ENGLISH CDI-E046 Windows Software Starter Guide for for Install the Software p. 18 p. 58 Connect the Camera to a Computer p. 13 p. 13 Start the Software and Download Images p. 32 p. 61 This Guide Windows Macintosh Camera User Guide Do not connect the camera to the computer before the software is installed. CDI-E046-010 © 2002 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA • This guide explains how to install the software programs and briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The precautions noted within this guide are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct use of the products and to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and property. Please read and ensure that you understand them before proceeding to other sections of the guide. Warnings This symbol indicates topics that could lead to death or serious injury if ignored or handled incorrectly.
i READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING Canon Software License Agreement IMPORTANT - READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE ON THE CD-ROM IN THIS BOX. BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. This is a license agreement (the “Agreement”) between you and Canon Inc. (“Canon”).
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Read this First (Windows ® / Macintosh) A Guide to the Manuals ..................................................... 2 What Can Be Accomplished with the Software ................ 6 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk ..................................... 6 System Requirements ...................................................... 11 Windows .......................................................................... 11 Macintosh .........................................................................
2 A Guide to the Manuals The following manuals are supplied with the software products. Please read the respective manual according to the guidelines below. Software Starter Guide (This Guide) This manual explains how to install the software and provides a simple description of how you can download images recorded with the camera onto your computer.
3 Card Photo Printer CP-10 Printer Driver User Guide (Windows/Macintosh) This manual in PDF format explains how to install the printer driver for Card Photo Printer CP-10 (sold separately) onto your computer and connect the printer to the computer for printing.
4 How to View the Software User Guides for ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser • Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer to read the ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide (Windows) or ImageBrowser Software User Guide (Macintosh), which are PDF files. If it is not, please read the explanation for installation instructions at the bottom of next page.
5 How to View the Card Photo Printer CP-10 Printer Driver User Guide • Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to view the Printer Driver User Guide (Windows/Macintosh) for Card Photo Printer CP-10. If it is not installed on your computer, install it using the procedures at the bottom of the page. The Card Photo Printer CP-10 Printer Driver User Guide (Windows/Macintosh) is contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Windows 1.
6 What Can Be Accomplished with the Software This topic introduces the main features of the software programs contained on the CD-ROMs.
7 Plug-In Module (Macintosh) This plug-in module loads camera images into plug-in compliant programs such as Adobe Photoshop on the computer. USB Mounter (Macintosh) This utility allows you to treat the camera like a computer drive or read-only CF card reader, displaying the CF card contents on the computer and permitting files to be downloaded as if they were being copied from a card reader.
8 • Creating Mail Attachments from Images ZoomBrowser EX (Windows)/ImageBrowser (Macintosh) These programs can start your email program* and send images as file attachments to it. Since the file size and compression rate can be controlled, you can reduce large image files to sizes small enough for easy transmission. * The automatic start of email programs is only supported by Windows and the email programs must be enabled as MAPI clients.
9 • Programs for Printing Indexes PhotoRecord (Windows)/ImageBrowser (Macintosh) These programs can output an index of the computer or camera’s image thumbnails (tiny versions) to a printer.
10 • Computer-Controlled Camera Shooting RemoteCapture This program allows your camera’s shutter to be controlled by the computer when the two are connected. The recorded images are loaded directly into the computer.
11 System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
12 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Macintosh: Computer Model Power Macintosh, PowerBook, iMac, iBook OS Mac OS 8.6-9.2, Mac OS X (Version 10.1) CPU PowerPC RAM Mac OS 8.6-9.2: 20 MB or more of application memory Mac OS X (Version 10.
13 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Selecting a Downloading Method The downloading method you choose will depend upon the operating system (OS) on your computer. Read the appropriate page referenced below after checking your computer system. Downloading Method Page Reference Downloading from the camera via the USB interface P. 14 Downloading from a card reader P.
14 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Connecting to a USB Port Connection Precautions • Connect the camera directly to a USB port on the computer; not through a hub. The connection may not operate correctly through a hub. • The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USB devices, excluding USB mice or keyboards, at the same time.
