Canon CDI-E019-010 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Software Starter Guide

For Use with the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 5

Windows

To Download Images to a Computer

for

Windows

for

Macintosh

Install the Software p.

Connect the Camera to a Computer p.

Start the Software and Download Images p.

Start ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh computers)

and load images onto the computer.

Installing the USB Driver

The USB driver must be installed to connect the camera to a computer (Windows) via a USB interface. To install the USB driver the easy way, ensure that you install the software before you connect the camera to the computer. This will install the correct USB driver automatically.

• This guide explains the installation method and features of the software for loading and processing images on a computer that have been shot with a Canon digital camera. For detailed instructions on how to use the softwares, see the help files of each software.

• Read the agreement in this guide before using the software on the supplied CD-ROM. By using the software, you agree to be bound by the terms of the agreement.

ENGLISH

Macintosh

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING!

CANON SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT - READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE ON THE CD-ROM IN THIS BOX. BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

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USE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON THE CD-ROM AND THE USER MANUAL IN THIS BOX (COLLECTIVEL Y, THE “SOFTWARE”) AND RETURN THE SOFTWARE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND.

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Disclaimer

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.

• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.

• Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.

Trademark Acknowledgments

• Canon, EOS and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc.

• ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression and ArcSoft VideoImpression ar e trademarks or registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.

• Adobe, Adobe PhotoDeluxe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

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Macintosh Windows

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Canon digital camera. This guide explains how to use the software bundled with your camera.

Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a Computer

Models Where to Find the Instructions

PowerShot Pro90 IS PowerShot G1 PowerShot A10/A20 PowerShot S300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 300 PowerShot S110 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS v

EOS D30 PowerShot S10/S20 PowerShot S100 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS

* Connection information can be found on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk by

opening the [Readme] and [English] folders and selecting the [Connect.pdf] file. Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to read this file. If you do not have a copy installed, please use the following procedures to install it.

• Windows

Open the [Readme], [English] and [Acrobat] folders and double-click the [ar405eng.exe] file to start installing.

• Macintosh

Open the [Readme], [English] and [Acrobat] folders and double-click the [Reader Installer] file to start installing.

Please read the safety precautions carefully before using this product. Ensure that you use the product correctly according to the procedures described in this guide. The following safety precautions are intended to instruct you in the safe and corr ect operation of the product and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and property. Please read and ensure that you understand them before you proceed to the other sections of this guide.

Camera User Guide

[Connect.pdf] file contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk*

Safety Precautions

Warnings This mark indicates topics that could lead to death or serious injury if

ignored or handled incorrectly.

Warning

• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD-ROM Player that does not support data CD-ROMs. The extremely loud sound that may result from playing the CDROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing losses from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a data CD-ROM played on a music CD player.

Using the Software

on the Windows Platform

Introducing the Software............................................................ 2

Camera and Software Compatibility ..................................... 5

System Requirements ................................................................. 6

Installing/Uninstalling the Software .......................................... 7

Installing the USB Driver ............................................................. 9

Using ZoomBrowser EX the First Time

(From Loading to Printing) ..................................................... 11

Using Additional ZoomBrowser EX Functions .......................... 18

Displaying Images ................................................................ 18

Organizing Images ............................................................... 22

Erasing Images ..................................................................... 23

Saving Computer Images to a CF Card in the Camera......... 24

Editing Camera Slide Shows................................................. 24

Editing the Print Order Settings (DPOF) .............................. 25

Sending Images via E-mail ................................................... 26

Merging Panoramic Images with PhotoStitch ..................... 27

Editing and Applying Special Effects to Images .................. 28

Editing Movies ..................................................................... 29

Printing Images .................................................................... 30

Shooting with RemoteCapture ............................................ 33

Converting RAW Images ...................................................... 37

Restore the Database ........................................................... 38

Loading Images with TWAIN-Compliant Programs .................. 39

Using ArcSoft PhotoImpression ........................................... 39

Using Adobe Photoshop LE ................................................. 41

Using Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition ........................... 43

Loading Images .................................................................... 46

Setting the Parameters (EOS D30 only) ............................... 48

Converting Raw Images ....................................................... 49

Troubleshooting the USB Driver Installation ............................ 52

Troubleshooting the Computer Connection ........................... 102

Customer Support ................................................................... 103

Windows

Introducing the Softwar e

This section introduces the powerful software programs for the Windows platform contained on the CD-ROM included with the camera.

Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk

Some camera models do not support some of the software functions. Please check the Camera and Software Compatibility chart to confirm the compatibility of your camera. ( ➜ p. 5)

ZoomBrowser EX

T o load camera images, start ZoomBrowser EX.

Camera Connection Functions

(Also effective for CF card readers or PC card readers)

• Displays camera images.

• Downloads still images and movies from the camera to the computer.

• Loads and saves RAW images in the RA W format.

• Converts and saves RAW images in other formats.

• Saves computer images to a CF card in the camera.

• Edits slide shows for replay on the camera.

• Edits the print order settings (DPOF-compliant settings) of images on a CF card.

• Connecting to a USB port automatically starts ZoomBrowser EX and displays the camera images.

• Sets the camera parameters.

Image File Management Functions

• Displays, moves, copies or deletes images stored on computer disks.

• Allows simple editing procedures, such as image color adjustments and cropping.

• Displays all the files in a specified folder at once and zooms them in and out to facilitate visual searches.

• Displays files in chronological order in a window that looks like a time tunnel.

• Replays images from the computer one-by-one at full screen size to simulate a slide show.

Image Printing Functions

• Prints multiple images on the same page using the PhotoRecord printing utility.

• Performs auto layouts.

• Allows you to effortlessly place frames or backgrounds ar ound your images for artistic effect.

• Allows you to place titles or captions anywhere on the page.

• Lets you create your own exclusive photo albums.

• Creates layouts conforming to Canon Perforated Paper dimensions.

Supports PhotoStitch Panoramas

• Allows you to select camera images or images registered with ZoomBrowser EX and start PhotoStitch from within ZoomBrowser EX to merge a series of images into a panorama in a few simple steps.

Supports ArcSoft PhotoImpression, Adobe Photoshop LE or PhotoDeluxe Home Edition

• Allows you to select images registered with ZoomBrowser EX and start one of these photo-retouching programs from within ZoomBrowser EX to edit and apply special effects to your images.

Starts Your E-mail Program

• Starts your e-mail program and prepares images as e-mail attachments.

• Allows you to adjust image size and compression settings so that large files can be made smaller for transmission.

PhotoStitch

• Effortlessly merges images that are shot over several frames with a camera.

• Automatically arranges images shot in Stitch Assist mode into the correct order and effortlessly merges them.

• Merges any number of images horizontally or vertically, or in a matrix format.

• Makes images with straight lines appear natural not crooked when merged. (Select the wide display format.)

• A 360-degree scene shot in several frames can be merged into a 360-degree image and saved in the QuickTime VR format, making it appear as if you were standing in the middle of the image looking about in all directions.

RemoteCapture

• Connecting via a USB port allows you to release the camera’s shutter button from the computer. The images load directly into the computer.

• Connecting via a USB port also allows you to load images directly into the computer by clicking the camera’s shutter button.

• Allows interval shooting with custom interval and frame settings.

TWAIN Drivers

Canon Digital Camera USB TWAIN Driver (For Windows 98/Me/2000) Canon Digital Camera RS-232C TWAIN Driver

These are the driver utility programs that work within TWAIN-compliant application programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, to load camera images directly into the application program. The USB TWAIN Driver is for connecting via a USB port. The RS-232C TWAIN Driver is for connecting via a serial (COM) port. Install the RS-232C TWAIN Driver if you are going to load images via a CF card reader or PC card reader in Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0. Start either TWAIN driver from a TWAIN-compliant application program. Neither TWAIN driver can be used as a stand-alone program.

Windows

USB WIA Driver

Canon Digital Camera USB WIA Driver (For Windows Me)

As the driver software for the USB interface, it can automatically start Windows’ Scanners and Cameras Wizard and download images to the computer. It can also display the images in the camera as thumbnails in Windows Explorer, allowing them to be effortlessly downloaded just by copying them to a folder.

Apple QuickTime

• Installing Apple QuickTime allows you to replay the movies you shot or view images in the QuickTime VR format that you merged with PhotoStitch.

ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM*

ArcSoft PhotoImpression

• Allows you to edit and apply special effects to images as well as effortlessly cr eate greeting cards and calendars.

ArcSoft VideoImpression

• Allows you to effortlessly edit and save movies, making it easy to integrate movie clips and stills into a single movie or delete frames.

Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM*

Adobe Photoshop LE

• Allows you to edit images, apply special effects, print and create sophisticated graphics for the web.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition CD-ROM*

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition

• Allows you to edit images and effortlessly create gr eeting car ds, birthday cards and calendars.

* The retouching software bundled with cameras varies between camera

models. Some models are not bundled with retouching software. Please refer to the System Map for the programs supplied with your camera.

Camera and Software Compatibility

The Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk contains a number of software programs and drivers. Check the chart below for the compatibility of your particular camera model with each program’s special functions.

Model

PowerShot Series

EOS D30

Pro90 IS

S10/S20

A10/A20

S100 DIGITAL ELPH

S300 DIGITAL ELPH

S110 DIGITAL ELPH

DIGITAL IXUS

DIGITAL IXUS 300

Function

Computer Interface

USB Serial

Downloading Camera Images

Software

(1)

ZoomBrowser EX TWAIN Driver

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DIGITAL IXUS v

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Windows

Downloading Movies

RAW Image Conversion

Uploading Images to Camera

Editing Camera Slide Show

Editing Camera Print Settings

Merging Images Shot in Stitch

ZoomBrowser EX

ZoomBrowser EX TWAIN Driver

ZoomBrowser EX

PhotoStitch

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(3)●(3)

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Assist Mode Shooting from

the Computer

(1)

Only compatible with computers with built-in USB ports running pre-installed versions of

RemoteCapture

(2)

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Windows 98, Windows Me or Windows 2000.

(2)

Only compatible with the USB interface.

(3)

Images shot with the Wide Converter, Tele-converter or Close-up lens do not merge well in PhotoStitch.

System Requirements

The following system requirements must be met to install and operate the software.

Computer Model

IBM PC / AT compatible

Windows 95, Windows 98 (Including the Second Edition), Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or a later version required) or Windows 2000.

CPU

Pentium 150 MHz or better

RAM

32 MB or more (Windows 95/Windows 98) 64 MB or more (Windows Me/Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000)

Interface

USB: (Limited to pre-installed Windows 98, Windows Me or

Windows 2000 systems)

RS-232C: (Serial or COM Port)

Free Hard Disk Space

Canon Utilities ZoomBrowser EX: 120 MB or more

(Including the PhotoRecord printing utility) PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more RemoteCapture: 20 MB or more Canon Digital Camera USB TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more Canon Digital Camera RS-232C TWAIN Driver:15 MB or more Canon Digital Camera USB WIA Driver: 25 MB or more Adobe Photoshop LE*: 40 MB or more Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition*: 140 MB or more

(Works with the Windows 95/98/NT operating systems)

ArcSoft PhotoImpression*: 125 MB or more ArcSoft VideoImpression*: 30 MB or more

Display

Minimum: 800 x 600 pixels, 256 colors (8 bit) Recommended: 1,024 x 768 pixels, High Color (16 bit) or more High Color (16 bit) or more is required to use ArcSoft PhotoImpression or ArcSoft VideoImpression.

* The retouching software bundled with cameras varies between camera models. Some models

are not bundled with retouching software. Please refer to the System Map for the programs supplied with your camera.

• A cable connection via a USB port is only supported for computers pre-installed with Windows 98, Windows Me or Windows 2000, or those upgraded to Windows Me from a pre-installed version of Windows 98.

• A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.

• QuickTime 3.0 or a later version is required to replay movies captured by the camera or to save images merged with PhotoStitch in the QuickTime VR format.

• QuickTime 4.1 is contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.

• A sound card is required to replay soundtracks for movie files.

Installing/Uninstalling the Software

Installing from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk

If you are installing the software onto Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, you must first log on as the administrator and then install the software.

Precaution about the USB Interface

• Ensure that you install the software fr om the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto the computer before you attach the camera to the computer’s USB port. If you attach the camera to the USB port after installing the software, it will automatically select the correct USB driver.

1. Close any programs that are running.

2. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive.

The installer panel will automatically display.

Windows

• If the installer panel does not automatically display, use the following procedures

to start it.

1. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop, and double-click the CD-ROM icon in the next window.

2. Double-click the [Setup] icon.

3. Click [Software Installation].

4. Select the install location and click the [Next] button.

5. Select the software you wish to install and follow the on-screen

instructions to proceed.

