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.... HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP WEBCAM HD USER GUIDE © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. AMD and Athlon are U.S. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: February 2012 Part number: 672781...
.... HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP WEBCAM HD USER GUIDE © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. AMD and Athlon are U.S. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: February 2012 Part number: 672781...
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... ...1 Software overview ...2 System requirements...2 Quality and performance ...3 Using HP Webcam Control Center...3 Starting a video call ...4 Starting a multiple user video call ...6 Recording a video ...8 Taking a picture ...9 Managing videos and pictures ...10 Uploading a picture or a video...11 Applying effects to a video or picture ...12 Using masques ...13 Using fun frame ...14 Editing a video ...15 Advanced editing ...15 Using your webcam as a video monitor...16 Adjusting webcam settings ...17 Adjusting additional webcam settings ...18 Troubleshooting ...19 HP Webcam HD User Guide i
... ...1 Software overview ...2 System requirements...2 Quality and performance ...3 Using HP Webcam Control Center...3 Starting a video call ...4 Starting a multiple user video call ...6 Recording a video ...8 Taking a picture ...9 Managing videos and pictures ...10 Uploading a picture or a video...11 Applying effects to a video or picture ...12 Using masques ...13 Using fun frame ...14 Editing a video ...15 Advanced editing ...15 Using your webcam as a video monitor...16 Adjusting webcam settings ...17 Adjusting additional webcam settings ...18 Troubleshooting ...19 HP Webcam HD User Guide i
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... about the HP Webcam, see the online Help. product support, go / contactHP. For worldwide product support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html. Webcam overview Congratulations on LED 2 Snapshot button 3 HP Instant Chat button 4 Video Record button 5 Integrated microphone 6 USB connector 7 Adjustable clip/stand Please refer to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. Your webcam includes the following features: 1 Power-on purchasing an HP Webcam. HP Webcam HD User Guide 1
... about the HP Webcam, see the online Help. product support, go / contactHP. For worldwide product support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ wwcontact_us.html. Webcam overview Congratulations on LED 2 Snapshot button 3 HP Instant Chat button 4 Video Record button 5 Integrated microphone 6 USB connector 7 Adjustable clip/stand Please refer to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. Your webcam includes the following features: 1 Power-on purchasing an HP Webcam. HP Webcam HD User Guide 1
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...), Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 Intel® Core™ i5 or equivalent AMD CPU 230 MB free hard drive space required for program installation 4 GB RAM; 2 GB recommended DVD/CD-ROM drive USB 2.0 high speed port Any of the following software: Webcam drivers - In North America and Europe, you to record and edit videos, take snapshots, use your webcam for a 1280x720 (720p) video stream, your webcam...
...), Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 Intel® Core™ i5 or equivalent AMD CPU 230 MB free hard drive space required for program installation 4 GB RAM; 2 GB recommended DVD/CD-ROM drive USB 2.0 high speed port Any of the following software: Webcam drivers - In North America and Europe, you to record and edit videos, take snapshots, use your webcam for a 1280x720 (720p) video stream, your webcam...
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... bandwidth of the webcam and help provide more lifelike video and more accurate color. From the Features tab, click an icon to select one of the software utilities included with your desktop to the area that will light the viewing area of the Internet connection, especially for chat If you are impacted by the following features: HP Webcam HD User Guide 3 Using HP Webcam Control Center All of the...
... bandwidth of the webcam and help provide more lifelike video and more accurate color. From the Features tab, click an icon to select one of the software utilities included with your desktop to the area that will light the viewing area of the Internet connection, especially for chat If you are impacted by the following features: HP Webcam HD User Guide 3 Using HP Webcam Control Center All of the...
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... the Windows desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 2 Select the IM program you want to use. 3 If prompted, follow the on your computer, or add the URL to a web program and then click Go to. 1 To start a video chat, do either of the available programs. The Help & Support tab links you "live video to record video whenever the camera detects motion or a face. Webcam Gallery - allows you to include up the IM program. 4 HP Webcam HD User Guide...
... the Windows desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 2 Select the IM program you want to use. 3 If prompted, follow the on your computer, or add the URL to a web program and then click Go to. 1 To start a video chat, do either of the available programs. The Help & Support tab links you "live video to record video whenever the camera detects motion or a face. Webcam Gallery - allows you to include up the IM program. 4 HP Webcam HD User Guide...
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... then click Start a Video Call . 5 (Optional) Select the effects you press the HP Instant Chat button on the screen. TIP: You can also open automatically. To select a different IM program after initial setup, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on your video with a masque template. Combine your video. 4 Follow the video chat steps in the notification area at the far right of the HP Webcam HD User Guide 5 Add a picture frame...
