Digital Innovations ChatCam 4310100 User Manual

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User’s Guide
ChatCam™ Webcam
Model 4310100
System Requirements:
IBM
• USB port
• Tray loading CD-ROM Drive
Packaging Contents:
or Compatible PC with
Windows
XP/SP2/Vista/Win7
• Webcam
• ooVoo
• Quick Start Guide
and Install CD
Contents
Installing the Software .............................................. 2
Installing your New Webcam ................................... 5
Capturing a Photograph .......................................... 6
Capturing a Video .................................................. 6
Setting the Webcam Options .................................... 8
Webcam Features .................................................. 11
Maintaining Your Webcam ..................................... 11
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Installing the Software
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Insert the CD into the CD
drive.
Note: If the install screen does not launch automatically, open
the folders on the CD and
double-click the setup.exe file.
The Micro Innovations® software install window will appear. Select Webcam Driver to begin the installation.
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The InstallShield® Wizard will
guide you through the rest of the Webcam Driver installation. Click Next to continue.
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The software will automatically choose a default destination folder, or you may choose the destination folder yourself. Click Next to continue.
Click Install to begin the installation of the Webcam
Software.
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When the Webcam Software has completed installation, click Finish to exit the wizard. Proceed to Step 7 to install the
ooVoo
Software.
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The Micro Innovations® software install window will still
be active on the desktop. Select
ooVoo
installation.
The ooVoo™ InstallShield® Wizard screen will appear. Click Next to begin the installation of
the ooVoo
Software to begin the
Software.
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The software will automatically choose a default destination folder, or you may choose the destination folder yourself. Click Install to continue.
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Installing your New Webcam
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Follow the instructions on the
screen to create your ooVoo account. Use the ooVoo
login screen to sign-in to begin chatting with your camera.
Restart your computer after completing the software installation proceedures.
Mount webcam above the computer
monitor or use on your desk as a
standalone camera.
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Ball Joint
Rotate the ball joint to adjust the angle of view.
Plug in microphone cable to
microphone jack, and USB cord into an available USB port on the
computer. USB ports are identified as
.
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Use the switch on the cord to adjust the LED brightness on the webcam’s
face.
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Capturing a Photograph
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Launch VideoCap from your desktop.
Click on Capture. Click on
Snap Shot.
After the image has been
captured, it will open in your default photo viewing application.
Capturing a Video
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Launch VideoCap from your desktop.
Click on Capture. Click on
Start Capture.
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The very first time you are
recording video, the Set Capture File window will
appear. Navigate to your desired destination, choose a
file name, and click Save.
Note: This step will be skipped
if this is not your first time capturing video.
Click OK to start capturing video.
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To stop capturing video, click on Capture. Click on Stop Capture.
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Setting Webcam Options
The software has many options available to personalize your settings.
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To select or change the folder where your videos will be
automatically saved, click
on File and then select Set Capture File.
Navigate to the desired folder
and click OK. The default folder is My Documents.
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The Devices menu allows you to switch between your currently installed video, photo, or audio capturing devices (if applicable).
The Preview option allows you to view on your screen what the camera is currently seeing. It is selected as a default.
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Setting Webcam Options
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The Audio Format... option includes sound selection options for capturing audio.
Some options may not
be available or may be automatically selected.
The Effect option brings up a screen to select various display effects including effects, frames, animations, and text.
The Effect options can also be
accessed by clicking the icon on your desktop.
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The Audio Capture Filter... includes additional options for capturing audio.
Some options may not
be available or may be automatically selected.
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The Video Capture Filter... includes options to set brightness, contrast, hue, etc. by sliding the bars or typing in a number.
Some options may not
be available or may be automatically selected.
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The Video Capture Pin... includes stream formatting options.
Some options may not
be available or may be automatically selected.
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In addition to capturing videos and pictures, the Capture menu allows you to set a time limit
on your videos. Click Set Time Limit.
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Webcam Features
Adjust LED
Brightness
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LEDs
Lens Focus
Ball Joint
Clip/Stand
USB Out
Microphone Out
Maintaining Your Webcam
Regular maintenance ensures a longer product life and minimizes the chance of causing damage to your webcam.
• Always disconnect the webcam before cleaning it.
• Clean the lens with a lint-free cloth.
• Do not try to repair any part of this product. For technical support
please visit www.digitalinnovations.com/support.html
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