AIPTEK DV 5300 user manual Configuring Properties options, Configuring Flicker options

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using PC Camera

Using DV 5300 PC Camera (continued)

Configuring Properties options

Video setting:

-Banding Filter: If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change this setting to avoid noise.

-Bandwidth: If the network bandwidth is congested when using PC Camera, select a smaller value in the “Bandwidth” item to avoid this problem.

Custom setting:

You can use the default settings, or change the settings (such as brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness) on your own.

Configuring Flicker options

If you take your camera abroad, and find the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, please check the Cancel Flicker item to prevent noises from appearing on the screen. Or, you can refer to the Flicker Settings table (p. 52) for proper flicker value that suits the country you are staying.

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Contents English Welcome Table of Contents Copying Files to Your PC Using PC CameraAddenda Bottom Knowing your camera partsView Loading batteries Install batteriesReplace the cover Inserting a SD/MMC card optional Stretch out the strap hook Attaching the wrist strap optionalThread the strap through the hook Thread the strap through the loopTurning off your camera Turning on your cameraInitial position Using the LCD monitorRotate the LCD panel Normal positionReading the LCD indicators Bring up the menu Setting languageEnter the System menu Enter the Language menuAdjust other settings optional Adjust the focusRecording a video clip Start recordingStop recording Zoom in or zoom outTaking a still picture How to take a still pictureTake a still picture Enter the Strobe menu How to use flash strobeSelect the Auto item Exit the menuEnter the Self Timer menu How to use self timerSelf timer icon Select OnRecording a voice clip Exit Playback mode Switch to Playback modePlaying back your recordings Full-screen viewMode icon Storage medium Highlight box File type Status bar Switch to thumbnail viewHow to Action Thumbnail viewAV Mode Connecting the camera to a TVMenu illustration Menu operationWhite Balance ShutterSelect a resolution item Setting video resolutionIcon Resolution Description Enter the Video menuEnter the Picture menu Setting picture resolutionEnter the Advanced menu Setting white balanceEnter the White Balance menu Select an item to applyEnter the Exposure menu Setting exposure compensationEnter the Effect menu Setting image effectEnter the Date Stamp menu Setting date stampSelect On or Off Bring up the Playback menu Deleting filesSelect Delete or Delete All Confirm the deletionEnter the Info menu Viewing file informationIMG-0001.ASF Menu/OK System menu itemsSystem menu Setting LCD brightness Setting date and timeToggling beep sound on or off Toggling OSD on or offEnter the Display menu Enter the Beep menuEnter the Flicker menu Setting flickerSelect 50Hz or 60Hz Restoring factory defaults Setting auto-off optionEnter the Format menu Formatting storage mediumSelect Yes to format Start the installation Installing the driver to your PCInsert the driver CD Install codecs Install the driverInstall Direct X 8.0 or above Restart the computerTurn on the camera and switch Connecting the camera to your PCTo Disk mode Connect the USB cable to your cameraFor Windows XP users Copying files to the PCFor Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Copying files to the PC Viewing/Playing files on your PC File location Switch to Live mode Installing the softwareStarting the application Connect the camera to your computerStarting the application Launch DV 5300 program Sub-menu available Using DV 5300 PC CameraTaking a snapshot Recording an AVI movieConfiguring Format options Configuring Flicker options Configuring Properties optionsAddenda TroubleshootingAddenda Install Direct X 8.0 or Battery Life Indicator Flicker SettingsSetting CountryStorage Capacity Message Description System MessageSpecifications 5300