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This download contains the latest firmware for your Creative Live!® Cam Socialize HD AF (VF0690). For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Improves the image quality when making Skype® video calls.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition with Service Pack 2, Windows XP with Service Pack 3
• Live! Cam Socialize HD AF (VF0690)

Notes:

• This download upgrades the firmware of your Live! Cam Socialize HD AF.
• If you are using a notebook computer, it is recommended to power it by the mains, and not by the battery.
• It is recommended that you connect Live! Cam Socialize HD AF directly to your computer. Do not connect it to a USB hub.
• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Close all application and Windows Explorer windows that are currently running.
  3. Connect Live! Cam Socialize HD AF to your computer.
  4. Double-click the downloaded file.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
     WARNING: Do not disconnect Live! Cam Socialize HD AF while the firmware is being upgraded. 

This starter pack is updated with the latest software for your Creative Live!® Cam Sync (VF0520). It adds new features and improves the overall functionality of your Live! Cam. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Added Features or Enhancements:
New Live! Central 3 (lite version) software that supports the following features 

• Easy to use Video & Photo capture tool
• Share on popular social media websites with a single click 
• Parental Control to prevent unauthorized use
• Auto Tuning with Face Brightener & Soft Skin

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows XP or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition with Service Pack 2 or higher
• Creative Live! Cam Sync (VF0520)

Notes:

• To install this software
  1. Download the LCSY_5202D_W1_17.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Connect Live! Cam Sync to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains the latest firmware for your Creative Live!® Cam Sync (VF0520). It resolves the device detection issue on certain systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:

• Resolves the issue of Live! Cam Sync not being detected by the Creative Live! Central 2 (Lite) application. 

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher
• Creative Live! Cam Sync (VF0520)

Notes:

• This download upgrades the firmware of your Live! Cam Sync.
• If you are using a notebook computer, it is recommended to power it by the mains, and not by the battery.
• It is recommended that you connect Live! Cam Sync directly to your computer. Do not connect it to a USB hub.
• To install this firmware
  1. Download the LCSY_PCFW_US_0614.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Close all application and Windows Explorer windows that are currently running.
  3. Connect Live! Cam Sync to your computer.
  4. Double-click the downloaded file.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
     WARNING: Do not disconnect Live! Cam Sync while the firmware is being upgraded. 
• After installing this firmware, you will need to disconnect Live! Cam Sync, then reconnect it to your system.
• If you disconnect and reconnect Live! Cam Sync while Live! Central 2 (Lite) is running, there may be a slight delay before the application detects the device again. Please close and re-launch the application.

This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:

This firmware update resolves the following issues:

• The Play All function (activated by pressing and holding the playback button) does not play the videos beyond the 255th recorded video.
• Video cam stops responding during fast forward/rewind operations.
• Jerky video playback when video is recorded in low-light conditions.

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP (Service Pack 3)
• USB Port
• Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam

Notes:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file into your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen. 

This download contains an improved version of the Vado Central software found in your Creative Vado/Vado HD. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Added Features or Enhancements:

• New built-in Movie Creator software with video effect for movie editing and creation.
• Allow up to 60 consecutive photos to be taken from videos.
• Allow sorting of photo/video thumbnails.  
• Support multiple Vado devices concurrently.
• Improved user interface for uploads to social media sites.

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP (Service Pack 3)
• USB Port
• Creative Vado or Vado HD 

Notes:

• To install this software: 
  1. Connect your Vado/Vado HD to your computer's USB port.
  2. Download the file into your local hard disk.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.
     

• If you are using the Vado Central software included with Vado or Vado HD (1st or 2nd Gen), installing this download will remove the Muvee plugin. If you wish to continue using this plugin, do not install this download.

• Installing the updated Vado Central software will not affect or erase existing videos in your Vado/Vado HD.

• Due to security reasons, Windows 7 disables the AutoPlay feature for non-optical storage devices. Hence, the Vado Central software will not automatically launch when you connect the device to the computer. To run this software: 
  1. In Windows Explorer, browse to the "Vado" folder of your Vado/Vado HD.
  2. Double-click VadoCentral.exe. 

This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Fixes:

This firmware update resolves the following issues:

• The Play All function (activated by pressing and holding the playback button) does not play the videos beyond the 255th recorded video.
• Video cam stops responding during fast forward/rewind operations.
• Jerky video playback when video is recorded in low-light conditions.

Requirements:

• Mac OS® X (Version 10.5 or 10.6)
• USB Port
• Creative Vado HD Pocket Video Cam

Notes:

• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file into your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
  3. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
  4. Connect your Vado HD to your computer's USB port.
  5. Copy the the Libra2FW.elf and Allow.txt file to the root folder of your Vado HD.
  6. Disconnect your Vado HD from your computer's USB port.
  7. Turn on your Vado HD.
  8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

This download contains an improved version of the Vado Central software for Mac OS® for use with Vado/Vado HD. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Vado Central

Vado Central is a simple, easy-to-use video editing software that lets you

• preview video clips.
• transfer files to your Mac.
• convert videos to MP4 format for use in iMovie®.
• edit videos via iMovie, or using built-in Movie Creator software.
• upload videos/photos to various social media sites.

Added Features or Enhancements:

• New built-in Movie Creator software with video effects for movie editing and creation.
• Speeding up or slowing down of video playback.
• Improved interface for Motionbox uploads.

Fixes:

• Resolved video/photo upload issues for Facebook™, KinKast and Photobucket.
• Fixed YouTube®, and Box.net account sign-up links.
• Removed background noise present during video playback.

Requirements:

• Apple® Macintosh® OS X (Version 10.5 or 10.6)
• USB Port
• Creative Vado or Vado HD

Notes:

• To install this software: 
  1. Connect your Vado/Vado HD to your computer's USB port.
  2. Download the file into your local hard disk.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
  4. Double-click the uncompressed PKG file.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

This download contains an improved version of the Creative Live!® Cam Center application for use with certain Creative Live! Cams. It adds support for Microsoft® Windows® 7. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Live! Cam Notebook Ultra (VF0310)
• Live! Cam Notebook (VF0470)
• Live! Cam Video IM Pro (VF0410)
• Live! Cam Video IM (VF0350)
• Live! Cam Vista IM (VF0420)
• Webcam Vista/Live! Cam Chat (VF0330)

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP with Service Pack 3
• DirectX® 9.0 and above 
• Creative Live! Cam devices listed above

Notes:

• Before installing the application, download and install the latest web driver for your device.
• To install this application
  1. Download the LCC_PCAPP_LA_2_02_07.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains an improved version of the driver for Creative Live!® Cam Video IM Pro. It adds support for Microsoft® Windows® 7. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP with Service Pack 3
• Creative Live! Cam Video IM Pro

Notes:

• To install this driver
  1. Download the LCVP_0410_DRV_LA_1_03_01.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

This download contains an improved version of the driver for Creative Live!® Cam Notebook Ultra. It adds support for Microsoft® Windows® 7. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 1, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP with Service Pack 3
• Creative Live! Cam Notebook Ultra 

Notes:

• To install this driver
  1. Download the LCNU_0130_DRV_LA_1_04_01.exe file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.