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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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...32-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 In North America and Europe, a replacement CD can be ordered on 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. Helps you to operate with other video clips, transitions, and effects. ArcSoft WebCam Companion®. ArcSoft ShowBiz®. The software on your instant messaging (IM) application. Enables you ...
...32-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 In North America and Europe, a replacement CD can be ordered on 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. Helps you to operate with other video clips, transitions, and effects. ArcSoft WebCam Companion®. ArcSoft ShowBiz®. The software on your instant messaging (IM) application. Enables you ...
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This will not be visible in WebCam Companion/ Magic-i Visual Effects/ShowBiz Windows XP (SP2 or SP3), Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit), ... and Performance Image quality and video performance are impacted by the following factors: The amount of light on the subject The webcam resolution setting The performance of the PC The bandwidth of the internet connection, especially for program installation 2 GB DDR RAM ...color, try adding a small lamp to the area that will light the viewing area 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 WebCam Companion/ Magic-i Visual Effects/ShowBiz Windows XP (SP2 or SP3), Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit), ... and Performance Image quality and video performance are impacted by the following factors: The amount of light on the subject The webcam resolution setting The performance of the PC The bandwidth of the internet connection, especially for program installation 2 GB DDR RAM ...color, try adding a small lamp to the area that will light the viewing area of the webcam and help provide more lifelike video and more accurate color. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 3
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... the following features: Start a Video Chat - allows you can be accessed through the HP Webcam Control Center. From the Features tab, you to change settings in order to optimize the webcam's functionality The Applications tab provides direct access to capture and share still photos Monitor -... a Photo - allows you to your HP Webcam can click an icon to open the control center. Using the HP Webcam Control Center All of the software utilities included with your User's Guide, Online Support, and the HP online store. 4 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide Simply double-click the icon...
... the following features: Start a Video Chat - allows you can be accessed through the HP Webcam Control Center. From the Features tab, you to change settings in order to optimize the webcam's functionality The Applications tab provides direct access to capture and share still photos Monitor -... a Photo - allows you to your HP Webcam can click an icon to open the control center. Using the HP Webcam Control Center All of the software utilities included with your User's Guide, Online Support, and the HP online store. 4 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide Simply double-click the icon...
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... Center desktop, and then click Video Chat . To select a different IM application after initial setup, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on your desktop, and then click Video Chat . Starting a Video Chat You can add live video to the most popular ...to a web application and then click Go 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 NOTE: The Video Chat Quick Launch utility appears only during initial setup. icon on the Windows 2 Select the instant messaging (IM) ...
... Center desktop, and then click Video Chat . To select a different IM application after initial setup, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on your desktop, and then click Video Chat . Starting a Video Chat You can add live video to the most popular ...to a web application and then click Go 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 NOTE: The Video Chat Quick Launch utility appears only during initial setup. icon on the Windows 2 Select the instant messaging (IM) ...
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Decorate your video. TIP: You can also open ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects by selecting an avatar. Zoom in the upper-right corner of 6 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide To find the best angle for a group image, click Multiple. Add fun house effects to select the next face. Combine your chats, click ...
Decorate your video. TIP: You can also open ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects by selecting an avatar. Zoom in the upper-right corner of 6 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide To find the best angle for a group image, click Multiple. Add fun house effects to select the next face. Combine your chats, click ...
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... recording. 5 Press the Video Record button again or click Stop Recording recording and save the video to partial-screen mode. The default setting is 1280x720 (HD 720p), which provides optimum performance in the upper-right corner, and select the resolution setting you 're recording in full-screen mode, click the Exit... the following to use for the recording. NOTE: Higher resolutions and/or poor lighting may slow down the frame rate and make the video jerky. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 7 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center desktop, and then click Record Video .
... recording. 5 Press the Video Record button again or click Stop Recording recording and save the video to partial-screen mode. The default setting is 1280x720 (HD 720p), which provides optimum performance in the upper-right corner, and select the resolution setting you 're recording in full-screen mode, click the Exit... the following to use for the recording. NOTE: Higher resolutions and/or poor lighting may slow down the frame rate and make the video jerky. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 7 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center desktop, and then click Record Video .
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... Center then click Take a Photo . icon 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 on your pictures, hover over the Capture the menu, and click the Edit icon to enter edit mode. Taking a Picture 1 Do either a single ...
... Center then click Take a Photo . icon 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 on your pictures, hover over the Capture the menu, and click the Edit icon to enter edit mode. Taking a Picture 1 Do either a single ...
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Upload a picture or video to manage your PC hard drive. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 9 Click any of the Capture screen to YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, or Facebook. Send a picture or video as an e-mail attachment. Delete the selected ...
Upload a picture or video to manage your PC hard drive. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 9 Click any of the Capture screen to YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, or Facebook. Send a picture or video as an e-mail attachment. Delete the selected ...
