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Register your program online at www.arcsoft.com.

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ArcSoft Beijing Representative Office
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Beijing 100044, P.R.China
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Quick Start Guide:

Written by Steve Toribio
Layout and design by Vickie Wei

Copyright 1999-2002 by ArcSoft, Inc. All rights reserved. ArcSoft PhotoBase is a trademark of ArcSoft, Inc.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respectives holders. PMPB0001

for Windows

Software Licensing Agreement

PhotoBase Quick Start Guide

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The following is a legal software license agreement between you,the software end user,and ArcSoft, Inc.
Carefully read this license agreement before using the product. Using the product indicates that you have read this
license agreement and agree to its terms.If you do not agree to the terms, promptly return the package to the place it
was purchased within 10 days of the date you acquired it for a full refund.

Grant of License. This license permits you to use one copy of the software included in this package on any single
computer.For each software licensee,the program can be in use on only one computer at any given time. The software
is in use when it is either loaded into RAM or installed into the hard disk or other permanent memory.

A multi-seat license permit from ArcSoft is required ifthe program is going to be installed on a network
server for the sole purpose of distribution by other computers, or ifthe program is going to be installed on
and used by more than one computer.

Copyright. The software contained in this package is owned byArcSoft and is protected by United States copyright
laws,international treaty provisions,and all other applicable national laws.The software must be treated like all other
copyrighted materials (e.g. books and musical recordings).This license does not allow the software to be rented or
leased,and the written materials accompanying the software (ifany) may not be copied.

Limited Warranty.ArcSoft, Inc.,warrants that the software contained herein will perform substantially in accordance
with the accompanying documentation. No Other Warranties. ArcSoft disclaims all other warranties,either express or
implied,including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,with
respect to the Software,the accompanying written materials,and any accompanying hardware (ifany).

No Liability for Consequential Damages. In no event shall ArcSoft or its suppliers be liable for any damages
whatsoever (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption,loss of business

information,or any other pecuniary loss) which results from an inability to use this software, even if ArcSoft, Inc.has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the e xclusion or
limitation of consequential or incidental damages,the above limitations may not apply to you.

U.S.Government Restricted Rights.The Software and documentation are provided with Restricted Rights.Use,
duplication, or disclosure by the U.S.Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of
the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1),(2),and
(3) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19,as applicable,and any
amendments thereto.The manufacturer is ArcSoft, Inc.,46601 Fremont Blvd.,Fremont,CA 94538.

If this product was purchased in the United States,this Agreement is governed by the laws of the state of California;
otherwise,local laws may apply.

Table of Contents:

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Starting the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Albums (What they are, adding files,sorting,etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Label Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

The Tree View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The Toolbar (Common program functions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Acquiring Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Capturing Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Importing Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Editing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Making a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Making a Web Album. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Making a Video Postcard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The HotLink Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Notes on Acquiring Images and Capturing Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Additional Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

PhotoBase Quick Start Guide

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PhotoBase Quick Start Guide

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OVERVIEW

PhotoBase is a file managing program that helps you organize and present multimedia
files.You can quickly and easily create Slide Shows,WebAlbums,and Video Postcards.
Also, you can effectively print contact sheets for quick image referencing. The unique
"album" structure of the program makes file access convenient.On top of that, you can
acquire files from various sources,including digital cameras,scanners,video devices,and
removable media.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

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Pentium II-based PC or equivalent

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64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)

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100 MB free hard disk space

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16-bit (or higher) color display

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Apple QuickTime 4.0 (or above) for MOV file support

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STARTING THE PROGRAM

1. Click Start

2. Select Programs > ArcSoft PhotoBase > PhotoBase 3.0

Note: Directories may vary from version to version. Monitor the installation process to verify the location
in the Start menu. Also, you may start the program by double-clicking the desktop icon (if available).

ALBUMS

The main display area of PhotoBase either displays folder contents, or "album"
thumbnails.

The program can display the contents ofany folder on your system.When viewing
folders,the thumbnails that represent the files should be treated as if you're working
directly with the files themselves. If you move, rename,or delete any thumbnail, you'll be
performing that action on the actual file.