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CyberLink

Medi@Show 3User’s Guide

Copyright and DisclaimerAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval sys-tem, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of CyberLink Corporation.

To the extent allowed by law, MEDI@SHOW IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WAR-RANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY FOR INFORMATION, SERVICES, OR PRODUCTS PROVIDED THROUGH OR IN CONNECTION WITH MEDI@SHOW AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

BY USING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE THAT CYBERLINK WILL NOT BE LIA-BLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE OR MATERIALS CONTAINED EITHER IN THIS PACKAGE.

The terms and conditions here under shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Taiwan.

Medi@Show is a registered trademark along with other company and product names men-tioned in this publication, used for identification purposes and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

International Headquarters

Copyright © 2004 CyberLink Corporation. All rights reserved.

Mailing Address CyberLink Corporation15F, #100, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tian CityTaipei County, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Web Site www.gocyberlink.com

Telephone 886-2-8667-1298

Fax 886-2-8667-1300

ContentsIntroduction .............................................. 1

Welcome ........................................................................2Main Features ............................................................2

The Medi@Show Program ...............................................3Edit Mode ..................................................................3Effects Mode ..............................................................9

System Requirements .....................................................10Program Versions ..........................................................10

Creating a Presentation ........................... 11Collecting Multimedia Files ............................................12

Importing ................................................................12Recording Audio ......................................................15

Arranging Your Presentation ...........................................17Adding Slides to the Storyboard .................................17Removing Slides from the Storyboard .........................17Managing Clips in the Storyboard .............................18

Adding Effects ...............................................................19Transition Effects ......................................................19Text Effects ...............................................................20Audio Effects ............................................................21Masking Effects ........................................................22Image Enhancement .................................................23

Previewing Your Presentation ..........................................25System Settings .........................................................25Playback Settings ......................................................26

Exporting................................................ 27Collect Film Files ...........................................................28Export as Distributable File .............................................29Export as a Screen Saver ................................................31Export in VCD/DVD Format ............................................33Export in Web Distributable Format .................................39

Export in HTML ........................................................39Export in DHTML ......................................................42Export in Internet Streaming Format ...........................44

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Technical Support................................... 47Web Support ................................................................ 47Fax Support ................................................................. 47Telephone Support ....................................................... 48

Index ..................................................... 49

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Chapter 1:

Introduction

This chapter introduces the CyberLink Medi@Show program andthe components that are available in the different modes.Descriptions in this chapter focus on the appearance of theprogram, not on procedures for using the program. Forinstructions on how to use the program, refer to the manyfunction-specific sections throughout the rest of the manual.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Welcome on p.2• The Medi@Show Program on p.3• System Requirements on p.10• Program Versions on p.10

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WelcomePublishing and creating isn't what it used to be. A multi-purpose application, Medi@Show compiles, arranges, and produces files in a simple and straightforward software package.

Import a vast array of files via TWAIN device, personal folders, or directly off the Internet! After compiling and assembling, arrange and edit sequences using special effects and audio clips to complete your presentation.

Main Features• Integrates all types of multimedia files into one

presentation• Acquires images directly from TWAIN-compliant

devices, such as scanners or digital camcorders• Over 100 transition, text, and masking effects,• Save your presentation as a screen saver, HTML/

DHTML files for Internet publication, an Internet Streaming slideshow, an executable file for stand-alone playback, an FLM file (the exclusive data format for Medi@Show)

• Drag and drop files directly from your Internet browser• Imports PowerPoint presentation files directly allowing

for original playback or as an image format for re-editing• Supports the following file formats:

Video: AVI, DAT (MPEG-1), MPE, MPEG, MPG

Image: BMP, JFF, JPE, JPEG, JPG, JTF, PCD, PCT, PCX, PNG, TGA, WMF

Audio: MIDI, MP3, WAV

Other: PPT

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The Medi@Show ProgramThis section offers a visual overview of the Medi@Show program and its different components.

Edit ModeWhen you first open Medi@Show, the program appears in Edit mode as follows:

The buttons in Effects mode are as follows:

Button Function

Switches to Edit mode.

