Sony DCR-TRV950 Instruction Manual

IntroductionAbout This Manual General notes Using this manual Read Carefully About trademarksWarning About pictures and images Software Usage Contract

Windows 1. From the Start menu, point to settings 'Settings' and open the 'Control Panel.'2. Double-click the [Add/Remove Progra

Print Image OnlyPrints the selected picture according to its actual size. The date can also be printed in the lower right-hand corner of the picture b

3-10 Finding Specific FilesThese controls make it easy to find a certain album file, even among a large number of thumbnails. There are two methods by

1. Click the [Search Mode] button. 2. Select the search criteria. Search criteria include file type, title, comments, file creation date, date modi

Sort Thumbnails can be arranged within the thumbnail list window according to file name, file type, data size, or date modified. The currently display

3-11 Album Preferences Click the [Preferences] button to make changes relative to the Album Environment. Format Settings of Edited FilesDefines the

Settings for the View/Play command in the File Menu and Context Menu can be defined.Only selected filesWhen clicking View/Play on the pull-down File M

Defines the characters (letters, numbers, etc.) added to the names of all files created in ImageMixer, such as those created through exporting movies/

IntroductionChapter 1 Before UseChapter 2 Capture EnvironmentChapter 3 Album EnvironmentChapter 4 Movie Editing Environment Opening Movie Editing Envi

Storyboard Shows the arrangement of files used in the media stream.Timeline Details the linear progression of media within the stream. Double-clicking

4-2Monitor Panel Edit mode Click the [Edit Mode] button. Monitor Displays the media stream currently arranged on the Storyboard. Play position slider

1-3-1 Basic OperationsStarting ImageMixer WindowsImageMixer can be started by clicking on the Start Menu and pointing to Programs>Pixela>ImageMi

Play button Plays from the current position of the play position slider. Pause button Pauses playback. Time display Displays the currently accumulate

Preview range select slider Defines the range of the media stream to be previewed. Stop button Stops playback and returns the movie to the beginning.

4-3 Media Selection Panel Create new project While the media stream is being edited and before it is saved as an MPEG1 file, it exists as a project.

Displays only thumbnails of movie files existing in the current album. Since they can also be added to the media stream, still picture files are trea

Select which thumbnails you wish to appear in the thumbnail list window. When you click the arrow, a dropdown list of available album files will be d

4-4 Storyboard Movie files (and picture files which are treated as movie files) can be arranged on the Storyboard by dragging & dropping their thu

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4-5 Timeline The timeline provides you with a graphic representation of exactly where each media clip appears in the media stream. Thumbnails correspo

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4-6Trimming Movie files (and picture files treated as movie files) can be arranged on the Storyboard by dragging & dropping their thumbnails from

Capture Environment buttonClick to begin tasks related to capturing media files.Album Environment buttonClick to begin tasks related to albums.Movie

Movie Editor button Switches, if necessary, to the movie edit mode. Trimming range bar Displays the first frame of the selected trimming range. Doubl

Trimming range bar Indicates trimmed range Single Increment Advance button Advances the movie one increment. Play position slider Used to define the p

4-7-1 Sound Editing Various operations, such as trimming, fade-in/fade-out settings, and volume level, can be performed relative to both primary and s

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4-7-2 Primary Soundtrack Editing Defining fade-in/fade-out settings 1. Double-click the thumbnail of a movie file on the Storyboard to display the Mo

Sound editor window Switches, if necessary, to the sound edit mode. Time display Displays the currently accumulated playing time of the movie or sound

Play position slider Used to define the play position relative to the movie currently being edited. Fade-out slider Drag the slider to set the startin

4-7-3 Superimposed Sound Editing Defining fade-in/fade-out settings 1. Double-click the sound file on the Timeline to display the Movie Editor. From

Monitor Displays the portion of the media stream to which the sound to be edited has already been superimposed. Fade-out slider Drag the slider to set

Play position slider Used to define the play position relative the media stream to which the sound to be edited has already been superimposed. Superim

Tasks related to capturing media files (Capture Environment)ImageMixer allows you to select which existing media you want to work with and import file

