SPC610NC EN User manual 3
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What’s in the box? EN Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC 610NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC 610NC. Q 16 Q 16 Installation CD v.1.
EN Legend of functions 1 2 3 4 5 4 1 Web camera lens 2 Front light / keyboard light – Illuminates the keyboard. – Illuminates your face when video chatting under poor lighting conditions. 3 Lens cover / light switch – Protects the lens when the camera is not in use. – Activates the camera ( ): one click downwards ( ). – Switches the front light / keyboard light ( ) on: two clicks downwards ( ). Note:The camera only functions when the applications are started up. See chapter ‘Using the applications’.
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 7 Safety precautions Copyright 8 Installation 8 Installing the camera software 11 Camera settings 11 General controls 12 Picture controls 15 Using the applications 15 15 16 16 17 18 VLounge MSN Messenger Yahoo! Messenger AOL Instant Messenger Microsoft NetMeeting Making snapshots using Windows® XP 19 Technical specifications 20 Important information 20 20 21 21 21 21 Disclaimer FCC c
EN Welcome The Philips SPC 610NC laptop camera 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 SPC 610NC laptop camera. Forget about installing interface cards and separate power supplies, because you don't need them any more.
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 laptop or notebook at hand for reference. Safety precautions Observe the following guidelines to ensure that the camera 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%.
EN Installation Installing the camera software The software supplied only works on PCs and laptops 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 USB camera yet. Run the Installation CD-ROM first. – Have your Windows® CD-ROM at hand. 1 Place the installation CD-ROM in your laptop's CD-ROM-/DVD drive.
Installation EN > The following screen, including a progress bar, appears. > The following screen appears when the installation was successful. 5 Click on 'Finish'. 6 You can now connect your laptop camera. Note! The SPC 610NC laptop camera is 'XP Plug & Play'. This means if you are running Windows XP and you have installed Service Pack 2 and the latest Microsoft Windows XP updates you don't need to install the SPC 610NC PC Camera Driver.
Installation EN Putting the camera into operation mode 1 Bend the camera neck into the desired position. 2 Switch on the camera ( ) by sliding the lens cover (light switch) one click downwards ( ). > The camera is now in operation mode but will only function when the applications are started up. See chapter ‘Using the applications’. 1x click • If desired you can switch on the front light / keyboard light ( ) by sliding the light switch (lens cover) one more click downwards ( ).
Camera settings EN The Philips SPC 610NC 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.
EN Camera 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 SPC 610NC laptop camera. Or you can choose to have maximum manual control over the camera settings by switching the full automatic control mode off. Full automatic control 'on' is the preferred setting for normal use.
Camera settings EN 5 Auto Exposure & Exposure slider The exposure is the amount of light received by the sensor and is determined by how long the sensor is exposed to capture a snapshot or video frame.The result depends on the sensitivity of the sensor.The laptop camera will find the optimal setting if you select the automatic exposure option. You can use the exposure slider if you would like to set the camera according to your personal preferences.
EN Camera settings 0 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. ! 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. @ Gamma Gamma enables you to brighten dark areas within the displayed image or video and visualize more details without over-exposing already light areas.
Using the applications EN VLounge • Select VLounge in the software installation screen. • For additional support read the 'Help' documentation within the 'Help' option of the menubar of VLounge. 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://messenger.fr.
EN Using the applications Please follow the on-screen instructions during downloading and installation of MSN Messenger. 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.
Using the applications EN Microsoft NetMeeting Microsoft NetMeeting is a standard application that comes with your Windows operating system (from Windows 98SE onwards). Windows NetMeeting is already installed on your laptop during the installation of your Windows operating system.To create a shortcut on your laptop’s desktop you need to do the following: 1 Use the Windows search option within the Windows 'Start' menu. 2 Search for 'NetMeeting' on your C:\ drive.
EN Using the applications To respond to an incoming call: 1 You can choose 'Automatically Accept Calls' or you can accept manually. 2 When the 'Incoming Call' dialogue box appears, click on 'Accept'. Notes! – Only two computers in a NetMeeting conference can use audio for communication. All other participants must communicate through other options, like Chat or the shared Whiteboard. – You can also initiate a video conference with more than one partner. Please read Help in Microsoft®NetMeeting.
Technical specifications EN Sensor ...................................................................................VGA CMOS Video resolution (Max.)...........................................VGA (640 x 480) Image resolution (Max.)...........................................VGA (640 x 480) Illumination ....................................................................................< 5 lux Integrated lens .................................................................................F=2.
EN Important information 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.
Important information EN 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.
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