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DC1500
Video &
Video &
Photo Software
Photo Software
Lincense Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1In This Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Batteries Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Prepare to Upload the Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Installing Digital Camera CD-ROM Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Running Digital Camera Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Uninstalling Digital Camera Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3AVI Creator Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Connecting Your Digital Camera to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Taking Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Holding the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Select the Low Resolution Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• Select the Continuous Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• Select the Self-timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6• Clear all the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Low Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Getting Started with Digital Camera Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7PhotoFantasy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• To Launch PhotoFantasy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7• Quick Guide for Select Input Source from Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7• Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8• Get Fantasy Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9• Get Photo Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Digital Camera DC1500 User Guide
Table of Contents
• Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• LCD panel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Changing the Capture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• To Launch PhotoPrinter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• Quick Guide for Select Input Source from Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11• PhotoPrinter Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PhotoPrinter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PhotoStudio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Select Input Source from Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13• PhotoStudio Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AVI Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• To Launch AVI Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15• Create your AVI Video File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hints On Taking Quality Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Product Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18• Digital Camera Suite Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Digital Camera DC1500 User Guide
License Agreement
ColorMOS is a trademark of VLSI Vision Ltd., UK. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98,Windows NT, are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademarkof Intel Corporation. The TWAIN driver and the AVI Creator is developed by VLSI Vision Ltd.,UK.
The Photo Fantasy, Photo Printer and Photo Studio is licensed by Arcsoft, USA.
All other product names mentioned here in are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance could void the user's anthority to operate the equipment.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates usesand can radiatc radio frequency and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris needed.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with
this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception.
To comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, this
device must only be installed on computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits.
In addition, only the supplied power cables should be used with the product. Operation with non-certified computers, use of a cable other than that supplied, or modification of the device may resultin interference to radio or television reception and could void the
user’s authority to operate this
device.
Attention
Thank you for selecting Digital Camera DC1500. Please read the instructions carefully for a
thorough understanding before taking pictures.
• This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain. If
accidentally dropped in water, please quickly pour out the water. Let it to dry by sunlight or
by air-blower.
• Protect it from excessive humidity. It will wet the lens and picture will be blured.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Always take it to an authorized service
facility for repair.
camera in plastic bag so condensation forms on the outside of the bag.
If nothing at all is displayed in the LCD panel, the battery may be inserted in opposite polarity.
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• Opening the battery door will cause the loss of all stored photos. Make sure you have uploadedthe photos to the PC before opening the battery door.
• Remove the batteries if you do not expect to use the camera for 1 month or longer.
• To store the camera, wrap it in a clean, soft cloth and place in a cool, dry, dust-free place.
Also it should not be placed in a very hot temperature condition or in direct sun light.
• The battery may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged, shorted, exposed to high
temperature, or disposed of in fire.
• Take care on the lens. Use special cloth to clean it.
• Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm room. Try to put the
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In This Package
DC1500 Digital Camera
Digital Camera Software CD-ROM
USB cable
9-pin (RS232) connecting cable
User Guide (Inside CD-ROM)
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Note: The AAA batteries needed for the Digital Camera are NOT included. Use alkaline
batteries are recommanded.
System Requirements
Multimedia PC Pentium 133 or higher
Windows 95 / 98 / 98SE or NT for Serial port
Windows 98 / 98SE for USB port
16MB RAM minimum
200MB hard disk space recommended
CD-ROM drive
Color monitor with 16 bit or above
USB port or Serial (Com) port for connection
Color Inkjet or Laser Printer to output photos (optional)
Getting Started
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Nomenclature
Shutter button
Viewfinder
LED
Lens
Buzzer hole
Viewfinder
LCD panel
Serial cable
connector
USB cable
connector
Mode button
Battery Door
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Batteries Installation
1. Open the battery door on the bottom of your camera.
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Install 3 AAA batteries into Digital Camera, as shown.
3. Make sure to orient the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of the batteries exactly as
shown.
4. Replace the door.
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UM4-AAA / LR03 / R03 1.5V x 3
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UM4-AAA / LR03 / R03 1.5V x 3
CAUTION – To avoid battery leakage:
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Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Be sure to insert the battery with the correct polarities according to battery manufacturer’s
instructions.
Remove the battery from product before extended storage.
Always remove an old or dead battery from the product.
Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
Check that the contact surfaces are clean and bright before installing the battery.
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Prepare to Upload the Photos
Installing Digital Camera CD-ROM Software
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Insert the CD-ROM disc into your drive.
The installation will start automatically.
Follow the installation instructions.
You can choose any of the three Arcsoft software – PhotoFantasy, PhotoStudio & PhotoPrinter.
After installation is complete, click ‘Finish’ button to install the Digital Camera driver.
The system must be restarted to complete the installation.
Running Digital Camera Suite
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Click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then search through ‘Programs’/Digital CameraSuite.
Choose any of the three Arcsoft software to run it.
Uninstalling Digital Camera Suite
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Click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then search through ‘Programs’/Digital CameraSuite.
Click the Uninstall icon and follow the on-screen prompts.
Or you can uninstall the software with the following steps:
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Click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then click on ‘Setting’.
Click on ‘Control Panel’.
Double click on ’Add/Remove Programs’.
Scroll down and highlight ‘Digital Camera Suite’.
Click on ’Add/Remove Programs’ and the ’OK’.
Uninstall the camera driver from the hard drive:
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Goto C:\Windows\System. Delete the files with 'stv' pre-fix.
Goto C:\Windows\System32\Drivers. Delete the file stv680.sys.
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AVI Creator Program
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It is a program to create a video file from the camera.
AVICreator will install in your hard disk automatically after Arcsoft’s software install
completed.
To launch AVICreator, click ‘Start’ from the Windows Taskbar, then search through
‘Programs’/Digital Camera Suite/ AVICreator’.
Connecting Your Digital Camera to the PC
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USB
If your computer has a USB port, insert theUSB plug of the camera cable into the USBport on your computer.
If you success to connect the camera with the computer, the LED will light up and you’llhear a beep, beep sound.
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9-pin (RS232)
If your computer has a 9-pin serial port
only, insert the 9-pin of the camera cable
into the serial port on your computer.
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Taking Photos
Once your camera is connected to your computer and your Digital Camera Suite is
installed, you’re ready to learn about taking photos.
Holding the Camera
Hold the camera as shown below when taking photos.
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Press the mode button.
The LED will light up, a beep sound will play and the LCD panel will turn on indicating
the camera is on.
The LCD will show the capture mode
first then skip to the frame counter
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The information shown below appears on the LCD panel
: High Resolution Mode (CIF)
: Frame counter - Max. number of available shots
: Continuous Mode - taking photos continuously
: Self-timer - 10 seconds
: Clear all the photos
: Low Resolution Mode (QCIF)
Note: Default setting of the camera is on
High Resolution Mode.
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Look through the viewfinder. The focus is set to work best when taking a photo of
a subject that is minimum 2 feet away from the camera.
Press the Shutter button, you’ll hear a beep sound and the frame counter will count down1 frame which indicates an image has been taken.
TIP: It is recommended that you take a few test shots at different distances so that you can
understand how the photos are actually captured by the camera.
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Changing the Capture Mode
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Select the Low Resolution Mode
Press Mode button to select
Press Shutter button to change it then the frame counter will change to 80.
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Note: If you want to change the resolution, it is needed to clear all photos by the function
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Select the Continuous Mode
Press Mode button until
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Hold down the Shutter button for taking photos continuously until the frame counter
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countdown to 00.
is shown.
Note: The time for the AVI video is 8 seconds for Low Resolution Mode and 2 seconds for
High Resolution Mode.
TIP: It is highly recommended that you should clear all the photos before you taking photos
continuously.
Select the Self-timer Mode
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To take photos with the self-timer, press Mode button until
Press the Shutter button to start count down.
Beep sound is heard until the photo is taken after 10 seconds.
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Clear all the photos
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Press Mode button until
Press Shutter button then the LCD will start to flash.
Press Shutter button again and you’ll hear a double beep sound, all the photos will be
clear.
is shown.
Remark: It will return to frame counter if the mode is not selected within 5 seconds.
Auto Off
It will Auto Off after 30 seconds without pressing any button. Press the
‘Mode’ button to power on it.
Low Battery
If at anytime the LCD on the frame counter information begins to flash, it indicates low battery.
Upload your photos to the computer as fast as possible. You are recommended to change new
batteries immediately.
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