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Using the webcam (select models only), Start, All Programs, CyberLink YouCam, YouCam - notebook

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Using the webcam (select models only) The computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. To access the webcam and CyberLink YouCam software, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink YouCam > YouCam. NOTE: The first time you access the webcam software, you may experience a brief delay as the software loads. For more information about using the webcam, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Select your language and search for notebook webcam. Using YouCam as your default webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features: ● Video-Record and play back webcam video. You can also e-mail or upload video to YouTube, using the icon on the software interface. ● Streaming video-When you open your instant message program, YouCam displays a floating toolbar that lets you add graphic effects. ● Special effects-Add frames, filters, and emoticons to your snapshots and video. ● Snapshots-Take single frame or "burst" webcam snapshots in rapid succession. ● Connect-E-mail photos and video using the icon on the software interface. NOTE: For information about using software designed for use with the integrated camera, refer to the online Help for that software. The camera light (1) turns on when video software accesses the camera (2). 8 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware

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Using the webcam (select models only)
The computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. To access the webcam
and CyberLink YouCam software, select
Start
>
All Programs
>
CyberLink YouCam
>
YouCam
.
NOTE:
The first time you access the webcam software, you may experience a brief delay as the
software loads.
For more information about using the webcam, see the HP Web site at
support
.
Select your language and search for
notebook webcam
.
Using YouCam as your default webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features:
Video—Record and play back webcam video. You can also e-mail or upload video to YouTube,
using the icon on the software interface.
Streaming video—When you open your instant message program, YouCam displays a floating
toolbar that lets you add graphic effects.
Special effects—Add frames, filters, and emoticons to your snapshots and video.
Snapshots—Take single frame or "burst" webcam snapshots in rapid succession.
Connect—E-mail photos and video using the icon on the software interface.
NOTE:
For information about using software designed for use with the integrated camera, refer to the
online Help for that software.
The camera light
(1)
turns on when video software accesses the camera
(2)
.
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Chapter 1
Using multimedia hardware