User manual CANON EOS DIGITAL SOLUTION DISK - SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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. 2 Manual Organization, How to Read the Manual and the Conventions Used This manual consists of a chapter for Windows followed by a chapter for Macintosh. In this manual, Windows XP Professional/Home Edition is referred to as Windows XP, Windows Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000, and Windows 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98 SE. Where explanations are common to all operating systems, the screens used in the examples are from Windows XP for Windows and from Mac OS X (10.2) for Macintosh. In this document, square brackets [ ] are used to indicate items such as button names and icon names that appear on the computer screen. Numbers in parentheses in this document indicate reference pages. Descriptions of camera operations assume that the reader is familiar with the information in the camera's Instruction Manual. For the restrictions that apply to the software products, refer also to the Readme files for the respective products. In order to transfer images from EOS Viewer Utility, you will need retouching (image editing) software. In order to start the TWAIN Driver, you will need a TWAIN Driver-compatible application. Explanations for transferring images from EOS Viewer Utility described in these instructions and the explanations for TWAIN Driver-compatible applications all use examples from Adobe Photoshop 7.0. The explanations given below describe the type of content indicated by the respective icons. : Marks information that should be read before use to prevent problems that would interfere with the functioning of software and computer. : Marks additional information that you will find helpful. Safety Precautions Please read the safety precautions carefully before using this product. Ensure that you use the product correctly according to the procedures described in these instructions. The following safety precautions are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the product and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and property. Please read and ensure that you understand them before you proceed to the other sections of these instructions. Warning Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD-ROM Player that does not support data CD-ROMs. The extremely loud sound that may result from playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing losses from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a data CD-ROM played on a music CD player. 3 Software This section briefly describes the main functions of the software provided on the bundled CDROM. EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk EOS Viewer Utility/EOS Capture Dedicated software for an EOS DIGITAL camera to be used for downloading and displaying images, processing RAW images, specifying the camera settings such as personal functions, and remote shooting. Can be used for downloading images saved on the memory card in the camera to your computer, displaying singleframe or thumbnail images, checking shooting information or histograms. Capable of rotating, protecting, and saving images, playing sound, printing image indexes, and transferring images to the retouching software. Can be used for displaying RAW images and specifying various processing parameters. Supports the color management system. Supports the color space of sRGB and Adobe RGB. Can be used for specifying the personal functions and processing parameters on the camera. Enables you to control the camera from your computer using the remote shooting function (EOS Capture) to shoot single-frame images or images using the timer or interval timer. Also, allows you to download images directly to your computer. PhotoStitch PhotoStitch creates composite images such as panorama shots by merging multiple images. WIA Driver/TWAIN Driver WIA Driver or TWAIN Driver controls the communication between the camera and EOS Viewer Utility. To use EOS Viewer Utility, you must install the WIA Driver for Windows XP or Me, and install the TWAIN Driver for Windows 2000, 98 SE. Also used for downloading JPEG images to your computer if you use the WIA Driver alone, or use the TWAIN Driver with a TWAIN Driver-compatible application, without using EOS Viewer Utility. 4 Software Operation Flow Install the software (W-4, M-4) Connect the camera to your computer (W-8, M-8) Start up EOS Viewer Utility (W-12, M-12) To edit/display the images For remote shooting To specify the camera settings Download the images to your computer (W-16, M-16) Open the Remote Shooting window (W-88, M-88) Open the Camera Settings window (W-56, M-56) Edit/Display the images (W-20 to 44, M-20 to 44) Shoot remotely and download the images (W-90, M-90) Specify the camera settings (W-57 to 86, M-57 to 86) In addition, you can use the WIA Driver or TWAIN Driver (W-97) to quickly and easily download JPEG images from your camera. You can also use PhotoStitch to merge multiple images to create a panorama shot easily. Trademark Acknowledgments Canon and EOS are trademarks of Canon Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. iBook, iMac and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and FireWire are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. 