Sony DPF-P7, DPF-P7D User Manual
3-062-862-11(1)
Digital Picture
Filing System
Operating Instructions
Before operating this unit, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
DPF-P7D
DPF-P7
2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
ATTENTION:
Pictures and/or Sound distortion may occur if
this product is positioned in close proximity to
equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Attention
Sony shall assume no responsibility for any
accidental or consequential damages or loss of
the recording contents which may be caused by
use or malfunction of the unit, “Memory Stick”
or PC card.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Owner’s Record
The model number and the serial number are
located on the bottom of the unit. Record the
serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to this number whenever you call your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Caution:
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
As the laser beam used in this product is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
About these operating
instructions
These operating instructions are to be
used for both DPF-P7D and DPF-P7.
DPF-P7D is equipped with an LCD
screen.
In this manual, most illustrations are
taken from DPF-P7D.
Model No. DPF-P7D/P7
Serial No.
2
Table of contents
Getting Started
Features ..................................................... 4
Unpacking the digital picture filing
system ................................................. 5
Identifying the parts................................6
Setting Up
Preparing the LCD screen (DPF-P7D
only)................................................... 10
Connecting the filing system ............... 11
Connecting to a TV.......................... 11
Inserting a “Memory Stick” or
PC card.............................................. 13
Inserting a CD-R/RW ..................... 15
How to read the screen ......................... 17
Viewing
Viewing images from a “Memory Stick”
or PC card ......................................... 20
Viewing images on a CD-R/RW
(folder) .............................................. 22
Recording Images onto a
CD-R/RW (Making a
“Folder”)
Recording images
(making a “folder”) ......................... 25
Recording images from a “Memory
Stick” or PC card easily
(direct copy) ..................................... 25
Selecting and storing your favorite
images from a “Memory Stick”
or PC card ......................................... 26
Editing images in a folder .................... 31
Rotating images to the left or
right ................................................... 31
Trimming images ............................33
Adding memos to images .............. 35
Adding voice-over audio onto
images ............................................... 36
Deleting images ............................... 38
Entering folder titles / changing the
folder cover ...................................... 40
Entering a folder title ...................... 40
Changing the folder cover ............. 47
Rearranging images in the folder ........ 49
Copying images to a folder .................. 52
Copying images onto a “Memory
Stick” or a PC card .......................... 55
Deleting folders...................................... 58
Using the trash box .........................59
Other Operations and
Settings
Enjoying various playing modes......... 61
Viewing a slide show...................... 61
Viewing enlarged images............... 62
Playing a voice memo..................... 64
Playing a movie ............................... 65
Rotating the image to the left or
right by 90˚ (“Memory Stick”,
PC card only) ................................... 66
Playing voice-over audio
(CD-R/RW only) ............................. 67
Changing the settings of a
CD-R/RW......................................... 69
Changing to a format compatible
with your PC .................................... 70
Changing the settings of this system .. 71
For Your Information
Precautions ............................................. 72
Maintenance ........................................... 75
About “Memory Stick” ......................... 76
About PC cards ...................................... 79
Troubleshooting..................................... 80
If an error message appears ...........81
Specifications.......................................... 84
Index ........................................................ 85
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Getting Started
Features
With the Digital Picture Filing System DPF-P7D/P7,
you can enjoy the following features using a “Memory
Stick” (page 76), PC card*, and CD-R/RW.
* In order to use smart media, compact flash, etc., via PC
cards, you must use a PC card adapter made for the
particular media being used.
Viewing images taken with a digital still camera.
By connecting this system to a TV, you can view
images recorded on a “Memory Stick” or PC card
taken with your digital still camera.
You can view all of the images at once, or view them
like a slide show.
With the DPF-P7D, you can view images on the LCD
screen as well.
Recording images onto a CD-R/RW (making a
“Folder”)
You can record images from a “Memory Stick” or PC
card to a CD-R/RW with the push of a button (direct
copy).
The images are recorded on a CD-R/RW as a “folder”.
Getting Started
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Editing images in a folder
You can edit images recorded on a CD-R/RW in
various ways such as, rotating, trimming, and postrecording voice.
Inputting folder titles/changing the folder cover
picture
You can input titles for each folder, and change the
folder cover picture as you want.
Recording images onto a “Memory Stick” or PC card
You can record all or selected images in the folder to a
“Memory Stick” or PC card.
Changing the format to view images on your PC
You can change the format of the images to a format
compatible with your PC.
Unpacking the digital picture filing system
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied
with your filing system.
