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  • Page 1 User Guide USB 168 WEBCAM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents: Congratulations ......................3 Assembling your webcam ..................4 Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation ..........5 • Installation ..........................5 • Features of the webcam: ....................7 • Configure Skype ........................ 13 • Configure Yahoo! Messenger ..................15 • Configure Windows Live (MSN messenger) ............18 Windows Vista - installation and operation ............21 •...

  • Page 3: Congratulations

    Before you make your first videocall you will need to install and set up your webcam. Follow the simple instructions on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your USB 168 webcam contact us on: sales@sogatel.com Alternatively, you may find the answers in FAQ section at the back of this guide.

  • Page 4: Assembling Your Webcam

    Assembling your webcam Assembling your webcam Fig 1.1 Fig 1.2 Fig 1.3 For the Sphere webcam: Insert the stand into the opening at the bottom of the sphere (Fig.1.1 & 1.2)

  • Page 5: Windows 98/2000/Xp - Installation And Operation

    Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation 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). Fig 2.1...
  • Page 6 Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Now connect your webcam to a USB port and follow the on-screen instructions (Fig 2.2 & 2.3). Fig 2.2 Fig 2.3...

  • Page 7: Features Of The Webcam

    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 Camera click AMCap and your picture will appear on the desktop Features of the webcam: Focussing the lens •...
  • Page 8 Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Adjusting Settings/Effects/Zoom • Options > Video Capture filter (Fig 3.2) • adjust Settings/Effects/Zoom to your personal preferences (Fig 3.2.1) Fig 3.2 Fig 3.2.1...
  • Page 9 Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Shoot/Save Video clips (Figs 3.3.x) Fig 3.3 Fig 3.3.1 Fig 3.3.2 Fig 3.3.3 Fig 3.3.4...
  • Page 10 Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Snapshot photo • Snapshot and other features can be accessed by right clicking the Video icon on your Task Bar (Fig 3.4) Fig 3.4...
  • Page 11 Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Adjusting microphone • Plug Microphone in the Mic socket of your PC • Start > Control panel > Sound and Audio Devices > Voice (Fig 3.5) > Voice record > Volume > Recording Control (Fig 3.5.1) Fig 3.5 Fig 3.5.1...
  • Page 12 Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation You may need to boost your microphone volume: • Double click on speaker icon on your Task Bar (Fig 3.5.2) > Master Volume > Options > Properties (Fig 3.5.3) > Ensure Mic Volume is ticked (Fig 3.5.4) Fig 3.5.2 Fig 3.5.3...

  • Page 13: Configure Skype

    Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation • To boost mic volume > Master Volume > ensure Advanced Controls is ticked (if not > click Advanced Control) > press Advanced and tick Microphone Boost Fig 3.5.5 Fig 3.5.6 Configure Skype If you do not have a Skype account - download and register at: www.skype.com Once you have selected a Skype name and opened an account you will be able to attach the webcam to your Skype profile.
  • Page 14 Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Skype > Tools > Options > General (Fig 4.1) Video Settings - select USB PC webcam from the dropdown menu (Fig 4.1.1) Audio Settings - select the Windows default device (or your soundcard) from the dropdown menu in each case (Fig 4.1.2) Fig 4.1.1 Fig 4.1...

  • Page 15: Configure Yahoo! Messenger

    Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Configure Yahoo! Messenger If you do not have Yahoo! Messenger account - register and download at: http://messenger.yahoo.com Once you have selected a name and opened an account you will be able to attach the webcam to your yahoo profile. Before start you must ensure the AMCap program is closed - failure to this means Yahoo! Messenger will not recognise the webcam.

  • Page 16: Fig

    Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Messenger > Preferences (Fig 5.2) Webcam > click Camera Source (Fig 5.2.1) select USB PC Camera (Fig 5.2.2) Fig 5.2 Fig 5.2.1 Fig 5.2.2...

