Genius MESSENGER 310 User manual

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Table of Contents
Messenger 310 Features 1
Installing the Messenger 310 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 Messenger 310. Works with
windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 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.SnapShot Button
You can press the snapshot button
to take images.
2.Microphone
3.Manual Lens
Adjust the focus by twisting the
lens.
4.Swivel and Clipping Base
The adjustable clipping base fits
easily to almost anything -
notebook panel, CRT, and LCD
monitors.
Messenger 310 Features

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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 Messenger 310 driver Windows
Vista/XP/2000/Me/98SE Environment
a. Insert the Messenger 310 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
b. The Autorun screen will bring up the installation screen. Click on
“Windows 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 Messenger 310’s USB cable to your desktop or laptop
USB port.
4. Restart your computer after all the applications have been
installed.
Installing the Messenger 310

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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 ÆMessenger 310
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: 1280x1024 (*), 1024x768 (*),
800x600 (*), 640x480, 352x288,
320x240, 176x144, 160x120
I240: 1280x1024 (*), 1024x768 (*),
800x600 (*), 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
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.
You can adjust different values for different circumstances and
environment.

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Item Description
You may adjust values toward 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 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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Item Description
The effects can also be applied to the video chat software, like
MSN Messenger.

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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

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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, please 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, please refer to the website at
http://messenger.yahoo.com
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, please refer to the website at
http://www.aim.com

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NOTE
Please make sure you already connected the camera to the computer
before running video conferencing or video chat programs.
Please make sure you close other webcam programs before running
the video conferencing or video chat program.
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including .cab, .mht file or an .AVI movie.
Operating System
•Windows Vista/XP/2000
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