Operating Instructions Digital photo management software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 Thank you for using PHOTOfunSTUDIO. Before use, please read these instructions carefully.
Contents When using for the first time What can this software do?……………………… 4 Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them… …………………………………… 5 Before use Introduction………………………………………… 10 Supported picture files…………………………… 12 System requirements… ………………………… 13 Setting up Viewing pictures Displaying the playback window… …………… 33 Displaying detailed picture information… …… 36 Playing back slide shows… …………………… 37 Searching for pictures Viewing categorized pictures…………………… 44 Face Recognition Connect
Contents Editing still pictures Rotating pictures… ……………………………… Resizing a picture… ……………………………… Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color)… ……………… Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures……………………………………………… Editing motion pictures 59 60 62 66 Processing still pictures Converting data format………………………… Changing several picture file names at one time… ………………………………………… Changing the recording date… ………………… Using a picture as wallpaper… ………………… Adding date and title information to a pictu
When using for the first time What can this software do? Copy from a digital camera to a PC still pictures and motion pictures with this software View still pictures and motion pictures Categorize Back up Print Send still pictures and motion pictures still picture and motion pictures data Enjoy slide shows Process still pictures and motion pictures still pictures by E-mail Post on the Internet 4
When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them Here, the procedure is described for copying still pictures or motion pictures that are recorded with a digital camera onto a PC. 1 Connect a digital camera to a PC (→6) 2 Copy pictures (→7) 3 View copied pictures (→9) Tips ●●For details, refer to the pages where each function is described.
When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them 1 Connect a digital camera to a PC (→16) 1 Start the PC. 2 Turn on the digital camera. 3 Connect with the supplied USB connection cable. 4 Set the digital camera to PC connection. The [Copy to PC] screen is displayed. Tips ●●If the [Copy to PC] screen is not displayed, select the PHOTOfunSTUDIO icon in the Windows automatic playback window (operation selection window).
When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them 2 Copy pictures (→19) 1 If there are any pictures that you do not want to copy, click and deselect them. When the box in the top left of a picture is selected, the picture will be copied to the PC. Copy 2 Do not copy Click [Next]. Tips ●●The functions of this software can be used when pictures are copied to a PC.
When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them 3 Click the copy destination folder. 4 Select the setting for the subfolder to create in the copy destination folder. For example, if you select [Day of acquisition], a folder with today’s date is created and the pictures are copied to this folder. 5 Click [Execute]. 6 When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. The digital camera pictures are copied to the PC.
When using for the first time Copying recorded pictures to a PC and displaying them 3 View copied pictures (→33) 1 Click the folder that contains copied pictures. If the subfolder is not displayed, click . 2 Searching for pictures. 3 Double-click the picture that you want to view. You can also search for pictures that you want to view by using the slider to enlarge a reduced picture (thumbnail). The playback window is displayed. Motion pictures start playing back automatically.
Before use Introduction About the contents of these instructions ●●Please note that some of the explanations and screens covered in these operating instructions may differ from the actual screens and contents. (Differences may also occur depending on your PC’s operating environment). ●●No information is provided about basic PC operations and terms. Please refer to the relevant PC manual. ●●The contents of these operating instructions may be subjected to changes without prior notice.
Before use Introduction About personal information Personal information of name and age is included in the recorded picture when the name or birthday is set in the digital camera’s [BABY] Mode. Since the Face Recognition function extracts the characteristics of the face to categorize, characteristic information of the face and the face picture will be saved on the PC. In addition, personal information of name and age will be saved on the PC if name and birthday are set in the face picture.
Before use Supported picture files Picture files which can be handled in PHOTOfunSTUDIO are in the following formats. Still picture JPEG format BMP format TIFF format RAW format Extensions: JPEG is an abbreviation for Joint Photographic Experts Group, and derives from the designation of the .JPG, .JPEG, .JPE committee that has developed this compression format.
Before use System requirements The PC environment required for using this software is described below.
Before use System requirements Necessary software For Windows® 7 DirectX® 10 For Windows Vista® DirectX® 10 For Windows® XP DirectX® 9.0c ●●If you install the software in a PC that is not compatible with DirectX® 9.0c, the PC may stop operating properly. If you are unsure if your PC is compatible, contact the maker. .NET framework 2.0 SQL Server Compact 3.5 Internet Explorer® 6.0 or more QuickTime Player 7.6.
Before use System requirements ●●Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ●●The operation of this software will not be guaranteed when fonts other than English fonts are selected and used. ●●This software may not run properly on user-built computers. ●●This software cannot be used on Microsoft Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE, Windows® Me, Windows NT® and Windows® 2000.
Setting up Connecting a digital camera to a PC When a digital camera compatible with this software is connected, a picture can be acquired from the memory card of camera, or a picture can be recorded on a memory card from a PC. Important Make sure that there is enough power remaining in the battery of the digital camera and notebook computer. If possible, use the AC adaptor. 1 Start the PC. 2 Turn on the digital camera. 3 Connect the digital camera to the PC.
Setting up Connecting a digital camera to a PC Removing the digital camera from the PC sure that the digital camera is not 1 Make accessing the PC, such as performing a Task tray example writing operation. 2 Double-click the PC. or on the task tray of [USB Mass Storage Device] and 3 Select click [Stop]. When multiple USB devices are displayed, you can doubleclick each to check which is the digital camera. the USB connection cable from 4 Remove the PC. 5 Turn off the digital camera.