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4-8 Inserting Titles ImageMixer allows you to insert titles you created in the Layout Environment into a movie. 1. Click the [Title] button. 2. Th

Title Editor button Switches, if necessary, to the title edit mode. Single Increment Rewind button Rewinds the movie one increment. Monitor window Dis

Play position slider Defines the in/out-points by dragging the slider. In-point button Click this button to define the point at which you wish the tit

4-9 Transition Effects When you create a movie by combining two or more movie clips, ImageMixer allows you to insert ready-made transition effects bet

Start point preview Displays the first frame of the selected transition range. End point preview Displays the last frame of the selected transition ra

4-10 Saving Saving unfinished projects While the media stream is being edited and before it is saved as an MPEG1 file, it exists as a project. Saved

ImageMixer is a powerful application when it comes to generating movies in that it allows you to create movies in MPEG1 format, a hallmark of which is

4-11 Movie Editing PreferencesClick the [Preferences] button. Still Picture Capture SettingWhen still pictures are arranged on the storyboard, they

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1-3-2 Basic Operations Selector Bar The buttons located on this bar control the desired working environment and general actions associated with the cu

Introduction Chapter 1 Before UseChapter 2 Capture EnvironmentChapter 3 Album EnvironmentChapter 4 Movie Editing Environment Chapter 5 Layout Environm

Layout menu displayDisplays the type of layout currently shown in the layout menu.Layout Menu buttonClick to change the layout type from the layout me

5-1-2 Layout Environment Task panel Create New buttonClick to create a new layout.Orientation buttonClick to change the orientation (horizontal/vert

Lock buttonClick to lock or unlock the position of the selected object(s).Copy buttonClick to copy the selected object(s).Paste buttonClick to paste c

5-2 Layout Menu Selecting layout type 1. Open the Layout Environment.2. Click the [Layout Menu]button.The layout menu dialog box is displayed. 3. S

Labels tabClick to display the layout types for VHS tape, 8mm tape, floppy disk, MD, DV cassette and CD labels.Others tabClick to display title and

LabelsVHS Create a VHS tape label.8mm Create an 8mm tape label.FD Create a floppy disk label.MD Create a Mini Disc label.DV cassette Create a digital

5-3-1 Layout Operations Creating a new layout Create a new layout by clicking the [Create new] button in the task panel. If a layout is currently di

Click the [Background Color] button to change the current layout's background color. The color palette will be displayed, allowing you to selec

5-3-2 Layout Operations Save layout Click the [Save] button to save the currently displayed layout.A dialog box will be displayed. See Creating a ne

The bottom part of ImageMixer's application window is called the 'Status Bar.' When the mouse pointer is placed over an object, an expl

Print layout Click the [Print] button to print the current layout.In Windows, the print settings dialog box will be displayed.In Macintosh, select t

5-4-1 Object Operations Arranging Objects See Arranging and editing text objects to learn about character objects, Arranging and editing figure object

In the preferences window, you can set the distance objects move each time the arrow keys are pressed. Different values can be set for both the arrow

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5-4-2 Object Operations Changing the overlap order of objectsWhen new objects are added to the layout, they will appear on top of previously placed ob

Bring to backMoves the selected object to the back of all the overlapping objects. Aligning objects Click the [Alignment] button to align the selected

Align topAlign the top of all selected objects according to the control points on the top of the reference object.Align bottomAlign the bottom of all

5-4-3 Object Operations Locking objects When you do not wish to make further changes to a design, you can lock the objects so that they cannot be Mov

You can copy and paste objects when designing a layout. Select an object and click the [Copy] button. Click the [Paste] button to paste a copy of t

5-4-4 Object Operations Deleting objects Select an object and click the [Delete] button. Multiple objects may be selected and deleted at once. Trans

1-3-3 Basic Operations Basic operations in ImageMixer Selecting an albumOnce you select the album you want to work with, its icon turns bright yellow,

● If you make changes to the content of the actual text, be aware that you may not see those changes on the screen unless you have chosen the prop

5-5-1 Arranging and Editing Text Creating new text and arranging it as a text object Click the [Create Text] button to display the Text Creator/Edit

