Genius ISLIM 1320 User manual

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Table of Contents
iSlim 1320 Features 1
Installing the iSlim 1320 2
About Genius Application-WebCAM Mate 3
1. Main Menu 3-6
2. Picture Mode 7-9
3. Video Mode 10-11
4. Security Mode 11-14
Using MSN Messenger,Yahoo Messenger,AOL 15-16
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator 17-41
CrazyTalk CamSuite 42-69
Trouble shooting for web camera 70

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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 iSlim 1320! 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.
2.Manual Lens
Adjust the focus by twisting the
lens.
3.LED Indicator
When iSlim 1320 is connected to
the computer's USB port, the LED
will light up when performing video
application.
4.Micro
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hone
5.Swivel and Clipping Base
The adjustable clipping base fits
easily to almost anything - notebook
panel, CRT, and LCD monitors.
iSlim 1320 Features

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iSlim 1320 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 iSlim 1320 to a USB port. It is now ready for use with any
application. The web camera can work properly with any video chat
software that supports a video feature.
3. Genius application:
You can use the Genius application software to capture a real-time
image, record or execute simple security functions. The Snapshot
function will work in the Genius application software.
4. In Windows XP SP2 and Vista:
a. Double-click on the My Computer icon. Or click Start ÆMy
Computer.
b. Select “USB Video Device” and double-click, and the video
appears on the screen automatically.
5. In Mac 10.4.9 or above:
Click iChat ÆPreference. Now you can use iSlim 1320 for online
chatting.
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.
Installing the Device

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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 is compatible to Windows Vista/XP/2000/Me/98SE
1. Main Menu
About Genius Application-WebCAM Mate

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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.
Resolution
Selection
Resolution selections according to
device.
MJPG: 1280x1024, 1024x960,
800x600, 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
176x144, 160x120
YUY2: 3360x2520, 1280x1024,
1024x960, 800x600, 640x480,
352x288, 320x240, 176x144, 160x120
Property page View your settings and properties.
Exit Exit the Genius UI.
Remark:
* This resolution is by software interpolation.

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-Property page
Property page lets you adjust the web cam to your personal liking.
-Video Proc Amp
Item Description
Brightness enables you to adjust the brightness of the displayed
image or video.
Contrast enables you to control the ratio between dark and light.
Hue is any color in the rainbow that you choose to pick.

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Item Description
Saturation enables you to set the color reproduction from black
and white to full color image or video.
Sharpness can soften or 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.
You can adjust different values for different circumstances
depending on your environment.
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).

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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
Device Refresh web camera.

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Item Mode Description
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. Make sure
the resolution is correct before you use 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
Set the audio device.
Recording
time display
Displays recording time.
“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,
seconds.
4. Security Mode
Using the 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, 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.

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Item Mode Description
Audio
Setting
Set the audio device.
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 alert sound effects.
Recording
time
display
Displays monitor recording time.
“00:00:00” mean hours, minutes,
seconds.

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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 MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL

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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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Overview
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator is an innovative and easy-to-use software tool for
creating animated talking characters and digital hosts for video files and
greeting cards from your own photograph or digital image collection.
Animate any person, animal, or illustration with CrazyTalk Avatar Creator's
easy-to-use professional editing tools.
Your photos are brought to life in amazing animation by fitting them with
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator's proprietary Facetrix, facial morphing
technology.
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator's then gives a voice to your photos by allowing
them to lipsync with audio recordings and spoken text messages using the
exclusive Expressix speech animation technology.
Once your project is complete. CrazyTalk Avatar Creator offers all new
support for popular video editing and greeting cards.
You can send your talking messenger or card image in a variety of formats
including .cab, .mht file or an .AVI movie.
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator Introduction

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Operating System
•Windows Vista/XP/2000
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator allows you to import any digital photo, image or
likeness of a face, with the innovative real time image
morphing-NaturalVoice technology and/or TTS (Text-To-Speech)
technology, to bring your favorite photos to life! A message combined with
your talking image provides a CrazyTalk Avatar character to send to your
friends and colleagues using various output options.
You can send animated greeting cards or even export movie files of
numerous formats with CrazyTalk Avatar Creator.
You can create your own customized CrazyTalk Avatar Creator Model using
any digital image.
Click Edit/Model to start creating a CrazyTalk Avatar Creator model.
Getting Started
Getting Started-Creating a CrazyTalk
A
vatar Creator Model