RadioShack 25-298 - Manual

Video Conference

You can use your webcam for video conferences over the
internet.

Still Images

You can use the WebCam Companion 2 software to capture
still images that can be saved on your computer’s hard drive.
Double-click the WebCam Companion 2 icon, then click

Capture

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Capture

.

WebCam Companion 2

Use the WebCam Companion 2 software for online video
chats, still image/video captures and simple video creation.

Motion Detection

Webcam Companion can automatically capture footage when
your webcam detects movement, and notify you via email or
FTP.

Facetracking

The face tracking function automatically detects your face and
keeps you focused in the picture even if you move.

To turn on face tracking, right click

in the task bar, and

select

Face tracking ON

before you use VideoImpression 2.0

or Webcam Companion 2 software. To turn it off, right click
and select

Face tracking OFF

.

Video Capture

You can use VideoImpression 2.0
to record videos directly to your
computer’s hard drive.
1. Open

VideoImpression 2.0

. The

ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION

screen appears.

2. Click

Create a New Video

, then

click

Capture From Device

.

3. Adjust the webcam for best

picture quality. To adjust the
color or contrast click

Settings

.

4. Click

to start recording and

to stop. The webcam records in
AVI format.

Notes:

• To learn more about video

editing tools, refer to the
VideoImpression application’s
online help.

• If your webcam does not work

properly, restart your computer.

System Requirements

• Operating System:

Windows Vista

TM

Windows

®

XP SP2 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)

Specifications

Image Sensor ........................ 1600 x 1200 Pixels, CMOS
Lens Specification............ F2.8, f=4.9mm Auto Focus Lens
White Balance ....................................................... Auto
Exposure ............................................................... Auto
Frame Rate ...................... 1600 x 1200 Pixels @ 3~5fps

..................................... 1280 x 960 Pixels @ 10~12fps
.............................................640 x 480 Pixels @ 30fps

Focus Range ............................ Auto Focus,7cm to Infinity
Depth of Field ........................................ 50 cm to Infinity
PC Interface .....................................................USB 2.0
Video Format ........................................................... AVI
Audio........................................................... Built-in Mic
Video Capture Resolution ...............................................

....................... 2M/1.3M/640 x 480/320 x 240 Pixels

Still Capture Resolution .................................... 2M Pixels

.......................................... Up to 8M Pixels Interpolated

Power.................................................... From USB Port

Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
Actual product may vary from the images found in this document.

RF Emissions Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your product. Changes
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authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Limited Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship

under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores

and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES

NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE

WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack

SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY

WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR

PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING,

BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA,

PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In

the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales

receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless

otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b)

replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced

parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New

or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or

replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be

charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.

This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,

accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or

maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other

than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or

batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product

removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
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2.0-MEGAPIXEL

Webcam

with

Auto-Focus

25-298

Product

2.0-Megapixel Webcam with Auto-Focus

Model

25-298

Responsible Party RadioShack

300 RadioShack Circle

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone

817-415-3200

Windows is a registered trademark and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
©2008.

RadioShack

Corporation. All rights reserved. Gigaware is a trademark and

RadioShack

is a registered trademark used by

RadioShack

Corporation.

25-298

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Printed in China

Thank you for purchasing this Gigaware 2.0-Megapixel Webcam with
Auto-Focus from

RadioShack. You can plug and play the webcam

without installing a driver. Your webcam captures video at 2MP and still
images up to 8MP interpolated. Please read this user’s guide before
installing, setting up, and using your new product.

Auto Focus Lens

Automatically focus for clear
images.

Mounting Base

Place the webcam on top of
your monitor or on a desk if it
does not fit on your monitor.
Adjust the mounting base for
the best view.

Microphone

Located on back,
near the USB cable.

n

Install Software

Turn on your
computer and insert
the CD. When the

2.0MP Webcam
with Auto-Focus

screen appears, click
the desired software
and follow the on-
screen instructions.
When complete,

VideoImpression
2.0

and

WebCam

Companion 2

icons

appear on your computer desktop. The Facetracking icon
appears on the task bar. Restart your computer after
software installation.

For Window Vista™ Users:

When the CD is inserted,

click

Run Menu.exe

. When

2.0MP Webcam with Auto-

Focus

screen appears, click the desired software. During

installation, a

User Account Control

message may appear

asking you to cancel or allow program authorization of the
webcam software. Select the option

Allow

or

Continue

.

Then follow the on-screen instructions.

Note

: If your computer runs Windows XP SP I, go to

www.microsoft.com and then update your computer to
Windows XP SP II or III.

o

Launch Software

1. Connect the webcam USB plug to your computer’s USB

port. You can plug and play the webcam.

2. To use VideoImpression 2, WebCam Companion 2, double-

click the icon on the desktop. To use Facetracking, see
“Facetracking”.

Note

: When using

WebCam Companion 2

and

VideoImpression 2

to capture video, do not set your image

resolution higher than 640 x 480. To use the image
resolution higher than 640 x 480, your computer must
meet 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

What’s Included

Webcam
Software CD

User’s Guide

USB Plug

Connect to your computer’s
USB port.