ENGLISH Windows/Macintosh Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 31/32) You must install the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer. Windows Install the software. p. 9 p. 45 • 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.
1 Table of contents Read This First 3 Precautions ......................................................................................... 3 It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro ...................... 4 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software ..................... 5 System Requirements ........................................................................ 7 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 9 Installing the Software and USB Driver .................
2 Table of contents Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques 53 The ImageBrowser Windows .......................................................... 53 ImageBrowser Features ................................................................... 59 Editing Movies ................................................................................. 63 Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting) .................... 64 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch ..........................
3 Read This First This chapter explains what you can accomplish using the camera with the software contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. It also lists the computer system configurations required to use the software. About this Guide • The explanations in this guide are based on Windows XP and Mac OS X v10.4. If you are using another version of these operating systems, the actual screen contents and procedures may vary slightly from those shown. • The following terms are used in this guide.
4 Read This First 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. Windows (p. 9) Macintosh (p. 45) Connect the camera to the computer See your Camera User Guide for connecting instructions. Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer (p. 3) Download images to the computer Windows (p. 14) Macintosh (p.
5 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software ZoomBrowser EX (Windows)/ImageBrowser (Macintosh) Versatile image management software for downloading images, editing still images and movies, and printing. Experiment with diverse printing techniques Print a variety of layouts. Change paper sizes and print your photos with date stamps and comments to enjoy an expanded range of possibilities. Windows (p. 19) Macintosh (p.
6 Read This First Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer (Remote Shooting) Shoot and control the camera’s shutter from a computer. You can save the recorded images directly to the computer. (Certain models only) Windows (p. 32) Macintosh (p. 64) Enjoy Customizing Your Camera (My Camera) Set your favorite images and sounds as the camera’s start-up image or shutter sound. (Certain models only) Windows (p. 39) Macintosh (p.
7 System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. CPU Windows Vista: Windows XP/Windows 2000: Pentium 1.
8 Read This First • A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. • Even when system requirements are met, not all computer functions can be guaranteed. • A sound card is required to play movie file audio tracks under Windows. • With Windows, QuickTime is required to save images merged with PhotoStitch as QuickTime VR images. It is also required to play and edit movies on the Windows 2000 platform. • With Windows, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or later is required.
9 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 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. 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.
10 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 3 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. If the installer panel does not appear automatically, use the following procedures. How to Display the Installer Panel Use the following procedures to display the installer panel if it does not appear automatically. Windows Vista 1. Select [Computer] from the [Start] menu.
5 6 11 If other software is running, close each program before clicking [OK]. Review the installation settings and click [Install]. The items displayed here differ according to the software installed. When [Custom Installation] is Selected with Windows 2000 The USB driver (the software for connecting) is required when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable. Ensure that you select the USB driver [Canon Camera TWAIN Driver].
12 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 8 When the installation is over, select [Restart computer immediately (Recommended)] and click [Restart]. At this stage, do NOT remove the Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive yet. If there is no need to restart the computer, the [Finish] screen will display. Click [Finish], remove the Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive and proceed to Step 10. 9 Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your normal desktop screen appears after restarting.
13 If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection. Dialogs similar to the following will appear during this process (first time the camera is connected to a computer only). Windows Vista The dialog on the right will appear after a few moments. Windows XP The dialog on the right will appear after a few moments.
14 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics This chapter explains the procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX to download the camera's images to the computer and print them. Read this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations section. Downloading Images to the Computer Begin by downloading the images to your computer.
2 15 Select [Canon CameraWindow] when a dialog (Events dialog) similar to that on the right displays and click [OK]. In Windows Vista, select [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] from the AutoPlay dialog. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will appear here. Different programs may display according to your computer setup.
16 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics Using the Camera to Download Images (Windows Vista or Windows XP only) Download images using the camera’s Direct Transfer function. • When it is possible to use the Direct Transfer function, the Direct Transfer settings menu will appear on the LCD monitor and the (Print/Share) button will light. • See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer settings and procedures.
