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  • Page 1 CyberLink YouCam User's Guide...
  • Page 2 CyberLink Corporation. To the extent allowed by law, YouCam IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY FOR...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ..............1 Introduction Welcome ..............1 Latest Features ............1 YouCam Versions ............2 System Requirements ..............3 ..............5 YouCam Overview Enabling YouCam for Instant Messaging ..............6 Launching YouCam ..............6 YouCam Launcher ............7 Display Modes ..............8 YouCam Modules ..............9 Program Interface ..............11 YouCam Settings ..............11...
  • Page 4 Applying the HDR Effect to Photos ............27 Capturing Video ..............28 Capturing a Webcam Video ............28 Captured Content ..............29 ..............31 YouCam Media Library Viewing Media in the Library ..............31 Sharing Media in the Library ..............32 Uploading Videos to YouTube ............32 Uploading Photos to Facebook ............34 Uploading Videos to Facebook ............35...
  • Page 5 Video Surveillance ..............52 Motion Detection Recording ............52 Continuous Recording ............54 Time-lapse Recording ............55 Auto E-mailing Surveillance Videos ............55 Face Login ..............56 Setting Up and Enabling Face Login ............56 Adding a Web Site to the Sign In List ............58 Editing Face Login Settings ............59 Face-out ..............60...
  • Page 6 CyberLink YouCam...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Welcome Welcome to the CyberLink family of software programs. CyberLink YouCam is a creative little program that provides you with some fun and interesting effects for your webcam. It also includes some useful features and add-ons that will help you get the most out of your webcam.

  • Page 8: Youcam Versions

    Full Screen Capture Mode* Use all of CyberLink YouCam's capture and effect features in a full screen mode that's optimized for touch screens. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    You can enhance your version of CyberLink YouCam by downloading more visual effects* from DirectorZone. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. DirectorZone is a free web service that lets you search for, download, and import additional effects into CyberLink YouCam.
  • Page 10 Windows Internet Explorer 7 or above to use the Face Login sign in to web sites feature. Note: to ensure you can enjoy all the features in CyberLink YouCam, make sure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements.

  • Page 11: Youcam Overview

    A - Home/Return to Launcher, B - YouCam Menu, C - Update/Upgrade YouCam, D - Webcam Preview Window, E - Select YouCam Module/Window, F - Effects/Features Panel, G - YouCam Settings, H - Capture Controls, I - Go to Library Window, J - Captured Content...

  • Page 12: Enabling Youcam For Instant Messaging

    Enabling YouCam for Instant Messaging Once CyberLink YouCam is installed on your computer, you may have to enable it before you can use it with your instant messaging software. The following example demonstrates how to enable CyberLink YouCam for Skype.

  • Page 13: Youcam Launcher

    By default, this Favorites tab is empty, but you can add a feature by doing this: Click the tab in the YouCam launcher that has the feature you want to add to your favorites.

  • Page 14: Display Modes

    Launch Effects Room to open the effects room. When you use visual effects, they display in any open webcam programs that are using the CyberLink Webcam Splitter. Full screen mode*: is a mode of CyberLink YouCam that is optimized for touch screens. See Full Screen Mode...

  • Page 15: Youcam Modules

    See YouCam Mirror Mode for more detailed information. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. YouCam Modules CyberLink YouCam is comprised of three main modules: Camera, Presentations, and Utilities. Each of these modules has different windows and many different features.
  • Page 16 Webcam Videos for more information. Utilities CyberLink YouCam includes a number of useful utilities that are sure to help you get the most out of your webcam. The Utilities module includes the following features: Mirror: provides access to the YouCam mirror. See YouCam Mirror Mode for more detailed information.

  • Page 17: Program Interface

    PC. For detailed information, see Face-out. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Program Interface When using both stand alone or IM mode, you can resize the CyberLink YouCam user interface to suit your requirements. Simply click and drag in the bottom right corner to resize any CyberLink YouCam window to fit your preference.

  • Page 18: Capture & Snapshot Settings

    Enable video zoom: select this option if you want to zoom in on the webcam video image. Once selected, the following features are enabled: Auto face detection: select to have CyberLink YouCam detect your face and auto zoom in slightly. Using this feature enables the program to track and follow your face as it moves around the webcam image.

