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My Memories SuiteOperationManual1 – My Memories Suite User Guide20070809
Welcome to My Memories Suite , a fully digital scrapbooking solution. Every memoryyou capture—photos and video, journaling and audio recordings—can be created into onemaster album to share any number of ways. Photobooks, interactive discs, print pages athome, upload to an iPod or Internet, you name it. Bring your memories to life, and sharethem for a lifetime. My Memories Suite by Polaroid gets you to the FUN faster!Using This GuideThis guide is separated into three major sections:Introduction (page 6)This section contains information about computer system requirements and installing thesoftware.Using My Memories Suite (page 11)This section will guide you through the steps of creating a My Memories Suite album,including adding and editing photos, layouts, and adding multimedia elements.My Memories Suite Interface Reference (page 106)This section describes each menu item and toolbar icon, as well as the Control Panel onthe right side of the program.My Memories Suite User Guide – 2
Copyright InformationMy Memories SuiteCopyright 2007 StoryRock, Inc. and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorizedreproduction of the software is a violation of applicable copyright laws.Memories ViewerCopyright 2007 StoryRock, Inc. and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorizedreproduction of the software and/or the album created for it is a violation of applicablecopyright laws.Design Elements and Page LayoutsCopyright 2007 StoryRock, Inc. and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorizedreproduction is a violation of applicable copyright laws. Content cannot be used in anyform for commercial use without express written consent from StoryRock.The Sentry Spelling-Checker EngineCopyright 2000 Wintertree Software Inc.QuickTime QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTimelogo is registered in the U.S. and other countries.TrademarksThe My Memories Suite and StoryRock logos are trademarks of StoryRock, Inc.Polaroid’s logo is a trademark of Polaroid.QuickTime and QuickTime logos are trademarks used under license. The QuickTimelogo is registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other company and/or productnames are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.Copyright 2007 StoryRock, Inc. and Polaroid. All rights reserved. This document andthe software that it describes are furnished under license and may only be used inaccordance with the terms of such license.“Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation.3 – My Memories Suite User Guide
Introduction. 6Computer System Requirements. 6Installing My Memories Suite. 7Installing My Memories Suite on Windows Vista .7Installing My Memories Suite on Windows XP .8Installing My Memories Suite on a Macintosh.9Updating My Memories Suite . 9Customer Support. 9Important Album Information . 10Using My Memories Suite . 11The Interface . 11Starting an Album. 12New Album Options .12Recent Albums .13Using the Designer Template Wizard .13Designing Your Own Album.17Opening an Album .18Album Pages . 21Adding a Page .21Adding or Changing a Background Image.22Photo Layout .23Page Order .23Importing Pages .24Working with Page Objects . 26Selecting Objects .26Cut, Copy, and Paste .27Moving Objects.27Aligning Objects.28Grouping Objects .28Deleting Objects .29Layers .29Choose Color .30Photos . 34Adding Photos .34Editing Photos .37Text. 45Adding Text .45Editing Text.46Other Control Panel Options .47Embellishments . 50Adding Embellishments .50Editing Embellishments .51Shapes. 54Adding Shapes.54Editing Shapes .54Video and Multimedia . 59Video Files (Quick Introduction) .59Add Sweet Spot Link .59Edit Sweet Spot Link .65Music and Narration. 66Add/Change Music.66My Memories Suite User Guide – 4
Add/Change Narration .67Checking an Album . 70Preliminary Suggestion: Back Up the Album .70Viewer Mode.70Check Spelling .71Check for Errors .72Album Output Preparation .73Sharing Your Album . 75Print .77Printing Services .81Export to JPEG .84Photobook.87Greeting Card.90Interactive Album.91Make Movie.94iPod-ready Movie .96Burn DVD-Video.98Preferences. 101Font Tab .101Captions Tab .101Shadow Tab.102Grid/Ruler Tab .103Thumbnail Cache.104Message Reset .104Album Properties . 105Album Info .105Transition .105Navigation Bar .105My Memories Suite Interface Reference . 106Menus and Toolbars . 107Menus .107Toolbar Icons .110Photo Thumbnails . 112Page Canvas. 113Right-Click Menu.113Double-Click .113Control Panel. 114Backgrounds .115Photos .116Text .124Embellishments .127Shapes.130Video & Multimedia.134Music & Narration.141Photo Layout .143Check Album .144Share Album.145Page Thumbnails. 147Right-Click Options.147Reordering Pages .1475 – My Memories Suite User Guide
