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... Creative WebCam NX Information in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may make one copy of the software for any other medium except as specifically allowed in the United States and/or other products are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of Creative ... software on any purpose without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. in the license agreement. Copyright © 1998-2003 Creative Technology Ltd. All other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks...
... Creative WebCam NX Information in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may make one copy of the software for any other medium except as specifically allowed in the United States and/or other products are registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of Creative ... software on any purpose without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. in the license agreement. Copyright © 1998-2003 Creative Technology Ltd. All other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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Contents Before You Begin...v Package Contents ...v README file...v Minimum System Requirements ...v Document Conventions...vi 1 Installing Creative WebCam NX About Creative WebCam NX ...1-2 Installing Creative WebCam NX...1-3 In Windows 98/98SE /Me/2000/ XP 1-3 Verifying the installation in Windows 98/98SE and Windows Me 1-6 Verifying the installation in ... and Video ...2-3 Taking a Photo...2-3 Recording a Video ...2-3 Viewing a Photo ...2-4 Viewing a Video...2-4 Reactivating the Camera ...2-4 Starting PC-CAM Center Help...2-5 3 Creative WebCam NX Applications Creative PC-Cam Center...3-1 i
Contents Before You Begin...v Package Contents ...v README file...v Minimum System Requirements ...v Document Conventions...vi 1 Installing Creative WebCam NX About Creative WebCam NX ...1-2 Installing Creative WebCam NX...1-3 In Windows 98/98SE /Me/2000/ XP 1-3 Verifying the installation in Windows 98/98SE and Windows Me 1-6 Verifying the installation in ... and Video ...2-3 Taking a Photo...2-3 Recording a Video ...2-3 Viewing a Photo ...2-4 Viewing a Video...2-4 Reactivating the Camera ...2-4 Starting PC-CAM Center Help...2-5 3 Creative WebCam NX Applications Creative PC-Cam Center...3-1 i
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Creative WebCam Monitor...3-1 Microsoft NetMeeting...3-1 Microsoft Internet Explorer...3-2 Appendixes A Technical Specifications Construction ...A-1 Power ...A-1 Sensor...A-1 Video Resolution...A-1 Picture Resolution - Still mode A-1 Video formats...A-1 Exposure control ...A-1 Color balance...A-1 Color matrix...A-1 Field-of-view ...A-1 Depth-of-field...A-1 Port compatibility...A-1 Software compatibility...A-2 B Troubleshooting Problems Using Creative WebCam NX B-1 Problems in Windows XP ...B-3 C Note on USB Compatibility ii
Creative WebCam Monitor...3-1 Microsoft NetMeeting...3-1 Microsoft Internet Explorer...3-2 Appendixes A Technical Specifications Construction ...A-1 Power ...A-1 Sensor...A-1 Video Resolution...A-1 Picture Resolution - Still mode A-1 Video formats...A-1 Exposure control ...A-1 Color balance...A-1 Color matrix...A-1 Field-of-view ...A-1 Depth-of-field...A-1 Port compatibility...A-1 Software compatibility...A-2 B Troubleshooting Problems Using Creative WebCam NX B-1 Problems in Windows XP ...B-3 C Note on USB Compatibility ii
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...Windows XP (Windows 95 is a digital video camera kit that , it also allows you begin installing Creative WebCam NX. Creative WebCam NX comes with others on the Internet! For the USB port version of Creative WebCam NX: ❑ 233 MHz Pentium® II or higher IBM® compatible PC ❑ 32 MB ...RAM ❑ 250 MB free hard disk space ❑ Available USB port or a USB hub with USB cable attached ❑ Creative WebCam NX installation CD ❑ Quick Start. The README file on page 3-1. Introduction Before You Begin Package Contents README ...
...Windows XP (Windows 95 is a digital video camera kit that , it also allows you begin installing Creative WebCam NX. Creative WebCam NX comes with others on the Internet! For the USB port version of Creative WebCam NX: ❑ 233 MHz Pentium® II or higher IBM® compatible PC ❑ 32 MB ...RAM ❑ 250 MB free hard disk space ❑ Available USB port or a USB hub with USB cable attached ❑ Creative WebCam NX installation CD ❑ Quick Start. The README file on page 3-1. Introduction Before You Begin Package Contents README ...
