Philips SPC525NC, SPC520NC User Manual

SPC520NC - SPC525NC

User manual

Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC box.They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC.

Philips SPC520NC/ Installation CD-ROM Headset with SPC525NC WebCam including manual headphone and

microphone (SPC525NC only)

SPC 520 NC

Installation CD v.1.00

9082 100 03367

What’s in the box?

1 Digital microphone

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

2 Focus ring

For manually adjusting the focus of the image.

3 Clamp with rubber rims

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

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 Rotating foot

For manually changing the vertical angle of the WebCam.

6 Snapshot button

Enables you to take photos without using your mouse.

7 Power LED

Lights up red when the WebCam is in use.

8 Headset with headphone and microphone

(SPC525NC only)

For talking and listening to your meeting partner during video chatting.

9 Audio cable (SPC525NC only)

Black headphone plug (n) - for connecting to the microphone socket of the PC sound card. Grey microphone plug (!) - for connecting to the headphone or green socket of the PC sound card.

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

11 WebCam settings

11 General settings 12 Video settings 15 Audio settings 16 Features settings

17 Operating the WebCam

17 Selecting your WebCam 18 Capturing images / making video recordings 19 Instant messaging and Internet calling

(video chatting, video calling and V0IP)

20 Technical specifications 21 Important information

21 Disclaimer 21 FCC compliance 22 Environmental information 22 System requirements 22 Disclaimer of warranty 22 Limitations of damages

Contents

The Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC 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 SPC520NC/SPC525NC WebCam.

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

• Video: use the Philips SPC520NC/SPC525NC WebCam for

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

Live Messenger,Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Messenger, QQ and other free instant messenging 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 SPC520NC/SPC525NC 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 SPC520NC/SPC525NC 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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