Sanyo VPC HD700 - Xacti Camcorder - 720p, VPC-HD700BR, Xacti Software DVD 1.2 Instruction Manual

Xacti Software DVD 1.2
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 14 for a summary of each software program.

i QuickTime 7.2

In this manual, referred to as QuickTime.

i iTunes 7.3

In this manual, referred to as iTunes.

i Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 (Windows)

In this manual, referred to as Premiere Elements.

i Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (Windows)

In this manual, referred to as Photoshop Album SE.

i Xacti Screen Capture 1.1 (Windows)

In this manual, referred to as Screen Capture.
* Photoshop Album SE and Premiere Elements both support the MPEG-4

format. Installing these application software will allow you to view
MPEG-4 files.

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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

*1Compatible with Windows 2000.
*

2

Limited to models with preinstalled OS.

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

®

Mac OS

Software

QuickTime 7.2,
iTunes 7.3,
Xacti Screen

Capture 1.1*

1

Adobe Premiere
Elements 3.0,
Adobe Photoshop
Album Starter
Edition

QuickTime 7.2,
iTunes 7.3

OS*

2

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 3.6 GHz
Core Duo 1.66 GHz
or later

Pentium 4 3.2 GHz
or later
Core Duo 1.66 GHz
or later
Athlon 64 SSE2

Power PC G5 dual

2.3 GHz or later

Memory

1 GB (2 GB or more
recommended)

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

256 MB or more

HDD 4 GB or more unused disk space —

Drive DVD-ROM DVD-ROM

Other Direct X9.0 or above —

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SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE

1 Start your computer, and use the supplied USB interface cable to

connect the docking station to the computer.

h Connect the docking station’s USB terminal to the computer’s USB

connector.

2 Set the camera in the docking station, and press the operation mode

button on the docking station.

h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.

OKCANCEL

USB CONNECTION

CANCEL

PRINTER

COMPUTER

To power outlet

To USB connector on the computer

Supplied dedicated USB interface cable

i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.

To USB terminal on

the docking station

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3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press

the SET button.

h The screen to select the

computer connection mode
appears.

CARD READER:

Use the camera as an external
drive of the computer.

MTP:

Connect the camera in the MTP
mode to a Windows Vista
computer.

SCREEN CAPTURE:

Save an image of the computer
screen in your camera’s card.

PC CAMERA:

Use your camera as a PC camera.

4 Select the desired connection mode, and press the SET button.

CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully

i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly

oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.

i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
i Please connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer’s USB

connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard,
or to the USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver
software. In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the
driver software.

Do not exchange data bi-directionally

i While copying data from the camera to the computer in the card reader

mode, do not perform any operation that would copy the computer data to
the camera.

USB CONNECTION

MTP

CARD READER

SCREEN CAPTURE

PC CAMERA

CANCEL

OK

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USING AS A CARD READER

For Windows Vista/XP users

Mounting your camera

1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 6).

h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,

showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.

h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon

appears in the [My Computer] window.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

2 Select an action.

h If the [XACTI (E:)] window appears automatically, select the desired

procedure from the window.

Dismounting the camera

CAUTION

i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure

to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
loss of card data.

1 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray.

h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB

connector.

<Windows Vista>

h Close the window.

2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:).

h The camera can now be disconnected.

* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

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For Windows 2000 users

Mounting your camera

1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 6).

h If a message appears on the computer monitor instructing you to load

the Windows CD-ROM, follow the instructions and install the driver.

h The camera is recognized as a drive, and [Removable disk (E:)]

appears in the [My Computer] window.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk.
h Double-click on the [Removable disk (E:)] icon in [My Computer], and

you can process the contents of the card installed in your camera
exactly like you would the files in the other computer drives.

Dismounting the camera

CAUTION

i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure

to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
loss of card data.

1 Left-click on [Unplug or Eject Hardware] in the task tray.

h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB

connector.

2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:).

* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

h The [Safe to Remove Hardware] dialog box will open.

3 Click on the [OK] button.

h You can now disconnect the camera.

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For Mac OS X users

Mounting your camera

1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 6).

h The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named

[XACTI] on the Desktop.

h Double-click on the [XACTI] icon, and you can process the contents of

the files in your camera’s memory exactly like you would the files in
the other computer drives.

