Genius FaceCam 321 User manual

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FaceCam 321 Table of Contents
FaceCam 321 Features……………………………………….2
Set up the device…………………………………………………2
I.P.M(Image Protection Mechanism) setting……….3
Using Instant Messenger pplication…………………….3
rcsoft Webcam Companion 4…………………………….4
How to use WCC4……………………………………………..4-7
Trouble shooting for web camera…………………………8

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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 321! Hook it up to a USB port and start video
chatting right away! No drivers are needed for this USB Video Class web camera.
FaceCam 321 supports UVC (USB Video Class) w ic can plug and play in
Windows 7/Vista/XP SP2 or Mac 10.4.9 and above wit out using a device
driver.
1. Make sure your PC OS system is Windows 8/7/Vista/XP SP2 or Mac 10.4.9 and above.
2. Plug in the FaceCam 321 to a USB port.
3. FaceCam 321 is now ready for use with any application. It can work properly with any
video chat software that supports a video feature. If you use Mac OS, you can use iChat
for online chatting.
Image Capture under Windows XP SP2 and Vista:
1. Double-click on the My Computer icon. 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 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.
FaceCam 321 Features
Set up the Device
Manual Lens
djustable lens with High
Definition resolution
Microp one built in
Sensitive microphone
Clipping Base
djustable clipping base fits
easily to desktop, NB

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FaceCam 321 embed I.P.M function.
T is feature prevents any person
trying to ack into your system and
use your web cam.
1.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. ny hacker can not turn on your webcam because they can not
press “Yes”. This keeps your web cam safe.
2.Every time when you turn the web cam, the system will ask again if you want to prevent
any hacker invasion.
Windows Live 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://www.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
Ya oo Messenger
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”.
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.
f. For the further information, refer to the website at http://messenger.yahoo.com
NOTE
Make sure you already connected the camera to the computer before running any video
conferencing or video chat programs.
lso make sure you close other webcam programs before running the video conferencing
or video chat program.
Using Instant MessengerApplication
I
.P.M(Image Protection Mechanism) setting

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This simple application makes it easy for you to capture still images and videos directly from
your webcam. You even have the option to shoot a picture of you in which your face is
morphed by the one in the template you have selected. The program also provides
templates and layouts for you to customize your photos and print them out or send them by
email to share with your family and friends!
System Requirements
Make sure that your PC meets the following minimum system requirements before running
Webcam Companion 4
Minimum Recommended
Hardware
CPU Intel® Core™2
Duo 2.2 GHz
Intel® Core™2
Quad2.83 GHz
R M 256 MB 1G DDR2
Disk Space 500 MB 1GB
DirectX DirectX 9 DirectX 10
Software
Operating
System Windows XP/Vista/7/8
DirectX DirectX 9 or above
Capture
The module allows you to capture a still image and video from your webcam.
Fun Frame
The function can personalize your photos with various templates and layouts.
Webcam Companion 4
How to use Webcam Companion 4

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Edit Module
Provides functions for you to enhance your captured photos and videos, and
save the modified files to your local disk.
Capture Module
On the Capture Preview screen, you can view live video from the webcam. The Capture tools
display in this section let you capture media files.
Full Screen
Display the current video or live preview full screen. Press ESC button to exit full
screen mode.
Setting
djust your capture settings such as image and video formats, quality, devices,
number of photos in burst, etc.
Webcam setting
View and modify your webcam settings/properties. The options here will vary
depending on your device.
Consult the device documentation for details on the available options.
Connect/Disconnect
Connect or disconnect your camera.
Take Picture
Capture a still image from the webcam.
Burst
Capture multiple images in quick succession. Click the "Settings" icon to define
the number of images to capture in each burst.
Snaps ot
Click to start the auto-snapshot process with V-sign gesture. If the program
detects the V-sign gesture after taking a picture with people's face, it will
continue to detect whether there is blink in the picture or not. If a blink exists,
a mention message will pop up and ask you to save or cancel the picture.
Record Video
Begin capturing video from your camera. The button will change to "Stop
Recording" while capturing. Click it again to stop capturing. The recording time
will show at the top of the capture preview section.

