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The webcam (A) and microphones (B) are at the top center of the computer. To adjust the viewing angle of the webcam shot, tilt the screen, or use the webcam adjustment lever (C) just behind the webcam. For optimal sound recording, you should be within one-half meter (2 feet) from the HP TouchSmart computer. B A C B Capturing webcam video and snapshots Use HP TouchSmart to record video and take snapshots. Use the YouTube button to upload videos. NOTE: The YouTube Web site is not available in all countries/regions. YouTube requires an Internet connection, and you must set up an account. Outside HP TouchSmart software, you can also use CyberLink YouCam software (select models only) to capture webcam video and snapshots. CyberLink YouCam allows you to add special effects to your videos, e-mail videos to your friends, and upload your videos to YouTube. To use CyberLink YouCam: Tap the Start button, tap All Programs, tap CyberLink YouCam, tap CyberLink YouCam; then tap Tutorials, or tap the Help icon (?) to access the Help menu. Making a video 1 To access the webcam, tap the Video tile to start. 2 At the bottom of the window, tap the Webcam button. 3 A viewing box opens on the screen and displays what the webcam sees; tilt the screen or move yourself to get a better view. 4 If you need time to set up, tap the 3 Second Delay check box. Tap it again if you want to turn off the feature. 5 Tap Record. 6 When the video is finished, tap Stop Recording. To review the video, tap the Play video. 7 On the right side of the screen, tap Keep or Discard to keep or discard the video. 8 If you tapped Keep, tap Cancel to exit the webcam feature. Software Overview 37

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Software Overview
37
The webcam (
A
) and microphones (
B
) are at the top center of the computer. To adjust the viewing angle of
the webcam shot, tilt the screen, or use the webcam adjustment lever (
C
) just behind the webcam. For
optimal sound recording, you should be within one-half meter (2 feet) from the HP TouchSmart computer.
Capturing webcam video and snapshots
Use HP TouchSmart to record video and take snapshots. Use the YouTube button to upload videos.
Outside HP TouchSmart software, you can also use CyberLink YouCam software (select models only) to
capture webcam video and snapshots. CyberLink YouCam allows you to add special effects to your videos,
e-mail videos to your friends, and upload your videos to YouTube.
To use CyberLink YouCam:
Tap the
Start
button, tap
All Programs
, tap
CyberLink YouCam
, tap
CyberLink YouCam
; then tap
Tutorials
, or tap the
Help
icon (
?
) to access the Help menu.
Making a video
1
To access the webcam, tap the
Video
tile to start.
2
At the bottom of the window, tap the
Webcam
button.
3
A viewing box opens on the screen and displays what the webcam sees; tilt the screen or move
yourself to get a better view.
4
If you need time to set up, tap the
3 Second Delay
check box. Tap it again if you want to turn off the
feature.
5
Tap
Record
.
6
When the video is finished, tap
Stop Recording
. To review the video, tap the
Play
video.
7
On the right side of the screen, tap
Keep
or
Discard
to keep or discard the video.
8
If you tapped
Keep
, tap
Cancel
to exit the webcam feature.
NOTE:
The YouTube Web site is not available in all countries/regions. YouTube requires an Internet
connection, and you must set up an account.
A
B
C
B