Setting up Starting PHOTOfunSTUDIO Important Before using for the first time, be sure to select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0] → [Readme] and read the supplementary explanation and the latest information. 1 Double-click on the desktop. In the Start menu, select [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0]. Tips ●●Checks for application updates when launched (→110) ●●In an environment without an Internet connection, PHOTOfunSTUDIO may take some time to start up.
Saving pictures Copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC Important Do not operate the digital camera or disconnect the USB connection cable while transferring data. the device, such as a digital 1 Connect camera or memory card reader. 2 Click [Yes]. The [Copy to PC] screen is displayed. ●●If the window is not displayed, click [Copy to PC]. ●●You can also display the screen by selecting [File] → [Copy to PC] from the menu.
Saving pictures Copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC 6 Select the copy destination folder. To save in a folder that is not displayed 1 2 Click [Browse save destination folders]. Select a folder and click [OK]. ●●To create a new folder to save to, click [Make New Folder], enter a folder name, and click [OK]. the subfolder into which to sort 7 Select the pictures. [Day of acquisition] : Save in a folder for today’s date.
Saving pictures Copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC the copying completion message 11 When is displayed, click [OK]. the completion window is 12 When displayed after copying, click [Close]. About saving folders The following copy destinations are set by default. ●●Documents (My Documents) ●●Pictures (for Windows 7 or Windows Vista) ●●Desktop When Windows is installed on drive C, the folder locations are as follows.
Basic operations About the main window Menu bar Different functions are arranged by item. Tool bar Buttons are provided for frequently used functions. A menu is displayed when some of these buttons are clicked. Folder display area Calendar display area The folders or calendar items are displayed in a list. Pictures in the selected folder or recording date here are displayed in the display area on the right. The number of pictures is displayed on the right of the folder or date.
Basic operations Switching between window display styles Displaying pictures in a folder in list view (thumbnail display) Only pictures in a registered folder can be displayed. 1 Click [Folder]. The window display style is switched. ●●You can also switch by selecting [View] → [Display mode] → A [Thumbnail display] from the menu. 2 Click the folder that you want to view. The pictures in the folder are displayed in a list. ●●Click or double-click the folder name to expand or hide the subfolders.
Basic operations Switching between window display styles Displaying pictures with the same recording date (calendar display) 1 Click [Calendar]. The window display style is switched. ●●You can also switch by selecting [View] → [Display mode] → [Calendar display] from the menu. 2 Click a displayed year, month, and day. The display switches to that of the selected year, month or day. ●●Years, months and days on which pictures are not recorded are not displayed.
Basic operations Switching between window display styles Adding registration folders Adding or registering display folders. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Click [General] — [Registration folder]. A : Currently registered folders 3 Click [Add]. 4 Select the folder to register and click [OK]. 1 2 A B C 5 Click [Apply]. ●●When [OK] is clicked, the settings are applied and the window is closed. ●●Select the folder and click [Delete] ( B ) to delete a registration folder.
Basic operations Selecting pictures Select pictures to display, copy, move or edit, etc. In addition to selecting pictures by clicking a thumbnail, you can also select them by adding a check mark in the picture selection window of each function. Selection Check mark Click a picture to add a frame around it. Click the picture to add a check mark. To select pictures A B 1 Click pictures in the display area. Clicked picture is enclosed by a frame and the picture is selected.
Basic operations Selecting pictures Adding check marks to pictures When selecting the target pictures in the screen for the executed function, such as copying to PC or picture editing, click the picture to add a check mark. A B 1 Click the picture. A check mark is added and the picture is selected. When you close this function and return to the main window, the check marks are deselected. ●●You can add check marks to multiple pictures.
Basic operations Copying/moving pictures 1 Click [Folder]. the picture that you want to copy 2 Select or move. ●●You can select multiple pictures. and drop the picture to the 3 Drag destination folder. ●●To copy, drag and drop while holding down the [Ctrl] key. Tips ●●The keyboard can also be used for copying or moving pictures. ([Ctrl]+C = copy, [Ctrl]+V = paste, [Ctrl]+X = move) the confirmation message is 4 When displayed, click [Yes].
Basic operations Deleting pictures You can delete pictures that are saved on your PC. the picture that you want to 1 Select delete. ●●You can select multiple pictures. 2 Select [File] → [Delete] from the menu. ●●You can also delete by pressing the [Delete] key. the confirmation message is 3 When displayed, click [Yes]. The picture is deleted.
Basic operations Protecting pictures You can protect against accidental deletion. When protection is set, pictures are read-only and cannot be deleted. the picture that you want to 1 Select protect. [File] → [Protect] →[ON] from the 2 Select menu. ●●When [OFF] is selected, the picture protection is canceled. the confirmation message is 3 When displayed, click [Yes]. The picture is protected.
Basic operations Refreshing the display If the display is not updated with the results of operations such as picture edits, refresh the display manually. 1 Select [View] → [Refresh] from the menu. The display is refreshed. Tips ●●If the display is not updated with file or folder operations that you perform using other software, refresh the display.
Basic operations Using right-click menus When a picture or folder is selected and right-clicked, some functions pop up. 1 Select a picture. 2 Right-click on the picture. The right-click menu is displayed. 3 Select a function. Tips ●●The menu that is displayed depends on the status of the picture or folder. ●●When changing the name, the following single-byte characters cannot be used.