Opens the image enhancement effects panel.

Library

Control panel Effects Mode button

Storyboard Effects buttons

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Control Panel

The control panel, located on the left of the program, allows you to access many of the buttons available in Medi@Show. The control panel is hidden when not in use - you must mouse over the panel to display it.

New, Save

Open, Save As

Import, Export, Playback Settings

Print, WAV Recorder

Launch Medi@Show Wizard

Settings

Help, Quit

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The buttons on the control panel are as follows:

Button Function

Creates a new FILM file.

Saves the open file.

Opens an existing FILM file.

Saves the open file under a different name.

Imports media files.

Exports your presentation in different formats.

Configures presentation playback settings.

Prints the selected slide(s). (This function prints only the original image, without text or other modifications you may have made.)

Opens the Audio Wave Recorder.

Launches the Medi@Show Wizard.

Opens the default system settings.

Opens the help system.

Exits Medi@Show.

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Audio Wave Recorder

Click to open the Audio Wave Recorder.

The buttons on the Audio Wave Recorder are as follows:

Button Function

Plays audio files.

Pauses audio playback.

Stops audio playback.

Records audio.

Saves the recorded audio file.

Displays Audio Wave Recorder settings.

Closes the Audio Wave Recorder.

Audio display panel

Microphone volume

Audio-in volume

Time slider

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Library

The buttons available in the Library are as follows:

Button Function

Opens the Thumbnail Arranger, which allows you to select a thumbnail arrangement method.

Displays large thumbnails.

Displays medium-sized thumbnails.

Displays small thumbnails.

Advances up one page through the thumbnails in the Library.

Scrolls up through the thumbnails in the Library.

Scrolls down through the thumbnails in the Library.

Advances down one page through the thumbnails in the Library.

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Storyboard

The Storyboard is located across the bottom of the program.

The buttons on the Storyboard are as follows:

Button Function

Scrolls film to the left.

Scrolls film to the right.

Plays the film.

Opens ClyberLink’s web page.

Opens the About dialog box.

Scrolls to the beginning of the slides.

Scrolls one slide to the left.

Jumps to the selected slide.

Scrolls one slide to the right.

Scrolls to the end of the slides.

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Effects ModeWhen you switch to Effects mode, the program appears as follows:

The buttons in Effects mode are as follows:

Button Function

Switches to Edit mode.

Opens the transitions effects panel.

Opens the text effects panel.

Opens the audio effects panel.

Opens the masking effects panel.

Opens the image enhancement effects panel.

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System RequirementsThe system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for running the program.

Program VersionsSome of the functions described in this manual may not be available in your version of Medi@Show. To view a list of functions available in the different versions of Medi@Show, please refer to the Medi@Show readme file. You can check your version of Medi@Show in the About dialog box.

Minimum Recommended

Screen Resolution

800 x 600, 16-bit color 1024 x 768, 32-bit color

OS Windows ME/98SE Windows XP/2000

Memory 128MB 256MB DDR

CPU Produce VCD:

Pentium II 450MHzAMD Athlon 500MHz

Pentium III 800MHzAMD Athlon 700MHz

Produce DVD:

Pentium II 700MHzAMD Athlon 700MHz

Pentium III 1GHzAMD Athlon 1000MHz

HDD Space

1 GB for VCD/SVCD10 GB for DVD

3 GB for VCD/SVCD15 GB for DVD7200RPM drive

Burning CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW burner

Mic A microphone is required to record a voice-over

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Creating a Presentation

This chapter describes the steps required for creating yourpresentation: collecting media files (including importing files andrecording audio), arranging the slides in your presentation,editing slides, and previewing your presentation.

The final step after a presentation is created - exporting - isdiscussed in Exporting on p.27.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Collecting Multimedia Files on p.12• Arranging Your Presentation on p.17• Adding Effects on p.19• Previewing Your Presentation on p.25

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Collecting Multimedia FilesThe first step in creating your presentation is collecting the media files that it will contain. Medi@Show offers two methods of collecting media files for use in your presentations: importing and recording. You can import photo, video, and PowerPoint files and record audio from a microphone or rip from an Audio CD.

