Sogatel USB 168 User manual
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User Guide
USB 168 WEBCAM
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Contents:
Congratulations......................................................................................................... 3
Assembling your webcam......................................................................................... 4
Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation................................................. 5
Installation• ..............................................................................................................................5
Featuresofthewebcam:• ...................................................................................................7
CongureSkype• ................................................................................................................ 13
CongureYahoo!Messenger• ........................................................................................ 15
CongureWindowsLive(MSNmessenger)• ............................................................ 18
Windows Vista - installation and operation .......................................................... 21
Installation• ........................................................................................................................ 21
Featuresofthewebcam:• ............................................................................................. 23
CongureSkype• ............................................................................................................. 27
CongureYahoo!Messenger• ..................................................................................... 29
CongureWindowsLive(MSNmessenger)• .......................................................... 32
Mac OS X - installation and operation ................................................................... 35
Installation• ........................................................................................................................... 35
CongureSkype• ................................................................................................................ 41
CongureiChat• .................................................................................................................. 42
CongureYahoo!Messenger• ....................................................................................... 44
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................... 45
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Congratulations
Thank you for purchasing your new USB 168 webcam.
This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get
the most from your webcam.
Before you make your rst videocall you will need to install and set up
your webcam. Follow the simple instructions on the next few pages.
If you have any problems setting up or using your USB 168 webcam
contact us on:
Alternatively, you may nd the answers in FAQ section at the back of this
guide.
Congratulations
Need help?
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Assembling your webcam
For the Sphere webcam:
Insert the stand into the opening at the bottom of the sphere (Fig.1.1 & 1.2)
Assembling your webcam
Fig1.1 Fig1.2 Fig1.3
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Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation
Installation
Install the software before plugging in the camera.
To install the software download here
or run the driver from the CD.
The program will take you through the set up procedure (Fig 2.1).
Fig2.1
Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation
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Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation
Fig2.2
Fig2.3
Now connect your webcam to a USB port and follow the on-screen instructions
(Fig 2.2 & 2.3).
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Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation
Your webcam is now installed and ready for use.
Open the webcam program:
Start menu > All Programs > open USB PC Web Cameraa.
click AMCap and your picture will appear on the desktopb.
Features of the webcam:
Focussing the lensa.
adjust the focus by manually turning lens•
Adjusting frame rate and output sizeb.
click the Options menu (Fig 3.1)•
click Video Capture Pin (Fig 3.1.1)•
This will open the Properties window. Adjust these settings to your PC and
personal preferences.
Fig3.1 Fig3.1.1
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Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation
Adjusting Settings/Effects/Zoomc.
Options > Video Capture lter (Fig 3.2)•
adjust Settings/Effects/Zoom to your personal preferences (Fig 3.2.1)•
Fig3.2
Fig3.2.1
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Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation
Shoot/Save Video clips (Figs 3.3.x)d.
Fig3.3 Fig3.3.1 Fig3.3.2
Fig3.3.3 Fig3.3.4
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Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation
Snapshot photoe.
Snapshot and other features can be accessed by right clicking the Video•
icon on your Task Bar (Fig 3.4)
Fig3.4
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