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DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1)
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). After installing the CD-
ROM, reading “Installing the software and
“First Step Guide” on a computer” (p. 66),
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.
System requirements
For Windows users
When using Picture Package
OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows
98SE, 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.
In Windows 98, USB Streaming is not
supported.
In Windows 98 and Windows 98SE, DV
capturing is not supported.
CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster
(800 MHz or faster recommended) (For
using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium
III 800 MHz 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 later
Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card
and stereo speakers
Memory: 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 less than
256 colors.)
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 98, Windows
98SE, 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
Application: Windows Media Player
(This must be installed to play back
movies.)
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