INTRODUCTIONThis section will describe how to get My Memories Suite set up on your computer. Pleaseensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements.Computer System RequirementsPrior to installing My Memories Suite, ensure that your computer meets the followingtechnical specifications:Windows: Windows XP or Vista Pentium 4, 1 GHz or better (1.6 GHz recommended) or comparable AMD processor 512 MB RAM available (1 GB or more recommended, 1 GB required for WindowsVista users) 16 MB Video RAM (64 MB recommended) Available Hard Disk Space: Install disc requires 700 MB, each extra disc is 700 MBMacintosh: OS X 10.4.x or greater (with latest Java update) G4 500 MHz or Faster (G5 1 GHz or better recommended) 512 MB RAM (1 GB or more recommended) 8 MB Video RAM (64 MB recommended) Available Hard Disk Space: Install disc requires 700 MB, each extra disc is 700 MBOther Requirements QuickTime Player version 7.1.0 or higher is required. (Available on the MyMemories Suite disc 1 or at www.quicktime.com.)System Settings Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher (1152 x 864 or higher recommended)Recommended Additional Equipment CD or DVD Burner (Required for interactive album and DVD-Video output options) Printer Speakers Digital Camera Microphone Digital Camcorder ScannerMy Memories Suite User Guide – 6
Installing My Memories SuiteInstalling My Memories Suite on Windows Vista1. Insert the Polaroid My Memories Suite Program Disc into the CD or DVD drive ofyour computer.2. The disc is programmed to auto run and will prompt you to run Menu.exe. Click onthe Run Menu.exe button to begin.Note: If the disc does not automatically run, double-click on the Computer icon on thedesktop (or click Start Computer). Right-click on the CD drive, and select Open from themenu that pops up. Then double-click on Menu(.exe).3. Click on the first menu item, Click Here to Install My Memories Suite.4. A prompt will appear, asking for your permission to continue. Click on the Continuebutton to authorize My Memories Suite installation.5. If installation does not begin, send an email to technical support [email protected]. Please note that the installation windowmay be hidden behind other windows. If nothing seems to be happening, look for the“install4j Wizard” on the taskbar (bottom bar in Windows).6. Before installing My Memories Suite, the installer will check to make sure you havea recent version of QuickTime installed on your computer. If prompted, click on theNext button to return to the main menu, click on the QuickTime Installation optionfrom the menu, and follow the instructions to install QuickTime. After QuickTime isinstalled, you will be returned to the menu. Click on the My Memories Suiteinstallation button to proceed with My Memories Suite installation.7. Allow the My Memories Suite installation to keep the default settings and locations.If you need to do a custom installation, please read each on-screen step carefully.8. During the installation, enter the product key that came with your software in theSoftware Registration step.9. My Memories Suite includes discs with additional content. To install all of the discsat once, have the discs ready and insert the discs after installing the program disc.Each disc is independent – you may install any or all of them.10. When installations has finished, close all installation windows.Other My Memories Suite CD Menu Options QuickTime Installation – QuickTime is required to install and run My MemoriesSuite. Install QuickTime by clicking on this item.7 – My Memories Suite User Guide
Open User Guide – This option enables you to open instructions on how to use themany features of My Memories Suite in a printable format.Visit Our Website - Visit our website at www.MyMemoriesSuite.com forinformation, updates, support, downloads, and more.Installing My Memories Suite on Windows XP1. Insert the Polaroid My Memories Suite Program Disc into the CD or DVD drive ofyour computer.2. The disc is programmed to auto run and will automatically launch a menu.Note: If the disc does not automatically run, locate the CD from My Computer. Click with theright mouse button on the CD drive, and select Open from the menu that pops up. Thendouble-click on Menu(.exe).3. Click on the first menu item, Click Here to Install