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Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Manual Conventions and Navigation Conventions in This Manual Manual Navigation Supported Operating Environments System Requirements Conventions in This Manual The following labels are used to distinguish sections in this manual: Windows Indicates operations in Windows environments. Macintosh Indicates operations in Macintosh environments.
Introduction Basic Operations More Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Appendix Manual Navigation • Click tabs or buttons to access other pages. Tabs Click a tab on the top of the page to access the first page in that section. Buttons Navigation is also possible by clicking the buttons on the bottom of the page. 1 2 3 4 1 Jump to the table of contents (p. 7). 3 Jump to the previous page. 2 Return to the page shown before you 4 Jump to the next page. clicked the link.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix System Requirements Windows Operating System Computer CPU (Still Images) CPU (Movies) RAM (Still Images) RAM (Movies) Interface Free Hard Disk Space*3 Display Windows 7 SP1 (Windows 7 SP1 only required for wireless connections*1) Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port; Internet connection required for auto updating 1.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Software Described in This Manual CameraWindow and ImageBrowser EX CameraWindow and ImageBrowser EX Using mainly the following two programs, you can import images and manage them on your computer.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix ImageBrowser EX Use this program to manage images imported to your computer. With ImageBrowser EX, you can browse, edit, and print images on your computer. Once you import images from your camera/ camcorder and close CameraWindow, the main ImageBrowser EX window on the left is displayed. Windows You can also start the program as follows: • Double-click the desktop icon.
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Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Importing Images Camera/Camcorder–Computer Connection Precautions Wireless Features Non-EOS Cameras: Importing Images with CameraWindow EOS Cameras Only: Importing Images with EOS Utility Camera/Camcorder–Computer Connection Precautions • When connecting the camera/camcorder to a computer via an interface cable, connect the interface cable directly to the USB port.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Wireless Features As described below, some CameraWindow functions may not be available over a wireless connection, depending on the operating system. • For details on wireless LAN features, refer to the Wireless LAN Guide. (Cameras supporting wireless networking only.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Camera Windows Follow these steps. 1. In the taskbar, click . 2. After the screen on the left is displayed, click the icon to change the program. 3. Select [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], and then click [OK]. 4. Double-click . • On the screen on the left, double-click [Change general settings].
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations 3 More Advanced Operations Appendix Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. • Only images that you have not transferred to the computer will be imported. • If you have used the GPS logger function, log files will also be imported. 4 Click [OK] on the screen displayed after importing, and then close CameraWindow. Imported images are now shown in the main ImageBrowser EX window.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix EOS Cameras Only: Importing Images with EOS Utility Connect your EOS camera to the computer and import images as follows: • These instructions apply when EOS Utility has been installed correctly. • For further details, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (provided in PDF format). 1 Connect your camera to the computer via the included interface cable. 2 Turn the camera on and start EOS Utility.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Basic Operations in CameraWindow/EOS Utility Basic Operations in CameraWindow Other Uses of CameraWindow Basic Operations in EOS Utility Basic Operations in CameraWindow This program is designed for cameras/camcorders other than EOS cameras. The following screen is displayed when you connect your camera/camcorder to the computer. Click a button to see available options.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Other Uses of CameraWindow Automatically Importing Images on CameraWindow Startup Set up CameraWindow to import images automatically on program startup as follows: 1 in the upper right of the Click screen to access CameraWindow preferences, and then click [Import]. 2 On the [Auto Import] tab, choose [Start importing images automatically when this software is launched].
Introduction Basic Operations More Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Appendix Editing the Camera Owner Name Edit the owner name for the connected camera as follows: 1 in the upper right of the Click screen to access CameraWindow preferences, and then click [Camera]. 2 On the [Set] tab, click [Edit] and enter the new name in the box.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Importing All Images Import all camera/camcorder images as follows: On the menu screen, click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import All Images]. Importing Images from Memory Cards ImageBrowser EX is used to import images from memory cards. You can use this program with EOS cameras as well as other cameras/camcorders. First, insert the memory card in the memory card reader.
Introduction Basic Operations More Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Appendix Organizing Images on the Camera To access the screen for organizing images on cameras/camcorders, click [Organize Images on Camera] on the CameraWindow menu screen, and then click [Organize Images]. You can view thumbnails of the images in each folder by selecting the desired folder in the area on the left. The thumbnails are shown in the area on the right.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Returning Images to the Camera/Camcorder (Non-EOS Cameras) Images imported to the computer can also be returned to your camera/camcorder. This is convenient when you want to show your favorite images to friends, or when viewing images on the larger screen of a television. 1 Connect your camera/camcorder to the computer to access CameraWindow.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Returning Images to Memory Cards Images imported to the computer can also be returned to your camera, using a memory card reader. The images you return can be viewed on the camera. • EOS Utility cannot be used to return images directly to EOS cameras. 1 Insert a memory card that has been formatted on the camera into the memory card reader. 2 In the main ImageBrowser EX window, select images to return to the camera.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Basic Operations in ImageBrowser EX Window Elements (Main Window) Properties Window: Image Details Switching Display Modes Playing Movies Browser Area Tasks Window Elements (Main Window) 1 Launcher Area 1 Select tasks to perform. 3 2 2 Tree View Select folders to view. For details, see “Tree View”. 4 3 Toolbar Rotate or delete images, or perform other tasks. For details, see “Toolbar”.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Tree View Imported images are managed on the basis of folders. To view or browse images organized by folders, shooting date, or other criteria, click the relevant item (folder) listed in the tree view. • By default, importing images using CameraWindow will create new folders to store them, named with the shooting dates. 1 Folders 1 Shows destination folders where images are stored.
Introduction Basic Operations More Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Appendix Launcher Area Many tasks in ImageBrowser EX can be done by clicking a launcher button in the main window and following instructions in the new window displayed. 1 Click a desired launcher button. 2 Follow the instructions to complete the task. If a menu is displayed below the button, select a desired item. These items may vary depending on your model of camera/camcorder.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Toolbar Rotate images and perform other tasks. 1 2 1 Back/Forward View other folders as needed. 3 2 Rotate 90° Counterclockwise/Clockwise Rotate selected images left or right 90°. • To rotate original images to match the appearance of rotated images on the screen, right-click images and choose [Rotate According to Rotation Info]. 3 Delete Delete selected images.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Switching Display Modes Switch the browser area to a convenient display mode as needed. Thumbnail Mode: Browse images by reviewing rows of thumbnails at a convenient size. Preview Mode: View the current image at a larger size while browsing thumbnails. Full-screen: Full-screen display of the current image.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Properties Window: Image Details To view image properties, select an image in the browser area and click trol bar. 1 in the browser con- 1 Show/hide the information item. 2 Read-only Prevent the image from being overwritten or deleted. 3 Shooting Info Tab View a brightness histogram, the shutter speed, exposure compensation, and other shooting details.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Playing Movies Movies can be played in Preview mode or at full screen. Preview Mode 1 Play the movie, adjust volume. When viewing super slow-motion movies, you can use a playback speed bar and realtime playback button ( ). Click the button to watch the movie at the speed at which it was actually recorded. 2 Trim unneeded scenes at the beginning or end.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Updating the Software and Obtaining New Functions Manually Updating ImageBrowser EX Keep ImageBrowser EX up to date and obtain any new functions that are released as follows. ImageBrowser EX will automatically check for updates or new functions when your computer is connected to the Internet. If a message is displayed regarding installation, follow the instructions to install the update.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Printing Printing Individual Images on a Sheet Printing Contact Sheets Printing Individual Images on a Sheet Print individual images on single sheets of paper as follows: Printing Scenes in Movies Although movies cannot be printed, you can extract, save, and print still images from movies. For instructions on extracting still images from movies, see “Extracting Multiple Images from Movie”.