Importing There are two ways to import files into Medi@Show:

• Wizard-based importing• Manual importing

Wizard-based importing is the easiest method to use - especially for users new to Medi@Show - as it automates several different tasks.

In manual importing, you import, set your background music, and specify your playback settings as individual tasks.

Once imported into the Library, file types are distinguished by the coloring of their outline border:

• Blue: Photo file• Pink: Video file• Green: PowerPoint file

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Wizard-Based Importing

The Medi@Show Film Wizard prompts you to import, set your background music, and specify your playback settings in a single process. Unless you check the Do not show this Wizard at startup option on the first window in the wizard, the Medi@Show Film Wizard automatically runs each time you open Medi@Show.

1. Click on the control panel. The Medi@Show Film

Wizard opens.2. Check Create a new Film file, then click Next.3. Click Browse. The Save As dialog box opens. Locate the

folder in which you want to save your file. You can also enter a file name in the Save As dialog box.

4. Choose an import option, then click Import Now.• Import file(s): Imports individual files.• Import directory: Imports all of the video, image, and

PowerPoint files in a folder.• Acquire from TWAIN device: Imports from a removable

device.

Note: You must import files to continue.

5. Select your playback settings, then click Next. For more information, see Playback Settings on p.26.

6. Click Browse to locate a background music file (if desired), then click Next.

7. Click Finish. Your new presentation opens. By default, all of the files you have imported appear in the Storyboard.

Manually Importing Files

1. Click on the control panel. A drop-down men appears.

2. Click Import file(s).3. In the dialog box that opens, locate the files you want to

import, then click Open. The files you have imported appear in the Library.

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Manually Importing Folders

1. Click on the control panel. A drop-down men appears.

2. Click Import directory.3. In the dialog box that opens, locate the folder you want to

import, then click OK. The files you have imported appear in the Library.

Manually Acquiring Files

When you import media files manually, you can select to import individual files, all files in a folder, or acquire from a removable device.

1. Click on the control panel. A drop-down men appears.

2. Click Acquire from TWAIN device.3. In the dialog box that opens, select the device you want to

import from, then click Select.4. Select and import the files you want to use. The files you

have imported appear in the Library.

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Recording AudioYou can use the Audio Wave Recorder to record audio from a microphone or to rip songs from an Audio CD. The Audio Wave Recorder is a handy way to add narration or background music to your presentation.

Record from a Microphone

To record from a microphone, do this:

1. Click on the Control Panel to open the Audio Wave

Recorder.

Note: Be sure your microphone is properly hooked up to your computer.

2. Adjust the recording levels via the audio-in volume sliders,

then press Record to begin recording.

3. Click Stop to stop recording.

4. Click Save to save your new audio file.

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Rip an Audio CD

To rip songs from an audio CD, do this:

1. Insert an Audio CD into your computer’s disc drive.

2. Click on the Control Panel to open the Audio Wave

Recorder.

3. Click the Audio Wave Recorder’s Settings button.

4. Check the Enable Audio CD Track Recording option and choose a track. Press OK when finished.• To select a recording quality, click Format.... Choose a

Name, Format and select one of the Attributes (the higher the Hz, the better quality but more memory consumed).

5. Adjust the recording levels via the audio-in volume sliders,

then press Record to begin recording.

6. Click Stop to stop recording.

7. Click Save to save the new audio file.

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Arranging Your PresentationAfter you have imported your media files into the Library, you can begin adding slides into the Storyboard and arranging them into the proper order for your presentation.

Adding Slides to the StoryboardThere are two different ways to add slides to the Storyboard:

• Drag slides from the Library into the Storyboard.• Highlight the slides, then click the right mouse button.

Form the menu that appears, select Add to Storyboard.

Removing Slides from the StoryboardThere are three different ways to remove slides from the Storyboard:

• Drag slides off any edge of the Storyboard.• Highlight the slides, then press the Delete key.• Highlight the slides, then click the right mouse button.