Viewing pictures Displaying the playback window You can display pictures that are saved on the PC. the folder that contains the picture 1 Click that you want to view. The pictures in the folder are displayed in a reduced view. ●●When using the calendar display, set the recording date calendar display. the picture that you want to view 2 Select and double-click it. The playback window is displayed. can enlarge or reduce a still picture, 3 You or play back a motion picture.
Viewing pictures Displaying the playback window About the playback window During still picture display : Displays the previous picture. : Displays the next picture. : Rotates 90 degrees counter-clockwise. : Rotates 90 degrees clockwise. : Enlarges the picture. : Reduces the picture. : Displays in the original size. : Displays to fit the window size. : Displays the full-screen view. : Closes the playback window. Date of recording: Displays the recording date of the picture.
Viewing pictures Displaying the playback window During motion picture playback Display area pictures About the full-screen display Operation panel Double-click the playback window or click : Displays the previous picture. : Displays the next picture. : Pauses. : Plays back. : Stops. : During pause, performs reverse playback by frame. : During pause, performs forward playback by frame. : Saves the paused window as a still picture. : Audio is being output (click to mute).
Viewing pictures Displaying detailed picture information the picture whose detailed 1 Select information you want to view. [File] → [Properties] from the 2 Select menu. The picture information window is displayed. 3 Check the information. Item File information Camera information Description The file name, file size, file type, file location, etc. Name of manufacturer of the digital camera used, model name, recording date, shutter speed, aperture value, etc.
Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Viewing a slide show immediately You can make a slide show out of the pictures (still / motion pictures in any format other than RAW) in the display area and play it back. The music and switching effects follow the settings. (→43) 1 Select the folder or pictures. Click [Slide show] and then select 2 [Playback now]. The slide show will start. : Pauses. : Plays back. : Stops. : Audio is being output (click to mute). : Audio is muted (click to output audio).
Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Selecting pictures to create a slide show You can create a slide show in which you can add your favorite music or transition effects to pictures (still / motion pictures in any format other than RAW) in the display area. You can save created slide shows and play them back whenever you want. Click [Slide show] and then select 1 [Create new/edit]. The slide show registration listing screen is displayed.
Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows 5 Change the slide show settings. ●●If you do not want to change the settings, go to step 6. Playback Set the slide show picture quality. Setting Recommended system environment [Picture quality priority] Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher [Normal] Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher [Speed priority] Pentium III 800 MHz or higher [Repeat playback]: Playback is repeated. Effect setting [Apply effect]: The selected picture effect is used while the picture is displayed.
Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows 6 Click [Save]. The [Save slide show] window is displayed. ●●Click [Playback] to play back the created slide show. 7 Enter a file name and click [Save]. The slide show is saved. 8 Click [Close].
Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Playing back saved slide shows Click 1 [Load]. [Slide show] and then select The slide show registration listing screen is displayed. ●●You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Slide show]→[Load] from the menu. 2 Select a file and click [Next]. The saved slide show is loaded, and the slide show starts.
Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Deleting a slide show Deleting a saved slide show. Click 1 [Delete]. [Slide show] and then select The slide show registration listing screen is displayed. ●●You can also display it by selecting show]→[Delete] from the menu. [Tools] → [Slide a check mark to the slide show file 2 Add you wish to delete. 3 Click [Execute]. the confirmation message is 4 When displayed, click [Yes]. The slide show is deleted. 5 Click [Close].
Viewing pictures Playing back slide shows Settings for slide shows You can set the switching effects and music for when immediate playback is performed for a slide show. [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. The settings window is displayed. 2 Click [Slide show] — [Basic]. 3 Change the settings. The setting items are the same as when creating a new slide show. (→38) 4 Click [Slide show] — [Movie]. 5 Change the settings. The setting items are the same as when creating a new slide show.
Searching for pictures Viewing categorized pictures The pictures saved on the PC are automatically categorized according to information such as recording scene and keyword. If you filter the display by selecting a categorization item, you can search for the picture that you want from a large number of pictures. the folder or recording date to 1 Select display. To search from all your pictures, click [All files] in the folder display. A the narrow setting area is not 2 Ifdisplayed, click .
Searching for pictures Viewing categorized pictures About categorization items Categorization item Favorite CATEGORY Description Categorizes pictures that are set as favorites with a supported digital camera or this software. Pictures are categorized by the respective categories, similar to the [CATEGORY PLAY] function of LUMIX digital cameras. Category Scene modes Face Recognition Still pictures categorized as Face Recognition. PORTRAIT etc.
Searching for pictures Viewing categorized pictures Categorization item Recording mode Description Pictures are categorized by the scene mode in which they were recorded. ●●The pictures that can be categorized are pictures in RAW format or JPEG format with Exif information that have been saved with scene information. ●●Pictures recorded in Advanced Scene Mode are categorized by detailed scenes in the respective folders of [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY], [SPORTS], [NIGHT PORTRAIT], and [MACRO].
Face Recognition Registering the face pictures If you register the face (person) that you want to categorize, the faces on the still pictures that are saved on the PC can be analyzed for this face and categorized accordingly.
