Sony Handycam DCR-DVD108 User manual

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On this “First Step Guide”
Software's on-line help
Picture Motion Browser features
Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time
Preparation flow
Installing software
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a cable
Chapter 2: Importing/viewing videos and still images on a computer
Importing videos on a disc and still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” to a computer
Viewing videos and still images imported to a computer
Chapter 3: Editing the imported videos and still images
Editing videos
Editing still images
Chapter 4: Creating and copying a disc
Creating a disc
Copying a disc
Types of discs you can use
Chapter 5: Manipulating still images
Manipulating still images
Chapter 6: Using with a Macintosh computer
Connecting your camcorder and a Macintosh computer with a USB cable
Copying still images from a “Memory Stick Duo”
Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Cause and/or corrective actions
Additional information
System requirements
Trademarks and regulations
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On this “First Step Guide”
This “First Step Guide” describes the connections and settings required to use your camcorder with a
computer, and the basic operation of the software on the CD-ROM.
The CD-ROM includes the following software.
Picture Motion Browser: Windows computer only
You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Macintosh computer. You can only import the still images
in the “Memory Stick Duo” with connecting your camcorder on a Macintosh computer (only the models
with a “Memory Stick Duo” slot).
Chapters 1 to 5 describe operations with a Windows computer.
When using a Macintosh computer, see “Chapter 6: Using with a Macintosh computer.”
Notes
zThe screenshots in this “First Step Guide” are from Windows XP. The screens may vary depending on the operating
system of the computer.
zThe illustrations of the camcorder used in this "First Step Guide" may look different from your camcorder. For the location
of the USB jack and POWER switch, etc., refer to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder.
zBoth an 8 cm and a 12 cm DVDs are described as a “disc” in this “First Step Guide.”
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Software's on-line help
The help provides detailed operating instructions for Picture Motion Browser.
Select [Help] in the [Help] menu of the software to start up the on-line help.
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Picture Motion Browser features
Picture Motion Browser is a set of Windows applications with the following features.
If you double-click the [ ] (Picture Motion Browser) icon on the desktop, [Picture Motion Browser]
starts up.
Notes
zThe picture may not play back smoothly, depending on specifications of your computer. For details about the
recommended specifications, see “System requirements.”
zYou cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Macintosh computer.
Importing videos recorded on a disc to a computer <Details>
You can import videos recorded on a disc with a simple operation.
Viewing videos and still images imported to a computer <Details>
You can manage videos and still images recorded on a disc or on a “Memory Stick Duo” by date,
and select videos or still images you want to view from thumbnails of those videos or still images.
These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a slide show.
Editing videos and still images <Details>
You can edit videos and still images imported to a computer.
Creating a disc <Details>
You can create an original DVD Video by putting together videos and still images taken with your
camcorder.
Copying a disc Video Disc Copier <Details>
You can copy all the images on a disc taken with your camcorder.
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Preparation flow
Installation of the supplied software is required the first time you use your camcorder with a Windows
computer.
For installing the supplied software, see “Installing software.” <Details>
For details on how to connect your camcorder to a computer, see “Connecting your camcorder to a
computer using a cable.” <Details>
(For details on how to connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer, click “Chapter 6: Using
with a Macintosh computer.”)
Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time
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