Canon PowerShot SD990 IS camera Guide
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Soft
ware Starter Guide
••• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk •••
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Install the bundled software programs, and download images to the computer.
• This guide explains how to install the software programs and briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
• You may download images without installing this software.
However, there are several limitations (p. 77).
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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 to yourself or other persons, or damage to property.
Please read and ensure that you understand them before proceeding to other sections of the guide.
Warnings
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Warnings
• 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 camera.
speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
Disclaimer
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is
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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 ..................... 5
System Requirements ........................................................................ 9
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
Installing the Software .................................................................... 11
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
Downloading Images to the Computer .......................................... 15
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
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The ZoomBrowser EX Windows ...................................................... 22
ZoomBrowser EX Features .............................................................. 28
Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting) .................... 32
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings ... 39
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
Installing the Software .................................................................... 43
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
Downloading Images to the Computer .......................................... 45
Printing Images ................................................................................ 49
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Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
The ImageBrowser Windows .......................................................... 51
ImageBrowser Features ................................................................... 57
Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting) .................... 61
Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch ..................................... 64
Processing RAW Images ................................................................... 65
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings ... 68
Appendices 71
Uninstalling the Software ............................................................... 71
Memory Card Folder Structure ....................................................... 72
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 73
Downloading Images without Installing the Software ................. 77
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Using the PDF Manuals
The following PDF manuals are provided to explain the features and procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser.
• ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide (Windows)
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Adobe Reader must be installed to read the aforementioned manuals.
These 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
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 v10.4. 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 (v10.4-v10.5)
Precautions
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Install the software from the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before you connect the camera to the computer.
• The connection may not operate correctly if you attach the camera to the computer with an interface cable via a USB hub.
• The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USB devices, excluding USB mice or keyboards, at the same time as the camera. If this occurs, disconnect the other devices from the computer and try reconnecting the camera.
• Do not connect two or more cameras at the same time to the same computer. The connections may not operate correctly.
• Never allow the computer to go into standby (sleep) mode while a camera is connected via the USB interface cable. If it does happen, never disconnect the interface cable. Try to awaken the computer with the camera in the connected state. Some computers will not awaken properly if you disconnect the camera while they are in standby (sleep) mode. Please refer to your computer manual for instructions regarding the standby (sleep) mode.
• You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) when connecting to a computer. Ensure that you use fully charged batteries if you cannot use an AC adapter.
• See the Camera User Guide for procedures connecting the camera to the computer.
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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
Just install the software once at the beginning.
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Connect the camera to the computer
See your Camera User Guide for
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Precautions for Connecting the
Download images to the computer
Print the images
Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining
Software
ZoomBrowser EX (Windows)/ImageBrowser (Macintosh)
Versatile image management software for downloading images, editing still images and movies, and printing.
Experiment with diverse printing techniques
Print a variety of layouts. Change paper sizes and print your photos with date stamps and comments to enjoy an expanded range of possibilities.
Windows (p. 20) Macintosh (p. 49)
Printing images is easy
Print date stamps with your photos
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Check multiple photos at a glance with index printing.
Edit a Movie
You can remove unwanted sections at the beginning or end of a movie. You can also use the memory card reader to upload the edited movie to the camera.
Windows (p. 26) Macintosh (p. 55)
Extract Stills from Movies
You can extract a still from the displayed movie and save it as a new image file.
Windows (p. 26) Macintosh (p. 55)
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Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer (Remote Shooting)
Shoot and control the camera’s shutter from a computer. You can save the recorded images directly to the computer. (Certain models only)
Windows (p. 32) Macintosh (p. 61)
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera (My Camera)
Set your favorite images and sounds as the camera’s start-up image or shutter sound. (Certain models only)
Windows (p. 39) Macintosh (p. 68)
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PhotoStitch (Windows/Macintosh)
A program for merging multiple images into dramatic panoramas.
Stitch a Panorama Together
Windows (p. 35) Macintosh (p. 64)
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System Requirements
Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Windows
OS
Computer Model
CPU Still
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Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1)
Windows XP Service Pack 2
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
Windows Vista:
Windows XP:
Movies Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher
Pentium 500 MHz or higher
RAM
Interface
Movies 1 GB or more
Free Hard Disk
Space
Display
Macintosh
OS
Still
Images
Windows Vista:
Windows XP:
USB
•Canon Utilities
- ZoomBrowser EX:
- PhotoStitch:
512 MB or more
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200 MB or more
40 MB or more
- Digital Photo Professional COP 200 MB or more
(certain models only)
1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better
Mac OS X (v10.4-v10.5)
Computer Model
CPU
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor Still
Images
Movies Core Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
RAM Still
Images
Mac OS X v10.5:
Mac OS X v10.4:
512 MB or more
256 MB or more
Display
Movies 1 GB or more
Interface
Free Hard Disk
Space
USB
•Canon Utilities
- ImageBrowser:
- PhotoStitch:
- Digital Photo Professional
300 MB or more
50 MB or more
200 MB or more
(certain models only)
1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better
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If you will be using Digital Photo Professional, check the “Processing Raw Images” section also
(Windows, p. 36; Macintosh, p. 65) (certain models only).
• A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.
• Even when system requirements are met, not all computer functions can be guaranteed.
• A sound card is required to play movie file audio tracks in Windows.
• With Windows, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or later is required.
• Macintosh software can only be used on disks formatted in the Mac OS
Extended (journaled) format.
Previous ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Versions
•If you are already using a prior version, use the supplied CD-ROM (Canon
Digital Camera Solution Disk) to install and overwrite it with the new version.
•If you were using ZoomBrowser EX Ver. 2 or 3, perform the following procedures after installing the software.
1. Double-click [dbconverter.exe] to start it.
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2. Select the database file used up to now and click the [Start] button.
Example: C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Database\My Database.zbd
If images were saved in the Program Files folder, then continue with the following procedure. folder.
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Example: C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Library (1)
Using the Software on the Windows
Platform – Preparations
This chapter explains how to install the software. Read this before connecting the camera to the computer for the first time.
Installing the Software
Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
• Install the software before you connect the camera to the computer.
• You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to install programs.
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Items to Prepare
• Your camera and computer
• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk
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Installation Procedures
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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.
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Close any programs that are running.
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Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
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.
1. Select [Computer] or [My Computer] from the [Start] menu.
2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open].
3. Double-click the [SETUP.EXE]* proceed.
icon.
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* Some computers may not display the [.EXE] file name extension as shown above.
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Click the Digital Camera Software [Easy
Installation] button.
click [Custom Installation].