15 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Connecting to a CF Card Reader or PC Card Reader If you have a CF card reader, you can download images directly to a computer by placing the camera’s CF card in a reader connected to the computer.
16 CF Card Folder Structure and File Names The images on a CF card are placed in subfolders named [xxxCANON], where the “xxx” represents a number from 100 to 998, within the [DCIM] folder. DCIM xxxCANON IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG format images) STx_xxxx.JPG** (Stitch Assist mode images) MVI_xxxx.AVI (Movies) MVI_xxxx.THM* The folder that holds the settings files for images in the DCIM folder. CANONMSC The folder created when DPOF settings are set. It holds the DPOF settings files.
Installing/Uninstalling the Software ............................... 18 Installing from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk ....... 18 Installing the Card Photo Printer CP-10 Printer Driver ........... 19 Uninstalling the Software / Driver ........................................ 20 Installing the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver .......................... 21 Setting an Event to Start Automatically (Windows XP only) .. 24 Troubleshooting the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver Installation ...
18 Installing/Uninstalling the Software ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Installing from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Installation Precautions • Before you attach the camera to the computer with the USB cable for the first time, you must install the appropriate driver software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk listed below onto the computer.
19 4. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. When the Installer Panel displays again, after the installation is complete, click [Exit]. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Installing the Card Photo Printer CP-10 Printer Driver The driver for Card Photo Printer CP-10 (sold separately) must be installed to print from a CP-10 connected to the computer.
20 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Uninstalling the Software / Driver Uninstalling the Software The following explanation uses the procedures for removing ZoomBrowser EX as an example for removing other programs as well. 1. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall]. The uninstall utility will start and remove ZoomBrowser EX.
21 • Be very careful to follow the steps below in order to install the driver software. 1. Install one of the following drivers from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (p. 18). Windows 98 / Windows 2000: TWAIN Driver Windows Me / WIndows XP: WIA Driver - Copy the required files to your computer. 2. Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. - Complete the steps required to install the driver and then close the installer. • The installation procedures may vary between Windows versions (pp.
22 Windows 98 1. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer. • For USB interface connection instructions, see Connecting to a USB Port (p. 14). 2. Do not insert the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk and click [OK]. 3. Click the [Browse] button. The Open dialog will display. 4.
23 6. Click the [OK] button. • The TWAIN Driver will install itself automatically. • The Event dialog will display when the installation is complete, allowing you to select a program to start (p. 32). Windows 2000/Windows Me 1. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer. • For USB interface connection instructions, see Connecting to a USB Port (p. 14).
24 When you use Windows XP, please set your computer to automatically start an event when the camera is connected to the computer. Be sure to set the computer to start either ZoomBrowser EX or the Scanners and Cameras Wizard. If neither of these is selected the computer will not operate properly.
25 4. Select the camera icon and click the [View device properties] icon in [Imaging Tasks]. 5. Click the [Events] tab. When you want to start ZoomBrowser EX automatically 1. Set [Select an event] to [Default]. Set the [Actions] section to [Take no action]. 2. Now repeat the above, however this time set [Select an event] to [(camera name) Connected], and in the [Actions] section, set [Start this program] to [Canon ZoomBrowser EX]. When you want to start the Scanners and Cameras Wizard automatically 1.
26 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Troubleshooting the TWAIN Driver/ WIA Driver Installation First, Check the Following 1. Does your computer comply with these requirements? Does the system have a built-in USB port and did it come with Windows 98 (First or Second Edition), Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP preinstalled? (The USB interface is not supported for systems not complying with the above conditions.) 2.
27 Uninstalling the TWAIN Driver/ WIA Driver 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer. • For USB interface connection instructions, see Connecting to a USB Port (p. 14). • With Windows 98 and Windows 2000, the event dialog will appear, allowing you to select an application program to start. With Windows Me, the Scanners and Cameras Wizard will appear.
28 6. TWAIN Driver: Click the [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [PowerShot A200 TWAIN Driver] and [TWAIN Driver Uninstall]. WIA Driver : Click the [Start] menu and select [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [PowerShot A200 WIA Driver] and [WIA Driver Uninstall]. The uninstall process will start.