Dismounting the camera

CAUTION

i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure

to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
loss of data in your camera.

1 Drag the [XACTI] icon for your camera on the Desktop to the

trashcan.

h The [XACTI] icon disappears from the Desktop.
h You can now disconnect your camera.

CAUTION
When using in a Mac OS X Classic environment

i It is not possible to save or load files directly to or from your camera. The

files must first be saved once to your hard disk.

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ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE
CARD

Configuration of directories in the card

* Up to 9,999 files can be stored in folder 100SANYO. If more files are made,

a folder named 101SANYO is created, and they will be stored in there. New
folders will then be named in sequence, i.e., 102SANYO, 103SANYO, etc.

File formats

The format of the files saved and the method in which the file names are
determined are explained below.

* Consecutive numbers assigned in the order the files were saved.

Type of file File format File name structure

Still image
file

JPEG

File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.jpg”.
SANY****.jpg

Video clip file MPEG-4

File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.mp4”.
SANY****.mp4

Audio
recording file

MPEG-4 Audio
(AAC compression)

File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.m4a”.
SANY****.m4a*

ROOT DCIM

MISC

100SANYO

101SANYO

SANY0001.jpg

SANY0001.jpg

SANY0002.jpg

SANY9999.jpg

SANY0002.jpg

SANY0003.mp4

SANY0004.m4a

SANY0005.jpg

102SANYO

SANY0001.jpg

SANY0002.jpg

Folder number

Image
number

Image or
audio
recording
number

(Location
of DPOF
files)

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Cautions when using as a card reader

i Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result

in your camera not recognizing that data.
If you want to edit files, first copy them to your computer’s hard drive.

i Cards formatted on your computer cannot be used by your camera. Format

all cards to be used by your camera with your camera.

HINT
About the volume name

i The volume name will be [XACTI] for a card that was formatted with the

camera and [Removable disc] for a card that was formatted with a
computer.

About video clip files recorded with this camera

i You can use Apple’s QuickTime to play back video clips on a computer.

Playback may be possible using other software that supports the ISO
standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AAC audio). QuickTime 7.2 is supplied with
the included DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD).

About audio files recorded with this camera

i If you change the extension (.m4a) of audio files to “.mp4”, playback may

be possible using software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 (AAC
audio).

About file names when the card is replaced...

i If the file number memory function is set to on, even when the card is

replaced, consecutive numbering of folder numbers and file names
continues from the previously installed card (see page 162 in the camera’s
instruction manual).

CAUTION
If you intend to view the images on the camera, do not use a computer

to rewrite the card files

i If the folders, file names, or their configuration is modified using a personal

computer, it will be impossible to play back the files using the camera, and
the camera may not operate properly.

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USING AS A PC CAMERA

When connected to a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer, the camera
can be used as a PC camera.

For Windows XP

Please perform the following upgrades before connecting the camera to a
computer.

i Upgrade Windows XP to SP2.

Install Windows XP SP2.

i Install Windows Messenger 5.0 or later version.

Download Windows Messenger 5.0 or later version, and install it.

i If using MSN Messenger, please install MSN Messenger 7.0 or later

version.

CAUTION

i The PC camera function can be used only with computers in which

Windows XP or Windows Vista was preinstalled. Correct operation cannot
be guaranteed for models that have been upgraded to Windows XP.

i The zoom cannot be used with the PC camera function. Moreover, only

images can be recorded; audio files cannot be recorded.

i Although your camera can shoot at a maximum rate of 15 frames per

second, the rate at which you can broadcast in the PC camera mode may
be less than this depending on the speed of your Internet connection.

Using as a PC camera

1 Set the camera to the PC CAMERA mode (page 6).

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INSTALLING THE APPLICATION
SOFTWARE

The Xacti Software DVD contains the application software indicated below.
Installation of each application will serve to optimize your use of the data
recorded with your camera.

i Photoshop Album SE

Organizing the data recorded with your camera is easy to understand
using the graphic screen.

i Premiere Elements

Use this integrated tool to edit various file types–such as video and music
files, photo files, data files, etc.–with your computer and store them on
discs.

i iTunes

With this music software, you can use your computer to play and organize
music and other audio files.

i Screen Capture

Save a window of your computer’s screen display as an image file in your
camera.

i QuickTime*

Play back video clips. The recorded audio is played back at the same time.
Be sure to install this application if you are going to view video clips that
were photographed with your camera (Windows). When installing iTunes,
QuickTime can be installed at the same time.

