iHome MyLife IH-W301DW User manual

user manual
IH-W301DW IH-W302DP
IH-W303DN IH-W304DR
MyLife™ webcam
1.3 megapixel max resolution Congratulations on the purchase of your
new MyLife webcam. This product comes
with a limited lifetime warranty.
Before using your product, please thoroughly
read and follow the instructions inside this
manual.
If you still need help, see the back page for
other support options.
If you want to know more about our
products, visit us online at
www.life-works.com.
system requirements
Windows• ®XP Service Pack 2 or
Windows Vista®
USB port (a USB 2.0 port is required for•
optimal performance)
CD-ROM drive•

your package should contain
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user manual contents
features•2
yournewwebcam•3
connecthardware•3
installsoftware•4
useyourwebcam•6
advancedfeatures•6
productoperatingtips•9
troubleshooting•9
features
1.3 megapixel maximum resolution•
motion tracking•
4× digital zoom•
built-in microphone•
adjustable base•
user manual
(in your hands right now)
CrazyTalk photo and video
editing software and
driver installation CD
MyLife webcam
user manual
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your new webcam
snapshot button
lens
manual focus
ring
microphone
base
USB cable
power indicator
You must connect your webcam to your computernotef
before installing the driver software.
connect hardware
Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.1.
connect to a
USB port on
your computer
Place the webcam on a desk or mount it on your2.
computer monitor or other convenient object. To mount
your webcam on top of a notebook screen, fold open
the base and adjust it so it is securely mounted on the
screen.

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install software
to install DirectX
You only need to install DirectX if you are usingnotef
Windows XP. If you are not using Windows XP, skip to
“to install the webcam driver” in the next column.
Insert the installation CD into your computer.1.
On the screen that displays, click2. install DirectX 9.
MyLife webcam
www.life-works.com
2008© LifeWorks Technology Group LLC.
iHome™ is a trademark of SDI Technologies Inc.
used under license.
Model # IH-W301DW/IH-W302DP/IH-W303DN/IH-W304DR
install DirectX 9 (XP SP 2 users only)
CrazyTalk Avatar CreatorCrazyTalk Cam Suite
install driver
exit
The license agreement displays. Accept it and click3. Next.
The installation dialog box displays. Click4. Next.
When the installation is nished, an5. Installation Complete
dialog box displays. Click Finish.
The main software installation screen displays again.
to install the webcam driver
Insert the installation CD into your computer.1.
On the screen that displays, click2. install driver.
MyLife webcam
www.life-works.com
2008© LifeWorks Technology Group LLC.
iHome™ is a trademark of SDI Technologies Inc.
used under license.
Model # IH-W301DW/IH-W302DP/IH-W303DN/IH-W304DR
install DirectX 9 (XP SP 2 users only)
CrazyTalk Avatar CreatorCrazyTalk Cam Suite
install driver
exit
A dialog box displays saying “Device ‘USB Video3.
Device’ is found.” Click OK.
Another dialog box may display asking if you want to4.
update the driver. If it does, click OK.

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When the driver is nished installing, a dialog box5.
displays saying the driver has been updated. Click OK.
The main software installation screen displays again.
to install the included webcam
applications
On the main software installation screen, click1. CrazyTalk
Cam Suite.
MyLife webcam
www.life-works.com
2008© LifeWorks Technology Group LLC.
iHome™ is a trademark of SDI Technologies Inc.
used under license.
Model # IH-W301DW/IH-W302DP/IH-W303DN/IH-W304DR
install DirectX 9 (XP SP 2 users only)
CrazyTalk Avatar CreatorCrazyTalk Cam Suite
install driver
exit
An2. InstallShield Wizard dialog box displays. Click Next.
Accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next
again.
After the application nishes installing, an3. InstallShield
Wizard Complete dialog box displays. Choose to restart
your computer and click Finish.
When the computer restarts, reinsert the installation CD4.
and click CrazyTalk Avatar Creator.
MyLife webcam
www.life-works.com
2008© LifeWorks Technology Group LLC.
iHome™ is a trademark of SDI Technologies Inc.
used under license.
Model # IH-W301DW/IH-W302DP/IH-W303DN/IH-W304DR
install DirectX 9 (XP SP 2 users only)
CrazyTalk Avatar CreatorCrazyTalk Cam Suite
install driver
exit
A5. Choose Setup Language dialog box displays. Select a
language and click Next.

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An6. InstallShield Wizard dialog box displays. Click Next.
Accept the terms of the license agreement and click
Next.
After the application nishes installing, an7. InstallShield
Wizard Complete dialog box displays. Clear the check
boxes, then click Finish.
The main software installation screen displays again. Click
exit.
use your webcam
You can start using your webcam immediately for video
conferencing with one of the many video conferencing
services available over the internet. Additional features are
available through the CrazyTalk Cam Suite software.
advanced features
webcam effects
Click Start > All Programs > Reallusion > CrazyTalk Cam
Suite > CrazyTalk Cam Suite to open the webcam effects
software.
CrazyTalk Cam Suite must be open for effects to
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display.

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use an avatar
An avatar is an image you use as your personal
representation online. Instead of your face showing, your
avatar displays. To use an avatar:
In CrazyTalk Cam Suite, select the1. Avatar Live! tab.
Choose an avatar.2.
To create a custom avatar, use the included
notef
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator application. Click Start > All
Programs > Reallusion > CrazyTalk Avatar Creator >
CrazyTalk Avatar Creator.
To add a custom avatar to the avatars displayed, click
More > Add Avatars. Select the avatar you want to add,
then click To Favorites. The new avatar will display, and
can be selected for use with your webcam.
To have your avatar display an emotion on video, click3.
the emotion.
turn on facial tracking
Facial tracking adjusts your avatar to follow the motion of
your face. To turn on facial tracking:
In CrazyTalk Cam Suite, click the1. Settings button.
click to add a
custom avatar

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The2. Settings dialog box displays. Select the Avatar Live!
tab, then select Face tracking to trigger head movement.
Click OK.
In the main CrazyTalk Cam Suite window, select3. Enable
Facial Tracking.
use special effects
A number of effects can be applied to your video. To apply
an effect:
In CrazyTalk Cam Suite, select the1. MagicMirror tab.
Choose an expression and/or a comic effect.2.

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product operating tips
Your webcam operates best if you sit about 3 ft. (1 m)•
from the camera. This ensures the picture is not distorted
and that the microphone can easily pick up your voice.
Turn the ring on the front of the webcam to manually•
focus the image.
Press the button on top of the webcam to take a still shot.•
In CrazyTalk Cam Suite or CrazyTalk Avatar Creator,•
click the question mark button for more details on how to
use the application with your webcam.
troubleshooting
situation try this
no video is
displayed
Check that the webcam is connected to the•
computer.
Use a different USB port.•
Connect the webcam to a USB port on the•
computer, not a USB hub.
Uninstall and reinstall the driver. To uninstall•
the driver, click Start > Control Panel > Add
or Remove Programs, select MyLife Webcam
and click Change/Remove.
video stutters
or stops
Disconnect and reconnect the webcam.•
Ensure the webcam is connected to a USB•
2.0 port (not a slower USB 1.1 port).