Sony XAV-C1 manual Using the Smart Utilities

Using the Smart Utilities

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11Address your e-mail, compose your message, and then send the e-mail. The video clip is attached as a compressed AVI file (file extension .AVI). The VDO Codec is attached as an executable file (file extension .exe).

12The recipient of your video clip can execute the VDO Codec by double clicking on the VDODecode30.exe file.

✍See the manual that came with your e-mail software for more information on sending e-mail.

Note: If you use Microsoft® Outlook® 98 as your e-mail software, check your mail in order to send the messages in your out box.

To send a video clip via e-mail if you use America Online® or other non-MAPI-compliant e-mail software

If you use an online service provider such as America Online® or other non-MAPI-compliant e-mail software, you should not use the MAIL button to send video clips. You can send a video clip by attaching the video clip file to your e-mail message.

1Record your video clip as described in “Capturing a video clip” on page 61.

2Click the Save button.

3Select the destination folder where you wish to save the video clip file.

4Select Compressed from the drop down list box.

5Click Save.

6Choose the compression rate by dragging the slider to the left or the right. The higher the compression rate, the more the image quality will deteriorate.

7Select the Start compression bar from the Compression Settings dialog box.

8Select Yes to confirm the compressed file size. The file is saved to your destination folder on your hard drive.

9Open your e-mail program, address the e-mail, and compose your message.