• Audio/Video • AC adapter (1)
connection cable (1)
• AC power cord (1) • Remote (RMT-V304) (1)
POWER
RETURN MENU
OK
PAGE
DISPLAY
• Batteries (AA-R6) (2)
• CD-R (1)
• Instruction Manual (1)
• Warranty (1)
Getting Started
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two AA batteries into the remote by matching
the + and - ends on the batteries to the markings inside
the compartment.
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Getting Started
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Identifying the parts
See the pages given in parentheses for details.
Main unit
1 LCD screen (DPF-P7D only) (page
10)
2 OPEN button (DPF-P7D only) (page
10)
3 DISPLAY button (pages 21, 24)
4 POWER button/indicator (pages 20,
22)
5 PC CARD button
(PC cardtCD-R/RW direct copy
button)/indicator (pages 14, 25)
Getting Started
6
6 MEMORY STICK button
(“Memory Stick”tCD-R/RW
direct copy button)/indicator (pages
13, 25)
7 RETURN button (pages 21, 28)
8 MENU button (pages 69, 71)
9 PAGEU button (page 19)
0 PAGEu button (pages 19, 20)
qa C/X/x/c/OK button
Getting Started
1 PC card insertion slot (page 14)
2 PC card eject button (page 14)
3 “Memory Stick” insertion slot (page
13)
4 Manual ejection hole (page 16)
5 CD-R/CD-RW indicator (page 16)
6 Built-in microphone (monaural)
(page 37)
7
(remote sensor) (page 9)
8 A (EJECT) button (pages 15, 16)
9 Disc tray (page 15)
continued
Getting Started
7
Side panel
1 Built-in speaker
2 S VIDEO OUT (S video output)
connector (page 11)
Back panel
1 DC IN connector (page 12)
3 AUDIO OUT (audio output)
connector (page 11)
4 VIDEO OUT (video output)
connector (page 11)
Getting Started
8
Remote
POWER
RETURN MENU
OK
PAGE
DISPLAY
Getting Started
1 RETURN button (pages 21, 28)
2 C/X/x/c/OK button
3 DISPLAY button (pages 21, 24)
4 POWER button (pages 20, 22)
5 MENU button (pages 69, 71)
6 PAGE U/u button (pages 19, 20)
Point the remote at the
(remote sensor).
Getting Started
9
Setting Up
Preparing the LCD screen (DPF-P7D only)
You can use the LCD screen to view images.
Opening the LCD screen
Press the OPEN button to open the LCD screen.
OPEN button
Adjusting the brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen by
using the “Option setting” screen. For details, please
see “Changing the settings of this system” (page 71).
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Setting Up
Connecting the filing system
Connecting to a TV
Note
• Before connecting the
filing system to your
TV, turn off the power
of both the filing
system and the TV.
• When you connect the
system to a monaural
TV, connect only the
left audio cord (white
plug) of the video
connecting cord to the
TV.
Connect the filing system to your TV using the
supplied video connecting cord.
When you use a TV having an S video connector, you
can enjoy clearer images by using the S video
connecting cord (not supplied). Disconnect the yellow
video plug when you use the S video connector.
Main unit
To S VIDEO
OUT (with
the arrow
facing
downward)
: Signal flow
To
VIDEO
OUT
To AUDIO input
To AUDIO OUT L
To AUDIO OUT R
To VIDEO
input
To S VIDEO input
Your TV
INPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
Setting Up
continued
Setting Up
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Connecting the filing system (continued)
Connecting an AC adapter
Connect the supplied AC adapter to the filing system.
Back panel
To DC IN
AC adapter
(supplied)
To an AC
outlet
AC power cord
(supplied)
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Setting Up
Notes
• While this system is
reading/writing data
(MEMORY STICK
indicator flashes), do
not eject the “Memory
Stick”. Otherwise, the
data may be erased or
damaged.
• While this system is
operating, do not move,
lift it up, or disconnect
the AC power cord.
• If the “Memory Stick”
does not fit into the slot
properly, check the
direction of the arrow
on the “Memory Stick”.
Then re-insert it into
the slot.
• Do not attempt to force
the “Memory Stick”
into or out of the slot.
Otherwise, the
“Memory Stick” or the
file may be damaged.
Inserting a “Memory Stick” or PC card
To view images recorded on your “Memory Stick” or
PC card, or to record images onto a CD-R/RW, insert a
“Memory Stick” or PC card into the corresponding
slot.
For details about “Memory Stick”, see page 76.
For details about PC cards, see page 79.
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
With the arrow facing upward and on the left, insert
the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” insertion
slot until it clicks into place.
