Genius ILOOK 320 User manual

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Table of Contents
iLook 320 Features 1
Set up the device 2
Using Instant MessengerApplication 3-4
CrazyTalk CamSuite PRO 5-15
CrazyTalk CamSuite PRO with IM Application 16-20
Trouble shooting for web camera 21

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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 iLook 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
You can press the snapshot button
to take images after install
advanced driver from the CD.
2.Manual Lens
Adjust the focus by twisting the
lens.
3.LED Indicator
When iLook 320 is connected to the
computer's USB port, the LED will
light up when performing video
application.
4.Micro
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5.Swivel and Clipping Base
The adjustable clipping base fits
easily to almost anything - notebook
panel, CRT, and LCD monitors.
iLook 320 Features

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iLook 320 supports UVC (USB Video Class) which can plug and play in
Windows XP SP2, Vista or Mac 10.4.9 and above without using a device
driver.
1. Make sure your PC OS system is Windows XP SP2, Vista or Mac 10.4.9
and above.
2. Plug in the iLook 320 to a USB port.
3. iLook 320 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 ÆMy 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.
Set up the Device

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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 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
Yahoo 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
Using Instant Messenger Application

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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 onto 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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As an added bonus, the bundled program - CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO
enriches your video chatting with a lot of fun by following 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.
To show 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 2000, XP and Vista
Instant Messenger Such as Skype for Windows v3.0 or above
DirectX DirectX 9 or above

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Capture
You may 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 to have 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
Tick 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 applied 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

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Media Share
You can share media files without delay during video chats. You may
playback multiple media files and have your friends view them
simultaneously. The media files can be video files (Mpeg, AVI, WMV) or
image files (JPG, BMP, GIF).
Play List
Press Import Files button to select the files in the
folder.
/ Press Move up /Move down button or drag a file to
re-order the list.
Click the Share button to play/share the files in the list.
The currently playing file will be highlighted. Click the
Stop button to stop sharing.

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Click the Preview button to preview by yourself before
sharing
Click this button to clear the selected files from the list.
Toggle to Loop button if you want to play the files
selected in loop.
Drag the Slider bar to browse the frame of the file
currently playing.
Desktop Share
There are three ways to show your desktop activities to your friends when
having a video chat.
Share Region
You can share any desired position on your desktop.

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Repeat button
Press it to re-activate the last sharing region.
Share window
You can share the desired window on your desktop.
Share full screen
You can share whole screen on your desktop.
Stop
Click the Stop button to stop sharing.
Monitor
This function will record movements which visible to the webcam. An e-mail
containing snapshots will be sent to you to notify such event had taken place.
The recorded video will be saved in the Gallery folder for you to check later.

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Motion sensitivity level
Drag the Motion sensitivity level slider to adjust the sensitivity
level. The lower the sensitivity level, the less motion will be
recorded. That means minor movements will not be recorded.
HD space setting
Since the recorded videos will occupy hard drive space, you can
stop recording when HD space is at certain level. You can adjust
when you want to stop recording by dragging the slider.
Email notification with snapshot
Check the Email notification with snapshot checkbox if you
want the snapshot to be sent to you by e-mail. Click E-mail
setting button to set E-mail address.
Start/Stop Monitor Click the Start Monitor button to start monitoring. Click it again
to stop monitoring.

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Enable Video Chat
With the Enable Video Chat feature, you may decrease the loading of your
system by stopping sending the video data to your IM partner.
•This icon indicates that the video chat feature is enabled.
•This icon indicates that the video chat feature is disabled.
Preference
Click the Preferences button to show the Preference window. You can
change the general settings in this dialog box.

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Select Camera allows you to select your default camera. If you
have multiple cameras installed on your PC, you need to select
one of them.
Check the Enable auto zoom so the webcam can detect your
face, zoom automatically and self center your face.
Check the Auto preview after captured box and the preview
window pops up, auto-playbacks right after you capture an image
or a video.
Click Browse button to select a folder to store the captured
images and videos.
This is to set Face/Mouse tracking to trigger head movement
radio button so your avatar's head and eyes will track your head
or mouse and move under the Avatar Live function.
This is to se the Delay time per slide (second) for each image to
last for specific seconds under Media share function.
Camera setting
Click the Camera Settings button to show the properties window of your
web cam driver. The controls provided depend on the drivers respectively.
NOTE
For detailed setting of each function, press for online help.

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Window Live Messenger
1. Install CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO and Window Live Messenger.
2. Click Tools/Audio and video setup to open the Audio and Video Setup
wizard.
CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO with IM Application

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3. Check next button
4. In Step 1, leave the dropdown list unchanged and click Next button.

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5. In step 2, select CamSuite Virtual Audio in the dropdown list. Click Next
button.
6. In step 3, select CamSuite Virtual Camera in the dropdown list. Click
Finish button.

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Now, your MSN Messenger is connected to CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO.
These effects: Avatar Live, Magic Mirror, Media Share and Desktop Share
can be seen during your video conference.
Skype
1. Install CrazyTalk Cam Suite PRO and Window Live Messenger.
2. Click Tools/Options... to open the option dialog box.