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1. s S Sub Tie fSubTWe Text Sample Text re mm Figure 2 6 Select Text Layout screen with Text tabs The Text Layout screen allows you to add text to your label using one of the text layouts illustrated by the gold CD thumbnails below the label workspace It also provides several text editing and text effect options Note that the first text layout choice does not display the block of Sample Text On the Text Layout screen you will see the three main tabs 11 4 Custom This option allows you to enter and edit your own text on your label Play List This option allows you to load track information using the Playlist or Digital Finger Printing feature Artist album and play list information can be downloaded from the Internet or Media Player and added to your label 4 File List This option allows you to choose a directory and add a list of file names as a text list for your label Browse to the desired folder by clicking on the Pick Directory button in the upper right corner of the File List page Working with Text The two types of text that can be added to your label are simple and enhanced Simple text is displayed exactly as it is typed in without any major visual changes Enhanced text is text displayed in a variety of layout formats The second layout showing the curved words Title and Subtitle is an example of enhanced text Text layout formats Directly below the Label Wo2. Color Fill this option allows you to create a color pattern to use as a background for your label RR Click once on the Image Library tab In the Option Display Window you will see a list of folders and image files The folders are the main groups of images available in the MediaFACE 5 0 libraries We will use some images from Library 2 to create our label For our CD label example we will use image201 from the Library 2 folder Double click the Library 2 folder and find the following image When you have found the image there are two ways to actually transfer the image to your label The first way is to double click the image and it will pop onto the label as a thumbnail The second way is to highlight the image by clicking on it once and then click the Insert Image button Clicking this button once will make the image pop onto the label as a thumbnail You can select a Fit to Image mode from the drop down mode list then hit Fit to Image to resize it for your label You can alternatively control the way the image transfers by preselecting the mode from the Fit to Image mode list f New Project Wizard i x Add Image Library Fie Scanner Camera Webcam Color Fill it GE E163 e Image201 jpg Image202 ipg Image203 ipg Image204 ipg Transparency Delete e Inset Image Fit to label Thumbnail gt Help Advanced Mode Back Figure 2 4 Applying an image
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4. suoi oe oL eio aa tiene ete Boies 16 TrGublesHoOHl cde todo ote elio gates fot addosso tdt ean eet Gaels 17 SECTION 2 Design Wizard Starting the Design Wizard There are two ways to start the Design Wizard The first is to simply double click the program icon on the desktop This shortcut was created during the program installation Please be patient as the Wizard may take several seconds to load Be sure not to double click the icon multiple times while waiting A second way to start the Design Wizard is to click the Windows Start button and select All Programs gt MediaFACE 5 0 gt MediaFACE 5 0 Design Wizard Select a Project Template Once the Design Wizard opens you will be asked to select a project template Since the wizard only allows the design of a single label during each use you will be presented with a list of label templates carried on the Neato papers Select the particular label you would like to prepare We will be creating a standard CD label as an example Please select the first category by clicking once on CD DVD Label 2up Your selection will become highlighted x Select Project Template Available templates Preview Tyres Business ard Label a Business Zard Sleeve CD Jewel Case Booklet CD Jewel Case Insert Card inside CD Jewel Case Insert Card outside CD Jewel Case Tray Liner CD Print amp File Pouch adhesive CD Print amp File Pouch non adhesive CD DVD Core Label
5. CD DYD Full Coverage Label CD DVD Label 2up CD DVD Label 3up DAT J Card inside DAT J Card outside DAT Label 1 DAT Label 2 Diital Virvl CD Label zl Help Advanced Mode Figure 2 1 Select Project Template screen in Design Wizard Click Next to continue This will bring us to the background selection screen and the main work area in the Design Wizard The Work Area The work area in the Design Wizard consists of several options that help you edit and view the labels youcreate The main components of the Design Wizard work area are shown in the diagram below and discussed in detail fnew Project Wizard x Wizard Step Name JMe 77 Option Tabs i Lies ne seem Como eto Coe BRO 2 bru t Lisp 2 lt Label Workspace Option Display Window i o e Action Buttons __ Hep Afearcet Mode Back Advanced Mode Button Navigation Buttons A Figure 2 2 The main work area in the Design Wizard 4 Wizard Step Name this is a title naming the step of the wizard currently in focus Option tabs in the window below will be different for each step Option Display Window and Tabs this is the large area on the left side of the screen Custom label design options such as adding text or adding images are offered and selected here As you chose different tabs you will notice that the tool buttons immediately below the tab will change Place your mouse over each of the tool buttons t
