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Contents 5 Getting Started 6 Setting Up iSight 18 Using iSight 18 Opening the Lens 19 Using iChat AV 19 Video Conferencing 21 Sending Video One-Way 21 Audio Conferencing 22 Setting Your Buddy Icon 22 Using iSight With Other Video Applications 23 Tips and Troubleshooting 26 Learning More, Service, and Support 26 iChat AV Onscreen Help 27 Online Resources 27 Obtaining Warranty Service 3
Contents 5 Getting Started 6 Setting Up iSight 18 Using iSight 18 Opening the Lens 19 Using iChat AV 19 Video Conferencing 21 Sending Video One-Way 21 Audio Conferencing 22 Setting Your Buddy Icon 22 Using iSight With Other Video Applications 23 Tips and Troubleshooting 26 Learning More, Service, and Support 26 iChat AV Onscreen Help 27 Online Resources 27 Obtaining Warranty Service 3
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... Mac OS X v10.3 and later. Otherwise, to purchase iChat AV, go to www.apple.com/ichat. • A .Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account (only required to enable iSight for use iSight, you can video conference with friends, colleagues, and family in real-time, full-motion ...video and audio. Note: You can use iChat AV outside your iSight camera. You must have the following: • A Macintosh computer with a G3 processor at 600 MHz or greater or any G4 or G5 processor ...
... Mac OS X v10.3 and later. Otherwise, to purchase iChat AV, go to www.apple.com/ichat. • A .Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account (only required to enable iSight for use iSight, you can video conference with friends, colleagues, and family in real-time, full-motion ...video and audio. Note: You can use iChat AV outside your iSight camera. You must have the following: • A Macintosh computer with a G3 processor at 600 MHz or greater or any G4 or G5 processor ...
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Setting Up iSight iSight includes the following components: iSight carrying case Flat-panel display and flat-panel iMac mount eMac and desktop mount iSight Cable adapter Magnetic display mount PowerBook and iBook mount FireWire cable To set up iSight, you 'll mount iSight on your computer or desktop, and check to video chat. Then you 'll download and install iChat AV, the software used with iSight to see that iSight is working. 6 Getting Started
Setting Up iSight iSight includes the following components: iSight carrying case Flat-panel display and flat-panel iMac mount eMac and desktop mount iSight Cable adapter Magnetic display mount PowerBook and iBook mount FireWire cable To set up iSight, you 'll mount iSight on your computer or desktop, and check to video chat. Then you 'll download and install iChat AV, the software used with iSight to see that iSight is working. 6 Getting Started
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... or any other item that could be damaged by a magnet. Step 3: Attach iSight to a Mount 1 Choose a mount, depending on where you have an anodized aluminum Apple display, use the magnetic display mount. If you want to www.apple.com/ichat. Getting Started 7 Simply push the end of the FireWire cable into the... mount. Then skip to step 4 (page 11) to attach iSight to www.apple.com/register. Step 2: If You Don't Already Have iChat AV, Purchase and Install It iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10.3 or ...
... or any other item that could be damaged by a magnet. Step 3: Attach iSight to a Mount 1 Choose a mount, depending on where you have an anodized aluminum Apple display, use the magnetic display mount. If you want to www.apple.com/ichat. Getting Started 7 Simply push the end of the FireWire cable into the... mount. Then skip to step 4 (page 11) to attach iSight to www.apple.com/register. Step 2: If You Don't Already Have iChat AV, Purchase and Install It iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10.3 or ...
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Getting Started 11 You may need to pull iSight and the cable from the mount, turn it around, and reinsert it to orient it . Note: If you 're going to place iSight on your desktop, the lens should face the closed side of the mount, where the cable enters it correctly. 4 Push iSight onto the mount assembly. if you 're going to mount iSight on your computer or display, the lens should face the open side of the mount (as in the above illustration);
Getting Started 11 You may need to pull iSight and the cable from the mount, turn it around, and reinsert it to orient it . Note: If you 're going to place iSight on your desktop, the lens should face the closed side of the mount, where the cable enters it correctly. 4 Push iSight onto the mount assembly. if you 're going to mount iSight on your computer or display, the lens should face the open side of the mount (as in the above illustration);
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To mount iSight on an anodized aluminum Apple display: n Simply place the mount on your computer. Step 4: Mount iSight Before mounting iSight, be sure the FireWire cable can only remove the mount and replace it a few times before the adhesive quality is lost. Note: If you use a mount with adhesive backing, you can reach a FireWire port on top of a different length, go to purchase an Apple Thin FireWire cable. Be sure to www.apple.com/store. Magnetic display mount 12 Getting Started To purchase a FireWire cable of the display, at or near the center.
To mount iSight on an anodized aluminum Apple display: n Simply place the mount on your computer. Step 4: Mount iSight Before mounting iSight, be sure the FireWire cable can only remove the mount and replace it a few times before the adhesive quality is lost. Note: If you use a mount with adhesive backing, you can reach a FireWire port on top of a different length, go to purchase an Apple Thin FireWire cable. Be sure to www.apple.com/store. Magnetic display mount 12 Getting Started To purchase a FireWire cable of the display, at or near the center.
