Safety instructions Please read this section carefully and follow all instructions given. The instructions will help you to operate the device reliably and help increase its service life. Always store these instructions near the unit. Keep the operating instructions and packaging to pass them on with the unit if you sell it. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this unit. This unit is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or by those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed on its use. Never open the camera housing! This could damage the device. Never attempt to repair the device! Please contact our service centre if you have problems with the device. 1
Operating environment Keep your USB web camera and stereo headset away from sources of moisture. Avoid dust, heat and direct sunshine to avoid damaging the unit. Place and operate the unit on a stable, even surface which is vibration-free to avoid it falling off. Never open the housing on the web camera or stereo headset! You could receive an electric shock! If the mains cable on the device is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, his customer service agent or other suitably qualified person. This is to avoid causing damage to the device. 2
Electromagnetic compatibility You must comply with the European directive on electromagnetic compatibility when you connect the USB web camera and stereo head set. To avoid interference and data loss always maintain a distance of at least 1 metre between the devices and high-frequency and magnetic objects (TV sets, speakers mobile phones, etc.). Only used a screened USB cable for connecting the USB camera to your PC. Connecting Position the cable so that nobody is able to step on it or trip over it. Do not place any objects on the cable to avoid damaging it. 3
Repairs Please contact our service centre if you have technical problems with your USB web camera or stereo headset. Repairs should only be performed by our authorised service partners. Contact customer services if: Fluid has seeped inside the unit. The appliance is not working properly. The appliance has been dropped or the housing is damaged. 4
Cleaning Please make sure the USB camera, particularly the lens, does not get dirty. Use a damp cloth to clean the USB camera and stereo headset. Do not use solvents, corrosive or aerosol detergent to clean. Backup Note Always backup your data onto an external storage device (e.g. CD-R) after it has been changed or updated. We do not accept any liability for claims for compensation arising from loss of data or any damages incurred. 5
Introduction Notes on how to use these instructions These instructions have been arranged under various headings to make it easy to find the information you need. The comprehensive help functions in the application, which you can access at the touch of a button (usually F1), will help you use the application and operating system. You can access the help functions while using your Microsoft Windows operating system or relevant application. Quality When selecting the components our main concerns were range of functions, ease of use, safety and reliability. A balanced hardware / software means we are able to offer you a state-ofthe art USM web camera and stereo headset which you will enjoy for a long time to come. 6
Service Personalised customer services means we will provide support in your day-to-day work. Contact us any time, we are delighted to help. The chapter of this manual devoted to Customer Service starts on page 18. Our target group These instructions are intended to be read by first-time and experienced users. Apart from possible professional use, the USB web camera and stereo headset are intended for domestic use. The entire family will be able to enjoy the wide variety of applications it offers. Thank you for purchasing our products and we are delighted to welcome you as our new customer. 7
Items supplied Please check your purchase to ensure all items are included and contact us within 28 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing: USB camera with integrated USB cable Stereo headset with integrated 3.5 mm cable (pink green) and jack Installation and application programs on CD These operating instructions and warranty documents Note You may need to enter serial numbers when installing the software on the CD. The serial numbers are printed on the CD cover or the CD itself. Please keep these numbers in a safe place. The CD will be in your PC or laptop when you are installing the programs, so write down the serial numbers before starting the installation. This does not affect your statutory rights. 8
Technical specifications USB Web Camera Port: Zoom: Sensor: Sensitivity: Frame rate (max): Lens: Focal distance: Focus: White balance: USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 Port 4 x digital zoom 2M colour progressive CMOS sensor, 1600 x 1200 pixels 0.9V/Lux-sec. 15 fps@1600x1200, 15 fps@1280x1024 (1.3M), 30 fps @640x480 (VGA), F 3.2, f = 6.5 mm, view angle 53 degrees Manual focus, 10cm - Automatic Automatic Snapshot: 1600 x 1200, 1280x1024, 1024x766, 640x480, 352x288, 320x240, 176x144, 160x120 Release button: Hardware Video format: AVI Power supply: USB 2.0 port 9
Stereo Headset Port: 3.5 mm jack (pink, green) System requirements Operating system Processor output Graphics card Installation Fixed disk memory XP/Vista 1.2 GHz processor or faster at least 16 Bit (True Color) CD-ROM drive with 4x speed or faster 100 MB or more of free memory on the hard drive Connection USB port (Universal Serial Bus), microphone connection, headphone output 10
View Shutter button Power light Lens Focus ring Camera base Clip (for laptops) 11
Connection cable Ear cup Microphone 12