From the menu that appears, select Delete.

The miniature slides located across the bottom of the Storyboard provide easy accessibility when working with a long presentation by displaying a greater number of slides in a smaller size. When you click on any of the slides, you jump to the corresponding slide in the Storyboard.

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Managing Clips in the StoryboardYou can access a number of functions by highlighting a slide, then clicking the right mouse button. A menu appears, from which you can select a number of options for working with the slides in the Storyboard.

Note: Double-clicking a file in the Storyboard automatically switches the program to Effects mode.

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Adding EffectsMedi@Show’s effects include transition, text, audio, masking, and photo effects that you can use to modify your presentation. The audio, masking, text, and photo effects are unavailable for video files. The effects panels are accessible on the right-hand tool bar in Effects mode.

Drag the slider located under the Preview Window to adjust the time setting for each slide.

Transition EffectsTo add transition effects to your presentation, do this:

1. Click or double-click a slide in the Storyboard to switch

to Effects mode.

2. Click to display the transition effect panel.

3. Drag the vertical slider up or down to displays transition effects, then click one to select it.

Note: The preview window below automatically displays the effect on your slide

4. Drag the horizontal slider to the left or right to increase or decrease the duration of the effect.

• Click to reset to the previously selected effect.

5. Click OK .

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Text EffectsTo add text effects to your presentation, do this:

1. Click or double-click a slide in the Storyboard to switch

to Effects mode.

2. Click to display the transition effect panel.

1. First, set your Font Settings, then type the text in the text entry area at the bottom of the panel. The text will automatically appear in the center of the screen as you type.

2. To move the text box, simply click and drag the text box (text surrounded by a dotted border) after you finish inserting text. You may press the Ctrl key while clicking to select multiple texts boxes. You can also cut, copy, and paste text boxes within the text panel.

3. Choose a text effect if desired and it will be previewed instantly.

• Click to reset to the previously selected effect.

4. Click OK .

If you wish to modify previously completed text:

1. Click on the specific text box while in the Text mode.2. Access the Font Settings dialog box in the Text panel while

text you wish to modify is displayed in the text area.3. To delete a block of text, click on the specific text box and

press Delete.4. To change the text effect, click on the specific text box and

then choose another effect.

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Audio EffectsMedi@Show provides background music for the entire slide show (located in Playback Settings) and foreground audio effects for all files except video format files.

For adding audio files and effects to an existing presentation:

1. Click or double-click a slide in the Storyboard to switch

to Effects mode.

2. Click to display the transition effect panel.

3. Click the drag-down menu and select one of the following options:• Continue: retains the previous slide's audio effect.• No Sound: has an absence of audio effects except for

background music.• From List: uses the software's built-in .WAV files.• Customize: add your own personal audio file to a slide.

Then, press to browse and open an audio file.

• Click to reset to the previously selected effect.

4. Click OK .

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Masking EffectsMasking blocks a specific area in an image from view. You may use the masks provided or browse for JPG or BMP files to use as a masking image.

1. Click . The Masking Effects panel opens.

2. Select the mask you would like to use:• To use the masks provided, drag the slider up or down to

display masks, then click one to select it.

• To use your own image file as a mask, click , then locate and open the image you want to use.

3. Drag the effect to the desired location on the slide in the preview window, if desired. (This masks only a portion of a slide.)

• Click the Zooming buttons ( or ) to zoom in or out.

• Click a percentage to display that zoom level.

4. Click the Preview button.

• Click to reset to the previously selected effect.• Click to clear the masking effect.

5. Click OK .

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Image EnhancementMedi@Show offers a number of automatic options for fixing images, as well as advanced options for further automatic and manual image editing. These options are described in the following section.

Image Comparison Options

When you open an image for enhancement, two buttons are available above the image. These buttons switch the view between the original and the modified photo, allowing you to compare the results of the effect. Descriptions of the comparison options are below:

• New: Displays the photo with the current modification applied.

• Old: Displays the photo as it appears before the current effect is applied, but including any modifications that have previously been applied.

