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Creative PC-CAM 880 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Creative PC-CAM 880 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.
  • Page 3 Contents...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin...i Installing Creative PC-CAM 880 About Creative PC-CAM 880... 1-1 Installing Creative PC-CAM 880... 1-9 Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera Digital Camera Modes... 2-1 Tips on Taking Good Pictures... 2-2 Recording a Video ... 2-4 Camera Mode Features...
  • Page 5 Playback Mode Features ... 2-10 Using the Multi-selector button in Playback mode ... 2-10 Playback Mode Onscreen Display Menu Icon guide... 2-11 Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Web Camera Connect Your Camera... 3-1 Starting PC-CAM Center ... 3-1 Capturing Images and Video... 3-2 Taking a Photo ...
  • Page 6 Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Problem Installing Software...B-1 Problems Using Creative PC-CAM 880...B-1 Problems in Windows XP ...B-3 Note on USB Compatibility...
  • Page 7 Introduction...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Creative PC-CAM 880 is a digital video camera that gives you everything you need to capture 24-bit still images and video in 16.7 million colors. Not only that, it also allows you to communicate face-to-face with others on the Internet!

  • Page 9: Readme File

    ❑ Modem or LAN access to the Internet at 28.8Kb or faster Technical Support and For Technical Support information, go to Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Technical Support. Warranty This information can also be found in the Installation CD. Go to d:\Support\<language>\Support.pdf.

  • Page 10: Product Registration

    Product Registration Enjoy a host of benefits by registering your products during installation, or at www.creative.com/register. Benefits include: ❑ Service and Product Support from Creative ❑ Exclusive updates on promotions and events! Document Conventions Tip. This tells you about short cuts or hints relating to a feature.
  • Page 11 Installing Creative PC-CAM 880...

  • Page 12: Installing Creative Pc-Cam 880

    Installing Creative PC-CAM 880 This chapter tells you how to quickly install Creative PC-CAM 880 and the software that comes with it. About Creative Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 highlight the features of your camera. PC-CAM 880 Snap button...
  • Page 13 • used as a Webcam in Camera mode Power button LCD monitor Use this to view your camera settings. Figure 1-2: Creative PC-CAM 880 back view Viewfinder Multi-selector button Selects images and OSD menu features, zooms in and out, switches between the self-timer and camera LCD display.
  • Page 14 Battery compartment Figure 1-3: Camera-stand socket Creative PC-CAM 880 bottom view Installing Creative PC-CAM 880 1-3...

  • Page 15: Camera Accessories

    Attaching Attach your camera stand and strap as shown below. Camera Accessories Pull and secure Thread through Strap Figure 1-4: Attaching the camera stand and strap Push camera down onto stand Installing Creative PC-CAM 880 1-4...

  • Page 16: Inserting An Sd/Mmc Memory Card (Optional)

    LCD monitor. • To write or erase data from the SD/MMC card, release the write-protect switch. SD/MMC removable card slot Figure 1-5: Inserting a memory card Write-protect switch (shown here in default position) Installing Creative PC-CAM 880 1-5...

  • Page 17: Turning On Your Camera

    For an overview of the icons displayed, see “Overview of batteries of different the LCD Monitor Icons” on page 1-7. types together. To conserve battery power, your camera turns itself off if not used within 3 minutes. Battery compartment door Figure 1-6: Inserting batteries Installing Creative PC-CAM 880 1-6...

  • Page 18: Overview Of The Lcd Monitor Icons

    Flash Mode Active Icon found on your LCD Monitor, Indicates that the Flash mode see Chapter 2, “Using is active. Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Macro Mode Icon Digital Camera”. Indicates that the Macro Mode feature is active. This mode allows you to record subjects at close range.

  • Page 19: Using The Multi-Selector Button

    For more details on using the Multi-selector button with your OSD menu, see Chapter 2, "Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera". Up key Enter key Left key Down key Figure 1-8: Multi-selector button Installing Creative PC-CAM 880 1-8 Right key...

