LOOK 315FS - Webcam GENUIS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Webcam
Brand	Genius
Model	LOOK 315FS
Interface	USB 2.0
Maximum Resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Sensor	CMOS
Frame Rate	30 frames per second
Cable Length	Approximately 1.5 m
Power Supply	Via USB port
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows, Mac OS X
Capture Button	Yes (instant photo capture)
LED Indicator	Yes (indicates connection)
Manual Focus	Yes (lens rotation)
Swivel Base	Yes (forward/backward tilt)
Included Software	Genius Application (Windows), DDPlayCam (Windows)
Surveillance Function	Yes (motion detection)
Video Capture	Yes (real-time recording)
Included Accessories	Installation CD, USB cable, manual
Dimensions (approx.)	8 x 4 x 4 cm
Weight (approx.)	100 g
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid solvents.
Safety	Do not disassemble the device. Avoid moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions - LOOK 315FS GENUIS

How to install the Look 315FS webcam?

First, install the driver from the provided CD, then connect the webcam to a USB port. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Is the webcam compatible with Mac?

Yes, a driver for Mac OS X is provided on the CD. Double-click the 'Look 315FS Driver OSX 1.0' folder and launch the installer.

How to take a photo with the webcam?

Press the capture button on the webcam to take an instant photo. You can also use the Genius Application software for capture.

How to adjust the focus?

Turn the webcam lens to manually focus until the image is sharp.

Can I use the webcam with Skype or Zoom?

Yes, once the driver is installed, the webcam is recognized as a standard video device and can be used with most video conferencing applications.

How to activate the surveillance function?

Use the Genius Application software, go to the 'Security Monitoring System' section and click 'Start recording'. The webcam automatically records detected movements.

What to do if the installation CD is lost?

You can download the driver from the Genius website. Search for model Look 315FS in the support section.

How to uninstall the driver?

On Windows, go to Start > Programs > Look 315FS > Uninstall. On Mac, go to Applications > Look 315FS > Uninstall.

What resolutions are available?

The software offers several resolutions in RGB24 and I420 formats. For a balance between quality and file size, use the I420 format.

Does the webcam have a built-in microphone?

No, the Look 315FS webcam does not have a built-in microphone. You must use an external microphone for audio.

USER MANUAL LOOK 315FS GENUIS

1 You can press the snapshot button to take the images.

LED Indicator

2 When the Look 315FS connects to the

Lens

3 Adjust the focus by twisting the lens.

Swivel Base

4 You can move forward and backward to adjust the position

Installing the Look 315FS

1. Please install the driver first and then connect Look 315FS to the USB port.

2. Installing the Look 315FS driver

Windows Environment

a. Insert the Look 315FS 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)

Mac Environment

a. Insert the Look 315FS Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
b. Double click on the CD-ROM drive.
c. Click on the file folder of "Look 315FS Driver OSX 1.0".
d. Click on "Look 315FS Driver Install" then simply follow the on-screen instructions.
e. Restart the computer

3. Insert the Look 315FS's USB cable to your desktop's or laptop's USB port.

4. Complete software and hardware installation. You can install the software you would like to use for video conferencing or chat with your friends.

NOTE

To remove the driver installation:

Windows Environment:

Please go to the taskbar and follow "Start" "Program" "Look

315FS" Click "Uninstall", then follow the on-screen instructions to remove the driver.

Mac OSX Environment:

Please go to the HDD of the operation system "Application" "Look 315FS" 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 "Look 315FS" Click "Look 315FS". Or you may execute the software by simply clicking the shortcut of "Look 315FS".

NOTE

After installing the driver of Look 315FS, 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

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

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 1420

will be smaller than RGB24. So, I420 may be the

better choice for transmission.

SnapShot Model

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

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 Model

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

Press to return to the video recording mode

This function has to be under the resolution of RGB24 320 × 240 or I420 320 × 240 . Please make sure the resolution is correct before executing this function.

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

SENSULTIVITY

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.

ALERT

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.msn messenger-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.
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 a video chat with.
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

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 Look 315FS 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

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
Function Description

About DD PlayCam

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 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.