Creative PC-CAM 350 Spécifications

Introduction viiiMinimum System Requirements❑ Genuine Intel® Pentium® 350 MHz, AMD® K6-2 300 MHz or faster processor❑ 32 MB RAM (64 MB RAM recommended

Introduction ixDocument ConventionsThe following typographical conventions are used throughout this document:Table 1: Document conventionsThis Repres

1 Installing PC-CAM 350

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-1Installing PC-CAM 350PC-CAM 350Figure 1-1 shows you the front and back views of the camera.Front LEDLights up when the camera

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-2Figure 1-2 shows the buttons and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the camera. Figure 1-2: Buttons and LCD on PC-CAM 350.Self-t

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-3Buttons and LCD on PC-CAM 350The following section explains the functions of the buttons and LCD on your PC-CAM 350. Refer to

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-4LCDThe following LCD icons and symbols are found on your PC-CAM 350:❑ Single snapshot (high resolution)This icon indicates th

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-5❑ Auto FlashThis icon indicates that your camera is in Auto Flash mode. In this mode, the camera automatically detects whethe

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-6Inserting or Changing BatteriesFor PC-CAM 350 to function as a portable digital camera when it is disconnected from the compu

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-7Installing PC-CAM 350Refer to the instructions for your computer's operating system. For users of Windows 98, Windows 98

Getting StartedCreative PC-CAM 350Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-85. Connect PC-CAM 350’s USB cable to an available USB port on your computer (see Figure 1-5). Place PC-CAM 350 on top of your

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-96. When the PC-CAM 350 Camera Configuration dialog box appears, check the image in the Video preview pane. If it flickers or

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-106. Two Digital Signature Not Found dialog boxes will appear, one at a time, telling you that Creative PC-CAM 350 (Still Imag

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-116. If the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then cl

Installing PC-CAM 350 1-12Verifying the installationIn Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. For Windows XP, cl

2 Using PC-CAM 350 as a Web Camera

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Web Camera 2-1Using PC-CAM 350 as a Web CameraStarting PC-CAM CenterPC-CAM Center is an easy-to-use application that enables you

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Web Camera 2-2After PC-CAM Center is started, the PC-CAM Center screen similar to Figure 2-1 appears.The following sections desc

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Web Camera 2-3Taking a Photo in Preview ModeTo take a photo in the default preview mode:1. In the PC-CAM Center window, click th

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Web Camera 2-4Viewing a Photo To view a photo you have taken:1. Click the My Album button. PC-CAM Center is now in My Album mode

iiContentsIntroductionAbout the Applications ... viCreative PC-CAM Center .

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Web Camera 2-5Starting PC-CAM Center HelpThis Help file contains instructions on how to use PC-CAM Center to take pictures and r

3Using PC-CAM 350 as a Digital Camera3Using PC-CAM 350 as a Digital Camera

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Digital Camera 3-1Using PC-CAM 350 as a Digital CameraYou can also use PC-CAM 350 as a portable digital camera when it is not co

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Digital Camera 3-2Taking Pictures1. Make sure the USB cable is unplugged from the camera.2. Press the Power button on the camera

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Digital Camera 3-3❑ Single snapshot (normal resolution)This is the default mode once the camera is turned on.Select this mode if

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Digital Camera 3-4❑ Self-timer single snapshot (high resolution)Select this mode if you want a high resolution snapshot to be ta

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Digital Camera 3-5Tips on Taking Good PicturesThere are a few tips to note when taking a good picture.❑ Bright lightingAvoid tak

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Digital Camera 3-6Recording VideosTo start recording a video, do the following:1. Press the Operation Mode button to select the

Using PC-CAM 350 as a Digital Camera 3-77. Click the OK button.Deleting Images from the CameraAfter downloading the picture files and videos safely in

A Technical Specifications

iiiTaking a Photo in Preview Mode ...2-3Recording a Video in Preview Mode ...

Technical Specifications A-1Technical SpecificationsThis section lists the specifications of your PC-CAM 350 camera.Features and Specifications❑ Color

Technical Specifications A-2Note: Battery life depends on mode and battery type. Four AAA alkaline batteries can last for up to 450 snapshots with fla

Technical Specifications A-3• 640 x 480 (with software interpolation)• 352 x 288• 320 x 240• 176 x 144• 160 x 120❑ Video Mode• 352 x 288• 320 x 240• 1

Technical Specifications A-4Color MatrixPreset and integral to cameraPort CompatibilityUniversal Serial Bus portFlashBetween 1.5 meters (5 feet) and 2

B Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting B-1TroubleshootingThis appendix provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation or normal use.Problem Installing

Troubleshooting B-2An application reports that the video driver is already in use, or that the camera cannot be found.Do the following:❑ The camera is

Troubleshooting B-3When the camera is connected to the computer, pressing the Snapshot button does not start an application.The application to be acti

Troubleshooting B-4Problems in Windows XPA Hardware Installation error message appears on a Windows XP operating system when a driver is being install

C USB Compatibility

ivUndocked mode... A-3Light Sensitivity ...

Note on USB Compatibility C-1Note on USB CompatibilityWhile testing PC-CAM 350 on PC motherboards with integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, we

Introduction

Introduction vIntroductionCreative PC-CAM 350 is an Internet video camera that allows you to capture images in 24-bit (16.7 million) colors. It also r

Introduction viAbout the ApplicationsCreative PC-CAM CenterThis powerful application lets you take pictures or record videos and store them in albums.

Introduction viiUlead Photo Express MCE 4.0Ulead® Photo Express™ MCE 4.0 has everything you need to get started with picture editing and sharing. Sort