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YC@m DIGITAL CAMERA (MODEL DS-3899)
The YC@m Digital Camera makes taking filmless photos fun and easy!
Your choice! - Take 26 photos at a higher resolution or 107 photos at standard resolution. Download your photos to your PC (USB cable included) and then the YC@m Digital Camera is ready to take more photos! Or capture live action using the video cam feature and the included Windows® Netmeeting® software.
Use the ArcSoft® PC software (included) to modify your photos and add special effects or create montages! Post your photo “masterpieces” on your website, incorporate them into email greeting cards to send to friends and relatives, or print them out on your color printer (color printer not included). Easily create photo albums on your PC to save all the fun and memories.
In addition, you can use the Microsoft Windows® Netmeeting® software (included) to have a video conference with your friends.
PHOTO COUNTER window. To use this feature, press the E SHUTTER button once to activate the self timer. During the 10 second interval an audible tone will sound every second. At the end of the 10 second delay period, the YC@m Digital Camera will take the photo. The D PHOTO COUNTER will decrease the number of photos by one.
Clear Photos: Clear Photos mode will permanently delete all photos stored in the YC@m Digital Camera. Before activating the Clear Photos mode make sure that all photos have been downloaded to the PC. In Clear Photo mode the symbol “CL” will be displayed in the D PHOTO COUNTER window. To use this feature, set the mode to “CL” and then press E SHUTTER button twice. The D PHOTO COUNTER window will reset and display the photo capacity for the selected resolution.
Standard Resolution: In the standard resolution mode the YC@m Digital Camera has an 107 photo capacity at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and the symbol “Lr” will be displayed in the D
3.After a short period, a setup menu will appear on the PC screen.
4.From the setup menu, choose what language you want the setup instructions to be in. After highlighting your selection, click OK.
5.Follow the
6.Register the software. To register the software, click on PROGRAMS/ARCSOFT/REGISTER & UPGRADE. Follow the
Important: If the setup menu does not automatically appear after inserting the
Note: 1) The YC@m Digital Camera does not need to be connected to the PC during the software installation process. 2) When you finish installing the supplied software, click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” only if the message box displays “InstallShield Wizard Complete.” For other situations, always click “No, I will restart my computer later.”
Downloading Photos to Windows PC
To run the ArcSoft® software, from the main menu screen in Windows, click on “Start.” After clicking on “Start,” click on “Programs” and then on “ARCSOFT Photo Studio Suite.” Once the ArcSoft® menu
6.Click “Import” to transfer the selected pictures to the PhotoShop application software.
7.Pictures can now be saved or edited by using the PhotoShop
Uninstalling the MAC camera driver
The camera driver can be removed by deleting the file “Oregon Scientific YC@m” located in the following folders:
1.“Macintosh HD\System Folder\Control Panel” and
2.“Macintosh HD\System Folder\Extension”
Windows PC Software
To use the exciting software included with your YC@m Digital Camera, click the start button in Windows. From the START menu, click PROGRAMS then click on the software you wish to use. Help screens are included with each program.
Important: Before using the software, photos must be downloaded from the YC@m Digital Camera to the PC.
Photo Base
With “Photo Base” you can create photo albums, slide shows, video postcards, greeting cards, or send your photos by email to friends and relatives.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Increase the separation between the product and the affected equipment.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for assistance.
Note: During file transfer or in the PC Camera mode, if the camera or computer is suddenly froze or no response, it may be due to the electrostatic phenomenon, please follow the procedures below to recover the operation:
-Unplug the USB cable from the camera
-Close the software application in the computer (or
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Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Important: Shielded cables must be used with this product to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
Taking Care of Your Camera
Installation des piles
1.Pour installer les piles, ouvrir le logement des piles en faisant coulisser le verrou de la A trappe en position ouverte.
2. Enlever le couvercle du compartiment des piles et insérer B les piles (inclues) dans le compartiment des piles en respectant bien les polatités comme montrées à l’intérieur du compartiment.
3.Coulissez l’interrupteur ON/OFF L sur “ON”. L’interrupteur ON/OFF est situé dans le logement des piles.
4.Remettez le couvercle du logement des piles en place et coulissez le verrou A en position de verrouillage.
