Video Capturing ToolYou can import the entire contents of a tape to a computer.

•The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the following software:

–USB Driver

–Picture Package Ver.1.5.1

–ImageMixer VCD2

–“First Step Guide”

About “First Step Guide”“First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer.

This “First Step Guide” describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software stored on the CD- ROM (supplied). Install the CD-ROM, read “Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer” (p. 85), start the “First Step Guide,” then follow the instructions.

About the help function of the software

The Help guide explains all software application functions. Refer to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the “First Step Guide” thoroughly. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on the screen.

System requirementsxFor Windows usersWhen using Picture PackageOS: Microsoft Windows 2000

Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional

Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.

CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended) (For using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or faster recommended)

Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)

Windows Media Player 7.0 or later Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or laterSound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakersMemory: 64 MB or more

Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of the image files edited)

Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dots, High color (16 bit color, 65,000 colors), DirectDraw display driver capability (This product will not operate correctly at less than 800 × 600 dots, or 256 colors or less.)

Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to create a video CD. For the compatible drive, visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/)

When playing pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 2000

Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional

Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.

CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster
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