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DOCUMENT CAMERA

An overhead projector with a camera mounted on top. The object can be illuminated and projected onto the projector screen. Not only displaying traditional transparencies, this device can display any three dimensional object. The displays can also be saved as digital images for exporting purpose.

 

Using Document Camera

Instructions

Step by step instructions with illustrations on how to use document camera in the Technology Enhanced Classrooms.

Important Features

» Zoom In/Out

The camera can enlarge potions of a display object.

» Presets

You can store up to 9 images in the document camera for later display. To do so, simply hit Store + the appropriate numbered button (1-9) to capture an image of the item under the document camera.

» Iris Open/Close

You can make the image brighter or darker by opening or closing the IRIS.

» Image/Test

Selecting the TEXT button optimizes the display for text, making it clearer to read. Selecting the images button rotates the images, enabling you to maximize the projected image size.

» Focus Near/Far

Auto focus is on by default, but if you want to adjust the focus yourself, you can do so by pressing Near or Far. You can turn on Auto Focus again by pressing the button on the projector itself.

» Exporting Saved Images

The images can be exported to a disk or CD ROM