Rosewill RCM-2655R Chapter V. Troubleshooting and Maintenance, Problems and Solutions

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Chapter V. Troubleshooting and Maintenance

This section discusses basic problems with the USB Web Camera, frequently asked questions and provides some maintenance tips.

Problems and Solutions

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Ensure the USB cable is correctly and securely attached.

Ensure that your video software has been properly installed.

Make sure your lens is free from obstructions, and that it is pointing in the appropriate direction.

Dark Pictures

Check that there is sufficient light for the camera. Alternatively, you may wish to adjust the Brightness or Contrast settings in the software you are using.

Ensure there is no strong light source behind the object or person being viewed by the PC Camera.

Ensure that the lens is clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I use my USB Web Camera with software applications other than those included with the

camera?

A.Yes. A Video for Windows device driver and a TWAIN driver are supplied with your camera and are automatically installed on your computer during the setup process. These drivers allow the USB Web Camera to be used as a general video and/or still image input device with other Windows applications.

Q.How do I use my USB Web Camera with other video capture devices?

A.The best way is to disable all other video capture devices and ensure the USB Web Camera is the default device. To do this:

Click on the Start menu button and choose Settings, and then Control Panel. In the Windows Control Panel, double click on the “Multimedia” icon.

Select the Devices tab at the top to view a list of all multimedia devices installed on your

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