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Click on

Start Menu > Programs > IPView SE > Uninstall IPView SE

. A new prompt screen will be displayed like

the one below confirming the removal. At the Confirm Uninstall dialog box, click

OK

to continue the process.

The InstallShield Wizard prompt will appear. Click

Finish

to complete the uninstallation procedure.

Uninstall IPView SE

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What is an Internet Camera?

The Internet Camera is a stand-alone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It is different

from the conventional PC Camera, the Internet Camera is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based solutions

providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality video images for monitoring. The Internet Camera can be

managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser.

What is the maximum number of users that can be allowed to access DCS-1110

simultaneously?

The maximum number of users that can log onto the Internet Camera at the same time is 8. Please keep in mind the

overall performance of the transmission speed will slow down when multiple users are logged on.

What algorithm is used to compress the digital image?

The Internet Camera utilizes MPEG-4 Simple Profile image compression technology to provide high quality images.

MPEG-4 Simple Profile is a standard for image compression and can be applied to various web browser and application

software without the need to install extra software.

Can I capture still images from the Internet Camera?

Yes you are able to capture still images with the snapshot function from the IPView Lite application supplied with the

Internet Camera CD-ROM. You may also record snapshots using the snapshot feature on the Home page. When viewing

this page, press the

“snapshot”

button on your Web browser to capture the image and save to your hard drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Internet Camera Features

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Can the Internet Camera be used outdoors?

The Internet Camera is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped with a weatherproof case to be used outdoors and

it is not recommended.

What network cabling is required for the Internet Camera?

The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP Twisted-pair cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking.

Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on the computer?

No, the Internet Camera is used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network or supported by wireless transmission.

The D-Link DSB-C110, DSB-C310 can be used as a PC Camera (Webcam).

Can the Internet Camera be connected on the network if it consists of only private IP

Addresses?

Yes, the Internet Camera can be connected to a LAN with private IP Addresses.

Can the Internet Camera be installed

if a firewall exists on the network?

If a firewall exists on the network, port 80 is open for ordinary data communication. You will need to do port forwarding

by opening a port to the camera. Please refer to your firewall’s product manual for detailed instructions.

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Why does the Power LED not light up constantly?

The power supply used might be at fault. Confirm that you are using the provided power supply, which is DC 5V, for

the Internet Camera and verify that the power supply is well connected.

Why does the LAN LED not light up properly?

There might be a problem with the network cable. To confirm that the cables are working, PING the address of a known

device on the network. If the cabling is OK and your network is reachable, you should receive a reply similar to the

following (…bytes = 32 time = 2 ms).

Another possible problem may be that the network device utilized by the Internet Camera is not functioning properly,

such as hubs or switches. Confirm the power for the devices are well connected and functioning properly.

Why can’t I

access the Internet Camera from a Web browser?

The possible cause might be the IP Address for the Internet Camera is already being used by another device. To

correct the possible problem, you need to first disconnect the Internet Camera from the network. Then run the PING

utility (follow the instructions in the section titled “PING Your IP Address:). If there is a reply, it indicates that there is

another device on the network with the same IP address. You will need to run the Install Wizard again and change the

IP address of the camera.

Other possible problems might be due to the network cable. Try replacing your network cable. Test the network interface

of the product by connecting a local computer directly to the unit, utilizing a standard Crossover Cable, and run the

PING utility. If the problem is not solved, the Internet Camera might be faulty.

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Why does the Internet Camera work locally but not externally?

This might be caused by the firewall protection. Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator. The firewall

may need to have some settings changed in order for the Internet Camera to be accessible outside your local LAN.

Refer to page 41 for more information about installing your camera behind a router.

Make sure ahat the Internet Camera isn’t conflicting with any web server you may have running on your network.

The default router setting might be a possible reason. Check that the configuration of the router settings allow the

Internet Camera to be accessed outside your local LAN.

Why does a series of broad vertical white lines appear through out the image?

It could be that the CMOS sensor (a square panel situated behind the lens that measures the light signals and changes

it into a digital format so your computer can present it into an image that you are familiar with) has become overloaded

when it has been exposed to bright lights such as direct exposure to sunlight or halogen lights. Reposition the Internet

Camera into a more shaded area immediately as prolonged exposure to bright lights will damage the CMOS sensor.

The focus on the Internet Camera is bad, how can I correct it?

Adjust the Internet Camera focus manually as described in the section titled “Adjusting the Camera Focus” on page

76.

Noisy images occur. How can I solve the problem?

The video images might be noisy if the Internet Camera is used in a very low light environment. To solve this issue you

need more lighting, or click on the

Nighshot

button on the Home page.