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1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modification to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limited for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Their 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 the 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 o Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna o Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver o Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected o Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WF064 Rev 1 0 Printed in China 18 7 Troubleshooting an
2. o Press and hold this button to turn off the Tuff Cam or to exit the menu system 3 Installation 3 1 Preparation o CDROM containing Ulead Photo Explorer 8 application program and Tuff Cam drivers for Windows 98 or 98SE and Mac OS o Docking station with USB cable included o 2 x AA alkaline batteries not included 3 2 Software installation for Windows 98 and 98SE PC with USB port 3 2 1 Unplug the USB cable from PC 3 2 2 Insert the Tuff Cam CDROM in CD drive of your PC 3 2 3 The auto run program will execute 3 2 4 Follow the instructions shown on screen from your PC to completely install the driver and application program 3 2 5 Restart windows 3 2 6 Successful installation will create Ulead Photo Explorer icon on your desktop 3 2 7 Connect your Tuff Cam to the PC with the USB cable the PC will recognize the new device and set up the configuration of the PC automatically If your computer doesn t run automatically please click Start button and choose Run and then browse the CD drive and click Autorun Operation manual of Ulead Photo Explorer is contained on the provided CDROM 3 3 Battery and SD memory card installation 3 3 1 Use a small Philips screwdriver to loosen the screw and open the battery door 3 3 2 Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment in the correct direction as shown Alkaline batteries should be used Ensure the battery polarity is correct as
3. 320 x 240 pixels Built in 16MB SDRAM memory for image and video buffer storage SD Card slot for additional storage max memory size up to 1GB Photo storage of a typical 64MB SD memory card 3 0M HI 2048 x 1536 Approx 120 images 1 3M LO 1280 x 1024 Approx 280 images 300K VGA 640 x 480 Approx 1000 images Video 320 x 240 Approx 12 minutes Digital zoom x4 x0 1 per step for still image capturing Enable or Disable Date amp Time stamp on images Automatic or manual control of exposure white balance and sharpness Automatic exposure selectable for 50Hz or 60Hz Selectable flash settings Auto Manual Off Real time clock setting for Date Clock and Time stamp Adjustable auto power off time High precision 4 piece glass lens with IR coating Focusing 1 5m minimum to Infinity Effective viewing angle 54 deg Auto battery low detection Power consumption 230mA 20mA when display on 160mA 10mA when display off No power consumption when powered off or USB cable is connected Interface type USB 1 1 Image format JPG Motion JPEG Friendly English user interface Batteries AA alkaline batteries x 2 Product measurements W79 x H137 x T113mm Weight 120g not including batteries Storage conditions 20 C to 55 C 20 85 R H non condensing 4 Display Button Battery door Display LTPS colour display to show the captured image or preview the image d Press this button to zoom out during photo mode Also used to move s
4. to PLAY the display will show the 000270008 captured photos Display in PLAY Mode o Tuff Cam ready to playback captured photos or videos 10 4 Display Controls and Selections 4 1 Status Icons oac _ E 1280 x 1024 Jek Card inserted If memory card is installed Tuff Cam will show C on the display a 4 1 2 Capture Mode This shows the status of capture selections that you have selected Single Image Capture When selected press the shutter to capture a still image Video amp Voice Capture When selected press the shutter button to start the capture of video and voice recording and release to stop recording 4 1 3 Flash Mode This shows the status of the flash SA o 5 Manual When selected the Tuff Cam will turn on the flash without checking the Auto When selected the Tuff Cam will check the light conditions to control the flash automatically light conditions o Off When selected the Tuff Cam will not use the flash 9 4 3 Selections 4 3 1 Select the options and settings from PHOTO Mode Slide the MODE switch to PHOTO when the Tuff Cam is turned on and then follow the chart below and steps to change the selections and settings o Press GEND to enter the Photo menu system o Press Gor D to change the selection o Press to confirm o Press dor D to change the sett