6. to the label After you have inserted the image onto your label click on the arrow for the dropdown list that controls the Fit to Label mode Select the desired mode the click on the Fit to Label button f New Project Wizard A xj Add Image Library File Scanner Camera Webcam Color Fill HAE e Image202 jpg Image203 ipg Image204 jpg d ansparency Delete a aa PEE Figure 2 4 Fitting an image on the label For our CD label example we will be adding two graphics from Library 2 Double click the Library 2 folder and scroll down until you find the following images Image204 jpg Image205 ipg Please note that when adding more than one image the thumbnails will overlap when initially placed on the label Please refer to the next section Working with Images to move the images on the label Working with Images Several actions such as moving resizing scaling rotating and deleting can be performed on images once they ve been added to your label Details of each action are discussed below Move an image 4 Left click once to select the image The mouse pointer changes to the Move Edit tool as shown here a aas D S Left click once on the image hold down the mouse button and drag the image to its new location Release the mouse button after you ve moved the image to its new location on the label Resize an image 4 Left click onc
7. CD from the list and click OK The window will show track numbers and times from the CD Click the Finger Print button bottom row on left Music tracks will be sampled and looked up in the music library When identified the system will RRRRK R 13 gS return artist album name and individual track information song title and duration to display both in the Option Display Window and on your label Song titles and times can be edited in the Option Display Window Click once on the song title or time field to select it then double click to edit the text Enter a Playlist from a previously created file RRRRRA Click on the Playlist tab Click the Choose Playlist button top row on left Select the directory containing the playlist file Select the playlist file and click Open The playlist will be displayed both in the Display Window and on your label Song titles and times can be edited in the Option Display Window Click once on the song title or time field to select it then double click to edit the text Enter a File List RRR B Click on the File List tab Click the Choose Directory button top row Select the directory to display and click OK The contents of the directory filenames and dates will be displayed both in the Display Window and on your label The file list can be edited in the Option Display Window Click once on the text field to select it then double click to edit the text Now we will l
8. Help file If you cannot find the answer to your question contact NEATO Technical Support You can email us at feltech neato com or call us at 866 775 7860 Before calling NEATO Technical Support There are several steps you can take before calling technical support Performing these steps can solve many problems and often eliminate the need for telephone assistance Reinstall MediaFACE amp 5 0 Software Reinstalling MediaFACEQ 5 0 can solve many operational problems Select Repair when offered by the install program Check for a Software Upgrade FAQ Fellowes NEATO is constantly improving upon the MediaFACE 5 0 software Therefore the version that you are currently using may not be the latest To obtain a software upgrade visit our support page at www neato com support In many cases upgrading the software can solve the problem While at our site you may also find it helpful to refer to the most frequently asked questions FAQ s Check for Printer and Video Driver Upgrades Printer and Video graphic manufacturers are constantly updating their products to conform to the latest advancements in technology Because of this you may need to update your printer or video driver to correct the problem To do so cortact the manufacturer of the printer or video graphics card NOTE Most printer video graphic manufacturers will place driver updates on their web sites free of charge Check for Software Conflicts It is advised that you disable
9. MediaFACE 5 0 User s Manual Section 2 Design Wizard Fellowes Inc 1789 Norwood Avenue Itasca IL 60143 630 893 1600 Neato Inc 250 Dodge Avenue East Haven CT 06512 800 984 9800 Copyright 2006 Fellowes Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of Fellowes Inc 1789 Norwood Avenue Itasca IL 60143 Trademarks Fellowes NEATO the Fellowes logo the NEATO logo MediaFACEQ 5 0 and the MediaFACE 5 0 logo are trademarks of Fellowes which may be registered in some jurisdictions Windows and Windows 98 are registered trademarks and Windows Me NT 2000 XP is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and in other countries used under license All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners Changes The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy Fellowes assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein Fellowes reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users Welcome Introduction Thank you for choosing MediaFACE 5 0
