Arcsoft PHOTO IMPRESSION 5 Quick Start Guide

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ArcSoft PhotoStudio

®

Awesome photo editing for the home or office.
Work with layers and enhance your photos in a
number of ways.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. (Version 5)
Macintosh OS 9/X. (Version 4)

ArcSoft PhotoImpression

TM

This all-in-one solution blends powerful photo
editing with project templates and a slick,
easy-to-use interface.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
Macintosh OS 9/X.

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter

®

Print multiple photos on a single page and
multiple pages at one time. Edit and enhance
your photos, too.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
Macintosh OS 9/X.

ArcSoft VideoImpression

TM

Create multimedia presentations by combining
photos and video clips with audio, text and scene
transitions.

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.

ArcSoft PhotoBase

TM

Your complete multimedia manager. Sort, share
and archive your multimedia collections in the
easiest way possible.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

ArcSoft PhotoBase - Mobile Edition

TM

Manage, edit and share your photos wherever
you go. Currently available for Palm OS and
Pocket PC users.

Installs from Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

ArcSoft Panorama Maker

TM

Stitch together photos to create awesome
panoramic images. Make horizontal, vertical,
tiled or 360° masterpieces.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
Macintosh OS 9/X.

ArcSoft PhotoMontage Video Edition

®

It's the coolest way to present and share your
pictures. Use thousands of photos to create a
larger, single image.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD

®

Take your home videos and turn them into
incredible DVD movies complete with
customized menus and text.

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.

ArcSoft Multimedia Email

TM

Send fully customized electronic postcards to
virtually any Windows or Macintosh user right
from your computer.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

ArcSoft Funhouse

®

Put your face on a magazine cover, other
picture or scene. Take your imagination to
the next level.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
Macintosh OS 9/X.

ArcSoft Greeting Card Creator

TM

Make your own custom greeting cards
year-round for any occasion using photos
from your own image collections.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

ArcSoft 3D Text Factory

Form fun, animated 3D titles perfect for Web
pages, presentations and more. Customize
virtually every feature.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

TM

ArcSoft Collage Creator

Piece together awesome collages that just
can't be made by hand. Tons of tools give
you boundless freedom.

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.

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ArcSoft Inc. is a leading global provider or digital imaging technologies and services for business
and consumer use. The company develops world-class scalable imaging software and
infrastructure solutions for internet and network environments, delivering fully integrated,
comprehensive visual capabilities to corporate Web sites in all major markets. Its award-winning
desktop software is licensed to leading global manufacturers of still and video cameras, wireless
and mobile devices, printers, scanners and headquartered in Fremont, California, ArcSoft has
research and development centers in California’s Silicon valley and Hangzhou, China, as well as
sales and support offices throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas.

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ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 Quick Start Guide

- TABLE OF CONTENTS -

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2

INTRODUCTION 3

VIEWING PHOTOS 4

ENHANCING PHOTOS 6

CREATIVE OPTIONS 9

PHOTO PROJECTS 11

PRINTING PHOTOS 12

SHARING PHOTOS 13

TECHNICAL SUPPORT 14

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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -

Windows:

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

•

Pentium III 450 processor or equivalent

•

500 MB free hard disk space

•

128 MB RAM

•

• 16-bit or higher color display at 800 x 600

Macintosh:

Macintosh OS 9/X

•

Power PC G3 or equivalent

•

400 MB free hard disk space

•

96 MB RAM

•

16-bit or higher color display at 800 x 600

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