Genius I-LOOK 325T User manual

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Table of Contents
i-Look 325T Features 1
Installing the i-Look 325T 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 41-68
Trouble shooting for web camera 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.
Add live video to your instant messaging!
Turn your PC into a live broadcast hub with i-Look 325T. Works with
windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me and 98SE. 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. LED Indicator
i-Look 325T is connected to the computer's USB port and the LED will light
up when performing video application.
2. Manual Focus
Adjust the focus by twisting the lens.
3. IR Receiver
4. USB port
i-Look 325T Features

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button : Zoom In
button : Zoom Out
button : Press up button to turn the camera's view
to up direction.
button : Press down button to turn the camera's
view to down direction.
button : Press right button to turn the camera's view
to right direction.
button: Press left button to turn the camera's view
to left direction
H button : Home / Reset
Auto-pan stop Button: Press it to stop Auto-pan
function.
Picture Shutter Button: Press it to take picture.
Auto-pan Button: Press it to start Auto-pan function.
Pan range: 350 degree

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You need to install device drivers and applications before using your
webcam.
Do not connect your webcam to your computer before
installing the drivers.
1. Installing the i-Look 325T driver Windows Vista/XP/2000/Me/98SE
Environment
a. Insert the i-Look 325T 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 if your pc didn’t have it on your system or
the version was older.
NOTE
If the Autorun screen doesn’t start, please follow these steps
zClick on “Start Menu”
zType D:\SETUP.EXE, then click the Enter key.
(Assume your CD-ROM is in Drive D)
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
3. Insert the i-Look 325T’s USB cable to your desktop or laptop USB
port.
4. Restart your computer after all the applications have been
installed.
Installing the i-Look 325T

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5. 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.
NOTE
The web camera can work properly with any video chat software that supports a
video feature.
To remove the driver installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista Environment:
Please go to the taskbar and follow “Start ÆProgram Æi-Look 325T
ÆClick “Uninstall”, then follow the on-screen instructions to remove the driver.
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.
RGB24: 2688x2016(*),1280x960(*),
1024x768(*), 800x600(*), 640x480,
352x288, 320x240, 176x144, 160x120
I240: 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
176x144, 160x120
Property page Preference setting to view your setting
and properties.
Exit Exit the Genius UI.
Remark:
* This resolution is by software interpolation.

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-Property page
Settings
Item Description
-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.

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Item Description
You can adjust different values for different circumstances and
environment.
You may adjust values toward image appearance. Before
adjusting values, you have to unclick “Auto” to unlock.
-Press “Default” to return to the manufacturer’s settings.
-Press “Save” to save the values you set up.
-Press “Load” to return to the previous settings.
Select the correct frequency according to the country where you
are using the web camera. (Before doing this, you will need to
select “Indoor”.)
-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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Effects
Item Description
There will be 26 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.

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Besides the 26 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 number
255 in the area, where you want your image show up.
Motor

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Item Description
In this section, you can enable the “Zoom” function. Please
select “Enable Zoom” before zooming.
-Scroll the bar to zoom in or zoom out
-Press the 4-direction button to move the image upward,
downward, leftward, and rightward.
button : Press up button to turn the camera's view to up
direction.
button : Press down button to turn the camera's view to down
direction.
button : Press right button to turn the camera's view to right
direction.
button: Press left button to turn the camera's view to left direction
button : Home / Reset
When your face move upward, downward, leftward, and
rightward, i-Look 325T will track automatically to appear face in
the screen. In an auto stereoscopic display, the image will auto
digital zoom.

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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.
Mail Send photo by email.

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Item Mode Description
Adding Frame Select photo frame to add inside still
image. (*)
Tracking Face
Click this button, and the screen will
auto appear in the center of the frame.
When you are watching the display,
your face should appear in the acquired
image. In an auto stereoscopic display,
the image will auto digital zoom.
Rotate Rotate still image 45 degrees counter-
clockwise. (*)
Center Rotate still image to center. (*)
Rotate Rotate still image 45 degrees
anti-clockwise. (*)
Multi-shot
number Select multi-shot number from 2 to 10.
Full Screen
Mode
Display your web camera over the
entire screen. Press ESC to exit full
screen mode or click left mouse to
return to normal mode.
Refresh Refresh web camera.

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Item Mode Description
Device
Delete File Delete the selected files.
Rotate Image Rotate the selected image file 90
degrees in title list display.
Email file Attach the selected image file to an
email.
Print Picture Print the selected image file.
Remark:
* This function must use the resolution of 640x480 or 320x240. Please make
sure the resolution is correct before executing this function.

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3. Video Mode
You can record real-time video in this section.
Item Mode Description
Recording
Start/Stop
To begin recording video from your web
camera. Click to stop recording
video.

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Item Mode Description
Audio Setting
Setting the audio device.
Recording
time display
Displays recording time.
“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,
seconds.
4. Security Mode
Using motion detection function, it records any movements that appear
in front of your monitor automatically. It can also record anytime until
the HD is full. If there’s no movement, it will shut down automatically
after four seconds or otherwise it will be active when detecting new
movement.

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Item Mode Description
Recording
Start/Stop
To begin recording monitor video from
your web camera. Click to stop
recording video.
Audio
Setting Setting the audio device.

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Item Mode Description
Schedule
Recording
Set up time for the security monitoring
system.
Email Alert
When this button is enabled, it will send
out an email if an alert happens during
recording.

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Item Mode Description
Sensitive
adjustable
Set up the degree of variance for every
second of recording video. When the
differences are over the setup degree,
the system will alert you.
Warning
sound
selection
Set up the different alerting sound
effects.
Recording
time
display
Displays monitor recording time.
“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,
seconds.
MSN Messenger
a. For live video function, you’ll need MSN Messenger version 6 or
later. If you don’t have it, please 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
Using MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL