Sharp VL-WD255U operation manual Configuring Software for PC Connection, System Requirements

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Configuring Software for PC Connection

This camcorder can transfer still playback images in TAPE-VCR mode or still images in TAPE-CAMERA and CARD modes to a personal computer by using the supplied Video Capture Software.

System Requirements

•IBM PC/AT or compatible with Intelb Pentiumb 133 MHz or faster processor

•Microsoft Windowsb 95B, Windowsb 95C, Windowsb 98, Windowsb 98 Second Edition, Windowsb 2000 Professional*, or Windowsb Me operating system

Connecting the camcorder to a Personal Computer

1 Turn off the PC.

2 Connect the camcorder as shown below.

•Before connecting the camcorder to the PC, make sure that the PC power is off to insure that images are transferred properly.

To RS-232C port (D-sub 9-pin port)

•32 MB or more of RAM

•9 MB minimum of available hard-disk space

•SVGA (800 K 600 pixels) color display monitor with 16-bit color or higher

•CD-ROM drive (for installation)

•RS-232C serial port

•Mouse or other pointing device

*In the Windowsb 2000 Professional environ- ment, only the system administrator has installation access rights.

PC connecting cable (supplied)

To PC connection jack

Advanced Features

Installing the Software

1 Turn on the PC and start up Windows.

2 Insert the CD-ROM of the Video Capture Software into the CD-ROM drive.

3 Double click on the “My Computer” icon.

4 Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive icon.

5 Double click on the “Setup.exe” file.

6 Follow the instructions as they appear on the PC monitor until the installation is complete.

7 Restart the PC.

3 Turn on the PC.

Notes:

•It is recommended to use the AC adapter/battery charger as a power source for extended periods of use.

•Images with the following functions cannot be transferred to a personal computer.

—TAPE-VCR/CARD-VCR mode: Playback Zoom, Picture Effect Playback

—TAPE-CAMERA/CARD-CAMERA mode: Digital Zoom, Digital Picture Effects, Scene Menu

•Using a commercially available floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter, it is possible to directly transfer still images on a SmartMedia card to a PC (see page 85).

•To edit still images transferred with the Video Capture Software, use a commercially available image editing software.

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