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S101 Webcam
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© 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Page 1 S101 Webcam User Manual Kodak and the Kodak trade dress are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company used under license. © 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. WINDOWS and the WINDOWS logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Computer System Requirements for MAC OS .......... 4 A Quick Look at your KODAK Webcam ............. 5 Using your KODAK Webcam ..............6 Installing the Control Center for KODAK Webcams Software ....8 Using the Control Center for KODAK Webcams Software ...... 11 Connect Mode ..................13 Monitor Mode ................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Take and share quality digital videos and photo snapshots and upload them to the most popular social network sites from within the software application. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your KODAK Webcam. -
Page 4: Key Features
Adjustable clamp to mount the webcam on any LCD monitor Control Center for KODAK Webcams software for uploading and managing photos and videos to or from the most popular photo sharing and social network websites: KODAK GALLERY, FACEBOOK, PHOTOBUCKET, FLICKR, YOUTUBE, PICASA WEB ALBUMS or MYSPACE ... -
Page 5: Computer System Requirements For Windows Os
Computer System Requirements for WINDOWS OS To be able to use your webcam as well as download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: XP Service Pack 2, VISTA and WINDOWS 7 PENTIUM 4 processor (or above) ... -
Page 6: A Quick Look At Your Kodak Webcam
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Page 7: Using Your Kodak Webcam
Using your KODAK Webcam To use your KODAK Webcam as a Plug & Play device with the VOIP and instant messenger application you have installed on your computer, follow these instructions: Connect and plug the USB cable attached to the webcam into an available USB 2.0 slot on your computer. - Page 8 Open the VOIP or instant messenger application you have installed on your computer (example: SKYPE Software) to recognize and setup your webcam. This KODAK Webcam is a fixed focus device. No manual focusing of the image your webcam “sees” is necessary as it remains in a fixed focus position.
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Page 9: Installing The Control Center For Kodak Webcams Software
Installing the Control Center for KODAK Webcams Software Warning: Do not remove the installation CD from the computer until the software installation is complete. You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Control Center for KODAK Webcams software. - Page 10 Control Center for KODAK Webcams to launch the installer. MAC OS: Click the icon to install the Control Center for KODAK Webcams. If you do not have Internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the Internet and then click the Install Control Center for KODAK Webcams button to begin the installation.
- Page 11 10. WINDOWS OS: Click the Close button when the installation is complete. MAC OS: Click the Quit button when the installation is complete. 11. Click the Launch Control Center for KODAK Webcams to open the application. 12. If you closed the application, open and run the application by clicking the desktop icon (PC) or select the application from the Programs or Applications menu on your computer.
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Page 12: Using The Control Center For Kodak Webcams Software
Using the Control Center for KODAK Webcams Software The Control Center for KODAK Webcams software is a custom built application that offers you an array of features and functions to make the most out of the KODAK Webcam you have purchased. - Page 13 Record button at the bottom of the screen. Take Snap Shots - Click the Take Snap Shots button on the Control Center for KODAK Webcams Main Menu. The application will open to the Web Cam Tab / Take Snap Shots screen in the center of the preview appears in the window.
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Page 14: Connect Mode
Connect Mode The Connect Mode allows you to launch and automatically enable the following Instant Messenger (IM) and VOIP applications that support your Webcam: SKYPE AOL INSTANT MESSENGER GOOGLE TALK YAHOO! MESSENGER WINDOWS Live IM -PC only ... - Page 15 You will have to sign up to create a new user account if you don‟t have one. When you are connected to one of the applications, the Control Center for KODAK Webcams software goes into Compact View Mode. The application in Compact View Mode remains active while the 3rd party software is in use.
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Page 16: Monitor Mode
Monitor Mode Click the Monitor button from the Control Center for KODAK Webcams Main Menu to open the application to the Monitor Mode. The webcam image appears in the preview. - Page 17 Use the Display control on the right of the preview window to adjust the image that appears on the screen per your specific lighting environment: Brightness - Move the Brightness slider to the left to lighten the image or move the slider to the right to darken the image. ...
- Page 18 Zoom – Move the Zoom slider to the right or left to enlarge or reduce the image size as it appear in the preview window. Pan - The Pan control is inactive by default. After you zoom into the image, the Pan Control becomes active.
- Page 19 Note: Use this option to select the KODAK Webcam you have connected to your computer if the computer`s built in camera appears by default. Audio Source – Open the Audio Source dropdown menu to select the audio device you wish to use.
