How To Use This Manual: Package Contents
How To Use This Manual: Package Contents
How To Use This Manual: Package Contents
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your Creative WebCam Instant. This web camera allows you to capture 24-bit still images and videos in 16.7 million colors at VGA resolutions. It also allows you to communicate with your friends and loved ones on the Internet! Creative WebCam Instant comes with the following software: z Creative WebCam Center z ArcSoft PhotoImpression z ArcSoft Multimedia Email For more information, see Creative WebCam Instant Applications.
README file
The README file on the CD-ROM contains late-breaking or other information that supplements the product documentation. Read the file before you begin installing Creative WebCam Instant.
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Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) 64 MB RAM 100 MB free hard disk space (excludes third party software installation) Available USB port or a USB hub with external power supply 16-bit color display CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive for software installation Sound Blaster or other Windows-compatible audio card. Sound Blaster 16 or higher required for simultaneous two-way conversation with full-duplex support.
For Video Instant Messaging z Microphone z Modem or LAN access to the Internet at 56 Kbps or faster
Component
1. 2. 3. 4. Focus ring
Description
Adjusts the view focus. Point the lens toward your subject and then rotate this ring in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion until the image is in focus.
Snapshot button Press it to launch WebCam Center and capture images. USB cable Hinged lever Connect it to your computer's USB port. Use this to mount your camera on an LCD display panel.
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For Windows XP
1. Do not connect Creative WebCam Instant to your computer before installing the drivers. If you accidentally begin installation with Creative WebCam Instant connected and the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, click the Cancel button. 2. Insert the Creative WebCam Instant Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If it does not run automatically, click Start -> Run and type d:\setup.exe (replace d:\ with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). 3. Click the options for installing drivers and applications. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. You may be asked, after an application is installed, if you want to restart your computer. Select No until all the drivers and applications are installed. 5. Connect your Creative WebCam Instant's USB cable to an available USB port on your computer (see Connecting Creative WebCam Instant). Windows automatically detects the device. 6. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click the Next button. 7. When a Hardware Installation Dialog box appears (see figure below), click the Continue Anyway button. For more details on this warning message, see Problems in Windows XP.
8. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation. 9. Restart your computer if you are prompted to do so. To verify the installation, see Verifying the installation in Windows XP and Windows 2000".
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you accidentally begin installation with Creative WebCam Instant connected and the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, click the Cancel button. 2. Insert the Creative WebCam Instant Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If it does not run automatically, click Start -> Run and type d:\setup.exe (replace d:\ with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). 3. Click the options for installing drivers and applications. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. You may be asked, after an application is installed, if you want to restart your computer. Select No until all the drivers and applications are installed. 5. Connect your Creative WebCam Instant's USB cable to an available USB port on your computer (see Connecting Creative WebCam Instant). Windows automatically detects the device. 6. When a Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears (see figure below), telling you that Creative WebCam Instant has been detected, click the Yes button.
7. Restart your computer if you are prompted to do so. To verify the installation, see Verifying the installation in Windows XP and Windows 2000".
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ii. In the Insert Disk dialog box, click the OK button. iii. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Click the Finish button, and then restart your computer if you are prompted to do so. To verify the installation, see Verifying the installation in Windows Me and Windows 98 SE.
Component
1. 2. Hinged lever USB port
Note
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You can attach Creative WebCam Instant with your computer turned on. You can daisy-chain Creative WebCam Instant through another powered USB device or attach the WebCam to a powered USB hub. If you have a microphone, connect it to your computer's microphone connector. Refer to your computer or audio card documentation for the microphone input.
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5. Click the plus (+) sign next to the Imaging Device icon. The entry "Creative WebCam Instant" appears.
The applications included with your webcam may differ from those described here.
ArcSoft PhotoImpression
ArcSoft PhotoImpression is the perfect imaging software for novice and skilled users. This all-in-one photo editor is packed with new and improved tools for enhancing, printing and getting creative with your favorite digital snapshots. For additional information and usage instructions, see the application's Help file.
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Click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Creative WebCam -> Creative WebCam Center. Right-click the Creative Cam Detector icon in your Taskbar, and select Launch Creative WebCam Center. This icon appears if, during installation, you clicked the option for Creative Cam Detector to load automatically at Windows startup. Plug your camera into the USB port and let Windows auto-detect it. Choose to start Creative WebCam Center in Capture mode from a popup window that appears.
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If Creative WebCam Center does not recognize your webcam correctly, see Problems Using Creative WebCam Instant. Creative WebCam Center automatically detects your installed webcam, and disables any unsupported features on the user interface.
Taking a Photo
1. In the Creative WebCam Center window, click the Capture tab. 2. Click the Photo Resolution box and select the resolution that you want. 3. Click the Snap photo button default media folder. to capture an image. Images are saved as files in the
To view the photos in the image viewer, double-click the image files in the Thumbnails/Details pane.
Recording a Video
1. In the Creative WebCam Center window, click the Capture tab. 2. Click the Video Resolution box and select the resolution that you want.
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3. Click the Record button to start and stop video recording. Videos are saved as files in the default media folder when you stop recording. To view the videos in the video viewer, double-click the video files in the Thumbnails/Details pane.
Technical Specifications
Construction
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Power
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Sensor
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Video Resolution
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Video formats
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RGB24 I420
Exposure control
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Automatic
White balance
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Automatic
Field-of-view
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Focus range
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Port compatibility
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Software compatibility
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TWAIN, Video for Windows, WDM MiniDriver for DirectShow and Still Image driver (STI) that runs in Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98 SE
Troubleshooting
If you have more questions about this product, you may wish to consult our self-help tool "Knowledgebase". Go to www.creative.com and select your region.
The camera is not properly connected. To resolve this problem, ensure that the camera's USB connector is inserted, and that the USB connector is enabled in the BIOS. Refer to your computer's documentation for information on the BIOS. Reinstall the video capture drivers and restart your computer.
The camera's Power LED does not light up, or the computer restarts for no apparent reason.
You may have USB devices drawing too much power from your computer. This can happen especially when connecting USB devices to a passive or self-powered USB hub. In Windows XP, a dialog box similar to the above figure appears.
Do the following:
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Insufficient system resources reserved for the USB port, causing the system to be unable to function. There are too many devices in the system, causing IRQ (interrupt request line) problems with the system's USB controller.
Do the following:
1. Remove some devices from the system. 2. Restart the system. The system will rearrange the resources automatically.
Problems in Windows XP
A Hardware Installation error message appears on a Windows XP operating system when applications are being installed. At the time of this product's release, Microsoft strongly encouraged companies to submit their hardware solutions for certification. If a hardware device driver is not submitted, or does not qualify, for Microsoft certification, a warning message similar to the one below appears.
You may see this message when installing a driver. If you do, you may choose to click the Continue Anyway button. Creative has tested the driver on Windows XP, and it does not impair or destabilize your computer.
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Your computer vendor may be able to upgrade your motherboard or its BIOS to a newer version that addresses USB incompatibilities. 2. Use a PCI host adapter that provides USB connectors. If you are not able to upgrade your motherboard or its BIOS, we recommend this approach. 3. Attach the Creative WebCam Instant to a USB hub with an external power supply. Some USB devices (such as monitors) also operate as USB hubs; you can also buy USB hubs which are to be attached to your computer's USB port. However, in some cases, attaching a USB hub to a non-USB-compliant USB motherboard connector will not solve the problem.
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