... then click Start a Video Call . 5 (Optional) Select the effects you press the HP Instant Chat button on the screen. TIP: You can also open automatically. To select a different IM program after initial setup, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on your video with a masque template. Combine your video. 4 Follow the video chat steps in the notification area at the far right of the HP Webcam HD User Guide 5 Add a picture frame...
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... account is your e-mail address. 3 The first time you log in to create an account. Starting a multiple user video call 1 To start a multiple user video call, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the VuRoom for HP using the program, you can add or remove these contact lists at a later time by clicking Settings on the Windows desktop, and then click Multiple User Video Call . 2 Log in , you need to VuRoom for HP window. 6 HP Webcam HD User Guide
... account is your e-mail address. 3 The first time you log in to create an account. Starting a multiple user video call 1 To start a multiple user video call, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the VuRoom for HP using the program, you can add or remove these contact lists at a later time by clicking Settings on the Windows desktop, and then click Multiple User Video Call . 2 Log in , you need to VuRoom for HP window. 6 HP Webcam HD User Guide
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Once you initiate a call, you initiate a call, the contact receives a notification to join your call , and then click Start Call. 4 Highlight the contact to call . HP Webcam HD User Guide 7 When you can perform additional functions. Maximize window Share screen/desktop Display a group instant message chat panel Record the video session Reference detailed online help For more detailed information on the features and functions on multiple user video calling, go to the online help.
Once you initiate a call, you initiate a call, the contact receives a notification to join your call , and then click Start Call. 4 Highlight the contact to call . HP Webcam HD User Guide 7 When you can perform additional functions. Maximize window Share screen/desktop Display a group instant message chat panel Record the video session Reference detailed online help For more detailed information on the features and functions on multiple user video calling, go to the online help.
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... save the video to your webcam. Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center then click Take Video or Photo . For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Webcam HD User Guide The default setting is 1280x720 (HD 720p), which provides optimum performance in the upper-right corner, and select the resolution setting you want to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Video Record button...
... save the video to your webcam. Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center then click Take Video or Photo . For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Webcam HD User Guide The default setting is 1280x720 (HD 720p), which provides optimum performance in the upper-right corner, and select the resolution setting you want to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Video Record button...
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HP Webcam HD User Guide 9 button on the Windows desktop, and then click Take Video or Photos . 2 Use capture mode to take either of pictures, click Burst . 3 To edit, print, and share your webcam. Double-click HP Webcam Control Center on your pictures, hover over the Capture menu, and click the Edit & Share icon to enter edit mode. icon to expand the To learn more about taking...
HP Webcam HD User Guide 9 button on the Windows desktop, and then click Take Video or Photos . 2 Use capture mode to take either of pictures, click Burst . 3 To edit, print, and share your webcam. Double-click HP Webcam Control Center on your pictures, hover over the Capture menu, and click the Edit & Share icon to enter edit mode. icon to expand the To learn more about taking...
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... a picture or video. Upload a picture or video to manage your computer hard drive. Click any of the Capture screen to YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook. Send a picture or video as an email attachment. Delete the selected picture or video. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 10 HP Webcam HD User Guide Locate a picture or video on your pictures and videos. Managing videos and pictures After you capture a video or take a picture, you...
... a picture or video. Upload a picture or video to manage your computer hard drive. Click any of the Capture screen to YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook. Send a picture or video as an email attachment. Delete the selected picture or video. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 10 HP Webcam HD User Guide Locate a picture or video on your pictures and videos. Managing videos and pictures After you capture a video or take a picture, you...
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... the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that you use in the lower-left corner to enjoy the effects you can continue to apply an effect. 5 To turn off all effects, click No Effect . Applying effects to a video or picture Many of the icons in your chats, see "Using HP Webcam Control Center." 12 HP Webcam HD User Guide
... the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that you use in the lower-left corner to enjoy the effects you can continue to apply an effect. 5 To turn off all effects, click No Effect . Applying effects to a video or picture Many of the icons in your chats, see "Using HP Webcam Control Center." 12 HP Webcam HD User Guide
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Using masques 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center click Take Video or Photos . icon on the Windows desktop, and then 2 Hover over the Capture icon to expand the menu, and click the Masque icon. 3 Select the masque you want to use. 4 (Optional) Click the icons above the preview image to adjust the image. 5 Press the Snapshot button again or click Take Picture to take the picture. HP Webcam HD User Guide 13 To learn more about using masques, click Extras and select Application Help.
