With a PC (optional)

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.

ªInstalling WebCam Driver1Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows.

2Insert the CD-ROM into the Personal Computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥Quit all applications.

≥The [Setup Menu] screen appears.

3Click [WebCam Driver]

≥The set up program starts running.

4For 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.

5Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions.

≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation. ≥After completing the installation, Click

[Finish].

ªConnecting the Camcorder to Personal Computer (For Using as aWeb Camera)1Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode.2Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA].

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3Connect 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 AudioDevice” is required. Click [Next] and proceed.

≥If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation CD may be required.

4Start 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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