Face Recognition Registering the face pictures 1 Click [Face Recog.] and select [Register/edit face]. A registration list window for face recognition is displayed. ●●You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Face Recognition] → [Register/edit face] from the menu. 2 Click [Add new]. 3 Enter a name. (Up to 32 characters (single-byte) can be used.) 4 Register a date of birth. By registering a date of birth, the age when the picture was recorded can be displayed on the property window.
Face Recognition Registering the face pictures still pictures that contain a face to 6 Select be registered. If a face is recognized in the still pictures, the face pictures are displayed. and drop the face pictures to the 7 Drag registration area. Up to five pictures can be registered for one person. When a wrong face picture is incorrectly registered Registration area 1 2 Select the face picture to delete from the registered face pictures. 2 Click [Delete selected face picture].
Face Recognition Registering the face pictures 9 Click [Yes]. The Face Recognition information is registered. exit the Face Recognition registration 10 To or changes, click [No]. ●●To continue the registration or changes, click [Yes] to return to the registration list window. 11 Click [Close]. categorize the pictures of the 12 To registered person, click [Yes]. Analysis starts for the still pictures, and they are categorized. ●●When analysis finishes, the completion notification is displayed.
Face Recognition Analyzing still pictures for categorization by Face Recognition Analyzing saved still pictures Categorizes still pictures currently in the saving folders using the registered face pictures for Face Recognition. Click [Face Recog.] and then select 1 [Start face analysis]. ●●You can also start the analysis by selecting [Tools] → [Face Recognition]→ [Start face analysis] from the menu. the confirmation message is 2 When displayed, click [Yes].
Face Recognition Analyzing still pictures for categorization by Face Recognition Performing automatic Face Recognition analysis When pictures are copied to a PC or new Face Recognition information is registered, automatic analysis of the saved pictures can be performed to refresh the Face Recognition categorization up to date. [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. The settings window is displayed. 2 Click [General] — [Registration folder]. whether or not to perform automatic 3 Set analysis.
Face Recognition Changing registered contents 1 Click [Face Recog.] and select [Register/edit face]. A registration list window for face recognition is displayed. ●●You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Face Recognition] → [Register/edit face] from the menu. the person that you want to 2 Click change. 3 Correct the name. (Up to 32 characters (single-byte) can be used.) 4 Correct the date of birth. 5 Click [Next].
Face Recognition Changing registered contents 6 Add or delete a face picture. To add a face picture 1 2 Select the picture to add. Drag and drop the face pictures to the registration area. To delete a face picture Select the face picture to delete from the face pictures in the registration area. 2 Click [Delete selected face picture]. 1 Registration area 7 Click [Execute]. 8 Click [Yes]. The contents are registered.
Face Recognition Displaying only still pictures that contain a specific person the folder or recording date to 1 Select display. To search from all your pictures, click [All files] in the folder display. A the narrow setting area is not 2 Ifdisplayed, click . Number of pictures that contain the person Face Recognition list Tips ●●Right click on a name shown in the Face Recognition List and select [Change Name] to alter it.
Face Recognition Correcting categorizations of incorrect persons 1 Select [All files] in the folder display. the narrow setting area is not 2 Ifdisplayed, click . 3 Click [Face Recog.]. the Face Recognition list, select a 4 Inregistered person. and drop the incorrectly 5 Drag categorized still pictures to the correct Face Recognition list categorization destination in the Face Recognition list. the confirmation message is 6 When displayed, click [Yes]. The Face Recognition picture display is corrected.
Face Recognition Manually categorizing still pictures for which Face Recognition does not work You can manually categorize still pictures for which the Automatic Face Recognition does not work. Preparation: Check still pictures for which the Face Recognition does not work. a still picture that you want to 1 Display categorize for Face Recognition. the narrow setting area is not 2 Ifdisplayed, click . 3 Click [Face Recog.].
Face Recognition Deselecting Face Recognition registrations 1 Click [Face Recog.] and select [Remove from list]. A registration list window for face recognition is displayed. ●●You can also display it by selecting [Tools] → [Face Recognition] → [Remove from list] from the menu. the person to be deselected and 2 Select add a check mark. 3 Click [Execute]. the confirmation message is 4 When displayed, click [Yes]. It is deleted from the registration list. 5 Click [OK].
Editing still pictures Rotating pictures 1 Select the still picture to rotate. 2 Click or . ●●You can also rotate a picture by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Counter-clockwise Rotation] or [Clockwise Rotation] from the menu. the confirmation message is 3 When displayed, click [Yes]. The picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.
Editing still pictures Resizing a picture 1 Click [Edit] and then select [Resize]. The [Resize] screen is displayed. ●●You can also resize a picture by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Resize] from the menu. a picture by selecting its check 2 Select box and click [Next]. A B C D 3 Set the size after the change. Specify Size A: B: C: Fix the aspect ratio. Set the width of the picture after the change. Set the height of the picture after the change.
Editing still pictures Resizing a picture A B C D 4 Click [Save Settings]. Delete the original file A: Delete the original picture. Save Destination Folder B: C: Save in the same folder as the original picture. Save in a different folder. Click [Browse] and select the save destination. JPEG compression ratio D: ith JPEG format, the compression ratio can be set with W the slider. When the slider is moved to the left, the picture data size becomes smaller and the picture quality deteriorates.
Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) A B Click [Edit] and then select 1 [Retouch]. The [Retouch] screen is displayed. ●●You can also retouch a picture by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Retouch] from the menu. C D E 2 Select a picture and click [Execute]. The screen changes to display the picture retouch window. A : The menus of the picture retouch function are positioned here. B : Buttons for frequently used functions. C : Return to the main window.
Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) 3 Retouch the picture. Enlarge the picture 1 2 Click . Click the picture window. Right-click to reduce the size. ●●To display the actual size, click . ●●Select [View] → [Fit window] to display everything in the picture window. ●●Select [View] → [Zoom] from the menu to select the magnification. Rotate the picture Click (rotate 90 degrees counter-clockwise) or 90 degrees clockwise).
Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) About effects Sepia Brightness & Contrast 1 1 3 2 Click . Select the color for retouching. 3 Move the slider to adjust the effect. 1 1 Click . 2 Hue & Saturation 1 1 2 Negative 2 Click . Move the slider to adjust the effect. 1 Sharpness 1 1 Click . Grey Scale 2 1 1 2 Click . Move the slider to adjust the effect. 1 Click .
Editing still pictures Retouching pictures (changing brightness or color) Auto Enhancement Red Eye Remove 1 2 1 Click . Cropping 1 1 Select [Effect] → [Cropping Picture] from the menu. 3 Click . Position the frame over an eye that has turned red because of the flash. 3 Click [Apply]. 1 2 Tips ●●The effect of red eye elimination and automatic retouching varies with 2 2 Adjust the frame to specify the area to cut. 3 Click [OK].
Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures By connecting several still pictures, you can create a panorama picture. 1 Click [Edit] and select [Panorama stitch]. The [Panorama stitch] screen is displayed. ●●You can also display it by selecting [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Panorama stitch] from the menu. the still pictures to be joined by 2 Select panorama stitching, then drag and drop them to the registration area.
Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures 3 Select the panorama type. Horizontal type: Stitching still pictures horizontally. From 2 to 16 still pictures can be registered. 360 degrees: Stitching pictures horizontally 360 degrees around the picture taker’s position. From 6 to 32 still pictures can be registered. Vertical type: Stitching still pictures vertically. From 2 to 8 still pictures can be registered. 4 Click [Execute].
Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures the order of the still pictures to be 5 Check stitched and select [Output size]. Output size : Outputs the stitched size unchanged. Select when you want to print. : Reduces the size of the stitched picture. Select when you want to display on a PC, etc. : Reduces the size of the stitched picture. Select when you want to attach to an e-mail. ●●The left-right or top-bottom order of the photos for stitching can be reversed with .
Editing still pictures Creating a panorama picture by stitching still pictures 8 Click [Save]. The screen for inputting the file name is displayed. the file name, select the panorama 9 Input saving format and save. ●●JPEG format (extension: .JPG) All types of panorama pictures (horizontal type, 360 degrees, vertical type) can be saved. ●●QuickTime format (extension: .MOV) Horizontal type or 360 degrees panorama pictures can be saved. 10 Click [Exit]. ●●Return to the main window.
Processing still pictures Converting data format You can convert still pictures in BMP format and TIFF format to JPEG format. You can also change the compression ratio of still pictures in JPEG format. A B C D [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → 1 Select [Format conversion] from the menu. The [Format conversion] screen is displayed. a picture by selecting its check 2 Select box and click [Next]. 3 Select the save settings. Delete the original file A: Delete the original picture.
Processing still pictures Changing several picture file names at one time A B [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → 1 Select [Batch Rename] from the menu. C D E a picture by selecting its check 2 Select box and click [Next]. The [Batch Rename] screen is displayed. F G Name Settings Setting a character string A : The file name is a combination of the characters entered here and a serial number. (Up to 32 characters (single-byte) can be used.
Processing still pictures Changing the recording date You can correct the recording date and time of pictures that were recorded while the time setting of the digital camera was incorrect. By applying the gap between the actual recording time and the recorded time (correction time) to other pictures, you can correct at the same time the recording date of multiple pictures that were recorded while the time setting was incorrect.
Processing still pictures Changing the recording date [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → 1 Select [Change recording date] from the menu. The [Change recording date] screen is displayed. ●●You can change the recording date of only JPEG pictures with Exif information (containing the recording date information). When the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK]. A B a picture by selecting its check 2 Select box and click [Next]. 3 Select one picture to use as a reference.
Processing still pictures Changing the recording date A B C 5 Click [Save Settings]. A: B: C: Overwrite and save. Save in the same folder as the original picture. Save in a different folder. Click [Browse] and select the save destination. 6 Click [Execute]. the confirmation message is 7 When displayed, click [Yes]. The recording date and time are changed to the set date and time. 8 Click [OK]. 9 Click [Close]. Tips ●●Change the recording date within a range of 1971 to 2037.
Processing still pictures Using a picture as wallpaper [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → 1 Select [Register as wallpaper] from the menu. The [Register as wallpaper] screen is displayed. 2 Select one picture and click [Execute]. 3 Select a display position. [Fit to screen]: D isplay pictures matching the desktop size. [Center]: Display in the center of the desktop. [Tile]: Display by duplicating and laying on the entire screen. 4 Click [OK]. It is set as the wallpaper.
Processing still pictures Adding date and title information to a picture You can create still picture data on which information such as the recording date or title is added. [Tools] → [Still picture tool] → 1 Select [Burn-in] from the menu. The [Burn-in] screen is displayed. ●●You can add information only to JPEG pictures with Exif information. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK]. A B C D E F a picture by selecting its check 2 Select box and click [Next].
