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Table of Contents (1/2) Chapter 1 What is ZoomBrowser EX? What Can ZoomBrowser EX Do? .............................................. 4 Guide to the ZoomBrowser EX Windows ................................. 5 Task Buttons and Main Window Features ................................ 7 Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images Downloading Images to a Computer ...................................... 11 Printing Images .......................................................................
Table of Contents (2/2) Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Images ......................................................................... 88 Editing Images with Other Programs ...................................... 93 Sending Images by E-mail ........................................................ 94 Exporting Images in Different Formats ................................... 96 Running a Slide Show .............................................................. 99 Adding Sounds to Images .....
Chapter 1 What is ZoomBrowser EX? What Can ZoomBrowser EX Do? This section provides a brief explanation of the ZoomBrowser EX features. What You Can Do with a Camera Connected • Download images from the camera to the computer. • Save computer images to the camera. • Operate the camera shutter remotely from the computer (only on models supporting remote shooting). • Set up camera slide shows or DPOF print settings (only available on some models). • Check and change camera settings.
Chapter 1 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Guide to the ZoomBrowser EX Windows (1/2) This section briefly introduces the purposes and features of the two main windows for operating ZoomBrowser EX. Camera Control Window The Camera Control Window is the window that automatically opens when you connect a camera to the computer or insert a memory card into a memory card reader. You can download the camera or memory card images in a few easy steps. You can also use the computer to change some camera settings.
Chapter 1 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Guide to the ZoomBrowser EX Windows (2/2) Using the Right-Click in Operations With ZoomBrowser EX you can access many useful functions by using the right mouse button (right-click). For example, you can position the mouse pointer over an image in the Browser Area and right-click to display a menu like the following. Right-click anywhere on the image to display a shortcut menu.
Chapter 1 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Task Buttons and Main Window Features (1/4) Task Area and Task Buttons The following menus appear when you click each respective task button. There are six task buttons in the Main Window’s Task Area. In the Main Window, you use these buttons to start performing tasks.
Chapter 1 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Task Buttons and Main Window Features (2/4) ■ Gray Buttons (Black Letters) Using the Task Windows This is the step that you can select at the present time. You can switch to it by clicking the button. However, if you have already finished selecting an image and you switch to the [Select Captions for Printing] task, you must click [Select Images] again to reselect the image. When you select an item in the menu, the related steps appear in the Task Area.
Chapter 1 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Task Buttons and Main Window Features (3/4) Function Buttons The following buttons are available in the Main Window. Display Modes Use the tabs to switch between Browser Area display modes. View Image Button Displays the selected image in a viewer window. Display Control Panel Properties Button Displays the shooting information and other data for the selected image in the Properties window. Slide Show Button Back Button Starts a slide show of the selected images.
Chapter 1 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Task Buttons and Main Window Features (4/4) Show/Hide Image Information Menu Use this to show or hide image information—such as the file name, shooting date or Star Rating—below the thumbnail. Selection Tool (Operative only in Zoom Mode) Restores the mouse pointer to a “pointer” when the Zoom In or Zoom Out button is being used. Zoom In Button (Operative only in Zoom Mode) Zooms in to folders or images in the Browser Area.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images Downloading Images to a Computer (1/8) This chapter explains a sequence of ZoomBrowser EX basic procedures in order, such as downloading images from the camera and printing downloaded images. This section starts by explaining the procedures for downloading images from the camera.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images Downloading Images to a Computer (2/8) Your camera model name or “Canon Camera” will appear here. Auto Start You can start ZoomBrowser EX with this method by attaching the camera to the computer and preparing it to transfer data. Set the following Auto Start Settings the first time (only) that you connect the camera to a computer. If you have already set them, proceed to the steps on the next page. Your computer system will determine which programs appear.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images Downloading Images to a Computer (3/8) ■ Procedures for Subsequent Connections to a Computer 1. IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • With some versions of Windows, you may not be able to use this method of starting ZoomBrowser EX the very first time the camera is connected to the computer after it is booted up.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images Downloading Images to a Computer (4/8) This section describes two methods for downloading images shot from the camera to a computer. Using Camera Commands to Download Images You can download images using camera commands if your camera supports the direct transfer function (camera has a (Print/Share) button). ■ Downloading Images with Camera Commands You can use this method to download images with cameras that support the direct transfer function. 1.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images Downloading Images to a Computer (5/8) REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • If the Remote Shooting window opens, the previously noted window will not. Please close the Remote Shooting window. • A dialog will appear if a camera and a memory card reader are connected concurrently to allow you to select the device from which images are shown.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images Downloading Images to a Computer (6/8) 2. Using Computer Commands to Download Images 1. Click [Acquire & Camera Settings] in the Main Window, followed by [Acquire Images]. Read the dialog that displays. If a Camera Control Window similar to the one below appears, proceed to Step 3. If you are using a memory card reader, check to ensure that the card is correctly inserted in the reader.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images 3. Downloading Images to a Computer (7/8) The images will begin to download. The downloaded images will be saved into folders according to their creation dates. When the download is complete, the downloaded images will appear in the Main Window. Click [Starts to download images].
