Genius ISLIM 330 User manual

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Table of Contents
iSlim 330 Features 1
Installing the iSlim 330 2
About Genius Application-WebCAM Mate 3
1. Main Menu 3-11
2. Picture Mode 12-14
3. Video Mode 15-16
4. Security Mode 16-19
Using MSN Messenger,Yahoo Messenger,AOL 19-21
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator 21-45
CrazyTalk CamSuite 46-73
Trouble shooting for web camera 74

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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 330! 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 330 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.
iSlim 330 Features

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iSlim 330 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 330 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 330 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: 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
176x144, 160x120
YUY2: 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
176x144, 160x120
*After installing Advanced Driver:
YUY2: 3360x2520, 1280x960,
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 (Without installing Driver)
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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-Camera control
Item Description
When resolution is set to 352x288, 320x240, 176x144 and
160x120, you can execute zoom in/out picture function.

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-Property page (After installing driver)
-Stream Property
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
depending on the environment.
You may adjust values to improve the image appearance. Before
adjusting values, you have to unclick “Auto” to unlock.
- Press “Reset” to return to the manufacturer’s settings.
- Press “Restore” to return to the previous settings.
Press “Save” to save the values you set up.
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 a 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”.