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Using the Webcam
Capturing Images and Video
Image and video capture is performed using the built-in webcam and image capture software.
Your X7 is provided with a version of Picasa 3™ image editor to demonstrate the image capture
process.
Follow the procedure in Table 12 to capture and save a still image or movie using this software.
NOTE
Remove the
blue protective film from the webcam lens before
using the camera.
Table 12. Capturing a Still Image or Video
STEP ACTION
1.
Double-click on the Picasa 3 icon on the desktop to open the Picasa application
window, as shown in Error! Reference source not found..
2.
Click on the “Capture photos or video…” button in the options bar. A Capture dialog
window will open displaying the current webcam image.
3.
To capture the image as a still image, click on the camera button below the image.
Each capture will appear as a thumbnail at the bottom of the window.
4.
When finished, click on the Done button to access editing and correction options or to
save or upload your images.
5.
To capture moving video, click on the Record button below the image. The capture
window will change to a viewer with options to view, save and upload your captured
video.
6.
To return to the main window, click on the Back to Library button.
7.
Refer to the Picasa Help resources for detailed instructions.