D-Link VisualStream 300K Pixel PC Camera User manual

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D-Link VisualStreamTM
300K Pixel PC Camera
Manual
Rev.1.10

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Contents
Package Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Getting To Know Your VisualStreamTM PC Camera---------------------------------------------------------5
Features And Benefits----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression ------------------------ 6
How to Use Your D-Link VisualStreamTM Camera ------------------------------------- 8
Setting the Focus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Capturing a Single Frame by Snapshot Button --------------------------------------------------------------8
Preview-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Record and Playback-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
How to Install Microsoft NetMeeting ------------------------------------------------------ 9
Using Your PC Camera With Microsoft NetMeeting ------------------------------------------------------10
How to Install MSN Messenger------------------------------------------------------------ 10
Using Your PC Camera With Microsoft NetMeeting ------------------------------------------------------10

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Getting Started With VideoImpression 1.6 -------------------------------------------- 10
Working with Albums ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Working with the Storyboard------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
Editing Images ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Editing a Video -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Editing Audio--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Printing an Image From a Video File ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Saving a Movie-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Getting Started With PhotoImpression 3.0 -------------------------------------------- 19
Opening an Image From a Disk Drive------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Acquiring Images From a TWAIN Device ------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Downloading Images From the Internet ---------------------------------------------------------------------21
Working with Albums ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Editing Images ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Creative Project Templates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Saving Images ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Printing Images ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Getting Help--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Warranty Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28

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Contents of Package
D-Link VisualStreamTM DSB-C310 300K Pixel PC Camera
Manual on CD
Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements
Computer with Windows Operating System and available USB port
Package Contents

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the D-Link DSB-C310 VisualStreamTM PC Camera. The DSB-C310 is a
complete audio visual solution for all of your e-communications. Talk to your family, friends, and
colleagues face-to-face over the Internet, create videos, digital photo albums, and more, all the
software needed to start creating digital content and enabling video communication is included. This
manual will guide you through the features of your new PC Camera and provides step by step instruc-
tions for getting you started with the bundledArcsoft software.
Built-InAudio
Microphone
Snapshot Button
Manual
Focus Ring
Swivel Base
Features And Benefits
Indicator Light
High Resolution 640 X 480 Pixels
Snapshot Button For Easy Still Image Capture
Built-In Audio Microphone
ArcSoft Software Included
Video Chat and Conferencing Capability with Microsoft NetMeeting
Add Video Messages toYour Email
Create VideoAlbums and Video Presentations
Create Personalized Greeting Cards, Calendars, and More
Getting To Know Your VisualStreamTM PC Camera

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Click Install ArcSoft
PhotoImpression
Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression and
VideoImpression
Click OK
Click Next
Click D-Link VGA
WebCam
Click Yes

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Click Next
Click Finish
Click Next
ArcSoft PhotoImpression is now ready to use. Please repeat these steps to install ArcSoft
VideoImpression software.
Click Next

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Setting the Focus
1.StartVideoImpression.
2. Select “New. “
3.Select “Capture Video.” Alivepreviewfromthe video camera will appear in the window.
4. Turn the manual focus ring until the image becomes sharp.
Capturing a Single Frame using the Camera Snapshot Button
1. Start VideoImpression 1.6. (Refer to the Getting Started With VideoImpression 1.6
in this manual for instructions on working with VideoImpression 1.6)
2. Press the snapshot button located on top of the camera to capture a single frame.
Preview
1. Follow steps 1~3 in the “Setting the Focus” section of this manual to
enable a live preview.
2. To stop the preview, click on “Stop” ( ).
3. To resume the preview, click on “Preview” ( ).
How To Use Your D-Link VisualStream Camera
Snapshot
Button
Audio
Microphone

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Record and Playback
* Video Recording:
1. Follow steps 1~3 in the “Setting the Focus” section to enable a live preview.
2. To start video recording, click on “Record” ( ).
3. To stop video recording, click on “Stop” ( ) or ESC.
4. To save captured video, click on “Save” ( ).
* Playback:
1. In VideoImpression, select “New.”
2. Select the source for playback by clicking on “Add” or from the drop down menu.
The selected source appears in the album.
3. Double click the source to add it to the Edit Board.
4. To replay captured video, click on “Play.”
For Windows 98Second Edition/Me Users
Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Internet Tools and then click
NetMeeting.
For Windows 2000 Users
Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, and click
Netmeeting.
For Windows XP Users
Click Start, point to Run, type in conf in the dialog box and click OK.
Proceed with steps 1-4 for Microsoft NetMeeting Installation
1. Click Next, type the appropriate information in the First Name, Last Name, E-Mail
Address, Location, and Comments dialog boxes, and then click Next.NOTE: The
Location and Comments information is optional.
2. Click Next, click and select the Log into a directory server when NetMeeting starts
check box (this is optional), and then type the name of the directory server in the
Server Name dialog box. If you do not want your name to be visible in the directory,
click and select the Do not list my name in this directory check box.
3. Click Next, and then select the appropriate location for the shortcuts.
4. Click Next, follow the instructions in theAudio Tuning Wizard, and then click Finish.
How To Install Microsoft Netmeeting

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Using Your PC Camera With Microsoft NetMeeting
1. Plug the PC camera into your PC first.
2. Click the NetMeeting” to go to the main screen, and then click “Start
Video” button, then you can start working with NetMeeting.
If you need more information or instruction on how to use a specific feature
or tool, click the “Help” button in the upper right-hand comer of the screen.
How To Install MSN Messenger
For Windows 98Second Edition/Me/2000 Users
Please log on to http://messenger.msn.com to download.
After the installation package is downloaded to your computer, follow the instructions to
After you run NetMeeting for the first time, you can modify the information you entered
about yourself or the directory server name that you want to connect to. To do so,
click Options on the Tools menu, click the General tab, and then enter the
appropriate information.Also, you can run the Audio Tuning Wizard again, and to do
so, click Audio Tuning Wizard on the Tools menu.
install MSN Messenger.
After the installation is completed, click Start, point to Programs, and click Windows
Messenger.
For Windows XP Users
Click Start, point to Programs, and click Windows Messenger.
After you run Messenger for the first time, you can add friends to your list and send
instant messages.