HP 588295-001 User Manual

HP ELITE AUTOFOCUS WEBCAM

USER’S GUIDE

Version 1.0.EN

Part number: 588295-001

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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

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Webcam Overview

Congratulations on purchasing the HP Elite Autofocus Webcam. Your webcam includes the
following features:

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1 Video Record button
2 HP Instant Chat button
3 Snapshot button
4 Integrated microphone
5 Product label

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6 USB connector
7 Adjustable clip/stand
8 Privacy shutter control
9 Autofocus lens

Please refer to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. This is
useful information if you ever need to contact technical support.

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Software Overview

The CD that comes with your webcam includes the following software:

 Webcam drivers. Enables your webcam to operate with optimum performance.
 Launch Utility. Helps you set up your chat application to communicate with your

webcam.

 ArcSoft Magic-i™ Visual Effects 2. Enables you to apply special effects to your video

chats when used in conjunction with your instant messaging (IM) application.

 ArcSoft WebCam Companion

snapshots, use your webcam as a video monitor, and apply a variety of special effects
including masques and frames.

System Requirements

To use your webcam with the included software, your PC must meet the following minimum
system requirements:

 Windows

or 64-bit)

 Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon
 130 MB free hard drive space required for program installation
 512 MB DDR RAM or above
 16-bit color display at 800x600 with DirectX 3D support
 DirectX 9.0c or above

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XP (SP2 or SP3), Windows Vista® (32-bit or 64-bit), or Windows 7 (32-bit

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3. Enables you to record and edit videos, take

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