Specifications

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 Using the Camera
Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual
Accessing the Camera's Help File
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
Creating a Picture or a Video
The camera is integrated in the computer display. The camera and its integrated digital microphones allow you to take photos and videos and to communicate
visually and verbally with other computer users. The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on. For more information about camera features,
see Specifications.
Accessing the Camera's Help File
To access the camera's Video Software Help file, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center. Click Help from the menu and
select Contents.
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
If you do not want the camera to use automatic settings, you can manually adjust the camera settings.
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1. Right-click the icon in the notification area and click LaunchWebcamConsole.
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2. In the Webcam Console window:
l Click the Camera tab to adjust video settings, such as contrast and brightness.
l Click the Effects tab to adjust audio settings, such as the volume level.
For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see Accessing the Camera's Help File).
Creating a Picture or a Video
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1. Click the icon in the notification area and click QuickCapture.
The QuickCapture window appears and the blue camera light turns on. You can now direct the camera to point at the object or person that you want to
record. The QuickCapture window on the screen shows you the camera target view.
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2. To take a picture, click Take a Picture.
To record a video, click Record a Video.
Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Pictures folder on your hard drive.
NOTE: It is normal for the camera to feel warm to the touch when the computer is running and when the camera is in use.
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camera
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camera indicator
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digital microphones (2)