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IPEVO PoV

Web Camera

User Guide

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Summary of Contents for PoV

Page 1: ...IPEVO PoV Web Camera User Guide www ipevo com ...

Page 2: ...02 Content 1 Quick Installation 003 2 What is PoV 006 3 Use PoV as a general purpose webcam 009 4 Point of View software 012 5 Point of View advanced operation 017 FAQ 021 Warranty and after service 024 ...

Page 3: ...V will function as a high quality webcam even without Skype installed Using PoV along with Skype will provide enhanced shoot and send functionality If you do not see this screen or if the program fails to load automatically please double click on IPEVO exe located on the CD to manually start the program Attention To avoid hardware conflict please uninstall other webcam drivers currently running on...

Page 4: ...atically install Point of View software which works with Skype to enable image sharing and remote control features In some cases you may receive a warning the software you are installing has not passed Window Logo testing to verify it s compatibility with Windows XP If you see this warning screen please click continue anyway to proceed with the installation ...

Page 5: ...e PoV software Step 3 A shortcut to begin using the PoV software will be added on your computer desktop after the installation is complete Start using the PoV and enable Skype file sharing and the Remote Monitor by double clicking the PoV icon on your desktop or by selecting the program from your Window s Start menu To prevent future pop ups select allow this program to use Skype 1 4 Uninstalling ...

Page 6: ...switch D Adjustable focus ring Get a clear image by adjusting the focus ring or get up close by using Macro mode Please see 2 2 how to adjust focus on PoV E Microphone Built in microphone can capture sound for video conferencing or video capture Please see instruction 3 Use PoV as a Webcam inside the CD F Power indicator green Indicates that the camera is on The PoV is ready for use G Shooting ind...

Page 7: ... in a L shaped hinge against the back of your monitor Normal mode 40cm infinity This range is the standard focal distance for PoV under most video talking circumstances Rotate the focus ring for total control when objects are located between 40cm and infinity Macro mode 6cm Rotating the focus ring counter clockwise The small flower icon located on the focus ring shows the starting position to acti...

Page 8: ...on top of your monitor Pick up the PoV and hold it like a pen or laser pointer Aim at specific objects or show off your surroundings to reveal your point of view with friends family and contacts Don t just be a talking head during an internet video chat Grab the PoV and let your audience see what you see ...

Page 9: ...e open Skype click tool and choose option Step 2 Choose video setting on left and check enable Skype video Then choose PoV on the list of select webcam Check the preview screen to ensure the PoV is working While on a call the PoV will activate and display your selected image to your contact Note If you didn t check start my video automatically when I am in a call you can also start the video manua...

Page 10: ...SB camera for Microphone If you chose not to use the PoV as a microphone please choose the appropriate device you would like to use for audio input Step 4 After you click Save PoV will function as your webcam for Skype 3 2 PoV with MSN Step 1 Please open MSN click tools and choose audio and video set up ...

Page 11: ...ce you want to use for speaker and microphone In the step 3 please choose PoV as the default camera The PoV is ready to use when you can see the image displayed in the preview window Step 3 Once you ve completed these settings you ll be able to enjoy the PoV to capture still images and video ...

Page 12: ... camera until the Point of View application starts 3 Double click the Point of View icon in bottom right task bar 4 1 Shoot and Send Function You can see the current preview image in the PoV preview window on the left After pressing the snapshot button the photos will show in picture preview window on the right You can easily send the snapshot to any Skype contact by pressing the send photo button...

Page 13: ... Pictures My document My Pictures PoV 4 3 Remote Monitor Function PoV is more than just a basic webcam it can also function as a password protected remote monitoring device For example if you want to check on your home while you are at the office or on vacation just set up the PoV remote monitor function Once activated you can dial in through Skype Enter your password and the PoV will give you vie...

Page 14: ...itor tab 2 Enter a new password which will be used when you log on remotely Press ok to confirm your entry you can press change to change your password anytime 3 Check Enable automatic answering Skype incoming calls function and start Skype video 4 The Set up is confirmed once you press Ok All Skype incoming calls will be answered automatically ...

Page 15: ...oftware How to enable Remote Viewing 1 Place a Skype call to the computer Skype ID where you set up a PoV with the Remote Monitor application enabled 2 Within your Skype chat window will be prompted to enter your password ...

Page 16: ...ndow For security purposes the call will be canceled if you enter the wrong password more than three times Suggestion Set up a new Skype account if you plan to use remote monitor function frequently While the remote monitoring program is running all incoming calls may be answered automatically by the Point of View application ...

Page 17: ...eld camera H Skype contact list When you re logged onto Skype your contact list will appear in this drop down list You can send photos immediately to members in your contact list by selecting a contacts Skype ID and clicking send photo button The recipient must also be running the Point of View software You may freely distribute the Point of View software to friends family and contacts who use Sky...

Page 18: ...he preview screen after you ve set the After 5 seconds radio button 3 File Name The default file name format for images in PoV is date serial number You can change this setting by choosing customize 4 File location All the images captured or received is located in my document my picture my document My picture PoV If you want to customize the location select the change button 5 Capture resolution T...

Page 19: ...ode Control you can adjust exposure to make your images lighter or darker 5 4 Effect Within the Effect tab you re able to select a variety of effects or frames for your images by selecting the radio button next to the effect name you wish to use The effect can be used for images as well as video in Skype or other internet messaging applications ...

Page 20: ...ns to the macro mode and point to the document you want to capture You can view the image in the preview window and adjust the focus ring or change distance between the camera and subject matter 3 Shoot and Send After you press snapshot button on the PoV the image will be displayed on the photo preview window in the right After clicking the send out button the contact you ve selected will be able ...

Page 21: ...e PoV to your USB port 2 Why I can t see the images in the preview window a please check that the PoV switch is on b Close other programs which is using PoV for example Skype or MSN video conversation then restart the Point of View again 3 How can I send out images faster To alter the speed rate click the setting button go to general setting page and change the setting in capture resolution ...

Page 22: ...option screen choose advance then click updates On the bottom you should see manager other programs access to Skype Choose PoV exe and check allow this program to use Skype 6 Why there are some ripples in my preview window a If you are using a PC with USB ports in the front and back please try to insert PoV to the USB port in the rear instead of the front ports If you are using a USB hub it should...

Page 23: ...sing other USB devices simultaneously it may slow the overall bandwidth As a result the USB controller bandwidth exceeded message will pop up Here are several solutions to consider a Close the Point of View and reopen it again after you start your video conversation b You can also lower the USB bandwidth of PoV Open Point of View and click the setting button choose the image control page and chang...

Page 24: ...rranty For the defect products happed in the warranty IPEVO can choose Not sure what word was supposed to be in yellow Use new product to exchange the defect product New or used products that are still still functional parts to exchange the defect parts Exchanged parts are the property of IPEVO Inc Package content IPEVO PoV Webcam stand and holding base included PoV software installation CD Quick ...

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