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images Downloading Images to a Computer (8/8) ■ The Menu Method Starting by Clicking an Icon or Menu Use the following methods to start ZoomBrowser EX using its desktop icon or a menu. ■ The Icon Method 1. 1. Click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX]. ZoomBrowser EX will start and open its Main Window. Double-click the [ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images Printing Images (1/6) You will use the PhotoRecord printing utility to print. 2. REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click [1. Select Images] and choose images to print. The background of the selected image(s) changes to blue.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images 3. Printing Images (2/6) To operate PhotoRecord, follow the procedures displayed at the window’s left. Click [2. Select Captions for Printing] and place a check mark beside the information you would like printed with the image (multiple selection possible).
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images 5. Printing Images (3/6) Click [2 Select Printer & Album Type] and select a printer and an album type. Select a printer. REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Select among the following album types. (The displayed album types may vary according to the printer in use.) • One Photo Per Page/One Photo Per Sheet Prints one image on each sheet of paper.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images 6. Printing Images (4/6) 7. Click [3 Select Paper] and choose the media type, paper size and paper orientation. Click [Decorate Album] and change the image background, frame and other design elements as desired. Media Type and Paper Size Settings Select an item to change. Select a design.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images 8. Printing Images (5/6) Click [Add Titles & Captions] and change or add titles and text as desired. To add new text, click the target page and input the text. Click on text that is already displayed to change it. Select the page. Select the text. Input the text. Edit it here.
Chapter 2 Downloading and Printing Images 9. Printing Images (6/6) Change the size and rotation angle of the image, text or clip art as desired. [4 Print], confirm the number of copies and 10. Click other print settings and click [Print]. The following operations can be performed in the album window. ■ Move Items You can move images, text or clip art by dragging them.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Camera Control Window This chapter explains the operations that can be performed with the Camera Control Window. This explains the procedures for downloading camera images using the camera’s Direct Transfer function. Selects a function in the Camera Control Window. Opening the Camera Control Window The Camera Control Window will automatically open when the camera is connected to your computer using the interface cable.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Downloading Images Automatically—Camera Operations Starting Auto Downloading 2. Select [Change direct transfer download destination folder] and click [Next]. 3. Select a destination folder for the downloaded images and set the new folder creation method for downloads, then click [Finish]. After you have set the Direct Transfer settings on the camera, you can start the direct transfer. This will download images automatically to the computer.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Downloading Images Automatically—Computer Operations (1/3) Starting Auto Downloading 2. Select [Change auto download settings] and click [Next]. 3. Select the type of image to download and click [Next]. Click [Starts to download images] in the Camera Control Window. This will download all the images automatically that have not yet been downloaded to the computer.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected 4. 28 Downloading Images Automatically—Computer Operations (2/3) Select a destination folder for the downloaded images and set the new subfolder creation method for downloads, then click [Next]. ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide 5. Set the process to initiate after the images are downloaded and click [Next]. To simply display the images in ZoomBrowser EX’s Browser Window, select [Display the folder at the save destination].
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Downloading Images Automatically—Computer Operations (3/3) 6. To initiate the selected auto download process immediately after the camera and computer are connected, place a check mark beside [Images are automatically downloaded to computer while camera is connected]. 7. Click [Finish]. 29 This concludes the settings procedure.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Checking Images in the Camera before Downloading (1/2) Opening the Camera Browser Window The Camera Browser Window will open when you click [Lets you select and download images] in the Camera Control Window and it will display the images contained in the camera. Selecting Images and Initiating the Download 1. Select images for downloading in the Camera Browser Window. An orange frame displays around selected images.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected 3. Checking Images in the Camera before Downloading (2/2) Set the file name and destination folder settings and click [Starts Download]. The images will download to the computer. To change the file name, set the text characters for the file prefix and the consecutive numbering system. Specify a folder as the destination for downloaded images. 31 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Click here to change the destination folder.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Deleting Images from the Camera This section explains how to use the Camera Browser Window to delete images from the camera. 2. Click (Delete Image). Opening the Camera Browser Window Click [Lets you select and download images] in the Camera Control Window to open the Camera Browser Window. Deleting Images 1. Select images for deleting in the Camera Browser Window. An orange frame displays around selected images.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Other Features of the Camera Browser Window This section explains the other features of the Camera Browser Window. Changes the size of the image thumbnail (tiny version). Selects the image selection method.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Setting the My Camera Settings (1/7) This section explains how to save the “My Camera Settings” on your computer to the camera or vice versa. First click the [Set to Camera] tab in the Camera Control Window and then click [Set My Camera].