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations 2 1 4 5 More Advanced Operations Appendix Complete the print settings as desired. 1 Specify the printer, paper size, borderless printing options, and so on. 2 Select your preferred printing format for the shoot- ing date/time. 3 Specify whether or not to maintain the aspect ratio of cropped images when you print them. 2 4 Crop images to avoid printing unwanted image areas. 3 5 Add text to images before printing.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Printing Contact Sheets Print rows of images as follows: 1 5 6 1 Select images to print, click [Print], and then select [Print Contact Sheet]. 2 Complete the print settings as desired. 1 Specify the printer, paper size, and other options. 2 Specify the number of rows and columns. 4 3 Configure settings to print details such as shooting information, a header or footer, and page numbers.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Organizing Images Move Images Changing the Image Sort Order Move Images Move images to other folders as desired. Thumbnail Mode Preview Mode To move an image to another folder, drag the image to the destination folder under [All Images] and release the mouse button.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Editing Still Images Adding Text to Images Using PhotoStitch to Create a Panoramic Image Correcting Red-Eye Adjusting Images Automatically Adjusting Color and Brightness Emphasizing Outlines in Images to Increase Sharpness Processing RAW Images with Digital Photo Professional Cropping Images First Steps for All Editing Tasks Cont Co nten ten entts ts 1 In the browser
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Correcting Red-Eye Restore natural eye color if eyes appear red from the flash firing. [Edit] [Correct Red-eye] Adjusting Images Automatically Automatically adjusts image color tone and brightness. [Edit] [Auto Correct] Adjusting Color and Brightness Adjust image color tone and brightness using a variety of methods.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Emphasizing Outlines in Images to Increase Sharpness Make images appear sharper by emphasizing the outlines of people and other subjects. [Edit] Windows [Increase Sharpness] The Unsharp Mask [Radius] is the size at which outlines are detected, and the [Threshold] is a reference value used to determine outlines. Cropping Images Crop images to remove unwanted outer portions and leave the desired area.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Using PhotoStitch to Create a Panoramic Image Create wide panoramic images from a series of shots taken while moving the camera slightly before each shot. [Edit] [Stitch Photos] If a message is displayed regarding insufficient memory, try the following: • Close all programs other than PhotoStitch. • Use fewer images. Reduce the file size of the images.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Processing RAW Images with Digital Photo Professional RAW images can be converted to JPEG or TIFF format. 1 In ImageBrowser EX, click [Edit] and choose [Process RAW Images]. Digital Photo Professional now starts up.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Printing To print from Digital Photo Professional, select images in the main window and then select the desired print function in the [File] menu. The following printing options are available: Printing Option Description Print Images are automatically arranged for printing one image per sheet. Print with detailed setting Arrange images as desired for printing one image per sheet.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Preference Settings Configuring Preference Settings My Camera: Changing the Shutter Sound and Startup Screen Configuring Preference Settings • For details on EOS Utility preferences, refer to the EOS Utility Instruction Manual (provided in PDF format). ImageBrowser EX 1 Click 2 Configure settings as desired on the Preferences screen. .
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix My Camera: Changing the Shutter Sound and Startup Screen To customize operating sounds and the startup screen used by your camera/camcorder, select sounds or screens designed for your model in My Camera settings and assign them to your camera/camcorder. 1 Connect your camera/camcorder to the computer to access CameraWindow. • For details, see steps 1–2 in “NonEOS Cameras: Importing Images with CameraWindow”.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Editing Movies Editing Movies Editing EOS Video Snapshot (EOS Cameras Only) Extracting Multiple Images from Movie Editing Movies Trim movies, combine movies and still images to create an original movie, or edit movies in other ways as follows. You can also add titles or other text, background music, and a variety of special effects. 1 Select a movie. 2 Click [Edit] and choose [Edit Movies].