17 When you click [OK] in the image transfer completion window, the transferred images will display in the Main Window. The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date. The last downloaded images will display here according to both their shooting dates and categories. Folders Area The downloaded symbol displays on downloaded folders. Thumbnail Next, print out the images (p. 19). Memory Card Reader Connection 1 Insert the memory card into the reader.
18 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics 3 Click [Download Images]. You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Preferences]. • By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will download to the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder.
19 Printing Images There are three methods for using ZoomBrowser EX to print images: [Photo Print], [Index Print] and [Print Using Other Software]. This section explains how to use the [Photo Print] option. • Movies cannot be printed, but with Windows Vista and Windows XP you can print stills after they have been extracted from movies and saved to files. • To use the Index Print option, click [Print & Email] in the Main Window, followed by [Index Print]. Photo Print Prints one image on each page.
20 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics 3 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and adjust the categories as you feel necessary. Text can be inserted here to print with this photo. Selects the printer and the paper size etc. Selects a printing method for the shooting date/time information. Sets the number of print copies. This button switches between images if multiple images were selected. 4 Click [3. Print]. Printing will start. This chapter explained the ZoomBrowser EX basics.
21 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ZoomBrowser EX features. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ZoomBrowser EX procedures in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics chapter. The ZoomBrowser EX Windows This section describes the principal ZoomBrowser EX windows: the Main Window, Viewer Window and Properties Window.
22 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Task Buttons • ZoomBrowser EX's tasks are arranged here like an index. • Click a Task button to carry out the desired task. These features are described in ZoomBrowser EX Features (p. 27) Folders Area • Use this area to select folders. The selected folders and the images within the selected folders display in the Browser Area.
23 Display Mode • Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Zoom Mode Displays all the images in a folder as thumbnail images. This mode is convenient for searching for images since many can be displayed at once. If additional folders are nested within a folder, their images are displayed as thumbnails as well. If you move the mouse cursor over a folder, will display on the upper right. Clicking here displays that folder zoomed in.
24 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Selection Menu Click this to select/deselect all images in the Browser Area. Fit to Window Changes the thumbnail size to fit them into the window. Show/Hide Image Information Menu Select here to show/hide such image information as the file name or shooting date or rating beneath the thumbnail.
25 Viewer Window Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window. Edit Menu You can edit, eliminating red eyes, adjusting colors and brightness, cropping and inputting titles. You can also use it to start up other programs for editing. Print Button Prints the displayed image. Shooting Information Display Button Displays image shooting information. Synchronize Button Synchronizes the display settings when multiple images are displayed.
26 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Properties Window The Properties Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area and click the Properties button. The Properties Window does not display in the Preview Mode. Shows or hides categories. Plays a sound memo attached to an image. File Name The file name can be changed. Star Rating and My Category Sets the rating for an image. An icon will display if a My Category is set.
27 ZoomBrowser EX Features This section briefly introduces the Task Button functions. Some ZoomBrowser EX functions may not be available with certain camera models. Check the Specifications section of your Camera User Guide to see if your model supports them. Workflow The following workflow is used in ZoomBrowser EX. 1 Click a Task button. Check the Help menu for procedures and features. Task Buttons The Task buttons are explained in “Task Button Functions” (p. 28).
28 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Task Button Functions Acquire & Camera Settings Connect to Camera You can do the following when you connect the camera and display CameraWindow. •Acquire Images Downloads images and sound files from the camera (p. 14). •Print Images Selects and prints the images in the camera. •Write to Camera Uploads images on the computer to the camera. •Set to Camera Sets the camera owner’s name.
29 Edit Edit Image Allows you to perform image editing, such as cropping, image correction and red-eye correction. You can also use it to start other image editing programs. Stitch Photos Merges multiple images and creates a single large panoramic image (p. 36). Edit Movie Edits movies or still images strung together. You can add text as titles, or background music, and apply various effects (p. 31). Process RAW Images Converts RAW images into JPEG or TIFF images.
