Designed for the way you like to make a video call,
place the Webcam C920 where you want it—on
a computer monitor, desktop, or tripod.
For placement on a monitor
Grasp the webcam as shown and open the flexible/
clip base with your other hand. Mount the webcam,
making sure the foot on the flexible/clip base is
flush with the back of your monitor.
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2 Install the software
To get started, you will need to download and
install the Logitech Webcam Software. Make sure
your computer has access to the internet.
For Windows XP, Windows Vista
or Window 7:
Visit www.logitech.com/LWS to download
your webcam software. Choose your operating
system and then follow the on-screen prompts
to download and install the software.
Connect your webcam when prompted.
USB
For Windows 7:
Plug your webcam into a USB port to automatically
download your software. Follow the on-screen
prompts to download and install your software.
Tip: After downloading, if the installation does not begin
automatically, locate the LWS file in the Download folder
on your computer. Double-click to begin the installation.
Getting started with video calling
Your webcam comes with Logitech
Vid™ HD
With Logitech Vid HD, video calling live over
the Internet takes only a few, easy steps:
• Install Logitech Vid HD
• Create an account
• Add a friend and make a video call
Learn more:
http://www.logitech.com/whatisvid
For a 1080p calling experience, download and
install Skype 5.7 from www.skype.com.
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Setting up LogitechVidHD
1 Install Logitech Vid HD
Tip: If you prefer another video-calling application,
you will need to download and install third-party
software.
Learn more:
http://www.logitech.com/webcam_howto
2 Create an account
Follow the on-screen instructions to create
your Logitech Vid HD account and to set up
your webcam for video calling.
To make video calls with any application,
both you and the person you call must have:
• A webcam
• A computer with speakers and a microphone
(or a headset with a microphone; many Logitech
webcams have a built-in microphone)
• A broadband Internet connection
(e.g., DSL, T1, or cable)
• The same video-calling application
(e.g., Logitech Vid HD)
• Video calling accounts
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3 Add a friend or make a practice call
Click on the Practice Call tile to test
your settings.
Tip: The Practice Call tile is always available
on your Contact List so you can test
your settings.
To add a friend, click on the Add a Friend
tile and enter your friend’s e-mail when
prompted.
After your friend has accepted your invitation,
click on your friend’s picture to make a call.
Accessing account settings and
starting applications
Logitech automatically detects and adjusts the
best settings for your webcam. If you would like
to re-take your profile picture or update any of
your settings, click the Settings icon.
Double-click the icons on your desktop to launch
your applications.
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Tip: The Logitech Vid HD icon is only present
if you chose to install Logitech Vid HD. To learn
about third-party video calling, please visit:
www.logitech.com/webcam_howto
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Navigating the Logitech Webcam Software
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1. Capture pictures and videos
2. View captured images and share via e-mail,
Facebook,® or YouTube®. Registration may be
required.
3. An area for easy access to your installed
webcam related applications
4. Launch Logitech Vid HD (if installed)
5. Capture videos triggered by detected motion
6. Create your own custom video mask
(for webcams that support this feature)
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7. Control your video eects and webcam while
on a video call
8. Download additional webcam applications
9. Change webcams (when you have more
than one)
10. Open Logitech Webcam Software settings
11. Open help dashboard (manuals and
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Quick Capture allows you to take photos or record
videos easily.
You have easy access to webcam controls
and settings as well as video eects to personalize
your images and recordings.
1. Preview window
2. Capture mode: photo/video
3. Capture button
4. Webcam controls
5. Video eects and fun filters
6. Photo thumbnails
7. Video thumbnails
8. Click a thumbnail to enter the gallery
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Clicking on an image thumbnail in the gallery (1)
opens the video or photo in the review window (2).
• Attach a video or picture file to an e-mail (3)
• Edit a photo or splice together video (4)
• Upload a picture or video to Facebook (5)
• Upload a video to Twitter (6)
• Upload a video to YouTube (7)
You may also drag and drop a gallery image onto
one of the function tiles (items 3–7) to launch
an editing application or to attach or upload.
Registration may required for applications.
Additional software required for Twitter.
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Using motion detection
• Set up your webcam to record video when
it detects movement.
• Adjust captured video duration and detection
sensitivity.
• Captured video is automatically saved to
your computer.
• View content in the Gallery or upload it
using the One-touch Upload window.
Personalizing videos and pictures
Your webcam oers Video Eects™, including
avatars, face accessories (mustache, glasses, hats,
etc.), fun filters, and video masks.
Want to create your own video mask? Simply open
the Video Mask Maker on the Main Menu and follow
the on-screen instructions.
Note that when you use video eects during
video recording, your webcam uses an MJPEG
compression format. MJPEG-compressed files
may take longer to upload than H.264 files.
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6. Enjoy clear conversations without annoying
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RightLight.
8. Choose between auto- or manual focus.
9. Adjust the advanced settings for your webcam.
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1. Launch the webcam controller when on
a video call.
2. Hide your video image with a photo while
your webcam stays connected.
3. Use pan and tilt to find the best angle.
4. Zoom in or out to include/exclude
your surroundings.
5. Use Follow my face so you’re always in
the picture.
Download and install additional applications for
your webcam, like video calling, photo and video
editing, and other value-added programs.
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Getting help
Click on the help icon to access a complete
user manual, or watch how-to videos
that show you how to get the most out
of your Logitech webcam and software.
Tip: If you are not sure about a feature, click
the help icon, and our manual will open to
the right place.