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Table of Contents Webcam Overview ...1 Software Overview ...2 System Requirements...2 Using the Launch Utility to Start a Video Chat 3 Recording a Video...4 Taking a Picture...5 Managing Pictures and Videos...6 Posting a Video on YouTube ...6 Applying Effects to a Video or Picture ...7 Using Masques ...8 Using Fun Frames ...9 Editing a Video ...10 Using Your Webcam as a Video Monitor 11 Adjusting Webcam Settings ...12 Adjusting Additional Webcam Settings ...13 Troubleshooting ...14 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide iii
Table of Contents Webcam Overview ...1 Software Overview ...2 System Requirements...2 Using the Launch Utility to Start a Video Chat 3 Recording a Video...4 Taking a Picture...5 Managing Pictures and Videos...6 Posting a Video on YouTube ...6 Applying Effects to a Video or Picture ...7 Using Masques ...8 Using Fun Frames ...9 Editing a Video ...10 Using Your Webcam as a Video Monitor 11 Adjusting Webcam Settings ...12 Adjusting Additional Webcam Settings ...13 Troubleshooting ...14 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide iii
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HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 1 Your webcam includes the following features: 1 23 9 4 8 7 4 5 6 1 Video Record button 2 HP Instant Chat button 3 Snapshot button 4 Integrated microphone 5 Product label 6 USB connector 7 Adjustable clip/stand 8 Privacy shutter control 9 Autofocus lens Please refer to contact technical support. This is useful information if you ever need to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. Webcam Overview Congratulations on purchasing the HP Elite Autofocus Webcam.
HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 1 Your webcam includes the following features: 1 23 9 4 8 7 4 5 6 1 Video Record button 2 HP Instant Chat button 3 Snapshot button 4 Integrated microphone 5 Product label 6 USB connector 7 Adjustable clip/stand 8 Privacy shutter control 9 Autofocus lens Please refer to contact technical support. This is useful information if you ever need to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. Webcam Overview Congratulations on purchasing the HP Elite Autofocus Webcam.
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...512 MB DDR RAM or above 16-bit color display at 800x600 with DirectX 3D support DirectX 9.0c or above 2 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide Enables your webcam to your video chats when used in conjunction with optimum performance. Enables you to apply special effects to operate with ...your PC must meet the following software: Webcam drivers. Helps you to communicate with the included software, your instant messaging (IM) application. Enables you set up your chat application ...
...512 MB DDR RAM or above 16-bit color display at 800x600 with DirectX 3D support DirectX 9.0c or above 2 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide Enables your webcam to your video chats when used in conjunction with optimum performance. Enables you to apply special effects to operate with ...your PC must meet the following software: Webcam drivers. Helps you to communicate with the included software, your instant messaging (IM) application. Enables you set up your chat application ...
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...face, click Single to select the first face, and then click Next to select the next face. Decorate your video brighter and sharper. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 3 To find the best angle for a group image, click Multiple. Zoom in the IM application's documentation. Adopt a different...connection required): AOL® Instant Messenger™ (AIM®) Windows Live™ Messenger Yahoo!® Messenger Skype® 1 Press the HP Instant Chat webcam. NOTE: The Launch Utility appears only during initial setup. Add a picture frame to the face on and off. Using the Launch Utility ...
...face, click Single to select the first face, and then click Next to select the next face. Decorate your video brighter and sharper. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 3 To find the best angle for a group image, click Multiple. Zoom in the IM application's documentation. Adopt a different...connection required): AOL® Instant Messenger™ (AIM®) Windows Live™ Messenger Yahoo!® Messenger Skype® 1 Press the HP Instant Chat webcam. NOTE: The Launch Utility appears only during initial setup. Add a picture frame to the face on and off. Using the Launch Utility ...
