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Additional features
 SonicStage Tutorial — SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial. The user-friendly interface instructs you on
how to use all SonicStage features.
 SonicStage Backup Tool — You can back up and restore music, graphics, and information data managed by
SonicStage software. You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool.
 Import audio files in various formats — You can import audio files in various formats, such as the MP3 or WAV
standards. You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsoft
® Windows Media Technologies (WMT)
standard, identified by .asf or .wma extensions. Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of SonicStage
software.
 Manage imported songs on the Playlist — Additional features are available when you register your imported songs
through the Playlist feature of the SonicStage software. You can manage your music by creating your own list of
songs categorized by genre or artist, displaying your song list in the Playlist feature, and arranging your songs in a
customized order using the Playlist folders. Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song, or divide
one song into two, by using the Combine and Divide features.
 Simple mode — The main SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode, is a smaller, compact version of Full mode.
This may be convenient when you want to listen to music with SonicStage software, while using other applications,
or whenever you feel the Full mode view is intrusive. The design of the main SonicStage window in simple mode can
be changed by selecting a new "Skin," which enhances the window's appearance. The Simple mode feature enables
you to perform playback operations only.
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