Using a Computer
What you can do with Windows computerWhen you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied
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•See page 88 when you use a Macintosh computer.
Main functions
xPlaying a disc in AVCHD format t Player for AVCHD
You can view movies with HD (high definition) image quality recorded on a disc using your camcorder by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of your computer.
bNotes
•Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed, some frames may be dropped from movies.
xImporting movies taken with your camcorder
You can import the movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality as they are.
xViewing movies imported to a computer
You can manage movies and still images by date and time of shooting, and select movies or still images you want to view as
thumbnails. These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a slide show.
xCreating a disc in AVCHD format
Selected from the movies imported, you can create a disc consisting of movies with HD (high definition) image quality.
xCopying a disc
t Video Disc Copier
You can copy all the images on a disc taken with your camcorder.
About “First Step Guide”
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software “Picture Motion Browser” stored on the
Referring to “Installing the “First Step Guide”” (p. 86), start the “First Step Guide”, then follow the instructions.
About the help function of the software
The Help guide explains all the functions of all the software applications. 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.
For the support information of Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL:
System requirements
When using “Picture Motion Browser”
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center
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