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What Instant Messaging software does Point 2 View support? |
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| Point 2 View is compatible with leading Instant Messaging / Video Chat applications including Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, Windows Live Messenger, iChat and Google Talk. |
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Is the image quality of Point 2 View sufficient for video calls? What is the resolution? |
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| Point 2 View outputs video images in 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, which meets the technical specifications supported by major video-calling software such as Skype. |
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What makes Point 2 View different from other webcams in the market? |
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Small and maneuverable pen-shaped camera easily captures images from different angles |
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Fast auto-focus frees users from tedious manual focusing |
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Weighted stand with adjustable arm realizes flexible positioning of the camera |
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In-built Snapshot button / Focus button allow quick and easy snapshots |
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Dedicated software enhances the camera with preview, snapshot review, and full-screen presentation |
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Does Point 2 View work with both Windows and Macintosh? What is the system requirement? |
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Yes, Point 2 View works in both Windows and Macintosh. Here is the system requirement.
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Mac OS X 10.5/10.6 (To use P2V Software on Mac OS X 10.6, please update it to the latest version). |
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1.4GHz CPU speed (2.4GHz recommended) |
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512MB of RAM (1GB recommended) |
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200MB of hard disk space |
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Do I need to install a driver or P2V Software to use Point 2 View? |
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| You do not need either of them to use Point 2 View as a generic webcam. Point 2 View uses UVC (USB Video Class) driver that is available by default in the OS. However, you need P2V Software to access advanced features such as snapshot taking, image adjustment, and full-screen viewing. |
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Does Point 2 View have face-tracking or motion-detection feature? |
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| No, it does not. You might try software solutions from third parties (IPEVO does not guarantee whether they work with Point 2 View). |
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Can I record video using Point 2 View? |
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| Point 2 View and its proprietary P2V Software can only take still snapshots of the video images. You might try software solutions from third parties (IPEVO does not guarantee whether they work with Point 2 View). |
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What is the focus range of Point 2 View? |
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| Point 2 View's focus range is from 2 inches (5 cm) to infinity. |
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What is the frame rate of Point 2 View? |
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| The best-case frame rate is 30fps for 320×240 and 640×480 resolution and 15fps for higher resolutions. Please note that the actual frame rate varies, depending on the computer’s processing power. |
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How should I set up a video conference environment using Point 2 View? |
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| It is straightforward. Prepare a computer with video conference software (such as Skype) installed and connect it to Point 2 View and a speakerphone. |
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Can I take snapshots during video calls? |
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| The Snapshot function will be disabled when using third-party software such as Skype for video calls. |
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I cannot see the video images in P2V Software or a video-call application. |
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P2V Software does not work in Mac OS X 10.6. |
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| Please download and update the latest P2V Software from here. |
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The video images are always blurry or unfocused. |
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| Please set the AF switch on Point 2 View to the C (continuous focus) side. Point 2 View will automatically adjust the focus. If you want to bring Point 2 View into focus manually, please press the Focus button. |
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Video images in P2V Software are slower than expected. |
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| Please decrease the video resolution using the Resolution menu in Camera mode. Higher resolution consumes CPU power of your computer. |
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When P2V Software is showing video images, other applications slow down. |
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| Higher resolution consumes CPU power of your computer. Please lower the video resolution using the Resolution menu in Camera mode, or if you are not using Point 2 View, turn P2V Software off. |
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When I move Point 2 View, the video images in P2V Software appear distorted. |
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| Please slow the movement down or decrease the resolution using the Resolution menu in Camera mode. |
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The video images from Point 2 View are mirrored when I use a third-party application such as PhotoBooth. |
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| Some applications flip the video images horizontally by default. Please adjust the Mirror or Horizontal Flip settings in the third-party application you are using. |
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