
HP Webcam HD-3100
720P Widescreen Webcam with TrueVision 
Upgrade to HD - the HP Webcam HD 3100 is a True HD 
720P Widescreen webcam capable of video frame rates of 
up to 30 frames per second in HD resolution. The HP 
Webcam is perfect for video chatting, taking photos, and 
creating, emailing or posting video blogs (including 
YouTubeTM).
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Features and Benefits
Advanced video and image processing – 
• HP TrueVision delivers improved low light video 
performance 
• Built in adaptive lighting automatically adjusts for 
changing light conditions 
• Automatic white balance assures accurate true to life 
color 
• Widescreen 16 x 9 means you get everyone in the 
picture 
• Face tracking keeps you in the center of the picture 
• Glass lens for sharp clear picture 
Easy to Use
• Three quick launch buttons: IM button – programable to 
launch  
your favorite supported IM solution, snap shot button 
to take photos,  
video launch button to record video
• Flexible, versatile clip mounts almost anywhere 
• Tilt and Pan adjusts your webcam up, down, right, and 
left to get just the angle  
you are looking for 
• Directional digital microphone –filters out unwanted 
background noise
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Compatibility
Works web chat services with the 4 most recognized 
instant messaging services in the world
• AIM™ 
• Skype® 
• Windows Live Messenger 
• Yahoo!® Messenger 
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Comprehensive Software Included
• Record video and take photos with ArcSoft Webcam 
Companion® 3. 
• Use Magic-iTM Visual Effects 2 to enhance your videos, 
photos and on-line chats with Masque, fun frames and 
special effects filters.  
• Use ShowBiz to edit and combine the photos and videos 
you create into your own video creating.
Questions about the HP Webcam HD-3100? 
Look us up at www.hp.com
HP TrueVision captures high frame rates 
even in low light situations for 
consistently clear video 
Glass lens for sharp, crystal clear 
images 
Full featured software with special 
effects including Magic-l 
Effects 2 to let you choose masque 
designs 
TM 
Visual 

HP Webcam HD-3100
720P Widescreen Webcam with TrueVision 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO RESOLUTION • 720P (1280x720) CMOS sensor 
FOCUS METHOD • Fixed focus- range approximately 12 inches (30cm) to 10 feet 
USB CERTIFICATION • USB 2.0 high-speed certified 
VIDEO RESOLUTION 
SUPPORT
STILL PICTURE 
RESOLUTION
UVC (UNIVERSAL 
VIDEO CLASS)
FACE- TRACKING • Yes 
TILT • 60°, up to 30° down and 30° up 
PAN • 360°, up to 180° left, up to 180° right 
MICROPHONE • Directional 
DIGITAL ZOOM • Settings up to 5X 
QUICK LAUNCH 
BUTTONS
FRONT LED 
(ON/OFF)
CABLE LENGTH • 6 Feet
 (300cm)
• Live video resolutions supported at up to 30 frames per second: 
- 352 x288 
- 424 x 240 
- 432 x 240 
- 640 x 360 
- 640 x 480 
- 800 x 448 
- 800 x 600 
- 960 x 544 
- 960 x 720 
- 1280 x 720
• Up to 5.7 Megapixels
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• Supported
• HP Instant Video 
• HP Instant Capture 
• HP Instant Chat Button
• Yes - Blue LED
SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM 
REQUIREMENTS
COMPATIBILITY • Compatible across most notebook and desktop platforms 
WHAT'S IN THE 
BOX?
WARRANTY AND 
SUPPORT
• Intel Pentium 4 with 2.4 GHz or AMD 
Athlon equivalent processor or faster and 
1GB RAM (1.6GHz Dual Core and 2GB RAM recommended) 
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista™/7 with SP2 (32 or 64 bit) 
• 230 MB Free hard drive space for software 
• CD-ROM drive 
• USB 2.0 port
• Webcam 
• CD with driver, software and documentation: 
-ArcSoft Webcam Companion® 3  
-Magic-i ™ Visual Effects 2  
-ArcSoft ShowBiz™ 
• Quick set-up guide 
• Limited Warranty document
• One-year, worldwide parts-and-labor limited warranty 
• 24x7 HP technical phone support during warranty period 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HP PRODUCT 
NUMBER
UPC CODE • 885631000786 
TARIFF NUMBER • 8525805050 
ITF 14 INNER 
CARTON 
ITF 14 MASTER 
CARTON 
COUNTRY OF 
ORIGIN 
MASTER CARTON 
QUANTITY 
MASTER CARTON 
DIMENSIONS 
PACKAGED 
PRODUCT 
DIMENSIONS
UNPACKAGED 
PRODUCT 
DIMENSIONS
PACKAGED 
PRODUCT WEIGHT
UNPACKAGED 
PRODUCT WEIGHT
• BK356AA#ABA
• 10885631000783
• 20885631000780
• China
• 12
• 21.10"(L) x 12.80"(W) x 8.58"(H)
• 5.67 "(L) x 3.19"(W) x 8.03"(H)
• 2.93"(L) x 2.76"(W) x 2.58"(H)
• 0.59 lbs approx.
• 0.22 lbs approx.
VISIT WWW.HP.COM FOR MORE DETAILS!
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Internet access is required and not included. 
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shall be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Actual product may vary from image shown on datasheet. 
07/02_r1 tg Product Number: BK356AA#ABA
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 Still photo up to 5 MP with software interpolation. 
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Only compatible with AIM, Windows Live Messenger, Skype® and Yahoo® Instant Messenger. 
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 Button use requires installation of included software.