RocketFish RF-NBCAM, RF-NBWEB User Manual

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Notebook Web Camera

Caméra Web pour ordinateur portatif
Cámara Web para PC portátil

RF-NBCAM

User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Guía del Usuario

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Rocketfish RF-NBCAM

Notebook Web Camera

Contents

Important safety instructions ..................................... 2

Web camera components ............................................ 3

Setting up the Web camera......................................... 4

Using the Web camera................................................... 6

Legal notices ...................................................................16

Warranty ...........................................................................19

Français.................................................. 21

Español .................................................. 41

Important safety instructions

Do not attempt to open the Web camera. Doing so voids your

warranty.
Do not allow moisture of any kind to come in contact with the Web

camera. Keep away from humidity and never immerse in water.
Do not drop the Web camera. A severe jolt may cause permanent

damage and is not covered by your warranty.
Place the Web camera on a flat, stable surface before setting it up.
Follow this User Guide carefully and keep it for future reference.

Follow the correct procedures when setting up the Web camera.
Have the Web camera checked by a service technician if any the

following conditions are true:

• The Web camera has been exposed to moisture

• The Web camera has been dropped and damaged.

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• The Web camera has obvious signs of breakage.

• The Web camera is not working correctly or you can’t get it to work
according to this User Manual.

Web camera components

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Item Description Function

1 Snapshot button Use to capture still images.

2 LED indicator Turns on when the Web camera is connected.

3 Lens Provides the image to the Web camera.

4 Microphone Provides sound reception for the Web camera.

5 Removable base The base can be removed so you can clip the camera to your

notebook computer.

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Setting up the Web camera

Installing the driver

Note: Install the driver first, then connect the Web camera to a USB port on your
computer.

Windows Environment

To install the Windows driver:

1 Insert the Rocketfish Installation CD into the CD drive in your computer.

The installation program automatically starts.
If the installation program does not start automatically, click Start, Run,

type D:\Setup.exe (where “D” is your CD drive), then press Enter. The
installation screen opens.

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2 Click Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions.
3 Install DirectX from the CD, if necessary.

Note: To remove the Windows driver, click Start, All Programs, Rocketfis h, then click
Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the driver.

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Mac Environment

To install the Mac driver:

1 Insert the Rocketfish Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive in your

computer, then double click on the CD-ROM drive.

2 Click the Rocketfish Driver OSX 1.0 file folder.
3 Click on Rocketfish Driver Install, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: This Rocketfish Web camera is not compatible with iChat, because iChat only
supports Apple’s Web cameras or IEEE 1394 Web cameras.

To uninstall the Mac driver:

1 Insert the Rocketfish Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive in your

computer, then double click on the CD-ROM drive.

2 Click the Rocketfish Driver OSX 1.0 file folder.
3 Click on Rocketfish Driver Uninstall, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Installing the hardware

To install the hardware:

1 Insert the Web camera’s USB cable into your computer’s USB port.

2 Place the Web camera on your desk with the lens facing you.

Third-party software

You can install your choice of software for video conferencing or
video chat. For more information on video chat software, see “Video
chat” on page15.

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Using the Web camera

The Rocketfish Web camera interface (Windows only)

You can use the Rocketfish Web camera interface (provided) to
capture real-time images, record images, or execute the security
function.

To start the interface:

•Click Start, All Programs, Rocketfish, then click Rocketfish.

- OR ­You can also start the program by clicking the Rocketfish shortcut.

Note: After installing the Rocketfish Windows driver, the system automatically
creates a folder (C:\My Documents\WebCam Center)to save the images you take
using the Rocketfish software.

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The main interface screen

The following interface screen (in Preview mode) opens when you
start the program:

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Interface screen icons

The following icons appear on the interface screen. Click the icon to
enter the mode you want:

Icon Description

Preview mode.

Snapshot mode.

Video Clip mode.

Security M onitoring mode.

Exit.

Camera control.

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Preview mode

The following Preview mode screen opens when you first open the
application, or when you click the Preview mode icon :

Preview mode control buttons

The following buttons are available when you are in Preview mode:

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Button Description

Zoom in on the subject.

Zoom out from the subject.

Move the image up.

Move the image down.

Move the image to the left.

Move the image to the right.

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Button Description

Select the resolution. Choose between RGB24 and
I420, then select one of five resolutions.
Note: The file sizes of I420 images are smaller, so
it may be a better choice for image transmission.

SnapShot mode

The following SnapShot mode screen opens when you click the
SnapShot mode icon :

Use the SnapShot mode to take one or more pictures.

SnapShot mode control buttons

The following buttons are available when you are in SnapShot mode:

Button Description

Send the photo by e-mail.

Shoot continuously.

Shows the choice you made in Preview mode.
Note: To change the resolution, go back to
Preview mode and make the change there.

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Video Clip mode

The following Video Clip mode screen opens when you click the Video
Clip mode icon :

Video Clip mode control buttons

The following buttons are available when you are in Video Clip mode:

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Button Description

Send video clip by e-mail.

Convert AVI files to MPEG-1 format.

Start recordi ng.

Stop recording.
Exit the Video Clip mode.

Shows the choice you made in Preview mode.
Note: To change the resolution, go back to
Preview mode and make the change there.

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To create animation:

1 Press to start the animation.
2 Press to stop the animation.
3 Press to return to the Video Clip mode.

Note: In order for the animation to work, the resolution must be lower than 320 ×
240 (in either RGB24 or I420). Make sure the resolution is correct before using this
function.

