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1. Quick Installation 2. What is PoV? 3. Use PoV as a general purpose webcam 4. Point of View software 5. Point of View advanced operation Warranty and after service...
Attention: • To avoid hardware conflict, please uninstall other webcam drivers currently running on your (PC)system. • Please install the software driver from the CD prior to connecting the PoV to your USB port. 1-1 Insert the included CD After inserting the CD, the set-up guide will begin.
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Step 1. After installing Skype, please select “Install PoV driver” from the main menu. The PoV driver will also automatically install Point of View software which works with Skype to enable image sharing and remote control features. In some cases, you may receive a warning [the software you are installing has not passed Window Logo testing to verify it’s compatibility...
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Start using the PoV and enable Skype file sharing and the “Remote Monitor” by double clicking the PoV icon on your desktop or by selecting the program from your Window’s Start menu. To prevent future pop -ups, select “allow this program to use Skype”.
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Get a clear image by adjusting the focus ring -or- get up close by using (green): Indicates that the camera is on. The PoV is ready for use. (red): Indicates that the PoV is actively recording or transmitting live video.
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(2) Hang your PoV stand in a ‘L’ shaped hinge against the back of your monitor. • Use the PoV on your desk or a flat surface by using the stand along with the base. PoV comes with the 6cm~infinity focus ring. The ring can be rotated up to 270 degrees to focus exactly on a selected subject or object of interest.
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2-4 Using the PoV as a hand held camera We didn’t just design the PoV to sit patiently on top of your monitor. Pick up the PoV and hold it like a pen or laser pointer. Aim at specific objects or show-off your surroundings to reveal your `point of view’...
3. Use PoV as a general purpose webcam The PoV is simple and easy to use. In addition to Skype, PoV can be used with almost any internet chat and communication software or service. 目 錄 3-1 PoV with Skype Step 1.
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Step 3. Please go to “Audio setting” on the screen below. Select “USB camera” for Microphone. If you chose not to use the PoV as a microphone, please choose the appropriate device you would like to use for audio input.
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Please follow the screen to choose the device you want to use for speaker and microphone. In the step 3, please choose PoV as the default camera. The PoV is ready to use when you can see the image displayed in the preview window.
4. Point of View Software The Point of View software includes two unique applications to get the most out of your PoV: (1) Image Sharing and (2) Remote Viewing. Start the Point of View application by using any of these three options 1.
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4-2 Snapshot Function history Pressing the snapshot button on the PoV will capture an image and save it directly to your computer. The history window will display file names, resolution information, and size. All photos will be saved in the “PoV” folder located in “My Documents/My Pictures” (“My document/ My Pictures/ PoV”)
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How to set up remote monitor function: 1. From the Point of View application window, select “setting” and go to “remote monitor” tab. 2. Enter a new password which will be used when you log-on remotely. Press “ok” to confirm your entry.
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How to enable Remote Viewing: 1. Place a Skype call to the computer (Skype ID) where you set-up a PoV with the “Remote Monitor” application enabled. 2. Within your Skype chat window, will be prompted to enter your password.
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3. Once your password is verified, you will be able to begin viewing the remote PoV in your Skype window (For security purposes, the call will be canceled if you enter the wrong password more than three times.) Suggestion: Set up a new Skype account if you plan to use remote monitor function frequently. While the...
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A history of all images taken or sent are listed. K. ”open folder”: Opens the folder where your PoV images are stored. By default, the images are saved in “PoV” folder located in My Document\ My Picture ( my document\ my picture \ pov) L.
5-2 General Setting 1. Select Device: Please choose PoV in the list of Video Device. The “window audio setting” is used to set up audio input/output. Ensure you’ve selected the original speaker or headphone in the “sound playback”. Choose the PoV or other microphone as the default device in the “sound recording”.
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5-3 Image Control In the image control tab, you can adjust the brightness, contrast, gamma…etc. Under the “Auto Mode Control”, you can adjust exposure to make your images lighter or darker. 5-4 Effect Within the “Effect” tab, you’re able to select a variety of effects or frames for your images by selecting the radio button next to the effect name you wish to use.
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5-5 Use PoV as the device to discuss documents PoV can capture images or objects as close as 6 centimeters. With this Macro lens feature, users are able to get up close to documents or objects. The PoV is easily enables you to share close-up video and images.
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Please uninstall or disable other webcam drivers currently running in your computer. Please install the software driver from the CD prior to connecting the PoV to your USB port. 2. Why I can’t see the images in the preview window? a.
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6. Why there are some ripples in my preview window? a. If you are using a PC with USB ports in the front and back, please try to insert PoV to the USB port in the rear instead of the front ports. If you are using a USB hub, it should be connected to an external power adapter.
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Close the Point of View and reopen it again after you start your video conversation. b. You can also lower the USB bandwidth of PoV. Open Point of View and click the “setting” button, choose the “image control” page and change the USB bandwidth setting.
Not sure what word was supposed to be in yellow? • Use new product to exchange the defect product. New or used products that are still still functional parts to exchange the defect parts. Exchanged parts are the property of IPEVO, Inc. Package content •...
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