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... is subject to change without notice. First Edition: February 2012 Part number: 672781-001 HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMD and Athlon are U.S. The only ... herein. and other countries. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP WEBCAM HD USER GUIDE © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Intel and Pentium are set forth in the U.S.
... is subject to change without notice. First Edition: February 2012 Part number: 672781-001 HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMD and Athlon are U.S. The only ... herein. and other countries. registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP WEBCAM HD USER GUIDE © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Intel and Pentium are set forth in the U.S.
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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 U.S. product support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. HP Webcam HD User Guide 1 For worldwide product support, go / contactHP. Your webcam includes the following features: 1 Power-on purchasing an HP Webcam. For more detailed information about the HP Webcam, see the online Help. If the information provided...
For U.S. product support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. HP Webcam HD User Guide 1 For worldwide product support, go / contactHP. Your webcam includes the following features: 1 Power-on purchasing an HP Webcam. For more detailed information about the HP Webcam, see the online Help. If the information provided...
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...of your webcam functions from a single location on your desktop. System requirements To use your webcam as a video monitor, and apply a variety of the following software: Webcam drivers ...HP Webcam Control Center - enable your webcam to engage in conjunction with your instant messaging (IM) program. ArcSoft WebCam Companion - enables you to record and edit videos, take snapshots, use your webcam... calling - Software overview The disc that comes with your webcam includes the following browsers: Internet Explorer 7, 8, or 9 Mozilla Firefox ...
...of your webcam functions from a single location on your desktop. System requirements To use your webcam as a video monitor, and apply a variety of the following software: Webcam drivers ...HP Webcam Control Center - enable your webcam to engage in conjunction with your instant messaging (IM) program. ArcSoft WebCam Companion - enables you to record and edit videos, take snapshots, use your webcam... calling - Software overview The disc that comes with your webcam includes the following browsers: Internet Explorer 7, 8, or 9 Mozilla Firefox ...
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... Center All of the Internet connection, especially for chat If you are impacted by the following features: HP Webcam HD User Guide 3 Quality and performance Image quality and video performance are experiencing slow or choppy video or washed out color, try adding a small lamp...that will light the viewing area of the following factors: The amount 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 ...
... Center All of the Internet connection, especially for chat If you are impacted by the following features: HP Webcam HD User Guide 3 Quality and performance Image quality and video performance are experiencing slow or choppy video or washed out color, try adding a small lamp...that will light the viewing area of the following factors: The amount 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 ...
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...the Windows desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 2 Select the IM program you to optimize webcam functionality. allows you only see contacts who are actually online. allows you to include up the IM program. 4 HP Webcam HD User Guide allows you to engage in order to your computer, or add the URL to... a web program and then click Go to. 1 To start a video chat, do either click Browse to find the program .exe file on your User Guide, Online Support, and the HP online store. ...
...the Windows desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 2 Select the IM program you to optimize webcam functionality. allows you only see contacts who are actually online. allows you to include up the IM program. 4 HP Webcam HD User Guide allows you to engage in order to your computer, or add the URL to... a web program and then click Go to. 1 To start a video chat, do either click Browse to find the program .exe file on your User Guide, Online Support, and the HP online store. ...
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...61548; To track more about using effects in your video brighter and sharper. To select a different IM program after initial setup, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the screen. TIP: You can also open automatically. To learn more than one face, click Single to select the first ... the next face. To find the best angle for a group image, click Multiple. in the notification area at the far right of the HP Webcam HD User Guide 5 Decorate your face with a theme. Combine your video with a masque template. Add fun house effects to the face on your video....
...61548; To track more about using effects in your video brighter and sharper. To select a different IM program after initial setup, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the screen. TIP: You can also open automatically. To learn more than one face, click Single to select the first ... the next face. To find the best angle for a group image, click Multiple. in the notification area at the far right of the HP Webcam HD User Guide 5 Decorate your face with a theme. Combine your video with a masque template. Add fun house effects to the face on your video....
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... can 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 VuRoom for HP using the program, you log in to create an account. Your account is your e-mail address. 3 The first time you need to...
... can 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 VuRoom for HP using the program, you log in to create an account. Your account is your e-mail address. 3 The first time you need to...
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When you can perform additional functions. HP Webcam HD User Guide 7 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 .
When you can perform additional functions. HP Webcam HD User Guide 7 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 .
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... click Record Video to begin recording. 5 Press the Video Record button on the webcam again or click Stop Recording to stop recording and save the video to your webcam. Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center then click Take Video or Photo . icon on your computer. 6 If recording ...down the frame rate and make the video jerky. For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Webcam HD User Guide icon on the right side of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Video Record button on ...
