Software Starter Guide Windows/Macintosh ENGLISH (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 14) Install the software. Windows You must install the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer. Connect the camera to the computer. Macintosh Windows Macintosh p. 10 p. 56 • 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”).
ii NEITHER CANON, NOR ANY OF CANON’S SUBSIDIARIES, DISTRIBUTORS OR DEALERS SHALL HAVE ANY OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY YOU AGAINST ANY CLAIM OR SUIT BROUGHT BY A THIRD PARTY ALLEGING THAT THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE THEREOF INFRINGES ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF SUCH THIRD PARTY.
iii Table of contents Read This First 1 It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro ...................... 2 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software ..................... 4 About the CD-ROMs in Your Package .............................................. 6 System Requirements ........................................................................ 7 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Preparations - 9 Installing the Software and USB Driver ..................................
iv Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques - 73 Replaying Movies ............................................................................. 74 Operating the Shutter Remotely .................................................... 75 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch ...................................... 80 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings .. 82 Appendices 87 About the CD-ROMs Supplied with the Solution Disk ..................
1 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 v10.2. If you are using another version of these operating systems, the actual screen contents and procedures may vary slightly from those shown.
2 It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro Shoot the images See your Camera User Guide for shooting instructions. Install the software on the computer Just install the software once at the beginning.
3 Download images to the computer Print the images Windows/Macintosh Connect the camera to the computer
4 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software Print a Variety of Layouts Print with the diverse layouts available in PhotoRecord (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The examples shown are from PhotoRecord (Windows). Make your own photo album of precious moments. Confirm all your images in one glance with index (contact sheet) printing. Stitch a Panorama Together Create a panoramic image from a series of images with PhotoStitch.
5 Send an Image as an E-mail Attachment Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer Release the camera’s shutter from the computer with ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The recorded image is saved directly to your computer. Release the shutter from the computer. Windows/Macintosh Attach an image to an e-mail message by starting your mail software from within ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh).
6 About the CD-ROMs in Your Package About the CD-ROMs in Your Package About the Supplied Software In addition to the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk, your camera may be accompanied by other CD-ROMs containing image editing software. Your choice of camera model will determine which disks are included. See Information about Your Camera (p. 105) to read which disks are included with your model. See About the CD-ROMs Supplied with the Solution Disk section (p.
7 Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Windows 98 (First or Second Edition) Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Windows 2000 Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with builtin USB ports.
8 System Requirements Macintosh OS Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2, Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with builtin USB ports. CPU PowerPC RAM Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2: 64 MB or more of application memory Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.
9 Using the Software on the Windows Platform This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software and connecting the camera to a computer. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer.
10 Installing the Software and USB Driver Installing the Software and USB Driver Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. •You must install the software before you connect the camera to the computer. •Users of Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 must first log in as an Administrator (computer system administrator) to install programs.
11 4 Click [Software Installation]. Installer Panel Click [Next]. Read the software license agreement and click [Yes] if you consent to all the conditions. How to Display the Installer Panel Use the following procedures to display the installer panel if it does not appear automatically. Windows XP 1. Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu. 2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open]. 3. Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon. Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 1.
12 Installing the Software and USB Driver 7 Confirm the installation destination and click [Next]. Installation destination 8 Select the programs you wish to install and click [Next]. Confirm that there is a check mark beside the names of the programs you wish to install. The USB driver (the software for connecting) is required when the camera is connected to the computer with a USB cable. Ensure that you select a USB driver from below (the appropriate one for your operating system).
13 9 Review the installation settings and click [Next]. The items displayed here differ according to the software installed. 10 Click [OK] if the following message appears. This message will display if you selected and installed the USB driver in Step 8. 11 When the installation is over, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish].
14 Installing the Software and USB Driver 12 Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your normal desktop screen appears after restarting. This concludes the software installation. Continue by connecting the camera to the computer so that the USB driver can be utilized. If you installed a USB driver, so far the required files have only been copied to your computer. You must now connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable to complete the installation and prepare the driver for use.
