User manual CANON POWERSHOT A520 - SOFTWARE STARTER GUIDE VER.22

ENGLISH Windows/Macintosh Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 22) You must install the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer. Software Starter Guide For Version 22 Windows Install the software. Connect the camera to the computer. Macintosh Windows Macintosh p. 10 p. 49 · This guide explains how to install the software programs and briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures. · Please read the software license agreement in this guide before using the software. By using the software, you agree to be bound by the terms of the agreement. CDI-E169-010 xx04xxxx © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The precautions noted within this guide are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct use of the products and to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and property. 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YOU ALSO AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND CANON CONCERNING THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF AND SUPERSEDES ALL PROPOSALS OR PRIOR AGREEMENTS, VERBAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF. NO AMENDMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF CANON. 1 Table of contents Read This First 3 It's so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro ...................... 4 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software ..................... 6 System Requirements ........................................................................ 8 Using the Software on the Windows Platform ­ Preparations Using the Software on the Windows Platform ­ The Basics 10 Installing the Software and USB Driver .......................................... 10 15 Downloading Images to the Computer .......................................... 15 Printing Images ................................................................................ 21 Using the Software on the Windows Platform ­ Advanced Techniques 26 The ZoomBrowser EX Windows ...................................................... 26 ZoomBrowser EX Features .............................................................. 32 Checking Images before Downloading .......................................... 34 Replaying Movies ............................................................................. 36 Editing Movies ................................................................................. 37 Converting RAW Images ................................................................. 38 Operating the Shutter Remotely .................................................... 41 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch ...................................... 44 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings ... 45 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform ­ Preparations Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform ­ The Basics 49 Installing the Software .................................................................... 49 51 Downloading Images to the Computer .......................................... 51 Printing Images ................................................................................ 55 2 Table of contents Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform ­ Advanced Techniques 58 The ImageBrowser Windows .......................................................... 58 ImageBrowser Features ................................................................... 64 Checking Images before Downloading .......................................... 66 Replaying Movies ............................................................................. 68 Editing Movies ................................................................................. 69 Converting RAW Images ................................................................. 70 Operating the Shutter Remotely .................................................... 72 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch ...................................... 75 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings ... 76 Appendices 80 ArcSoft PhotoStudio ........................................................................ 80 Uninstalling the Software ............................................................... 82 Memory Card Folder Structure ....................................................... 85 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 86 Information about Your Camera 94 Information Common to All Models .............................................. 94 PowerShot A520/PowerShot A510 .................................................. 96 Index ................................................................................................. 97 Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF-format manuals (hereafter PDF manuals) are provided to explain the features and procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser. · ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide (Windows) · ImageBrowser Software User Guide (Macintosh) Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to read the aforementioned PDF manuals. If one of these applications is not already installed on your computer, download it from the following website. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Viewing PDF Manuals Viewing Manuals Downloaded from a Website These PDF-format manuals are available on the Canon website. Use your browser program to download these manuals from the following URL: http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html 3 Read This First This chapter explains what you can accomplish using the camera with the software contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. It also lists the computer system configurations required to use the software. About this Guide · The explanations in this guide are based on Windows XP and Mac OS X v10.3. If you are using another version of these operating systems, the actual screen contents and procedures may vary slightly from those shown. · The following terms are used in this guide. Mac OS X is used for Mac OS X (v10.1.5-v10.3) Memory card is used for CF cards, SD cards, MultiMediaCards and PC cards. 