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Quick Start Guide

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ArcSoft PhotoStudio®

The complete photo editing program for the home and office. Tons ofways to improve your photos, such as brightness, contrast, hue, andsaturation. Fix problems like red-eye, tone and sharpness. Or, applyspecial effects like sketch, ripple, oil painting and much more. Work withmultiple layers to create stunning and dynamic images.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Macintosh OS 8.6/9/X.

ArcSoft PhotoImpression™

A powerful, full-featured image-manipulation program for everyone!Edit, retouch, and enhance images or apply effects with point-'n-clicksimplicity. Numerous templates for cards and calendars are included.Digital photography has never been so easy and fun!

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Macintosh OS 8.6/9/X.

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter®

An advanced printing program that lets you lay out multiple images inmany sizes, quickly and effortlessly, on a single sheet of paper.Enhance, crop, apply special effects, or add text. Create calendars, oradd frames, edges and backgrounds. You can even customize yourtemplates.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Macintosh OS 8.6/9/X.

ArcSoft Panorama Maker™

Instantly stitch multiple photos together and create dynamic panoramic pictures. Stitch together images using four style options: vertical, horizontal, 360Þ and tiled panoramics. Panorama Maker is the fastest,most effective way to make panoramic photos from regular photos.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Macintosh OS 8.6/9/X.

ArcSoft PhotoMontage®

Create your own montage masterpieces! PhotoMontage creates a single image made up of thousands of micro images. Personalize themain picture by including photos of your pets, friends or family.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Macintosh OS 8.6/9/X.

ArcSoft ShowBiz®

A complete movie-making and editing system. ShowBiz is easy to use,designed around a user-friendly interface, full of exciting features, andhas a huge library of effects and sample content. Make home or business movies for email, the Internet, or CD-ROM, supporting DV camcorders and a wide range of file formats. Instant full-screen previews of movies makes it fast and fun!

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.

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ArcSoft VideoImpression™

Create multimedia desktop presentations for home, business, and eventhe Internet like a pro! Edit and enhance video clips and still images, oradd captions, sounds, and special effects with a click of the button.Powerful and feature-rich, yet extremely easy to use.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Macintosh OS 8.6/9/X.

ArcSoft PhotoBase™

Manage image, audio, video, HTML, and document files, and createstunning photo presentations. Tree View works with albums or folders.Produce a slide show complete with sound and slide transitions, ordesign your own video postcard greetings.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Macintosh OS 8.6/9/X.

ArcSoft Multimedia Email™

Create emailable electronic greeting cards with your own content, for alloccasions. Produce stand-alone Windows EXE (program) files to sendfrom your email applications, including AOL. Your recipient can easilyview your card, with stills, video, and animation. Easy-to-use, intuitivestep-by-step process lets you make great cards right away.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

ArcSoft Funhouse™

Create fun digital scenes - put yourself on a magazine or launch yourself into space. Be a rock star or a star quarterback. Print yourFunhouse images, or send them to friends and family directly from theprogram using AOL or another MAPI-compliant mail program.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Macintosh OS 8.6/9/X.

ArcSoft Greeting Card Creator™

Greeting cards for all occasions can be made with this application.Personalize them with your own designs, photos, and clip art. Emailthem directly or print them out for display. Built-in layouts and greetingsdo half the work for you.

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.For more details, please visit www.arcsoft.com

ArcSoft PhotoBase™ - Mobile Edition

Take your photos on-the-go, with ArcSoft PhotoBase for Pocket PC,and ArcSoft PhotoBase for Palm® OS. Manage photos, play slideshows, share with other handhelds, and do simple editing. Works withstandard system features such as folders and categories. Write noteson your photos with the stylus.

Install from Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

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ArcSoft Inc. is a leading global provider or digital

imaging technologies and services for business and

consumer use. The company develops world-class

scalable imaging software and infrastructure solutions

for internet and network environments, delivering

fully integrated, comprehensive visual capabilities

to corporate Web sites in all major markets. Its

award-winning desktop software is licensed to

leading global manufacturers of still and video

cameras,wireless and mobile devices, printers,

scanners and headquartered in Fremont, California,

ArcSoft has research and development centers in

California’s Silicon valley and Hangzhou, China, as

well as sales and support offices throughout Asia,

Europe and the Americas.

About ArcSoft

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The following is a legal software license agreement between you,the software end user, and ArcSoft, Inc. Carefully read this license agree-ment before using the product. Using the product indicates that you haveread this license agreement and agree to its terms. If you do not agreeto the terms, promptly return the package to the place it was purchasedwithin 10 days of the date you acquired it for a full refund.