15 Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98 The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will appear after a few moments and the USB driver will automatically install. The USB driver selected in Step 8 will automatically install. Restart the computer according to the instructions if you are prompted to do so by a message. •See USB driver installation not proceeding well in the Troubleshooting section (p. 96) if you are having problems installing the USB driver. •See Uninstalling the USB Driver (p.
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17 Using the Software on the Windows Platform This chapter explains the procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX to download the camera's images to the computer and print them. Read this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Preparations - section.
18 Downloading Images to the Computer Downloading Images to the Computer Begin by starting up ZoomBrowser EX and downloading images to your computer. The startup procedures vary slightly according to whether you are connecting the camera to the computer or using a memory card reader. •The first time you start ZoomBrowser EX, all the images that have not previously been downloaded will download to the folder shown in the [Save to] section of the Download image window (p. 20).
19 A dialog (Events dialog) similar to that below will appear after a moment. Select the application program you wish to start from the list in this dialog. Your camera model name or "Canon Camera" will appear here. Select an application program here. If the Events Dialog Does not Appear Perform the following procedures. 1 2 3 Double-click the [ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop. Click [Camera & Memory Card] when ZoomBrowser EX starts. Click [Browse & Download Images] in the next menu.
20 Downloading Images to the Computer 2 Select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] and click [OK]. A dialog allowing you to select the camera model will display if a camera and a memory card reader are connected at the same time. Confirm that your model name or "Canon Camera" is displayed and click [OK]. This will display the Download image window. 3 Click [Start download]. Images will be downloaded to this folder. The camera images download to the computer.
21 When downloading is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of the downloaded images display in ZoomBrowser EX’s main window. Windows - The Basics - Next, print out the images (p. 24).
22 Downloading Images to the Computer Memory Card Connection 1 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter (PCMCIA adapter) if required. See the manual for the memory card for its connection and handling instructions. Place the memory card in an adapter if required. 2 Insert the loaded adapter into the slot. Start ZoomBrowser EX. Double-click the [ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop. 3 Click [Camera & Memory Card]. 4 Click [Browse & Download Images] in the next menu.
23 A selection dialog will appear if multiple memory card readers loaded with memory cards are connected or if a camera and memory card reader are connected. Select one device and click [OK]. The Download image window will appear. 5 Click [Start Download]. to this folder. The memory card images download to the computer. The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date.
24 Printing Images Printing Images You will use a program called PhotoRecord to print images. This section explains the basic procedures for PhotoRecord. See the program’s [Help] menu for more details. Movies cannot be printed. 1 Click [Print] in the main window. 2 Click [Layout Print] in the next menu. 3 Click on the image(s) you wish to print and click the [Next] button at the window's bottom right. The background color of the selected images will change to orange.
25 4 Place a check mark beside the data you wish to include with the print (multiple selections are possible) and click [Finish]. For example, you can print the shooting date and time with the image if you select [Date and Time] here. The PhotoRecord printing utility will start, displaying the selected image and the information selected in Step 4 in the Album window. In addition, the steps that will take you through the printing process will display on the left side.
26 Printing Images 5 Click [2 Select Printer & Album Type] and select a printer and album type. Select the printer. Select the album type. •You can select either the [Booklet] or [Simple Album] option for the [Album] category in the [Album Type] section. By selecting [Booklet], you can create a margin at the left side so the images can be kept in an album. Selecting [Simple Album] creates equal margins on both sides. To adjust the margin, click [Margins] and change the value.
27 7 Click [Decorate Album] and change the design of the image background and border as required. Click the [Themes], [Backgrounds], [Photo Frames], [Text Frames] or [Clipart] button to switch between selections. •The [Themes] category provides consistent designs for use throughout an entire album. Selecting a theme automatically sets the background, image border and text border for all images. •You can also click [Add Titles & Captions] to add text as a title or caption.
28 Printing Images 9 Click to close PhotoRecord. A message will display asking you whether or not save the album layout. Select [Yes] to save it or [No] to cancel it. The ZoomBrowser EX screen will reappear after the file processing is complete. This concludes the printing process. Printing One Image Per Page In Step 5, select the [Other] category in the [Album Type] section, followed by [One Photo Per Page]. Printing a Contact Sheet To print a contact sheet, select [Contact Sheet Print] in Step 2.
