Ultra-thin mobile design.LifeCam Show features a mirrored finish and soft-touch casing on a camera that fits in the palm of your hand, and the carrying case stores and protects the camera when it's not in use. LifeCam Show is one of the most compact webcams on the market.

Three ways to position the camera. The magnetic attachment system lets you decide how you want to stage your camera. Use the desktop stand for home computer use - it provides a stable base and doesn't take up much space. A notebook clip lets you temporarily attach the camera. Or use the adhesive-backed attachment disc on your laptop - the camera attaches to the low-profile, brushed-nickel-plated surface of the attachment disc. It's stable and easy to pack away when you're done using it - you can even close your laptop with the webcam still attached. Don't worry, the adhesive discs are easy to remove and won't affect the finish of your laptop.

Low light, no problem. The custom-designed glass element lens uses a large aperture that increases the amount of light that reaches the 2.0-megapixel sensor.

Low light, no problem. The custom-designed glass element lens uses a large aperture that increases the amount of light that reaches the 2.0-megapixel sensor.

Quality audio. The built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation delivers crystal-clear audio to give you a top-of-the-line audio experience.

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Adjusting the audio and video settings of your LifeCam: Open the LifeCam Capture User Interface by either clicking on the Microsoft LifeCam shortcut on your desktop or by clicking on Start, All Programs and then Microsoft LifeCam. Once the program is open, click on the Settings icon (1) to bring up the control panel for the webcam. Here you can adjust the resolution, lighting, audio and more.

Super smart - and fun - video effects. The software that's included with the LifeCam includes new video effects that are built on face recognition technology. There are fun house mirror-type effects, letting you distort and change the shape of your face while you talk. And wacky accessories - you can apply sunglasses, a tiara and other fun add-ons to your image - move with you when you move, adding a lot more fun to webcam conversations.

Video Messages. Take advantage of the high-quality audio and video features in LifeCam Show by sending a video message to your friends or family - even if they don't have a webcam or aren't online. Sign into the Windows Live Video Messages beta Web site, record your video and send it off. Or launch Video Messages directly from the LifeCam Video Messages gadget with one click. While you do need to have a compatible LifeCam and broadband connection to send and receive messages using the LifeCam Video Messages gadget, anyone with a PC and a broadband connection can receive Video Messages. And the best part is, it's free!

Optimized for Windows Live. LifeCam Show gives you access to all the fun videoconferencing features in Windows Live:

•	Photo Swap allows you to share and swap photos during your video call - letting you see and hear the reactions of your friends and family.
•	Windows Live Call Button opens a list of your contacts so you can see who is online right now.
•	One-Touch Blogging lets you immediately post photos directly to Windows Live Spaces.
•	LifeCam Dashboard incorporates full LifeCam navigational controls (pan, tilt, zoom, face tracking and Video Effects) within the Windows Live Messenger interface, enabling a seamless and easy navigating experience. The LifeCam software controls are where they should be - right in front of the user.