Jasco Digital Camera HQ98073 User Manual

UltraCam™  
User’s Manual  
HO98073  
For technical support call 1-800-654-8483 (Option 4)  
 
Cautions  
Read Before Using Your UltraCam™  
1. You must install the camera driver BEFORE connecting the  
camera to your computer.  
2. Be sure to insert the batteries properly according to polarity. When  
inserting the batteries, make sure the positive (+) and negative (–)  
ends of the batteries match the markings on the edge of the battery  
compartment.  
3. Do not leave the camera connected to the USB port on your  
computer if the camera is not going to be used for a long period of  
time. This can adversely affect the picture quality.  
4. Remove the batteries when the camera is not in use. Batteries left  
in the camera for extended periods of time may corrode and  
damage the camera.  
5. Removing the batteries will cause all pictures saved in the camera  
to be lost. Save any pictures you wish to keep on your computer  
before removing the batteries.  
6. The low battery icon (flashing Lo) on the LCD panel will display  
when the battery power is lower than 2.5V, then the camera will  
auto power off. Any pictures stored in camera will be lost at that  
time. To avoid losing pictures, save any pictures you wish to keep  
on your computer when you see the battery indicator (flashing Lo)  
showing the battery power is low. Then replace the batteries.  
7. Do not short, dissemble or charge the batteries. Do not throw the  
batteries into a fire.  
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System Requirements  
1. Microsoft® Windows® 98, ME, 2000, or XP  
2. USB Port and CD-ROM drive  
3. 266 MHz processor, 350 MHz recommended  
4. At least 32 Mb RAM, 64 Mb recommended  
5. 100 Mb free hard drive space  
6. 16 bit video display or higher  
7. Sound card and speakers to use the audio functions.  
8. Internet Access to use the camera in web conferencing.  
Package Contents  
1. Camera  
2. Mini Tripod  
3. Wrist Strap  
4. Two “AAA” batteries  
5. USB device cable  
6. CD with driver and software application  
7. Instruction manual  
Maintenance and Storage  
1. Do not use or store the camera in high humidity or extreme  
high/low temperatures.  
2. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.  
3. Do not drop the camera or get the camera wet.  
4. Do not mix old and new batteries.  
5. If the camera is going to be unused for a long period of time,  
remove the batteries to prevent damage to the camera.  
6. Do not try to repair the camera.  
7. To clean the camera, use a dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents,  
such as alcohol to clean the camera.  
8. Store the camera in a clean, dry place.  
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Getting to Know Your UltraCam™  
Note: You must install the camera driver BEFORE  
connecting the camera to your computer.  
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Software Installation  
Please note that you must install the software BEFORE you  
connect the camera to the USB port of your computer.  
1. Insert the included CD into the CD-ROM Drive of your computer.  
(The CD should auto load).  
2. If the CD does not auto load, follow these steps:  
a) Double click on My Computer  
b) Double click on the icon of your CD drive (usually D)  
c) Double click on setup.exe  
3. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.  
4. The final installation screen will give you the option of restarting  
your computer now or later. You must restart your computer  
before connecting and using your new camera.  
5. Windows 98/ME/2000:  
After your computer restarts, the “Add New Hardware Wizard”  
may come up. Select the Automatic Installation option, and then  
follow the instructions.  
6. Windows 98/ME/2000:  
The hardware installation wizard may ask you to locate and install  
“MR97310.INF”. Select the CD_ROM drive for the location with  
your UltraCam™ CD still in your CD drive. Continue with the  
installation.  
7. Windows 98:  
Windows 98 may ask you to insert your Windows 98 CD. Insert  
you Windows 98 Operating System CD and follow the instructions.  
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Getting Started  
1. Install the software as described in “Software Installation”. The  
software MUST be installed BEFORE the camera is connected to  
your computer.  
2. Install the batteries in your camera.  
a. Remove the battery compartment cover as shown in the  
illustration.  
b. Insert the two “AAA” batteries that were included with the  
camera. When inserting the batteries, make sure the positive  
(+) and negative (–) ends of the batteries match the markings  
on the edge of the battery compartment.  
c. Replace battery compartment cover.  
Connecting the Camera to your Computer  
3. Remove the warning label from the USB plug of your camera.  
4. Plug the USB cable into your camera and into the USB port of  
your computer.  
