Genius FaceCam 300 User manual

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Table of Contents

FaceCam 300 Features 1

Set up the device 2-3

Using Instant Messenger Application 3-4

Cra yTalk CamSuite PRO 5-15

Cra yTalk CamSuite PRO with IM Application 16-21

Trouble shooting for web camera 22

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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.

Add live video to your instant messaging!

Turn your PC into a live broadcast hub with FaceCam 300. It works with

windows7, Vista, XP. 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 after install

advanced driver from the CD.

2. anual Lens

Adjust the focus by twisting the

lens.

3.LED Indicator

When FaceCam 300 is connected

to the computer's USB port, the

LED will light up when performing

video application.

4.Swivel and Clipping Base

The adjustable clipping base fits

easily to almost anything - notebook

panel, CRT, and LCD monitors.

FaceCam 300 Features

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You need to install the device drivers and applications before using

your webcam.

Do not connect your webcam to your computer before

installing the drivers.

1. I

nstalling the FaceCam 300 driver in Windows 7/Vista/XP

Insert the FaceCam 300 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The Autorun screen will bring up the installation screen. Click on

“Driver” then simply follow the on-screen instructions.

Install DirectX from the CD if your PC doesn’t have it or the version

was older.

NOTE

 If the Autorun screen doesn’t start, follow these steps:

 Click on “Start Menu”

 Type D:\SETUP.EXE, then click the Enter key.

(Assume your CD-ROM is in Drive D)

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Insert the FaceCam 300’s USB cable to your desktop or laptop

USB port.

Now restart your computer after you have installed all the

applications and connected the web cam.

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.

Set up

the

Device

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NOTE

 The web camera can work properly with any video chat software that

supports a video feature.

 To remove the driver installation in Windows7/Vista/XP

Go to the taskbar and follow “Start  Program  FaceCam 300

 Click “Uninstall”, then follow the on-screen instructions to remove the

driver.

 SN essenger

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.

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 essenger

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”.

Using Instant essenger Application

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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.

For the further information, refer to the website at

http://messenger.yahoo.com

 AOL Instant essenger

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

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.

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As an added bonus, the bundled program - Cra yTalk Cam Suite PRO

enriches your video chatting with a lot of fun by following these advanced

features.

Capture still image and video in different resolutions and

upload to YouTube directly.

Continuously changing talking animated characters appear

during online video chats with lip-sync movement.

Change facial expressions or add face accessories and comic

stamps to your face during online video chats.

Using CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO

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Shares your favorite video clips and photo slideshows instantly

without waiting to download.

Shows live desktop activity for online presentation, distant

training, and software operation.

Notifies you what happens in front of the webcam while you

are away.

With the Enable Video Chat feature, you may decrease the

loading of your system by stopping sending the video data to

your IM partner.

To show the Preference window. You can change the general

settings in Preference dialog box.

Shows the properties window of your web cam driver. The

controls provided depend on the drivers respectively.

ystem Requirements

Make sure that your PC meets the following minimum system requirements

before running CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO.

inimum Recommended

Hardware

CPU Pentium 4, 2.0 GH Pentium 4, 3.0 GH or

higher

RAM 256 MB 512 MB or higher

Disk Space 100 MB 200 MB

Accessories Duplex sound card, VGA card, keyboard,

mouse, microphone, speaker

Software

Operating System Windows 2000, XP and Vista

Instant Messenger Such as Skype for Windows v3.0 or above

DirectX DirectX 9 or above

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Capture

You may click Snapshot or Record button to capture and share an image or

a video of yourself from your webcam.

Camera on/off Mixer for music/sound

Sketch and Text Background Music

Voice Morph Preview

Snapshot button Delete

Still image resolution Email

Video record button YouTube upload

Video resolution Thumbnail/List view

Volume adjust

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Avatar Live

You can use the selected avatar to have video chats with your friends.

Avatar

You can use default avatars or press more to create your own

avatars.

Emoticons

You are able to add different emotive expressions to your avatar

along with the sound effect. If you are using video conference,

the avatar and emotive animation are both visible to your

conferencing partner.

Horizontal irror

Tick the Hori ontal box to have the camera window flip

hori ontally so that the avatar moves along with your head more

mirror-like.

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Reset

Click the Reset button to rectify and oom your avatar to the

appropriate si e and angle to fit in the camera window.

Preview

You may click the Preview button to launch the preview window

agic irror

You can utili e your own face applied different effects by Magic Mirror and to

have video chats with your friends.

orph

You can change the selected face morph to your face.

Effect

You may add a comic effect to your face.

Preview

Click the Preview button to launch the preview window

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