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Digital Camera with Streaming Snapshot

Owner’s Manual

About this manual

This manual is designed to assist you in using the StyleCam Blink II digital camera. Information in this

document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the

contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Edition

First Edition, January 2003

Copyright

© Copyright 2003

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this

manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written

permission of the manufacturer.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy 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 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning!

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment

Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur

du Canada.

Trademark Recognition

 2003 Foxlink Peripherals, Inc. StyleCam and Streaming Snapshot are trademarks of Foxlink Peripherals,

Inc. SiPix is registered by SiPix Group Ltd. and used under license. MS-DOS and Windows are registered

trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation registered in the USA and other countries. Windows is an

abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. Other company or product names

are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Table of Contents

GETTING STARTED .....................................................................................................................................................1

ABOUT THE STYLECAM BLINK II ....................................................................................................................................1

Unpacking the StyleCam Blink II................................................................................................................ 1

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................................2

Front View .................................................................................................................................................. 2

Back View .................................................................................................................................................. 2

INSERTING THE BATTERY ................................................................................................................................................3

TAKING PICTURES ......................................................................................................................................................4

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF.............................................................................................................................4

LCD MONITOR DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................4

CAMERA ICON AND DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................5

HOW TO TAKE DIGITAL STILL PICTURES ........................................................................................................................6

HOW TO TAKE STREAMING SNAPSHOTS..........................................................................................................................6

HOW TO ERASE IMAGES AND VIDEO ...............................................................................................................................7

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................8

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW & FEATURES ..............................................................................................................................8

SiPix Picture Manager (TWAIN) ................................................................................................................ 8

SiPix CamWizard ....................................................................................................................................... 8

SiPix CamExplorer ..................................................................................................................................... 8

ArcSoft PhotoImpression ........................................................................................................................... 8

ArcSoft VideoImpression............................................................................................................................ 8

Adobe Acrobat Reader............................................................................................................................... 8

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ...........................................................................................................................................9

Installing the StyleCam Blink II TWAIN...................................................................................................... 9

CONNECTING TO YOUR PC.....................................................................................................................................12

HOW TO CONNECT THE STYLECAM BLINK II TO YOUR PC...........................................................................................12

DOWNLOADING FILES TO YOUR PC....................................................................................................................13

TRANSFER IMAGES & VIDEOS WITH THE STYLECAM BLINK II CAMWIZARD ...............................................................13

The SiPix CamWizard Menu Options ...................................................................................................... 13

Save Pictures and Videos to My Computer ............................................................................................. 13

Play Image Slideshow.............................................................................................................................. 14

Play Video(s) in Windows Media Player .................................................................................................. 14

View Images & Videos in the Camera ..................................................................................................... 14

TRANSFER IMAGES WITH ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION................................................................................................14

Save Images using ArcSoft PhotoImpression.......................................................................................... 14

TRANSFER AND SAVE VIDEOS USING SIPIX CAMEXPLORER.........................................................................................15

USING THE STYLECAM BLINK II AS A PC CAMERA .......................................................................................16

HOW TO USE THE STYLECAM BLINK II AS A PC CAMERA................................................................................................16

Connecting the StyleCam Blink II to a PC ............................................................................................... 16

Using the ArcSoft VideoImpression...................................................................................................... 16

Saving Videos with Windows Media Player............................................................................................. 16

VIDEO CONFERENCING WITH NETMEETING ..................................................................................................17

HOW TO USE THE STYLECAM BLINK II WITH MICROSOFT NETMEETING .....................................................................17

STYLECAM BLINK II QUICK TIPS .........................................................................................................................18

Taking Pictures Indoors – General Do’s .................................................................................................. 18

Taking Pictures Indoors – General Don’ts ............................................................................................... 18

Taking Pictures Outdoors – General Do’s ............................................................................................... 18

Taking Pictures Outdoors – General Don’ts ............................................................................................ 18

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................19

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................................20

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – USA & CANADA.......................................................................................21

WARRANTY SERVICES – USA & CANADA...........................................................................................................22

TECHNICAL SUPPORT – USA & CANADA............................................................................................................23

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & WARRANTY - EUROPE .............................................................................................25

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & WARRANTY – ASIA PACIFIC ..................................................................................26

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About the StyleCam Blink II

Congratulations on your purchase of the StyleCam Blink II digital camera. Your StyleCam Blink II camera

has been ergonomically designed to allow you to quickly and easily take digital pictures and video without

the trouble of buying and developing film.

