Radio Shack 3Com Bigpicture operating instructions Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You have purchased a powerful (and fun!) video communications

tool. 3Com is known worldwide for reliable and easy-to-use networking and data communications tools. Now you can count on 3Com for the same quality in digital video applications.

3Com, the leader in networking, now puts digital video right inside your PC. With the simple, compact camera and standards-based video capture card included in your Bigpicturepackage, you can grab still pictures, use Kai’s Photo Soap Special Editionto put finishing touches on images, removing “red eye” or sunlight glare from digital photos, or edit video footage into a real

mini-movie with Asymetrix Digital Video Producer.

With the addition of a modem, you can conduct Internet and “point to point” H.324 video phone calls using VDONet’s VDOPhone. VDOMailmakes sending video and audio to friends and family as easy as sending regular text e-mail. BoxTop’s iVisitgives you further Internet video capabilities. Microsoft’s NetMeetinglets you communicate with both audio and H.323 video, collaborate on virtually any Windows- based application, exchange graphics on an electronic whiteboard, and much more.

This manual will guide you through installation of the hardware and software included in your Bigpicture video package. Have fun!

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Contents ∙ Videophone Camera & Capture Card Table of Contents Glossary Specifications Introduction You’ll need these items from your BigpictureTM box Determining Your Version WindowsClick Properties Windows 95 version Inserting the Video Capture Card into Your Computer Installation Installation PCI ISA Connecting Your Ntsc Camera To Your Video Capture Card Installation Installing the Video Capture Card’s Drivers Click Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer Installation Click the Device Manager tab Double-clickSound, Video and Game Controllers Capture in the Sound, Video and GameInstallation When you see the following screen, click Finish Installation Installation Software Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation Bigpicture Software Summary Next Installation Attn Com Registration Program PO Box New Berlin, WI Bigpicture Application Launcher Installation Internet Security Issues Internet Security Issues Internet Security Issues Internet Security Issues Can protect your identity and that of your family Troubleshooting and Online Help Resources Troubleshooting and Online Help Resources IRQ Conflicts Freeing an IRQ Click ResourcesTroubleshooting and Online Help Resources IRQ Conflicts Altering PCI Bios Settings Point to Settings and click Control Panel If Plug and Play Does Not Detect Your Capture Card Bigpicture 90-Day Installation Support Line Online Help Resources888-877-4VID∗ Internet FTP Internet on DemandAre You Still Having Problems? CompuServeAmerica Online Fax and Technical Support HotlinePriority No Hold Service No Hold lineIf You Must Return the Product to Us Technical Support DepartmentApplication Avi audio-video interleavedBaud rate Binary digitBits per second bps BmpByte CarrierComposite video Dynamic IP addressElectronic Industries Association EIA 323Pots Plain-Old Telephone Service ProtocolRAM Resolution PowerPhysical Properties Maximum Frame RateNtsc Camera Audio Manufacturer’s Declaration Conformity IC CanadaUL Listing/CUL Listing Radio and Television InterferenceHow to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems Limited WarrantyRegulatory Information Regulatory Information