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Creative Live! Cam Voice
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Introduction
Introduction 1-1
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your Creative Live!® Cam Voice. You can enjoy
fantastic voice clarity and high quality video images while video chatting with your
friends and loved ones. This webcam captures 24-bit videos and still photos in
16.7 million colors at resolutions up to SXGA (1280 x 960). Its built-in
microphones enable you to lean back and chat comfortably while video chatting!
Read on to learn more about your web camera and how to use it to enhance your
video chatting experience.
Before You
Begin
Package Contents Your webcam package contains the following items:
❑Creative Live! Cam Voice with USB cable attached
❑Creative Live! Cam Voice Installation CD
❑Hands-free Headset
❑Quick Start Booklet
Note
• Contents may vary depending on product model and region of purchase.
README file The README file on the CD-ROM contains late-breaking or other information that
supplements the product documentation. Read the file before you begin installing
your webcam.
Introduction 1-2
Minimum System
Requirements
❑Intel®Pentium®III or AMD®equivalent processor running at 850 MHz or higher
(Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz recommended)
❑Microsoft®Windows®XP or Windows 2000
❑128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM or higher recommended)
❑100 MB free hard disk space (excludes third party software installation)
❑Available USB 1.1 port or a USB 1.1 hub with external power supply (USB 2.0
required for maximum frame rate and resolution)
❑16-bit true color display
❑CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive for software installation
❑Sound Blaster®or other Windows-compatible audio card. Sound Blaster 16 or
higher required for simultaneous two-way conversation with full-duplex support.
For Video Instant Messaging
❑Modem or LAN access to the Internet at 56 Kbps or faster
Introduction 1-3
About
Creative Live!
Cam Voice
The figure below highlights the features of Creative Live! Cam Voice.
Component Description
1. Snapshot
button
Press to launch WebCam Center (when
Cam Detector is running in the
background) and capture images.
2. Microphones Captures voices clearly during video
chats.
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Introduction 1-4
3. Power LED
Lights up green when your webcam is
connected to your computer’s USB port.
Lights up red when performing video
and/or audio capture.
4. Hinged lever Use this to mount your camera on an
LCD display panel.
5. USB cable Connect to your computer’s USB port.
Component Description
Installing Your Webcam
Installing Your Webcam 2-1
Installing Your Webcam
You need to install device drivers and applications before using your webcam.
Do not connect your webcam to your computer before installing the
drivers.
If you accidentally begin installation with your webcam connected and the Add
New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears,
click the Cancel button.
1. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Your CD should start
automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below:
i. Double-click the My Computer icon.
Alternatively, click Start →My Computer.
ii. Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay.
2. Select the region you are in and then click the Next button.
3. Select a language and then click the Next button.
4. Click the options for installing drivers and applications, and then click the
Install button.
5. When prompted, connect your webcam’s USB cable to an available USB port
on your computer (see "Connecting Your Webcam" on page 2-3).
Windows automatically detects the device.
6. To complete the installation, follow the appropriate steps below:
For Windows XP
i. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, select
Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click
the Next button.
ii. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation. You may be
asked, after the drivers have been successfully installed, if you want to
restart your computer. Select No until all the applications are installed.
iii. Restart your computer after all the applications have been installed.
Installing Your Webcam 2-2
To verify the installation, see "Verifying the installation in Windows XP and
Windows 2000".
For Windows 2000
i. When a Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears (see figure
below), telling you that Creative Live! Cam Voice has been detected,
click the Yes button.
ii. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
You may be asked, after the drivers have been successfully installed, if
you want to restart your computer. Select No until all the applications are
installed.
iii. Restart your computer after all the applications have been installed.
To verify the installation, see "Verifying the installation in Windows XP and
Windows 2000".
Installing Your Webcam 2-3
Note
For users with USB 2.0-equipped computers only
Creative Installation automatically checks that the software components
required for optimal USB 2.0 performance are installed on your computer, and
alerts you if these components are missing. If you receive such a message, do
one of the following to ensure that your webcam always performs to its fullest
potential over a USB 2.0 connection:
• download and install the latest Windows Service Pack for your operating
system
• if you are using Windows XP SP1, install Windows XP Hotfix KB822603
• install the USB 2.0 driver provided by your hardware vendor
The latest Windows Service Packs and Windows Hotfix KB822603 can be
obtained from the Microsoft Help and Support website or via Windows Update.
Connecting
Your Webcam
Do not connect your webcam to your computer before installing the drivers. To
install your drivers, see "Installing Your Webcam" on page 2-1.
Place your webcam on top of your computer monitor or other flat surface. For LCD
flat panel monitors or notebook computers, use the integrated hinged lever to
mount the camera.
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