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Record Audio
Click this button to capture audio from your camera. The button will change to
"Stop Recording" while capturing. Click it again to stop capturing. The recording
time will be shown at the top of the capture preview window.
Live Annotation
dd annotations to the live video. fter annotations have been added, you can
click "Take Picture" to save them as a still image; or you can also click "Record
Video" before you start to record the entire annotation process as a video clip.
Preview Media Files
Launch the Photo Viewer or Media Player to view the selected photos or videos
from the current album.
Find Target
Go to the location where you archive your captured files.
Fun Frame Module
The Fun Frame function can personalize your photos with various templates and layouts.
Just choose your favorite template or layout to customize your photos and click to print it out
or send it to your family and friends.
Snap s ot
Click to start the auto-snapshot process with pose detection.
Take Picture
Capture a still image from the webcam.
Preview Media Files
Launch the Photo Viewer or Media Player to view the selected photos or videos
from the current album.
E-mail
E-mail the captured images or videos as attachments from your e-mail program.
Print
Print your captures to share with your friends and family.
Pose Detection Sensitivity
Drag and drop the slider to adjust the sensitivity for Pose Detection function.
Edit Module
The Edit Module provides functions for you to enhance your captured photos and videos, and
save the modified files to your local disk.

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Find Target
Go to the location where you archive your captured files.
E-mail
E-mail the captured images or videos as attachments from your e-mail program.
Print
Print your captures to share with your friends and family.
Delete
Remove the selected files from the current album. When you delete a thumbnail
from the albums, the corresponding file will also be removed from your local
disc.
Upload to Twitter
Upload the edited file to Twitter to post for others to view
Upload to Flickr
Upload the edited file to Flickr to post for others to view.
Upload to YouTube
Upload the edited video file to YouTube to share with your friends.
Auto En ance
Click the uto Enhance button to improve the overall quality of your pictures
with a single click.
Adjust Brig tness
Drag and drop the slider to lighten or darken your image.
Adjust Contrast
Drag and drop the slider to adjust the contrast of a photo manually.
Adjust Blur
Drag and drop the slider to smooth rough edges or sharpen fuzzy areas.

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Zoom In
Enlarge the active photo within the preview area.
Zoom Out
Reduce the size of the active photo within the preview area.
Rotate Left 90
Rotate the active photo 90-degrees counter-clockwise.
Rotate Rig t 90
Rotate the active photo 90-degrees clockwise.
Flip
Create a mirror image of the photo.
Undo
Undo the last action. You can use this command to correct a mistake.
Redo
This command reverses the last Undo command.
Resize
Resize the active photo. window will appear where you can type in the values
for photo width and height, or choose to Keep spect Ratio.
Crop
Remove unwanted area from the image. Use the Crop Tool to define a
rectangular or square area. Once the area is defined, the area outside the
selection will turn dark. Click the Crop button located under the Preview area to
apply the crop operation.
Q1: My computer cannot detect t e web camera w en connected wit an
extended USB cable.
Solution:
•Connect the web camera directly to a USB port on your computer. Make sure the
web camera is connected to the USB port at the back of your computer. Some USB
ports at the front of computers may not supply sufficient power for your web
camera.
Q2: Insufficient system resources reserved for t e USB port, causing t e system
to be unable to function.
There are too many devices in the system, causing IRQ problems with the system's USB
controller.
Do the following:
Remove some USB devices from the system.
Restart the system.
The computer reallocates resources.
Q3: T e web camera does not lig t up or t e computer restarts for no apparent
reason.
You may have a USB device drawing too much power from your computer. This can happen
especially when connecting USB devices to a passive or self-powered USB hub. USB Hub
Power Exceeded dialog box appears.
Try the following:
Connect the web camera directly to your computer's USB port.
Use a USB hub with an external power supply.
Trouble shooting