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If other software is running, close each program before clicking [OK].
Installer Panel
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Review the installation settings and click [Install].
The items in the list may differ from those illustrated depending on the software installed on your computer.
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Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement.
The installation will start.
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Click [Yes] if a dialog confirming the installation of Microsoft .Net Framework displays.
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At this stage, do NOT remove the Solution
Disk from the CD-ROM drive yet.
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If there is no need to restart the computer, the [Finish] screen will display. Click [Finish], remove the Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive to conclude the installation.
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Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your normal desktop screen appears after restarting.
This concludes the software installation.
See Uninstalling the Software (p. 71) to delete the installed programs.
To ensure security on computers with Microsoft .NET Framework installed, it will be necessary to update the computer using Windows
Update.
You may now download camera images to the computer (p. 15).
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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.
Proceed to this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the
Windows Platform
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Preparations section.
Downloading Images to the Computer
Begin by downloading the images to your computer. The downloading procedure is slightly different depending on whether you are using a camera to computer connection (see below) or
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You may not be able to download images when the camera is connected to a computer if there are a large number of images (approximately 1000) on the memory card. Use a memory card reader to download in that case.
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After connecting the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal, turn on the camera power, set it to playback mode and prepare it to communicate with the computer.
Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing the camera in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models.
See the Camera User Guide.
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Select [Canon CameraWindow] when a dialog (Events dialog) similar to that on the right displays and click [OK].
In Windows Vista, select [Downloads
Images From Canon Camera using
Canon CameraWindow] from the
AutoPlay dialog.
Your camera model name or
[Canon Camera] will appear here.
Different programs may display depending on your computer setup.
If this Events dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All
[CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
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CameraWindow displays when the camera and computer are set to the mode to communicate. (Images are not downloaded at this point.)
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Thumbnail Window View Window
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Download the images using the camera or the computer.
By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder.
Using the Camera to Download Images
Download images using the camera’s Direct Transfer function.
• When it is possible to use the Direct Transfer function, the Direct
Transfer settings menu will appear on the LCD monitor and the
(Print/Share) button will light blue.
• 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 FUNC./SET button.
The (Print/Share) button will blink blue during the transfer and remain lit when it is complete. Click the mouse button or press any key on the keyboard to resume the ability to operate from the computer.
Using the Computer to Download Images
Click [Transfer Untransferred Images].
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Thumbnail Window View Window
• To download images that have had transfer settings set with the camera, use the camera or a memory card reader.
• To check images in the camera or to download only a portion of the images, click [Operate Images on Camera].
• You can also click in the View Window to upload to the camera still images that were downloaded to the computer.
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When you click [OK] in the image transfer completion window, the transferred images will display in the Main Window.
The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date.
The last downloaded images will display here according to both their shooting dates and categories.
Folders Area
The downloaded symbol displays on downloaded folders.
Thumbnail
Next, print out the images (p. 20).
Memory Card Reader Connection
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Insert the memory card into the reader.
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Select [View/Download Images using
Canon ZoomBrowser EX] when the dialog to the right appears and click
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[OK].
If the dialog above fails to appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All
Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX
Memory Card Utility], [ZoomBrowser EX Memory Card Utility], and proceed to Step 3.
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Click [Download Images].
You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking
[Preferences].
• By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will download to the [Pictures] or [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.
• Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card images in a list, check the images before downloading and download only selected images.
memory card folder structures and file names.
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The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date.
Images] section.
At the same time they will also appear grouped by date and category in the [Last Acquired
Next, print out the images (p. 20).
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Printing Images
There are three methods for using ZoomBrowser EX to print images: [Photo Print], [Index Print] and [Print Using Other Software]. This section explains how to use the [Photo Print] option.
• Movies cannot be printed, but you can print still images saved from movies.
• To use the Index Print option, click [Print & Email] in the Main Window, followed by [Index Print].
Photo Print
Prints one image on each page.
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After confirming that [1. Select Images] is selected, select images.
You can select multiple images by holding the [Ctrl] key down while clicking on successive images.
The background of selected images changes to blue.
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Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and adjust the categories as you feel necessary.
Text can be inserted here to print with this photo.
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Selects the printer and the paper size etc.
Selects a printing method for the shooting date/time information.
of print copies.
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Printing will start.
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This chapter explained the ZoomBrowser EX basics.
Once you have mastered them, try the advanced techniques.
• Using the Software on the Windows Platform
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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
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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
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This window is for displaying and organizing images downloaded to the computer.
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Display Mode
Display Control
Browser Area
Switches between showing and hiding the Task
Buttons and Last
Acquired Images section and the
Folders Area.
Task Buttons
• 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. 28)
Folders Area
• Use this area to select folders. The selected folders and the images within the selected folders 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.
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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].
• To delete a folder in the Favorite Folders area, select a folder and click the [Delete] button.
Last Acquired Images
Browser Area
• The folders and the images within the folders selected in the Last Acquired Images section or
Folders Area display here. The display style will vary according to your Display Mode selection.
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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
Rotated Images (In display only)
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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.
If you move the mouse cursor over a folder,
will display on the upper right. Clicking here displays that folder zoomed in.
Scroll Mode
The images within the selected folder and subfolders will display. If you set the display folder depth (level) to [1] or greater, the thumbnails of the images in the folder will also display. You can change the folder depth in the
[Tools] menu under the [Preferences] option.
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This mode displays the image at a larger size as
Preview Mode
well as the image information.
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In zoom mode or scroll mode, positioning the mouse pointer over a thumbnail causes the image to appear at a higher magnification in a Mouse
Over window. You can also set the Mouse Over window to not show in the
(Show Information) menu.
Display Control Panel
• This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area.
Selection Menu
Click this to select/deselect all images in the Browser Area.
Fit to Window
Changes the thumbnail size to fit them into the window.
Display Size
Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area.
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Show/Hide Image Information Menu
Select here to show/hide such image information as the file name or shooting date or rating beneath the thumbnail.
Filter Tool Menu
Displays only images that correspond to the specific conditions.
Select Button
Use this to select images in Zoom mode.
Function Buttons
• These buttons are available for executing various functions.
Starts a slide show of the
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Rotate Button
Rotates the selected image.
View Image Button
Displays the selected image
Slide Show Button
Window.
or movie in the Viewer selected images.
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Properties Button Search Button Delete Button
Displays information about Searches for images Deletes selected the selected image in the
Properties Window.
images or folders.
using such criteria as the
Star Rating, modification date, shooting date, comments or keywords.
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Viewer Window
Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window.
Edit Menu
You can edit, eliminating red eyes, adjusting colors and brightness, cropping and inputting titles. You can also use it to start up other programs for editing.