29 - Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ZoomBrowser EX features, such as how to play movies and create panoramic images. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ZoomBrowser EX procedures in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics chapter.
30 The ZoomBrowser EX Windows The ZoomBrowser EX Windows ZoomBrowser EX has two windows: the Main Window and the Camera Window. This topic explains the features of these two windows. Main Window This window can be used to organize the images downloaded to the computer. It can also be used for other purposes, such as printing images and attaching them to e-mail messages. Folders Area Select image folders here. As in Windows Explorer, you can view the contents of the folders.
31 Camera Window This window can be used to view images in the camera (or memory card) and download the images to the computer as you confirm them. A window allowing you to specify the download destination opens when you select images and click the [Download image] button. The images from the camera (or memory card) display here. Function Buttons These buttons apply functions to images selected in the Camera Window.
32 Checking Images before Downloading Checking Images before Downloading You can check camera or memory card images in the Camera Window before processing them. You can also choose to download only the images you select in the Camera Window. 1 2 Display the Download image window. To download images from a camera, follow Steps 1-2 in the Camera to Computer Connection section (p. 18). To download images from a memory card, follow Steps 1-4 in the Memory Card Connection section (p. 22).
33 3 Click on images in the Camera Window that you wish to download. The background color of the selected images will change to orange. If you are downloading images previously selected with the camera’s [Transfer Order] setting, click [Select] and select [Select Send mark]. 4 Click [Download image]. 5 Confirm the destination folder and click [OK]. Specify the destination folder for the image(s). (You can change the destination folder by clicking [Browse] and selecting a new destination.
34 Checking Images before Downloading At this point the Camera Window will close and the main window will open. The downloaded images will appear in the main window. Main Window Other Methods of Downloading Images to the Computer * Windows XP Your camera uses a standard image transfer protocol called the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). With the PTP and Windows XP, all you need do is connect the camera to the computer with a USB cable to download images.
35 Replaying Movies When you double-click an image with a movie icon in the ZoomBrowser EX’s Browser Area, QuickTime Player will start and replay the movie. 1 2 Double-click an image with a movie icon. QuickTime Player will start. in QuickTime Do not double-click a movie file (.AVI extension) in the Windows Explorer to play it. That will start Windows Media Player, which may not support this file type.
36 Searching Images Searching Images You can search for images marked as your Favorites or by such parameters as the modification date, shooting date or keywords. The procedures for marking images as Favorites and adding keywords to them are explained in the following pages. 1 Select a folder to search in the Browser Area. 2 Click [View & Modify], followed by [Search] in the next menu. 3 Set the search parameters. Place a check mark in the parameter you wish to use.
37 4 Click [Next] after setting the search parameters. The images satisfying the parameters will be displayed. Images satisfying the search parameters 5 This concludes the search process. A new folder called the Search Results folder will be created in the main window and will contain the images that met the search criteria. Images in this folder can be selected, printed and saved to another folder. The images will display in this folder until ZoomBrowser EX is closed or another search is performed.
38 Searching Images This concludes the process for marking an image as one of your favorites. The symbol shown below is displayed on images marked as your favorites. Favorites Symbol Adding Keywords to Images Add searchable keywords to images. 1 2 3 Select the image in the Browser Area and click Click [View/Modify Keywords]. (Properties). To add an existing keyword to an image, click the keyword to add a check mark beside it. Select an existing keyword to add to an image.
39 Operating the Shutter Remotely You can record still images by using a computer to control the shutter of a connected camera. This is particularly useful for checking images on the larger display of the computer as you record them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera’s memory card. See Information about Your Camera (p. 105) to see whether your camera model is compatible with this feature. ZoomBrowser EX is displaying its main window.
40 Operating the Shutter Remotely RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features. Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area. Size and Resolution Selector Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured. Rotation Settings Sets the rotation parameters for images after they are captured. You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes below.
41 Remote Shooting Ensure that you turn off your computer’s standby mode before you begin remote shooting. The device performance cannot be guaranteed if the computer enters the standby mode. 1 If your camera is equipped with the Auto Rotate function and you set it to On, the image will automatically be rotated and appear in the correct viewing orientation in the RemoteCapture Task window. 3 Click the [Release] button. The image will record.
