Sanyo Xacti Series Instruction Manual

Xacti Software DVD 1.1
For Digital Movie Camera

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read these instructions carefully before using. Be sure to keep this manual
for later reference.

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ATTENTION

Regarding permission to use the DVD-ROM

h This DVD-ROM may not be reproduced without permission.
h When installing the software in this DVD-ROM, permission is granted for

its use only if the user agrees to the terms and conditions that are
displayed at the start of installation.

h Regarding products by other manufacturers that are specified on this

DVD-ROM, and for service, please inquire of the respective
manufacturer.

i It is strictly forbidden to copy this manual, wholly or in part, without prior

written permission.

i The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting

from the use of this product.

i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use

of this product, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the
manufacturer.

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by

optional devices or consumable items used with this product other than
those supplied with this product or those specified by Sanyo Electric.

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of

revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the
repairing of a malfunction, of this product.

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COPYRIGHTS

This manual and the software are copyrighted materials from Sanyo Electric
Co., Ltd.
Mac OS, QuickTime, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the USA and other countries.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA).
In this manual, the Microsoft

®

Windows® 2000 operating system, Microsoft®

Windows

®

XP operating system, and Microsoft® Windows® Vista operating
system are collectively referred to as “Windows”.
All other brand or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................3

About this manual ............................................................................3

The software ....................................................................................4

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ...............................................................5

When using as a card reader ..........................................................5

SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE ...................................................6

USING AS A CARD READER ................................................................8

For Windows Vista/XP users ...........................................................8

For Windows 2000 users .................................................................9

For Mac OS X users ......................................................................10

ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD ...........................................11

Configuration of directories in the card ..........................................11

File formats ....................................................................................11

Cautions when using as a card reader ..........................................12

CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE ....................................................13

USING AS A PC CAMERA ...................................................................14

For Windows XP ............................................................................14

Using as a PC camera ..................................................................14

INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE ..................................15

Windows ........................................................................................16

Mac OS .........................................................................................17

ABOUT MovieFactory ...........................................................................18

Main features .................................................................................18

Additional features .........................................................................19

SCREEN CAPTURE .............................................................................20

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INTRODUCTION

This manual describes how to install and operate the Xacti Software DVD.
Please read this manual carefully, in order to use the images and audio
recordings captured with your camera in a wide range of applications.

About this manual

The explanations in this manual conform to the following conventions.

i The examples given in this manual are generally based on a Windows

environment. For Macintosh users, while the menu names and screen
indications may be different, this is no impediment to understanding the
operation. In those places where the operations for Macintosh users and
Windows users differ, specific explanations are provided.

i In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as “card”.

h This manual is designed for users with the following computer skills:
h Knowledge of basic computer operations
h Knowledge of basic mouse operations
h Knowledge of how to open, close, move, minimize and maximize

windows

h Knowledge of how to move from one folder to another folder

Detailed information about the operations listed above can be found in the
printed or online manuals accompanying the computer or operating system
software.

Symbols used in this manual
HINT Extra information about software or cautionary notes.
CAUTION Points requiring special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

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The software

The following software applications are in the Xacti Software DVD.

Please see page 15 for a summary of each software program.

i QuickTime 7.1

In this manual, referred to as QuickTime.

i iTunes 7.3

In this manual, referred to as iTunes.

i Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 SE (Windows)

In this manual, referred to as MovieFactory.

i Nero 7 Essentials (Windows)
i Xacti Screen Capture 1.1 (Windows)

In this manual, referred to as Screen Capture.
* MovieFactory supports the MPEG-4 format. Installing this application

software will allow you to view MPEG-4 files.

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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

*1Compatible with Windows Vista.
*

2

Limited to models with preinstalled OS.

*

3

Compatible with 720p or lower video clips.

When using as a card reader

Limited to models with the preinstalled OS.
k Windows

Windows 2000, XP, Vista

k Mac OS

Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later

Windows Macintosh

Software

QuickTime

7.1*

3

,

iTunes 7.3*

3

,
Xacti Screen
Capture 1.1*

1

Nero 7
Essentials

Ulead DVD
MovieFactory
5 SE

QuickTime

7.1*

3

,

iTunes 7.3*

3

OS*

2

Windows 2000
Windows XP
(provided with
USB)

Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
(provided with
USB)

Windows XP
Windows Vista
(provided with
USB)

Mac OS X

10.3.9
Mac OS X

10.4.9 or later
(provided with
USB)

CPU

Pentium 4 HT

3.2 GHz or
later
Athlon 3800+
or later

Athlon X2
5000+ or later
Core 2 Duo

2.40 GHz or
later

Pentium D

3.2 GHz or
later
Core 2 Duo

1.86 GHz or
later

Core 2 Duo or
later

Memory

1 GB (2 GB or
more
recommended)

1GB (2GB or
more
recommended)

1GB (2GB if
Vista)
(2 GB or more
recommended)

512 MB or
more
(1 GB or
more
recommended)

HDD 4 GB or more unused disk space —

Drive DVD-ROM DVD-ROM

Other Direct X9.0 or above —