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- Page 1 Getting Started...
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Page 2: Getting Started
&UHDWLYH 3&&$0 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. - Page 3 Contents...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Creative WebCam Monitor ..................xi Ulead Photo Express MCE..................xii Ulead VideoStudio Version 4.0 SE Basic..............xii PixAround PixMaker (Creative Edition)..............xii PixAround PixScreen (Creative Edition) ..............xii Microsoft NetMeeting ....................xii Microsoft Internet Explorer..................xii README File ......................xiii Minimum System Requirements ................ - Page 5 2 Using PC-CAM 600 as a Web Camera ....... 14 Starting PC-CAM Center......................15 Capturing Images and Videos....................16 Recording a Video in Preview Mode................ 17 Viewing a Photo ........................18 Viewing a Video........................18 Reactivating the Camera......................18 Starting PC-CAM Center Help ....................19 3 Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera ......20 Turning on the Camera ......................21 Battery Low..........................21 Taking Pictures........................22...
- Page 6 Exposure Control ........................32 Color Balance..........................32 Color Matrix..........................32 Depth-of-Field.........................33 Port Compatibility........................33 Flash............................33 B Troubleshooting ..............34 Problem Installing Software ....................35 Problems Using PC-CAM 600....................35 C USB Compatibility ..............38 Technical Support ..............39...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction... - Page 8 Introduction Creative PC-CAM 600 is an Internet video camera that allows you to capture images in 24-bit (16.7 million) colors. It also records videos in full-color. The following are just some of the things you can do with your PC-CAM 600: Video Conferencing.
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Page 9: Creative Oozic Player
About the Applications Creative Oozic An advanced software developed at the prestigious Creative-EMU Technology ™ Center, Oozic Player lets you create and play stunning animated 3D videos to Player accompany your music files. It combines textures, images and colors to create mesmerizing forms that dance and groove –... -
Page 10: Ulead Videostudio Version 4.0 Se Basic
360° interactive PixAround scenes, web pages and postcards in 3 easy steps – just snap, stitch and publish! Now, you (Creative Edition) can create interactive 360° web pages easily, without the need for expensive professional equipment or additional plug-ins. -
Page 11: Readme File
Before You Begin README File The README file on the PC-CAM 600 installation CD contains information not available at the time of printing. Read the file before connecting your PC-CAM to the computer. ® ® ® Minimum System Genuine Intel Pentium 266 MHz, AMD K6-2 300 MHz or faster processor... -
Page 12: Document Conventions
To download the latest drivers and file updates for PC-CAM 600, visit the following Updating Drivers Creative web sites: http://creative.com/support/files/ (for driver and software updates) http://creative.com/support/faq/ (for questions about using PC-CAM products) http://creative.com/support/tech/ (to contact regional technical support offices) Document... -
Page 13: Installing Pc-Cam 600
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Page 14: Package Contents
Installing PC-CAM 600 Your package contains the following items: Package One PC-CAM 600 camera Contents One PC-CAM 600 camera stand One wrist-strap One USB cable Four alkaline AAA batteries (twin pack) One PC-CAM 600 installation CD Quick Start Installing PC-CAM 600... -
Page 15: About Pc-Cam 600
Figure 1-1 shows you the front and back views of the camera. About PC-CAM Snapshot button Viewfinder Focus-free lens Strobe-Flash Front LED Lights up when the camera is connected to the computer. Front view Camera-ready LED Viewfinder Back view Figure 1-1: Front and back views of PC-CAM 600. Installing PC-CAM 600... - Page 16 Figure 1-2 shows the buttons and LCD on the camera. Single snapshot (high resolution), Single snapshot (normal resolution) • To view pictures that you and Single snapshot (low resolution) have taken while using the modes icons Power button camera on-the-go, you Self-timer single snapshot (high resolution) must connect the camera and Self-timer single snapshot (normal...
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Page 17: Buttons And Lcd On Pc-Cam 600
The following section explains the functions of the buttons and LCD on your PC- Buttons and CAM 600. Refer to Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 for the location of these buttons and LCD on LCDs on your camera. PC-CAM 600 Buttons The following buttons are found on your PC-CAM 600: Power button... - Page 18 The following LCD icons and symbols are found on your PC-CAM 600: Single snapshot (high resolution) This icon indicates that you are in Single snapshot (high resolution) mode. In this mode, the camera captures images at 1280 x 960 pixels with interpolation.
