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User’s Guide Creative WebCam NX Pro 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 o
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Contents
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Contents Introduction Before You Begin.......................................................................................................................i Package Contents...........................................................................................................i README file................................................................................................................i Minimum System Requirements...............................................................
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A Technical Specifications B Troubleshooting Problems Using Creative WebCam NX Pro........................................................................B-1 Problems in Windows XP ....................................................................................................B-2 C Note on USB Compatibility
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Introduction
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Introduction Creative WebCam NX Pro is a digital video camera kit that gives you everything you need to capture 24- bit still images and video in 16.7 million colors. Not only that, it also allows you to communicate face-to- face with others on the Internet! Creative WebCam NX Pro comes with the following software: ❑ Creative PC-CAM Center Applications included on ❑ Creative WebCam Monitor your Installation CD may ® vary depending on camera ❑ Microsoft NetMeeting model and region of ❑ Micros
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® ❑ Sound Blaster or other Windows-compatible audio card. Sound Blaster 16 or higher required for simultaneous two-way conversation with full-duplex support. For Videoconferencing ❑ Microphone ❑ Modem or LAN access to the Internet at 28.8Kbps or faster Technical Support and For Technical Support information, go to Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Technical Support. Warranty This information can also be found in the Installation CD. Go to d:\Support\\Support.pdf. For warranty informati
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Document Conventions Tip. This tells you about short cuts or hints relating to a feature. Note. This highlights additional or important information about a feature. Caution! This highlights proper usage of your product. Use this information to avoid risky situations. Warning! This warns you of possible hazards to yourself or your product, that may result in injury or damage. Introduction iii
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Installing Creative WebCam NX Pro 1
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Installing Creative WebCam NX Pro This chapter tells you how to quickly install Creative WebCam NX Pro. Figure 1-1 highlights the features of Creative WebCam NX Pro. About Creative WebCam NX Snapshot button Pro Press it to launch PC- CAM center and capture images Focus ring Adjusts the view USB cable focus. Point the lens toward your subject and then rotate this ring in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion until the image is in focus. Hinged lever for mounting camera on LCD disp
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Follow the installation procedures for your operating system. Installing Creative WebCam NX Pro In Windows 98/98SE / 1. Do not connect Creative WebCam NX Pro to your computer before installing the drivers. If you accidentally begin installation with Creative WebCam NX Pro connected, the Add New Hardware Me/2000/ XP Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click the Cancel button. 2. Insert the Creative WebCam NX Pro Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If it does not run a
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5. Place your Creative WebCam NX Pro on top of your computer monitor or other flat surface. For LCD flat panel monitors or notebook computers, use the integrated hinged lever to balance the camera. See Figure 1-2. If you have a microphone, plug it into your computer’s microphone connector. For further information, please USB port read the documentation for your microphone connector. Hinged lever Figure 1-2: Connecting Creative WebCam NX Pro to your computer For Windows 98/98SE and Wind
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2. Check the image in the Video preview pane of the Creative WebCam NX Pro Camera Configuration dialog box. If it flickers or displays a series of dark bands, click the Cancel Flicker button. 3. Click the Finish button, and then restart your computer if you are prompted to do so. For Windows 2000 only 1. When a Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears, telling you that Creative WebCam NX Pro has been detected, click the Yes button. 2. Check the image in the Video preview pane of the
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2. When a Hardware Installation Dialog box appears (Figure 1-4), ignore the message and click the Continue Anyway button. For more details on this warning message, see "Problems in Windows XP" on page B-2. Installation will be complete in a while. 3. Check the image in the Video preview pane of the Creative WebCam NX Pro Camera Configuration dialog box. If it flickers or displays a series of dark bands, click the Cancel Flicker button. 4. Click the Finish button, and then restart your
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Using PC-CAM Center 2
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Using PC-CAM Center This chapter tells you how to quickly set up Creative WebCam NX Pro as a Web Camera using PC-CAM Center software. For detailed information about the application’s features and settings, refer to its Help file. (See “Starting PC-CAM Center Help” on page 2-4.) PC-CAM Center is an easy to use application that enables you to take pictures and record videos with the Starting Creative WebCam NX Pro. You can also view pictures and videos, and create and manage albums. PC-CAM Y
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For more instructions on how to take a photo or record a video, refer to the PC-CAM Center Help file. To Capturing Images launch PC-CAM Center Help, see "Starting PC-CAM Center Help" on page 2-4 and Video Taking a Photo To take a photo: 1. In the PC-CAM Center window, click the Live Video button. The current camera view is displayed in the Viewing window. 2. In the Save photo in box, select the destination album for your photo. The Save automatically 3. To capture the image shown in the vie
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To preview a video: 1. Click the Save automatically check box to clear it, if you want to preview each video before deciding whether to save it to the destination album. 2. Click the Record video button to start recording. 3. After you stop recording, click the Play button on the bottom left-hand corner of the Live Video window to preview the video. 4. If you wish to store it in the destination album, click the Save button after previewing the video. 1. Click the My Album button. PC-CAM Cente
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This Help file contains instructions on how to use PC-CAM Center to take photos and record videos. It also Starting PC-CAM teaches you how to optimize settings to take high quality photos and videos. Center Help To start the Help file: 1. Click the PC-Cam Center logo at the top left corner of PC-CAM Center’s main window. 2. On the PC-CAM Center menu, click Help. Using PC-CAM Center 2-4
