The notes in this section are also available for you to download (see below) in Word and PDF format. This section also refers to the use of the Polycom PVX software with the Polycom Viavideo camera.
Before you start, set aside an hour to set up your camera
You will need to download the above document (Getting started, your VC checklist). You will need to keep a record of serial numbers of the equipment on this checklist.
You will need
To have registered with CLEO (see the section on this website 'Making a call register with CLEO first). To ensure that your PC system meets the minimum spec.
Windows
Windows 2000, Service Pack 4 or laterWindows XP with Service Pack 1 or later
Processor
ViaVideo or ViaVideo II camera
1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4
900 MHz Intel Pentium M (laptop)
1800+ AMD Athlon XP
Web Cam with PC processing 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium 4
1.4 GHz Intel Pentium M (laptop)
2200+ AMD Athlon XP
RAM
256MB
Video Memory
8MB
Hard Drive Space
60MB available for polycomPVX software
USB camera
USB 1.x, 2.x web cam, Via Video or ViaVideo 2 camera
Computer speakers or headset
Monitor
SVGA (800X600) OR HIGHER RESOLUTION
Network Access
Broadband IP (64kbps and above)
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Version 6.0 or later
Windows Media player
Version 9.0 or later
Microsoft Direct X software
Version 9.0b or later
You will need to find and record (On your checklist, see above)
Your computer's I.P. address
Your E164 number
Your user name
The email address you will use for all communication/arrangements for the video conference.
Setting up the software and camera, you will need to record
The licence number for the software. This will be on the outside of the camera box
The serial number on the base of the camera
When you activate the camera, you will also need to record
Your activation key code
The email address used when you register your software
The user name used when the software is registered
The password you create when the software is registered
Proceed to the next section on this site, 'Before the PVX software install'.