* By upgrading from QuickTime to QuickTime Pro, you will be able to edit

QuickTime movies, among other features. You can upgrade from Apple
Inc.’s web page at http://www.apple.com.

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Windows

1 Insert the DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) in your computer’s DVD

drive.

h The installation window soon appears.
h If the installation window does not appear, double-click on the DVD-

ROM icon in the [My Computer] window, and double-click on [Autorun]
or [Autorun.exe] in the DVD-ROM window.

2 Click on the name of the application software you wish to install.

h The window for beginning the installation procedure for the specified

application will open.

h When you click on [Let’s shoot more movies!], your computer will

connect to our website, where you’ll find lots of hints for having fun
with your camera.

h The installer program for each application is preset to properly install

the software. If you are unfamiliar with the computer, we recommend
clicking the [Next] button at each screen.

h If a user registration dialog box appears, do not enter anything in the

[Enter your registration information] dialog box, and click on the [Next]
button.

h If a dialog box prompting you to restart your computer appears, restart

your computer.

You can find more information about the respective applications at:

iTunes: http://www.apple.com
Premiere Elements/Photoshop Album SE: http://www.adobe.com/

3 Click on [EXIT].

HINT
About Kodak online service

i When you complete the installation, a dialog box to connect to the website

introducing Kodak’s online service appears. To go to the website, select
the [Tell me more now !] option button. If you do not wish to go to the
website, select on the [No thanks !] option button. Click on the [OK] button.

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Mac OS

1 Insert the DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) in your computer’s DVD

drive.

h The DVD-ROM window will open after a few seconds.
h If the window does not open, double-click on the DVD-ROM icon

[Xacti Disc] on the Desktop.

2 Install the application.

1 Double-click on [iTunes.dmg] in the [iTunes] folder.

h The window opens.

2 Double-click on [iTunes.mpkg].

h Installation begins.
h Follow the instructions in the dialog box to complete the

installation.

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ABOUT Photoshop Album SE

With Photoshop Album SE you can quickly and easily organize large numbers
of photos. It’s easy to find the photos you’re looking for and share them with
friends.

k Import data

When you connect your camera to a computer using the dedicated USB
interface cable, it is immediately detected by the system and the camera’s
internal data is imported by Photoshop Album SE and at the same time
copied to the computer. Data stored on the computer’s hard disk or on a CD­ROM or DVD etc. can also be imported by Photoshop Album SE.

k Search for files in the computer

Data that was copied to the computer is scattered over various locations
when it is saved. Photoshop Album SE can search through all the data in the
computer and find the specific data you’re looking for to easily import it.
Removable media (DVDs etc.) and data on the network drive (if the computer
is connected to a network) are not searched.

k Data is displayed in a thumbnail area

Data imported to Photoshop Album SE is displayed in the thumbnail area as
thumbnail images. The thumbnail display mode can be adjusted by dragging
the slider that is below the thumbnail area. In addition, with Photoshop Album
SE, the thumbnail area catalog can be rearranged in a variety of ways.

k Organize photos by their labels

Data in the Photoshop Album SE thumbnail area is automatically organized
based on the date and time it was recorded, but by using the “label” function,
you have access to advanced features to organize, sort, preview and search
the data. “Labels” are like keywords that you can assign to the data.
Assigning labels does not change the data itself in any way, but it provides
more flexibility and ease in searching and organizing your data.

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k Organize data into collections

A collection is like a container in which you put data. You can use the
thumbnail area to drag and drop data in the desired order into a collection.
The order is indicated by a number displayed for each data. Unlike with
labels, photos in a collection can be displayed in the order you specify.

k Image editing

Use Photoshop Album SE to edit your imported photos with functions such as
rotate, clipping, and brightness and sharpness adjustment.

k Create PDF slideshows

In a PDF slideshow, photos are automatically displayed in a specified order.
Slideshows are ideal for sharing photos in your emails or for displaying photos
on your computer screen.