42 Operating the Shutter Remotely Interval Timer Shooting Interval timer shooting is a method of shooting that records a specified number of frames at set intervals. 1 2 3 4 Click the [Shooting] menu in the RemoteCapture Task window and select [Interval Timer Shooting]. Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog. The Interval Timer Shooting window will display. Set the number of frames and the interval value and click [Start]. This will record the specified number of frames at the specified interval.
43 Other Features Changing the File Saving Method 1 2 Click the [File] menu in the RemoteCapture Task window and select [Preferences]. This will display the Preferences dialog. Select a file settings option and click [OK]. Input a root name for the image files here. If you input “Capture”, for example, the first image will be named [Capture_00001.jpg] and successive images will automatically be assigned a name that is one number higher than the last. The recorded images are saved to this folder.
44 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging several images, such as those shot in the camera's Stitch Assist mode. Use the PhotoStitch program to merge the images. Starting PhotoStitch Start PhotoStitch from ZoomBrowser EX. 1 2 Click [View & Modify] in the ZoomBrowser EX’s main window and [Stitch Photos] in the next menu. Select a series of images in the Browser Area and click [Finish].
45 Images Shot in Stitch Assist Mode It is easy to merge images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode since PhotoStitch automatically arranges them in the correct order and orientation. Stitch Assist mode images appear in the Camera Window as shown below. Images shot in Stitch Assist mode display a mark like this. Windows - Advanced Techniques - •You can start PhotoStitch by clicking the mark shown on images shot in Stitch Assist mode.
46 Saving Images on CD-R/RW Disks (Windows XP Only) Saving Images on CD-R/RW Disks (Windows XP Only) You can copy and save ZoomBrowser EX images to CD-R/RW disks. The shooting information is copied along with the images. This feature is only possible on computers that satisfy the following requirements. •Windows XP was pre-installed on the computer •The CD-R/RW drive came as standard equipment with the computer 1 2 3 4 Place a CD-R/RW disk in the drive.
47 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and selftimer sound are called the My Camera Settings. You can add your favorite images and sounds from your computer to the My Camera Settings. This topic explains how to upload the My Camera Settings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa. Use ZoomBrowser EX to perform this function. To save the My Camera Settings to the camera, you use the My Camera window.
48 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings The My Camera Window Features Tabs Click here to switch between adjusting the settings individually or in themed sets. If the [Set individually] tab is selected, the Data Type can also be selected. Play Button Click here to play sounds recorded onto the camera. Displays the list of My Camera Settings files saved onto the computer. Displays the My Camera Settings in the camera. Delete Button Deletes a setting from the Camera list.
49 Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera You can save the My Camera Settings displayed in the My Camera window to the camera. •Settings that do not appear in the My Computer list of the My Camera window cannot be saved to the camera. •Do not detach the USB cable, turn the camera power off or disconnect the camera from the computer while the My Camera Settings are being saved to the camera or the settings from the camera are being saved to the computer.
50 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings Saving the Camera’s My Camera Settings to the Computer The My Camera Settings on the camera can be saved to the computer. My Camera Settings can be selected and saved in either of two ways to the computer: individually or in theme sets. 1 2 3 4 Confirm that the [Setup as a theme] tab is selected in the My Camera window.
51 Adding New Data to the My Camera Window To add new data to the My Camera window, you need to create it, save it to the computer and add that file to the My Camera window. Create an Original Start-up Image File and then Add It Start by using an image editing program to create the image file that will become the start-up image and save it to the computer. Create the file in the JPEG format at a size of (w) 320 x (h) 240 pixels.
52 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings Create an Original Sound File and then Add It The following example shows how to record and create a start-up sound file using the My Camera Sound Maker window. QuickTime is required to play the recorded sound. 1 2 Click the [Camera] menu in the ZoomBrowser EX main window and select [Create a My Camera Sound]. The My Camera Sound Maker window will display. Click the tab of the sound file you will be creating, followed by the [Record] button.
