Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Version 19 E Contents Read This First ........................................................................................................... 3 Checking Supplied Accessories ............................................................................ 3 System Requirements ............................................................................................... 4 What is Digital Video Software.................................................................................. 5 Installing the Digital Video Software ........................................................................ 6 Before Downloading Still Images ........................................................................... 10 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer .......................................................... 10 Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX) ...................................................... 12 Starting CameraWindow ...................................................................................... 13 Using the Computer to Download Still Images .................................................... 14 Auto-Downloading ........................................................................................... 14 Auto-Downloading Settings ............................................................................. 14 Downloading the Selected Still Images from the CameraWindow .................. 18 Using a Card Reader/Writer ............................................................................ 19 Using the Camcorder to Download Still Images (Direct Transfer Function) ........ 20 Direct Transfer ................................................................................................ 20 Setting the Direct Transfer Download Destination Folder ............................... 21 ZoomBrowser EX Windows .................................................................................... 23 Main Window ....................................................................................................... 23 [Image Viewer] Window ....................................................................................... 27 Organizing Still Images ........................................................................................... 29 Applying Star Ratings and Keywords................................................................... 29 Classifying the Still Images .................................................................................. 30 Renaming Multiple Files ...................................................................................... 31 Searching for Still Images .................................................................................... 33 Exporting Still Images ............................................................................................. 36 Changing the File Type and Save........................................................................ 36 Saving on CD-R/RW Discs (Windows XP Only).................................................. 39 Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card ............................ 41 Adding Still Images to the Memory Card ......................................................... 41 Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card .................................................. 43 Using Various Functions ......................................................................................... 46 Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages.......................................................... 46 Running a Slide Show ......................................................................................... 48 Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch) ........................................................... 50 Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord)..................................................................... 53 Adding Sound to a Still Image.............................................................................. 56 Applying DPOF Settings ...................................................................................... 57 Reviewing and Changing the Settings of the Camcorder .................................... 60 Uninstalling the Software ........................................................................................ 62 Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX ............................................................................. 62 Uninstalling the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver........................................................... 63 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 64 2 Contents Read This First Disclaimer · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice. · No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon. · Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to mistaken operation or malfunction of the camcorder, the software, memory cards (miniSD Cards), personal computers, or peripheral devices, or due to use of a memory card not formatted by a Canon camcorder. E Trademark Acknowledgments · QuickTime is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. · Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. · miniSD is a trademark of SD Card Association. · Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Safety Precautions Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer from hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player. Checking Supplied Accessories Use the following accessories to download recorded still images from a disc or a memory card to your computer. · IFC-300PCU USB Cable · DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK The explanations in this manual use mainly Windows XP screen shots. The steps and windows may vary depending on your computer and the version of software. Read This First 3 Windows © Canon Inc. 2005 All rights reserved. System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. OS: Windows 98 (Second Edition) Windows Me Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) Windows XP Home Edition or Professional (Service Pack 1 or 2) * Proper operation is not guaranteed on an OS that has been upgraded from a previous version. Computers that come with above OS preinstalled and have built-in USB ports. Pentium 500 MHz or better Windows 98/Windows Me: 128 MB or more Windows 2000/Windows XP: 256 MB or more USB: only preinstalled Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP systems with built-in USB ports · Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX: 250 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more · Canon DV TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more · Canon DV WIA Driver: 25 MB or more 1024 × 768 pixels or better/High Color (16 bit) or better Computer Model: CPU: RAM: Interface: Free Hard Disk Space: Display: Proper operation is not guaranteed on a dual CPU PC or on a user-built PC. Proper operation is not guaranteed on any particular system, even if it meets the requirements outlined above. A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. In this Instruction Manual, product names are abbreviated as follows: Windows 98 Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition: Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition: Windows Me Windows 2000 Microsoft® Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4): Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition or Professional (Service Pack 1 or 2): Windows XP 4 System Requirements What is Digital Video Software The following software will be installed by installing the Digital Video Software. ZoomBrowser EX · · · · · · Viewing downloaded still images Categorizing, organizing, and searching large volumes of still images Editing still images Changing the data for still images and save them as new files Viewing still images in a slide show Adding sound to a still image E CameraWindow · Downloading still images from a disc or a memory card to your computer · Viewing still images recorded on a disc or a memory card · Applying DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings to the still images recorded on a memory card PhotoStitch Merging a series of overlapping still images into a single, seamless panorama PhotoRecord Windows · Printing still images with background, frame, title and comments · Printing indexes · Creating still image albums USB Driver · Driver software that enables you to download still images from a disc or a memory card to a computer. Users of Windows XP do not need to install this driver software. An OS standard driver will be installed automatically. · Windows 98/Windows 2000: Canon DV TWAIN Driver · Windows Me: Canon DV WIA Driver This instruction manual explains how to install the software, what you can do with the main features and how to operate them. For more detailed operational instructions, refer to the Help menu of each software program. What is Digital Video Software 5 Installing the Digital Video Software Be sure to install the Digital Video Software before connecting the camcorder to the computer. Users of Windows 2000 or Windows XP must first log in as an Administrator to install programs. Windows XP Users: Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). This protocol enables you to download still images by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable (the software such as the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] starts automatically). However, please note that there are several limitations to downloading still images with this method. To avoid these problems, install ZoomBrowser EX to download still images. - It may take a few minutes, after connecting the camcorder, until you can download still images. - Still images protected on the camcorder may lose this setting once they are downloaded to the computer. 1 2 3 Check a camcorder is not connected to the computer. While a camcorder is connected to the computer, the software cannot be installed normally. If a camcorder is connected, detach the USB cable from the computer. Close any programs that are running. Set the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK in the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel does not open automatically, use the following procedures to display it. - Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000: 1) Double-click the [My Computer] icon. 2) Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed menu. 3) Double-click the [SETUP.exe] icon. - Windows XP: 1) Select [My Computer] from the [start] menu. 2) Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed menu. 3) Double-click the [SETUP.exe] icon. Depending on the setting of your computer, the file extension ".exe" may not appear. 4 Select your language. 6 Installing the Digital Video Software 5 Click Digital Video Software [Install]. Installer Panel E If the following dialog appears, click [Restart] to restart the computer. After restarting the computer, installation automatically continues. 6 Click [Next]. Installing the Digital Video Software 7 Windows 7 Select [Easy Installation] and click [Next]. To install the software individually, select [Custom Installation]. When you select [Custom Installation], select a USB driver. (Windows XP: The USB driver supplied with the Windows operating system is used. You do not need to install a USB driver.) · Windows 98/Windows 2000: Canon DV TWAIN Driver · Windows Me: Canon DV WIA Driver 8 Select your country/region and click [Next]. 9 Read the license agreement and click [Yes]. 10 Review the installation settings and click [Next]. · Installation starts. · If the "Digital signature not found" message appears, click [Yes]. 8 Installing the Digital Video Software 11 When installation is complete, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish]. E 12 When the computer has restarted and the regular desktop screen is displayed, remove the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK from the CD-ROM drive. When installation is complete, remove the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before you connect the camcorder to the computer. Windows Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000: At this point, the files for the TWAIN Driver or WIA Driver have only been copied to your co ...