FROM THE MANUFACTURER Share More of Your Life with the LifeCam VX-7000 and Windows Live™ Messenger. Take instant messaging to an exciting new level of sight, sound, and convenience. The LifeCam VX-7000 features easy online sharing of your videos and photos, a High Definition 2.0 megapixel video sensor, and an elegant design that complements your flat screen monitor. Now it’s easier than ever to see, hear, and share life experiences with friends and family. Features: Windows Live™ Call Button The easy way to start a video call. Universal Attachment Base Fits on most monitors, including fl at screens, or sits directly on your desk. Superior Video Quality High Definition video (2.0 megapixels) and photos (7.6 megapixels interpolated)* Additional Features: * Wide-angle lens * Glass element lens provides clear video quality * Automatically adjusts for low-light conditions for superior video quality * Video effects * Crystal-clear audio * Built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation *One megapixel = 1,000,000 pixels. Less resolution available when sending video via instant messaging. How to Make a Video Call: With a simple calling interface and integration with Microsoft LifeCams, you'll find that video calling is the next best thing to being there. It's easy, it's free, and you can get started today. All you need is a PC, an Internet connection, an ISP, a webcam, and a friend. Then follow the steps below to make a video call. Step 1 Buy and install a LifeCam. Don't have one? Start shopping. Step 2 Sign in to your Windows Live™ Messenger account or other messenger service that supports video calls. Step 3 Once you are signed in you can either choose a contact on the Instant Messenger window, or press the video call button on your webcam. Then click the Video link to start a video call. Find a Webcam That's Right for You: Best: Better: Good: Webcam LifeCam Cinema LifeCam Show LifeCam VX-7000 LifeCam NX-3000 LifeCam VX-5000 LifeCam VX-2000 Video Sensor 720p HD 2.0 MP 2.0 MP VGA VGA VGA Photo Size 8 MP 8 MP 1.3 MP 1.3 MP 1.3 MP 1.3 MP Focus Type - Always Focused means that no fine tuning is needed as the webcam is always in focus from a depth of 21" to 60" Auto Focus Always Focused Always Focused Always Focused Always Focused Fixed Focus Digital Zoom - delivers realistic, up-close-and-personal video, so you can see the contours of every smile 5x 5x 5x 3x 3x 3x Wide-Angle Lens - the 71 degree wide angle lens ensures no one gets left out of the pictures Yes Yes Yes Built-In Microphone - a built-in unidirectional microphone cancels out acoustic noise and echo for crystal-clear audio Digital, Noise-Cancelling Noise-Cancelling Noise-Cancelling Noise-Cancelling Noise-Cancelling Noise-Cancelling Fits Laptops or PCs Both Both Both Laptops only Both Both System Requirements: * Windows® 7, Windows Vista® or Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) * Intel Pentium® III 700 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended) or higher * 300-700 MB free * Display adapter capable of 16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or higher video memory * Sound card with Windows-compatible speakers or headphones * USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended) * USB 2.0 required for 1.3 MP or higher video capture resolution * CD drive * Internet functions (post to Windows Live™ Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls) also require: Broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem Recommended Accessories: Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset Microsoft LifeChat LX-2000 Headset Microsoft LifeChat LX-1000 HeadsetMicrosoft LifeCam VX-7000 Win USB Port English United States.
