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READ
ME
FIRST!
PC Digital Camera
Installation
Guide
®
for Windows
part number 1.024.2063-00
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Intr Intr Intr Intr Introduction oduction oduction oduction oduction Congratulations! You’ve just purchased the highest quality USB digital camera available today! The 3Com HomeConnect PC Digital Camera includes all the features you require in a computer video solution and much more: · Advanced technology enhances images in low light conditions · Slim design makes the Digital Camera a great travel partner · USB compatibility makes installation and portability a breeze – unplug the camera and go,
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To ensure the easiest installation, run the 3Com pre-installation 1 check before connecting your camera to your PC. If you see a message warning you Insert the Video Connections CD- that either of these criteria have not ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The been met, see the “Troubleshooting” pre-installation check utility should section on the other side of this start automatically once the CD-ROM guide. is inserted into your CD-ROM drive. When you see the following screen, Once the pre-installation
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Plug the USB cable into the camera and your PC’s USB port. 2 Look for the following icon on the back of the case: If you have multiple USB ports, you may use any one that is available. Restart your computer. When Windows restarts, it will automatically detect your camera and begin installing its drivers. Port configurations may vary from this diagram. activity LED snapshot button* * The function of this button varies depending on the software in use. focus ring 4
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Verify that the hardware installation was a success and 3 install the 3Com HomeConnect software. Once the drivers for the camera are installed, the post- installation check utility will launch and ask you if you see an image. Y Ye es s If you do see an image, click Y Y Ye e es s s and then follow the on- screen instructions to install the 3Com HomeConnect software. Congratulations! You have successfully installed your PC Digital Camera! See the section below to learn how to take your first pictu
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N N Now Let’s T ow Let’s T ow Let’s Take Y ake Y ake Your F our F our First P irst P irst Pictur ictur icture! e! e! N Now Let’s T ow Let’s Take Y ake Your F our First P irst Pictur icture! e! Once the 3Com HomeConnect software is installed, click St Star art t the Windows Start button. At the top of the St St Star ar art t t menu, 1 you will see the 3Com HomeConnect Launcher icon. Click the icon to start the launcher. When the launcher appears, click the Video Gear Video Gear Video Gear Video G
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N Now Let’s T ow Let’s Take Y ake Your F our First P irst Pictur icture! e! N N Now Let’s T ow Let’s T ow Let’s Take Y ake Y ake Your F our F our First P irst P irst Pictur ictur icture! e! e! If the camera is pointed in your direction, you should see a picture of yourself in the video window. Use the focus ring that circles the lens to focus the image. 4 If you do not see an image in the window, see the Troubleshooting section on the other side of this guide. Click T T Take P ake P ake Pictur i
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM: The pre-installation check utility notifies you that you are using Windows 95 version 950b without the USB supplement present on your system. PROBLEM: The pre-installation check utility warns that your video card is not set to 16-bit color depth. PROBLEM: Windows fails to automatically detect the digital camera. PROBLEM: There is no video in a video application’s window. Support Resources Regulatory Information 8
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: The pre-installation check utility notifies you that you are using Windows 95 version 950b without the USB supplement present on your system. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ POSSIBLE SOLUTION: If you are using Windows 95 version 950b, you need to install the USB supplement, which is included on the Video Co
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: The pre-installation check utility warns that your video card is not set to 16-bit color depth. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ POSSIBLE SOLUTION: Click Windows St St Star ar art t t, point to Settings Settings Settings, and click Contr Contr Control Panel ol Panel ol Panel. Double-click Display Display D
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Support Resources Technical Support Hotline Technical questions about 3Com HomeConnect video products can also be answered by technical support representatives. The hotline is a toll call. 847-262-5151 (Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm CST) Are You Still Having Problems? · Review this guide. · Call or visit your 3Com HomeConnect dealer. They may be able to assist you. · If your dealer can’t help you, contact 3Com Customer Support. When you call, specify your camera’s model number (found on the camera‘s
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Regulatory Information M M M M Manufactur anufactur anufactur anufactur anufacturer’s De er’s De er’s De er’s De er’s Declar clar clar clar claration of Conformity ation of Conformity ation of Conformity ation of Conformity ation of Conformity 3Com declares that the product 3Com HomeConnect PC Digital Camera conforms to the FCC’s specifica- tions: Part 15: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful electromagnetic interference, and (2) this devic
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Y Y Y Y YEAR 2000 WARR EAR 2000 WARR EAR 2000 WARR EAR 2000 WARR EAR 2000 WARRANT ANT ANT ANT ANTY: Y: Y: Y: Y: In addition to the Hardware Warranty stated above, 3Com warrants that each product sold or licensed to Customer on and after January 1, 1998 that is date sensitive will continue performing properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1, 2000, provided that all other products used by Customer in connection or combination with the 3Com product, including hardware, software
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FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. DISCLAIMER: Some countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for personal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety, they will be limited to the duration of th