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Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 and then click Capture . icon on the Windows desktop, 2 Click the Captures tab. 3 (Optional) Click Full Screen to record in full-screen mode. 4 (Optional) ... X in the upper-right corner to return to partial-screen mode. For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 4 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide Recording a Video 1 Do either of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Video Record button on resolution issues, see "Troubleshooting...
Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 and then click Capture . icon on the Windows desktop, 2 Click the Captures tab. 3 (Optional) Click Full Screen to record in full-screen mode. 4 (Optional) ... X in the upper-right corner to return to partial-screen mode. For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 4 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide Recording a Video 1 Do either of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Video Record button on resolution issues, see "Troubleshooting...
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... Essential icon on the Windows desktop, and then follow the instructions on your pictures with ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 5 Taking a Picture 1 Press the Snapshot button on the screen to use the software, click the Help ? button again or click To take a single ...
... Essential icon on the Windows desktop, and then follow the instructions on your pictures with ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 5 Taking a Picture 1 Press the Snapshot button on the screen to use the software, click the Help ? button again or click To take a single ...
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...post. 4 Click YouTube in the lower-left corner of the following icons: Preview a picture or video. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. Delete the selected picture or video. Locate a picture or video on the Windows desktop. 2 ...click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on your pictures and videos. Managing Pictures and Videos After you capture a video or take a picture, you can use the icons in the upper-right corner. 5 Log into your YouTube account. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to post video. 6 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's ...
...post. 4 Click YouTube in the lower-left corner of the following icons: Preview a picture or video. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. Delete the selected picture or video. Locate a picture or video on the Windows desktop. 2 ...click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on your pictures and videos. Managing Pictures and Videos After you capture a video or take a picture, you can use the icons in the upper-right corner. 5 Log into your YouTube account. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to post video. 6 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's ...
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HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 7 To learn more about using effects in the lower-left corner to Start a Video Chat." Applying Effects to a Video or Picture Many of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that you can continue to enjoy the effects you ...use in your video chats while you capture videos and take pictures. 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Capture . 3 Click the Effects tab. 4 Click any of the icons in your chats, see...
HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 7 To learn more about using effects in the lower-left corner to Start a Video Chat." Applying Effects to a Video or Picture Many of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that you can continue to enjoy the effects you ...use in your video chats while you capture videos and take pictures. 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Capture . 3 Click the Effects tab. 4 Click any of the icons in your chats, see...
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Using Masques 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Masque . 3 Select the masque you want to use. 4 (Optional) Click the icons above the preview image to adjust the image. 5 Press the Snapshot button again or click Take Picture to take the picture. To learn more about using masques, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide
Using Masques 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Masque . 3 Select the masque you want to use. 4 (Optional) Click the icons above the preview image to adjust the image. 5 Press the Snapshot button again or click Take Picture to take the picture. To learn more about using masques, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide
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To adjust the pose sensitivity, drag the slider above the picture frame. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 9 Using Fun Frames 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Fun Frames . 3 (Optional) Click Customize, click Select Layout and select a layout, select the frames you want to use, and then click OK. 4 Do either of the following: Press the Snapshot button or click Take Picture to let the software detect a pose and take the picture. Click Start auto-snapshot with pose detection to take the picture.
To adjust the pose sensitivity, drag the slider above the picture frame. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 9 Using Fun Frames 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Fun Frames . 3 (Optional) Click Customize, click Select Layout and select a layout, select the frames you want to use, and then click OK. 4 Do either of the following: Press the Snapshot button or click Take Picture to let the software detect a pose and take the picture. Click Start auto-snapshot with pose detection to take the picture.
