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ViewCam
User’s manual
Model :PK-335
www.a4tech.com
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Contents page Introduction 2 System’s Requirements 2 Package Include 2 USB PC Camera 3 Specification 3 Installing Camera’s Driver 4 Checking connection of your camera 10 Uninstalling Driver 11 VP-EYE program 11 Troubleshooting 19 1
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l Introduction Welcome to the World of Digital Imaging. The following information will guide you to install and use the PC Camera to its full capabilities. l System’s requirements Personal Computer, Laptop, Desktop, or IBM Compatible Computer with Pentium 166MHz minimum, and with an active USB (universal serial bus) port. Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, CD-ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard. For videoconference, Internet connection must be equipped. l Package includes PC Camera
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l USB PC Camera 5-Layer Microphone Lens l Specification Image Sensor: 1/4〃CMOS, 640×480pixels Frame Rate: 30fps@640x480, @600x800, @320x240, @160x120 Lens: F=2.0, f=3.6mm View Angle: 72 degree Focus Range: Automatic focus, 10cm to infinity Exposure Control: Automatic Automatic White Balance: 800x600， 640X480， 352x288， 320x240， 176x144， Still Image Capture Res.: 160x120 Flicker Control: 50Hz, 60Hz and None 3
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Microphone Built in Microphone Computer Port USB port ● Installing camera’s driver Driver’s Installation Instruction for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP NOTE: Please Uninstall All Previous Installed WEBCAM BEFORE Installing A4 TECH ViewCAM. DO NOT CONNECT A4 TECH ViewCAM TO THE COMPUTER UNTIL ITS DRIVER IS INSTALLED! 1. Insert the included CD into the CD-ROM: The Autorun Menu Window will popup, move the mouse cursor to and click on “Install viewCAM”. 4
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2. Please select your ViewCAM model and click on the product image to install (As the right image). Then dialogue box will appear on the computer screen as below: 3. Follow the on screen instruction to complete the installation process 5
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4. When the Installation Process is completed, restart the Computer. 6
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6. Click “Finish” to complete installation. Now, the shortcut Amcap image will appear on the computer desktop 7. Plug the PC Camera’s USB cable to the computer’s USB Port, and restart your computer. Amcap Usage After installation of ViewCAM driver, you can pre-view image and set the adjustments for the properties sheet through the included image application software. Image-preview Click on the icon on the desktop and the Amcap image application will pop-up. Or click on
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if Amcap image fails to appear， please go to “Options” and select “Preview” (Refer to the diagram below) Device description Go to “Devices” and select “A4 Tech USB PC Camera”. (Refer to below diagram) 8
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Properties page configuration Go to “Options”, then select “Video Capture Filter…” (Refer to below diagram） The Properties configuration page as below wills pop-up: 9
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Most settings can be adjusted here. ● Checking connection of your camera 1. Plug the USB cable to the computer’s USB Port. 2. Restart your computer when Installation is completed. 3. Double click “My Computer” icon->Control Panel->System->Device Manager ->Imaging Device; if you see “A4 Tech USB PC Camera”, then your camera is now installed. 10
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For Windows 2000 /XP: Double click “My Computer”icon->Control Panel->System-> Hardware->Device Manager->Imaging Device; if you see “A4 Tech USB PC Camera”, then your camera is installed. ● Uninstalling Driver 1. Click“Start”from the task bar and choose “Programs”. 2. Select “A4 Tech USB PC Camera ”->“Uninstall” and follow the instructions. l VP-EYE The latest version of VP-EYE offers a new look that makes image editing much more fun and intuitive. There are a lot of
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1. Enter the setup interface of the ViewCam driver installation 2. Click "VP-EYE" for increment application installation, the below interface as shown in the picture will automatically pop up for your setup, according to the four rotundity buttons displayed by the interface. Note: please wait 20—60 seconds in working order if you click "VP-EYE", because your computer need time to read the date of this program. 12
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l Click " program assembly names " by moving mouse cursor , now ,you can name or modify the default name under " My Computer -Start -all Programs " for the convenience to run. l When you click " " VP-EYE application " by moving the mouse cursor ,this means that you can start to install 7 usual applications in "VP-EYE" for the default installation. l Click " Installation" option by moving mouse cursor , this means that you can execute the virtual & optional installation as per 7 usua
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1. Monitoring a view (Video Monitor 2.0) The Video Monitor can be used in many ways, such as video monitoring, recording and playback. Close– close the Video Monitor Message indicator – show whether you have new messages Security indicator – show whether security mode is working Minimize– minimize the Video Monitor window to an icon on the toolbar On top/Not on top– force Video Monitor always on top of the desktop or not. Setting– change the video monitor settings (General, Timer,
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Security– enter into security mode 2. Recording a Video (Video E-Mail) The Video E-Mail is your digital recorder. Set the video size and start recording. you may attach the player program mmvem.exe while sending the e-mail. This program decompresses the video and audio data, shows the video on your screen. It is easy to download the player from our web site if someone can not open the VEM file created by Video E-Mail program. 3. Playing with your camera (Video Games) There have t
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Gophers: Requires a camera to play. Object of the game is to hit the gophers. Beware of snakes. Black Jack: Requires a camera to play. Object of the game is to get 21 or less. Be careful, you have to have more points than the dealer to win. Same rules as Las Vegas 21. 16
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Fishing: Requires a camera and a mouse to play. Object of the game is to find matching photo cards. Use the camera to make your own photo cards, then send your game to a friend. 4. Making a photo album (Photo EZ) Use Photo EZ to create one or more photo albums. Each photo can include additional information like date, author, place and other comments. Looking for a certain photo in all your albums? Search will look for all photos matching your search criteria. In addition, you can a
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5. Sending a greeting card (Photo Greeting Cards) Use Photo Greeting Cards to create electronic cards. Photo Greeting Cards has 20 categories containing over 100 different cards. Give it a try! Select a card, add some text, add your voice then make some final changes. There you have it, an electronic card! Next, send it to your family or a friend. Select a category then select a card. • Photo– add a photo, maybe a snapshot of you • Record– add background music or record your voice •
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• Save– save your card to a file • Print– print your card on paper • Email– send your card to a friend 6. Having fun with your photos (Photo Special Effects) 19
