Toshiba USB Webcam User Manual Download

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User’s Manual

Features and functions

Features and functions

This section describes the various components of the USB Webcam.

The following figure shows the USB Webcam's features.

Figure 1-1 Features of the USB Webcam

Indicator
Light

Blinks when in preview mode.

Snap shot button

USB
connector

Lens

Indicator Light

Focus dial

Microphone

Clip

The Indicator will turn off when in sleep or hibernation modes.

Focus Dial

Adjusts the lens focus.

Clip

Attaches to the computer's display panel.

Lens

Captures the subject to be recorded.

Microphone

Records voices and sounds.

USB
connector

Connects to the computer's USB port.

Snap shot
Button

If pushed while the USB Webcam application is running,
this will capture the image currently being displayed as a
still image. If pressed when the USB Webcam
application is not running, this will start the "AMCAP"
image capture software.

Summary of Contents for USB Webcam

Page 1: ...USB Webcam User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...t Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Safety Information This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage to your equipment These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlig...

Page 3: ...ever bend or twist a cable Never pull on a cable to remove a plug from an USB port Always grasp the connecter directly Never place heavy objects on a cable Never run a cable through a pinch point such as a door or window Never place a cable near a heat source Never use nails staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cable in place Doing any of the above may damage the cable and or result in a...

Page 4: ... will be exposed to excess heat such as in direct sunlight an unventilated vehicle or near a heater This may result in a system failure malfunction loss of data or damage to product Never place the product in a location where it will be exposed to extremely low temperatures This may result in a system failure malfunction or loss of data Do not expose the product to dusty environments If dust gets ...

Page 5: ...ck Guide Application CD This disc contains the driver Application software and User s Manual System requirements To use the USB Webcam your computer must meet the following hardware requirements and run one of the operating systems listed below Hardware Intel Pentium4 processor 1 6GHz or faster A hard disk drive with at least 1GB of free space At least 512MB RAM or more depending on your operating...

Page 6: ...phone Clip The Indicator will turn off when in sleep or hibernation modes Focus Dial Adjusts the lens focus Clip Attaches to the computer s display panel Lens Captures the subject to be recorded Microphone Records voices and sounds USB connector Connects to the computer s USB port Snap shot Button If pushed while the USB Webcam application is running this will capture the image currently being dis...

Page 7: ...install the application software select Arcsoft VideoImpression and Arcsoft PhotoImpression 6 Click the Install Application Software To click the Install Application Software button be sure to choose the application software 7 Follow the information that appears on the screen until the installation is complete 8 Click on Read User s Manual to view the User s Manual 9 Click Exit to close the softwa...

Page 8: ... and send instant messages Hardware Installation This section describes connecting the USB Webcam to the computer and how to adjust it Connecting 1 Open the USB Webcam clip and attach to the computer display panel or other surface by sandwiching it between the two sides of the clip 2 Plug the USB connector into any USB port on your computer Figure 1 2 Attaching the USB Webcam The download times of...

Page 9: ...ebcam 1 Plug the USB Webcam into your computer first 2 Click the Messenger to go to the main screen 3 Click the Webcam icon during a conversation or Click the Actions menu on the main window click Start a Webcam Conversation select the name of the person you want to send video to and then click OK For a 2 way webcam conversation both participants must have a Web camera and each person must invite ...

Page 10: ...to a CD requires a CD writer ready for playback on most commercial DVD players Powerful and feature rich yet extremely easy to use If you need more information or instructions on how to use a specific feature or tool click the Help button on the upper corner of the screen When you first run the program a window will appear that lets you choose the type of project you want to make you can also open...

Page 11: ...oryboard illustration Figure 1 4 The Storyboard The large squares are reserved for still images and video clips The two horizontal bars beneath are reserved for audio tracks The smaller squares between the still image video clip components are for transitions EDIT You re now ready to touch up and modify your movie components Different editing options are available depending on the component type M...

Page 12: ...ur transitions as well TEXT This step lets you add text over any still image or video component on the Storyboard Click on the component you want then type in your text You can modify all the standard parameters such as font size style alignment and color You can also add a shadow To do this check the Shadow box Click and drag within the preview to position the shadow behind the text Use the slide...

Page 13: ...ton to add the recorded audio to the Storyboard PRODUCE The final step lets you save your movie in a variety of ways Consult the Help file for details and more information For this guide we ll save a movie as a VCD When you do this you can pop the CD into most commercial DVD players to see your movie on your TV 1 Click on the CD tab 2 Select the device drive to which the movie will be written or b...

Page 14: ...hance your photos create special effects and projects and print and share your photos with friends and family Digital photography has never been so easy and fun The following is a brief introduction of PhotoImpression If you need more information or instructions on how to use a specific feature or tool click the Help button on the upper corner of the screen 1 Connect your camera and your computer ...

Page 15: ...toImpression main Screen will appear on your desktop Viewing Camera Images through PhotoImpression 1 To capture a video from the camera to the PhotoImpression main screen 2 Click the Camera Scanner button 3 Click the VGA USB Camera button ...

Page 16: ...rrent picture left or right ENHANCING PHOTOS When you re ready to edit a photo bring it up on the screen and then proceed to the Enhance module From there you can perform various types of modifications Specifications Dimensions main body of webcam Size Width 64 millimeters 2 5 inches Height 50 millimeters 2 inches Depth 25 millimeters 1 inches Weight 52 grams 1 8 ounces Connection to the computer ...

Page 17: ...D Color Depth 24 Bit True Color Video Resolution 640x480 VGA up to 30fps VGA 800 x 600 Interpolated Stills Resolution Up to 1280x960 Exposure Auto White Balance Auto manual Power source USB bus powered when connected to PC PC connection USB 1 1 Full speed Control Specifications Snapshot button Single frame still image capture Quick launch application software ...

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