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Figure 1-1 highlights the features of Creative WebCam NX. Snapshot button Press it to quickly install Creative WebCam NX. Focus ring Adjusts the view focus. Installing Creative WebCam NX About Creative WebCam NX This chapter tells you how to launch PC-CAM center and capture images USB cable USB connector Hinged lever for mounting camera on LCD display panel Front View Side View Figure 1-1: Creative WebCam NX Installing Creative WebCam NX 1-2 Point the lens toward your subject and then rotate this ring in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion until the image is in focus.
Figure 1-1 highlights the features of Creative WebCam NX. Snapshot button Press it to quickly install Creative WebCam NX. Focus ring Adjusts the view focus. Installing Creative WebCam NX About Creative WebCam NX This chapter tells you how to launch PC-CAM center and capture images USB cable USB connector Hinged lever for mounting camera on LCD display panel Front View Side View Figure 1-1: Creative WebCam NX Installing Creative WebCam NX 1-2 Point the lens toward your subject and then rotate this ring in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion until the image is in focus.
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... and applications. 4. If you accidentally begin installation with your computer turned on. • The USB port(s) on your computer may be found on the screen to your operating system. 1. Installing Creative WebCam NX 1-3 Click the Cancel button. 2. Insert the Creative WebCam NX Installation CD into your computer's documentation. You may be asked, after an application is installed...
... and applications. 4. If you accidentally begin installation with your computer turned on. • The USB port(s) on your computer may be found on the screen to your operating system. 1. Installing Creative WebCam NX 1-3 Click the Cancel button. 2. Insert the Creative WebCam NX Installation CD into your computer's documentation. You may be asked, after an application is installed...
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In the Insert Disk dialog box, click the OK button. Installing Creative WebCam NX 1-4 USB port Hinged lever Figure 1-2: Connecting Creative WebCam NX to insert the Windows 98 or Windows Me CD, replace the Creative WebCam NX Installation CD with the appropriate CD. If you are prompted to your ...Figure 1-2). Windows automatically detects the device. Be sure to use the integrated hinged lever to an available USB port on your system. i. Connect the Creative WebCam NX's USB cable to balance the camera. Place your computer monitor or other flat surface. See Figure 1-2. iii. ...
In the Insert Disk dialog box, click the OK button. Installing Creative WebCam NX 1-4 USB port Hinged lever Figure 1-2: Connecting Creative WebCam NX to insert the Windows 98 or Windows Me CD, replace the Creative WebCam NX Installation CD with the appropriate CD. If you are prompted to your ...Figure 1-2). Windows automatically detects the device. Be sure to use the integrated hinged lever to an available USB port on your system. i. Connect the Creative WebCam NX's USB cable to balance the camera. Place your computer monitor or other flat surface. See Figure 1-2. iii. ...
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...prompted to do so. Figure 1-3: Digital Signature Not Found dialog box. If it flickers or displays a series of the Creative WebCam NX Camera Configuration dialog box. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and...1. For Windows XP only After connecting your computer if you are prompted to do so. 7. Installing Creative WebCam NX 1-5 If it flickers or displays a series of the Creative WebCam NX Camera Configuration dialog box. Check the image in the Video preview pane of dark bands, click the ...
...prompted to do so. Figure 1-3: Digital Signature Not Found dialog box. If it flickers or displays a series of the Creative WebCam NX Camera Configuration dialog box. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and...1. For Windows XP only After connecting your computer if you are prompted to do so. 7. Installing Creative WebCam NX 1-5 If it flickers or displays a series of the Creative WebCam NX Camera Configuration dialog box. Check the image in the Video preview pane of dark bands, click the ...
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.... 2. If it flickers or displays a series of the Creative WebCam NX Camera Configuration dialog box. Right-click on page B-3. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab. 4. Installing Creative WebCam NX 1-6 Verifying the installation in Windows 98/98SE and Windows Me...the Finish button, and then restart your desktop. 2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab. 4. The entry "Creative WebCam NX" should appear. 1. On the menu that appears, click Properties. 3. On the menu that appears, click Properties. 3. Click the Device ...
.... 2. If it flickers or displays a series of the Creative WebCam NX Camera Configuration dialog box. Right-click on page B-3. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab. 4. Installing Creative WebCam NX 1-6 Verifying the installation in Windows 98/98SE and Windows Me...the Finish button, and then restart your desktop. 2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab. 4. The entry "Creative WebCam NX" should appear. 1. On the menu that appears, click Properties. 3. On the menu that appears, click Properties. 3. Click the Device ...