5 W Where explanations are common to all operating systems, the screens used in the examples are from Windows XP. 1 2 Installing the Software .............................................................................. W-3 Describes how to install the bundled software. Preparation for Downloading Images ...................................................... W-7 Explains how to connect the camera or a card reader (third-party product) to your computer, and complete the installation. 3 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility .......................................... W-11 Explains how to use EOS Viewer Utility to download images to your computer, edit and save images, and transfer the downloaded images to the retouching software. 4 Specifying Camera Settings in EOS Viewer Utility............................... W-55 Describes how to specify the owner's name and date/time, the Personal Functions, the Parameters, and the Personal White Balance in the camera. 5 Remote Shooting in EOS Viewer Utility................................................. W-87 Describes how to use the Remote Shooting function in EOS Viewer Utility for taking shots and specifying the camera settings remotely from your computer. 6 Downloading JPEG Images with the Driver .......................................... W-97 Describes how to download JPEG images using the WIA Drivers for Windows XP or Windows Me, and the TWAIN Drivers for Windows 2000 or Windows 98 SE. 7 Troubleshooting and Uninstallation .................................................... W-103 Provides a troubleshooting and describes the software uninstallation procedures. Index ........................................................................................................................W-117 System Requirements The software bundled with this product runs on the systems described below. OS Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional), Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE PC with one of the above OS preinstalled and equipped with an IEEE1394 port * Upgraded machines not supported. Windows XP: 300 MHz Pentium or better Windows Me, 2000, 98 SE: 150 MHz Pentium or better Windows XP: Minimum 256 MB Windows Me, 2000, 98 SE: Minimum 128 MB IEEE1394 EOS Viewer Utility/EOS Capture: 300 MB or more WIA Driver: 25 MB or more TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more Screen resolution: 1024 by 768 pixels or more Color quality: Medium (16 bit) or more Computer CPU RAM Interface Hard disk space Display Depending on your computer system, this software may not run correctly on Windows 98. Use the Windows 98 SE operating system or later. A CD-ROM drive is required for installation. W-2 Installing the Software W This chapter describes how to install the bundled software. If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in this manual, see "Troubleshooting" (W-104). 1 Installing the Software ............................................................................ W-4 Correct Installation Procedure .............................................................. W-4 Installing the Software Check that your computer complies with the system requirements for the software (W-2) as you follow the installation procedure. Correct Installation Procedure Always install the software as described in the procedures below. 1 Start up your computer (step 1). 2 Install the software (steps 2 through 9). 3 Remove the CD (step 10). 4 Connect the camera to your computer and complete the installation (W-8). Never connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The software will not be installed correctly. You must connect the camera to your computer after removing the CD. If you connected the camera to your computer before installing the software, see "Troubleshooting" (W-107). 1 2 Start up your computer. Exit any programs that are running. Insert the CD (EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk). The Installer panel appears. 3 Click the [Install] button. The [Preparing to Install] window appears and after a brief wait, the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Solution Disk] window appears. If the dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer appears, restart your computer. After the computer restarts, the software installation process continues automatically. W-4 Installing the Software 4 Click the [Next] button. W 6 Check the details of the License Agreement and then click the [Yes] button. 7 Check the software and the folder in which the software will be installed, and then click the [Next] button. Installation begins. It will be complete in approx. 2 to 3 minutes. W-5 Installing the Software 5 Select [Easy Installation] and click the [Next] button. 1 Installing the Software 8 Click the [Finish] button. 9 Click the [Exit] button. 