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Getting Started 13 Paper covering Important: If you have a flat-panel iMac, for best adhesiveness mount iSight to either side of the Apple logo on the back of the iMac display, and not directly on a flat-panel display or a flat-panel iMac: n Remove the paper covering and press the mount onto the back of the display. To mount iSight on the logo.
Getting Started 13 Paper covering Important: If you have a flat-panel iMac, for best adhesiveness mount iSight to either side of the Apple logo on the back of the iMac display, and not directly on a flat-panel display or a flat-panel iMac: n Remove the paper covering and press the mount onto the back of the display. To mount iSight on the logo.
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Use the thumbwheel to tighten it in place. To mount iSight on a PowerBook or iBook: n Clamp the mount onto the display. Thumbwheel 14 Getting Started ®
Use the thumbwheel to tighten it in place. To mount iSight on a PowerBook or iBook: n Clamp the mount onto the display. Thumbwheel 14 Getting Started ®
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Be sure to mount iSight toward the front of sight. Getting Started 15 To mount iSight on an eMac or CRT display: n Remove the paper covering from the bottom of the mount and press it has an unobstructed line of your eMac or display so it onto the display.
Be sure to mount iSight toward the front of sight. Getting Started 15 To mount iSight on an eMac or CRT display: n Remove the paper covering from the bottom of the mount and press it has an unobstructed line of your eMac or display so it onto the display.
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You may wish to leave the paper covering on your desktop: n Simply place iSight on the mount so you can easily reposition iSight. iSight tilts and swivels for fine pointing adjustment. 16 Getting Started To use iSight on your desktop in the desired position.
You may wish to leave the paper covering on your desktop: n Simply place iSight on the mount so you can easily reposition iSight. iSight tilts and swivels for fine pointing adjustment. 16 Getting Started To use iSight on your desktop in the desired position.
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... iChat before, a setup assistant helps you don't see an image: n Be sure iSight is plugged in firmly and the lens is open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. 2 In iChat AV, choose Window > Buddy List, then click the camera icon next to your picture in use iChat AV, you need a .Mac..., America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account. If you set it isn't already on) and plug the FireWire cable extending from iSight appears onscreen. This lets you know iSight is in the Buddy List...
... iChat before, a setup assistant helps you don't see an image: n Be sure iSight is plugged in firmly and the lens is open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. 2 In iChat AV, choose Window > Buddy List, then click the camera icon next to your picture in use iChat AV, you need a .Mac..., America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account. If you set it isn't already on) and plug the FireWire cable extending from iSight appears onscreen. This lets you know iSight is in the Buddy List...
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When iSight is in real-time, full-motion video. On-air light Rotate the lens ring to open the iSight lens, rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned. Using iSight 1 With iSight, you can chat using voice only. If a friend has a microphone but no camera, you can talk, too. iSight has a built-in microphone, so you can video chat with other iChat AV users in use and capturing video, a green light appears on iSight. 18 Opening the Lens To open the lens and turn on top of the unit.
When iSight is in real-time, full-motion video. On-air light Rotate the lens ring to open the iSight lens, rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned. Using iSight 1 With iSight, you can chat using voice only. If a friend has a microphone but no camera, you can talk, too. iSight has a built-in microphone, so you can video chat with other iChat AV users in use and capturing video, a green light appears on iSight. 18 Opening the Lens To open the lens and turn on top of the unit.
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Video Conferencing To start a video chat: 1 Open iChat AV if it , to video chat. Using iChat AV iChat AV is the software you aren't using it isn't already open. You can also have voice chats, chat using iChat AV: n Open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. Using iSight 19 Note: If you connect iSight to a PowerBook or iBook that isn't connected to power, you may wish to disconnect iSight when you use with iSight to conserve battery power. For more information about setting up and using text, send files, and have group text chats.
Video Conferencing To start a video chat: 1 Open iChat AV if it , to video chat. Using iChat AV iChat AV is the software you aren't using it isn't already open. You can also have voice chats, chat using iChat AV: n Open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. Using iSight 19 Note: If you connect iSight to a PowerBook or iBook that isn't connected to power, you may wish to disconnect iSight when you use with iSight to conserve battery power. For more information about setting up and using text, send files, and have group text chats.
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Note: For information on adding people to your Buddy List. Camera icon indicates the user can video chat Phone icon indicates the user can voice chat ...him , too. Note: The person you're chatting with can get the best view of iSight when you look at the chat window. 2 Click the camera icon next to a buddy in the direction of your invitation, you can hear him or ... accepts your face if you position the video chat window close to the camera, so you're looking in your Buddy List, choose Help > iChat Help. 20 Using iSight Your friend can see and hear you, and if he has a microphone...
