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SPZ2500
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Contents
Welcome
What’s in the box
Functional overview
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(Optional) Install the webcam software and driver 4
Connect the webcam to your PC/notebook 4
Take and view a photo
Record and play a video
Image resolution
Screen mode
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Gallery
Open the photo/video folder
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Photo/Video menu 9
Send photo(s)/video(s) via email 10
Delete photo(s)/video(s) from the gallery 10
How can I adjust image quality?
The microphone of my Philips SPZ2500
13 webcam or headset does not work
(properly). What should I do? 13
Using my Philips SPZ2500 webcam makes my PC/notebook run slow.
What should I do?
No image is available on the screen.
What should I do?
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Need help?
Information to the customer
Safety precautions
Copyright
Disclaimer
FCC compliance
Compliance with Electro-Magnetic
Field (EMF)
Recycling
Limitations of damages
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1 Your webcam
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
• At www.philips.com/welcome, select your language and choose Register my product. Then follow the on-screen instructions for registration.
Please read the following instructions carefully, and retain them for future reference.
Welcome
The Philips SPZ2500 webcam you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble-free use. Brilliant images and amazing sound quality, that’s what you get with the SPZ2500 webcam.
After installation, the new webcam can be used for all sorts of applications, such as:
• Video: Use the Philips SPZ2500 webcam for video chatting and video calling. The webcam works with Skype, Windows
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Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL
Instant Messenger, QQ and other instant messaging and VoIP (Voice over Internet
Protocol) services;
• Video sharing: Create your own video clips and share them with friends and family via email, etc.;
• Snapshot images: With Philips applications installed, use the snapshot button to easily take photos and share your photos via Facebook, Flickr,
MySpace, and etc.;
The following sections in this manual give a step-by-step description on how to use the
Philips SPZ2500 webcam.
What’s in the box
Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips SPZ2500 webcam box.
• Philips SPZ2000/SPZ2500 webcam
Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome
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• Quick start guide
Quick Start Guide
Headset (SHM3100Y)
SPZXXXX
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Functional overview
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Focus ring
• Adjust the focus of the image manually b
Snapshot button
• With Philips applications installed, take photos directly k j c
Power LED
• Lights up when the webcam is in use d
Slide cover
• Protect your privacy and the lens e
Built-in microphone
• Capture voice and sound during video calling and recording f
Rotating joint
• Change the viewing field of the webcam manually g
Clamp with rubber rims
• Mount the webcam on your (flat panel) PC monitor or notebook screen h
USB connector
• Connect the webcam to the USB
• port of the notebook or desktop PC
Supply power to the webcam when it is connected to the notebook or desktop PC i
Cable holder
• Hold the cable for cable management j
Headphone plug
• Connect to the computer
socket on the k
Microphone plug
• Connect to the computer
socket on the
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2 Get started
(Optional) Install the webcam software and driver
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To use special features provided by Philips
CamSuite and Webcam Driver SPZ2000/
SPZ2500, visit www.philips.com/support and download the applications from the website.
Philips CamSuite only works on PCs with the operating systems Microsoft
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Windows
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XP
(SP2 and higher), Vista, or Windows 7. After the software installation, you can adjust Philips
SPZ2500 webcam settings on respective property pages.
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At www.philips.com/support, click the
Choose country / language box to select your country/language.
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Click the Search box, enter SPZ2500 and then click the search button.
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Click SPZ2500 under the search results.
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Click Support.
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Under Product support, you will find information about Software and drivers.
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Download the software or driver installer that you want.
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Run the installer and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
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You can use the same way to download the latest software and driver available for Philips
SPZ2500 webcam.
Connect the webcam to your
PC/notebook
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Turn on the PC/notebook.
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For the first time you use the webcam with Philips CamSuite, install the software downloaded from the website.
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After the software installation is complete, the Philips CamSuite icon is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen.
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Use the clamp to mount the webcam on your PC monitor or notebook display.
