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First Edition: February 2012 Part number: 672781-001 Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Microsoft, ... are set forth in the U.S. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HP WEBCAM HD USER GUIDE © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. AMD and Athlon are U.S.
First Edition: February 2012 Part number: 672781-001 Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Microsoft, ... are set forth in the U.S. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. HP WEBCAM HD USER GUIDE © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. AMD and Athlon are U.S.
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... ...1 Software overview ...2 System requirements...2 Quality and performance ...3 Using HP Webcam Control Center...3 Starting a video call ...4 Starting a multiple user video call ...6 Recording a video ...8 Taking a picture ...9 Managing videos and pictures ...10 Uploading a picture or a ...video...11 Applying effects to a video or picture ...12 Using masques ...13 Using fun frame ...14 Editing a video ...15 Advanced editing ...15 Using your webcam as a video monitor...16 Adjusting webcam settings ...17 Adjusting additional webcam settings ...18 Troubleshooting ...19 HP Webcam HD User Guide i
... ...1 Software overview ...2 System requirements...2 Quality and performance ...3 Using HP Webcam Control Center...3 Starting a video call ...4 Starting a multiple user video call ...6 Recording a video ...8 Taking a picture ...9 Managing videos and pictures ...10 Uploading a picture or a ...video...11 Applying effects to a video or picture ...12 Using masques ...13 Using fun frame ...14 Editing a video ...15 Advanced editing ...15 Using your webcam as a video monitor...16 Adjusting webcam settings ...17 Adjusting additional webcam settings ...18 Troubleshooting ...19 HP Webcam HD User Guide i
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...more detailed information about the HP Webcam, see the online Help. product support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. For worldwide product support, go / contactHP. For U.S. HP Webcam HD User Guide 1 Your webcam includes the following features:... 1 Power-on purchasing an HP Webcam. If the information provided in...
...more detailed information about the HP Webcam, see the online Help. product support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. For worldwide product support, go / contactHP. For U.S. HP Webcam HD User Guide 1 Your webcam includes the following features:... 1 Power-on purchasing an HP Webcam. If the information provided in...
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...WebCam Companion - enables you to record and edit videos, take snapshots, use your webcam... for a 1280x720 (720p) video stream, your desktop. In North America and Europe, you to apply special effects to access all of special effects including masques and frames. ArcSoft ShowBiz - The software on the web at www.hp....com/support. System requirements To use your webcam as a video monitor, and apply a variety of your webcam...software: Webcam drivers - enables...webcam to engage in conjunction with other video clips, transitions, and effects. HP Webcam...
...WebCam Companion - enables you to record and edit videos, take snapshots, use your webcam... for a 1280x720 (720p) video stream, your desktop. In North America and Europe, you to apply special effects to access all of special effects including masques and frames. ArcSoft ShowBiz - The software on the web at www.hp....com/support. System requirements To use your webcam as a video monitor, and apply a variety of your webcam...software: Webcam drivers - enables...webcam to engage in conjunction with other video clips, transitions, and effects. HP Webcam...
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... Double-click the icon on the subject The webcam resolution setting The performance of the computer The bandwidth of the Internet connection, especially for chat If you are impacted by the following features: HP Webcam HD User Guide 3 From the Features tab, click an icon... to select one of the following factors: The amount of light on your HP Webcam can be visible in the frame. Quality and performance Image quality...
... Double-click the icon on the subject The webcam resolution setting The performance of the computer The bandwidth of the Internet connection, especially for chat If you are impacted by the following features: HP Webcam HD User Guide 3 From the Features tab, click an icon... to select one of the following factors: The amount of light on your HP Webcam can be visible in the frame. Quality and performance Image quality...
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...- Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on your User Guide, Online Support, and the HP online store. Mobile support for iOS and Android is not a link to your preferred chat program, you to include up the IM program. 4 HP Webcam HD User Guide The Applications tab provides direct... access to each of the following: Press the HP Instant Chat button on the Windows desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 2 Select the...
...- Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on your User Guide, Online Support, and the HP online store. Mobile support for iOS and Android is not a link to your preferred chat program, you to include up the IM program. 4 HP Webcam HD User Guide The Applications tab provides direct... access to each of the following: Press the HP Instant Chat button on the Windows desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 2 Select the...