10 Remove the CD. Connect the camera to your computer and complete the installation referring to the procedures in Chapter 2. If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in this manual, see "Troubleshooting" (W-104). W-6 Preparation for Downloading Images W This chapter explains how to connect the camera or a card reader (thirdparty product) to your computer, and complete the installation. If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in this manual, see "Troubleshooting" (W-105). 2 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer........................................... W-8 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer for the First Time .............. W-8 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the Second Time or Later ..... W-9 Using Your Card Reader ....................................................................... W-10 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Before downloading images to your computer or specifying the camera settings, you must connect the camera to your computer with the dedicated IEEE1394 cable. You can connect the camera while your computer is running. Connecting the Camera to Your Computer for the First Time When you connect the camera to your computer for the first time to complete the installation, follow the procedure below right after performing "Installing the Software" (W-4). 1 Plug the dedicated cable into the computer. Plug the cable into the IEEE1394 port. Refer to the computer User's Manual for information on the terminal areas. 2 Plug the dedicated cable into your camera. Open the cover and plug the cable into the < > terminal. 3 Set the camera's power switch to . When the pop-up menu appears and then disappears automatically, the installation is complete. W-8 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer For Windows 2000, Me, 98 SE, nothing appears when the installation is complete. However, if the [Found New Hardware] or [Building driver information database] dialog box appears, when the dialog box disappears automatically, the installation is complete. When the installation is complete, the camera is ready to communicate with your computer. Proceed to Chapter 3 continuously. Do not set the camera's power switch to until the pop-up menu and dialog boxes automatically disappear. If the dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer, restart your computer without fail. If you were unable to successfully install the software using the procedure given in this manual, see "Troubleshooting" (W-105). The pop-up menu and dialog boxes shown in step 3 do not appear when you connect the camera to your computer the second time or later. W 2 Preparation for Downloading Images Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the Second Time or Later When you connect the camera to your computer the second time or later, follow the same procedure, set the camera's power switch to , and then proceed to Chapter 3. Never perform the following operations while the software installed from the Solution Disk is running after connecting the camera to the computer as a communications error may occur. · Set the camera's power switch to . · Open the memory card slot cover. · Disconnect the dedicated cable, remove the battery, and then remove the DC coupler. · Disconnect the AC adapter's plug or power cord. Before you perform the operations above, be sure to exit all the software. Use only the dedicated IEEE1394 cable. Push the plug firmly all the way into the socket. Loose connections can cause faults or malfunctions. Do not connect the camera to your computer via a hub. Or do not connect multiple IEEE1394 devices to your computer. If you do so, the camera may not operate correctly. Operation of the Auto power off function will automatically switch the camera off, disabling to communicate with your computer. Set the Auto power off function to [OFF] in advance. (Refer to "Menu Operations" in the camera's Instruction Manual.) Do not connect more than one camera to the same computer. The connections may not operate correctly. W-9 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer While the camera and your computer are communicating, the camera's LCD panel may blink or the image on the monitor may flicker. However, this is not a malfunction. When unplugging the dedicated cable, be sure to grip the sides of the plug as you pull it out. If you do not perform any operation while the camera and computer are connected, a confirmation message appears on the computer screen asking whether you wish to continue communicating with the camera for some computer systems. If you do not perform any operation even after this message appears, the communication with the camera is terminated. To re-establish the communication, press the shutter button down halfway or set the camera's power switch to and then back to . Do not put your computer to sleep while it is connected to the camera. If your computer goes into the sleep mode, never disconnect the dedicated cable while your computer is still in the sleep mode. Always wake your computer up while it is connected to the camera. On some types of computer, disconnecting the dedicated IEEE1394 cable while your computer is in sleep mode could prevent the computer from waking up correctly. Refer to the computer User's Manual for more information on sleep mode. When the camera is connected to a computer, you should use the DC Coupler Kit. If your computer has a 4-pin IEEE1394 port, use a Canon 4-pin to 4-pin IEEE1394 cable (optional). Using Your Card Reader Users with a third-party card reader can download images directly from a memory card to the computer. 