• Fold the clamp to place the webcam on a desk or (large) desktop monitor.
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Connect the cable to a USB port on the
PC/notebook.
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After the webcam is properly connected, the following pop-up window is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen .
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Aim the webcam in a proper angle.
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Connect the headphone plug to the socket and the microphone plug to the socket on the PC/notebook.
• To use the headset in another application, you may need to select the microphone of the headset in the audio setup page of the application.
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3 Use the webcam for video chatting
Philips SPZ2000/SPZ2500 webcam works with Skype, Windows
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Live Messenger,Yahoo!
Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, QQ and other instant messaging and VoIP (Voice over
Internet Protocol) services.
After you install one of the above applications, you can plug the webcam into the PC/ notebook and use it for video chatting.
You can also slide the cover to protect your privacy and the lens.
4 Philips CamSuite
Philips CamSuite provides a quick access to a number of the most used features and settings.
To enjoy the special features and settings provided by Philips CamSuite, install it before using it with Philips SPZ2000/SPZ2500 webcam.
After you install Philips CamSuite, you can double-click the Philips CamSuite icon on the Windows toolbar to access the Philips
CamSuite control panel.
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5 Philips CamSuite
Capture
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Via Philips CamSuite Capture, you have access to the following webcam features:
Take photos
Record videos
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Send photos or videos by email
Adjust settings for photo, video, mute, and multimedia folders
Know the software version of Philips
CamSuite
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To launch Philips CamSuite Capture, click
on the Philips CamSuite control panel or double-click on the desktop.
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To close Philips CamSuite Capture, click the close button at the top right corner of the Philips CamSuite Capture window.
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If you are already using the webcam in another application, you will not be able to see any image in the viewer of Philips CamSuite Capture.
Take and view a photo
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Aim the camera in a proper angle.
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In the Philips CamSuite Capture window, click .
» A photo is taken and stored in in the photo gallery (also in the selected photo folder on the PC/notebook).
• To view a photo in the photo gallery, double-click it.
Record and play a video
Note
• If you select any resolution higher than 640 x 480 (VGA), the recording icon is disabled.
You can select a lower resolution to enable recording.
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Aim the camera as needed.
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In the Philips CamSuite Capture window, click to start recording.
• To pause recording, click .
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To stop recording, click .
» A video is recorded and stored in the video gallery (also in the selected in the video folder on the PC/notebook).
• To play a video in the video gallery, double-click it.
Tip
• Before you play a video, ensure that you have a multimedia player installed on the PC/notebook.
Image resolution
You can set different image resolutions for photos/videos taken via the webcam:
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160 x 120 (SQVGA)
176 x 144 (QCIF)
320 x 240 (E-mail size)
352 x 288 (CIF)
640 x 480 (VGA)
1.3 MP (for photo only)
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For video recording, the maximum resolution is up to 640 x 480 (VGA).
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In the Philips CamSuite Capture window, click the drop-down arrow.
» The provided resolution options are listed.
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Select a preferred resolution option.
• To apply another resolution setting, repeat Step 1 and Step 2.
Screen mode
Gallery
Via Philips CamSuite Capture, you can view a photo or play a video in different modes:
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Normal screen mode
Full screen mode
Fit on screen
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In the Philips CamSuite Capture window, click to switch between modes, from
[Normal screen mode] to [Full screen mode] / [Fit on screen] or from [Full screen mode] / [Fit on screen] to
[Normal screen mode].
» You can select
[Fit on screen] or [Full screen mode] in the drop down list.
Photos and videos taken via the webcam are stored in the photo or video gallery and in the selected photo or video folder (multimedia folders).
To access the gallery:
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In Philips CamSuite Capture, click to show gallery.
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Click to show the photo gallery.
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Click to show the video gallery.
To hide the gallery, click .
Open the photo/video folder
In the photo gallery:
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Select a photo and then click to open the photo folder.
In the video gallery:
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Select a video and then click to open the video folder.