Note: If you are dissatisfied with the results you obtain when modifying a photo, click Reset to undo the effect that you have just applied. You can only undo the last effect applied.

Auto Photo Enhancement

Click Auto Photo Enhancement to adjust the brightness, contrast, and balance in a photo automatically.

Redeye Removal

Clicking Auto Redeye Removal automatically removes the redeye from a photo that is sometimes caused by flash photography.

Note: If the subject’s head is not oriented to the top of the photo, or if the subject’s face is in profile, the automatic option may not adequately remove the red. In such a case, it is recommended to use the manual option.

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Rotate

Click one of the rotate buttons to rotate the photo 90 degrees to the left or right.

Advanced Editing

For even more editing options, click Advanced Editing. The CyberLink PhotoNow! program opens. For help using the PhotoNow! program, please see the help system it contains.

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Previewing Your PresentationSelect any clip from the Storyboard and press Play. If no clip is selected, the preview automatically plays from the last clip that was selected.

System SettingsYou can set settings for that apply to all presentation files that you create.

Click . The System Settings dialog box opens.

• Transition Effects: Previous slides won't be affected by later default adjustments since the transition effects are already in place and being applied.

• Text Effects: Changing the default setting will alter default settings of previous slides that do not contain text.

• Canvas Size: modify the default canvas size (computer's screen resolution). If you find that playback is not smooth, choosing a smaller canvas size may improve the graphic display.

• Working directory: This is the directory used for output. If you change this directory, be sure that the hard disc it is on has enough free space to accommodate your presentation.

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Playback SettingsYou can set playback settings for your presentation file and select background music.

Click . The Playback Settings dialog box opens.

If you prefer continuous play, choose Loop. When the file reaches the end during playback, it will automatically return to the beginning and continue playback without pausing.

For Manual playback, the slides will advance by a click of the mouse while Auto playback will play continuously with the time setting for individual slides available for adjusting in Effects Mode.

Background Music: supports four types of audio formats:

• MIDI• WAV• MP3• Audio CD

Independent of the foreground narration or audio effects assigned to each slide, the Background Music will continuously play the selected audio file throughout the entire slide show and is only available for modification here.

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Exporting

After you have finished your slide show and are ready to publishon the Internet, the final step is exporting. Medi@Show offersseveral options for exporting your presentation. You can saveyour presentation as a file for later use, compile it into a playablefile or a screen saver, save as a DVD/VCD-compatible file forburning, or publish it as a streaming presentation on the Internet.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Collect Film Files on p.28• Export as Distributable File on p.29• Export as a Screen Saver on p.31• Export in VCD/DVD Format on p.33• Export in Web Distributable Format on p.39

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Collect Film FilesThe Collect Film Files option saves your film file and all of the multimedia clips it contains in one directory.

1. Click Export on the control panel. The Export dialog box opens.

2. Select the Collect Film Files option, then click Next.

3. Click Browse... to locate an existing .FLM file to save your presentation as.• Check the Create new directory option to create a

directory under the folder you have selected in the file name entry box.

4. Click Finish to export your presentation.

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Export as Distributable FileThe Distributable (.EXE/.FLZ) option saves as a Medi@Show proprietary data file (.FLZ) or executable (.EXE) format, where you may play and view files without any required software or browser applications.

1. Click Export on the control panel. The Export dialog box opens.

2. Select the Distributable (.EXE/.FLZ) option, then click Next.

3. Enter a file name.• Click Browse... to save to a different folder.

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• Check Make executable file to make an .EXE file that includes the Medi@Show standalone player. (This file can be played on any computer.) Uncheck this option to make an .FLZ file that can only be played in Medi@Show.

4. Click Finish to export your presentation. When the file has been created successfully, a message appears.

5. Select your final exporting option.• Open the file: Opens the exported file.• Open the folder with the file: Opens the folder that

contains the exported file in Windows Explorer.• Finish the export process: Closes the message box.

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Export as a Screen SaverThe Screen Saver (.SCR) option allows you to save your film file as a desktop screen saver.