Note: Le YC@m ne marchera pas sans piles. Quand vous avez besoin de remplacer D les piles, le COMPTEUR DE PHOTOS clignotera rapidement et l’utilisateur ne pourra plus prendre de photos. Toujours décharger vos photos sur votre ordinateur avant de remplacer les piles pour éviter des pertes de photos en mémoire.
Important: Ne pas mélanger les vieilles piles avec des piles neuves. Vous débarrasser correctement des piles usagées. Ne rien insérer d’autre que des piles dans le compartiment des piles, cela pourrait endommager votre appareil photo.
Sélection du Mode de l’Appareil photo
Après avoir mis l’appareil photo en marche, sélectionnez le mode de l’appareil photo. Les modes à sélectionner sont: Veille (Standby), Normal, Capture Continue, Retardateur, Effaçage de Photos, et
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PHOTO COUNTER window. Press the E SHUTTER button to select this resolution.
appears, click on the program that you want to use.
Note: In the photo album
With careful treatment you will have many years of fun with your YC@m Digital Camera!
Choix de la Résolution.
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Note: At standard resolution the number 99 will be displayed when the available pictures are more than 99, this is normal.
| Normal/ | Continuous | Self Timer |
Standby | High Resolution | Capture |
Downloading Photos:
1. | Connect the YC@m Digital Camera to the PC. (See Connecting |
| the Camera to Your PC.) |
2. | Open the ArcSoft® software and from the main menu select and |
| click on “Photo Base” to open. |
3. | From the “Photo Base” menu, click on “Acquire” (thecamera |
| icon). A pull down menu will appear. Select “OregonScientific |
have been selected and included by ArcSoft® and have not been taken with the YC@m Digital Camera.
Photo Studio
After photos have been arranged in a photo album, with “Photo Studio” you can change the way they look. Use “Photo Studio” to edit and retouch photos, change colors, cut and paste, and add
1. | Do not immerse the camera in water. Water will damage the |
| electronic components. |
2. | Do not bang or drop the camera as this may damage the |
| electronic components. |
3. | Do not clean the camera with household cleaners or chemicals. |
4. | To clean the camera casing, carefully wipe the casing with a |
Note: Pour économiser l’énergie des piles, le YC@m se mettra automatiquement en Mode Veille (standby) après 30 secondes de
C MODE pour réactiver le YC@m. | |
Appuyer sur le bouton C | MODE pour avancer par séquence à |
travers la sélections des modes Les différents modes sont:
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Install the Batteries
1.To install the batteries, unlock the battery compartment by sliding the A battery door lock to the unlocked position.
2.Remove the battery compartment cover and insert B the batteries (included) into the battery compartment with the
polarity in the direction as shown inside the compartment.
3. Slide the L ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position. The ON/OFF slide switch is located in the battery compartment.
4.Replace the cover back over the battery compartment and slide the lock A to the locked position.
Note: The YC@m Digital Camera will not operate without battery power. When the batteries need replacing the D PHOTO COUNTER will flash rapidly and the user will not be able to take photos. Always download photos to the PC prior to replacing batteries to avoid memory loss.
Important: Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Always dispose of exhausted batteries properly. Do not insert anything except batteries into the battery compartment as this may cause damage to the camera.
Select the Camera Mode
After the camera is turned on, select the desired camera mode. The mode selections are: Standby, Normal, Continuous Capture, Self Timer, Clear Photos and Resolution Setting.
Note: To conserve battery power the YC@m Digital Camera will automatically default to Standby mode after 30 seconds of no activity. Press C MODE to reactivate the YC@m Digital Camera.
Press the C MODE button to sequentially advance through the mode selections. The different modes are:
Standby: The YC@m Digital Camera automatically defaults to this mode conserve power after 30 seconds of no activity.
Normal mode: In this mode the YC@m Digital Camera has a maximum 26 photo capacity at the high resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. In Standard Resolution the maximum number of photos is
107. With each photo taken the D PHOTO COUNTER will |
decrease by one. In Normal mode “Hr,” (high resolution) will be |
Press the C MODE |
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Taking Photos
1.Press C MODE to activate the camera and select the desired camera mode.
