Getting The Best Images With Usbcam2 - Schick USBCam2 User Manual

A programmable button to Freeze / Take / Unfreeze video is located at the side opposite
from the camera LEDs, near the middle of the handpiece (Figure 1). Built-in support for
these video functions is provided by compatible software programs such as CDR DICOM
for Windows 3.5 and higher, EagleSoft 12.0 and higher, and Patterson Imaging 12.0 and
higher. For other custom applications, a programmer's guide is available.
Optically clear sheaths are required for each new patient and provide an effective measure
for ensuring proper hygiene and protection against infectious disease. Cleaning and
disinfection information for the USBCam2 handpiece and the holder can be found in
Section 5, Protective Measures, which includes a list of recommended products and
procedures.

1.4. Getting the Best Images with USBCam2

Getting the best results from your USBCam2 begins with having a computer system
suitable for displaying and capturing video images. For optimum performance we
recommend: (a) PCs equipped with Pentium IV processors, (b) available USB 2.0 port, (c)
minimum 8MB video memory, and (d) display values for your monitor set at least to 800
x 600 x 24-bit color. We also recommend using the factory defaults for the USBCam2.
IMPORTANT! USB bandwidth is shared among all USB devices. Achieving optimum
performance with the USBCam2 (30 frames-per-second video streams) may not be
possible if other USB devices are in use at the same time.
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The amount of video memory on your system can be checked by running dxdiag.exe and checking the
Display tab. Color resolution can be checked by clicking Windows Start > Settings > Control Panel,
double-clicking on Display, and then clicking on the Settings tab. Factory settings for the USBCam2 are:
30 frames-per-second frame rate, fixed white balance, and auto exposure. More information about video
settings can be found in Sections B-1 and B-2.
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