6. Click the [Exit] button when the installation is complete and the installer panel appears again.

Installing from the ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM

To install ArcSoft PhotoImpression or VideoImpression, place the ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM into the drive and double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop followed by the [ArcSoft] folder and [Setup.exe] icon. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.

Installing from the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM

To install Adobe Photoshop LE, place the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM in the drive and double-click the [My Computer], [Photosle], [English], and [Photosle] folders, followed by the [Setup.exe] file. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue with the installation.

You must input the software serial number to install Adobe Photoshop LE. It can be found on the CD-ROM case.

Installing from the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM

For installation instructions, place the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM in the drive and click [Readme & Guide] and [Install Guide] in the window that displays.

Write down the serial number shown during installation because it is required for the user registration process.

Uninstalling the Software

• To remove the installed software, click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Settings], [Control Panel] and [Add / Remove Programs]. ZoomBrowser EX can also be uninstalled by clicking the [Start] menu and selecting [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX], and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall]. (PhotoRecord, PhotoStitch and RemoteCapture can be removed with the same procedures.)

• To remove ArcSoft PhotoImpression or ArcSoft VideoImpr ession, click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [ArcSoft Camera Suite], and [Uninstall].

• To remove Adobe Photoshop LE, click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Adobe], [Photoshop Limited Edition] and [Uninstall Photoshop Limited Edition].

• To remove Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition, click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Adobe], [PhotoDeluxe Home Edition] and [Uninstall PhotoDeluxe Home Edition].

Installing the USB Driver

(Preinstalled Windows 98/Me/2000 Systems Only)

Notes Regarding Installation

• Ensure that you install the contents of the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before you attach the camera to the computer’s USB port. This will allow the automatic selection of the correct USB driver.

• The USB driver only needs to be installed the first time the camera is connected via the USB interface. Installation is not required from the second time onwar d.

• Do not cancel the installation partway through. Allow the procedure to finish completely before exiting. The camera may not operate correctly if the installation is incomplete.

• Read the “T r oubleshooting the USB Driver Installation” section on page 52 if the installation cancels itself during the procedure, if the installation does not proceed as described in these procedures, or if you think that the drivers are not pr operly installed.

• Read the “Uninstalling the USB Driver” section on page 52 for instructions for that procedure.

Installing the USB Driver

Windows 2000 users should log on as the Administrator before commencing installation.

Windows

1. Once you have attached the USB cable to the camera and computer, set

the camera to the mode for communicating with a computer.

Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Y our Camera to a Computer (➜ p. ii) for connection instructions.

The “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog will appear after a moment and automatically install the USB driver.

Windows Me or Windows 2000 Users

If the “Digital Signature Not Found” message displays partway through installation, follow the procedures below.

1. Click the [Y es] button if the “Digital Signature Not Found” message

displays.

Your camera model name will appear here.

2. Click [No to All] if the “Confirm File Replace” dialog displays.

• If a dialog prompts you to restart your computer, remove the CD-ROM from the drive and restart the computer as instructed.

Installing and uninstalling the WIA driver

If you are using Windows Me, you can choose to install the WIA driver instead of the default USB Twain driver.

1.Set the Solution disk in the CD-ROM drive. The install panel opens automatically.

2.Click [To Users of WIA Driver]. The restrictions for WIA driver operation notice and install/uninstall methods are

displayed. If you intend to use the WIA driver, please look at these restrictions for WIA driver operation. Read the information carefully and then start the installation.

When you uninstall the driver, also read and follow the information.

Using ZoomBrowser EX the First Time

(From Loading to Printing)

This section provides a simple explanation of the procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX to perform each of the steps from loading to printing. Please refer to the ZoomBrowser EX Help file or PDF file (ZoomBrowser EX Software Guide) for more details. You can access the ZoomBrowser EX Software Guide from the installer panel.

Some camera models do not support all of the connection interfaces. Please check the Camera and Software Compatibility chart to confirm your camera’s compatibility. (➜ p. 5)

What to Do if the “Caution! Connection Time” Dialog Displays

• If a set period of time passes without a camera function being accessed when the camera is connected via the USB interface, a message on the computer display will ask if you wish to remain connected. If you do not access a function, the camera will close the connection after an additional minute passes. (The power will remain on and no message will appear if the camera is powered by a household power source or its auto power off function is set to Off (excluding PowerShot S10/S20 models)).

