1 Introducing the camcorder
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components.
1.1 System requirements
The camcorder requires a PC with the following specifications:
•Windows® Vista / XP / 2000 operating system
•Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz CPU or higher (3GHz recommended)
•At least 512 MB of RAM or higher (1GB recommended)
•64MB or Greater Video Card
•Standard USB 1.1 port or higher
zNote:
A USB 1.1 port may enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC, but transfer speeds may be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.
1.2 Features
The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including:
•HD Digital camcorder
•Digital camera (max. 8 Megapixels)
Additionally, the camcorder features 5X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom, USB mass storage, and an SD card reader functions.
zNote:
In 1080p mode, only 2X digital zoom is supported.
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