29 3. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop followed by the [C:] drive and the [Windows] and [Inf] folders. Use the following procedures to show all files and folders. 1. For Windows 98, click the [View] menu and select [Folder Options]. For Windows Me, click the [Tool] menu and select [Folder Options]. 2. Click the [View] tab. 3. For Windows 98, set the [Hide files] section to [Show all files]. For Windows Me, set the [Hidden files and folders] section to [Show hidden files and folders]. 4.
30 Windows 2000 / Windows XP • Users of Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator (computer system administrator) to uninstall the driver. 1. 2. Open the [System Properties] dialog and check the [Device Manager]. 1. For Windows 2000, in the [Control Panel], double-click the [System] icon. For Windows XP, in the [Control Panel], click [Performance and Maintenance] and click [System]. 2. Click the [Hardware] tab and the [Device Manager...] button.
31 If the [Inf] Folder Is Not Visible in the [Winnt] or [Windows] Folder Windows Use the following procedures to show all files and folders. 1. Open the [Winnt] or [Windows] folder. 2. Click the [Tools] menu and select [Folder Options...]. 3. Click the [View] tab. 4. In the [Advanced settings] section, set the [Hidden files and folders] category to the [Show hidden files and folders] option. • If [Hide extensions for known file types] is selected, remove its check mark. 5. Click [OK] to close the dialog.
32 Downloading Images to a Computer This topic briefly explains how to use ZoomBrowser EX to perform a range of operations from downloading the camera’s images to printing them. • For a more detailed explanation of ZoomBrowser EX operations, please see the ZoomBrowser EX Help menu or PDF manual, ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide (p. 4).
33 2. 3. Select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] and click [OK]. • ZoomBrowser EX will start and open the ZoomBrowser EX Automation Wizard dialog. Confirm that [Display images in the Camera Window] is selected and click the [Finish] button. The Camera Window will open and display the camera images as thumbnails (tiny versions) (p. 36). • In the ZoomBrowser EX Automation Wizard dialog, you can select the action that is carried out after ZoomBrowser EX starts.
34 How to Have ZoomBrowser EX Start Automatically (Windows 98/Windows 2000) Use the following procedures to have ZoomBrowser EX start automatically without showing the Event dialog. 1. With the camera connected to the computer via the USB interface, double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop, followed by the [Control Panel] folder and [Scanners and Cameras] icon or folder. 2. Select the name of your camera model. 3. Click the [Properties] button and the [Events] tab.
35 CF Card Reader / PC Card Reader Connection Insert the CF card or loaded PC card adapter into the reader. Start ZoomBrowser EX. • Double-click the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop. • If you are using Windows Me, a confirmation message will appear the first time ZoomBrowser EX starts, asking whether you wish to register the [My Pictures] folder in ZoomBrowser EX. Click [Yes] if you plan to use the [My Pictures] folder. Canon ZoomBrowser EX Icon 3.
36 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window When a connection is opened to a CF card in a camera or a reader, the card’s images display as thumbnails in the Camera window. Your camera model name will appear here. Thumbnail An image of the connected camera or CF card will display here. Setup Options Button Delete Button Upload Button Set various camera settings (see inset below).
37 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Downloading and Saving Images from the Camera 1. Create a new folder for saving images from the camera. • In the Tree View area, right-click the [Image Library One] folder, select [New Folder] from the pop-up menu and input a folder name. 2. 3. Windows Tree View Area Select the new folder in the Tree View area.
38 • You can also download images by dragging them from the Camera window and dropping them on the Browser Display Area or Tree View area. Tree View Area Browser Display Area The movie icon displays on movie thumbnails To disconnect the camera, click the close box to close it. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ at the right of the Camera window ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Printing Images 1. 2. Select the image(s) you wish to print.
39 Select a print mode and click [Next]. • For the purposes of this example, please select [Artwork/Layout album]. • When you select the “Artwork/Layout album” option, you can resize or reposition images freely for printing. The other print modes allow you to do such things as tile the images for printing or arrange them for printing on Canon perforated paper. See the ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide (p. 4), a PDF file, for a detailed explanation of the print modes. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
40 • PhotoRecord Window Select a layout pattern for each page. Click the arrow to display a pop-up menu. You can freely input page titles, image titles, or text. You can drag images to change the layout. Slide this left to shrink the image size and right to increase it. Select whether images are laid out automatically, manually or as an index. Stop importing images. Switch between control panel sizes with this. Display Help. Set the printing mode or paper size. Import images.