30 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Print & Email Photo Print Prints one image per page (p. 19). You can print "photos" easily. Index Print Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints. Print Using Other Software Select the software to use and then print. Email Images Converts the selected images to the appropriate size for transmission by e-mail. You can also use it to automatically start an e-mail program after conversion.
31 Editing Movies You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. • QuickTime is required to play and edit movies on the Windows 2000 platform. • Movies are saved as Motion JPEG AVI movies. 1 2 3 Click [Edit] in ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window, followed by [Edit Movie]. Click [1. Add Images] and select the image (movie or still) you wish to edit.
32 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting) You can record still images by using a computer to control the shutter of a connected camera. This is particularly useful for checking images on the larger display of the computer as you record them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera’s memory card.
33 According to the default settings, recorded images are saved into the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder. To change the destination, open the [File] menu in the remote shooting window and select [Preferences].
34 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Remote Shooting Window The remote shooting 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.
35 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 2 Click and check the subject in the viewfinder. Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required.
36 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging images of a scene shot separately. PhotoStitch automatically detects the overlapping areas of adjacent images and corrects for the size and orientation. You can also manually specify the overlapping areas. 1 2 3 Click [Edit] in the ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window and click [Stitch Photos]. Click [1.
37 Converting RAW Images RAW images contain raw data that has not been subjected to any compression processing by the camera. In order to view the images on a computer, you must use ZoomBrowser EX to convert the RAW images into JPEG or TIFF images. If you use the Image Quality Adjustment Window, you can adjust the image to achieve the desired effect.
38 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques 4 Click the (Save) button in the Main Window, set the image type and save destination, and then click [Save]. Selects images that will be saved with this setting. Selects the image type and conversion method. Set the destination folder for the file. You can change the file name. This completes the conversion. 5 Click in the Main Window.
39 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings My Camera functions are only available with camera models listed as compatible with My Camera functions in the Specifications section of the Camera User Guide. The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound are called the My Camera settings. You can add your favorite images and sounds from your computer to the My Camera settings.
40 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques 2 Click [Cancel] ( in Windows Vista) to close the Events Dialog if it appears. If CameraWindow appears, click [Operate using this computer] followed by in the View Window. CameraWindow Thumbnail Window 3 4 View Window In the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [MyCamera] and [MyCamera]. Click [Connect to camera].
41 The My Camera Window Features ZoomBrowser EX already contains several pre-recorded My Camera settings. You can check these items with the My Camera window. Tabs Click here to switch between adjusting the settings individually or in themed sets. Computer Displays the list of settings files saved onto the computer. Play Button Plays the audio from the settings file in the camera. Camera Displays the settings in the camera. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from the camera.
42 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Saving the My Camera Settings 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. The names of the prepared files for the various My Camera settings themes all begin with the same root name.
43 Adding New Data to the My Camera Window Create a new image or sound file and add it to the My Camera window. • Adding Image and Sound Files After Creating Them Adding Original Start-up Images and Sounds After Creating Them You can effortlessly create start-up image and sound files using the "My Camera Maker" program. 1 2 In the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [MyCamera] and [MyCamera]. The My Camera window will display.
44 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques 4 5 Once you have saved the file, click and close the My Camera Maker window. You have now succeeded in adding the file as a settings file to the computer. To connect to the camera, click [Connect to Camera]. You can add the settings files you just added to the computer to the camera using the same procedures as in Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera (p. 42).
45 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. Installing the Software Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Items to Prepare • Your camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk • Interface cable supplied with the camera Installation Procedures 1 Close any programs that are running.
46 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations 5 6 7 8 9 Select [Easy Installation] and click [Next]. Select [Custom Installation] to select programs individually for installation. Click [Agree] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. When the installation is over, click [Finish].
47 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. Downloading Images to the Computer Begin by downloading the images to your computer.
48 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics CameraWindow displays when the camera and computer are set to the mode to communicate. (Images are not downloaded at this point.) CameraWindow Thumbnail Window View Window If CameraWindow does not open, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop). 2 Download the images using the camera or the computer. By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] folder.