My Memories Suite. If installationdoes not begin, send an email to technical support [email protected]. Please note that the installation windowmay be hidden behind other windows. If nothing seems to be happening, look for the“install4j Wizard” on the taskbar (bottom bar in Windows).4. Before installing My Memories Suite, the installer will check to make sure you havea recent version of QuickTime installed on your computer. If prompted, click on theNext button to return to the main menu, click on the QuickTime Installation optionfrom the menu, and follow the instructions to install QuickTime. After QuickTime isinstalled, you will be returned to the menu. Click on the My Memories Suiteinstallation button to proceed with My Memories Suite installation.5. Allow the My Memories Suite installation to keep the default settings and locations.If you need to do a custom installation, please read each on-screen step carefully.6. During the installation, enter the product key that came with your software in theSoftware Registration step.7. My Memories Suite includes discs with additional content. To install all of the discsat once, have the discs ready and insert the discs after installing the program disc.Each disc is independent – you may install any or all of them.8. When the installations have finished, close all installation windows.Other My Memories Suite CD Menu Options QuickTime Installation – QuickTime is required to install and run My MemoriesSuite. Install QuickTime by clicking on this item.Open User Guide – This option enables you to open instructions on how to use themany features of My Memories Suite in a printable format.Visit Our Website - Visit our website at www.MyMemoriesSuite.com forinformation, updates, support, downloads, and more.My Memories Suite User Guide – 8
Installing My Memories Suite on a Macintosh1. Insert the Polaroid My Memories Suite Program Disc into the CD or DVD drive ofyour computer.2. Double-click on the CD-ROM image on your desktop to view its contents.3. Double-click the menu icon (double-click to start).4. Click on the first menu item, Click Here to Install My Memories Suite. If installationdoes not begin, please send an email to technical support [email protected]. Allow the installation to keep the default settings and locations. If you need to do acustom installation, please read each on-screen step carefully.6. My Memories Suite includes discs with additional content. To install all of the discsat once, have the discs ready and insert the discs after installing the program disc.Each disc is independent – you may install any or all of them.7. When installation has finished, close all installation windows.Other My Memories Suite CD Menu Options Open User Guide – This option enables you to open instructions on how to use themany features of My Memories Suite in a printable format.Visit Our Website - Visit our website at www.MyMemoriesSuite.com forinformation, updates, support, downloads, and more.Updating My Memories SuiteMy Memories Suite includes regular updates to the program with enhanced features andfixes. It is important that you register the software atwww.MyMemoriesSuite.com/registration to keep informed of any updates. We stronglyrecommend that you install updates as they become available. To update My MemoriesSuite, choose Help Check for Updates from the menu (Internet connection required).Customer SupportIf questions arise while using or installing the software, don’t hesitate to check the MyMemories Suite website or email our technical support specialists.Website: www.MyMemoriesSuite.comE-mail: mym[email protected] – My Memories Suite User Guide
Important Album InformationThese items are important and will help you avoid serious problems with your albums. Read the Album Output Preparation topic on page 73. This information about trimareas and DVD-Video creation will make the difference between excellent resultswhen printing, creating a photobook, and creating a DVD-Video or problematicalbum output.Do not delete your album files prematurely. Keep your album and all related files(videos, images, audio) on your computer’s hard drive until you have created thefinal output (print, interactive album, DVD-Video). If you are sending or uploadingthe album for printing or other production, keep all files on your computer until youreceive and check your shipment.Follow all Check Album steps. We highly recommend that you follow the steps inthe Check Album menu before using the Share Album menu to create your albumoutput. This will ensure the best results in