With a 1/3-inch VGA CMOS image sensor you are assured of vivid pictures. The VGA CMOS image sensor

is capable of capturing digital still images and streaming snapshots. Through the SiPix Picture Manager, the

streaming snapshots will automatically convert into digital video. You can use the StyleCam Blink II as a PC

camera, taking real-time video when connected to your computer with the supplied USB cable.

The included software enables you to easily download your pictures and video to your PC. With ArcSoft

PhotoImpression and VideoImpression software you can edit your pictures and video with ease. For more

information on how to use ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression, you may visit their website at

www.arcsoft.com

Unpacking the StyleCam Blink II

Open the StyleCam Blink II box and remove all contents. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact

your reseller immediately. Your package should contain the following items:

• StyleCam Blink II digital camera

• Camera neck strap with clip

• Tilt base

• USB cable

• 1 AAA alkaline battery

• Quick Start Guide

• Software CD containing:

− SiPix Picture Manager (TWAIN)

− SiPix CamWizard

− SiPix CamExplorer

− ArcSoft PhotoImpression

− ArcSoft VideoImpression

− Owner’s Manual (PDF)

− Adobe Acrobat Reader

Note: Do not discard the packaging box. You may need it to return the StyleCam Blink II digital camera.

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Please refer to the following diagram to identify the StyleCam Blink II components:

Front View

Lens

Shutter button

USB connector

Viewfinder

Back View

Status LCD

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Shutter button

Power/Mode

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Viewfinder

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Please follow the instructions below to insert the battery into your StyleCam Blink II digital camera:

1. Turn the camera’s power to OFF.

2. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the camera by sliding the cover off

the camera.

3. Note the battery polarity inside the battery compartment, insert one new AAA alkaline battery, and

then replace and close the battery compartment door by sliding it completely shut.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS:

• Do not use a rechargeable battery in the StyleCam Blink II. Using a rechargeable battery will

damage your camera.

• Do not open the battery compartment when the camera is ON.

• Download the pictures prior to storing your camera. Battery power is required to maintain

images in camera. Loss of image data will occur should the battery lose power.

• The StyleCam Blink II allows up to 30 seconds for changing the battery without losing images

saved on the camera. We recommend that you download the images within 24 hours to avoid

losing the pictures.

• Even without images in the camera, the StyleCam Blink II will slowly draw battery power. To

conserve battery power, after downloading images, remove the battery from camera.

Caution: The camera will use battery power when a battery is inserted. Remove the battery

from the camera after downloading pictures or when not in use.

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• To turn the camera’s power to ON, press the Power/Mode button. The camera will beep and the

status LCD will display the default settings.

• To turn the camera’s power to OFF, press and hold the Power/Mode button for three seconds. The

camera will beep twice, and the status LCD will clear.

Note: The StyleCam Blink II will automatically power off after 30 seconds of inactivity.

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Note: When scrolling through the modes, the icon on the LCD will blink when it is selected.

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To select your desired setting, press the Power/Mode button to scroll through the different modes. The icons

will display in the status LCD; press the Shutter button to select the function displayed and the camera is

ready to take a picture or Streaming Snapshots.

The following chart provides icon images and descriptions for each icon.

Note: If you do not press any button within five seconds, the LCD screen automatically

returns to the operation mode screen.

Icon Description

Number of pictures and videos taken

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High Resolution mode (640x480) to take still images

LO Low Resolution mode (320x240) to take still images and streaming snapshots

Indoor mode to take pictures indoors or in darker environment

Outdoor mode to take pictures outside

Streaming Snapshot mode to take continuous shots

ERASE ALL mode to erase all images and videos saved on the camera

ERASE LAST mode to erase the last image or videos saved on the camera

Battery Level indicator

USB connection to a computer

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640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

Press the Shutter button to save the setting and return to the main screen.

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Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to indoor/outdoor:

Indoor: select when inside a building or when ambient light is low.

Outdoor: select when taking pictures outdoors.

Press the Shutter button to save the setting and return to the main screen.

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Frame your subject through the viewfinder and press the Shutter button to take the picture. You will

hear a beep to confirm the picture is taken. The LCD display will show the number of pictures/videos

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Press the Power/Mode button to turn the camera on.

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Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to the Streaming Snapshot mode setting .

Press the Shutter button to save the setting and return to the main screen.