1 2 Remove the memory card from the camera. Load the card into the card reader. Proceed to Chapter 3. For information on connecting the card reader to your computer, refer to the card reader User's Manual. W-10 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility W This chapter explains how to use EOS Viewer Utility to download images to your computer, edit and save images, and transfer the downloaded images to the retouching software. For more information on the restrictions of EOS Viewer Utility, refer also to the source listed below. Readme: Click the [Start] button select [All Programs] ([Programs] in other versions of Windows) [Canon Utilities] [EOSViewerUtility xx] ("xx" is the version) [EOSViewerUtility Readme]. 3 Starting EOS Viewer Utility.......... W-12 Downloading Images ................... W-16 Handling the Folders.................... W-18 Memory Card Folder Structure and File Names ........................................ W-18 Registering Frequent Use Folder ...W-19 Selecting the Image Display Mode .. W-20 Main Window (Thumbnail Display) ....W-20 Preview Window Display ............ W-20 Selecting the Display Size .......... W-22 Checking the AF Point................ W-22 Selecting Images .......................... W-23 Selecting Images in the Main Window .. W-23 Selecting Images in the Preview Window....................................... W-23 Attaching Check Marks to Images .....W-24 Selecting Images by Condition ... W-24 Bringing/Sending the Main Window to the Front/Back of Window Stack .. W-25 Equalizing the Display Sizes in the Preview Window ......................... W-25 Editing Images.............................. W-26 Protecting Images....................... W-26 Rotating Images ......................... W-26 Deleting Images.......................... W-27 Checking the Image Information and Entering Comments.................... W-27 Playing Back Sound..................... W-28 Printing Images ............................ W-28 Editing RAW Images .................... W-29 Processing RAW Images ........... W-29 Specifying the Processing Parameters ..W-30 Adjusting the Brightness (Digital Exposure Compensation)........... W-31 Adjusting the White Balance ...... W-32 Saving the White Balance .......... W-36 Adjusting the Color and Brightness (Adjust Tone Curve) ................... W-37 Selecting the Contrast ................ W-40 Selecting the Color Matrix .......... W-41 Adjusting the Color ..................... W-43 Selecting the Sharpness ............ W-44 Saving Images .............................. W-45 Transferring Images to Retouching Software ........................................ W-48 Specifying the Preferences ......... W-50 Setting the IPTC Information....... W-51 Merging Images with PhotoStitch...W-54 Starting EOS Viewer Utility 1 Connect the camera to your computer The dialog box on which the camera model is displayed appears. Your camera model is displayed in EOS XXX. For Windows Me, the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] dialog box appears. Click the [Cancel] button to close the open window. (W-8). 2 Click the [Start] button select [All Programs] ([Programs] in other versions of Windows) [Canon Utilities] [EOSViewerUtility xx] [EOSViewerUtility]. The main window appears. You can also start EOS Viewer Utility by double-clicking the [EOSViewerUtility] icon on the desktop. EOS Viewer Utility version information is displayed in xx. W-12 Starting EOS Viewer Utility Main window Main window tool bar Path display Displays the connected camera, drive and folder on your computer. Menu bar Displays the [File], [Edit], [View], [Option], [Window], [Help] menus. Histogram Shows the distribution of the brightness of an image. Selecting the tab switches the histogram display values between Brightness and RGB. W 3 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility Status bar Bookmark area (W-19) Folder Tree Area (W-16) Image display area Comment input box (W-27) Detailed Image information display area (W-27) RGB value display When you move the cursor over an image, the coordinates of the cursor position and its RGB values (8-bit conversion) are shown here. * The above window shows all the information at once. In actual use, only the information needed is displayed. To exit EOS Viewer Utility, select the [File] menu [Exit]. W-13 Starting EOS Viewer Utility Main window tool bar Folder Tree button Shows/hides the Folder Tree Area. Show/Hide Image Information button Shows/hides the histogram, image information display area, and comment input box. Display Size list box (W-22) Rotate right 90 