10. ack Print Figure 2 8 Adding custom text As you type in the text you will see it instantly appear on the CD label in the Label Workspace The text will be displayed in the default font style and size After predefined text options are discussed below we will look at options available to change the appearance of the text on the label In addition to custom text which you type yourself MediaFACEQ 5 0 also allows you to add predefined text such as a play list or file list Play lists are files of type m3u pls wpl or asx previously created by a program such as Windows Media Player or iTunes A Play list can also be added using Neato s Digital Finger Printing service This process samples music from your music CD queries the music library on the internet to identify the song and creates a list of song titles to add to your label NOTE You must be connected to the Internet to use the Finger Printing feature File Lists from directories can be read from a disk or drive and inserted as text on your label For both options the text is entered as a simple text field and can later be edited and manipulated Steps for adding predefined text to your label are included below Insert a Playlist from an audio CD via Finger Printing Connect to the internet Insert an audio CD into your drive Click on the PlayList tab in the Option Display Window Click the Choose Directory button upper right Select the drive containing the audio
11. all running programs before you install MediaFACE 5 0 By doing so you will prevent any software conflicts that may occur Once the installation process is complete you can enable these programs again Optimize Y our Hard Disk Use a disk utility such as Scandisk to check whether your hard disk contains bad sectors that may be causing your system to lock up or crash You can then use a utility to defrag the hard drive which will optimize its performance NOTE In most 17 cases your operating system will have these tools already installed If they are not installed in your system refer to your operating system manual Checklist for Calling Technical Support When you need to contact technical support please be in front of your computer and have the following information ready For all issues 4 Version of MediaFACEQ 5 0 you are working with Jes If uninstalled check the version of MediaFACE 5 0 from CD or file name 4 To find the version from a running program Open MediaFACEQ 5 0 Close the Select Project Template window if open Select Help from the Menu Bar Select About MediaFACEQ 5 0 from the dropdown menu The dialog box will list the full version number of the program RRRARR Installation or operational issues p Operating System i e Windows 98SE Me XP 2000 dk Amount of RAM i e 128MB 256MB 4 Amount of Free space on your Hard Drive in megabytes Printing or Calibration issues P Printer Style i e Laser
12. as your labeling design software With its advanced capabilities MediaFACE 5 0 is more than just a software package it s a complete labeling design system Designed with both the expert and novice in mind MediaFACE 5 0 is one of the easiest and most feature rich label preparation programs available for Windows It has the following features and capabilities Create labels inserts and sleeves for CD DVD Video MiniCD and more Wizard Mode Design and Print a Label in minutes 500 High Resolution Graphic Designs for Backgrounds Unique Digital Fingerprinting feature which automatically downloads and transfers track information for MP3 and other popular music files no more typing in track names Import playlists from popular Media Player systems such as MediaPlayer or iTunes Direct import of images from digital camera scanner or webcam 4 Custom High End Graphics Design Tools Pre designed Project Templates for special occasions The approach used in this manual is to guide you through the fundamentals of using the MediaFACE 5 0 labeling system to create personalized CD DVD and additional media labels and inserts While the manual uses a CD label as an example the same design concepts such as adding images and text can be applied to any template used This Section of the manual covers using the Design Wizard Table of Contents SECTION 2 Design WIZdEL s d toes mio Desa oeil recedit ceci scie E c c