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Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to the resolution setting. Select the desired resolution:

320 x 240

[No Icon] 160 x 120

Press the Shutter button to save the setting and return to the main screen.

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Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to indoor/outdoor, and select the desired setting:

Indoor: select when inside a building or when ambient light is low.

Outdoor: select when outside.

Press the Shutter button to save the setting and return to the main screen.

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Framing your subject in the viewfinder, press and hold the Shutter button down to take streaming

snapshots. You will hear continuous beeps as the images record. Release the shutter button to stop

recording.

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The ERASE function allows you to erase the images or videos saved on the internal memory of your digital

camera.

Press the Power/Mode button to scroll to Erase mode

To erase All images and videos, select ALL. Press and hold down the

Shutter button until you hear two short beeps then a long beep. This will

erase all images and videos saved on your StyleCam Blink II.

To erase the LAST image or video taken, select LSE. Press the Shutter

button once until you hear two short beeps then another short beep.

This will erase the last image or video you saved under the selected

mode.

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The StyleCam Blink II includes the following software and applications to enhance your digital imaging

experience. The SiPix Picture Manager (TWAIN), CamWizard and CamExplorer are utility software that will

help you download the images and video from your StyleCam Blink II to your computer. The Adobe Acrobat

Reader allows you to view files that are in PDF format.

SiPix Picture Manager (TWAIN)

The SiPix Picture Manager works with TWAIN-compliant third-party software. The SiPix Picture Manager

allows you to quickly view the images on the StyleCam Blink II, edit the images (e.g., crop, rotate, flip), and

save them to your computer.

SiPix CamWizard

The SiPix CamWizard enables quick and easy image/video viewing and download. You can view a

slideshow of the pictures you’ve taken, watch the digital video clips via Windows Media player, save your

photos and video to the computer, and open any image or video file immediately for viewing.

SiPix CamExplorer

The SiPix CamExplorer features the StyleCam Blink II as a mass storage device. Mass storage means that

you can download the images and video directly from the camera to your computer without using a third-

party application. The camera is treated as an external drive.

ArcSoft PhotoImpression

• An award-winning photo software that provides easy-to-use and powerful tools for photo editing and

image enhancing.

• Create calendars & greeting cards with the included templates

• Create exciting panoramas in three simple steps

ArcSoft VideoImpression

• An award-winning video software that provides easy-to-use tools for video editing and organization.

• Edit and combine video files, create new movies from other video, animation, and image files. Add

cool transitions to your video clips.

• Dual soundtrack support enables you to provide narration and background music.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Acrobat Reader is used to access the StyleCam Blink II Owner’s Manual (in PDF format) on the software

CD-ROM. You can also use this application to view any PDF files.

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Follow these instructions to install the camera driver and application software on your PC system.

Note: (For Windows 98SE users ONLY!)

You may encounter a message during the installation that says you have an outdated version

of DirectX installed on your computer. It will ask you if want to install the current version of

Direct X, you may select “No” and continue with the installation. This will not affect the

operation of you computer.

Installing the StyleCam Blink II TWAIN

1. Insert the StyleCam Blink II software

CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD

will auto run, and the StyleCam Blink II

installation menu will appear.

Note: If the CD does not auto run, click

Start → Run, type in “D:\setup.exe” in the

Run dialog text box (where D:\ is your CD-

ROM drive).

2. Check the box next to Automatic

Installation, and click “Continue”.

Note: If your computer already has the

applications installed previously, the

application will be grayed-out.

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Automatic Installation

Please follow the instructions below to complete the installation of your software.

1. ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression license agreements will appear. Click “Yes” to

accept the license agreements to continue installation. The installation of these programs will take

up to 5 minutes to complete.

2. After the ArcSoft programs install, the license agreement for the StyleCam Blink II Driver will

appear. Click “Yes” to accept the terms of the agreement.

3. Please wait for all applications to install on your computer. Each program will take up to 5 minutes

to complete install.

4. When the installation is completed, the computer will prompt you to reboot your system. Select

“Restart my computer now” and click “Finish” to reboot your computer, Adobe Acrobat Reader

will install.

Note: It is important that you save and close all running programs before rebooting your

computer.

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Custom Installation

Please follow the instructions below to complete the installation of your software.

1. Select “Custom Installation” from the Installer Menu shown above, and click “Continue”. The

following screen will appear on your computer screen.

