Sony DCR-SR40 Operating Guide - Page 21

Performing with a computer Recording/Playback In the supplied CD-ROM, the following items are contained: - "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (Software) Software to help you view/edit/create DVD on a computer connected to the camcorder. - "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) Handbook to introduce how to use the camcorder. Install the above on a computer by following the steps below. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook," you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. x For Windows user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) on the disc drive of your computer. The select screen for installation appears. 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. The installation screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your Handycam. 5 Click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. Installation starts. When the installation is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam is printed on its bottom surface. 6 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CDROM from the disc drive of your computer. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) on the disc drive of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD- ROM, double-click the [US] folder and then drag-and-drop the "Handbook.pdf" on the computer. After having the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook.pdf", you can view the handbook. Installing the supplied software The supplied software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is not compatible with a Macintosh. To use the camcorder connecting with a Macintosh, apply the compliant software introduced on the following website. • The system requirements for Macintosh are also shown on the website. Pixela home page: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: - Capty MPEG Edit EX (Video editing software) - Capty DVD/VCD 2 (DVD authoring software) x System requirements When using the supplied software, you need the following system requirements below. OS : Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later) / Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional • Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. 21