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PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 0 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM User’s Guide Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page i Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Contents 1 Introduction Before You Begin ................................................................................................... 1-1 Package Contents ................................................................................................................ 1-1 Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................... 1-2 Document Conventions ...........................................
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page ii Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Image Settings ........................................................................................................................ 3-4 Quick Settings presets .................................................................................................. 3-4 General Camera Settings ...................................................................................................
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page iii Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Video Resolution ........................................................................................................... Still Picture Resolution ................................................................................................. Focus range ...................................................................................................................... Focus length ..........................................................
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 1 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Introduction Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim is a digital video camera that gives you everything you need to capture 24-bit still images and video in 16.7 million colors. Not only that, it also allows you to communicate face-to-face with others on the Internet! Applications included on your Installation CD may vary depending on camera model and region of purchase.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 2 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Minimum System Requirements ❑ Intel® Pentium® running at 166 MHz ❑ 64 MB RAM or higher ❑ 100 MB free hard disk space on a hard disk drive (for installation of all applications) ❑ Available USB port ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) ❑ CD-ROM drive installed. For Videoconferencing ❑ Modem or LAN access to the Internet at 56 Kbps or faster Document Conventions Tip.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 1 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM About Your Camera About Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 highlight the features of Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 3 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM About the Mode button Selecting a Mode With your camera’s Mode button, you can access the following features: • Playback mode — view photos and videos with audio streams • Capture mode — take photos using the camera’s automatic exposure and white balance settings • Movie mode — record short videos • Setup mode — adjust your camera settings • PC mode — transfer photos and audio/video recordings, or use your camera as a PC-CAM. 1.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 4 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Using the Function buttons Use the Function buttons to locate options on your On Screen Display (OSD) menu, and press the Flash/Set button to select an option. Up button For more details on using the Function buttons with your On Screen Display menu, see "Using Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim as a Digital Camera" on page 3-1.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 5 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional) • • • The SD memory card has a write-protect switch to prevent the accidental deletion of valuable data. This switch is disabled by default. When the SD card is protected, images cannot be recorded. If you try to record or delete an image with the camera, the "SD Card Locked" message will appear in the LCD screen. To write or erase data from the SD memory card, release the write-protect switch.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 6 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Turning on Your Camera • • 1. Slide and swing open the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert the batteries according to the + and - symbols indicated on the inside of the battery compartment cover (see Figure 2-5). Battery compartment cover Be sure to insert the batteries according to the polarity indicated. If not, the batteries may leak and damage your camera. Do not mix old and new batteries together. Figure 2-5: 3.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 1 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Using Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim as a Digital Camera To use Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim as a portable digital camera, simply disconnect it from the computer. Use your camera’s default settings in Capture mode to take photos. For finer control, adjusting exposure and white balance settings, see "Configuring Your Camera" on page 3-4 for more information. Note: Remember to insert two fresh 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries into the camera’s battery compartment.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 2 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Previewing a Photo 1. Press and hold the Mode button. The mode selection menu appears. 2. Use the Function buttons to select the Playback mode icon. 3. Press the Flash/Set button. 4. Use the Function buttons to locate your picture on the LCD screen. 5. To exit Play mode, press and hold the Mode button.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 3 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM 4. Use the Function buttons to locate your video recording on the LCD screen. 5. Press the Shutter button to play back the video. To pause playback, press the Shutter button again. To continue playback, press the Shutter button again. 6. To stop playback, press one of the Function buttons. 7. To exit Playback mode, press and hold the Mode button. Deleting a Photo or Recording 1. Press the Playback button. 2. Press the Flash/Set button. 3.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 4 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Configuring Your Camera You can change Resolution, Image Quality and White Balance settings in Capture Image Settings You can adjust image resolution, image quality and white balance settings while you capture a photo. mode . 1. Make sure that your camera is in Capture mode . 2. Press the Mode button quickly. A Quick Settings menu appears. 