13. e Library Fie Scanner Camera Webcam Color Fili am AAD e Library 1 Library 2 X 1 s jJ N I 3 2 Library 3 Library 4 aa Fitto label Insert Image Help Advanced Mode lt Back Figure 2 3 Add Image screen in Design Wizard By clicking on the buttons directly under the tab name you can change the window view to thumbnails small icons list or detail view The five tabs for selecting images are listed below 4 Image Library MediaFACE 5 0 full version contains over 500 high resolution graphic images to choose from They are in six folders named Library 1 6 File Image files can be selected from directories folders on a hard drive or CD The Upllevel button at the top of the page will help you navigate to the folder which contains your picture MediaFACE 5 0 supports the following graphic formats JPG BMP GIF TIF PCX CMP DCX ICO PCD CUR FPX EPS PNG PCT PSD RAS TGA WMF and WPG 4 Scanner Images can be imported directly from a scanner Buttons at the top of the page can be used to activate your scanner software which performs the actual scan Camera images can be downloaded directly from a digital camera Webcam this option allows you to import images directly from a webcam Action viewed through a webcam can be paused and captured and imported onto your label
14. e to select the image The mouse pointer changes to the Move Edit tool and sizing handles will be displayed around the border of the image To scale an image Resize while retaining the aspect ratio hold down the Shift key while dragging a handle Scaling an image will keep its original proportions As you scale the image the percentage value of its original size will be displayed as shown here Scale 1 545 To resize without keeping the aspect ratio move your mouse to one of the sizing handles The mouse pointer will change to a smaller Move Edit tool a tiny 4 way arrow Left click and hold the mouse button down while dragging the handle in any direction Selecting different handles will have different stretching or shrinking effects on the image As you resize the image the point position X and Y values will be displayed as shown here Rotate an image 4 Double click on the image The mouse pointer changes to a small cross hair with a circle in the lower right quadrant Hold down the left mouse button while dragging the mouse in a circular motion As you rotate the image the angle value will be displayed as shown here Angle 156 80 E Delete an image 4 Left click once to select the image 4 Click on the Delete button or hit the Delete key on your keyboard Multiple selection of image fields is another option offered in the Design Wizard By selecting multiple image fields all of the actions lis
15. eld Left click once to select the text field on the label The mouse pointer changes to the Move Edit tool and sizing handles will be displayed around the border of the text field Next move your mouse to one of the sizing handles The mouse pointer changes to a smaller Move Edit tool Left click and hold the mouse button down while dragging the handle in any direction Selecting different handles will have different stretching or shrinking effects on the text field As you resize the text field the point position X and Y values will be displayed To scale a text field hold down the Shift key while dragging the handle Scaling a text field will retain its original proportions As you scale the text field the percentage ratio of its original size will be displayed Rotate a text field Double click on the text field The mouse pointer changes to a small cross hair with a small circle in the lower right quadrant Hold down the left mouse button while moving the mouse in a circular motion As you rotate the text field the angle value will be displayed 15 Delete a text field Left click once to select the text field 4 Click on the Delete button or hit the Delete key on your keyboard Once deleted the text field cannot be restored while in the Wizard Multiple selection of text fields is another option offered in the Design Wizard By selecting multiple fields all of the actions listed in the Working with Text
16. o learn its function 4 Label Workspace this is the area to the right of the Option Display Window Labels are designed edited and viewed here 4 Action Buttons these allow you to control the details of your actions such as fitting an image to your label 4 Advanced Mode Button this button is present on each page of the Design Wizard It allows you to jump from Wizard mode into the MediaFACE 5 0 Advanced Mode The Advanced Interface is a more powerful interface that you can use to design your labels Your current design will be carried into the Advanced Mode for further work but once you choose to go to the Advanced Interface you cannot return to the Design Wizard Navigation Buttons each screen in the Design Wizard contains a Back and Next button in the lower right corner of the screen These buttons allow you to easily move back and forth between each step in the label design process Add Image Now that we ve selected our project template and have become more familiar with the work area we re ready to begin designing our CD Label You should be at the Add Image step In the Options Display Window you will see six option tabs These tabs offer six different ways of creating a background for your label Clicking on each tab will display the individual navigation window for that option A brief description of each tab option is listed below the diagram f New Project Wizard ER x Add Imag