2. Check the application/driver software that you want to install on your computer, and click “Install”.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installing each software that you chose. The

installation will be in the order of the menu above.

4. When you finish installing ALL software, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and

click “Finish”.

Note: It is important that you save and close all running programs before starting your computer.

Special Note for Windows 98/98SE Users ONLY

You may be prompted to restart your computer after each application is installed. When prompted by the

computer to reboot, please select “No, I will restart my computer later” and click “Finish”. Continue to

finish installing all software that you’ve chosen and then reboot your PC.

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Note: Before you connect the StyleCam Blink II to your PC, you must install the SiPix

software drivers.

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Using the supplied USB cable, plug-in the smaller connector to the camera, and then plug-in the

larger connector to your PC.

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Upon connection, the camera will automatically power on, and the LCD will display “PC” to indicate

that it is connected to the computer.

Your computer will also detect a new hardware and prompts you to install the hardware drivers.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installing the hardware drivers (video and still).

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When prompted to restart your computer, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and

click “Finish” to reboot your PC.

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Use the StyleCam Blink II CamWizard to transfer and save your pictures and videos, view a slideshow of

pictures, play your digital video, or open folders to view files. Connect the StyleCam Blink II with the supplied

USB cable to your PC; the following screen appears.

Note: If the CamWizard screen does not appear, go to the bottom of your computer screen

and locate the SiPix CamWizard icon on the right-hand side of the task bar. Double-click

the camera icon to open the SiPix CamWizard.

The SiPix CamWizard Menu Options

The SiPix CamWizard offers standard Windows Menu options. When you right-click on the camera icon

located on the bottom right of your computer’s task bar, the following menu will appear:

• Open SiPix CamWizard

• Enable SiPix CamWizard

• Disable SiPix CamWizard

• About the SiPix CamWizard

• Exit SiPix CamWizard

Save Pictures and Videos to My Computer

To transfer and save the images and video clips to your computer, select the first option from the

CamWizard - “Copy pictures to a folder on my computer” and click “OK”. The following screen appears:

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Your pictures will appear in thumbnail format and the videos will display as video icons as shown in the

above screen capture. To save these files to your PC, click “OK”. (Click “Browse“ to designate the location

of where you want to save the files.)

Play Image Slideshow

You can also view your pictures in a slideshow. Choose “View slideshow of the images” from the

CamWizard, and click “OK”. A slideshow will begin to play. To exit the slideshow, move your mouse to the

upper right corner of your computer screen and a menu bar will appear, click on the X to exit the slideshow

and return to the CamWizard screen.

Play Video(s) in Windows Media Player

To play your digital video clips, select the video icon “Play video” from the CamWizard, and click “OK”. Your

video will begin to play in Windows Media Player. For Windows 98 users, to play multiple video clips you will

need to upgrade your Windows Media Player to 7.x or above. To get the latest version of Windows Media

Player, you may download free of charge from Microsoft’s website.

View Images & Videos in the Camera

The “Open folder to view files” option lets you view your images and videos that are saved on the

StyleCam Blink II. The files will appear either in a list of file names or in picture thumbnail and video icons,

depending on the Operating System that you use.

Transfer Images with ArcSoft PhotoImpression

Follow the instructions below to transfer the pictures using ArcSoft PhotoImpression.

1. Connect the StyleCam Blink II to your computer (refer to Making Connections on page 12).

2. Launch ArcSoft PhotoImpression application: Start → Programs → ArcSoft → ArcSoft

PhotoImpression 3.0.

3. Select “Get Photos” from the top of the left panel.

4. Click the “Camera/Scanner” button located near the bottom of the screen.

5. From the “Select Source” drop-down list select “StyleCam Blink II”.

6. Click “Acquire” (scanner/camera icon); the SiPix Picture Manager will acquire the images saved on

your camera.

7. The SiPix Picture Manager allows you to view each individual image saved on your camera. You

can use the arrow keys to scroll to the previous or the next picture. Click on the “Transfer” button to

download the images to your computer.

Save Images using ArcSoft PhotoImpression

Once you have downloaded all the images you want onto your computer. Follow the instructions below to

save your pictures on the computer.

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1. Click “Save” on the left panel of the screen, and then click “Save As” at the bottom of the screen.

2. When the Save window opens, select a directory where you want to save your pictures, type a

name for the image file, and click “Save”.

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You can also use the StyleCam Blink II Camera Explorer to save the images and videos to your computer.

