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PAGE  PAGE 5 Simple, Easy and Fun Photo Editing File Organization When Picasa is installed and opened onto your computer, the program scans your computer for all image and video files. All files that fall under these categories are stored in the Picasa Library. The library organizes your media files by subject and date. Folder List: The folder list shows all the folders containing pictures on your computer and all the labels created in Picasa. The folder list is sorted by creation date. Lightbox: The lightbox is where you view thumbnails of all your photos. To change the size of the thumbnail, move the slider in the bottom right corner. Picture Tray and Output Options: The picture tray allows you to collect pictures and work with them in a group. The other buttons perform their respective actions using the pictures currently in the picture tray. Library Tools Import allows you to bring pictures into Picasa from a file on your computer, or directly from your digital camera or digital camcorder. To do this, simply plug the camera device into the computer (appropriate cables, etc.) and import the pictures. Slideshow allows you to view one of your folders on a full screen with automated advancement between photos. To use the slideshow option, select a photo within an album, press the slideshow button and sit back and watch the show. Timeline gives an alternate view of the items in the Picasa folder. This view allows you to view albums in a different chronological view. Gift CD enables you to create a CD of your photos for family members, friends, or school projects. Simply insert a blank CD into the computer or external burner device, select the photos you wish to use (make sure they are in the picture tray) and click on the Gift CD button. After all the photos have been added and selected, give the CD a title, click the “Burn Disc” button to create the CD. With each gift CD, the Picasa software is transported with the pictures so that friends and