Create a Signature from a Built in iSight in Mac OS X Lion

Apple’s line of Mac desktop and notebook PCs have for a long time included built-in iSight cameras capable of capturing still photos and video. In Mac OS X Lion, the latest operating system release, there are a number of new features that take advantage of your Mac’s camera. This article will walk you through the process of creating a signature using your built in iSight camera in OS X Lion.

Steps

  1. Navigate to your Applications folder (or dock) and launch the “Preview” app.
  2. Click the “Preview” menu from the menu bar followed by “Preferences” from the context menu.
  3. Select “Signatures” followed by “Create Signature”.
  4. Hold up your signature to your Mac’s built in camera and align it with the blue line in the “Signature Capture” pane.
  5. Click the “Accept” button to capture your signature and complete the process.



Tips

  • You can open Launchpad in OS X Lion using custom shortcuts or hot corners by setting them in System Preferences.
  • Swipe between pages of apps in Launchpad by clicking and holding your mouse while making a swiping gesture left or right, or use a two finger gesture on your trackpad.

Warnings

  • OS X Lion is only available as a downloadable upgrade through the Mac App Store.

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