Follow the instructions below:

1. Go to “My Computer”; double-click on the “My Camera” icon . Your images and videos appear

in this folder. The still images will display in thumbnail format, and the video clips will display in

video icons. (See screen capture below)

2. You can copy & paste, or drag the files that you want to save to a folder on your hard drive.

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The SiPix StyleCam Blink II allows you to connect to your computer with the supplied USB cable and use it

as a PC camera. Please read the instructions below carefully.

Connecting the StyleCam Blink II to a PC

1. Set your StyleCam Blink II on the tilt base (included) and place it on a

flat surface. The tilt base will also attach to a laptop as shown on the

right.

2. With the supplied USB cable, connect the smaller end of the USB cable to StyleCam

Blink II and the larger end to your computer’s USB port.

Using the ArcSoft VideoImpression

1. Follow the instructions above to connect your camera to the computer.

2. Launch ArcSoft VideoImpression. Go to Start → Programs → ArcSoft → ArcSoft VideoImpression

1.6.

3. Click “New” and then click “Capture”.

4. The capture screen will appear and start to capture live video. Click the record button to begin

recording your video. Click the stop button to stop recording.

Saving Videos with Windows Media Player

If your computer comes with Windows Media Player (Windows 2000, Me and XP), you can view your video

through Media Player and save the video clips. Follow the instructions below to save your video:

1. Go to “File” → “Save As” (from top left of the menu bar). The Save As screen will appear.

2. Select a location to save your video, name your file and click “OK”.

3. Your videos are now saved on your computer.

For questions regarding Windows Media Player, please contact Microsoft technical support directly.

Note: For more information on ArcSoft PhotoImpression and

VideoImpression, please visit the ArcSoft Web site at www.arcsoft.com

Note: If you need to install the latest version of Windows Media Player, you

can download Media Player free of charge from Microsoft Web site at

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp

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the instructions below:

1. Connect the StyleCam Blink II to your computer with the supplied USB cable. The camera will

power on automatically.

2. Launch NetMeeting. Go to Start → Programs → Accessories → Communications → NetMeeting.

3. After NetMeeting starts, click the “Tools” menu, select “Video” and click “Send”. A video window

opens (My Video). You can start and stop sending video using the controls on this window.

Note: For more information on using NetMeeting and to download the latest version, please

visit the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting/

You can use the StyleCam Blink II as a video conferencing camera with popular instant messaging

applications such as Microsoft MSN with NetMeeting and Yahoo! Messenger. For details on how to use

individual instant messaging programs, please contact the service provider directly.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting/

http://messenger.yahoo.com/

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• Try to take pictures in an area where there are a lot of colors and patterns. If taking a portrait picture

of a person, make sure the clothing does not have a high contrast to the background (e.g. white shirt

against black background).

• Depending on the subject and the indoor conditions, it is generally better to have the light source at

an angle (e.g. 45 degrees) from the subject instead of directly in front of or directly behind the

subject.

Taking Pictures Indoors – General Don’ts

• Avoid an area where the wall is the main portion of the image.

• Avoid light sources positioned directly behind or directly in front of your subject.

• Usually the indoor lighting is very diffused; therefore, try to avoid bright light sources in the picture. A

great variance in lighting in a single frame can cause improper exposure because the digital camera

cannot judge the amount of light correctly (e.g. shaded hallway and bright entryway).

• Try to avoid a light source that is brighter than the subject.

• Don’t take a picture directly into the light.

• Try to avoid half sunlight and half-fluorescent light, or any mixture of different lighting.

• Avoid taking pictures of a computer screen.

• Avoid an object in the picture that could reflect light and that is close to the person taking the picture

(e.g. glass bottle, white shirt, glasses, etc.).

Taking Pictures Outdoors – General Do’s

• Try to take pictures in an outdoor setting where there are a lot of colors and patterns.

• It is better to have the subject facing the sunlight instead of having the back to the sunlight.

• Try to position your subject close to the center of the picture.

Taking Pictures Outdoors – General Don’ts

• Avoid taking a picture where there is a shiny surface or reflective area in the image (e.g. glass,

metal).

• Avoid pointing the camera directly at a shiny surface.

• Do not take pictures of both shaded and sun lit areas together. While our digital camera does make

great adjustments for this, it is unable to clearly adjust for vast differences in lighting as compared to

the human eye.

