Installation
To install Pixelink Capture, please first uninstall any previous versions of our Pixelink software.
Disconnect any Pixelink cameras from your computer.
Run the Pixelink_Capture.exe installer, and follow the prompts.
If prompted, please reboot your computer.
For additional help with installation, please see Desktop Installation Procedure.
Connect your camera.
Launch Pixelink Capture
Go to Windows Start Menu and select Programs --> Pixelink Capture. When you start your application for the first time, it will start and display a window similar to the following window.
The camera will start streaming automatically as soon as Pixelink Capture starts.
Controls including Exposure time and Frame Rate can be adjusted in the Controls Tab
To get the best image quality, check out our Quick Tips for Best Image Quality article, or see the Settings Panel section of our Knowledge Base to learn more about different settings for the camera.
Capture an Image
To Capture an image, click on the camera icon under the preview window.
For more information on capturing an image, including changing the file name and format, please see the Capture Tab article.
Capture a Video
To Capture a video, click on the camcorder icon under the preview window.
For a step by step guide to recording your first video, please see Recording Your First Video.
For more information on the options available on the Video tab, including troubleshooting an "UnsupportedPixelFormat" error, please see the Video Tab article.