AIPTEK DV 5300 user manual Installing the software, Starting the application, Turn on the camera

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Using PC Camera

Installing the software

The PC camera software is included in the camera driver, and therefore you should install the driver before using the PC camera function. If you have not yet installed the driver, please see page 36 for details on the installation.

Starting the application

1 Connect the camera to your computer.

Connect the camera to your computer using the accessory USB cable.

2 Turn on the camera and

Live Mode

switch to Live mode.

 

Turn on your camera, and the LCD will

Disk Mode

display as illustrated. Press the Up or

Down

button to select the Live

Live Mode

Mode item, and then press the Menu/OK

 

button to confirm.

If you want to use the Video Conferencing function, please install programs such as Netmeeting to serve the purpose.

Notice for Windows ME users: When the indicated screen appears, please select Automatic search for a better driver and click Next to continue.

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Contents English Welcome Table of Contents Addenda Using PC CameraCopying Files to Your PC View Knowing your camera partsBottom Replace the cover Install batteriesLoading batteries Inserting a SD/MMC card optional Attaching the wrist strap optional Stretch out the strap hookThread the strap through the hook Thread the strap through the loopTurning on your camera Turning off your cameraUsing the LCD monitor Initial positionRotate the LCD panel Normal positionReading the LCD indicators Setting language Bring up the menuEnter the System menu Enter the Language menuAdjust the focus Adjust other settings optionalRecording a video clip Start recordingZoom in or zoom out Stop recordingTake a still picture How to take a still pictureTaking a still picture How to use flash strobe Enter the Strobe menuSelect the Auto item Exit the menuHow to use self timer Enter the Self Timer menuSelf timer icon Select OnRecording a voice clip Switch to Playback mode Exit Playback modePlaying back your recordings Full-screen viewSwitch to thumbnail view Mode icon Storage medium Highlight box File type Status barHow to Action Thumbnail viewConnecting the camera to a TV AV ModeMenu operation Menu illustrationWhite Balance ShutterSetting video resolution Select a resolution itemIcon Resolution Description Enter the Video menuSetting picture resolution Enter the Picture menuSetting white balance Enter the Advanced menuEnter the White Balance menu Select an item to applySetting exposure compensation Enter the Exposure menuSetting image effect Enter the Effect menuSelect On or Off Setting date stampEnter the Date Stamp menu Deleting files Bring up the Playback menuSelect Delete or Delete All Confirm the deletionIMG-0001.ASF Viewing file informationEnter the Info menu System menu System menu itemsMenu/OK Setting date and time Setting LCD brightnessToggling OSD on or off Toggling beep sound on or offEnter the Display menu Enter the Beep menuSelect 50Hz or 60Hz Setting flickerEnter the Flicker menu Setting auto-off option Restoring factory defaultsSelect Yes to format Formatting storage mediumEnter the Format menu Insert the driver CD Installing the driver to your PCStart the installation Install the driver Install codecsInstall Direct X 8.0 or above Restart the computerConnecting the camera to your PC Turn on the camera and switchTo Disk mode Connect the USB cable to your cameraFor Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Copying files to the PCFor Windows XP users Copying files to the PC Viewing/Playing files on your PC File location Installing the software Switch to Live modeStarting the application Connect the camera to your computerStarting the application Launch DV 5300 program Using DV 5300 PC Camera Sub-menu availableConfiguring Format options Recording an AVI movieTaking a snapshot Configuring Properties options Configuring Flicker optionsTroubleshooting AddendaAddenda Install Direct X 8.0 or Flicker Settings Battery Life IndicatorSetting CountryStorage Capacity System Message Message DescriptionSpecifications 5300
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