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Ipevo Point 2 View User Manual

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Point 2 View User Manual
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1 Getting Started............................................................................ 3
Key benefits of your Point 2 View:............................................................................................... 3
Smart P2V Software......................................................................................................... 3
Installing the P2V Software............................................................................................ 4
Installing P2V Software................................................................................................... 4
Connecting your Point 2 View....................................................................................................... 4
Reviewing key parts of the Point 2 View Hardware..................................................................... 5
Reviewing key parts of the P2V Software...................................................................... 6
Navigating the P2V Software interface................................................................................... 7
Camera mode: For viewing video and taking snapshots................................................................ 7
Review mode: For reviewing and navigating taken snapshots....................................................... 7
Full Screen mode: For sharing video and images with others....................................................... 7
2 Using Basic Features.................................................................... 8
Seeing how easy it is to stay focused.......................................................................................... 8
Selecting Autofocus (AF) mode on Point 2 View............................................................................8
Bringing Point 2 View into focus................................................................................................... 8
Disabling the “beep” sound (optional)......................................................................................... 9
Taking snapshots........................................................................................................................ 10
Navigating photos in Review mode............................................................................................. 10
Disabling the “snapshot” sound (optional).................................................................................. 10
Using the Timer function............................................................................................................. 11
Positioning Point 2 View............................................................................................................ 12
Viewing objects and the macro capability................................................................................... 12
Sharing documents..................................................................................................................... 13
Using Point 2 View as a standard webcam.................................................................................. 13
3 Working with Video Images........................................................ 14
Zooming images............................................................................................................................... 14
Controlling exposure......................................................................................................................... 14
Flipping images (the Mirror function)................................................................................................ 15
Changing window size...................................................................................................................... 16
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4 Working with Photos.................................................................. 17
Zooming photos................................................................................................................................ 17
5 Viewing in Full Screen................................................................ 19
Entering Full Screen mode................................................................................................................ 19
6 Advanced Features..................................................................... 20
Adjusting the video images............................................................................................................... 20
Changing the photo file name format................................................................................................ 21
Starting P2V Software automatically when your computer starts (Windows)...................................... 21
Keeping the Camera mode settings................................................................................................... 22
7 Using Point 2 View in Other Applications.................................. 23
Step 1: Preparing Point 2 View.......................................................................................................... 23
Step 2: Preparing the application...................................................................................................... 24
Step 3: Selecting Point 2 View as the webcam................................................................................... 24
8 Useful Tips.................................................................................. 25
Accessing the Help information......................................................................................................... 25
Viewing version information............................................................................................................. 25
Closing P2V Software........................................................................................................................ 26
List of shortcut keys........................................................................................................................ 26
9 Appendix...................................................................................... 27
FAQ and Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 27
Acknowledgement............................................................................................................................ 27
1 Getting Started
Welcome to Point 2 View, a next-generation webcam that provides advanced features and flexibility to make your web video experience rich and creative.
Key benefits of your Point 2 View:
Flexible positioning
Traditionally, webcams are mounted on your desk or monitor. Point 2 View gives you a wider range of options.
• Point 2 View comes with a unique jointed stand which allows you
to position the webcam as you choose. You can flex the stand to different configurations; you can tilt and rotate the webcam on top of the stand, or attach it to either side of the stand. The stand provides broad flexibility while remaining stable and secure.
• Your Point 2 View is shaped like a pen and has a natural feel in
your hand. Hold the Point 2 View and move it anywhere you like, letting the camera capture your personal Point of View - you’re the director.
Easy autofocus
You don’t have to worry about being out of focus with the Point 2 View. It has two autofocus modes:
• Continuous Autofocus automatically brings itself into focus when
its position or objects in the image change, giving you hands-free operation.
• Single Autofocus delivers a video or snapshot with a fixed focus
point. Press the Focus key or Focus Button (in the Software) to
adjust the focus to your liking. And, your Point 2 View delivers first-rate macro performance, which allows you to get within inches of an object - and still get a crisp picture.
Smart P2V Software
P2V (Point 2 View) Software is dedicated software developed to expand Point 2 View’s capabilities and give you more choices. P2V Software lets you view the video image and make adjustments, and with one click you’re in Full Screen mode - excellent for presentations. The software allows you to focus and take snapshots, and then helps you store and manage those photos. P2V Software makes it easier than ever to capture your Point of View.
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1 Getting Started
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Installing the P2V Software
System requirements
PC:
• Microsoft Windows 7, Vista or XP
• 1.4GHz CPU or higher (2.4GHz recommended)
• 512MB RAM (1GB recommended)
• 200MB free hard disk space
Mac:
• Mac OS X 10.5 or higher
• 1.4GHz CPU or higher (2.4GHz recommended)
• 512MB RAM (1GB recommended)
• 200MB free hard disk space
Installing P2V Software
PC: Insert the CD into your computer and run the setup program. Follow the on-screen prompts to
complete the software installation process. As part of the installation, a P2V Software icon will be installed into the task bar at the bottom of your computer screen.
