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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:
Package contents
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Plug into USB Port
3 Install Software
WebCam Companion 2
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Webcam
• Software CD
• Quick Start
Use WebCam Companion 2 to capture still images and videos,
1. Turn on your computer and insert the CD.
Mic
monitor for movement, edit still images, and chat online.
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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
User’s Guide
ForWindowsVista: click Run Menu.exe from the autorun
options.
User’s Guide
Capturing Still Images and Videos
1. Click Capture on the WebCam Companion 2 menu.
Features
2. When the 1.3MPWebcam with Mic screen appears, click the
Fixed-Focus
Lens
desired software.
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Captures video at a resolution of 1.3 megapixels and takes still
pictures up to 5.2 megapixels interpolated
1.3-Megapixel
Webcam with Mic
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Built-in mic
Monitoring for Movement
Webcam Companion 2 can automatically capture footage when
LED
Lights when
webcam is on.
Plug and play; no driver required
Works with most instant messaging (IM) software
your webcam detects movement, and notify you via e-mail or FTP.
1. Click the Monitor icon on the WebCam Companion 2 main
Compatibility
menu or from the pull-down menu on the top left corner.
Stand
System Requirements
2. Click Start Monitor to begin monitoring. Recording starts
2. Do one of the following:
when movement is detected in front of the camera.
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Operating System:
Windows Vista™
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Monitor
2 Select a location
Windows® XP Service Pack II or above
Support Microsoft Video Class
Windows Compatible Sound Card and Speakers
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Note: For Windows Vista users, if a User Account Control
message appears during installation, select “Allow.”
Stand on a flat surface
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4. When complete, the Video Impression 2, WebCam
Companion 2 and Photo Impression 5 icons appear on your
computer desktop.
Clamp on your monitor
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Processor: Pentium® P3 700MHz (Pentium® P4 or higher
recommended)
5. Restart your computer after software installation.
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Memory: 256 MB RAM
Free Hard Disk Space: 200 MB
Connection: USB 2.0
Start
Monitor
4 Launch Software
Click (or double click) one of the icons to launch the software.
Internet Connection
Click Capture to
capture still images
Click Burst to capture
multiple continuous images
Click RecordVideo
to capture videos
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Please read this User’s Guide before using your new webcam.
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