Genius EYE 320 User manual

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Table of Contents
Eye 320 Features 1
Installing the Eye 320 2-3
About Genius Application-WebCAM Mate 3
1. Main Menu 4-8
2. Picture Mode 9-11
3. Video Mode 12-13
4. Security Mode 13-16
Using MSN Messenger,Yahoo Messenger,AOL 16-18
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator 18-40
CrazyTalk CamSuite 41-67
Trouble shooting for web camera 68-69

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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:
zThis product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
zFor more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge
of waste management.
Experience true plug and play with Eye 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
Press the snapshot button to take
images under the application.
2.Lens
Adjust the focus by twisting the lens.
3.LED Indicator
When Eye 320 is connected to the
computer's USB port, the LED will
light up when performing video
applications.
4.Swivel and Clipping Base
The adjustable clipping base fits
easily to almost anything - notebook
panel, CRT, and LCD monitors.
Eye 320 Features

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Eye 320 supports UVC (USB Video Class) which can plug and play in
Windows XP SP2, Vista or above OS without a device driver installed.
1. Make sure your PC OS system is Windows XP SP2, Vista or above.
2. Position the webcam and connect the USB cable to an available
USB port on your computer. Windows automatically detects the
device.
3. Now Eye 320 is ready for running with any application. The web
camera can work properly with any video chat software that
supports a video feature.
4. In Windows Vista:
You can use Genius application software to capture a real-time image,
record or execute the simple security function. The Snapshot function
will work in the Genius application software.
5. In Windows XP SP2:
a. Double-click the My Computer icon.
Alternatively, click Start →My Computer.
b. Select “USB Video Device” and double-click, and the video
appears on the screen automatically.
Installing the Eye 320

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NOTE
To check if Windows XP system is SP2 (Service Pack 2).
−Click the My Computer icon on your desktop or in the Windows
Start menu.
−When the menu that appears, click Properties.
If your Windows XP system isn’t SP2 (Service Pack 2), go to the
website: http://microsoft.com to upgrade your version.
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 available in windows Vista/XP/2000/Me/98SE
About Genius Application-WebCAM Mate

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1. Main Menu
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
Selection
Resolution selections according to
device.
YUY2: 1280x1024, 1024x768,
800x600, 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
176x144, 160x120 pixels
Property page Preference setting to view your setting
and properties.
Exit Exit the Genius UI.

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Property page
Property page allows user to adjust a person like property of the webcam.
-Video Proc Amp
Item Description
Brightness enables you to adjust the brightness of the displayed
image or video to suit your own preference.
Contrast enables you to control the ratio between dark and light

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Item Description
according to your own preference.
Hue is any color in the rainbow that you choose to pick.
Saturation enables you to set the color reproduction from black
and white to a full color image or video according to your own
preference.
Sharpness can soften and 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.
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).
Select the correct frequency according to the country where you
are using the web camera. (* )
Remark:
* : This function not available in windows XP SP2 (Service Pack 2).

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-Camera control
Item Description
Enable Auto Focus function provides real-time sharp and clear
image quality. No matter how far you sit from the screen, you
always bring in focus. Use the slider to find manual focus setting.

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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.