2000 • Log on to http://messenger.msn.com to download • After it has downloaded, you can open MSN® Messenger by going to Start → Programs → Windows Messenger. B. Windows® XP • MSN® Messenger is already installed • Open MSN® Messenger by going to Start → Programs → Windows Messenger. Using MSN® Messenger with your camera 1. Make sure the MiniCam™ Pro driver has been installed. 2. Plug the camera into any USB port on
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Note1: In order to chat and share video with a friend, you will need to add your friend to your contact list. Your friend will also need to use MSN® Messenger. This can be downloaded for free from: http://messenger.msn.com Note 2: Windows® XP users may be asked to add a .NET Passport to your user account. Follow the instructions. If you need more help, click on ”Help” in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Visit http://messenger.msn.com for additional information and technic
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Trouble Shooting 1. Camera will not turn on • Make sure the camera is plugged into the USB port correctly • Make sure your USB port is functioning properly. You may need to install updates, service packs, or patches for your operating system from Microsoft’s® website, www.microsoft.com. Go to “Windows Update” under Resources. 2. Uninstall the MiniCam™ Pro driver Close all open applications. Go to the Start Menu → (Settings in some operating systems) → Control Panel → Add/Remove Prog
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directions above, then reboot your computer. Re-install the MiniCam™ Pro driver according to the installation directions, then reboot your computer. Plug in your MiniCam™ Pro. 4. Problems with Photo Impression™ or Video Impression™ • Visit http://www.arcsoft.com 5. Problems with MSN™ Messenger • Visit http://messenger.msn.com **Microsoft and Arcsoft may update their software at any time. Page 19
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Jasco Products Company warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of two years from the original date of consumer purchase. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of this product only and does not extend to consequential or incidental damage to other products that may be used with this unit. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an imp
