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PocketCamX User Manual AIPTEK Service AIPTEK, Inc. Online registration 51 Discovery, Suite 100 http://www.aiptek.com/registration/registration. Irvine, CA 92618, USA htm TEL: 949-585-9600 (Online registration entitles you to special FAX: 949-585-9345 services, downloads and promotions.) http://www.aiptek.com
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1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 1 7 2. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using. 3. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct 2 8 sunlight. Doing so may damage the 4. camera. Use the camera with care. Avoid 5. pressing hard on the camera body. 3 9 For your own safety, avoid using the camera when there isa storm or 6. lightning. Avoid using batteries of different 4 brands or types at the same time.
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Contents 3 Getting Started 1. Your camera parts 3 4 2. Loading the battery 5 3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card (optional) 5 Inserting the card 5 Removing the card 6 4. Attaching the strap (optional) 6 5. Using the tripod (optional) 7 Basic operation 1. Powering on and off 7 7 Using the Lens cover 7 Using the Power button 7 2. Setting the Mode switch 8 3. Taking still pictures Snapshot 8 8 Focus 8 Zoom in/out 9 Flash strobe and self-timer 9 The LCD display under mode 10 4. Recording movie
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13 Advanced Operation and Settings 13 1. Using the MENU button MENU under mode 13 14 MENU under mode 15 MENU under mode 2. Configuring settings 16 17 Enjoying Viewing Your Images ona PC 17 1. Installing the PocketCamX driver 20 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 21 3. Copying pictures and movies to your computer 4. Viewing on your computer 23 24 Using the PC Camera Function for Fun 1. Installing the PocketCamX driver 24 24 2. Connecting your camera to your computer 26 3. Capturing immedi
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Getting Started 1. Your camera parts Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you operate it more easily. 18 3 1 4 5 2 6 7 8 9 10 15 11 16 12 13 14 17 19 20 1 Power button 11 LCD display 2 Lens cover 12 Control button (Zoom in) 3 13 Control button (Zoom out) Shutter /Quick Exit button 4 14 MENU/OK button Mode switch 5 Microphone 15 LED indicator 6 Flash strobe 16 Strap holder 7 USB port 17 Battery/ SD/MMC card cover 8 Focus switch 18 Tripod port 9 Lens 19 SD/MMC card slot 10 Self
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2. Loading the battery Please use two AAA 1.5V batteries. ! We recommend you to use alkaline batteries. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the indication to open it. Follow the indication to load two AAA batteries. Close inward and slide upward the battery/card cover to lock it. For details of the battery life, see the "Life of battery" section on page 32. ~4~
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3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card (Optional) ! Never eject the SD/MMC card while the camera is processing data. (The LED indicator lights red while the camera is processing data. For more information on the LED messages, please see the "LED indicator events" section on page 32) Inserting the card Open the. battery/card cover Insert the card in the direction of the indicatior and push it in till the end of the card plot. MENU/OK Close the. battery/card cover Removing the card Push in and
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4. Attaching the strap (Optional) For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the carrying strap. Thread the strap loop through the holder in the direction indicated. Fasten the strap as indicated. 5. Using the tripod (Optional) The tripod can be attached to your camera to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self-portraits, longer movies or ina macro mode. Tight Loose Serrated wheel Attach the tripod to the port on the bottom of the camera
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Basic Operation 1. Powering on and off Slide the Lens cover or press the Power button to power on or off the camera. Using the Lens cover Using the Power button Slide the Lens cover in the Press the Power button to turn direction of the arrow to turn the the power on or off. power on or off. ON OFF While the Lens cover is open, you can also press the Power button to deactivate your camera. If the camera is idle for over 60 seconds, the LCD display will be turned off to conserve battery power; pr
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3. Taking still pictures Follow the steps to snap stills. Also use the Focus switch to set the focus and the Control buttons to adjust zoom in or zoom out so that you can get best result. Snapshot Set the Mode switch to. Press the Shutter button to take pictures. While the LED indicator is flashing red, the image is being captured; while the LED turns green, the picture processing is done. (For more information of the LED message, please see the "LED indicator events" section on page 32.) Focus