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Switches between theme sets and individual settings. Setting the My Camera Settings (2/7) Changes the type of data. You can save the files that appear in this list as My Camera Settings to your camera. REFERENCE ○ My Camera Settings that are already on your computer display here. My Camera Settings in your camera display here.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Setting the My Camera Settings (3/7) Saving the My Camera settings to the camera This topic explains how to save the previously recorded My Camera Settings files to the camera. 1. Select the [Setup as a theme] tab in the My Camera window. To set the My Camera Settings individually, click the [Set individually] tab instead and select the respective settings, such as the start-up sound or image, in the Data Type category. Select the [Setup as a theme] tab.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected 3. Setting the My Camera Settings (4/7) Select the settings file you would like to replace in the Camera list and click [Save to Camera]. Click [OK] if a confirmation dialog appears. The settings file in the camera will now be replaced with the one you specified from the computer. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click the [Close] button to close the dialog. This concludes the procedure for adding settings to the camera.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Setting the My Camera Settings (5/7) Adding New Files to the My Camera Settings Create a new image or sound file and save it to the computer and then add that file as a My Camera Settings file. Create the new files before adding them Start by creating the image file or sound file that will be used as a My Camera Settings file and save it to the computer. ■ Creating a Start-Up Image File Create an image file using an image editing program.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Setting the My Camera Settings (6/7) ■ Adding the new file as My Camera Settings to the computer Once you have created the settings file and saved it to the computer, use the following procedures to add it to the My Camera window. 1. 3. In the Open dialog, select the file you created and click [Open]. The selected file will appear in the My Computer list. Click the [Set individually] tab in the My Camera window and switch the Data Type.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Setting the My Camera Settings (7/7) Saving the Settings to the Computer You can copy the My Camera Settings from the camera to the computer. 1. Click the [Setup as a theme] tab in the My Camera window. To set the My Camera Settings individually, click the [Set individually] tab instead and select the respective settings, such as the start-up sound or image, in the Data Type category. 2. Select the setting you would like to copy from the Camera list.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Setting up Slide Shows on the Camera You can edit a camera slide show from the computer (if your camera supports the slide show function). Click the [Slide Show] button at the top left of the next window and select the number of the slide show you wish to edit. First click the [Set to Camera] tab in the Camera Control Window and then click [Set Slide Show/DPOF].
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Setting the DPOF Print Settings (1/2) You can register print settings on a memory card, including the images to print and the number of copies. IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • This feature does not work with unconverted RAW images. If you want to print RAW images, convert them first, copy them to the camera and perform this operation.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Setting the DPOF Print Settings (2/2) Standard printing Index printing The number under each image indicates the number of copies to print. Use the arrows next to the boxes to select the number of copies you want. The standard print icon displays when a number of copies is specified. To include images in an index print, select the check box under the image. Specify number of copies to print.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Checking and Changing Camera Settings You can check and change camera settings from the computer. Type the name of the owner of the camera here. Use this button to synchronize the camera clock and your PC clock. First click the [Set to Camera] tab in the Camera Control Window and then click [Confirms/changes camera settings]. Click this button to synchronize the camera’s date and time settings with the computer.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Copying Images to the Camera You can copy images (JPEG format only) from the computer to the camera (or memory card). If a window similar to the following one opens, select an option as required and click [Add]. This will copy the image. First click the [Set to Camera] tab in the Camera Control Window and then click [Uploads images to the camera]. Select this to upload the image to the camera without resizing.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Operating the Camera Shutter from the Computer (1/4) This section explains the procedures for remote shooting, the process of operating the camera shutter remotely from a connected computer. IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • See your Camera User Guide to check whether your camera supports the remote shooting function or not.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Operating the Camera Shutter from the Computer (2/4) Features of the RemoteCapture Task Window Selects the image’s recording size and compression. Sets the rotation setting of the image being recorded. This setting cannot be adjusted if your camera’s Auto Rotate function is set to On. Switches between showing and hiding the viewfinder and the detailed settings sections.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Operating the Camera Shutter from the Computer (3/4) ■ Saving and Recalling Shooting Settings Other Remote Shooting Features ■ Interval Timer Shooting Interval timer shooting is the method of capturing images in which a set number of frames is recorded at set intervals of time. Click the [Shooting] menu in the Remote Shooting window and select [Interval Timer Shooting]. Click [OK] in the warning message to open the window shown to the left.
Chapter 3 What You Can Do with a Camera Connected Operating the Camera Shutter from the Computer (4/4) ■ Options Tab Remote Shooting Default Settings You can display the default settings for remote shooting by clicking the [File] menu in the RemoteCapture Task window and selecting [Preferences]. You can release the shutter using the key specified here. ■ File Settings Tab Sets whether images are saved only to the computer, or also to the camera’s memory card. Sets the root file name for saved images.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Selecting Folders (1/2) This chapter explains the methods for displaying images with ZoomBrowser EX. This section explains the methods for using the Folder Area to select folders containing the images you wish to view. Favorite Folders and All Folders Two tabs, entitled Favorite Folders and All Folders, display in the upper portion of the Folder Area. Selecting Folders If you click a folder in the Folder Area, the images it contains will display in the Browser Area.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Selecting Folders (2/2) Registering a Folder as a Favorite Folder Deregistering a Favorite Folder Select the Favorite Folders tab and the folder you wish to deregister, and click [Remove] at the bottom of the Folder Area. ■ Favorite Folders Tab Selected Click [Add] at the bottom of the Folder Area, select a folder in the window that opens and click [OK].
