Panasonic Palmcorder MultiCam PV-GS32 Operating Instructions Manual

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42With a PCFor assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoInstalling the Video Stream DriverTo use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, thefollowing conditions must be met.• Windows XP SP2 or later is needed.• To upgrade Windows XP to SP2 or later, click [Start]>> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (RequiresInternet connection.)• You have direct dial-up connection capability to theInternet. Also, you and the other person(s) are in thesame Network (LAN).• Install the Windows Messenger (Windows XP) orMSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000). If youhave a version older than 5.0, download the latestversion (5.0 or later) from the Microsoft Home Page:http://www.microsoft.com/http://www.msn.com/(For download and installation instructions, pleaserefer to Help on the Home Page.)• If you are connected to the Internet through afirewall or a router, proper communication will not bepossible.This feature can be used only if both parties areusing the same operating system. Please seechart below.[Send] [Receive] [Software]Windows XP ← OK → Windows XP WindowsMessengerWindows XP ← NG → Windows98SE/Me/2000Windows98SE/Me/2000← OK → Windows98SE/Me/2000MSNMessengerUsing as a Web CameraIf the Camcorder is connected to your personalcomputer, you can send video and sound from theCamcorder to the other parties via the network.• Do not connect the USB Cable until the VideoStream Driver is installed.OS:IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer withpreinstalled;Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional(With this version of Windows XP, SP2 or later isneeded.)Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or laterMicrosoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)Microsoft Windows 98 Second EditionCPU:Intel Pentium ll/Celeron 450 MHz or higherCeleron 400 MHz or higher (including compatibleCPU)RAM:128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)Free hard disk space:At least 250 MB or moreInterface:USB 1.1 or moreTo use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, theadditional minimum requirements must be met.Graphic display:High Color (16 bit or more)Desktop resolution of 800 × 600 pixels or moreCommunication Speed:56 kbps or faster is recommended.Necessary software:Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP)MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000)Other requirements (to send/receive audio):Sound cardSpeaker or headphonesOperating environment2 Click [Camcorder] on the screen.3 Click [Video Stream Driver version 1.00].4 Decompress the downloaded data.5 Double click icon.• The set up program starts running.6 Finish installation by following theon-screen instructions.• Click [Next] and proceed with installation.• After completing the installation, click [Finish].7 After the Video Stream Driver is installed,please restart your computer.• For Windows XP users, the USB equipmentoperates with the driver installed as standard in OS.• If you have direct dial-up connection capability to theInternet, please download the Video Stream Driver.1 In order to download and install the VideoStream Driver, go tohttp://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads