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- Page 1 Philips ThumbCam for laptops Instructions for use...
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Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Philips ThumbCam for laptops The Philips ThumbCam for laptops you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble-free use.This new digital camera is the most advanced means of recording quality movies or still photos quickly and easily on your laptop. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Switching from USB mode to PC mode while connected to the laptop...24 6. Using the applications ...25-29 Philips VLounge...25 Video Chat ...26-27 Microsoft ® Netmeeting ...26-27 ® Microsoft MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Image...27-28 Philips Photo Manager...27-28 Video...28-29 Philips VRecord ...28-29 7. Problem solving...30 8.Technical specifications ...31 ® Messenger ...27 ENGLISH... - Page 4 ENGLISH 9. Important information...32-33 Disclaimer ...32 FCC compliance ...32 End of life directives ...33 System requirement ...33 Disclaimer of warranty...33 Limitation of damages ...33 10. Helpline ...34 11.Warranty ...35...
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Page 5: Things You Should Know
Never point the camera lens at the sun. Copyright Copyright© 2003 by Philips Consumer Electronics B.V. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without prior written permission from Philips. -
Page 6: Pack Contents
ENGLISH Pack contents Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips ThumbCam box. They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips ThumbCam. The Philips ThumbCam for laptops Neckstrap Laptop clip with USB cable attached... -
Page 7: Quick Start
Place the installation CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM-/DVD drive. Select your language. Select at least ‘ThumbCam drivers’ and ‘Philips Photo Manager’. Click ‘Start to install’ to start installation. Note! If the the ‘Language Selection’ screen does not appear automatically, open Windows Explorer and double-click the ‘Autorun.exe’... - Page 8 ENGLISH Charging Turn on the laptop. Be sure to run the installation CD-ROM first, before connecting the camera to the laptop. Slide the lens cover downwards. Connect the camera USB connector directly to the USB port of the laptop. > appears on the display.The battery will now be charged.
- Page 9 > You will hear a beep when the photo is taken. Transferring photos/video clips to your laptop Make sure the PC is turned on and that ‘ThumbCam drivers’ and ‘Philips Photo Manager’ are installed. Connect the camera USB connector directly to the USB port of the laptop.
- Page 10 > If the transfer is complete the following screen will appear. Notes! – If the ‘Philips ThumbCam’ screen does not appear, you can start Philips Photo Manager and click on the 'Get Photo' icon. Select you camera (‘Philips ThumbCam’) to start the transfer.
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Page 11: Functional Overview
3. Functional overview Viewfinder for framing you photo subject Timer LED – blinks red for 10 seconds when the self-timer has been set – blinks red once when a photo is taken Lens Strap hole Lens cover USB connector for connecting the camera to the USB connector in the laptop clamp or directly to the USB port of the laptop USB cover Charge LED... - Page 12 ENGLISH 11 Display – lights up blue when the camera is turned on – informs you about the present status of the camera: number of photos currently taken self-timer mode AVI mode (video recording) clear last picture mode clear all pictures mode 50H/60H Setting frequency (50/60 Hz) H/ lLo Setting resolution (high/low)
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Page 13: Installation
‘Autorun.exe’ icon in the CD-ROM directory. > The software installation screen will now appear. Select at least ‘ThumbCam drivers’ and ‘Philips Photo Manager’. There are three clusters of application software to install: - software for video chat (Video Chat): - software for image applications (Image);... - Page 14 ENGLISH Click ‘Start to install’ to start installation. Note! If your Operating System is Windows box below appears on the screen. (In Windows appear.You may then continue the installation process.) Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Restart your computer when you have finished installing all of the above software.
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Page 15: Connecting The Camera To Your Laptop
Connecting the camera to your laptop Connection via the laptop clip Place the camera into the USB cover of the laptop clip. Be sure to insert the camera USB connector into the recess in the cover. Push it down gently until it clicks into position. Press the clip open and attach it to the laptop lid (screen). -
Page 16: Recharging The Battery
ENGLISH Recharging the battery Make sure the camera is turned off. Turn on the laptop. Slide the lens cover downwards. Connect the camera USB connector directly to the USB port of the laptop or make the connection via the laptop clip. >... - Page 17 Press the Mode button to confirm your selection. Selecting the photo resolution Default resolution setting is HI. Press the Mode button until the currently selected resolution is shown on the display: Press the the Shutter button if you wish to change the resolution. Press the Mode button to confirm your selection.
