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SPC610NC
User manual
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Need help? Online help: http://www.philips.com/support For interactive help, downloads and frequently asked questions. 2
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What’s in the box? EN Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC610NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC610NC. Q 16 Installation CD v.1.00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC610NC Installation CD-ROM Quick Installation laptop WebCam including manual Guide 3
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EN Legend of functions 1 2 3 4 5 1 WebCam lens 2 Front light / keyboard light – Illuminates the keyboard. – Illuminates your face when video chatting under poor lighting conditions. 3 Lens cover / light switch – Protects the lens when the WebCam is not in use. – Activates the WebCam ( ): one click downwards ( ). – Switches the front light / keyboard light ( ) on: two clicks downwards ( ). Note:The WebCam only functions when the applications are started up. See chapter ‘Using the applications’. 4
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Contents EN 2 Need help? 3 What’s in the box? 4 Legend of functions 5 Contents 6 Welcome 7 Things you should know 7 Safety precautions 7 Copyright 8 Installation 8 Installing the WebCam software 9 Connecting the WebCam to your laptop 10 Putting the WebCam into operation mode 11 WebCam settings 11 General controls 12 Picture controls 15 Using the applications 15 VLounge 15 Skype 15 MSN Messenger 16 Yahoo! Messenger 17 AOL Instant Messenger ® 17 Making snapshots using Windows XP 18 Technical speci
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EN Welcome The Philips SPC610NC laptop WebCam 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 SPC610NC laptop WebCam. Forget about installing interface cards and separate power supplies, because you don't need them any more. Power is supplied direct to the camera through the USB cable and the camera returns video straight to your laptop or notebook! After installation,
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Things you should know EN Please read the following instructions carefully, and retain them for future reference. It may be helpful to have the instructions for use for the laptop or notebook at hand for reference. Safety precautions Observe the following guidelines to ensure that the WebCam will operate safely and to prevent defects. • Do not use your WebCam in environments outside the following range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%. • Do not use or store your WebCam in/
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EN Installation Installing the WebCam software The software supplied only works on PCs and laptops 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 WebCam yet. Run the Installation CD-ROM first. ® – Have your Windows CD-ROM at hand. 1 Place the installation CD-ROM in your laptop's CD-ROM-/DVD drive. > After a couple of seconds the the ‘Language selection’ scre
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Installation EN > The following screen, including a progress bar, appears. > The following screen appears when the installation was successful. 5 Click on 'Finish'. > The V(ideo)-Lounge desktop shortcut will be installed after installation. > Via VLounge you have access to all WebCam-related software. See ‘Using the applications’. 6 You can now connect your laptop WebCam. Note! The SPC610NC laptop WebCam is 'XP Plug & Play'.This means if you are running Windows XP and you have installed Service
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EN Installation Putting the WebCam into operation mode 1 Bend the WebCam neck into the desired position. 2 Switch on the WebCam ( ) by sliding the lens cover (light switch) one click downwards ( ). > The WebCam is now in operation mode but will only function when the applications are started up. See chapter ‘Using the applications’. 1x click • If desired you can switch on the front light / keyboard light ( ) by sliding the light switch (lens cover) one more click downwards ( ). To switch off th
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WebCam settings EN The Philips SPC610NC video property 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. General controls 1 2 1 Flickerless The Flickerless option should only be used under flickering light conditions (e.g. fluorescen
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EN WebCam settings 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 SPC610NC laptop WebCam. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the WebCam settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. Full automatic control 'on' is the preferred setting for normal use. Techniques active within full automatic control mode are: – Automatic exposure control and a
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WebCam settings EN 5 Auto Exposure & Exposure slider The exposure is the amount of light received by the sensor and is determined by how long the sensor is exposed to capture a snapshot or video frame.The result depends on the sensitivity of the sensor.The laptop WebCam will find the optimal setting if you select the automatic exposure option. You can use the exposure slider if you would like to set the WebCam according to your personal preferences. 6 Reset Press this button if you would like to
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EN WebCam settings 0 Brightness Brightness enables you to adjust the brightness of the displayed image or video to suit your own preference. Use the slider to find your preferred setting. ! Contrast Contrast enables you to control the ratio between dark and light according to your own preference. Use the slider to find your preferred setting. @ Gamma Gamma enables you to brighten dark areas within the displayed image or video and visualize more details without over-exposing already light areas.
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Using the applications EN VLounge All applications can be accessed via the Philips V(ideo)-Lounge application.VLounge is the central application for easy access to your Philips WebCam and all image and video applications installed during setup. • Start VLounge through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in your taskbar, via the program group ‘SPC610NC WebCam’, or by clicking the VLounge icon on the desktop. > The VLounge application will now be initiated and the VLounge selection screen appears. • In t
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EN Using the applications MSN Messenger You can download and install MSN Messenger via Microsoft MSN Messenger websites. In the list below you will find the website address for your country for downloading MSN Messenger: Austria - http://messenger.msn.at Belgium (Dutch) - http://messenger.msn.be Belgium (French) - http://messenger.fr.msn.be Denmark - http://messenger.msn.dk Finland - http://messenger.msn.fi France - http://messenger.msn.fr Germany - http://messenger.msn.de Italy - http://messeng
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Using the applications EN Spain - http://es.messenger.yahoo.com/ Sweden - http://se.messenger.yahoo.com/ Switserland - http://messenger.yahoo.com United Kingdom - http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com USA - http://messenger.yahoo.com Please follow the on-screen instructions during downloading and installation of Yahoo! Messenger. AOL Instant Messenger You can download and install AOL Instant Messenger via the America Online website. Please find below the website address for downloading AOL Instant Messe
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EN Technical specifications Sensor...................................................................................VGA CMOS Video resolution (Max.)...........................................VGA (640 x 480) Image resolution (Max.)...........................................VGA (640 x 480) Illumination....................................................................................< 5 lux Integrated lens.................................................................................F=2.8
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Important information EN 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. FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo
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EN Important information Environmental information Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not disp
