Abstract: A method is provided for playing a presentation. The method displays information identifying a presentation theme, and pictures. The method receives a presentation selection including information identifying (i) the presentation theme, and (ii) the pictures. The method then plays, through a display device coupled to a machine, a presentation reflecting the selected information. The presentation theme reflects an association among a song, a presentation background, and presentation effects. The machine includes a processor and a memory. The processor effects the presentation, and the memory is used to store information representing the presentation theme, the pictures, and the presentation.

Abstract: The method displays, through a display device connected to a scanner, information identifying a presentation background, music, and presentation effects. The method receives a presentation selection including information identifying (i) the presentation background, (ii) the music, and/or (iii) the presentation effects. The method plays, through the display device, a presentation reflecting the selected information. The scanner includes a processor and a memory. The processor is constructed and arranged to effect the presentation. The memory is constructed and arranged to store information representing the presentation background, the music, the presentation effects, and the presentation.

Abstract: A method is provided for playing a presentation. The method displays, through a display device connected to a machine, information identifying a presentation background, music, and presentation effects. The method receives a presentation selection including information identifying the presentation background, the music, and/or the presentation effects. The method then plays, through the display device, a presentation reflecting the selected information. The machine is a data storage drive, a printer, or a docking station, and includes a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to effect the presentation, whereas the memory is configured to store information representing the presentation background, the music, the presentation effects, and the presentation.