5. Image transmission functions

This unit comes with a function for transmitting still images from the host computer to the unit via Ethernet and a function for importing still images from the unit into the host computer. The image transmission program must be installed in the host computer from the CD-ROM supplied in order to use these functions. For details on installation, refer to “How to install the program”.

Specifications

Run the image transmission program (HS300 Tool) in a host computer which satisfies the following conditions.

• Operating system: Windows2000 or WindowsXP

• Processor:

Pentium III, 1 GHz or better recommended

• RAM:

256 MB or more recommended

• Hard disk drive:

At least 50 MB of free memory

• Ethernet:

10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX

• Display:

TrueColor (24 bit, 32 bit color), 800600 dots or more

The image formats supported include bitmap (bmp), JPEG (jpg or jpeg), TIFF (tif) and GIF (gif).

The image transmission program is equipped with a function for automatically converting images into the specified video format size.

Connections

Connect this unit to Ethernet using a twisted pair cable. Use a LAN crossover cable to connect the unit with the host computer directly. Use a LAN straight cable to connect to Ethernet using a hub or other equipment.

For details on network setup such as IP addresses, refer to [3-7 Network settings].

Transmitting images uses network capacity which may result in other connected devices possibly being affected when connecting to Ethernet through a hub and other equipment.

LAN crossover cable

LAN straight cable

LAN straight cable

HUB

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