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Table of Contents Webcam Overview ...1 Software Overview ...2 System Requirements...2 Quality and Performance...3 Using the HP Webcam Control Center ...4 Starting a Video Chat ...5 Recording a Video...7 Taking a Picture...8 Managing Videos and Pictures...9 Uploading a Picture or a Video ...10 Applying Effects to a Video or Picture ...11 Using Masques ...12 Using Fun Frame ...13 Editing a Video ...14 Advanced Editing ...14 Using Your Webcam as a Video Monitor 15 Adjusting Webcam Settings ...16 Adjusting Additional Webcam Settings ...17 Troubleshooting ...18 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide iii
Table of Contents Webcam Overview ...1 Software Overview ...2 System Requirements...2 Quality and Performance...3 Using the HP Webcam Control Center ...4 Starting a Video Chat ...5 Recording a Video...7 Taking a Picture...8 Managing Videos and Pictures...9 Uploading a Picture or a Video ...10 Applying Effects to a Video or Picture ...11 Using Masques ...12 Using Fun Frame ...13 Editing a Video ...14 Advanced Editing ...14 Using Your Webcam as a Video Monitor 15 Adjusting Webcam Settings ...16 Adjusting Additional Webcam Settings ...17 Troubleshooting ...18 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide iii
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HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 1 Webcam Overview Congratulations on purchasing the HP Webcam HD 5210. This is useful information if you ever need to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. Your webcam includes the following features: 1 Snapshot button 2 HP Instant Chat button 3 Video Record button 4 Integrated microphone 5 Adjustable clip/stand 6 Product label 7 USB connector Please refer to contact technical support.
HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 1 Webcam Overview Congratulations on purchasing the HP Webcam HD 5210. This is useful information if you ever need to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. Your webcam includes the following features: 1 Snapshot button 2 HP Instant Chat button 3 Video Record button 4 Integrated microphone 5 Adjustable clip/stand 6 Product label 7 USB connector Please refer to contact technical support.
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...the web at 1024x768 with DirectX 3D support DirectX 9.0 or above VGA card with 64 MB or more 16-bit color display at www.hp.com/support. HP Webcam Control Center. ArcSoft ShowBiz®. Video Chat Quick Launch. ArcSoft Magic-i™ Visual Effects. System Requirements To use your instant messaging (...-bit or 64-bit), or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) Intel® Core™2 Quad 2.33 GHz or equivalent AMD CPU 2 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide Enables you to record and edit videos, take snapshots, use your webcam with the included software, your PC must meet the following software...
...the web at 1024x768 with DirectX 3D support DirectX 9.0 or above VGA card with 64 MB or more 16-bit color display at www.hp.com/support. HP Webcam Control Center. ArcSoft ShowBiz®. Video Chat Quick Launch. ArcSoft Magic-i™ Visual Effects. System Requirements To use your instant messaging (...-bit or 64-bit), or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) Intel® Core™2 Quad 2.33 GHz or equivalent AMD CPU 2 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide Enables you to record and edit videos, take snapshots, use your webcam with the included software, your PC must meet the following software...
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... subject The webcam resolution setting The performance of the PC The bandwidth of the webcam and help provide more lifelike video and more accurate color. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 3 This will not be visible in the frame.
... subject The webcam resolution setting The performance of the PC The bandwidth of the webcam and help provide more lifelike video and more accurate color. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 3 This will not be visible in the frame.
