Dell Inspiron 1420, Owner'S Manual

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Using the Optional Camera
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
If you do not want the camera to use automatic settings, you can manually
adjust the camera settings.
1
Right-click the icon in the notification area and 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
Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera’s Help
File" on page 51).
Creating a Picture or a Video
1
Click the icon in the notification area and click QuickCapture .
The QuickCapture window appears and the blue camera light turns on.
You can now direct the camera to point at the object or person that you
want to record. The
QuickCapture window on the screen shows you the
camera target view.
2
To take a picture, click Take a Picture .
To record a video, click Record a Video .
Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is
automatically saved to the
My Pictures folder on your hard drive.
For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera’s
Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera’s Help File" on page 51).