41 ZoomBrowser EX Features This topic introduces additional, convenient ZoomBrowser EX features. • For a more detailed explanation, please see the ZoomBrowser EX Help menu or PDF manual, ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide (p. 4). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The bottom of the ZoomBrowser EX window contains the buttons that control various functions.
42 Registering a Folder as an Image Folder Folders shown in the Tree View area with a symbol are called Image Folders. ZoomBrowser EX only manages the images contained in these folders and the subfolders nestled within them. 1. Click the [Register Image Folder] button. The Register Image Folder dialog will display. 2. Select the folder you wish to register and click the [OK] button. • The folder will be registered as an Image Folder. The folder is registered as an Image Folder.
43 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Replaying Movies When you double-click an image with a movie icon in the Browser Display Area, QuickTime Player will start and replay the movie. 1. 2. Double-click an image with a movie icon. • QuickTime Player will start. Click the play button in QuickTime Player. • The movie will replay. Play Button • Do not double-click a movie file (.
44 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Merging Panoramic Images with PhotoStitch To Merge Images Registered in ZoomBrowser EX You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamless panorama. 1. 2. Select the images in the Browser Display Area, click the [Edit] menu and select [PhotoStitch] to start the program. Follow the instructions in the guidance window to merge the images.
45 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Shooting with RemoteCapture • You can also save images directly to the computer by pressing the camera’s shutter button. Other buttons and switches on the camera, including the zoom, will not operate with a transmission in progress.
46 • Shooting-RemoteCapture Window Test Release Button Takes a test shot.Test shots are not saved to the computer. Test Preview A Preview of the test shot displays. Set the basic camera settings here. Slide this to zoom the camera in or out. Click here to change more detailed camera settings. Release Button Click here to select how images are rotated when saved to the computer. Recordable Image Counter Displays the number of images that will fit onto the computer or Memory card in the camera.
47 1. 2. 3. 4. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer. • For USB interface connection instructions, see Connecting to a USB Port (p. 14). • Open the camera lens cover after the connection is established. • Windows 98/Windows 2000: the event dialog will appear, allowing you to select an application program to start. • Windows Me: the Scanners and Cameras Wizard will appear.
48 7. 8. If you click the [Test Release] button, you can check the image composition in the Test Preview Area of the Shooting-RemoteCapture window. • You can change the focal length with the Zoom slider. • Click the [Detail setting] button to change more detailed camera settings. Click the [Release] button. • The image will record and be automatically saved to the computer. You can also release the shutter by pressing the camera’s shutter button directly or pressing the space bar on the computer keyboard.
49 Changing the Save Location and Other Preferences You can change where and how image files are saved. 1. 2. In the save RemoteCapture window, click the [File] menu and select [Preferences]. • The Preferences dialog will display. Select the way images are saved and the folder to which they are saved and click [OK]. Click an option to determine whether images are saved to the camera’s CF card as well as the computer.
50 Loading Images into TWAIN-Compliant Programs This topic explains how to load images into TWAIN-compliant application programs, such as Adobe Photoshop 6.0. For detailed instructions, see the Help menu of the application. • This feature is only supported by Windows 98 and Windows 2000. It is not supported by Windows Me and Windows XP. • To load images with Adobe Photoshop, the TWAIN Driver and this program must be correctly installed onto the computer.
51 • TWAIN Driver Window Camera Settings Button Check Mark On/Off Button Click here to adjust or check camera settings (p. 36). You can choose an image selection method if you press the [Select] button after adding a check mark. Click here to adjust or check image transmission settings. Click a button to rotate the selected image 90 degrees left or right. Image Selection Button Protection On/Off Button Click here to play a voice memo associated with an image.