  • Page 17: Fig

    Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Sound Settings: Messenger > Preferences > Calling & Audio (Fig 5.3) Open the Call Setup Assistant and follow instructions on screen (Fig 5.3.1) Fig 5.3.1 Fig 5.3...

  • Page 18: Configure Windows Live (Msn Messenger)

    Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Configure Windows Live (MSN messenger) If you do not have a MSN Messenger account - register and download at: http://get.live.com/messenger Before you start you must ensure the AMCap webcam program is closed - failure to do this means that MSN messenger will not recognise the webcam.
  • Page 19 Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Adjust Settings/Effects/Zoom to your personal preferences (Fig 6.2) Fig 6.2...
  • Page 20 Windows 98/2000/XP - installation and operation Audio Settings: MSN Messenger > Tools > Audio and video setup (Fig 6.3) Follow instructions on screen (Fig 6.3.1) Fig 6.3 Fig 6.3.1...

  • Page 21: Windows Vista - Installation And Operation

    Windows Vista - installation and operation Windows Vista - 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 7.1). Fig 7.1...
  • Page 22 Windows Vista - installation and operation Now connect your webcam to a USB port - Vista will search for the new hardware (Fig 7.2) - select Locate and install driver software (Fig 7.3) Fig 7.2 Fig 7.3...

  • Page 23: Features Of The Webcam

    Windows Vista - installation and operation Your webcam is now installed and ready for use. Open the webcam program: Start menu > All Programs > open USB PC Web Camera click AMCap and your picture will appear on the desktop Features of the webcam: Focussing the lens •...
  • Page 24 Windows Vista - installation and operation Adjusting Settings/Effects/Zoom • in Options click Video Capture filter (Fig 8.2) • adjust Settings/Effects/Zoom to your personal preferences (Fig 8.2.1) Fig 8.2 Fig 8.2.1...
  • Page 25 Windows Vista - installation and operation Shoot/Save Video clips (Figs 8.3.x) Fig 8.3 Fig 8.3.1 Fig 8.3.2 Fig 8.3.2 Fig 8.3.3...
  • Page 26 Windows Vista - installation and operation Snapshot photo • Snapshot and other features can be accessed by right clicking the video icon on your Task Bar (Fig 8.4) Fig 8.4 Adjusting Microphone • Plug Microphone in the Mic socket of your PC •...

  • Page 27: Configure Skype

    Windows Vista - installation and operation Fig. 8.6 Fig. 8.7 Configure Skype If you do not have a Skype account - download and register at: www.skype.com Once you have selected a Skype name and opened an account you will be able to attach the webcam to your Skype profile.

  • Page 28: A. Video Settings - Select Usb Pc Webcam From The Dropdown Menu (Fig 4

    Windows Vista - installation and operation Skype > Tools > Options > General (Fig 9.1) Video Settings - select USB PC webcam from the dropdown menu (Fig 9.1.1) Audio Settings - select the Windows default device (or your soundcard) from the dropdown menu in each case (Fig 9.1.2) Fig 9.1.1 Fig 9.1...

  • Page 29: Configure Yahoo! Messenger

    Windows Vista - installation and operation Configure Yahoo! Messenger If you do not have Yahoo! Messenger account - register and download at: http://messenger.yahoo.com/ Once you have selected a name and opened an account you will be able to attach the webcam to your yahoo profile. Before start you must ensure the AMCap program is closed - failure to this means Yahoo! Messenger will not recognise the webcam.
  • Page 30 Windows Vista - installation and operation Messenger > Preferences (Fig 10.2) Webcam > select Camera Source (Fig 10.2.1) select USB PC Camera (Fig 10.2.2) Fig 10.2 Fig 10.2.1 Fig 10.2.2...
  • Page 31 Windows Vista - installation and operation Sound Settings: Messenger > Preferences > Calling & Audio (Fig 10.3) open the Call Setup Assistant and follow instructions on screen (Fig 10.3.1) Fig 10.3 Fig 10.3.1...