Text Input WindowInput text to be arranged as a text object in the layout.Sample WindowAccording to the settings in and , the sample window giv

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5-5-2 Arranging and Editing Text Text object settings Style settings FontDefines the font, such as Times New Roman, Arial, etc.Style Defines the text

Align leftArranges text horizontally along the left side of the text box.Align centerArranges text horizontally in the center of the text box.Align ri

5-5-3 Arranging and Editing Text Text object settings Text box settings No wrappingThe text in the text box is not wrapped. The text cannot be display

Create shadow Click to add a shadow to the text.Up Click to move the shadow up.Down Click to move the shadow down.Left Click to move the shadow left.

5-6-1 Arranging and Editing Shapes Arranging shape objects Click the [Create New Shape] button to display the Shape Creator/Editor. Select a shape t

Shape Preview WindowDisplays the current shape according to and .Available Shapes Defines the shape to be arranged in the layout.Paint/Line Sett

Click the color you wish to work with.User-defined colors are displayed in . Click the color you wish to work with.Click to display and .A user-def

5-6-2 Arranging and Editing Shapes Shape object settings Paint/Line Settings Paint button Click to define the color of the shape.Paint/Line colorIndic

It is not possible to define a line pattern for shapes other than circles, squares, and rounded squares. Also, selecting no pattern (in the upper lef

Create Shadow buttonClick to add a shadow to the figure.Up Click to move the shadow up.Down Click to move the shadow down.Left Click to move the shad

5-7 Arranging and Editing Images Arranging image objects Using album files 1. Use the album menu and select an album which contains a file that you w

Editing an image object Double-click the image object you wish to work with or select it and click the [Image Edit] button to open the Image Editor

5-8 Layout PreferencesOpen the layout environment. Display preferences 1. Open ImageMixer.2. Click the [Layout Environment] button on the Main Sele

Gridline intervalDefines the number of pixels between gridlines.Unless 'Display grid' is checked, this setting is not recognized.Partition

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Introduction Chapter 1 Before UseChapter 2 Capture EnvironmentChapter 3 Album EnvironmentChapter 4 Movie Editing Environment Chapter 5 Layout Environm

and will not be displayed when starting the Image Editor from the Album Environment. Filter Mode buttonClick to change to Filter mode.Draw Mode bu

Click the color palette type you wish to work with.Click an area in the color spectrum to specify a color.Input digits to specify a color. Copyrigh

Mode buttons Editing tools are grouped into various 'modes' in ImageMixer. Click the mode that includes those tools you want to use to edit

6-1-2 Image Editor Undo Click to undo the previous operation. Tool bar (Macintosh Only) Macintosh displays a tool bar in the upper portion of the

Tool options Click to display the Tool options. Copy button Click to copy the selected area. Cut button Click to cut the selected area. Paste button

Selection rangeDrag the slider to define the range of colors that may be selected with the [Magic Wand] .Feather Border Blurs the edges of selected ar

6-2-1 Filter ModeRed-eye Compensation buttonClick to compensate for photos in which the subject's eyes appear red. Auto Enhance button Allows Ima

After setting the options, draw directly on the image displayed in the editing window. Range sliderDrag the slider to specify the color range for red-

6-2-2 Filter Mode Auto enhance ImageMixer can automatically enhance the image quality of your pictures. Preview windowDisplays a preview of the enhanc

As you adjust these qualities by operating the sliders, the resulting picture will be displayed in the preview window.Preview windowDisplays a preview

GreenSelect to adjust the hue, saturation and lightness of this color. Cyan Select to adjust the hue, saturation and lightness of this color. BlueSele

6-2-3 Filter Mode Sharpness Adjust by dragging the slider while checking results in the preview window. Preview windowDisplays the result of the sha

1-4 Basic Terms Basic terms used in ImageMixer IEEE1394Also called 'I Triple E 1394,' this interface is best known for facilitating very fas

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6-3-1 Draw ModeAfter setting the tool options, use the mouse to draw directly on the image in the edit window. Brush button Click to draw with the bru

