Dell SP2208W appendix Accessing the Camera Help File, Click the Video Recording tab

5.

Choose Full Installation than click Next and follow the instructions to complete the installation. Alternatively, choose Custom Installation to select the components to install.

6.Click Finish to restart the computer after installation completes.

Accessing the Camera Help File

To access the camera’s help file, right-click the Dell Webcam Center icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center. Click Help from the menu and select Contents.

Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings

If you do not want the camera to use automatic settings, you can manually adjust the camera settings.

Setting the Contrast, Brightness, and Volume

To set the contrast, brightness, and volume:

1.Right-click the Dell Webcam Manager icon in the system tray located in the lower right corner of the screen. Click Launch Webcam Console.

2.In the Webcam Console window:

·Click the Camera tab to adjust video settings, such as contrast and brightness.

·Click the Effects tab to adjust audio settings, such as the volume level.

For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera’s Help file (see "Accessing the Camera’s Help File").

Setting the Resolution

To set the camera resolution using the Dell Webcam Center:

1.

Right-click the Dell Webcam Manager icon in the system tray located in the lower right corner of the screen. Click Launch Webcam Center. The Dell Webcam Center window appears.

2.Click the Video Recording tab.

3.

Select the resolution from the Video drop-down list at the lower left hand corner. The video resolution is updated immediately. The current resolution is indicated by a check mark.

4.Click the Photo Capture tab.

5.

Select the resolution from the Photo drop-down list at the lower left hand corner. The photo resolution is updated immediately. The current

resolution is indicated by a check mark.

6.Click Finish to restart the computer after installation completes.

Resetting the Camera Defaults

To reset the Camera settings using the Dell Webcam Console:

1.Right-click the Dell Webcam Manager icon in the system tray located in the lower right corner of the screen. Click Launch Webcam Console. The Dell Webcam Console window appears.

2.Click the Camera tab on the menu bar and then click the Reset button.

You are now ready to use the Webcam. The Webcam application provides the following functions.

•Dell Webcam Center: Dell Webcam Center makes it easy to capture photos and video with your Dell Webcam. With Webcam Center, you can perform photo and video captures, or perform advanced tasks such as remote monitoring, motion detection, and time lapse video capturing.

•Dell Webcam Manager: Dell Webcam Manager is a central access point for all your webcam-related applications. Locate and launch your favorite webcam applications quickly and easily from Webcam Manager while you use your webcam.

•Dell Webcam Console: The Dell Webcam Console provides a customized set of attractive features, such as Advanced Video and Audio Effects, face tracking and parental control, and enhancing your video chatting experience.

•Live! Cam Avatar: Live! Cam Avatar lets you disguise yourself as a superstar, a furry friend, or any customized animated character while you video chat using any instant messaging software. The avatar tracks your head movement and lip sync anything you say instantly at the same time.

•Live! Cam Avatar Creator: Live! Cam Avatar allows you to create your very own personalized avatar from digital photos you have chosen, accompanied by the advanced speech technology which provides lip sync to your animated avatar.

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