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Creative WebCam Pro User Manual

Creative WebCam Pro User Manual

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Creative WebCam Pro
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. The software
described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of
the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license
agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes.
Copyright © 1998-2002 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Version 1.0
May 2002
Sound Blaster and Blaster are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. All other products are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Creative WebCam Pro 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 2 Contents...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    In Windows XP..........................1-5 Verifying the installation........................... 1-6 In Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP ................... 1-6 2 Using Creative WebCam Pro as a Web Camera Starting PC-CAM Center........................2-1 Capturing Images and Video ........................2-2 Taking a Photo in Preview Mode....................2-2 Recording a Video in Preview Mode..................
  • Page 4 Resolution ..........................A-1 Sensitivity..........................A-1 Video formats......................... A-1 Exposure control ........................A-1 Color balance......................... A-1 Color matrix........................... A-2 Port compatibility........................A-2 Software compatibility......................A-2 B Troubleshooting Problem Installing Software........................B-1 Problems Using Creative WebCam Pro.................... B-1 Problems in Windows XP ........................B-3...
  • Page 5 C Note on USB Compatibility...
  • Page 6 Introduction...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Not only that, it also allows you to communicate face-to-face with others on the Internet! Creative WebCam Pro is designed to be used on your computer as well as your laptop! Creative WebCam Pro is bundled with the following software: •...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    ® ® ® • Intel Pentium II 233 MHz or higher IBM compatible PC System • 64 MB RAM on motherboard Requirements • 100 MB free hard disk space (for installation of all software titles) • Available USB port or self-powered USB hub ®...

  • Page 9: Installing Creative Webcam Pro

    Installing Creative WebCam Pro...
  • Page 10 Installing Creative WebCam Pro This chapter tells you how to quickly install Creative WebCam Pro and the software that comes with it. Figure 1-1 highlights the features of Creative WebCam Pro. About Creative WebCam Pro Snapshot button After you have started Creative PC-CAM Center, you can press this button to capture a still image.

  • Page 11: In Windows 98/98 Se/Me

    Select No until all the drivers and applications are installed. computer may be found on the front panel Connect Creative WebCam Pro’s USB cable to an available USB port on your instead of the back computer (Figure 1-2). Place Creative WebCam Pro on top of your computer panel.
  • Page 12 USB port Figure 1-3: Connecting Creative WebCam Pro to your laptop. i.If you are prompted to insert the Windows 98/98 SE CD, replace the Creative WebCam Pro CD with the appropriate CD. Note: Windows 98 is available in various editions. Be sure to use the correct edition for your system.

  • Page 13: In Windows 2000

    Do not restart your computer until all the drivers and applications are installed. Connect Creative WebCam Pro’s USB cable to an available USB port on your computer (Figure 1-2). Place Creative WebCam Pro on top of your computer monitor or another flat surface, or fix it to your laptop screen (Figure 1-3).

  • Page 14: In Windows Xp

    Connect Creative WebCam Pro’s USB cable to an available USB port on your Microsoft certification, a computer (Figure 1-2). Place Creative WebCam Pro on top of your computer warning message monitor or another flat surface.

  • Page 15: Verifying The Installation

    Manager button. Click the plus (+) sign next to the Imaging Device icon. The entry “Creative WebCam Pro” should appear. If it does not, repeat the steps for the correct operating system: "In Windows 98/98 SE/Me" on page 1- 2, "In Windows 2000" on page 1-4 or "In Windows XP" on page 1-5.

  • Page 16: Using Creative Webcam Pro As A Web Camera

    Using Creative WebCam Pro as a Web Camera...

  • Page 17: Starting Pc-Cam Center

    Using Creative WebCam Pro as a Web Camera PC-CAM Center is an easy-to-use application that enables you to take pictures and Starting PC- record short videos with the Creative WebCam Pro. You can also view pictures and CAM Center videos, and create and manage albums.

  • Page 18: Capturing Images And Video

    Viewing window. In the Save Photo in box, select the destination album for your photo. If the Save automatically check box is selected, click to clear it. Using Creative WebCam Pro as a Web Camera 2-2...

  • Page 19: Recording A Video In Preview Mode

    In the My Album box, click the My Photo folder and then click the album that contains the photos that you want to view. The album’s thumbnails are displayed in the Thumbnails window. Using Creative WebCam Pro as a Web Camera 2-3...

  • Page 20: Viewing A Video

    Help To start the Help file: Click the Creative logo at the top left corner of PC-CAM Center’s main window. On the PC-CAM Center menu, click Help. Using Creative WebCam Pro as a Web Camera 2-4...

  • Page 21: Creative Webcam Pro Applications

    Creative WebCam Pro Applications...

  • Page 22: Creative Pc-Cam Center

    There are various settings for you to adjust, allowing you to optimize the quality of your pictures and videos. If you are thinking of going “live” on the Internet, Creative WebCam Monitor is the Creative application to look at.

  • Page 23: A Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications...

  • Page 24: Construction

    Technical Specifications Remote camera head with a USB cable Construction Base and flip-top lens housing with manual vertical tilt of 60 degrees and a Camera housing horizontal tilt of 360 degrees From a USB port or self-powered USB hub (powered by an external power source) Power CMOS image sensor Sensor...

  • Page 25: Color Matrix

    Preset and integral to camera Color matrix Universal Serial Bus port version 1.1 Port compatibility TWAIN, Video for Windows, DirectShow, and Still Image driver that run in Software Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. compatibility Technical Specifications A-2...
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 27: Problem Installing Software

    Troubleshooting The setup program for Creative WebCam Pro does not run automatically Problem after you insert the 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: Insert the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 28 Do one of the following: • Ensure that the Creative WebCam Pro’s USB connector is properly inserted, and that the USB connector is enabled in the BIOS. Refer to your computer’s documentation for information on the BIOS.

  • Page 29: Problems In Windows Xp

    Microsoft certification, a warning message similar to the one below appears. You may see this message when installing a Creative driver. If you do, you may choose to click the Continue Anyway button. Creative has tested the driver on Windows XP, and it does not impair or destablize your computer.
  • Page 30 Note on USB Compatibility...
  • Page 31 If the setup program warns you that your motherboard’s USB port is incompatible with Creative WebCam Pro, or if the camera does not work on your system and you suspect that the problem may be related to your PC’s USB port, the following is a list of available options: Contact your PC vendor.

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