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SPC315NC
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 SPC315NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC315NC. SPC315NC Installation CD v.1.00 9082 100 03367 Philips SPC315NC Installation CD-ROM Quick Installation WebCam including manual Guide Headset with headphone and microphone 3
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EN Legend of functions 7 6 1 5 2 8 4 9 3 1 Rotating lens For manually changing the vertical angle of the WebCam. 2 Focus ring For adjusting the focus of the image manually. 3 Clamp with rubber rims For attaching the WebCam to your monitor or laptop screen. 4 USB connector For connecting the WebCam to the USB port of the laptop or desktop PC. The WebCam will derive its power from the laptop or desktop PC when a USB connection is made. 5 Snapshot button Enables you to take photos without using you
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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 10 Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 11 WebCam settings 11 General controls 12 Picture controls 14 Audio controls 15 Using the applications 15 VLounge 16 Skype 16 MSN Messenger 17 Yahoo! Messenger 17 AOL Instant Messenger ® 17 Making snapshots using Windows XP 18 Technical specifications 19 Impor
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EN Welcome The Philips SPC315NC 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 SPC315NC WebCam. Forget about installing interface cards and separate power supplies, because you don't need them any more. Power is supplied direct to the webcam through the USB cable and the webcam returns audio and video straight to your PC! After installation, the new WebCam can
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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 PC 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 camera in environments outside the following range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%. • Do not use or store your camera in/under: – direct
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EN Installation Installing the WebCam software The software supplied only works on PCs 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. – The SPC315NC WebCam is 'XP Plug & Play'.This means if you are running Windows XP and you have installed Service Pack 2 and the latest Microso
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Installation EN > The following software license agreement appears. 4 Click on 'Yes' to continue the installation. > The following screen, including a progress bar, appears. > The following screen appears when the installation was successful. 5 Click on 'Finish'. 6 Restart your PC / laptop when you have finished installing the software. > The V(ideo)-Lounge desktop shortcut will be installed after installation. > Via VLounge you have access to all camera-related software. See ‘Using the applicat
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MICROPHONE MICROPHONE n n EN Installation Connecting the WebCam to your PC / laptop 4 4 5 5 4 3 3 1 Be sure to run the installation CD first, before connecting the WebCam to the PC / laptop. 2 Turn on the PC / laptop. 3 Connect the USB connector of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC / laptop. > The WebCam will now derive its power from the PC / laptop. 4 Use the clamp and the two rubber rims to attach the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen or fold out the clamp and place the camera
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WebCam settings EN The Philips SPC315NC 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. fluorescent or
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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 SPC315NC 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 automatic white ba
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WebCam settings EN 4 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. 5 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. 6 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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EN Using the applications Audio controls @ Volume slider This slider provides manual control over the microphone volume. 14
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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 ‘SPC315NC 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 Skype You can download and install Skype via the Skype website: http://www.skype.com. Please follow the on-screen instructions during downloading and installation of Skype. 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://mess
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Using the applications EN Yahoo! Messenger You can download and install Yahoo! Messenger via Yahoo! Messenger websites. In the list below you will find the website address for your country for downloading Yahoo! Messenger: Austria - http://messenger.yahoo.com Belgium - http://messenger.yahoo.com Denmark - http://dk.messenger.yahoo.com/ Finland - http://messenger.yahoo.com France - http://fr.messenger.yahoo.com/ Germany - http://de.messenger.yahoo.com/ Italy - http://it.messenger.yahoo.com/ The N
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EN Technical specifications Sensor ...............................................................................QVGA CMOS Video resolution (Max.)......................................QVGA (320 X 240) Image resolution (Max.)..........................................VGA (640 X 480) Illumination..................................................................................< 10 lux Integrated lens.................................................................................F=2.8 Data for
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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 Chapter 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 dispose of your ol
