ELMO Image Mate 4 Software Instruction Manual

ELMO Image Mate 4 Software

INTRODUCTION

GREETING

Thank you for purchasing ELMO Document Camera. This manual will guide you through using Image Mate 4, the Document Camera controller software. Please read this manual carefully before using Image Mate 4.
NOTE

• The sample screens shown in this manual may differ from those you see while using the software.
• For the latest instruction manual, installation manual and firmware information, go to the  ELMO web site.
• When using Image Mate 4, be sure to refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Document Camera.
•  Depending on the OS, Image Mate 4 may not display the correct fonts.
• This software can only be used with our document camera. (Cannot be used with other companies’ document cameras)

INSTALLING / UNINSTALLING

INSTALLING

1. Go to Elmo official website.
   http://www.elmousa.com/
   http://elmoeurope.com/en/html/download/02.php

2. Select “Image Mate 4”.

3. Click “Download” and read the “Precautions on the handling of the downloaded data”. Click “Agree”.

4.  Downloading will start after a short while.

5.  If you cannot find the downloaded file, check the download folder of your computer.

6. Run “ImageMate4Setup.msi” after the downloading is completed. Follow the instructions displayed in the installation window of Image Mate 4.

7. The icons [ ] will be created on the desktop after the installation is completed.
   To remove Image Mate 4 from your computer, go to “Start menu” and go to “Settings” – “System”-“Apps & features”, and uninstall Image Mate 4.

Image Mate 4

STARTING IMAGE MATE 4

Start Image Mate 4 from a shortcut [ ] on the desktop.
Select the desired camera to display by the following procedure. The camera will not be recognized when it is not turned on. Connect the camera to a running computer via the USB cable (bus power).
CAUTION   Image Mate 4 may not start if the USB cable is connected before starting Image Mate 4. Start Image Mate 4 before connecting the camera via the supplied USB cable.

HOW TO SELECT THE CAMERA

• The live image of the camera appears after Image Mate 4 is started when the Document Camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable.
• The following Camera Selection window appears when a computer is connected to severalcameras via the USB cable.
  

＜Connection procedure＞

1.  Click the selected camera name.
2. The connection status changes to “Connecting” [].
3.  The connection status changesto “Connected” [ ] after the connection is established.
4. The software will cancel the selection and start to connect to the other selected camera if the camera name of the other camera is selected after the connection is established.
5. The connection will be disconnected if [ ] is pressed
6.  The camera selection window disappears and the live image of the camera appears.

SCREEN AND ICONS The live image of the camera is displayed when Image Mate 4 is started.

REMOT E CONTROL WINDOW
You can control the Document Camera from the remote control window.

• Each function can be operated by pressing respective buttons.
• The remote control window can be moved by dragging.
  

CAPTURING A STILL IMAGE / VIEWING A STILL IMAGE

• CAPTURING A STILL IMAGE
  The currently displayed image can becaptured and saved as a still image.
  Astill image of the currently displayed image will be captured when [ ] is pressed.
  The captured still image will be saved in a folder.

• VIEWING A STILL IMAGE
  The destination folder of captured still images is [Pictures/ELMO Interactive Toolbox/rec].
  The destination folder can be opened from [ ] in the control menu.
  (※The destination folder may defer depending on the OS.)
  1.Click [ ] in the menu to open the destination folder.
  2.Double-click astill image file to view it.
  RECORDING VIDEO / VIEWING VIDEO

• RECORDINGVIDEO
  The currently displayed image of the Document Camera can be recorded and saved as a video file. When a microphone is connected to a computer, you can also record audio.
  Recording of the currently displayed image will be started when [ ] is pressed. The recorded video filewill be saved in a folder.
  ※There are some limitations on saving the recorded video file in a folder.

CAUTION

• Recording may not be performed correctly depending on the performance of your computer or the network condition.
•  The resolution will be changed according to the recording resolution during recording.
•  The performance may be degraded when connecting with the USB2.0.

The Start recording icon [ ] changes to the Stop recording icon during recording. You can stop recording by pressing the Stop recording icon. This icon appears during video recording.
The color of this icon changes between red and white during video recording.

VIEWING VIDEO（SAME DESTINATION FOLDER AS A STILL IMAGE）

1. Click [ ] in the menu to open the destination folder.
2. Double-click a video file to view it.
3. Depending on the performance of your computer or type of the file, you may not be able to view the captured still image or recorded video correctly.
4. Depending on the playback environment, some video files recorded by Image Mate 4 may not be played back.
5. The recording time may differ from the created video time.

LIVE SETTINGS
Resolution Settings, Camera Mode settings and Camera Settings can be configured.

• Resolution Settings
  

• Camera Mode
  

• Camera Settings
  

If you remove the tick from the check box of “Auto” ☑at the right of the setting items, you can set the value as you wish. The Camera mode settings and Camera settings will be initialized when the Default button is pressed.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENT

Your computer must meet the following requirements to use Image Mate 4.

Note If your computer does not meet the system requirements or depending on the performance of your computer, the frame rate during the live video streaming or recording may decrease.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

REFERENCE

DISCLAIMER

The contents of this manual and Image Mate 4 are subject to change without prior notice. Our software may not function as intended due to compatibility issues with the peripheral devices and existing software installed in your computer. ELMO Co., Ltd. cannot be held responsible for either direct or indirect damages suffered by users while using our software.

TRADEMARKS

The following trademarks and registered trademarks are used in this manual. is a registered trademark of TECHNO HORIZON Co., Ltd. Image Mate is a trademark or registered trademark of TECHNO HORIZON Co., Ltd. Intel is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation.
The full title for Windows® 8.1 is the Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 operating system.
The shortened form of the OS name is used in the text.
The full title for Windows® 10 is the Microsoft® Windows® 10 operating system.
The shortened form of the OS name is used in the text.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
This product is licensed under the AVC Visual Patent Portfolio License (AVC Video) for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to

1. play AVC Video that was recorded by a consumer engaged in a personal and a non-commercial activity and/or,
2. play AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed from MPEG-LA, LLC.
3. Additional information including that relating to promotional and commercial uses may be obtained from MPEG-LA, LLC.
   HDMI is atrademarkor registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.All other company/product names described in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

TECHNO HORIZON CO., LTD.

2-13-1, Chikamatori, Minami-ku Nagoya, 457-0071, Japan
OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
ELMO USA CORP.
Headquarters
1478 Old Country Road
Plainview, NY 11803, U.S.A.
Tel. 516-501-1400 Fax.516-501-0429 E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.elmousa.com

References

• ELMO EUROPE SAS
• ELMO USA | Connecting Minds
• ELMO USA | Connecting Minds

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