5. SDC open the My Computer icon from your desktop o Open the mass storage disk then copy or cut the images to your PC B Type PC with USB port 6 Maintenance 6 1 Storage conditions o Operating Environment 5 C to 40 C 20 85 relative humidity non condensing 6 2 Special care instructions o Never immerse the Tuff Cam into any fluid or liquid o Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent o Keep the Tuff Cam in a dry and cool dust free environment or container when it is NOT being used o Take the batteries out when the Tuff Cam is NOT to be used over a long period o Avoid dropping the Tuff Cam on to hard ground o Do not disassemble the Tuff Cam o Static discharge may cause the operation fail or damage the Tuff Cam 16 8 Support amp Warranty This product is provided with a one year warranty for problems found during normal usage Mistreating the Tuff Cam or opening the unit will invalidate this warranty All out of warranty repairs will be subject to a replacement fee Please visit www tuff cam co uk for hints and tips and latest product information Email techsupport tuff cam co uk for technical support TTS Group Ltd Unit 1 Park Lane Business Park Kirkby in Ashfield Nottinghamshire UK NG17 9LE Freephone 0800 318686 Freefax 0800 137525 9 FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1
6. d Hints 7 1 Monitor resolution adjustment You need to set the display of your PC monitor resolution to 16 bit colour or higher for optimum image display Please refer to the display card manual or follow the procedure below o Click the Windows Start button o Click settings and then Control Panel from the pop up menus o Double click the Display icon o Click the Setting tab o Select High Colour 16 bit or True Colour 24 bit from the list box o Click OK You may need to update the monitor driver to change to the new setting o Restart your computer 7 2 SD memory card use You are recommended to FORMAT the SD memory card before you save an image to it when o You use a new SD Card o You have used the SD card in other digital devices as the format of the SD card might have changed when using other devices due to non standard formats 7 3 Capturing Images in different conditions If the image capture conditions are outside normal limits please select the correct white balance o Daylight when the target object is under in direct sunlight o Horizon when the object is under a cloudy sky o Alight when the object is under Tungsten light o Office when the object is under Fluorescent light To prevent the camera shaking when held in the hand please use a tripod to hold the Tuff Cam when capturing a high resolution image Hardware Installation 7 4 Windows XP Driver Installation Although the Tuff Cam device driver is compatible with Tre so
7. election in menus and decrease values This button is disabled when Tuff Cam is connected to a PC D Press this button to zoom in during photo mode Also used to move selection in menus and increase values This button is disabled when Tuff Cam is connected to a PC Neck strap hole To mount the neck strap or wrist strap Battery door Open this door to insert or replace batteries or to insert SD card 2 4 Location of Controls and Major Parts Accessory module connector cover Flash Speaker Shutter USB socket mnm Tripod mount n o Accessory module connector cover Remove to connect an accessory module o Flash light Required for image taking in darkened conditions o Microphone Used for audio and voice recording o Mode switch Slide to change the Tuff Cam mode to Photo Video or Playback o Lens Window to capture the image Please do not touch the lens with fingers as it could be damaged or scratched and poor image will be recorded o Speaker To playback the voice or audio recording o Shutter button Press this trigger button to take a photo or press and hold the button to take a video o USB socket Connects Tuff Cam to PC and docking station for image downloading o Tripod mount For accessory tripod mounting on Button Menu Button OFF X Button o GEND Press this button to enter the Menu system o Press and hold this button to turn on the Tuff Cam or to confirm the menu system settings