4 It's so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro It's so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro Shoot the images See your Camera User Guide for shooting instructions. Install the software on the computer Windows (p. 10) Macintosh (p. 49) Just install the software once at the beginning. 5 Connect the camera to the computer (p. 95) Download images to the computer Windows (p. 15) Macintosh (p. 51) Print the images Windows (p. 21) Macintosh (p. 55) 6 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software Print a Variety of Layouts Print with the diverse layouts available in PhotoRecord (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The examples shown are from PhotoRecord (Windows). Make your own photo album of precious moments. Confirm all your images in one glance with index (contact sheet) printing. Stitch a Panorama Together Create a panoramic image from a series of images with PhotoStitch. 7 Send an Image as an E-mail Attachment Attach an image to an e-mail message by starting your mail software from within ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh). Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer Release the camera's shutter from the computer with ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The recorded image is saved directly to your computer. Release the shutter from the computer. Edit a Movie You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. Convert a RAW Image RAW images are extremely high-quality images that are free of the resolution loss associated with compression processing. However, since RAW images are a special type of image, it is necessary to convert them into standard images. You can make fine adjustments to the image quality and coloration when they are converted. 8 System Requirements System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. · A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. · All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. · A sound card is required to play movie file audio tracks under Windows. · With Windows, QuickTime 6.5 is required to play or edit movies or to save images merged with PhotoStitch as QuickTime VR files. QuickTime is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. · Macintosh software cannot be used on disks formatted in the UFS (Unix File System) format. Windows OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: 128 MB or more Windows 2000/Windows XP: 256 MB or more USB ·Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX: 250 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more ·Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more ·Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more ·ArcSoft PhotoStudio: 50 MB or more 1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display 9 Macintosh OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Mac OS X (v10.1.5-v10.3) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. PowerPC G3/G4/G5 256 MB or more USB ·Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser: - PhotoStitch: ·ArcSoft PhotoStudio: 1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better 200 MB or more 40 MB or more 50 MB or more Display 10 Using the Software on the Windows Platform ­ Preparations This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software and connecting the camera to a computer. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer. Installing the Software and USB Driver Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. · You must install the software before you connect the camera to the computer. · Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000 must first log in as an Administrator (computer system administrator) to install programs. See ArcSoft PhotoStudio (p. 80) for details on how to install ArcSoft PhotoStudio. Items to Prepare · Your camera and computer · Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk · Interface cable supplied with the camera Installation Procedures 1 Confirm that the camera is NOT connected to the computer. If it is, disconnect the cable. The software cannot be properly installed if the camera is connected to the computer at the start. 2 Close any programs that are running. 3 11 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel does not appear automatically, use the following procedures. How to Display the Installer Panel Use the following procedures to display the installer panel if it does not appear automatically. Windows XP 1. Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu. 2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open]. 3. Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon. Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 SE 1. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop. 2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open]. 3. Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon. Some computers may not display the [.exe] file name extension as shown above. 4 Click the Digital Camera Software [Install] button. Installer Panel Follow any instructions to restart your computer, if they appear. If the following window appears, continue with the installation. 12 Installing the Software and USB Driver 5 Click [Next]. 6 Select [Easy Installation] as the setup type and click [Next]. Select [Custom Installation] to select programs individually for installation. When [Custom Installation] is Selected The USB driver (the software for connecting) is required when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable. Ensure that you select a USB driver from below (the appropriate one for your operating system). ·Windows 2000/Windows 98 SE: Canon Camera TWAIN Driver ·Windows Me: Canon Camera WIA Driver With Windows XP, the USB driver supplied with the Windows operating system is used so there is no need to install a USB driver. 