TREK 310 - Webcam GENIUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Webcam
Brand	GENIUS
Model	TREK 310
Maximum Resolution	640 x 480 pixels (RGB24 and I420)
Capture Button	Yes, integrated snapshot button
LED Indicator	Yes, operation indicator
Red Infrared Light	Yes, automatic activation in low light, switches to black and white
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Swivel Base and Clip	Yes, for mounting on screen or flat surface
Connectivity	USB
Power	Via USB port
Included Software	Genius Application, DDPlayCam (Windows only)
Software Features	Image capture, video recording, security surveillance system, zoom, image flip
Messaging Compatibility	MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger
DDPlayCam	Facial recognition, motion tracking, morphing, interactive effects
DD PrintCenter	Photo printing with layout templates
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth, avoid liquids
Security	Surveillance function with motion detection and sound alerts
Spare Parts and Repairability	Not applicable, device not user-serviceable
General Information	20 pages manual, online technical support

Frequently Asked Questions - TREK 310 GENIUS

How to install the driver for the Genius Trek 310 webcam?

Insert the installation CD into the drive. The Autorun screen should appear; click Driver and follow the instructions. If Autorun does not start, go to the Start menu, type D:\SETUP.EXE (if your drive is D:) and press Enter.

What to do if the webcam does not work after installation?

Check that the driver is properly installed and the webcam is connected to the USB port. Close other programs using the webcam before launching your chat or video software.

How does the red infrared light work?

The red infrared light activates automatically when lighting is insufficient. In infrared mode, the image becomes black and white to improve visibility.

Can I use the webcam with Skype?

Yes, the webcam is compatible with instant messengers like MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger. For Skype, it should work as a standard webcam after driver installation.

How to use the security function?

In the Genius Application software, click on the Security Surveillance System icon. It automatically records detected movements. You can adjust the sensitivity level and choose an alert sound.

How to change the webcam resolution?

In the software, in Preview mode, click on the resolution selection area. You can choose between RGB24 and I420 formats with different sizes, from 160x120 to 640x480 pixels.

What to do if DDPlayCam software asks for a resolution of 320x240?

DDPlayCam requires a resolution of 320x240. If your webcam is set to another resolution, the software will ask you to change it. Follow the on-screen instructions to switch to 320x240.

How to uninstall the webcam driver?

Go to Start menu > Programs > Trek 310 > Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the driver. For DDPlayCam, use DD ThemeParty Uninstallation.

Where are the photos taken with Genius software saved?

Photos are automatically saved to the C:\WINDOWS\Album or C:\WINNT\Album folder depending on your operating system.

Is the webcam compatible with Mac or Linux?

The manual indicates that the provided applications (Genius Application and DDPlayCam) are for Windows only. For other operating systems, the webcam may work with generic drivers, but advanced features will not be available.

USER MANUAL TREK 310 GENIUS

1 SnapShot Button
2 LED Indicator
3 Red-Infrared light
4 Microphone
5 Swivel and Clip Base

NOTE

Please note that the red-infrared function will be triggered automatically when the light is insufficient.
Due to the feature of the red-infrared light, the image will become black and white when the environment is dark.
There are two sets of sticker, you can paste it anywhere you want on the Trek 310.

Installing the Trek 310

1. Please install the driver first and then connect Trek 310 to the USB port.
2. Installing the Trek 310 driver

a. Insert the Trek 310 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:

• Click on "Start Menu".
• Type D : \SETUP.EXE, then click "Enter" key.

(Assume your CD-ROM is in Drive D)

1. Insert the Trek 310's USB cable to your desktop's or laptop's USB port.

1. 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: Please go to the taskbar and follow "Start" "Program" "Trek 310" Click "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" Click "Program" Choose "Trek 310" Click "Trek 310". Or you

may execute the software by simply clicking the shortcut of "Trek 310".

NOTE

After installing the driver of Trek 310, 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

Camera Control

NOTE

In the "camera control section", you can personalize your camera

settings for different circumstances.

1.You can adjust different values for different circumstances and environment
2. For high quality image, please click the monitor type you are using with the web camera
3. You may adjust the values for different lighting.
4. Select the correct frequency according to the country where you are using the web camera.
5.You can flip the image horizontally or vertically
6. When you want a still image capture, you can select a resolution size you want.

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

Move the image to the left

Move the image to the right

RGB24 640*480

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.

Send photo by e-mail

RGB24 640*480

Shoot continuously

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.

Send photo by e-mail

Convert AVI files into MEPG-1 format

Start recording

Stop recording Exit the Video Clip Mode

To Create animation

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.

RGB24 640*480

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

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, AOL

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
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 a 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.