Print Button
Prints the displayed image.
Shooting
Information
Display Button
Displays image shooting information.
Synchronize Button
Synchronizes the display settings when multiple images are displayed.
Image Selector
Button
Switches between images.
Sets the image display size to the size in the Viewer
Window.
Displays images in the Viewer
Window at their actual size.
Zoom
Changes the image zoom setting.
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Star Rating
Sets the Star Rating for an image.
Number of
Displays
Button
Displays multiple images at once. This is handy for comparing images.
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.
• RAW Image is Displayed
The [Display Original Image] button displays beneath the image. Clicking this button displays the converted image in the Viewer Window.
• Movie is Displayed
•Buttons will appear beneath the movie, allowing it to be played or the sound to be adjusted.
•On some computer systems, you may experience dropped frames leading to jerky motion or intermittent sound when replaying movies.
•You can extract still images from movies by clicking the [Save as still image] button, which appears beside the Star Ratings buttons. You can also delete unwanted sections at the beginning or end of movies by clicking the [Cut Movie] button.
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.
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Plays a sound memo attached to an image.
File Name
The file name can be changed.
Star Rating and
My Category
Sets the rating for an image.
An icon will display if a My
Category is set.
Shooting Information
Displays detailed information, such as the shutter speed and exposure compensation setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed.
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Protect
Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted.
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Comment
You can type a comment here.
Keywords
Sets the keywords used in searches.
Brightness Histogram
A graph of the highlights and shadows distribution in an image.
Image Selector Buttons
If multiple images are selected with the Properties Window displayed, you can switch between the images for which the information is displayed.
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ZoomBrowser EX Features
This section briefly introduces the ZoomBrowser EX features.
Some ZoomBrowser EX functions may not be available with certain camera models. Check the Specifications section of your Camera User Guide to see if your model supports them.
Workflow
The following workflow is used in ZoomBrowser EX.
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Click a Task button.
Task Buttons
Check the Help menu for procedures and features.
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The Task buttons are explained in “Task Button Functions” (p. 29).
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Perform the procedures according to the instructions.
Summary of the procedures for this step
Steps to follow
Procedural instructions
Return to Main Menu
Task Button Functions
Acquire & Camera Settings
Connect to Camera
You can do the following when you connect the camera and display CameraWindow.
Acquire Images
Downloads images and sound files from the camera (p. 15).
Print Images
Selects and prints the images in the camera.
Write to Camera
Uploads images on the computer to the camera.
Set to Camera
Sets the camera owner’s name.
Connect to EOS Camera
This can only be used with EOS series cameras. For details on this function, see the user guide for your camera. (Windows XP only)
Acquire Images from Memory Card
Downloads images and sound files from a memory card (p. 18).
You can also select images on the memory card and print them.
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Transfer Images to Memory Card
Uploads images from the computer to a memory card.
View & Classify
View as a Slide Show
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Starts a slide show of the images selected in the
Rename Multiple Files
Browser Area.
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.
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Edit
Edit Image
Allows you to perform image editing, such as cropping, image correction, inserting comments, and red-eye correction. You can also use it to start other image editing programs.
Stitch Photos
Merges multiple images and creates a single large panoramic image (p. 35).
Digital Photo Professional - Process RAW Images (certain models only)
Converts RAW images into JPEG or TIFF images. You can adjust the image brightness, contrast
and color balance among other attributes during conversion (p. 36).
Export
Export Still Images
Allows you to change the image size or type, and export it as a new image.
Export Shooting Properties
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
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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.
• CD-R/RW capable drive supplied as standard equipment
• CD-R/RW writing capabilities are operating correctly
Print & Email
Photo Print
Prints one image per page (p. 20).
You can print "photos" easily.
Index Print
Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints.
Print Using Other Software
Select the software to use and then print.
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.
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Other Features
ZoomBrowser EX has the following features as well.
[My Camera Settings] (certain models only)
[Remote Shooting] (certain models only)
You can shoot and operate the camera from a computer (p. 32).
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Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote
Shooting)
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.
• 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.
•RAW images can not be recorded.
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Remote Shooting can only be used with camera models listed as compatible with remote shooting in the Specifications section of the Camera User Guide.
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Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing it in the
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Click [Cancel] ( in Windows Vista) to close the Events Dialog (or the slide show screen) if it appears.
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If CameraWindow appears, click [Operate Images on Camera] followed by in the View
Window to close CameraWindow.
CameraWindow
Thumbnail Window View Window
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In the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon
Utilities], [CameraWindow], [RemoteCapture DC 3] and [RemoteCapture DC].
According to the default settings, recorded images are saved into the
[Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder. To change the destination, open the
[File] menu in the remote shooting window and select [Preferences].
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Click and check the subject in the viewfinder.
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Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required.
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Click the [Release] button.
• You can release the shutter by pressing the camera’s shutter button or the keyboard’s space key.
• Other than the shutter button, the camera's buttons and switches, including the zoom, cannot be operated while the camera is being controlled with the Remote Shooting function. is used independently.
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Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area.
Size and Resolution Selector
Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured.
You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes below.
Rotation Settings
Sets the rotation parameters for images after they are captured.
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.
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Button
Starts or stops the viewfinder display.
Refresh Button
Resets the exposure, focus and white balance.
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The settings available vary between camera models.
Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch
You can create a wide panoramic image by merging images of a scene shot separately.
PhotoStitch automatically detects the overlapping areas of adjacent images and corrects for the size and orientation. You can also manually specify the overlapping areas.
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Click [Edit] in the ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window and click [Stitch Photos].
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Click [1. Select Images] and select several images in the Browser Area.
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Click [2. Open PhotoStitch].
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Merge the images following the instructions in the guidance panel at the top of the PhotoStitch window.
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Assist mode because PhotoStitch can automatically detect the image order and orientation. The series of images are saved together in a single folder when they are downloaded from the camera.
Symbol displayed by images shot in Stitch Assist mode.
• Some camera models may not support Stitch Assist mode.
• See the Camera User Guide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode.
• Images shot in Stitch Assist mode with a wide converter, teleconverter or close-up lens cannot be merged accurately.
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Processing RAW Images
RAW images contain ‘raw’ data that has not been subjected to any compression processing by the camera. Since the data is captured in a proprietary format, it cannot be handled or displayed by standard software programs. You can use Digital Photo Professional to adjust and convert RAW images into standard JPEG or TIFF images with minimal image quality loss.
• RAW images can only be recorded on models that list RAW as one of the data types in the Specifications section of the Camera User Guide.
• Only RAW images compatible with Digital Photo Professional can be converted. Be sure to refer to the Data Type item in the Specification section of the Camera User Guide.
• The use of Digital Photo Professional is recommended on computers that satisfy the following system requirements.
CPU: Core 2 Duo or better detail how to use Digital Photo Professional.
• You can download a PDF manual from the Canon website that explains in
Converting Images
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Click [Edit] in ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window, followed by [Digital Photo
Professional Process RAW Images].
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Select a RAW image in Digital Photo Professional’s Main Window.
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Main Window
Selects folders containing images.
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Adjust the image brightness and white balance in the tool palette.
The modified contents (the information for image processing requirements) are saved along with the image as a “recipe”.
The items available to be modified differ depending on the camera model.
You can adjust all three RGB channel levels together or separately with the Tone Curve.
Reduces noise that occurs when shooting night time scenery, or when shooting at a high ISO speed.
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Adjusts the brightness, white balance and picture style.
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Tool Palette
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Selects the file destination.
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Renames the file.
Selects the file type.
Insert a check mark here to change the file size.
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Printing Images
Digital Photo Professional offers the following printing methods.
Single Print (Auto Settings)
After selecting an image in the Main Window, click the [File] menu and select [Print].
With this method you can automatically lay out a single image on a single sheet of paper and print it.
Single Print (Detailed Setting)
After selecting an image in the Main Window, click the [File] menu and select [Print with detailed setting].
You can adjust the layout for a single image on a single sheet, and print out such items as an inserted title and shooting information along with the image.
Inserts text.
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After selecting images in the Main Window, click the [File] menu and select [Contact Sheet
Contact Sheet
Prints].
With this method, you can print multiple images on a single sheet. You can set the number of images and the layout and insert text too.
Inserts text.
Sets the number and order of images laid out on one sheet.
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My
Camera Settings
My Camera functions are only available with camera models listed as compatible with My Camera functions in the Specifications section of the
Camera User Guide.
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• To register the My Camera settings with the camera, ensure that you install the software that came with the camera.
•Do not break the camera connection by unplugging the interface cable or switching off the camera power while the My Camera settings are being added to the camera or being saved to the computer from the camera.
Adding My Camera Settings to the Camera
called the My Camera settings. My Camera settings are saved onto your computer when you install the bundled software. This topic explains how to register the My Camera settings saved onto your computer with the camera.
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After connecting the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal, turn on the camera power, set it to playback mode and
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Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing the camera in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models.
See the Camera User Guide.
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Click [Cancel] ( in Windows Vista) to close the Events Dialog if it appears.
If CameraWindow appears, click [Operate Images on Camera] followed by in the View
Window to close CameraWindow.
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Thumbnail Window View Window
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In the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon
Utilities], [CameraWindow], [MyCamera] and [MyCamera].
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Click [Connect to camera].
The My Camera window showing images in the camera will display.
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Select the [Setup as a theme] tab.
To set the start-up image or sound individually, select the [Set individually] tab.
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Select the settings to add and replace.
Settings to add: select from the [My Computer] list.
Settings to replace: Select from the [Camera] list.
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Click [Save to Camera]
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[Save to PC] Button
Saves settings files registered with the camera to the computer.
[Delete] Button
Deletes settings from the computer.
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Changing the My Camera settings with the camera.
See the Camera Users Guide.
Creating Original Start-Up Images or Sounds
You can use My Camera Maker to effortlessly create image files or sound files for use as startup images or start-up sounds.
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In the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon
Utilities], [CameraWindow], [MyCamera] and [MyCamera].
The My Camera window will display.
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Click the [Set individually] tab in the My Camera window, followed by the [Create
My Camera Data] button.
My Camera Maker will start.
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Add File Button as settings files in the list.
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Follow the instructions at the top part of the My Camera Maker window and create image or sound files.
The created settings files automatically appear in the My Camera window.
Add the files to the camera following the procedures in Adding My Camera Settings to
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Use the following settings to create start-up images or start-up sounds using image editing software or sound processing software.
• Start-Up Images
Image Type
Data Sampling
Resolution (WxH)
: JPEG (Baseline JPEG)
: 4:2:0 or 4:2:2
: 320 x 240 or 512 x 288*
* Varies with camera model
• Start-Up Sounds
Type
Bit Rate / Frequency
: WAV (Monaural)
: 8 bits (11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz)
Set the sound file length to values approximating those in the following chart.
Type
Start-Up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-Timer Sound
Duration in Seconds
11.025 kHz
1.0 sec. or less
0.3 sec. or less
0.3 sec. or less
2.0 sec. or less
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This chapter explains how to install the software. Read this before connecting the camera to the computer for the first time.
Installing the Software
Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
Items to Prepare
• Your camera and computer
• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk
• Interface cable supplied with the camera
Installation Procedures
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Close any programs that are running.
Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the
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in the CD-ROM window.
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Click the Digital Camera Software [Install] button.
Installer Panel
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Select [Easy Installation] and click
[Next].
Select [Custom Installation] to select programs individually for installation.
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Click [Agree] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement.
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Review the installation settings and click [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
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When the installation is over, click
[Finish].
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Click [Exit] in the installer panel and remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive.
This concludes the software installation.
See Uninstalling the Software (p. 71) to delete the software installed
with these procedures.
Continue by downloading images to the computer (p. 45).
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This chapter explains the procedures for using ImageBrowser to download the camera's images to the computer and print them.
Proceed to this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the
Macintosh Platform
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Preparations section.
Downloading Images to the Computer
Begin by downloading the images to your computer. The downloading procedure is slightly different depending on whether you are using a camera to computer connection (see below) or
Y computer if there are a large number of images (approximately 1000) on the memory card. Use a memory card reader to download in that case.
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After connecting the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal, turn on the camera power, set it to playback mode and prepare it to communicate with the computer.
Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing the camera in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models.
See the Camera User Guide.
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CameraWindow displays when the camera and computer are set to the mode to communicate. (Images are not downloaded at this point.)
CameraWindow
Thumbnail Window View Window
Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop).
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Download the images using the camera or the computer.
By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] folder.
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• If the conditions are right for the Direct Transfer function, the Direct
Transfer settings menu will appear on the LCD monitor and the
(Print/Share) button will light blue.
• 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 FUNC./SET button.
The (Print/Share) button will blink blue during the transfer and remain lit when it is complete. Click the mouse button or press any key on the keyboard to resume the ability to operate from the computer.
Using the Computer to Download Images
Click [Transfer Untransferred Images].
CameraWindow
Click this button to close the start screen.