Using masques 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center click Take Video or Photos . icon on the Windows desktop, and then 2 Hover over the Capture icon to expand the menu, and click the Masque icon. 3 Select the masque you want to use. 4 (Optional) Click the icons above the preview image to adjust the image. 5 Press the Snapshot button again or click Take Picture to take the picture. HP Webcam HD User Guide 13 To learn more about using masques, click Extras and select Application Help.
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Using your webcam as a security camera. If the webcam detects motion or a face, it detects activity. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Monitor . 3 Click Start Monitor to begin monitoring. 4 Click Stop Monitor to finish monitoring and save the video to focus on your webcam as a video monitor With the Monitor feature, you can use your hard drive. You can also specify motion regions for the program to your computer. To learn more about using ArcSoft...
Using your webcam as a security camera. If the webcam detects motion or a face, it detects activity. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Monitor . 3 Click Start Monitor to begin monitoring. 4 Click Stop Monitor to finish monitoring and save the video to focus on your webcam as a video monitor With the Monitor feature, you can use your hard drive. You can also specify motion regions for the program to your computer. To learn more about using ArcSoft...
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...: To manually adjust the focus, clear the Auto Focus check box, and then drag the Focus slider. To manually adjust the exposure, clear the Auto Exposure check box, and then drag the Exposure slider. 5 Click OK. Adjusting webcam settings You can adjust most webcam settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. NOTE: To restore the factory settings, click Default. HP Webcam HD User Guide 17
...: To manually adjust the focus, clear the Auto Focus check box, and then drag the Focus slider. To manually adjust the exposure, clear the Auto Exposure check box, and then drag the Exposure slider. 5 Click OK. Adjusting webcam settings You can adjust most webcam settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. NOTE: To restore the factory settings, click Default. HP Webcam HD User Guide 17
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... Save to use it . Drag the slider for the individual settings. A blank screen replaces the video. To learn more about customizing webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects, click Help in a user profile. Adjusting additional webcam settings You can change additional webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects. 1 If it . Clear the LED On check box to turn off the webcam microphone during a chat. When done with the chat...
... Save to use it . Drag the slider for the individual settings. A blank screen replaces the video. To learn more about customizing webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects, click Help in a user profile. Adjusting additional webcam settings You can change additional webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects. 1 If it . Clear the LED On check box to turn off the webcam microphone during a chat. When done with the chat...
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... your location: 60Hz or 50Hz. HP Webcam HD User Guide 19 Troubleshooting Problem The video is jerky, you have already set up all your IM programs, select a different video device in your IM program. I want to use ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects with the image. 1 Right-click the Button Manager right of the task bar. If you need to turn off the autofocus feature. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center desktop...
... your location: 60Hz or 50Hz. HP Webcam HD User Guide 19 Troubleshooting Problem The video is jerky, you have already set up all your IM programs, select a different video device in your IM program. I want to use ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects with the image. 1 Right-click the Button Manager right of the task bar. If you need to turn off the autofocus feature. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center desktop...
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From the Video Capture screen, select the resolution list in the upper-right corner, and set to USB Video Device when I am having trouble using the webcam with Skype. 1 Check for the HP Button Manager icon. I run Skype. (Windows XP) or HP Webcam (Windows Vista or Windows 7). 20 HP Webcam HD User Guide On Windows Vista computers or Windows 7 computers (Large icons or Small icons view): 1 Open the Start menu, and then click Control Panel > Sound. 2 Click the Playback tab. 3 Select the...
From the Video Capture screen, select the resolution list in the upper-right corner, and set to USB Video Device when I am having trouble using the webcam with Skype. 1 Check for the HP Button Manager icon. I run Skype. (Windows XP) or HP Webcam (Windows Vista or Windows 7). 20 HP Webcam HD User Guide On Windows Vista computers or Windows 7 computers (Large icons or Small icons view): 1 Open the Start menu, and then click Control Panel > Sound. 2 Click the Playback tab. 3 Select the...
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... microphone device is set to USB Video Device (Windows XP) or HP Webcam (Windows Vista or Windows 7). 3 Drag the Microphone Volume slider toward High to increase the volume level. 4 Click Save. 5 Retry the call. You can contact HP Customer Support at http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. Try selecting each option and then attempt to your webcam. You have more than one video device connected to use ? Still need help? If the webcam...
... microphone device is set to USB Video Device (Windows XP) or HP Webcam (Windows Vista or Windows 7). 3 Drag the Microphone Volume slider toward High to increase the volume level. 4 Click Save. 5 Retry the call. You can contact HP Customer Support at http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. Try selecting each option and then attempt to your webcam. You have more than one video device connected to use ? Still need help? If the webcam...