iSight User Guide
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1. iSight Contents Getting Started Setting Up iSight Using iSight Opening the Lens Using iChat AV Video Conferencing Sending Video One Way Audio Conferencing Setting Your Buddy Icon Using iSight With Other Video Applications Tips and Troubleshooting Learning More Service and Support iChat AV Onscreen Help Online Resources Obtaining Warranty Service 28 Safety and Cleaning 28 Important Safety Instructions 30 Cleaning 30 Handling 4 Contents Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing your iSight camera In a few easy steps you can get started video conferencing with friends colleagues and family in real time full motion video and audio To use iSight you must have the following A Macintosh computer with a G3 processor at 600 MHz or greater or any G4 or G5 processor Processor upgrades from other manufacturers are not supported e Mac OS X v10 2 5 or later and iChat AV iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10 3 and later Otherwise to purchase iChat AV go to www apple com ichat A Mac America Online AOL or AOL Instant Messenger AIM account only required to use iChat AV outside your local network A broadband Internet connection using a DSL or cable modem or over a local area network LAN Someone to video chat with You can video conference with other iChat AV users and Windows AIM users Note You can use iSight with video applications othe2. interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses If necessary consult an Apple authorized service provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions 31 Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple Authorized Reseller For non Apple peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance Responsible party contact for FCC matters onl
3. America Online AOL or AOL Instant Messenger AIM account To sign up for a Mac account go to www mac com For more information on setting up and using iChat AV open iChat AV and choose Help gt iChat Help 2 In iChat AV choose Window gt Buddy List then click the camera icon next to your picture in the Buddy List window mo iSight focuses automatically and an image from iSight appears onscreen This lets you know iSight is working properly When iSight is in use and capturing video a green light appears on top of the unit If you don t see an image Be sure iSight is plugged in firmly and the lens is open see page 18 Getting Started 17 Using iSight With iSight you can video chat with other iChat AV users in real time full motion video iSight has a built in microphone so you can talk too If a friend has a microphone but no camera you can chat using voice only Opening the Lens To open the iSight lens rotate the lens ring so the two circles are aligned When iSight is in use and capturing video a green light appears on top of the unit On air light Rotate the lens ring to open the lens and turn on iSight Note If you connect iSight to a PowerBook or iBook that isn t connected to power you may wish to disconnect iSight when you aren t using it to conserve battery power Using iChat AV iChat AV is the software you use with iSight to video chat You can also have
4. voice chats chat using text send files and have group text chats For more information about setting up and using iChat AV Open iChat AV and choose Help gt iChat Help Video Conferencing To start a video chat 1 Open iChat AV if it isn t already open Using iSight 19 20 2 Click the camera icon next to a buddy in your Buddy List Camera icon indicates the user can video chat A em Manne A 3 Phone icon indicates i the user can voice chat Click the Add button to add a buddy to your list A preview image appears so you can see how you look onscreen iSight focuses 08 O Buddy List automatically When your friend accepts your invitation you see him or her onscreen Your friend can see and hear you and if he has a microphone you can hear him too Note The person you re chatting with can get the best view of your face if you position the video chat window close to the camera so you re looking in the direction of iSight when you look at the chat window Note For information on adding people to your Buddy List choose Help gt iChat Help Using iSight Sending Video One Way If a friend has iChat AV but doesn t have a camera you can send video one way Your friend can see and hear you and if she has a microphone you can hear her Select a buddy in the iChat AV Buddy List Then choose Buddies gt Invite to One Way Video Chat If you like you can open a text chat with th
5. at AV you must download and install it to enable iSight for use with other applications To get iChat AV Go to www apple com ichat To learn more about iMovie Go to www apple com imovie To learn more about QuickTime Broadcaster Go to www apple com quicktime products broadcaster 22 Using iSight Tips and Troubleshooting Most problems with iSight can be solved quickly by following the advice in this chapter If You Have a Dial Up Internet Connection To use iSight you need a broadband Internet connection To obtain broadband service look under Internet in your phone directory If Your iSight Won t Turn On or Respond e Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your computer Be sure the connector on the cable is oriented correctly It can only be inserted one way e Make sure the lens is open Rotate the lens ring to open it When iSight is capturing video a green light appears on top of the unit If You Don t See Your Image in iChat AV Make sure the FireWire cable is plugged firmly into iSight and into your computer Be sure the connector on the cable is oriented correctly It can only be inserted one way e Make sure the lens is open Rotate the lens ring to open it When iSight is capturing video a green light appears on top of the unit Quit and restart iChat AV e Make sure you re using the latest version of iChat AV Go to www apple com ichat to get the la
