Genius WideCam F100 User Manual

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Table of Contents

WideCam F100 Features 1
Set up the device 2
I.P.M setting 3
Arcsoft Webcam Companion 4 4
How to use Webcam Companion4 5-12
Trouble shooting for WideCam F100 12-13

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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:
 This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate

collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

 For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge

of waste management.

WideCam F100 Features

Experience true plug and play with WideCam F100! 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. Ultra wide angle lens

120 degree lens
provides wider view

2. Microphone built in

Sensitive microphone

3. Base rotation

Base rotates 360
degrees for any angle
view

4. Clipping Base

Adjustable clipping
base fits easily to
desktop, NB or TV

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Set up the Device

WideCam F100 supports UVC (USB Video Class) which can plug and
play in Windows 7/Vista/XP SP2 or Mac 10.4.9 and above without using
a device driver.

1. Make sure your PC OS system is Windows 7/Vista/XP SP2 or Mac 10.4.9
and above.

2. Plug in the WideCam F100 to a USB port.

3. WideCam F100 is now ready for use with any application. It can work
properly with any video chat software that supports a video feature. If you
use Mac OS, you can use iChat for online chatting.

Image Capture under Windows XP SP2 and Vista:

1. Double-click on the My Computer icon. Or click Start  My Computer

2. Now look for and double-click on “USB Video Device”, then you can start

to capture still images.

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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I.P.M(Image Protection Mechanism) setting

WideCam F100 embed I.P.M function. This feature prevents any person
trying to hack into your system and use your web cam.

1. When you turn on the web cam, the

system will display a dialog box to ask
you “Do you want to open the image
from web cam?” Press “Yes” to open
the image. Any hacker can not turn on
your webcam because they can not
press “Yes”. This keeps your web cam
safe.

2. Every time when you turn the web cam, the system will ask again if you

want to prevent any hacker invasion.

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Webcam Companion 4 (For HD recording)

This simple application makes it easy for you to capture still images and
videos directly from your webcam. You even have the option to shoot a
picture of you in which your face is morphed by the one in the template you
have selected. The program also provides templates and layouts for you to
customize your photos and print them out or send them by email to share
with your family and friends! WCC4 can record the HD video from webcam
which up to 720p HD 30fps.

System Requirements

Make sure that your PC meets the following minimum system requirements
before running Webcam Companion 4

Minimum Recommended
Hardware
CPU

Intel® Core™2 Duo

2.2 GHz

Intel® Core™2
Quad2.83 GHz

RAM 256 MB 1G DDR2
Disk Space 500 MB 1GB
DirectX DirectX 9 DirectX 10
Software
Operating System Windows XP/Vista/7
DirectX DirectX 9 or above

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