Panasonic 1438M user manual Using the Camera AS a PC Camera

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OPTIMA 1438m

USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with busi- ness associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the cam- era for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:

Microphone

Sound card

Speakers or headphones

Network or Internet connection

1.After installing the PC camera driver (included on the CD-ROM) in your Windows operating system, restart your computer.

2.Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the camera.

3.Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

4.Turn on your camera.

5.Select [PC Camera] with the c / d buttons and press the button.

6.Position the camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod.

7.Launch the videoconferencing application software.

Simply follow the instructions in the application software to start your camera.

This function is not supported by Mac.

It is recommended that you use Windows Netmeeting (Windows Meeting Space on Windows Vista) as a videoconferencing application software.

The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240.

For more information about the operation of videoconference application software, refer to its respective help documentation.

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Contents Optima 1438m FCC Statement Product Information Trademark InformationOnly use a battery with intact external seals Keep the battery out of the reach of childrenDo not disassemble, change or repair the camera Do not use the camera in areas near waterDo not subject the LCD monitor to impact Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyesDo not cover the camera or wrap it in cloths or blankets EN-5 Contents Introduction Package ContentsOverview Front View Getting to Know Your CameraRear View Function Capture Mode Video Mode Playback ModeLCD Monitor Display Capture modePlayback mode Video playback Playback mode Still image playbackPreparation Getting StartedCharging the Battery Setting the Date and Time Initial SettingsFormatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory Choosing the LanguageCapturing Images Capture ModeSetting the Panorama Mode Setting the Scene ModeTaking Images When the Smile Feature Is On Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout Recording Shots using Face Detection TechnologyRecording Video Clips Video ModePlaying Back Video Clips Playing Back Still Images Playback ModeRemoving Red-eye Playback DisplayPlaying back voice memos Attaching Voice MemosProtecting Images Canceling the ProtectionDpof Settings Erasing Images Erasing in Photography Mode Quick Delete FunctionCapture Menu Menu OptionsMetering BalanceColor Quick Shot Capture MdDigi. Zoom PreviewAudio Video MenuPlayback Menu Copy to Card Qual. ChangeSetup Menu Sys. Reset Fr. No. ResetLight Freq LCD BrightDownloading Your Files Transferring Files to Your ComputerSystem Requirement Windows Macintosh Using the Camera AS a PC Camera There are 3 types of software included on the CD-ROM Editing Software InstallationDescription SpecificationsPossible Number of Shots AppendixPossible number of shots still image Possible recording time / sec video clipSymptom Cause TroubleshootingConnecting the camera to the printer Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant PrinterPrinting images EN-42 Customer care