  • Page 32: Configure Windows Live (Msn Messenger)

    Windows Vista - installation and operation Configure Windows Live (MSN messenger) If you do not have a MSN Messenger account - register and download at: http://get.live.com/messenger Before you start you must ensure the AMCap webcam program is closed - failure to do this means that MSN messenger will not recognise the webcam.
  • Page 33 Windows Vista - installation and operation Adjust Settings/Effects/Zoom to your personal preferences (Fig 11.2) Fig 11.2...
  • Page 34 Windows Vista - installation and operation Audio Settings: MSN Messenger > Tools > Audio and video setup (Fig 11.3) Follow instructions on screen (Fig 11.3.1) Fig 11.3 Fig 11.3.1...

  • Page 35: Mac Os X - Installation And Operation

    Mac OS X - installation and operation Mac OS X - installation and operation Installation Install the software before plugging in the camera. To install the software download here Click on the WebCam Driver Install.pkg to lunch the program (Fig 12.1). Fig 12.1...
  • Page 36 Mac OS X - installation and operation The program will walk you through the set up procedure (Figs 12.2.x). Fig 12.2.1 Fig 12.2.2 The WebCam Monitor icon will appear on the desktop (Fig 12.3) Fig 12.3...
  • Page 37 Mac OS X - installation and operation Your webcam is now installed and ready for use. Open the webcam program: • click the WebCam Monitor icon and the video picture will appear (Fig 12.4) Fig 12.4 Features of the webcam: Focussing the lens •...
  • Page 38 Mac OS X - installation and operation Settings on WebCam Monitor task bar (Fig 13.1) Fig 13.1 Video Source (Fig 13.2) Fig 13.2...
  • Page 39 Mac OS X - installation and operation Adjust the settings to your personal preferences (Figs 13.3.x) Fig 13.3 Fig 13.3.1 Fig 13.3.2 Fig 13.3.3...
  • Page 40 Mac OS X - installation and operation Shoot and save videoclips (Figs 13.4.x) Fig 13.4 Fig 13.4.1 Fig 13.4.2 Fig 13.4.3 Special Effects • create some amazing special effects - download...

  • Page 41: Configure Skype

    Mac OS X - installation and operation Configure Skype If you do not have a Skype account - download and register at: www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/ Before start you must ensure the WebCam Monitor program is closed - failure to do this means Skype will not recognise the webcam. Please note: The microphone on this unit is not compatible with MAC.

  • Page 42: Configure Ichat

    Mac OS X - installation and operation Configure iChat iChat requires software called iChatUSBCam to be installed. You can find details at: www.ecamm.com/mac/ichatusbcam/ First register your iChat account. Once you have an iChat account you will be able to attach your webcam. Before you start you must ensure the WebCam Monitor program is closed - failure to do this means that iChat will not recognise the webcam.
  • Page 43 Mac OS X - installation and operation select SN9+ WebCam (Fig 15.2) click camera button (Fig 15.2.1) your webcam window appears (Fig 15.2.2) Show Video settings (Fig 15.2.3) Adjust Video settings (Fig 15.2.4) Fig 15.2 Fig 15.2.1 Fig 15.2.2 Fig 15.2.3 Fig 15.2.4...

  • Page 44: Configure Yahoo! Messenger

    Mac OS X - installation and operation Configure Yahoo! Messenger If you do not have a Yahoo account - register and download at: www.messenger.yahoo.com/mac.php Before you start you must ensure the WebCam Monitor program is closed - failure to this means Yahoo! messenger will not recognise the webcam. Please note: The microphone on this unit is not compatible with Mac.

  • Page 45: Faqs - Frequently Asked Questions

    FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions Q: I can’t focus my camera A: You should be able to focus your camera by manually adjusting the lens Q: I’ve loaded Skype but I can’t see a picture A: Close the AMCap program - you should not have the AMCap window open when setting up Skype Q: I installed the driver but my camera is not recognized in iChat...
  • Page 46 Sogatel Limited. Sogatel Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book. All other product names, trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are the property of their respective holder.

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