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Release Notes for the Digital Blue(TM) PC Digital Movie Creator V 2.0:
Contents
1. System Requirements
2. Installation Notes
3. Known Issues and Limitations
4. Non-English Operating System Issues
5. Technical Support Information
6. Legal Information
Note: To make this document easier to read on-screen, open the Edit menu and click "Word
Wrap."
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1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- A computer that is USB-enabled. (Most computers manufactured after June 1998 are
USB-enabled.)
- Windows* 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
- 300Mhz Pentium(R) II, Celeron(TM) Processor or faster (or equivalent)
- 64 MB of RAM
- Minimum 300MB hard disk space
- Quad speed (4x) CD ROM
- 800x600 display, 16-bit color
- 16-bit Windows(R)-compatible sound device
- Video and sound compatible with DirectX(R)
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2. INSTALLATION NOTES
2.1 Issue with IKernel.exe on Windows(R) 98 Systems
When you install this product on some Windows 98 systems, you may see an error that
mentions Ikernel.exe. To work around this error, you must download and install DCOM98 from
the Microsoft Web site or the InstallShield Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom98/dcom1_3.asp
http://support.installshield.com
After installing DCOM98, restart the PC Digital Movie Creator Setup program and follow the
on-screen instructions.
2.2 Administrator Privileges on Windows 2000 and Windows XP Professional
To properly install the camera drivers and DirectX* 8, you must be logged on to your
computer system with "Administrator" privileges.
2.3 Manually Installing the Software on Windows XP
If you have difficulty installing the software because Windows XP does not acknowledge your
Administrator privileges, you can manually start the Setup program as follows:
a) If your system is not responding, restart your computer and log on with "Administrator"
privileges.
b) Using Windows Explorer, click on the drive with the PC Digital Movie Creator software
CD.
c) Double-click the "Install" folder and then double-click "setup.exe".
d) Follow the on-screen instructions.
2.4 Version Conflict Messages When Installing on Windows Me
When you install the PC Digital Movie Creator software on Windows Me, you may see several
"version conflict" messages that ask whether you want to keep certain system files on your
hard drive or install files from the CD-ROM to your computer. Click "Yes" to keep the
existing files on your hard drive.
2.5 Connecting Camera for the First Time on Windows Me
When you connect the camera on a computer using Windows Me, it can take anywhere from 1 to
5 minutes for the operating system to locate all the files required by the PC Digital Movie
Creator camera. For best results, please wait about 5 minutes before starting the PC
Digital Movie Creator software.
2.6 Choosing a Microphone for the PC Digital Movie Creator Software
When you start the PC Digital Movie Creator software the first time, you will be asked to
select a microphone. Choose the "Intel Play DMC Audio" or "Intel Play Digital Movie
Creato" [sic] from the list and click OK. This enables the camera's microphone when the
camera is connected to your computer.
2.7 USB Connection Issue
If the camera does not work after installing the software and restarting your computer, you
may have a problem with USB support. Try unplugging and replugging in the camera base's
cable from the USB port and then re-inserting the camera into the camera base. If the
camera does not beep and you didn't see the spinning wheel on the camera display, try
unplugging the camera cable and plugging it into another USB port. If the camera still does
not beep and you see no spinning wheel on the camera display, USB is not working on your
computer. Contact your system manufacturer for instructions for enabling USB.
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3. KNOWN ISSUES AND LIMITATIONS
3.1 Don't Run 3D Screen Savers and Other Software Applications
Turn off your screen saver and shut down other applications when you use the PC Digital
Movie Creator software.
3.2 Don't Change Display Settings While Running the Software
Do not change the monitor settings while the PC Digital Movie Creator software is running.
When you start the PC Digital Movie Creator software, it automatically adjusts your monitor
settings to the required resolution. The previous settings are automatically restored when
you close the software.
3.3 Avoid Pressing Buttons When Connecting the Camera
When placing the camera in its base to download pictures, avoid pressing the video record
button. Pressing the button as the camera enumerates can result in lost memory.
3.4 No Audio Heard As You Record Sounds with Systems Using Half-Duplex Sound Cards
If your computer uses a half-duplex sound card, you won't be able to hear sounds from your
speakers as you record, nor will you be able to hear sounds while playing back in the Live
screen. You'll have to check recorded sounds by playing them back in the Create screen
after you finish recording.
3.5 No Audio Heard In Live Screen Accompanied By Error Message
Older sound card drivers may not work properly with the software sound effects in the PC
Digital Movie Creator. Symptoms consist of not hearing any sound effects as you work in
the Live screen and you may see the following error message:
"Due to limitations in the currently selected sound device, all sounds are disabled in Live
Mode. Try updating your sound card drivers."
To update the driver for your sound card, go the Web site for your sound card manufacturer,
download a new driver and install it. After restarting your computer, open the Live screen
again. Sounds should now work.
3.6 Starting to Capture Video Immediately After Stopping Video Capture Causes Errors
If you quickly start and stop recording video, you may see several error messages in the
Live screen. You can dismiss the error messages and keep on working. You must wait several
seconds after stopping a video before you start recording again. If you continue to quickly
stop and start recording video, your computer may stop responding and require you to
restart it.
3.7 Your Computer May Stop Responding After Unplugging the Camera
Your computer may stop responding when you unplug the camera under the following
conditions: exiting the Live screen to open Create or Share screens or to quit the
software; opening the collections; finishing a stop-motion animation; stopping video
capture in the Live screen. The lock-up happens when you immediately unplug the camera
after one of the actions listed. To continue using the software, you must restart your
computer.
On systems that use the OHCI type of Universal Serial Bus (USB), you can prevent this from
happening by using your computer sound card to record audio, as follows:
1. Connect a microphone directly to your sound card
2. Click Start > Programs > Digital Blue PC Digital Movie Creator > Audio Setup Wizard
3. Choose your computer sound card from the list and click OK.
To determine whether your system uses OHCI, open Device Manager and check the Universal
Serial Bus category. The host controller device description will include the words "OHCI"
or "open host controller interface."
3.8 Playing Video Clips in Windows Media Player While Using PC Digital Movie Creator
Software Can Cause Problems
Before playing videos in Windows Media Player, shut down the PC Digital Movie Creator
software. Playing videos while using our software can cause skipping audio and/or a system
lock-up, requiring you to turn off and restart your computer.
3.9 On Windows 2000, Problem with Standby Mode and Hot Plugging the Camera
If you unplug the camera while Windows 2000 is in Standby Mode (one of the Power Management
settings), awaken your system by moving the mous