Genius ISLIM 320 User Manual

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Table of Contents

iSlim 320 Features		1
Installing the iSlim 320		2
About Genius Application-WebCAM Mate		3
1.	Main Menu	3-11
2.	Picture Mode	12-14
3.	Video Mode	15-16
4.	Security Mode	16-19
Using MSN Messenger,Yahoo Messenger,AOL		19-21
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator		21-45
CrazyTalk CamSuite		46-73
Trouble shooting for web camera		74

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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.

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.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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Installing the Device

iSlim 320 supports UVC (USB Video Class) which can plug and play in Windows XP SP2, Vista 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 Vista:

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
		Picture Mode		Still image capture mode.
		Video Mode		Video recording mode.
		Security Mode	Security monitoring mode.
		Device		Select different webcam device.
		Selection
				Resolution selections according to
				device.
				MJPG: 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
				176x144, 160x120
		Resolution		YUY2: 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
		Selection		176x144, 160x120
				*After installing Advanced Driver:
				YUY2: 3360x2520, 1280x960,
				800x600, 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
				176x144, 160x120
		Property page	View your settings and properties.
		Exit	Exit the Genius UI.
Remark:

* This resolution is by software interpolation.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Item	Mode	Description
	Shot	Still image capture mode.
	Multi-Snapshot	Capture continuous still images based
		on multi-snapshot number.
	Mail	Send photo by email.

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Item	Mode	Description
	Adding Frame	Select photo frame to add inside still
		image. (*)
		Click this button, and the screen will
		auto appear in the center of the frame.
	Tracking Face	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	Rotate still image 45 degrees counter-
		clockwise. (*)
	Center	Rotate still image to center. (*)
	Rotate	Rotate still image 45 degrees
		anti-clockwise. (*)
	Multi-shot	Select multi-shot number from 2 to 10.
	number
		Display your web camera over the
	Full Screen	entire screen. Press ESC to exit full
	Mode	screen mode or click left mouse to
		return to normal mode.
	Refresh	Refresh web camera.

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Item	Mode	Description
	Device
	Delete File	Delete the selected files.
	Rotate Image	Rotate the selected image file 90
		degrees in title list display.
	Email file	Attach the selected image file to an
		email.
	Print Picture	Print the selected image file.

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.

	Item	Mode	Description
			To begin recording video from your web
		Recording	camera. Click	to stop recording
		Start/Stop	video.

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Item	Mode	Description
		Set the audio device.

Audio Setting

Displays recording time.

Recording

“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,

time display

seconds.

4. Security Mode

Using the motion detection function, it records any movements that 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
			Recording	To begin recording monitor video from
			Start/Stop	your web camera. Click	to stop
				recording video.

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Item	Mode	Description
		Set the audio device.

Audio

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
		Sensitive	second of recording video. When the
		adjustable	differences are over the setup degree,
			the system will alert you.
		Warning
		sound	Set up the different alert sound effects.
		selection
		Recording	Displays monitor recording time.
		time	“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,
		display	seconds.

Using MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, 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 to download.

b.Sign onto MSN Messenger service.

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

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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 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”.

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

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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.

CrazyTalk Avatar Creator Introduction

Overview

CrazyTalk Avatar Creator is an innovative and easy-to-use software tool for 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 technology.

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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