Genius SLIM 2020AF User manual

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Table of Contents
Slim 2020AF Features 1
Installing the Slim 2020AF 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
About Face Recognition 17-19
Using MSN Messenger,Yahoo Messenger,AOL 20-21
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator 21-44
CrazyTalk CamSuite 45-70
Trouble shooting for web camera 71

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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.
Slim 2020AF uses an optical auto-focus lens, provides real-time sharp
and clear image quality. No matter how far you sit from the screen, you
are always in focus.
1.SnapShot Button
Press the snapshot button to take
images under the application.
2.Auto Focus Lens
Auto focus will enable the lens to
focus on an object automatically.
3.Microphone
4.LED Indicator
Slim 2020AF is connected to the
computer's USB port and the LED
will light up when performing video
application.
5.Swivel and Clipping Base
The adjustable clipping base fits
easily to almost anything - notebook
panel, CRT, and LCD monitors.
Slim 2020AF Features

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Slim 2020AF supports UVC (USB Video Class) which can plug and play
in Windows XP SP2, Vista or above OS without a device driver
installed.
1. Make sure your PC OS system is Windows XP SP2, Vista or above.
2. Position the webcam and connect the USB cable to an available
USB port on your computer. Windows automatically detects the
device.
3. Now Slim 2020AF is ready for running with any application. The
web camera can work properly with any video chat software that
supports a video feature.
4. In Windows Vista:
You can use Genius application software to capture a real-time image,
record or execute the simple security function. The Snapshot function
will work in the Genius application software.
5. In Windows XP SP2:
a. Double-click the My Computer icon.
Alternatively, click Start →My Computer.
b. Select “USB Video Device” and double-click, and the video
appears on the screen automatically.
Installing the Slim 2020AF

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NOTE
To check if Windows XP system is SP2 (Service Pack 2).
−Click the My Computer icon on your desktop or in the Windows
Start menu.
−When the menu that appears, click Properties.
If your Windows XP system isn’t SP2 (Service Pack 2), go to the
website: http://microsoft.com to upgrade your version.
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.
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.
Resolution Resolution selections according to

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Item Mode Description
Selection device.
YUY2: 1280x1024, 1024x768,
800x600, 640x480, 352x288, 320x240,
176x144, 160x120 pixels
Property page Preference setting to view your setting
and properties.
Exit Exit the Genius UI.

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Property page
Property page allows user to adjust a person like property of the webcam.
-Video Proc Amp
Item Description
Brightness enables you to adjust the brightness of the displayed
image or video to suit your own preference.
Contrast enables you to control the ratio between dark and light
according to your own preference.

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Item Description
Hue is any color in the rainbow that you choose to pick.
Saturation enables you to set the color reproduction from black
and white to a full color image or video according to your own
preference.
Sharpness can soften and 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.
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).
Select the correct frequency according to the country where you
are using the web camera. (* )
Remark:
* : This function not available in windows XP SP2 (Service Pack 2).

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-Camera control
Item Description
Enable Auto Focus function provides real-time sharp and clear
image quality. No matter how far you sit from the screen, you
always bring in focus. Use the slider to find manual focus setting.

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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.