View Window Thumbnail Window
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• To download images that have had transfer settings set with the
camera, use the camera or a memory card reader (p. 48).
• To check images in the camera or to download only a portion of the images, click [Operate Images on Camera].
• You can also click in the View Window to upload to the camera still images that were downloaded to the computer.
When you click [OK] in the image transfer completion window, the transferred images will display in the Main Window.
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The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date.
The last downloaded images will display here according to both their shooting dates and categories.
Folders Area
The downloaded symbol displays on downloaded folders.
Thumbnail
Next, print out the images (p. 49).
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Memory Card Reader Connection
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Insert the memory card into the reader.
Use a separately sold card adapter if required.
See the manual for the memory card reader for details on how to connect and use the reader.
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Click [Download Images].
You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Preferences]. at the bottom of the desktop).
• By the default settings, all images are downloaded to the [Pictures] folder.
• To download images that have had their transfer settings set with the
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• See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 72) for information about
memory card folder structures and file names.
The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date.
At the same time they will also appear grouped by date or My Category in the [Last
Acquired Images] section.
Next, print out the images (p. 49).
Printing Images
There are three methods for using ImageBrowser to print images: [Photo Print], [Index Print] and [Layout Print]. This section explains how to use the [Photo Print] option.
Movies cannot be printed, but you can print still images saved from movies.
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Photo Print
Prints one image on each page.
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Select the images to print.
Clicking on an image selects it and displays a blue frame around it. To select multiple images, hold down the [shift] or [ ] (command) key while clicking on images.
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A blue frame displays around selected images.
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Click [Print & Email] and select [Photo
Print].
Selecting [Index Print] allows you to print the thumbnails and shooting information in a chart.
Selecting [Layout Print] allows you to layout and print multiple images on a single sheet of paper.
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Set the categories as you feel necessary.
Selects a printer.
Selects options such as the paper size and orientation when you click
[Page Setup].
Selects a printing method for the shooting date/time information.
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Click [Print].
Sets the number of copies printed.
Click this button to switch between images if you selected multiple images.
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Text can be inserted here to print with this photo.
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The Print window will now open.
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After setting the number of copies, and other settings, click [Print].
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This chapter explained the ImageBrowser basics.
Once you have mastered them, try the advanced techniques.
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This chapter explains various ImageBrowser features.
Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
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The Basics chapter.
The ImageBrowser Windows
This section describes the principal ImageBrowser windows: the Browser Window, Viewer
Window and File Information Window.
Browser Window
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This window is for displaying and organizing images downloaded to the computer.
Last Acquired
Display Mode
Browser Area
Control Panel (p. 54) Display Control Panel (p. 54)
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Folders Area
• Use this area to select folders. The selected folders and the images within the selected folders display 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].
Last Acquired Images
• You can check images grouped according to the shooting date or My Category.
Browser Area
• The folders and the images within the folders selected in the Last Acquired Images section or
Folders Area display here.
The display style will vary according to your Display Mode selection.
Images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode
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Movies
Images with sound memo attachments
Protected images
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Rotated Images (In display only)
Display Mode
• Selects the display style for the Browser Area.
Preview Mode
This mode displays the image at a larger size as well as the image information.
List Mode
Displays the images in the folder selected in the Explorer Panel section in rows and columns.
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Display Control Panel
• This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area.
Display Size
Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area.
Selection Menu
Click this to select/deselect all images in the Browser Area.
Filter Tool Menu
Displays only images that correspond to the specific conditions.
Hide Buttons
Left: Hides the Explorer Panel and the last downloaded image.
Middle: Hides the control panel.
Right: Hides the Show Shooting
Information panel in the
Preview display mode.
Control Panel
Viewer Window
Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window.
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Zoom
Changes the image zoom setting.
Image Selector Button
Switches between images.
Save Button
Saves the edited image.
Edit Menu adjusting colors and brightness, cropping and inputting titles.
You can also use it to start up other programs for editing.
Number of Displays Menu
Displays multiple images at once. This is handy for comparing images.
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Sets the Star Rating for an image.
Show Information Menu
Displays shooting information.
Print Button
Prints the displayed image.
Full Screen Button
Displays the image in the full screen mode. (You can also double-click an image to display it in full screen mode).
Click the image or press any key on the keyboard to restore the normal display mode.
Synchronize Button
Synchronizes the display settings when multiple images are displayed.
• RAW Image is Displayed
The [Display Original Image] button displays beneath the image. Clicking this button displays the converted image in the Viewer Window.
• Movie is Displayed
•Buttons will appear below the movie, allowing it to be played back or the sound to be adjusted.
•On some computer systems, you may experience dropped frames leading to jerky motion or intermittent sound when replaying movies.
•If you click the [Save as Still Image] button, you can extract still images from movies. You can also delete unwanted sections at the beginning or end of movies by clicking the [Cut Movie] button.
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File Information Window
The File Information Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area, click the
[File] menu and select [Get Info]. The File Information Window does not display in the Preview display mode.
Switches between showing and hiding detailed information for the category.
Star Rating / My Category
Sets the rating for an image.
An icon will display if a My
Category is set.
Switches between showing and hiding detailed information.
Comment
You can type a comment deleted.
Plays a sound memo attached to an image.
Lock
Prevents an image from being overwritten or
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Keyword
Sets the keywords used in searches.
Brightness Histogram
A graph of the highlights and shadows distribution in an image.
Shooting Information
Displays detailed information, such as the shutter speed and exposure compensation setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed.
You can change
Image Selector Buttons file names.
selected, you can switch between images that display information in the File
Information Window.
ImageBrowser Features
This section provides a brief introduction to ImageBrowser features.
Some ImageBrowser functions may not be available with certain camera models. Check the Specifications section of your Camera User Guide to see if your model supports them.
Workflow
The following workflow is used in ImageBrowser.
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Select a feature from the Control Panel or the menu.
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Control Panel Features
Canon Camera
CameraWindow will display if the camera is connected, and you will be able to perform the following actions.
Acquire Images
Downloads images and sound files from the camera (p. 45) .
Selects and prints the images in a camera.
Write to Camera
Uploads images on the computer to the camera.
Set to Camera
Sets the camera owner’s name.
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You can perform the following actions if a memory card reader is connected.
•Download images from the memory card
Download image or sound files from the memory card (p. 48).
You can also specify images on the memory card for printing.
View Image
Displays the selected image or movie in the Viewer Window.
SlideShow
Starts a slide show of the selected images. Click the [View] menu and select [Slide Show
Options] to set the slide show settings.