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ABOUT Premiere Elements

Premiere Elements is an integrated tool for editing video, music, photo and
data files with your computer and storing them on discs.

k Editing videos and creating DVDs is easier than ever

i Import material from any device

You can import videos, audio recordings and photos from any device,
including this camera, HDV/DVD and web cameras (WDM analog), digital
cameras and MPEG-4 video recorders, and even mobile phones.

i Create DVDs quickly in just two steps

Burn footage from your video camera to DVD media in just two steps. It’s
easy to make a DVD complete with menu and chapters.

i More intuitive editing via Sceneline

In addition to the timeline, Premiere Elements utilizes a new Sceneline
feature. Editing videos is now as easy as creating a photo slideshow. Use
the easy drag-and-drop operation to quickly arrange clips, sequence
thumbnails, and add transitions and effects.

i All editing operations in one window

Because all video editing and display are done in one monitor window,
trimming and splitting clips, applying filters and effects, creating PiP
(picture-in-picture) effects, and previewing in full-screen etc. are efficiently
performed.

i Input text on the screen

With the monitor window, you can type text directly on the screen.

i Make a stop-motion movie

Use stop motion capture to import frames at fixed intervals and create
time-lapse movies or claymation-type animations.

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i Check your editing results in realtime

You don’t have to wait for rendering. You can view the results as you edit.

i Unlimited revisions

Using the automatic project save function, multiple undo actions and the
history palette allows you to return to any editing step at any time. Don’t
worry about mistakes–revise it as much as you like until it’s just right.

k Loaded with special effects

i Narration recording

When editing a video, add narration in your own voice while watching the
preview.

i Add distinction with titles

High-grade Adobe fonts are included. Type your titles in the monitor
window, adding effects such as shadow and glow to make interesting and
eye-catching titles.

i Creating a TV-like style is easy

Moving text and graphics are also simple to add. Use the preset TV-style
effects, and then customize them to create your own unique effects.

i Try out professional effects

Includes several hundred types of special effects. Apply each effect by
dragging and dropping it directly in the monitor window to customize your
video and see the result immediately.

i Impressive transition effects

Use drag-and-drop operation to easily apply the several hundred types of
transitions, such as dissolve, fade, wipe, etc., and choreograph your
movie’s progression from one scene to the next. You can also create your
own unique transitions.

i Show the cast and crew credits

It’s a snap to add rolling credits to your movie by using any of the
approximately 100 types of professionally designed templates.

i Enhance the mood with music

Add just the right music to produce a movie with outstanding direction
effects.

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k Watch it anywhere

i Produce professional quality original DVDs

You can use video, photos, audio recording, text, etc. to quickly create an
original DVD menu. In addition, chapters can be automatically generated,
so you can quickly jump to a specific scene from the menu screen.

i Send to mobile phones or other mobile devices

If you produce your video in the MPEG-4 format, it can be viewed
anywhere, any time on portable devices such as mobile phones and iPods.

i Compatible with multiple screen formats

In addition to the conventional TV format (4:3), your video can be edited
and viewed in the widescreen (16:9) format. Converting to the NTSC or
PAL format is a one-click operation, making it possible to play your movie
on TVs all over the world.

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SCREEN CAPTURE

Individual windows on your computer’s monitor display can be saved in the
camera.

1 Set the camera to the SCREEN CAPTURE mode (page 6).
2 Run Screen Capture.

h Screen Capture is automatically launched when you start your

computer.

<To quit Screen Capture>

h Right-click on [Xacti Screen Capture 1.1] in the task tray, and then left-

click on [Exit]. When the screen to confirm appears, left-click on [Yes].

h To launch Screen Capture again, click [Start]→[Programs]→[Xacti

Screen Capture 1.1].

3 On the computer’s monitor, display the window you wish to save.

h Make the window you wish to save the active (selected) window.

4 Press the [ ] button.

h The currently displayed active window is saved as a bitmap file in the

camera’s memory.

h When there is no active window, the entire screen display is saved.
h The saved file is stored in the \DCIM\***SANYO folder in the drive for

the camera.

h To exit Screen Capture, quit the application.

HINT

i To use Screen Capture, only one camera should be connected to the

computer.

i The maximum file size that can be saved for any one screen capture is

10 MB.

i When running Screen Capture, do not turn off the camera or remove the

card from the camera, as doing so may result in the loss of data. Also, do
not use the computer to process the contents of the files in the camera’s
card, or the camera may not operate normally.

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