Genius VideoCAM GF112 User manual

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VideoCAM GF112 Features
1 Snap Shot button
2 Lens
3 Adjustable base
Installing the VideoCAM GF112
1. Please install the driver first and then connect VideoCAM
GF112 to the USB port.
2. Installing the VideoCAM GF112 driver
a. Insert the VideoCAM GF112 Installation CD into the CD-ROM
drive.
b. The Autorun screen will bring up the installation screen. Click on
“Driver” then simply follow the on-screen instructions.
c. Install “DirectX”from the CD.
Notice: If the Autorun screen doesn’t start, please follow these
steps:
zClick on “Start Menu”.
zType D：\SETUP.EXE , then click “Enter” key.
(Assume your CD-ROM is in Drive D)
3. Insert the VideoCAM GF112’s USB cable to your desktop’s
or laptop’s USB port.

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4. Complete software and hardware installation. You can
install the software you would like for video
conferencing or chat with your friends.
NOTE
To remove the driver installation:
Windows Environment:
Please go to the taskbar and follow “Start” Æ“Program” Æ“VideoCAM
GF112”ÆClick “Uninstall”, then follow the on-screen instructions to
remove the driver.
Genius Application (Windows Only)
You can use our software to capture the real-time image, record or
execute the simply security function.
To run the software, please go to the task bar and follow “Start”Æ
Click “Program”ÆChoose “VideoCAM GF112”ÆClick “VideoCAM
GF112”. Or you may execute the software by simply clicking the
shortcut of “VideoCAM GF112”.

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NOTE
After installing the driver of VideoCAM GF112, the system will automatically
create a file (C:\WINDOWS\Album or C:\WINNT\Album)to save the images
you take using the Genius Application.
1. Description for the major icon
Preview mode
Snapshot mode
Video Clip Mode
Security monitoring system
Exit the Genius VideoCAM Series UI
Camera Control
NOTE
In the “camera control section”, you can personalize your camera
settings for different circumstances.

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1-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.
2You can adjust different values for different circumstances and environment
3You may adjust values toward image appearance. Before adjusting values, you
have to unclick “Auto” to unlock.
4-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.
5Select the correct frequency according to the country where you are using the
web camera. (Before doing this, you will need to select “Indoor”.)
6-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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2. Preview Mode
You can use the function buttons on the control panel to zoom in/out and
move upward/downward/left/right.
Zoom in the image
Zoom out the image
Move the image upward
Move the image downward

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Move the image to the left
Move the image to the right
Resolution Selection
There are 2 categories of resolution: RGB24 and
I420. You can select 5 different image resolutions for
each of them. The file size of I420 will be smaller than
RGB24. So, I420 may be the better choice for
transmission.
3. SnapShot Mode
You can press the Snapshot button in the right of the circle to take a
picture right away and share with your friends.

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Send photo by e-mail
Shoot continuously
Zoom in the image
Zoom out the image
Move the image upward
Move the image downward
Move the image to the left
Move the image to the right
Resolution selection
This section shows the resolution you selected in
the “Preview Mode”. If you want to change the
resolution, please click “ ”to go back to the
“Preview Mode” to make the changes.
4. Video Clip Mode
You can record real-time image in this section.

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Send photo by e-mail
Convert AVI files into MEPG-1 format
Start recording
Stop recording
Exit the Video Clip Mode
To Crea animationte
Press to start; Press to stop
Press to return to the video recording mode
This function has to be under the resolution of RGB24 320 x
240 or I420 320 x 240. Please make sure the resolution is
correct before executing this function.

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Resolution selection
This section shows the resolution you selected in the “Preview
Mode”. If you want to change the resolution, please click
“”to go back to the “Preview Mode” to make the changes.
5. Security Monitoring System
This function 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. It’s a great security
monitoring system at times when you’re not around.
Start recording

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Stop recording
Setup time of the security monitoring system
Set up the degree of the variance for every
second of recording image. When the differences
are over the setup degree, the system will alert
you.
Set up the different alerting sound effects
NOTE
In “Security Monitoring System” section, you can record in any size of
image resolution. If you want to change the resolution, please click
“”to go back to the “Preview Mode” and make the changes.
MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AIM
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://www.msnmessenger-download.com to download.
b. Now, get to 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 web
camera icon .

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e. Your friend will then receive an invitation message. When your friend
confirms to talk, the video chat will start.
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.
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 with.
d. Your friend will then receive an invitation message. When your friend
confirms to talk, the video chat will start.
NOTE
Please make sure you already installed the camera driver and 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.