7 8 Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. The items displayed here differ according to the software installed. 9 13 When the installation is over, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish]. At this stage, do NOT remove the Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive yet. Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000 must log in as an Administrator (computer system administrator) after restarting to carry out the subsequent procedures. 10 Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your normal desktop screen appears after restarting. This concludes the software installation. Continue by connecting the camera to the computer so that the USB driver can be utilized. If you installed a USB driver, so far the required files have only been copied to your computer. You must now connect the camera to the computer with the interface cable to complete the installation and prepare the driver for use. See Uninstalling the Software (p. 82) to delete the installed programs. 11 Attach the camera to the computer with the interface cable and set the camera to the correct mode for connecting. Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing the camera in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. See Information about Your Camera (p. 94). 14 Installing the Software and USB Driver If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection. Dialogs similar to the following will appear during this process (first time the camera is connected to a computer only). Windows XP The dialog on the right will appear after a few moments. Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98 SE Restart the computer according to the instructions if you are prompted to do so by a message. A dialog allowing you to set the default settings will display after installation. See Using the Software on the Windows Platform ­ The Basics (p. 15) for the subsequent procedures. · See USB driver installation not proceeding well in the Troubleshooting section (p. 86) if you are having problems installing the USB driver. · See Uninstalling the USB Driver (p. 83) to delete the USB driver installed with these procedures. · See If You Were Using ZoomBrowser EX Version 2 or 3 (p. 93) if you were previously using either version. This concludes the software and USB driver installation and the procedures for connecting the camera to the computer. You may now download camera images to the computer (p. 15). 15 Using the Software on the Windows Platform ­ The Basics This chapter explains the procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX to download the camera's images to the computer and print them. Read this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform ­ Preparations section. Downloading Images to the Computer Begin by downloading the images to your computer. The downloading procedure is slightly different according to whether you are using a camera to computer connection (see below) or a memory card reader (p. 19). You can also display an index of the camera or memory card images to check them before downloading or to download them selectively. For instructions, see Checking Images before Downloading (p. 34). Camera to Computer Connection 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer. Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. See Information about Your Camera (p. 94). The Camera Control Window will appear. Camera Control Window 16 Downloading Images to the Computer First Time Camera is Connected to a Computer Set the following settings the first time you connect the camera to the computer. These procedures are not required from the second connection onward. Select [Canon CameraWindow] when a dialog (Events dialog) similar to that on the right displays and click [OK]. Your camera model name or "Canon Camera" will appear here. Different programs may display according to your computer setup. If this Events dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [Programs] or [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. 2 Download the images. Download the images using the camera or the computer. By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [My Pictures] folder. You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Preferences]. 17 Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) · If the conditions are right for the Direct Transfer function, the Direct Transfer settings menu will appear in the LCD monitor. In addition, the (Print/Share) button will light if your camera is equipped with one. · See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer settings and procedures. Set the Direct Transfer settings on the camera and press the (Print/Share) button or the [SET] button. Using the Computer to Download Images Click [Starts to download images]. · By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will download. · To download images that have had their transfer settings set with the camera, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera] as the image type to be downloaded. The downloaded images will be saved into folders according to their shooting date. 18 Downloading Images to the Computer By default, when downloading is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of the downloaded images display in ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window. Thumbnail Shows the folder where the images are saved. Next, print out the images (p. 21). 19 Memory Card Connection 1 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter (PCMCIA adapter) if required. See the manual for the memory card reader for its connection and handling instructions. (2) Insert the loaded adapter into the slot. (1) Place the memory card in an adapter if required. The card adapter and memory card shape may vary according to the type of memory card your camera utilizes. 