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... Twitter, or Facebook: 1 If you are in edit mode in ArcSoft WebCam Companion: Click the Captures icon to display your account. 4 Follow the on the Windows desktop, and then click Webcam Gallery . 10 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide icon and select either Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, or YouTube.... 3 Log into your pictures and videos. TIP: If ArcSoft WebCam Companion is closed, you want to upload. Use the ...
... Twitter, or Facebook: 1 If you are in edit mode in ArcSoft WebCam Companion: Click the Captures icon to display your account. 4 Follow the on the Windows desktop, and then click Webcam Gallery . 10 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide icon and select either Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, or YouTube.... 3 Log into your pictures and videos. TIP: If ArcSoft WebCam Companion is closed, you want to upload. Use the ...
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HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 11 Applying Effects to a Video or Picture Many of the icons in your chats, see "Using the HP Webcam Control Center." 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 either Record Video or Take a Photo . 3 Click the Effects tab. 4 Click any of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that you can continue...
HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 11 Applying Effects to a Video or Picture Many of the icons in your chats, see "Using the HP Webcam Control Center." 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 either Record Video or Take a Photo . 3 Click the Effects tab. 4 Click any of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that you can continue...
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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. To learn more about using masques, click Extras and select Application Help. 12 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide
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... Picture to let the software detect a pose and take the picture. Using Fun Frame 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center and then click Take a Photo . To adjust the pose sensitivity, drag the slider above the picture frame. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 13 Click Start auto-snapshot with pose detection to take the picture.
... Picture to let the software detect a pose and take the picture. Using Fun Frame 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center and then click Take a Photo . To adjust the pose sensitivity, drag the slider above the picture frame. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 13 Click Start auto-snapshot with pose detection to take the picture.
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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, click Extras and select Application Help. 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 in ArcSoft ShowBiz, click Options and select Help. 14 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide
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, click Extras and select Application Help. 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 in ArcSoft ShowBiz, click Options and select Help. 14 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide
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...hard drive. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. TIP: You can disable either the motion detection or face detection feature, but you want the motion detector to work within. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 15 You can also specify ...motion regions for the application to your webcam as a security camera. Additionally, you can use your PC. Click the Enable Rectangle Motion ...
...hard drive. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. TIP: You can disable either the motion detection or face detection feature, but you want the motion detector to work within. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 15 You can also specify ...motion regions for the application to your webcam as a security camera. Additionally, you can use your PC. Click the Enable Rectangle Motion ...
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To learn about customizing the Capture, Monitor, Fun Frame, and Masque settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 16 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide To manually adjust the exposure, remove the check from the Auto Focus check box, and then drag the ...Focus slider. NOTE: To restore the factory settings, click Default. To let the webcam auto-detect a setting, place a check...
To learn about customizing the Capture, Monitor, Fun Frame, and Masque settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 16 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide To manually adjust the exposure, remove the check from the Auto Focus check box, and then drag the ...Focus slider. NOTE: To restore the factory settings, click Default. To let the webcam auto-detect a setting, place a check...
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... ready to use the next time you want to turn the microphone back on so that your webcam is ready to use it . Drag the slider for the individual settings. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 17 Place a check in System Settings. Click Current Profile, enter a name, and then click Save ...current settings in the upper-right corner. When you're done with the chat, click Private again to reveal the video so that your webcam is ready to...
... ready to use the next time you want to turn the microphone back on so that your webcam is ready to use it . Drag the slider for the individual settings. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 17 Place a check in System Settings. Click Current Profile, enter a name, and then click Save ...current settings in the upper-right corner. When you're done with the chat, click Private again to reveal the video so that your webcam is ready to...
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... connected to manually adjust the focus. 6 Click OK or Apply. 18 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 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 click Webcam Settings . 2 Click Advanced... 3 Click the Camera Control tab. 4 ... icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Video Chat . I want to choose a lower resolution setting. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center Windows desktop. Magic-i Visual Effects with the image Right-click the Button Manager icon in the Windows System Tray and select ...
... connected to manually adjust the focus. 6 Click OK or Apply. 18 HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 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 click Webcam Settings . 2 Click Advanced... 3 Click the Camera Control tab. 4 ... icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Video Chat . I want to choose a lower resolution setting. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center Windows desktop. Magic-i Visual Effects with the image Right-click the Button Manager icon in the Windows System Tray and select ...
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... Manager icon. After synchronizing the audio and video, try increasing the resolution to synchronize the video and audio. The webcam audio is not synchronized with your webcam. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 19 If you are using and then click Properties. 4 Click the Levels tab and drag the sliders to adjust the output level. 5 Click...
... Manager icon. After synchronizing the audio and video, try increasing the resolution to synchronize the video and audio. The webcam audio is not synchronized with your webcam. HP Webcam HD 5210 User's Guide 19 If you are using and then click Properties. 4 Click the Levels tab and drag the sliders to adjust the output level. 5 Click...