6. e e If any residue remains you can use Goo Gone produced by Magic American Corporation to remove it Go to www googone com for more information Note While the mounts with adhesive backing are designed to be repositioned moving them more than a few times reduces their adhesive quality For best results avoid repositioning the mounts more than two or three times Getting the Latest Version of iChat AV e You can use Software Update to check for and download a newer version of iChat AV Open System Preferences and click Software Update Then click Check Now to see if a newer version is available Tips and Troubleshooting 25 Learning More Service and Support You can find more information about using iSight and iChat AV in onscreen help and on the web iChat AV Onscreen Help To access iChat Help open iChat AV and choose Help gt iChat Help In iChat Help you can find information on such topics as Setting up iChat AV e Adjusting camera settings Sending files e Instant messaging and chatting 26 Online Resources For the latest information on iSight go to www apple com isight For iSight service and support information a variety of forums with product specific information and feedback and the latest Apple software downloads go to www apple com support isight For support outside of the United States go to www apple com support and choose your country from the Multi Lingual S
7. e person at the same time by double clicking her name in the Buddy List Audio Conferencing If a friend has a microphone you can talk using iChat AV and the iSight camera s built in microphone iSight must be connected and turned on If your computer has a built in or external microphone you can use that too In iChat AV click the phone icon next to a buddy in your Buddy List and wait for a reply 0O Jenny Martinez l IHH tH Faj 1 4 E A visual gauge shows your sound level Make some noise to see the gauge rise When the person accepts your invitation you can use the volume slider to adjust speaker volume Click the microphone button if you don t want the person to hear you During an audio chat the other person isn t able to see you Using iSight 21 Setting Your Buddy Icon You can take a picture of yourself using iSight and set it as your buddy icon People who have placed you in their Buddy Lists see your new picture To set your buddy icon 1 In iChat AV choose Buddies gt Change My Picture 2 Click the camera button 3 Say cheese Using iSight With Other Video Applications You can also use iSight with other applications that use cameras For example you can capture live video from iSight directly into iMovie using iMovie 4 or later then use iMovie to edit the footage Or you can use QuickTime Broadcaster to broadcast video over the Internet If you don t already have iCh
8. n Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the
9. nal hard disk or any other item that could be damaged by a magnet Avoid Wet Locations Warning To reduce the chance of shock or injury do not use iSight in or near water or wet locations Keep iSight away from sources of liquids such as drinks washbasins bathtubs shower Stalls and so on Protect iSight from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture Take care not to spill any food or liquid on iSight If you do unplug iSight before cleaning up the spill Depending on what you spilled and how much of it got into your equipment you may have to send your equipment to Apple for service See Learning More Service and Support on page 26 Safety and Cleaning 29 Do Not Make Repairs Yourself Warning Do not attempt to open iSight or disassemble it You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty No user serviceable parts are inside For service see Learning More Service and Support on page 26 Cleaning Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of iSight and its components Make sure iSight is unplugged e Use a damp soft lint free cloth Avoid getting moisture in openings Don t use aerosol sprays solvents alcohol or abrasives Handling iSight may be damaged by improper storage or handling Be careful not to drop iSight when using or transporting the device 30 Safety and Cleaning Communications Regulatio
10. ounts see page 6 Thread the FireWire cable through the top of the mount Getting Started 2 Push the end of the FireWire cable into the cable adapter as shown Cable adapter Getting Started 10 3 Push the cable adapter into the top of the mount until it is firmly seated Getting Started 4 Push iSight onto the mount assembly Note If you re going to mount iSight on your computer or display the lens should face the closed side of the mount as in the above illustration if you re going to place iSight on your desktop the lens should face the open side of the mount where the cable enters it You may need to pull iSight and the cable from the mount turn it around and reinsert it to orient it correctly Getting Started Step 4 Mount iSight Before mounting iSight be sure the FireWire cable can reach a FireWire port on your computer To purchase a FireWire cable of a different length go to www apple com store Be sure to purchase an Apple Thin FireWire cable Note If you use a mount with adhesive backing you can only remove the mount and replace it a few times before the adhesive quality is lost To mount iSight on an anodized aluminum Apple display Simply place the mount on top of the display at or near the center Magnetic display mount 12 Getting Started To mount iSight on a flat panel display or a flat
