Spypen Spypen Nox Manuel utilisateur
User’s Manual
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Product Overview
1. Flash
2. Lens
3. Hand strap holder
4. Viewfinder
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1. Status LED
2. Viewfinder
3. LCD screen
4. OK button
5. Menu button
6. Power button
7. Left button
8. Down button
9. Reset button
10. Right button
11. Up button
12. Capture/Playback selector
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1. Shutter button 1
1. SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
2. USB port
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1. Docking station
2. Status LED
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1. USB port (on Docking station)
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................4
• What can I do with my Camera? ............................................................................................4
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures? ..................................................................................4
• What can I do with my Video Clips?........................................................................................4
• Camera Package Contents.....................................................................................................4
• Attaching the Hand Strap......................................................................................................5
• Using Docking Station ..........................................................................................................5
• Recharging the Battery.........................................................................................................5
• Turning the Camera On and Off .............................................................................................5
• Checking the Battery Level ...................................................................................................5
• Automatic Power Off Saves Battery ........................................................................................5
2 Camera Setting ........................................................................................................................6
• Checking Camera Status.......................................................................................................6
• Setting the Beep Sound On and Off........................................................................................6
• Reset Feature......................................................................................................................6
3 Taking Pictures .........................................................................................................................7
• Taking a Picture...................................................................................................................7
• Taking Continuous Pictures....................................................................................................7
• Setting the 2X Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................7
• Setting Flash Mode ..............................................................................................................8
• Setting Quick View...............................................................................................................8
• Setting Brightness ...............................................................................................................9
• Setting Sharpness ...............................................................................................................9
• Setting Exposure Compensation ..........................................................................................10
• Selecting White Balance .....................................................................................................10
• Setting the Image Quality ................................................................................................... 11
• Self-timer .........................................................................................................................11
4 Recording Video Clips .............................................................................................................. 12
• Recording Video Clips.........................................................................................................12
5 Playback Pictures and Video Clips.............................................................................................. 12
• Turning Picture/Video Clip Information Display On/Off.............................................................12
• Reviewing the Pictures ....................................................................................................... 13
• Zooming the Displayed Picture ............................................................................................13
• Playing the Video Clip.........................................................................................................14
• Deleting One Picture/Video Clip ...........................................................................................14
• Deleting All Pictures/Video Clips........................................................................................... 15
6 Using SD Card........................................................................................................................ 15
• Using the SD (Secure Digital) Card ......................................................................................15
• To Format a Memory Card...................................................................................................16
7 Installing the Software onto a Computer .................................................................................... 17
• Installing the Software .......................................................................................................17
• Software Included with Your Camera ....................................................................................17
• Computer System Requirements.......................................................................................... 18
8 Transferring Pictures, Video Clips To Your Computer..................................................................... 19
• Before You Transfer Pictures................................................................................................19
• Mass Storage/WDM............................................................................................................19
• Connecting to Your Computer ..............................................................................................19
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video clips on PC .................................................... 19
• Transferring and Viewing the Pictures and Video clips on Mac................................................... 20
9 Using the Camera as a Web Cam .............................................................................................. 20
• Setting up NetMeeting........................................................................................................ 20
• Start NetMeeting ...............................................................................................................20
10 Troubleshooting Problems ......................................................................................................21
• Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................21
11 Getting Help......................................................................................................................... 22
• Online Services ................................................................................................................. 22
• Customer Support .............................................................................................................22
• ArcSoft Software Help ........................................................................................................22
12 Appendix.............................................................................................................................22
• Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 22
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ..........................................................................................23
• Uninstalling the Camera Driver(PC) ...................................................................................... 23
• Regulatory Information.......................................................................................................23
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1 Getting Started
• What can I do with my Camera?
Capture Enjoy point & shoot operation. Store pictures, video clips to the internal
memory or a SD card.
Set Up Select various camera and video recording settings.
Communicate Use the camera as a web camera.
• What can I do with my Digital Pictures?
View View pictures on the LCD screen or on a computer using the Arcsoft®
software supplied.
Save Save pictures to the computer memory by Mass Storage interface.
Communicate Send the pictures over the Internet to family and friends.
• What can I do with my Video Clips?
Playback Playback video clips on a computer using the Windows® Media Player or
other Media software supplied.
Save Save video clips to the computer memory by Mass Storage interface.
Communicate Send video clips over the Internet to family and friends.
• Camera Package Contents
The CD-ROM includes
My Digital Cam Driver (PC)
ArcSoft Software Suite (PC & Mac)
MicroSoft NetMeeting (PC)
Adobe Acrobat Reader (PC & Mac)
User Manual in PDF format
Hand Strap Docking Station USB Cable
Warranty Card
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• Attaching the Hand Strap
• Using Docking Station
• Recharging the Battery
Rechargeable battery is integrated in the camera, follow the following steps to recharge the battery.
1. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked on your computer.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on Docking Station. The Status LED on Docking
station will be on.
3. Place the camera into Docking Station. For further detail please refers to Using Docking Station.
4. The battery begins charging.
5. It takes three hours to fully recharge the battery each time.
NOTE:
• Please fully recharge the battery for up to ten hours before you use the camera for the rst time after purchase.
• The battery is non-replaceable, you can recharge the battery approximately 250 ~ 280 times.
• Turning the Camera On and Off
Fully press and hold the Power button until the status LED turns green and
the camera is on. Press and hold the Power button again, the camera will
be off.
Power button
Status LED
• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Check the power status level that appears on the camera LCD screen.
Battery has adequate power.
Battery needs to be recharged.
• Automatic Power Off Saves Battery
The camera is designed to switch off automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity to save battery life.
