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Getting Started
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Getting Started
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. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or
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Contents
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Introduction ................................................................................ ix Creative Oozic Player................................................................................................ xi Creative WebCam PhotoEditor................................................................................. xi Creative PC-CAM Center ......................................................................................... xi Creative WebCam Monitor ..............................
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2 Using PC-CAM 600 as a Web Camera ............................... 14 Starting PC-CAM Center........................................................................................................15 Capturing Images and Videos.................................................................................................16 Recording a Video in Preview Mode........................................................................ 17 Viewing a Photo ................................................
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Exposure Control ....................................................................................................................32 Color Balance..........................................................................................................................32 Color Matrix............................................................................................................................32 Depth-of-Field.........................................................................
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Introduction
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Introduction Creative PC-CAM 600 is an Internet video camera that allows you to capture images in 24-bit (16.7 million) colors. It also records videos in full-color. The following are just some of the things you can do with your PC-CAM 600: ❑ Video Conferencing. Want to chat face-to-face with someone over the Internet? Used together with Microsoft NetMeeting, PC-CAM 600 allows you to have real- time videoconferencing with virtually anybody over the Internet! ❑ Security Camera. Worried that so
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About the Applications Creative Oozic An advanced software developed at the prestigious Creative-EMU Technology Center, Oozic Player lets you create and play stunning animated 3D videos to Player accompany your music files. It combines textures, images and colors to create mesmerizing forms that dance and groove all in a matter of seconds. Oozic videos are relatively compact and may be sent easily through the Internet. Oozic Player requires a 3D graphics card. Creative PC-CAM This powe
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® Ulead VideoStudio The fastest way to create great videos, Ulead VideoStudio 4.0 SE Basic takes full advantage of the most advanced digital video technology to put digital video Version 4.0 SE Basic excitement within the reach of anyone with a digital video camcorder and a computer. PixAround PixMaker PixAround PixMaker lets you create your own 360° interactive PixAround scenes, web pages and postcards in 3 easy steps just snap, stitch and publish! Now, you (Creative Edition) can c
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Before You Begin README File ❑ The README file on the PC-CAM 600 installation CD contains information not available at the time of printing. Read the file before connecting your PC-CAM to the computer. ® ® ® Minimum System ❑ Genuine Intel Pentium 266 MHz, AMD K6-2 300 MHz or faster processor ❑ 64 MB RAM Requirements ❑ 70 MB free hard disk space for installation of all software titles ❑ Available USB port or self-powered USB hub ® ® ❑ Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windo
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Updating Drivers To download the latest drivers and file updates for PC-CAM 600, visit the following Creative web sites: ❑ http://creative.com/support/files/ (for driver and software updates) ❑ http://creative.com/support/faq/ (for questions about using PC-CAM products) ❑ http://creative.com/support/tech/ (to contact regional technical support offices) Document The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document: Table 0-1: Document conventions Conventions This Represen
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1 Installing PC-CAM 600
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Installing PC-CAM 600 Your package contains the following items: Package ❑ One PC-CAM 600 camera Contents ❑ One PC-CAM 600 camera stand ❑ One wrist-strap ❑ One USB cable ❑ Four alkaline AAA batteries (twin pack) ❑ One PC-CAM 600 installation CD ❑ Quick Start Installing PC-CAM 600 2
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Figure 1-1 shows you the front and back views of the camera. About PC-CAM Snapshot button Viewfinder 600 Focus-free lens Strobe-Flash Front LED Lights up when the camera is connected to the computer. Front view Camera-ready LED Viewfinder Back view Figure 1-1: Front and back views of PC-CAM 600. Installing PC-CAM 600 3
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Figure 1-2 shows the buttons and LCD on the camera. Single snapshot (high resolution), Single snapshot (normal resolution) To view pictures that you and Single snapshot (low resolution) have taken while using the modes icons Power button camera on-the-go, you Self-timer single snapshot (high resolution) must connect the camera and Self-timer single snapshot (normal Multiple-snapshot (high resolution) to the computer and resolution) modes icons mode icon download the pictures using
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The following section explains the functions of the buttons and LCD on your PC- Buttons and CAM 600. Refer to Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 for the location of these buttons and LCD on LCDs on your camera. PC-CAM 600 Buttons The following buttons are found on your PC-CAM 600: ❑ Power button To turn on your camera, press this button. You can only turn on your camera when it is disconnected from the computer. To turn off your camera, press and hold this button for two seconds. Note: The camera wil
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LCD The following LCD icons and symbols are found on your PC-CAM 600: ❑ Single snapshot (high resolution) This icon indicates that you are in Single snapshot (high resolution) mode. In this mode, the camera captures images at 1280 x 960 pixels with interpolation. ❑ Single snapshot (normal resolution) This icon indicates that you are in Single snapshot (normal resolution) mode. In this mode, the camera captures images at 1024 x 768 pixels. ❑ Single snapshot (low resolution) This icon indicates
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❑ Audio Recording This icon indicates that the camera is in Audio Recording mode. In this mode, the camera records voices or sounds. ❑ Auto Flash This icon indicates that your camera is in Auto Flash mode. In this mode, the camera automatically detects whether there is sufficient light and activates the camera flash if needed. ❑ Always Flash This icon indicates that your camera is in Always Flash mode. In this mode, the camera emits one flash for every photo taken. ❑ Red eye This icon indica
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For PC-CAM 600 to function as a portable digital camera when it is disconnected Inserting or from the computer, you need to insert four 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries into its Changing Batteries battery compartment. To insert or replace batteries: 1. Press the Power button for two seconds to turn off the camera. 2. Holding the camera in one hand, push the battery compartment cover catch inwards, and then lift the cover up with your fingertip as shown in Figure 1-3. 3. Remove the old batteries