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations Supported Movie Length Maximum supported lengths of movies you can save are shown on the right. A message will be displayed if you attempt to save a movie longer than this. In this case, trim the movie or reduce the size (resolution). • Movies shot with EOS cameras that you edit this way are converted to the movie compression format specified by ImageBrowser EX before saving.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Extracting Multiple Images from Movie Favorite scenes in movies can be saved separately as still images. 1 Select a movie. 2 Click [Edit] and choose [Extract Multiple Images from Movie]. 3 Follow the instructions to complete the task. Editing EOS Video Snapshot (EOS Cameras Only) 1 Select a video snapshot album. 2 [Edit] To confirm that the file is a video snapshot, access the properties.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Other Playback and Image Search Searching Images by Faces (Face ID-Compatible Cameras Only) Searching Images by Faces (Face ID-Compatible Cameras Only) Faces in images are automatically detected when you import images into ImageBrowser EX, and the images are sorted into groups by person. Entering personal information in ImageBrowser EX enables you to search images by names or nicknames.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Protecting Personal Information • Your camera will store the face images registered using Face ID functions (information associated with faces), as well as the personal information (names and birthdays). Shots on the camera will also include names of detected people in the Exif data.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Using ImageBrowser EX’s Face ID Data on Cameras Personal information you enter in ImageBrowser EX can be used by cameras that support Face ID to identify people you shoot. Linking ImageBrowser EX and Camera • The first time you connect a camera supporting Face ID to the computer, a screen is displayed to confirm syncing of personal information. Select [Synchronize automatically].
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Using Online Services, Emailing Images Available Services Using Extended ImageBrowser EX Functions Available Services A variety of online services can be used with ImageBrowser EX. Availability of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY services varies by area. CANON iMAGE GATEWAY The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website offers online photo services to Canon camera/camcorder customers.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix • Using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Click [CANON iMAGE GATEWAY] and choose the desired option. Using Extended ImageBrowser EX Functions • Attaching Images to Email Messages Your shots can be shared as email attachments. • Uploading Images to Facebook Your shots can be uploaded to Facebook. (Requires Facebook registration in advance. For details, visit the Facebook website.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Using Extended ImageBrowser EX Functions Attaching Images to Email Messages Images can be sent as email attachments. Windows 1 Select an image. 2 Click [Share] and choose [E-mail Images]. 3 Specify the image size and other details, and then click [Attach to Email]. The default email program now starts up, showing the screen for composing your message. Images you selected are shown as attachments.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Macintosh 1 Select an image. 2 Click [Share] and choose [E-mail Images]. 3 Specify the image size and other details, and then click [Finish]. The default email program now starts up, showing the screen for composing your message. • Images are saved on the startup disk in [Users] → [XXXXX] (user login name) → [Library] → [Preferences] → [SendEmailUserData], in the [Email Images] folder.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Uploading Images to Facebook: Uploader for Facebook Upload shots to Facebook as follows. Use images already saved to your computer, or directly upload images still on the camera. 1 Select an image. 2 Click [Share] and choose one of the following options, as desired: [Upload to Facebook Album] [Upload to Facebook Wall] Uploader for Facebook now starts up. 3 Enter a description, and then click [Upload].
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Uploading Movies to YouTube: Movie Uploader for YouTube Upload movies to YouTube as follows. Use movies already saved to your computer, or directly upload movies still on the camera. 1 Select a movie. 2 Click [Share] and then [Upload Movies to YouTube]. Movie Uploader for YouTube now starts up. 3 Enter a title and description, and [Upload].
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Deleting Personal Information Before Uploading to Sharing Websites 1 Click [Share], and then select a sharing website. 2 On the next screen, select images in [List]. 3 Select [Delete privacy-related information (such as people and places)] before uploading. • To delete personal information from all images, select [Apply to all images].
