Sony PCG-F250 Software Manual page 5

About the Software on your Sony Notebook Computer
DVgate Motion *
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DVgate Motion is a kit of 4 complementary applications: DVgate Motion, DVgate
Assemble, DVgate Scan and DVgate Clip.
Edit the rushes you have shot with your digital video camera recorder using this
video-capture application, specially tuned for high-quality numeric movies.
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When connected to your camera via i.LINK , your computer operates as an
editing desk that can preview, cut and assemble your selection and save the
sequences in AVI format. For details, please refer to the Help file of DVgate
Motion.
*Depending on the model
Media Bar (DVD Player* / MD Player)
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The Media Bar allows you to play audio and video CDs and DVD videos* in the
DVD-ROM / CD-ROM drive or play audio or video files in various formats on
your hard drive.Video images are displayed in a separate Movie window, which
you can move and resize (to full screen).
When you connect a Sony MD deck that includes a CONTROL A1 or CONTROL
A1II jack to your computer, you can use MD Player to operate the MD deck from
the computer.
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In addition to the normal MD playback operations, you can edit MiniDiscs while
viewing the computer's display and input disc names and track names using the
computer's keyboard.
If you connect a Sony CD Player that includes a CONTROL A1 or CONTROL
A1II jack to the MD deck, you can also operate the CD player (playback) from the
computer and carry out drag-and-drop recording from a CD to an MD.
For details, please read the Media Bar Help file.
* Depending on the model.
Smart Capture
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Connect a digital camera to your computer to shoot still images and video clips,
which you can view or send by e-mail. The Smart Capture Finder displays images
from the camera and allows you to adjust the settings or create effects.
Smart Capture enables you to capture images via i.LINK™ compatible devices or
create a panorama picture the panorama assist function.
See "Using Smart Capture" on page 33 for more details or refer to the on-line help
files.
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