Note: For information on adding people to your Buddy List. Camera icon indicates the user can video chat Phone icon indicates the user can voice chat ...him , too. Note: The person you're chatting with can get the best view of iSight when you look at the chat window. 2 Click the camera icon next to a buddy in the direction of your invitation, you can hear him or ... accepts your face if you position the video chat window close to the camera, so you're looking in your Buddy List, choose Help > iChat Help. 20 Using iSight Your friend can see and hear you, and if he has a microphone...
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...'t able to a buddy in the Buddy List. Audio Conferencing If a friend has a microphone, you can use that, too. Then choose Buddies > Invite to hear you . iSight must be connected and turned on. n In iChat AV, click the phone icon next to see you . Click the microphone button if you don't want... Video Chat. If you like, you can open a text chat with the person at the same time by doubleclicking her . Using iSight 21 Sending Video One-Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn't have a camera, you can hear her name in your invitation, you can talk using iChat AV and the...
...'t able to a buddy in the Buddy List. Audio Conferencing If a friend has a microphone, you can use that, too. Then choose Buddies > Invite to hear you . iSight must be connected and turned on. n In iChat AV, click the phone icon next to see you . Click the microphone button if you don't want... Video Chat. If you like, you can open a text chat with the person at the same time by doubleclicking her . Using iSight 21 Sending Video One-Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn't have a camera, you can hear her name in your invitation, you can talk using iChat AV and the...
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...can capture live video from iSight directly into iMovie (using iSight and set your buddy icon. Or you can also use iSight with other applications that use with other applications. To learn more about iMovie: n Go to enable iSight for use cameras. To set it to www.apple.com/imovie. To learn... more about QuickTime Broadcaster: n Go to www.apple.com/ichat. People who have iChat AV, you in their Buddy Lists see your new...
...can capture live video from iSight directly into iMovie (using iSight and set your buddy icon. Or you can also use iSight with other applications that use with other applications. To learn more about iMovie: n Go to enable iSight for use cameras. To set it to www.apple.com/imovie. To learn... more about QuickTime Broadcaster: n Go to www.apple.com/ichat. People who have iChat AV, you in their Buddy Lists see your new...
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... is oriented correctly. Tips and Troubleshooting 1 Most problems with iSight can only be inserted one way. • Make sure ... FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your phone directory. If You Have a Dial-Up Internet Connection • To use iSight, you 're using the latest version...to open . If Your iSight Won't Turn On or Respond • Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your computer. It... correctly. If You Don't See Your Image in your computer. When iSight is capturing video, a green light appears on the cable is open it ....
... is oriented correctly. Tips and Troubleshooting 1 Most problems with iSight can only be inserted one way. • Make sure ... FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your phone directory. If You Have a Dial-Up Internet Connection • To use iSight, you 're using the latest version...to open . If Your iSight Won't Turn On or Respond • Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your computer. It... correctly. If You Don't See Your Image in your computer. When iSight is capturing video, a green light appears on the cable is open it ....
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...choppy, you or the person you must download and install it to a lower level. Then choose a setting from the Microphone pop-up menu. Then choose iSight Built-in from the Bandwidth Limit menu. If You Hear Echoes or Loud Sounds • Your speakers may need to set as iMovie and QuickTime... not be too close to get iChat AV. If the Video Looks Choppy • iChat AV detects your microphone. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to the microphone. If iSight Isn't Working With a Video Application • You can use with other than iChat AV, such as your Internet connection speed and ...
...choppy, you or the person you must download and install it to a lower level. Then choose a setting from the Microphone pop-up menu. Then choose iSight Built-in from the Bandwidth Limit menu. If You Hear Echoes or Loud Sounds • Your speakers may need to set as iMovie and QuickTime... not be too close to get iChat AV. If the Video Looks Choppy • iChat AV detects your microphone. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to the microphone. If iSight Isn't Working With a Video Application • You can use with other than iChat AV, such as your Internet connection speed and ...
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In iChat Help, you can find information on the web. Learning More, 1 Service, and Support You can find more information about using iSight and iChat AV in onscreen help and on such topics as: • Setting up iChat AV • Adjusting camera settings • Sending files • Instant messaging and chatting 26 iChat AV Onscreen Help To access iChat Help, open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help.
In iChat Help, you can find information on the web. Learning More, 1 Service, and Support You can find more information about using iSight and iChat AV in onscreen help and on such topics as: • Setting up iChat AV • Adjusting camera settings • Sending files • Instant messaging and chatting 26 iChat AV Onscreen Help To access iChat Help, open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help.
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Learning More, Service, and Support 27 If the unit still does not function, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions on iSight, go to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online ...forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support/isight. Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to www.apple.com/isight. Online Resources For the latest information on how to www.apple.com/support and choose your country from the Multi-Lingual ...
Learning More, Service, and Support 27 If the unit still does not function, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions on iSight, go to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online ...forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support/isight. Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to www.apple.com/isight. Online Resources For the latest information on how to www.apple.com/support and choose your country from the Multi-Lingual ...