Radio-shack 3Com Bigpicture Manuel d'utilisateur

This manual covers installation and operating instructions for the following 3Com® BigpictureTMproducts:• Videophone Camera & Capture Card3Com, t

INSTALLATION7 PCI ISA6. Unscrew and remove the expansion slotcover (the long, narrow piece of metal thatkeeps dust from entering t

INSTALLATION88. Screw the video capture card firmly intoplace using the screw you removed in step6.9. Replace the computer’s cover. Fasten itwith the

INSTALLATION91. Plug the Bigpicture camera’s yellow RCA-type video plug into the yellow RCA-typevideo jack on the capture card.2. Plug the camera’s po

INSTALLATION10consult your device’s manual if thisconfiguration does not apply. The power jackon the capture card is of no concern when youare using a

INSTALLATION11 NOTE: If you do not see thepreceding screen, your Plug and Playinstallation was not successful. See “IfPlug and Play Does Not Detect Yo

INSTALLATION125. Next, you will see the following screen onyour desktop. Click OK. Windows willinstall the additional software.6. Once the additional

INSTALLATION137. Double-click the System icon (circled inthe screen image below).8. Click the Device Manager tab.

INSTALLATION149. Double-click Sound, Video and GameControllers.10. You should see “U.S. Robotics VideoCapture” in the Sound, Video and GameControllers

INSTALLATION15 NOTE: If you do not see yourvideo capture card listed in thepreceding screen, your Plug and Playinstallation was not successful. See “I

INSTALLATION162. When you see the following screen, clickFinish.3. Next, you will see the following screen onyour desktop. Click OK. Windows willinsta

TABLE OF CONTENTSiiIntroduction 1Installation 2Determining Your Version of Windows 95 2Inserting the Video Capture Card into Your Computer 4Connecting

INSTALLATION175. Double-click the System icon (circled inthe screen image below).

INSTALLATION186. Click the Device Manager tab. 7. Double-click Sound, Video and GameControllers.

INSTALLATION198. You should see “U.S. Robotics VideoCapture” in the Sound, Video and GameControllers listing. This indicates that theinstallation was

INSTALLATION20This section will guide you through installingthe Bigpicture Setup Wizard, which installsyour Bigpicture software applications.1. Click

INSTALLATION214. You will see the following screen. TheSetup Wizard is preparing your system forinstallation.5. After you read the “Welcome” screen,cl

INSTALLATION226. Fill in the blanks on the next screen withyour information, using the TAB key tomove between the fields. Then click Next.7. The next

INSTALLATION23On the following page is a summary of thesoftware available on the Bigpicture CD-ROM. Review each item to familiarizeyourself with the a

INSTALLATION24Bigpicture Software SummaryBigpicture - This is the application launcher thatyou use to quickly access any of the software in theBigpict

INSTALLATION258. When you see the following screen, clickYes.9. This is the first screen of the RegistrationWizard. After reading the screen, clickNex

INSTALLATION2610. When you see the next screen, type theappropriate information. Then click Next.11. When you see the following screen, youare asked w

TABLE OF CONTENTSGlossary 45Specifications 50Video Capture Card 50NTSC Camera 51Regulatory Information and Limited Warranty 53

INSTALLATION27 NOTE: You can also register byfax or e-mail if you have thoseoptions. We explain the By Mailoption to ensure that everyone canregister,

INSTALLATION2814. This screen marks the end of theregistration process. Click OK. Continuewith the next section, which provides anoverview of the Bigp

INSTALLATION29Here is a synopsis of the launcher:Click Video Phone and a menu appearsallowing you to launch VDOnet’s VDOPhoneProfessional H.324 &

INTERNET SECURITY ISSUES30The Internet is an amazing new frontier ofhuman interaction. Almost anyone andanything can be found there in one form orano

INTERNET SECURITY ISSUES31 communications path. It should beconsidered a public “place.” Therefore,you should assume that any informationthat you sen

INTERNET SECURITY ISSUES32The information that you provide here willbe available to anyone accessing the VDOdirectory while the VDOPhone software isru

INTERNET SECURITY ISSUES33than your real name to ensure that no onewill know who you really are.• Use a password your children don’tknow. If you have

