Hercules Dualpix Emotion Quick Start Guide

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Install the drivers and software provided before connecting your webcam, as indicated

below.

- Insert the CD-ROM provided into your CD-ROM drive.

The installation assistant appears automatically.

If the installation menu does not launch
automatically:

- Double-click My Computer.

- Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

- Double-click Setup.exe, if necessary.

- Click the button to launch installation of
Webcam Station Evolution and the webcam drivers.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase! With your Hercules Dualpix Emotion webcam, you’re about to
open up the doors of multimedia communications for your eyes and ears. Using your webcam’s
innovative functionalities, let your imagination run free and discover new ways of communicating
and sharing your desires, memories and emotions.

By following the instructions in this manual, you will be able to install your webcam and carry out
basic functions.

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION

Once installation of the drivers and software is complete, you can access a more detailed manual,
in PDF format, directly on your computer by clicking Start – Programs (or All programs) –
Hercules – Dualpix Emotion in Windows. It will provide you with all the information you need to
configure and use your Hercules Dualpix Emotion.

1. INSTALLING YOUR WEBCAM

1.1. Launch the Hercules Dualpix Emotion installation assistant

1.2. Step 1: Positioning your webcam

You can attach your Dualpix Emotion to your LCD screen (using the attachment base) or place it
near your computer, in such a way that your face appears in the viewing window. You can also
put your Dualpix Emotion elsewhere, as far away as the cable length permits. To view a
positioning illustration, please refer to chapter 2.2 of your PDF manual.

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If the window is empty and an error message appears, click the refresh button .

If the image displayed is jerky, your computer is most likely using up too much of its
resources: shut down some applications.

Should you require further information, please refer to the FAQs available on the

http://ts.hercules.com website, under the Online Support heading.

1.3. Step 2: Installing the drivers and software

- Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

- Connect your webcam to a USB port when prompted to do so by the installation assistant.

The assistant automatically detects your webcam and begins the installation. If the Windows New
Hardware Found window appears, wait until it closes.

Once installation is complete, the icon appears in the taskbar.

1.4. Step 3: Testing image and sound with Webcam Station
Evolution

Let’s begin by verifying that the viewing window displays the image properly.

In this example, the viewing window displays a good quality image.

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- Click the video settings button .

- Test out the different settings (brightness, hue…) to find the
image quality that suits you best.

- Click Apply.

- To return to the default settings, click the Default button.

- Click OK.

- Click the microphone settings button .

- Speak normally into the microphone while at the same time
moving the microphone volume level slider until the gauge
reaches the yellow zone without going into the red zone.

- Click OK.

We will now modify image settings and observe the changes in the viewing window.

Now let’s test out different voice settings.

Note: These tips will help you to optimize your webcam’s setup. Should you require further

information, click and refer to the FAQs available on the Hercules website
(http://ts.hercules.com).

- Click the button when you feel the webcam is functioning properly.

- Follow the final on-screen instructions to complete installation of your webcam.

And now, are you ready to enter into the world of multimedia communications? Dualpix Emotion
will help you reveal your hidden talents.

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