8. ess value in Colour menu Press Gor D to select Sharpness then press ND to confirm Press dor D to set Normal Sharp or Soft then press finish o To set Auto Exposure AE value for your country Press GEND and press q or D to select AE Type then press to confirm Press do D to select 50Hz or 60Hz then press to finish Using correct AE type will eliminate flicker effect on the image so please select it according to the country that you are located in 4 3 2 4 To Set Date Time Stamp o Press dor D to select Date Time Stamp then press to confirm o Press Gor D to select On or Off then press ND io finish Turn on the Date Time Stamp to stamp the date and time on the captured image Ensure you set the date and time from PLAY mode first 12 4 3 3 2 Setting the Date o Set Year value Press Gor D to select Date then press ND to confirm Press Gor D to select Year then press ND to confirm Press dor D to change the value then press to finish setting Year o Set Month value After selecting Date press dor D to select Month then press to confirm Press or D to change the value then press to finish setting Month o Set Day value After selecting Date press Gor D to select Day then press ND io confirm Press dor D to change the value then press to finish setting Day 4 3 3 3 Setting the Time o Set Hour value Press Gor D to select Time then press to confirm Press dor D t
9. ftere you ate instaling tor this hardware has not passed Windows Logo testing to verly s compatbity Windows XP you may find the error message shown pa aa LL tte et tallat his software may impair here ther i Microsoft stionaly recommends that you stop this installation now and Please click Continue Anyway and complete the rest of ee ee as Cn eee the installation process Tor realan
10. g started 5 1 Capture 5 1 1 Capturing a still image o Turn the Tuff Cam on by pressing and holding o Set the Tuff Cam mode to Photo by sliding the mode switch to PHOTO o Hold the Tuff Cam steady with your hands o Display will show the live image that is being pointed at o Point the Tuff Cam at the object you wish to photograph o Press the Shutter button once to capture an image 5 1 2 Capturing a Video with Voice o Turn the Tuff Cam on by pressing and holding N 7 o Set the Tuff Cam mode to Video by sliding the mode switch to VIDEO o Hold the Tuff Cam steady with your hands o Display will show the live image that is being pointed at o Point the Tuff Cam at the scene you wish to video o Press and hold the Shutter button o Video is recording o To stop the recording just release the shutter button Note that the video resolution is fixed at 320 x 240 pixels 5 2 Playback o Turn the Tuff Cam on by pressing and holding o Set the Tuff Cam mode to Playback by sliding the mode switch to PLAY o Display will show the captured photos and video o Press Gor Dto scroll backward or forward through the photos 5 3 Downloading the images and videos to a PC o Turn the Tuff Cam on o Slide the mode switch to PLAY o Put the Tuff Cam into the docking station o Connect the Tuff Cam to the PC with the USB cable of docking station o Display will show MSDC o The PC will recognize the Tuff Cam as a mass storage disk and will be found when you M
11. grom YOU friends o User s Manual PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THE TUFF CAM AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model EDCAM Table of Contents 1 Important Information 2 Getting to know your Tuff Cam 1 Package contents 2 System Requirements and Compatibility 3 Tuff Cam Specification and Features 4 Location of Controls and Major Parts 3 Installation 1 Preparation 2 Software installation for Windows 98 and 98SE 3 Battery and SD memory card installation 4 Display Controls and Selections 1 Status Icons 2 Controls 3 Selections 5 Getting started 1 Capture 2 Playback 3 Downloading Images amp Videos to a PC 6 Maintenance 1 Storage Conditions 2 Important Special Care Instructions 7 Troubleshooting and Hints 1 Monitor resolution adjustment 2 Using the SD memory card 3 Capturing images in different conditions 4 Windows XP Driver Installation 8 Support amp Warranty 9 FCC Information Please read through this manual carefully before using the Tuff Cam and follow these instructions to avoid any damage being caused by improper operation and installation 1 Important Information e The software CD ROM packaged with the Tuff Cam is designed for PCs only Playing this CD ROM on a stereo or CD player may cause damage to it e This Tuff Cam is a precision electronic device Do not attempt to service the Tuff Cam yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous vo
12. ings o Press ON v to confirm the settings o Press to go back one level in the menu system If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds the unit will return to Photo mode Menu Flashlight q Resotution lt gt am cage AE Type V Date Time Stamp V Auto Power Off 4 3 2 Setting Flash Mode and Image Quality from PHOTO mode 4 3 2 1 Setting the Flash Mode Press MEND and press dor D to select Flash then press ND to confirm Press dor D to select Auto On or Off then press to finish 4 3 2 2 Setting the Resolution Press GEND and press dor D to select Resolution then press ND to confirm Press or to select Hi 3 0M Lo 1 3M or VGA 300K then press to finish 4 3 2 3 Setting Exposure and Colour modes o To set Tuff Cam to automatically use the best settings Press MEND and press dor D to select Colour then press ND to confirm Press Gor D to select Auto then press to finish o To override automatic settings and set specific Exposure value in Colour menu Press dor D to select Exposure then press ON v to confirm Press Gor D to set the value between 2 and 2 and press to finish o To override automatic settings and set specific White Balance value in Colour menu Press dor D to select White Balance then press GND to confirm Press Gor to set Daylight Horizon Alight or Office then press to finish o To override automatic settings and set specific Sharpn