53 4 When the recording is complete, click the [Stop] button, followed by the [Close] button. Recording will stop after 30 seconds elapses even if the Stop button is not clicked. In that case, just click the [Close] button. The following window will appear. Starting position of sound (blue switch). 5 6 7 8 Finishing position of sound (red switch) Play Stop Rewind Click the [Sound Format] button as required and select a sound format. Edit the sound data so that it conforms to the time limits.
54 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings You can add the file to the camera with the procedures described in the Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera section (p. 49). •To delete a setting, select the file name and click the [Delete] button at the bottom of the My Computer list. •Record the sound as an 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz, 8 bit, mono sound in the WAV format. The following chart shows standard time lengths for My Camera Sounds. Type Duration in Seconds 11.025 kHz 8.
55 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Preparations This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer for the first time.
56 Installing the Software Installing the Software Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Items to Prepare •Your computer •Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera Installation Procedures 1 Close any programs that are running. 2 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon, followed by the [Mac OS X] and [Canon Digital Camera Installer] icons.
57 5 Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when the installation is complete. See Uninstalling the Software (p. 93) to delete the software installed with these procedures. This concludes the software installation. Continue by downloading images to the computer (p. 67).
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59 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - The Basics This chapter explains the procedures for using ImageBrowser to download the camera's images to the computer and print them. Read this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Preparations - section.
60 Starting ImageBrowser Starting ImageBrowser Begin by starting up ImageBrowser. The startup procedures vary according to whether you are connecting the camera to the computer or using a memory card reader. Camera to Computer Connection Mac OS X 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.
61 5 Confirm that [USB port] is selected as the port option and that your camera model name or [Canon Camera] are selected as the detected camera. Click [Set]. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] and the USB port number (e.g. @1) will appear here. iPhoto or Image Capture may automatically start up at the same time as the Camera Window. Step 6 is not required when neither program starts up automatically. 6 7 Click the icon at the top left of the iPhoto or Image Capture window to close the program.
62 Starting ImageBrowser How to Set ImageBrowser to Start Automatically with Mac OS X You can have ImageBrowser start automatically when you connect the camera to the computer by adjusting the following settings. Mac OS X v10.2 1. Start Image Capture, click the [Image Capture] menu and select [Preferences]. 2. In the next menu, click the [Camera Preferences] list box and select [Other]. 3. Select [ImageBrowser] in the program selection window. 4. Close Image Capture.
63 ImageBrowser will start and open the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog. 2 Confirm that [Display Images] is selected and click the [OK] button. Confirm that this option is selected. The Communication Settings dialog will display. This dialog only appears the first time the camera is connected. 3 Confirm that [USB port] is selected as the port option and that your camera model name or [Canon Camera] are selected as the detected camera. Click [Set].
64 Starting ImageBrowser What to Do the Next Time ImageBrowser is Started A dialog with the previously selected automated settings will display the next time you start ImageBrowser. To use these settings unchanged, click the [Start] button. To do nothing, click [Cancel]. To change the settings, click [Settings change]. To change the settings, click [Settings Change] and select the desired action in the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog. How to Set ImageBrowser to Not Start Automatically 1.
65 Memory Card Connection 1 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter (PCMCIA adapter) if required. See the manual for the memory card for its connection and handling instructions. Place the memory card in an adapter if required. 2 Insert the loaded adapter into the slot. Start ImageBrowser. Double-click the [Canon ImageBrowser] icon on the desktop. Mac OS X Mac OS 9 3 Double-click the [DCIM] folder in the Explorer View Section.
66 Starting ImageBrowser The images from the memory card will display as thumbnails (tiny versions) in the Camera Window. See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 94) for information about memory card folder structures and file names. Next, download images to the computer (p. 67).
67 Downloading Images to the Computer Creating a Folder to Receive Downloaded Images Create a new folder for downloaded images with the following procedures. 1 2 Click the window labeled [Browser Window] and bring it to the foreground. Select the [Users] folder and the subfolder labeled with your user name on the startup disk. Mac OS 9 users should select [Macintosh HD] in the Explorer View section. Explorer View Section 3 Click the [File] menu and select [New Folder].
68 Downloading Images to the Computer 5 Select the newly created folder. Downloading Images Download images to the new folder. 1 2 Click the Camera Window to bring it to the forefront. Click the images to download. A blue frame appears around selected images. Thumbnail The movie icon displays on movie thumbnails. You can select multiple images by holding the [shift] key while clicking images.
