HP 2-Megapixel Autofocus Webcam
for Notebook PCs User’s Guide
Version 1.0
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Table of Contents
Welcome .................................................................................................1
Overview ..............................................................................................................1
Using Your HP Webcam ...........................................................................3
Recording a Video..................................................................................................3
Starting a Video Chat .............................................................................................4
Taking a Picture .....................................................................................................5
Editing a Picture .....................................................................................................6
Adjusting Webcam Settings......................................................................7
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast ............................................................................7
Creating a Personal Profile ......................................................................................8
Adjusting Image Settings .........................................................................................9
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................11
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Overview
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing the HP 2-Megapixel Autofocus Webcam for
Notebook PCs.
This guide shows you how to use your new webcam to record videos, start video chats,
take pictures, and adjust the webcam settings.
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1 Autofocus lens
2 Privacy shutter
3 Adjustable clip
4 USB connector
5 Integrated microphone
6 Snapshot button
7 HP Instant Chat button
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Recording a Video
1 Double-click the
ArcSoft VideoImpression
icon on the Windows desktop.
2 Click Create a New Video.
3 Click Capture From Device.
4 Make sure Live is selected and VIDEO
is checked.
5 Click the Record icon to
begin recording the video.
6 Click the Stop icon to stop
recording the video.
Using Your HP Webcam
If you want to edit your video and send it
by e-mail, Arcsoft VideoImpression can do
all that and more. To learn more about
using ArcSoft VideoImpression, click the
Help menu.
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Starting a Video Chat
You can add live video to the most popular
instant messaging (IM) applications
(ISP connection required):
AOL
Windows Live
Ya hoo !
Skype
1 Press the HP Instant Chat
2 Select the instant messaging (IM)
3 If prompted, follow the onscreen
4 Follow the video chat steps in the
NOTE: The Instant Chat Button Setup options
only appear during initial setup. The next time
you press the HP Instant Chat button, the
selected IM application opens automatically.
®
Instant Messenger™ (AIM®)
™
Messenger
®
Messenger
®
button on your webcam.
application you want to use.
instructions to install and set up the
IM application.
IM application’s documentation.
To select a different IM application after you
complete initial setup, click
Start > ArcSoft Magic-i > HP Instant
Chat Button Setup.
Now you’re ready to enhance your video
chats with special effects and to broadcast
videos from your PC hard drive. To learn
more about using ArcSoft Magic-i™, click the
? in the upper-right corner of the Magic-i
window.
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Taking a Picture
1 Double-click the HP Image Capture icon on the Windows desktop,
or press the Snapshot button on the webcam.
2 Click the Webcam icon in the lower-left portion of the screen and select
USB Video Device.
3 (Optional) Click the Resolution icon and select a different setting.
4 Press the Snapshot button on the webcam to take a picture.
To learn more about using HP Image Capture, click the ? icon in the lower-right portion
of the HP Image Capture window.
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Editing a Picture
1 Double-click the HP Photosmart Essential icon on the Windows desktop.
2 Click View Library.
3 Right-click the picture you want to edit, and select Edit from the pop-up menu.
4 Select an editing option from the Photo Fix menu on the left side of the screen.
To learn more about editing, printing, and sharing pictures with HP Photosmart Essential,
click the ? icon in the upper-right corner of the Photosmart Essential window.
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Adjusting Webcam Settings
This chapter shows you how to adjust webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic-i. You can also
adjust webcam settings in ArcSoft VideoImpression by clicking the Settings button.
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
1 Double-click the ArcSoft Magic-i
icon on the Windows desktop.
2 Click the Generic Settings icon.
3 Remove the check mark from the
Auto Enhance box.
4 Drag the sliders to adjust these settings:
Brightness
Contrast
5 Click OK.
NOTE: To restore all the factory settings, click
Default.
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Creating a Personal Profile
1 Double-click the ArcSoft Magic-i
icon on the Windows desktop.
2 Click the Profiles tab. (If this tab is not
visible, click the Expand tab to
expand the screen.)
3 Drag the sliders to adjust these settings:
Brightness
Contrast
Gamma
Saturation
Sharpness
4 Click Save Profile.
5 Enter a name for the profile.
6 Click OK.
NOTE:
To restore the factory settings, click Default.
To apply a previously saved profile, select the profile name from the
Current Profile list.
To delete a profile, select the profile name from the Current Profile list, and then
click the Delete icon.
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Adjusting Image Settings
1 Double-click the ArcSoft Magic-i icon
on the Windows desktop.
2 Click the Settings icon.
3 Drag the sliders to adjust the individual
settings.
4 To manually adjust the focus, remove the
check from the Auto Focus check box.
5 To manually adjust the exposure, remove the
check from the Auto Exposure check box.
6 Click OK.
NOTE: To restore the factory settings, click
Default.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The image is fuzzy Turn off the autofocus feature and use the software settings to manually adjust
the focus. See Adjusting Image Settings
for details.
There are lines interfering with
the image
Still need help? Please refer to the warranty that came with your webcam for support phone numbers and Web site
information.
Double-click the ArcSoft VideoImpression icon on the Windows
desktop. Click Settings. Click the Video Proc Amp tab. Select the
PowerLine Frequency list and select the appropriate setting for your
region. In North America, select 60Hz; outside North America, select 50Hz.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1
Supplier’s Name: Hewlett-Packard Company
Supplier’s Address: Hewlett-Packard Company
10955 Tantau Ave
Cupertino, CA 95014
declares, that the product(s):
Product: Webcam
Model Number(s): GJ502AA
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
EMC: IEC 60950-1:2001 / EN60950-1:2001
IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1 / EN 60825-1:1994 + A11 Class 1 (Laser/LED)
GB4943: 2001
CISPR 22: 1997 / EN 55022: 1998 +A1:2000 +A2:2003, Class B
CISPR 24: 1997 / EN 55024:+1998 +A1:2001 +A2:2003
FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B / ICES-003
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and carries the “CE Marking” accordingly.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Cupertino, CA USA June 19, 2007
For regulatory compliance information only, contact:
Australia Contact: Product Regulations Manager, Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd., 31-41 Joseph Street, Blackburn, Victoria 3130
European Contact: Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Straße 140, 71034 Böblingen, Germany (FAX: +49-7031-14-3143)
North America Contact: Hardware Quality Eng. Manager, Hewlett-Packard, CPC, 10955 Tantau Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014
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Part number: 450116-001
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