degrees button (W-26) Remove Check Mark button (W-24) Remove protect button (W-26) Transfer images button (W-48) Erase images button (W-27) Thumbnail Frames button Shows/hides the information display frame of thumbnail images. Camera Settings button (W-56) Save File button (W-45) Select images button (W-24) IPTC information button (W-51) Window button (W-25) Rotate left 90 degrees button (W-26) Add Check Mark button (W-24) Protect button (W-26) Play sound button (W-28) * The above window shows all the information at once. In actual use, only the information needed is displayed. W-14 Starting EOS Viewer Utility RAW adjustment tool palette Camera type (W-30) Displays the name of the camera on which the selected RAW images were taken. Digital Exposure Compensation slider (W-31) Color Temp. input box (W-33) White Balance list box (W-32, W-33) LB Filter slider (W-35) CC Filter slider (W-35) Tone Curve button (W-37) Contrast list box (W-40) Standard tab sheet (W-41) Digital Exposure Compensation Value display box (W-31) Save White Balance Settings button (W-36) Click White Balance button (W-34) LB Filter Compensation Value display box (W-35) CC Filter Compensation Value display box (W-35) W 3 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility Advanced tab sheet (W-43) Color Matrix list box (W-41) Sharpness list box (W-44) Reset to Shot Settings button (W-30) Color Space list box (W-43) Color Tone list box (W-43) Color list box (W-43) Preview checkbox (W-30) Update button (W-30) * When you select a RAW image, the name of the camera on which the selected RAW image was taken and its settable processing parameters are displayed. If you select the [Advanced] tab, the [Advanced] tab sheet appears. The above tool palette shows all the information at once. In actual use, only the information needed is displayed. In the RAW adjustment tool palette you cannot edit JPEG images, or TIFF and JPEG images that were converted from RAW images with EOS Viewer Utility. The settings used when shots were taken are listed in italic type in the list box. If the RAW adjustment tool palette is hidden, select the [View] menu [Tool palette] to show it. W-15 Downloading Images The procedure below describes how to download (copy) the images saved on a memory card in the camera to your computer, and display them on the main window. You can download images in the Folder Tree Area. 1 Create a folder to which images will be downloaded. From the menu that is displayed by right-clicking on the destination folder, select [New folder] to create a folder and enter a name for the folder. (The [Photo] folder is created in the [My Pictures] folder here as an example.) 2 Display a folder to be copied. Double-click the camera icon the [1] folder (CF card) or the [2] folder (SD card) the [DCIM] folder. The [xxxEOSXXX] folder is displayed. xxx: A number between 100 and 999 is displayed. XXX: The camera model connected to your computer is displayed. 3 Copy the folder to the hard disk. Drag and drop the [xxxEOSXXX] folder to the destination folder. The [xxxEOSXXX] folder is saved on your computer. W-16 Downloading Images 4 Click the copied folder. The images in the folder are displayed. Before disconnecting the camera from your computer, exit EOS Viewer Utility, set the camera's power switch to , and then disconnect the dedicated cable. W You cannot display images in the preview window (W-20) or edit RAW images (W-29) saved on a memory card in the camera directly. Before working images with EOS Viewer Utility, be sure to download images saved on a memory card to your computer. For displaying images saved in a third-party card reader, follow the same procedure to download the target folder to your computer. 3 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility Supported Image Formats The following images can be displayed in EOS Viewer Utility. · RAW and JPEG images shot on an EOS DIGITAL series (1D Mark II, 1Ds, 1D, 10D, D60, D30, DIGITAL REBEL/300D DIGITAL) camera · TIFF and JPEG images saved in EOS Viewer Utility (W-45) · DCF-compliant JPEG images * Images that cannot be displayed appear as a question mark [?]. The images that are processed on your computer after being shot or the images whose file name is changed may not be displayed properly. You cannot use the camera while displaying images on the camera. Images that were shot with the camera held vertically with [Auto rotate] setting to are automatically displayed vertically. If the selected folder contains a large number of images, there may be a short delay before the images appear. W-17 Handling the Folders You can handle the folder on the menu that appears by right-clicking the folder. Right-click on the folder and select an option from the menu that appears. Opens the selected folder. Creates a new folder. Note that you cannot create a new folder in the memory card in the camera. Allows you to change the folder name. You can drag and drop folders from the Folder Tree Area to the other folders. Memory Card Folder Structure and File Names The images are placed in the camera icon the [1] folder (CF card) or the [2] folder (SD card) the [DCIM] folder the [xxxEOSXXX] folder. ("xxx" represents a number between 100 and 999, and "EOSXXX" represents the camera model on which shots were taken.) ****YYYY.JPG (JPEG images, sRGB set for color space of matrix) _***YYYY.JPG (JPEG images, Adobe RGB set for color space of matrix) ****YYYY.CR2 (RAW images) The folder that holds the image control files in the DCIM folder. 