1. Click Export on the control panel. The Export dialog box opens.

2. Select the Screen Saver (.SCR) option, then click Next.

3. Set your export file name and folder.• Enter a file name and click Browse... to locate a

destination folder.

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• Click Set as default screen saver to save your presentation as your current screen saver. (No file name or folder is required.)

4. Click Finish to export your presentation. When the file has been created successfully, a message appears.

5. Select your final exporting option.• Open the file: Opens the exported file.• Open the folder with the file: Opens the folder that

contains the exported file in Windows Explorer.• Finish the export process: Closes the message box.

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Export in VCD/DVD FormatThe VCD/DVD Format option saves your film file and all of the multimedia clips it contains in a format for burning to VCD/DVD. You can optionally save your presentation as a file for later burning, or burn directly to disc.

Export in VCD Format as a File

1. Click Export on the control panel. The Export dialog box opens.

2. Select the DVD/VCD Format option, then click Next.3. Select VCD and choose a video quality from the drop-down

box, then click Next.

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4. Select Export to file, then click Next.5. Enter a file name and click Browse... to locate a destination

folder.

6. Click Finish to export your presentation.7. Select your final exporting option.

• Open the file: Opens the exported file.• Open the folder with the file: Opens the folder that

contains the exported file in Windows Explorer.• Finish the export process: Closes the message box.

Export in VCD Format to Disc

1. Click Export on the control panel. The Export dialog box opens.

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2. Select the DVD/VCD Format option, then click Next.3. Select VCD and choose a video quality from the drop-down

box, then click Next.

4. Select Export to disc, then click Next.5. Select your disc options, then click Next.

6. Click Finish to export your presentation.7. Select your final exporting option.

• Open the file: Opens the exported file.• Open the folder with the file: Opens the folder that

contains the exported file in Windows Explorer.• Finish the export process: Closes the message box.

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Export in DVD Format as a File

1. Click Export on the control panel. The Export dialog box opens.

2. Select the DVD/VCD Format option, then click Next.3. Select DVD and choose a video quality from the drop-down

box, then click Next.

4. Select Export to file, then click Next

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5. Enter a file name and click Browse... to locate a destination folder.

6. Click Finish to export your presentation.7. Select your final exporting option.

• Open the file: Opens the exported file.• Open the folder with the file: Opens the folder that

contains the exported file in Windows Explorer.• Finish the export process: Closes the message box.

Export in DVD Format to Disc

1. Click Export on the control panel. The Export dialog box opens.

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2. Select the DVD/VCD Format option, then click Next.3. Select DVD and choose a video quality from the drop-down

box, then click Next.

4. Select Export to disc, then click Next

5. Select your disc options.

6. Click Finish to export your presentation.7. Select your final exporting option.

• Open the file: Opens the exported file.• Open the folder with the file: Opens the folder that

contains the exported file in Windows Explorer.• Finish the export process: Closes the message box.

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Export in Web Distributable Format

The Web Distributable Format option allows you to save your file in the following formats:

• HTML• DHTML• Internet Streaming Format

Export in HTMLExporting here will lose all special effects and only keep still images. Your export of HTML files will depend on the number of slides in your file. For example, 9 slides will equal 9 HTML files. Shown below using the Summer theme, it will also have the ability to go Next and Previous.

1. Click Export on the control panel. The Export dialog box opens.

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2. Select HTML, then click Next.

3. Select a template, then click Next.

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4. Set an export file name and size.

5. Click Finish to export your presentation.6. Select your final exporting option.

• Open the file: Opens the exported file.• Open the folder with the file: Opens the folder that

contains the exported file in Windows Explorer.• Finish the export process: Closes the message box.

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Export in DHTMLBy exporting with DHTML, your Medi@Show file will closely resemble an executable file but the modes (manual or automatic) will depend on your Playback Settings. Some special effects will be unavailable (text and transition) along with the background music. Your export will include one HTML file, JavaScript file (.JS), and the same number of multimedia files that you have in their original form.

1. Click Export on the control panel. The Export dialog box opens.

2. Select the Internet Export option, then click Next.3. Select DHTML, then click Next.

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4. Select a template, then click Next.

