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- Page 1 Logitech® QuickCam® Pro 9000 Logitech® QuickCam® Pro for Notebooks Reviewer’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page ii Logitech Reviewer’s Guide Table of Contents Additional Resources ..............1 Part 1: Product Overview..............2 1.1 Introduction: A New World of Communications ............2 1.2 Brief Market Summary..................... 2 1.3 Key Features: Carl Zeiss optics, Autofocus, Two-megapixel sensor ...... -
Page 3: Additional Resources
Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 1 Additional Resources Supporting Documents Press Release Product Fact Sheets Expert’s Guide to Webcams (article) Innovation Brief: Image Quality How to Choose and Use a Webcam (article) Logitech QuickCam family line-up Background on Carl Zeiss Tessar®... -
Page 4: Part 1: Product Overview
1.2 Brief Market Summary Logitech has been a driving force in the webcam market for more than 10 years. Way back in 1995, Logitech marketed its first webcam, the VideoMan. In 1998, the company introduced the first webcam with an integrated microphone. -
Page 5: Other Features
For quick snapshots, the webcams have the ability to capture true two-megapixel images that, with Logitech software, can be enhanced to eight megapixels. Images taken using Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 and Logitech QuickCapture (960 by 720 pixels). 1.4 Other Features HD Video The Logitech QuickCam Pro-series webcams allow people to call and share HD-quality video. - Page 6 CMOS sensors that, when combined with Logitech firmware, maximize the amount of light a webcam can capture in any situation. The Logitech RightLight system is able to capture and process additional light; as a result, areas that are not well-lighted – whether it’s a shadowed face or an entirely dark image –...
- Page 7 Logitech Fun Filters Logitech Fun Filters create an outline around any object visible in the image, such as the caller’s face, chair or office furniture. With the simple click of a button, people can change their image to one of twelve fun filters, giving their image a fish eye, neon light or chalkboard-looking effect.
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Page 8: Product Specifications
Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 6 1.5 Product Specifications Price The suggested retail price of both webcams is $99.99 (U.S.). Warranty Two-year limited hardware warranty. System Requirements Windows® XP • Pentium® P4 (or compatible) processor 1.4 GHz (2.4 GHz recommended) •... -
Page 9: Part 2: Image Quality
Logitech addressed this problem by building an autofocus system into its newest webcams: Logitech® QuickCam® Pro 9000 and Logitech® QuickCam® Pro for Notebooks. Logitech's autofocus system zeroes in on the subject—such as a person's face or even a business card—in the center of the frame. When the subject moves, the webcam... -
Page 10: True Two-Megapixel Sensor
QuickCapture software at 960 by 720 resolution. With the introduction of the QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks webcams, Logitech utilized a premium two-megapixel sensor. For photos and video clips, this high-resolution sensor can capture video at 960 by 720 pixels. That’s equivalent to HDTV-quality video. -
Page 11: Part 3: Installation And Use
Part 3: Installation and Use 3.1 Installation/Setup Installation of the QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks webcams is a simple process, and takes just a few minutes. The user’s guide included in the product provides clear step-by-step instructions. Here are a few additional suggestions for reviewers: •... -
Page 12: Exploring Quickcapture
Audio mute and video privacy shade buttons 3.3 Exploring QuickCapture The first time you launch QuickCapture interface, the QuickCam Pro 9000 or QuickCam Pro for Notebooks webcams will evaluate the lighting conditions. If you have a lighting environment that will benefit from Logitech’s RightLight 2 Technology, a dialog box pops up and recommends that you enable RightLight. - Page 13 Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 11 Example 1 – Using RightLight 2 Technology with Backlighting To better illustrate how RightLight 2 Technology works, the next two examples guide you through disabling RightLight 2, so that you can see how much the image improves when you allow the wizard to re-enable it.
- Page 14 Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 12 Example 2 – Using RightLight 2 in Low Lighting • Darken your room to a low lighting level. • Click the QuickCapture icon to activate your camera.
- Page 15 Taking a picture with the snapshot button is equivalent to clicking on the Take Photo button. As noted above, if you have configured the QuickCam Pro 9000 or QuickCam Pro for Notebooks to delay taking the snapshot, you will experience the same delay when you push the snapshot button.
- Page 16 Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 14 In addition, the QuickCam software enables you to write to a disk at a high-definition resolution of 960 by 720 pixels. Change Resolution • In the lower-right-hand corner of the video frame, click Select Image Size. A dropdown box appears.
- Page 17 Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 15 • Face Accessories: These are video accessories are two-dimensional video effects that are applied on top of the live video stream. These accessories include hats, a poker visor, a moustache/goatee, and more.
- Page 18 Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 16 Tip: Leave the Video Effects window open so that you can easily change to an avatar or apply a video accessory during a video call or video chat session.
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Page 19: Testing Considerations
3.3.4 Change Settings The Change Settings menu lets you control virtually all of the settings on your QuickCam Pro 9000 or QuickCam Pro for Notebooks webcam. Many settings, such as exposure control, brightness, contrast and white balance have been optimized for you through RightLight 2 Technology, and overriding the default settings is rarely required. - Page 20 Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 18 calling applications, or, if you already have them installed, launch the applica tion. • RightLight Technology will reduce the video frame rate in dim light to ensure proper exposure on your face.
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Page 21: Part 4: Video Calling Applications
Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 19 Part 4: Using Video Calling Applications 4.1 Using a Webcam with Instant Messenger Applications It is simple to get up close and personal with instant messaging (IM). Now you can add video to your IM and be seen and heard with a video call. - Page 22 Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 20 6. A window will appear while you wait for your friend to connect on the other end. 7. Once your contact accepts your invitation, the video conversation will begin.
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Page 23: Sharing Videos Online
Logitech Reviewer’s Guide: QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks – Page 21 4.2 Sharing Videos Online Making and sharing videos online is the cool, new thing to do. And fun sites like YouTube and Grouper are fueling the video-sharing craze. If you haven't tried this yet, here's how to get started: YouTube.com...