User manual PANASONIC PALMCORDER PV-GS55

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. PV-GS55 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca LSQT0760 B Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic!You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. [. . . ] You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path. 5 Start the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger. Click [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger]. When you use Windows XP, the other parties via the network have to use the Windows Messenger on Windows XP. When you use other than Windows XP, the other parties via the network have to use the MSN Messenger on the OS other than Windows XP. If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status. If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected from the personal computer, the WEB CAMERA mode is cancelled. In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card. ª Setting up the Windows Messenger When starting the Windows Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done. ) 1 Click [Click here to sign in]. For Windows 98SE/Me users, "USB Audio Device" is required. For Windows 98SE/Me Users The following messages may be displayed during the installation depending on the environment of the personal computer. Install the USB Driver as instructed below. Otherwise, it won't be installed correctly. 1) The message "The file `kstvtune. ax' on [Unknown] cannot be found. . . " is displayed. 2 After the . NET Passport Wizard is displayed, click [Next]. Enter "C:\Windows\system" for Windows 98SE. Enter "C:\Windows\options\CABS" for Windows Me. If the "kstvtune. ax" file is missing in one of the 2 above-mentioned folders, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path. -52- Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone. To communicate with persons using Windows in other languages, setting up using alphabets or numbers is recommended. 3 According to the procedures displayed on the screen, continue the setup. With a PC 4 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the Windows Messenger. Windows Messenger is activated. 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] is selected. For other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for two hours, the communication is automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart MSN Messenger and set up the communication again. When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, then turn off the Palmcorder. [. . . ] 75 Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Trailing Effect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ªU USB Connection Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ªV Variable Speed Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]