Philips SPC210NC, SPC215NC User Manual

SPC210NC/SPC215NC

User manual

Need help?

Online help: http://www.philips.com/support

For interactive help, downloads and frequently asked questions.

Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC210NC/SPC215NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC210NC/SPC215NC.

Philips SPC210NC/ Installation CD-ROM Quick Installation SPC215NC WebCam including manual Guide

Microphone Headset with earphones, (SPC210 only) in-cord microphone, foam

pads and shirt clip (SPC215 only)

SPC210NC/SPC215NC

Installation CD v.1.00

9082 100 03367

What’s in the box?

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 rim

– For attaching the WebCam to your monitor. – For stable desktop placement.

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 your mouse.

6 Power LED

Lights up blue when the WebCam is in use.

7 Microphone (SPC210 only)

For adding voice and sound when video chatting and video recording.

Headset (SPC215NC only) with:

8 Earphones

For listening to your meeting partner during video chatting.

9 Foam pads

Supply comfort for your ears when video chatting.

10 In-cord microphone

For talking to your meeting partner during video chatting.

11 Audio cable (SPC215NC only)

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Grey headphone plug (n) - for connecting to the headphone socket of the pc sound card.

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White microphone plug ( ) - for connecting to the microphone or green socket of the pc sound card.

12 Shirt clip

For attaching the audio cable to your shirt.

Legend of functions

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

12 WebCam settings

12 General controls 13 Picture controls 15 Audio controls

16 Using the applications

17 Skype 17 MSN Messenger 18 Yahoo! Messenger 18 AOL Instant Messenger 19 Making snapshots using Windows

19 Technical specifications 20 Important information

20 Disclaimer 20 FCC compliance 21 Environmental information 21 System requirements 21 Disclaimer of warranty 21 Limitations of damages

Contents

The Philips SPC210NC/SPC215NC 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 SPC210NC/SPC215NC 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 be used for all sorts of applications, such as:

• Video conferencing: use the Philips SPC210NC/SPC215NC

WebCam for video chatting and conferencing (the Philips SPC210NC/SPC215NC WebCam works with Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and AOL Messenger);

• Video e-mail / Video capture: create your own video

presentations, video mail, product demonstrations, training videos, Internet clips etc.;

• Snapshot images: use images in presentations, create postcards,

or send them via e-mail or on diskette.The WebCam works with all applications that use the TWAIN interface to acquire an image.

• Editing and special effects: after recording the images you want

with the Philips SPC210NC/SPC215NC WebCam, the images can be easily edited using image or video editing programs.

The following sections in this manual give a step-by-step description of the installation process and explain how to use the Philips SPC210NC/SPC215NC WebCam.

Welcome

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 WebCam in environments outside the following range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%.

• Do not use or store your WebCam in/under: – direct sunlight exposure; – very humid and dusty environment; – near any kind of heat sources.

• If your WebCam gets wet, dry it with soft cloth as soon as possible.

• If the lens is dirty, Do NOT touch the lens with your fingers.

• Clean the outside of the WebCam with a soft cloth.

• Do NOT use cleaning fluids based on alcohol, methylated spirit, ammonia, etc.

• Do NOT attempt to disassemble or repair your WebCam by yourself. Do not open the WebCam. In the event of technical difficulties return it to your Philips retailer.

• Do NOT use your WebCam in the water.

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Protect the WebCam from oil, vapour, steam, moisture, and dust.

• Never point the WebCam lens at the sun.

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Things you should know

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