• To reopen the connection, press the camera’s shutter button or main switch. Please see the Camera User Guide for details.

Starting ZoomBrowser EX

USB Interface

Windows

1. Attach the camera to the computer with the USB cable.

Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a Computer (➜ p. ii) for connection instructions.

2. Set the camera to the mode for communicating with a computer.

After a moment, an event dialog will allow you to select an application program to start.

3. Select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] and click the [OK] button.

Your camera model name will appear here.

ZoomBrowser EX will start and display the camera’s images as small thumbnail images in the ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window. (➜ p. 14)

Quick Tips will automatically display . Read these tips to quickly again an understand of the operating procedures.

How to Have ZoomBrowser EX Start Automatically

• If you want ZoomBrowser EX to start automatically without first displaying the event dialog, use the procedures below to change the settings.

1. Open the [My Computer] window while the camera is connected to the

computer via the USB interface.

2. Open the [Control Panel] and select [Scanners and Cameras] and your camera

model.

3. Click the [Properties] button and display the [Events] tab.

4. A list of applications registered for automatic starting will display. Remove the

checks beside every program except for ZoomBrowser EX. Click the [OK] button.

• ZoomBrowser EX will start automatically the next time you connect the camera. If the

[Disable device events] option has a check mark, the automatic start will be turned off.

CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot Interface

1. Place the CF card into the CF card reader or into the PC card adapter

and then into the PC card slot.

Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Y our Camera to a Computer (➜ p. ii) for connection instructions.

2. Start ZoomBrowser EX.

Double-click the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop to start the program.

Canon ZoomBrowser EX Icon

If the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon does not appear on the desktop, click the Windows [Start] button and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX].

Quick Tips will automatically display. Read these tips to quickly understand operating procedures.

3. Click the [Import Images] button and select [From D:\Dcim].

The images from the CF card will display in ZoomBr owser EX Camera Window as small thumbnail images. (➜ p. 14)

Serial Interface

1. Attach the camera to the computer with the serial cable.

Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a Computer (➜ p. ii) for connection instructions.

2. Set the camera to the mode for communicating with a computer.

3. Start ZoomBrowser EX.

Double-click the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop to start the program.

Canon ZoomBrowser EX Icon

If the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon does not appear on the desktop, click the Windows [Start] button and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX].

Quick Tips will automatically display. Read these tips to quickly understand operating procedures.

4. Click the [Import Images] button and select [From Canon Camera].

The camera’s images will display as small thumbnail images in the ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window. (➜ p. 14)

Windows

The ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window

The Camera Window will open when a connection to a camera or CF card is initiated. Thumbnail (small) images will display.

Thumbnail

Setup Options Button

Sets various camera settings (see inset below) using the computer .

An image of the connected camera or CF card will display .

Delete Button

Deletes the selected images.

Download Button

Copies selected images to the computer from the camera or CF card. (➜ p. 15)

Upload Button

Copies images from the computer to the camera or CF card. (➜ p. 24)

How to Check and Change V arious Camera Settings

• You can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settings dialog using the computer when the camera is connected. You can also check the battery charge and remaining memory capacity.

1. In ZoomBrowser EX, click the [Setup Options] button to open the Camera

Settings dialog. Or in TWAIN Driver, click the [Camera Settings] button to open the Camera Settings dialog.

2. Check or change the settings.

Input a camera owner name here. (up to 31 characters)

Set the date and time. Click this button to synchronize the

camera to the computer’s date and time settings.

Check the battery charge here.

Formats the CF card in the camera.

(Except in PowerShot S10/S20 models) Check the remaining memory capacity

here. Sets the camera parameters. (➜ p. 48)

(Supported by the EOS D30 only)

Loading and Saving Images from the Camera

1. Create a new folder in which to save the images from the camera.

In the Tree View, right-click the [Image Library One] folder, select [New Folder] from the pop-up menu and input a folder name.

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2. Select the new folder in the Tree View.

3. Select the images that you wish to download from the Camera Window

and click the [Download] button.

Click the thumbnail you wish to select or press [Ctrl] and click to select multiple thumbnails.

“RAW” will display on RAW images.

Thumbnail

The movie icon will display on movie thumbnails.

