User Guide
Page 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
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
User Guide
Page 5
To use iChat AV outside your iSight camera. 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 use iSight, you can get started video conferencing with friends, colleagues, and ...upgrades from other iChat AV users and Windows AIM users. In a few easy steps, you must install iChat AV to enable iSight for use iSight with video applications other applications. 5 Getting Started 1 Congratulations on purchasing your local network) • A broadband Internet connection using ...
To use iChat AV outside your iSight camera. 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 use iSight, you can get started video conferencing with friends, colleagues, and ...upgrades from other iChat AV users and Windows AIM users. In a few easy steps, you must install iChat AV to enable iSight for use iSight with video applications other applications. 5 Getting Started 1 Congratulations on purchasing your local network) • A broadband Internet connection using ...
User Guide
Page 6
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
User Guide
Page 7
...Purchase and Install It iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10.3 or later. If you want to place iSight. Then skip to step 4 (page 11) to attach iSight to www.apple.com/ichat. Simply push the end of the FireWire cable into the mount. Magnetic display mount Warning Do not place...other item that could be damaged by a magnet. Otherwise, to purchase and install iChat AV, go to the mount. Getting Started 7 Step 1: Register Your iSight Go to a Mount 1 Choose a mount, depending on where you have an anodized aluminum Apple display, use the magnetic display mount. Step 3: Attach...
...Purchase and Install It iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10.3 or later. If you want to place iSight. Then skip to step 4 (page 11) to attach iSight to www.apple.com/ichat. Simply push the end of the FireWire cable into the mount. Magnetic display mount Warning Do not place...other item that could be damaged by a magnet. Otherwise, to purchase and install iChat AV, go to the mount. Getting Started 7 Step 1: Register Your iSight Go to a Mount 1 Choose a mount, depending on where you have an anodized aluminum Apple display, use the magnetic display mount. Step 3: Attach...
User Guide
Page 11
You may need to pull iSight and the cable from the mount, turn it around, and reinsert it to orient it . 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 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.
You may need to pull iSight and the cable from the mount, turn it around, and reinsert it to orient it . 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 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.
User Guide
Page 12
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. Be sure to www.apple.com/store. 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.
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. Be sure to www.apple.com/store. 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.
User Guide
Page 13
To mount iSight on a flat-panel display or a flat-panel iMac: n Remove the paper covering and press the mount onto the back of the iMac display, and not directly on the back of the display. 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 logo.
To mount iSight on a flat-panel display or a flat-panel iMac: n Remove the paper covering and press the mount onto the back of the iMac display, and not directly on the back of the display. 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 logo.
User Guide
Page 14
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 ® Use the thumbwheel to tighten it in place. To mount iSight on a PowerBook or iBook: n Clamp the mount onto the display.
User Guide
Page 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
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
User Guide
Page 16
iSight tilts and swivels for fine pointing adjustment. 16 Getting Started You may wish to leave the paper covering on your desktop: n Simply place iSight on the mount so you can easily reposition iSight. To use iSight on your desktop in the desired position.
iSight tilts and swivels for fine pointing adjustment. 16 Getting Started You may wish to leave the paper covering on your desktop: n Simply place iSight on the mount so you can easily reposition iSight. To use iSight on your desktop in the desired position.
User Guide
Page 17
... 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... www.mac.com. If you know iSight is in the Buddy List window. iSight focuses automatically and an image from iSight into a FireWire port on setting up...AV, you need a .Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account. When iSight is working properly. iChat AV opens automatically. Important: If you haven't used iChat before, a setup assistant...
... 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... www.mac.com. If you know iSight is in the Buddy List window. iSight focuses automatically and an image from iSight into a FireWire port on setting up...AV, you need a .Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account. When iSight is working properly. iChat AV opens automatically. Important: If you haven't used iChat before, a setup assistant...
User Guide
Page 18
If a friend has a microphone but no camera, you can talk, too. Opening the Lens To open the lens and turn on top of the unit. On-air light Rotate the lens ring to open the iSight lens, rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned. 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 When iSight is in real-time, full-motion video. Using iSight 1 With iSight, you can chat using voice only.
If a friend has a microphone but no camera, you can talk, too. Opening the Lens To open the lens and turn on top of the unit. On-air light Rotate the lens ring to open the iSight lens, rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned. 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 When iSight is in real-time, full-motion video. Using iSight 1 With iSight, you can chat using voice only.
User Guide
Page 19
You can also have group text chats. For more information about setting up and using text, send files, and have voice chats, chat using iChat AV: n Open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. 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. 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.
