HP PRO WEBCAM USER’S GUIDE Version 1.3.
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Table of Contents Webcam Overview .................................................................................................................................1 Software Overview ..................................................................................................................................2 System Requirements................................................................................................................................2 Using the Launch Utility to Start a Video Chat.
iv HP Pro Webcam User’s Guide
Webcam Overview Congratulations on purchasing the HP Pro Webcam.
Software Overview The CD that comes with your webcam includes the following software: Webcam drivers. Enables your webcam to operate with optimum performance. Launch Utility. Helps you set up your chat application to communicate with your webcam. ArcSoft Magic-i™ Visual Effects 2. Enables you to apply special effects to your video chats when used in conjunction with your instant messaging (IM) application. ArcSoft WebCam Companion® 3.
Using the Launch Utility to Start a Video Chat You can add live video to the most popular instant messaging (IM) applications (ISP connection required): AOL® Instant Messenger™ (AIM®) Windows Live™ Messenger Yahoo!® Messenger Skype® 1 Click Start (Windows XP) or Windows Vista start button™ > All Programs > ArcSoft Webcam Companion 3 > Launch Utility. 2 Select the instant messaging (IM) application you want to use.
Recording a Video 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 2 Click Capture icon on the Windows desktop. . 3 Click the Captures tab. 4 (Optional) Click Full Screen to record in full-screen mode. 5 (Optional) Click the resolution list below the icons in the upper-right corner, and select the resolution setting you want to use for the recording. The default setting is VGA, which provides optimum performance in most environments.
Taking a Picture 1 Press the Snapshot Companion. button on your webcam to open ArcSoft WebCam 2 Do either of the following: To take a single picture, press the Snapshot Take Picture button again or click . To take a series of pictures, click Burst . To learn more about taking pictures with ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. TIP: You can edit, print, and share your pictures with the free HP Photosmart Essential software.
Managing Pictures and Videos After you capture a video or take a picture, you can use the icons in the lower-left corner of the Capture screen to manage your pictures and videos. Click any of the following icons: Preview a picture or video. Locate a picture or video on your PC hard drive. Send a picture or video as an e-mail attachment. Print the pictures you selected. Delete the selected picture or video. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help.
Applying Effects to a Video or Picture Many of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that you can continue to enjoy the effects you use in your video chats while you capture videos and take pictures. 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 2 Click Capture 3 Click the Effects icon on the Windows desktop. . tab. 4 Click any of the icons in the lower-left corner to apply an effect. 5 To turn off all effects, click .
Editing a Video 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 2 Click Edit icon on the Windows desktop. . 3 Click the video you want to edit. To learn about specific editing functions, click Extras and select Application Help.
Adjusting Webcam Settings You can adjust most of your webcam’s settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion. 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 Windows desktop. 2 Click Capture icon on the . 3 Click the WebCam Settings icon. 4 On the Video Proc Amp tab do either of the following: To manually adjust a setting, drag the slider for that setting. To let the webcam auto-detect a setting, place a check in the Auto check box to the right of that setting. 5 Click the Camera Control tab.
Adjusting Additional Webcam Settings You can change additional webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects. 1 If it is open, close the ArcSoft WebCam Companion window. 2 Double-click the Magic-i Visual Effects icon on the Windows desktop. 3 Double-click ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects 4 On the Webcam Settings Click System Setting in the Windows System Tray.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The video is jerky Many factors affect video quality, including lighting, PC processor speed and memory, and Internet connection speed. If the video is jerky, you need to choose a lower resolution setting. 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 desktop. 2 Click Capture icon on the Windows . 3 Click the resolution list below the icons in the upper-right corner, and select a lower resolution setting.
Problem Solution I hear an echo or feedback in the speakers On Windows XP computers (Classic view): 1 Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2 Click the Audio tab. 3 Under Sound playback, click Volume, and drag the Master Volume slider to adjust the speaker volume. 4 Under Sound recording, click Volume, and drag the Microphone slider to adjust the microphone volume. On Windows Vista computers (Classic view): 1 Click the Windows Vista start button > Control Panel > Sound.