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Image sensor 1/3-inch VGA CMOS sensor

Image resolution 640x480 320x240

Image capacity 70 images 300 images

Image format JPEG

Streaming snapshots 320x240 160x120

80 seconds 160 seconds

Video format * AVI

Video frame rate Up to 5 fps

PC camera Up to 15 fps (320x240)

Built-in memory 8MB SDRAM

Exposure control Auto

White balance control Auto

Lens focal length 6mm (equivalent to 43mm on a 35mm camera)

Focusing range 19.7-inch (0.5m) ~ infinity

Lens aperture F2.8

Shutter speed 1/4~1/1500 sec. (electronic shutter)

LCD Status display Monochrome status LCD

Computer interface USB v1.1

Power source 1 AAA alkaline battery

USB BUS-powered

Power saving Auto power off after 30 seconds of inactivity

Operating system Windows 98, 98se, Me, 2000, XP

Camera dimension 2.4” x 2.4” x 0.7” (60x60x17mm)

Camera weight 1.27 oz (36.02g) without battery

Operating temperature 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)

Operating humidity 86°F – 194°F (30°C - 90°C)

Storage temperature -4°F - 140°F (-20°C - 60°C)

Storage humidity 50°F - 185°F (10°C - 85°C)

* Video is converted from Streaming Snapshot images using the SiPix software. Video length varies.

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The batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries with freshly charged ones.

The batteries are inserted

incorrectly.

Check the battery orientation.

The camera has no

power.

Is the camera connected to a

computer?

The camera’s buttons are not functional when

connected to a PC. Disconnect the camera to take

more pictures.

Is the camera’s power on? The camera powers off automatically after 30

seconds. Make sure the camera’s power is ON

before taking a picture.

The camera won’t

take a picture.

Is the camera connected to a

computer?

The camera’s buttons are not functional when

connected to a PC. Disconnect the camera to take

more pictures.

The pictures are

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The picture is too

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You are facing a bright light

when taking the picture.

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USB connection failure Use the USB Doctor program provided by the

StyleCam Blink II. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM

drive, go to My Computers Æ D:\ (Where “D:\” is your

CD-ROM drive). Open the “Utilities” folder and double

click on the USB Doctor program. Follow the on-screen

instructions to use the program.

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SiPix, a Foxlink Peripherals, Inc. brand, warrants this hardware product against defects in material and

workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of purchase as identified on the proof of

purchase (your receipt). It is the end-user’s responsibility to make certain this product is in working condition

with the intended computer system within the one-year warranty period.

These are the sole remedies and SiPix’s sole liabilities for performance or failure to perform of the product.

SiPix reserves the right to change its warranty policy at any time for all products distributed after the date of

such change in warranty. Except as set forth above, all other warranties whether express or implied,

including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are

hereby excluded.

SiPix shall not be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or related to the use

or performance of the product, including, without limitation, loss of data or use of data processing facilities or

equipment, regardless of whether SiPix may have been advised about the possibility of such damages

arising out of use of the product shall be limited to the amounts paid by purchaser for such product.

This warranty is only valid within the boundaries and territories of the USA and Canada. SiPix is not

responsible for costs incurred due to shipping, insurance, customs, or duties. SiPix is not responsible for

non-traceable packages or packages shipped without a valid RMA number on the outside of the package.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by an accident, electrical fault, through

misuse or abuse. If the product has been altered without written authorization from SiPix, the warranty will

be void.

This warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for SiPix. Warranted products must

bear the “SiPix” brand name, trade name, or logo. The aforementioned warranty and remedies are exclusive,

and in lieu of all others, whether oral, written, expressed or implied. SiPix specifically disclaims any and all

implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

SiPix is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty. SiPix

is not responsible under any other legal theory, including, but not limited to lost profits, and any cost of

recovering reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with SiPix products.

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If your SiPix product needs to be returned for repair, you must contact SiPix technical support prior to

shipment for an RMA number before sending in the product. The RMA number is a Return Merchandise

Authorization number. SiPix will refuse all shipments without a proper RMA number. The RMA

number MUST be printed on the outside of the original shipping carton in large print written in black ink next

to the shipping label. Failure to properly pack shipment could cause serious damage to the product and void

the warranty.

Should any defect(s) be discovered, the product may be returned to SiPix with a valid RMA number. If you

are returning product for repair, please be sure to do the following:

1. Call SiPix Customer Support Mon-Fri during regular business hours at 510.651.9199 and obtain an

RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.

