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Troubleshooting

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Where can I obtain a new version of the Camera Manager?

The newest version of the Camera Manager can be downloaded from
the following Internet link:

http://www.aiptek.de/downloads/treiber.html

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Will the pictures and videos be saved while changing the batteries?

Pictures will be saved when changing the batteries but videos won’t.
Therefore it is suggested to transfer all videos to the PC before
removing the batteries. You can also connect the camera to the USB
cable and then remove the batteries without losing any data.

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Which type of batteries should be used in the camera?

It is recommended that you only use ALCALINE batteries.

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How long will sets of batteries last?

A set of batteries should last for approx. 160 pictures or 10 days while
in the standby mode.

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Can the camera be operated with rechargeable batteries?

It is possible to use rechargeable batteries. Do to the low voltage
processed by rechargeable batteries; using them could cause the
normal operating time to be reduced. It is therefore recommended to
test the life of your rechargeable batteries under normal operating
conditions. It is also recommended that you use Nickel Cadmium
batteries.

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What is the purpose of the enhanced function?

With this feature you can enhance your pictures to 2.1 Mega Pixels through
interpolation. Please note that the sharpness and contrast of your pictures
will not be affected.

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During the installation, I receive the message “did not pass the
Windows Logo test…”

When installing the Mega Cam Manager and drivers under Windows
XP, you will probably receive a message that this Software did not
pass the Windows Logo Test. This message can be ignored and you
may continue with the installation by pressing ”Continue Anyway”.

This message appears due to the fact that the software has not been
digitally singed or registered by Microsoft.

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Downloading pictures and videos function properly but using the
camera in the Live Mode is not possible.

There could be more than one reason for this problem:

If the camera is being operated parallel top another Video Capture
Device, it may have trouble loading the proper drivers automatically.
In this case, activate the Live Mode and press the “Video Source”.
Choose your camera from the list provided.

This problem could occur if the drivers were not properly installed. The
driver includes three components that windows will automatically
install and integrate into your system one after another. If one or more
components were improperly installed, some features may not
available or operate correctly.

Problems with the Mega Camera Manager

General Questions and Answers

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What is the meaning of interpolation?

When enlarging the resolution, additional horizontal and vertical pixels
must be added to the picture. To insure that the sharpness and contrast
are not affected, the color of every additional pixel must be integrated
into the picture. The system uses different mathematical algorythems.
This process is called Interpolation.

Summary of Contents for MINI PENCAM PLUS

Page 1: ...illich Germany Tel 49 0 2154 9235 50 Fax 49 0 2154 9235 68 Email info aiptek de Our technical hotline can assist you with your questions problems and comments and can be reached Monday Friday from 09...

Page 2: ...talling the Mega Cam Manager 15 Installing the Camera under Windows 98SE ME 17 Additional Installation Information using Windows 98SE ME 18 Installing the Camera under Windows 2000 XP 19 Additional In...

Page 3: ...midity ranges between 20 and 80 When the camera is not in operation it may be stored in places where the temperature ranges between 4 F 20 C 158 F 70 C and the humidity ranges from 20 90 To prevent da...

Page 4: ...CD ROM Drive 1 free USB Port Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP Sensor Type CMOS Color sensor 1280x1024 Pixel 16 8M Colors 24Bit Resolution SXGA 1248x960 dpi VGA 640x480 dpi Memory capability 128MBit SDRAM for V...

Page 5: ...moved Therefore it is recommended to download and save the videos to the computer before removing the batteries When the camera is connected to the USB Cable it draws power from the USB Port The batte...

Page 6: ...s can be taken Low resolution 640x480 dpi Using this resolution approx 160 pictures can be taken Note The pictures will be internally compressed when saved The degree of compression and memory space m...

Page 7: ...camera is in the camera mode the amount of pictures taken will appear When the camera is switched to the video mode the amount of videos taken will appear The counter functions as a seconds counter wh...

Page 8: ...r of captures saved When no more memory space is available the counter will blink and the capture button will not function For the saving of pictures the camera is equipped with an internal 128Mbit Fl...

Page 9: ...blink Press the capture button again and the last video will be erased Repeat this process as necessary Erasing all videos at once Press the mode button until the picture as shown at the left appears...

Page 10: ...ending on your system configuration the following message may appear Click on continue anyway to continue the installation Place the Mega Camera CD into the CDROM drive the CD should start automatical...

Page 11: ...en all three driver components have been properly installed The camera can now be used Additional Installation Information using Windows 98SE ME After proper installation of the drivers the three comp...

Page 12: ...he option Install the software automatically and click on next Once the driver components have been completely installed the message New Hardware the newly installed hardware can now be used will appe...

Page 13: ...he camera a yellow circle with an or will appear before the device entry In this case the missing components will have to be manually installed Click on the entry in which the drivers are to be instal...

Page 14: ...tions and comments concerning these programs For major problems please contact the manufacturer directly Refer to page 49 for contact addresses Place the CD labeled Mega Camera into your CD ROM drive...

Page 15: ...ive Mail offers a variety of possibilities to attach pictures and videos to Emails Short films with or without tone an external microphone is necessary can be created direct from this program To regis...

Page 16: ...deo sequence Pictures and Videos that have been stored to my album can automatically be attached to outgoing emails Closing or minimizing the program Click on the left symbol to minimize the program C...

Page 17: ...on the desired pictures Click this symbol to delete selected pictures from work area Click on this symbol to start downloading pictures and videos from the camera Number of captured frames Snapshot P...

Page 18: ...nd videos will be saved to the album HINWEIS Once the selected pictures and videos have been saved to the album they will be permanently saved to the hard drive To view an enlarged picture double clic...

Page 19: ...MG File Format Only JPEG Format AVI Video file WAV Audio file Click on the button new to create a new album Name the new album and select a path to where you want to save your album Note There can onl...

Page 20: ...ge the order of the frame sequence Click on this button to start creating your video Click on this button to cancel Activate this box if you choose to compress the video data Compressed video data wil...

Page 21: ...h the pictures will be shown Click on this symbol to close the slide show and return to the preview window Click on this symbol to close the preview PC Camera Mode While in the PC Camera Mode you can...

Page 22: ...le 640x480 Pixel 320x240 Pixel 320x240 Pixel default There are two compression rate settings available I420 High compression RGB 24 low compression Name of the Video File Frequency setting Recording t...

Page 23: ...Cam as data source Click on FILE CHOOSE SCANNER and choose from the list Mega Cam Data Source and confirm To start the Twain Manager click on FILE NEW SCAN DSC Mode PC Camera Mode Load all frames Save...

Page 24: ...be affected During the installation I receive the message did not pass the Windows Logo test When installing the Mega Cam Manager and drivers under Windows XP you will probably receive a message that...

Page 25: ...nnect the camera from the USB Cable You should hear a short beep and the camera should turn on automatically If the camera remains off then the camera is most likely defect or the USB Port is not supp...

Page 26: ...the corners or borders of the picture may be slightly blurred or stretched This is due to the strong contour of the lens and the small size of the aperture Problems may occur when taking pictures of o...

Page 27: ...the value and the performance capability of the device by defects caused by chemical and electrochemical influence by water as well as generally abnormal conditions 2 The guaranty obligation is fulfi...

Page 28: ...h the period of warranty for the complete appliance 5 Further reaching and other claims particularly such claims for compensation of damage caused outside the appliance are excluded unless a liability...

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