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Changing the Display Mode (1/3) You can change the display mode in the Browser Area for ease of use. This section explains how to do it. ■ Zoom Mode Displays all images in folders as thumbnails (tiny versions). Since many images can be shown together, it is a convenient mode for visually searching for an image amongst all the rest. Three Display Modes The three display modes for the Browser Area are the Zoom mode, Scroll mode and Preview mode. The Zoom mode is the default mode.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Changing the Display Mode (2/3) Zero Level Folder ■ Scroll Mode This mode is convenient for checking images in several folders simultaneously. If the displayed folder is one or more level deep in the hierarchy, the thumbnails of the images in the folder will display too. The folder is displayed as an icon. You can open it by doubleclicking it. Example of a Second Level Folder You can change the thumbnail size.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Changing the Display Mode (3/3) ■ Preview Mode In this mode, image thumbnails (tiny versions) appear at the bottom of the Browser Area while a larger-scale image of the selected thumbnail and the information panel (which shows the image information) appear in the upper portion. You can advance to other images by clicking the Back and Next buttons. Selected Image Moves to the next image.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Changing the Displayed Folder (1/3) ■ Scroll Mode Opening a Folder Deep in the Hierarchy If you click the to the left of the folder icon in the Browser Area, the images and subfolders in that folder will display. ■ Zoom Mode In the Browsing Area, double-click an area where there is no image inside the folder you wish to see. The contents of the folder are displayed in the Browsing Area. Double-clicking here also displays the folder images.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Changing the Displayed Folder (2/3) ■ Preview Mode Returning to a higher level in the folder hierarchy At the bottom of the Browsing Area, double-click the icon of a displayed folder to open it and view its images and subfolders. When you are deep in the folder hierarchy, you can use the (Up) button to go back to a higher level. The example below shows the zoom mode, but the procedure is the same for the other display modes.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Changing the Displayed Folder (3/3) ■ Right-Clicking to Zoom In or Out In Zoom mode, you can do this There are more convenient ways to use the Zoom mode. ■ Zooming in by skipping levels Right-click on any clear area in the Browsing Area to display a menu like that below. You can zoom an image or folder in or out by selecting the respective [Zoom In to Folder] or [Zoom Out of Folder] option from this menu.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Changing the Main Window Display Mode (1/4) This section explains the methods for filtering images assigned a special Star Rating and for displaying information other than the file name with a thumbnail. Filtering Thumbnails by Star Ratings Setting the Information Shown with Thumbnails You can specify the image information shown beneath thumbnails.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Changing the Main Window Display Mode (2/4) Sorting Thumbnails Changing the Thumbnail Display Size (Scroll Mode Only) You can set the criteria by which thumbnails are ordered. In the Scroll mode, you can change the thumbnail display size by moving the slider above the image either left or right. Click the [View] menu, open the [Sort by] submenu and select a sorting criterion. Place a check mark beside the sorting criterion. You can also sort by ascending or descending order.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Changing the Main Window Display Mode (3/4) ■ Changing the Display Position Changing the Display Magnification (Zoom Mode Only) You can move the display position in the Browser Area by clicking the (Selection Tool) in the Display Control Panel and moving the red marks in the Navigator. ■ Using the Display Size Slider You can change the display magnification for the entire Browser Area by moving the slider above the image either left or right.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Changing the Main Window Display Mode (4/4) ■ Hiding the Task Area Changing the Task Area and Folder Area Display Modes Clicking the button at the upper right of the Task Area, hides the Task Area and widens the Folder Area. To return to the original display mode, click the button. You can hide the Task Area and Folder Area to make the Browser Area larger.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Checking Images in a Pop-Up Window You can check images by positioning the mouse pointer over a thumbnail or folder to display a pop-up window. This is convenient for confirming that you have the right image when many thumbnails are displayed in the Browser Area. Checking Thumbnails Checking Folders When you position the mouse pointer over a folder, the thumbnails of the first four images in the folder display. The folder name also displays in the pop-up window.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Opening Images This procedure involves opening the Viewer Window from the Browser Area to open images. How to open an image In the Browsing Area, double-click the image that you want to open. The image appears in the Viewer Window. Double-click the image you want to see.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Using the Viewer Window (1/3) This section explains how to use the Viewer Window. REFERENCE ○ Opening the Previous or Next Image You can display the image ahead or behind the displayed image by clicking the Back or Next button in the Viewer Window.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Using the Viewer Window (2/3) Displaying Multiple Images You can display two to four images at once in the Viewer Window by clicking the [Split Screen] button. Click the appropriate button, shown from left to right as: 1-image display, 2-image display (vertical), 2-image display (horizontal), 3-image display and 4-image display.
