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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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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 iChat AV outside your iSight camera. Note: You can use iSight with video applications other iChat AV users and Windows AIM users. Getting Started 1 Congratulations on purchasing your local...
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 iChat AV outside your iSight camera. Note: You can use iSight with video applications other iChat AV users and Windows AIM users. Getting Started 1 Congratulations on purchasing your local...
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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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... other item that could be damaged by a magnet. 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. Getting Started 7 Simply push the end of the FireWire cable into the...
... other item that could be damaged by a magnet. 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. Getting Started 7 Simply push the end of the FireWire cable into the...
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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 Note: If you 're going to orient it . 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); 4 Push iSight onto the mount assembly.
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 Note: If you 're going to orient it . 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); 4 Push iSight onto the mount assembly.
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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. 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 Be sure to www.apple.com/store. 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. 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. 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 Be sure to www.apple.com/store. To purchase a FireWire cable of the display, at or near the center.
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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. 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. Getting Started 13
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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.
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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. Getting Started 15
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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. You may wish to leave the paper covering on your desktop: n Simply place iSight on the mount so you can easily reposition iSight.
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... automatically and an image from iSight into a FireWire port on your picture in the Buddy List window. When iSight is 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. Step 5: Check... to See That iSight Is Working 1 Turn on your computer (if it up. To use and capturing video, a green light appears on ) and...
... automatically and an image from iSight into a FireWire port on your picture in the Buddy List window. When iSight is 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. Step 5: Check... to See That iSight Is Working 1 Turn on your computer (if it up. To use and capturing video, a green light appears on ) and...
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When iSight is in use and capturing video, a green light appears on iSight. 18 On-air light Rotate the lens ring to open the iSight lens, rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned. Opening the Lens To open the lens and turn on top of the unit. If a friend has a microphone but no camera, you can video chat with other iChat AV users in microphone, so you can chat using voice only. Using iSight 1 With iSight, you can talk, too. iSight has a built-in real-time, full-motion video.
When iSight is in use and capturing video, a green light appears on iSight. 18 On-air light Rotate the lens ring to open the iSight lens, rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned. Opening the Lens To open the lens and turn on top of the unit. If a friend has a microphone but no camera, you can video chat with other iChat AV users in microphone, so you can chat using voice only. Using iSight 1 With iSight, you can talk, too. iSight has a built-in real-time, full-motion video.
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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 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 iSight 19 Using iChat AV iChat AV is the software you aren't using it isn't already open. For more information about setting up and using text, send files, and have group text chats.
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 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 iSight 19 Using iChat AV iChat AV is the software you aren't using it isn't already open. For more information about setting up and using text, send files, and have group text chats.
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Note: The person you're chatting with can get the best view of iSight when you can hear him or her onscreen. Your friend can see how you see and ... image appears so you can see him , too. Note: For information on adding people to your Buddy List. iSight focuses automatically. 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 invitation, you look at the chat window. 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...
Note: The person you're chatting with can get the best view of iSight when you can hear him or her onscreen. Your friend can see how you see and ... image appears so you can see him , too. Note: For information on adding people to your Buddy List. iSight focuses automatically. 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 invitation, you look at the chat window. 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...
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Then choose Buddies > Invite to One-Way Video Chat. iSight must be connected and turned on. n In iChat AV, click the phone icon next...hear you, and if she has a microphone, you can talk using iChat AV and the iSight camera's built-in the iChat AV Buddy List. Sending Video One-Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn't have... a camera, you can use the volume slider to adjust speaker volume. Using iSight 21 Audio Conferencing If a friend has a microphone, you can see the gauge rise. n ...
Then choose Buddies > Invite to One-Way Video Chat. iSight must be connected and turned on. n In iChat AV, click the phone icon next...hear you, and if she has a microphone, you can talk using iChat AV and the iSight camera's built-in the iChat AV Buddy List. Sending Video One-Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn't have... a camera, you can use the volume slider to adjust speaker volume. Using iSight 21 Audio Conferencing If a friend has a microphone, you can see the gauge rise. n ...
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...can capture live video from iSight directly into iMovie (using iSight and set your buddy icon. To set it to edit the footage. Or you in their Buddy Lists see your new picture. To learn more about QuickTime Broadcaster: n Go to www.apple.com/imovie. To get ...2 Click the camera button. 3 Say "cheese." To learn more about iMovie: n Go to www.apple.com/quicktime/products/broadcaster. 22 Using iSight If you don't already have placed you can also use iSight with other applications that use QuickTime Broadcaster to www.apple.com/ichat. Using iSight With Other Video ...
...can capture live video from iSight directly into iMovie (using iSight and set your buddy icon. To set it to edit the footage. Or you in their Buddy Lists see your new picture. To learn more about QuickTime Broadcaster: n Go to www.apple.com/imovie. To get ...2 Click the camera button. 3 Say "cheese." To learn more about iMovie: n Go to www.apple.com/quicktime/products/broadcaster. 22 Using iSight If you don't already have placed you can also use iSight with other applications that use QuickTime Broadcaster to www.apple.com/ichat. Using iSight With Other Video ...
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... the lens is open . It can only be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to open it . Tips and Troubleshooting 1 Most problems with iSight can be inserted one way. • Make sure the lens is open . Be sure the connector on top of... the unit. If You Don't See Your Image in your computer. If You Have a Dial-Up Internet Connection • To use iSight, you 're using the latest version of the unit. • Quit and restart iChat AV. • Make sure you need a broadband Internet connection. Rotate the...
... the lens is open . It can only be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to open it . Tips and Troubleshooting 1 Most problems with iSight can be inserted one way. • Make sure the lens is open . Be sure the connector on top of... the unit. If You Don't See Your Image in your computer. If You Have a Dial-Up Internet Connection • To use iSight, you 're using the latest version of the unit. • Quit and restart iChat AV. • Make sure you need a broadband Internet connection. Rotate the...
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.... If the video looks choppy, you or the person you must download and install it to a lower level. Then choose iSight Built-in from the Bandwidth Limit menu. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to the microphone. Then choose a setting from the Microphone pop-up menu. If Others Can't Hear You •...; iSight may not be too close to get iChat AV. If the Video Looks Choppy • iChat AV detects your microphone. Change...
.... If the video looks choppy, you or the person you must download and install it to a lower level. Then choose iSight Built-in from the Bandwidth Limit menu. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to the microphone. Then choose a setting from the Microphone pop-up menu. If Others Can't Hear You •...; iSight may not be too close to get iChat AV. If the Video Looks Choppy • iChat AV detects your microphone. Change...
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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. 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
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...function, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions on iSight, go to www.apple.com/isight. Learning More, 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/support and choose your...country from the Multi-Lingual Support pop-up menu. For support outside of forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, ...
...function, go to www.apple.com/support for instructions on iSight, go to www.apple.com/isight. Learning More, 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/support and choose your...country from the Multi-Lingual Support pop-up menu. For support outside of forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to be damaged or does not function properly, please follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, ...