(For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 31/32)
You must install the software bundled on the Canon
Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the
camera to the computer.
Windows/MacintoshWindowsMacintosh
Install the
software.
Windowsp. 9
Macintoshp. 45
• This guide explains how to install the software programs and
briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
You may download images without installing this software
on recent operating systems other than Windows 2000.
However, there are several limitations (p. 85).
Connect the camera
to the computer.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The precautions noted within this guide are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct
use of the products and to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and
property. Please read and ensure that you understand them before proceeding to other
sections of the guide.
Warnings This symbol indicates topics that could lead to death or serious injury if
ignored or handled incorrectly.
Warnings
• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data
CD-ROMs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the
speakers. It is also possible to suffer from hearing loss from listening with headphones to
the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
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 memory cards,
personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon memory cards.
Trademark Acknowledgments
• Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh, the Mac logo, Quicktime and the Quicktime logo are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Canon Customer Support
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see rear of the European Warranty System (EWS)
Booklet supplied with your camera.
Downloading Images without Installing the Software ................. 85
Index ................................................................................................. 86
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Read This First
This chapter explains what you can accomplish using the camera with the software contained
on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
It also lists the computer system configurations required to use the software.
About this Guide
• The explanations in this guide are based on Windows XP and Mac OS X v10.4. If you are
using another version of these operating systems, the actual screen contents and
procedures may vary slightly from those shown.
• The following terms are used in this guide.
Mac OS X is used for Mac OS X (v10.3-v10.4)
Precautions
Ensure that you have installed the software from the supplied Canon Digital
Camera Solution Disk before you connect the camera to the computer.
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Windows/Macintosh
Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer
• The connection may not operate correctly if you attach the camera to the computer with an
interface cable via a USB hub.
• The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USB devices, excluding USB
mice or keyboards, at the same time as the camera. If this occurs, disconnect the other
devices from the computer and try reconnecting the camera.
• Do not connect two or more cameras at the same time to the same computer. The
connections may not operate correctly.
• Never allow the computer to go into standby (sleep) mode while a camera is connected via
the USB interface cable. If it does happen, never disconnect the interface cable. Try to awaken
the computer with the camera in the connected state. Some computers will not awaken
properly if you disconnect the camera while they are in standby (sleep) mode. Please refer to
your computer manual for instructions regarding the standby (sleep) mode.
• You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) when
connecting to a computer. Ensure that you use fully charged batteries if you
cannot use an AC adapter.
• See the Camera User Guide for procedures connecting the camera to the
computer.
Read This First
It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home
4
Like a Pro
Shoot the images
Install the software on the computer
Connect the camera to the computer
Windows/Macintosh
See your Camera User Guide for
shooting instructions.
Just install the software once at the
beginning.
Windows (p. 9)
Macintosh (p. 45)
See your Camera User Guide for
connecting instructions.
Precautions for Connecting the
Camera to the Computer (p. 3)
Download images to the computer
Print the images
Windows (p. 14)
Macintosh (p. 47)
Windows (p. 19)
Macintosh (p. 51)
Read This First
Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining
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Software
ZoomBrowser EX (Windows)/ImageBrowser (Macintosh)
Versatile image management software for downloading images, editing still images and
movies, and printing.
Experiment with diverse printing techniques
Print a variety of layouts. Change paper sizes and print your photos with date stamps and
comments to enjoy an expanded range of possibilities.
Windows (p. 19) Macintosh (p. 51)
Printing images is easy
Print date
stamps with
your photos
Print comments with your
postcards and invitations
Check multiple photos at
a glance with the index
printing.
Windows/Macintosh
Edit a Movie
You can edit movies, linking movies and stills that have been downloaded to the computer,
adding text, such as titles, adding background music or applying various special effects.
Windows (p. 31) Macintosh (p. 63)
Extract Stills from Movies
You can extract a still from the displayed movie and save it as a new image file. You can also
specify a range of frames and extract multiple stills.
