Genius ISLIM 320 User Manual
Table of Contents
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iSlim 320 Features
Installing the iSlim 320
About Genius Application-WebCAM Mate
1. Main Menu
2. Picture Mode
3. Video Mode
4. Security Mode
Using MSN Messenger,Yahoo Messenger,AOL
CrazyTalk Avat ar Creator
CrazyTalk CamSuite
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Trouble shooting for web camera
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The following apply only to users in European countries:
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collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
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of waste management.
iSlim 320 Features
Experience true plug and play with iSlim 320! Hook it up to a USB port
and start video chatting right away! No drivers are needed for this USB
Video Class web camera.
1.SnapShot Button
You can press the snapshot button
to take images.
2.Manual Lens
Adjust the focus by twisting the
lens.
3.LED Indicator
When iSlim 320 is connected to the
computer's USB port, the LED will
light up when performing video
application.
4.Micro
5.Swivel and Clipping Base
The adjustable clipping base fits
hone
easily to almost anything - notebook
panel, CRT, and LCD monitors.
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Installing the Device
iSlim 320 supports UVC (USB Video Class) which can plug and play in
Windows XP SP2, Vist a or Mac 10.4.9 and above without using a device
driver.
1. Make sure your PC OS system is Windows XP SP2, Vista or Mac
10.4.9 and above.
2. Plug in the iSlim 320 to a USB port. It is now ready for use with any
application. The web camera can work properly with any video chat
software that supports a video feature.
3. Genius application:
You can use the Genius application software to capture a real-time
image, record or execute simple security functions. The Snapshot
function will work in the Genius application software.
4. In Windows XP SP2 and Vis ta:
a. Double-click on the My Computer icon. Or click Start Æ My
Computer.
b. Select “USB Video Device” and double-click, and the video
appears on the screen automatically.
5. In Mac 10.4.9 or above:
Click iChat Æ Preference. Now you can use iSlim 320 for online
chatting.
NOTE
To check if Windows XP system is SP2 (Service Pack 2).
− Click on the My Computer icon on your desktop or in the
Windows Start menu.
− When the menu appears, click Properties.
If your Windows XP system isn’t SP2 (Service Pack 2), go to the
website http://www.microsoft.com
to upgrade your version.
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About Genius Application-WebCAM Mate
You can use Genius WebCAM Mate software to capture the
real-time image, record or execute the simple security function.
NOTE
After installing the Genius Application software, the system will
automatically create a file (C:\WINDOWS\Album or C:\WINNT\Album)
to save the images you take using the Genius Application.
Genius application is compatible to Windows Vista/XP/2000/Me/98SE
1. Main Menu
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Item Mode Description
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Picture Mode Still image capture mode.
Video Mode Video recording mode.
Security Mode Security monitoring mode.
Device
Selection
Resolution
Selection
Select different webcam device.
Resolution selections according to
device.
MJPG: 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
176x144, 160x120
YUY2: 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
176x144, 160x120
*After installing Advanced Driver:
YUY2: 3360x2520, 1280x960,
800x600, 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
176x144, 160x120
Remark:
* This resolution is by software interpolation.
Property page View your settings and properties.
Exit Exit the Genius UI.
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-Property page (Without installing Driver)
Property page lets you adjust the web cam to your personal liking.
-Video Proc Amp
Item Description
Brightness enables you to adjust the brightness of the displayed
image or video.
Contrast enables you to control the ratio between dark and light.
Hue is any color in the rainbow that you choose to pick.
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Item Description
Saturation enables you to set the color reproduction from black
and white to full color image or video.
Sharpness can soften or sharpen images to achieve different
effects.
Gamma enables you to brighten dark areas within the displayed
image or video and visualize more details without over-exposing
already light areas.
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You can adjust different values for different circumstances
depending on your environment.
Turn on the backlight compensation to improve the image quality
when you have a scene where the background has a high
illumination level (for instance when you are sitting in front of a
bright light).
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-Camera control
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Item Description
When resolution is set to 352x288, 320x240, 176x144 and
160x120, you can execute zoom in/out picture function.
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-Property page (After installing driver)
-Stream Property
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Item Description
- You can flip the image horizontally or vertically by choosing
“Image Mirror” or “Image Flip”.
- When the light is not sufficient, you may click on “Low Light”
to get a clear image.
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Item Description
You can adjust different values for different circumstances
depending on the environment.