3. Use the “Up” Function button to select the preset that you want to apply.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 5 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM General Camera Settings You can configure how your camera provides date and time, language, formatting, plus other useful settings. You can access these settings in Setup mode . 1. Make sure that your camera is not connected to your computer. 2. Press and hold the Mode button. The mode selection menu appears. 3. Use the Function buttons to select the Setup mode icon. 4. Press the Flash/Set button. 5.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 6 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Setting Power Frequency Default Description Set the correct TV frequency type according to your region’s settings. Restore all factory settings.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 1 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Printing from your Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim This chapter tells you how to quickly set up Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim so that you can order professional digital printing of your photos, or use Print Direct to print directly to a printer without using a computer. Setting up Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF settings allow you to select the photos that you wish to send for professional printing.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 2 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Selecting all photos 1. Press and hold the Mode button. The mode selection menu appears. 2. Use the Function buttons to select the Playback mode icon. 3. Press the Flash/Set button. A menu appears. 4. Press the "Up" Function button to select the DPOF settings menu. 5. Press the "Down" button to select the Set All option. 6. Press the Flash/Set button. A sub menu appears. 7.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 3 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Printing selected photos 1. Press and hold the Mode button. The mode selection menu appears. 2. Use the Function buttons to select the Playback mode icon. 3. Press the Flash/Set button. A menu appears. 4. Press the "Up" Function button to select the Print Direct menu. Up 5. Press the down button to select the Set Print option. The last viewed photo appears with selection icons (see Figure 4-2). 6.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 4 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Printing a date stamp 1. In the Print Direct menu, use the "Down" button to select the Date option. A sub menu appears. 2. Use the Function buttons to select the Stamp option, and then press the Flash/ Set button to confirm your selection.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 1 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Installing Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim This chapter tells you how to quickly install Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim, as both a PC-CAM and Mass Storage device, and the software that comes with it. Installing your camera 1. Do not connect your camera to your computer before installing the drivers. If you accidentally begin installation with your camera connected, the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box may appear.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 2 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM 5. If a Software Installation dialog box appears (Figure 5-1), click the Continue Anyway button. 6. Press and hold the Mode button. The mode selection menu appears. Figure 5-1: Installing as a PC-CAM Software Installation dialog box 1. Use the Function buttons to select the PC mode icon. A PC Connect menu appears. 2. With a USB cable, connect your camera to an available USB port on your computer (Figure 5-2).
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 3 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM For Windows XP only 3. Use the Function buttons to select PC-CAM mode. Windows loads camera and video drivers for your camera. 4. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, select the Install the software automatically (Recommended) option, and click the Next button. 5. If a Hardware Installation dialog box appears, click the Continue Anyway button. 6. Click the Finish button and restart your computer if you are prompted to do so.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 4 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM For Windows Me and Windows 98 SE only 3. If you are prompted to insert the Windows 98 SE Installation CD, replace the Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim Installation CD with the appropriate CD. If you did not receive a Windows 98 SE installation CD with your computer but received a Recovery Disk, the necessary Windows files may already be located at c:\windows\options\cabs (replace c:\ with the drive letter of your hard disk drive). 3.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 5 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Installing as a Mass Storage Device 1. Use the Function buttons to select the PC mode A PC Connect menu appears. icon. 2. Use the Function buttons to select Mass Storage mode. 3. With a USB cable, connect your camera to an available USB port on your computer (Figure 5-4). 4. Use the installation procedures for your operating system. For Windows XP only 5.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 6 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM For Windows 2000 only 5. The Found New Hardware message box appears, telling you that Windows is installing software for a USB Mass Storage Device. 6. When the Found New Hardware message box closes, wait approximately 5 seconds. For Windows Me and Windows 98 SE only 5. If you are prompted to insert the Windows 98 SE Installation CD, replace the Creative PC-CAM 930 Slim Installation CD with the appropriate CD.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 7 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Verifying the installation in Windows XP and Windows 2000 1. Make sure that your camera is PC-CAM mode. 2. Right-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop. 3. On the menu that appears, click Properties. 4. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab. 5. Click the Device Manager button. A window appears. 6. Click the plus (+) sign next to the Imaging Device icon.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 1 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Technical Specifications Dimensions 92 mm (W) x 57 mm (H) x 27 mm (D) Weight Approx. 87g (without batteries) Power AAA size x 2 batteries (alkaline or NiMH) Sensor 3.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.book Page 2 Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:27 PM Self-timer 10 second delay File formats ❑ JPEG (EXIF, DCF, DPOF) ❑ AVI Exposure control ❑ Automatic White balance ❑ Automatic ❑ Manual (sunny/tungsten/fluorescent) Port compatibility ❑ Universal Serial Bus port v1.
PC-CAM 930 Slim.
