It is a genuine camera see this site
http://www.amazon.com/Pixel-Digital-.../dp/B000RVZAYS the Cd would be for the drivers needed to operate the camera, so all is not lost

best way to find out how it works would be to read the user manual that should be with it,if not do a search with google for one ....seems its a 3 in 1 camera that acts as a digital camera,webcam and a limited camcorder .....I did manage to find out this about it below ....
Technical Details
300,000-pixel CMOS capture device
16MB SDRAM memory can hold up to 274 low-resolution or 25 high-resolution photos
Camcorder mode lets you capture mini video clips
Self-timer with 10-second delay
30-second battery-exchange protection gives you a 30-second window in which to insert new batteries, so you won't lose the images you've taken
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Product Details
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
ASIN: B000RVZAYS
Item model number: 431-604
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,109 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
Date first available at Amazon.com: June 12, 2007
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Product Description
Product Description
This ultra-compact Mini Digital Camera lets you take fun pictures in file sizes that allow easy e-mailing! It also doubles as a webcam for videoconferencing or Web chatting. It includes a USB cable, a user manual, a software CD, and wrist strap. Product Details brand name Crown Edition manufacturer Crown Edition effective megapixels 300K-pixels maximum resolution 640 x 480 viewfinder type optical batteries included no battery type alkaline AAA automatic focus yes movie mode yes self-timer yes weight 6.4 oz Webcam capability yes operating system compatibility Windows 98; Windows 2000; Windows Me; Windows XP memory cards supported none integrated memory 16 MB connector type USB software included yes height 2 3/5 inches width 3 4/5 inches depth 3/4 inches maximum video frame rate 8 fps memory card included n/a sensor type complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) number of batteries required 3 color Silver cable type included USB