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

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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:

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.

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

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hone

5.Swivel and Clipping Base

The adjustable clipping base fits

easily to almost anything - notebook

panel, CRT, and LCD monitors.

iSlim 320 Features

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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.

Installing the Device

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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

About Genius Application-WebCAM Mate

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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.

Resolution

Selection

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

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. (*)

Tracking Face

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

Rotate still image 45 degrees counter-

clockwise. (*)

Center Rotate still image to center. (*)

Rotate

Rotate still image 45 degrees

anti-clockwise. (*)

Multi-shot

number

Select multi-shot number from 2 to 10.

Full Screen

Mode

Display your web camera over the

entire screen. Press ESC to exit full

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

Recording

Start/Stop

To begin recording video from your web

camera. Click

to stop recording

video.

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Item Mode Description

Audio Setting

Set the audio device.

Recording

time display

Displays recording time.

“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,

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

Start/Stop

To begin recording monitor video from

your web camera. Click

to stop

recording video.

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Item Mode Description

Audio

Setting

Set the audio device.

Schedule

Recording

Set up time for the security monitoring

system.

Email Alert

When this button is enabled, it will send

out an email if an alert happens during

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Item Mode Description

recording.

Sensitive

adjustable

Set up the degree of variance for every

second of recording video. When the

differences are over the setup degree,

the system will alert you.

Warning

sound

selection

Set up the different alert sound effects.

Recording

time

display

Displays monitor recording time.

“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,

seconds.

 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.

Using MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL

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