Ipevo POV WEB CAMERA User Manual

IPEVO PoV
Web Camera

User Guide

www.ipevo.com

1. Quick Installation 003

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2. What is PoV? 006

3. Use PoV as a general purpose webcam 009

4. Point of View software 012

5. Point of View advanced operation 017

FAQ 021

Warranty and after service 024

1. Quick Installation

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Quick Installation

Attention:

• To avoid hardware conflict, please uninstall other webcam drivers currently running on your (PC)system.

• Please install the software driver from the CD prior to connecting the PoV to your USB port.

1-1 Insert the included CD

After inserting the CD, the set-up guide will begin.

(If you do not see this screen or if the program fails to load automatically, please
double-click on “IPEVO.exe” located on the CD to manually start the program)

1-2 Install Skype

From the main installation page, select “Link to Skype software” to install the Skype program, or
from your browser, go to http://www.skype.com to get the latest version.

* PoV will function as a high-quality webcam even without Skype installed. Using PoV along with

Skype will provide enhanced “shoot and send” functionality.

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1-3 Install PoV driver

Step 1.

After installing Skype, please select “Install PoV driver” from the main menu.

The PoV driver will also automatically install Point of View software which works with Skype to
enable image sharing and remote control features.

In some cases, you may receive a warning [the
software you are installing has not passed
Window Logo testing to verify it’s compatibility
with Windows XP]. If you see this warning
screen, please click “continue anyway” to
proceed with the installation

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Step 2.

When the installation is complete, you may insert
the PoV into your computer’s USB port. Windows
will automatically detect the new setting and
start “Found New Hardware Wizard”. Please
follow the instructions on the screen to finish
installing the software.

If you see a warning screen, please click
“continue anyway” to install the PoV software.

Step 3.

A shortcut to begin using the PoV software will be added on your computer
desktop after the installation is complete.

Start using the PoV and enable Skype file sharing and the “Remote Monitor” by double clicking
the PoV icon on your desktop or by selecting the program from your Window’s Start menu. To
prevent future pop -ups, select “allow this program to use Skype”.

1-4 Uninstalling the PoVDriver

To uninstall the PoV, go to Start-All Program-IPEVO, choose “PoV uninstall” and follow the
instructions on your screen to uninstall the program.

2. What’s PoV?

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What is PoV?

2-1 PoV – function keys and led indicators

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A. Snapshot button: Captures a still image. Please see the User Guide located on the CD for more

information.

B. Send-Out button: Please see the User Guide located on the CD for more information.
C. USB power switch: Turn your PoV on and off with this switch.
D. Adjustable focus ring: Get a clear image by adjusting the focus ring -or- get up close by using

Macro mode. Please see “2-2 how to adjust focus on PoV”

E. Microphone: Built in microphone can capture sound for video conferencing or video capture.

Please see instruction “3. Use PoV as a Webcam“ inside the CD.

F. Power indicator (green): Indicates that the camera is on. The PoV is ready for use.
G. Shooting indicator (red): Indicates that the PoV is actively recording or transmitting live video.
H. Stand
I. Base

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2-2 How to adjust the PoV focus

PoV comes with the 6cm~infinity focus ring. The ring can
be rotated up to 270 degrees to focus exactly on a selected
subject or object of interest.

Normal mode (40cm~ infinity): This range is the

standard focal distance for PoV under most video talking
circumstances. Rotate the focus ring for total control when
objects are located between 40cm and infinity.

Macro mode (6cm): Rotating the focus ring counter

clockwise. The small flower icon located on the focus ring
shows the starting position to activate Macro mode.

2-3 PoV stand set up

• Set up PoV on LCD or Notebook Monitor

There are two options when attaching the PoV on your notebook or LCD monitor.
(1) Use the spring loaded clip to grip the edge of your screen like a vice.
(2) Hang your PoV stand in a ‘L’ shaped hinge against the back of your monitor.

• Use the PoV on your desk or a flat surface by using the stand along with the base.

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2-4 Using the PoV as a hand held camera

We didn’t just design the PoV to sit patiently on top of your monitor. Pick up the PoV and hold it
like a pen or laser pointer. Aim at specific objects or show-off your surroundings to reveal your
`point of view’ with friends, family and contacts. Don’t just be a `talking head’ during an internet
video chat. Grab the PoV and let your audience see what you see.