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Oregon Scientific DS3898 3-in-1 Digital Camera/Webcam

The Oregon Scientific DS3898 Digital Camera makes taking digital photos both fun and easy. Just point and click! You can take 26 photos at higher resolution or 107 photos at standard resolution. Then download the photos to your PC via the included USB cable. You're now ready to have fun viewing your photos, e-mailing them to friends, or posting them on your website--and the DS3898 Digital Camera is ready to take more photos. Or you can capture live action using the DS3898's video camera feature, and you can use the included Microsoft Windows^® Netmeeting^® software to have a video conference with your friends.

The DS3898 Digital Camera is a true 3-in-1 multipurpose camera. As a regular digital camera, it takes 26 photos at 640 x 480 pixels or 107 photos at 320 x 240 pixels. As a video camera, it takes a 10-second video clip. And as a PC web cam, it allows for video conferencing. Designed for users 9 and up, this camera is a great tool for learning digital photography.

Use the included ArcSoft^® PC software to modify photos and add special effects or create montages. Post your photo creations on your website, incorporate them into e-mail greeting cards to send to relatives and friends, or print them out on a color printer if one is available. Easily create photo albums on your PC to save all your fun and memories.

For the latest Oregon Scientific digital camera PC compatibility chart (which lists the Windows and Macintosh operating systems with which each Oregon Scientific digital camera is compatible), please go to http://www2.oregonscientific.com/consumer/downloads.html

In addition to operating-system compatibility information, this page also provides product download information (drivers, etc.).

Oregon Scientific Digital Photo Studio with ArcSoft PhotoStudio^® Suite

Features:

Digital camera: Snap, download, and instantly view photos on your PC.
Video camera: Learn to shoot your own video and create video clips (Video Creator software is included).
PC web cam: Video conference with your friends using Microsoft Windows Netmeeting (included).
E-mail images to family and friends, or post them on your website.
A 10-second self-timer lets you get into the picture!
Alter and edit your digital images.
Make fun collages, greeting cards, and screen savers.
Using the provided templates, create your own fantasy images.
Transform your photos into cool mosaics.
Add text, texture, and colors.
Resize, rotate, clone, and merge one or more images.

Minimum System Requirements*:

IBM^® PC or fully compatible
Minimum 16MB RAM or higher
Windows 98 (please go to the Oregon Scientific link above for a listing of additional compatible Windows operating systems)
CD-ROM drive
USB port

*A color printer is recommended for the most fun.

Included in Package:

ArcSoft PhotoStudio Suite 2.0 (for PC)
Microsoft Windows Netmeeting (for PC)
Video Creator 2.0 software (for PC)
Camera driver
USB connection cable
Digital camera with wrist strap
Instruction manual
4 AA alkaline batteries

Specifications	Metric	English
Memory	26 pictures at 640 x 480 pixels 107 pictures at 230 x 240 pixels
Color resolution	24-bit
Focusing range	50 cm to infinity (focus free)
Memory type	SDRAM (8M byte)
Create video file	10 seconds at 320 x 240 pixels
PC camera mode	Yes
Continuous capture	10 fps
Self-timer	10 seconds
PC interface	USB
Buzzer output	Yes
Tripod mount	Yes
Display	LCD status display
Power requirements	4 AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries (included)
Battery life	Approximately 10 hours of continuous use
Automatic off	30 seconds
Operating temperature range	0° to +40°C	+32° to +104°F
Storage temperature range	-20° to +60°C	-4° to +140°F
Weight (with batteries)	206 grams	7.3 ounces
Dimensions (W x H x D)	85 x 96 x 38 mm	3.35" x 3.78" x 1.50"
Accessories	USB cable, strap