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    USB W ebcam User ’ s Guide[...]

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    User ’s Manual 2 USB Webcam Copyright This manual is copyri ghted by TOSH IBA Corporation with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the pr ior written permi ssion of T oshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however , with respect to the use of the information contained herein. © 200[...]

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    User ’s Manual 3 USB Webcam Import ant Information This manual contains important inst ructions for operating yo ur product. Please read the manual, follow the instructi ons, and heed all warnings and cautions. Ke ep this manual where it can be used for future re ference. Precautions for Use ■ Do not attempt to disassemble, modify , tamper with[...]

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    User ’s Manual 4 USB Webcam Import ant Information on Use ■ This device should b e used under the following cond itions: T emperature 0-50°C, humidity 10-90%. Power Management Tip s ■ If your computer should go into standby mode (Windows ® XP and Windows ® 2000) or Sleep mode (Windows Vista TM ), your USB W ebcam will also ente r standby m[...]

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    User ’s Manual 5 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing this T oshiba USB Webcam. This user's guide describes how to connect the USB Webcam to your computer , install software drivers and applications and how to operate the USB Webcam and applications. In addition to this user's guide, this package contains: ■ Webcam ■ Q[...]

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    User ’s Manual 6 Features and functions Features and functions This section describes the various compone nts of the USB Webcam. The following figure shows the USB Webcam's features. Figure 1-1 Features of the USB Webcam Indicator Light Blinks when in preview mode. Snap shot button USB connector Lens Indicator Light Focus dial Microphone Cli[...]

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    User ’s Manual 7 Software Driver and Application Installation Sof tware Driver and Application Inst allation The USB Webcam driver and ArcSoft ® VideoImpression TM and PhotoImpression TM software are included on the Manual and Application CD-ROM. This section explains the in stallation proced ures for these items and MSN ® Messenge r . Inst all[...]

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    User ’s Manual 8 Hardware Installation Inst alling the MSN Messenger 1. Please log on to http://messeng er .msn.com to downloa d. After the installation package is downloaded to your computer , it will start installing MSN Messenger . All you have to do is follow the instructions. 2. After the installation is complete, click Star t , point to All[...]

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    User ’s Manual 9 Using software Adjusting USB W ebcam Direction and Focus 1. S tart the VideoImpression appli ca ti on and open the video viewing program. 2. Adjust the USB Webcam up and down an d left and right so that it fa ces the subject to be recorded. 3. Adjust the USB Webcam focus by twisting the focus dial while looking at the view screen[...]

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    User ’s Manual 10 Using software Getting S tarted W i th ArcSof t V ideoImpression TM ArcSoft V ideoImpression TM lets you create multimedia presentations for home, business, and eve n the Internet by combining ph otos and video clips with audio, text and scene transitions. It i s an easy way to create and share home videos. Y ou can even burn yo[...]

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    User ’s Manual 11 Using software For this walk-though, choo se " Get From Album ." Even if you choose one of the other options, you wi ll end up at your albums sooner or later . Albums contain shortcuts to files stored on yo ur system. Y ou will grab most of your " media " for movie construction from your albums. MEDIA This fi[...]

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    User ’s Manual 12 Using software 3. Drag the Ending Mark to the spot where yo u would like th e clip to end. EFFECTS-TRANSITIONS The third step in the creati on proce ss lets you add cool scene transitions between each still image or video compo nent on the S toryboard. T ransitions are effects that occur as one movie component changes to another[...]

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    User ’s Manual 13 Using software 3. Set the file name and save location for the re corded file. If you want, you can have the file automatically added to an album for easy access in another project. 4. Click the S tart button and begin your n arration. Press the S top button to stop recording. 5. Click the Apply butto n to add the re corded audio[...]

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    User ’s Manual 14 Using software 5. Click S tart when you’re ready . Getting St arted With PhotoImpression ArcSoft PhotoImpression TM is the all-in -one solution that blends powerful photo editi n g with project te mp la te s a nd a slick, easy-to-use interface. Y o u can easily find and enhance your photos, crea te special effects and projects[...]

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    User ’s Manual 15 Using software 3. PhotoImpression main Screen will appear on your desktop. View ing Ca mera Images through Ph otoImpression 1. T o capture a video fro m the camera to the PhotoImpression main screen . 2. Click the [Camera/Scanner ] button. 3. Click the [VGA USB Ca mera ] button.[...]

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    User ’s Manual 16 S pecifications PHOTO VIEW OPTIONS When viewing a single photo , use the set of tools along the top of the screen to zoom in/out, skip to other photos stored in the same location, and rotate th e cur rent picture lef t or right. ENHANCING PHOTOS When you’re re ady to edit a p hoto, bring it up on the screen and the n proceed t[...]

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    User ’s Manual 17 S pecifications Hardware S pecifications Main Features Navigation Controls Feature Specifications Image Sensor Color VGA CMOS Display 1 S tatus LED Color Depth 24 Bit True Color Video Resolution ■ 640x480 (VGA) - up to 30fps@VGA ■ 800 x 600 (Interpolated) S ti lls Resolu tion Up to 1280x960 Exposure Auto White Balance Auto &[...]