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Page 18: Operating The Camera
ENGLISH Press the the Shutter button if you wish to change the photo quality. Press the Mode button to confirm your selection. 5. Operating the camera Turning the camera on and off Slide the lens cover downwards. Press the Mode button to turn on the camera. >... -
Page 19: Taking Photos
Taking photos Make sure the camera is turned on and the lens is uncovered. Look through the viewfinder to frame the object you wish to take a photo of. Press the Shutter button. > The Timer LED blinks once and you will hear a beep twice when the photo was taken successfully. -
Page 20: Making A Video Recording
ENGLISH Making a video recording (AVI mode) Make sure the camera is turned on and the lens is uncovered. Press the Mode button until Press the Shutter button within five seconds to start video recording. Keep the Shutter button pressed for as long as you wish the recording to last (maximum recording time is 15 minutes). -
Page 21: Tranferring Photos/Video Clips To Your Laptop
Transferring photos/video clips to your laptop Be sure the laptop is turned on and that ‘ThumbCam drivers’ and ‘Philips Photo Manager’ are installed on your laptop. Connect the camera to the laptop, either directly or via the laptop clamp. See’ Connecting the camera to your laptop’. - Page 22 > If the transfer is complete the following screen will appear. Notes! If the ‘Philips ThumbCam’ screen does not appear, you can start ‘Philips Photo Manager’ and click on the 'Get Photo' icon. Select your camera (ThumbCam) to start the transfer.
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Page 23: Using The Camera As A Removable Memory Drive- Usb Mode
Using the camera as a removable memory drive - USB mode Make sure the laptop is turned on and that ‘ThumbCam drivers’ and ‘Philips Photo Manager’ are installed on your laptop. Connect the camera to the laptop, either directly or via the laptop clamp. -
Page 24: Switching From Pc Mode To Usb Mode While Connected To The Laptop
Double click on the ‘Unplug or eject hardware’ icon in the right bottom corner of the screen. Select ‘USB man storage device’ and click on ‘STOP’. Select ‘Philips ThumbCam’ and click on ‘STOP’. > The camera will now turn off automatically. Press the Mode button until >... -
Page 25: Using The Applications
All applications can be accessed via the Philips V(ideo)-Lounge application.VLounge is the central application for easy access to your Philips ThumbCam and all image and video applications installed during setup.You can start VLounge through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in your taskbar, via the program group ‘Philips FunCam’, or by clicking the VLounge icon... -
Page 26: Video Chat
ENGLISH Video Chat Microsoft® Netmeeting Microsoft ® NetMeeting enables you to communicate with others over the Internet or your local intranet. To initiate a video chat: Start NetMeeting by clicking the NetMeeting button in the VLounge selection screen. Click on ‘Help’ -> ‘About NetMeeting’ and find out your local IP address.You can ask your meeting partner to find out his/her IP address in the same way. -
Page 27: Microsoft® Msn Messenger And Yahoo!® Messenger
Click on the ‘Philips Photo Manager’ button in the VLounge selection screen. If you are using ‘Philips Photo Manager’ for the first time, click the ‘Search’ icon in the tool bar if the search for photos and video recordings does not start automatically. -
Page 28: Image
Click 'Devices' to set the video and audio source you want to use. Enable 'Preview' in the Options menu to see the live Philips USB Web Camera preview, then adjust your audio and video settings if necessary. For instance the ‘Frame Rate’... -
Page 29: Video
If 'Use Frame Rate' is enabled in Capture - Set Frame Rate it determines the software frame rate in which VRecord captures the movie independently from the hardware frame rate delivered by the Philips USB Web Camera according to the Frame Rate setting in the Options - VideoFormat menu... -
Page 30: Problem Solving
• Properly connect the USB cable to both camera and laptop and make USB driver not installed • Install USB driver and ‘Philips Photo Manager’ on your laptop. Not all images The RAM memory installed in your computer may not have can be transferred sufficient storage space. -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
ENGLISH 8.Technical specifications Image resolution ...1.3 Mega pixels (1280 x 1024) Sensor...1/2” 1.3 MP CMOS PC camera resolution (connected to PC) ...VGA (640 x 480) up to 15 fps or CIF (320 X 240) up to 30 fps Video resolution (disconnected from PC) ...CIF (320 X 240) up to 15 fps Built-in battery...Li-polymer battery 220 mAh. -
Page 32: Important Information
9. Important information Disclaimer Philips makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Philips assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document. Philips makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document. -
Page 33: End Of Life Directives
End of life directives Philips is paying a lot of attention to producing environmentally-friendly in green focal areas.Your new camera contains materials which can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life specialised companies can dismantle the discarded camera to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimise the amount of materials to be disposed of. -
Page 34: Helpline
ENGLISH 10. Helpline Need Help? If you have any questions about the Philips ThumbCam, please contact our helpline for assistance! You can find the number in the list below. Before you call, please read this manual carefully. You will be able to solve most of your problems. -
Page 35: Warranty
6 meses de garantía para las pilas recargables 6 Monate Garantie auf wiederaufladbare Batterien 6 maanden garantie op oplaadbare batterijen Garanzia di 6 mesi sulle batterie ricaricabili www.philips.com Data subject to change without notice Certificat de garantie Certificado de garantia...