49 Using the Computer to Download Images Click [Transfer Untransferred Images Automatically]. CameraWindow Click this button to close the start screen. Thumbnail Window View Window • To download images that have had transfer settings set with the camera, use a camera operation or a memory card reader. • To check images in the camera or to download only a portion of the images, click [Operate using this computer].
50 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics Memory Card Reader Connection 1 2 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter if required. See the manual for the memory card reader for details on how to connect and use the reader. Click [Download Images]. You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Preferences].
51 Printing Images There are three methods for using ImageBrowser to print images: [Photo Print], [Index Print] and [Print Using Other Software]. This section explains how to use the [Photo Print] option. Movies cannot be printed, but you can print stills after they have been extracted from movies and saved to files. Photo Print Prints one image on each page. 1 Select the images to print. Clicking on an image selects it and displays a blue frame around it.
52 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics 3 Set the categories as you feel necessary. Selects a printer. Selects options such as the paper size and orientation when you click [Page Setup]. Selects a printing method for the shooting date/time information. Click this button to switch between images if you selected multiple images. Sets the number of copies printed. Text can be inserted here to print with this photo. 4 Click [Print]. The Print window will now open.
53 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ImageBrowser features. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics chapter. The ImageBrowser Windows This section describes the principal ImageBrowser windows: the Browser Window, Viewer Window and File Information Window.
54 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Folders Area • Use this area to select folders. The selected folders and the images within the selected folders display in the Browser Area. • If you selected Favorite Folders, only the folders registered in advance as Favorite Folders will display. You are recommended to register a folder that you use frequently as one of the Favorite Folders. If you selected All Folders, all the folders will display.
55 Display Mode • Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Preview Mode This mode displays the image at a larger size as well as the image information. List Mode Displays the images in the folder selected in the Explorer Panel section in rows and columns.
56 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Display Size Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area. Filter Tool Menu Use the Star Rating option in the Show menu to limit the scope of images displayed. Selection Menu Click this to select/deselect all images in the Browser Area. Hide Buttons Left: Hides the Explorer Panel. Middle: Hides the control panel.
57 Viewer Window Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window. Zoom Changes the image zoom setting. Star Ratings Menu Sets the Star Rating for an image. Image Selector Button Switches between images. Save Button Saves the edited image. Edit Menu You can edit, eliminating red eyes, adjusting colors and brightness, cropping and inputting titles. You can also use it to start up other programs for editing. Number of Displays Menu Displays multiple images at once.
58 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques File Information Window The File Information Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area, click the [File] menu and select [Get Info]. The File Information Window does not display in the Preview display mode. Switches between showing and hiding detailed information for the category. Switches between showing and hiding detailed information. Comment You can type a comment here. Plays a sound memo attached to an image.
59 ImageBrowser Features This section provides a brief introduction to ImageBrowser features. Some ImageBrowser functions may not be available with certain camera models. Check the Specifications section of your Camera User Guide to see if your model supports them. Workflow The following workflow is used in ImageBrowser. 1 Select a feature from the Control Panel or the menu. Check the Help menu for procedures and features. Menu Control Panel 2 Perform the procedures according to the instructions.
60 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Control Panel Features Canon Camera Opens CameraWindow, which lets you perform the following operations. •Acquire Images Downloads images and sound file from the camera (p. 47, 50). •Print Selects and prints the images in a camera. •Write to Camera Uploads images on the computer to the camera. •Set to Camera Sets the camera owner’s name. View Image Displays the selected image or movie in the Viewer Window.
61 Print & Email Photo Print Prints one image per page (p. 51). You can print "photos" easily. Index Print Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints. Layout Print Allows you to freely arrange multiple images on a single page and print. You can also insert captions and titles. Create Image for Email Converts the selected images to the appropriate size for transmission by e-mail. You can also use it to automatically start an e-mail program after conversion.
