Xirlink Veo Connect/Advanced Connect, Manual

Page 1: ...g an Audio Clip 10 11 Importing Pictures from Another Source 11 Importing Files to a Folder in the Digital Studio 11 Viewing Pictures in the Gallery 12 E Card Creator Creating an E Card 13 15 Movie Ma...

Page 2: ...with ease The camera application also allows you to create E Cards design homep ages and make movies With the Veo Connect and Veo Advanced Connect contact anyone with ease The Veo Connect package incl...

Page 3: ...2 A Quick Look at the Veo Connect Advanced Connect Veo Connect Veo Advanced Connect...

Page 4: ...ncing mes sages For Veo Connect only Veo Advanced Connect has a built in microphone Internet connection required for video mail and videoconferencing soft ware Software Microsoft Windows 98SE Me 2000...

Page 5: ...Install 3 On the Install window de select any addi tional software you do not wish to install Click OK 4 Follow the prompts to finish the installation Restart your computer to complete the installati...

Page 6: ...is user s guide The Veo Digital Studio Application The Veo Digital Studio is an easy to use application that comes with your Veo Connect Advanced Connect camera It enables you to take snapshots record...

Page 7: ...ons to select the desired resolution then click Take a Snapshot NOTE Depending on your camera model not all resolution settings are available 3 Click a Retake Snapshot To take another snapshot b To sa...

Page 8: ...to send your snapshot NOTE Refer to Configuring Your E mail Program to Send Files on page 29 for instructions on how to configure your E mail program to send pic tures Snapshot Settings To change the...

Page 9: ...d can be used in the Movie Maker Video Mail Compressed Video for E mail purposes To record and send the video clip to another person This file is recorded and sent in the wmv file format NOTE You need...

Page 10: ...d length Play Play the video Rerecord Video Rerecord the video if you are not satisfied with the one you just recorded NOTE Video Mail does not allow you to remove audio save frame or trim video 7 If...

Page 11: ...s to take effect apply before recording Recording an Audio Clip 1 Click the Record An Audio Clip button 2 Adjust the volume using the Microphone Volume Adjustment Bar Click Record to record your audio...

Page 12: ...rom the Audio Source pull down menu NOTE In order for the new settings to take effect apply before recording Importing Pictures from Another Source 1 Click Other Source Inputs Scanner 2 Select your so...

Page 13: ...lery Sort By To sort the thumbnails by type time or name You can also use this to search for a file in the Digital Studio Gallery When you are done searching all the matched files will be stored in th...

Page 14: ...ou may click on to get the following options 3 If you are creating a new card select a theme from the left panel then select the background for your E Card Click Continue 4 Edit your card See Applying...

Page 15: ...T remove the background music You just will not be able to hear it To remove the music entirely click Set Background Music and choose After you select your music click Continue 8 Click Transition Effe...

Page 16: ...picked in step 3 To rename the E Card before sending click on exe in the attachment text box and click Rename 13 Click Send This Card to send your E Card NOTE Refer to Configuring Your E mail Program...

Page 17: ...m the Gallery Display Panel into the Movie Maker The following are buttons used in the Movie Maker along with their description Back Go back to previous screen Continue Continue to the next screen Sav...

Page 18: ...Video on page 8 of this user s guide Add Background Music Add music to your movie Remove Music Remove music from your movie When you are done click Continue NOTE By default still pictures will be show...

Page 19: ...e changes to another 6 Double click on the remaining scenes in the Movie Maker then repeat steps 4 and 5 above to apply opening effects to the remaining scenes Click Continue when you are finished 7 S...

Page 20: ...computer click Save Finished Movie e To send your movie to a friend 1 Click E mail Movie To A Friend 2 Type in the requested information 3 The default name given to the movie is Default wmv To rename...

Page 21: ...ge select a theme from the left panel then select the background for your homepage Click Continue 4 Edit your homepage See Applying Text Images Videos and Animated Characters on page 26 for more on ed...

Page 22: ...easy navigation between pages If you have text or pictures on the very bottom they might be partly covered Try placing the text pictures higher on the page Page Link Link an object image page to anot...

Page 23: ...ors Container to select the image text you want to link Then a Drag a page from the bottom panel into the Storyboard Container to link to one of your existing pages OR b Click URL type in the address...

Page 24: ...to select it c Select the animated character that you want to automate and drag it from the right panel into the Storyboard Container Repeat the same procedure for other animated characters Click Exit...

Page 25: ...e opening effect to the remaining scenes Click Continue when you are finished 12 a To preview the page click Preview b To save the page for editing later click Save c To save the page as a separate fi...

Page 26: ...stead of a single file c Click View A Local Copy of the Page Just Published to view your webpage Alternatively you can open the folder that you saved and double click on the file named index NOTE DO N...

Page 27: ...it A screen similar to the one below appears The following are the application buttons and their description Insert Video Insert a new video clip Insert Image Insert a new image Alternatively you can...

Page 28: ...n Sequence All animations move at the same time Editing an Image or Animated Character When you click the following box appears Return image to original size Flip image upside down Flip image horizont...

Page 29: ...lied when the animated character is mov ing along its defined path If you have not defined a path the sound effect will be disabled Defining the Path of an Animated Character also works with a still p...

Page 30: ...under Default Messaging Programs This application is NOT the default Mail handler 4 Restart your computer Using MAPI with Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Outlook automatically sets up your MAPI E mail pro...

Page 31: ...or the Attach Attach ments or Insert option to attach your file You will be prompted to browse for the desired file you want to attach Change the directory to where you saved your file i e C Program F...

Page 32: ...u obtain the most from your camera experience we have compiled this brief instruction guide to help you get started Note that this guide is provided only as a reference and is not endorsed by Microsof...

Page 33: ...the Add button Follow the rest of the directions in Windows Mes senger to add people to your contact list Using Windows Messenger for Videoconferencing Double click on the person s name that you would...

Page 34: ...rst To turn your camera on click the Start Cam era button The text message window will also display the message You have asked to have a video and voice conversation Please wait for a response or Canc...

Page 35: ...ill appear similar to the image pictured The other person s video will appear in the large video win dow while your own video will appear in the lower right corner as a Picture in Picture window If yo...

Page 36: ...its large distribution base you will find that most owners of a pc camera will already have some exposure to the soft ware and probably own a copy Although this is an excellent program to become acqu...

Page 37: ...rly this section of the guide will provide some basic tips on videoconferencing IMPORTANT Make sure any other video camera applications are closed before starting Microsoft NetMeeting 1 Click Keep In...

Page 38: ...nload and install MSN Messenger from Microsoft at http messenger msn com Directions for installing and setting up MSN Messenger will be shown on the MSN Messenger webpage Play Pause your video Picture...

Page 39: ...the people on your contact list who are online 2 Double click on the person you are trying to videoconference with to ini tiate a text based conversation This will bring up a window similar to the in...

Page 40: ...e following page The person who you are calling will appear in the large main window while you will appear in the smaller Picture in Picture window NOTE If you are using a dial up connection the video...

Page 41: ...y time you log on to the Internet For this reason you must get the IP address from the person you are trying to contact each time You can also determine your IP address and then send it to the other p...

Page 42: ...f you are using Windows 98 Me click on the Start button Run then type WINIPCFG If you are using Windows 2000 click on the Start button Run then type IPCONFIG You can send your IP address to the person...

Page 43: ...nd NetMeeting Support Resources This guide has been intended to provide a brief introduction to Microsoft Net Meeting For more in depth information or to obtain technical support for Microsoft NetMeet...

Page 44: ...messenger msn com The Windows NetMeeting Zone http www netmeet net Meeting by Wire http www meetingbywire com Additional Video Messaging Conferencing Services Yahoo and Buddy Vision AOL also provide V...

Page 45: ...a copy of the Windows CD if one did not come with your computer Problem Windows doesn t detect the camera when you plug it into the USB port Solution When you plug in the camera after installing the...

Page 46: ...enabling your USB ports If you do have this category check for another category in the Device Man ager named Imaging Device Under this category should be the Veo PC Cam era If the Veo PC Camera has a...

Page 47: ...ly be mismatched versions of the Windows system files Replace the mismatched files with the files from the Veo Connect Advanced Connect CD The correct version of the Windows system files can be found...

Page 48: ...ows INF to update the driver 8 Press Next and then press Finish Windows will prompt you to restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer 9 You should now be able to use the Veo camera and sof...

Page 49: ...ra support MAPI However your mail server needs to be able to use these programs Contact your Internet Service Provider for assistance on configuring your outgoing mail server AOL does not let you use...

Page 50: ...ediaplayer Additional Help and Resources For detailed Technical Support Frequently Asked Questions and resources about the Veo Connect Advanced Connect the website is accessible directly by clicking t...

Page 51: ...ly equiv alent or will refund your purchase price These are your exclusive remedies under this warranty Please call 408 350 8403 for warranty service This product is distributed and sold by Xirlink In...