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An Introduction to iSight

For an extensive introduction to the iSight camera, please go to: www.apple.com/isight.

WHAT IS iSIGHT?

iSight enables the user to engage in live video chats with other iChat AV users. If a user has a microphone, but no camera, this little device contains a built-in microphone that allows the user to chat using audio only. This short tutorial was adapted directly from the iSight User's Guide that accompanied your equipment, and from trial and error. If you discover easier methods or want to share some helpful tips, please contact us through the online form here.

REQUIREMENTS FOR USING THE iSIGHT CAMERA

  • A Macintosh computer with a G3 processor at 600 MHz or greater, or any G4 processor or later (processor upgrades from other manufacturers are not supported)

  • Mac OS X v10.2.5 or later

  • iChatAV (to download iChat AV, go to www.apple.com/ichat)

  • AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) (required for iChat AV)

  • Broadband Internet connection using DSL or cable modem, or a LAN (local area network) connection. Dialup connections will not work.

  • Fire Wire (included with your iSight)

To see what is included with your iSight camera, click here.

Tutorial developed by
Brenda F. Carroll, Matthew J. Ross, Tara Stanford, & Susan Watson

URL: http://ced.ncsu.edu/ltrc/studio/workshops/isight/isight.html
Last Updated: Thursday, November 11, 2004

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