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Making a video
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To access the webcam, tap the Video tile to start.
2
At the bottom of the window, tap the Webcam button.
3
A viewing box opens on the screen and displays what the webcam sees; tilt the screen or move
yourself to get a better view.
4
If you need time to set up, tap the 3 Second Delay check box. Tap it again if you want to turn off the
feature.
5
Tap Record.
6
When the video is finished, tap Stop Recording. To review the video, tap the Play video.
7
On the right side of the screen, tap Keep or Discard to keep or discard the video.
8
If you tapped Keep, tap Cancel to exit the webcam feature.
9
Find your new video.
The file name reflects the date and time of recording.
10
You can rename the file either in Windows 7 or in HP TouchSmart Video.
The webcam resolution is VGA 640 x 480.
Video playlists
You can organize your videos by creating video playlists, much as you might with music.
NOTE: You must save your playlist if you want to keep it. Name it first, and then the Save button is
enabled, according to this procedure.
1
From the HP TouchSmart homepage, tap the Video tile.
2
At the bottom of the screen, tap Create Playlists.
3
Open a video folder that contains videos you want to add to the playlist.
4
Drag and drop each video you want into the Create Playlist pane, or tap on the green plus sign at
the top of each video to add it.
5
If you want to select videos from multiple folders, tap the return arrow and select another folder.
6
When you are done, tap the text field toward the bottom of the playlist pane to enable it.
7
Type a playlist name.
8
Tap Save.
Transferring videos to the computer
1
Connect your camcorder to the computer by using a USB connector, and follow the onscreen
instructions to transfer videos to your hard drive.
Or
Download videos from the Internet.
2
After you add your videos to the computer, view them in HP TouchSmart Video.
HP TouchSmart Video can play videos stored anywhere on your hard drive.
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