Philips SIC4750 PC Camera
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1. PC camera User s Manual PHILIPS 1 0 PACKAGE CONTENTS The package comes with the following items I Software CD User s Manual Microphone 2 0 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 Focus Ring Manual Focus 2 USB Cable 3 Swivel Mounting Clamp 3 0 GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT To avoid installation problems please install the PC camera software before connecting the PC camera to your PC or running the Installation CD TO INSTALL THE SOFTWARE 1 Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The installation window automatically appears Ensure the camera is not connected to your computer Close out of all programs and disable any background applications such as Anti Virus software 2 If the installation window does not appear click the Start button on the desktop and choose Run When the Run dialog box appears click the Browse button and navigate to your CD ROM drive directory Double click the Setup exe icon to begin the installation process 3 The AvailaSoft Welcome screen will appear Click next to proceed to the next step 4 Choose I accept on the License agreement wizard and click next 5 The program will be saved to a default path at C Program Files AvailaSoft Photo2Album If you would like to save at a different location click browse to change the path Click next and start the software installation v10 2 6 After the AvailaSoft installation is completed click FINISH 72. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on camera or on any of its parts Never disassemble or touch the inside of the camera To Clean Your Camera Len Blow gently on the lens to remove any dust and or dirt Moisten the lens by breathing lightly on it Wipe the lens gently with a solt lint free cloth Do not use a cleaning solution unless it is designed specifically for camera lenses Do not wipe camera lens with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissues This may scratch lens Service and repair may only be done by qualified technician 11 0 SPECIFICATIONS Image sensor 100K Pixels CMOS sensor Video Conferencing mode USB interface Lens 12 8 Frame rate 241 s 352 x 288 Unit size 1 85 x 1 95 x 4 W xD xH Weight about 80g 12 0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Available Universal Serial bus USB port of hub Desktop or notebook PC with a Pentium 200MHz or higher Windows SBSE ME 2000 XP operating system 50MB available hard disk space 64MB RAM recommended CD Rom drive Specifications are subject to change without notice For technical support please call toll free number 866 892 4765 Limited One Ye Philips warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material workmanship and assembly under normal use in accordance with the specifications and wamings for one year from the date of your purchase of this product This warranty extends
3. The Philips PC Camera Setup wizard will appear then click Next Yee EIT Amt cd Mt cmd na Pim Com coma ne 9 The screen below will appear if installation is successful Click Fit s inish to close the 6 0 Using AvailaSoft Software to Recording Video Capturing Image and Create you own Photo Album 1 Double click the Photo2Album for PC Camera icon on your desktop or from Windows Taskbar Start gt Programs gt Philips PC Camera gt Photo2Album for PC Camera the Cover Page of the Photo Album will appear A aaa Click Finish 4 0 CONNECTING YOUR PC CAMERA 1 After the software installation is complete you can connect the PC camera to your computer The computer will detect the camera device named ICatch VI PC camera and a New Hardware Found Message will appear 2 Click the PC Camera and the live video will appear You can start recording video or capturing image 2 The Philips PC Camera software will be located on the Start menu gt Programs Philips PC camera 5 0 VIDEO CONFERENCING The PC camera is now ready to use for net meeting video conferencing 2 Ifthe net meeting programs are not included in your Explorer download NetMeeting from http ww microsoft com or Yahoo Messenger from H http messenger yahoo com or MSN Messenger http messenger msn com T 3 The screen below will appear after clicking the PC Camera Remark Windows Messenge
4. 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any unauthorized modification to this equipment could result in the revocation of the authorization to operate the equipment
5. to Capture menu and select Start Capture gt click OK It will then start the video capturing 5 Press Esc on the computer keyboard whenever you want to stop or go to Capture menu and select Stop Capture Click Stop Capture or Press Esc button 6 Go back to the directory you set and double click the saved video file to launch the media player for viewing video 7 You can email the captured video to your friends family by selecting the file you want to send then right click your mouse select send to gt go to Mail Recipient It will launch your email application and attached your selected file to your email accordingly 8 0 IMAGE CAPTURING To capture an image from Live video go to Capture gt Snap one image gt Save v 1 0 8 9 0 RECORDING AUDIO 1 If your laptop has a built in microphone or if you had installed a microphone on your home PC you are able to capture the audio while recording the video The voice will be attached in the same Captured video file Go to Capture menu gt select Capture Audio Then click Start Capture to start recording video You can then record your voice at the same time 10 0 HELPFUL HINTS AND CAMERA MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 1 The camera does not work Make sure you have connected the camera correctly into an available USB port or hub 2 No capture device found message appears Make sure the camera is connected prope
6. only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable To exercise your rights under this warranty you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt that shows the product name and the date of purchase For customer support or to obtain warranty service please call 919 573 7863 THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES Philips liability is limited to repair or at its sole option replacement of the product Incidental special and consequential damages are disclaimed where permitted by law This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state V 1 0 FCC compliance 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 These limits are designed to provide 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
7. r YAHOO Messenger MSN Messenger Microsoft NetMeeting are trademarks belonging to their respective owners 3 Connect your PC camera and the microphone supplied in the package you can then start the net meeting programs You can see your friends and families if they are on the same net meeting program and have the web camera set up Remark Please check your PC to determine possible availability of a microphone jack If the jack is not available then a USB microphone is also an option If USB ports are all in use then a hub will allow expansion of available USB ports v 1 0 4 5 V 1 0 Make sure the Preview option is selected 4 Remember to click the correct frequency 50 Hz or 60Hz Flickering occurs if wrong frequency is applied To adjust the frequency go to Option from AMCAP Click Video capture filter and choose 50Hz or 60Hz under Auto Exposure Remark 60Hz is recommended to use in North America 5 To set frame rate go to Capture and click Set frame rate 7 0 VIDEO RECORDING 1 Please set up the directory to which the file will be saved Go to File gt select Set Capture File Then select a directory and name a new file to save the video Click Open to save the link j 2 You can set the maximum recording file size by selecting Allocate File Size under the File menu 3 To set the recording time of the video go to Capture gt Set Time Limit 4 Go
8. rly to the computer Select My Computer gt right click your mouse gt select Properties gt Device gt Device Manager gt Image Device Check to see if the PC camera device name Catch VI PC camera is listed If not try reconnecting the camera to the computer If there is a appears on the name ICatch VI PC camera it means the USB device is not installed properly Select the ICatch VI PC camera device and remove it Unplug the camera and uninstall the camera driver by selecting the Philips PC camera on the Programs menu then choose Uninstall in the sub menu 3 Camera not connected message appears Try removing the driver and reinstalling the software The following hints will help you achieve the best results with your camera Camera Placement Position the camera so that the subject is at the centre Place the camera on a steady surface lighting Use sufficient lighting Place the light source behind the camera and facing the subject Maintain a consistent lighting environment Do not mix fluorescent and other light types Do not aim the camera directly at the light source Focus fora sharper image Camera Maintenance Maintaining your camera will ensure longer life and will minimize the chances of causing damage to your camera and computer Keep the camera away from moisture and extreme temperature Clean the outside of the camera with a clean dry cloth
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