Photo/Video menu
To display the photo/video menu via rightclick on the mouse:
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In the photo/video gallery, select a photo/ video.
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Right-click the mouse.
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The photo/video menu is displayed.
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Select an option to continue.
Options on the photo menu:
• [View]: To view the selected photo(s)
• [Email]: To send the selected photo(s) via email
• [Delete]: To delete the selected photo(s)
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Options on the video menu:
• [Play]: To play the selected video(s)
• [Email]: To send the selected video(s) via email
• [Delete]: To delete the selected video(s)
Send photo(s)/video(s) via email
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In the photo/video gallery, select photo(s)/video(s) that you want to send via email.
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Click .
» An email message is displayed with the selected photo(s)/video(s) attached.
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Send the email.
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Delete photo(s)/video(s) from the gallery
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In the photo/video gallery, select photo(s)/video(s) that you want to delete.
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Click beside .
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In the pop-up window, click [Yes].
» The selected photo(s)/video(s) are deleted from the gallery.
• To cancel the deletion, click [No] in the pop-up window.
6 Properties
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In the Philips CamSuite control panel, click .
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Click the [Webcam settings] button.
» The [Properties] window is displayed.
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In the [Properties] window, the following
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Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Sharpness
Gamma
White Balance
Back Light
Gain
Power Line Frequency
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7 Technical specifications
Sensor resolution
Video capture resolution
(Max.)
Photo resolution
(Max.)
VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
1.3 MP (Software enhanced, with Philips CamSuite installed)
1.3 MP (Software enhanced, with Philips CamSuite installed);
5.0 MP (Software enhanced, with Philips CamSuite and
Webcam Driver SPZ2000/
SPZ2500 installed)
Frames per second
30 fps Max. @VGA
Lens F-number F2.4
Lens angle of view
55 degrees
Minimum subject illumination
< 10 lux
Video format YUY2, RGB24 and I420
(With Webcam Driver
SPZ2000/SPZ2500 installed)
Microphone Built-in microphone with audio enhancement
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OS Windows
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7, Vista compliant,
XP compatible
USB interface USB 2.0 High speed
USB video class
UVC compliant
USB cable length
Power
1.5 m
Supplied via USB cable;
5V DC, 0.15A
System requirements for a Microsoft
Windows-based PC:
• Minimum system requirements:
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1.6 GHz or equivalent
512 MB RAM for Windows XP
1 GB RAM (32Bit) for Windows
Vista and Windows 7
OS: Windows XP SP2, Vista, and
Windows 7
200 MB of available hard disk space
One free USB2.0 port
Soundcard and speakers (OS-
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16-bits Color display @ 800x600 with DirectX 3D support
DirectX 9.0c or higher
Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0
Broadband Internet connection to download drivers, Philips CamSuite, and manuals
Adobe reader to read *PDF files
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Recommended system requirements:
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2.4 GHz dual core or equivalent
1 GB RAM (32Bit) / 2GB RAM
(64Bit) for Windows XP, Vista, and
Windows 7
DirectX 9.0c or higher
Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0.
Broadband Internet connection
Adobe reader to read *PDF files
Recommended system requirements for an
Apple Mac:
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Mac OS X v10.4 ‘Tiger’ - 10.5
‘Leopard’
200 MB of available hard disk space
USB port 2.0
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This webcam works with Mac OS X as plug-andchat device.
The software for video enhancement is only compatible with Windows XP and later versions.
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8 Frequently asked questions
(FAQ)
How can I adjust image quality?
The default settings of the Philips webcam usually offer the best possible image quality.
If you have Philips CamSuite or Webcam
Driver SPZ2000/SPZ2500 installed on the PC/ notebook, you can also adjust image quality via the settings provided by Philips CamSuite or
Webcam Driver SPZ2000/SPZ2500.
The microphone of my Philips
SPZ2500 webcam or headset does not work (properly).
What should I do?
For Windows XP (SP2):
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On the PC/notebook, click Start >
Control panel.
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Click Sounds and Audio Devices.
