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5. Built-in Webcam with Microphone
Note
USB connection between the monitor and PC is
required for the webcam to operate.
The webcam allows you to hold interactive video
and audio conference calls over the internet. It
provides the most convenient and easiest way
for Business persons to communicate with other
colleagues around the world, saving a lot time
and money. Depending on the software used, it
also allows you to take photos, share files or use
microphone only without enabling webcam. The
microphone and activity light are on the side of
the webcam on the bezel of the display.
5.1 PC system requirements
Operating system : Microsoft Windows 7,
•
Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
XP (SP2), and any other OS whichever support
UVC/UAC (USB Video Class compliant / Audio
Class compliant) under USB 2.0 standard
Processor: 1.6GHz or above
•
RAM: 512MB (for XP) / 1GB(for Vista and
•
Windows7)
Hard disk space: minimum 200MB
•
USB: USB 2.0 or above, UVC/UAC support
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5.2 Using the device
Philips monitor with webcam device transmits
video and sound data through USB port. It can
be enabled by simply connecting your USB cable
from your PC to the USB upstream of USB hub
on the side IO of monitor.
Connect your USB cable to upstream of USB
1.
hub on the side IO of monitor from PC side.
Turn on your PC and make sure your internet
2.
connection is working properly.
Download and enable free online chatting
3.
software such as Skype, Internet Messenger, or
equivalent. You can also subscribe to dedicated
software in case of more sophisticated usage
like multi conferencing, etc.
The webcam is ready to be used for chat or
4.
make the phone call through internet service.
Make the call by following the instruction of
5.
the software program.
Note
To set up a video call, you must have a reliable
Internet connection, an ISP, and software like
Internet messenger or video phone call program.
Make sure the person that you are calling has
compatible video-calling software. The video
and audio performance quality depends on the
bandwidth available on both ends. The person you
are calling must have similar capability of devices
and software.
