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border.book Page 5 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing your iSight camera. In a few easy steps, you can get started video conferencing with friends, colleagues, and family in real-time, full-motion video and audio. To use iSight, you must have the following: • A Macintosh computer with a G3 processor at 600 MHz or greater or any G4 or G5 processor Processor upgrades from other manufacturers are not supported. • Mac OS X v10.2.
border.book Page 6 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Setting Up iSight iSight includes the following components: iSight carrying case Flat-panel display and flat-panel iMac mount eMac and desktop mount iSight Cable adapter Magnetic display mount PowerBook and iBook mount FireWire cable To set up iSight, you’ll download and install iChat AV, the software used with iSight to video chat. Then you’ll mount iSight on your computer or desktop, and check to see that iSight is working.
border.book Page 7 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Step 1: Register Your iSight Go to www.apple.com/register. Step 2: If You Don’t Already Have iChat AV, Purchase and Install It iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10.3 or later. Otherwise, to purchase and install iChat AV, go to www.apple.com/ichat. Step 3: Attach iSight to a Mount 1 Choose a mount, depending on where you want to place iSight. If you have an anodized aluminum Apple display, use the magnetic display mount.
border.book Page 8 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Otherwise, choose one of the other mounts (see page 6). Thread the FireWire cable through the top of the mount.
border.book Page 9 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM 2 Push the end of the FireWire cable into the cable adapter, as shown.
border.book Page 10 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM 3 Push the cable adapter into the top of the mount until it is firmly seated.
border.book Page 11 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM 4 Push iSight onto the mount assembly. Note: If you’re going to mount iSight on your computer or display, the lens should face the closed side of the mount (as in the above illustration); if you’re going to place iSight on your desktop, the lens should face the open side of the mount, where the cable enters it. You may need to pull iSight and the cable from the mount, turn it around, and reinsert it to orient it correctly.
border.book Page 12 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Step 4: Mount iSight Before mounting iSight, be sure the FireWire cable can reach a FireWire port on your computer. To purchase a FireWire cable of a different length, go to www.apple.com/store. Be sure to purchase an Apple Thin FireWire cable. Note: If you use a mount with adhesive backing, you can only remove the mount and replace it a few times before the adhesive quality is lost.
border.book Page 13 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM n To mount iSight on a flat-panel display or a flat-panel iMac: Remove the paper covering and press the mount onto the back of the display. Paper covering Important: If you have a flat-panel iMac, for best adhesiveness mount iSight to either side of the Apple logo on the back of the iMac display, and not directly on the logo.
border.book Page 14 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM n To mount iSight on a PowerBook or iBook: Clamp the mount onto the display. Use the thumbwheel to tighten it in place.
border.book Page 15 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM n To mount iSight on an eMac or CRT display: Remove the paper covering from the bottom of the mount and press it onto the display. Be sure to mount iSight toward the front of your eMac or display so it has an unobstructed line of sight.
border.book Page 16 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM n To use iSight on your desktop: Simply place iSight on your desktop in the desired position. You may wish to leave the paper covering on the mount so you can easily reposition iSight. iSight tilts and swivels for fine pointing adjustment.
border.book Page 17 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Step 5: Check to See That iSight Is Working 1 Turn on your computer (if it isn’t already on) and plug the FireWire cable extending from iSight into a FireWire port on your computer. iChat AV opens automatically. Important: If you haven’t used iChat before, a setup assistant helps you set it up. To use iChat AV, you need to be connected to a local area network (LAN), or you need a .Mac, America Online (AOL), or AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account.
border.book Page 18 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM 1 Using iSight With iSight, you can video chat with other iChat AV users in real-time, full-motion video. iSight has a built-in microphone, so you can talk, too. If a friend has a microphone but no camera, you can chat using voice only. Opening the Lens To open the iSight lens, rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned. When iSight is in use and capturing video, a green light appears on top of the unit.
