This file includes important information about using your QuickTake 200 camera and the Camera Access software. Because this information is not included in the documentation accompanying the product, you may want to print it. To do so, choose Print from the File menu.
Installing the Software
Install the Apple QuickTake 200 software before installing PictureWorks NetCard, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, or Adobe PageMill.
Using Video-in
• Your computer must be compatible with Apple Video Player to use the Camera Access Video-in function. Some CPUs require specific settings. Check your computer user’s manual.
• If you have a hardware play-thru video system (for example, Power Macintosh 6100 AV, 7100 AV, or 8100 AV or Macintosh LC 630), video play-thru cannot be turned off via “Video Playthru Off During Record” in the Video-In menu.
Recording a Movie or Video
• When recording with compression, you might need to hold down the mouse button longer to stop the recording process. (In most instances, a click will stop the process.)
• Sound is not supported.
Editing Movie Files
When copying and pasting a movie frame into another movie within the Camera Access software, do not resize the source movie frame. (Resizing will distort the images.)
PowerBook 500 Series
• Set the PowerBook Setup in the Control Panel to Compatible and then launch Camera Access.
• Don’t use the Sleep command or close the PowerBook cover while the camera is connected to the Powerbook. This will cause your system to freeze.
Using the QuickTake Plug-ins
• To use the Apple QuickTake 200 plug-in with PhotoDeluxe, drag a copy of the plug-in from the Goodies folder to the Plug-ins folder of the PhotoDeluxe application.
• The QuickTake 200 plug-in is compatible with Photoshop 3.0 and later; it is not compatible with PhotoFlash.
• You can open only one thumbnail at a time. (Even when multiple thumbnails are selected, only the first one will open.)
Closing the QuickTake 200 Panel
When your camera is not connected to your computer, close the QuickTake 200 panel. Leaving it open will slow down your mouse response.
Creating Floppy Disks From the CD-ROM
1. Open the “QuickTake 200 disk image” folder.
2. Click the Disk Copy icon.
3. Click the “Make a Floppy” button.
4. Select QuickTake 200 Software.image.
A message appears: “Please insert a floppy disk.” The disk is erased and reformatted, and the QuickTake software is copied onto the disk. A second message appears: “Build floppy operation completed successfully.”
5. Click Quit.
Your floppy disk can now be used to install the software.
IMPORTANT Don’t drag the file onto the Disk Copy icon. You must follow the above procedure.
AppleTalk
It is recommended that you turn off AppleTalk when using a 68K CPU. (Open the Chooser and turn off AppleTalk.)
Using Open Transport
It is recommended that you use the Modem port for Camera connection when
configuring the port using OpenTransport.
Performa 6420 AV
When using Avid Cinema Extension, you should set the Monitor control panel to 32,000
colors (16 bits). Turn off the Avid Cinema Extension when you set to 256
colors.
Printing and Downloading Camera Images Simultaneously
There is a conflict in communication when trying to print and open an
image from the camera at the same time in a 68K machine. If this problem
occurs, please wait until printing is complete, then try opening the image again.
TIFF File Format
Camera Access does not support compressed TIFF files.
Power-Off Problem
On extremely rare occasions, the QuickTake 200 camera might not power off. If this happens, disconnect the camera from the optional AC power adapter. Open the battery door to reset the camera.
Technical Support for Adobe PhotoDeluxe and Adobe PageMill
• For Adobe PhotoDeluxe support, call 206-628-5726.
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