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OPERATING THE ASTRACAM 1000 FROM THE
SOFTWARE
The AstraCam 1000 program has everything you need to operate the camera
from the computer while the camera is connected.
Adjusting AstraCam 1000 Settings
Make sure the camera is switched ON and is connected
.
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.
White Balance
Select a white balance setting according to your lighting conditions. These
settings are the same as the ones on your AstraCam 1000. See page 6, "White
Balance Settings for Better Photos."
Resolution
The resolution setting for the AstraCam 1000 is always 640 x 480. However,
the Megapixel feature can increase the resolution of downloaded photos to 1280
x 960 using the AstraCam 1000 software. Increasing the picture resolution is
ideal for when you want to print larger photographs.
Camera Information
Click on CAMERA INFO to check camera information and picture capacity.
Checking the USB Port
Click on the CHECK USB PORT button if you are having
problems with your system. It may report a problem. If you
find that the camera is not connected to the USB port, re-
connect it, turn on the AstraCam 1000 and click on the
RETRY button.
Quitting the AstraCam 1000 Program
To quit the program, click on the EXIT icon at the bottom of the
AstraCam 1000 display, or click on the X at the top right of the
window.