Brush colorIndicates the currently selected brush color. Color Select button.Click to display the Color palette and choose a brush color. Transparency

Pen colorIndicates the currently selected pen color. Color Select buttonClick to display the Color palette and choose a pen color. TransparencyIndicat

6-3-2 Draw Mode Eraser TransparencyIndicates the currently defined transparency.Transparency sliderDrag to define transparency.In Macintosh, you can a

Paint colorIndicates the currently selected paint color. Color Select button.Click to display the Color palette and choose a color. TransparencyIndica

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6-4Crop/Rotate/Flip Mode Crop buttonClick to crop the picture. Specify the crop area by dragging the Control points displayed in the image edit windo

Rotating/FlippingRotate Counterclockwise buttonRotates the image counterclockwise 90 degrees. Rotate Clockwise buttonRotates the image clockwise 90 de

6-5 Image Resizing Mode Current image size Displays the height and width (in pixels) of the picture currently displayed in the image edit window. Widt

Introduction Read CarefullyAbout trademarks ● 'Windows ®' is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other coun

Source filesOnce movies, still pictures and sounds are added to the yellow albums, they become album files. All the information pertaining to album fi

6-6 Mask Mode (Windows Only) Masks allow you to apply certain limitations to the appearance of pictures by using stencils, changing the opacity (trans

Stencil masks Stencil masksAvailable stencil masks are listed here. [OK] buttonClick to apply the selected stencil mask. Drawn masks After selecting

Airbrush buttonClick to draw a custom mask with the airbrush. Refer to Draw mode to see a description of each drawing tool. Copyright © 2001 PIXELA C

6-7Chroma Key Mode (Macintosh Only) Applying a fixed blue tone to areas of an image will render it transparent upon returning to the Layout Environmen

6-8Create Shadow Mode (Windows Only) This mode is not available when opening the Image Editor from the Album Environment. Set and before clicking

Increment The numerical value entered here specifies the distance (in pixels) the shadow moves each time or is clicked. Gradation slider Drag to ad

6-9 Blend Mode (Windows) This mode is not available when opening the Image Editor from the Album Environment. Normal Click to display or revert to t

Hard Light The pixels of the foreground image will be lightened if they are 50% brighter than the pixels of the background image. Black and white pixe

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Introduction Chapter 1 Before UseChapter 2 Capture EnvironmentCapture EnvironmentOpening Capture Environment Capture window Capture Tasks Import file

Thumbnail list windowDepending on the capture mode selected, album file thumbnails are displayed in a list.Import File Mode buttonClick to start impor

2-2-1 Capture TasksImageMixer allows you to "drag and drop" media (still pictures, movies, and sound files) straight from disks on your comp

and are displayed only when the displayed thumbnails are not those related to still pictures. Folder list windowFolders in the HDD and removable d

Volume controlIn Windows, adjust the volume by dragging the slider. In Macintosh, click to display a vertical volume slider. Adjust the volume by drag

2-2-2 Capture Tasks Importing files 1. Select a disk/volume or folder from the folder list window.Media files existing in a particular disk/volume or

by QuickTime Player. Also, since Macintosh recognizes files by their contents rather than file extensions, some files may be added as certain file typ

2-3-1 Digital Camera Import ModeThis mode allows you to import files from digital cameras and memory card reader devices.This is possible when a remov

About pictures and images ● Keep in mind that pictures and images which may used with ImageMixer may be protected or otherwise forbidden, irrespec

Select memory card menuDigital cameras and memory cards connected directly to the PC are displayed in a list.Refresh buttonClick to refresh the readin

Exif File Information Display button Displays file information pertaining to the selected Exif file.Exif Device Information Display button Displays Ex

2-3-2 Digital Camera Import Mode Importing files from a digital camera Files from a digital camera memory card or removable disk may be imported as fo

Vertically oriented pictures are usually saved horizontally, though Exif files will contain information to the effect that the picture was taken vert

2-4-1 Audio CD Recording ModeImageMixer allows you to record CDs straight from your CD-ROM drive. Recorded files can be played or added to a movie med

Audio CD mount indicatorIn Macintosh, this is displayed when an audio CD is inserted into the CD drive.In Windows, this appears regardless of whether