1 DCIM xxxEOSXXX CANONMSC 2 MISC The folder created when DPOF settings are set. It folds the DPOF settings files. The "****" in the file names represent the factory-set characters that are unique to each camera. The "YYYY" in file names represents four-digit numbers. For JPEG images that were shot with Adobe RGB setting, the first character shows "_" (under bar) according to Exif 2.21 regulations. W-18 Handling the Folders Registering Frequent Use Folder You can register frequent use folders as bookmark folders. 1 2 Display a folder to be registered (W-16). Register a folder as a bookmark folder. Drag and drop the folder to be registered as shown on the right. The folder icon appears in the Bookmark area when it is registered. To delete the registered folder, right-click the folder and select [Delete] from the menu that appears. You can also reorder the folders in the Bookmark area by dragging and dropping them. When you delete the registered folder, it just disappears from the Bookmark area. The actual data of the folder and the images in that folder will not be deleted. W 3 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility W-19 Selecting the Image Display Mode You can select the display size and method of images. Main Window (Thumbnail Display) Various information can be displayed with images. Recording quality Digital exposure compensation value (W-31) The [RAW] and [RAW+JPEG] symbols are displayed for RAW and RAW+JPEG images respectively. No symbol is displayed for JPEG images. Check mark (W-24) This mark is displayed on images for which a check mark was attached. Protect mark (W-26) File name or shooting date/ time The items selected in the [Image Lower Display Item] list box in the [General Settings] dialog box (W-50) are displayed. This mark is displayed on protected images. Sound recording mark (W-28) This mark is displayed on images for which sound was recorded. Preview Window Display Double-clicking an image displayed on the main window can enlarge the image. When you change the processing parameters of RAW images, use this window. Up to six images can be displayed in the preview window at a time. A low resolution image is displayed first in the preview window, and then it changes to a high resolution image. Preview window Preview tool bar RAW adjustment tool palette W-20 Selecting the Image Display Mode Preview tool bar Display Size list box (W-22) Rotate left 90 degrees button (W-26) Remove Check Mark button (W-24) Remove protect button (W-26) Save File button (W-45) Window button (W-25) Show Next Image button (W-23) W Show/Hide Image Information button Show/hides the histogram, image information display area, and comment input box. Erase images button (W-27) Show Previous Image button (W-23) Transfer images button (W-48) AF point button (W-22) Rotate right 90 degrees button (W-26) Add Check Mark button (W-24) Protect button (W-26) Play sound button (W-28) 3 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility IPTC information button (W-51) * The above window shows all the information at once. In actual use, only the information needed is displayed. You cannot display images in the preview window or edit RAW images (W-29) saved on a memory card in the camera directly. Before working images with EOS Viewer Utility, be sure to download images saved on a memory card to your computer. For some images, it may take some time to change to the high resolution image. W-21 Selecting the Image Display Mode Selecting the Display Size Select a display size from the list box. In the main window, the available image sizes are [Small] (64 64 pixels), [Medium] (100 100 pixels), and [Large] (160 160 pixels). Main window In the preview window, the available image sizes are [Fit to window] and [100%]. When you select [100%], you can change the display position by dragging the image. Preview window Checking the AF Point The AF point used when the shot was taken can be displayed. 1 2 Display the image in the preview window (W-20). Click the [AF point] button. The AF point is displayed. Clicking the button again hides the AF point. When the shot was taken with automatic AF point selection, multiple active AF points might be displayed. W-22 Selecting Images Selecting Images in the Main Window Click the target image. The frame around the selected image is colored. To select multiple images, hold down the key and click the images. To select sequential images, click the first image and then hold down the key and click the last image. W Alternatively, you can use the arrow keys ( ) on the keyboard to select images. 