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The downloaded images will be saved to the computer disk and appear in the Browser Display Area.

• You can also download images to the computer by dragging them from the

Camera Window and dropping them on the Browser Display Area or Tree View.

Browser Display Area

“RAW” will display on

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RAW images. The movie

icon will display on movie thumbnails.

To disconnect the camera, click the close box at the upper right of the Camera Window. The Camera Window will close.

Printing Images

1. Select the image(s) you wish to print and click the [Print Layout] button.

• Movie images cannot be printed.

• You must convert RAW images before printing them (➜ pp. 40-41, 52-54).

Print Layout Button

The PhotoRecord printing utility will start and automatically display the selected image(s) in a page layout.

2. Adjust the print settings if you wish to change the page layout.

Please refer to page 30 or the PhotoRecord Help file for details of the settings.

3. Click the PhotoRecord [Print] button.

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Print Button

The Print dialog will display.

4. Click the [OK] button to start printing.

Using Additional ZoomBrowser EX Functions

This section explains the additional features of ZoomBrowser EX. Please refer to the ZoomBrowser EX Help file or PDF file (ZoomBrowser EX Softwar e Guide) for mor e details.

Some of the software functions are not supported by all of the camera models. Please check the Camera and Software Compatibility chart to confirm your camera’s compatibility. (➜ p. 5)

Displaying Images

Zooming Images In and Out

(a) Double-Clicking the Browser Display Area

Double-click the background frame of the folder in which an image is registered to zoom it to fill the Browser Display Area.

Double-click the

Browser Display Area

background frame of the folder.

Click this button to go back to a folder one level higher.

(b) Selecting a Folder in the Tree View

You can also zoom a folder in or out with its icon selected in the Tree View.

Click a higher level folder to zoom out. Click a lower level folder to zoom in.

Zooming a Single Image

Double-click an image in the Browser Display Area to display it in the Image Viewer.

Double-click the target image.

Edit Panel Button

About the Image Viewer Edit Panel

• The edit panel displays when you click Edit Panel button in the Image Viewer.

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Crop Button

Drag the cursor to select the crop area and click the [CROP] button to trim everything outside the crop area.

Save As Button

Save the image with a different name and file format.

Color / Brightness / Contrast Sliders

Slide the tab to adjust the color, brightness or contrast settings.

Undo / Redo Buttons

Reverse an action or reimplement it.

Replaying Movies

Double-click a thumbnail with the movie icon to start QuickTime Player and replay the movie.

• If QuickTime 3.0 or a later version is not already installed, install it from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.

Displaying Images in Chronological Order

Select a folder or some images, click the [View] menu and select [TimeTunnel]. The selected image(s) will display in a time tunnel. Please refer to the TimeTunnel Help file for more details on how to operate this function.

Drag the tab up or down to go backward or forward in time. The time tunnel will advance in the selected direction.

To quit TimeTunnel and return to the ZoomBrowser EX window, click this button.

Showing Images in a Slide Show

The slide show function displays images saved onto the computer disk one-by-one at full-screen size as if they were part of a slide show.

1. Click the [View] menu and select [Slide Show Options].

2. Select a play method.

The “Slide Show Options” dialog will display. Set a play interval and a transition effect and click the [OK] button.

3. Select images from the ZoomBrowser EX Browser Display Area for showing.

4. Click the [View] menu and select [Slide Show].

The selected images will play in order. The slide show will close after the last image is displayed. If the slide show is set to repeat, press the (close) button on the control panel to close the slide show .

About the Print Mark Button

• If the [Print Mark] button is clicked while an image is played in a slide show,

PhotoRecord will automatically start after the slide show has finished and place the displayed image with a print mark in an auto layout.

• Please refer to page 30 or the PhotoRecord Help file for mor e details on how to

operate this function.

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Print Mark Button

Organizing Images

Changing the File Location

You can move an image file by dragging and dropping it onto another folder icon.

Drag an image from the Browser Display Area to another folder in the Tree View.

Browser Display Area

You can also drag and drop images within the Browser Display Area.

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The [Image Library One] folder is located within the folder in which ZoomBrowser EX was installed. The Tree View displays files at levels below this folder.

