Video Chat Starter Kit

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Video Chat Starter Kit

First time or experienced internet chatters can now combine true video, picture and audio with instant messaging for the ultimate face to face, live chatting experience - anywhere in the world for free. You can even send video/picture e-mails, create greeting cards and produce photo albums.

General Features Specifications

Video Chat Starter Kit

P-number: P4397
Category: PC Accessories
Country: United States of America
Sold since: 28 October 2007

  • Space saving mini web camera with VGA resolution
  • Send real-time video to anyone on your IM list (receiver does not need camera to view sender)
  • Record, produce & e-mail home videos
  • Quick and easy installation.
  • Video/Still Capture: True 640 x 480 pixel (VGA)
  • Refresh: Up to 30 frames per second.
  • Manual Focus
  • Built-in microphone & snapshot button
  • Image sensor: Color progressive CMOS sensor with true 640x480 pixels (VGA) resolution.
  • Extra-long 6 foot USB Cable
  • Built-in desktop stand and laptop clip

Frequently Asked Questions


Click on the question of your choice to see the answer!

Installation

• I get an error when using Amcap (error 80004002)

Go in to DEVICE MANAGER (under Sound Video and Game controllers) and deactivate any other CAPTURE DEVICE hardware, such as TV Cards, Scanners, other webcams, etc. and then try to install the webcam.

 

• When installing software, I get “The software you are installing has not passed Windows logo testing...“

Choose “Continue Anyway”.

• I clicked on “Download Instant Messengers” on the CD, but received an error message.

You must have an internet connection to download these.

• Do I need all programs from the CD?

No! You only need the drivers to get the camera to work.  Be sure you install the drivers before you attach the webcam.

The other programs are for editing.

• I did not receive (or lost) my installation CD or user manual.

You can download the usermanual and installation disc from this page. Please look in the left-top side of this page for all avaible downloads.

• How can I get the cam to work with my Instant messenger?
  1. In MSN Messenger follow the guide below.
  2. In Yahoo Messenger follow Yahoo's guide here: click here
  3. In AOL Instant Messenger, Click the HELP funtion in the messenger program.
  4. Skype, follow their guide here: click here
  5. Others, Click the HELP menu, in your messenger program.

Microsoft messenger guide:
Choose Functions-Sound & Video settings (configuration) Read the message, click next, Speaker configuration, Choose your soundcard, click next, Microphone configuration, choose USB Camera, click next, Webcam configuration, Choose USB PC Camera SN9C103, click apply (finish).

Operating the device

• The red light on the cam is NOT on?

Your camera is not activated, follow the Step by Step guide under the FAQ “My camera does not work” (above)

• My microphone is not working (other person can’t hear me)

Go through the Options/Settings for Webcam & Sound in your INSTANT MESSENGER's options.
Be sure to choose USB CAM as your Microphone!

• My camera does not show up in my Instant Messenger?

If you just installed the camera, remove the camera from your USB port. Then insert it again.

You should install the drivers before attaching the camera to your USB port.

Be sure to go through your INSTANT MESSENGER's configuration for sound and webcam, and set your cam to USB PC Camera.

• My picture is too dark or too light?

Check the webcam options/settings/guide of your Instant Messenger.

• Does the person I am chatting with need to have a camera?

No, you will just not be able to see them. But they will see you.

• I get an error when trying to use the camera?

If the camera is in use by another program it will not show up for chatting. Likewise, if chatting, it cannot be used by another program.

• I cannot see the other person who is chatting.

This is not related to your web camera, so it is not supported by this customer service.  They may not have a web camera set up on their side.  Please check this.  Otherwise, they may not have their web camera installed properly.

• I cannot hear the other person who is chatting.

This is not related to your web camera, so it is not supported by this customer service.  However, please check if your volume is turned on and that your speakers are connected properly.  If that does not help, check if the other person has a microphone or if their microphone is installed properly.

• My camera does not work.

Disconnect the camera and follow these steps:

  1. Insert the CD into your CD drive, WITHOUT the webcam attach, Install the webcam driver, make sure that both driver AND applications is ticked, after installation EXIT the CD.
  2. Attach the webcam.
  3. If the “Found new hardware guide” pops up, follow step 4, otherwise jump to step 5.
  4. Choose NO to go online, then next and “automatic installation”, after the driver installation finishes, remove the cam from the USB port, and attach it again a few seconds later.
  5. Click the “Snapshot button” (small holes) on top of the webcam
  6. A window will pop up, choose AMCap
  7. VERY IMPORTANT - In the AMCap software go to the “Devices” menu, and make sure the USB Pc camera (SN9C103) is ticked, also make sure the USB Camera is ticked below the grey line (This is the Audio source)
  8. VERY IMPORTANT - In the “Options” menu make sure that “PREVIEW” is ticked
  9. Also choose “Video Capture filter” in the “options” menu, and make sure that “Flicker” is set to 60 Hz.
  10. If you want to capture a video to your hard drive, you need to make sure that “Capture Audio” is ticked in the Capture menu.
  11. In some cases this file will be saved without an extension, to play the files, rename the file to your_file_name.avi, and play it in Windows media player
  12. To use the cam with Instant messengers, make sure you read the camera guides for the Instant messenger you use.
  13. In Microsoft MSN Messenger, choose Functions-Sound & Video settings (configuration) Read the message, click next, Speaker configuration, Choose your soundcard, click next, Microphone configuration, choose USB Camera, click next, Webcam configuration, Choose USB PC Camera SN9C103, click apply (finish) 
  14. For yahoo messenger follow this link: click here
  15. For other messengers click the help function, in your IM. Program.

Software

• I have a black or white screen in the AMCAP software?

Be sure to choose the USB Cam in the Devices, then click Options and choose Preview.

• How do I edit pictures?

Please refer to the user’s manual on the CD for Photo Instant messengerpressions3.

• How does the instant messaging work?

Please refer to the website of the INSTANT MESSENGER that you downloaded.

Tips

• How do I email a video?
  1. Capture a video to your hard disc with the AMCAP program.
  2. Compose a new mail and ATTACH your file!

NOTE: Some mail boxes do not support more that 5 mb files, although others support up to 2 GB, check with your ISP or mail account provider.

• Is there a fee to use the instant messengers?

No, many instant messengers are free.

• Is the web camera compatible with Mac?

No, it isn't.


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