  • Page 20: Installing Creative Pc-Cam 880

    Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box may appear. If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE, click the Cancel button. Insert the Creative PC-CAM 880 Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. If it does not run • You can attach Creative automatically, click Start ->...
  • Page 21 If you are prompted to insert the Windows 98/98 SE Installation CD, replace the Creative PC-CAM 880 Installation CD with the appropriate CD. Note: Windows 98 is available in various editions. Be sure to use the correct edition for your system.
  • Page 22 10. When a second New Hardware Found message box appears, telling you that Windows will be installing software for a Digital Camera Device, wait approximately 5 seconds and then press the Mode button on your camera. Your camera’s LED indicator lights up in green. Software installation will be complete in a while.
  • Page 23 Windows XP” on page B-3. Installation will be complete in a while. 14. Click the Finish button and restart your computer if you are prompted to do so. Figure 1-12: Found New Hardware message box Figure 1-13: Hardware Installation dialog box Installing Creative PC-CAM 880 1-12...
  • Page 24 Verifying the Be sure that Creative PC-CAM 880 is in Camera Mode (LED light is green). If not, press your camera’s Mode button. installation in Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Windows 98/98 SE On the menu that appears, click Properties.

  • Page 25: Using Creative Pc-Cam 880 As A Digital Camera

    Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera...

  • Page 26: Digital Camera Modes

    Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera To use Creative PC-CAM 880 as a portable digital camera, simply disconnect it from the computer. To turn on your camera: Press and hold down the Power button on the camera. The LED lights up in green and the LCD monitor is activated.

  • Page 27: Tips On Taking Good Pictures

    To avoid shaking the camera, gently squeeze the Snapshot button. If necessary, use both hands to hold the camera while pressing the Snapshot button. Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-2...

  • Page 28: Taking A Photo

    The Self-timer LED lights up. Place your camera on a flat steady surface and compose your picture. Press the Snap button. Figure 2-1: Back view of Creative PC-CAM 880 Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-3 Snap button Mode button...

  • Page 29: Recording A Video

    Note: Use the Down key on your Multi-selector button and locate videos and photos on the LCD monitor. Left Key Figure 2-2: icon. Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-4 Up Key Enter key Right Key Down Key...

  • Page 30: Viewing Your Photos And Videos On Tv

    Icons” on page 2-7 for instructions on changing your camera’s video format settings. connected to a TV. Play back photos or videos as you would on the camera. For details, see “Playback Mode Features” on page 2-10. Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-5...

  • Page 31: Camera Mode Features

    Functions of the Multi-selector button in Camera mode Enter key Press the Enter key to display the OSD Menu. Right key Camera LCD Info ON/ Info OFF/ LCD OFF: Press the Right key to select a function. Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-6...

  • Page 32: Camera Mode Onscreen Display Menu Icons

    Photo: Press the Snap button to take ONE photo at a time. Operation Mode Video: Press the Snap button to record videos. Release the button to stop recording. MultiSnap: Press the Snap button to take FIVE consecutive photos at a time. Description Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-7...
  • Page 33 600 x 480 pixels pixels Under Mode: Under Mode: 800 x 600 320 x 240 pixels pixels Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-8 Under Mode: 1600 x 1200 pixels Under Mode: 1600 x 1200 pixels Under Mode:...
  • Page 34 NTSC: Sets the video output to be compatible with the NTSC TV system. PAL: Sets the video output to be compatible with the PAL TV system. ON: Enables the beep tone. OFF: Disables the beep tone. Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-9...

  • Page 35: Playback Mode Features

    Functions of the Multi-selector button in Playback Mode Enter key Press the Enter key to display the OSD Menu. Right Key Camera LCD Info ON/ Info OFF/ LCD OFF: Press the Right key to select a function. Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-10...