Print & Email
Photo Print
Prints one image per page (p. 49).
You can print "photos" easily.
Index Print
Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints.
Layout Print
Allows you to freely arrange multiple images on a single page and print. You can also insert captions and titles.
Create Image for Email
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.
Send to Trash
Sends the selected images or folders to the Trash.
Functions Selected from Menus
Search Images: [File] menu, [Search]
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Searches for images based on such criteria as Star Ratings, dates, keywords or captions.
Export Images: [File] menu, [Export Images]
•Edit and Save: allows you to change the file type or size and export the file.
•Export Shooting Properties: allows you to export the shooting properties as a text file.
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Organize Images: [File] menu, [Organize Image]
•Sort Images: sorts images according to criteria such as the shooting date or Star Rating and saves them into a specified folder.
•Rename: changes the files names of multiple images in a single pass.
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Convert RAW Images: [File] menu, [Process RAW Images by Digital Photo
Professional] (certain models only)
Converts RAW images into JPEG or TIFF images. You can adjust the image brightness, contrast
and color balance among other attributes during conversion (p. 65).
Merge Panoramas: [Edit] menu, [PhotoStitch]
Merges multiple images and creates a single large panoramic image (p. 64).
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Display Settings: [View] menu, [View Settings]
Hides or shows image information beneath the thumbnail, such as the file name or the shooting date and time.
Sort Images: [View] menu, [Sort]
Arranges image order in the Browser Area according to criteria such as the filename, file modification date, file size or shooting date.
Other Features
ImageBrowser has the following features as well.
[My Camera Settings] (certain models only)
You can set the camera’s settings such as the start-up image or shutter sound (p. 68).
[Remote Shooting] (certain models only)
You can shoot and operate the camera from a computer (p. 61).
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Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote
Shooting)
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.
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• Ensure that you turn off your computer’s sleep mode before you begin remote shooting. The device performance cannot be guaranteed if the computer enters the sleep mode.
•RAW images can not be recorded.
Remote Shooting can only be used with camera models listed as compatible with remote shooting in the Specifications section of the Camera User Guide.
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View Window to close CameraWindow.
CameraWindow
in the
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Double-click the [Applications] folder, followed by the [Canon Utilities] folder,
[CameraWindow] folder and the [RemoteCapture DC] icon.
According to the default settings, recorded images are saved into the
[Pictures] folder. To change the destination, select [Preferences] from the
[RemoteCapture DC] menu.
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Click and check the subject in the viewfinder.
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Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required.
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Click the [Release] button.
• You can also release the shutter by pressing the camera’s shutter button or the keyboard’s space key.
• Other than the shutter button, the camera's buttons and switches, including the zoom, cannot be operated while the camera is being controlled with the Remote Shooting function.
• You may notice that the interval between the shutter release and is used independently.
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Size and Resolution Selector
Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured.
Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area.
You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes below.
Rotation Settings
Sets the rotation parameters for images after they are captured.
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.
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The settings available vary between camera models.
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Button
Starts or stops the viewfinder display.
Refresh Button
Resets the exposure, focus and white balance.
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Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch
You can create a wide panoramic image by merging images of a scene shot separately.
PhotoStitch automatically detects the overlapping areas of adjacent images and corrects for the size and orientation. You can also manually specify the overlapping areas.
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Select a series of images in the ImageBrowser’s Browser Area.
2
Click the [Edit] menu and select
[PhotoStitch].
Instructions
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Merge the images following the instructions in the guidance panel at the top of the PhotoStitch window.
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Images Shot in Stitch Assist Mode
It is easy to merge images if they are shot with the camera's Stitch
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Symbol displayed by images shot in Stitch Assist mode.
• Some camera models may not support Stitch Assist mode.
• See the Camera User Guide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode.
• Images shot in Stitch Assist mode with a wide converter, teleconverter or close-up lens cannot be merged accurately.
Processing RAW Images
RAW images contain ‘raw’ data that has not been subjected to any compression processing by the camera. Since the data is captured in a proprietary format, it cannot be handled or displayed by standard software programs. You can use Digital Photo Professional to adjust and convert RAW images into standard JPEG or TIFF images with minimal image quality loss.
• RAW images can only be recorded on models that list RAW as one of the data types in the Specifications section of the Camera User Guide.
• Only RAW images compatible with Digital Photo Professional can be converted. Be sure to refer to the Data Type item in the Specification section of the Camera User Guide.
• The use of Digital Photo Professional is recommended on computers that satisfy the following system requirements.
CPU: Core 2 Duo or better detail how to use Digital Photo Professional.
• You can download a PDF manual from the Canon website that explains in
Converting Images
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Click an image, then select [Process RAW Images by Digital Photo Professional] in the [File] menu.
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Select a RAW image in Digital Photo Professional’s Main Window.
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Click
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Adjust the image brightness and white balance in the tool palette.
The modified contents (the information for image processing requirements) are saved along with the image as a “recipe”.
The items available to be modified differ depending on the camera model
You can adjust all three RGB channel levels together or separately with the Tone Curve.
Reduces noise that occurs when shooting night time scenery, or when shooting at a high ISO speed.
Adjusts the brightness, white balance and picture style.
Tool Palette
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Adjusts the contrast, color tone, color saturation and sharpness.
With Digital Photo Professional, you can adjust images to achieve the best results for your desired scene or subject by specifying a picture style.
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In the [File] menu, select [Convert and save], set the file type and destination and then click [Save].
Renames the file.
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Selects the file destination.
Selects the file type.
Insert a check mark here to change the file size.
Printing Images
Digital Photo Professional offers the following printing methods.
Single Print (Auto Settings)
After selecting an image in the Main Window, click the [File] menu and select [Print].
With this method you can automatically lay out a single image on a single sheet of paper and print it.
Single Print (Detailed Setting)
After selecting an image in the Main Window, click the [File] menu and select [Print with detailed setting].
You can adjust the layout for a single image on a single sheet, and print out such items as an inserted title and shooting information along with the image.
Inserts text.
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Sets the image size and image layout, and
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After selecting images in the Main Window, click the [File] menu and select [Contact Sheet
Contact Sheet
Prints].
With this method, you can print multiple images on a single sheet. You can set the number of images and the layout and insert text too.
Inserts text.
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Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My
Camera Settings
My Camera functions can are only available with camera models listed as compatible with My Camera functions in the Specifications section of the
Camera User Guide.
• To register the My Camera settings with the camera, ensure that you install the software that came with the camera.
•Do not break the camera connection by unplugging the interface cable or switching off the camera power while the My Camera settings are being added to the camera or being saved to the computer from the camera.
