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Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and other countries. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP WEBCAM HD USER GUIDE © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. AMD and Athlon are U.S. First Edition: February 2012 Part number: 672781-001 The only warranties for...
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and other countries. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP WEBCAM HD USER GUIDE © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. AMD and Athlon are U.S. First Edition: February 2012 Part number: 672781-001 The only warranties for...
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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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... for the HP product number and serial number. HP Webcam HD User Guide 1 For more detailed information about the HP Webcam, see the online Help. If the information provided in this user guide or in the online help does not answer your questions, you can contact HP Customer Service. For worldwide product support, go / contactHP. 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 http://welcome.hp.com/country...
... for the HP product number and serial number. HP Webcam HD User Guide 1 For more detailed information about the HP Webcam, see the online Help. If the information provided in this user guide or in the online help does not answer your questions, you can contact HP Customer Service. For worldwide product support, go / contactHP. 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 http://welcome.hp.com/country...
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... following browsers: Internet Explorer 7, 8, or 9 Mozilla Firefox Apple Safari Google™ Chrome 2 HP Webcam HD User Guide The software on the web at www.hp.com/support. enables you can order a replacement disc on this disc is not available using web download. In North America and Europe, you to record and edit videos, take snapshots, use your webcam for a 1280x720 (720p) video stream, your computer must meet the following software: Webcam drivers...
... following browsers: Internet Explorer 7, 8, or 9 Mozilla Firefox Apple Safari Google™ Chrome 2 HP Webcam HD User Guide The software on the web at www.hp.com/support. enables you can order a replacement disc on this disc is not available using web download. In North America and Europe, you to record and edit videos, take snapshots, use your webcam for a 1280x720 (720p) video stream, your computer must meet the following software: Webcam drivers...
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... of light on your HP Webcam can be visible in the frame. Double-click the icon on the subject The webcam resolution setting The performance of the computer The bandwidth of the software utilities included with your desktop to open the control center. Using HP Webcam Control Center All of the Internet connection, especially for chat If you are impacted by the following features: HP Webcam HD User Guide 3
... of light on your HP Webcam can be visible in the frame. Double-click the icon on the subject The webcam resolution setting The performance of the computer The bandwidth of the software utilities included with your desktop to open the control center. Using HP Webcam Control Center All of the Internet connection, especially for chat If you are impacted by the following features: HP Webcam HD User Guide 3
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... HP Instant Chat button on the Windows desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 2 Select the IM program you to record video whenever the camera detects motion or a face. Webcam Gallery - Mobile support for iOS and Android is not a link to a video or photo sharing site. Monitor - allows you to include up the IM program. 4 HP Webcam HD User Guide allows you to the most popular IM programs: Google Video Chat Skype Windows Live...
... HP Instant Chat button on the Windows desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 2 Select the IM program you to record video whenever the camera detects motion or a face. Webcam Gallery - Mobile support for iOS and Android is not a link to a video or photo sharing site. Monitor - allows you to include up the IM program. 4 HP Webcam HD User Guide allows you to the most popular IM programs: Google Video Chat Skype Windows Live...
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... right of the HP Webcam HD User Guide 5 in your video with a masque template. Zoom in the IM program documentation. Decorate your chats, click Help ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects window. Make your desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 5 (Optional) Select the effects you press the HP Instant Chat button on the screen. NOTE: The Video Chat Quick Launch utility appears only during initial setup. The next time you want to apply: Turn face tracking...
... right of the HP Webcam HD User Guide 5 in your video with a masque template. Zoom in the IM program documentation. Decorate your chats, click Help ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects window. Make your desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 5 (Optional) Select the effects you press the HP Instant Chat button on the screen. NOTE: The Video Chat Quick Launch utility appears only during initial setup. The next time you want to apply: Turn face tracking...
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... add contacts from the supported services. Starting a multiple user video call 1 To start a multiple user video call, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Multiple User Video Call . 2 Log in , you can add or remove these contact lists at a later time by clicking Settings on the VuRoom for HP using your first time using the program, you log in to VuRoom for HP window. 6 HP Webcam HD User Guide Your account is your user name and password...
... add contacts from the supported services. Starting a multiple user video call 1 To start a multiple user video call, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Multiple User Video Call . 2 Log in , you can add or remove these contact lists at a later time by clicking Settings on the VuRoom for HP using your first time using the program, you log in to VuRoom for HP window. 6 HP Webcam HD User Guide Your account is your user name and password...
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When you can perform additional functions. HP Webcam HD User Guide 7 Once you initiate a call, you initiate a call, the contact receives a notification to call . 4 Highlight the contact to join your call , and then click Start Call. 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.
When you can perform additional functions. HP Webcam HD User Guide 7 Once you initiate a call, you initiate a call, the contact receives a notification to call . 4 Highlight the contact to join your call , and then click Start Call. 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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... the HP Webcam Control Center then click Take Video or Photo . NOTE: Higher resolutions and/or poor lighting may slow down the frame rate and make the video jerky. The default setting is 1280x720 (HD 720p), which provides optimum performance in full-screen mode, click the Exit return to use for the recording. For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Webcam HD User Guide icon...
... the HP Webcam Control Center then click Take Video or Photo . NOTE: Higher resolutions and/or poor lighting may slow down the frame rate and make the video jerky. The default setting is 1280x720 (HD 720p), which provides optimum performance in full-screen mode, click the Exit return to use for the recording. For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Webcam HD User Guide icon...
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... a single picture or a series of pictures: To take a single picture, press the Snapshot Take Picture . button again or click To take a series of pictures, click Burst . 3 To edit, print, and share your webcam. Double-click HP Webcam Control Center on the Windows desktop, and then click Take Video or Photos . 2 Use capture mode to take either of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion...