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Flash strobe and self-timer The strobe and self-timer are provided to offer more convenient utilities when taking pictures. You can use the strobe if the light is not adequate. The self-timer function is useful in certain situations (ex. taking self-portait photo). There are other settings in the MENU under mode to affect the result of image,including size, exposure, white balance, and effect. For details on operation and information, please see page 13-14. The LCD display under mode Zoom 1.0X 2
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4. Recording movies Set the Mode switch to. Press the Shutter button to start recording. Press the Shutter button again to stop the recording. You can also adjust the Focus switch under mode. (Please refer to the "Focus" section on page 8.) The resolution of movie is 320*240 pixels. The LCD display under mode Number of 20 pictures and movies taken Movie Life of battery mode Focus Storage mode mode SD/MMC card: Flash memory: non-icon ~ 10~
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Playing Your Images on the LCD at Once 1. Viewing pictures and movies Set the Mode switch to. The last image taken will be highlighted first on the LCD display. Press the Control buttons to select the previous or the next image, then view it on the LCD display. While playinga movie on the camera, sound playback is not available. Please copy the movie to your computer (for details, see page 17) to view it Control buttons with sound playback. The LCD display under mode Picture and movie The type n
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2. Deleting the picture and movie Follow the steps if you want to delete one picture or movie. Control buttons MENU/OK button Push the Mode switch to , then press the Control buttons to pick the image you want to delete. Press the MENU/OK button to enter the. MENU Press the Control buttons to choose"Delete One", then press the MENU/OK button. Pick"Yes" with the Control buttons , then press the MENU/OK button to complete the action of deletion. Press the Shutter/Quick Exit button if you want to q
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Advanced Operation and Settings 1. Using the MENU button The MENU provides more advanced features for you to fine-tune the camera. Use the MENU/OK button to enter the MENU. Press the Control buttons to highlight the item. Use the MENU/OK button to confirm. Then use the Shutter/Quick Exit button to exit immediately. MENU under mode The MENU/OK button is for either entering the MENU or executing an action. Select the icon to exit; or press the Shutter/Quik Exit button to quick exit. Item Option Ic
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This item allows you to set the exposure-metering Exposure Auto N/A mode. When you are not sure the source of light or Back Light when the object faces the light, select the "Auto" mode. When the object is against the light, select the "Back Light" mode. This item allows you to set the color temperature White Auto N/A with the light in the certain environment. If you Balance know the color conditions of your shooting Sunny [WB] environment, such as the "sunny" (bright), Cloudy "cloudy" (dim), "f
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MENU under mode Icon Description Item Option LCD MENU display This item allowsa picture ora movie stored in Yes Delete your built-in flash memory or the SD/MMC card N/A One No to be deleted. This item allows all files stored in your built-in Delete Yes N/A flash memory or the SD/MMC card to be deleted. All No This item allows all files stored in your built-in Format Yes N/A flash memory or the SD/MMC card will be deleted No and formatted. Note that all stored files will be gone and cannot be res
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2. Configuring settings Highlight the icon with the Control buttons in the MENU for configuration. The following figures are the Setting displays under the three modes. The table is the description of all items in the. Setting Setting under mode Setting under mode Setting under mode The description of the Setting items Icon Item Option Function Year This item allows you to set the time of the camera. Time Month Use the Control buttons to change the number of settings. Press the MENU/OK button to
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Enjoying Viewing Your Images ona PC 1. Installing the PocketCamX driver Install the PocketCamX driver before connecting your camera to your computer for the first time. Please follow the steps to complete the installation. ! For Windows XP users: Skip step 1. (Installing the PocketCamX driver) and go to step 2. (Connecting your camera to your computer) if you do not use the PC Camera function. Turn on your computer. ! Do not connect the USB cable to your computer at this stage. ! Turn off other
