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Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide

www.polaroid-digital.com

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Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide
www.polaroid-digital.com

1 Getting Started

• Camera Package Contents

Quick 

Guide

PDC 301 CD-ROM includes 

Polaroid PDC 301 Driver, 

Arcsoft® Software® Suite(PC),

Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC),

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (PC),

User Guide in PDF Format.

Notebook 

Clip

PDC 301

Registration Card

PDC-301

Digital Imaging Products

201 Burlington Road

Bedford, MA 01730-1434

PDC 301

Quick Start Guide

PDC-301

Product Overview

1.  Lens

2.  Power on LED

3.  Camera stand

 

 

 

Front View

PDC-301

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1.  Snap shot button

2.  Focus Adjustment Ring

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Side View

2

1.  USB Cable

2.  Snap shot button

 

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Top View

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Summary of Contents for PDC-301

Page 1: ...PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide PDC 301 www polaroid digital com...

Page 2: ...Camera User Guide www polaroid digital com Product Overview 1 Lens 2 Power on LED 3 Camera stand Front View PDC 301 2 1 3 1 Snap shot button 2 Focus Adjustment Ring 1 Side View 2 1 USB Cable 2 Snap sh...

Page 3: ...nnecting the Web Cam to a Computer 10 Adjusting monitor display properties 10 Lighting Tips 11 Camera Interface 11 Taking Pictures Using PhotoStudio 13 Taking Pictures Using VideoImpression 14 Recordi...

Page 4: ...osoft NetMeeting PC Adobe Acrobat Reader PC User Guide in PDF Format Notebook Clip PDC 301 Registration Card PDC 301 Digital Imaging Products 201 Burlington Road Bedford MA 01730 1434 PDC 301 Quick St...

Page 5: ...en Remove the Windows CD and store safely NOTE Microsoft NetMeeting is already bundled with Windows 2000 and XP OS Users using Windows 2000 or XP do not need to install this software from the CD 1 Bef...

Page 6: ...use PhotoStudio 4 0 go to Help to access the Help Topics Visit http www arcsoft com for all your FAQ s tips and technical support ArcSoft Funhouse 1 0 Picture Editing Software ArcSoft Funhouse is an...

Page 7: ...Soft VideoImpression 1 6 Movie Making Software ArcSoft VideoImpression is an easy to use video and image editing software program The program enables users to create and edit new videos using existing...

Page 8: ...imum requirements Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98SE ME 2000 or XP Pentium II 333MHz or Pentium compatible processor 64MB RAM 128MB recommended USB Port 200MB free disk space CD ROM drive Colour m...

Page 9: ...up the Web Cam 1 Assemble the web cam with the stand 2 Put the Web Cam on top of your PC monitor or another flat surface 3 Connect your microphone not included to your audio card s external microphone...

Page 10: ...er Unexpected disconnection from the computer may cause software conflict Do not use a USB hub port that does not provide power to the camera Adjusting monitor display properties Your monitor settings...

Page 11: ...th the camera software Maintain consistent a lighting environment i e do not mix fluorescent and other light types Do not aim the camera directly at the light source Camera Interface The following des...

Page 12: ...ap shot size 5 Press this button to set the disk location which stores the pictures to be taken NOTE In order to find your files easily it is remmended to set the disk location as My Documents my phot...

Page 13: ...up window to launch this program 4 A window box will automatically pop out Position your Web Cam to your object Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp and clear Press the Snap shot...

Page 14: ...up window to launch this program 4 A window box will automatically pop out Position your Web Cam to your object Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp and clear Press the Snap shot...

Page 15: ...ck Video Impression in the list to launch this program 4 Adjust the Focus Adjustment Ring until the image is sharp and clear 5 Press Record button to start capture 6 When you finish press Pause button...

Page 16: ...ick OK and then follow the on screen set up instructions to set up NetMeeting 1 Double click the NetMeeting icon on the desktop or select the NetMeeting icon from the Windows Start Menu 2 If you need...

Page 17: ...are secured Make sure Polaroid PDC 301 VGA camera being selected Image not sharp Focus not correct Adjust the focus by turning the Focus Adjustment Ring My CD Installaion wizard does not work The auto...

Page 18: ...oft China Support Centre Beijing ArcSoft Japan Support Centre Tokyo Tel 8610 6849 1368 Tel 81 03 3834 5256 Fax 8610 6849 1367 Fax 81 03 5816 4730 E mail china arcsoft com Web http www mds2000 co jp ar...

Page 19: ...GA 320 x 240 pixel Video Clip unlimited when connected to the computer via video capture software File Format Still Image JPEG format Video Image AVI format Interface USB External Connector USB Power...

Page 20: ...leaning it ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent NEVER place hot items on the surface of the camera NEVER attempt to open or disassemble camera as thi...

Page 21: ...cations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be dete...

Page 22: ...UK 1102 Part No OM837443 R1 Printed in China...

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