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A Quick Look at C-it Digital Video Camera
Focus the Camera
You focus the camera with the focus ring.
Adjust the Monitor
For best results you may need to adjust the computer monitor settings.
1
With Windows running, double-click on the My Computer icon.
2
Double-click on the Control Panel icon.
3
Double-click on the Display icon.
4
Click on the Settings tab.
5
From the color palette field, select either High (16-bit) or true 24-bit (32-bit) color.
6
Click OK.
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NOTE: To set the size of the video image on the monitor using the procedure described on page
33.
Hints for Taking Good Pictures
By following these simple hints, you can take quality videos and pictures with the C-it Digital Video
Camera.
Composition
o
Aim the camera so the subject is in the center of the image.
o
Put the camera on a flat, steady surface. If you have to hold the camera during the shot, hold it still
when shooting.
Lighting
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Use plenty of light on the subject.
o
Select similar types of light. If possible, don't mix fluorescent lights with other lights.
o
Don't point the camera directly at bright lights or windows.
Video Quality
Using the C-it Video Camera or OpArt Video Mail application, you can adjust the camera settings
that control the image hue, brightness, sharpness, and so on. See pages 18-20 for details.
Power On Light
Focusing Ring
Rotate to focus the image
USB cable
Swivel Base