You may adjust values to improve the image appearance. Before
adjusting values, you have to unclick “Auto” to unlock.
- Press “Reset” to return to the manufacturer’s settings.
- Press “Restore” to return to the previous settings.
Press “Save” to save the values you set up.
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Select the correct frequency according to the country where you
are using the web camera. (Before doing this, you will need to
select “Indoor”.)
- If your web camera is located in a backlight position, you may
click “Backlight compensation” to get a sharper image.
You can have a black-and-white photo effect by clicking on “B/W
Mode”.
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-Face Tracking
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Item Description
Enable this function, the face tracking function will auto appear.
When you are watching the display, your face should appear in
the acquired image. In an auto stereoscopic display, the image
will auto digital zoom.
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-Effect Frame
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Item Description
The effects can also be applied to the video chat software, like
MSN Messenger.
NOTE
Advanced driver only supports Windows Vista/XP SP2.
If you want additional features like face tracking, frame effects, noise
reduction, etc., then you should install the driver.
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2. Picture Mode
Take a picture right away and share with your friends.
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Item Mode Description
Shot Still image capture mode.
Capture continuous still images based
Multi-Snapshot
Mail Send photo by email.
on multi-snapshot number.
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Item Mode Description
Select photo frame to add inside still
Adding Frame
Tracking Face
Rotate
image. (*)
Click this button, and the screen will
auto appear in the center of the frame.
When you are watching the display,
your face should appear in the acquired
image. In an auto stereoscopic display,
the image will auto digital zoom.
Rotate still image 45 degrees counterclockwise. (*)
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Center Rotate still image to center. (*)
Rotate still image 45 degrees
Rotate
Multi-shot
number
Full Screen
Mode
Refresh Refresh web camera.
anti-clockwise. (*)
Select multi-shot number from 2 to 10.
Display your web camera over the
entire screen. Press ESC to exit full
screen mode or click left mouse to
return to normal mode.
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Item Mode Description
Device
Delete File Delete the selected files.
Rotate the selected image file 90
Rotate Image
Email file
Print Picture Print the selected image file.
degrees in title list display.
Attach the selected image file to an
email.
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Remark:
* This function must use the resolution of 640x480 or 320x240. Make sure
the resolution is correct before you use this function.
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3. Video Mode
You can record real-time video in this section.
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Item Mode Description
To begin recording video from your web
Recording
Start/Stop
camera. Click
video.
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to stop recording
Item Mode Description
Set the audio device.
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Audio Setting
Recording
time display
4. Security Mode
Using the motion detection function, it records any movements that
Displays recording time.
“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,
seconds.
appear in front of your monitor automatically. It can also record anytime
until the HD is full. If there’s no movement, it will shut down
automatically after four seconds, otherwise it will be active when
detecting new movement.
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Item Mode Description
To begin recording monitor video from
Recording
Start/Stop
your web camera. Click
recording video.
to stop
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Item Mode Description
Set the audio device.
Audio
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Setting
Set up time for the security monitoring
system.
Schedule
Recording
When this button is enabled, it will send
Email Alert
out an email if an alert happens during
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Item Mode Description
recording.
Set up the degree of variance for every
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Sensitive
adjustable
Warning
sound
selection
Recording
time
display
second of recording video. When the
differences are over the setup degree,
the system will alert you.
Set up the different alert sound effects.
Displays monitor recording time.
“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,
seconds.
Using MSN Messenger, Y ahoo Messe nger , AOL
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
b. Sign onto MSN Messenger service.
c. Choose a friend on the contact list and click “OK” to confirm.
to download.
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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 Y ahoo 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”.
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
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 inform ation, refer to the website at
http://www.aim.com
and finish the registration, if you don’t have it.
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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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Overview
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creating animated talking characters and digital hosts for video files and
greeting cards from your own photograph or digital image collection.
Animate any person, animal, or illustration with CrazyTalk Avatar Creator's
easy-to-use professional editing tools.
Your photos are brought to life in amazing animation by fitting them with
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator's proprietary Facetrix, facial morphing
technology.
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator's then gives a voice to your photos by allowing
them to lipsync with audio recordings and spoken text messages using the
exclusive Expressix speech animation tec hnology.
Once your project is complete. CrazyTalk Avatar Creator offers all new
support for popular video editing and greeting cards.
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You can send your talking messenger or card image in a variety of formats
including .cab, .mht file or an .AVI movie.
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