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P D C - 3 0 1
PDC 301
Web Camera
User Guide
www.polaroid-digital.com
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Product Overview 1 1. Lens 2. Power on LED 2 3. Camera stand PDC-301 3 Front View 1. Snap shot button 1 2. Focus Adjustment Ring 2 Side View 1 1. USB Cable 2. Snap shot button 2 Top View 2 3 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com www.polaroid-digital.com
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Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ........................................................................ 4 • Camera Package Contents ...................................................... 4 2 Installing the Software onto a Computer...................................... 5 • Installing the software............................................................ 5 • Software included with your camera ........................................ 6 • Computer System Requirements.....................
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P D C 3 - 0 1 1 Getting Started • Camera Package Contents PDC 301 Product Overview PDC-301 2. 1. Lens Power on LED 1 3. Camera stand 2 PDC-301 3 Front View Digital Imaging Products 1. Snap shot button 1 2. Focus Adjustment Ring 201 Burlington Road 2 Bedford, MA 01730-1434 Side View 1. USB Cable 1 2. Snap shot button 2 Top View PDC 301 CD-ROM includes PDC 301 Notebook Quick Registration Card Polaroid PDC 301 Driver, Clip Guide Arcsoft® Software® Suite(PC), Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC), Adob
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2 Installing the Software onto a Computer • 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
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• 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, multi
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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 an
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• Computer System Requirements We recommend the following minimum requirements: • Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP • Pentium® II 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 & keyboard • External microphone & speaker (not included) 8 9 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User G
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3 Operating the Web Cam • 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. If you are using a notebook, assemble the web cam with the notebook clip as shown below: 8 9 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com www.polaroid-digital.com
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• Connecting 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 on your computer. IMPORTANT NOTE: • 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. • Do not use a USB hub port that does not provide power to the camera. • Adjusting monitor displa
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• Lighting Tips • Use sufficient lighting. • 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 backlight compensation with the camera software. • Maintain consistent a lighting environment, i.e. do not mix fluorescent and other light types. • Do not aim the camera directly at the light source. • Camera Interface The following description shows you how
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4. :Press this button to select the snap shot size. 5. :Press this button to set the disk location which stores the pictures to be taken. NOTE: In order to find your files easily, it is remmended to set the disk location as “My Documents \ my photos”. 6. :Press this button to delete the selected picture. 7. :Press this button to exit the camera interface. 12 13 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com www.polaroid-digital.com
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P D C - 3 0 1 • 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 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
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P D C - 3 0 1 • Taking pictures using VideoImpression™ 1. Connect the PDC 301 to your computer. 2. Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up. Snap shot Button 3. Double click “VideoImpression 1.6” 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
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• Recording video clips using VideoImpression™ 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.
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• Start NetMeeting NOTE: For Windows® XP/2000 users who use NetMeeting for the first time , Go to Start -> Run ->type in “conf” ->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
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4 Troubleshooting Problems The trouble shooting 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, VideoImpression™ or dowload the updated driver from or www.polaroid-digital.com and Capture d
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5 Getting Help • Polaroid-digital Online Services Website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com • ArcSoft Software Help For North America For South & Central America ArcSoft HQ Support Centre Tel: 1-510-979+5520 (Fremont California, CA) Fax: 1-510-440-1270 Tel: 1-800-762-8657 E-mail:latlnsupport@arcsoft.com (toll free number) Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com For China For Japan ArcSoft China Support Centre (Beijing) ArcSoft Japan Support Centre (Tokyo) Tel: 8610-6849-1368 Tel:
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6 Appendix • Technical Specifications • Memory: N/A • Image Sensor: 1/5” CMOS, VGA • Web-cam frame rate: VGA - 7-10fps (approx.) CIF - 7-10fps (approx.) • Still Image: High Resolution (VGA) - 640 x 480 pixel Low Resolution (QVGA) - 320 x 240 pixel • Video Clip: unlimited when connected to the computer via video capture software • File Format: (Still Image - JPEG format, Video Image - AVI format) • Interface: USB • External Connector: USB • Power Supply: USB Port • Operating System:
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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance Your camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions: • 41-104º Fahrenheit; 5-40º Celsius • 20% - 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Camera performance may be affected outside these conditions. Camera Cautions • ALWAYS seek advice from a service dealer. • NEVER immerse any part of the camera or its accessories into any fluid or liquid. • ALWAYS disconnect the camera from your PC before cleaning it. • ALWAYS remove dust or
