BenQ ideaCam S1 Series User manual

ideaCam
User Manual
S1 Series V 2.00

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Copyright and disclaimer
Disclaimer
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respect to the contents of this document. BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to
notify any person of such revision or changes.
Copyright
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reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language
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chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.
Typographics
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Symbol Item Meaning
Warning
Information mainly to prevent the damage to components, data,
or personal injury caused by misuse and improper operation or
behavior.
Tip Useful information for completing a task.
Note Supplementary information.
In this document, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in condensed form, for example:
System > Information.

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Product Support
This document aims to provide the most updated and accurate information to customers,
and thus all contents may be modified from time to time without prior notice. Please visit the
website for the latest version of this document and other product information. Available files
vary by model.
1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
2. Visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com. The website layout and content may vary by
region/country.
Search for your model’s user manual and related document.
Servicing
• If misuse or other accident occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing.
• Contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from Support.BenQ.com for more
support.

Table of contents
Copyright and disclaimer ...........................................................................i
Product Support..............................................................................................ii
Package contents...........................................................................................1
Overview ............................................................................................................2
ideaCam exterior view .............................................................................................................2
Remote controller exterior view .........................................................................................3
Setting up your ideaCam ......................................................................... 4
Attaching to a monitor.............................................................................................................4
Attaching to a tripod .................................................................................................................5
Setting up the remote controller............................................................ 6
Installing/Replacing batteries.............................................................................................6
Connecting the USB receiver ...............................................................................................6
Operations ........................................................................................................7
Hand-hold mode .........................................................................................................................7
Using the magnifying lens.....................................................................................................8
Using EnSpire .................................................................................................. 9
Initial setup .......................................................................................................................................9
Using EnSpire during meetings ........................................................................................10
Maintenance................................................................................................... 11
Cleaning the lens .........................................................................................................................11
Product information.................................................................................... 12
Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 12
Dimensions.....................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................15
Hardware issues: ideaCam.................................................................................................15
Hardware issues: remote controller..............................................................................16
Hardware issues: magnifying lens.................................................................................16
Software issues: EnSpire.........................................................................................................17
11/30/22

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Package contents
Open the sales package and check the contents. If any item is missing or damaged, please
contact your dealer immediately.
Webcam Webcam mount
Webcam cover
User documents
(quick start guide, software guide,
regulatory statements, warranty cards)
Other accessories
Magnifying lens
(only in S1 Plus & S1 Pro)
Remote controller
(only in S1 Pro)
• Before discarding the package, check that you haven’t left any accessories inside the box.
• Use original accessories to ensure compatibility.
• The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for detailed
information.

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Overview
ideaCam exterior view
See Setting up your ideaCam on page 4.
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1. Freeze button
Press to freeze or unfreeze the screen image.
(Use with EnSpire)
2. Ring light button
Press to turn the ring light on or off.
3. Ring light
4. Status light
Lights up when the camera is on.
5. Slot for webcam mount
6. USB Type-A connector
Connects to a USB 2.0 port.
7. Attachment point for webcam
8. Mount lock
9. Screw hole for tripod

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Remote controller exterior view
See Setting up the remote controller on page 6.
Always use the remote controller with EnSpire. You can control your ideaCam with the remote
controller instead of making changes on EnSpire through mouse-clicking.
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1. Status light
• Lights up white when buttons are tapped.
• Lights up red when battery charge is low.
Replace the batteries immediately.
2. Capture button
3. AF/MF switch button
4. Mute/Unmute button
5. Focus button
6. Freeze button
7. Zoom ring
Rotate the ring to zoom in and out.
8. Battery cover
9. USB receiver
10. USB receiver slot
11. Battery holder

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Setting up your ideaCam
Attaching to a monitor
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11. Rest the webcam mount on the monitor’s
bezel and align the mount's front edge
with the monitor.
2. Ensure that the mount is braced against
the monitor’s back.
3. Rotate the lock clockwise to secure the
webcam mount.
Do not over rotate the lock. Stop when the
mount is firmly attached.
4. Align and attach the webcam to the
attachment point of the webcam mount.
5. Connect your webcam to a USB Type-A
port on your computer and wait for the
driver to install.
If your computer does not recognize the
webcam, please unplug the USB and plug it
back in again.
90° 6. Tilt the webcam within the 90-degree
range to either focus on portrait or present
items on your desk.
Use EnSpire for advanced camera settings.

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Attaching to a tripod
Tripod is not included with the product.
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1. Screw a standard tripod into the screw
hole on the webcam mount.
2. Align and attach the webcam to the
attachment point of the webcam mount.
3. Connect your webcam to a USB Type-A
port on your computer and wait for the
driver to install.
If your computer does not recognize the
webcam, please unplug the USB and plug it
back in again.

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Setting up the remote controller
Installing/Replacing batteries
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the supplied batteries, ensuring that the positive and negative ends are facing in the
correct direction.
3. Close the battery cover.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not place the batteries under direct sunlight, at a high temperature or near fire. Neither store the
batteries in high humidity nor submerge them in water.
• Do not disassemble, hit, or make modifications to the batteries or they may short circuit and pose a
hazard.
• Do not attempt to recharge discarded non-chargeable batteries or expose them to fire.
• Remove the batteries if they are depleted or if the lamp will not be used for an extended period; otherwise
chemicals inside the batteries may leak and damage the product.
• To reduce adverse impact on the environment and prevent health hazards, please properly discard the
batteries according to your local recycling regulations.
Connecting the USB receiver
To begin using the remote controller, you must first insert the remote controller receiver to a
USB Type-A port on your computer.
Use EnSpire for advanced camera and image settings.