the final output.Always exit the software. Always exit the software before logging off or turning offyour computer to avoid corrupting your album.Ensure adequate hard drive space. My Memories Suite albums require largeamounts of hard drive space. Check your computer for free hard drive space on aregular basis. If you run out of space while you are building your album, you maylose some of your work.Backup your albums. To avoid losing your work, we recommend backing up youralbums to an external drive, USB flash drive, or to CD or DVD. Copy the entirealbum folder, typically located in My Documents/My Memories Suite Albums(Windows XP) or Documents/My Memories Suite Albums (Windows Vista, Mac OSX).My Memories Suite User Guide – 10
USING MY MEMORIES SUITEThis section will help you get started quickly by giving you instructions for using themost important features of My Memories Suite.The InterfaceWe’ll start by looking at the layout of the program. The My Memories Suite interface canbe divided into five areas, as shown below.1. Menus and Toolbars—Most application functions can be accessed through this area.2. Photo Thumbnails—Drag photos from this panel onto the page canvas to add aphoto to the page. Dragging a photo onto a photo box will place the photo in the box.3. Page Canvas—Page elements are displayed in this area. The Page Canvas is whereyou will create the album by adding backgrounds, photos, embellishments, images,text, audio, and Sweet Spots (links to video files or other items).4. Control Panel—This area gives you access to My Memories Suite’s editing tools.5. Page Thumbnails—The bottom area of My Memories Suite displays thumbnails ofyour album pages and allows you to rearrange, add, and delete pages. The names ofbackground music files are shown beneath the album pages. Page changes will notbe reflected in the thumbnail until you open another page or save the album.Pop-up Navigation Area—Interactive albums will include a bar that has navigationbuttons similar to a Web browser. This bar will appear at the bottom of the presentationarea as a viewer moves the mouse to the bottom of the screen. Warning: Sweet Spotsplaced in this area may interfere with the ability to access pages. Preview the albumicon located on the toolbar. See the Myto check for problems by clicking on theMemories Suite Interface section on page 106 for more information on the interface.11 – My Memories Suite User Guide
Starting an AlbumWhen you first open My Memories Suite, a welcome screen appears.New Album OptionsThere are two options when creating a new album. Click on one of the two buttons tocontinue.Create Album From Designer TemplateSelect this option to create an album using professionally-designed layouts with a theme ofyour choice. Insert your photos automatically during album creation, or add themindividually. See Using the Designer Template Wizard on page 13 to continue with thisoption. Designer Templates are only a starting point; you retain the full ability to add,delete, or move page objects.Design Your OwnThe Design Your Own option gives you complete control over all design decisions.Choose this to begin creating your page one element at a time. See Designing Your OwnAlbum on page 17 to continue with this option.My Memories Suite User Guide – 12
Recent AlbumsTo continue working on an existing album, click on one of the album thumbnails. Note:Hovering the mouse cursor over and album thumbnail will display its name. See Openingan Album on page 18 for more information.Using the Designer Template WizardThe Designer Template process creates an album from professionally-designed pagelayouts. In addition to choosing the Designer Template to use as a basis for your album,you can customize the page order and choose whether to place photos automatically duringthe Designer Template creation, or individually afterwards.The Album Wizard will guide you through the steps of creating a new album. If the AlbumWizard is not already open, you can get to it by choosing File New Album from themenu and clicking on Create Album From Designer Template.Step 1: Choosing a Designer TemplateIn this step you will choose the Designer Template that will be the basis for your album.The list shows the
My Memories Suite User Guide - 2 Welcome to My Memories Suite , a fully digital scrapbooking solution. Every memory you capture—photos and video, journaling and audio recordings—can be created into one master album to share any number of ways. Photobooks, interactive discs, print pages at home, upload to an iPod or Internet, you name it.
