Genius EYE 312S User Manual

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Table of Contents

Eye 312S Features	1
Set up the device	2-3
Using Instant Messenger Application	3-4
CrazyTalk CamSuite PRO	5-15
CrazyTalk CamSuite PRO with IM Application	16-21
Trouble shooting for web camera	22

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Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

zThis product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

zFor more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Eye 312S Features

Add live video to your instant messaging!

Turn your PC into a live broadcast hub with Eye 312S. It works with windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000. Whether you are creating video emails or hosting one-to-one video chats, this easy to use webcam adds a personal touch to your online communication. Connect with loved ones easily today with live video chats!

1.SnapShot Button

You can press the snapshot button to take images after install advanced driver from the CD.

2.Manual Lens

Adjust the focus by twisting the lens.

3.LED Indicator

When Eye 312S is connected to the computer's USB port, the LED will light up when performing video application.

4.Microphone

5.Swivel and Clipping Base

The adjustable clipping base fits easily to almost anything - notebook panel, CRT, and LCD monitors.

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Set up the Device

You need to install the device drivers and applications before using your webcam.

Do not connect your webcam to your computer before installing the drivers.

1.Installing the Eye 312S driver in Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000

a.Insert the Eye 312S Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.

b.The Autorun screen will bring up the installation screen. Click on “Driver” then simply follow the on-screen instructions.

c.Install DirectX from the CD if your PC doesn’t have it or the version was older.

NOTE

If the Autorun screen doesn’t start, follow these steps:

zClick on “Start Menu”

zType D:\SETUP.EXE, then click the Enter key. (Assume your CD-ROM is in Drive D)

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

3.Insert the Eye 312S’s USB cable to your desktop or laptop USB port.

4.Now restart your computer after you have installed all the applications and connected the web cam.

5.The software and hardware installation is now complete. You can install the software you would like to use for video conferencing or chat with your friends.

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NOTE

The web camera can work properly with any video chat software that supports a video feature.

To remove the driver installation in Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000. Go to the taskbar and follow “Start Æ Program Æ Eye 312S

Æ Click “Uninstall”, then follow the on-screen instructions to remove the driver.

Using Instant Messenger Application

MSN Messenger

a.For live video function, you’ll need MSN Messenger version 6 or later. If you don’t have it, refer to the website: http://messenger.msn.com to download.

b.Sign onto MSN Messenger service.

c.Choose a friend on the contact list and click “OK” to confirm.

d.Double-click on your friends, who are available to chat. Click on the webcam icon.

e.Your friend will then receive an invitation message. When your friend confirms to talk, the video chat will start.

f.For the further information, refer to the website at http://messenger.msn.com

Yahoo Messenger

a.Download Yahoo Messenger at http://messenger.yahoo.com and finish the registration, if you don’t have it.

b.Sign onto Yahoo Messenger.

c.From the main window, click Tools menu, then select “Start My Webcam”.

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d.Right-click on a name in your Messenger List and choose “View Webcam”.

e.Your friend will then receive an invitation message. When your friend clicks YES, the video chat will start.

f.For the further information, refer to the website at http://messenger.yahoo.com

AOL Instant Messenger

a.You can download AOL Instant Messenger free at http://www.aim.com and finish the registration, if you don’t have it.

b.Sign onto AOL Instant Messenger.

c.Click on “Show Messenger Lists” and choose the friend you want to start with video chat.

d.Your friend will then receive an invitation message. When your friend confirms to talk, the video chat will start.

e.For the further information, refer to the website at http://www.aim.com

NOTE

Make sure you already connected the camera to the computer before running any video conferencing or video chat programs.

Also make sure you close other webcam programs before running the video conferencing or video chat program.

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Using CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO

As an added bonus, the bundled program - CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO enriches your video chatting with a lot of fun by following these advanced features.

Capture still image and video in different resolutions and upload to YouTube directly.

Continuously changing talking animated characters appear during online video chats with lip-sync movement.

Change facial expressions or add face accessories and comic stamps to your face during online video chats.

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Shares your favorite video clips and photo slideshows instantly without waiting to download.

Shows live desktop activity for online presentation, distant training, and software operation.

Notifies you what happens in front of the webcam while you are away.

With the Enable Video Chat feature, you may decrease the loading of your system by stopping sending the video data to your IM partner.

To show the Preference window. You can change the general settings in Preference dialog box.

Shows the properties window of your web cam driver. The controls provided depend on the drivers respectively.

System Requirements

Make sure that your PC meets the following minimum system requirements before running CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO.

	Minimum	Recommended
Hardware
CPU	Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz	Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz or
		higher
RAM	256 MB	512 MB or higher
Disk Space	100 MB	200 MB
Accessories	Duplex sound card, VGA	card, keyboard,
	mouse, microphone, speaker
Software
Operating System	Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000
Instant Messenger	Such as Skype for Windows v3.0 or above
DirectX	DirectX 9 or above

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