Quicktime Sys Xtn

 QuickTime System Extension The QuickTime system software extension adds capabilities that let your application programs integrate graphics, sound, video, and animation into documents. By providing a standard way for all Macintosh programs to control these multimedia elements, QuickTime increases their compatibility and makes them easier to use. The QuickTime extension manages ■ how programs let you view, control, and edit QuickTime movie files (a QuickTime movie can include any combination of video, animation, and sound) ■ how programs control the compression of movies and still images (compression reduces the amount of space needed to store a file - an important feature of multimedia software) ■ how programs control hardware that interacts with QuickTime (for example, an expansion card for capturing input from a video camera) ©Apple Computer, Inc., 1992 Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. QuickTime is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 7030-2732-A The QuickTime The QuickTime extension disk in this package contains the extension disk following items: ■ the QuickTime system software extension ■ a new version of the Macintosh Scrapbook In the new Scrapbook, you can cut, copy, paste, and play QuickTime movies. This Scrapbook is otherwise identical to the standard Macintosh Scrapbook. When you install it, you won't lose the contents of your existing Scrapbook file. System requirements To use QuickTime with System 7.1, your computer should have at least 4 megabytes of memory. The QuickTime extension works on any Macintosh computer having a 68020, 68030, or 68040 central processor and a hard disk. Installing the The QuickTime extension is not installed by the Installer for QuickTime extension System 7.1. To install QuickTime: 1. Complete the System 7.1 installation. 2. Drag the QuickTime and Scrapbook icons from the QuickTime disk to your System Folder icon (not into the open folder). 3. Restart your Macintosh. Using the QuickTime You do not interact directly with the QuickTime extension. extension It works behind the scenes as part of your system software, providing new features to the application programs you work with. The specific features of QuickTime that you use and how …