Datasheet

Version Information
Product Version
Microsoft
®
LifeCam™ VX-5500
Webcam Version
Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 v1.0
Product Dimensions
Webcam Length
2.67 inches (68.1 millimeters)
Webcam Width
2.64 inches (67.1 millimeters)
Webcam Depth/Height
1.02 inches (25.9 millimeters)
Webcam Weight 3.56 ounces (101 grams)
Webcam Cable Length
72.0 inches (1829 millimeters)
Compatibility and Localization
Interface
High-speed USB compatible with the USB 2.0 specification
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
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Vista
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and Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Top-line System Requirements
Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of these operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Intel Pentium® 4 2.8 GHz (Pentium Dual Core 1.8 GHz recommended)
• 1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended)
• 200-600 MB hard drive space
• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
• Intel Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz (Intel Pentium® 4 3 GHz or higher recommended).
• 256 MB of RAM (500 MB recommended)
• 400-1250 MB hard drive space
• Display adapter capable of 16-bit color depth or higher
• 2 MB or higher video memory
• Windows-compatible speakers or headphones
• USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended). USB port 2.0 required for 1.3 MP and above video capture resolution.
• CD-ROM drive
• Broadband internet access required; access fees may apply
• Microsoft LifeCam software, version 2.0
Internet functions (post to Windows Live™ Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls), also require: Internet Explorer
®
6/7 browser software
required for installation; 25 MB hard drive space typically required (users can maintain other default Web browsers after installation)
Compatibility Logos • Certified for Microsoft W indows Vista
• Certified High-Speed USB logo
Software Localization
Microsoft LifeCam software version 2.0 may be installed in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Iberian Portuguese, or Spanish. If available, standard setup will install the software in the
default OS language. Otherwise, the English language version will be installed.
Windows Live
™
Integration Features
Video Conversation Feature
Windows Live Call button delivers one touch access to video conversation. Photo Swap allows you to share and swap photos during
a live video call.
Call Button Life
10,000 actuations
Webcam Controls & Effects
LifeCam Dashboard provides access to animated video special effect features and webcam controls
Blogging Feature
Add photos to Windows Live Spaces with one mouse click
Imaging Features
Sensor VGA CMOS sensor technology
Resolution
• Motion Video: 640X480 pixel resolution*
• Still Image: 1.3 megapixel interpolated*
Field of View
55° diagonal field of view
Imaging Features
• Digital pan, digital tilt, vertical tilt, and swivel pan, and 4x digital zoom**
• Fixed focus from 0.5 m to 1.5m
• Automatic image adjustment with manual overwrite
Product Feature Performance
Audio Features
Integrated microphone and noise cancellation
Microphone technology
Unidirectional noise cancelling microphone
Mounting Features
Desktop display mounting hardware
Storage Temperature & Humidity
-40 °F (-40 °C) to 140 °F (60 °C) at <5% to 65% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature & Humidity
32° F (0° C) to 104 °F (40 °C) at <5% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Certification Information
Model No. 1373
Country of Manufacture
People's Republic of China (PRC)
ISO 9001 Qualified Manufacturer
Yes
Agency and Regulatory Marks
• FCC Declaration of Conformity (USA)
• UL and cUL Listed Accessory (USA and Canada)
• ICES-003 data on file (Canada)
• CE Declaration of Conformity, Safety and EMC (European Union)
• GOST Certificate (Russia)
• TUV-T Certificate (European Union)
• WEEE (European Union)
• VCCI Certificate (Japan)
• ACA/MED Declaration of Conformity (Australia and New Zealand)
• MIC Certificate (Korea)
• CB Scheme Certificate (International)
Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL)
ID: PENDING Microsoft Windows XP (x86, x64) and Windows Vista (x86, x64)
* One megapixel = 1,000,000 pixels. Lower resolution available when sending video via instant messaging.
** Automatic face tracking, digital pan, digital tilt, and 4x digital zoom are not available when capturing video at 1.3 MP or higher resolution.
Results stated herein are based on internal Microsoft testing. Individual results and performance may vary. Any device images shown are not actual size. This document is provided for informational purposes only and
is subject to change without notice. Microsoft makes no warranty, express or implied, with this document or the information contained herein. Review any public use or publications of any data herein with your local
legal counsel.
©2008 Microsoft Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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