  • Page 19: Other Settings

    Effect thumbnail size: lets you set the size of the visual effect thumbnails for emotion effects, avatars, gadgets, scenes, etc. Show YouCam system tray icon at startup: select this option to have the CyberLink YouCam system tray icon display when you log in to Windows.
  • Page 20 CyberLink YouCam in to DirectorZone when the program is opened. If you do not have a DirectorZone account, click on the Get an Account link.

  • Page 21: Webcam Effects

    Using Visual Effects CyberLink YouCam has many different visual effects* that you can apply to your live webcam image during video chats. When applied, a user viewing your webcam instantly sees the effect. These effects can also be applied to any photo snapshots or webcam video you are capturing.
  • Page 22 Augmented Reality for detailed information on using augmented reality. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Sorting Effects You can sort how the visuals effects are displayed on each tab. To do this, just...

  • Page 23: Adding And Applying Visual Effects

    Once downloaded and imported into CyberLink YouCam, these effects are available right away for webcam chats and when capturing photos and videos. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. To download and import effects, do this: Select the type of visual effect you want to download and then the button.

  • Page 24: Using Avatars

    Note: you can create your own custom avatars in the Avatar Creator. See Creating New Avatars for more information. * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Position your face in the center of the webcam preview window. Select the tab and then select Avatars.
  • Page 25 You can then upload* your custom avatars to DirectorZone. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. When on the avatar tab, select to open the YouCam Avatar Creator window.
  • Page 26 CyberLink YouCam The avatars you create are available in the effects room, and have all the features and functions of the pre-created avatars. Creating New Avatars To create an avatar, do this: Select the tab and then select Avatars. Click the button to open the Avatar Creator.
  • Page 27 Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. To upload an avatar to DirectorZone, do this: In the main CyberLink YouCam window, select the Sign in to DirectorZone link on the CyberLink YouCam title bar. Follow the steps to sign in to DirectorZone. Select the tab and then the button to open the Avatar Creator.

  • Page 28: Augmented Reality

    By displaying the pattern in your video, you can add effects that will impress your friends. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Setting Up Augmented Reality To use augmented reality, you must set up the feature by drawing/printing/ capturing the required pattern.
  • Page 29 Helpful tips: The following are some helpful tips to get the most out of the augmented reality visual effects in CyberLink YouCam: hold the pattern an adequate distance from the webcam. At least 12 to 18 inches (30 - 45 cm).

  • Page 30: Drawing On The Webcam Image

    CyberLink YouCam Drawing on the Webcam Image In CyberLink YouCam you can draw on the webcam video image. You may also select from a number of stamps and color boards to apply to the video. To perform a freehand drawing on your live webcam video, do this: Select the tab.

  • Page 31: Capturing Media

    Library or Edit window. If you have two webcams connected to your computer, and CyberLink YouCam is not currently displaying the webcam video you want to capture, select the button in the preview window to switch to the other connected webcam.

  • Page 32: Taking Photo Snapshots

    Adjusting this feature can dramatically change the overall brightness of your webcam video. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Select the Advanced button to adjust the specific settings for your webcam device.

  • Page 33: Using The Burst Feature

    Disk to view its saved location on your computer. Applying the HDR Effect to Photos CyberLink YouCam can apply the HDR* effect to a photo after it is captured. To apply the HDR effect, do this: Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam.

  • Page 34: Capturing Video

    HDR photo is indicated by the HDR logo on its thumbnail. The photos are also imported into the YouCam Media Library. Note: ** CyberLink YouCam will only save a copy of the original photo if the Keep original photo when HDR effect is enabled option is selected in Other Settings Capturing Video...

  • Page 35: Captured Content

    Click the button to view all of the captured media files in the Library window. YouCam Media Library for more information. Note: right click on files in the captured content area for more options including file deletion, renaming, or viewing its location on your computer. You can also...
  • Page 36 CyberLink YouCam...

  • Page 37: Youcam Media Library

    The YouCam media library contains all of the captured photo snapshots and webcam videos you took with CyberLink YouCam. In the Library window you can view these media files in a calendar view by day, month, or by the faces that were tagged in the photos.

