Genius MESSENGER 310, EMESSENGER 310 User Manual
Table of Contents
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Messenger 310 Features
Installing the Messenger 310
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
Trouble shooting for web camera
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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:
z This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
z For 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 comp uter before
installing the drivers.
nstalling the Messenger 310 driver Windows
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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 syst em or
the version was older.
NOTE
If the Autorun screen doesn’t start, please follow these steps
z Click on “Start Menu”
z Type 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.
Restart your computer after all the applications have been
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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 “Sta rt Æ Progra m Æ Mes s eng er 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
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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
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Item Mode Description
Picture Mode Still image capture mode.
Video Mode Video recording mode.
Security Mode Security monitoring mode.
Device
Selection
Select different webcam device.
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Item Mode Description
Resolution selections according to
device.
RGB24: 1280x1024 (*), 1024x768 (*),
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Resolution
Remark:
* This resolution is by software interpolation.
Selection
Property page
Exit Exit the Genius UI.
800x600 (*), 640x480, 352x288,
320x240, 176x144, 160x120
I240: 1280x1024 (*), 1024x768 (*),
800x600 (*), 640x480, 352x288,
320x240, 176x144, 160x120
Preference setting to view your setting
and properties.
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-Property page
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.
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.
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-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.
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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.
Remark:
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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* 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.
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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
Setting the audio device.
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Audio Setting
Recording
time display
Displays recording time.
“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,
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
To begin recording monitor video from
Recording
Start/Stop
Audio
Setting
your web camera. Click
recording video.
Setting the audio device.
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to stop
Item Mode Description
Set up time for the security monitoring
system.
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Schedule
Recording
Email Alert
When this button is enabled, it will send
out an email if an alert happens during
recording.
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Item Mode Description
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 alerting sound
effects.
Displays monitor recording time.
“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,
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
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
to download.
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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
b. Sign onto AOL Instant Messenger.
and finish the registration, if you don’t have it.
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.
CrazyT alk A vatar Creator Introduction CrazyT alk A vatar 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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