3 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility Selecting Images in the Preview Window Click the target image. The selected image is displayed on the top window. When only one preview window is displayed, you can click the [Show Previous Image] button or the [Show Next Image] button to select the image to be displayed. W-23 Selecting Images Attaching Check Marks to Images You can attach a check mark to the RAW image, allowing you to select images more easily. Click the [Add Check Mark] button. When the check mark is placed, the [ ] icon appears in the frame of the image. Clicking the [Remove Check Mark] button removes the [ ] icon from the frame of the image, and erases the check mark. You cannot attach the check mark for any images other than RAW images. When multiple RAW images are selected, the check mark is attached to all the selected RAW images. Alternatively, you can perform the same operation using the menu that appears by right-clicking. Selecting Images by Condition This feature allows you to select multiple images in a single operation using conditions. Click the [Select images] button and select the condition from the menu that appears. Only images that meet the condition are selected. W-24 Selecting Images Bringing/Sending the Main Window to the Front/Back of Window Stack Select [Move main window to front] or [Move main window to back] from the menu that appears by clicking the [Window] button. The main window is brought/sent to the front/back of window stack. W You can set all the preview windows to the same size. 1 Select the image whose size is the desired size (W-23). 2 Click [Standardize window size] from the menu that appears by clicking the [Window] button. All the displayed preview windows are set to the same size as the selected image. W-25 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility Equalizing the Display Sizes in the Preview Window 3 Editing Images You can edit all the images that can be displayed in EOS Viewer Utility. When multiple images are selected, the edits are applied to all the selected images. Protecting Images You can protect important images to prevent them from being accidentally deleted. Click the [Protect] button. When the image is protected, the [ ] icon appears in the frame of the image. Clicking the [Remove protect] button removes the [ ] icon from the frame of the image, and clears the protection. The [ ] is automatically displayed for images that were protected on the camera. Protection only prevents images from being deleted. Other types of image operations can still be performed for protected images. Alternatively, you can perform the same operation using the menu that appears by right-clicking. Rotating Images You can rotate a selected image by 90-degree increments left or right. Click the [Rotate right 90 degrees] or [Rotate left 90 degrees] button. The image rotates 90 degrees in the selected direction. Images that were shot with the camera held vertically with [Auto rotate] setting to are automatically displayed vertically. If a rotated image is displayed in another application, the image may not appear rotated. Alternatively, you can perform the same operation using the menu that appears by right-clicking. W-26 Editing Images Deleting Images You can move unnecessary images to the Recycle Bin on your computer and delete them. 1 2 Click the [Erase images] button. The images are moved to the Recycle Bin. W Select [Empty Recycle Bin] from the menu that appears by rightclicking [Recycle Bin] on the desktop. The images are deleted. Images that you deleted by selecting [Empty Recycle Bin] in step 2 cannot be restored. Check carefully before deleting images. Protect important images (W-26) to prevent them from being accidentally deleted. 3 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility Alternatively, you can perform the same operation using the menu that appears by rightclicking. Checking the Image Information and Entering Comments You can check the information recorded with images and input comments. Image information display area The shooting information is displayed. The number of items displayed differs depending on the camera settings. You can copy the information as text data and paste it into another application. Clicking the [] button can hide the detailed image information display area. Comment input box You can use this box to type in a comment up to 120 characters long. Type in your comment and press the key. You cannot insert a hard return in the comment input box. When multiple images are selected, the information from the image selected last is displayed. W-27 Playing Back Sound The sound recording mark is displayed for images for which sound was recorded. 1 2 Select an image with [ button. The [Audio Note] dialog box appears. ] displayed, and click the [Play sound] Adjust the sound with the buttons and slider. Plays back the recorded sound. Stops sound playback. Pauses sound playback. Click the [ ] button to resume. Closes the dialog box. Indicates the sound playback position. Printing Images You can use EOS Viewer Utility to print images in index format. 