52 Loading Images with the TWAIN Driver • The TWAIN Driver only displays still images. To download movies, use ZoomBrowser EX (p. 32). Loading from the Camera 1. 2. 3. Click the [Camera Connection] button. • The camera’s images will display in the Thumbnail Display Area. Select the image(s) you wish to load and click the [Transfer Image] button. • The image(s) will appear in Adobe Photoshop. Click the [OK] button. • The aquired image(s) will display in Adobe Photoshop’s main window.
53 Downloading Images with the WIA Driver If you are using Windows Me or Windows XP (and installed the WIA Driver), you have the following alternatives for downloading images to the computer. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Downloading with the Scanners and Cameras Wizard 1. 2. 3. 4. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital Terminal.
54 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Downloading with Windows Explorer Images can be downloaded to the computer with Windows Explorer just as you would copy any other file. 1. 2. 3. 4. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital Terminal. • For USB interface connection instructions, see Connecting to a USB Port (p. 14). • The Scanners and Cameras Wizard will open automatically.
55 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Downloading with the File Dialog You can select an image with the Open dialog, load it into the program and save it to the computer. This topic explains how to load images using Adobe Photoshop 6.0. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital Terminal. • For USB interface connection instructions, see Connecting to a USB Port (p.
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Installing/Uninstalling the Software ................................ 58 Installing from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk ....... 58 Installing the Card Photo Printer CP-10 Printer Driver ........... 59 Uninstalling the Software .................................................... 60 Downloading Images to a Computer .............................. 61 Starting ImageBrowser ........................................................ 61 The ImageBrowser Camera Window ....................................
58 Installing/Uninstalling the Software ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Installing from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Mac OS 8.6-9.2 1. 2. 3. 4. Close any programs that are running. Set the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, followed by the [Mac OS 8/9] and [Canon Digital Camera Installer] icons. • The installer panel will display.
59 4. Click [Digital Camera Software Installation]. Installer Panel 5. ○ ○ Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The driver for Card Photo Printer CP-10 (sold separately) must be installed to print from a CP-10 connected to the computer.
60 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling Application Programs Move the program’s folder into the Trash to uninstall programs such as ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture and USB Mounter. • If the program folders contain subfolders into which images have been saved, be careful not to accidentally delete those subfolders.
61 Downloading Images to a Computer This topic briefly explains how to use ImageBrowser to perform a range of operations from downloading the camera’s images to printing them. • For a more detailed explanation, please see the ImageBrowser Help menu or PDF manual, ImageBrowser Software User Guide (p. 4).
62 3. Confirm that [USB port] and your camera model name are selected and click the [Set] button. Your camera model name will appear here. • The Camera Window will open and display the camera images as thumbnails (tiny versions) (p. 65). • In the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog, you can select the action that is carried out after ImageBrowser starts. For more details, see the PDF manual, ImageBrowser Software User Guide (p. 4).
63 How to Set ImageBrowser to Not Start Automatically 1. Click the Apple menu and select [Control Panels] and [Canon ImageBrowser Auto Launch]. The Settings for USB Connection dialog will display. 2. Click [The application program below will start] to clear the check mark. 3. Click the close box at the upper left to close the dialog. ImageBrowser will cease to start automatically thereafter. Click here to close the dialog. Clear the check mark here to stop ImageBrowser from starting automatically. 1. 2.
64 4. Confirm that [USB Port] and your camera model name are selected and click the [set] button. Your camera model name and the USB port number (i.e. @1) will display here. For example, “PowerShot A200@1” This dialog will only appear for the first connection. The Camera window will open and display the camera images as thumbnails (tiny versions) (p. 65). CF Card Reader /PC Card Reader Connection 1. 2. Insert the CF card or loaded PC card adapter into the reader. Start ImageBrowser.
65 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The ImageBrowser Camera Window When a connection is opened to a CF card in a camera or a reader, the card’s images display as thumbnails in the Camera window. Your camera model name will appear here. An image of the connected camera or CF card will display here. Thumbnail Setup Options Button Delete Button Upload Button Set various camera settings (see inset below).
66 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Downloading and Saving Images from the Camera 1. With Mac OS 8.6-9.2, select [Macintosh HD] in the Explorer View Section. With Mac OS X, select the [your name] subfolder of the [Users] folder in the startup disk. Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 Mac OS X Explorer View Section 2. 3. Create a new folder for saving images from the camera. • Click the [File] menu and select [New Folder].