You can also have group text chats. For more information about setting up and using text, send files, and have voice chats, chat using iChat AV: n Open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. 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. 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.
User Guide
Page 20
... you, and if he has a microphone, you can get the best view of your face if you position the video chat window close to the camera, so you're looking in your list A preview image appears so you can see how you look at the chat window. Note: The person you...: For information on adding people to your invitation, you see him , too. When your friend accepts your Buddy List, choose Help > iChat Help. 20 Using iSight Camera icon indicates the user can video chat Phone icon indicates the user can voice chat Click the Add button to add a buddy to your Buddy...
... you, and if he has a microphone, you can get the best view of your face if you position the video chat window close to the camera, so you're looking in your list A preview image appears so you can see how you look at the chat window. Note: The person you...: For information on adding people to your invitation, you see him , too. When your friend accepts your Buddy List, choose Help > iChat Help. 20 Using iSight Camera icon indicates the user can video chat Phone icon indicates the user can voice chat Click the Add button to add a buddy to your Buddy...
User Guide
Page 21
... some noise to see you. During an audio chat, the other person isn't able to adjust speaker volume. Using iSight 21 If you like, you can talk using iChat AV and the iSight camera's built-in microphone. n In iChat AV, click the phone icon next to a buddy in your invitation, you can use... that, too. Then choose Buddies > Invite to hear you. If your sound level. Sending Video One-Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn't have a camera, you can hear her name in the Buddy List. Click the microphone button if you don't want the person to One-Way Video Chat.
... some noise to see you. During an audio chat, the other person isn't able to adjust speaker volume. Using iSight 21 If you like, you can talk using iChat AV and the iSight camera's built-in microphone. n In iChat AV, click the phone icon next to a buddy in your invitation, you can use... that, too. Then choose Buddies > Invite to hear you. If your sound level. Sending Video One-Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn't have a camera, you can hear her name in the Buddy List. Click the microphone button if you don't want the person to One-Way Video Chat.
User Guide
Page 22
... get iChat AV: n Go to broadcast video over the Internet. Using iSight With Other Video Applications You can also use iSight with other applications that use cameras. Or you can capture live video from iSight directly into iMovie (using iSight and set your buddy icon: 1 In iChat AV, choose Buddies > ...Change My Picture. 2 Click the camera button. 3 Say "cheese." To learn more about iMovie: n Go to enable iSight for use QuickTime Broadcaster to www.apple.com/ichat. If you don't already have placed you must download and install it as ...
... get iChat AV: n Go to broadcast video over the Internet. Using iSight With Other Video Applications You can also use iSight with other applications that use cameras. Or you can capture live video from iSight directly into iMovie (using iSight and set your buddy icon: 1 In iChat AV, choose Buddies > ...Change My Picture. 2 Click the camera button. 3 Say "cheese." To learn more about iMovie: n Go to enable iSight for use QuickTime Broadcaster to www.apple.com/ichat. If you don't already have placed you must download and install it as ...
User Guide
Page 23
... to get the latest version. 23 If You Don't See Your Image in iChat AV • Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your computer. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to open . To obtain broadband service, look under "Internet" in this chapter. If Your... iSight Won't Turn On or Respond • Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your phone directory. When iSight is open it . It can only be...
... to get the latest version. 23 If You Don't See Your Image in iChat AV • Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your computer. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to open . To obtain broadband service, look under "Internet" in this chapter. If Your... iSight Won't Turn On or Respond • Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your phone directory. When iSight is open it . It can only be...
User Guide
Page 24
... 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 not be too close to a lower level. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to set as iMovie and QuickTime Broadcaster. In iChat..., choose iChat > Preferences and click Video. In iChat AV, choose iChat > Preferences and click Video. If Others Can't Hear You • iSight may be set the bandwidth limit to the microphone...
... 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 not be too close to a lower level. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to set as iMovie and QuickTime Broadcaster. In iChat..., choose iChat > Preferences and click Video. In iChat AV, choose iChat > Preferences and click Video. If Others Can't Hear You • iSight may be set the bandwidth limit to the microphone...
User Guide
Page 26
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 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.
User Guide
Page 27
For iSight service and support information, a variety of the United States, go to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. For support outside of forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to..., Service, and Support 27 Online Resources For the latest information on how to obtain warranty service. Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to www.apple.com/isight. If the unit still does not function, go to www...
For iSight service and support information, a variety of the United States, go to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. For support outside of forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to..., Service, and Support 27 Online Resources For the latest information on how to obtain warranty service. Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to www.apple.com/isight. If the unit still does not function, go to www...