2-4-2 Audio CD Recording Mode Caution Please take note of the following points before recording an audio CD. Analog recording (Windows only) ● CDs

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2-4-3 Audio CD Recording Mode Recording music files Follow these steps to record music from an audio CD.The size of recorded sound files is approximat

MacintoshFiles are recorded is by dragging & dropping the track number from the track list window to the thumbnail list window. Tracks are recorde

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2-4-4 Audio CD Recording Mode Troubleshooting Unable to record sound files (analog recording in Windows).(See section 2-4-2)There may be a problem wit

Sound is not recorded from the starting point (sound begins late). Although recording commences when the [Record] button is clicked, sound is not alwa

2-5-1 Sound Recording ModeImageMixer enables you to record sounds using a microphone or other sound output devices (such as a TV, cassette tape player

Playback position sliderThe position at which you wish to begin playback can be selected by dragging the slider.Preview ON/OFF buttonSwitches the prev

2-5-2 Sound Recording Mode Recording sound files Follow these steps to record music from a microphone or other sound output device, such as a TV, cass

Recording sound with a microphone or other sound output device can be performed while previewing a movie to which the sound will later be added. This

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2-5-3 Sound Recording Mode Troubleshooting Sound files were created, but cannot be played.Check the speaker power and volume. Note that the ImageMixer

2-6-1 USB Device Capture Mode (Windows Only)ImageMixer enables you to capture still pictures or movie scenes directly from devices connected to your c

Capture buttonClick to capture either a still picture or a movie scene.The function of this button depends on whether or is currently active. Note t

When a customer reproduces this program or its add-ons without permission or breaks the above-mentioned consent conditions, this contract is automatic

2-6-2 USB Device Capture Mode (Windows Only)Capturing movie scenes Follow these steps to capture (record) a movie file from a USB-connected device. 1

Capturing still pictures Follow these steps to capture a still picture from a USB-connected device. 1. Select an album. Designate an album from the

2-7-1 DV Camcorder Capture Mode (Windows Only)ImageMixer enables you to capture both still pictures and movie scenes a digital video cameras connected

Small Monitor buttonClick to display the movie in the small monitor window.Large Monitor button Click to display the movie in a large monitor window.C

Information display panelIndicates current operation and connection status of the device. Copyright © 2001 PIXELA Corp. All rights reserved.

2-7-2 DV Camcorder Capture Mode (Windows Only) Changing the display size When capturing files from a digital video camera (DV camcorder), there are tw

Connect your digital video camera to the IEEE1394 port on your PC and set it to play mode. That is, your device should be set in the mode you would no

2-7-3 DV Camcorder Capture Mode (Windows Only) Capturing movie scenes Follow the steps below to capture movie scenes. 1. Select an album. Designate a

To view the newly captured file, double click its thumbnail to open the view window. This function cannot be used while capturing is in progress. Capt

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Introduction Chapter 1 Before UseSystem Requirements WindowsMacintosh SetupInstallationUninstalling Basic Operations Starting ImageMixerImageMixer sta

2-8 Capturing/Recording PreferencesOpen the capturing/recording environment. Displaying preferences window 1. Open ImageMixer.2. Click the [Capture

This function is only Windows except . Movie capture settingsHere you can set preferences related to the USB device capture mode or the DV camcorde

Still Picture Capture SettingsCaptured still images can be altered to increase their suitability for use on your PC. ● Reduce Interlace NoiseMovie

This setting relates to the recording of audio CDs. ● Digital recordingDigital recording is enabled by checking this box. Unchecking the box will

Introduction Chapter 1 Before Use Chapter 2 Capture Environment Chapter 3 Album EnvironmentOpening Album Environment Nomenclature Thumbnails Movie fi

Thumbnails Thumbnails are the small graphic representations of files which have been added to a particular album. Display Control buttons Buttons for

3-2 Thumbnails Thumbnails are small graphic representations of files which have been added to a particular album. Thumbnails for a selected album are

The thumbnail image consists of a miniature image of the picture itself. The title of the still picture is shown here. This is the icon used for still

