Polaroid PDC-301 User's Manual
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1. Polaroid PDC 301 Product Overview Lens 2 Power on LED 3 Camera stand Snap shot button 2 Focus Adjustment Ring 1 USB Cable 2 Snap shot button Front View Side View Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www polaroid digital com Table of Contents Getting Started DD tne EEEE EEN EER 4 e Camera Package Contents kh h N_Kkkkkkk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kak kk kak kk aka kk 4 Installing the Software onto a COMPUTET cc kk k 5 e Installing the software LKKK K KKKkA KK kK kk KK kK kK KK KK KK KK KK kk kk ka kak kk kak 5 e Software included with your camera cccceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeaeeeees 6 e Computer System Requirements cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeesnesnauaeeaeees 8 Operating the Web Cam s sssssrrsrrrrrrrrrsnnrrrnrrrrnrrernrrrrnrrrsnrernnna 9 e Setting up the Web Cam M h l lkkk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kak kak kaka kak ka kk kk 9 e Connecting the Web Cam to a Computer ccccceeeeeeeeeeees 10 e Adjusting monitor display PropertieS cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Lighting TIPS i saucann nin kan b nin od n al n bd nay n n2 scan A D Ay N A Men kin We Veke 11 e Camera Interface hL lkhKkhK K kklkkkk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kaka kaka kaka kak kk kk ak kak 11 e Taking Pictures Using PhotoStudio AK KAK Ab KK KK hEk kk 13 e Taking Pictures Using Videolmpression ccceee eee eee kk k2. 0 A Windows Explorer Ca523a Suite Funhouse a PhotoPrinter 2000 Bun Uninstall 2 Log Off User GE Videolmpression 1 6 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 13 www polaroid digital com e Taking pictures using Videolmpression 1 2 14 Connect the PDC 301 to your computer Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up Snap shot Button EEEE aixi gt Please choose which application should receive the image Registered Applications PhotoStudio 4 Videolmpression 1 6 Double click Videolmpression 1 6 in the prompt up window to launch this program A window box will automatically pop out Position your Web Cam to your object Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp and clear Press the Snap shot icon on your computer or the snap shot button on the camera to take a picture NOTE i If no action when you press the snap shot BR gt button or you can t find Videolmpression in J Faves Statp gt Internet Explorer the list you can launch the Videolmpression by Ji 2 gs MSDOS Prompt yourself Go to Start gt Programs gt Arcsoft sere js e As Software Suite gt Video Impression 1 6 B pF i Q He PhotoPrinter 2000 Zl Bun Z PhotoStudio 4 Uninstall amp Log Off User Videolmpression 1 6 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www polaroid digital com e Recording
3. graphics on an electronic whiteboard transfer files use the text based chat program and much more Using your PC and the Internet you can now hold face to face conversations with friends and family around the world Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF File Reading Software Adobe Acrobat Reader lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format PDF file on all major computer platforms as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 7 www polaroid digital com e Computer System Requirements We recommend the following minimum requirements Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98SE ME 2000 or XP Pentium Il 333MHz or Pentium compatible processor 64MB RAM 128MB recommended USB Port 200MB free disk space CD ROM drive Colour monitor with high colour 16 bit graphics capability or higher Standard mouse amp keyboard External microphone amp speaker not included 8 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www polaroid digital com 3 Operating the Web Cam e Setting up the Web Cam 1 Assemble the web cam with the stand 2 Put the Web Cam on top of your PC monitor or another flat surface 3 Connect your microphone not included to your audio card s external microphone connector B If you are using a notebook assemble the web cam with the notebook clip as shown below Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 9 www polaroid digital com e Connecti
4. guide is designed to help you If problems continue please contact your local customer support hot line See your registration card for help line contact details Symptom Problem Solution Cannot connect to video Camera Driver not Shut down all other applications capture device in Arcsoft successfully installed and attempt to re installo the driver Videolmpression or dowload the updated driver from or www polaroid digital com and Capture device was not install the updated driver i Arcsoft i i detected n csort Connection failure Check all cables connections are Videolmpression secured Source not selected Make sure Polaroid PDC 301 correctly VGA camera being selected Image not sharp Focus not correct Adjust the focus by turning the Focus Adjustment Ring My CD Installaion wizard The auto installation file Go to the computer desktop does not work is switched to off Right click on My Computer or Click Properties Select Device The CD ROM is Manager Double click on the disconnected CD ROM double click on CD R normally the manufacturer s name Click on Settings Ensure Auto insert notification is ticked If you change the settings the computer will ask you to restart your PC Click Yes The application can t launch System need to restart Please still connect the PDC when press shutter button 301 to PC and then restart the computer Please also r