2. | When activated, J the STATUS LED will show a steady red light. |
| Note: After 30 seconds of no activity, the camera will default |
| to Standby mode. When the camera is not active the Status |
| LED will not be lit. |
3. | Look through the K VIEWFINDER and make sure that you |
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4.Press E SHUTTER to take the photograph.
5.The D PHOTO COUNTER will decrease by a value of one with each photo taken.
6.When a photograph is taken, a single short beep will be emitted. After the beep sounds, the camera is ready to take another photograph.
Important: When the maximum number of photos have been taken,
Dthe PHOTO COUNTER will show “00.” If E SHUTTER is
pressed when “00” is displayed, a series of short beeps will sound indicating that the maximum number of photographs have been taken. The photographs must be downloaded or cleared from the camera before more photographs can be taken. (See Downloading Photographs.)
Note: The YC@m Digital Camera will not take photos in low light conditions. When the light is too low for the YC@m Digital Camera, a low tone beep will be emitted when photo is attempted.
Connecting the Camera to Your PC
1. Connect and install the port of your PC.
2.Open the G Camera Connection Cable Door and plug the cable into the PC Interface Jack.
3.Install the ArcSoft® software (included) on your PC.
4.Follow the instructions for downloading photographs.
The YC@m Digital Camera has video streaming capability. To use the web cam feature:
1.Screw the H YC@m Digital Camera securely to the M mini- stand. The
2. Position the camera where the I
3.Follow instructions provided in the Windows® Netmeeting® software for video conferencing function.
| YC@m” and click “Select.” |
4. | The photos will be displayed on the screen in thumbnail form. |
| (The photos will be in a reduced size and shown on the screen |
| at the same time.) |
5. | To download all the photos to the PC, click “Select All” and then |
| click “OK”. |
| To download selected photos, click on each desired thumbnail |
| photos and then click “OK”. |
6. | To stop the download process, click on the “X” in the right corner |
| of the “Oregon Scientific” window. |
MAC driver installation
1.The YC@m camera driver can support Adobe PhotoShop (software not included) or ‘plug and save’ function (using built in software in MAC computer, no application software is needed). If there is NO Adobe PhotoShop software installed in the MAC computer, please create a temporary folder before camera driver installation:
Create a temporary folder:
-Double click the “Macintosh HD” icon on the desktop screen
-Select “File”
-Select “New Folder”
-The folder name is arbitrary. For example, edit the new folder name to “Oregon Scientific DSC”
2.Insert the YC@m camera driver CD into the CD ROM drive
3.Double click the CD ROM icon with the label name “ds3868_98_99”
4.Double click the “Mac Driver” folder in the CD ROM
5.Double click the driver installation file “YC@m Installer V1.4b3”
6.Select “Continue”
7.Now, the installer software is asking for a location of folder If Adobe PhotoShop is present in the MAC computer
-Double click the “Adobe PhotoShop” folder (in most case, it can be found in the “Applications” folder).
-Double click the
-Select the folder “Import/Export” and click “Choose”
Otherwise, select the temporary folder (say “Oregon Scientific DSC”) as created in Step 1 and click “Choose”.
In both cases, the driver software will be installed, click “Quit” to finish the installation.
Downloading the pictures or movie by using the “Plug and Save” function
1. When the camera is connected to the MAC computer, a dialog |
box will appear and asking for the location to save the still |
picture or movie files. The default folder for saving pictures or |
movie is “Oregon ScientificYC@m”, and the default filename |
will be assigned according to the current date and time. It is also |
possible to change the default folder or filename by user input. |
Note: If there is no pictures or movie captured in the camera, |
the above dialog box will NOT appear even if the camera is |
connected to the MAC. |
2. Click the ‘Save’ button to start the file transfer. If all the pictures |
stored in the camera were captured by using the “Continuous |
capture” function, a QuickTime movie file will be created. In |
case of normal still pictures, numerical numbers (starting from |
1 to maximum number of photos) will be appended to the |
selected filename and saved in PICT format. |
3. After finishing the file transfer, a dialog box will display to ask if |
special effects.
Photo Fantasy
“Photo Fantasy” is a collection of photos, including football and basketball players, ballerina and astronaut, to which you can add your face or any other face from a downloaded photo.
Note: The CD must be in the
Photo Montage
Turn your photo into a montage collage with “Photo Montage.”