17. ook at options available to change the appearance of the text on the label As with images several actions can be performed on text once it has been added to your label These actions include font and color changes moving resizing or scaling rotating and deleting Details of each action are discussed below Change font or color RAAR 4x Left click on the label once to select the Title field Presentations Right click on that text field to open the pop up menu for that field Select Font from the pop up menu The Font dialog box will open Select the desired font font style and font size You can also change the font color If you change the font size you may have to change the size of the text box on your label to display all of the text Repeat these steps for each text field you want to change For our CD label example shown below we selected Arial gt Bold gt 18 gt Black for each text field 14 i x Select Text Layout Custom Play lst File lst E e Title Presentations z Sub Title Quarterly Reports Text 2005 Help Advanced Mode Figure 2 9 change Text properties with the Font button Move a text field 4 Left click once to select the text field The mouse pointer changes to the Move Edit tool 4 Left click once and hold down the mouse button while dragging the mouse 4 Release the mouse button after you ve moved the text field to its new location on the label Resize a text fi
18. rkspace where your CD label is displayed there are several text layout format options to choose from Scroll through and select each one to see how the text differs whendisplayed with each format You can always change formats as you re creating the text for your label However when you switch back and forth between formats your text will be reset to the simple text format You will have to reapply any enhancements to your text including font rotation and angle changes You may also need to resize or reposition the text fields when changing formats For our CD label example shown below the fourth text layout option was selected f New Project wizard a zi Select Text Layout Custom Play list File ist Title Title Sub Title Sub Title Text Sample Text o Les Figure 2 7 Selecting a text layout format Next let s create our CD label using the Custom text tab Add custom text Click on the Custom tab 12 Highlight the contents of the Title box Type Presentations in the box Highlight the contents of the Subtitle box Type Quarterly Reports in the box Highlight the contents of the Text box Type 2005 in the box lt SNew Project Wizard xi Custom Play lst File ist Title Presentations Sub Title Quarter Repots Text 2005 Tie AMS A s La wn z z m 230 C Sen y Xar e y Help Advanced Mode lt B
19. section can be applied to a group of text fields at the same time This is especially useful when you want to align several text fields to a specific location on the label Modify multiple text fields at the same time Left click on one of the text fields Holding down the Ctrl key left click another text field A thin light blue outline will appear around both of the text fields The two text fields are now grouped together and will be treated as one text field Any action that is applied moving resizing rotating or deleting will be applied to both text fields simultaneously To ungroup the text fields left click on an open area of the label For our CD label example shown below the text fields inserted earlier were modified and moved xi Custom Play list File tst x Tile Presentations Sub Title OuatteryRepots r aan Text 2005 Help Advanced Mode Figure 2 10 Resizing and moving text fields Select Paper and Printing Now that we ve designed our CD label it s time to print it out Refer to the Calibration and Printing section of the manual for information on that topic 16 Troubleshooting The purpose of this chapter is to help you with any issues concerning your MediaFACE 5 0 software If you have a question concerning the software or issues running the application please refer to the appropriate section in this manual or consult the
20. ted in the Working with Images section can be applied to a group of images at the same time This is especially useful when you want to align several images to a specific location on the label Edit multiple images 4 Left click on one of the images Holding down the Ctrl key left click another image A thin light blue outline will appear around both of the images The two images are now grouped together and will be treated as one image Any action that is applied moving resizing rotating or deleting will be applied to both images simultaneously To ungroup the images left click on an open area of the label For our CD label example shown below two images were inserted moved and resized to a smaller scale 10 f New Project Wizard Add Image Library File Scanner Camera Webcam Color Fil tha AB e AN Image201 jpg Image202 ipg Image203 jpg Image204 jpg a IAW Transparency Delete Insert Image Fit to label 4 Iser image Fi Label Help Advanced Mode lt Back Figure 2 5 Add Picture screen with additional images After you have inserted the images onto your label and moved them to a new position click the Next button to continue The next step will be to add text to your label Select Text Layout The next step is to add Text to our label f New Project Wizard Select Text Layout Custom Play lst File ist Tie ie
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