  • Page 38: Sharing Media In The Library

    YouCam media library. This file will also be deleted from your computer's hard drive. Sharing Media in the Library The media files you captured with CyberLink YouCam can be shared on YouTube and Facebook, or e-mailed directly to your friends and family.
  • Page 39 Sign in button. Once signed in, authorize CyberLink YouCam to use your account to upload content. if do not have a YouTube account, select the Sign Up button to create a new account.

  • Page 40: Uploading Photos To Facebook

    Facebook account, enter in your Email or Phone and Password in the fields provided and then select the Log in button. Once signed in, click Okay to authorize CyberLink YouCam to use your account to upload content.

  • Page 41: Uploading Videos To Facebook

    Facebook account, enter in your Email or Phone and Password in the fields provided and then select the Log in button. Once signed in, click Okay to authorize CyberLink YouCam to use your account to upload content.
  • Page 42 CyberLink YouCam Select the button, and then . CyberLink YouCam launches your default mail client and attaches all of the selected media files to the new e- mail message. Note: if your computer does not have a default e-mail client configured, then the auto e-mail feature may not work.

  • Page 43: Editing Captured Media

    Editing Captured Media Chapter 6: Editing Captured Media You can perform edits on the photos captured in CyberLink YouCam. To open the Edit window, do any of the following: select the Camera tab of the YouCam launcher, and then select Edit.

  • Page 44: Tagging Faces In Photos

    YouCam media library and tag the person in the photo. Note: the next time you capture a photo of the tagged person, CyberLink YouCam will recognize and auto tag them for you. If the face tag is incorrect, you can always...

  • Page 45: Playing Videos

    Editing Captured Media If CyberLink YouCam did not detect a face in the captured photo, select the button. Resize and then drag the face tag square onto the face. Select Unknown, enter the person's name, and then select Once all of the faces are tagged in the photo, select to save your changes.
  • Page 46 CyberLink YouCam...

  • Page 47: Panoramas

    Panoramas Chapter 7: Panoramas In CyberLink YouCam you can create a panorama* image by taking a series of photos snapshots with your webcam. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. To open the Panorama window, do any of the following: select the Camera tab of the YouCam launcher, and then select Panorama.
  • Page 48 Be sure to align the edge of the last photo with the next photo you capture. CyberLink YouCam will not add the photo to the stitch result area if the alignment with the previous photo is too far off.

  • Page 49: Full Screen Mode

    CyberLink YouCam windows. select the button in the Capture webcam preview window. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Features in Full Screen Mode Once in full screen mode, you can: Note: mouse movements and the YouCam tool bar are not displayed in photo snapshots or recorded videos captured in full screen mode.
  • Page 50 YouCam settings. See YouCam Settings more information. select the square media thumbnail button on the right of the YouCam toolbar to edit captured media in the Edit window. See Editing Captured Media for more information.

  • Page 51: Presentations

    IM** modes, allowing you to record a video or share your desktop movements in a webcam chat. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. ** in IM mode this feature is called Desktop Share, as there is no capture feature available.

  • Page 52: Creating Video Presentations

    Once you are finished recording your video, press the Capture/Stop Hotkey you specified again to stop the desktop capture. Click Restore to return to the CyberLink YouCam main window. If you are capturing a video in stand alone mode, the recorded video is placed in the...
  • Page 53 Note: if you are in IM mode, CyberLink YouCam begins sharing the video presentation as soon as the Presentations option is selected, and the PowerPoint file is imported.

  • Page 54: Enabling Dual Webcam Videos

    IM mode for web conferencing. Note: no visual effects can be applied when using two webcams, and CyberLink YouCam sets the resolution to 640x480 for both. * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam.
  • Page 55 Proceed to record your video or participate in the web conferencing call as required. To turn off the second webcam video, just exit the Dual Video panel by selecting another feature in CyberLink YouCam, returning to the YouCam launcher, or closing the program.
  • Page 56 CyberLink YouCam...

  • Page 57: Youcam Utilities

    Utilities also include the video surveillance features of CyberLink YouCam, and quick access to the YouCam mirror. YouCam Mirror Mode The CyberLink YouCam Mirror is designed to act just like a mirror if ever you need one. To open the CyberLink YouCam Mirror, do one of the following: select the Utilities tab of the YouCam launcher, and then select Mirror.

