6
Installation
• Insert the CD-ROM. The start screen appears
automatically after a few seconds.
• If the start screen does not appear, open Windows
Explorer and run the
“autorun.exe” application from
the CD-ROM.
• Now select the desired language and then driver
installation.
• Follow the instructions on the screen for
installing the driver.
• Select the Hama Webcam Suite software
package from the menu.
• Follow the instructions on the screen.
• After installing the Webcam Suite, simply insert the
USB plug of the webcam into a free USB port on
your computer and wait a moment until the
operating system detects the webcam.
• The jack plug is for microphone which is integrated
into the webcam. If you want to use this one
instead of the headset microphone, you have to
connect this plug with the microphone input on
your sound card.
Note:
• Plug the webcam directly into your computer and
not into a USB hub. The use of a hub or active or
passive USB extension cables has a negative
impact on the image quality. In some
circumstances, it may not be possible to display a
picture at all.
After installing the hardware and software, open
ArcSoft Webcam Companion 2 and turn the focus
ring until you have a sharp image. Depending on the
location, time of day and lighting, the colours may not
be refl ected realistically or the brightness may need
to be adjusted. If this is the case, use the webcam
settings in Webcam Companion 2 to adjust the colour
settings for your conditions.
ArcSoft Webcam Companion 2
• Record: create photos, photo series or
videos at the touch of a button
• Monitor: video recording starts and ends
automatically when a movement is
registered
• Browse: modify the brightness and
contrast of your videos and photos and
cut your videos to the desired length
• Chat: install and start your chat software
ArcSoft Media Impression
• Import: import media fi les from your digital
camera or a storage device
• Media player/photo viewer: take a look at
your videos and photos
• Easy touch-ups: edit your photos in 6 simple steps
• Create a screen slide show: create an
on-screen slide show with your photos
and play it along with your favourite track