INTERNET SECURITY ISSUES34can protect your identity and that of yourfamily.• Do not use “Auto Answer” whenusing VDOPhone. This settingautomatically b

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES35PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONThe computer or software You may have a conflict between Check to mak

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES36PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONYou do not see video… (cont.) The application may be set Set the video

INTRODUCTION1ongratulations! You have purchased apowerful (and fun!) video communicationstool. 3Com is known worldwide for reliableand easy-to-use net

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES37IRQ Conflicts: Freeing an IRQYour video capture card requires two system resources: an interrupt and a memo

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES38 NOTE: If your PC is loaded with many devices, there may not be a freeinterrupt available for the video cap

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES39IRQ Conflicts: Altering PCI BIOS SettingsYour Bigpicture package is a PCI-based system. While most PCI-bas

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES40System Locking: Readjusting the Video Capture Card’s Memory AddressIf your PCI video capture card installed

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES41If Plug and Play Does Not DetectYour Capture Card1. Click Windows 95 Start and click ShutDown. When asked i

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES42Online Help Resources3Com offers a number of online technical supportoptions. Choose any one of the follow

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES43of our Web page. Log on tohttp://www.3com.com.CompuServeConnect to the 3Com forum with the commandGO THREE

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES44∗ NOTE: 888-877-4VID is a 90-day installationsupport number. After 90 days, please call 847-982-5151.Priori

GLOSSARY45Cross references are printed in boldface.applicationA computer program designed to perform aspecific function, such as word processing ororg

GLOSSARY46bits per second (bps)The bits (binary digits) per second rate.Thousands of bits per second are expressedas kilobits per second or Kbps..bmpT

INSTALLATION2You’ll need these items from yourBigpictureTM box: NTSC camera video capture card Bigpicture CD-ROMPlus: screwdriver (not included)This

GLOSSARY47composite videoA video signal in which all the imageinformation (color, brightness, line, field, sync,etc.) are mixed together. Cross-color

GLOSSARY48ISPInternet Service Provider. A company thatprovides users with Internet access for a setfee.ITU-TAn international organization that defines

GLOSSARY49RAMRandom Access Memory. Memory that isavailable for use when the modem is turnedon, but that does not retain information whenthe power is t

SPECIFICATIONS50VIDEO CAPTURE CARDPhysical PropertiesInternal PCI half cardResolution640x 480 (NTSC standard), supports burst PCI bus transfersMaximum

SPECIFICATIONS51NTSC CAMERAPhysical PropertiesIntegrated 3.8mm lens mountBuilt-in microphoneDimensions: 77 x 62 x 84 mmSwitches: Power on/off, WB auto

SPECIFICATIONS52AudioSignal to noise ratio: 48dBAudio output: 400 mVRMS in 10kΩPowerPower input: DC 5V+5%Power consumption: <2.5W (may be la

REGULATORY INFORMATION AND LIMITED WARRANTY53Manufacturer’s Declaration ofConformity3Com declares that the product BigpictureTMVideophone Camera &

REGULATORY INFORMATION54UL Listing/CUL ListingThis information technology equipment is UL-Listed and CUL-Listed for use with UL-Listed personal comput

REGULATORY INFORMATION55• Relocate the computer and/or the receiverso that they are on separate branchcircuits.If necessary, consult your dealer or an

REGULATORY INFORMATION56working conditions (including, but notlimited to, lightning and water damage).THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOESNOT GUARANTEE YOUUNINT

INSTALLATION3 3. In the “System Properties” screen, look atthe system information under the Generaltab (circled in the following screen image).The num

REGULATORY INFORMATION57vary from state to state. Some states donot allow limitations on duration of animplied warranty, or the exclusion orlimitation

INSTALLATION4Inserting the Video CaptureCard into Your Computer NOTE: Before installing yourcapture card, write down the card’sserial number in this s

INSTALLATION5 CAUTION: To avoid risk ofelectric shock, make sure yourcomputer and all peripheral devices areturned off and unplugged fromelectrical o

INSTALLATION65. There should be two types of expansionslot inside your computer, ISA and PCI(see the following diagrams). Find anempty PCI slot inside