Panasonic PV-GS31 Camcorder User Manual


 
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With a PC
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1 Turn on the personal computer and start up
Windows.
2 Insert the CD-ROM into the personal
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
• Quit all applications.
• The [Setup Menu] Screen appears.
3 Click the [Video Stream Driver].
• The set up program starts running.
4 For Windows XP users:
Depending on your system environment,
installation of “DirectX9.0b” may be
required. Click [Yes] and continue with
installation.
• After “DirectX9.0b” is installed, the computer will
restart.
• Do not remove the CD-ROM.
Installing the Video Stream Driver
[PV-GS35: Supplied]
PV-GS35 Only
• When DirectX9.0 is installed, applications supported
by previous versions of DirectX may not run. In this
case, consult the manufacturers of the disabled
applications.
• DirectX 9.0b must be installed in your PC if it is not
already installed.
5 Finish installation by following the
on-screen instructions.
• Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
• After completing the installation, click [Finish].
6 After the Video Stream Driver is installed,
please restart your computer.
CPU:
Intel Pentium ll/Celeron 450 MHz or higher
Celeron 400 MHz or higher (including compatible
CPU)
RAM:
128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Free hard disk space:
At least 250 MB or more
Interface:
USB 1.1 or more
To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the
additional minimum requirements must be met.
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit or more)
Desktop resolution of 800 × 600 pixels or more
Communication Speed:
56 kbps or faster is recommended.
Necessary software:
Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP)
MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000)
DirectX 9.0b or later (Windows XP (PV-GS35 Only))
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):
Sound card
Speaker or headphones
To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the
following conditions must be met.
• Windows XP SP1 (PV-GS35) / SP2 (PV-GS19/
PV-GS31) or later is needed.
• To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 (PV-GS35) / SP2
(PV-GS19/PV-GS31) or later, click [Start] >> [All
Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet
connection.)
• You have direct dial-up connection capability to the
Internet. Also, you and the other person(s) are in the
same Network (LAN).
• Install the Windows Messenger (Windows XP) or
MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000). If you
have a version older than 5.0, download the latest
version (5.0 or later) from the Microsoft Home Page:
http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.msn.com/
(For download and installation instructions, please
refer to Help on the Home Page.)
• If you are connected to the Internet through a
firewall or a router, proper communication will not be
possible.