B1051039 Rev. B
USBCam
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4. Operation
4.1. Operating the Camera
Refer to the following sections for instructions on turning the USBCam on and off,
focusing, and taking still images from streaming live video ("freeze-frame" capture).
4.1.1. Turning the Camera On
Before turning on the camera make sure the cable connections are secured. Turn on the
camera by clicking the Power On/Off button (
Figure 1, item 3
).
Removing the handpiece
from its holder also turns the camera on.
4.1.2. Turning the Camera Off
When the camera's light is on, clicking the camera’s Power On/Off button (
Figure 1, item
3
)
shuts power off to the camera. Clicking the Power On/Off button restores power to
camera and turns the LEDs back on.
When not in use, store the camera in its holder to protect the device and for easy access.
Placing the camera in its holder turns off the camera LEDs automatically if they are
illuminated.
4.1.3. Focusing the Camera
The USBCam is a fixed-focus type camera with an 8 mm (0.31 in) to 40 mm (1.6 in) depth
of field. To accurately focus the camera, start CDR and turn the camera on. As live video
begins to stream, adjust the distance of the handpiece to the area of interest until the
images are as clear and sharp as possible.
4.1.4. Pausing and Capturing Still Frame Images
To set up your handpiece Freeze Frame button for Freeze/Take mode, do the following:
•
Click the Setup button on the Video Capture window
•
Select the option for Freeze/Take
•
Click OK to save settings
To use your handpiece in this mode, depress the Freeze Frame button once (
Figure 1, item
2
)
to capture the frame. To resume live video after taking an image, select any empty target
frame and click on it.
