MICROSOFT LIFECAM HD-6000 FOR NOTEBOOKS Fact Sheet March 2012
Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks offers a 720p HD sensor, Microsoft Corp.’s TrueColor Technology for bright and clear video, and a design just for notebooks.
LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks features a 720p HD video sensor for widescreen video, Auto Focus and a sleek 360- degree rotating design so users can point the camera anywhere around the room. The LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks also comes with a convenient case for storage on the go.
Top Features and Benefits Behind the Scenes TrueColor Technology automatically delivers bright and colorful video in Did You Know? virtually all lighting conditions. Microsoft developers and researchers created 720p HD sensor records widescreen high-definition (HD)-quality video at up TrueColor Technology to enhance color and brightness during video calls. With a to 30 frames per second. combination of software and firmware, Auto Focus keeps video sharp from far away to extreme close-ups (four TrueColor helps ensure each video looks bright inches from the webcam). and colorful in virtually any lighting situation. 16:9 widescreen offers cinematic video recording. Ask Todd! Microsoft developer Todd Schoepflin worked to 360-degree design exclusively for notebooks offers 180-degree rotation in create TrueColor Technology and is available both directions for an all-around view. for interviews if you’d like to hear more about Convenient carrying case is perfect for storing the webcam on the go. the new technology. 4.0 megapixel stills deliver crystal-clear photographs to share with friends and family. 2.5-foot-long cable is optimized for mobility. Windows Live Movie Maker lets you start a movie project with one click, then upload widescreen video to social networking sites.1 Windows Live Photo Gallery lets you easily upload a photo to edit, tag and share with friends and family. Skype-Certified and Optimized for Microsoft Lync and Windows Live Messenger so that whether you’re connecting with friends, family or colleagues via Skype, Lync or Messenger, the LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks will provide you with a great experience.
Read on for more information about the following: See the Difference / Top Level System Requirements / Availability and Pricing / Contact Information See the Difference TrueColor Technology Microsoft’s image processing technology, TrueColor, provides superior color and brightness in almost all lighting conditions, including low light and backlight. TrueColor Technology sets the correct balance of brightness to help ensure the user’s face is not overexposed or underexposed in a variety of environments — from out on the porch with bright sunshine in the morning to the living room with low light in the evening. It does this through a carefully designed proprietary combination of software and firmware to deliver a great experience.
Widescreen Video With 720p HD Sensor With more and more people uploading and sharing personal videos with friends and family, widescreen video is a must- have for today’s webcams. Not only does widescreen video fit better with newer widescreen displays, it enables multiple chat participants to comfortably fit in the field of view. Auto Focus 16:9 widescreen video 4:3 video LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks also features Auto Focus, which automatically keeps video in focus no matter how far the distance from the LifeCam — from four inches to infinity. This is perfect for showing off printed pictures lying around the desk or even a business card for contact information. And the great part about Microsoft’s Auto Focus is that it’s built right into the camera. Usually Auto Focus is a software feature, but it will work right out of the box with LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks.
Auto Focus
Top Level System Requirements
To use LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks, you’ll need the following:
For a PC With Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP With Service Pack 2 or Higher1 Minimum: Intel Dual-Core 1.6 GHz or higher processor, 1 GB of RAM Recommended: Intel Dual-Core 3.0 GHz or higher; 2 GB of RAM; video card: 1280x720 pixels or higher 1.5 GB of available hard drive space CD-ROM drive USB 2.0 Windows-compatible speakers or headphones HD display recommended Availability and Pricing
LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks is available for an estimated retail price of $59.95 (U.S.).2
The LifeCam HD-6000 is backed by a worldwide three-year limited hardware warranty. The limited warranty and license agreement are available at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.
1 Windows Live Movie Maker is only accessible for Windows 7 and Windows Vista users. 2 Estimated retail price. Actual retail prices may vary.
Contact Information
For more information, press only: Microsoft Media Relations, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, (503) 443-7070, [email protected]
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