FlexCam® iCam Digital User Manual ClearOne Communications, Inc.
ii FlexCam iCam Digital — Table of Contents 1 FlexCam iCam Digital — Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 The FlexCam® iCam Digital is a user-friendly presentation camera that features S-video and USB digital capabilities for enhanced flexibility in a wide variety of classroom applications.
2 FlexCam iCam Digital — Introduction 3 FlexCam iCam Digital — Introduction Important safeguards Unpacking Before operating the FlexCam iCam Digital camera, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The FlexCam iCam Digital was designed, built and tested for use indoors. Using a power supply other than the one provided or using the camera outside could damage the camera or peripheral equipment and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition.
FlexCam iCam Digital — Introduction Product overview 5 FlexCam iCam Digital — Introduction Application examples C D With simple S-video and USB connections , the FlexCam iCam Digital is the perfect addition to any classroom. You can connect to a PC or a Mac using the USB connection to add still images or movie clips to web sites, reports, and presentations. The S-video connection allows you to display images and objects as well as share documents on a TV or LCD projector.
6 FlexCam iCam Digital — Getting Started 7 FlexCam iCam Digital — Getting Started Getting Started Sofware drivers for Windows Connections Before you can use your FlexCam iCam Digital with a computer, you must install the proper USB drivers on your PC. The drivers are found on the USB Software and Driver Disk that came with your camera. Depending on the Windows version you are using, the installation process may vary slightly.
8 FlexCam iCam Digital — Getting Started 4. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended). Figure 7. Search for drivers 9 FlexCam iCam Digital — Getting Started 6. Once the Wizard has found the drivers, click Next to start the installation. Figure 9. Start installation 7. During the installation, a Digital Signature Not Found window might open. Click Yes to continue. 5. Select CD-ROM drives. Figure 8. Locate drivers Figure 10. Completed Found New Hardware 8.
10 FlexCam iCam Digital — Getting Started FlexCam iCam Digital — Getting Started Sofware drivers for Macintosh Installing ArcSoft Software Before you can connect your FlexCam iCam Digital to a Macintosh, you must install the USB drivers. The drivers are found on the USB Software and Driver Disk that came with your camera. The FlexCam iCam Digital is compatible with Mac OS 8.6 – 9.2. To install ArcSoft Software on Windows To install USB drivers on a Mac 3. Follow the on-screen prompts.
12 FlexCam iCam Digital — Using the Camera 13 FlexCam iCam Digital — Using the Camera Using the Camera VideoImpression for Windows General usage With ArcSoft VideoImpression you can create entertaining movies and slide shows that incorporate photos, scene transitions and video clips. To view images on a TV 1. Connect the camera to a TV. 2. Switch the TV to video mode by pressing the button on the TV front panel or remote control (consult your owner's manual for further instructions).
14 FlexCam iCam Digital — Using the Camera 4. Click Capture to display the video capture screen. From this screen you can record, play or pause video and make adjustments to the video settings. 15 FlexCam iCam Digital — Using the Camera 8. Click Record to record the video. Click Pause or press the Esc key to stop. Figure 18. Video capture controls Figure 16. Source icon 9. Click save to choose the file format and save the file.
16 FlexCam iCam Digital — Using the Camera PhotoStudio for Windows ArcSoft PhotoStudio is an image capture program with a range of features to help you easily capture, edit and print your photos. 17 FlexCam iCam Digital — Using the Camera 5. The captured image appears in the PhotoStudio window.To save the image, select Save As from the File menu. To capture an image in PhotoStudio 1. Open PhotoStudio by clicking the desktop icon or selecting PhotoStudio from the Start menu. 2.
18 FlexCam iCam Digital — Using the Camera VideoImpression for Macintosh To capture video in VideoImpression 1. Open VideoImpression by clicking the desktop icon. 19 FlexCam iCam Digital — Using the Camera 4. Click Capture to display the video capture screen. The video capture window in the Mac version of VideoImpression is different from the one found in the Windows version. Instead of being embedded in the VideoImpression screen, it is a separate window. 2.
20 FlexCam iCam Digital — Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendix I’ve installed the FlexCam iCam Digital, but the picture doesn’t appear. Connect the FlexCam iCam Digital to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Check to see that the video source (S-video or composite) is set correctly. Ensure that the USB port is enabled in your computer’s BIOS and in the Windows Control Panel/System Device Manager.
22 FlexCam iCam Digital — Appendix FlexCam iCam Digital — Appendix Optional accessories Warranty Contact your ClearOne Reseller for more information on the following accessories. ClearOne Communications, Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. Should any part of this product be defective, the Manufacturer agrees, at its option, to: FlexLiteTM The FlexLite is designed for use with any flexible camera.
24 FlexCam iCam Digital — Appendix the product, or such other matters as it elects to honor this warranty as above provided.This warranty does not cover damage to the product during shipping and the Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for such damage. All shipping costs shall be paid by the customer. This warranty extends only to the original end user and is not assignable or transferable.
