Genius MESSENGER 310, EMESSENGER 310 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Messenger 310 Features		1
Installing the Messenger 310		2-3
About Genius Application-WebCAM Mate		3
1.	Main Menu	4-8
2.	Picture Mode	9-11
3.	Video Mode	12-13
4.	Security Mode	13-16
Using MSN Messenger,Yahoo Messenger,AOL		16-18
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator		18-40
CrazyTalk CamSuite		41-68
Trouble shooting for web camera		69

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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.

Messenger 310 Features

Add live video to your instant messaging!

Turn your PC into a live broadcast hub with Messenger 310. Works with windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 98SE. 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.

2.Microphone

3.Manual Lens

Adjust the focus by twisting the lens.

4.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 Messenger 310

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

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

1.Installing the Messenger 310 driver Windows

Vista/XP/2000/Me/98SE Environment

a.Insert the Messenger 310 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.

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

c.Install DirectX from the CD if your pc didn’t have it on your system or the version was older.

NOTE

If the Autorun screen doesn’t start, please 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 Messenger 310’s USB cable to your desktop or laptop USB port.

4.Restart your computer after all the applications have been installed.

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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.

NOTE

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

To remove the driver installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista Environment: Please go to the taskbar and follow “Start Æ Program Æ Messenger 310

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

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 available in windows Vista/XP/2000/Me/98SE

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1. Main Menu

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

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Item	Mode	Description
		Resolution selections according to
		device.
		RGB24: 1280x1024 (*), 1024x768 (*),
	Resolution	800x600 (*), 640x480, 352x288,
	Selection	320x240, 176x144, 160x120
		I240: 1280x1024 (*), 1024x768 (*),
		800x600 (*), 640x480, 352x288,
		320x240, 176x144, 160x120
	Property page	Preference setting to view your setting
		and properties.
	Exit	Exit the Genius UI.
Remark:

* This resolution is by software interpolation.

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-Property page

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.

You can adjust different values for different circumstances and

environment.

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Item Description

You may adjust values toward 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 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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Item Description

The effects can also be applied to the video chat software, like MSN Messenger.

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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. Please make sure the resolution is correct before executing this function.

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3. Video Mode

You can record real-time video in this section.

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

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Item	Mode	Description
		Setting the audio device.

Audio Setting

Displays recording time.

Recording

“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,

time display

seconds.

4. Security Mode

Using 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 or 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.
		Audio	Setting the audio device.
		Setting

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Item	Mode	Description

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

recording.

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	Item	Mode	Description
			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	Set up the different alerting sound
		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, please 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

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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, please 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, please 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, please refer to the website at http://www.aim.com

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NOTE

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

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

CrazyTalk Avatar Creator Introduction

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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.

Getting Started

Operating System

•Windows Vista/XP/2000

CrazyTalk Avatar Creator allows you to import any digital photo, image or likeness of a face, with the innovative real time image

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morphing-NaturalVoice technology and/or TTS (Text-To-Speech) technology, to bring your favorite photos to life! A message combined with your talking image provides a CrazyTalk Avatar character to send to your friends and colleagues using various output options.

You can send animated greeting cards or even export movie files of numerous formats with CrazyTalk Avatar Creator.

Getting Started-Creating a CrazyTalk

Avatar Creator Model

You can create your own customized CrazyTalk Avatar Creator Model using any digital image.

Click Edit/Model to start creating a CrazyTalk Avatar Creator model.

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