Philips PV-GS55 Using the Software with a Computer, Using USB Driver, Operating environment

With a PC

With a PC

Using the Software with a Computer

An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal Computer.

ªSoftware Installation (Windows)

1Turn on Computer and start up Windows.

2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

≥[Setup Menu] appears.

3Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].

≥USB Driver -49-:

Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly from the Memory Card into the computer.

≥WebCam Driver -51-:

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

≥DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE -53-:

Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to capture stills from video recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the lens of a camera.

≥G.726 Audio Decoder -54-:

Software for G.726 Audio Decoder allows you to listen to MPEG4 sound with Windows Media Player.

≥ArcSoft Software -55-: PhotoImpression 4.0, PhotoBase 4.0, Panorama Maker 3.0 and PhotoPrinter 4.0 are included.

≥Windows Media Update

This update was provided by Microsoft Corporation. Run this update in cases where playback of an MPEG4 moving image file recorded with a Palmcorder is started in Windows Media Player, but ends with an error message after 3 to 4 minutes.

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete.

≥Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete.

Note:

If a window does not appear automatically, click the “Start” Button on your desktop and then click “Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in “D:\InstMenu.exe” and click “OK”. (“D” applies when the CD-ROM drive is drive D.)

Using USB Driver

ªOperating environment

≥Despite having the operating environment indicated, it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal computers.

≥A CD-ROM drive is required to install this program.

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

CPU:

Intel Pentium II/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 30 MB or more

Ports:

USB Terminal

ªInstalling USB Driver

Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder to your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable.

1Turn on the Personal Computer and start up Windows.

2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥Quit all applications. ≥[Setup Menu] appears.

3Click the [USB Driver].

≥The set up program strarts running.

4For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users, click [Restart] if the [InstallShield] dialog appears.

≥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].

6After the USB Driver is installed, please restart your computer.

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