PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide PDC-30 1 www.polaroid-digital.
Product Overview 1 1. Lens 2. Power on LED 3. Camera stand 2 PDC-301 3 Front View 1. Snap shot button 2. Focus Adjustment Ring 1 2 Side View 1. USB Cable 2. Snap shot button 1 2 Top View 2 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ........................................................................ 4 • Camera Package Contents ...................................................... 4 2 Installing the Software onto a Computer...................................... 5 • Installing the software ............................................................ 5 • Software included with your camera ........................................ 6 • Computer System Requirements ....................................
1 Getting Started • Camera Package Contents Quick Start Guide PDC 301 PDC-301 Product Overview PDC-301 1. Lens 2. Power on LED 3. Camera stand 1 2 PDC-301 3 Front View 1. Snap shot button 2. Focus Adjustment Ring 1 2 Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730-1434 Side View 1. USB Cable 2.
2 Installing the Software onto a Computer • Installing the software MAKE SURE TO INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE WEB CAM SOFTWARE CD SUPPLIED BEFORE CONNECTING THE WEB CAM TO THE PC. IMPORTANT! If the computer requests you to insert the Windows operating system CD during the software installation, place the windows CD into the computer CD-ROM drive. The computer will install the necessary files from the CD automatically.
• Software included with your camera The software CD contains the following software: PhotoStudio® 4.0 Picture Editing Software PhotoStudio® 4.0 is a full-featured, easy-to-use digital image editing program that provides a complete set of photo editing and retouching tools, plus a wide selection of special effects and enhancements.
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Picture Printing Software ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® is an easy-to-use printing utility that enables the user to layout and print multiple images in different sizes quickly and easily on a single sheet of paper. The program offers a large selection of printing templates, including Kodak Digital Science Inkjet Photo Paper Templates and Avery-brand paper products.
• Computer System Requirements We recommend the following minimum requirements: • Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP • Pentium® II 333MHz or Pentium® compatible processor • 64MB RAM (128MB recommended). • USB Port • 200MB free disk space • CD-ROM drive • Colour monitor with high colour(16-bit) graphics capability or higher • Standard mouse & keyboard • External microphone & speaker (not included) 8 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
3 Operating the Web Cam • Setting up the Web Cam 1. Assemble the web cam with the stand. 2. Put the Web Cam on top of your PC monitor or another flat surface. 3. Connect your microphone (not included) to your audio card’s external microphone connector. If you are using a notebook, assemble the web cam with the notebook clip as shown below: Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Connecting the Web Cam to a computer NOTE: Before operating the Web Cam, connect it to the PC with the USB cable on the camera. Plug the USB cable into the socket marked on your computer. IMPORTANT NOTE: • Close all applications which connected to the web cam before disconnecting the web cam from the computer. Unexpected disconnection from the computer may cause software conflict. • Do not use a USB hub port that does not provide power to the camera.
• Lighting Tips • • • • Use sufficient lighting. Place the light source behind the camera and facing the subject. If you cannot avoid backlight (i.e. light source pointing directly at the camera lens and behind the subject), you may enable backlight compensation with the camera software. Maintain consistent a lighting environment, i.e. do not mix fluorescent and other light types. Do not aim the camera directly at the light source.
4. :Press this button to select the snap shot size. 5. :Press this button to set the disk location which stores the pictures to be taken. NOTE: In order to find your files easily, it is remmended to set the disk location as “My Documents \ my photos”. 6. :Press this button to delete the selected picture. 7. :Press this button to exit the camera interface. 12 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.
• Taking pictures using PhotoStudio® 1. Connect the PDC 301 to your computer. 2. Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up. Snap shot Button PDC-301 3. Double click “PhotoStudio 4 ” in the prompt up window to launch this program. 4. A window box will automatically pop out. Position your Web Cam to your object. Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp and clear. Press the “Snap shot” icon on your computer or the snap shot button on the camera to take a picture.
• Taking pictures using VideoImpression™ 1. Connect the PDC 301 to your computer. 2. Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up. Snap shot Button PDC-301 3. Double click “VideoImpression 1.6” in the prompt up window to launch this program. 4. A window box will automatically pop out. Position your Web Cam to your object. Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp and clear.
• Recording video clips using VideoImpression™ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect the PDC 301 to your computer. Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up. Double click “Video Impression” in the list to launch this program. Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp and clear. Press "Record" button to start capture. When you finish, press “Pause” button to stop and then press "Save" button. 7. Select the destination folder and enter a name for the video file. 8.
• Start NetMeeting NOTE: For Windows® XP/2000 users who use NetMeeting for the first time , Go to Start -> Run ->type in “conf” ->click “OK” and then follow the on-screen set up instructions to set up NetMeeting. 1. Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the “NetMeeting” icon from the Windows Start Menu. 2. If you need further help on how to use Microsoft® NetMeeting™, select the “Help” under the menu bar and choose the topic you need. Or you can visit the website: http://www.
4 Troubleshooting Problems The trouble shooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact your local customer support hot-line. See your registration card for help line contact details.
5 Getting Help • Polaroid-digital Online Services Website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com • ArcSoft Software Help For North America For South & Central America For China For Japan For Oceania For Europe/Middle East/ ArcSoft HQ Support Centre (Fremont California, CA) Tel: 1-800-762-8657 (toll free number) Fax: 1-510-440-1270 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com ArcSoft China Support Centre (Beijing) Tel: 8610-6849-1368 Fax: 8610-6849-1367 E-mail: china@arcsoft.
6 Appendix • Technical Specifications • Memory: N/A • Image Sensor: 1/5” CMOS, VGA • Web-cam frame rate: VGA - 7-10fps (approx.) CIF - 7-10fps (approx.
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance Your camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions: • 41-104º Fahrenheit; 5-40º Celsius • 20% - 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Camera performance may be affected outside these conditions. Camera Cautions • ALWAYS seek advice from a service dealer. • NEVER immerse any part of the camera or its accessories into any fluid or liquid. • ALWAYS disconnect the camera from your PC before cleaning it.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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