Windows Vista or Windows XP only (p. 29) Macintosh (p. 61)
Read This First
Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer (Remote Shooting)
Shoot and control the camera’s shutter from a computer. You can save the recorded images
directly to the computer. (Certain models only)
Windows (p. 32) Macintosh (p. 64)
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera (My Camera)
Set your favorite images and sounds as the camera’s start-up image or shutter sound. (Certain
models only)
Windows (p. 39) Macintosh (p. 70)
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Windows/Macintosh
PhotoStitch (Windows/Macintosh)
A program for merging multiple images into dramatic panoramas.
Stitch a Panorama Together
Windows (p. 36) Macintosh (p. 67)
System Requirements
Read This First
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Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Windows
OSWindows Vista
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Computer ModelThe above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
CPUWindows Vista:Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher
RAMWindows Vista:512 MB or more
InterfaceUSB
Free Hard Disk
Space
Display1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better
ports.
Windows XP/Windows 2000:Pentium 500 MHz or higher
Windows XP/Windows 2000:256 MB or more
•Canon Utilities
- ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more
- PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
•Canon Camera TWAIN Driver:25 MB or more
Macintosh
Windows/Macintosh
OSMac OS X (v10.3-v10.4)
Computer ModelThe above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
ports.
CPUPowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel Processor
RAM256 MB or more
InterfaceUSB
Free Hard Disk
Space
Display1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better
•Canon Utilities
- ImageBrowser: 300 MB or more
- PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more
Read This First
• A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.
• Even when system requirements are met, not all computer functions can be
guaranteed.
• A sound card is required to play movie file audio tracks under Windows.
• With Windows, QuickTime is required to save images merged with
PhotoStitch as QuickTime VR images. It is also required to play and edit
movies on the Windows 2000 platform.
• With Windows, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or later is required. This will be
automatically installed with ZoomBrowser EX.
• Macintosh software cannot be used on disks formatted in the UFS (Unix File
System) format.
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Windows/Macintosh
Using the Software on the Windows
Platform – Preparations
This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software and connecting the
camera to a computer. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer.
Installing the Software and USB Driver
Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
• You must install the software before you connect the camera to the
computer.
• You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to install
programs.
Items to Prepare
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Windows
• Your camera and computer
• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk
• Interface cable supplied with the camera
Installation Procedures
Confirm that the camera is NOT connected to
1
the computer.
If it is, disconnect the cable. The software cannot
be properly installed if the camera is connected to
the computer at the start.
2Close any programs that are running.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations
3Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the
on-screen instructions to proceed.
If the installer panel does not appear automatically, use the
following procedures.
How to Display the Installer Panel
Use the following procedures to display the installer panel if it does not appear
automatically.
Windows Vista
1. Select [Computer] from the [Start] menu.
2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open].
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3. Double-click the [SETUP.EXE]* icon.
4. When [User Account Control] window displays, follow the on-screen instructions to
proceed.
Windows XP
1. Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu.
2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open].
3. Double-click the [SETUP.EXE]* icon.
Windows 2000
1. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open].
3. Double-click the [SETUP.EXE]* icon.
* Some computers may not display the [.EXE] file name extension as shown above.
4Click the Digital Camera Software [Easy
Installation] button.
To individually select the software to install,
click [Custom Installation].
Installer Panel
Windows
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations
5If other software is running, close each
program before clicking [OK].
6Review the installation settings and
click [Install].
The items displayed here differ according to
the software installed.
When [Custom Installation] is Selected with Windows 2000
The USB driver (the software for connecting) is required when the camera
is connected to the computer with an interface cable. Ensure that you
select the USB driver [Canon Camera TWAIN Driver].
*With Windows Vista and Windows XP, the USB driver supplied with the
Windows operating system is used so there is no need to install a USB
driver.
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Windows
7Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the
terms of the software license
agreement.