MEMORY STICK
indicator
with the arrow
facing upward
and on the
left
“Memory Stick”
Ejecting the “Memory Stick”
Check that the MEMORY STICK indicator is not
flashing, then press the “Memory Stick” lightly. After
the “Memory Stick” pops out, remove it slowly.
continued
Setting Up
Setting Up
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Connecting the filing system (continued)
Inserting a PC card
With the arrow facing upward and on the left, insert
the PC card into the PC card insertion slot until it clicks
into place.
PC CARD
indicator
Notes
• While this system is
reading/writing data
(PC CARD indicator
flashes), do not eject the
PC card. Otherwise, the
data may be erased or
damaged.
• While this system is
operating, do not move,
lift it up, or disconnect
the AC power cord.
• If the PC card does not
fit into the slot
properly, check the
direction of the arrow
on the PC card. Then
re-insert it into the slot.
• Do not attempt to force
the PC card into or out
of the slot. Otherwise,
the PC card or the file
may be damaged.
PC card
Ejecting the PC card
Check that the PC CARD indicator is not flashing, then
press the PC card eject button. After the PC card pops
out, remove it slowly.
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Setting Up
Inserting a CD-R/RW
To record images onto a CD-R/RW, or view images
recorded on a CD-R/RW, you must first insert a CDR/RW.
Usable discs
The filing system can use discs with the following
icons.
This system can use Icon
CD-RW*
CD-R
* When you delete data recorded with this system, all of the
data will be deleted at once (page 69).
1 Press A (Eject).
The disc tray is ejected.
Setting Up
Note
If you attempt to close the
disc tray while the disc is
not correctly in place, the
disc tray may become
stuck or the disc may be
damaged.
A (EJECT) button
2 Place a disc on the center of the disc tray and, while
supporting the bottom of the disc tray, press gently
on the center of the disc until it clicks into place.
Disc (the label
side facing up)
continued
Setting Up
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Connecting the filing system (continued)
3 Close the disc tray by pushing it gently.
When the filing system starts reading data from the
disc, the CD-R/CD-RW indicator flashes.
Removing a disc
Confirm that the CD-R/CD-RW indicator is not
flashing and press the A (Eject) button.
When you cannot remove a disc by pressing the A
(Eject) button
Confirm that the CD-R/CD-RW indicator is not
flashing and insert a pin into the manual ejection hole.
After the disc tray pops out, remove the disc.
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Manual ejection hole
Setting Up
Viewing
How to read the screen
Recording media indicator
The indicator is dark when the
corresponding media is not inserted in
the system.
Operation icons
The selected icon turns yellow.
Scroll bar
Cursor
A yellow frame (cursor) appears
on a selected image.
Beautiful tulip
Select: Display full-size:
: appears when you select an image which has voice memo data (page 64).
: appears when you select an image which has voice-over audio data (page 67).
: appears when you select an image which has movie data (page 65).
3.20.2000 1600X1200
OK
Memos, date and data size
recorded on the image appear
here
Operation Guide
Viewing
To check the capacity of the CD-R/RW
You can check the capacity of the disc with the capacity indicator.
Blank disc Full
continued
Viewing
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How to read the screen (continued)
Operation icons list
For details, please see the pages given in parentheses.
Operation icons Explanation
Folder viewer You can view a list of all the folders.
4-image viewer (21, 24) You can view images on a screen divided into four
panels.
12-image viewer (21, 24) You can view images on a screen divided into twelve
panels.
Slide show (61) You can view images one by one like a slide show.
Interval (62) You can adjust the interval of the slide show.
Repeat (62) You can view the slide show repeatedly.
Zoom in (63) You can view an enlarged image.
Zoom out (63) You can view a reduced image.
Playback voice memo (64) You can play the voice memo recorded on the image.
Playback movie (66) You can play the movie.
Playback recording (67) You can play the post-recorded audio data recorded
with this system.
Volume (65, 66, 68) You can adjust the volume of the voice memo and the
post-recorded audio data.
Record to CD-R You can record images onto a CD-R/RW.
Copy to new folder (27) You can copy images to a new folder.
Change folder title (28, 41) You can change the folder title.
Change folder cover (28, 48) You can change the folder cover picture.
Copy to folder (29) You can copy images to an existing folder.
Edit images (31) You can edit images in the folder.
Rotate 90˚ left (32, 67) You can rotate the image 90˚ to the left .
Rotate 90˚ right (32, 67) You can rotate the image 90˚ to the right.
Trim (33) You can trim the image.
Add memo (35) You can add memos to the image in the folder.
Make a recording (37) You can post-record audio data onto the image in the
folder.