62 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Display Settings: [View] menu, [View Settings] Hides or shows image information beneath the thumbnail, such as the file name or the shooting date and time. Sort Images: [View] menu, [Sort] Arranges image order in the Browser Area according to criteria such as the filename, file modification date, file size or shooting date. Other Features ImageBrowser has the following features as well.
63 Editing Movies You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. 1 2 3 Select the image(s) to edit in ImageBrowser’s Browser Area (movies or stills). You can select multiple movies or stills. Click the [Edit] menu and select [Movie Edit]. Follow the steps displayed in the middle of the window to edit the movie and save it. Follow these steps to proceed.
64 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting) You can record still images by using a computer to control the shutter of a connected camera. This is particularly useful for checking images on the larger display of the computer as you record them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera’s memory card.
65 Remote Shooting Window The remote shooting window has the following features. Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area. You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes below. 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. Release Button Releases the shutter. Slide this to zoom the camera in or out.
66 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques 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 and check the subject in the viewfinder. Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required.
67 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging images of a scene shot separately. PhotoStitch automatically detects the overlapping areas of adjacent images and corrects for the size and orientation. You can also manually specify the overlapping areas. 1 2 Select a series of images in the ImageBrowser’s Browser Area. Click the [Edit] menu and select [PhotoStitch].
68 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Converting RAW Images RAW images contain raw data that has not been subjected to any compression processing by the camera. In order to view the images on a computer, you must use ImageBrowser to convert the RAW images into JPEG or TIFF images. If you use the Image Quality Adjustment Window, you can adjust the image to achieve the desired effect.
4 69 Click the (Save) button in the Main Window, set the image type and save destination, and then click [Save]. Selects images that will be saved with this setting. Selects the image type and conversion method. Set the destination folder for the file. You can change the file name. This completes the conversion. 5 Click in the Main Window.
70 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings My Camera functions can are only available with camera models listed as compatible with My Camera functions in the Specifications section of the Camera User Guide. The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound are called the My Camera settings. You can add your favorite images and sounds from your computer to the My Camera settings.
71 The My Camera Window ImageBrowser already contains several pre-recorded My Camera settings. You can check these items with the My Camera window. Save to Camera Save to Computer Play Button Plays the audio from the settings file in the camera. Type Select the settings type. Camera Displays the settings in the camera. Computer Displays the list of settings files saved onto the computer. Play Button Plays the audio from the selected settings file.
72 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Saving the My Camera Settings 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. The names of the prepared files for the various My Camera settings themes all begin with the same root name.
73 Adding New Data to the My Camera Window Create a new image or sound file and add it to the My Camera window. • Adding Image and Sound Files After Creating Them 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. 1 Double-click the [Applications] folder, followed by the [Canon Utilities] folder, [CameraWindow] folder and the [MyCamera DC] icon.
74 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Add an Original Sound File Change the file to a WAV sound file after you have copied the sound file to the computer. Then proceed with the steps as described in Create an Original Start-up Image File and then Add It. • Use settings like those below when creating an image file for the startup image with an image editing program.
75 Appendices This chapter explains how to uninstall the programs. Read the Troubleshooting section in this chapter if you experience a problem using the programs. Uninstalling the Software The procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when you wish to delete the programs from your computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. Authorization as a computer Administrator is required to uninstall software.
76 Appendices Uninstalling the USB Driver (Windows) It is essential to note that you will not be able to download images if you uninstall the USB driver. Windows Vista, Windows XP You do not need to uninstall the USB driver. Windows 2000 Uninstall the USB Driver using the following procedures. 1 2 3 4 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer.
5 77 Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera] in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog, and click [Remove]. If your camera model name does not appear here, see the Camera not detected, Events dialog won’t display or images will not download to the computer (p. 80) of the Troubleshooting section. 6 Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [Camera TWAIN Driver x.x] and [Uninstall TWAIN Driver]. A version number appears in place of the “x.x”.