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Page 20: Record Video Mode
Record Video Mode You can use your Webcam to record videos with the Record Video mode. Set the desired Brightness, Contrast, Color Intensify and Special Effects options as desired (see Monitor Mode section). Select the Video Resolution you want from the Resolution drop down list on the bottom left corner of the application. - Page 21 Note: The default resolution setting for the KODAK S101 webcam is 640 * 480 pixels. Select the video compression rate with which the recorded video will be saved, from the Compression drop down list – High, Medium or Low. Higher compression videos will take up less memory than lower compressions videos.
- Page 22 Table of Resolutions on the MAC: Resolution (in pixels) (frames per second) 640 * 480 (Default) 320 * 240 160 * 120 Important: Video recording performance is based on using USB 2.0. The fps is based on the 60Hz frequency. At a frequency of 50Hz the fps will be 25 for all resolutions.
- Page 23 Click the Upload button in the Upload Wizard to upload the selected videos. For more details on how to use the Control Center for KODAK Webcams open the Help file or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application`s Home page.
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Page 24: Take Snapshot Mode
Take Snapshot Mode In the Take Snapshot mode you can use your Webcam to take JPEG photos. Position the webcam and focus in on the object you wish to photograph. Set the desired Brightness, Contrast, Color Intensify and Special Effects options as desired (see instructions in Monitor Mode section). - Page 25 Note: The default resolution setting for the webcam is 640 * 480 pixels. The following is a table of the webcam photo resolutions on the PC and on the MAC. Resolution (in pixels) 1920 * 1440 1600 * 1200 1280 * 960 960 * 720 640 * 480 (Default) Important: The resolution is based on using USB 2.0...
- Page 26 The new photo is saved in JPEG format in the Webcam Snapshot album and can be viewed in the Photos tab directory in the Manage Mode. Click the Print button to the right of the Snapshot button to open the Print wizard. Select and print all the photos that appear on the thumbnail strip.
- Page 27 Click the Upload button in the Upload Wizard to upload the selected photos. For more details on how to use the Control Center for KODAK Webcams open the Help file or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application`s Home page.
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Page 28: Manage Mode
Manage Mode Select the Manage button on the Main Menu or click the Manage tab in the application to open the Manage Mode. Organize your images by creating albums. View, edit, email or print the images saved on your computer. Easily upload your images to your account on popular social network sites. - Page 29 PHOTOS By selecting the Photos tab you will be able to organize the photos on your computer into albums. View the photos in Thumbnail, Details or Full Size in the preview window. Rotate the photos with the click of a button. ...
- Page 30 Edit Photos – Click the Edit Photo button to open the Edit Photo wizard to edit your photo. Upload to Social Network Sites – Drag your images from the preview window to easily upload them to your social network sites. ...
- Page 31 VIDEOS By selecting the Videos tab you will be able to organize the videos on your computer into albums. View the videos in Thumbnail, Details or Full Size in the preview window. Import Videos – Click the Import Videos bottom toolbar button to select and import videos from your computer to the application.
- Page 32 Movie Maker application, to edit and create your own movies with the videos and photos that you have on your computer. For more details on how to use the Control Center for KODAK Webcams open the Help file or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application`s Home page.
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Page 33: Maintenance Of Your Kodak Webcam
Maintenance of Your KODAK Webcam The KODAK Webcam is a delicate instrument- please handle it with care. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer and product purchased only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor. -
Page 34: Technical Support
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Sakar US Sakar UK/Europe Sakar Australia Sakar International Attention: Service Department Return faulty camera to Attention: Service Department 2D, Siskin Parkway East the Refund Counter at 195 Carter Drive 4020 Middlemarch Business Park the store where Edison, NJ Coventry, CV3 4PE purchased... -
Page 35: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Image Sensor OV7670 Video Resolutions 640*480 (Default), 352*288, 320*240, 176*144, 160*120 1280*960, 960*720, 640*480 (Default), 352*288, 320*240, Photo Resolutions 176*144, 160*120 Audio Built-in Microphone Lens DY2179G4 Depth of field Macro = 282mm, Normal = 2179mm (Fix Focus of 500mm) Video Format AVI (PC), MOV (MAC) Photo Format... -
Page 36: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Q: I have connected my KODAK Webcam to my computer, but when I open the application I see the image that the inbuilt camera on my laptop “sees”. What do I do to active the KODAK Webcam? In order to set your KODAK webcam as the default webcam on your computer: Select the “Video Settings”... - Page 37 __ 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 experienced radio/ TV technician for help. S101-111010-TA...