69 3 Click [Download]. The downloaded images will copy to the computer and appear in the Browser Area. Browser Area The movie icon displays on movie thumbnails. Continue by printing out an image (p. 70). Macintosh - The Basics - •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.
70 Printing Images Printing Images Printing 1 Select the image(s) you wish to print. A blue frame appears around selected images. Movie images cannot be printed. 2 Click the [Print] button and select [Layout printing] from the displayed menu. This displays the Layout Options dialog and the Print window. Layout Options dialog Print window 3 Confirm that [Custom layout printing] is selected and click [Next].
71 •Selecting the [Custom layout printing] option allows you to freely specify the image size and position for printing. •Selecting an alternative option allows you to print the images in an index or in a tiled arrangement. The [Canon perforated paper printing] option can be selected with Mac OS 9. 4 Select settings, such as the paper size, and click [OK]. This will close the Layout Options dialog and allow you to change the layout and print settings in the Print window.
72 Printing Images Print Window Features When the [Custom layout printing] option is selected in the Layout Options window, you can freely change the size and position of the images for printing. Change the Image Size Drag the border to resize the image. Edit the Page Title Open the [Edit] menu and select [Edit Header]. Change the Layout Drag the images to change the layout. Add Text Open the [Edit] menu and select [Add Text]. Change the default number of images printed per page.
73 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques This chapter explains how to use various ImageBrowser features, such as how to play movies and create panoramic images. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - The Basics chapter.
74 Replaying Movies Replaying Movies When you double-click an image with a movie icon in the ImageBrowser’s Browser 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 The movie will replay. in QuickTime Player.
75 Operating the Shutter Remotely You can record still images by using a computer to control the shutter of a connected camera. This is particularly useful for checking images on the larger display of the computer as you record them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera’s memory card. See Information about Your Camera (p. 105) to see whether your camera model is compatible with this feature.
76 Operating the Shutter Remotely RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features. Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area. Size and Resolution Selector Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured. Rotation Settings Sets the rotation parameters for images after they are captured. You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes below. Release Button Releases the shutter.
77 Remote Shooting 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. 1 2 Click the icon if the image does not appear in the viewfinder at the window. Use the viewfinder to confirm the image. Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required.
78 Operating the Shutter Remotely Interval Timer Shooting Interval timer shooting is a method of shooting that records a specified number of frames at set intervals. 1 2 3 4 Click the [Edit] menu in the RemoteCapture Task window and select [Interval Timer Shooting]. Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog. The Interval Timer Shooting window will display. Set the number of frames and the interval value and click [Start]. This will record the specified number of frames at the specified interval.
79 Other Features Changing the File Saving Method 1 2 Click the [RemoteCapture Task] menu and select [Preferences]. For Mac OS 9, click the [File] menu and select [Preferences]. A window similar to the one in step 2 will appear. Select a file settings option and click [OK]. Sets whether images are saved only to the computer or to both the computer and the memory card in the camera. Input a root name for the image files here.
80 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging several images, such as those shot in the camera's Stitch Assist mode. Use the PhotoStitch program to merge the images. Starting PhotoStitch Start PhotoStitch from ImageBrowser. 1 2 Select a series of images in the ImageBrowser’s Browser Area. Click the [Edit] menu and select [PhotoStitch]. A window similar to that below will appear.
81 Images Shot in Stitch Assist Mode It is easy to merge images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode since PhotoStitch automatically arranges them in the correct order and orientation. Stitch Assist mode images appear in the Camera Window as shown below. Images shot in Stitch Assist mode display a mark like this. •You can also start PhotoStitch by clicking the mark shown on images shot in Stitch Assist mode. •See the Camera User Guide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode.
82 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and selftimer sound are called the My Camera Settings. You can add your favorite images and sounds from your computer to the My Camera Settings. This topic explains how to upload the My Camera Settings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa. Use ImageBrowser to perform this function.
