HP 1300 Webcam User Manual
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HP Webcam User Guide
I hear an echo or feedback in the
speakers.
On Windows XP computers:
1
Click Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices.
2
Click the Audio tab.
3
Under Sound playback, click Volume, and drag the Volume Control slider to
adjust the speaker volume.
4
Under Sound recording, click Volume, and drag the Microphone slider to
adjust the microphone volume.
On Windows Vista computers or Windows 7 computers (Large icons or Small
icons view):
1
Open the Start menu, and then click Control Panel > Sound.
2
Click the Playback tab.
3
Select the speaker you are using, and then click Properties.
4
Click the Levels tab, and then drag the sliders to adjust the output level.
5
Click the Recording tab.
6
Select the microphone you are using, and then click Properties.
7
Click the Levels tab, and then drag the sliders to adjust the input level.
I am having trouble using the
webcam with Skype
1
Check for updates to make sure you installed the latest version of Skype.
2
Check the microphone setting in Audio Settings and the webcam setting in
Video Settings. They should be set to USB Video Device (Windows XP) or
HP Webcam (Windows Vista or Windows 7).
I see a blank screen with static
when I run Skype
After you place the call, make sure the video device is set to USB Video Device
(Windows XP) or HP Webcam (Windows Vista or Windows 7).
The webcam microphone does
not work with Skype
1
On the Skype menu bar, select Call > Audio Settings.
2
Make sure the microphone device is set to USB Video Device (Windows XP) or
HP Webcam (Windows Vista or Windows 7).
3
Drag the Microphone Volume slider toward High to increase the volume level.
4
Click Save. Retry your call.
I have more than one USB
Video Device option. Which one
should I use?
You have more than one video device connected to your computer. Try selecting each
option and then attempt to use your webcam. If the webcam works, you found the
right option. If the webcam does not work, try another option until you find the one
associated with your webcam.
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Solution