The installation will start.
Follow the on-screen instructions to
proceed with the installation.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations
8When the installation is over, select
[Restart computer immediately
(Recommended)] and click [Restart].
At this stage, do NOT remove the Solution
Disk from the CD-ROM drive yet.
If there is no need to restart the computer, the [Finish] screen will display. Click [Finish],
remove the Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive and proceed to Step 10.
9Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your
normal desktop screen appears after restarting.
This concludes the software installation.
Continue by connecting the camera to the computer so
that the USB driver can be utilized.
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Windows
If you installed a USB driver, so far the required files have only been
copied to your computer. You must now connect the camera to the
computer with the interface cable to complete the installation and
prepare the driver for use.
See Uninstalling the Software(p. 75) to delete the installed programs.
10 Attach the camera to the computer with the
interface cable and set the camera to the
correct mode for connecting.
Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing the
camera in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models.
See the Camera User Guide.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations
If the Digital Signature Not Found window
appears, click [Yes].
The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the
camera and open a connection.
Dialogs similar to the following will appear during this process (first time the camera is
connected to a computer only).
Windows Vista
The dialog on the right will appear after a
few moments.
Windows XP
The dialog on the right will appear after a
few moments.
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Windows
Windows 2000
Restart the computer according to the instructions if you are prompted to do so by a
message.
• If you experience problems installing the USB Driver, first uninstall it
(p. 76) and then reinstall it. (Windows 2000)
•See Uninstalling the USB Driver (p. 76) to delete the USB driver installed
with these procedures. (Windows 2000)
•See If You Were Using ZoomBrowser EX Version 2 or 3 (p. 84) if you
were previously using either version.
This concludes the software and USB driver installation and the procedures for connecting the
camera to the computer.
To ensure security on computers with Microsoft .NET Framework
installed, it will be necessary to update the computer using Windows
Update.
You may now download camera images to the computer (p. 14).
Using the Software on the Windows
Platform – The Basics
This chapter explains the procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX to download the camera's
images to the computer and print them.
Read this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Windows
Platform
Downloading Images to the Computer
Begin by downloading the images to your computer. The downloading procedure is slightly
different according to whether you are using a camera to computer connection (see below) or
a memory card reader (p. 17).
– Preparations section.
You may not be able to download images when the camera is connected to a
computer if there are a large number of images (approximately 1000) on the
memory card. Use a memory card reader to download in that case.
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Windows
Camera to Computer Connection
Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s
1
DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer.
Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing it in
the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. See the
Camera User Guide.
2Select [Canon CameraWindow]
when a dialog (Events dialog)
similar to that on the right
displays and click [OK].
In Windows Vista, select [Downloads
Images From Canon Camera] using
Canon CameraWindow from the
AutoPlay dialog.
Your camera model name or
[Canon Camera] will appear here.
Different programs may display
according to your computer setup.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics
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If this Events dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All
Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow],
[CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
CameraWindow displays when the camera and computer are set to the mode to
communicate. (Images are not downloaded at this point.)
CameraWindow
Thumbnail Window
View Window
3Download the images using the camera or the computer.
By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder.
Windows
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics
Using the Camera to Download Images (Windows Vista or Windows XP only)
Download images using the camera’s Direct Transfer function.
• When it is possible to use the Direct Transfer function, the Direct
Transfer settings menu will appear on the LCD monitor and the
(Print/Share) button will light.
• See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer
settings and procedures.
Set the Direct Transfer settings on the
camera and press the (Print/Share)
button or the FUNC./SET button.
Using the Computer to Download Images
Click [Transfer Untransferred Images].
CameraWindow
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Windows
Click this button to
close the start screen.
Thumbnail Window
• To download images that have had transfer settings set with the
camera, use the camera (Windows Vista or Windows XP only) or a
memory card reader.
• To check images in the camera or to download only a portion of the
images, click [Operate using this computer].