3-3 Album Menu Clicking this button displays the album menu. Create new album Creates a new album. Clicking this command displays the 'Save As

Allows you to change an album's name. After selecting an album from the album list window and clicking this command, a dialog box appears. Enter

OSMac OS 8.5.1 or later (Mac OS X is not compatible)Memory 64MB or moreHard DiskApprox. 100MB for program, 1GB or more of free space recommended for w

Delete album Deletes the selected album. Clicking this command displays a confirmation dialog box. Clicking thebutton deletes the selected album. Only

Add folder contents Adds all the importable files from a particular folder into the selected album. Clicking this command displays the 'Browse fo

Pastes a cut or copied thumbnail into the album of your choice. A cut or copied thumbnail cannot be pasted into an album in which a copy of that thumb

3-4 File MenuClicking this button displays the file menu. MoveMoves the source file of the selected thumbnail. Clicking this command displays the &a

Clicking this command will allow pictures and movie files to be viewed and sound files to be played. Display file location (Windows only) Displays t

Exporting is a term used to refer to the action of creating a new file according to a pre-designated format. Clicking this command will not change the

Runs a slide show of still pictures as well as the first frame of movies according to the selected thumbnails. Slide shows run according to settings y

3-5 Context MenusContext menus provide a variety of commands related to working with thumbnails and their respective source files. They can be display

Export within album as new picture Exporting is a term used to refer to the action of creating a new file according to a pre-designated format. Clicki

This command makes the currently selected thumbnail image appear as part of the icon of the currently selected album. Edit picture Allows the source

1-2 Setup Installation Windows 1. Insert the ImageMixer CD in the CD drive. After inserting the CD, the screen below is displayed. If this screen is

3-6 Thumbnail Views Thumbnails of files existing in the currently selected album are displayed in the thumbnail list window. There are a variety of vi

Thumbnail/Detailed file information view (Windows) Selecting individual thumbnails provides you with a wide variety of information, including that whi

Volume control Drag the slider to adjust the volume of movie or sound files, though this slider does not appear at all when the thumbnail corresponds

Selecting individual thumbnails provides you with a wide variety of information, including that which relates to Exif formatted files. In particular,

Single Frame Advance buttonAdvances the movie one frame at a time. File Information Display buttonDisplays file information relative to the selected f

3-7 View/Play Window This window allows pictures and movie files to be viewed and sound files to be played. To bring up this window, follow the steps

Display Movies are shown here. When playing sound files, an animated speaker icon appears. Stop button Stops movie playback. Play button Click to beg

View/Play window for movies and sound files. Display Movies are shown here.Volume control Drag the slider to control volume. Play button Click to be

Close button Closes the view/play window and returns to the main screen of the Album Environment. Viewing still pictures View window for still pictu

Display Next button When two or more files have been selected for viewing, clicking this button moves you to the next file in the series. Close button

ImageMixer is installed after performing all of the steps above. The same type of process is used to install other applications, such as DirectX 8. Im

3-8 Exporting Album FilesExporting is a term used to refer to the action of creating a new file according to a pre-designated format. This action will

Preview display Allows you to preview the movie before proceeding with file export. Play position slider Used to define the position at which to begi

MPEG exporting options for ImageMixer Defines quality options relative to the ImageMixer MPEG1 movie format. Note that when a low image quality is sel

Preview display Allows you to preview the still picture before proceeding with file exportation. Play position slider Used to select the frame of the

Export button Exports movie according to the defined format. Close button Closes the view/play window and returns to the main screen of the Album Env

Selection menu Defines the output destination. Card Search button Searches for any memory cards present, either in a camera or in a memory card reade

Memory card list window Available memory cards are displayed in a list. Clicking a memory card icon here displays all the relevant files as thumbnails

3-9Printing Within the Album Environment Whether you would like to print out snap shots of your favorite pictures or create a physical record of your

Index Printing Prints thumbnails and their source file names.Defines the number of thumbnails printed per page. Example: 4 pictures per page. Defines

The number of boxes that may be checked depends upon the number of images per page as well as the paper size. When the file to be printed is an Exif f