iHome MyLife IH-W305DB User manual

user manual
IH-W305DB
IH-W306DW
MyLife™ webcam kit
5.0 megapixel max resolution Congratulations on the purchase of your
new MyLife webcam kit. This product comes
with a limited lifetime warranty.
Before using your product, please thoroughly
read and follow the instructions inside this
manual.
If you still need help, see the back page for
other support options.
If you want to know more about our
products, visit us online at
www.life-works.com.
system requirements
Windows• ®XP Service Pack 2 or
Windows Vista®
USB port (a USB 2.0 port is required for•
optimal performance)
CD-ROM drive•
see page 3 inside
for free
shipping instructions

your package should contain
2
user manual contents
features•2
yournewwebcam•3
shippinginstructions•3
installsoftware•4
connecthardware•5
useyourwebcam•5
advancedfeatures•6
productoperatingtips•10
troubleshooting•10
features
keep a camera, send a camera to a•
loved one
includes a shipping box and FedEx• ®
prepaid label
video chat with friends and family•
over the internet
5.0 megapixel maximum resolution•
built-in microphone•
2 user manuals
(one is in your hands right now)
2 ArcSoft MediaImpression®
and driver installation CDs
2 MyLife webcams shipping box and label
user manual
.
user manual
.

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your new webcam
snapshot button
power indicator
lens
manual
focus ring adjustable
base
You must install the driver software beforenotef
connecting your webcam to your computer.
shipping instructions
Take FedEx Ground Label enclosed and place on box1.
you are shipping.
Write or apply a destination address to the box.2.
Shipments cannot be addressed to APO or PO BOX3.
locations via FedEx ground.
Drop off at your nearest FedEx location.4.
Go to5. fedex.com to nd the location closest to you.
Keep a record of your FedEx tracking number to track6.
shipment on fedex.com.

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install software
to install the advanced webcam driver
Insert the installation CD into your computer. On the1.
screen that appears, click install driver.
MyLife webcam kit
www.life-works.com
2008© LifeWorks Technology Group LLC.
iHome™ is a trademark of SDI Technologies Inc.
used under license.
Model # IH-W305DB/IH-W306DW
exit
install driverArcSoft MediaImpression™
An2. InstallShield Wizard dialog box displays. Click Next.
After the driver has been installed, an3. InstallShield
Wizard Complete dialog box displays. Click Finish.
The main software installation screen displays again.
to install the included webcam application
On the main software installation screen, click1. ArcSoft
MediaImpression.
MyLife webcam kit
www.life-works.com
2008© LifeWorks Technology Group LLC.
iHome™ is a trademark of SDI Technologies Inc.
used under license.
Model # IH-W305DB/IH-W306DW
exit
install driverArcSoft MediaImpression™
Select a setup language, then click2. OK.
An3. InstallShield Wizard dialog box displays. Click Next.
Click4. Yes to accept the license agreement, then Next to
accept the default installation location.
A5. Select Program Folder dialog box displays. Click
Next.

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After the application has been installed, an6. Associated
File Formats dialog box displays. Click Next.
An7. InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box displays.
Click Finish.
The main software installation screen displays again. Click
exit. When the USB PC Camera Setup Complete dialog
box displays, choose to restart your computer now and click
OK.
connect hardware
Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.1.
connect to a
USB port on
your computer
Place the webcam on a desk or mount it on your2.
computer monitor or other convenient object.
then hook the webcam
over the top of your
monitor
to mount on a monitor,
hold the camera in one
hand and pull down on
the front of the base
Mountthewebcamapproximately3ft.(1m)fromnotef
where you sit at your computer. This ensures the picture is
not distorted and that the microphone can easily pick up
your voice.
use your webcam
You can start using your webcam immediately for video
conferencing with one of the many video conferencing
services available over the internet. Additional features are
available through the ArcSoft MediaImpression software.

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advanced features
Click Start > All Programs > ArcSoft MediaImpression >
MediaImpression to open the Start Page.
Access all advanced features from this menu.
capture still shots or videos
From the1. Start Page, click WebCam. The Capture
window displays.

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For a still shot, click• Capture. (You can also take a
still shot by pressing the snapshot button on top of the
webcam.)
To record a video clip, click• Record Video. When done,
click Stop Recording. (To improve the quality of your
videos see “change video settings” on page 8)
When capture is complete, close the Capture window.2.
The Media Browser displays, showing all stills and video
captured, and the directory in which they were saved.
To turn a video clip into a movie, click3. Make Movie. The
Make Movie screen displays.
Add and remove video and still shots as desired to4.
compose your movie.
Change the movie options as desired.
Click Preview to view the movie.
When done and ready to publish, save the project by5.
clicking Project > Save.
To save a copy of the nal movie, click Save As.
To burn your movie to a DVD or VCD, click Burn to Disc.

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change video settings
To change video settings and access other webcam settings,
click the webcam settings button in the Capture window.
The webcam properties dialog box displays.
Here you can change image, video and camera settings,
as well as set other advanced options.
zoom
Your webcam can zoom in as much as 3×. To change the
zoom level:
Click the1. webcam settings icon in the Capture window
(see “change video settings” on page 8).

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The2. webcam properties dialog box displays. Select the
Stream Property tab.
Click and drag the3. Zoom slider to change the zoom
level, left to zoom out and right to zoom in.
Click4. OK.
remove video icker
Video icker is when the image is not steady, and often
appears as a series of bands moving up or down the
screen. To remove video icker:
Click the1. webcam settings button in the Capture window
(see “change video settings” on page 8).
The2. webcam properties dialog box displays. Select the
Stream Property tab.
Select the AC power frequency used in your region of3.
the world: 60 Hz for the U.S., Taiwan, Korea or Japan
(west), or 50 Hz for Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia,
China or Japan (east).
Click4. OK.
turn on face tracking
Face tracking keeps the camera trained on a person’s face
without mechanically moving the camera if the person
moves around in the chair. To turn on face tracking:
Click the1. webcam settings icon in the Capture window
(see “change video settings” on page 8).
The2. webcam properties dialog box displays. Select the
Face Tracking tab.

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Select the3. Face Tracking option.
Click4. OK.
use special effects
A number of effects can be applied to a photo or video. To
apply an effect:
Click the1. webcam settings icon in the Capture window
(see “change video settings” on page 8).
The2. webcam properties dialog box displays. Select the
Effect_Frame tab.
Choose the desired effect from the3. Effect drop-down
list, and choose the desired video frame from the Frame
drop-down list.
Click4. OK.
product operating tips
Turn the ring on the front of the webcam to manually•
focus the image.
Press the button on top of the webcam to take a still shot.•
Click• Extras > Help in ArcSoft MediaImpression for more
details on how to use the application with your webcam.
troubleshooting
situation try this
no video is
displayed
Check that the webcam is connected to the•
computer.
Use a different USB port.•
Connect the webcam to a USB port on the•
computer, not a USB hub.
Uninstall and reinstall the driver. To uninstall•
the driver, click Start > Control Panel > Add
or Remove Programs, select MyLife Webcam
Kit and click Change/Remove.
video stutters
or stops
Disconnect and reconnect the webcam.•
Ensure the webcam is connected to a USB•
2.0port(notaslowerUSB1.1port).