83 3 Select [Start-up Image, Start-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter Sound] and click [OK]. This will display the My Camera window. ImageBrowser already contains several pre-recorded My Camera Settings items. You can check these items with the My Camera window. The My Camera Window Type Select the My Camera Settings type. Save to Camera Save to Computer Displays the list of My Camera Settings files saved onto the computer. Displays the My Camera Settings in the camera.
84 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera You can save the My Camera Settings displayed in the My Camera window to the camera. •My Camera Settings can be selected and saved in either of two ways to the camera: individually or in theme sets. •The “Animal” theme, for example, features an animal in the start-up image and animal calls in each of the sound files.
85 Saving the Camera’s My Camera Settings to the Computer The My Camera Settings on the camera can be saved to the computer. My Camera Settings can be selected and saved in either of two ways to the computer: individually or in theme sets. 1 2 3 4 Select the type of setting you wish to save to the computer from the Type list box. Select the setting in the Camera list that you wish to save to the computer.
86 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings 2 3 Click the [Add] button. This will display a dialog for opening files. Select the file you created and click [Open]. The selected file will appear in the Computer list. This concludes the process for adding new data. You can save the newly created data to the camera using the procedures described in the Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera section (p. 84).
87 This chapter introduces the CD-ROMs included in your package and the procedures for installing the programs. It also explains how to uninstall the programs. Read the Troubleshooting section in this chapter if you experience a problem using the programs.
88 About the CD-ROMs Supplied with the Solution Disk About the CD-ROMs Supplied with the Solution Disk CD-ROMs containing image editing programs are included in your camera package along with the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This topic explains the program features and installation procedures for each CD-ROM. The CD-ROMs supplied with the cameras differ by model. See Information about Your Camera for details (p. 105). ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.2 CD-ROM This CD-ROM contains the following programs.
89 Installing ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.2 1 Place the ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM in the drive. Follow the onscreen messages to install PhotoImpression and VideoImpression. If the message does not appear automatically, click the Windows [Start] menu, select [My Computer], and double-click the [ARCSOFT] and [Setup.exe] icons . Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98 users should double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop, followed by the [ARCSOFT] and [Setup.exe] icons .
90 Uninstalling the Software 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. Uninstalling the Software (Windows) Software Installed from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk This explanation uses ZoomBrowser EX to demonstrate how to uninstall a program.
91 Uninstalling the Other Supplied Programs Uninstalling the USB Driver (Windows) Use the following procedures to uninstall the USB driver. It is essential to note that you will not be able to download images if you uninstall the USB driver. This procedure is not required with Windows XP. 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.
92 Uninstalling the Software 4 5 Double-click the [Scanners and Cameras] icon or folder. Delete your camera model name or [Canon Camera] in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog. Windows Me users should delete their camera model or [Canon Camera] in the [Scanners and Cameras] folder. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will appear here. Windows 2000/Windows 98 Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera] and click [Remove].
93 6 The uninstall process will start. To connect the camera to the computer and download after this point, use the following procedures. 1. Reinstall the driver. 2. Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. Uninstalling the Software (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.
94 Memory Card Folder Structure Memory Card Folder Structure The images on a memory card are placed in the [DCIM] folder in subfolders labeled [xxxCANON], where the “xxx” represents a number in the range 100 998. DCIM xxxCANON IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG format images) CRW_xxxx.CRW (RAW format images) CRW_xxxx.THM* STx_xxxx.JPG** (Stitch Assist mode images) MVI_xxxx.AVI (Movies) MVI_xxxx.THM* SND_xxxx.WAV (Sound annotation) The folder that holds the settings files for images in the DCIM folder.
95 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 meet the following requirements? Computer systems that fail to meet the following requirements to accommodate a camera connected by a USB cable are not supported. Please acquire the necessary system.
96 Troubleshooting Problems Try the suggested solutions to the common problems listed below. USB driver installation not proceeding well (Windows) Uninstall the driver (p. 91) before reinstalling it with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 10). Add New Hardware Wizard or New Hardware Found (Windows 2000) Wizard displays when the camera is connected to the computer with a USB cable. Click [Cancel] to close the window. Temporarily disconnect the camera from the computer.