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix GPS Viewing Geotagged Images on a Map: Map Utility Viewing Geotagged Images on a Map: Map Utility Using geotagged images and GPS logs, you can easily see on a map where shots were taken and view the route traveled with the camera. It is also easy to add or delete location information. This program uses Google Maps™ to display image locations and routes traveled on a map.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations 1 Select an image. 2 Click [Map]. 3 Select a display mode. Appendix Map Utility now starts up. Viewing or editing routes 2 3 1 1 Lists the images selected in ImageBrowser EX. 2 Enter a location to find corre- 8 sponding images. 3 Click to export location files that can be viewed in Google Earth. (Use of these files requires Google Earth to be installed.
Introduction Basic Operations More Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Appendix Managing GPS logs 6 1 Lists GPS log files. 1 2 Import GPS log files from a camera or memory card. 3 Add a GPS log file. 4 Change GPS log time difference information. 5 Remove a GPS log file from the list. 6 Click to filter log information display. Adjust display conditions as needed for a better view of the route on the map.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Index Importing/Returning Images Editing Images “Import images from other cameras/camcorders” “Import images from EOS cameras” “Import images from memory card readers” “Import selected images” “Return favorite images to the camera” “Edit still images” “Convert RAW images” “Edit movies” Browsing Images “View images at full screen” “View movies” “Check image details” “Search images by faces” Printing “Print individua
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Supported Image Formats ImageBrowser EX supports the following formats of images shot with Canon cameras or camcorders: Still Images • JPEG (.JPG) Image format used by most cameras and camcorders. Images may appear grainy if edited and saved repeatedly. • RAW (.CRW/.CR2/.TIF) Proprietary image format developed by Canon, designed to preserve digital camera image sensor output, with no loss of image quality.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Searching for Terms in This Manual This manual can be read using Adobe Reader. To find instances of specific terms or expressions, you can use search functions in Adobe Reader. Windows Macintosh Cont Co nten ten entts ts Enter the text to find.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Uninstallation Uninstall the programs when they are no longer needed, or when reinstalling the programs to resolve software issues. • Uninstallation of ImageBrowser EX is described here as an example. Other programs can be uninstalled the same way. The following task requires administrator rights.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Memory Card Folder Structure Folders for files used by the software described in this manual are as follows: * DCIM One of the following: • xxx_ _ _mm • xxx_mmdd • xxxCANON • xxxEOSxx File Name IMG_xxxx.JPG _MG_xxxx.JPG IMG_xxxx.CR2 _MG_xxxx.CR2 IMG_xxxx.CRW _MG_xxxx.CRW xxxx.TIF ST _xxxx.JPG MVI_xxxx.MOV MVI_xxxx.AVI MVI_xxxx.MP4 MDG_xxxx.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Troubleshooting Initial Troubleshooting Tips Problems and Solutions Resolve software issues as described in this section. Initial Troubleshooting Tips In case of problems, first check the following points: • Does your computer meet the system requirements? Refer to the system requirements in the camera/camcorder user guide.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix Problems and Solutions In case of these problems, try the suggested solutions. • Cannot find imported images. Windows Macintosh See “Changing the Destination Folder” and check where images are being saved. • Add New Hardware Wizard appears when the camera/camcorder is connected to the computer via an interface cable.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations 2 More Advanced Operations Appendix Click [+] next to [Other devices], [Portable Devices], or [Imaging devices]. Your model of camera/camcorder or [Canon Camera] will be listed in these categories if the device is mistakenly recognized as another device. • Other factors may be causing the problem if [Other devices], [Portable Devices], or [Imaging devices] are not listed, or if your camera/camcorder model name or [Canon Camera] is not listed.
Introduction Basic Operations Advanced Operations More Advanced Operations Appendix ImageBrowser EX User Guide 1 Unauthorized reproduction of this guide in whole or part is prohibited. 2 Information in this guide is subject to change without notice. 3 Illustrations or screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from actual products. 4 Notwithstanding the preceding items, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss arising from the use of this software. © CANON INC.