11. panel iMac Remove the paper covering and press the mount onto the back of the display Paper covering Important If you have a flat panel iMac for best adhesiveness mount iSight to either side of the Apple logo on the back of the iMac display and not directly on the logo Getting Started 14 To mount iSight on a PowerBook or iBook Clamp the mount onto the display Use the thumbwheel to tighten it in place Getting Started Thumbwheel To mount iSight on an eMac or CRT display Remove the paper covering from the bottom of the mount and press it onto the display Be sure to mount iSight toward the front of your eMac or display so it has an unobstructed line of sight Q omme 2 Getting Started 16 To use iSight on your desktop Simply place iSight on your desktop in the desired position You may wish to leave the paper covering on the mount so you can easily reposition iSight iSight tilts and swivels for fine pointing adjustment Getting Started Step 5 Check to See That iSight Is Working Turn on your computer if it isn t already on and plug the FireWire cable extending from iSight into a FireWire port on your computer iChat AV opens automatically Important If you haven t used iChat before a setup assistant helps you set it up To use iChat AV you need to be connected to a local area network LAN or you need a Mac
12. r than iChat AV such as iMovie and QuickTime Broadcaster You must install iChat AV to enable iSight for use with other applications Setting Up iSight iSight includes the following components iSight Flat panel display and eMac and carrying case flat panel iMac desktop mount mount iSight CE Cable vy adapter FireWire cable PowerBook and Magnetic g iBook mount display To set up iSight you ll download and install iChat AV the software used with iSight to video chat Then you ll mount iSight on your computer or desktop and check to see that iSight is working Getting Started Step 1 Register Your iSight Go to www apple com register Step 2 If You Don t Already Have iChat AV Purchase and Install It iChat AV is included free with Mac OS X v10 3 or later Otherwise to purchase and install iChat AV go to www apple com ichat Step 3 Attach iSight to a Mount 1 Choose a mount depending on where you want to place iSight If you have an anodized aluminum Apple display use the magnetic display mount Simply push the end of the FireWire cable into the mount Then skip to step 4 page 11 to attach iSight to the mount Magnetic display mount ha ie Warning Do not place the magnetic mount near a CRT display an iPod an external hard disk or any other item that could be damaged by a magnet Getting Started Otherwise choose one of the other m
13. test version 23 If iSight Isn t Working With a Video Application You can use iSight with video applications other than iChat AV such as iMovie and QuickTime Broadcaster If you don t already have iChat AV you must download and install it to enable iSight for use with other applications Go to www apple com ichat to get iChat AV If the Video Looks Choppy iChat AV detects your Internet connection speed and optimizes video for best performance If the video looks choppy you or the person you are chatting with may need to set the bandwidth limit to a lower level In iChat AV choose iChat gt Preferences and click Video Then choose a setting from the Bandwidth Limit menu If Others Can t Hear You iSight may not be set as your microphone In iChat choose iChat gt Preferences and click Video Then choose iSight Built in from the Microphone pop up menu If You Hear Echoes or Loud Sounds e Your speakers may be too close to the microphone Change the angle of the speakers or move them away from the microphone and turn down the computer s volume Tips and Troubleshooting If iChat AV Isn t Working Correctly For information about using and troubleshooting iChat AV open iChat AV and choose Help gt iChat Help If Removing a Mount Left Residue on Your Computer or Display Use a damp soft lint free cloth to remove any residue Avoid getting moisture into any openings on the display or computer surfac
14. upport pop up menu Obtaining Warranty Service If the product appears to be damaged or does not function properly please follow the advice in this booklet the onscreen help and the online resources If the unit still does not function go to www apple com support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service Learning More Service and Support 27 28 Safety and Cleaning Important Safety Instructions When setting up and using iSight remember the following e Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug in iSight Keep these instructions handy for reference Follow all instructions and warnings Never cover or enclose iSight while it is connected to your computer even if iSight is turned off iSight needs adequate ventilation Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables Operating and Storage Temperatures Operate iSight in a place where the temperature is always between 0 and 35 C 32 to 95 F Use the included storage container to store iSight Store iSight in a place where the temperature is always between 20 and 45 C 4 to 113 F Magnetic Display Mount Do not place the magnetic mount near a CRT display an iPod an exter
15. y Apple Computer Inc Product Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M S 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 974 2000 Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations www apple com www apple com support isight 034 2594 A Printed in XXXX Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada VCCI Class B Statement ULE SS RSS AERE OWT CORES AWLBRESE RBS SEM ae amp VCC OBBICBI lt 792 B ARRAS Fo CORBIS CRASNA Ce Be LTWETAD TCORBMAIVAPTFLEVaAvVR OE L TEAS Nak JARRAI Sc FLEMBOVET FURS IC HE gt TIEL URE LTC KES European Community Complies with European Directives 72 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC 2004 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Apple the Apple logo Apple Store FireWire iBook iMac iMovie iPod Mac Macintosh Mac OS PowerBook and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries eMac the FireWire logo and iSight are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Mac is a service mark of Apple Computer Inc
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