SHARP PixLab User Manual
On-line Manual
Fantastic Movie Creator
Quick File Transfer Software
Lite Pack
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONTENTS
Easy Creation of Video Clips (Fantastic Movie Creator)
Quick Transfer of Digital Still Camera Data to PC (Quick File Transfer Software)
Please read this on-line manual
carefully before using your software.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION &
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
● This on-line manual is written for users who already understand how to use
Microsoft Windows and the mouse.
Should you have any questions on operating Windows or the mouse, refer to the
Windows on-line manual, instruction manual, etc.
● The descriptions in this on-line manual may not correspond exactly to your
computer’s environment.
● This on-line manual provides an example of operations using WindowsR XP.
Copyright
● Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
● Adobe, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated.
● PixLab (hereafter referred to as “this software”) is copyrighted by Sharp
Corporation. Copyrights and other rights concerning PixLab belong to Sharp
Corporation.
● Other names of corporations and products are trademarks or registered trademarks
of the respective corporations.
● The contents of the on-line manual may not be reproduced in part or in whole.
They are for personal use only, and as per copyright laws may not be used without
the permission of Sharp Corporation.
● Images or recordings you make on your digital still camera may be used for your
personal enjoyment only. They may not be used without the permission of the
copyright holder per copyright laws. Also note that the use of certain performances,
shows, exhibitions, etc., though intended for personal enjoyment, may be restricted.
Easy Creation of Video Clips (Fantastic Movie Creator) ........... 3
Creating a Video Clip ...............................................................................3
Setting Options .........................................................................................8
Quick Transfer of Digital Still Camera Data to PC (Quick File Transfer Software) ....
9
Connecting Digital Still Camera and PC by USB .....................................9
Transferring Digital Still Camera Data to PC ............................................9
Disabling Quick File Transfer Software ..................................................12
Changes in Icons .................................................................................... 12
Exiting Quick File Transfer Software ......................................................12
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION &
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Note
• Please note that Sharp Corporation will accept no responsibility
for damages, loss of income or claims by third parties resulting
from the use of this software.
• Please note that the specifications of this software and the
contents of the on-line manual are subject to change without
prior notice.
• The contents of the on-line manual have been prepared with
care. If, however, you should have any doubts or notice any
errors, please contact Sharp Corporation.
• Operation may be slow depending on the computer’s operating
environment and processing capabilities.
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Easy Creation of Video Clips (Fantastic Movie Creator)
Note
Video clip AVI (Motion JPEG) file of entertaining short films can
be created easily using images recorded with a digital still camera.
• Nine types of stories have been registered in advance.
• The stories also contain background music.
• The following file formats are compatible with Fantastic Movie
Creator:
• Video files: .asf .avi .mov .mpeg .mpg .wmv
• Audio files: .mp3 .wav .wma
• Still picture files: .bmp .jpe .jpeg .jpg
* Video files and audio files refer to those which can be played
back with Windows
R
Media Player. Please note that some
files may not be able to be used.
Creating a Video Clip
[1] Start up Fantastic Movie Creator.
1 Click on the Windows
RR
RR
R
“start” button and click after
moving the pointer to “All Programs”, “SHARP” and
then “SHARP Fantastic Movie Creator”.
Fantastic Movie Creator starts up.
Easy Creation of Video Clips
(Fantastic Movie Creator)
Note
The procedure for starting up the software may vary depending on
the OS.
[2] Prepare the files to be used.
You can add, delete or change the order of files to be
made into the video clip.
Refer to “Setting Options” on page 8.
Preview area
End Fantastic
Movie Creator
Explanation of
functions, operation,
etc.
Playback button
Edit button
“Audio file” area “Files used to
create video”
area
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Note
Note
Note
2 Add or delete files.
• When adding a file:
Drag and drop the desired file from Windows
R
Explorer
to the “Files used to create video” area.
• When deleting a file:
Click on the desired file in the “Files used to create
video” area and then click on
of the “Edit” button.
• You can also add files by clicking on of the “Edit” button.
• Files may also be added or deleted later.
3 Change the order of the files.
• When moving a file forward:
Click on the desired file in the “Files used to create
video” area and then click on
of the “Edit” button.
• When moving a file backward:
Click on the desired file in the “Files used to create
video” area and then click on
of the “Edit” button.
When a video file is selected by clicking on a file in the “Files used
to create video” area, that file can be played back by clicking on
the “Playback” button.
Start playback
Pause/Resume playback
Stop playback
Switch between play/stop of audio
4 Click on the “Forward” button.
[3] Select a story.
The number of scenes used in the video clip varies
according to the story. See the table below.
The number of scenes used in the video clip is specified for each
story as shown on the table above. If the number of selected files
for the story is less or more than that of scenes specified in the
table, some files among the ones you selected will be added to or
deleted from the video clip.
5 Select a story by clicking on the desired story.
The selected story is displayed in the preview area.
6 Click on the “Forward” button.
Preview area Stories
Romantic Movie 7
Comical 10
Excite 25
News 12
Disco 16
My Memory 9
Fantasy 7
Spy Movie 15
Horror Movie 10
Story
Number of scenes
Story
Number of scenes
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