Zoom 1592, 1598 User Manual

Zoom Cameras

for Windows 98/Me/XP Computers

Web Cameras

The ZoomCam Model 1592 and 1598 provide true color video or color snapshots on Windows 98/Me/XP com­puter with a USB port. The Model 1598 camera provides a high-resolution 640 X 480 output, an integrated high­sensitivity microphone, and a versatile mounting base which is suitable for use with either a laptop or desktop
computer. The very affordable Model 1592 is Zoom's lowest-cost camera, and provides 352 X 288 resolution
with a higher resolution of 640 X 480 available using software interpolation.
Both cameras are bundled with a full-featured suite of software applications for video conferencing, audio and
video capture, and image management.

Features of both cameras include:

• CMOS camera with USB connector

• Easy plug-and-play installation

• Automatic exposure and white balance adjustment to give
optimum performance in a variety of lighting conditions

• Object edge enhancement to provide improved image quality

• Microsoft NetMeeting compatible to provide video conferencing
and online chat

• Recording of True Color (24 bit) live video

• Full-featured applications software and integrated USB cable

• Focus of 3 centimeters (approximately one inch) to infinity

Model 1592

ZoomCam USB

• Affordable, 100K pixel True-Color video camera for Windows computers

• 352 X 288 (CIF) resolution

• 25 frames per second

• 640 X 480 (VGA) resolution with software interpolation

• Camera tilt angle of 20 degrees, plus or minus, from parallel

• One-year limited warranty

Applications software for both cameras include:

• Video mail

• Audio/video recording and playback

• Premise surveillance

• Video conferencing

• Still image snapshots

• Special effects editing for photos

• Video games

• Album and greeting card creation

• Image manager

• Image interpolation

Model 1598

ZoomCam USB

• 330K pixel True-Color video camera for Windows computers

• 640 X 480 (VGA) resolution at 15 frames per second

• 352 X 288 (CIF) resolution at 30 frames per second

• Integrated microphone for use with all Windows voice input applications, including video mail,
video conferencing and voice recognition

• Versatile mounting base with clip provides multiple camera positioning options and can be
mounted on desktop or laptop computers

• Convenient snapshot button for capture of still images

• Camera tilt angle of 120 degrees, plus or minus, from parallel

• One-year limited warranty

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Portable Digital Cameras with PC Video

The Zoom DualCam 1300 and ZoomCam 100 USB are pocket-sized digital cam­eras and PC video cameras. Use these cameras with your computer as a
Webcam, or unplug them for use anywhere. Small enough to fit in your pocket or
purse, these cameras can go with you everywhere so you never have to miss
another important picture. Just point, shoot and capture either still images or
streaming video using the built-in memory. Plug these cameras into the USB port
of your PC and download all of the stored images in seconds using the software
provided.
When connected to a PC's USB port, these cameras will continuously store or
send live videos and are powered by the USB port of the PC.

Model 1599

DualCam 1300

• 640 x 480 color image sensor for up to 1.3 megapixel images using
the bundled interpolation software

• Auto-exposure and Auto white-balance control

• LCD battery capacity indicator

• Built-in 64 Mbit SDRAM memory

Holds approximately 75 pictures with VGA (640 X 480) resolution
Holds approximately 250 pictures with QVGA (320 X 240) resolution

• Focus from 0.5 meters (19 inches) to infinity

• Convenient USB interface for Plug-and-Play operation with a PC

• Includes USB cable and batteries

• Includes compact folding tripod suitable for desktop or travel use

• Includes easy-to-use PhotoExplorer Software

• Two-year limited warranty

Bundled software applications with
both the DualCam 1300 and the
ZoomCam 100 USB include:

• Photo editing and storage

• Video recording and playback

• Image interpolation

Model 1550

ZoomCam 100 USB

• 320 X 240 color image sensor for up to 100K
pixel images using the bundled interpolation
software

• Auto-exposure, Auto-focus, and Auto white­balance control

• Built-in flash

• Erase function

• Auto power off

• LCD battery capacity indicator

• LCD pictures-taken indicator

• Self-timer

• Enhanced optical viewfinder to frame pictures
accurately

Systems requirements for all cameras

• Windows 98/SE/2000/XP

• CD-ROM drive

• Available USB port

• A minimum of 6 MB available hard drive space

• Built-in 2 Mbytes SDRAM memory

160x120 resolution

• Focus from 20 centimeters (8 inches) to infinity

• Convenient USB interface for Plug-and-Play
operation with a PC

• Includes USB cable and batteries

• Includes detachable base for placement on
desktop, monitor or table

• Includes easy-to-use PhotoExpress Software

• Two-year limited warranty

Holds approximately 20 pictures with
320 x 240 resolution
Holds approximately 246 pictures with

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