5. http www arcsoft com for all your FAQ s tips and technical support 6 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www polaroid digital com ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Picture Printing Software ArcSoft PhotoPrinter is an easy to use printing utility that enables the user to layout and print multiple images in different sizes quickly and easily on a single sheet of paper The program offers a large selection of printing templates including Kodak Digital Science Inkjet Photo Paper Templates and Avery brand paper products It also includes commonly used image editing tools and a wide selection of templates for frames edges and backgrounds for enhancing images For further help on how to use ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 click the on the top right hand corner to access the Help Topics Visit http www arcsoft com for all your FAQ s tips and technical support ArcSoft Videolmpression 1 6 Movie Making Software ArcSoft Videolmpression is an easy to use video and image editing software program The program enables users to create and edit new videos using existing video and image files making desktop video presentations for home business and the Web Microsoft Netmeeting Web Cam software NetMeeting provides the most complete conferencing solution for the Internet and corporate intranet Powerful features let you communicate with both audio and video collaborate on virtually any Windows based application exchange
6. Reader PC User Guide in PDF Format Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www polaroid digital com 2 Installing the Software onto a Computer e Installing the software MAKE SURE TO INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE WEB CAM SOFTWARE CD SUPPLIED BEFORE CONNECTING THE WEB CAM TO THE PC IMPORTANT If the computer requests you to insert the Windows operating system CD during the software installation place the windows CD into the computer CD ROM drive The computer will install the necessary files from the CD automatically When the Windows software appears to have finished the operation close the Windows screen Remove the Windows CD and store safely NOTE Microsoft NetMeeting is already bundled with Windows 2000 and XP OS Users using Windows 2000 or XP do not need to install this software from the CD Before you begin close all other n software applications open on your computer Place the Software CD supplied into the computer CD ROM Drive Open amp Close The CD User Interface Screen will a automatically launch Polaroid With the mouse click on each Loe software interface button in turn and follow the on screen instructions peson sotare ioa NOTE If the setup screen doesn t appear after loading the CD then you can manually start it by double clicking the My Computer Icon on your desktop then double clicking the icon for the CD ROM drive When the CD ROM window opens double cl
7. com 6 Appendix e Technical Specifications e Memory N A e Image Sensor 1 5 CMOS VGA e Web cam frame rate VGA 7 10fps approx CIF 7 10fps approx e Still Image High Resolution VGA 640 x 480 pixel Low Resolution QVGA 320 x 240 pixel e Video Clip unlimited when connected to the computer via video capture software e File Format Still Image JPEG format Video Image AVI format e Interface USB e External Connector USB e Power Supply USB Port e Operating System Microsoft Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP e Uninstalling the Camera Driver 1 Select control panel from the start menu 2 Select Add Remove Program 3 Select Polaroid PDC 301 VGA Camera Select Change Remove and follow the onscreen prompts gq Add Remove Programs 5 x Currently installed programs Sort by Name z Maintenance Complete B Adobe Photoshop 6 0 Size 108m8 af Size 2 69MB Setup has finished performing maintenance operations on Polaroid PDC 301 VGA Camera dv Plus 1 0 Q B Imation FlashGO USB Flash Memory Reader Writer 2 LiveReg Symantec Corporation Click Finish to complete Setup amp F Microsoft Office 2000 SR 1 Professional J Microsoft Project 2000 SR 1 Microsoft Visual Studio 6 0 Professional Edition Si E 5 E A LiveUpdate 1 7 Symantec Corporation Size 5 92MB 5 E E d Microsoft Web Publishing Wizard 1 53 Si Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 19 www