2. Print your RMA number on the OUTSIDE of the original shipping carton in large print written in black

ink next to the shipping label.

3. Include a copy of the bill of sale with the returned product.

4. Unless otherwise instructed, do not return any manuals or software when returning items for repair.

5. Ship to SiPix via a traceable shipping method and retain the tracking number.

Note: This product is intended for use only within the boundaries and territories of the United States and

Canada. If you purchased this product in Mexico or South America and need assistance or repair, you must

contact your originating reseller for service and support. SiPix, Fremont CA, will not accept any shipments

from outside the boundaries and territories of the USA and Canada. SiPix often bundles many different third

party software options with its products. If any of these options were ordered with your SiPix product and

they appear to be missing or incorrect, contact your reseller immediately.

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concerns of a technical nature should first refer to the product manual, as usage and troubleshooting

information is provided in detail. For additional information or assistance, users should visit the SiPix Web-

site, as tutorials, updated drivers, frequently asked questions and news updates are available.

www.sipixdigital.com/support

Should you require further assistance, you may contact SiPix technical support representatives by calling

510.651.9199. SiPix Technical Support is available from 8 AM to 6 PM PST, Monday through Friday,

excluding holidays.

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SiPix provides technical support at no cost during the two-year European warranty period. Users with

questions or concerns of a technical nature should first refer to the product manual, as usage and

troubleshooting information is provided in detail. For additional information or assistance, users should visit

the SiPix Website, as tutorials, updated drivers, frequently asked questions and news updates are available

at www.sipixdigital.com/support

Should you require further assistance, you may contact SiPix technical support representatives by calling:

For free Technical Support call in Europe*: 00800-800 SiPix (00800-80074749) or by E-Mail :

sipix@appello.de. SiPix Technical Support is available from 9 AM to 6 PM CET, Monday through Friday,

excluding public holidays.

Technische Unterstützung

SiPix bietet kostenlose technische Unterstützung innerhalb der zweijährigen Europäischen Garantiefrist.

Wenn Sie technische Fragen haben, sollten Sie zuerst das Benutzerhandbuch lesen, da sich detaillierte

Informationen zur Verwendung und Fehlerbehebung in dem Benutzerhandbuch befinden. Für zusätzliche

Informationen oder Unterstützung besuchen Sie bitte die SiPix Web-Site, wo Lehrgänge, aktuelle Treiber,

häufig gestellte ich habe eine badeanzur, esist blaü. www.sipixdigital.com/support

Sie können ebenfalls Kontakt mit dem Team unserer technischen Unterstützung aufnehmen, um weitere

Hilfe zu erhalten:

Gebührenfreie technischen Hotline in Europa* : 00800-800 SiPix (00800-80074749) oder per E-Mail :

sipix@appello.de.

Unsere technische Unterstützung steht Ihnen von Montag bis Freitag von 9 Uhr bis 18 Uhr

Mitteleuropäischer Zeit ausschließlich Feiertagen zur Verfügung.

Support Technique

SiPix fournit le support technique sans frais pendant la période de garantie d’ deux ans. Les utilisateurs qui

se posent des questions de nature technique doivent se référer tout d'abord au Manuel Utilisateur, car les

informations relatives à l'utilisation et au dépannage sont présentées en détail. Pour les informations

supplémentaires ou l'aide, les utilisateurs peuvent visiter le site web de SiPix www.sipixdigital.com/support ,

car il met à leur disposition des tutoriaux, des pilotes mis à jour, des questions fréquemment posées et des

mis à jour d’informations.

Si vous avez besoin de plus d'aide, vous pouvez contacter les représentants du support technique SiPix en

appelant:

Pour assistance Technique rappeler le numéro gratuit en Europe* :00800-800 SiPix

(00800-80074749) ou par E-Mail : sipix@appello.de

Le Support Technique de SiPix est disponible de 9h à 18h, du lundi au vendredi, sauf les jours fériés.

TEL: 00800-800 SiPix

*Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Italy, UK, Ireland and

Germany.

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Upon receipt of this SiPix product you are immediately eligible for Technical Support during the warranty

period of ONE YEAR from the purchase date. Users with questions or concerns of a technical nature should

first refer to the product manual, as usage and troubleshooting information is provided in detail. For

additional information or assistance, users should visit the SiPix Website, as tutorials, updated drivers,

frequently asked questions and news updates are available. www.sipixdigital.com/support. For technical

support please call 886-2-8226-9298.

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