ICAM320 USER MANUAL VER. 1.0 07/27/2000 Contents CONTENTS ......................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ 3 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 4 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE................................................................................
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright 2000. All rights reserved. All other trademarks used in this documentation are for reference purposes only and remain the sole property of their respective owners. FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Introduction The desktop video camera is fast becoming a must-have communications tool. With your new camera and fun-to-use application software, you can now spice up your communication with live video, video clips and photos. This manual shows you how. • Installation shows you how to connect the camera to your PC and install the software.
Installation You have already unpacked the box to get to this manual, so we hope you can find the following to continue with the installation: Camera Software on CD-ROM Technical Support Technical Support card Quick Installation Guide We also assume that you have checked out the system requirements and that your PC is suitable for this camera.
USER’S MANUAL 5 IMPORTANT: To avoid installation problems, please install the software before connecting the camera to your PC. Installing the software The camera's software comes on CD-ROM and includes a setup wizard that makes installation a snap. Before starting, close any open applications and then: Under Windows 98 1. Insert the CD into your drive. 2. The Setup Wizard pops up automatically with a few choices for you to make. First, select the language of your choice and click Continue.
Applications included There are several software applications accompanied within the CD. You can install any or all of them easily when launch the setup program. • With iCAM320 and bundled applications, you have not only more funs in your life, but also make your communications full of color and live. Web Chatting: Keep in touch with your friends! Using Microsoft Netmeeting for on-line chatting over the INTERNET. Web Sharing: Share your personal video clips and pictures with family and friends.
USER’S MANUAL 7 Adjusting monitor display properties Your monitor settings may need to be adjusted for better quality displays. To check your monitor settings: 1. From the Windows Start menu (icon is on the Windows Taskbar), select Settings followed by Control Panel 2. On the Control Panel double-click Display 3. In the Display window, click on the Settings tab 4. From the color palette field, select the desired setting (High Color or True Color).
Connecting the camera Your camera features intelligent USB interface technology that guarantees a simple installation process. The dynamic “Plug & Play” function (after setup, you can unplug and re-plug your camera any time, without having to reinstall the driver) provides automatic detection of your camera (Note: under Windows 98, your camera will be automatically configured upon connection to your PC).
USER’S MANUAL 9 Capturing Video Clips Using iCAM320 video camera, you can record video and transfer them to your favorite image or video editing programs. With this standard link, you can also use your camera with your favorite videoconferencing program. Helpful hints for recording video clips or capturing still images The procedure you follow to record a video is simple and similar for most popular application software. Please refer to the software manual or Help file for details.
Video format settings Before recording, you can adjust the relative formats as your requirements. There are different ways to capture your video clips. You can capture a single frame as a still image. By setting the frame rate and capture time, multiple frame capture and sequential capture can easily create a video file too. In the bundled video capture program, select video format under Capture menu. Please do refer the online help or read-me file of detail descriptions of each item.
USER’S MANUAL 11 You must select the Exposure Type as Band 60Hz or Band 50 Hz according to the power source of your PC. In different areas there will need different settings. The general setting for each area are as below: - 50 HZ CHINA, HONG-KUNG, JAPAN, EUROPE. - 60 Hz Taiwan, Korea, USA. There are a number of items can be choose from depending on your particular need.
Hue The degree value of Hue change the HLS color wheel. The color sequence on the HLS wheel is counter-clockwise from the red to the purple colors of the rainbow. Saturation The saturation control allows you to adjust the color content of your image. The higher the saturation level (up to 256), the greater the color intensity. If you adjust the saturation level to 0 (zero), the image will appear in grayscale mode.
USER’S MANUAL 13 Acquiring images through TWAIN To acquire pictures from within the included image editing program, other image editing programs, or other programs that can accept images, you can do so via a standard link called TWAIN. Any program that supports TWAIN can access the camera and make full use of its functions. Such programs include MGI PhotoSuite, Adobe PhotoShop, CorelDraw, Ulead Photo Explorer, MetaCreation Painter, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, Ulead PhotoImpact, NewSoft Presto! PageManager, etc.
CAPTURING IMAGES THROUGH TWAIN Image format settings Before acquiring, there are a number of image size can be selected as your need. Each display size is represented in pixels: Capturing & transferring images Regardless of what you want to do with your camera, once the TWAIN window is open, the process is the same: 1. Place the camera on a steady surface and position the camera so that the subject is entered. 2. Adjust the focus for the clearest possible pictures. 3.
Appendices Troubleshooting This section provides information on maintaining the camera and helps you solve problems you might encounter when using the camera. If you continue to experience problems, or the problem you face is not covered in this guide, please contact your dealer. The camera does not work Check to make sure you have connected the camera correctly to you PC. "No capture device found" message appears A. Make sure the camera and PC are connected properly. B.
After installing the camera software, the camera is not detected by the software Some PC’s have been shipped without the USB Port mode enabled. To enable the USB port, you must run the system CMOS setup program. This setup program is only available when you power up the computer. The procedure is different for each system so you will need to refer to your PC manual for more details. Blurred video/still image A. Adjust the manual focus on the camera hardware. B.
Index A Acquiring images through TWAIN, 13 After installing the camera software, the camera is not detected by the software, 16 Appendices, 15 B Blurred video/still image, 16 Brightness, 11 C The camera does not work, 15 Camera maintenance, 16 “Camera not connected” message appears, 15 Camera placement, 9 Camera software stops working after installing other application programs, 16 Capturing & transferring images, 14 Check out your system – Windows 95/98, 4 Connecting the camera, 8 Contrast, 11 Copyri
T TWAIN, 15 Troubleshooting, 15 W Where to find the camera commands, 13 White balance, 12 V Video format settings, 10