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... about using effects in your desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 5 (Optional) Select the effects you press the HP Instant Chat button on the webcam, the selected IM program will open ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects by selecting an avatar. in the notification area at the far right ...of the HP Webcam HD User Guide 5 To select a different IM program after initial setup, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the screen. TIP: You can also open automatically. Zoom in the IM ...
... about using effects in your desktop, and then click Start a Video Call . 5 (Optional) Select the effects you press the HP Instant Chat button on the webcam, the selected IM program will open ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects by selecting an avatar. in the notification area at the far right ...of the HP Webcam HD User Guide 5 To select a different IM program after initial setup, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the screen. TIP: You can also open automatically. Zoom in the IM ...
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... associated with your first time using your user name and password. Starting a multiple user video call 1 To start a multiple user video call, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the VuRoom for HP using the program, you need to VuRoom for HP window. 6 HP Webcam HD User Guide
... associated with your first time using your user name and password. Starting a multiple user video call 1 To start a multiple user video call, double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the VuRoom for HP using the program, you need to VuRoom for HP window. 6 HP Webcam HD User Guide
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4 Highlight the contact to the online help For more detailed information on the features and functions on multiple user video calling, go to call . When you can perform additional functions. Maximize window Share screen/desktop Display a group instant message chat panel Record the video session Reference detailed online help . HP Webcam HD User Guide 7 Once you initiate a call, you initiate a call, the contact receives a notification to join your call , and then click Start Call.
4 Highlight the contact to the online help For more detailed information on the features and functions on multiple user video calling, go to call . When you can perform additional functions. Maximize window Share screen/desktop Display a group instant message chat panel Record the video session Reference detailed online help . HP Webcam HD User Guide 7 Once you initiate a call, you initiate a call, the contact receives a notification to join your call , and then click Start Call.
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... the frame rate and make the video jerky. For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Webcam HD User Guide icon on the right side of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Video Record button on ...4 Press the Video Record button on the webcam or click Record Video to begin recording. 5 Press the Video Record button on the webcam again or click Stop Recording to stop recording and save the video to your webcam. Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center then click Take Video or Photo...
... the frame rate and make the video jerky. For more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 8 HP Webcam HD User Guide icon on the right side of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Video Record button on ...4 Press the Video Record button on the webcam or click Record Video to begin recording. 5 Press the Video Record button on the webcam again or click Stop Recording to stop recording and save the video to your webcam. Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center then click Take Video or Photo...
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...and then click Take Video or Photos . 2 Use capture mode to take either of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Snapshot -or- HP Webcam HD User Guide 9 icon to enter edit mode. button again or click To take a series of pictures..., click Burst . 3 To edit, print, and share your webcam. Double-click HP Webcam Control Center on your pictures, hover over the Capture...
...and then click Take Video or Photos . 2 Use capture mode to take either of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Snapshot -or- HP Webcam HD User Guide 9 icon to enter edit mode. button again or click To take a series of pictures..., click Burst . 3 To edit, print, and share your webcam. Double-click HP Webcam Control Center on your pictures, hover over the Capture...
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... corner of the following icons: Preview a picture or video. Delete the selected picture or video. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 10 HP Webcam HD User Guide Locate a picture or video on your pictures and videos. Upload a picture or video to manage your computer hard drive...
... corner of the following icons: Preview a picture or video. Delete the selected picture or video. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. 10 HP Webcam HD User Guide Locate a picture or video on your pictures and videos. Upload a picture or video to manage your computer hard drive...
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...picture or record a video, follow these steps to post it on YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook: 1 If you are in capture mode in ArcSoft WebCam Companion: Click the Captures icon to display your pictures and videos. Click the picture or video you want to upload. Click the... Upload icon, and select YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook. 2 If you are in edit mode in ArcSoft WebCam Companion: Click the picture or video you want to upload. Use the buttons at the top right of the page to select either...
...picture or record a video, follow these steps to post it on YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook: 1 If you are in capture mode in ArcSoft WebCam Companion: Click the Captures icon to display your pictures and videos. Click the picture or video you want to upload. Click the... Upload icon, and select YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, or Facebook. 2 If you are in edit mode in ArcSoft WebCam Companion: Click the picture or video you want to upload. Use the buttons at the top right of the page to select either...
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... in the lower-left corner to enjoy the effects you use in your video chats while you capture videos and take pictures. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Take Video or Photos . 3 Click the Effects tab. 4 Click any of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual ...Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that you can continue to apply an effect. 5 To turn off all effects, click No Effect . To learn more about using effects in...