Security Monitoring mode

The following Security Monitoring mode screen opens when you click
the Security Monitoring mode icon :

Security Monitoring mode control buttons

The following buttons are available when you are in Security
Monitoring mode:

Button Description

Start recording.

Stop recording.

Set up time parameters of the security mon itoring
system.

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Button Description

Sets the degree of variance for every second of the
recording image. When the variance is over a set
threshold, the system alerts you.

Set up alert sound effects.

Note: You can use any image resolution in the Security Monitoring mode. To change
the resolution, go back to Preview mode and make the change there.

Camera control mode

In Camera Control mode you can personalize your camera settings
for different circumstances.

Settings tab

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Setting Function

1 Image Mirror—Flip the image horizontally.

Image Flip—Flip the image vertically.
Low Light—Select to get a clear image in low light situations.

2 Adjust the picture elements to your personal preferences.

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Setting Function

3 Adjust the resolution from 640 × 480 to 1280 × 960.

4 Adjust the white balance in the image. Click to remove the check in Auto to adjust.

5Click Default to return to the manufacturer’s settings.

6 Outdoor/Indoor—Set based on where your Web camera is located.

7 Backlight Comp.—If your Web camera is located in backlight position, select this to get a

Click Load to return to the previous settings.
Click Save to save the values you set up.

Flicker—Select the correct frequency according to the country where you are using the
Web camera. (Before doing this, you need to select Indoor.)

sharper image.
B/W Mode—Select to get a black-and-white photo effect.

Effects tab

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Setting Function

1 Effects—Select from 16 different video effects.

Frame—Select from 10 different video frames.
Note: These effects and frames can also be applied to video chat software, such as MSN

Messenger. Also, you can directly connect to this Effects page from the video chat software.

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Setting Function

2 Customized Frame—You can use a customized frame that you create and access from

3 Auto Change—Select to automatically alternate between the available video effects and

this box.
Note: The image area of the frame must be Pantone 255 and the frame size must be 640 ×

480.

frames.
No effect & frame—Select this to cancel video effects and frames.

Zoom tab

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Use this screen to enable the zoom function and control the image.

To use the zoom function:

1 Click Enable Zoom to turn on the zoom function.
2 Click and drag the bar to zoom in or zoom out.
3 Click the direction arrows to move the image up, down, left, or right.
4 Click Enable Face Tracking to automatically center your face in the image

window when using video chat.

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ArcSoft WebCam Companion

This program offers a broad range of functions designed and
optimized for Webcam use. Whether you use it to launch a video chat
client or to automatically record movement detected by the device,
WebCam Companion lets you get the most out of any Webcam.

If you would like to know more about WebCam Companion, use the
built-in Help file. You can access it from the Help menu along the top
of the program screen or by pressing F1. It explains each button and
option and also shows you how to perform most common operations
and individual commands.

Video chat

Video chat using MSN Messenger

To use MSN Messenger:

1 If you don’t have MSN Messenger version 6.0 or later, go to

http://messenger.msn.com to download it.

2 After you download and install the software, sign on to the MSN

Messenger service.

3 Choose a friend on your contact list, then click OK to confirm.
4 Double-click a friend on your contact list who is available to chat, then

click on the Webcam icon. Your friend receives an invitation message to
chat with you.

5 When your friend accepts, the video chat starts.

For additional information, go to http://messenger.msn.com .

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Video chat using Yahoo Messenger

To use Yahoo Messenger:

1 If you don’t have Yahoo Messenger, go to http://messenger.yahoo.com

to download it.

2 After you register, download, and install the software, sign on to the

Yahoo Messenger service.

3 From the main window, click Tools, then select Start My Webcam.
4 Right-click on a friend’s name in your Messenger List, then choose View

Web cam. Your friend receives an invitation message to chat with you.

5 When your friend clicks YES, the video chat starts.

For additional information, go to http://messenger.yahoo.com .

Video chat using AOL Instant Messenger

To use AOL Instant Messenger:

1 If you don’t have AOL Instant Messenger, go to http://www.aim.com to

download it.

2 After you register, download, and install the software, sign on to the AOL

Instant Messenger service.

3 Click Show Messenger Lists, then choose the friend you want to video chat

with. Your friend receives an invitation message to chat with you.

4 When your friend accepts, the video chat starts.

For additional information, go to http://www.aim.com .

Legal notices

FCC statement

United States Regulatory Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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ICES-003 Statement:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet
appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.

RSS Statement:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Copyright

© 2006 Rocketfish. Rocketfish and the Rocketfish logo are trademarks
of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or
obligation.

For service and support call [phone].

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Warranty

1 Year Limited Warranty

Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new
RF-NBCAM Notebook Web Camera (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of
defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for one (1) year from
the purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from
an authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand products and packaged with this warranty
statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If you notify Rocketfish
during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that requires service,
terms of this warranty apply.

HOW LONG DOES THE COVERAGE LAST?

The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days), beginning on the date you
purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with
the product.

WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship
of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Rocketfish repair center
or store personnel, Rocketfish will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or
rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable
products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the
property of Rocketfish and are not returned to you. If service of Products and parts are
required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges.
This warranty lasts as long as you own your Rocketfish Product during the Warranty
Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE?

If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the
Product to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its
original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the
original packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your
original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that
you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same
amount of protection as the original packaging.

WHERE IS THE WARRANTY VALID?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States
and Canada.

WHAT DOES THE WARRANTY NOT COVER?

This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction

• Installation

• Set up adjustments

• Cosmetic damage

• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes

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