- Page 19 Audio Recording This icon indicates that the camera is in Audio Recording mode. In this mode, the camera records voices or sounds. Auto Flash This icon indicates that your camera is in Auto Flash mode. In this mode, the camera automatically detects whether there is sufficient light and activates the camera flash if needed.
- Page 20 For PC-CAM 600 to function as a portable digital camera when it is disconnected Inserting or from the computer, you need to insert four 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries into its Changing Batteries battery compartment. To insert or replace batteries: 1.
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Page 21: Installing Pc-Cam 600
Refer to the instructions for your computer's operating system. Installing PC- For users of Windows 98, Windows 98 SE and Windows Me, see “In Windows 98/98 CAM 600 SE/Me” in the section that follows. For users of Windows 2000, see “In Windows 2000” on page 1-12. In Windows 98/98 1. - Page 22 5. Connect PC-CAM 600’s USB cable to an available USB port on your computer (see Figure 1-4). Windows automatically detects the device. • The USB port(s) of certain computers may be found on the front panel instead of the back panel. •...
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Page 23: In Windows 98/98 Se/Me
3. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab. 4. Click the plus (+) sign next to the Imaging Device icon. The entries Creative PC-CAM 600 (Still Image) and Creative PC-CAM 600 (Video) should appear. Click the plus (+) sign next to the Universal Serial Bus controllers icon. -
Page 24: In Windows 2000
5. Place PC-CAM 600 on top of your computer monitor or another flat surface. 6. Two Digital Signature Not Found dialog boxes appear, one at a time, telling you that Creative PC-CAM 600 (Still Image) and Creative PC-CAM 600 (Video) (Figure 1-6) have been detected. -
Page 25: Verifying The Installation In Windows 2000
4. Click the Device Manager button. A window appears. 5. Click the plus (+) sign next to the Imaging Device icon. The entries Creative PC-CAM 600 (Still Image) and Creative PC-CAM 600 (Video) should appear. Click the plus (+) sign next to the Universal Serial Bus controllers icon. -
Page 26: Using Pc-Cam 600 As A Web Camera
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Page 27: Starting Pc-Cam Center
To start PC-CAM Center, do one of the following: Click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Creative PC-CAM 600-> PC-CAM Center. Press the Snapshot button on the camera. -
Page 28: Capturing Images And Videos
After PC-CAM Center is started, the PC-CAM Center screen similar to Figure 2-1 appears.The following sections describe the more commonly used operations. For more details on how to use PC-CAM Center, see the section “Starting PC-CAM Center Help” on page 2-19. Figure 2-1: PC-CAM Center screen. -
Page 29: Recording A Video In Preview Mode
Taking a Photo in To take a photo in the default preview mode, do this: 1. In the PC-CAM Center window, click the Live Video button. The current camera Preview Mode view is displayed in the Viewing window. 2. In the Photo Size box, select a suitable resolution. 3. -
Page 30: Viewing A Photo
To view a photo you have taken, do this: Viewing a Photo 1. Click the My Album button. PC-CAM Center is now in My Album mode. 2. In the My Album box, click the My Photo folder and then click the album that contains the photos that you want to view. -
Page 31: Starting Pc-Cam Center Help
Help To start the Help file: 1. Click the Creative logo at the top left corner of PC-CAM Center’s main window. 2. On the PC-CAM Center menu, click Help. Using PC-CAM 600 as a Web Camera... -
Page 32: Using Pc-Cam 600 As A Digital Camera
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Page 33: Turning On The Camera
Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera You can also use PC-CAM 600 as a portable digital camera when it is not connected to your computer. Note: Remember to insert four 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries into the camera’s battery compartment. -
Page 34: Taking Pictures
1. Make sure the USB cable is unplugged from the camera. Taking Pictures 2. Press the Power button on the camera. Two beeps will follow. When the camera is first turned on, it is in the default state. The following default LCD icons are displayed: The default operation mode will be displayed: Single Snapshot (normal resolution, 1024 x 768 pixel) mode. - Page 35 a snapshot. The front red LED blinks once and the camera-ready green LED blinks when the image is stored into memory, and turns off after the image is saved. Single snapshot (normal resolution) Select this mode if you want to take single snapshots at normal resolution. Images are captured at a resolution of 1024 x 768.
