RadioShack 25-1177 - Manual
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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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25-1176
25-1177
25-1178
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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
1
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.
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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:
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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:
• 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.
1
2
Mic
2
Select a location
Select 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
Monitor
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