Processing still pictures Adding date and title information to a picture A B C 4 Click [Save Settings]. A: B: C: Overwrites the original picture. Save in the same folder as the original picture. Save in a different folder. Click [Browse] and select the save destination. 5 Click [Execute]. the confirmation message is 6 When displayed, click [Yes]. A picture is created with information such as the date or title burned in according to the settings.
Utilizing pictures Printing pictures You can print many pictures on one sheet, or arrange many thumbnails together and print them together with various information. Pictures that can be printed are still pictures in BMP, JPEG and TIFF format. (In the case of Windows 7 and Windows Vista only, pictures in RAW format (extension .RW2) can be printed; however, the printing process might take some time. Moreover, sometimes printing may not be processed depending on the data.
Utilizing pictures Printing pictures 5 Select the information and other items to print. [Show date]: The recording date is printed. If the number of travel days or age in months/ years are recorded for a picture, these too are printed. [Show title information]: The title information is printed. [Show Face Recog. name]: The name registered in the Face Recognition function is printed. [Frame]: A frame is set around the picture. Click to change the frame color.
Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Setting the information to print 1 Click [Options] in the print window. 2 Set the information to print. Date setting A: B: Print the travel date. Print the age in months/years of a baby or pet. C: rints the destination, and the name, age and title of the P baby or pet. Set title information Face Recog. name settings D: Print the age. E: F: G: Print the comments. Print the keywords. Make the background transparent. H: Set the font.
Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Setting the information to print 3 Click [OK]. The screen returns to the print window. Tips ●●The title information or Face Recognition name is usually printed in the top left or bottom left, but if this will overlap the date setting position, it is printed on the right side of the picture. ●●If the title has too many letters, it may overlap the date. This can be prevented by changing the display position setting.
Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Setting the printer 1 Click [Print settings] in the print window. 2 Select a printer. ●●Click [Properties…] to display the properties window for the printer. 3 Set the printer. A: B: C: A B D C E F If supported by the printer, perform borderless printing. Select the paper. You can select the picture quality using the paper settings. D : If supported by the printer, use PRINT Image Matching information or Exif Print information to retouch the picture.
Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing multiple pictures on one sheet of paper multiple picture printing from 1 Select [Printing Type:] in the print window. Item Print 2 pictures on a page Print 4 pictures on a page Print 8 pictures on a page Description Print two pictures on one sheet of paper. Print four pictures on one sheet of paper. Print eight pictures on one sheet of paper. 2 Select the direction of the paper. the information and other items to 3 Select print.
Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing many thumbnails on one sheet of paper index printing from [Printing 1 Select Type:] in the print window. Item large thumbnail medium thumbnail small thumbnail Adjust to paper Description Print about 20 thumbnails on one sheet of paper. Print about 40 thumbnails on one sheet of paper. Print about 80 thumbnails on one sheet of paper. Adjust to the paper size and print up to about 160 thumbnails on one sheet of paper. 2 Select the direction of the paper.
Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing file information or camera information next to pictures information printing from [Printing 1 Select Type:] in the print window. Item Print file information Print camera information Description Print information such as the file name and picture size. Print recording information. 2 Select the direction of the paper. the information and other items to 3 Select print. [Title:]: The title that is entered is printed in the upper part of the paper.
Utilizing pictures Printing pictures Printing recorded pictures in SIMPLE MODE [Simple Print] from [Printing 1 Select Type:] in the print window. 2 Select the direction of the paper. the information and other items to 3 Select print. [Show date]: The recording date is printed. If the number of travel days or age in months/ years are recorded for a picture, these too are printed. [Show title information]: The title information is printed. [Show Face Recog.
Utilizing pictures Print settings (DPOF setting) You can perform settings such as the number of copies to print for still pictures (JPEG or TIFF format) in a memory card that were recorded with a digital camera. The memory card that contains the pictures with the print settings can then be used with a printer or other device that supports DPOF. [Output] → [Print Set[DPOF]] from 1 Select the menu. Preparation: Connect your device, such as an SD card reader/writer in which a memory card is set.
Utilizing pictures Sending by e-mail You can attach pictures to an e-mail. You can also convert a picture to a specified size before sending it. The picture formats that can be attached to e-mails are BMP, JPEG, TIFF and MOV. 1 Click [Send e-mail]. The [Send e-mail] screen is displayed. ●●You can also display it by selecting [Output] → [Send e-mail] from the menu. a picture by selecting its check 2 Select box and click [Execute]. You can attach up to 20 pictures at one time.
Utilizing pictures Sending by e-mail 4 Process the picture. ●●Motion pictures cannot be processed. 1 Convert items such as the format or size of the picture data. Picture Conversion A D E A: B: C: D: E: Specify the picture size. Enter the picture width. Enter the picture height. Fix the picture aspect ratio. Specify the picture size using an expansion ratio or reduction ratio. F : The settable range for the expansion ratio and reduction ratio is 1 % to 200 %.
Utilizing pictures Sending by e-mail E-mail software settings If you cannot attach a picture to an e-mail, exit from PHOTOfunSTUDIO, and then set up the e-mail software. 1 Start the e-mail software. 2 ●●If you activate it for the first time, set the mail addresses, etc. If the message, [Would you like to make it your default client?] appears, select [Yes]. If the message does not appear, refer to the operating instructions of the e-mail software to set the e-mail software as the default client.
