Genius EYE 311Q User manual

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Eye 311Q Features
1 SnapShot Button
You can press the snapshot button to take
the images.
2 Lens
Adjust the focus by twisting the lens.
3 LED Indicator
4 Swivel and Clipping Base
The flexible base design allows the Eye
311Q to stand easily or clip on the LCD
monitor.
Installing the Eye 311Q
1. Please install the driver first and then connect Eye 311Q to
the USB port.
2. Installing the Eye 311Q driver
a. Insert the Eye 311Q Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
b. The Autorun screen will bring up the installation screen. Click on
“Driver” then simply follow the on-screen instructions.
c. Install “DirectX”from the CD.
Notice: If the Autorun screen doesn’t start, please follow these
steps:
zClick on “Start Menu”.
zType D：\SETUP.EXE , then click “Enter” key.

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(Assume your CD-ROM is in Drive D)
3. Insert the Eye 311Q’s USB cable to your desktop’s or
laptop’s USB port.
4. Complete software and hardware installation. You can
install the software you would like for video
conferencing or chat with your friends.
NOTE
To remove the driver installation:
Please go to the taskbar and follow “Start” Æ“Program” Æ“Eye 311Q”Æ
Click “Uninstall”, then follow the on-screen instructions to remove the
driver.
Genius Application (Windows Only)
You can use our software to capture the real-time image, record or
execute the simply security function.
To run the software, please go to the task bar and follow “Start”Æ
Click “Program”ÆChoose “Eye 311Q”ÆClick “Eye 311Q”. Or you
may execute the software by simply clicking the shortcut of “Eye 311Q”.

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NOTE
After installing the driver of Eye 311Q, the system will automatically create a
file (C:\WINDOWS\Album or C:\WINNT\Album)to save the images you take
using the Genius Application.
1. Description for the major icon
Preview mode
Snapshot mode
Video Clip Mode
Security monitoring system
Exit the Genius UI
Camera Control
NOTE
In the “camera control section”, you can personalize your camera
settings for different circumstances.

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1-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.
2You can adjust different values for different circumstances and environment
3When you want a still image capture, you can drag the bar to select a resolution
size you want.
-VGA: 640 x 480;
-SVGA: 800 x 600
-XGA: 1024 x 768
-SXGA1280 x 960
4You may adjust values toward image appearance. Before adjusting values, you
have to unclick “Auto” to unlock.
5-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.

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6Select the correct frequency according to the country where you are using the
web camera. (Before doing this, you will need to select “Indoor”.)
7-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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1There will be 27 different kinds of video effects/frames for you to select. The
effects can also be applied to the video chat software, like MSN Messenger.
You can directly connect to this effect page from the web camera settings in the
video chat software.
2Besides the 27 kinds of video effects/frames in section 1, you also can bring in
your customized frame. Please note that, in the customized frame, you must have
the color in Pantone 255 in the area, where you want your image show up.

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3Auto Change: Once you choose this, the 27 kinds of video effects will take turns
from the first one to the last one.
No effects & frame: Once you choose this, the video effects will be determinate.
2. Preview Mode
You can use the function buttons on the control panel to zoom in/out and
move upward/downward/left/right.
Zoom in the image
Zoom out the image
Move the image upward
Move the image downward

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Move the image to the left
Move the image to the right
Resolution Selection
There are 2 categories of resolution: RGB24 and
I420. You can select 5 different image resolutions for
each of them. The file size of I420 will be smaller than
RGB24. So, I420 may be the better choice for
transmission.
3. SnapShot Mode
You can press the Snapshot button in the right of the circle to take a
picture right away and share with your friends.
Send photo by e-mail

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Shoot continuously
Resolution selection
This section shows the resolution you selected in the
“Preview Mode”. If you want to change the resolution,
please click “ ”to go back to the “Preview Mode” to
make the changes.
4. Video Clip Mode
You can record real-time image in this section.
Send photo by e-mail
Convert AVI files into MEPG-1 format
Start recording

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Stop recording
Exit the Video Clip Mode
To Create animation
Press to start; Press to stop
Press to return to the video recording mode
This function has to be under the resolution of RGB24 320 x 240
or I420 320 x 240. Please make sure the resolution is correct
before executing this function.
Resolution selection
This section shows the resolution you selected in the “Preview
Mode”. If you want to change the resolution, please click “ ”to
go back to the “Preview Mode” to make the changes.
5. Security Monitoring S
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monitor automatically. It can also record anytime until the HD is fu
there’s no movement, it will shut down automatically after four
seconds or otherwise it will be active when detecting new movem
It’s a great security monitoring system at times when you’re not
around.
ystem
his function records any movements that appear in front of your ll. If
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Start recording
Stop recording
Setup time of the security monitoring system
Set up the degree of the variance for every es
are over the setup degree, the system will alert
second of recording image. When the differenc
you.
Set up the different alerting sound effects
NOTE
In “Security Monitoring System” section, you can record in any size of
image resolution. If you want to change the resolution, please click
”to
“go back to the “Preview Mode” and make the changes.
MSN Messenger 6 or later. If
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MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL
a. For live video function, you’ll need MSN Messenger version
you don’t have it, please refer to the website:
http://www.msnm to download.
b. Now, get to sign onto MSN Messenger service.
c. Choose a friend on the contact list and Click “OK” to confirm.

