Built-In Webcam With Microphone; Using The Device; Pc System Requirements - Philips Brilliance 241P6 User Manual

6. Built-in Webcam with Microphone

6. Built-in Webcam with
Microphone
Note
USB connection between the monitor and PC
is required for the webcam to operate.
The webcam allows you to hold interactive
video and audio conference calls over the
internet. It provides the most convenient
and easiest way for Business persons to
communicate with other colleagues around the
world, saving a lot time and money. Depending
on the software used, it also allows you to take
photos, share files or use microphone only
without enabling webcam. The microphone and
activity light are on the side of the webcam on
the bezel of the display.

6.1 PC system requirements

• Operating system : Microsoft Windows
7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft
Windows XP (SP2), and any other OS
whichever support UVC/UAC (USB Video
Class compliant / Audio Class compliant)
under USB 2.0 standard
• Processor: 1.6GHz or above
• RAM: 512MB (for XP) / 1GB(for Vista and
Windows7)
• Hard disk space: minimum 200MB
• USB: USB 2.0 or above, UVC/UAC support

6.2 Using the device

Philips monitor with webcam device transmits
video and sound data through USB port. It can
be enabled by simply connecting your USB
cable from your PC to the USB upstream of
USB hub on the side IO of monitor.
• Connect your USB cable to upstream of
USB hub on the side IO of monitor from
PC side.
• Turn on your PC and make sure your
internet connection is working properly.
• Download and enable free online chatting
software such as Skype, Internet Messenger,
or equivalent. You can also subscribe
to dedicated software in case of more
sophisticated usage like multi conferencing,
etc.
• The webcam is ready to be used for chat
or make the phone call through internet
service.
• Make the call by following the instruction of
the software program.
Note
To set up a video call, you must have a reliable
Internet connection, an ISP, and software
like Internet messenger or video phone call
program. Make sure the person that you are
calling has compatible video-calling software. The
video and audio performance quality depends
on the bandwidth available on both ends.
The person you are calling must have similar
capability of devices and software.
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