• You can also click in the View Window to upload to the camera
images that were downloaded to the computer.
View Window
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics
When you click [OK] in the image transfer completion window, the transferred images will
display in the Main Window.
The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date.
The last downloaded images
will display here according
to both their shooting dates
and categories.
Folders Area
The downloaded symbol
displays on downloaded
folders.
Thumbnail
Next, print out the images (p. 19).
Memory Card Reader Connection
17
Windows
Insert the memory card into the reader.
1
Use a separately sold card adapter if required.
See the manual for the memory card reader for its connection and handling instructions.
2Select [View/Download Images using
Canon ZoomBrowser EX] when the
dialog to the right appears and click
[OK].
If the dialog above fails to appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All
Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX
Memory Card Utility], [ZoomBrowser EX Memory Card Utility], and
proceed to Step 3.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics
3Click [Download Images].
You can adjust the settings, such as
the type of image downloaded and
the destination folder, by clicking
[Preferences].
• By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will
download to the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder.
• To download images that have had their transfer settings set with the
camera, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings
were specified with the camera] as the image type to be downloaded.
• Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card
images in a list, check the images before downloading and download
only selected images.
•See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 78) for information about
memory card folder structures and file names.
The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date.
At the same time they will also appear grouped by date and category in the [Last Acquired
Images] section.
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Windows
Next, print out the images (p. 19).
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics
Printing Images
There are three methods for using ZoomBrowser EX to print images: [Photo Print], [Index Print]
and [Print Using Other Software]. This section explains how to use the [Photo Print] option.
• Movies cannot be printed, but with Windows Vista and Windows XP you can
print stills after they have been extracted from movies and saved to files.
• To use the Index Print option, click [Print & Email] in the Main Window,
followed by [Index Print].
Photo Print
Prints one image on each page.
1Click [Print & Email] in ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window, followed by [Photo
Print].
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Windows
2After confirming that [1. Select Images] is selected, select images.
You can select multiple images by holding the [Ctrl] key down while clicking on successive
images.
The background of
selected images
changes to blue.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics
3Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and adjust the categories as you feel
necessary.
Text can be inserted here to print
with this photo.
Selects the printer
and the paper size
etc.
Selects a printing
method for the
shooting date/time
information.
Sets the number
of print copies.
This button switches between images if
multiple images were selected.
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Windows
4Click [3. Print].
Printing will start.
This chapter explained the ZoomBrowser EX basics.
Once you have mastered them, try the advanced techniques.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
– Advanced Techniques (p. 21).
Using the Software on the Windows
Platform – Advanced Techniques
This chapter explains various ZoomBrowser EX features.
Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ZoomBrowser EX procedures in the
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics chapter.
The ZoomBrowser EX Windows
This section describes the principal ZoomBrowser EX windows: the Main Window, Viewer
Window and Properties Window.
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Main Window
This window is for displaying and organizing images downloaded to the computer.
Task Buttons (p. 22)
Folders Area (p. 22)
Last Acquired Images (p. 22)
Function Buttons (p. 24)
Display Mode
(p. 23)
Display Control
Panel (p. 24)
Browser Area
(p. 22)
Switches between
showing and
hiding the Task
Buttons and Last
Acquired Images
section and the
Folders Area.
Windows
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques
Task Buttons
• ZoomBrowser EX's tasks are arranged here like an index.
• Click a Task button to carry out the desired task.
These features are described in ZoomBrowser EX Features(p. 27).
Folders Area
• Use this area to select folders. The selected folders and the images within the selected folders
display in the Browser Area.
If you select a network drive in advance with Windows Explorer, you can display network
folders, but you cannot add, change or delete those folders in the Browser Area.
• If you selected Favorite Folders, only the folders registered in advance as Favorite Folders will
display. You are recommended to register a folder that you use frequently as one of the
Favorite Folders. If you selected All Folders, all the folders will display.
