AstraCam Owner's Guide
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OPERATING THE ASTRACAM
FROM THE PROGRAM
The AstraCam program has everything you need to operate the camera from the
computer when the camera is in its cradle.
You can:
•
Take photos.
•
Make recordings.
•
Adjust your AstraCam settings.
Taking a Photo
To take a photo using the AstraCam program, click on the
TAKING PICTURE button.
Making a Recording
You can make a recording for the last photo taken or overwrite a previous
recording for any photo in the display:
1. Click on the photo you want to make the recording for.
2. Click on the RECORDING SOUND button. If you are
overwriting a previous recording, a dialog box prompts if
you want to record over the message. Click on the YES
button.
3. Speak toward the camera from a close distance.
Note
:
When recording with the AstraCam software, you must make a full
20-second recording. Clicking on the
microphone will not halt the recording process.
Adjusting AstraCam Settings
Make sure the camera is switched ON and in the
cradle.
To adjust the settings:
1. Click on the CAMERA CONTROL button on
the Control Panel to open the Camera Settings.
2. Click on the setting you want.
3. Click on the CAMERA CONTROL button to
close the Camera Settings.