DDPlayCam Software (Windows Only)

DDPlayCam is an interactive multimedia software. It integrates the most advanced virtual interactive technology: facial recognition and motion tracking, with cartoon characters, figures and amazing visual effects. It allows you to do a virtual role-play, interacting with a virtual environment, morphing yourself into real time.

DDPlayCam includes two parts: DD ThemeParty and DD ThemeParty PrintCenter. DDPlayCam is for virtual role-play. DD ThemeParty PrintCenter is for arranging the pictures you take in DD ThemeParty and printing them out.

1. Installing the DDPlayCam Software

a. Insert the Trek 310 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
b. The Autorun screen will bring up the installation screen. Click on "DDPlayCam" then simply follow the on-screen instructions. Once finished, DD ThemeParty and DD PrintCenter are ready to go.

2. Running DD ThemeParty

a. Connect the web camera to the computer
b. Please go to the task bar and follow "Start" Click "Program" Choose "DDPlayCam" Click "DD ThemeParty". Or you may execute the software by simply clicking the shortcut of "DD

ThemeParty"

DD ThemeParty Introduction

To run DD PlayCam DD Theme Party, you should set your camera resolution to 320*240 and also check for your position before the web camera. Please position your face around the center if possible.

Please note that if your camera resolution is not in 320240 , the software will ask you to make the change. Please follow the on-screen instructions to change the resolution to 320240 .

Tool Tip

About DD PlayCam

Function Description

Display DD PlayCam software version

Capture (Enter)

Take a snapshot in process

Sequential Capture

Take 12 snapshots as a GIF animation

DD PrintCenter

Open DD PrintCenter application

Close Windows

Exit application

Help

Call help documentation

Minimize Windows

Minimize skin

Mute

Turn off audio

Technical Support

Connect to technical support web service

View Photo

View photo from captured pictures or animation.

3. Running DD PrintCenter

a. Connect the web camera into the computer
b. Please go to the task bar and follow "Start" Click "Program" Choose "DDPlayCam" Click "DD PrintCenter". Or you may execute the software by simply clicking the shortcut of "DD

DD

PrintCenter"

ThemeParty

PrintCenter

DD PrintCenter Introduction

DD PrintCenter lets you easily print digital photos by using a variety of layout templates. Please note that as an indivisible part of DD PlayCam software, this function allows you only to print photos generated by DD PlayCam software and saved automatically in the DD PlayCam folder within My Pictures.

a. Step 1: Select Paper Size and Layout or Load Document

DD PrintCenter provides you three standard paper sizes. They are A4, 46 and 35 inch styles.

Each paper size contains three types of layout templates. First, you select a paper size and you can see three corresponding layout templates on the right part of the window. Each layout template shows you the actual size of a single photo and the number of photos a single paper can print, such as 24mm^*18mm . Select the layout by directly clicking the template, and then click the Next button. Or click Load button to open an existing DD PrintCenter document.

b. Step 2: Choose and Load Photo

You can see an empty layout template and thumbnail pictures that you captured and saved in the DD PlayCam folder. Roll over any pictures you want to print and drag it directly into an empty position you would like to place it in the template. Or click an empty position first and the frame of the position is marked immediately, double click on the picture you want to print. You will see the picture you have selected appear in that that position.

c. Step 3: Add, Delete and Save

If you want to print several copies from the same picture, you do not have to repeat the steps for dragging. You only need to select the target picture which you have already dragged into template and click the "+" button. The picture will duplicate at the next position automatically. One click, one duplication! If you want to delete the picture that you have already dragged into template, just select the target picture and click the - button. On the other hand, if you want to save the whole template with the selected pictures for printing next time or elsewhere, just click on the "Save" button. The whole template will be saved as a single JPEG file extension. In the save combo box, you can select another file extension called PCF to save the template layout you have edited as a DD PrintCenter document. For the next time, you can use the Load button to open the PCF file for further editing. You can also use Save as a function to save a file as the format you indicated.

d. Step 4: Preview and Print

You can click the Preview button, then Print. However, please note that DD PrintCenter does not provide functions for controlling or adjusting any settings of your client printer device. We recommend you should check your printer settings and the paper you have loaded before printing.

NOTE

For further information about the DDPlayCam software, please go to the task bar and follow "Start" Click "Program" Choose "DDPlayCam" You can click "Click "DD ThemeParty Technical Support"; "DD ThemeParty User Guide" or "DD ThemeParty Web Service" depends on your requirement.
To remove the driver installation: Please go to the taskbar and follow "Start" "Program" Choose

"DDPlayCam" Click "DD ThemeParty Uninstallation", then follow the on-screen instructions to remove the driver.