- RadioShack Webcam with Mic User's Guide

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User’s Guide

Please read this User’s Guide before using your new webcam.

1.3-Megapixel

Webcam with Mic

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Package contents

• Webcam • Software CD

• User’s Guide • Quick Start

Features

• Captures video at a resolution of 1.3 megapixels and takes still

pictures up to 5.2 megapixels interpolated

• Built-in mic

• Plug and play; no driver required

• Works with most instant messaging (IM) software

Compatibility

System Requirements

• Operating System:

Windows Vista™

Windows

XP Service Pack II or above

Support Microsoft Video Class

Windows Compatible Sound Card and Speakers

• Processor: Pentium® P3 700MHz (Pentium® P4 or higher

recommended)

• Memory: 256 MB RAM

• Free Hard Disk Space: 200 MB

• Connection: USB 2.0

• Internet Connection

Plug into USB Port

3 Install Software

1. Turn on your computer and insert the CD.

For Windows Vista: click Run Menu.exe from the autorun

options.

2. When the 1.3MP Webcam with Mic screen appears, click the

desired software.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

n Note: For Windows Vista users, if a User Account Control

message appears during installation, select “Allow.”

4. When complete, the Video Impression 2, WebCam

Companion 2 and Photo Impression 5 icons appear on your

computer desktop.

5. Restart your computer after software installation.

4 Launch Software

Click (or double click) one of the icons to launch the software.

WebCam Companion 2

Use WebCam Companion 2 to capture still images and videos,

monitor for movement, edit still images, and chat online.

Capturing Still Images and Videos

1. Click Capture on the WebCam Companion 2 menu.

2. Do one of the following:

n Note: When using WebCam Companion 2 to capture video,

do not set your image resolution higher than 640 x 480 unless your

computer meets the following minimum system requirements:

• CPU speed 2.4GHz or equivalent

• 100 MB free hard drive space

• 512 MB RAM

• 32 MB video memory or above

• Latest updated video drivers

Monitoring for Movement

Webcam Companion 2 can automatically capture footage when

your webcam detects movement, and notify you via e-mail or FTP.

1. Click the Monitor icon on the WebCam Companion 2 main

menu or from the pull-down menu on the top left corner.

2. Click Start Monitor to begin monitoring. Recording starts

when movement is detected in front of the camera.

Fixed-Focus

Lens

Stand

LED

Lights when

webcam is on.

Mic

2 Select a locationSelect a location

Stand on a ﬂat surface

-OR-

Clamp on your monitor

Click Capture to

capture still images

Click Record Video

to capture videos

Click Burst to capture

multiple continuous images

Start

Monitor

Summary of content (2 pages)

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® 25-494 25-1176 25-1177 25-1178 User’s Guide 1.3-Megapixel Webcam with Mic 1 Plug into USB Port Package contents • Webcam • Software CD • User’s Guide • Quick Start Mic Features • Captures video at a resolution of 1.3 megapixels and takes still pictures up to 5.2 megapixels interpolated • Built-in mic • Plug and play; no driver required • Works with most instant messaging (IM) software Fixed-Focus Lens WebCam Companion 2 1. Turn on your computer and insert the CD.
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Editing Still Images 1. Click Edit from the pull-down menu on the top left corner. 2. Select the image to edit then double click to open it. Edit VideoImpression 2 PhotoImpression 5 Use VideoImpression 2 to edit and produce videos. Use PhotoImpression 5 to edit and share photos. 1. Click on the VideoImpression 2 icon on your desktop. 1. Launch PhotoImpression 5. 2. Click Create a New Video. 2. Click the desired source for the photo files: Folder, Camera/Scan, Video, Removable Media, or Album. 3.