Gigaware 25-1176 User manual

® User’s Guide
Please read this User’s Guide before using your new webcam.
1.3-Megapixel
Webcam with Mic
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®7
 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

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1 Plug into USB Port
Fixed-Focus
Lens
Stand
LED
Lights when
webcam is on.
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Mic
2Select a location
Standonaatsurface
-OR-
Clamponyourmonitor

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3Install Software
1. TurnonyourcomputerandinserttheCD.
For Windows Vista and Windows 7 users:clickmenu(or
Run Menu.exe.)
2. Whenthe1.3MP Webcam with Mic screenappears,clickthe
softwareyouwanttoinstall.
3. Followtheon-screeninstructions.
nNote: A User Account Control message may appear during
installation for Windows Vista and Windows 7 users, asking you to
cancel or allow program authorization for the software. Select the
option to Allow for Windows Vista or Yes to confirm for Windows
7, then follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Whencomplete,theinstalledsoftwareiconsappearonyour
computerdesktop.
5. Restartyourcomputeraftersoftwareinstallation.

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4Launch Software
Click(ordoubleclick)oneoftheiconstolaunchthesoftware.
WebCam Companion 3
UseWebCam Companion3tocapturestillimagesandvideos,
monitorformovementandeditstillimages.
nNote:
• Your computer must have Windows Media Player 9 or above
to use WebCam Companion 3.
• WhilelaunchingWebCam Companion 3, wait until the Close button
is activated (in white). Otherwise the software does not work.
Capturing Still Images and Videos
nNote: When using WebCam Companion 3 to capture
video, do not set your image resolution higher than 1280 x 1024
unless your computer meets the following minimum system
requirements:
• CPU:IntelCore2E6550,2.33GHz(2CPUs)
• Memory:1.0GBRAM
1. ClickCaptureontheWebCam Companion menu.
2. Dooneofthefollowingwhenanimageappearsonthedisplay:

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Monitoring for Movement
Webcam Companion 3 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 3 mainmenuorfromthemenuon
thetopleftcorner.
2. ClickStart Monitortobeginmonitoring.
Recordingstartswhenmovementisdetectedinfrontofthe
camera.
Click Take Picture
to capture still images
Click Record Video
to capture videos
Click Burst to capture
multiple continuous images
Click Start Monitor

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Editing Still Images
1. ClickEdit fromthemenuonthetopleftcorner.
2. Clicktheimagetoopenit.
3. Usetheavailableedittoolstoedityourphotos.
Edit

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MediaImpression
UseMediaImpressiontoedityourvideos.
1. ClickontheMediaImpressionicononyourdesktop.
2.Clickoneoftheiconstostartediting.
Magic-i
UseMagic-itorecognizeandtrackfaces.
ClicktheFace TrackingtabandselectOff,SingleorMultiplepoint
facetracking.

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nNotes:
• TolearnmorehowtouseWebCamCompanion3,
MediaImpression and Magic-i, refer to the application’s online
help.
• Ifyourcameradoesnotworkproperly,tryrestartingyour
computer.
• IfyourcomputerrunsWindowsXPServicePack(SP)I,goto
www.microsoft.comandupdatetoWindowsXPSPIIorIII
before installing software.
Specifications
ImageSensor............................................... 1280x1024Pixels,CMOS
LensSpecication..........................F2.8,f=4.31mm/FixedFocusLens
WhiteBalance................................................................................. Auto
Exposure..........................................................................................Auto
FrameRate.............................................1280x1024Pixels@8~10fps
........................................................................ 640x480Pixels@30fps
........................................................................ 320x240Pixels@30fps
FocusRange........................................................................ FixedFocus
DepthofField.................................................................... 30to100cm
PCInterface............................................................................... USB2.0
VideoFormat................................................................................. WMV
Audio.................................................................................... Built-inMic
VideoCaptureResolution........................ 1.3Megapixels(1280x1024)
StillCaptureResolution..................................................1.3Megapixels,
....................................upto5.2MegapixelsInterpolated(2560x2048)
Power.......................................................................................USBPort
Specicationsaresubjecttochangeandimprovementwithoutnotice.
Actualproductmayvaryfromtheimagesfoundinthisdocument.

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FCC 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installa-
tion.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interfer-
ence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thedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
ChangesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyIgnitionL.P.maycause
interferenceandvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
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
IgnitionL.P.warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanship
undernormalusebytheoriginalpurchaserfor ninety (90) daysafterthedateof
purchase.IGNITIONL.P.MAKESNOOTHEREXPRESSWARRANTIES.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcover:(a)damageorfailurecausedbyorattributableto
abuse,misuse,failuretofollowinstructions,improperinstallationormaintenance,
alteration,accident,ActsofGod(suchasoodsorlightning),orexcessvoltageor
current;(b)improperorincorrectlyperformedrepairsbypersonswhoarenota
IgnitionL.P.AuthorizedServiceFacility;(c)consumablessuchasfusesorbatteries;
(d)ordinarywearandtearorcosmeticdamage;(e)transportation,shippingor
Product 1.3MegapixelWebcamwithMic
Model 25-1176/25-1177/25-1178
Responsible
Party
IgnitionL.P.,
3102MapleAveSuite450Dallas,
TX75201
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