78 Appendices Memory Card Folder Structure The images on a memory card are placed in subfolders of the [DCIM] folder labeled [xxxCANON], where the “xxx” represents a number in the range 100 - 999. DCIM xxxCANON IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images) _MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) IMG_xxxx.CR2 (RAW images) _MG_xxxx.CR2 (RAW images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) STx_xxxx.JPG** (Stitch Assist mode images) MVI_xxxx.AVI (Movies) MVI_xxxx.THM* SND_xxxx.
79 Troubleshooting Please read this section if you encounter a problem using the software. Start by Checking This Investigate the following points first if you encounter a problem. Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed in the System Requirements section (p. 7)? Is the camera correctly connected to the computer? See the Camera User Guide for the correct connection procedures. Also check to ensure that you are using the correct cable and that it is securely attached at both ends.
80 Appendices Problems Try the suggested solutions to the common problems listed below. USB driver installation not proceeding well (Windows 2000). Uninstall the driver (p. 76) before reinstalling it with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 9). Add New Hardware Wizard or New Hardware Found (Windows 2000) Wizard displays when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable (Windows). Click [Cancel] to close the window.
81 Cause 2: The camera may have been recognized as another device under the following circumstances (Windows only). • The camera was connected to the computer before the USB driver was installed. • The [Scanners and Cameras] icon or the [Scanners and Cameras] folder cannot be found in the [Control Panel] or the [Printers and Other Hardware] window. • Your camera model name, [Canon Camera] or a camera icon does not display in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog or the [Scanners and Cameras] folder.
82 Appendices 4. Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog. Delete all instances of your camera model name or [Canon Camera] if it appears in one or more places in the [Other devices] or [Imaging devices] categories. 5. Close [Device Manager] or [System Properties]. With Windows 2000, continue by deleting the setup information file. Step 6 and above are not required for Windows Vista and Windows XP. 6.
83 8. Double-click the [CAP*] files to check their contents. Double-clicking a [CAP*.inf] file will open it in the Windows Notepad program. Check all files, and look for [;****Canon Camera Driver Setup File****] in the first line. Note down the names of these files. Several sets of [CAP*] files may be present in the [inf] folder. Open up each file to confirm that it is an [CAP*] file for Canon digital cameras before you do anything with the file. 9. Delete the [CAP*] file set. Delete the [CAP*.
84 Appendices An error message "Insufficient free memory" displays when using PhotoStitch Please try one of the following methods. • Close all other applications other than PhotoStitch. • Reduce the size or number of images to combine. • In the [Save] tab, select [Adjust image...], then in “Saved Image Size“ reduce the size. If You Were Using ZoomBrowser EX Version 2 or 3 Take the following steps if you were using ZoomBrowser EX version 2 or 3 with Windows.
85 Downloading Images without Installing the Software If you are running Windows Vista, Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.3/v10.4), download images by simply connecting the camera to a computer, without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. However, please note that there are several limitations. This function cannot be used on the Windows 2000 platform. You must install the bundled software for downloading with this platform.
86 Index E Index A Adobe Reader ........................................ 2 B Browser Area Macintosh ................................ 53, 54 Windows ................................. 21, 22 Browser Window.................................. 53 C CameraWindow Macintosh .................... 48, 49, 64, 70 Windows ..................... 15, 16, 32, 40 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Macintosh ...................................... 45 Windows ......................................... 9 Comment Macintosh ...
87 L R Last Acquired Images Macintosh .......................... 49, 53, 54 Windows ........................... 17, 21, 22 Layout Print Macintosh ...................................... 51 RAW Images Macintosh ................................ 57, 68 Windows ................................. 25, 37 Remote Shooting.................................... 6 Macintosh ...................................... 64 Windows ....................................... 32 M Main Window ......................................
88 Index V View Window Macintosh .................... 48, 49, 64, 70 Windows ..................... 15, 16, 32, 40 Viewer Window Macintosh ...................................... 57 Windows ....................................... 25 Z ZoomBrowser EX .................................... 5 Version 2/3.....................................