2 Select [View/Download Images using Canon CameraWindow] when the dialog to the right appears and click [OK]. The Camera Control Window will display. If the dialog above fails to appear, click the [Start] menu and select [Programs] or [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow], and proceed to Step 3. 3 Click [Starts to download images]. You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Preferences]. 20 Downloading Images to the Computer · By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will download to the [My Pictures] folder. · To download images that have had their transfer settings set with the camera, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera] as the image type to be downloaded. · See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 85) for information about memory card folder structures and file names. The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date. By default, when the download is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of the downloaded images display in ZoomBrowser EX's main window. Next, print out the images (p. 21). 21 Printing Images This section explains the basic procedures for using PhotoRecord, a printing utility program. See the program's [Help] menu for more details. · Movies cannot be printed. ·With images shot by Exif 2.2 (called Exif Print) compatible cameras, shooting information such as the shooting settings and mode can be included with the images. This data is then used to correct the images to obtain better prints. · PhotoRecord automatically carries out image correction (by default) both with images shot with Exif 2.2 compatible cameras and other images, yielding high-quality prints. 1 Click [Print] in the Main Window, followed by [Layout Print]. 2 Click [1. Select Images] and select images. The background of the selected image(s) will turn blue. 22 Printing Images 3 Click [2. Select Captions for Printing] and place a check mark beside the type of information that will be printed with the images. If you select [Date and Time], for example, you can print the images with their shooting dates and times included. You can add a comment to an image in the Properties Window (p. 31). 4 Click [3. Open Layout Print]. PhotoRecord will start, displaying the selected image and the information selected in Step 3 in the Album window. In addition, the steps that will take you through the printing process will display on the left side. Follow the steps in order to proceed. Album Window The selected images display here. The printing procedures display here. From this point onward, the procedures vary according to whether you select Full Page Print (prints one image per page) or Layout and Print (prints an arrangement of images on each page). 23 Full Page Print This option prints one image per page. 1 Click [2 Select Printer & Album Type]. Once you have chosen a printer, select [One Photo Per Page] or [One Photo Per Sheet] in the Album Type category. 2 Click [3 Select Paper] and select the paper size and orientation. 3 Click [4 Print], confirm the number of copies and other printing settings, and click [Print]. This will start printing. To close PhotoRecord after printing is complete, click . Click [Yes] to save the album or [No] to close it without saving. The ZoomBrowser EX window will reappear when the save procedure is complete. 24 Printing Images Layout and Print This option prints multiple images on a single page as in a photo album. 1 Click [2 Select Printer & Album Type]. Once you have chosen a printer, select [Free Form] in the Album type category. 2 Click [3 Select Paper] and select the paper size and orientation. 3 Click [Decorate Album] and change the design of the image background and border as desired. Click the [Themes], [Backgrounds], [Photo Frames], [Text Frames] or [Clipart] button to switch between selections. Perform the procedures according to the instructions beside the symbol. · The [Themes] category provides consistent designs for use throughout an entire album. ·You can also click [Add Titles & Captions] to add text as a title or caption. 4 25 Click [4 Print], confirm the number of copies and other printing settings, and click [Print]. This will start printing. To close PhotoRecord after printing is complete, click . Click [Yes] to save the album or [No] to close it without saving. The ZoomBrowser EX window will reappear when the save procedure is complete. There are numerous varieties of albums. Select one to suit your purposes. Please note that the available album types may vary slightly according to the printer in use. Album Type One Photo Per Page One Photo Per Sheet Free Form Contact Sheet Fixed Size Photo Mosaic Perforated Paper 8-Sticker Label Description Prints one image on each sheet of paper. Allows images to be freely positioned on the page and printed. Prints thumbnails of the images and their shooting data (Exif data*). Allows image heights and widths to be specified and prints. Lines up the specified number of images and prints. Prints on perforated paper. Prints on 8-label sheets. * The shooting information displayed in ZoomBrowser EX and the Exif data that can be printed using PhotoRecord differ slightly. This chapter explained the ZoomBrowser EX basics. Once you have mastered them, try the advanced techniques. Using the Software on the Windows Platform ­ Advanced Techniques (p. 26). · A PDF-format manual for ZoomBrowser EX is also available. It provides further information about the program's features and procedures. See Using the PDF Manuals (p. 2). 26 Using the Software on the Windows Platform ­ Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ZoomBrowser EX features. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ZoomBrowser EX procedures in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform ­ The Basics chapter. The ZoomBrowser EX Windows This section describes the principal ZoomBrowser EX windows: the Main Window, Viewer Window and Properties Window. Main Window This window is for displaying and organizing images downloaded to the computer. Task Area (p. 27) Function Buttons (p. 29) Display Mode (p. 28) Display Control Panel (p. 29) Browser Area (p. 27) Folders Area (p. 27) Switches between showing and hiding the Task Area and Folders Area. 27 Task Area · ZoomBrowser EX's tasks are arranged here like an index. · Click a Task button to carry out the desired task. These features are described in ZoomBrowser EX Features (p. 32) Folders Area · Use this area to select folders. The images in the selected folder display in the Browser Area. If you select a network drive in advance with Windows Explorer, you can display network folders, but you cannot add, change or delete those folders in the Browser Area. · If you selected Favorite Folders, only the folders registered in advance as Favorite Folders will display. You are recommended to register a folder that you use frequently as one of the Favorite Folders. If you selected All Folders, all the folders will display. Methods for Registering a Favorite Folder · If "Favorite Folders" is displayed: click [Add] and select a folder. · If "All Folders" is displayed: select a folder and click [Add to Favorites]. Browser Area · The images in the folder selected in the Folders Area will display here. The display style will vary according to your Display Mode selection. Methods for Selecting Images in the Browser Area · Selecting a single image: click on an image. · Selecting multiple images: click on the first image and then hold the [Ctrl] key down while clicking on additional images. · Selecting consecutive images: click on the first image and then hold the [Shift] key down while clicking on the last image. · You can sort the image order in the Browser Area by file name, shooting date or other characteristics by clicking the [Tools] menu and selecting [View] and [Sort by]. · The following icons will display around images according to their attributes. Images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode RAW images Movies Images with sound memo attachments Protected images Images shot with the camera's AEB function 28 The ZoomBrowser EX Windows Display Mode · Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Zoom Mode Displays all the images in a folder as thumbnail images. This mode is convenient for searching for images since many can be displayed at once. If additional folders are nested within a folder, their images are displayed as thumbnails as well. Scroll Mode This mode is convenient for checking the images in multiple folders at once. If the displayed folder is at the highest level, then all thumbnails in the lower-level folders also display. You can change the folder level (folder depth) by clicking the [Tools] menu and selecting [Preferences]. The images within nested folders also display. Preview Mode This mode displays the image at a larger size as well as the image information. Positioning the mouse pointer over a thumbnail causes the image to display at a higher magnification. You can turn off this function by clicking the [Tools] menu, selecting [Preferences] and removing the check mark from the [Show mouse over windows] option. 29 Display Control Panel · This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Selection Menu Use this to select or deselect all the images in the Browser Area. Display Size Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area. Show/Hide Image Information Menu Use this to display or hide image information beneath the thumbnails, such as the file name, shooting date or Star Rating. Filter Images This feature filters your images by their Star Ratings, displaying only those images in the Browser Area. One of three Star Ratings can be assigned to an image in the Viewer Window, the Properties Window, or in the information column in the Preview Mode. Function Buttons · These buttons are available for executing various functions. View Image Button Displays the selected image in the Viewer Window. Slide Show Button Starts a slide show of the selected images. Rotate Button Rotates the selected image. Properties Button Displays information about the selected image in the Properties Window. Delete Button Search Button Deletes selected Searches for images using such criteria as the images or folders. Star Rating, modification date, shooting date, comments or keywords. 30 The ZoomBrowser EX Windows Viewer Window Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window. Edit Menu You can use this menu for red-eye reduction, color correction and cropping. You can also use it to start up other programs for editing. Split Screen Button Displays multiple images at once. This is handy for comparing images. Synchronize Button Synchronizes the display settings when multiple images are displayed. Star Rating Sets the Star Rating for an image. Image Selector Button Switches between images. Sets the image display size to the size in the Viewer Window. Zoom Changes the image zoom setting. Full Screen Button Displays the image in the full screen mode. Click the image or press any key on the keyboard to restore the normal display mode. 31 Properties Window The Properties Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area and click the Properties button. The Properties Window does not display in the Preview Mode. Shows or hides categories. Star Rating Sets the Star Rating for an image. Plays a sound memo attached to on image. Protect Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted. Comment You can type a comment here. Keywords Sets the keywords used in searches. Histogram A graph of the highlights and shadows distribution in an image. Shooting Information Displays detailed information about the shooting settings when the image was captured, such as the shutter speed or exposure setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. Image Selector Buttons Switches between images. 