User manual PHILIPS SPC230NC

[. . . ] After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as: · Video: use the Philips SPC230NC WebCam for video chatting and video calling. The WebCam works with Skype, Windows® Live Messenger, Yahoo!Messenger, AOL Messenger, QQ and other free instant messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services; · Video e-mail / Video capture: create your own video presentations, video mail, product demonstrations, training videos, Internet clips etc. ; · Snapshot images: use images in presentations, create postcards, or send them via e-mail. · Editing and special effects: after recording the images you want with the Philips SPC230NC WebCam, the images can be easily edited using image or video editing programs. The following sections in this manual give a step-by-step description of the installation process and explain how to use the Philips SPC230NC WebCam. 6 Things you should know Please read the following instructions carefully, and retain them for future reference. [. . . ] 3 Connect the USB connector of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC / laptop. > The WebCam will now derive its power from the PC / laptop. 5 Push the USB cable into the cable management slot. 6 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen. 7 Peel off the protective foil on the rear of the microphone (SPC230NC/00, SPC230NC/27) and attach the microphone to the PC monitor or laptop screen. 8 Connect the microphone plug to the microphone or green socket of the sound card. 10 WebCam settings The Philips SPC230NC video properties can be changed: - from within an application; - by clicking the WebCam Video Viewer icon in the Windows taskbar, bottom right of your screen, or - by selecting `Advance' in the WebCam Video Viewer. Most applications can show a 'live preview' video image on your monitor. Always use this option to see the effect of changed settings on your screen. EN General settings 1 2 1 Flickerless The Flickerless option should only be used under flickering light conditions (e. g. fluorescent or neon lamps) to prevent flickering or strangely colored video images. If this option is used under normal lighting conditions the video image may be overexposed. 2 Region If you are using the Philips SPC230NC in Europe, select '50 Hz' and if you are using the Philips SPC230NC in North America, select '60 Hz'. For Asia this setting is dependent on the local mains output. for China, select `50 Hz' and for Taiwan, select `60 Hz'. For Japan the setting is region dependent. Please check your local mains output to find the correct `Region' setting. 11 EN WebCam settings Picture settings 87 6 5 4 3 9 0 !@ # $% ^ & 3 Full automatic control: on/off This full automatic control mode provides a very easy way to get the best out of your Philips SPC230NC WebCam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the WebCam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. Full automatic control 'on' is the preferred setting for normal use. Techniques active within full automatic control mode are: ­ Automatic exposure control and automatic white balance control, to provide the best video source signal possible; ­ Automatic frame rate selection for improved WebCam sensitivity in low light conditions. 4 Frame rate You can use the scroll open menu to set the frame rate of the video you wish to capture. 30 fps means that the WebCam will capture video at 30 frames per second. 12 WebCam settings 5 Auto Exposure & Exposure slider The exposure is the amount of light received by the sensor and is determined by how long the sensor is exposed to capture a snapshot or video frame. The result depends on the sensitivity of the sensor. The WebCam will find the optimal setting if you select the automatic exposure option. You can use the exposure slider if you would like to set the WebCam according to your personal preferences. 6 Reset Press this button if you would like to reset the WebCam settings to the default factory settings. [. . . ] When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. WARNING Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and small children. EN System requirements · · · · Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP or Vista; Pentium® III, 500 Mhz or equivalent; 128MB RAM and 200 MB free hard disk space; One free USB port (USB 1. 1, USB 2. 0) and CD-ROM or DVD drive. Disclaimer of warranty The software on the CD-ROM supplied is sold `as is' and without warranties whether expressed or implied. Because of the various software and hardware environments into which this program may be put, no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered. Limitations of damages The vendor will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (including damages for loss of business, loss of profits, or the like), whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise, even if the vendor or its representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed its essential purpose. 19 Where to go for information and support? [. . . ]