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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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In a few easy steps, you must install iChat AV to enable iSight for use iSight, you can video conference with other iChat AV users and Windows AIM users. Note: You can use iChat AV outside your iSight camera. To use with other applications. 5 You must have the following: • A ...Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.3 and later. Otherwise, to purchase iChat AV, go to www.apple.com/ichat. • A .Mac, America Online (AOL),...
In a few easy steps, you must install iChat AV to enable iSight for use iSight, you can video conference with other iChat AV users and Windows AIM users. Note: You can use iChat AV outside your iSight camera. To use with other applications. 5 You must have the following: • A ...Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.3 and later. Otherwise, to purchase iChat AV, go to www.apple.com/ichat. • A .Mac, America Online (AOL),...
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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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.... Otherwise, to purchase and install iChat AV, go to place iSight. 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. Then skip to step 4 (page 11) to attach iSight to www.apple.com/register. Simply push the end of the FireWire cable...
.... Otherwise, to purchase and install iChat AV, go to place iSight. 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. Then skip to step 4 (page 11) to attach iSight to www.apple.com/register. Simply push the end of the FireWire cable...
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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 mount iSight on your computer or display, the lens should face the open side of the mount (as in the above illustration); 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. Note: If you 're going to orient it .
Getting Started 11 You may need to pull iSight and the cable from the mount, turn it around, and reinsert it to mount iSight on your computer or display, the lens should face the open side of the mount (as in the above illustration); 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. Note: If you 're going to orient it .
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Be sure to www.apple.com/store. Magnetic display mount 12 Getting Started To mount iSight on an anodized aluminum Apple display: n Simply place the mount on your computer. 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. To purchase a FireWire cable of the display, at or near the center. 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.
Be sure to www.apple.com/store. Magnetic display mount 12 Getting Started To mount iSight on an anodized aluminum Apple display: n Simply place the mount on your computer. 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. To purchase a FireWire cable of the display, at or near the center. 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.
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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. Getting Started 13 To mount iSight on the logo.
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. Getting Started 13 To mount iSight on the logo.
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To mount iSight on a PowerBook or iBook: n Clamp the mount onto the display. Use the thumbwheel to tighten it in place. Thumbwheel 14 Getting Started ®
To mount iSight on a PowerBook or iBook: n Clamp the mount onto the display. Use the thumbwheel to tighten it in place. Thumbwheel 14 Getting Started ®
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To mount iSight on an eMac or CRT display: n Remove the paper covering from the bottom of sight. Be sure to mount iSight toward the front of your eMac or display so it has an unobstructed line of the mount and press it onto the display. Getting Started 15
To mount iSight on an eMac or CRT display: n Remove the paper covering from the bottom of sight. Be sure to mount iSight toward the front of your eMac or display so it has an unobstructed line of the mount and press it onto the display. Getting Started 15
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iSight tilts and swivels for fine pointing adjustment. 16 Getting Started To use iSight on your desktop: n Simply place iSight on the mount so you can easily reposition iSight. You may wish to leave the paper covering on your desktop in the desired position.
iSight tilts and swivels for fine pointing adjustment. 16 Getting Started To use iSight on your desktop: n Simply place iSight on the mount so you can easily reposition iSight. You may wish to leave the paper covering on your desktop in the desired position.
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...Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account. If you know iSight 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 the Buddy List window. iChat AV opens automatically. ... on) and plug the FireWire cable extending from iSight appears onscreen. When iSight is in firmly and the lens is working properly. iSight focuses automatically and an image from iSight into a FireWire port on your computer. Step 5: Check to See That iSight Is Working 1 Turn on your computer (if ...
...Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account. If you know iSight 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 the Buddy List window. iChat AV opens automatically. ... on) and plug the FireWire cable extending from iSight appears onscreen. When iSight is in firmly and the lens is working properly. iSight focuses automatically and an image from iSight into a FireWire port on your computer. Step 5: Check to See That iSight Is Working 1 Turn on your computer (if ...
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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 Using iSight 1 With iSight, you can talk, too. On-air light Rotate the lens ring to open the iSight lens, rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned. When iSight is in real-time, full-motion video. If a friend has a microphone but no camera, you can chat using voice only. Opening the Lens To open the lens and turn on top of the unit.
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 Using iSight 1 With iSight, you can talk, too. On-air light Rotate the lens ring to open the iSight lens, rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned. When iSight is in real-time, full-motion video. If a friend has a microphone but no camera, you can chat using voice only. Opening the Lens To open the lens and turn on top of the unit.
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You can also have group text chats. Using iSight 19 Using iChat AV iChat AV is the software you aren't using text, send files, and have voice chats, chat using it isn't already open. Video Conferencing To start a video chat: 1 Open iChat AV if it , to video chat. 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 iChat AV: n Open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help.
You can also have group text chats. Using iSight 19 Using iChat AV iChat AV is the software you aren't using text, send files, and have voice chats, chat using it isn't already open. Video Conferencing To start a video chat: 1 Open iChat AV if it , to video chat. 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 iChat AV: n Open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help.