  • Page 36: Playback Mode Onscreen Display Menu Icon Guide

    View the selected image in an enlarged size. To exit the full screen view, press the Enter key 2.0X Image Magnification: Enlarges the viewed image to two times the original size. Description Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-11...
  • Page 37 Cancel All Cancels the print order for all still images on the SD/MMC memory card. created for a selected image High Brightness level Low Brightness level LCD Brightness Normal Brightness Level Description Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Digital Camera 2-12...

  • Page 38: Using Creative Pc-Cam 880 As A Web Camera

    Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Web Camera...

  • Page 39: Connect Your Camera

    Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Web Camera This chapter tells you how to quickly set up Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Web Camera using PC-CAM Center software. For detailed information about the application’s features and settings, refer to its Help file.

  • Page 40: Capturing Images And Video

    The button starts blinking to indicate that recording is now in progress. To stop the recording, click the button again. The button stops blinking. By default, the video is saved automatically and added to the destination album. Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Web Camera 3-2...

  • Page 41: Viewing A Photo

    You may have taken photos and videos while your camera was detached from your computer. from your To transfer these files to PC-CAM Center, follow these steps: camera Connect your camera to your computer and start PC-CAM Center. Using Creative PC-CAM 880 as a Web Camera 3-3...

  • Page 42: Reactivating Your Camera

    Press the Mode button on your camera to switch to Mass Storage Device mode. Your camera’s LED indicator turns red. In PC-CAM Center, click the Digital Camera button. PC-CAM Center is now in Digital Camera mode. Temporary copies of your camera’s file are created automatically, and displayed as thumbnails in the thumbnails window.

  • Page 43: Creative Pc-Cam 880 Applications

    Creative PC-CAM 880 Applications...

  • Page 44: Pc-Cam Center

    Creative Want to put a live snapshot of your office, coffee pot, or even your fishtank on your web page? Creative WebCam Monitor is the application to look at. Just point your camera at your subject and pick a time WebCam interval.

  • Page 45: Arcsoft Photo Impression

    ArcSoft Greeting ArcSoft Greeting Card Creator is the perfect application for people who would like to create and share personalized cards for birthdays, anniversaries or any special occasion. Choose from the many creative Card Creator card designs and clip art templates to get you started. Your cards can be emailed directly to recipients or...
  • Page 46 Technical Specifications...

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Dimensions ❑ 100 mm (W) x 68 mm (H) x 36 mm (D) Power ❑ Use 2 AA size alkaline batteries or from a USB port ❑ CMOS image sensor with 2.0 Mega-pixels Sensor ❑ Color LCD LCD Display ❑...

  • Page 48: Video Formats

    ❑ Macro (center 35 cm) ❑ 8.64 mm Focal length ❑ F/2.8 Aperture Self-timer ❑ 10-second delay ❑ RGB24 Video formats ❑ MJPEG ❑ JPEG (DPOF compliant) File formats ❑ AVI ❑ Automatic Exposure control ❑ Automatic Colour balance ❑ Universal Serial Bus port Port compatibility ❑...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...

  • Page 50: Problems Using Creative Pc-Cam 880

    “Knowledgebase” for on-line troubleshooting and solutions. Go to www.creative.com and select your region. Problem Installing The setup program for Creative PC-CAM 880 does not run automatically after you insert the installation CD into the drive. Software The AutoPlay feature in your Windows system may not be enabled.
  • Page 51 The camera’s Power LED does not light up, or in Windows 98/98 SE, Me and 2000, the computer restarts for no apparent reason. You may have USB devices drawing too much power from your computer. This can happen especially when connecting USB devices to a passive or bus-powered USB hub.

  • Page 52: Problems In Windows Xp

    You may see this message when installing a driver. If you do, you may choose to click the Continue Anyway button. Creative has tested the driver on Windows XP, and it does not impair or destablize your computer.

  • Page 53: Note On Usb Compatibility

    Note on USB Compatibility...
  • Page 54 BIOS to address the problem. To look for a USB If the setup program warns you that your motherboard’s USB port is incompatible with Creative PC- compatible product, you can CAM 880, or if the camera does not work on your system and you suspect that the problem may be...

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