Utilizing pictures Copying pictures to a memory card Still pictures and MOV motion pictures that have been saved on a PC (hard disk) can be copied to a memory card. You can play back these copied pictures on a digital camera. 1 Click [Copy to media]. The [Copy to media] screen is displayed. the type of picture that you want 2 Select to copy. [Still Picture]: Copy still pictures. [Motion JPEG video]: Copy MOV motion pictures. 3 Click [Next].
Utilizing pictures Copying pictures to a memory card 5 Select the drive (memory card). 6 Click [Next]. a picture by selecting its check 7 Select box. Check the total data size of the selected pictures and the free space available on the card. 8 Click [Execute].
Utilizing pictures Copying pictures to a memory card the confirmation message is 9 When displayed, click [Yes]. The pictures are copied. 10 Click [Close]. ●●Click [Confirm] to display the pictures on the memory card. the confirmation message for 11 When the completion of [Copy to media] is displayed, click [Yes]. Saving folder, saving format, and file name The picture save location and file name will be as shown below.* P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000003.JPG . . .
Utilizing pictures Backing up pictures to a CD or DVD If your PC has a drive that can write to a CD or DVD, then you can copy still pictures and MOV motion pictures to a CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW. Important ●●Types of discs on which pictures can be written using this software may vary with the version of Windows: Windows version Windows XP Windows Vista/ Windows 7 CD-R/RW DVD-R/RW – : Writable –: Not writable Preparation: Check the writing drive settings. Open [Properties] for the drive.
Utilizing pictures Backing up pictures to a CD or DVD the disc that you want to write to 4 Insert into the drive. ●●If the media is not displayed, click [Refresh]. 5 Select the writing drive. 6 Click [Next]. a picture by selecting its check 7 Select box. Check the total data size of the selected pictures and the free space available on the disc. 8 Click [Next]. The Windows standard writing wizard starts. 9 Enter the disc title. ●●For Windows 7 and Windows Vista, the writing speed can also be set.
Utilizing pictures Backing up pictures to a CD or DVD 11 Click [Finish]. The display returns to the [Copy to media] screen. ●●You can also follow the instructions on the wizard to write the same pictures onto a different disc. 12 Click [Cancel]. the confirmation message for 13 When the completion of [Copy to media] is displayed, click [Yes]. Tips ●●If there are files that are ready for writing to disc in Windows Explorer, a confirmation message is displayed.
Utilizing pictures Uploading motion pictures to YouTube It is easy to upload motion pictures saved on a PC to YouTube. ●●Future operation is not guaranteed if YouTube changes its services or specifications. Please note that the contents of the service or the windows may be changed at any time without prior notice. (This service is available as of November 1, 2009.
Utilizing pictures Uploading motion pictures to YouTube 4 Select a motion picture. The selected motion picture is the target for uploading. ●●Double-click to play back. A C E G A proxy settings window is displayed. ●●Set the proxy (server) settings to those of your Internet browser (such as Internet Explorer) or ask your Internet provider for the setting method. B D F information to display on YouTube, 5 Enter such as the title of each motion picture.
Utilizing pictures Uploading motion pictures to YouTube the confirmation message for the 8 When content copyright is displayed, check the contents, select the check box and click [OK]. The motion picture is uploaded. 9 Click [OK]. 10 Click [Cancel]. 11 Click [Close].
Editing motion pictures Creating still pictures from motion pictures You can extract a frame from a playing motion picture and save it as a still picture in JPEG format with Exif information. the playback window, pause the 1 Inmotion picture at the location where you want the still picture. ●●You can also display the playback window by selecting [Edit] → [Edit movie] → [Capture] from the menu. 2 Click . 3 Select the save destination folder.
Convenient functions Displaying memory card pictures Pictures inside a memory card are displayed. Pictures stored on media other than a memory card cannot be displayed. [File] → [SD card picture 1 Select browsing] from the menu. The [SD card picture browsing] screen is displayed. the drive containing the pictures 2 Select you wish to display, and click [Next]. ●●When the connected drive or memory cards are not displayed, click [Refresh]. 3 Select the picture and click [Playback].
Convenient functions Deleting pictures from memory cards This software can be used to delete pictures stored on memory cards. Pictures stored on media other than memory cards cannot be deleted with this software. [File] → [Delete SD card pictures] 1 Select from the menu. [Delete SD card pictures] screen will be displayed. the drive containing the pictures 2 Select you wish to delete, and click [Next]. ●●If the connected drive or memory card is not displayed, click [Refresh].
Convenient functions Deleting pictures from memory cards the confirmation message is 5 When displayed again, click [Yes]. ●●Selected pictures will be deleted. 6 Click [OK]. 7 Click [Close]. Tips ●●Pictures cannot be deleted if the write-protect switch on the memory card is set to the [LOCK] position. ●●Pictures cannot be deleted if protection settings have been applied with compatible digital cameras.
Convenient functions Registering other software Up to 10 software programs can be registered in the menu, allowing you to execute them directly using this software. [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. The settings window is displayed. 2 Click [General] — [Launcher]. 3 Click [Add]. ●●No further programs may be added if 10 software programs have already been registered. Deregister any programs that are no longer required. the executable file (.