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... , too. Your friend can voice chat Click the Add button to add a buddy to the camera, so you look onscreen. iSight focuses automatically. Note: The person you're chatting with can get the best view of iSight when you 're looking in your Buddy List. When your friend accepts your invitation, you see... your face if you position the video chat window close to your list A preview image appears so you look at the chat window. 2 Click the camera icon next to your Buddy List, choose Help > iChat Help. 20 Using...
... , too. Your friend can voice chat Click the Add button to add a buddy to the camera, so you look onscreen. iSight focuses automatically. Note: The person you're chatting with can get the best view of iSight when you 're looking in your Buddy List. When your friend accepts your invitation, you see... your face if you position the video chat window close to your list A preview image appears so you look at the chat window. 2 Click the camera icon next to your Buddy List, choose Help > iChat Help. 20 Using...
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A visual gauge shows your Buddy List and wait for a reply. Sending Video One-Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn't have a camera, you . Your friend can see the gauge rise. If you like, you can open a text chat with the person at the same time by doubleclicking ...her . Audio Conferencing If a friend has a microphone, you can talk using iChat AV and the iSight camera's built-in the Buddy List. Using iSight 21 If your invitation, you don't want the person to One-Way Video Chat. Click the microphone button if you can hear...
A visual gauge shows your Buddy List and wait for a reply. Sending Video One-Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn't have a camera, you . Your friend can see the gauge rise. If you like, you can open a text chat with the person at the same time by doubleclicking ...her . Audio Conferencing If a friend has a microphone, you can talk using iChat AV and the iSight camera's built-in the Buddy List. Using iSight 21 If your invitation, you don't want the person to One-Way Video Chat. Click the microphone button if you can hear...
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... your buddy icon. To learn more about QuickTime Broadcaster: n Go to www.apple.com/quicktime/products/broadcaster. 22 Using iSight Using iSight With Other Video Applications You can also use iSight with other applications that use cameras. To get iChat AV: n Go to enable iSight for use with other applications. To learn more about iMovie: n Go...
... your buddy icon. To learn more about QuickTime Broadcaster: n Go to www.apple.com/quicktime/products/broadcaster. 22 Using iSight Using iSight With Other Video Applications You can also use iSight with other applications that use cameras. To get iChat AV: n Go to enable iSight for use with other applications. To learn more about iMovie: n Go...
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..., a green light appears on top of the unit. • Quit and restart iChat AV. • Make sure you need a broadband Internet connection. If Your iSight Won't Turn On or Respond • Make sure the FireWire cable is open it . It can only be inserted one way. • Make sure the...service, look under "Internet" in this chapter. Rotate the lens ring to get the latest version. 23 Go to www.apple.com/ichat to open . Tips and Troubleshooting 1 Most problems with iSight can be solved quickly by following the advice in your phone directory. If You Don't See Your Image in iChat...
..., a green light appears on top of the unit. • Quit and restart iChat AV. • Make sure you need a broadband Internet connection. If Your iSight Won't Turn On or Respond • Make sure the FireWire cable is open it . It can only be inserted one way. • Make sure the...service, look under "Internet" in this chapter. Rotate the lens ring to get the latest version. 23 Go to www.apple.com/ichat to open . Tips and Troubleshooting 1 Most problems with iSight can be solved quickly by following the advice in your phone directory. If You Don't See Your Image in iChat...
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Go to www.apple.com/ichat to the microphone. If Others Can't Hear You • iSight may not be too close to get iChat AV. Change the...Limit menu. If You Hear Echoes or Loud Sounds • Your speakers may need to enable iSight for best performance. If iSight Isn't Working With a Video Application • You can use with other than iChat AV, such... as your Internet connection speed and optimizes video for use iSight with video applications other applications. If the video looks choppy, you or the person you must download and...
Go to www.apple.com/ichat to the microphone. If Others Can't Hear You • iSight may not be too close to get iChat AV. Change the...Limit menu. If You Hear Echoes or Loud Sounds • Your speakers may need to enable iSight for best performance. If iSight Isn't Working With a Video Application • You can use with other than iChat AV, such... as your Internet connection speed and optimizes video for use iSight with video applications other applications. If the video looks choppy, you or the person you must download and...
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In iChat Help, you can find information on the web. iChat AV Onscreen Help To access iChat Help, open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. 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
In iChat Help, you can find information on the web. iChat AV Onscreen Help To access iChat Help, open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. 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
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... and support information, a variety of the United States, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions on iSight, go to www.apple.com/support/isight. Learning More, Service, and Support 27 Online Resources For the latest information on how to obtain warranty service. For support ...outside of forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/isight. Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to www.apple.com/support and choose your country from the Multi-Lingual Support pop-up menu. If ...
... and support information, a variety of the United States, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions on iSight, go to www.apple.com/support/isight. Learning More, Service, and Support 27 Online Resources For the latest information on how to obtain warranty service. For support ...outside of forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/isight. Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to www.apple.com/support and choose your country from the Multi-Lingual Support pop-up menu. If ...