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...view pictures and videos, and create and manage albums. You can choose to take pictures and record videos with the Creative WebCam NX. auto-detect it. This chapter tells you to start PC-CAM Center in any unsupported features in the user ...PC-CAM Center automatically detects your installed model of Creative WebCam, and disables any of the following ways: ❑ Click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Creative WebCam -> Creative PCCAM Center. ❑ Double-click the Creative Cam Detector icon in your camera into the USB port and let Windows Figure 2-1: PC-CAM Center...
...view pictures and videos, and create and manage albums. You can choose to take pictures and record videos with the Creative WebCam NX. auto-detect it. This chapter tells you to start PC-CAM Center in any unsupported features in the user ...PC-CAM Center automatically detects your installed model of Creative WebCam, and disables any of the following ways: ❑ Click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Creative WebCam -> Creative PCCAM Center. ❑ Double-click the Creative Cam Detector icon in your camera into the USB port and let Windows Figure 2-1: PC-CAM Center...
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For details, see you even if they do not have a camera. Creative WebCam NX Applications 3-1 WebCam Monitor also acts as attachments in your e-mail message. It also provides true multi-user...conversations and text chats are also supported. Just point your camera at . Creative WebCam NX Applications Creative PCCam Center Creative WebCam Monitor Microsoft NetMeeting The Creative WebCam NX application CD includes the following: ❑ Creative PC-Cam Center ❑ Creative WebCam Monitor ❑ Microsoft NetMeeting ❑ Microsoft Internet Explorer This powerful application...
For details, see you even if they do not have a camera. Creative WebCam NX Applications 3-1 WebCam Monitor also acts as attachments in your e-mail message. It also provides true multi-user...conversations and text chats are also supported. Just point your camera at . Creative WebCam NX Applications Creative PCCam Center Creative WebCam Monitor Microsoft NetMeeting The Creative WebCam NX application CD includes the following: ❑ Creative PC-Cam Center ❑ Creative WebCam Monitor ❑ Microsoft NetMeeting ❑ Microsoft Internet Explorer This powerful application...
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Creative WebCam NX Applications 3-2 ActiveMovie technology allows you to create interactive content. Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Internet Explorer is an Internet browser that features ActiveX technology, so web pages can combine interactive ActiveX Controls, Java applets, and more, to view multimedia content on the web, including MPEG audio and video.
Creative WebCam NX Applications 3-2 ActiveMovie technology allows you to create interactive content. Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Internet Explorer is an Internet browser that features ActiveX technology, so web pages can combine interactive ActiveX Controls, Java applets, and more, to view multimedia content on the web, including MPEG audio and video.
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Refer to www.creative.com and select your computer. To resolve this product, you may wish to consult our selfhelp tool "Knowledgebase" for information on the BIOS. ❑ Reinstall ... and solutions. Do the following: ❑ The camera is already in the BIOS. Troubleshooting Problems Using Creative WebCam NX If you have a technical problem with this problem, ensure that the camera's USB connector is inserted, and that the USB connector is enabled in use, or that the video driver is not properly connected. An application...
Refer to www.creative.com and select your computer. To resolve this product, you may wish to consult our selfhelp tool "Knowledgebase" for information on the BIOS. ❑ Reinstall ... and solutions. Do the following: ❑ The camera is already in the BIOS. Troubleshooting Problems Using Creative WebCam NX If you have a technical problem with this problem, ensure that the camera's USB connector is inserted, and that the USB connector is enabled in use, or that the video driver is not properly connected. An application...
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... which are not able to upgrade your PC's USB port. Attach the Creative WebCam NX to a nonUSB-compliant USB motherboard connector will not solve the problem. Some USB devices (such as monitors) also operate as powered USB hubs; While testing Creative WebCam NX on PC motherboards with integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, we recommend this approach. 3. These and other non...
... which are not able to upgrade your PC's USB port. Attach the Creative WebCam NX to a nonUSB-compliant USB motherboard connector will not solve the problem. Some USB devices (such as monitors) also operate as powered USB hubs; While testing Creative WebCam NX on PC motherboards with integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, we recommend this approach. 3. These and other non...