Genius FACECAM 3000 User manual

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Table of Contents
FaceCam 3000 Features 1
Set up the device 2
Using Instant Messenger Application 3-4
CrazyTalk CamSuite PRO 5-15
CrazyTalk CamSuite PRO with IM Application 16-20
Video Easy...................................................................21-27
Trouble shooting for web camera 28

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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.
Experience true plug and play with FaceCam 3000! 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 in
CrazyTalk CamSuite PRO after
you install the Button Manager
from the CD.
2.Glass cover
A glass cover is used to improve
the image
3.LED Indicator
When it is connected to the
computer's USB port, the LED will
light up when performing a video
application.
4.Clipping Base
The adjustable clipping base fits
easily to almost anything -
notebook panel, CRT, or LCD
monitors.
FaceCam 3000 Features

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FaceCam 3000 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 FaceCam 3000 to a USB port.
3. FaceCam 3000 is now ready for use with any application. It can work
properly with any video chat software that supports a video feature.
Image Capture under Windows XP SP2:
1. Double-click on My Computer. 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 My Computer 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.
FaceCam 3000 uses the I.P.M function. This feature prevents any
person trying to hack into your system and use your web cam.
1. Install the Button Manager from the CD
2. After you install the Button Manager,
you’ll find a Manager Icon in the system
tray.
Set up the Device
I.PM (Image Protection Mechanism) setting

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3. 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.
4. Every time when you turn the web cam on, the system will ask again if you
want to prevent any hacker invasion.
 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 in to 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 Messenger
a. Download Yahoo Messenger at http://messenger.yahoo.com and
finish the registration, if you don’t have it.
b. Sign in to Yahoo Messenger.
c. From the main window, click Tools menu, then select “Start My
Webcam”.
d. Right-click on a name in your Messenger List and choose “View
Webcam”.
Using Instant Messenger Application

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e. Your friend will then receive an invitation message. When your
friend clicks YES, the video chat will start.
f. For the further information, refer to the website at
http://messenger.yahoo.com
 AOL Instant Messenger
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 in to 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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The bundled program - CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO (Windows only) enriches
your video chatting with a lot of fun by using 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.
Shows 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.
System Requirements
Make sure that your PC meets the following minimum system requirements
before running CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO.
Minimum Recommended
Hardware
CPU Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz 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 7 / Vista / 2000 / XP
Instant Messenger Such as Skype for Windows v3.0 or above
DirectX DirectX 9 or above

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Capture
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 for 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 Mirror
Click on the Horizontal box to have the camera window flip
horizontally so that the avatar moves along with your head more
mirror-like.

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Reset
Click the Reset button to rectify and zoom your avatar to the
appropriate size and angle to fit in the camera window.
Preview
You may click the Preview button to launch the preview window
Magic Mirror
You can utilize your own face using different effects by Magic Mirror and to
have video chats with your friends.
Morph
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.