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Introduction
Creative PC-CAM 550 is an Internet video camera that allows you to capture images
in 24-bit (16.7 million) colors. It also records videos in full-color. The following are
just some of the things you can do with your PC-CAM 550:
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Video Conferencing
. Want to chat face-to-face with someone over the Internet?
Used together with Microsoft NetMeeting, PC-CAM 550 allows you to have real-
time videoconferencing with virtually anybody over the Internet!
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Security Camera
. Worried that someone will use your computer without your
knowledge? When used together with WebCam Monitor, PC-CAM 550 can function
as a security camera, recording short videos of any movement in its field of view.
It can also be programmed to take pictures automatically at regular intervals.
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Portable Digital Camera
. As PC-CAM 550 is detachable, you can disconnect it
from the computer and use it as a digital camera to take pictures anywhere you
like! With PC-CAM 550’s focus-free lens, you don’t need to manually focus your
camera. Downloading images from PC-CAM 550 is a breeze with PC-CAM Center.
Creative PC-CAM 550 is also compatible with Instant Messanger Software, such as
MSN, AIM and Yahoo Messanger. Use the Creative PC-CAM 550 to add video to your
favorite Instant Messaging software, such as MSN Messenger (included with your
software package), Yahoo Messenger, or the Windows Messenger feature built in to
Windows XP.
Summary of Contents for PC-CAM 550
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