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Click the Voice tab in the displayed window.
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Set the Philips SPZ2000/SPZ2500 webcam or the connected headset as default device for Voice recording.
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Click OK to save your settings.
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For Windows Vista:
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On the PC/notebook, click Start >
Control panel.
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Click Hardware and Sound.
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Click Sound.
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Click the Recording tab in the displayed window.
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Select the Philips SPZ2000/SPZ2500 webcam or the connected headset and click Set Default.
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Click OK to save your settings.
For Windows 7:
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On the PC/notebook, click Start >
Control panel.
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Click Hardware and Sound.
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Click Sound > Manage audio device.
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Click the Recording tab in the displayed window.
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Select the Philips SPZ2000/SPZ2500 webcam or the connected headset and click Set Default.
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Click OK to save your settings.
Using my Philips webcam makes my PC/notebook run slow. What should I do?
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Close the software applications that do not necessarily need to run.
Tip
• The maximum frame rate (frames per second
(fps) produced by the webcam) and the maximum image resolution depend on the specifications of your PC/notebook.With the
Full automatic control feature, the webcam software will automatically adjust frame rate and resolution as good as possible for your particular situation. It might be possible that the specifications of your PC/notebook do not meet the requirements for maximum frame rate and resolution setting.
No image is available on the screen. What should I do?
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Ensure that the webcam is connected properly.
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Check whether you are using the webcam in another application.
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Close the other application.
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You cannot use the webcam in more than one application at the same time.
9 Service and support
Need help?
First of all, read this user manual carefully.
The model number of your product is
SPZ2500.
When you need further support about registration, setup, usage, features, software upgrade, specification, and warranty, etc. of the product, see www.philips.com/support.
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At www.philips.com/support, click the
Choose country / language box to select your country/language.
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Click the Search box, enter SPZ2500 and click the Search button.
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Click SPZ2500 under the search results.
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Click Support.
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Under Product support, you will find information about Overview, Latest updates, Manuals and documentation,
Frequently asked questions, Product information, Product registration, and etc..
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Under Service information, you will find information on warranty.
Under Contact, you will find telephone numbers of Philips Consumer Care helpdesk.
Information to the customer
Safety precautions
Observe the following guidelines to ensure that the webcam will operate safely and to prevent defects.
• Do not use your webcam in environments outside the following range: temperature: 0°C to 40°C, relative humidity: 45% ~ 85%.
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Do not use or store your webcam in/ under:
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• near any kind of heat sources.
If your webcam gets wet, dry it with soft cloth as soon as possible.
If the lens is dirty, do NOT touch the lens with your fingers.
Clean the outside of the webcam with a soft cloth.
Do NOT use cleaning fluids based on alcohol, methylated spirit, ammonia, etc.
Do NOT attempt to disassemble or repair your webcam by yourself. Do not open the webcam. In the event of technical difficulties return it to your
Philips retailer.
Do NOT use your webcam in the water.
Protect the webcam from oil, vapour, steam, moisture, and dust.
Never point the webcam lens at the sun.
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 by Philips Consumer
Lifestyle B.V.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without prior written permission from Philips. Brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Disclaimer
Philips makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Philips assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document. Philips makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document.
FCC compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a
this device may not cause harmful interference, and b
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced • radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized modification to this equipment could result in the revocation of the authorization to operate the equipment.
Compliance with Electro-Magnetic
Field (EMF)
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. manufactures and sells many products targeted at consumers, which, like any electronic apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and receive electromagnetic signals.
One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of producing the products.
Philips is committed to develop, produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects. Philips confirms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scientific evidence available today.
Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products.
Recycling
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. The correct disposal of your old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health.
All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into mono materials.
Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials.
Warning
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Plastic bags can be dangerous.To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and small children.
Limitations of damages
The vendor will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages
(including damages for loss of business, loss of profits, or the like), whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise, even if the vendor or its representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed its essential purpose.
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All rights reserved.
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