Web Camera - Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-GS33 Operating Instructions Manual

To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the
following conditions must be met.
≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1, 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, please
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.
≥The installer is available only in English but can
be used on operating systems using other
languages.
≥When DirectX 9.0 is installed, applications
supported by previous versions of DirectX may
not run.
ª Installing WebCam Driver
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 [WebCam Driver]
≥The set up program starts running.
4
For Windows XP users:
Depending on your system environment,
installation of "DirectX 9.0b" may be
required. Click [Yes] and continue with
installation.
≥After "DirectX 9.0b" is installed, the computer
will restart.
≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.
5
Finish installation by following the
on-screen instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥After completing the installation, Click
[Finish].
With a PC (optional)
ª Connecting the Camcorder to
Personal Computer (For Using as a

Web Camera)

1
Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording
Mode.
2
Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >>
[WEB CAMERA].
3
Connect the Camcorder to your Personal
Computer with USB Connection Cable.
≥"WEB" is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the
Camcorder.
≥When the Camcorder and personal
computer (with Windows 2000) are
connected via USB Cable, a message, such
as the one below, is displayed. However,
testing by the manufacturer has confirmed
functionality of this Camcorder with
Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.
≥For Windows 98SE/Me users, "USB Audio
Device" is required. Click [Next] and
proceed.
≥If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation
CD may be required.
4
Start the Windows Messenger (For
Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger (For
Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users).
≥Click [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >>
[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].
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