5. Open any video or photo software, such as ArcSoft  
VideoImpression™, to begin using your UltraCam™ as a webcam.  
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Taking Pictures  
1. Press the Mode button to turn on the camera.  
2. Press the mode button twice to get to the flash On/Off screen. (FA)  
3. Press the shutter release button to turn on the flash. (The flash is  
needed for most indoor pictures. No flash is needed for most  
outdoor pictures).  
4. Press the mode button ten times to select the resolution mode.  
a) The cameras default setting is high resolution (Hr)  
b) Once the resolution option screen appears in the LCD screen,  
Lr will appear. To select low resolution, press and release the  
shutter release button.  
c) In Lr (low resolution) 105 pictures can be taken  
d) In Hr (high resolution) 26 pictures can be taken  
5. Using two hands to hold the camera steady, aim the camera at the  
subject you want to take the picture of and gently press down on  
the shutter release button. You will hear a slight noise like the film  
advancing after the picture has been taken and the image number  
will decrease by one in the LCD screen.  
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Viewing Pictures  
1. Open the rubber cover on the camera’s mini USB port.  
2. Plug the mini USB plug into the mini USB port on the camera and  
plug the other end of the USB cable into your computer.  
3. Double click on the GE UltraCam icon on the desktop of your  
computer.  
4. The UltraCam application will open. In about five seconds, a pop  
up screen will appear asking if you want to download the pictures.  
5. Click on Yes  
6. The pictures will automatically download and you will see  
thumbnails of the pictures downloaded.  
7. If the pictures do not download, go to the tool bar located at the top  
of the UltraCam window. Click on Options. This will display a  
drop down menu. Click on Download Pictures.  
8. Click on the thumbnail you want to view.  
9. Save the pictures you want to keep. Pictures are not automatically  
saved by downloading them. You will need to create a folder and  
save the pictures you want to keep in the folder.  
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Camera Display Panel  
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OF  
Number of images available  
Power on or power off  
FA/Fo Flash strobe ON/OFF  
AA  
Ar  
Adds a voice recording to the previous image  
Voice recording. This functions as a voice recorder for a  
maximum of 12 minutes.  
Ap  
Auto play. After making a voice recording, the recording can  
be played back in this mode.  
Ct  
Continuous shot.  
AI  
Video Recording. Record up to a 60 second video recording in  
AVI format.  
St  
Self timer  
Dp  
Da  
Dc  
CA  
Delete last image  
Delete last audio recording  
Delete last video (AVI) file  
Delete all pictures in cameras memory  
Lr/Hr Low and High resolution: In low resolution up to 105 pictures  
can be taken. In high resolution up to 26 pictures can be taken.  
CP/nP Compression mode and non-compression mode  
F5/F6 50 Hz and 60 Hz  
Lo  
Battery low  
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Using the Optional Features  
1. OF  
a) This will turn the camera off.  
b) Press the mode button until OF appears in the LCD screen.  
c) Press the shutter release button.  
2. FA / Fo  
a) This will turn the flash on (FA) and off (Fo).  
b) Press the mode button until FA or Fo appears in the LCD  
screen.  
c) Press the shutter release button.  
3. AA  
a) This allows you to add a recorded a message to the last picture  
taken.  
b) Take the picture you want to add an audio recording to.  
c) Press the mode button until AA appears in the LCD screen;  
then press and hold the shutter release button.  
d) Start speaking into the microphone located above the mode  
button.  
e) When finished recording, release the shutter release button.  
The camera will automatically default out of the audio  
recording program.  
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4. Ar  
a) This allows you to use your camera as a voice recorder.  
Maximum recording time is 12 minutes.  
b) Press the mode button until Ar appears in the LCD screen;  
then press and hold the shutter release button.  
c) Begin talking into the microphone. The best distance for voice  
recording is within 10 cm.  
d) When finished recording, release the shutter release button.  
The camera will automatically default out of the audio  
recording mode.  
5. Ap  
a) This allows you to listen to the stored audio recordings.  
b) Press the mode button until Ap appears in the LCD screen;  
then press and release the shutter release button to begin  
playback of the last recording.  
c) If there is more than one voice recording; continue to press  
and release the shutter release button until you reach the  
desired recording. Each time you press the shutter release  
button, the number in the LCD screen will advance by one  
until you reach the end of the stored recordings.  