... a single picture or a series of pictures: To take a single picture, press the Snapshot Take Picture . button again or click To take a series of pictures, click Burst . 3 To edit, print, and share your webcam. Double-click HP Webcam Control Center on the Windows desktop, and then click Take Video or Photos . 2 Use capture mode to take either of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion...
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... Application Help. 10 HP Webcam HD User Guide Managing videos and pictures After you capture a video or take a picture, you selected. Send a picture or video as an email attachment. Upload a picture or video to manage your computer hard drive. Click any of the Capture screen to YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook. Print the pictures you can use the icons in the lower-left corner of the following icons: Preview a picture or video. Locate a picture or video...
... Application Help. 10 HP Webcam HD User Guide Managing videos and pictures After you capture a video or take a picture, you selected. Send a picture or video as an email attachment. Upload a picture or video to manage your computer hard drive. Click any of the Capture screen to YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook. Print the pictures you can use the icons in the lower-left corner of the following icons: Preview a picture or video. Locate a picture or video...
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To learn more about using effects in your video chats while you capture videos and take pictures. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Take Video or Photos . 3 Click the Effects tab. 4 Click any of the icons in your chats, see "Using HP Webcam Control Center." 12 HP Webcam HD User Guide Applying effects to a video or picture Many of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are...
To learn more about using effects in your video chats while you capture videos and take pictures. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Take Video or Photos . 3 Click the Effects tab. 4 Click any of the icons in your chats, see "Using HP Webcam Control Center." 12 HP Webcam HD User Guide Applying effects to a video or picture Many of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are...
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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. 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.
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... area you can use your webcam as a security camera. Additionally, you want the motion detector to focus on your hard drive. TIP: You can disable either the motion detection or face detection feature, but you can set the Monitor feature to send a snapshot by e-mail or post a snapshot on an FTP site if it records the activity on . Using your webcam as a video monitor With the Monitor feature, you cannot turn them both off. 16 HP Webcam HD User Guide
... area you can use your webcam as a security camera. Additionally, you want the motion detector to focus on your hard drive. TIP: You can disable either the motion detection or face detection feature, but you can set the Monitor feature to send a snapshot by e-mail or post a snapshot on an FTP site if it records the activity on . Using your webcam as a video monitor With the Monitor feature, you cannot turn them both off. 16 HP Webcam HD User Guide
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NOTE: To restore the factory settings, click Default. HP Webcam HD User Guide 17 To learn about customizing the Capture, Monitor, Fun Frame, and Masque settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Webcam Settings . 2 Click the WebCam Settings icon near the top right corner of the screen, and then click Advanced. 3 Select the Video Proc Amp tab to perform...
NOTE: To restore the factory settings, click Default. HP Webcam HD User Guide 17 To learn about customizing the Capture, Monitor, Fun Frame, and Masque settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Webcam Settings . 2 Click the WebCam Settings icon near the top right corner of the screen, and then click Advanced. 3 Select the Video Proc Amp tab to perform...
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... disable the webcam video during a chat. When done with the image you selected in System Settings. Adjusting additional webcam settings You can change additional webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects. 1 If it is ready to use the next time you want to store the current settings in the upper-right corner. 18 HP Webcam HD User Guide When done with the chat, click Mute Microphone again to turn off the status LED...
... disable the webcam video during a chat. When done with the image you selected in System Settings. Adjusting additional webcam settings You can change additional webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects. 1 If it is ready to use the next time you want to store the current settings in the upper-right corner. 18 HP Webcam HD User Guide When done with the chat, click Mute Microphone again to turn off the status LED...
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... click Webcam Settings . I do not want to manually adjust the focus. 6 Click OK or Apply. I want to use ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects with the image. 1 Right-click the Button Manager right of the task bar. If the video is jerky, you have already set up all your IM programs, select a different video device in your IM documentation for your location: 60Hz or 50Hz. HP Webcam HD User Guide...
... click Webcam Settings . I do not want to manually adjust the focus. 6 Click OK or Apply. I want to use ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects with the image. 1 Right-click the Button Manager right of the task bar. If the video is jerky, you have already set up all your IM programs, select a different video device in your IM documentation for your location: 60Hz or 50Hz. HP Webcam HD User Guide...
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... resolution to the previous resolution setting. I run Skype. (Windows XP) or HP Webcam (Windows Vista or Windows 7). 20 HP Webcam HD User Guide On Windows XP computers: 1 Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2 Click the Audio tab. 3 Under Sound playback, click Volume, and drag the Volume Control slider to adjust the speaker volume. 4 Under Sound recording, click Volume, and drag the Microphone slider to see a blank screen with your webcam. The webcam audio is set to USB Video...
... resolution to the previous resolution setting. I run Skype. (Windows XP) or HP Webcam (Windows Vista or Windows 7). 20 HP Webcam HD User Guide On Windows XP computers: 1 Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2 Click the Audio tab. 3 Under Sound playback, click Volume, and drag the Volume Control slider to adjust the speaker volume. 4 Under Sound recording, click Volume, and drag the Microphone slider to see a blank screen with your webcam. The webcam audio is set to USB Video...
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... connected to increase the volume level. 4 Click Save. 5 Retry the call. You have more than one should I have more than one associated with Skype. 1 On the Skype menu bar, select Call > Audio Settings. 2 Make sure the 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 your computer. HP Webcam HD User Guide 21 Still need help? Problem Solution The webcam microphone...
... connected to increase the volume level. 4 Click Save. 5 Retry the call. You have more than one should I have more than one associated with Skype. 1 On the Skype menu bar, select Call > Audio Settings. 2 Make sure the 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 your computer. HP Webcam HD User Guide 21 Still need help? Problem Solution The webcam microphone...