Grant of License. This license permits you to use one copy of thesoftware included in this package on any single computer. For each soft-ware licensee, the program can be in use on only one computerat any given time. The software is in use when it is either loaded intoRAM or installed into the hard disk or other permanent memory.

A multi-seat license permit from ArcSoft is required if the programis going to be installed on a networkserver for the sole purpose ofdistribution by other computers, or if the program is going to be installedon and used by more than one computer.

Copyright. The software contained in this package is owned by ArcSoftand is protected by United States copyright laws, international treaty pro-visions, and all other applicable national laws. The software mustbe treated like all other copyrighted materials (e.g. books and musicalrecordings). This license does not allow the software to be rented orleased, and the written materials accompanying the software (if any) maynot be copied.

Limited Warranty. ArcSoft, Inc., warrants that the software containedherein will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying

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documentation. No Other Warranties. ArcSoft disclaims all otherwarranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to impliedwarranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, withrespect to the software, the accompanying written materials, and anyaccompanying hardware (if any).

No Liability for Consequential Damages. In no event shall ArcSoft orits suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including but not list-ed to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption,loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) which resultfrom an inability to use this software, even if ArcSoft, Inc. has beenadvised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states andjurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential orincidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights. The software and documentationare provided with Restricted Rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by theU.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph(c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clauseat DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1),(2), and (3)of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights at 48 CFR52.227-19, as applicable, and any amendments thereto. The manufac-turer is ArcSoft, Inc., 46601 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Install Panorama Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Highlights of Panorama Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Select a Panorama Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Arrange Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Preview a Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Fine-tune a Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Edit an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Save an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Export a Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Print a Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Table of Contents

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Introduction

Welcome to ArcSoft Panorama Maker - an easy-to-use image entertainmentprogram that seamlessly combines multiple photos into a single panoramicpicture.

It enables you to create eye-catching, large-format panoramas with point-and-click simplicity. You can also view your panoramas from differ-ent perspectives.

This Quick Start Guide shows you how to install the software and introducesits key features.

System Requirements

Windows:

• Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

• Pentium-based PC or equivalent

• 50 MB free hard disk space

• 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)

• 16-bit color display at 800 x 600

Macintosh:

• Power PC

• Mac OS 8.6/9/X

• 50 MB free hard disk space

• 128 MB RAM

• 16-bit color display at 800 x 600

Other: QuickTime and/or a VRML viewer

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Install Panorama Maker

Windows:

1. Insert the Panorama Maker CD in your CD-ROM drive. The softwarewill start running automatically on your PC.

2. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.

Note: If the Autorun feature on your PC is turned off, you'll have to install the software manually bytaking the following steps:

1. Insert the Panorama Maker CD in your CD-ROM drive.2. Click Start>Run.3. In the Run dialog box, type in D:/Setup.exe (where "D" is your CD-ROM drive). 4. Click OK.5. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.

Macintosh:

1. Insert the Panorama Maker CD in your CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click on the CD icon.

3. In the window, click the Panorama Maker Installer icon to start theinstallation.

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Highlights of Panorama Maker

• Intuitive, easy-to-use interface makes the program easy to learn -you'll be able to turn your photos into a panorama in a matter ofseconds.

• Multiple panorama options let you stitch photos together in four dif-ferent styles: Horizontal, Vertical, 360°, and Tile.

• Automatic panorama with manual refinement makes creating andrefining your panoramas a cinch.

• Easy printing options allow you to print panoramic pictures on mul-tiple pages (use Z Fold Banner paper for the best results) usinginkjet or laser printers.

• Built-in panorama viewer allows you to view your panoramas rightwithin the program.

• QuickTime VR and HTML support lets you save your panoramasas QuickTime Movie (.mov) or HTML (.htm) files.

• Built-in photo album enables you to open, manage and previewphotos right on your desktop.

• TWAIN-compliance allows you to get images directly from TWAIN-compliant devices like digital cameras and scanners.

• Image enhancement functionality lets you edit, and adjust thebrightness and contrast of your photos.

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Get Started

Windows users:

• Click Start and select Programs>ArcSoft> PanoramaMaker>Panorama Maker 3.0. The Panorama Maker Main Screen willappear.

Macintosh users:

• Click the Macintosh HD icon on your desktop to bring up theMacintosh HD screen.

• In the Macintosh HD screen, locate and click the Panorama Makericon. This will open the Panorama Maker program folder.

• In the Panorama Maker folder, find the Panorama Maker programicon, and click to open it.

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Commands on the Main Menu:

• Start - takes you to the Options Screen where you can choose apanorama type.

• Open - opens the Open dialog box where you can open images.

• Edit - opens an Edit Screen where you can rotate, crop, andenhance images.

• Save - opens the Save As dialog box where you can save images.

• Export - opens the Export Panorama dialog box where you cansave your panoramas as either QuickTime Movies or HTML (forWindows only) files.

