You say that the camera requires a “USB-equipped” computer. What is USB?
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a standard that was developed by computer and telecommunications industry leaders Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, and Northern Telecom. USB allows multiple computer peripherals to configure automatically as soon as they are attached. • Why doesn’t the DVC325 need an AC adapter? The USB connection not only allows the camera to communicate but also supplies the power to operate it. • Where can I find out more about USB? Try the USB home page: at http://www.usb.org • Can I extend the USB cable from the camera to the CPU? The camera has a cable that is 9.8 feet (3 metres) long. USB allows you to add hubs that provide an additional 16.4 feet (5 metres) between a hub and up to six segments. Therefore, it can be extended 30 metres (98 ft). Note: The camera can only be connected to a powered hub or directly to the computer. • Can I plug more than one camera into a computer? Although the driver supports multiple attached cameras, the software shipped with