13. ltage points or other risks e Do not expose the Tuff Cam to direct sunlight to avoid causing a fire e Please use the lens cloth to clear the lens and do not touch the lens with fingers 2 Getting to know your Tuff Cam 2 1 Package contents Please check that the following items are in the package when purchasing this product 2 1 1 Standard Parts Tuff Cam w CDROM User s manual Neck Strap USB Docking Station incl Tuff Cam driver 2 1 2 Optional Parts Tripod Time Lapse Module Motion Detector Module 2 2 System Requirements and Compatibility 2 2 1 Windows 98 98SE 2000 Me XP 2 2 2 Pentium 450MHz or better processor 2 2 3 128MB RAM or above 2 2 4 VGA Video Card with minimum 32MB RAM 16 bit or higher colour 2 2 5 An available CDROM driver and an available USB Port 2 2 6 600MB free hard disc space 2 2 7 Optional Windows compatible sound card microphone and speaker s ka Please contact your PC manufacturer for questions on your PC specification 2 3 Tuff Cam Features and Specifications 2 3 1 o o o o Features Colour CMOS Image Sensor 2 0M Max Resolution 3 0M 2048 x 1536 pixels by hardware interpolation Built in 1 5 Colour LTPS display with backlight for image playback and settings 2 Capture options Single image Video amp Voice recording 3 Resolution selections HI 3 0M pixels LO 1 3M pixels VGA 300K pixels Image performance for video stream 10fps at
14. o select Hour then press to confirm Press Gor D to change the value then press QN v to finish setting Hours o Set Minute value After selecting Time press Gor D to select Minute then press ON v to confirm Press or D change the value then press ND finish setting Minutes o Set Second value After selecting Time press Gor D to select Second then press to confirm Press dor D change the value then press finish setting Seconds 4 3 2 5 To set the Auto Power Off delay time o Press dor D to select Auto Power Off then press to confirm o Press Gor D to set auto power off timer minutes and seconds o Press ND io confirm and leave the selection Setting the Auto power off timer to a short time will increase the battery life 4 3 3 Set the selection and setting from playback mode Slide the MODE switch to PLAY when the Tuff Cam is turned on and then follow the chart below and steps to change the selections and settings PLAY Mode Menu awe 4 om i 4 3 3 1 Erasing Images or Videos o Press GEND and press or D to select Erase then press to confirm o Press dor D to select One All Format or Protect then press to finish Once you have selected Erase One Erase All or Format the data or images will be deleted from memory and you will not be able to restore them If there are no images stored in memory the Erase One and Erase All options will not be displayed in the erase selections 13 5 Gettin
15. shown 3 3 3 Push the SD memory card fully into the SD socket until it clicks ensuring the correct direction as shown To release the SD memory card press it in again and the card will eject 3 3 4 Close the battery door carefully then use the screwdriver to tighten the screw Please ensure the protection lock of the SD card is in the unlocked position 4 1 4 Resolution This shows the resolution that has been selected o 2048x1536 3 0M Select this option to capture a 3 0M pixels high resolution image o 1280x1024 1 3M Select this option to capture a 1 3M pixels normal resolution image o 640 x 480 VGA Select this option to capture a 300K pixels low resolution image o 320x240 Video resolution The resolution of Video capturing is 100K pixels 4 1 5 Batteries Status o Full Shows the batteries are full o Da Low Shows the batteries are low and should be replaced 4 2 Controls 4 2 1 Turn Tuff Cam on or off o Press and hold to turn on Tuff Cam o Press and hold to turn off Tuff Cam 4 2 2 Change Tuff Cam to PHOTO Mode o Slide the mode switch to PHOTO the display will show the live image i280 x 1024 Fee o Tuff Cam is ready for you to capture a photo Display in PHOTO Mode 4 2 3 Change the Tuff Cam to VIDEO Mode o Slide the mode switch to VIDEO the display will show the live image o Tuff Cam is ready to capture a video 4 2 4 Change the Tuff Cam to PLAY Mode o Slide the mode switch

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