6. Ct  
a) This allows you to take multiple pictures  
b) Press the mode button until Ct appears in the LCD screen;  
then press and hold the shutter release button to begin taking  
pictures.  
c) The camera will start taking pictures and continue to take  
pictures until you release the shutter release button. In the  
LCD screen, the picture number will decrease 1 for every  
picture taken.  
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7. AI  
a) This allows you to take up to 60 second video clips.  
b) Press the mode button until AI appears in the LCD screen;  
then press and hold the shutter release button to begin the  
video.  
c) When finished video recording, release the shutter release  
button. Note: The video taken will be an AVI file.  
8. St  
a) This sets the camera timer to automatically take the picture  
within ten seconds from when the shutter release button was  
pressed.  
b) Mount the camera on the tripod  
c) Point the camera at the desired subject.  
d) Press the mode button until St appears in the LCD screen; then  
press and release the shutter release button to activate the self-  
timer.  
e) The red light on the front of the camera will begin to blink.  
After ten seconds the camera will take the picture.  
9. dP  
a) This will delete the last picture taken.  
b) Press the mode button until dP appears in the LCD screen.  
c) Press the shutter release button.  
d) dP will begin to flash. Press the shutter release button again.  
10. dA  
a) This will delete the last audio that was recorded.  
b) Press the mode button until dA appears in the LCD screen.  
c) Press the shutter release button.  
d) dA will begin to flash. Press the shutter release button again.  
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11. CA  
a) This will delete all pictures and recorded audio from the  
camera.  
b) Press the mode button until CA appears in the LCD screen.  
c) Press the shutter release button.  
d) CA will begin to flash. Press the shutter release button again.  
12. Lr  
a) This will switch the camera to Low Resolution Mode. This  
option is only available when the camera is currently in High  
Resolution Mode.  
b) Press the mode button until Lr appears in the LCD screen.  
c) Press the shutter release button.  
13. Hr  
a) This will switch the camera to High Resolution Mode. This  
option is only available when the camera is currently in Low  
Resolution Mode.  
b) Press the mode button until Hr appears in the LCD screen.  
c) Press the shutter release button.  
14. CP  
a) This will compress the photos, so more pictures can be taken.  
This option is only available when the camera is currently in  
Uncompressed Mode.  
b) Press the mode button until CP appears in the LCD screen.  
c) Press the shutter release button.  
d) Compressed mode allows 78 High Resolution photos or 312  
Low Resolution photos to be taken.  
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15. uP  
a) This will switch the camera to uncompressed mode. This  
option is only available when the camera is currently in  
Compressed Mode.  
b) Press the mode button until uP appears in the LCD screen.  
c) Press the shutter release button.  
d) Uncompressed mode allows 26 High Resolution photos or 104  
Low Resolution photos to be taken.  
16. F5 / F6  
a) This will switch the camera between 50 Hz and 60 Hz mode.  
In the United States use 60 Hz, this is the default setting.  
b) Press the mode button until F6 appears in the LCD screen.  
c) Press the shutter release button.  
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PhotoImpression™  
Welcome to PhotoImpression™  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an easy-to-use image-editing program  
specifically designed for general consumers. The program enables you  
to edit, retouch, enhance or add special effects to digital images with  
point-and-click simplicity. It also offers a great variety of project  
templates for creating greeting cards and calendars, plus the  
functionalities of the popular Arcsoft PhotoPrinter® and Funhouse™  
programs.  
ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ is an  
all-inclusive application designed  
specifically for novice users. It  
combines photo editing with  
additional creative and printing  
tools that maximize your digital  
imaging experience.  
Features include:  
Create dynamic images  
Editable text  
Instantly remove red-eye  
Special effects and enhancements/Intuitive resize options  
Photo fun  
Choose from a wide variety of frames, brush stroke edges and shapes  
Multiple, advanced printing options--now with PIM!  
Desktop interaction  
Works great with digital cameras and scanners  
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To Open ArcSoft PhotoImpression™  
1. Double click on the ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ icon on the  
desktop.  
2. You may also go to ArcSoft PhotoImpression™ under Programs in  
the Start Menu, and click on PhotoImpression™.  
Using PhotoImpression™  
1. Click on “Camera/Scanner”. See Diagram.  
2. Select “GE UltraCam™” from the drop down “Select Source”  
menu. See Diagram.  
