Notice LOGITECH QuickCam S5500

« installation. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM drive. Your CD should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below: Double-click the 1. My computer icon. Alternatively, click start My computer. Right-click the 2. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click Autoplay. Camera setup During the Camera Setup step of the installation process, you will be prompted to connect the camera to a USB port on your computer. Important Do NOT connect the camera until you are prompted to do so. USBEnglish 5 User’s Guide Position camera, microphone, and speakers Your camera comes with Logitech® RightSound™ Technology, which signi?cantly reduces background noise. The following steps will ensure the best possible audio performance: Position your camera in the middle of your monitor 1. for optimal eye contact. Position your camera’s microphone 2. no more than 3 feet (915mm) away from you, and point it toward you. Position your speakers (if used) at least 3. 2 inches (305mm) away from your microphone to reduce feedback, and then angle your speakers away from your microphone. Tip Do not place objects between you and the microphone.6 English Logitech QuickCam The audio tuning wizard The ?rst time that you start QuickCam, you are guided through the Microphone/Speaker Setup Utility and Audio Tuning Wizard that lets you do the following: Select the audio input device (microphone) and audio output • device (speakers). Enable background suppression—recommended.• Specify microphone input volume and speaker output • volume. Test audio settings.• In situations with loud and irregular background noise, your voice can become distorted when using noise suppression. If this occurs, disable noise suppression in the QuickCam software. Tip To change these settings later, in the QuickCam® software, click the Settings button, and then click the Audio tab.English 7 User’s Guide Congratulations Your camera is now set up and ready to go! There are many ways to enjoy using your new webcam, including Making free video calls to friends and family. (Installation and use of an • instant messaging application is required. Click in the QuickCam software to learn more.) Taking still photos or recording videos to share or e-mail.• Adding videos to your E-bay auctions (see • www.logitech.com/videosnap). Broadcasting your videos to YouTube™ with a few “clicks.”• Using the QuickCam software To start the Logitech® QuickCam® program, do either of the following: On your desktop, double-click the • QuickCam® icon. - or- In the lower-right corner of your desktop in the taskbar, • click the QuickCam® icon.8 English Logitech QuickCam QuickCam software features Tip To personalize your video calls with customized video effects, click the Video Effects button. Record videos or capture images. Enable Logitech Video Effects. Enable Audio & Video Mute (when on a video call). Specify camera settings. Install and use video programs and services. Link to online resource guide.English 9 User’s Guide Ensure quality images Logitech® RightLight™ ensures that you automatically get the best image quality in low light conditions. To change these settings manually, click the Settings button. For more information Audio Information. Go to http://www.logitech.com/rightsound. Software Updates. Go to http://www.logitech.com/support. Additional Help.... »