67 4. Select images in the Camera window and click the [Download] button. • Click a thumbnail to select it or press [Shift] and click to select multiple thumbnails. Thumbnail The movie icon displays on movie thumbnails. Downloaded images are saved to the computer and appear in the Browser area. Macintosh • You can also download images to the computer by dragging them from the Camera window and dropping them on the Browser area or the Explorer View Section.
68 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Printing Images 1. 2. Select the image(s) you wish to print. • Movie images cannot be printed. Click the [Print] button and select [Layout Printing] from the displayed menu. Layout Options Window Print Window • The [Canon perforated paper printing] option can not be selected with Mac OS X. 3. In the Layout Options window, select the desired layout and click the [Next] button.
69 4. In the next window, select a paper size and click the [OK] button. • The Layout Options window will close and the Print window will open, allowing you to change the layout and printing settings. • The settings available in Step 4 will vary according to the type of layout selected in Step 3. 5. 6. 7. Adjust the page layout in the Print window if you wish. Click the [Print] button in the Print window. • The Print dialog will display. Click [OK] to start printing.
70 ImageBrowser Features This topic introduces additional, convenient ImageBrowser features. • For a more detailed explanation, please see the ImageBrowser Help menu or PDF manual, ImageBrowser Software User Guide (p. 4). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Replaying Movies When you double-click an image with a movie icon in the Browser Window, QuickTime Player will start and replay the movie. • Users of Mac OS 8.6-9.
71 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Merging Panoramic Images with PhotoStitch To Merge Images Registered in ImageBrowser You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamless panorama. 2. Select the images in the Browser Window, click the [Edit] menu and select [PhotoStitch] to start the program. Follow the instructions in the guidance window to merge the images.
72 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Shooting with RemoteCapture (Compatible with Mac OS 8.6-9.2 only) RemoteCapture will start if you click the [Edit] menu in ImageBrowser and select [RemoteCapture] when the camera is connected to the computer via a USB interface (If the camera window appears when you connect the camera to the computer, close the window).
73 • Shooting-RemoteCapture Window Test Shot Button Takes a test shot.Test shots are not saved to the computer. Test Preview A Preview of the test shot displays. Set the basic camera settings here. Slide this to zoom the camera in or out. Click here to change more detailed camera settings. Release Button Recordable Image Counter Displays the number of images that will fit onto the computer or memory card in the camera. Click here to release the camera’s shutter and record the image.
74 Shooting 1. 2. 3. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer. • For USB interface connection instructions, see Connecting to a USB Port (p. 14). • Open the lens cover after the connection is established. • ImageBrowser will start and open the Auto Run Settings dialog. Click the [Settings Change] button. Select [Launch RemoteCapture] and click the [OK] button.
75 Interval Timer Shooting You can shoot a specified number of frames at set intervals. 1. 2. In the Save-RemoteCapture window or Shooting-RemoteCapture window, click the [File] menu and select [Interval Timer Shooting]. • The Interval Timer Shooting dialog will display. Set the number of frames and the interval value and click [OK]. • RemoteCapture will start Interval shooting, capturing the specified number of frames at the specified interval. You can specify an interval from 5 seconds to 60 minutes.
76 Changing the Save Location and Other Preferences You can change where and how image files are saved. 1. 2. In the Save-RemoteCapture window or Shooting-RemoteCapture window, click the [File] menu and select [Preferences]. The Preferences dialog will display. Select the way images are saved and the folder to which they are saved and click [OK]. • Preferences Dialog Click an option to determine whether images are saved to the camera’s CF card as well as the computer.
77 Loading Images into Plug-In Compliant Programs (Compatible with Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 only) This topic explains how to load images into Adobe Photoshop 6.0. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Loading Images into Adobe Photoshop • To load images into Adobe Photoshop, the Plug-in Module and Adobe Photoshop must be correctly installed onto the computer. Copy the Plug-In Module into the Adobe Photoshop [Plug-Ins] Folder 1. 2.