Mac: Insert the CD into your computer and activate the disk image file (*.dmg). Copy the P2V application
file into the Applications directory.
Connecting your Point 2 View
1. Connect Point 2 View to a USB port on your computer using the webcam’s built-in USB connector.
2. Open your P2V Software, if it’s not already running. It opens in Camera mode by default. You will see the video image being transmitted by Point 2 View.
Camera mode (default)
1 Getting Started
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Reviewing key parts of the Point 2 View Hardware
The manual controls on Point 2 View let you bring Point 2 View into focus and take snapshots. The three-jointed stand and the monitor clip provide both flexibility and stability.
A AF (Autofocus) mode switch Selects auto-focusing behavior between S (Single) and C
(Continuous). For more information, see
Selecting Autofocus
(AF) mode on Point 2 View
, page 8.
B Focus key Press to bring Point 2 View into focus. For more information,
see
Bringing Point 2 View into focus,
page 8.
C Snapshot key Press to take a snapshot photo of the image presented in the
P2V Software screen when you’re in Camera mode. For more information, see
Taking snapshots
, page 10.
D Stand Desktop stand with three hinges and vertical/horizontal
connectors allows you to position Point 2 View however you like. For examples of usage, see
Positioning Point 2 View
,
page 12.
E Power indicator Turns on (green) when Point 2 View is connected to a
computer.
F Video indicator Turns on (red) when Point 2 View video input is recognized by
the computer.
B
A
C
D
E F
provide both flexibility and stability.
1 Getting Started
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Reviewing key parts of the P2V Software
P2V Software’s easy-to-use, intuitive interface makes it easy to view and manage videos and snapshots. The main screen gives you three modes to work in:
• Camera mode shows you the video the webcam is capturing.
• Review mode shows your photo snapshots.
• Full Screen mode shows the video in full screen.
A Mode tab Switches between the three function modes: Camera, Review
and Full Screen.
B Menu bar Lists menu for major functions and shows currently selected
options.
C Snapshot / Focus control Provides indicators and software buttons for Snapshot and
Focus functions.
D Thumbnail view Lists thumbnail views and file information of taken
snapshots.
E Esc button Brings Full Screen mode back to Camera mode.
Review mode
D
Full Screen mode
E
Camera mode (default)
A
B
C
1 Getting Started
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Navigating the P2V Software interface
Camera mode: For viewing video and taking snapshots.
Camera mode is the default view on the main screen in Point 2 View Software. Here you can monitor and adjust the video images, control the focus, and take snapshots. When you want to review your snapshots or share a video image in presentations, switch to the other modes by clicking the Mode tab. When you’re done, return to Camera mode.
Review mode: For reviewing and navigating taken snapshots.
After you take snapshots in Camera mode, you can review your photos. Select Review mode to view your photos and do simple editing (zoom, copy and delete). You can open the Photo Library folder to work with your snapshots in graphics programs.
Full Screen mode: For sharing video and images with others.
Choose Full Screen mode to share your video images. The video image will fill the whole screen, with two floating icons that allow you to control focus and snapshot (as in Camera mode). You can choose not to show the icons by clicking on the screen, so your full-screen video is completely clear of distractions.
Camera mode
Review mode Full Screen mode
2 Using Basic Features
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Seeing how easy it is to stay focused
Point 2 View makes it easy to focus clearly. You can choose either Continuous or Single Autofocus, and bring it into focus only when necessary. Before you begin, make sure you are either in Camera mode or Full Screen mode with a video image on the screen.
Selecting Autofocus (AF) mode on Point 2 View
Use the AF switch on Point 2 View to select either Continuous (C) or Single (S) Autofocus, depending on your purpose.
Focus key (hardware) Focus button (software)
Whichever Autofocus mode is currently selected is indicated in the bottom right corner of P2V Software’s Camera mode.
Bringing Point 2 View into focus
You can bring Point 2 View into focus by pressing the Focus key on Point 2 View, or by clicking the Focus button in P2V Software. The functionality is the same in either case and is especially useful when you have selected Single AF (Autofocus) mode, but it also works in Continuous AF mode.
Mode Description Useful for...
Continuous Point 2 View automatically refreshes its focus
when its position changes, or objects in the image change.
• Hands-free operation
• Frequent switching between near and far
objects
Single Point 2 View refocuses only when the Focus
key on Point 2 View is pressed, or the Focus button in P2V Software is clicked.
• Taking multiple photos in a static
condition
S  C
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