... in the lower-left corner to enjoy the effects you use in your video chats while you capture videos and take pictures. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Take Video or Photos . 3 Click the Effects tab. 4 Click any of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual ...Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that you can continue to apply an effect. 5 To turn off all effects, click No Effect . To learn more about using effects in...
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HP Webcam HD User Guide 13 icon on the Windows desktop, and then 2 Hover over the Capture icon to expand the menu, and click the Masque icon. 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. Using masques 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center click Take Video or Photos . To learn more about using masques, click Extras and select Application Help.
HP Webcam HD User Guide 13 icon on the Windows desktop, and then 2 Hover over the Capture icon to expand the menu, and click the Masque icon. 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. Using masques 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center click Take Video or Photos . To learn more about using masques, click Extras and select Application Help.
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Using fun frame 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center click Take Video or Photos . icon to expand the menu, and then click the Fun Frame 3 (Optional) Click Customize, click Select Layout and ... pose detection to let the software detect a pose and take the picture. To adjust the pose sensitivity, drag the slider above the picture frame. 14 HP Webcam HD User Guide icon on the Windows desktop, and then 2 Hover over the Capture icon.
Using fun frame 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center click Take Video or Photos . icon to expand the menu, and then click the Fun Frame 3 (Optional) Click Customize, click Select Layout and ... pose detection to let the software detect a pose and take the picture. To adjust the pose sensitivity, drag the slider above the picture frame. 14 HP Webcam HD User Guide icon on the Windows desktop, and then 2 Hover over the Capture icon.
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To learn about specific editing functions, click Extras and select Application Help. Advanced editing Hover over the Capture Editing icon. icon to edit. HP Webcam HD User Guide 15 Editing a video 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Webcam Gallery . 2 Click the video you want to expand the menu, and then click the Advanced To learn about specific editing functions in ArcSoft ShowBiz, click Options and select Help.
To learn about specific editing functions, click Extras and select Application Help. Advanced editing Hover over the Capture Editing icon. icon to edit. HP Webcam HD User Guide 15 Editing a video 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Webcam Gallery . 2 Click the video you want to expand the menu, and then click the Advanced To learn about specific editing functions in ArcSoft ShowBiz, click Options and select Help.
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...and then click and drag to draw a rectangle around the area you can use your webcam as a video monitor With the Monitor feature, you want the motion detector to work within. Using your webcam as a security camera. TIP: You can disable either the motion detection or face ... Monitor to finish monitoring and save the video to focus on. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. Additionally, you cannot turn them both off. 16 HP Webcam HD User Guide If the webcam detects motion or a face, it detects activity. 1 Double-click the...
...and then click and drag to draw a rectangle around the area you can use your webcam as a video monitor With the Monitor feature, you want the motion detector to work within. Using your webcam as a security camera. TIP: You can disable either the motion detection or face ... Monitor to finish monitoring and save the video to focus on. To learn more about using ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. Additionally, you cannot turn them both off. 16 HP Webcam HD User Guide If the webcam detects motion or a face, it detects activity. 1 Double-click the...
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... restore the factory settings, click Default. Adjusting webcam settings You can adjust most webcam settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. HP Webcam HD User Guide 17 To learn about customizing the Capture, Monitor, Fun Frame, and Masque settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop...
... restore the factory settings, click Default. Adjusting webcam settings You can adjust most webcam settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion, click Extras and select Application Help. HP Webcam HD User Guide 17 To learn about customizing the Capture, Monitor, Fun Frame, and Masque settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion. 1 Double-click the HP Webcam Control Center icon on the Windows desktop...
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... want to use it. Click Mute Microphone to replace the webcam video with the image you selected in System Settings. To learn more about customizing webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects, click Help in the upper-right corner. 18 HP Webcam HD User Guide When done with the chat, click Private again to... reveal the video so that your webcam is ready to use the next time you want to use it. Clear the LED On check box ...
... want to use it. Click Mute Microphone to replace the webcam video with the image you selected in System Settings. To learn more about customizing webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects, click Help in the upper-right corner. 18 HP Webcam HD User Guide When done with the chat, click Private again to... reveal the video so that your webcam is ready to use the next time you want to use it. Clear the LED On check box ...