... click Record Video to begin recording. 5 Press the Video Record button on the webcam again or click Stop Recording to stop recording and save the video to your webcam. Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center then click Take Video or Photo . icon on your computer. 6 If recording ...down the frame rate and make the video jerky. For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Webcam HD User Guide icon on the right side of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Video Record button on ...
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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 the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Snapshot -or- icon to enter edit mode. Taking a picture 1 Do either a single... . 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 your pictures, hover over the Capture menu, and click the Edit & Share icon to expand the To learn more about...
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 the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Snapshot -or- icon to enter edit mode. Taking a picture 1 Do either a single... . 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 your pictures, hover over the Capture menu, and click the Edit & Share icon to expand the To learn more about...
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... icons: Preview a picture or video. Upload a picture or video to manage your computer hard drive. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 10 HP Webcam HD User Guide Managing videos and pictures After you capture a video or take a picture, you selected. Click any of the Capture screen...
... icons: Preview a picture or video. Upload a picture or video to manage your computer hard drive. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 10 HP Webcam HD User Guide Managing videos and pictures After you capture a video or take a picture, you selected. Click any of the Capture screen...
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...picture or record a video, follow these steps to post it on YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook: 1 If you are in capture mode in ArcSoft WebCam Companion: Click the Captures icon to display your pictures and videos. Click the picture or video you want to upload. Click the... Upload icon, and select YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook. 2 If you are in edit mode in ArcSoft WebCam Companion: Click the picture or video you want to upload. Use the buttons at the top right of the page to select either...
...picture or record a video, follow these steps to post it on YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook: 1 If you are in capture mode in ArcSoft WebCam Companion: Click the Captures icon to display your pictures and videos. Click the picture or video you want to upload. Click the... Upload icon, and select YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook. 2 If you are in edit mode in ArcSoft WebCam Companion: Click the picture or video you want to upload. Use the buttons at the top right of the page to select either...
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...turn off all effects, click No Effect . 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 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, ...
...turn off all effects, click No Effect . 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 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, ...
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HP Webcam HD User Guide 13 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. To learn more about using masques, click Extras and select Application Help.
HP Webcam HD User Guide 13 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. To learn more about using masques, click Extras and select Application Help.
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... to let the software detect a pose and take the picture. Using fun frame 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center click Take Video or Photos . To adjust the pose sensitivity, drag the slider above the picture frame. 14 HP Webcam HD User Guide icon on the Windows desktop, and then 2 Hover over the Capture icon.
... to let the software detect a pose and take the picture. Using fun frame 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center click Take Video or Photos . To adjust the pose sensitivity, drag the slider above the picture frame. 14 HP Webcam HD User Guide icon on the Windows desktop, and then 2 Hover over the Capture icon.
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To learn about specific editing functions, click Extras and select Application Help. Advanced editing Hover over the Capture Editing icon. HP Webcam HD User Guide 15 icon to edit. Editing a video 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Webcam Gallery . 2 Click the video you want to expand the menu, and then click the Advanced To learn about specific editing functions in ArcSoft ShowBiz, click Options and select Help.
To learn about specific editing functions, click Extras and select Application Help. Advanced editing Hover over the Capture Editing icon. HP Webcam HD User Guide 15 icon to edit. Editing a video 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Webcam Gallery . 2 Click the video you want to expand the menu, and then click the Advanced To learn about specific editing functions in ArcSoft ShowBiz, click Options and select Help.
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... or face detection feature, but you can use your webcam as a video monitor With the Monitor feature, you cannot turn them both off. 16 HP Webcam HD User Guide 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 hard drive. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and...
... or face detection feature, but you can use your webcam as a video monitor With the Monitor feature, you cannot turn them both off. 16 HP Webcam HD User Guide 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 hard drive. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and...
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...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 ..., clear the Auto Exposure check box, and then drag the Exposure slider. 5 Click OK. HP Webcam HD User Guide 17 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....
...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 ..., clear the Auto Exposure check box, and then drag the Exposure slider. 5 Click OK. HP Webcam HD User Guide 17 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....
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...; 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 the upper-right corner. 18 HP Webcam HD User Guide When done with the chat, remove the check to enable the video feature, so that your... webcam is ready to use the next time you want to use it . Click Mute Microphone...
...; 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 the upper-right corner. 18 HP Webcam HD User Guide When done with the chat, remove the check to enable the video feature, so that your... webcam is ready to use the next time you want to use it . Click Mute Microphone...