78 If the “ImageBrowser Not Found” Dialog Appears This dialog may display if you install the Plug-In Module without installing ImageBrowser, and then connect via the USB interface. Use the following procedures to change the auto start setting for ImageBrowser. 1. Click [OK] on the ImageBrowser Not Found dialog. 2. In the Settings for USB Connection dialog, click the [The application program below will start.] option to clear the check mark. 3. Close the Settings for USB Connection dialog.
79 Starting the Plug-In Module and Downloading Images • The Plug-In Module can only display still images. Start ImageBrowser to download movies to the computer. Downloading from the Camera 2. 3. 4. 5. Click the Adobe Photoshop [File] menu and select [Import] and [Canon Camera Plug-In 4]. Click the icon, confirm that [USB Port] and your camera model name are selected and click the [Set] button. Click the [Camera Connection] button. • The camera’s images will display in the Image Display Area.
80 • The Plug-In Module Window Communication Settings Button Click here to adjust communication settings between the camera and the computer. Camera Settings Button Click here to adjust or check camera settings (p. 65). Preferences Button Play Memo Button Click here to adjust or check image transmission settings. Click here to play a voice memo associated with an image. Rotate 90 Degrees Buttons Click a button to rotate the selected image 90 degrees left or right.
81 Downloading Images with the USB Mounter (Compatible with Mac OS 9.0- 9.2 only) The USB Mounter is a driver that allows images on a CF card in a camera to be displayed on the computer screen as if the camera were a drive or a connected card reader. Images can be downloaded to the computer with the same procedures used to copy images from a card reader. • To enable the USB Mounter, the camera must be handled as if it were a drive like a card reader.
82 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Downloading Images 1. 2. Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital Terminal. • For USB interface connection instructions, see Connecting to a USB Port (p. 14). • The camera icon will display on the desktop. Double-click the camera icon. Camera Icon Your camera model name will appear here. 3. 4. Select the folder containing the images.
Troubleshooting (Windows / Macintosh) This topic explains some of the causes for and solutions to problems with the software.
84 Can’t download images, camera is not recognized or the Event dialog does not display when the camera is connected via the USB interface. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cause #1 Computer doesn’t support the USB interface. The USB interface is not supported for computers not in compliance with the following requirements. Acquire the necessary system to use the USB interface.
85 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cause #5 The Communications Settings are incorrect. If the following screen appeared when you connected the camera with the USB cable, the Communications Settings are incorrect. In the [Port Type] section, select [USB], and in the [Detected Camera Models] section, select the name of your camera model.
86 Deleting the Setup Information 7. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop followed by the [C:\] drive and the [Windows] and [Inf] folders. If the [Inf] Folder is Not Visible in the [Windows] Folder Use the following procedures to show all files and folders. 1. Windows 98: Click the [View] menu and select [Folder Options]. Windows Me: Click the [Tools] menu and select [Folder Options]. 2. Click the [View] tab. 3. Windows 98: Set the [Hide files] section to [Show all files].
87 3. Click the of [Other devices] or [Imaging Device]. If your camera is being recognized as an “Other device”, its model name will appear. • If your camera model name does not appear, or if [Other devices] and/or [Imaging Devices] do not appear, the cause lies elsewhere. Proceed to step 6 to end this operation and refer to the other causes. (pp. 84 - 88) 4. 5. 6. Select the name of your camera model, right-click the mouse button and select [Delete]. In the confirmation dialog click [OK].
88 8. Look for the file starting with [Oem*]. • A number such as “0” or “1” will appear in place of the asterisk (*) above. You will also find another file called [Oem*.pnf], which will have the same number as the [Oem*.inf] file. The two constitute one set (i.e. Oem0.inf and Oem0.pnf). Please note that there may be many files sets starting with “Oem” so take care to get the correct set. Confirm that it is the correct [Oem*] file set for Canon digital cameras. When you double-click the [Oem*.
89 If an error message appears the first time you start ZoomBrowser EX If the error message “The error “EX_Exception” occurred in the program” appears, please follow the below instructions to solve the problem. 1. 2. 3. Click [OK] to close the dialog window. When the message “ZoomBrowser EX will now exit, without adding your “My Pictures” folder.” appears, click [OK] and close ZoomBrowser EX.
90 Canon Customer Support For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera.
