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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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28 Safety and Cleaning 28 Important Safety Instructions 30 Cleaning 30 Handling 4 Contents
28 Safety and Cleaning 28 Important Safety Instructions 30 Cleaning 30 Handling 4 Contents
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... • Mac OS X v10.2.5 or later and iChat AV iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10.3 and later. Note: You can use iSight, you can video conference with a G3 processor at 600 MHz or greater or any G4 or G5 processor Processor upgrades from other than iChat AV..., such as iMovie and QuickTime Broadcaster. In a few easy steps, you must install iChat AV to enable iSight for 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 ...
... • Mac OS X v10.2.5 or later and iChat AV iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10.3 and later. Note: You can use iSight, you can video conference with a G3 processor at 600 MHz or greater or any G4 or G5 processor Processor upgrades from other than iChat AV..., such as iMovie and QuickTime Broadcaster. In a few easy steps, you must install iChat AV to enable iSight for 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 ...
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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 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.
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Then skip to step 4 (page 11) to attach iSight to www.apple.com/ichat. 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. Otherwise, to purchase and install iChat AV, go to the mount. Step 2: If You Don't Already Have iChat AV... mount near a CRT display, an iPod, an external hard disk, or any other item that could be damaged by a magnet. If you want to www.apple.com/register. Getting Started 7 Simply push the end of the FireWire cable into the mount. Step 1: Register Your...
Then skip to step 4 (page 11) to attach iSight to www.apple.com/ichat. 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. Otherwise, to purchase and install iChat AV, go to the mount. Step 2: If You Don't Already Have iChat AV... mount near a CRT display, an iPod, an external hard disk, or any other item that could be damaged by a magnet. If you want to www.apple.com/register. Getting Started 7 Simply push the end of the FireWire cable into the mount. Step 1: Register Your...
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Otherwise, choose one of the mount. 8 Getting Started Thread the FireWire cable through the top of the other mounts (see page 6).
Otherwise, choose one of the mount. 8 Getting Started Thread the FireWire cable through the top of the other mounts (see page 6).
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2 Push the end of the FireWire cable into the cable adapter, as shown. Cable adapter Getting Started 9
2 Push the end of the FireWire cable into the cable adapter, as shown. Cable adapter Getting Started 9
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3 Push the cable adapter into the top of the mount until it is firmly seated. 10 Getting Started
3 Push the cable adapter into the top of the mount until it is firmly seated. 10 Getting Started
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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 mount iSight on your computer or display, the lens should face the open side of the mount (as in the above illustration); Note: If you 're going to orient it . 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. Getting Started 11
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 mount iSight on your computer or display, the lens should face the open side of the mount (as in the above illustration); Note: If you 're going to orient it . 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. Getting Started 11
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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. Magnetic display mount 12 Getting Started To mount iSight on an anodized aluminum Apple display: n Simply place the mount on your computer. 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.
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. Magnetic display mount 12 Getting Started To mount iSight on an anodized aluminum Apple display: n Simply place the mount on your computer. 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.
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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. 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.
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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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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. Be sure to mount iSight toward the front of sight.
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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. 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. iSight tilts and swivels for fine pointing adjustment. 16 Getting Started
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... sign up and using iChat AV, open (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 to... be connected to a local area network (LAN), or you know iSight is in the Buddy List window. Important: If you haven't used iChat before, a setup...
... sign up and using iChat AV, open (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 to... be connected to a local area network (LAN), or you know iSight is in the Buddy List window. Important: If you haven't used iChat before, a setup...
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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. 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
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. 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
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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. You can also have group text chats. 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. For more information about setting up and using iChat AV: n Open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. Using iSight 19
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. You can also have group text chats. 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. For more information about setting up and using iChat AV: n Open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. Using iSight 19
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...friend accepts your Buddy List. Your friend can see him , too. Note: The person you're chatting with can get the best view of iSight when you look onscreen. 2 Click the camera icon next to a buddy in the direction of your face if you position the video chat window close to the... camera, so you're looking in your invitation, you see and hear you, and if he has a microphone, you can hear him or her onscreen. iSight focuses automatically.
...friend accepts your Buddy List. Your friend can see him , too. Note: The person you're chatting with can get the best view of iSight when you look onscreen. 2 Click the camera icon next to a buddy in the direction of your face if you position the video chat window close to the... camera, so you're looking in your invitation, you see and hear you, and if he has a microphone, you can hear him or her onscreen. iSight focuses automatically.
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... audio chat, the other person isn't able to hear you can talk using iChat AV and the iSight camera's built-in or external microphone, you can use that, too. If you like, you can send...Audio Conferencing If a friend has a microphone, you . n Select a buddy in your sound level. Using iSight 21 Click the microphone button if you don't want the person to see the gauge rise. Sending Video One-...Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn't have a camera, you can open a text chat with the person at the same time by doubleclicking her . n In...
... audio chat, the other person isn't able to hear you can talk using iChat AV and the iSight camera's built-in or external microphone, you can use that, too. If you like, you can send...Audio Conferencing If a friend has a microphone, you . n Select a buddy in your sound level. Using iSight 21 Click the microphone button if you don't want the person to see the gauge rise. Sending Video One-...Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn't have a camera, you can open a text chat with the person at the same time by doubleclicking her . n In...
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... buddy icon. To set it to www.apple.com/imovie. To get iChat AV: 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 learn more about iMovie: n Go to enable iSight for use with other applications. If...
... buddy icon. To set it to www.apple.com/imovie. To get iChat AV: 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 learn more about iMovie: n Go to enable iSight for use with other applications. If...