Logitech C260 User manual

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Getting started with
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Important information
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Logitech
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Webcam C260
Features
Microphone1.
Lens2.
Activity light3.
Flexible clip/base4.
Logitech® Webcam Software5.
Product documentation6.

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Logitech® Webcam C260
ThankyouforbuyingaLogitechwebcam!
Use this guide to set up your Logitech webcam and
to begin making video calls.
If you have questions before you start, please visit
the websites listed below to learn more about Logitech
webcams and video calling.
Settingupyourwebcam
Placeyourwebcam
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Installthesoftware Whenprompted,connectyour
webcam
Gettingstartedwithvideocalling
YourwebcamcomeswithLogitech®Vid™HD
With Logitech Vid HD, video calling live over
the Internet takes only a few, easy steps:
Install Logitech Vid HD•
Create an account•
Add a friend and make a video call•
Learn more:http://www.logitech.com/whatisvid
USB

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Logitech® Webcam C260
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SettingupLogitechVidHD
InstallLogitechVidHD
We recommend that you install both the Logitech
Webcam and Logitech Vid HD software.
Tip: If you prefer another video-calling application,
you will need to download and install third-party
software.
Learn more: http://www.logitech.com/webcam_howto
Createanaccount
Follow the on-screen instructions to create
your Logitech Vid HD account and to set up
your webcam for video calling.
To make video calls with any application,
both you and the person you call must have:
A webcam•
A computer with speakers and •
a microphone (or a headset with
a microphone; many Logitech webcams
have a built-in microphone)
A broadband Internet connection •
(e.g., DSL, T1, or cable)
The same video-calling application •
(e.g., Logitech Vid HD)
Video calling accounts•

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3Click on the Practice Call tile to test
your settings.
Tip: The Practice Call tile is always available
on your Contact List so you can test
your settings.
To add a friend, click on the Add a Friend
tile and enter your friend’s e-mail when
prompted.
After your friend has accepted your invitation,
click on your friend’s picture to make a call.
Addafriendormakeapracticecall
Accessingaccountsettingsandstartingapplications
Logitech automatically detects and adjusts the best settings
for your webcam. If you would like to re-take your prole
picture or update any of your settings, click the Settings icon.
Double-click the icons to launch your applications.
Logitech Webcam Software1.
Logitech Vid HD2.
Tip: The Logitech Vid HD icon is only present if you chose
to install Logitech Vid HD. To learn about third-party
video calling, please visit:
www.logitech.com/webcam_howto

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Logitech® Webcam C260
NavigatingtheLogitechWebcamSoftware
Capture pictures and 1.
videos
View captured images 2.
and share via e-mail,
Facebook,® or YouTube®.
An area for easy access to 3.
your installed webcam-
related applications
Launch Logitech Vid HD 4.
(if installed)
Capture videos triggered 5.
by detected motion
Control your video effects 6.
and webcam while on a
video call
Download additional 7.
webcam applications
Change webcams 8.
(when you have more
than one)
Open Logitech Webcam 9.
Software settings
Open help dashboard 10.
(manuals and how-to
videos)

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Capturingvideoandsnappingpictures
Quick Capture allows you to take photos or
record videos easily.
You have easy access to webcam controls and
settings as well as video effects to personalize
your images and recordings.
Preview window1.
Capture mode: 2.
photo/video
Capture button3.
Webcam controls4.
Video effects 5.
and fun lters
(for webcams that
support this feature)
Photo thumbnails6.
Video humbnails7.
Click a thumb-nail 8.
to enter the gallery
Thegallery:viewingandsharing
Clicking on an image thumbnail in the gallery
(1) opens the video or photo in the review
window (2).
Attach a video or picture le to an e-mail (• 3)
Edit a photo or splice together video (• 4)
Upload a picture or video to Facebook (• 5)
Upload a video to YouTube (• 6)
You may also drag and drop a gallery image onto
one of the function tiles (items 3-6) to launch an
editing application or to attach or upload.

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Logitech® Webcam C260
Usingmotiondetection
Set up your webcam to record video when it •
detects movement.
Adjust captured video duration and detection •
sensitivity.
Captured video is automatically saved •
to your computer.
View content in the Gallery or upload it using •
the One-touch Upload window.

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Finetuningyourwebcamduringavideocall
Launch the webcam controller when on a video call.1.
Hide your video image with a photo while your 2.
webcam stays connected.
Use pan and tilt to nd the best angle.3.
Use Face Tracking so you’re always in the picture.4.
Correct for poor lighting environments using 5.
RightLight.
Choose between auto- or manual focus for webcams 6.
that support this feature.
Specify webcam operating characteristics.7.
Tip: Not all webcam models offer all of these webcam
controls.
Getmoreapplicationsforyourwebcam
Press this button to get more webcam
applications.
Download and install additional
applications for your webcam,
like video calling, photo and video
editing, and other value-added
programs.

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Logitech® Webcam C260
Gettinghelp
Click on the help icon to access a complete user
manual, or watch how-to videos that show you
how to get the most out of your Logitech webcam
and software.
Tip: If you are not sure about a feature,
click the help icon, and our manual will open
to the right place.
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