Note: The CD must be in the
Photo Printer
With a compatible color printer connected to your PC, you can print out your photos using “Photo Printer.”
Video Creator: Pictures taken in continuous mode on your camera can be converted to an AVI movie on your PC using the Video Creator. Please note that all pictures on your camera and not just those created in continuous mode will be made into an AVI movie.
1.Make sure your camera is connected via the USB port and that the driver has been installed successfully.
2.Select PROGRAMS in the Windows menu, and select “Video Creator” in the Video Creator directory.
3.Select CREATE and input a filename for your AVI movie file.
4.Select OPEN and input the filename. Your movie will be able to be played.
Windows® NetMeeting® : To use the camera as a web camera for communicating live with your friends, or video conferencing, the Windows® Netmeeting® (included in this CDROM) must be installed. In addition, you must select the YC@m Digital Camera as the video camera device.
1.First be sure to download all your pictures to your PC and save them. Using the camera as a web camera will erase all pictures stored in the camera memory.
2.Connect the camera to your PC as described above.
3.Run the Windows® Netmeeting® .
4.Select Tools and then Options.
5.Select Video and the Video camera properties menu will be displayed.
6.Select “YC@m Digital Camera” and click OK.
Important: An Internet email account is required for connection to the Internet.
Note: The YC@m Digital Camera must be connected to the PC to use the video feature and software.
Customer Assistance
Should you have questions or require additional information, please contact our Customer Service Department at
Warranty
Oregon Scientific warrants this product to be free of manufacturing defects for 90 days from retail purchase. Defective products are be returned to the place of retail purchase.
| clean soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with water. |
5. | To clean the lens, gently blow on the lens to remove dust and |
| dirt, then wipe the lens with a camera lens cleaning tissue. |
6. | Turn the camera off when not in use. |
7. | When battery power is exhausted, replace the old batteries |
| with new batteries. Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. |
8. | Only insert the batteries in the polarity direction as shown in |
| block 1, above. |
9. | Do not put anything into the battery compartment except batteries. |
10. | Batteries contain dangerous chemicals and if mistreated or |
| improperly disposed of can cause harm, injury or damage. |
11. | Do not open the camera casing or tamper with the camera’s |
| electronic components; doing so will void the camera’s warranty. |
Specifications
Memory | : | 26 Pictures at 640 X 480 pixels |
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| 107 Pictures at 320 X 240 pixels |
Color Resolution | : | 24 bit |
Focus Range | : | 50 cm to Infinity (focus free) |
Memory Type | : SDRAM (8M byte) | |
Create Video File | : | 10 Seconds @ 320 X 240 |
PC Camera Mode | : Yes | |
Continuous Capture | : | 10 fps |
Self Timer | : | 10 Seconds |
PC Interface | : | USB |
Buzzer Output | : | Yes |
Tripod Mount | : | Yes |
Display | : | LCD Status Display |
Power | : | 2 |
Battery Life | : | Approximately 400 Shots |
Automatic Off | : | 30 Seconds |
Temperature | : Operation: 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) | |
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Weight | : Camera 94 g. (Including batteries) | |
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| Cradle 22 g. |
Dimensions | : Camera 124(W) X 51(H) X 29.5(D) mm | |
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| Cradle 62(W) X 25(H) X 56(D) mm |
Accessories | : USB Cable, Strap, Pouch and Cradle |
FRENCH
YC@m Digitale Kamera (DS-3899)
Prendre des photos et les convertir en format vidéo est simple et amusant avec le YC@m. Utilisez le logiciel ArcSoft® pour modifier vos photos, ajoutez des effets spéciaux et faire des montages.
A vous de choisir ! - Prenez 26 photos avec une résolution plus élevée ou 107 photos avec une résolution standard. Télédéchargez vos photos sur votre PC (câble USD inclus) et l’Appareil Photo Numérique YC@m sera prêt à prendre de nouvelles photos ! Ou capturez l’action en direct à l’aide du video cam et du logiciel Windows® Netmeeting® inclus.