- Page 36 Self-timer single snapshot (normal resolution) Select this mode if you want a normal resolution snapshot to be taken after a delay of ten seconds. You can use this feature to take pictures of yourself. Press the Snapshot button to take a delayed snapshot. The front LED light will blink with increasing speed and then proceed to take a snapshot in the Single snapshot mode.
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Page 37: Tips On Taking Good Pictures
There are a few tips to note when taking a good picture. Tips on Taking Bright lighting Good Pictures Avoid taking pictures with bright light sources all around the object. These lights will create “hotspots,” which will affect the quality of the picture. Bad lighting When indoors or outdoors, be sure there is enough light falling onto the object. -
Page 38: Recording Videos
To start recording a video, do the following: Recording 1. Press the Operation Mode button to select the Video Recording mode Videos 2. Aim the camera at the desired object, and use the camera’s viewfinder to verify that the object is in the camera’s view. Note: The object should be at least 75 cm (30 inches) away from the camera. -
Page 39: Downloading Images And Audio From The Camera
To start recording voices or sound samples, do the following: Recording Voices 1. Press the Operation Mode button to select the Audio Recording mode. or Sounds 2. Position the camera near the sound source and press the Snapshot button once to start recording. -
Page 40: Docked Mode
After downloading the picture, video and audio files safely into your album, delete Deleting Images them from your camera to make space for new pictures, videos and audio samples and Audio from to be stored. the Camera Docked Mode When PC-CAM 600 is connected to your computer, do the following to delete images and audio samples: 1. -
Page 41: A Technical Specifications
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Page 42: Features And Specifications
Technical Specifications This section lists the specifications of your PC-CAM 600 camera. Color XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) CCD image sensor Features and 16 MB of on-board non-volatile memory for image storage Specifications LCD counter display to indicate number of pictures taken and mode of stills captured Snapshot button for taking pictures or videos when used as a stand-alone camera Smart Strobe-Flash that automatically adjusts the intensity of flash according to... -
Page 43: Driver And Operating System Compatibility
When attached: • Captures video at up to 30 frames per second at image resolutions of 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 and up to 15 frames per second at 640 x 480 • Captures still images in 24-bit color at all image resolutions up to 1280 x 960 Attaches to the computer via the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port USB model supports Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Driver and... -
Page 44: Undocked Mode
Video Mode • 640 x 480 • 352 x 288 • 320 x 240 • 176 x 144 • 160 x 120 Undocked mode Still Mode • 1280 x 960 (with interpolation) • 1024 x 768 • 640 x 480 Video Mode •... -
Page 45: Depth-Of-Field
50 degrees (diagonal) Field-of-View 40 degrees (horizontal) 75 cm (30 inches) to infinity Depth-of-Field Universal Serial Bus port Port Compatibility Up to 2 meters (7 feet) effectiveness Flash Technical Specifications... -
Page 46: B Troubleshooting
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Page 47: Problem Installing Software
Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use. The setup program for PC-CAM 600 does not run automatically after you insert the Problem Installation CD into the drive. Installing The AutoPlay feature in your Windows system may not be enabled. Software To install the software from the CD: 1. - Page 48 An application reports that the video driver is already in use, or that the camera cannot be found. Do the following: The camera is not properly connected. To resolve this problem, ensure that the camera’s USB connector is inserted, and that the USB host controller is enabled in your computer’s BIOS.
- Page 49 4. Double-click the Scanners & Cameras icon. The Scanners & Cameras Properties dialog box appears. 5. Click the Devices tab. 6. Click Creative PC-CAM 600 (Video), and then click the Properties button. The Creative PC-CAM 600 (Video) Properties dialog box appears. 7. Click the Events tab.
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Page 50: C Usb Compatibility
USB Compatibility... - Page 51 Note on USB Compatibility In our testing on a wide variety of computer motherboards with integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, we have encountered a small number of motherboards with USB ports that do not meet the USB specification exactly. Unfortunately, PC-CAM 600 may not operate correctly with these computers.
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Page 52: Technical Support
To ensure delivery, Creative may include charges for If after consulting our online help, you still have an installation question on a Creative return shipment. product, you may contact us by the following numbers (please have your system hardware and operating system configuration information and Creative product model and serial numbers available for the call): (405) 742-6622 telephone, (405) 742-6633 fax.
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