Sony PCG-GRX700K - Manual (Page 152)

Importing Still Images
There are a variety of ways to bring still images into your computer. Which approach is right for you depends upon whether
you have a digital camera or a traditional film camera.
 Many digital cameras connect directly to your computer.
The Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 operating system already contains all the necessary software to import pictures from
many newer USB (Universal Serial Bus) digital cameras. Simply connect a USB cable between your camera and
computer, and Windows XP operating system walks you through getting your pictures from the camera to your
computer.
PictureGear Studio software, preinstalled on your VAIO ® computer, can help you import images from your digital
camera and then manage, manipulate, and print them. For details about using PictureGear Studio, refer to the
PictureGear Studio section of this guide under the VAIO AV Applications heading.
 Other digital cameras store pictures on floppy disks or Memory Stick ® media that you can remove from the camera
and insert into your computer.
Once the floppy disk or Memory Stick media is inserted into your computer, you can copy your pictures to your hard
disk drive just as you would copy any computer file.
 If your digital camera does not have a USB connection or is not directly supported by the Windows 2000 operating
system, refer to the manual that accompanied your camera to learn how to connect your camera to your computer
and transfer images.
 If you want to get traditional printed photographs into your computer, use a scanner.
A scanner is a device that connects to your computer, "takes a picture" of your pictures, and stores them on your
computer. The Windows 2000 system operating system already contains the software to work with many popular
scanners. Simply connect your scanner to your computer, and Windows 2000 walks you through installing the
scanner. To use scanners not directly supported by the Windows XP operating system, follow the instructions in the
manual that accompanied your scanner.
 Many companies that develop traditional film photographs can, for an additional fee, provide a CD-ROM or floppy
disk containing digital copies of your pictures. Consult your film developer for details.
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