Page 3 - Table of Contents
HP Webcam 2100 User’s Guide iii Table of Contents Webcam Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1Software Overview ........................................................................................
Page 5 - Webcam Overview
HP Webcam 2100 User’s Guide 1 Webcam Overview Congratulations on purchasing the HP Webcam 2100. Your webcam includes the following features: 1 Snapshot button 2 HP product number and SN 3 USB connector 4 Adjustable clip 5 Integrated microphone 6 Camera lens 7 Fixed focus ring 8 Status LED 1 87 6 5 4...
Page 6 - Software Overview
2 HP Webcam 2100 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™ Visual...
Page 7 - Using the Launch Utility to Start a Video Chat
HP Webcam 2100 User’s Guide 3 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 Open the Start menu and then...
Page 8 - Recording a Video
4 HP Webcam 2100 User’s Guide Recording a Video 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Capture . 3 Click the Captures tab. 4 (Optional) Click Full Screen to record in full-screen mode. 5 (Optional) Click the resolution list below the icons in the upper-right corne...
Page 9 - Taking a Picture
HP Webcam 2100 User’s Guide 5 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 about ...
Page 10 - Managing Pictures and Videos; Posting a Video on YouTube
6 HP Webcam 2100 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 video on ...
Page 11 - Applying Effects to a Video or Picture
HP Webcam 2100 User’s Guide 7 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-click ...
Page 12 - Editing a Video
8 HP Webcam 2100 User’s Guide Editing a Video 1 Double-click the WebCam Companion 3 icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Click Edit . 3 Click the video you want to edit. To learn about specific editing functions, click Extras and select Application Help .
Page 13 - Adjusting Webcam Settings
HP Webcam 2100 User’s Guide 9 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 follo...
Page 14 - Adjusting Additional Webcam Settings
10 HP Webcam 2100 User’s Guide 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 ArcSoft M...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting
HP Webcam 2100 User’s Guide 11 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 Comp...