Delete images (39) You can delete images in the folder.
Delete You can delete images.
Rearrange images (50) You can rearrange images in the folder.
Copy images (53, 56) You can copy images in the folder.
Select all images (54, 56) You can select all of the images.
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Viewing
Copy to memory card (57) You can copy images to a “Memory Stick” or memory
card.
Delete folder (58) You can delete a folder and move it to the trash box.
Empty the trash box (60) You can empty the trash box.
Close You can quit the operation.
Using the scroll bar (Page jump)
When many images are recorded, you can jump pages
and search for images quickly by using the scroll bar.
1 With the cursor on the upper left image, press c
repeatedly to move to the scroll bar.
The screen becomes dark and the first image of the
page is displayed in a small window.
001/204
Page
number
indicator
(current
page/all
Select: Jump:
OK
pages)
Viewing
Note
The number of pages you
can jump each time you
press X/x in step 2
depends on the total
number of pages in the
folder.
2 Press X/x.
Each time you press X/x, the page jumps and the
image on the upper left of the selected page is
displayed.
3 Press OK.
The selected page is displayed.
4 Select the exact page you want to view by pressing
PAGE U/u.
Viewing
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Viewing images from a “Memory Stick” or PC card
You can view images recorded on a “Memory Stick” or
PC card.
1 Turn on the TV and set the input selector of your
television to “VIDEO”.
For DPF-P7D
You can also use the LCD screen (page 10).
2 Insert a “Memory Stick” or PC card into the proper
insertion slot (page 13).
Tip
• When you turn on the
system, the data will
load in the following
order: CD-R/RW,
“Memory Stick” and
PC card.
3 Turn on this system by pressing POWER.
4 Select (“Memory Stick”) or (PC card) by
pressing C/X/x/c, then press OK.
The images recorded on the media you selected are
displayed on a 4-image viewer.
When more than four images are recorded, press
PAGE u. The screen changes to the next four
images.
When many images are recorded, you can jump
pages quickly by using the scroll bar (page 19).
20 Viewing
Beautiful tulip
Select: Display full-size:
3.20.2000 1600X1200
OK
Notes
• When you select an
image which cannot be
displayed by the 4image or 12-image
viewer, “?” appears on
the screen. To view this
image, move the cursor
to “?” by pressing C/
X/x/C, then press OK.
The selected image is
displayed in full-size
on the screen.
• This system cannot
display images larger
than 3200 x 2400.
• Depending on the size
of the image, it may
take some time to
appear.
Displaying a single image
Select the image you want to display by pressing C/X/
x/c, then press OK.
The selected image is displayed in full-size on the
screen.
To display information about the image, press
DISPLAY.
To go back to the previous image, press RETURN.
Date: 5. 18.2000 Size : 1600X1200 100% 5/100
Viewing
photographed
date
image size,
display ratio
current image
number/total
number of images
Displaying the 12-image viewer
Select
(12-image viewer) by pressing C/X/x/c,
then press OK.
12 images are displayed at one time on the screen.
To go back to the 4-image viewer, select
(4-image
viewer), then press OK.
4-image
viewer
Beautiful tulip
Select: Display full-size:
3.20.2000 1600X1200
OK
Viewing
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Viewing images on a CD-R/RW (folder)
Tip
• Folders are displayed
in chronological order
starting from the
newest one.
Notes
• This system cannot
display images larger
than 3200 x 2400.
• This system may not
display images stored
on CD-R/RWs
recorded by other CDR/RW drives.
You can view images recorded on a CD-R/RW.
You can also record images using the folder format.
For details, please see “Recording Images onto a CDR/RW (Making a “Folder”)” on page 25.
1 Turn on the TV and set the input selector of your
television to “VIDEO”.
For DPF-P7D
You can also use the LCD screen (page 10).
2 Turn on this system by pressing POWER.
3 Insert the CD-R/RW (page 15).
4 Select (CD-R/RW) by pressing C/X/x/c, then
press OK.
The folder list is displayed.
To view the next page, press PAGE u.
Date
The date of the oldest image
in the folder is displayed
Title
Up to 22 characters
are displayed.
22 Viewing
Memories of
Holland
4. 1. 2000
Graduation
2. 29. 2000
Folder
005
1. 15. 2000
Select: Enlarge the folder cover:
Folder
number
Trash box
(page 59)
World
Champion
3. 10. 2000
Folder
004
2. 20. 2000
Trash box
This icon is displayed if
the folder has not been
edited or if it was created
using the “direct copy”
function (page 25).
OK
5 Select the folder you want to display by pressing
C/X/x/c, then press OK.
