Page 3 - Table of Contents
HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide iii Table of Contents Webcam Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1Software Overview ...................................................................................
Page 5 - Webcam Overview
HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide 1 Webcam Overview Congratulations on purchasing the HP Webcam 3100/3110. Your webcam includes the following features: Please refer to the product label for the HP product number and serial number. This is useful information if you ever need to contact technical suppo...
Page 6 - Software Overview
2 HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide Software Overview The CD that comes with your webcam includes the following software: Webcam drivers. Enables your webcam to operate with optimum performance. Launch Utility. Helps you set up your chat application to communicate with your webcam. ArcSoft Magic-i™ V...
Page 8 - Using the Launch Utility to Start a Video Chat
4 HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide Using the Launch Utility to Start a Video Chat You can add live video to the most popular instant messaging (IM) applications (ISP connection required): AOL ® Instant Messenger ™ (AIM ® ) Windows Live ™ Messenger Yahoo! ® Messenger Skype ® 1 Press the HP Instant Ch...
Page 10 - Recording a Video
6 HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide Recording a Video 1 Do either of the following to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion and enter capture mode: Press the Video Record button on your webcam. Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop, and then click Capture . 2 (Optional) Click Fu...
Page 11 - Taking a Picture
HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide 7 Taking a Picture 1 Press the Snapshot button on your webcam to open ArcSoft WebCam Companion. 2 Do either of the following: To take a single picture, press the Snapshot button again or click Take Picture . To take a series of pictures, click Burst . To learn more a...
Page 12 - Managing Pictures and Videos; Posting a Video on YouTube
8 HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide Managing Pictures and Videos After you capture a video or take a picture, you can use the icons in the lower-left corner of the Capture screen to manage your pictures and videos. Click any of the following icons: Preview a picture or video. Locate a picture or vide...
Page 13 - Applying Effects to a Video or Picture
HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide 9 Applying Effects to a Video or Picture Many of the ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects features are integrated into ArcSoft WebCam Companion, so that you can continue to enjoy the effects you use in your video chats while you capture videos and take pictures. 1 Double-c...
Page 14 - Using Masques
10 HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide Using Masques 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Masque . 3 Select the masque you want to use. 4 (Optional) Click the icons above the preview image to adjust the image. 5 Press the Snapshot button again or click Take Picture...
Page 15 - Using Fun Frame
HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide 11 Using Fun Frame 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Fun Frame . 3 (Optional) Click Customize , click Select Layout and select a layout, select the frames you want to use, and then click OK . 4 Do either of the following: Pres...
Page 17 - Using Your Webcam as a Video Monitor
HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide 13 Using Your Webcam as a Video Monitor With the Monitor feature, you can use your webcam as a security camera. If the webcam detects motion or a face, it records the activity on your PC hard drive. Additionally, you can set the Monitor feature to send a snapshot by ...
Page 18 - Adjusting Webcam Settings
14 HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide Adjusting Webcam Settings You can adjust most of your webcam’s settings in ArcSoft WebCam Companion. 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Capture . 3 Click the WebCam Settings icon. 4 On the Video Proc Amp tab do either of the...
Page 19 - Adjusting Additional Webcam Settings
HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide 15 Adjusting Additional Webcam Settings You can change additional webcam settings in ArcSoft Magic - i Visual Effects. 1 If it is open, close the ArcSoft WebCam Companion window. 2 Double-click the Magic-i Visual Effects icon on the Windows desktop. 3 Double-click Ar...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting
16 HP Webcam 3100/3110 User’s Guide Troubleshooting Problem Solution The video is jerky Many factors affect video quality, including lighting, PC processor speed and memory, and Internet connection speed. If the video is jerky, you need to choose a lower resolution setting. 1 Double-click the WebCam...