border.book Page 19 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Note: If you connect iSight to a PowerBook or iBook that isn’t connected to power, you may wish to disconnect iSight when you aren’t using it, to conserve battery power. Using iChat AV iChat AV is the software you use with iSight to video chat. You can also have voice chats, chat using text, send files, and have group text chats. n For more information about setting up and using iChat AV: Open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help.
border.book Page 20 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM 2 Click the camera icon next to a buddy in your Buddy List. Camera icon indicates the user can video chat Phone icon indicates the user can voice chat Click the Add button to add a buddy to your list A preview image appears so you can see how you look onscreen. iSight focuses automatically. When your friend accepts your invitation, you see him or her onscreen. Your friend can see and hear you, and if he has a microphone, you can hear him, too.
border.book Page 21 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Sending Video One-Way n If a friend has iChat AV but doesn’t have a camera, you can send video one-way. Your friend can see and hear you, and if she has a microphone, you can hear her. Select a buddy in the iChat AV Buddy List. Then choose Buddies > Invite to One-Way Video Chat. If you like, you can open a text chat with the person at the same time by doubleclicking her name in the Buddy List.
border.book Page 22 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Setting Your Buddy Icon You can take a picture of yourself using iSight and set it as your buddy icon. People who have placed you in their Buddy Lists see your new picture. To set your buddy icon: 1 In iChat AV, choose Buddies > Change My Picture. 2 Click the camera button. 3 Say “cheese.” Using iSight With Other Video Applications You can also use iSight with other applications that use cameras.
border.book Page 23 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM 1 Tips and Troubleshooting Most problems with iSight can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter. If You Have a Dial-Up Internet Connection • To use iSight, you need a broadband Internet connection. To obtain broadband service, look under “Internet” in your phone directory. If Your iSight Won’t Turn On or Respond • Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your computer.
border.book Page 24 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM If iSight Isn’t Working With a Video Application • You can use iSight with video applications other than iChat AV, such as iMovie and QuickTime Broadcaster. If you don’t already have iChat AV, you must download and install it to enable iSight for use with other applications. Go to www.apple.com/ichat to get iChat AV. If the Video Looks Choppy • iChat AV detects your Internet connection speed and optimizes video for best performance.
border.book Page 25 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM If iChat AV Isn’t Working Correctly • For information about using and troubleshooting iChat AV, open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help. If Removing a Mount Left Residue on Your Computer or Display • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to remove any residue. Avoid getting moisture into any openings on the display or computer surface. • If any residue remains, you can use “Goo Gone,” produced by Magic American Corporation, to remove it. Go to www.
border.book Page 26 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM 1 Learning More, Service, and Support You can find more information about using iSight and iChat AV in onscreen help and on the web. iChat AV Onscreen Help To access iChat Help, open iChat AV and choose Help > iChat Help.
border.book Page 27 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Online Resources For the latest information on iSight, go to www.apple.com/isight. For iSight service and support information, a variety of forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support/isight. For support outside of the United States, go to www.apple.com/support and choose your country from the Multi-Lingual Support pop-up menu.
border.book Page 28 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM 1 Safety and Cleaning Important Safety Instructions When setting up and using iSight, remember the following: • Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug in iSight. • Keep these instructions handy for reference. • Follow all instructions and warnings. Never cover or enclose iSight while it is connected to your computer, even if iSight is turned off. iSight needs adequate ventilation.
border.book Page 29 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Operating and Storage Temperatures • Operate iSight in a place where the temperature is always between 0º and 35º C (32º to 95º F). • Use the included storage container to store iSight. Store iSight in a place where the temperature is always between –20º and 45º C (–4º to 113º F). Magnetic Display Mount Do not place the magnetic mount near a CRT display, an iPod, an external hard disk, or any other item that could be damaged by a magnet.
border.book Page 30 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Warning: Do not attempt to open iSight or disassemble it. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. No user-serviceable parts are inside. For service, see “Learning More, Service, and Support” on page 26. Cleaning Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of iSight and its components: • Make sure iSight is unplugged. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings.
border.book Page 31 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
border.book Page 32 Thursday, June 10, 2004 3:39 PM Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components.