NOTE:
Auto power off is automatically disabled under the following condition: while the camera’s USB cable is connected to a
computer or other external device, or while the camera is being controlled by an external device.
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If feature icon
is not displayed, that particular feature is not activated.
Picture Quality Camera Status
Low
Other Features
Super High
High
Pictures can be taken
(Estimated no. only)
Full
AAuto Flash Mode
Flash Mode on
Flash Mode off
Video Mode
Continuous Picture
Mode
Self-timer
Normal
• Setting the Beep Sound On and Off
You can turn the Beep sound on and off in any mode. When the Beep sound is turned on, the camera will
beep when you press the buttons.
Turn on the camera. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode.
Press
Press Press
PressPress
Press to select “BEEP
SOUND”
Press to select item
Select “EXIT” to exit
• Reset Feature
When the camera is hanged, please use sharp stick to gently press the Reset
button to restart the camera. Reset button
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3 Taking Pictures
NOTE:
Whenever you use the viewnder to take pictures, the frame that is visible inside the viewnder indicates the picture
taken at a distance of about three metres. When the subject is closer or further away than three metres, the picture
taken will be different from what you see inside the viewnder frame. For more accurate framing, we recommend the
user to frame the subject using the LCD screen.
• Taking a Picture
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode.
3. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
4. Press the Shutter button to take a picture. Hold the
camera steady. A beep sounds when the picture has been
taken. The LCD screen shows the reference number of
pictures can be taken.
Shutter button
• Taking Continuous Pictures
Turn on the camera. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode.
Press
Press Press
When the above setting is done, Icon appears on LCD screen, hold down the Shutter button to record
continuous pictures. You can capture 4 pictures in continuous pictures mode.
IMPORTANT:
The capture mode returns to Still Picture automatically after taking continuous pictures. Please remember to set the
capture mode to Continuous picture before taking continuous pictures.
NOTE:
• The ash does not re during the continuous mode.
• The number of continuous pictures you can take will depend on the available memory and resolution setting.
• Setting the 2X Digital Zoom
This feature lets you “zoom” in on the central area of a picture and photograph only the enlarged portion of
the picture. Digital zoom applies to only one picture at a time.
For the digital zoom feature, the viewfinder may not reflect the actual image taken. We recommend the
user to use LCD screen to monitor the zoom feature.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode.
3. Press Menu button, use Left/Right button to select , and then use Up/Down button to select .
4. Press OK button to confirm.
You can also zoom in the subject up to 2X size before the picture is taken.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode.
3. Press Up button to zoom in the subject.
4. Press Down button to zoom out the subject.
5. Press Shutter button to take pictures.
NOTE:
This feature is also available in Playback mode.
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• Setting Flash Mode
Turn on the camera. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode.
Press to select item
Press
Press Press
Press
Different flash setting applies to different situation.
Auto flash: The flash fires automatically as needed. Use this setting to take most pictures.
Flash on: The flash fires for every picture. Use this setting indoors in low light.
Flash off: The flash does not fire. Use this setting for outdoor pictures or where flash is prohibited or
may be distracting. Also use when shooting toward a reflective surface, such as a window
or mirror. If you do not have enough light when using this setting, your pictures will be
too dark.
NOTE:
Effective ash light range: Approx. 1 ~ 1.5 m (Approx. 3 ~ 5 feet).
• Setting Quick View
You can choose to save or delete picture(s)/video clip immediately after taking picture(s) or recording video
clip.
Turn on the camera. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture.
Press
Press Press
Press
Press
Press to select item
Select “EXIT” to exit
When quick review feature is activated, in Still Picture and Continuous Pictures mode, LCD screen shows
“Continue/Delete” after taking picture(s). Selecting “Continue” to save picture(s) taken, while selecting
“Delete” to delete picture(s) taken.
In Video mode, LCD screen shows “Save/Delete” after recording video clip. Selecting “Save” to save video
clip recorded, while selecting “Delete” to delete video clip recorded and continue your operation.
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• Setting Brightness
You can set the brightness level of LCD screen to suit your need.
Turn on the camera. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture.
Press
Press Press
Press
NOTE:
• When super bright is selected:
• When bright is selected:
• When normal is selected:
NOTE:
This feature is available in Capture and Playback mode.
• Setting Sharpness
This setting is to highlight or blend the edges of the subject in pictures.
Normal Use when no special effect is needed. Ideal for everyday pictures.
Hard Increases contrast on the edges of the image. Ideal when you want to improve the clarity of an
image, or if you later may want to crop or cut out specific areas in the picture.
Soft Softens the edges of the image, creating a “soft focus” effect.
Turn on the camera. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture.
Press to select
“SHARPNESS”
Press
Press Press
Press
Press
Press to select item
Select “EXIT” to exit
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• Setting Exposure Compensation
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range from -3EV to +3EV in order to
compensate for current lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better result when shooting
with backlighting, indirect indoor light and a dark background, etc.
Turn on the camera. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode.
Press to select
“EXPOSURE”
Press
Press Press
PressPress
Press to select item
Select “EXIT” to exit
NOTE:
• A higher EV value is best used for dark-colored subjects and backlit subjects. A lower EV value is best for light-colored
subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after
performing exposure compensation.
• Exposure compensation returns to its standard default setting “0” after you turn off and turn on the camera again.
• Setting White Balance
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a subject appear more natural under
the type of lighting that is available.
Turn on the camera. Set the Capture/Playback selector to Capture mode.
Press to select
“WHITE BALANCE”
Press
Press Press
PressPress
Press to select item
Select “EXIT” to exit
NOTE:
White balance returns to its default setting (AUTOMATIC) after you turn off the camera and turn it on again.
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