Reference Guide

The following manuals are supplied with the camcorder:

Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA300 Instruction Manual

This manual explains the camcorder operations from basic video recording to the use of the full range of features.

Digital Video Software Instruction Manual

This manual explains how to download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied USB cable. You can add sample images for Card Mix and My Camera settings from the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.

Windows XP Users Only

DV Network Software Instruction Manual

This manual explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer and use the following software:

DV Messenger Version 2 (USB or IEEE1394): This software operates with Windows Messenger and allows you to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet, or to remotely access the camcorder at home.

AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver (IEEE1394): Allows you to download/upload images to/from the computer and use the camcorder as a card reader/writer.

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Introduction

MPEG-4 Visual Consumer Recorded Video Decoders and/or Encoders

USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE BY A CONSUMER ENGAGING IN PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.

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