32 ZoomBrowser EX Features ZoomBrowser EX Features This section briefly introduces the Task Area functions. Acquire & Camera Settings Opens the Camera Control Window, which lets you perform the following operations. Acquire Images Downloads images from the camera/memory card (p. 15, 19). Set to Camera Sets camera settings, such as the My Camera settings (p. 45), or Slide Show/DPOF settings. It also uploads images from the computer to the camera/memory card. Remote Shooting Allows you to operate the camera shutter from the computer (p. 41). View & Classify View as a Slide Show Starts a slide show of the images selected in the Browser Area. Rename Multiple Files Changes the file names of the selected images in a single pass. Classify into Folder Classifies images and saves them into a specified folder. Search Performs image searches using criteria such as the Star Rating, modification date, shooting date, comments or keywords. Star Ratings, comments and keywords can be set in the image information column in the Preview Mode or in the Properties Window. Edit Edit Image Allows you to perform image editing, such as cropping, color correction and red-eye reduction. You can also use it to start other image editing programs. Stitch Photos Merges multiple images and creates a single large panoramic image (p. 44). Edit Movie Edits movies or still images strung together. You can add text as titles, or background music, and apply various effects (p. 37). 33 Process RAW Images Converts RAW images into standard images. You can adjust the image brightness, contrast and color balance among other attributes during conversion (p. 38). Export Export Still Images Allows you to change the image size or type, and export it as a new image. Export Movies Allows you to change the movie size or type, and export it as a new movie. Export Shooting Properties Allows you to select the necessary data from the shooting information and export it as a text file. Export as a Screen Saver Exports the image as a screen saver file. Export as a Wallpaper Exports the image as a wallpaper file. Backup to CD Copies images to a CD-R/RW disk for backup. The Backup to CD function can only be used on computers satisfying the following requirements. · Windows XP is preinstalled · A CD-R/RW drive is included as standard equipment Print Layout Print Allows you to arrange the selected images in an attractive layout and print them (p. 21). Contact Sheet Print Prints the selected images as a contact sheet (index). Internet Email Images Converts the selected images to the appropriate size for transmission by e-mail. You can also use it to automatically start an e-mail program after conversion. · To return to the previous screen after selecting a task, click [Return to Main Menu] at the bottom of the task screen. · Various Help functions are available in ZoomBrowser EX. Click the [Help] menu, [?] button or [Help] button to display topics about operational procedures or the functions available. 34 Checking Images before Downloading Checking Images before Downloading You can display camera or memory card images in the Camera Browser Window to view them before downloading. 1 2 Perform Step 1 in the Camera to Computer Connection section (p. 15) or steps 1-2 in the Memory Card Connection section (p. 19). The Camera Control Window will display. Click [Lets you select and download images]. The images in the camera or memory card will display in the Camera Browser Window as thumbnails (tiny images). Camera Browser Window Thumbnail 3 4 Select images to download. To select multiple images, click on the first image and then hold the [Ctrl] key down while clicking on successive images. Click [Download pictures]. 5 35 Confirm the destination folder and click [Starts Download]. Specify the file name for saved images. Specify the destination folder for the images. You can change the destination folder by clicking [Browse] and selecting a new destination. Select [Create subfolder] to create a new folder within the one specified above, and select a naming option. The thumbnails of the downloaded images will display in the Main Window of ZoomBrowser EX when downloading is complete. You can also download images to the computer by dragging images displayed in the Camera Browser Window and dropping them onto the Browser Area or Folders Area in ZoomBrowser EX. Other Methods of Downloading Images to the Computer There is no need to install ZoomBrowser EX with either method. * Windows XP (Installation of USB Driver Not Required) Your camera uses a standard image transfer protocol called Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). With PTP and Windows XP, all you need do is connect the camera to the computer with an interface cable to easily download images using the Scanners and Cameras Wizard or other procedures. However, there are some inconveniences and limitations to this downloading method. See the For Windows® XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet for details. * Windows Me (with the USB driver installed) Easily download images using the Scanners and Cameras Wizard or Windows Explorer. All you need do is connect the camera to the computer with an interface cable. See the Windows Help system for information about the Scanners and Cameras Wizard and Windows Explorer. 36 Replaying Movies Replaying Movies Installation Procedures for QuickTime QuickTime is required to play and edit movies. To install QuickTime, please follow these procedures. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel fails to appear automatically, display it using the procedures in the How to Display the Installer Panel section (p. 11). 2 Click the QuickTime [Install] button. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. 1 2 3 Double-click an image with a movie icon in ZoomBrowser EX's Browser Area. Click the (Play) button in the Viewer Window. Windows Media Player or QuickTime Player will start. Click the (Play) button in Windows Media Player or QuickTime Player. Do not double-click a movie file in the Windows Explorer to play it. That will start Windows Media Player, which may not support this file type. To replay movies, start QuickTime Player through the [Start] menu and open the file using the QuickTime Player [File] menu. 37 Editing Movies You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. · QuickTime is required to play and edit movies. Use the Installation Procedures for QuickTime section (p. 36) to install it. · Movies are saved as Motion JPEG AVI movies. 