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USING AS A PC CAMERA
When connected to a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer,
the camera can be used as a PC camera.
For Windows XP
Please perform the following upgrades before connecting the camera to a
computer.
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Upgrade Windows XP to SP2 or later.
Install Windows XP SP2 or later.
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Install Windows Messenger 5.0 or later version.
Download Windows Messenger 5.0 or later version, and install it.
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If using MSN Messenger, please install MSN Messenger 7.0 or later
version.
CAUTION
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The PC camera function can be used only with computers in which
Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 was preinstalled.
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The zoom cannot be used with the PC camera function. Moreover, only
images can be recorded; audio files cannot be recorded.
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Although your camera can shoot at a maximum rate of 15 frames per
second, the rate at which you can broadcast in the PC camera mode may
be less than this depending on the speed of your Internet connection.
Using as a PC camera
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Set the camera to the PC CAMERA mode (page 143).