5. Replace your presentation’s special effects (if desired).

• Check the Replace special effects option, then choose the replacement transition and text effects from the drop-down boxes.

Note: Leaving this option unchecked discards all special effects in your exported file.

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6. Set an export file name and size.

7. Click Finish to export your presentation.8. Select your final exporting option.

• Open the file: Opens the exported file.• Open the folder with the file: Opens the folder that

contains the exported file in Windows Explorer.• Finish the export process: Closes the message box.

Export in Internet Streaming Format

1. Click Export on the control panel. The Export dialog box opens.

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2. Select the Internet Export option, then click Next.3. Select Internet Streaming, then click Next.

4. Select a streaming format, then click Next.

• Check the Include HTML template option to create a web page (HTML file) with your presentation embedded in it. If you leave this option unchecked, no HTML file is created.

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5. Enter a file name and click Browse... to locate a destination folder.

6. Click Finish to export your presentation.7. Select your final exporting option.

• Open the file: Opens the exported file.• Open the folder with the file: Opens the folder that

contains the exported file in Windows Explorer.• Finish the export process: Closes the message box.

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Technical Support

Before seeking technical support, please read your user's guide or online help, and check out the Readme file for more information. You may also contact your local distributor/dealer. If your problem is still not resolved, the following sections provide ways to obtain technical support from CyberLink.

Web SupportWeb support is available 24 hours a day:

support.gocyberlink.com

In addition to frequently asked questions, our website also provides troubleshooting techniques, the latest in product news, and other relevant information.

Fax SupportIn order to answer your technical questions as quickly as possible, you may fax us at:

(886) 2-8667-1300

Note: Technical support is only offered to registered users, so please make sure to include your CD-key when faxing.

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Telephone SupportYou are welcome to call CyberLink's Technical Support Hotline at:

(886) 2-8667-1298

Note: Technical support is only offered to registered users, so please make sure your CD-key is ready when calling.

Phone support hours are:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Taiwan local time (GMT +8:00) excluding holidays.

When calling for support, please have your computer ready and provide us with the following information:

• registered CD-key • product version • Windows version• hardware types (capture card, sound card, VGA card)

and their specifications• warning messages displayed• detailed problem description and when it occurred

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Index

AAcquire from TWAIN device 13Adding Slides to the Storyboard 17Advanced Editing 24Audio CD recording 16Audio Effects 21audio effects 21audio formats, supported 26Audio Wave Recorder

recording in 15visual overview 6

Auto Photo Enhancement 23Auto playback setting 26Auto Redeye Removal 23

BBackground Music settings 26

CCanvas Size setting 25Collect Film Files 28collecting media files 12control panel visual overview 4

DDHTML 42Distributable 29DVD format disc 37DVD format file 36

EEdit Mode 3Effects Mode 9export options

Collect Film Files 28DFTML 42Distributable 29DVD format disc 37DVD format file 36HTML 39Internet Streaming Format 44Screen Saver 31VCD format disc 34VCD format file 33

Ffax number for technical support 47file formats, supported 2file types, colors in Library 12Font Settings 20

Hhours of technical support 48HTML 39

IImage Comparison Options 23image comparison options 23image enhancement 23Import all media files in folder 13Import file(s) 13Internet Streaming Format 44

LLibrary 7Loop setting 26

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MManaging Clips in the Workspace 18Manual playback setting 26Manually Acquiring Files 14Manually Importing

Files 13Folders 14

masking effects 22microphone narration 15

NNew version window 23

OOld version window 23

PPhotoNow! 24playback settings 26previewing your presentation 25

Rrecording

Audio CD 16microphone narration 15

Removing Slides from the Storyboard 17

Rotate 24

SScreen Saver 31Storyboard 8, 17supported file formats 2system requirements 10

Ttech support phone number 48Text Effects 20Text Effects setting 25transition effects 19Transition Effects setting 25

VVCD format disc 34VCD format file 33visual overview

Audio Wave Recorder 6control panel 4

Wwebsite for technical support 47Wizard-Based Importing 13working directory 25

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