Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS180 Operating Instructions Manual

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With a PC51LSQT0973Using as a Web cameraIf the Camcorder is connected to your personalcomputer, you can send video and sound fromthe Camcorder to other parties via the network.Note:≥Do not connect the USB cable until the VideoStream Driver is installed.This feature can be used only if both partiesare using the same operating system. Pleasesee chart below:ª Operating environmentOS:IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer withpreinstalledMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP1/SP2Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4Communication Speed:56 kbps or faster is recommendedInterface:USB 1.1 or later — A typeGraphic display:High Color (16 bit) or moreDesktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or moreOther requirements (to send/receive audio):Sound cardSpeaker or headphonesNecessary software:Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP)MSN Messenger (Windows 2000)DirectX 9.0b/9.0c (Windows XP)To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, thefollowing conditions must be met.≥Windows XP SP1/SP2 is needed.≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1/SP2, click[start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update].(Requires Internet connection.)≥To upgrade Windows 2000 Professional to SP4,click [start] >> [All Programs] >>[Windows Update]. (Requires Internetconnection.)≥You have direct dial-up connection capability tothe Internet (minimum requirement). Also, youand the other person(s) are on the sameNetwork (LAN).≥Install Windows Messenger (Windows XP). Ifyou have a version older than 5.0, download thelatest version (5.0/5.1) from the Microsoft HomePage.The latest version of MSN Messenger can alsobe downloaded from the Microsoft Home Page.http://www.microsoft.com/(For download and installation instructions,please refer to Help on the Home Page.)≥If the installed version is not the latest, update itby performing the Windows update.≥If you are connected to the Internet through afirewall or a router, proper communication willnot be possible.ª Installing Video Stream DriverDirectX 9.0b must be installed in your PC if it isnot already installed.≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applicationssupported by previous versions of DirectX maynot run. In this case, consult the manufacturersof the disabled applications.1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into thepersonal computer’s CD-ROM drive.≥Quit all applications.≥[Setup Menu] appears.2 Click [Video Stream Driver].≥The set up program starts running.3 Depending on your system environment,installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may berequired. Click [Yes] and continue withinstallation.≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computerwill restart.≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.≥Installation may take a little while.4 Finish installation by following theon-screen instructions.≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.≥After completing the installation, Click[Finish].5 Click [OK].[Send] [Receive] [Software]Windows XP <OK> Windows XP WindowsMessengerWindows XP <NG> Windows2000Windows2000<OK> Windows2000MSNMessenger