Philips SPC225NC, SPC220NC User Manual

SPC220NC - SPC225NC

User manual

Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC.

Philips SPC220NC/ Installation CD-ROM Microphone SPC225NC including manual (SPC220NC only) WebCam

Headset with earphones, in-cord microphone, foam pads and shirt clip (SPC225NC only)

SPC 200 NC

Installation CD v.1.00

9082 100 03367

What’s in the box?

1 Focus ring

For adjusting the focus of the image manually.

2 Clamp with rubber rims

For attaching the WebCam to your PC monitor or laptop screen.

3 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.

4 Rotating foot

For manually changing the vertical angle of the WebCam.

5 Snapshot button

Enables you to take photos without using your mouse.

6 Power LED

Lights up red when the WebCam is in use.

7 External microphone (SPC220NC only)

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

Headset (SPC225NC only) with:

8 Earphones

For listening to your meeting partner during video calling.

9 Foam pads

Supply comfort for your ears when video chatting.

10 In-cord microphone

For talking to your meeting partner during video calling.

11 Audio cable (SPC225NC 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

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 settings 13 Picture settings

16 Operating the WebCam

16 WebCam Video Viewer 17 Instant messaging (video chatting, video calling and VoIP)

18 Technical specifications 19 Important information

19 Disclaimer 19 FCC compliance 20 Environmental information 20 System requirements 20 Disclaimer of warranty 20 Limitations of damages

Contents

The Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC WebCam you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble-free use. Brilliant images and blazing colors, that's what you get with the SPC220NC/SPC225NC WebCam.

After installation, the new WebCam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as:

• Video: use the Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC WebCam for

video chatting and video calling.The WebCam works with Skype, Windows

Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger, QQ and other free instant messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services;

• 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.

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

with the Philips SPC220NC/SPC225NC 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 SPC220NC/SPC225NC 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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