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                               Sony ICS Converter                               
                         for Windows XP/2000/Me/98/98SE                         
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Before using the ICS Converter Software, be sure to read this document.


ICS file format (Sony IC Recorder Sound File/extension:.ics) created by 
ICD-PCLINK, Memory Stick Voice Editor Ver.1.x or Digital Voice Editor Ver.1.x 
can be converted into the following file formats:

  [Available formats]
    - MSV Files(LPEC : For ICD-MS515)(*.MSV) 
    - MSV Files(ADPCM : For ICD-MS1)(*.MSV)
    - DVF Files(For ICD-BP100/x20)(*.DVF)
    - DVF Files(For ICD-x50)(*.DVF)
    - WAV Files(16 or 8kHz 8bit)(*.WAV)
    - WAV Files(16 or 8kHz 16bit)(*.WAV)
    - WAV Files(11 or 8kHz 8bit)(*.WAV)
    - WAV Files(11 or 8kHz 16bit)(*.WAV)
    - WAV Files(44.1kHz 16bit Stereo)(*.WAV)

How to use
1. Launch the application by clicking on the icon for ICS converter on the 
   desktop or clicking the "Start" button and select "Programs", "Sony ICS 
   Converter" and "ICS Converter".
2. Press "Browse..." and select a folder containing an ICS file.  
3. A folder name for saving converted files will be created.
    * This folder will be created under the folder you selected in step #2.
4. Select a file format from the "Save as type" box
5. Press  the "Convert" button.
   All ICS files in the folder will be converted automatically into the selected
   file format.
   Progress bar will be shown during the converting process.
   When the conversion process is finished, the message "Converting files have 
   been completed" will be displayed.

Uninstall Procedure:
-Click [Start] button and select [Program]. 
-Click [Uninstall] from [Sony ICS Converter]. 
-Uninstaller will launch.
-Uninstall according to instruction on screen.


[Notice for using the ICS Converter Software]
-Note on ICS files of hidden file attribute
 Even when ICS files of hidden file attribute exist in the folder before 
 conversion, they are converted like the other ICS files.

-Note on the "Digital Voice Editor Ver.1.0/1.1" software
 When the file format to be converted by the ICS converter is specified as 
 "DVF Files(For ICD-x50)(*.DVF)", the created file cannot be played back 
 normally.  When converting a file format into "DVF Files(For ICD-x50)(*.DVF)", 
 Update to Digital Voice Editor Ver.1.2 is required. 

-Note on conversion
 The processing time of the conversion function increases in proportion to the 
 recording time.


[System Requirements]
Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements.

IBM PC/AT or compatible (You cannot use this software with Macintosh.)
   -CPU: 266MHz Pentium(R) II processor or higher
   -RAM: 64MB or more
   -Hard disk space: 20MB or more
   -Sound board: Sound Blaster 16 compatible
   -Display: High color (16bit) or more and 640x480 dots or more
   -OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
                  Windows 2000 Professional
                  Windows Millennium Edition
                  Windows 98/98 Second Edition standard installation

Note


[Trademarks]
-IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
 Corporation.
-Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in
 the U.S.A. and other countries.
 Copyright (C) 1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
 Portion Copyright (C) 1995 Microsoft Corporation
-Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the
 U.S.A. and other countries.
-Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
-Dragon Systems, the Dragon Logo, and NaturallySpeaking are registered
 trademarks of Dragon Systems, Inc.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered
 trademarks of their respective holders.



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