MyLife™ Notebook Webcam 5.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. What is included in the box? • MyLife webcam pro (USB). • ArcSoft MediaImpression and installation driver CD • User manual. 2. What are the system requirements? • Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Vista • USB port (a USB 2.0 port is required for optimal performance) • CD-ROM drive 3. Where can I download the latest driver? Visit www.life-works.com/drivers 4 . Where can I find warranty information? Visit www.life-works.com/warranty 5. What are the features? • 5.
• Adjustable notebook mount Note: your must installation the software before connecting the webcam to your computer. 6. How to Install Software Note: You must install the driver software before connecting your webcam to your computer. Installing Webcam driver: • Insert the installation CD into your computer. On the screen that appears, click install driver. • An Install Shield Wizard dialog box displays. Click Next.
Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer. Clip the webcam onto the top of your notebook’s screen. 8. How to access advanced features • • Click Start > All Programs > ArcSoft MediaImpression > MediaImpression to open the Start Page. Access all advanced features from this menu. 9. How to capture still shots or videos • From the Start Page, click Webcam. The Capture window displays. • For a still shot, click Capture.
11. How to remove video flicker? • Video flicker is when the image is not steady, and often appears as a series of bands moving up or down the screen. To remove video flicker: • Click the webcam settings button in the Capture window. • The webcam properties dialog box displays. Select the Stream Property tab. • Select the AC power frequency used in your region of the world: 60 Hz for the U.S., Taiwan, Korea or Japan (west), or 50 Hz for Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia, China or Japan (east).
Troubleshooting Steps No video is displayed • Ensure the webcam is connected to the computer. Use a different USB port. • Connect the webcam to a USB port on the computer, not a USB hub. • Uninstall and reinstall the driver. To uninstall the driver, click Start >Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs, select MyLife Notebook Webcam and click Change/Remove. Video stutters or stops • Disconnect and reconnect the webcam. • Ensure the webcam is connected to a USB 2.0 port (not a slower USB 1.1 port).
Product operating tips • Your webcam operates best if you sit about 3 ft. (1 m) from the camera. This ensures the picture is not distorted and that the microphone can easily pick up your voice. • Turn the ring on the front of the webcam to manually focus the image. • Press the button on top of the webcam to take a still shot.