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d. e to chat. Click on the
riend
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Double-click on your friends, who are availabl
webcam icon.
e. our friend will then receive an invitation message. When your f
confirms to talk, the video chat will start.
Y
hoo Messenger
a. Download Yahoo Messenger at http://messenger.yahoo.com and finish
registration, if you don’t have it.
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the
b. ign onto Yahoo Messenger.
dow, click Tools menu, then select “Start My Webcam”.
n invitation message. When your friend
AO Messenger
c. From the main win
d. Right-click on a name in your Messenger List and choose “View
Webcam”.
e. Your friend will then receive a
clicks YES, the video chat will start.
L Instant
a. You can download AOL Instant Messenger free at http://www.aim.com
t have it.
b. AOL Instant Messenger.
r Lists” and choose the friend you want to start
d. age. When your friend
start.
and finish the registration, if you don’
Sign onto
c. Click on “Show Messenge
with video chat.
Your friend will then receive an invitation mess
confirms to talk, the video chat will
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the ca ng video conferencing or video
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video conferencing or video chat program.

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DDPl ware. It integrates the
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y
. DD ThemeParty
rintCenter is for arranging the pictures you take in DD ThemeParty
simply follow the on-screen instructions. Once
ter are ready to go.
2.
b.
king the shortcut of “DD
ayCam is an interactive multimedia soft
most advanced virtual interactive technology: facial recognition and
otion tracking, with cartoon characters, figures and amazing visuam
effects. It allows you do a virtual role-play, interacting with a virtual
environment, morphing yourself into real time.
DDPlayCam includes two parts: DD ThemeParty and DD ThemePart
PrintCenter. DDPlayCam is for virtual role-play
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and printing them out.
1. Installing the DDPlayCam Software
a. Insert the Eye 311Q Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
b. The Autorun screen will bring up the installation screen. Click on
“DDPlayCam” then
finished, DD ThemeParty and DD PrintCen
Running DD ThemeParty
a. Connect the web camera to the computer
Please go to the task bar and follow “Start”ÆClick “Program”Æ
Choose “DDPlayCam”ÆClick “DD ThemeParty”. Or you may
execute the software by simply clic
ThemeParty” .
D ThemeParty IntroductionD
To run DD PlayCam DD Theme Party, you should set your
DD oftware (Windows 2000/XP Only)PlayCam S

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camera resolution to 320*240 and also check for your position before
th your face around the center if possible.
solution is not in 320*240, the
n-screen
Tool Tip Function Description
About DD PlayCam Display DD PlayCam software version
Capture (Enter) Take a snapshot in process
Sequential Capture Take 12 sn on
ws
Turn off audio
e web camera. Please position
Please note that if your camera re
software will ask you to make the change. Please follow the o
instructions to change the resolution to 320*240.
apshots as a GIF animati
DD PrintCenter Open DD PrintCenter application
Close Windows Exit application
Help Call help documentation
Minimize Windo Minimize skin
Mute

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Technical Support cal support web service
Photo ctures or animation.
3. Running
a. eb camera into
b. Please go to the task bar and follow “Start”ÆClick “Program”Æ
Choos Cli
execute the software by simp
Connect to techni
View View photo from captured pi
DD PrintCenter
Connect the w the computer
e “DDPlayCam”Æck “DD PrintCenter”. Or you may
ly clicking the shortcut of “DD
PrintCenter” .
DD PrintCenter Introduction
DD PrintCenter lets you easily print digital photos by using a
variety of layout templates. Please note that as an indivisib
automatical
le part
of DD PlayCam software, this function allows you only to print
photos generated by DD PlayCam software and saved
ly in the DD PlayCam folder within My Pictures.
yout or Load Document a. Step 1: Select Paper Size and La

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DD PrintCenter provides you three standard paper sizes. They are A4,
4*6 and 3*5 inch styles.
Each paper size contains three types of layout templates. First, you
select a paper size and you can see three corresponding layout
templates on the right part of the window. Each layout template
shows you the actual size of a single photo and the number of photos
a single paper can print, such as 24 mm*18 mm. Select the layout by
directly clicking the template, and then click the Next button. Or
click Load button to open an existing DD PrintCenter document.
b. Step 2: Choose and Load Photo

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You can see an empty layout template and thumbnail pictures that
you captured and saved in the DD PlayCam folder. Roll over any
pictures you want to print and dr it directly into an empty position
you would like to place it in the template. Or click an empty position
first and the frame of the position is marked immediately, double
click on the picture you want to print. You will see the picture you
have selected appear in that that position.
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c. Step 3: Add, Delete and Save

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If you want to print several copies from the same picture, you
do not have to repeat the steps for dragging. You only need to
select the target picture which you have already dragged into
template and click the “+” button. The picture will duplicate at
the next position automatically. One click, one duplication! If
you want to delete the picture that you have already dragged
into template, just select the target picture and click the -
button. On the other hand, if you want to save the whole
template with the selected pictures for printing next time or
elsewhere, just click on the “Save” button. The whole template
will be saved as a single JPEG file extension. In the save
combo box, you can select another file extension called PCF to
save the template layout you have edited as a DD PrintCenter
ocument. For the next time, you can use the Load button to
d
open the PCF file for further editing. You can also use Save as
a function to save a file as the format you indicated.

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d. Step 4: Preview and Print
You can click the Preview button, then Print. However, please note
that DD PrintCenter does not provide functions for controlling or
adjusting any settings of your client printer device. We recommend
you should check your printer settings and the paper you have loaded
before printing.
NOTE
For further information about the DDPlayCam software, please go to the
task bar and follow “Start”ÆClick “Program”ÆChoose “DDPlayCam”
ÆYou can click Click “DD ThemeParty Technical Support”; “DD
ThemeParty User Guide” or “DD ThemeParty Web Service” depends on
your requirement.
To remove the driver installation:
Please go to the taskbar and follow “Start” Æ“Program” ÆChoose
“DDPlayCam” ÆClick “DD ThemeParty Uninstallation”, then follow
the on-screen instructions to remove the driver.