Chapter 4 Viewing Images Using the Viewer Window (3/3) Other Features of the Viewer Window Closing the Viewer Window When movies or RAW images are displayed in the Viewer Window, the Play or RAW button appears to the right of the Star Ratings. Click to close the Viewer Window. Or click the [File] menu and select [Close Viewer]. REFERENCE ○ ■ Playing Movies ■ Displaying RAW Images When a RAW image is displayed in the Viewer Window, only the internally saved JPEG version displays at first.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Selecting Images This chapter explains the various features in ZoomBrowser EX for managing images. Although it is presented earlier, in this section we reintroduce the methods for selecting images in the Browser Area as one of the basic image management procedures. Selecting All the Images You can select all the images in a folder at once by clicking (Select Images) on the Display Control Panel and selecting [Select All] from the menu.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Setting Star Ratings (1/2) This section explains the procedures for setting Star Ratings used in image searches and to display subsets of images. What is a Star Rating? You can assign one of three ratings to an image. When a camera image is downloaded to the computer it is assigned a two-star ✩✩ rating.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Setting Star Ratings (2/2) ■ Viewer Window Method Display the image in the Viewer Window and select a Star Rating. 69 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide ■ Slide Show Method While a slide show is in play, click the ★ symbol at the window’s bottom right to set the Star Rating for the displayed image.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Assigning Keywords (1/2) This section explains the procedures for assigning keywords to images for searches. What is a Keyword? A keyword is information used to perform searches on images. Select a keyword that matches the image content from the keywords in categories such as People, Places, Events or Others.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Assigning Keywords (2/2) Other Ways to Assign Keywords Category ■ Menu Method Select an image in the Browser Area, click the [Tools] menu and select [View/Modify Keywords] to display the keyword settings window. ■ Properties Window Method Select an image in the Browser Area and click (Properties). In the Properties window, click [View/Modify Keywords] and assign keywords.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Classifying Images You can classify selected images into folders by the shooting dates. 1. 2. Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window, followed by [Classify into Folder]. Click [1. Select Images] and select the images to classify in the Browser Area. 3. Click [2. Specify Classification Settings] and set the classification method. 4. Click [3. Finish]. The program will start classifying the images. Select the destination folder. Select the classification format.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Renaming Images (1/2) This section explains the procedures for changing an image name (image file name). A dialog similar to that below will appear. IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Renaming an image in ZoomBrowser EX renames the actual file on your PC.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Renaming Images (2/2) 4. Changing Multiple Image File Names Click [3. Finish]. The program will start renaming the images. You can rename multiple image files at once. 1. Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window, followed by [Rename Multiple Files]. 2. Click [1. Select Images] and select multiple images in the Browser Area for renaming. 3. Click [2. Specify Rename Settings] and set the renaming method. Select a name format.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Searching Images (1/2) You can search images using such criteria as Star Ratings, revision dates, shooting dates, comments or keywords. Sets whether images are searched according to all the parameters or just one.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images 4. Searching Images (2/2) Click [3. Start Search] after you have set the parameters. A set of images corresponding to the search parameters will display. 5. Confirm the search results and click [4. Finish]. Images satisfying the search parameters will display in the folder named “Search Results” in the Main Window. You can select and print these images, or copy them to other folders.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Moving or Copying Images (1/4) This section explains how to move or copy images between folders. It is convenient to conduct these procedures in the zoom mode. REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Moving or copying images in ZoomBrowser EX affects the actual location in which those images are stored on your PC.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Moving or Copying Images (2/4) Copying an image within the Browsing Area To copy an image, before you drop the image you are dragging, press and hold the [Ctrl] key and release the mouse button, while still holding the key. B While holding down the [Ctrl] key, drop it at the desired location. A Drag the image you want to copy.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Moving or Copying Images (3/4) Moving or Copying an Image from the Browsing Area to the Folder Area Copying by Dragging a File Icon from a Windows Window You can also copy an image by dragging its file icon from an open Windows window and dropping it onto the ZoomBrowser EX window. You can move or copy images between different folders by dragging them from the Browsing Area to the Folder Area and dropping them in the target folder. A Drag the image you wish to move.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Moving or Copying Images (4/4) Additional ways of moving or copying images ■ Moving or copying many images at once You can select multiple images by pressing and holding the [Ctrl] key while you click on successive images. You can also select a series of adjacent images by pressing and holding the [Shift] key while clicking on the first and last images. Once the images are selected, you can move or copy them all together with standard drag and drop procedures.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Deleting Images (1/2) This section explains how to delete images and folders you no longer need. Click [Yes] when a confirmation dialog like the one below appears. How to delete an image Select an image in the Browser Area to delete and click (Delete).