  • Page 58: Mirror Settings

    In the mirror settings dialog, configure the settings as follows: select the Resolution tab and then set the resolution you want CyberLink YouCam to use in mirror mode. The resolutions that are available depend on your webcam's supported video output.
  • Page 59 YouCam Utilities Select the Motion detection recording option and then enter the Recording end time in the fields provided.

  • Page 60: Continuous Recording

    CyberLink YouCam In the Define detection area, use your mouse to resize and then drag the box to the location on the video image where you CyberLink YouCam to detect motion. Use the Sensitivity slider to set the level of motion sensitivity. You may need to scroll down in the settings window to find this slider.

  • Page 61: Time-Lapse Recording

    Once a surveillance video finishes recording, CyberLink YouCam can automatically e-mail* the captured video to a specified e-mail address. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. To automatically e-mail a captured surveillance video, do this:...

  • Page 62: Face Login

    Face Login The Face Login feature of CyberLink YouCam let's you use your face to log in to Windows and sign in to your favorite web sites*. Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam.
  • Page 63 Note: ** this feature is not supported on computers running under Windows XP. Sign in to web sites with my face: select this feature if you want CyberLink YouCam to sign you in to web sites when your face is placed in a webcam image. See...

  • Page 64: Adding A Web Site To The Sign In List

    You can manage the list of web sites that you have added to the Face Login Web Site List. CyberLink YouCam keeps track of both the web sites you want to log in to with your face, and those you chose not to include in the list.

  • Page 65: Editing Face Login Settings

    If required, on the Included Web Sites tab, select a web site and then: to view information about the web site. if you want to remove the web site from the list. CyberLink YouCam will no longer prompt you when you try to sign into that web site.

  • Page 66: Face-Out

    Note: * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink YouCam. Setting Up and Enabling Face-out To set up and enable Face-out, do this: Do either of the following to access the Face-out window: select the Utilities tab of the YouCam launcher, and then select Face-out.
  • Page 67 YouCam Utilities Do the following action: select whether you want CyberLink YouCam to lock Windows, or make your computer sleep or hibernate. Time before countdown: specify the length of time you want CyberLink YouCam to wait before it prompts you and starts the countdown.
  • Page 68 CyberLink YouCam...

  • Page 69: Technical Support

    Support Please take advantage of one of CyberLink’s free technical support options: consult the user’s guide or the online help installed with your program. refer to the Knowledge Base in the Support section of the CyberLink web site. http://www.cyberlink.com/support/index.html The FAQs may have information and helpful hints that are more current than the User Guide and online help.

  • Page 70: Web Support

    Solutions to your problems are available 24 hours a day at no cost on the CyberLink web sites: Note: you must first register as a member before using CyberLink web support. CyberLink provides a wide range of web support options, including FAQs, in the...
  • Page 71 Index timed 52 Index video 28 Countdown 12 Create presentations 46 Crop photos 37 Augmented reality 16, 22 setting up 22 tips for using 23 Denoise 25 Auto Desktop capture 45 face detection 12 DirectorZone 32 Avatars 16 downloading effects 17 creating 20 settings 13 helpful tips 18...
  • Page 72 CyberLink YouCam Effects scenes 15 stamp mode 16 E-mail Gadgets 16 auto 55 photos 35 surveillance 55 videos 35 H.264 format 12 Emotion effects 16 Hats 16 Enable HD 3 Face Login 56, 58 HDR effect Face-out 60 applying 27...
  • Page 73 Index Mirror pattern, augement reality 22 settings 52 zooming 51 Modes full screen 8 Record IM 8 countdown 12 mirror 9 motion detection 52 split 8 timed 52 stand alone 8 time-lapse 55 Mosaic 16 video 28 Motion detection recording 52 Scenes 15 New features 1 Settings 11...
  • Page 74 CyberLink YouCam Switch noise reduction 25 webcam 25, 43 playing back 31 System requirements 3 recording 28 sharing 32, 35 sharpness 25 surveillance 52 uploading 32, 35 Tag faces 38 Technical support 63 Timed recording 52 Time-lapse recording 55 Timestamp...
  • Page 75 Index Zoom mirror 51...

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