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... the following features: Start a Video Chat - allows you can be accessed through the HP Webcam Control Center. Simply double-click the icon on your User's Guide, Online Support, and the HP online store. 4 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide allows you to set the webcam to popular instant messaging applications Record Video ... all photos and videos you have captured and allows you to your desktop to edit and share them Webcam Settings - Using the HP Webcam Control Center All of the software utilities included with your HP Webcam can click an icon to capture and share still photos Monitor -
... the following features: Start a Video Chat - allows you can be accessed through the HP Webcam Control Center. Simply double-click the icon on your User's Guide, Online Support, and the HP online store. 4 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide allows you to set the webcam to popular instant messaging applications Record Video ... all photos and videos you have captured and allows you to your desktop to edit and share them Webcam Settings - Using the HP Webcam Control Center All of the software utilities included with your HP Webcam can click an icon to capture and share still photos Monitor -
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...the instant messaging (IM) application you want to install and set up the IM application. 4 Follow the video chat steps in the IM application's documentation. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 5 Starting a Video Chat You can add live video to the most popular instant messaging (IM) applications (ISP connection required): AOL®..., or add the URL to a web application and then click Go to. 1 To start a video chat, do either of the following: Press the HP Instant Chat button on -screen instructions to use. 3 If prompted, follow the on your webcam. The next time you press the...
...the instant messaging (IM) application you want to install and set up the IM application. 4 Follow the video chat steps in the IM application's documentation. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 5 Starting a Video Chat You can add live video to the most popular instant messaging (IM) applications (ISP connection required): AOL®..., or add the URL to a web application and then click Go to. 1 To start a video chat, do either of the following: Press the HP Instant Chat button on -screen instructions to use. 3 If prompted, follow the on your webcam. The next time you press the...
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... Multiple. Adopt a different persona by double-clicking ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects in your video brighter and sharper. Zoom in the upper-right corner of 6 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide Add fun house effects to select the next face. Decorate your video. Make your chats, click Help the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects window...
... Multiple. Adopt a different persona by double-clicking ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects in your video brighter and sharper. Zoom in the upper-right corner of 6 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide Add fun house effects to select the next face. Decorate your video. Make your chats, click Help the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects window...
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HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 7 icon on the Windows 2 (Optional) Click Full Screen to record in full-screen...re recording in most environments. icon on the right side of the following to partial-screen mode. Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center desktop, and then click Record Video . For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and...and make the video jerky. to stop 6 If you want to your webcam. The default setting is 1280x720 (HD 720p), which provides optimum performance in full-screen mode, click the Exit screen to return to open ArcSoft WebCam ...
HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 7 icon on the Windows 2 (Optional) Click Full Screen to record in full-screen...re recording in most environments. icon on the right side of the following to partial-screen mode. Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center desktop, and then click Record Video . For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and...and make the video jerky. to stop 6 If you want to your webcam. The default setting is 1280x720 (HD 720p), which provides optimum performance in full-screen mode, click the Exit screen to return to open ArcSoft WebCam ...
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... the Windows desktop, and 2 Use capture mode to expand To learn more about taking pictures with ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide icon to take a single picture, press the Snapshot Take Picture . Double-click...
... the Windows desktop, and 2 Use capture mode to expand To learn more about taking pictures with ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide icon to take a single picture, press the Snapshot Take Picture . Double-click...
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... selected picture or video. Print the pictures you can use the icons in the lower-left corner of the following icons: Preview a picture or video. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 9 To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. Upload a picture or video to manage your PC...
... selected picture or video. Print the pictures you can use the icons in the lower-left corner of the following icons: Preview a picture or video. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 9 To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. Upload a picture or video to manage your PC...
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... or video you are in capture mode in edit mode. Click the Upload Facebook. Simply double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Webcam Gallery . 10 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide Uploading a Picture or a Video After you take a picture or record a video, follow these steps to...
... or video you are in capture mode in edit mode. Click the Upload Facebook. Simply double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Webcam Gallery . 10 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide Uploading a Picture or a Video After you take a picture or record a video, follow these steps to...
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HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 11 Applying Effects to a Video or Picture Many of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that ... in the lower-left corner 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 either Record Video or Take a Photo . 3 Click the Effects tab. 4 Click any of the icons in...
HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 11 Applying Effects to a Video or Picture Many of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that ... in the lower-left corner 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 either Record Video or Take a Photo . 3 Click the Effects tab. 4 Click any of the icons in...