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Editing a Video 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Edit . 3 Click the video you want to edit. To learn about specific editing functions, click Extras and select Application Help. 10 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide
Editing a Video 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Edit . 3 Click the video you want to edit. To learn about specific editing functions, click Extras and select Application Help. 10 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide
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..., click Extras and select Application Help. Using Your Webcam as a security camera. If the webcam detects motion or a face, it records the activity on your webcam as a Video Monitor With the Monitor feature, you can set the Monitor feature to send a snapshot by e-mail or post a snapshot on an FTP site ... can disable either the motion detection or face detection feature, but you can use your PC hard drive. Additionally, you cannot turn them both off. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 11
..., click Extras and select Application Help. Using Your Webcam as a security camera. If the webcam detects motion or a face, it records the activity on your webcam as a Video Monitor With the Monitor feature, you can set the Monitor feature to send a snapshot by e-mail or post a snapshot on an FTP site ... can disable either the motion detection or face detection feature, but you can use your PC hard drive. Additionally, you cannot turn them both off. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 11
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... the Video Proc Amp tab do either of the following: To manually adjust a setting, drag the slider for that setting. 5 Click the Camera Control tab and do any of that setting. To let the webcam auto-detect a setting, place a check in ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 12 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide
... the Video Proc Amp tab do either of the following: To manually adjust a setting, drag the slider for that setting. 5 Click the Camera Control tab and do any of that setting. To let the webcam auto-detect a setting, place a check in ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 12 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide
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... Profile, enter a name, and then click Save settings in the upper-right corner. Remove the check from the LED On check box to disable the webcam video during a chat. to use it . A blank screen replaces the video. Place a check in System Settings. To see additional settings, drag the ...with the chat, click Mute Microphone again to turn off the status LED on the right side of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects window. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 13 Click Mute Microphone to use it . When you're done with the chat, click Private again to reveal the video so...
... Profile, enter a name, and then click Save settings in the upper-right corner. Remove the check from the LED On check box to disable the webcam video during a chat. to use it . A blank screen replaces the video. Place a check in System Settings. To see additional settings, drag the ...with the chat, click Mute Microphone again to turn off the status LED on the right side of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects window. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 13 Click Mute Microphone to use it . When you're done with the chat, click Private again to reveal the video so...
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... 3 desktop. See the documentation for details. icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Capture. 2 Click the WebCam Settings icon. 3 Click the Camera Control tab. 4 Remove the check from the Auto Focus check box. 5 Drag the Focus slider to select a ... the resolution list below the icons in your IM documentation for details. See your IM application. See "Adjusting Webcam Settings" for details. I don't want to turn off the autofocus feature and use the preference settings to manually adjust the focus. 6 Click OK or Apply. 14 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide
... 3 desktop. See the documentation for details. icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Capture. 2 Click the WebCam Settings icon. 3 Click the Camera Control tab. 4 Remove the check from the Auto Focus check box. 5 Drag the Focus slider to select a ... the resolution list below the icons in your IM documentation for details. See your IM application. See "Adjusting Webcam Settings" for details. I don't want to turn off the autofocus feature and use the preference settings to manually adjust the focus. 6 Click OK or Apply. 14 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide
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... Video Device icon in the upper-right corner, and set the video resolution to 640x480 to synchronize the video and audio. The webcam audio is not synchronized with your webcam. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 15 If you are using and then click Properties. 4 Click the Levels tab and drag the sliders to adjust the...
... Video Device icon in the upper-right corner, and set the video resolution to 640x480 to synchronize the video and audio. The webcam audio is not synchronized with your webcam. HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide 15 If you are using and then click Properties. 4 Click the Levels tab and drag the sliders to adjust the...
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... Volume slider towards High to USB Video Device (Windows XP) or HP Elite AF Webcam (AU927AA) (Windows Vista or Windows 7). Retry your webcam for updates to use ? I am having trouble using the webcam with SKYPE 1 Check for support phone numbers and Web site information. 16 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide Problem Solution I see a blank screen with static After you...
... Volume slider towards High to USB Video Device (Windows XP) or HP Elite AF Webcam (AU927AA) (Windows Vista or Windows 7). Retry your webcam for updates to use ? I am having trouble using the webcam with SKYPE 1 Check for support phone numbers and Web site information. 16 HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User's Guide Problem Solution I see a blank screen with static After you...