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Deleting Images (2/2) Other ways of deleting images Deleting Folders Select the folder in the Browser Area and click (Delete). You can also delete a folder by selecting it, clicking the [File] menu and selecting [Delete]. ■ Deleting multiple images You can select multiple images by pressing and holding the [Ctrl] key and clicking on successive images or by pressing and holding the [Shift] key while clicking on images.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Rotating Images This section explains how to rotate images to the desired orientation. This is useful for images taken by holding the camera sideways. REFERENCE ○ IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • By the default setting, rotating an image in ZoomBrowser EX changes (rotates) the image in the file on your PC. How to rotate an image Select an image and click next menu.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Viewing Image Properties (1/2) This procedure is for viewing various types of information about the selected image. Displays the Viewer Window. Viewing Information in the Properties Window Select an image in the Browser Area and click (Properties) to display the Properties window. You can view various types of information in this window, such as the image revision date and file size, shooting date and time and camera shooting settings.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Viewing Image Properties (2/2) Viewing Information in the Preview Mode Sets Star Ratings. If you set the display mode to the Preview mode and select an image, you can view the information for that image. You can view various types of information about the image in this window, including the revision date or file size, shooting date and time, and the camera shooting settings. In addition, you can change the file name, set Star Ratings and keywords, and type comments.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Creating Folders This section explains how to create a new folder within an existing one. Creating Folders 1. Select a folder in the Folder Area. 2 Click the [File] menu and select [New Folder]. 3. Type a name for the new folder and click [OK]. You have created a new folder. You will be creating a new folder within the folder selected here.
Chapter 5 Organizing Images Refreshing Folders This section explains how to refresh or update a folder. What Does It Mean to Refresh a Folder Adding, moving, copying or editing an image or a folder within ZoomBrowser EX ensures that it is updated and appears correctly in the Browsing Area. However, the information ZoomBrowser EX possesses and the actual file contents can be different when an image file is moved or copied using Windows functions or edited with a separate program.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Images (1/5) This section explains the procedures for editing images displayed in the Viewer Window. ■ Red Eye Correction About the Editing Features ■ Image Correction You can perform the following editing operations in ZoomBrowser EX. Use this to correct images in which people’s eyes appear red. You can significantly alter an image by adjusting the brightness, saturation, contrast and RGB (red, green, blue) highlights and shadows.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Images (2/5) ■ Manual Mode Red Eye Correction This corrects the red portion of eyes that appear red. Click (Edit) in the Viewer Window and select [Red Eye Correction] to open the red eye correction window. If you select [Manual Mode] and position the mouse pointer over red eyes, the corresponding area will be highlighted. Click it to automatically correct the red eye in that portion. Click [OK] when it finishes correcting.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Images (3/5) REFERENCE Image Correction ○ This adjusts the brightness, saturation, contrast and RGB (red, green, blue) highlights and shadows. Click (Edit) in the Viewer Window and select [Image Correction] to display the image correction window. Use the sliders to adjust the attributes and click [OK] when you are finished. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ You can change the display magnification.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Images (4/5) Crop Use this to delete unnecessary portions of the image and leave only the necessary portions. Click (Edit) in the Viewer Window and select [Crop] to open the crop window. Position the mouse pointer over the image and drag it to select cutout dimensions with the rectangular cropping frame. Then click [Crop Image] to cut out the specified dimensions. Check the cropped image and click [OK] to complete the cropping procedure.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Images (5/5) REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • You can use the following tools when editing. Red Eye Correction Button (Only available in the manual red eye correction mode) Restores the red eye correction mode when the Zoom In, Zoom Out or Grab button is in use.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Images with Other Programs This section explains how to edit an image selected in ZoomBrowser EX using another image editing program that has been registered with ZoomBrowser EX.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Sending Images by E-mail (1/2) This chapter explains how you can use images stored in ZoomBrowser EX in various situations. First, let’s begin with how you can send images in e-mail. 3. IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Click [2. Change Image Size] and set the image size and quality. Use this option if you do not want to change the size of the image.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features 4. Sending Images by E-mail (2/2) Click [3. Send or Save] and select whether to send the e-mail or save the image. Start the e-mail program and send the e-mail immediately. 5. Click [4. Finish]. • If You Selected [Create a new email]: Your e-mail program will start and the selected images will appear as an attachment in the message window. Input the address, subject and your comments and send the message.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Exporting Images in Different Formats (1/3) This section explains how to change the size, resolution or file format of a selected image and write it to a new file, and to export an image for use as a screen saver or wallpaper. It also describes how to export the shooting information to a text file. Exporting Images 1. Click [Export] in the Main Window and select the export format in the next menu. 2. Click [1.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Exporting Images in Different Formats (2/3) Export Still Images Export Shooting Properties Click [3. Finish] after specifying the settings. Changes the image size. Changes the image file format. Destination Folder Click [3. Finish] after specifying the settings. Adds a prefix to the file name. Changes the destination folder. Calculates the post-conversion file size.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Exporting Images in Different Formats (3/3) Export as a Screen Saver Export as a Wallpaper Click [3. Finish] after specifying the settings. Click [3. Finish] after specifying the settings. Place a check mark here to imbed the selected image as a new screen saver file (select a resolution in the category immediately under it). Selects a display method for the wallpaper. Calculates the post-conversion file size.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Running a Slide Show (1/2) This section explains how to run a slide show displaying images in sequence in the full-screen mode. Setting and Starting a Slide Show 1. Click [View Classify] in the Main Window, followed by [View as a Slide Show]. 2. Click [1. Select Images] and select the images in the Browser Area.