Start of operation 1. Installing the software Caution! Important files may be changed or overwritten when you are installing programs or drivers. Before installing the program make a backup of your original files which you will be able to access later if problems occur after installing the software. Note Install the software before connecting the USL web camera and stereo headset. 13
Place the CD in the drive. The installation menu will start automatically. Note: If installation does not start automatically the so-called Autorun function may be disabled. Manual installation without Autorun: Click Start and select the Run feature. Now enter the name (letter) of the CD-ROM drive followed by a colon and the program name Autorun.exe Confirm with OK. The installation menu will suggest the following items for installation: - PC camera driver (hardware driver) - ArcSoft Software Suite (photo editing software) Install the hardware driver and editing software in sequence. Follow the instructions on the screen. 14
Re-start your computer. The editing software automatically places a shortcut to the programs PhotoImpression 5 and VideoImpression 5 on your desktop, which you can use to transmit images after the USB web camera is connected. 15
2. Connecting the USB web camera to the PC Connect your USB web camera to your computer as follows: The driver software must already be installed (page 3). Switch on the computer and all peripheral devices (monitor, printer modem, etc.) and wait until operating system has finished booting. Insert the end of the USB cable ( ) into one of your computer s empty USB ports ( ). Windows will recognise that new hardware has been connected and will complete the installation. Note: A dialogue box will appear if your system is set up to install signed software/drivers (released by Microsoft) only. The wording in the box will differ from system to system. Example: The.. driver you wish to install did not pass the test. This does not indicate that the driver is faulty, but merely points out that there is no Microsoft signature. You can skip this screen. Click Next to install the driver. 16
3. Setting up the camera Setting up the USB camera on the monitor provides the best viewing angle. Test the various positions. Please note the following: The ideal angle is achieved by setting up the USB camera in the centre of the monitor. Adjust the focus ring on the lens to focus the camera. Keep an eye on the live image as you are doing this. You can also set up the camera on a table or hold it in your hand. Positioning the camera lens You can turn the camera body on the base to achieve the desired angle. 17
4. Connecting the stereo headset to the PC You can connect the headset while the computer is running (known as hot-plugging ). Insert the 3.5 mm pink jack into the microphone output on your sound card. Insert the 3.5 mm green jack into the output socket on the sound card. Caution! Using headphone/earphones at high volume can result in permanent hearing damage. Before pressing play, set the volume to the lowest setting. Start playback and increase the volume to a comfortable level. Changes to the basic equalizer settings can also damage your hearing permanently. Using headphones/earphones to listen to a device at high volumes for an extended period can damage your hearing. 18
Customer service Locating the fault Faults often occur for the simplest of reasons, but some can also be complex and require a lot of analysis. Check the connections and cables Start by performing a visual check of all cable connections. If the indicator lamps are not on ensure that the computer and all peripheral devices are connected to the power supply. 19
Faults and possible causes The images are out of focus. The camera has not be focussed correctly. Twist the focus ring. The image display on the monitor is not clear. The lens is dirty or streaked. There is no output (display) on the external display unit. The external display unit was not connected properly to the camera. The camera is not recognised. Check all cable connections. There is no sound from the headset. Check all cable connections. The volume is too low. 20
Technical support The USB camera has been thoroughly and successfully tested in our test laboratory with a wide variety of devices. However, the drivers will need to be updated from time to time. This is because there may be compatibility problems with other components which were not tested (programs, devices). To make sure you have the latest software version for your camera we recommend downloading it from www.medion.com. Go to Service & Support then Drivers & Software and enter the serial number of your device, which is on the underside of the unit or on the packaging. 21
Do you need more support? If the suggestions in the previous section did not rectify your problem please contact us. The following information would help us: How is your computer configured? What peripheral devices do you use? What messages appear on the screen? What software were you using when the problem occurred? What steps have you already taken to try and rectify the problem? Please provide your customer number if you have one. 22
Disposal Device At the end of its life, the appliance should not be disposed of in household rubbish. Enquire about the options for environmentally friendly disposal. Packaging Your appliance has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. The packaging is made of environmentally friendly material which can be recycled. If you have any questions about disposal please contact your sales agent or our service centre. 23
Replicating this manual This document contains legally protected information. All rights reserved. Copying mechanically, electronically and any other way is prohibited unless written permission from the manufacturer is obtained. Copyright 2008 All rights reserved. This manual is protected by copyright. Medion is the owner of this copyright. Trademarks: MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Subject to technical and optical changes as well as printing errors. 24