97 This section explains the specific steps for each operating system. Windows XP and Windows 2000 Users of Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 must first log in as an Administrator (computer system administrator) to delete a driver. 1. Windows XP: Click the [Start] menu, followed by [Control Panel], [Performance and Maintenance] and [System].
98 Troubleshooting 3. Click the symbol beside the [Other 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. There are other potential reasons for the problem if the “Other devices” or “Imaging devices” categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 6, temporarily quit the procedures and investigate the other potential causes. 4.
99 Use the following procedures to show all files and folders. 1. Open the [Winnt] folder. 2. Click the [Tools] menu and select [Folder Options]. 3. Click the [View] tab. 4. In the [Files and Folders] category in the Advanced Settings section, set [Hidden files and folders] to [Show hidden files and folders]. Remove the check marks from [Hide file extensions for known file types] if it is present. 5. Click [OK] to close the dialog. This will make the hidden files and folders visible. 8.
100 Troubleshooting The Inf folder contains numerous files critical to the computer’s operation. Be extremely careful to delete the correct files. If you delete the wrong files, you may be unable to restart Windows. 11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 10). Windows Me/Windows 98 1.
101 6. Click [OK] to close the System Properties window. 7. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop, followed by the [C:] drive, [Windows] folder and [Inf] folder. 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.
102 Troubleshooting The [Inf] folder contains numerous files critical to the computer’s operation. Be extremely careful to delete the correct files. If you delete the wrong files, you may be unable to restart Windows. 11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 10).
103 Take the following steps if you were using ZoomBrowser EX version 2 or 3 with Windows. If Titles and Comments Were Attached to Your Images. Take the following steps to display in version 4 the titles and comments you input in version 2/3. 1. Use Windows Explorer to open the [Program] folder within the folder in which you installed ZoomBrowser EX 4. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Program) 2. Double-click [dbconverter.exe] found in this folder to start this utility. 3.
104 Troubleshooting
105 The software package and the procedures for connecting to a computer and preparing for data transfers vary between camera models. Certain software functions may also not be supported by some camera models. Read this section to confirm the capabilities of your camera model.
106 Information Common to All Models Information Common to All Models See the respective page for your camera model for information specific to that model (pp. 108 - 109). Programs and Compatible Operating Systems The CD-ROM labeled “Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk” is provided with all models. It contains the following programs.
107 Ensure that you have installed the software from the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before you connect the camera to the computer. •Your camera and computer •USB cable supplied with the camera •Use the USB cable to attach the camera directly to a USB port on the computer, not through a USB hub. The connection may not operate correctly through a USB hub.
108 PowerShot SD10 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS i PowerShot SD10 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS i How to Connect the Camera to a Computer and Prepare to Transfer Data 1 Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital terminal as shown below. USB Port To the Digital Terminal USB Cable 2 1. Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under its left edge. 2. Insert it all the way until it clicks. Set the mode switch to the playback mode and turn the camera’s power on.
109 How to Connect the Camera to a Computer and Prepare to Transfer Data 1 Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s Digital terminal as shown below. USB Port To the Digital Terminal USB Cable 2 1. Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under the tab. 2. Insert it all the way until it clicks. Set the mode switch to the playback mode and turn the camera’s power on. This will prepare the camera to exchange data with the computer.
110 Index Index Explorer View 60, 65, 67 F A Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.
111 Windows S 47 O Operating the Shutter Remotely Macintosh 75 Windows 39 5 P PDF Manuals 6 PhotoRecord 4, 25 PhotoStitch 4 Macintosh 80 Windows 44 PowerShot A80 109 PowerShot SD10 DIGITAL ELPH 108 Print Layout Settings Macintosh 72 Print Window 70 Printing Macintosh 70 Windows 24 Printing a Contact Sheet 28 Printing One Image Per Page 28 Printing with the date 25 Programs and Compatible Operating Systems 106 PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) Macintosh 69 Windows 34 Q QuickTime Windows 35, 44, 52 QuickT
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Canon Customer Support For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera. ArcSoft Customer Support North America 46601 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: (510) 440-9901 (Mon. - Fri., 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM PST) E-mail: support@arcsoft.com Other Regions Please see the ArcSoft web site: http://www.arcsoft.com/maininternational.html.
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