Page 2 - Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide; Product Overview; Front View; Focus Adjustment Ring; Side View
2 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 3 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com Product Overview 1. Lens 2. Power on LED 3. Camera stand Front View PDC-301 2 1 3 1. Snap shot button 2. Focus Adjustment Ring 1 Side View 2 1. USB Cable 2. Snap shot bu...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
2 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 3 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ........................................................................ 4 • Camera Package Contents ...................................
Page 4 - Getting Started; • Camera Package Contents
4 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 5 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com 1 Getting Started • Camera Package Contents Quick Guide PDC 301 CD-ROM includes Polaroid PDC 301 Driver, Arcsoft® Software® Suite(PC), Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC), Adobe...
Page 5 - Installing the Software onto a Computer; • Installing the software; Windows screen. Remove the Windows CD and store safely.
4 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 5 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com 2 Installing the Software onto a Computer • Installing the software MAKE SURE TO INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE WEB CAM SOFTWARE CD SUPPLIED BEFORE CONNECTING THE WEB...
Page 6 - • Software included with your camera; ArcSoft FunhouseTM 1.0; Picture Editing Software
6 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 7 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com • Software included with your camera The software CD contains the following software: PhotoStudio® 4.0 Picture Editing Software PhotoStudio® 4.0 is a full-featured, easy...
Page 7 - ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000; Picture Printing Software; ArcSoft VideoImpressionTM 1.6; Movie Making Software; Microsoft® NetmeetingTM; Web Cam software; Adobe® Acrobat® Reader .; PDF File Reading Software
6 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 7 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Picture Printing Software ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® is an easy-to-use printing utility that enables the user to layout and print multiple images i...
Page 8 - • Computer System Requirements
8 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 9 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com • Computer System Requirements We recommend the following minimum requirements: • Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP • Pentium® II 333MHz or Pentiu...
Page 9 - Operating the Web Cam; • Setting up the Web Cam; Put the Web Cam on top of your PC monitor or another flat surface.
8 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 9 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com 3 Operating the Web Cam • Setting up the Web Cam 1. Assemble the web cam with the stand. 2. Put the Web Cam on top of your PC monitor or another flat surface. 3. Connect...
Page 10 - • Connecting the Web Cam to a computer; Plug the USB cable into the socket marked; the web cam from the computer. Unexpected disconnection from the; • Adjusting monitor display properties; To check your monitor settings:
10 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 11 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com • Connecting the Web Cam to a computer NOTE: Before operating the Web Cam, connect it to the PC with the USB cable on the camera. Plug the USB cable into the socket ma...
Page 11 - • Lighting Tips
10 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 11 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com • Lighting Tips • Use sufficient lighting. • Place the light source behind the camera and facing the subject. If you cannot avoid backlight (i.e. light source pointing...
Page 12 - :Press this button to select the snap shot size.
12 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 13 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com 4. :Press this button to select the snap shot size. 5. :Press this button to set the disk location which stores the pictures to be taken. NOTE: In order to find your f...
Page 13 - • Taking pictures using PhotoStudio®; Double click “PhotoStudio 4 ” in the prompt up window to launch this; If no action when you press the snap shot
12 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 13 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com • Taking pictures using PhotoStudio® 1. Connect the PDC 301 to your computer. 2. Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up. PDC-301 Snap sho...
Page 14 - • Taking pictures using VideoImpressionTM; Double click “VideoImpression 1.6” in the prompt up window to
14 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 15 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com • Taking pictures using VideoImpression™ 1. Connect the PDC 301 to your computer. 2. Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up. PDC-301 Snap...
Page 15 - • Recording video clips using VideoImpressionTM; Double click “Video Impression” in the list to launch this program.
14 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 15 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com • Recording video clips using VideoImpression™ 1. Connect the PDC 301 to your computer. 2. Hold down the snap shot button until the application list prompts up. 3. Dou...
Page 16 - • Start NetMeeting; Double click the “NetMeeting” icon on the desktop or select the
16 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 17 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com • Start NetMeeting NOTE: For Windows® XP/2000 users who use NetMeeting for the first time , Go to Start -> Run ->type in “conf” ->click “OK” and then follow t...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting Problems; card for help line contact details.; Please also refer to the help files & User Guide that accompany the
16 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 17 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com 4 Troubleshooting Problems The trouble shooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue, please contact your local customer support hot-line. See your regi...
Page 18 - Getting Help; • Polaroid-digital Online Services; For North America; ArcSoft HQ Support Centre; For China; arcsoft; For Oceania; ArcSoft Australian Support Centre; Africa & Rest of the World; ArcSoft Europe Support Centre
18 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 19 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com 5 Getting Help • Polaroid-digital Online Services Website: http://www.polaroid-digital.com • ArcSoft Software Help For North America For South & Central America Ar...
Page 19 - Appendix; • Technical Specifications
18 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 19 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com 6 Appendix • Technical Specifications • Memory: N/A • Image Sensor: 1/5” CMOS, VGA • Web-cam frame rate: VGA - 7-10fps (approx.) CIF - 7-10fps (approx.) • Still Image:...
Page 20 - Camera Cautions; • Regulatory Information; FCC Notice
20 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guide www.polaroid-digital.com 21 Polaroid PDC 301 Web Camera User Guidewww.polaroid-digital.com • Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance Your camera should only be operated within the following environmental conditions: • 41-104º Fahrenheit; 5-40º Celsius • 20% - 85...
Page 22 - Printed in China