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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4  
Step 5  
Step 6  
3. Picture Download Method 1: Click on “Acquire”. See Diagram.  
4. Picture Download Method 2: Click on “Video Camera”.  
See Diagram.  
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Edit Downloaded Pictures  
5. After you have downloaded your pictures, you’re ready to edit  
them. To get started select a picture from the ones you captured.  
See Diagram.  
6. Select OK”. Your picture will open in the main window. See  
Diagram.  
7. Click on the Edit, Create, Save or Print button on the left. See  
Diagram.  
8. The associated menus are located on the bottom of the screen.  
Scroll through those to find what you need. See Diagram. Have fun!  
Note: Captured photos are stored in the “My Pictures” folder in My  
Documents by default.  
If you need more help, click on the “?” in the upper right-hand corner  
of the screen.  
patches, free card and calendar templates and other fun stuff.  
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VideoImpression™  
Welcome to PhotoImpression™  
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ is a powerful, easy-to-use video editing  
and presentation program designed for consumers. ArcSoft  
VideoImpression™ enables you to edit video clips and still images, and  
to combine them to create multimedia desktop video presentations for  
home, business, and the Internet.  
ArcSoft VideoImpression™ is  
your ticket to cool home movies  
and slide shows. If you know how  
to drag-and-drop with your mouse,  
you're all set! In no time you can  
combine still images, video clips,  
audio tracks, text, and special  
effects into your very own movie.  
Make a VCD and play your movie  
on your DVD player!  
Working with VideoImpression™  
Getting Started  
Working with Albums  
Working with the Storyboard  
Editing Images  
Editing Video  
Editing Audio  
Printing a Still Image from a Video  
Saving a Movie  
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ArcSoft VideoImpression™ - Getting Started  
1. Open ArcSoft VideoImpression™  
A) Double click on the VideoImpression™ icon on your desktop.  
B) You may also go to ArcSoft under Programs in the Start Menu,  
and click on VideoImpression™  
2. Click on the film reel icon to the right of “New”.  
3. Click on the video camera icon to the right of “Capture”.  
4. You should be viewing live video now. If not click on the eye icon  
to start viewing live video.  
5. When you’re ready to record, click the record button ( ).  
6. Use the pause button () to stop recording.  
7. The play button () will play back your video.  
8. If you want to save what you have recorded, click the album icon  
to the right of “Album”.  
If you need more help, click on the “?” in the upper right-hand corner  
of the screen.  
Note: If you are trying to send a video clip by email, your email  
provider may have a size limitation.  
patches, templates and other fun stuff.  
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Windows® NetMeeting  
Opening NetMeeting  
A. Windows® 98/ME/NT  
Click Start Programs Accessories →  
Internet Tools NetMeeting.  
B. Windows® 2000/XP  
Click Start Programs Accessories Communications  
NetMeeting.  
If NetMeeting is not there or on your desktop, go to Run in the  
Start Menu. In the Open box enter “conf”, then Enter.  
Setting Up NetMeeting for first time users  
1. Click Next on the initial NetMeeting screen.  
2. Type in the appropriate information for First Name, Last Name,  
and E-Mail Address. The Location and Comments fields are  
optional. Click Next.  
3. Select the box next to Log into a directory server when  
NetMeeting starts. Use the default Microsoft Internet Directory  
as the Server name. (You may enter another server name.) If you  
do not want your name listed in the directory, select the box next to  
Do not list my name in the directory. Click Next.  
4. Select the option that best describes your internet connection. Click  
Next.  
5. Select the location(s) in which you would like NetMeeting  
shortcuts to be placed from the options provided. Click Next.  
6. The Audio Tuning Wizard will run next. Close all applications that  
play or record sound. If you have speakers, make sure they are on.  
If you have a microphone, make sure it is plugged in. Follow the  
instructions, and click Next when you are finished with each  
screen.  
7. After you start NetMeeting, all of the set up information you  
entered can be modified in the Options and Tools menus.  
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Using NetMeeting with your camera  
1. Make sure the UltraCam™ driver has been installed.  
2. Plug the camera into any USB port on your computer.  
3. Open NetMeeting using the instructions above.  
4. Set-up NetMeeting using the instructions above if necessary.  
5. Add contacts.  
6. Click the “Start Video” button (/).  
Note 1: In order to chat and share video with a friend, you will need to  
add your friend to your contact list. Your friend will also need to use  
NetMeeting. This can be downloaded for free from:  
Note 2: When you try to log onto NetMeeting, you may be redirected to  
MSN Messenger. Follow the instructions.  
