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PC Camera PC Camera PC Camera PC Camera Model DS3303U For Windows FCC ID:OH9DS3303U User's Guide User's Guide User's Guide User's Guide Release B1.00 March, 1999 PORA, Inc.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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. NOTE 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.
1. Introduction....................5 1.1 PC Camera DS3303U Feature ..............5 1.2 System Requirement ................... 5 1.3 A Quick Look at PC Camera DS3303U............6 1.4 Adjust the Monitor ..................6 1.5 Software Driver and Hardware Installation ..........6 1.6 Focus the Camera ..................8 1.7 Hints for Taking Good Pictures ..............
1. Introduction 1.1 PC Camera DS3303U Feature Low power consumption Swivel PC Camera DS3303U head Instant live video at high frame rates 24 Bits color (1.6 million colors) Capture full-motion video and still pictures easily and quickly Come with USB connection, which eliminates the need for a video capture card or external power supply Compliant with USB 1.0 and supports both UHCI and OHCI...
Click OK. 1.5 Software Driver and Hardware Installation Important: Do not plug in the PC Camera DS3303U until you have followed the instructions below. Installing the PC-Camera DS3303U your computer takes three steps: Install the driver – make sure you install the driver first before plugging in...
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Follow the on-screen instructions Restart the Windows STEP 2: Install the DS3303U PC Camera (See Figure) Once the Windows is restart, plug in the DS3303U to the PC’s USB port A message window “USB Camera detected” will appear When "New Hardware Found"...
Don't point the camera directly at bright lights or windows. Video Quality Using the PC Camera DS3303U or PC-EYE Video Mail application, you can adjust the camera settings that control the image saturation, contrast, sharpness, Gamma, White Balance, Brightness...
This GUI contains all the controls that are available in this program. Video image will be displayed on the video capture panel automatically when the PC Camera DS3303U is correctly installed.
2.3 Video Capture Use this for Capture Snapshot and with its advanced design, the PC Camera DS3303U captures video at millions of color and high resolution. In addition, the connection to the USB port provides high quality video at about 30 frames per second in Camera application, and about 10 frames per second in Conference application.
When requesting technical support, please have the above information ready. If the port section reports PC Camera DS3303U not found, there is likely to be a problem with the hardware. Brightness -- The brightness setting is like shutter speed on a camera,...
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light that reaches the camera. But if you set it too high, the camera "stays open" for so long that moving objects will be blurred. You'll probably have to experiment with this setting to find the best one for different lighting conditions.
spectrum fully. If you will not be pointing the camera in some other direction, you should only have to set white balance once. But if you point the camera around the room, you may have to reset the white balance for the conditions of the new scene.
Problem: Dark pictures from the PC Camera DS3303U Solution: If you are getting very dark pictures from your PC Camera DS3303U, then it is either due to there being insufficient light for the PC Camera DS3303U or partial covering of the lens.
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Solution: The computer may be having problems processing the large amounts of data sent through it during a typical video capture sequence. Try the following: a) select a smaller image size, b) close other applications on your system that may be open, c) avoid moving windows around the desktop while you are using video applications.
Q: Using PC Camera DS3303U with other applications. There is a WDM Driver supplied with your PC Camera DS3303U to allow the PC Camera DS3303U to be used as a general video input device with other Windows applications. Q: Using PC Camera DS3303U with other video captures devices When using multiple video capture devices, applications will use the default device.
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CIF (352x288). Q: Which port of the PC should I plug the DS3303U into? USB port. Q: If I do not have a USB port on my PC, can I use DS3303U? Q: Which Operating System does DS3303U supports? Windows 98.
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Q: Lighting conditions. When setting up a PC Camera DS3303U and subject, try to place the PC Camera DS3303U between the light source and the subject. Where this is not convenient, try to keep the light source out of the PC Camera DS3303U's view.
(QCIF), 160x120 (QSIF) video formats. Also provides 640x480 snap shot. Adjustable lens for close-up to infinity +/- 22¼ tilt by 100¼ swivel movement 6.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility The PC Camera DS3303U will comply with all applicable CE and FCC regulations regarding electromagnetic compatibility and immunity.
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