Nero Kwik Media Instruction Manual

Manual

Nero Kwik Media

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Table of contents

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1.1

About the Manual

1.2

About the Application

1.3

Versions of the Application

1.4

Installation

1.5

Starting the Program

Working with the Program

2.1

Library Management and Options

2.2

Nero MediaBrowser

Market

Music Browsing

4.1

Starting Music Playback (Librar y or Playlist)

Photo Browsing

5.1

Photo Editing

5.2

General Editing of Photos

5.2.1

Removing red Eyes

5.2.2

Cropping a Photo

5.2.3

Adding Effects to Photos

Video Browsing

6.1

Video Playback

Faces

7.1

Adding Names to Faces

Slide Shows

8.1

Personalize Slide Show

8.2

Creating a Slide Show

8.2.1

Personalize Your Slide Sho w

Photo Products

9.1

Select a Product

9.2

Select a Photo Project Theme

9.3

Select Your Photobook Photos

9.4

Edit Your Photo Project

9.4.1

Photo Project Work Area

9.4.2

Photo Project Tabs

9.5

Preview Your Project

Playlists

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10.1

Creating a Playlist

Photo & Video Albums

Audio CD Browsing and Playback

12.1

Starting Audio CD Playback

12.2

Ripping from Audio CD

12.3

Importing from Data Disc

Blu-ra y P layb a ck

13.1

Starting Blu-ray Disc Playback

Devices

14.1

Setting Up Devices

14.2

Importing from Device

Apple Device

Publish Screen

Technical Information

17.1

System Requirements

17.2

Supported Formats and Codecs

17.2.1

Audio Formats and Codecs

17.2.2

Video Formats and Codecs

17.2.3

Image Formats

Index

Contact

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1.1 About the Manual

This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero Kwik Media. It is process-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis.

To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions:

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The number at the beginning of a line indicates a prompt for action. Carry out these actions in the order specified.

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interface. They are shown in boldface. Indicates references to other chapters. They are executed as links and

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1.2 About the Application

Nero Kwik Media is an all-in-one media management software for photos, videos and music. It lets you conveniently play back your music files, plus manage and create playlists. You can import new music from CD as well as sync your music playlists or albums with any mobile device with USB mass storage. In addition, you can burn a music CD or burn your compilations on DVD as a gift for friends and family (Nero Kwik DVD) – or share your photos, music and videos through upload to your favorite social media websites.

Nero Kwik Media lets you easily create cinema-style videos and photo slide shows with integrated movie themes, plus conveniently manage your multimedia projects. Improve the quality of your photos with just a few clicks, cut off some unwanted parts, or automatically remove red-eyes. Use the Faces feature to sort your photo library by the people in your pictures; it automatically detects and even recognizes faces in your photos (with additional Nero Kwik Faces installed). Create quick and simple photobooks choosing from numerous template themes, cliparts and layout options of the Photobooks feature. You can transform memories into shareable keepsakes just by ordering your individual compilations directly through Nero Kwik Media.

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1.3 Versions of the Application

If applications are found on your computer that could conflict with the software to

Nero Kwik Media checks the availability of required components, such as

Nero Kwik Media is available in various versions. The Nero Kwik Media full and Essentials versions are included in the different N ero Su ite product packs. In addition, a free standalone version is available.

Essentials or OEM software as well as the Nero Kwik Media free standalon e vers ion diff er from the full version in a more or less broad functional range. Thereby, the feature limitations of your single essentials version compared to the full range depends on the co-contractor's choice.

You can always upgrade from your Essentials version to the full featured version. In addition, Nero Kwik Media offers various add-ons to customize and expand the

applications feature range to your personal needs. You can always obtain these add-ons right from the Market in Nero Kwik Media.

1.4 Installation

If you use Nero Kwik Media within Ner o Mult im edia Su i te, the application is installed automatically with the other applications of the suite. In this case, you can skip this chapter.

If you use a Nero Kwik Media standalone vers io n, this c hapter gui des you throu gh a step-by-step installation.

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To install, Nero Kwik Media you need administrator rights for all operating systems.

An installation wizard walks you through the quick and uncomplicated instal lat ion proc ess . To install Nero Kwik Media, proceed as follows:

1. Close all Microsoft Windows programs and exit any anti-virus software that may be running.

2. Start the installation process by double-clicking the downloaded installation file.

 The files are automatically unzipped and stored on the C:\ drive in a temporary folder

from which they are automatically deleted once they have been used.

 The installation is prepared and the Welcome Screen is displayed.

be installed, an appropriate screen is displayed. It is recommended that these applications are uninstalled before proceeding with the installation.

Microsoft Silverlight on your PC. If applications are missing, an appropriate screen is displayed. Click the Install button to proceed. A third party installation wizard may appear and walk you through the installation process. A reboot may be required. The Nero installation will automatically proceed after the reboot is executed.

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