8. efer to the help files amp User Guide that accompany the enclosed applications For further information and support please visit our website http www polaroid digital com Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 17 www polaroid digital com 5 Getting Help e Polaroid digital Online Services Website http www polaroid digital com e ArcSoft Software Help For North America ArcSoft HO Support Centre Fremont California CA Tel 1 800 762 8657 toll free number Fax 1 510 440 1270 E mail support arcsoft com For China ArcSoft China Support Centre Beijing Tel 8610 6849 1368 Fax 8610 6849 1367 E mail china arcsoft com For Oceania ArcSoft Australian Support Centre Baulkham Hills New South Wales Tel 61 2 9899 5888 Fax 61 2 9899 5728 E mail support supportgroup com au For South amp Central America Tel 1 510 979 5520 Fax 1 510 440 1270 E mail latInsupport arcsoft com For Japan ArcSoft Japan Support Centre Tokyo Tel 81 03 3834 5256 Fax 81 03 5816 4730 Web http www mds2000 co jp arcsoft E mail japan arcsoft com and support mds2000 com For Europe Middle East Africa amp Rest of the World ArcSoft Europe Support Centre Ireland Tel 353 0 61 702087 Fax 353 0 61 702001 E mail europe arcsoft com Visit http www arcsoft com for technical support and frequently asked questions FAQ s 18 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www polaroid digital
9. hot size x Resolution 5 Press this button to set the disk location which stores the pictures to be taken x Image File Disk Location Browse NOTE In order to find your files easily it is remmended to set the disk location as My Documents my photos 6 3 this button to delete the selected picture 7 f Press this button to exit the camera interface 12 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www polaroid digital com e Taking pictures using PhotoStudio 1 Connect the PDC 301 to your computer 2 Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up Snap shot Button m Please choose which application should receive the image Registered Applications 3 Double click PhotoStudio 4 in the prompt up window to launch this program 4 A window box will automatically pop out Position your Web Cam to your object Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp and clear Press the Snap shot icon on your computer or the snap shot button on the camera to take a picture NOTE If no action when you press the snap shot button or you can t find PhotoStudio in the list you can launch the PhotoStudio by p Intemet Explorer MS DOS Prompt yourself Go to Start gt Programs gt Arcsoft ph san EJ Outlook Express a 1 Accessories fen Online Services gt StartUp gt Software Suite gt PhotoStudio 4
10. ick the INSTALL E EXE icon Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 5 www polaroid digital com e Software included with your camera The software CD contains the following software PhotoStudio 4 0 Picture Editing Software PhotoStudio 4 0 is a full featured easy to use digital image editing program that provides a complete set of photo editing and retouching tools plus a wide selection of special effects and enhancements Its powerful features include a wide variety of input and output options layers multiple undo and redo functions image management tools editable text multiple file format support and a lot more For further help on how to use PhotoStudio 4 0 go to Help to access the Help Topics Visit http www arcsoft com for all your FAQ s tips and technical support ArcSoft Funhouse 1 0 Picture Editing Software ArcSoft Funhouse is an image entertainment application that enables users to create photo fantasies by combining their personal photos with a wide variety of fantasy backgrounds Users can get their own images from digital cameras scanners disk drives and Photo CDs and seamlessly combine them with just a few clicks of the mouse The fantasy backgrounds include fictional characters classic works of art Olympic heroes 50 s funnies bathing beauties muscle men and a lot more For further help on how to use ArcSoft Funhouse 1 0 go to Help to access the Help Topics Visit
11. ide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 27 www polaroid digital com UK 1102 Part No OM837443 R1 Printed in China
12. k 14 e Recording Video Clips Using VideolmpresSion ccceeeeeeees 15 s Start NEUMECLING sansirnir ana dhn naka nasand neban an n n nana bam 16 Troubleshooting ProDleM Sccsetsscdecn kk kk kk kk kk kk kk k kk k kk KKKKKKK kk 17 e Troubleshooting hL kh kh lkkk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kK kk K k kk kk ka ka kaka kk kk kk kk kk kk kk 17 Getting Help lt i ixas 2a kalan xw na aes a n na a W Seb w dak b k n n w n k k 18 e Polaroid digital Online Services khk LFL F llkkkk kk kk kk kk kk k kk k kk kkkkkkkk ka 18 e ArcSoft Software Help cccrccckcrcnheusseSacedentucesdPanceecetivabuascbenauas 18 PROC MIO Xscape rie n i e a hj EEEE E 19 e Technical SpecificationS stcsiiaxtideccesardeds wlonsseacdedednemwonendedeaeees 19 e Uninstalling the Camera Drivelr ccccceeeseeeeesseeeeesaeeeenaenes 19 e Tips Your Safety amp MaintenanCce M hb K llkkkkkk kk kk kk kk kk kaka kk kak ka 20 e Regulatory Information MhMh Mhb lkh K lhK lllk kk kk kk kk kk kk kK kk KK KK KK KK KK kK K k kk ka 20 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 3 www polaroid digital com 1 Getting Started e Camera Package Contents A o qav gn 3 Polaroid PDC 301 PDC 301 Notebook Quick Registration Card PDC 301 CD ROM includes Clip Guide Polaroid PDC 301 Driver Arcsoft Software Suite PC Microsoft NetMeeting PC Adobe Acrobat