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To learn more about using masques, click Extras and select Application Help. 12 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide Using Masques 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center and then click Take a Photo . icon on the Windows desktop, 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. 12 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide Using Masques 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center and then click Take a Photo . icon on the Windows desktop, 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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... take the picture. To adjust the pose sensitivity, drag the slider above the picture frame. Using Fun Frame 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center and then click Take a Photo . HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 13 icon on the Windows desktop, 2 Hover over the Capture icon to expand the menu, and then click...
... take the picture. To adjust the pose sensitivity, drag the slider above the picture frame. Using Fun Frame 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center and then click Take a Photo . HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 13 icon on the Windows desktop, 2 Hover over the Capture icon to expand the menu, and then click...
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Advanced Editing 1 Hover over the Capture icon to expand the menu, and then click the Advanced Editing icon. 2 Click the video you want to edit. To learn about specific editing functions, click Extras and select Application Help. 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 edit, and then drag and drop it into the Storyboard. To learn about specific editing functions in ArcSoft ShowBiz, click Options and select Help. 14 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide
Advanced Editing 1 Hover over the Capture icon to expand the menu, and then click the Advanced Editing icon. 2 Click the video you want to edit. To learn about specific editing functions, click Extras and select Application Help. 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 edit, and then drag and drop it into the Storyboard. To learn about specific editing functions in ArcSoft ShowBiz, click Options and select Help. 14 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide
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... ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. TIP: You can also specify motion regions for the application to focus on. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 15 Additionally, you can use your webcam as a Video Monitor With the Monitor feature, you can set the Monitor feature...turn them both off. 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 ...
... ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. TIP: You can also specify motion regions for the application to focus on. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 15 Additionally, you can use your webcam as a Video Monitor With the Monitor feature, you can set the Monitor feature...turn them both off. 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 ...
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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 ..., click Default. Adjusting Webcam Settings You can adjust most of your webcam's settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 16 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide To let the webcam auto-detect a setting, place a check in the Auto check box to the right of that setting.
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 ..., click Default. Adjusting Webcam Settings You can adjust most of your webcam's settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 16 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide To let the webcam auto-detect a setting, place a check in the Auto check box to the right of that setting.
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.... To see additional settings, drag the scroll bar on so that your webcam is ready to use the next time you want to use it. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 17 Click Private to replace the webcam video with the chat, click Mute Microphone again to turn off the webcam microphone during...
.... To see additional settings, drag the scroll bar on so that your webcam is ready to use the next time you want to use it. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 17 Click Private to replace the webcam video with the chat, click Mute Microphone again to turn off the webcam microphone during...
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...manually adjust the focus. 6 Click OK or Apply. 18 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide The interfering lines should disappear. I don't want to turn off the autofocus feature 1 ...Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then ... check box. 5 Drag the Focus slider to choose a lower resolution setting. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center Windows desktop. If the video is jerky Solution Many factors affect video quality, including lighting...
...manually adjust the focus. 6 Click OK or Apply. 18 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide The interfering lines should disappear. I don't want to turn off the autofocus feature 1 ...Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then ... check box. 5 Drag the Focus slider to choose a lower resolution setting. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center Windows desktop. If the video is jerky Solution Many factors affect video quality, including lighting...
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To avoid this problem in the future, do not open the Start menu and click HP Button Manager to synchronize the video and audio. The webcam audio is not synchronized with your webcam. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 19 If so, close both running. I hear an echo or feedback in the upper-right corner... Volume, and drag the Master Volume slider to adjust the speaker volume. 4 Under Sound recording, click Volume, and drag the Microphone slider to see the HP Button Manager icon, then open the USB Video Device in the Windows System Tray for the...
To avoid this problem in the future, do not open the Start menu and click HP Button Manager to synchronize the video and audio. The webcam audio is not synchronized with your webcam. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 19 If so, close both running. I hear an echo or feedback in the upper-right corner... Volume, and drag the Master Volume slider to adjust the speaker volume. 4 Under Sound recording, click Volume, and drag the Microphone slider to see the HP Button Manager icon, then open the USB Video Device in the Windows System Tray for the...