Cyberlink YouCam - 3.0 Instruction Manual

CyberLink

YouCam 3

User’s Guide

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Contents

Welcome................................................. 1

Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1

Latest Features ................................................................................................... 2

Enabling CyberLink YouCam ......................................................................... 4

Launching CyberLink YouCam ..................................................................... 4

DirectorZone ....................................................................................................... 6

YouCam Versions ............................................................................................... 6

System Requirements ........................................................................................... 6

Using YouCam ........................................ 9

Viewing Webcam Video .....................................................................................10

Previewing at Full Screen .............................................................................10

Enhancing the Video Image ........................................................................10

Zooming In on the Video Image ................................................................11

Webcam Effects .....................................................................................................11

Sorting Effects ...................................................................................................12

Adding and Applying Effects ......................................................................12

Using Avatars ....................................................................................................12

Downloading and Importing Effects ........................................................13

Taking Photo Snapshots .....................................................................................13

Taking Snapshots ............................................................................................13

Using the Burst Feature .................................................................................14

Recording Video ....................................................................................................14

Capturing a Webcam Video .........................................................................14

Desktop Capture ..............................................................................................15

Video Surveillance ...........................................................................................16

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Drawing on the Webcam Image .....................................................................18

Captured Content .................................................................................................20

E-mailing Photos and Videos ......................................................................20

Uploading Video to YouTube .....................................................................21

Uploading Photos to Facebook .................................................................22

Uploading Video to Facebook ....................................................................23

Printing Photos ................................................................................................24

Sharing Files ............................................................................................................24

CyberLink YouCam Settings .............................................................................25

Capture Settings ..............................................................................................25

Snapshot Settings ...........................................................................................26

User Preferences ..............................................................................................27

Timestamp Settings ........................................................................................28

Technical Support................................. 29

Before Contacting Technical Support ...........................................................29

Web Support ..........................................................................................................30

Index .................................................... 31

Chapter 1:

Welcome

Welcome to the CyberLink family of software programs. CyberLink YouCam is a creative little program that provides you with some fun and interesting effects, as well as some useful add-ons for your webcam.

This chapter introduces the features of CyberLink YouCam, and also outlines the minimum system requirements for using the program.

Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the corresponding program are subject to change without notice. Please go to http:// www.cyberlink.com for additional information and product support.

Introduction

CyberLink YouCam uses a virtual driver to easily work with most webcam devices and messaging software, allowing you to perform the following functions:

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• add effects to your webcam video, including adding emotion effects, avatars,

frames, filters, and distortions.

• add accessory effects, such as hats and masks to your webcam image.

• place your webcam image in various fun scenes.

• face tracking for the avatar and zoom features.

• take a series of quick webcam photos using the Burst feature.

• instantly capture or schedule a webcam video.

• take a desktop capture of your mouse movements on your computer desktop.

• upload a webcam video directly to YouTube®*.

• upload photos and videos to Facebook*®.

• e-mail webcam photos and videos directly from CyberLink YouCam to your

friends.

• print off your favorite webcam photos.

• share and view PowerPoint files and images during webcam sessions.

• allows more than one webcam application to use your webcam at the same

time. All these applications can also apply the CyberLink YouCam webcam effects.

Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Check the CyberLink web site for detailed versioning information.

Latest Features

This section outlines the new features within the latest release of CyberLink You Ca m.

Split Mode

• Apply webcam effects to other open webcam applications using split mode.

User Interface

• An all new slick user interface, which includes the ability to instantly change

the skin color of the CyberLink YouCam interface

• Use touch screen gestures with touch-enabled devices to scroll through and

resize media, and more.

Face Tracking

• Face tracking technology that enhances avatars, enables auto-zoom, enables

the use of gadgets, and more.

Gadgets

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• Adds fun accessory items to your webcam image, such as hats, masks, and

more.

Scenes

• Places your webcam image in different locations, such as poster boards, video

walls, and movie theater screens.

Desktop Capture

• Takes a screen capture video of your movements on your desktop. You can

create a custom desktop capture video or share your movements in webcam chat.

Recording

• Automatically e-mail captured timed surveillance video recordings once they

have finished recording.

• Capture high definition video and photo snapshots.

Freehand Drawing

• Add a color board to use as a background when creating a drawing on the

webcam image.

Sharing

• Upload videos and photos captured with CyberLink Youcam, directly to your

Facebook* page.

• Share your captured video’s effect information with other users on

DirectorZone.

Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Check the CyberLink web site for detailed versioning information.

Video Image and Preview

• Support for high definition webcams with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

• View webcam video at full screen.

• Enhance your webcam video image using the auto-lighting and video noise

reduction features.

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Enabling CyberLink YouCam

You must first enable CyberLink YouCam before you can use it with your instant messaging software. The following example demonstrates how to enable CyberLink YouCam within Windows Live Messenger.

Note: depending on the type of instant messaging software you are using, the procedure to enable CyberLink YouCam will differ. Consult the help for the instant messaging software you are using and see the section on selecting webcam or something similar.

1. In the Windows Live Messenger main window, select Too l s - Audio and video setup.

2. In the Webcam window of the Audio and Video Setup wizard, select Cybe rLink Webcam Splitter from the drop-down menu.

3. Select the Finish button to save your changes and enable CyberLink YouCam.

Launching CyberLink YouCam

CyberLink YouCam is launched in one of the following two ways:

• automatically when you begin a webcam session with an instant messaging

software.

• manually from the start menu, desktop shortcut or the icon in the system tray.

Note: you don’t need to start a webcam session to begin taking photo snapshots, capture live webcam video, or to take a desktop capture. Just simply launch CyberLink YouCam manually in the stand alone mode.

CyberLink YouCam Modes

CyberLink YouCam has four different modes, stand alone mode, IM* mode, split mode and mirror mode. Some features are only available under certain modes.

• Stand alone mode: when CyberLink YouCam is launched manually from the

Start menu, desktop shortcut or the icon in the system tray, it will open in stand alone mode. Within stand alone mode you can record and upload videos to YouTube*, and e-mail and print photos. The Surveillance feature is only available within this mode.

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• IM* mode: when a webcam session is started, CyberLink YouCam will launch in

the smaller IM* (instant messaging) mode. Shared document viewing is only available within IM* mode.

• Split mode: you can now share your webcam with more than one webcam

application. To do this, ensure your webcam application capture devices are using the CyberLink Webcam Splitter (see "Enabling CyberLink YouCam" on page 4 for more information). Next, ensure the CyberLink YouCam system tray icon is available, right-click on it, and then select your Capture Device from the list. Next, set your Capture Resolution and then select Launch Effects Room to open the effects room. When you select effects (see "Adding and Applying Effects" on page 12 for more info) they display in any open webcam applications.

• Mirror mode: you can access this mode via the start menu and the system tray

icon, and it is designed to act just like a mirror if ever you need one. Once launched, you can change the video’s resolution, change the mirror’s frame, or zoom in on a specific portion of the mirror.

Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Check the CyberLink web site for detailed versioning information.

Note: to ensure the best mirror image is available, it is recommended that you set the resolution to the maximum available. Mirror mode works best with webcams that support high-definition (1280×720) output.

YouCam User Interf a c e

When within both stand alone or IM* mode, you can resize the CyberLink YouCam user interface to suit your requirements.

Simply click and drag in the bottom right corner to resize any CyberLink YouCam window to fit your preference. You can also click on the CyberLink YouCam title bar, in both the main window or

the effects room window, to drag them to other locations on your desktop.

Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Check the CyberLink web site for detailed versioning information.

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DirectorZone

DirectorZone is a free web service that lets you search for, download, and then import additional effects into CyberLink YouCam . You c an a lso l et o ther use r’s know which effects you used in captured videos uploaded to YouTube by sharing this information on DirectorZone.

To sign in to DirectorZone, click the DirectorZone link on the top of the CyberLink YouCam window in stand alone mode. Go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to view more information on the features and benefits of the DirectorZone web site.

YouC am Ve rsio ns

The features that are available to you within CyberLink YouCam are completely dependent on the version you have installed on your computer.

Note: to find out the version of CyberLink YouCam you are using, select the CyberLink YouCam logo in the top left corner.

System Requirements

The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for running CyberLink YouCam.

Note: to ensure you can enjoy all the features within CyberLink YouCam, make sure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements.

Minimum System Requirements

Memory

CPU

HDD Space

• Windows 7 / Vista / XP (with DirectX 9 or above)

• 512 MB (1 GB recommended)

• Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz

• AMD Athlon 64 3200+ or above

•1 GB required

Minimum System Requirements

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VGA Card

Device

Other Software

• Intel 945 (Independent graphics card recommended)

•Webcam (built-in or external USB)

• Instant messaging software with video communication functions, such as Windows Live Messenger, Skype, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger.

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