13. klight compensation with the camera software e Maintain consistent a lighting environment i e do not mix fluorescent and other light types e Do not aim the camera directly at the light source e Camera Interface The following description shows you how to manage the camera interface 1 Press this button to take a snap shot 2 E hress this button to transfer s j the selected pictures to the a a Application Programs a Snap Shot Export Camera Control Snap Shot Size Disk Location Exit 3 this button to adjust the camera settings ie Colour setting Whitebalance Ficker Control Compression Rate Frame Rate Gamma Flip Image xl x KETE xl Image Control Camera Control Evaluation mage Control Camera Control Evaluation Image Control Camera Control Evaluation i jm m White Balance m Compression Brightness M Auto Low Quality High i W Fm o M T Enable Saturation la E C 9 m Frame Rate fps Hue Red s 5 10 j 15 20 25 30 Sharpness J 85 Blue J s0 m Gamma Table Gamma 2 ji GA Quality r Flicker Control __Set Bamma Best Quality Best Performance None C 50Hz C 60Hz m Flip Image IT Horizontally Vertically Default Default Default Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 11 www polaroid digital com 4 Press this button to select the snap s
14. ng the Web Cam to a computer NOTE Before operating the Web Cam connect it to the PC with the USB cable on the camera Plug the USB cable into the socket marked T on your computer IMPORTANT NOTE e Close all applications which connected to the web cam before disconnecting the web cam from the computer Unexpected disconnection from the computer may cause software conflict e Do not use a USB hub port that does not provide power to the camera e Adjusting monitor display properties Your monitor settings may need to be adjusted for better quality displays To check your monitor settings 1 Right click on the desktop choose Beckotxnd Screen Savar Anpemance Etles Wati Setinos Properties 2 In the Display window click on the Settings tab 3 From the colour palette field select the desired setting High Colour or True Colour For best display quality we recommend you select True Colour Screen area Less More 1024 by 768 pixels KFT Evtendimy Windows desktop onto this montor Advanced ce _ Adjust Monitor setting under the Colour 70 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www polaroid digital com e Lighting Tips Use sufficient lighting e Place the light source behind the camera and facing the subject If you cannot avoid backlight i e light source pointing directly at the camera lens and behind the subject you may enable bac
15. polaroid digital com e Tips Your Safety amp Maintenance Your camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions e 41 104 Fahrenheit 5 40 Celsius e 20 85 relative humidity non condensing Camera performance may be affected outside these conditions AA Camera Cautions e ALWAYS seek advice from a service dealer e NEVER immerse any part of the camera or its accessories into any fluid or liquid e ALWAYS disconnect the camera from your PC before cleaning it e ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent e NEVER place hot items on the surface of the camera e NEVER attempt to open or disassemble camera as this will affect any warranty claim e Regulatory Information FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of 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 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 20 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www polaroid digital com NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to prov
16. video clips using Videolmpression 1 Connect the PDC 301 to your computer 2 Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up 3 Double click Video Impression in the list to launch this program 4 Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp and clear 5 Press Record button to start capture 6 When you finish press Pause button to stop and then press Save button 7 Select the destination folder and enter a name for the video file 8 Click Save button to save the video file 9 A small window Add to album will prompt out for saving your video file as templates Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 15 www polaroid digital com e Start NetMeeting NOTE For Windows XP 2000 users who use NetMeeting for the first time Go to Start gt Run gt type in conf gt click OK and then follow the on screen set up instructions to set up NetMeeting 1 Double click the NetMeeting icon on the desktop or select the NetMeeting icon from the Windows Start Menu 2 If you need further help on how to use Microsoft NetMeeting select the Help under the menu bar and choose the topic you need Or you can visit the website http www microsoft com windows netmeeting NetMeeting Not ina E OR Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide 76 www polaroid digital com 4 Troubleshooting Problems The trouble shooting
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