Panasonic PV-GS2 operating instructions Using as a Web Camera Optional Software

With a PC

(For Macintosh)

Removing the USB Cable safely for Macintosh

1Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared when you connected the Camcorder with the USB Cable into the recycle bin, then disconnect the USB Cable.

If the above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from the personal computer to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be damaged.

Even when the following operations are performed, the same results will occur as when the USB Cable is removed (above). Therefore, it is imperative that the above operation 1 is completed before proceeding.

•When Camcorder power is turned OFF.

•When SD Memory Card is removed.

Using as a Web Camera (Optional Software)

If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to the other parties via the network.

•Do not connect the USB Cable until the WebCam Driver is installed.

This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system. Please see chart below.

[Send]		[Receive]	[Software]
Windows XP	<--OK-->	Windows XP	Windows
			Messenger
Windows XP	<--NG-->	Windows
		98SE/Me/2000
Windows	<--OK-->	Windows	MSN
98SE/Me/2000		98SE/Me/2000	Messenger

Operating environment

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled;

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (In this case of Windows XP, SP1 or later is needed.) Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

CPU:

Intel Pentium ll/Celeron 300 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU)

RAM:

32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

(128 MB or more required for Windows XP)

Free hard disk space:

At least 250 MB or more

Ports:

USB Jack

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 x 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)

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.

•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 DirectX9.0 is installed, applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run.

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