C160 - Webcam LOGITECH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL C160 LOGITECH

Getting started with

Thank you for buying a Logitech webcam!

Use this guide to set up your Logitech webcam and to begin making video calls.

If you have questions before you start, please visit the websites listed below to learn more about Logitech webcams and video calling.

http://www.logitech.com/support

http://www.logitech.com/webcamhowto

http://www.logitech.com/whatisvid

http://www.logitech.com

Setting up your webcam

Place your webcam

Install the software

3 When prompted, connect your webcam

Getting started with video calling

Your webcam comes with Logitech® Vid™ HD

With Logitech Vid HD, video calling live over the Internet takes only a few, easy steps:

Install Logitech Vid HD
- Create an account
- Add a friend and make a video call

Learn more: http://www.logitech.com/whatisvid

Setting up Logitech Vid HD

1

Install Logitech Vid HD

We recommend that you install both the Logitech Webcam and Logitech Vid HD software.

Tip: If you prefer another video-calling application, you will need to download and install third-party software.

Learn more: http://www.logitech.com/webcam_howto

2

Create an account

Follow the on-screen instructions to create your Logitech Vid HD account and to set up your webcam for video calling.

To make video calls with any application, both you and the person you call must have:

A webcam
A broadband Internet connection (e.g.,DSL,T1, or cable)

The same video-calling application (e.g., Logitech Vid)
Video calling accounts

• A computer with speakers and a microphone (or a headset with a microphone; many Logitech webcams have a built-in microphone)

Add a friend or make a practice call

Click on the Practice Call tile to test your settings.

Tip: The Practice Call tile is always available on your Contact List so you can test your settings.

To add a friend, click on the Add a Friend tile and enter your friend's e-mail when prompted.

After your friend has accepted your invitation, click on your friend's picture to make a call.

Accessing account settings and starting applications

Logitech automatically detects and adjusts the best settings for your webcam. If you would like to re-take your profile picture or update any of your settings, click the Settings icon.

Double-click the icons to launch your applications.

1. Logitech Webcam Software
2. Logitech Vid HD

Tip: The Logitech Vid HD icon is only present if you chose to install Logitech Vid HD. To learn about third-party video calling, please visit:

www.logitech.com/webcam_howto

Checking webcam focus

Let's check the focus before you start chatting online. Launch the Logitech Webcam Software, and then:

1. Choose the Quick Capture feature.
2. Rotate the webcam focusing ring to get a sharp picture.
3. Click on your image to view its sharpness.

Navigating the Logitech Webcam Software

1. Capture pictures and videos
2. View captured images and share via e-mail, Facebook, or YouTube.
3. An area for easy access to your installed webcam-related applications

4. Launch Logitech Vid HD (if installed)

5. Capture videos triggered by detected motion

6. Control your video effects and webcam while on a video call
7. Download additional webcam applications

8. Change webcams (when you have more than one)

9. Open Logitech Webcam Software settings

10. Open help dashboard (manuals and how-to videos)

Capturing video and snapping pictures

Quick Capture allows you to take photos or record videos easily.

You have easy access to webcam controls and settings as well as video effects to personalize your images and recordings.

1. Preview window
2. Capture mode: photo/video
3. Capture button
4. Webcam controls

5. Video effects and fun filters (for webcams that support this feature)

6. Photo thumbnails

7. Video humbnails
8. Click a thumb-nail to enter the gallery

Fine tuning your webcam during a video call

1. Launch the webcam controller when on a video call.
2. Hide your video image with a photo while your webcam stays connected.
3. Use pan and tilt to find the best angle.
4. Use Face Tracking so you're always in the picture.

5. Correct for poor lighting environments using RightLight.

6. Choose between auto- or manual focus for webcams that support this feature.

7. Specify webcam operating characteristics.

Tip: Not all webcam models offer all of these webcam controls.

Get more applications for your webcam

Press this button to get more webcam applications.

Download and install additional applications for your webcam, like video calling, photo and video editing, and other value-added programs.

Getting help

Click on the help icon to access a complete user manual, or watch how-to videos that show you how to get the most out of your Logitech webcam and software.

Tip: If you are not sure about a feature, click the help icon, and our manual will open to the right place.

Funciones

www.logitech.com/support

United States	[phone]
Argentina	+00800-555-3284
Brasil	+0 800-891-4173
Canada	[phone]
Chile	1230 020 5484
Latin America	[phone]
Mexico	001 800 578 9619

www.logitech.com