The selected folder cover is displayed.
Title
Memories of Holland
Open the folder
Select: Open:
Date
Total No.
4.1. 2000
22
OK
6 Select “Open the folder” by pressing C/X/x/c,
then press OK.
The images recorded in the selected folder are
displayed on the 4-image viewer.
When more than four images are recorded, press
PAGE u. The screen changes to the next four
images.
When many images are recorded, you can jump
pages quickly by using the scroll bar (page 19).
Viewing
Beautiful tulip
Select: Display full-size:
3.20.2000 1600X1200
OK
continued
Viewing
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Viewing images from a CD-R/RW (folder) (continued)
Displaying one selected image in full-size on the
screen
Select the image you want to display by pressing C/X/
x/c, then press OK.
The selected image is displayed in full-size on the
screen.
To display information about the image, press
DISPLAY.
To go back to the previous image, press RETURN.
Date: 5. 18.2000 Size : 1600X1200 100% 5/100
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Viewing
photographed
date
image size,
display ratio
current image
number/total
number of images
Displaying the 12-image viewer
Select
(12-image viewer) by pressing C/X/x/c,
then press OK.
12 images are displayed at one time on the screen.
To go back to the 4-image viewer, select
(4-image
viewer), then press OK.
Beautiful tulip
Select: Display full-size:
3.20.2000 1600X1200
OK
Recording Images onto a CD-R/RW (Making a “Folder”)
Recording images (making a “folder”)
Notes
• While this system is
operating, do not
move, lift it up, or
disconnect the AC
power cord.
• This system may not
display images stored
on CD-R/RWs
recorded by other CDR/RW drives.
• Depending on the size
of the image, it may
take some time for the
image to appear.
• You can record up to
3000 images in one
folder. However, the
total number of images
will differ depending
on the image size.
You can record images onto a CD-R/RW as a “folder”.
Recording images from a “Memory Stick” or PC card easily (direct copy)
You can record all of the images on a “Memory Stick”
or PC card onto a CD-R/RW by pressing only one
button.
A new folder is made automatically and all images are
recorded in the new folder.
1 Insert a CD-R/RW (page 15).
2 Insert a “Memory Stick” or PC card (page 13).
3 When you want to record from a “Memory Stick”,
press the MEMORY STICK button on this system.
When you want to record from a PC card, press the
PC CARD button on this system.
The recording process starts. While recording, the
CD-R/CD-RW light flashes.
Recording Images onto a CD-R/RW (Making a
“Folder”)
Record to a CD-R
Recording...
Please wait.
After recording is complete, the confirmation
dialog box is displayed.
4 Press OK.
The new folder is displayed as the first folder in the
folder list.
Recording Images onto a CD-R/RW (Making a ”Folder“)
continued
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Recording images (making a “folder”) (continued)
Selecting and storing your favorite images from a “Memory Stick” or PC card
When you want to select your favorite images and
record them, you can choose either of the following
recording methods.
• Record to a new folder
• Add to an existing folder (page 28)
Recording to a new folder
1 Insert a CD-R/RW (page 15).
2 Insert a “Memory Stick” or PC card (page 13).
3 Display the “Memory Stick” or PC card images on
the 4-image (12-image) viewer (page 20).
Beautiful tulip
Select: Display full-size:
4 Select (Record to CD-R) by pressing C/X/x/c,
then press OK.
Record to CD-R
Select the image(s) you want to copy.
Beautiful tulip
Select: Enter the selected image:
26 Recording Images onto a CD-R/RW (Making a ”Folder“)
3.20.2000 1600X1200
OK
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OK
5 Select the image you want to record by pressing
C/X/x/c, then press OK.
A number is assigned to the selected image and the
image becomes dark.
If you want to choose two or more images, repeat
step 5.
Canceling the selected image or recording a
rotated image
Move the cursor to the selected image (darkened),
then press OK. A dialog box appears.
To cancel the selection, select “Cancel”, then press
OK.
To rotate the image, select “90˚ right” or “90˚ left”,
then press OK.
To go back to the previous screen, select “Back”,
then press OK.
Record to CD-R
You can cancel the selection.
Cancel
90˚ left
90˚ right
Back
The lake view from the room.
Select: Cancel the selected image:
0001
3.20.2000 1600X1200
OK
6 Select (Copy to new folder) by pressing C/X/
x/c, then press OK.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
Recording Images onto a CD-R/RW (Making a
“Folder”)
Make a new folder
Would you like to create a new folder
and record it to a CD-R/RW?
Yes No
continued
Recording Images onto a CD-R/RW (Making a ”Folder“)
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