Téléchargez vos photos sur votre Web site, envoyez les par email en carte de voeux à la famille et aux amis ou imprimez vos photos numériques (imprimante non fournie). Créez facilement des albums sur votre ordinateur pour sauvegarder vos photos. Grâce au logiciel Microsoft Windows® Netmeeting® (inclus), vous pouvez avoir une Visio Conférence avec vos amis.
Veille (standby): Le YC@m se met automatiquement sur ce mode après 30 secondes de
Mode normal: Dans ce mode le YC@m a une capacité maximum de 26 photos en haute résolution de 640 x 480 pixels. En résolution standard le nombre maximum de photos est de 107. A chaque photo prise le COMPTEUR DE PHOTOS D diminuera d’un. En Mode normal “Hr” (haute résolution) s’affichera brièvement dans la fenêtre du COMPTEUR DE PHOTOS D puis sera remplacé par “26” indiquant la capacité maximum de photos.
Capture continue: En capture continue le YC@m prendra les photos rapidement sans interruption jusqu’à ce que le nombre maximum de photos ait été atteint. Pour utiliser cette option, appuyer et tenir appuyé le bouton SHUTTER E . Quand le nombre maximum de photos a été fait, le YC@m arrête le signal sonore. Les photos en capture continue peuvent être convertie en format vidéo (fichier AVI ) sur l’ordinateur. En mode Compteur Continu le sumbole “CT” sera affiché dans le fenêtre du COMPTEUR DE PHOTOS D .
Retardateur: Cette caractéristique permet un délai de 10 secondes avant de prendre la photo. Le symbole de retardateur "St" s'affiche dans la fenêtre COMPTEUR DE PHOTOS D . Pour activer cette caractéristique, appuyer une fois sur la commande SHUTTER E . Pendant l’intervalle de 10 secondes vous entendrez un signal sonore chaque seconde. A la fin de la période de 10 secondes, le YC@m prendra la photo. Le COMPTEUR DE PHOTOS D diminuera le nombre de photos d’un.
Effaçage des Photos: Le Mode Effaçage des photos effacera définitivement toutes les photos stockées dans le YC@m. Avant d’activer le mode d’Effaçage des Photos,
Résolution standard: Dans le mode de résolution standard, l’Appareil Photo Numérique YC@m a une capacité de 107 photos d’une résolution de 320 x 240 pixels; le symbole “Lr” s’affiche dans la fenêtre du DECOMPTEUR DE VUES D . Appuyer sur le DECLENCHEUR E pour sélectionner cette résolution.
Remarque: Avec une résolution standard, le nombre 99 s’affiche
briefly displayed in the D PHOTO COUNTER window and then |
be replaced by “26” indicating the maximum photo capacity. |
the user want to clear the camera memory. Click ‘Yes’ to delete |
all the pictures in the camera or click ‘No’ to retain the memory. |
This warranty does not cover products subjected to tampering, abuse, misuse or accidental damage.
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Continuous Capture: In continuous capture the YC@m Digital Camera will take photos rapidly without interruption until the
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4. For movie file, double click the file and the QuickTime application |
will be launched and playback will start automatically. For still |
picture file, double click the file and a list of image applications |
available will be displayed, select the one which is PICT format |
compatible. For example, select “Picture Viewer” or “Adobe |
PhotoShop”. |
Notice of FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any
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maximum number of photos has been taken. To use this feature, press and hold the E SHUTTER button. When the maximum number of photos have been taken the YC@m Digital Camera will stop the audible tone. Continuous capture photos can be converted to video file format (.AVI file) on the PC. In Continuous Counter mode the symbol “Ct” will be displayed in the D PHOTO COUNTER window.
Self Timer: The self timer feature delays taking the photo for 10 seconds. The self time symbol “St” will be displayed in the D
Installing the Windows PC Software
1.Make sure that no programs, such as games or
2.Insert the
Downloading the pictures by using Adobe PhotoShop Plug-ins
Note: This function is only applicable to those users with Adobe PhotoShop installed in the MAC computer.
1.Launch the Adobe PhotoShop application
2.Select “File”
3.Select “Import”
4.Select “Oregon Scientific YC@m Import ...”
5.A dialog box with pictures displayed as thumbnail images will appear. Select the desired pictures by clicking on the individual thumbnail image or click “Select All” to select all the pictures.
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interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to use this product.
Note: This product 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 product generates, uses and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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