1 2 Select images to be printed in index format (W-23). Select the [File] menu Printing begins. [Print Index]. If you wish to specify the printer settings, select the [File] menu [Page Setup]. W-28 Editing RAW Images You can specify the processing parameters for RAW images so that the RAW images are optimized for their intended purpose. Processing RAW Images RAW images are processed based on the settings specified on the camera (including the processing parameters and white balance) and then displayed on the computer. When the following operations are performed, RAW images are processed and displayed: · When the preview window is switched from the main window · When the processing parameters are specified on the preview or main window · When the image is converted to the TIFF or JPEG format and saved · When the image is transferred to the specified retouching software When the images are processed, it takes a while to display them. Approximate processing times Operation Details When the preview window is switched from the main window When the image is transferred to the specified retouching software Processing Time Approx. 4 sec. Approx. 40 sec. W 3 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility · The processing times given here are only approximations. Actual processing times vary widely depending on the images and the computer system. · Processing times are based on Canon testing standards. (OS: Windows XP; CPU: 2.2 GHz Pentium 4; RAM: 256 MB) · The processing time in the retouching software includes starting up time of the retouching software (when using Adobe Photoshop 7.0). You cannot display images in the preview window (W-20) or edit RAW images saved on a memory card in the camera directly. Before working images with EOS Viewer Utility, be sure to download images saved on a memory card to your computer. W-29 Editing RAW Images Specifying the Processing Parameters You can specify the processing parameters in the RAW adjustment tool palette. This processing applies the specified parameters virtually and does not affect the original RAW images in any way. Consequently, you can redo the processing as often as you like with different parameters and then reset the modified parameters to the settings used when the shot was taken. Linear processing can be specified when an image is saved or is transferred to retouching software (W-46, W-49). 1 2 3 Display the RAW images in the preview window (W-20). If the RAW adjustment tool palette is hidden, select the [View] menu to show it. [Tool palette] Specify the processing parameters (W-31 to W-44). Clicking the [Reset to Shot Settings] button restores the settings to the values used when the shot was taken. If you click the [Preview] checkbox, the specified processing parameters are applied to the RAW images in real time. Click the [Update] button. The RAW images are processed according to the specified processing parameters. The specified processing parameters are automatically saved in images. When multiple images are selected, the specified processing parameters are applied to all the selected RAW images. If you have specified processing parameters in the main window, even though you do not select the [Preview] checkbox, the specified processing parameters are applied to the images in real time. W-30 Editing RAW Images Adjusting the Brightness (Digital Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the brightness of an image in the range of +/­2 stops in 0.1-stop increments. Drag the slider left or right to adjust the brightness. The adjusted value is specified in the RAW adjustment tool palette. W 3 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility W-31 Editing RAW Images Adjusting the White Balance You can adjust the white balance in the images. You can then save white balance data on your computer (W-36) and register them on the camera (W-82). Selecting the White Balance You can select the white balance that is the closest to the light source when shots were taken. Select the white balance from the list box. White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Color Temp. Details Automatically adjusts the white balance. For sunny daylight outdoors. For shaded areas outdoors. For cloudy or hazy days and during sunset. For tungsten (light bulb) light. For fluorescent light. When flash is used. You can manually set color temperature for 2800 to 10000K (in 100K increments) (W-33). Color Temp. K (Kelvin) Approx. 3000 to 7000 Approx. 5200 Approx. 7000 Approx. 6000 Approx. 3200 Approx. 4000 Approx. 6000 Approx. 2800 to 10000 The selected white balance is specified in the RAW adjustment tool palette. W-32 Editing RAW Images Specifying the Color Temperature You can specify the color temperature to adjust the white balance. 1 Select [Color Temp.] from the list box. W The entered color temperature is specified in the RAW adjustment tool palette. W-33 Working with Images in EOS Viewer Utility 2 Enter a color temperature. Enter the color temperature in the [Color Temp.] input box in the range of 2800K to 10000K (in 100K increments). 3 Editing RAW Images Click White Balance Function You can automatically adjust the white balance simply by clicking a point in a white part of the image. 1 2