Note 3: Windows® XP users may be asked to add a .NET Passport to  
your user account. Follow the instructions.  
If you need more help, click on ”Help” in the upper right-hand corner  
of the screen.  
information and technical assistance  
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MSN® Messenger  
Installing/Opening MSN® Messenger  
A. Windows® 98/ME/2000  
Log on to http://messenger.msn.com to download  
After it has downloaded, you can open MSN® Messenger by  
going to Start Programs Windows Messenger.  
B. Windows® XP  
MSN® Messenger is already installed  
Open MSN® Messenger by going to Start Programs →  
Windows Messenger.  
Using MSN® Messenger with your camera  
1. Make sure the UltraCam™ driver has been installed.  
2. Plug the camera into any USB port on your computer.  
3. Open MSN® Messenger using the instructions above.  
4. To start a video conference  
a. In Windows® 98/ME/2000 click on NetMeeting.  
b. In Windows® XP click on Actions Start a Video  
Conversation.  
Note 1: In order to chat and share video with a friend, you will need to  
add your friend to your contact list. Your friend will also need to use  
MSN® Messenger. This can be downloaded for free from:  
Note 2: Windows® XP users may be asked to add a .NET Passport to  
your user account. Follow the instructions.  
If you need more help, click on ”Help” in the upper right-hand corner  
of the screen.  
Visit http://messenger.msn.com for additional information and technical  
assistance  
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Trouble Shooting  
1. Camera will not turn on  
Check to make sure the batteries are properly installed.  
Make sure the batteries are good.  
2. Flash will not work  
Check to see if the flash was turned on. See the “Taking and  
Viewing Pictures” section.  
Batteries may not have enough power. Download pictures and  
replace batteries.  
3. Camera will not take pictures  
The memory may be full. Download the pictures to your  
computer.  
Batteries may not have enough power to operate the camera.  
Download the pictures and then replace the batteries.  
4. Voice recording will not work  
Be sure to press and hold down the shutter button when you  
have selected the Ar mode.  
Batteries may not have enough power. Download pictures and  
replace batteries.  
5. Video recording will not work  
Be sure to press and hold down on the shutter button when  
you have selected the AI mode.  
Batteries may not have enough power. Download pictures and  
replace batteries.  
6. Pictures will not download  
Make sure the Driver and software have been loaded on the  
computer.  
Make sure your USB cable is properly plugged into both the  
mini USB port of your camera and the USB port of your  
computer.  
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Make sure your USB port is functioning properly. You may  
need to install updates, service packs, or patches for your  
operating system from Microsoft’s® website,  
www.microsoft.com. Go to “Windows Update” under  
Resources.  
Close and reopen the application.  
7. Uninstall the UltraCam™ driver  
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Close all open applications.  
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Go to the Start Menu (Settings in some operating systems)  
Control Panel Add/Remove Programs  
Select “GE UltraCam”  
Select “Remove”, then “OK” to uninstall the driver.  
Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer”, then “Finish”.  
Your computer will now reboot.  
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8. “Can’t detect camera”, “Can’t find VFW driver”, or “Can’t find  
camera driver” errors  
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Close all open applications.  
Unplug the UltraCam™ from your computer.  
Uninstall the UltraCam™ software according to the directions  
above, and then reboot your computer.  
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Re-install the UltraCam™ driver according to the installation  
directions, and then reboot your computer.  
Plug in your UltraCam™.  
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9. Problems with NetMeeting  
10. Problems with PhotoImpression™ or VideoImpression™  
11. Problems with MSN™ Messenger  
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
Jasco Products Company warrants this product to be free from  
manufacturing defects for a period of two years from the original date  
of consumer purchase. This warranty is limited to the repair or  
replacement of this product only and does not extend to consequential  
or incidental damage to other products that may be used with this unit.  
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts or permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty  
gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state. If unit should prove defective within the  
warranty period, return prepaid with dated proof of purchase to:  
Jasco Products Company  
311 N.W. 122nd  
Oklahoma City, OK 73114  
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FCC Statement  
Notice: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
requirements, Part 15  
This equipment 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 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 this  
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:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
CAUTION: Any changes of modifications not expressly approved by  
the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the  
equipment.  
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 interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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