Cyclon Webcam SL6830 - Webcam Speedlink - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Cyclon Webcam SL6830 Speedlink

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Important!

Before using this product, read the instruction manual for important safety information. Please retain this manual for future reference and warranty information.

Exemption from Liability

No liability will attach to Jöllenbeck GmbH if any damage, injury or accident is attributable to inattentive, inappropriate, negligent or incorrect operation of the machinery whether or not caused deliberately.

Troubleshooting & Servicing

Do not attempt to service or repair the device yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not attempt to modify the device in any way. Doing so could invalidate your warranty.

Cleaning

When cleaning the device, please use a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzine, paint thinner, or other chemicals on the device.

Location

Place the device in a stable location, so it will not fall causing damage to the device or bodily harm.

Intended use

• The product may only be used with the original parts intended for it.
• The product may only be used in closed and dry rooms.
• The intended use includes adherence to the specified installation instructions. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage arising due to improper use.

Moisture and heat sources

Do not use this apparatus near water (for example, sinks, baths, pools) or expose it to rain, moisture, or dripping or splashing liquids. Do not expose the unit to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Cyclon Web-cam. With this Webcam you can take photos, record video, create video email even send pictures of yourself live over t Internet to your friends.

Features

■ 1.3 megapixel photo-quality resolution in a picture format up to 1280 x 1024 pixels
■ Video transfer with no delay thanks to USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 and 1.0 backwards compatible)
■ VGA quality video (640 x 480 pixels) with a frame rate of 30fps
- Focus-free lens (80mm to infinity) – allowing you to capture the finest details of nearby objects
- Wide base for secure positioning on any level surface
■ Video capture format: AVI
■ Still image format: BMP
■ Simple USB connection
■ Including drivers for Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP

Installation under Windows 2000/XP

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Install the driver software before you connect the web-

scam do your computer!

- Insert the supplied driver CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The Speed-Link driver installation menu will load automatically (if this doesn't happen, open Windows Explorer, navigate to your CD-ROM drive and then double click on the file "Setup.exe").

• Click on the button named "Driver / Treiber". The InstallShield Wizard will now guide you through the software installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions.
• If Windows asks if the installation should continue despite not passing Windows Logo testing click on Continue Anyway.

Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardwere has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. (Tell me why this testing is important.) Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future. Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing. Continue Anyway STOP Installation

• Only connect the webcam to the USB port once the driver installation has completed.
• Windows will now ask you if it should search for a Windows Update on the Internet. Select No, not this time and then click on Next.
• Select Install the software automatically and click on Next.
• If Windows asks if the installation should continue despite not passing Windows Logo testing click on Continue Anyway.
• Click on "Finish" once the files have been installed. Your Cyclon Webcam is now ready for use.

Installation under Windows 98/ME

• Insert the supplied driver CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The Speed-Link driver installation menu will load automatically (if this doesn't happen, open Windows Explorer, navigate to your CD-ROM drive and then double click on the file "Setup.exe").
• Click on the button named "Driver / Treiber". The InstallShield Wizard will now guide you through the software installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions.
• Connect the webcam to any free USB port on your PC.
  ■ The hardware assistant will detect that a

new device has been connected. Follow the on-screen instructions.

- Windows may ask you to insert the original Windows installation CD. Keep the Windows CD close at hand in case asked to do so.

Recording a Video

• Open the capture program from the Start Menu by navigating to Start > All Programs > USB2.0 PC Camera > VideoView.
• If you are unable to see the live camera picture in the program window you can turn this feature on under Options >Preview.

Before recording video you first have to create a file where the video can be stored:

• Click on File > Set Capture File..., select the directory where you would like to save your video and then enter a filename. The filename should be based on the following format: Filename.avi
• If you would like to limit the size of the video file then click on File > Allocate File Space... and enter the required maximum size of the video file.
• Other settings can be adjusted under Options > Video Capture Filter. Change the contrast, brightness and other settings to suit your individual requirements.

You can now record a video by clicking on Capture > Start Capture and then pressing OK in the ensuing window.

To stop video capture, click on Capture > Stop Capture. Now save the file by clicking on File > Save Captured Video... and enter the required directory and fi lename. Please ensure that you add the fi le extension “.avi” to the end of your fi lename.

You can view the video that you have created using Windows Media Player or any other player which supports the AVI file format.

Taking a Photo

You have to open the program VideoView in order to take a photo with the webcam. Press the button on the top of the webcam to open the program. Press the button again to take a photo. The photo will be displayed in a separate window and can now be saved.

Using the Webcam with Chat and VoIP Programs

You can use the Cyclon Webcam with a variety of different chat and VoIP programs for video chat or video telephony. In the following we have included a selection of the most popular programs together with details on how to confi gure them for use with your webcam.

Using the Webcam with Skype™

Start Skype™ and then click on Tools > Options... On the "Video" tab, tick the checkbox Enable Skype Video provided that this is not already enabled. From cameras listed under Select webcam select: Syntek DC-112X.

Click on Test Webcam. You should now see the picture transmitted by your webcam in the Skype™ window. If you would like to change the video settings then click on Webcam Settings. It is recommended that automatic white balancing is deactivated and adjusted manually.

Using the Webcam with MSN® Messenger 7.5

Note: Please note, the contact who you would like to invite to a video conversation must also have a video-capable version of MSN® Messenger.

Right click on the person you want to contact

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from your contact list and click on Voice/Video > Start a Video Conversation. MSN® Messenger will now guide you through confi guring your webcam. Follow the on-screen instructions. Wait until your contact accepts the video conversation.

To change webcam settings, click on the small arrow in the lower right-hand corner of your webcam image and click on Web Camera Settings. Click on Advanced. It is recommended that automatic white balancing is deactivated and adjusted manually.

Using the Webcam with ICQ® 5

In the ICQ window, right click on the contact who you would like to start a video conversation with and then click on ICQ

Video. Wait until the contact accepts the video conversation. ICQ will automatically detect if you and your contact have a web-cam.

If you have already commenced with a conversation and would like to transmit your webcam image then click on the camera symbol on the left of the conversation window and wait until your partner accepts your request for a video conversation.

Using the Webcam with Yahoo!® Messenger 7.5 Right click on the person you want to contact from your contact list and click on More Actions > Invite to View My Webcam. A separate window with the webcam image will open. Yahoo! ® Messenger will now ask you if you would like to activate Super Webcam mode. Click on Yes, always.

To change the camera settings click on File > Preferences. In the window that opens, click on the tab "Webcam" and then on Camera Settings... and adjust the properties to suit your individual requirements. It is recommended that automatic white balancing is deactivated and adjusted manually.

Warranty

We guarantee this product to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the original date of purchase.

Should you need assistance...

Our technical support team will be happy to help with any technical problems. The hotline number can be found on the back of this manual.

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