• Print - opens the Print (Setup) dialog box where you can set theprint parameters to print images.

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Commonly Used Buttons:

• Back - takes you to the previous screen.

• Next - takes you to the next screen.

• Cancel - cancels the current screen.

• Finish - processes panoramas.

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Select a Panorama Option

• Click Start to choose a panorama option: Horiz (ontal), Vert (ical),360°, or Tile.

• Click the down-arrows to choose the Camera Lens and OutputImage Size appropriate for your panorama.

• Press Next to proceed (or click Cancel to abort).

Note: 1. Check Auto Exposure Correction to automatically adjust the brightness of your photo.2. For Camera Lens, use Automatic unless you know the exact focal length of the lens you

want to use.

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Arrange Photos

Each panorama option (Horizontal, Vertical, 360°, or Tile) has its ownscreen. As an example, this section discusses the layout and functional-ity of the Horizontal option.

Once you are here, you may add images to an album from a disk oracquire images from a digital camera or scanner.

To create a new album, select "New" from the Select Album pull-downmenu. You can name the album by highlighting the text field and typingin a name.

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1. To add images from a disk:

• Click Add.

• In the Open dialog box, find and select the images you want to use.

• Press Open to add the images into an album, or click Cancel toabort.

2. To acquire images from a TWAIN device:

• Click Acquire.

• In the Select Source dialog box, select the TWAIN device fromwhich you want to acquire images, and click Select to proceed (orCancel to abort).

• Follow the instructions in the TWAIN device window to placeimages in an album.

• Once image thumbnails are in an album, you can include them inthe Storyboard to make a panorama.

Note:1. To sort images in an album, click Sort.2. To delete images from an album , select the images and click Delete.

3. To select images in an album for a panorama:

• Select the image you want to use, and click Include. Repeat thesame operation to add more images to the Storyboard.

• To include all images (in an album) on the Storyboard, click IncludeAll.

Note:1. If the images added to the Storyboard are out of order, you can rearrange them by dragging

and dropping the thumbnails on the Storyboard.2. To remove an individual image from the Storyboard, select the image and click Remove. 3. To remove all the images from the Storyboard at once, click Remove All.

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Preview a Panorama

Click Next to process the panorama. The Preview Screen appears.

Note: 1. You may click Back to return to the Options Screen, or click Cancel to go back to the Main

Screen.2. Once you're in the Preview Screen, you can zoom in or out on the panorama by pressing

Zoom In or Zoom Out. You can also "fine-tune" the panorama (see the next page). PressFinish when you're done. This will take you to the Main Screen with the newly createdpanorama displayed.

3. Check Auto Crop if you want to have the panorama cropped automatically when you pressFinish.

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Fine-tune a Panorama

To manually adjust the area where two photos join together:

• Click Fine Tune, and click on the area in the panorama that you'dlike to modify. The Fine-tune Screen appears.

• In the Fine-tune Screen, drag the markers ( , , and ) to three distinct points on photo one. Next, on photo two, drag thecorresponding markers to precisely the same distinct points.

• Use Auto Match to precisely align the corresponding markers.

• When finished, click OK to return to the Preview Screen.

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Edit an Image

You can edit an image using the various controls in the Edit Screen.

To edit an image:

• Click Edit. The Edit Screen appears.

• Use the controls to edit the image (adjust its brightness andcontrast; rotate it)

• Set the crop area by dragging the sides or corners of the croprectangle.

• Click OK to confirm, or press Cancel to abort.

Note: Once you've clicked OK, you will return to the Main Screen again.

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Save an Image

To save your image:

• Click Save on the Main Menu.

• In the Save As dialog box, select the drive and folder in which youwant to store the image, key in a name for the file, and choose afile format.

• Click OK to save the file, or Cancel to abort.

Note: JPG files are ideal for image file compression. Click the Quality arrows to adjust thecompression level. As a rule, the higher the image quality, the larger the file size.

Export a Panorama

To export a panorama as a 360o viewable image:

• Click Export on the Main Menu.

• In the Export Panorama dialog box, find the drive and folder inwhich to save the panorama, enter in a name for the file, and selecta file type: QuickTime Movie file (.mov) or HTML (.htm) (forWindows only) file .

• Click Save to save the file, or Cancel to abort.

Note:1. You must have QuickTime Player installed on your computer to view

QuickTime Movie files.2. You must have a VRML plug-in for your Web browser to view the HTML file.

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Print a Panorama

To print a panorama:

• Click Print on the Main Menu.

• In the Print Setup dialog box, choose all the parameters that apply,and click OK.

• In the Print Window, select a paper layout and set the scale youwant to use.

• Click Print to print the file, or press Cancel to abort.

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