Creative PC-CAM 600 User Manual

Getting Started

Introduction xiiUlead VideoStudio Version 4.0 SE BasicThe fastest way to create great videos, Ulead® VideoStudio™ 4.0 SE Basic takes full advantage of

Introduction xiiiBefore You BeginREADME File❑ The README file on the PC-CAM 600 installation CD contains information not available at the time of prin

Introduction xivUpdating Drivers To download the latest drivers and file updates for PC-CAM 600, visit the following Creative web sites:❑ http://creat

1 Installing PC-CAM 600

Installing PC-CAM 600 2Installing PC-CAM 600Package ContentsYour package contains the following items:❑ One PC-CAM 600 camera❑ One PC-CAM 600 camera s

Installing PC-CAM 600 3About PC-CAM 600Figure 1-1 shows you the front and back views of the camera.Front LEDLights up when the camera is connected to

Installing PC-CAM 600 4Figure 1-2 shows the buttons and LCD on the camera. • To view pictures that you have taken while using the camera on-the-go, yo

Installing PC-CAM 600 5Buttons and LCD on PC-CAM 600The following section explains the functions of the buttons and LCD on your PC-CAM 600. Refer to F

Installing PC-CAM 600 6LCDThe following LCD icons and symbols are found on your PC-CAM 600:❑ Single snapshot (high resolution)This icon indicates that

Installing PC-CAM 600 7❑ Audio RecordingThis icon indicates that the camera is in Audio Recording mode. In this mode, the camera records voices or sou

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Installing PC-CAM 600 8Inserting or Changing BatteriesFor PC-CAM 600 to function as a portable digital camera when it is disconnected from the compute

Installing PC-CAM 600 9Installing PC-CAM 600Refer to the instructions for your computer's operating system. For users of Windows 98, Windows 98 S

Installing PC-CAM 600 105. Connect PC-CAM 600’s USB cable to an available USB port on your computer (see Figure 1-4). Windows automatically detects th

Installing PC-CAM 600 116. Place PC-CAM 600 on top of your computer monitor or another flat surface.7. When the Light Frequency Selection dialog box a

Installing PC-CAM 600 12In Windows 2000 1. Do not connect PC-CAM 600 to your computer before installing the drivers. If you accidentally begin install

Installing PC-CAM 600 138. When the Light Frequency Selection dialog box appears (see Figure 1-7), select the option that represents your power supply

2 Using PC-CAM 600 as a Web Camera

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Web Camera 15Using PC-CAM 600 as a Web CameraStarting PC-CAM CenterPC-CAM Center is an easy-to-use application that enables you

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Web Camera 16After PC-CAM Center is started, the PC-CAM Center screen similar to Figure 2-1 appears.The following sections descr

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Web Camera 17Taking a Photo in Preview ModeTo take a photo in the default preview mode, do this:1. In the PC-CAM Center window,

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Using PC-CAM 600 as a Web Camera 18Viewing a Photo To view a photo you have taken, do this:1. Click the My Album button. PC-CAM Center is now in My Al

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Web Camera 19Starting PC-CAM Center HelpThis Help file contains instructions on how to use PC-CAM Center to take pictures and re

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera3

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera 21Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital CameraYou can also use PC-CAM 600 as a portable digital camera when it is not con

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera 22Taking Pictures1. Make sure the USB cable is unplugged from the camera.2. Press the Power button on the camera.

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera 23a snapshot. The front red LED blinks once and the camera-ready green LED blinks when the image is stored into m

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera 24❑ Self-timer single snapshot (normal resolution)Select this mode if you want a normal resolution snapshot to be

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera 25Tips on Taking Good PicturesThere are a few tips to note when taking a good picture.❑ Bright lightingAvoid taki

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera 26Recording VideosTo start recording a video, do the following:1. Press the Operation Mode button to select the V

Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera 27Recording Voices or SoundsTo start recording voices or sound samples, do the following:1. Press the Operation M

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Using PC-CAM 600 as a Digital Camera 28Deleting Images and Audio from the CameraAfter downloading the picture, video and audio files safely into your

A Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications 30Technical SpecificationsThis section lists the specifications of your PC-CAM 600 camera.Features and Specifications❑ Color

Technical Specifications 31❑ 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

Technical Specifications 32❑ Video Mode• 640 x 480• 352 x 288• 320 x 240• 176 x 144• 160 x 120Undocked mode❑ Still Mode• 1280 x 960 (with interpolatio

Technical Specifications 33Field-of-View❑ 50 degrees (diagonal)❑ 40 degrees (horizontal)Depth-of-Field75 cm (30 inches) to infinityPort CompatibilityU

B Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 35TroubleshootingThis appendix provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use.Problem Installing S

Troubleshooting 36An application reports that the video driver is already in use, or that the camera cannot be found.Do the following:❑ The camera is

Troubleshooting 37When the camera is connected to the computer, pressing the Snapshot button does not start an application.The application to be activ

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C USB Compatibility

Note on USB Compatibility 39Note on USB CompatibilityIn our testing on a wide variety of computer motherboards with integrated Universal Serial Bus (U

Technical Support Product ReturnVisit our online help websites for help with installation, answers to frequently asked questions, or troubleshooting t

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Introduction

Introduction xIntroductionCreative PC-CAM 600 is an Internet video camera that allows you to capture images in 24-bit (16.7 million) colors. It also r

Introduction xiAbout the ApplicationsCreative Oozic PlayerAn advanced software developed at the prestigious Creative-EMU Technology Center, Oozic™ Pla