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features 4. Running a Slide Show (2/2) While running a slide show, you can use the control buttons at the bottom right of the window to control the show. Click [3. Start Slide Show]. The slide show starts. From left to right, the Back button, Pause button and Next button. Click here to end the slide show. Print Settings Button Click this button if you see an image you would like to print during a slide show. (The color of the button will change to orange.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Adding Sounds to Images The following mark appears when an image is accompanied by a sound. You can add sounds to your images and play them later as necessary. REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ This mark indicates an image with a sound.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Creating a My Camera Sound (1/2) Creating a My Camera Sound Recording and Editing Sounds The following section introduces the [My Camera Sound Maker] function, which allows you to record and edit the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound. Click the [Edit] menu in the Main Window and select [Manage My Camera]. Use these tabs to switch between sound files for recording and editing. Click here to record sounds. Ends the recording.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Creating a My Camera Sound (2/2) IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The “Sound time” will display in red if the sound file exceeds the time limit. If this happens, select the desired sound portion using the blue and red switches and select [Cuts both switches, before blue and after red] from the [cut] menu to delete unnecessary sound portions.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Playing Movies ZoomBrowser EX supports movies. You can download movie files and display them in the Browser Area just like ordinary images. The movie thumbnail and movie icon will show in the Browser Area. Only the movie icon appears for QuickTime format movies. The Viewer Window will open if you double-click the thumbnail. You can play the movie by clicking the [Play] button in the Viewer Window to start Windows Media Player or QuickTime Player. Click this button.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Movies (1/4) You can create movies by adding various effects: linking movies and still images that have been downloaded to a computer, superimposing titles and other text, and adding background music. Follow these steps to proceed. Guidance Click this button for detailed help with operating procedures.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Movies (2/4) Features of the Storyboard Area Changes the order of the selected images. Displays the properties of the selected image. Deletes the selected image from the storyboard area. Click this button to play the movie being edited. Transition Box Displays the icon of the transition effect used to link adjacent images. 106 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Displays a dialog with the general movie editing settings.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Movies (3/4) Features of the [2. Arrange] Window Moves the image selected in the storyboard area one position to the left or right. Features of the [3. Apply Effect] Window Superimposes titles and other text on the image selected in the storyboard area. You can set the font, display duration, display position and scrolling attributes of the text.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Editing Movies (4/4) Features of the [4. Set Audio] Window You can link MP3-format and WAV-format audio files as background music or sound effects. When you link a sound file using this procedure, a bar appears under the thumbnail in the storyboard area indicating the duration of the audio file. Features of the [5. Save] Window Specifies the file name. Selects the destination folder.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Exporting Movies (1/2) This feature changes a movie to another file format or size and exports it. Procedures for Exporting Movies 1. Click [Export] in the Main Window, followed by [Export Movies]. 2. Click [1. Select Movies] and select a movie in the Browser Area. Features of the [2. Select the save format] Window Select between [Motion JPEG (AVI)] and [QuickTime movie (mov)] as the format in which to save the movie file. You can select multiple movies. 3.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Exporting Movies (2/2) Features of the [3. Set the save format] Window To change the size of the movie being exported, select [Zoom specification] or [Size specification] and set the size. Selects the number of frames displayed each second. Sets the image quality. The higher the setting, the clearer the image, but the file size also increases correspondingly. Selects the audio quality. 110 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Features of the [4.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Converting RAW Images (1/5) If your camera supports RAW images you can handle higher quality images. However, the RAW format is a special file format and RAW images cannot be opened or processed in their native format in standard image processing programs. RAW images must first be converted to standard file formats, such as TIFF or JPEG formats. This section explains conversion procedures. Converting RAW Images 1. 2. Select a RAW image in the Browser Area.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Converting RAW Images (2/5) ■ Image Quality Adjustment Window ■ Main Window The conversion is conducted in this window. You can use this button to switch between images and display modes and set various conversion settings, such as the image rotation. Thumbnail Check Mark Preview ■ Navigator Window You can change the area of a preview image that is zoomed in the Main Window by clicking this red mark and dragging it.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Converting RAW Images (3/5) 3. Adjust the image quality as required in the Image Quality Adjustment Window. 4. Click the [2. Save] tab in the Main Window, set the file format and save destination, and then click [Save]. Selects images that will be saved with the same settings (All images, or images marked with a check in the Main Window). Selects the image file format. Sets the destination folder for the image file. You can change the image file name. 5.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Converting RAW Images (4/5) Features of the Image Quality Adjustment Window The adjustable categories vary according to your camera model. Scrolling Tab Titles Click the arrows to display the other tab titles. Click a tab title to change tabs and access the other settings. Adjusts the white balance by the light source or color temperature, etc. Tone Curve Tab You can adjust the RGB channel settings together or individually.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Converting RAW Images (5/5) 4. Registering Custom Color Schemes (My Color) If you register a custom color scheme as a “My Color” scheme, you can apply this scheme easily to additional images when you convert RAW images. The program will calculate the differences between the original and target images, apply those corrections to the original image and display the results as the Preview My Color Applied to the Image.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Stitching Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch If you have several images of the same scene with only slight differences, you can use PhotoStitch to connect the images together to make a panoramic image. This section explains how to use this program to stitch images. Then, follow the instructions on the upper part of the PhotoStitch window, and stitch your images together.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Saving Images to CD-R/RW Disks (Windows XP Only) Saving Images to CD-R/RW Disks You can copy or save images onto CD-R disks and CD-RW disks. The shooting information is saved along with the image. 4. Click [1. Select Images] and select the folder or image in the Browser Area. 5. Click [2. Specify Backup Settings], select the destination CD-R/RW drive and input a CD title.