Convenient functions Registering other software Opening pictures with registered software Tips ●●A confirmation message will be displayed if 10 or more pictures are selected to be shown. If [Yes] is clicked, a maximum of 10 pictures will be opened with the registered external program. If [No] is clicked, the application does not start up. ●●If the operation is made without selecting a picture, the software will simply start up. 1 Select a picture.
Convenient functions Changing the settings for copying pictures to a PC You can change the settings for copying pictures from a digital camera or memory card to a PC. [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. B A C D E 2 Click [General] — [Basic]. 3 Change the settings. Sorting for copying to PC A: B: C: ave in a subfolder for the copying date (today). S Save in a subfolder for the recording month. Save in a subfolder for the recording date.
Convenient functions Performing simple playback of thumbnail motion pictures You can set a function where a preview is performed when the mouse pointer is placed on a motion picture thumbnail. [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. The settings window is displayed. 2 Click [General] — [Thumbnail]. 3 Set whether or not to preview. When this check box is selected, simple playback is performed simply by placing the mouse on a motion picture thumbnail. 4 Click [Apply].
Convenient functions Setting the operation when the same file name exists You can set the operation if there is a still picture of the same name already in the save destination folder (including the subfolder) when copying to a PC. [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. The settings window is displayed. 2 Click [Still Picture] — [Copy to PC]. the operation when there are files 3 Set with the same name. [Auto]: Modification date, time and size of file are compared.
Convenient functions Setting motion picture playback method Set the method of playback for motion pictures on the playback window. [Tools] → [Settings] from the 1 Select menu. 2 Click [Movie] — [Playback]. the method of playback for motion 3 Set pictures. [File unit]: Play back the displayed motion picture to the end and then stop. [Repeat Playback]: Play back one motion picture repeatedly. [Continuous playback]: Play back continuously the thumbnails that are displayed. 4 Click [Apply].
Convenient functions Checking software update information Automatically checking update information Software update information is automatically checked each time PHOTOfunSTUDIO is activated, and guides you to the latest updates as necessary. ●●Confirmation of update information is also possible by selecting [Help] → [Check for application updates] from the menu. Tips ●●The default setting ensures update information is checked each time the program is activated.
Others Menu list File Menu item Copy to PC SD card picture browsing Delete SD card pictures Delete Protect ON OFF Favorite ON OFF Properties Exit Description Copies a picture from a device such as a digital camera or memory card to a PC. Displays pictures in SD cards. Delete pictures stored on memory cards. Deletes a picture. Protects a picture against accidental deletion. Cancels the protection. Sets the selected pictures as favorites. Cancels favorites. Displays information about a picture.
Others Menu list View (continued) Picture to display Sorting pictures Menu item All Still Picture Movie ascending order descending order Name Recording date File size Description Displays all (corresponding) still pictures and motion pictures. Displays still pictures only. Displays motion pictures only. Sorts the picture display in ascending order. Sorts the picture display in descending order. Displays in name order. Displays in recording date order. Displays in file size order.
Others Menu list Output Menu item Print Send e-mail Copy to media Network Print Set[DPOF] Upload to YouTube Description Prints pictures. Sends pictures by e-mail. Copies the pictures to a memory card or CD/DVD. Uploads motion pictures to YouTube. Sets information such as the number of pictures to print. Reference 78 88 91, 94 97 87 Description Checks the application update information. Displays the version of this software.
Others Right-click menu list Functions that cannot be executed because of the operating status or other reasons are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. When pictures (or thumbnails) are right-clicked Menu item Playback Slide show Cut Copy Paste Change Name Delete Delete (When selection is narrowed by Face Recognition information) Protect ON OFF Favorite ON OFF Properties Description Displays the selected picture on the playback window. Sets the selected pictures in a slide show for viewing.
Others Right-click menu list When Face Recognition lists are right-clicked Menu item Change Name Delete category results Description Changes the name of the selected list. Deletes the selected list.
Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Display Symptom Check Display is possible in thumbnail mode, but not in the playback window. The maximum supported size is exceeded. Only thumbnail display is possible for pictures that have Exif data thumbnail pictures. There are two files with the same name. Two files associated with each other (associated files) have the same name except for the extension. If the association with the files is not established, it cannot be reproduced by the digital camera in some cases.
Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Connection and PC saving Symptom Check Even when your digital camera and PC are connected using the USB connection cable, the PC does not recognize the digital camera. Is any memory card inserted into the digital camera? Depending on the digital camera, it becomes necessary to set the digital camera to be connected with the PC. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the digital camera. Thumbnails are not displayed correctly in the [Copy to PC] screen.
Others Troubleshooting (Q&A) Others Symptom Check Application startup is slow. Startup may be slow on PCs that are not connected to the Internet. Check whether the PC can connect to the Internet. Uploading to YouTube cannot be performed properly. Confirm that the login information (user name and password) is correct. Confirm that the PC is connected to the Internet. Confirm that the resident software (such as anti-virus software and the firewall, etc.) is not blocking access to YouTube.
Others Glossary ●●DPOF DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format, which is standard for record printing information to memory card. It can be used in DPOF-compliant memory card, printer. ●●Exif Exif is an abbreviation for Exchangeable Image File Format. This format embeds information other than a picture in a JPEG or TIFF file.
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