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SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 2 2 ENGLISH Introduction Philips SPC 600NC PC Camera The Philips SPC 600NC PC Camera you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble-free use. Brilliant images and blazing colours, that's what you get with the SPC 600NC PC Camera. Forget about installing interface cards and separate power supplies, because you don't need them any more.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 3 ENGLISH 3 Contents Introduction......................................................................................................................2 1.Things you should know ..........................................................................................4-5 Safety precautions........................................................................................................................................................................
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 4 4 ENGLISH 1.Things you should know Please read the following instructions carefully, and retain them for future reference. It may be helpful to have the instructions for use for the PC at hand for reference. Safety precautions Observe the following guidelines to ensure that the camera will operate safely and to prevent defects.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 5 ENGLISH Pack contents Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC 600NC box. They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC 600NC. SPC 600 NC Installation CD v.1.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 6 6 ENGLISH 2. Functional overview 1 2 3 0 9 8 4 5 6 7 1 Viewing angle For manually changing the vertical angle of the camera. 2 QuickLaunch button For quick and easy start-up of the VLounge software. 3 Rotating lens For adjusting the focus of the image manually. 4 USB connector For connecting the camera to the USB port of the docking base/stand. 5 USB port For connecting the docking base/stand to the USB connector of the camera.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 7 ENGLISH 3. Installation Installing the camera software The software supplied only works on PCs with the operating systems Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP. Notes! – Unplug all your USB devices (except USB keyboard and USB mouse) before you start. – Do not plug in your USB camera yet. Run the Installation CD-ROM first. – Have your Windows® CD-ROM at hand. 1 Place the installation CD-ROM in your computer's CD-ROM-/DVD drive.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 8 8 ENGLISH > The following screen, including a progress bar, appears. > The screen below appears when the installation was successful. You can now connect your PC Camera. Note! The SPC 600NC PC Camera is 'XP Plug & Play'. This means if you are running Windows XP and you have installed Service Pack 2 and the latest Microsoft Windows XP updates you don't need to install the SPC 600NC PC Camera driver.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 9 ENGLISH Connecting the camera to your PC 1 2 3 4 Be sure to run the installation CD first, before connecting the camera to the PC. Turn on the PC. Connect the USB plug of the USB cable to a USB port of the PC. Insert the camera’s USB connector into the USB port of the docking base/stand. Push it down gently until it clicks into position. > The camera will now derive its power from the PC.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 10 10 ENGLISH 4. Camera settings The Philips SPC 600NC properties (audio and video) can be changed from within an application, or independently by clicking the VProperty icon ‘ ’ which can be found in the Windows taskbar bottom right of your screen. 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.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 11 ENGLISH 11 Picture controls 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 SPC 600NC PC Camera. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the camera settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. Full automatic control 'on' is the preferred setting for normal use.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 12 12 ENGLISH 6 Reset Press this button if you would like to reset the camera settings to the default factory settings. 7 Save Press this button if you would like to save your personal preferred settings. 8 Restore Press this button if you would like to restore your personal preferred settings. 9 Auto White Balance Most light sources are not 100% pure white but have a certain ‘colour temperature’.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 13 ENGLISH 13 % Backlight compensation Turn on the backlight compensation to improve the image quality when you have a scene where the background has a high illumination level (for instance when you are sitting in front of a bright light). ^ Mirror Clicking the 'Mirror Image' checkbox flips the image horizontally.You can use this feature when you want to use the Philips SPC 600NC and monitor as a mirror, or to take pictures of mirrored images.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 14 14 ENGLISH 5. Using the applications VLounge • For quick and easy start-up of the VLounge software, press the camera’s QuickLaunch button. • For additional support read the 'Help' documentation within the 'Help' option of the menubar of VLounge. MSN messenger You can download and install MSN Messenger via Microsoft MSN Messenger websites.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 15 ENGLISH 15 Yahoo! Messenger You can download and install Yahoo! Messenger via Yahoo! Messenger websites. In the list below you will find the website address for your country for downloading Yahoo! Messenger: USA - http://messenger.yahoo.com Germany - http://de.messenger.yahoo.com/ France - http://fr.messenger.yahoo.com/ United Kingdom - http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com Spain - http://es.messenger.yahoo.com/ Portugal - http://messenger.yahoo.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 16 16 ENGLISH Microsoft NetMeeting Microsoft NetMeeting is a standard application that comes with your Windows operating system (from Windows 98SE onwards). Windows NetMeeting is already installed on your PC during the installation of your Windows operating system.To create a shortcut on your PC's desktop you need to do the following: 1 2 3 4 Use the Windows search option within the Windows 'Start' menu. Search for 'NetMeeting' on your C:\ drive.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 17 ENGLISH To respond to an incoming call: 1 You can choose 'Automatically Accept Calls' or you can accept manually. 2 When the 'Incoming Call' dialogue box appears, click on 'Accept'. Notes! – Only two computers in a NetMeeting conference can use audio for communication. All other participants must communicate through other options, like Chat or the shared Whiteboard. – You can also initiate a video conference with more than one partner.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 18 18 ENGLISH 6.Technical specifications Sensor............................................................................................................................................................................ VGA CMOS Video resolution (Max.) ......................................................................................................................... VGA (640 x 480) Image resolution (Max.) ..............................................
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 19 ENGLISH 19 7. Important information Disclaimer Philips makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Philips assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document. Philips makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 20 20 ENGLISH Environmental information All redundant packaging has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into four materials: cardboard, polystyrene foam, PET and polyethylene.Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
SPC600NC_1. English.qxd 01-09-2005 10:50 Pagina 21 ENGLISH 21 8. Helpline Need Help? If you have any questions about the Philips SPC 600NC Camera, please contact our helpline for assistance! You can find the number in the list below. Before you call, please read this manual carefully.You will be able to solve most of your problems. The model number of the camera is SPC 600NC.
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