Appendices Supported File Formats The following is a list of file formats supported by ZoomBrowser EX. Readable files ZoomBrowser EX can read the following file formats. ■ JPEG files (.JPG) Most cameras use this file format. It compresses at very high ratios, taking advantage of the characteristics of the human eye.
Customizing Preferences (1/2) Appendices General Tab ZoomBrowser EX provides a variety of preference settings that you can customize to make the program work the way you like. This section introduces some of the major preference settings you can change.
Customizing Preferences (2/2) Appendices Rotate Tab Selection Tab This tab sets the rotation settings. This tab sets the image selection methods and the image selection steps used with the task buttons. Place a check mark here to have the original image rotated as well when a JPEG image is rotated in the Browsing Area. Sets the image selection method. Place a check here to have the original image left untouched and the rotation applied to a copy when a JPEG image is rotated.
Customizing Menus Appendices Click the [Tools] menu and select [Customize] to open a window like the one shown below. Use this window to set the categories to display and click [OK]. Sets whether options are shown or hidden on the menus opened by clicking task buttons in the Main Window. Remove the check mark from the menu items you wish to hide. Sets the categories displayed in this menu.
Appendices Troubleshooting (1/5) This section explains how to troubleshoot problems. The event dialog box does not appear In either case, confirm the status of each of the following items in order.
Appendices Troubleshooting (2/5) ■ Check the Camera Status Confirm that the camera is on and in the correct mode to transfer data. Please see your Camera User Guide since the methods for setting the camera and computer to the communication mode vary between camera models. (With some models, you must set the camera to the Playback mode, etcetera, to establish a connection to a computer.) How to Get Help ZoomBrowser EX comes with a Help file.
Appendices Troubleshooting (3/5) If You Were Using ZoomBrowser EX Version 2 or 3 3. Double-click the [dbconverter.exe] or [dbconverter] file in that folder. 4. Select the database file that was used with the previous version of the program and click [Start]. ■ Images Were Assigned Titles or Comments Use the following procedures to display titles and comments previously input in ZoomBrowser EX Ver. 2/3. 1.
Appendices 5. Troubleshooting (4/5) ■ Image Files Were Saved Below the Program Files Folder in a Previous Version Click [OK] if the following dialog appears. In ZoomBrowser EX 5, image files in folders within the Program Files folder will not display. To display these images, perform the procedures below after you have followed steps 1-6 on the previous page. 1. 6. Click [Close] when the dialog in Step 4 appears.
Troubleshooting (5/5) Appendices IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Do not copy just the images from within the folder, copy the folder itself to a location higher in the directory hierarchy. When you select the copied folder in ZoomBrowser EX 4, the images will now display. Click the copied folder to display its images in the Browsing Area.
Index (1/3) Index A B 127 Adobe RGB color space 19 Auto Download Settings 26 Brightness 90 Browser Area 50 Buttons Acquire & Camera Settings 7 Back 9 Delete 9 Edit 7 Export 7 Forward 9 Function Buttons 9 Gray Buttons 8 Grayed Out Buttons 8 Help 123 Internet 7 Orange Button 8 Print 7 Properties 9 Return to Main Menu 8 Rotate 9 Search 9 Slide Show 9 Task Buttons 7 Up 9, 56 View & Classify 7 View Images 9 Zoom In 10 Zoom Out 10 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide C D Selection Menu 9 Selection Tool 10 S
Index (2/3) Index F H I 128 Deleting 81 Deselecting 67 Deselecting All 67 Destination for Download 31 Displaying Multiple 65 Downloading to a Computer 15 Editing 88 Redo 89, 90 Undo 89, 90 Undo All 89, 90 Opening 63 Properties 84, 85 Renaming 73 Rotating 83 Searching 75, 76 Selecting 67 Selecting All 67 Selecting Multiple 67 Selecting Single 67 Synchronizing Multiple 65 Viewing 63 Index Print DPOF 42, 43 Information Shown with Thumbnails 58 Favorite Folders 50 Deregistering 51 Registering 51 Folder C
Index (3/3) Index R S 129 RAW Format 118 Converting 111 RAW Images 66, 111 Recording Sounds 102 Red Eye Correction 88, 89 Redo 89, 90 Registering a Folder as a Favorite Folder 51 Remote Shooting 46 Interval Timer Shooting 48 RemoteCapture Task Window 47 Timer Shooting 48 Renaming Images 73 RGB (Red, Green, Blue) Highlights and Shadows 90 Right-Click 6 Rotating Images 83 Saturation 90 Save As 92 Saving Images CD-R/RW 117 Save As 92 Screen Saver 96, 98 Scroll Mode 53 Selecting a Single Image 67 All Image
ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
