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3.1 Digital Camera Operation 
The digital camera has an automatic  power-off feature. It is suggested 
that you select an object through t he binocular before you turn on the 
camera.    The MagnaCam digital camera has two imaging modes: still 
image mode, and movie mode. 
 
3.1.1 Still Image Mode (for shooting individual frames) - 

						

							 
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3.1.2 Self-Timer Shooting  

						

							 
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3.1.4 Downloading Images -   
o If your PC uses Windows 98, you must install the USB driver before 
downloading images.    To install the USB  driver, insert the Driver CD, and 
click on    “MagnaCam setup” to start auto-run installation.    Windows XP 
users will not require a driver for image downloading. 
o  Your still Images and movie clips can be  transferred to your computer using 
the USB cable.   
o  Your computer will automatically  recognize the camera as a USB 
mass-storage device. The memory  of the MagnaCam appears as a 
removable disk to your computers operating system.     
o  The camera’s memory will appear as an icon similar to a hard disk on your 
desktop (Mac OS), or under My Computer (Windows). Windows 98 users 
will need a driver.     
o Double click the camera drive icon  and locate the folder “DCIM”.   
o Double click to open the DCIM folder to find another folder, “100media”.   
o Open the 100media folder to find your  still images (JPG files) and movies 
(AVI files). 
o  Copy (or move) your images to a folder on your computer hard drive. 
o After successfully transferring images to your computer, delete (clear) the 
images from camera memory so that you may capture more images.
 
Note:     After transferring images to your computer, delete the images 
from camera memory so that you may capture more images.     
						

							 
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3.1.5 PC/ Bino web Cam Mode - 
o PC users may use their MagnaCam as a PC/Web camera. 
o To use your MagnaCam as a PC/web cam you must first click on  
“MagnaCam setup” to start auto-run installation from the CD ROM. 
(Applies to all version of Windows). 
o Turn on the camera and press the Menu button until “PCC” appears 
in the LCD display. Using the USB cable, connect your MagnaCam 
to your PC. 
o Note: If you have not already loaded the video drivers your computer 
will prompt you to do so at this time. Follow the on-screen 
instructions. 
o Once the drivers are loaded and the MagnaCam is connected to 
your PC (in PC mode), you may view live video from your binocular. 
o From the Windows desktop, click on Start, Programs, MagnaCam, 
PCCam, PCCam is a small 
utility that will allow you to see 
live video from the MagnaCam.  
          
 
 
   
						

							 
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o Live Video will appear in the PCCam window: 
 
 
            
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Computer System Requirements: 
Your digital camera images can be transferred to you computer for 
viewing and processing. As a minimum your computer should have: 
 

						

							 
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Precautions and Warnings: 
o WARNING:    Handling the USB cable  on this product may expose 
you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth 
defects or other reproductive harm.   Wash hands after handling. 
o Never operate this camera/binocular while driving a vehicle.    This 
may cause a traffic accident.  
o Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended 
period of time.    The batteries may  leak and cause a fire, injury or 
soiling of the battery compartment.    If the batteries leak, clean and 
wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries.   
Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.  
o Always make sure the camera is OFF before inserting or removing an 
SD memory card .
 
   
						

							 
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4. Software Installation 
Software and drivers should be installed before connecting the 
MagnaCam -setup to your PC for the first time. 

						

							 
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5． Maintenance 
Basic Maintenance 

						

							 
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