Getting started with Logitech® Webcam C260
Getting started with Features 1. Microphone 2. Lens 3. Activity light 4. Flexible clip/base 5. Logitech® Webcam Software 6.
Logitech® Webcam C260 Thank you for buying a Logitech webcam! Use this guide to set up your Logitech webcam and to begin making video calls. If you have questions before you start, please visit the websites listed below to learn more about Logitech webcams and video calling.
Getting started with 2 Install the software 3 When prompted, connect your webcam USB 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.
Logitech® Webcam C260 Setting up Logitech Vid HD Install Logitech Vid HD We recommend that you install both the Logitech Webcam and Logitech Vid HD software. 1 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 Create an account Follow the on-screen instructions to create your Logitech Vid HD account and to set up your webcam for video calling.
Getting started with Add a friend or make a practice call 3 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.
Logitech® Webcam C260 Navigating the Logitech Webcam Software 1. Capture pictures and videos 5. Capture videos triggered by detected motion 9. Open Logitech Webcam Software settings 2. View captured images and share via e-mail, Facebook,® or YouTube®. 6. Control your video effects and webcam while on a video call 10. Open help dashboard (manuals and how-to videos) 3. An area for easy access to your installed webcamrelated applications 7. Download additional webcam applications 4.
Getting started with Capturing video and snapping pictures Quick Capture allows you to take photos or record videos easily. You have easy access to webcam controls and settings as well as video effects to personalize your images and recordings. The gallery: viewing and sharing 1. Preview window 6. Photo thumbnails 2. Capture mode: 7. Video thumbnails photo/video 8. Click a thumbnail 3. Capture button to enter the gallery 4. Webcam controls 5.
Logitech® Webcam C260 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. Fine tuning your webcam during a video call 1. Launch the webcam controller when on a video call. 2. Hide your video image with a photo while your webcam stays connected. 3.
Getting started with Get more applications for your webcam Download and install additional applications for your webcam, like video calling, photo and video editing, and other value-added programs. 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.
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