Troubleshooting - HP Elite Autofocus Webcam User Manual

Problem
The image is fuzzy
I don't want to use Magic-i 3
with my IM application
I closed Magic-i 3 during a
chat, and now my webcam
isn't connected to my IM
application
I want to turn off the autofocus
feature
Magic-i 3 closes when I press
the Snapshot button
Solution
Make sure that you removed the protective film from the webcam lens.
Turn off the autofocus feature and use the software settings to manually adjust
the focus. See Adjusting Image Properties
details.
Open your IM application and use the preference settings to select a different
video device. See the documentation for your IM application for details.
Re-open Magic-i 3 by double-clicking the Magic-i 3
computer desktop, or select a different video device in your IM application.
See your IM documentation for details.
1 Do one of the following:
Double-click the WebCam Companion
desktop, and then click the WebCam Settings
Double-click the Magic-i 3
then click the Settings
2 Click the Camera Control tab.
3 Remove the check from Focus check box.
4 Drag the Focus slider to manually adjust the focus.
5 Click OK or Apply.
Only one application can use your webcam at a time. If the video stream has
disappeared from your IM application, close the IM application and then press
the HP Instant Chat
application.

Troubleshooting

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button again to open both Magic-i 3 and your IM
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