Adding My Camera Settings to the Camera
onto your computer with the camera.
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After connecting the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal, turn on the camera power, set it to playback mode and prepare it to communicate with the computer
COP camera in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models.
See the Camera User Guide.
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If CameraWindow appears, click [Operate Images on Camera] followed by in the View Window to close CameraWindow.
CameraWindow
Thumbnail Window View Window
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Double-click the [Applications] folder, followed by the [Canon Utilities] folder,
[CameraWindow] folder and the [MyCamera DC] icon.
The My Camera window will display.
4
Select the type of setting in the Type list box that you wish to save to the camera.
5
Select the settings to add and replace.
Settings to add: select from the [Computer] list.
Settings to replace: Select from the [Camera] list.
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Click the button.
If a setting for this category has previously been saved to the camera, press [OK] and it will be overwritten.
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Click the [Save to Camera] button.
Click [OK] to conclude the process of saving the My Camera settings to the camera.
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Displays the settings saved
Save to Camera Y to the computer.
[Send to Trash] Button computer.
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Save to Computer
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Changing the My Camera settings with the camera.
See the Camera Users Guide.
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Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques
Adding Original Start-Up Images or Sounds
You can add original start-up images or sounds created with image editing and other software to the My Camera Window. Sound files are saved as WAVE-type files.
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Double-click the [Applications] folder, followed by the [Canon Utilities] folder,
[CameraWindow] folder and the [MyCamera DC] icon.
The My Camera window will display.
2
Select the [Start-up Image] in Type.
For sound files, select either [Start-up Sound], [Operation Sound], [Selftimer Sound] or
[Shutter Sound].
3
Click [Add].
[Add] Button
Adds images and sound files for use as settings files in the list.
4
Select the file you created and click [Open].
This concludes the process for adding new data.
You can add the settings files you just added to the computer to the camera using the
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• Start-Up Images
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Image Type
Data Sampling
Resolution (WxH)
: JPEG (Baseline JPEG)
: 4:2:0 or 4:2:2
: 320 x 240 or 512 x 288*
* Varies with camera model
• Start-Up Sounds
Type
Bit Rate / Frequency
: WAV (Monaural)
: 8 bits (11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz)
Set the sound file length to values approximating those in the following chart.
Type
Start-Up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-Timer Sound
Duration in Seconds
11.025 kHz
1.0 sec. or less
8.000 kHz
1.3 sec. or less
0.3 sec. or less
0.3 sec. or less
2.0 sec. or less
0.4 sec. or less
0.4 sec. or less
2.0 sec. or less
Appendices
This chapter explains how to uninstall the programs.
Read the Troubleshooting section in this chapter if you experience a problem using the programs.
Uninstalling the Software
The procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when you wish to delete the programs from your computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files.
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Windows
This explanation uses ZoomBrowser EX to demonstrate how to uninstall a program. You can remove other programs with the same procedures.
COP select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities],
[ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser
EX Uninstall].
The uninstall utility will start and remove
ZoomBrowser EX.
Macintosh
Uninstall the programs by dragging the application’s folder (the folder in which it was installed) into the Trash, and then empty the Trash.
Please be careful not to accidentally delete any folders with downloaded images that may be contained within the application folder.
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Memory Card Folder Structure
The images on a memory card are placed in subfolders of the [DCIM] folder labeled
[xxxCANON], where the “xxx” represents a number in the range 100 - 999.
SNDR
MISC
DCIM xxxCANON
IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images)
_MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images recorded in the
Adobe RGB color space)
IMG_xxxx.CR2 (RAW images)
_MG_xxxx.CR2 (RAW images recorded in the
Adobe RGB color space)
STx_xxxx.JPG** (Stitch Assist mode images)
MVI_xxxx.MOV, MVI_xxxx.THM* (Movies)
MVI_xxxx.AVI, MVI_xxxx.THM* (Movies)
SND_xxxx.WAV (Sound annotation)
CANONMSC
The folder that holds the settings files for images in the DCIM folder.
The folder created when DPOF settings are set.
It holds the DPOF settings files.
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SDR_xxxx.WAV (Files recorded with Sound Recorder) mode.
• The “xxxx” in file names represent four-digit numbers.
• **Each successive file shot in Stitch Assist mode is assigned a letter starting from “A,” which is inserted as the third digit in the name. i.e. [STA_0001.JPG], [STB_0002.JPG],
[STC_0003.JPG]...
• All folders except the “xxxCANON” folders contain image settings files. Do not open or delete them.
• Depending on the camera, some data types cannot be recorded.
Troubleshooting
Please read this section if you encounter a problem using the software.
Start by Checking This
Investigate the following points first if you encounter a problem.
Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed in the System
Requirements section (p. 9)?
Is the camera correctly connected to the computer?
See the Camera User Guide for the correct connection procedures. Also check to ensure that you are using the correct cable and that it is securely attached at both ends.
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Are the camera and computer in the correct modes to transfer data?
Some models require the camera to be set to the playback mode to transfer data. See the Camera User Guide for details.
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Check the battery charge if you are powering the camera with a battery.
You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) to power the camera when it is connected to a computer.
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Problems
Try the suggested solutions to the common problems listed below.
Add New Hardware Wizard displays when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable (Windows).
Click [Cancel] to close the window. Temporarily disconnect the camera from the computer. Next, read Start by Checking This on the previous page and resolve the problem.
Cannot download images or shoot remotely. (For cameras connected to the computer via an interface cable: only cameras supporting Hi-Speed
USB 2.0).
The problem may be resolved by lowering the transmission speed for data by following the procedures below.
Solution:
(Print/Share) button and FUNC./SET button simultaneously. In the displayed screen, select [B] and press the FUNC./SET button.
Camera not detected, Events dialog won’t display or images will not download to the computer (when camera is connected to the computer via an interface cable (Windows)).
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• The [Scanners and Cameras] icon cannot be found in the [Hardware and
Sound] within the [Control Panel] or the [Printers and Other Hardware] window.
• Your camera model name, [Canon Camera] or a camera icon does not display when [Scanners and Cameras] icon is clicked.
Solution:
Delete the device with the following procedures.
You must be authorized as a Computer System Administrator to delete devices.
1. Display the [Device Manager] dialog.
Windows Vista: Click the [Start] menu, [Control Panel], [System and
Maintenance], [System], and Task list [Device Manager].
Windows XP: Click the [Start] menu, [Control Panel], [Performance and
Maintenance], [System], [Hardware] tab, and the [Device Manager] button.
2. Click the symbol beside the [Other devices], [Portable Devices] and/or
[Imaging devices] category.
Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will display in these categories if it is being recognized as an “other” device.
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There are other potential reasons for the problem if the “Other devices”, “Portable Devices” or “Imaging devices” categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear.
Proceed to Step 5, and temporarily quit the procedures.
[Delete].
4. Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog.
Delete all instances of your camera model name or [Canon Camera] if it categories. appears in one or more places in the [Other devices] or [Imaging devices] COP
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Appendices
Zooming Images in ZoomBrowser EX is Slow or Not Working
Some graphics cards or settings may cause the display of zoomed images in ZoomBrowser EX to slow down or malfunction. If this occurs, set your computer display's Hardware acceleration setting to a lower setting.
1. Click the Windows [Start] menu, followed by [Control Panel].
2. Display the [Hardware acceleration] setting window.
Windows Vista: Click [Appearance and Personalization], followed by [Adjust
screen Resolution], [Advanced Settings] button and [Troubleshoot] tab.
Windows XP: Click the [Appearance and Theme] icon, followed by the
[Display] icon, [Settings] tab, [Advanced] button and [Troubleshoot] tab.
3. Set the [Hardware acceleration] to a setting below [Full] and click [OK].
4. Restart the computer if prompted.
An error message "Insufficient free memory" displays when using PhotoStitch
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Please try one of the following methods.
• Close all other applications other than PhotoStitch.
• Reduce the size or number of images to combine.
• In the [Save] tab, select [Adjust image...], then in “Saved Image Size“ reduce the size.
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Downloading Images without Installing the
Software
You can download images by simply connecting the camera to a computer, without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
However, please note that there are several limitations.
If you use the bundled software, the following limitations do not apply.
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• It may take a few minutes, after connecting to the camera, until you can download images.
• The camera information (firmware version, etc.) may not display correctly. In this case, use the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
• Sound files attached to still images as sound memos and sound files recorded with the Sound
Recorder function may not download depending on file size and software used.
• RAW images or JPEG images recorded at the same time as RAW images may not be downloadable with some software programs or operating systems.
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• The protection setting for images protected in the camera may be lost when transferred to the computer.
• In addition, there may be problems with downloading images or image information correctly use.
depending upon the version of the operating system in use, the file size or the software in COP
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Index
Index
A
Adobe Reader
........................................ 2
B
Browser Area
Macintosh
Windows
................................ 51
................................. 22
Browser Window
.................................. 51
C
CameraWindow
Macintosh
Windows
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk
Macintosh
Windows
Comment
...................................... 43
....................................... 11
Macintosh
Windows
Computer
...................................... 56
....................................... 27
............................................. 9
Connecting to a computer
Macintosh
Windows
Control Panel
...................................... 45
....................................... 15
Cropping
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 55
....................................... 26
D
Digital Photo Professional
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 65
....................................... 36
Direct Transfer Function
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 46
....................................... 17
Display Control Panel
Macintosh
Windows
Display Mode
................................ 51
................................. 22
Macintosh
Windows
................................ 51
................................. 22
Downloading Images
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 45
....................................... 15
E
Editing Movies (Cutting Movies)
Macintosh
Windows
Events Dialog
...................................... 55
....................................... 26
................................. 16
Extracting Stills from Movies
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 55
....................................... 26
F
Favorite Folder
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 52
....................................... 23
File Information Window
Filter Tool
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 54
....................................... 25
Folders Area
Macintosh
Windows
........................... 18
Function Buttons
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Image Icon Attribute
............................ 22
I
Macintosh
Windows
ImageBrowser
...................................... 52
....................................... 23
............................ 5
Macintosh
Windows
Insert Text
...................................... 49
....................................... 20
Macintosh
Windows
Installer Panel
...................................... 50
....................................... 21
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 43
....................................... 12
Installing Software
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 43
....................................... 11
K
Keyword
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 56
....................................... 27
L R
Last Acquired Images
Macintosh
Windows
Layout Print
........................... 18
Macintosh
...................................... 49
RAW Image
Macintosh
Windows
................................ 55
................................. 26
Remote Shooting
.................................... 6
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 61
....................................... 32
M
S
Main Window
...................................... 22
Searching Images Memory Card Folder Structure
Memory Card Reader
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 59
....................................... 29
Shooting Date/Time
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 48
....................................... 18
Merging Panoramic Images
Macintosh
Windows
My Camera
...................................... 64
....................................... 35
........................................... 6
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 68
....................................... 39
My Camera Maker
................................ 41
My Category
Macintosh
Windows
................................ 47
................................. 18
O
Operating the Shutter Remotely
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 61
....................................... 32
PDF Manuals
.......................................... 2
PhotoStitch
P
........................................... 7
Task Buttons
Thumbnail
Macintosh
Windows
Playing Movies
...................................... 64
....................................... 35
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 50
....................................... 21
Shooting Information
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 56
....................................... 27
Star Rating
Macintosh
Windows
................................ 55
................................. 26
Start Screen
Y
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 47
....................................... 17
Stitch Assist Mode
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 64
....................................... 35
System Requirements
.............................. 9
T
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 47
....................................... 18
Thumbnail Window
Macintosh
Windows
Troubleshooting
................................... 73
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 55
....................................... 26
Print/Share button
Printing Images
...................................... 5
U
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 49
....................................... 20
Properties Window
............................... 27
Uninstalling Software
............................ 71
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V
View Window
Macintosh
Windows
Viewer Window
Macintosh
Windows
...................................... 55
....................................... 26
Z
ZoomBrowser EX
Ver. 2/3
......................................... 10
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Soft
ware Starter Guide
••• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk •••
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CDI-E381-010 xxxxxxxx © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN
Install the bundled software programs, and download images to the computer.
• This guide explains how to install the software programs and briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
• You may download images without installing this software.
However, there are several limitations (p. 77).
ENGLISH
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Table of contents
- 5 Precautions
- 6 It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro
- 7 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software
- 11 System Requirements
- 13 Installing the Software
- 17 Downloading Images to the Computer
- 24 The ZoomBrowser EX Windows
- 30 ZoomBrowser EX Features
- 34 Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting)
- 41 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings
- 45 Installing the Software
- 47 Downloading Images to the Computer
- 51 Printing Images
- 53 The ImageBrowser Windows
- 59 ImageBrowser Features
- 63 Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting)
- 66 Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch
- 67 Processing RAW Images
- 70 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings
- 73 Uninstalling the Software
- 74 Memory Card Folder Structure
- 75 Troubleshooting
- 79 Downloading Images without Installing the Software
- 80 Index