Adding a New Library Folder

Adding a folder to the Tree View allows you to display the images in that folder and its subfolders in ZoomBrowser EX. Click the [File] menu, select [Add Image Library] and select the folder. The selected folder will appear in the ZoomBrowser EX Tree View as a new library.

Refreshing the Contents of a Library

If you have used another program, such as the Windows Explorer utility or Adobe Photoshop LE, to move or edit images registered with ZoomBrowser EX, you should select the library, click the [View] menu and select [Refresh Current Library]. This will update the library.

Erasing Images

An image cannot be recovered after it is erased. Double-check to make sur e you have the right images before erasing.

Erasing Images Singly

1. Select the target image in the Browser Display Area and click the

[Delete] button.

A confirmation dialog will display.

2. Check the image to make sure it can be deleted and click [Delete].

The image will be erased.

Erasing Images by Folder

1. Click the background frame of the target folder and the [Delete]

button.

A confirmation dialog will display.

2. Check the images to make sure they can be deleted and click [Delete].

The images and the folder will be erased.

Browser Display Area

Click on the folder’s background frame to erase the folder and all its images.

Click images singly to erase them.

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Tr ee View Delete Button

Saving Computer Images to a CF Card in the Camera

1. Open the Camera Window. (➜ pp. 11-14)

2. Click the [Upload] button in the Camera Window.

The “Upload Images from Disk” dialog will display.

3. Select the images from the computer and click the [Open] button.

The “Save to Camera” dialog will display.

4. Select the image size and resizing options and click the [Save to Camera] button.

The selected image will be saved onto the camera’s CF card.

Editing Camera Slide Shows

This function allows you to edit slide shows played by the camera. To edit slide shows shown on the computer display, see “Showing Images in a Slide Show.” (➜ p. 21)

1. Open the Camera Window. (➜ pp. 11-14)

2. Click the [Slide/DPOF] button.

The Edit Slide/DPOF window will display.

3. Click [Slide Show] in the upper left area of the window.

The camera images will display on the left side. Images registered in the selected slide show will display on the right side.

Slide Shows 1 to 3 correspond to the numbers of the slide shows that can be shown with the camera.

4. Drag and drop images from the area on the left to the area on the right to register them in the slide show.

You can drag images to change their order in the area on the right. This order corresponds to the replay order.

5. Click the [Save to Camera] button.

The slide show will be saved to the CF card in the camera.

6. Click the [Exit] button.

Editing the Print Order Settings (DPOF)

You can specify which images on a CF card you wish to print as well as the number of copies. You can also select the print type and whether or not the shooting date and file number information is printed with the image. A convenient feature of these settings is that they comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards, which allow you to print on any DPOF-compliant digital printer or order prints from a participating photo developing laboratory.

1. Open the Camera Window. (➜ pp. 11-14)

2. Click the [Slide/DPOF] button.

The Edit Slide/DPOF window will display.

3. Click [Print Order (DPOF)] in the upper left area of the window.

4. Select the print type from among the [Standard Print], [Index Print] or [Both] options.

• Standard .. Set the number of copies of the images you wish to print in the column below the thumbnails.

• Index ....... A check mark will appear below the thumbnails selected for printing.

5. Click the [Save to Camera] button.

The print order settings will be saved to the CF card in the camera.

6. Click the [Exit] button.

DPOF Settings Precaution

• A warning message will display if ZoomBrowser EX encounters print settings data it does not support on a CF card with print settings created by a non-Canon brand DPOF-compliant digital camera. If any print settings on such a card are changed, all of them will be overwritten by ZoomBrowser EX and lost.

• Some printers or photo developing laboratories may not be able to reflect all of the print settings in the output.

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Sending Images via E-mail

You can send images as attachments to e-mail messages. You can adjust the image size and compression to reduce the file size for transmission.

1. Select the target image(s) in the Browser Display Area.

2. Click the [File] menu and select [Send Image(s) by E-Mail].

3. Adjust the image size and compression.

The e-mail image creation window will display. Set the image size and quality and follow the on-screen messages to complete the procedures.

4. Click the [Finish] button.

When you click the [Finish] button, your e-mail program will start and open a new message with the image file attached. Input your message, a subject, the recipient’s address and send the message. Some e-mail programs or operating systems may not support the auto start function. In that case, temporarily save the adjusted image file to the desktop or another easy-to-find folder. Then start your e-mail program, open a new message and attach the adjusted image file to it.

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