1 2 3 Click [Edit] in ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window, followed by [Edit Movie]. Click [1. Add Images] and select the image (movie or still) you wish to edit. You can select multiple movies or stills. Follow the steps at the left of the window to edit the movie and save it. Follow these steps to proceed. Click this button for detailed operational instructions. Instructions Click this button to play the movie being edited. Storyboard Area Displays thumbnails of the selected images. Links images in order from left to right. Transition Effects Box Appears between adjacent images and displays the symbols of the transition effects linking images. 38 Converting RAW Images Converting RAW Images RAW images are extremely high-quality images that are not subject to any deterioration due to compression processing. Since they are a special type of image, they cannot be opened by many image editing programs. It is first necessary to convert them into standard image files. · See Information about Your Camera (p. 94) to determine whether your camera model supports this function. · See the Camera User Guide for information about the camera settings for shooting RAW images. Procedures for Converting RAW Images 1 Select a RAW image in ZoomBrowser EX's Browser Area. 2 Click [Edit], followed by [Process RAW Images]. The Main Window, the Navigator window and the Image Quality Adjustment Window will display. Use the buttons here to switch between images and display modes, rotate images, and set the conversion parameters. Thumbnail Check Mark Main Window If the navigator window does not display, click the [View] menu and select [Show Navigator]. 3 Adjust the image quality as required in the Image Quality Adjustment Window. This window is explained in the Functions of the Image Quality Adjustment Window section (p. 39). 4 39 Click the [2. Save] tab, set the file type and destination, and then click [Save]. Select [All Images] or [Checked Images] (images checked in the main window) to apply the common conversion settings. Select a file type Set the file destination You can also change the file name This will convert the image. 5 Click the [3. Exit] tab and click [OK]. Functions of the Image Quality Adjustment Window The following adjustments can be made in the Image Quality Adjustment Window. The available settings may vary depending on the camera used. This section adjusts the white balance according to the light source and color temperature. Tone Curve Tab You can set the levels for the RGB channels separately or together. Advanced Adjustments Tab You can set the settings for adaptive noise control and the color space for the output. If you cannot set the desired setting with the slider on the left, directly enter the setting here. This section adjusts the digital exposure compensation, photo effect, contrast, sharpness, and saturation. The effect of the settings above can be viewed immediately if you place a check mark here. Applies the settings to the displayed image Restores all settings to the settings stored in the camera at the time of shooting. 40 Converting RAW Images You can change the coloration of the image to your preferred settings when you convert a RAW image. You can also select preset color schemes, such as Positive Film. Furthermore, you can add your own color schemes (My Color) to apply to other RAW images when they are being converted. See the PDF manual for ZoomBrowser EX for more information (p. 2). 41 Operating the Shutter Remotely You can record still images by using a computer to control the shutter of a connected camera. This is particularly useful for checking images on the larger display of the computer as you record them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera's memory card. Preparing for Remote Shooting 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the camera in the correct mode for connecting. · Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode for connecting vary between models. Some cameras need to be in Playback mode when connected to the computer, please refer to the Information about Your Camera section (p. 94). · Perform the settings described in First Time Camera is Connected to a Computer (p. 16) the first time you connect the camera to the computer. The Camera Control Window will display. 2 3 4 Open the lens cover or remove the lens cap on models equipped with them. Proceed to the next step if your model does not have one. Click the [Remote shooting] tab. Click [Starts Remote Shooting]. 5 Select a destination for the captured images and click [OK]. 42 Operating the Shutter Remotely RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features. Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area. Size and Resolution Selector Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured. Rotation Settings Sets the rotation parameters for images after they are captured. You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes below. Release Button Releases the shutter. Slide this to zoom the camera in or out. Viewfinder Display Click the [Start/Stop Viewfinder] button while a connection to the camera is open to display the image appearing in the camera's viewfinder. Start/Stop Viewfinder Button Starts or stops the viewfinder display. Refresh Button Resets the exposure, focus and white balance. Set the basic camera settings here. · The settings available in the RemoteCapture Task window vary between camera models. · RemoteCapture Task locks the exposure and focus settings for the subject matter in the Viewfinder section. If the lighting or distance to the subject changes, click to reset these settings. 43 Remote Shooting Ensure that you turn off your computer's standby mode before you begin remote shooting. The device performance cannot be guaranteed if the computer enters the standby mode.