Methods for Registering a Favorite Folder
• If [Favorite Folders] is displayed: click [Add] and select a folder.
• If [All Folders] is displayed: select a folder and click [Add to Favorites].
•
To delete a folder in the Favorite Folders area, select a folder and click the [Delete] button.
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Last Acquired Images
• You can check images grouped according to the shooting date or My Category.
Browser Area
• The folders and the images within the folders selected in the Last Acquired Images section or
Folders Area display here.
• You can sort the image order in the Browser Area by file name, shooting date or other
characteristics by selecting [View] and [Sort by].
• The following icons will display around images according to their attributes.
Images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode
RAW images
Movies
Images with sound memo attachments
Protected images
Images shot with the camera's AEB function
Rotated Images (In display only)
Windows
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques
Display Mode
• Selects the display style for the Browser Area.
Zoom Mode
Displays all the images in a folder as thumbnail
images. This mode is convenient for searching
for images since many can be displayed at
once.
If additional folders are nested within a
folder, their images are displayed as
thumbnails as well.
If you move the mouse cursor over a folder,
will display on the upper right. Clicking
here displays that folder zoomed in.
Scroll Mode
The images within the selected folder and
subfolders will display. If you set the display
folder depth (level) to [1] or greater, the
thumbnails of the images in the folder will also
display. You can change the folder depth in the
[Tools] menu under the [Preferences] option.
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Windows
Preview Mode
This mode displays the image at a larger size as
well as the image information.
In zoom mode or scroll mode, positioning the mouse pointer over a
thumbnail causes the image to appear at a higher magnification in a Mouse
Over window. You can also set the Mouse Over window to not show in the
(Show Information) menu.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques
Display Control Panel
• This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area.
Selection Menu
Click this to select/deselect all
images in the Browser Area.
Fit to Window
Changes the thumbnail size to
fit them into the window.
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Display Size
Changes the size of the
thumbnail in the Browser Area.
Show/Hide Image Information Menu
Select here to show/hide such image
information as the file name or
shooting date or rating beneath the
thumbnail.
Select Button
Use this to select images
in Zoom mode.
Function Buttons
• These buttons are available for executing various functions.
View Image Button
Displays the selected image
or movie in the Viewer
Window.
Properties Button
Displays information about
the selected image in the
Properties Window.
Slide Show Button
Starts a slide show of the
selected images.
Search Button
Searches for images
using such criteria as the
Star Rating,
modification date,
shooting date,
comments or keywords.
Filter Tool Menu
Displays only images that
correspond to the specific
conditions.
Windows
Rotate Button
Rotates the selected
image.
Delete Button
Deletes selected
images or folders.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques
Viewer Window
Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window.
Edit Menu
You can edit, eliminating red eyes,
adjusting colors and brightness,
cropping and inputting titles. You can
also use it to start up other programs
for editing.
Print Button
Prints the displayed image.
Shooting
Information
Display Button
Displays image
shooting
information.
Synchronize Button
Synchronizes the
display settings when
multiple images are
displayed.
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Image Selector
Button
Switches between
images.
Sets the image
display size to the
size in the Viewer
Window.
Displays images in
the Viewer
Window at their
actual size.
Zoom
Changes the image
zoom setting.
• RAW Image is Displayed
The [Display Original Image] button displays beneath the image. Clicking
this button displays the converted image in the Viewer Window.
• Movie is Displayed
Buttons will appear beneath the movie, allowing it to be played or the
sound adjusted. With Windows Vista or Windows XP, the (Capture Still
Frame) button will display beside the Star Ratings. Clicking this button
extracts still images from movies.
Star Rating
Sets the Star Rating for an image.
Full Screen Button
Displays the image in the full screen mode. Click the
image or press any key on the keyboard to restore the
normal display mode.
Number of
Displays
Button
Displays
multiple
images at
once. This is
handy for
comparing
images.
Windows
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques
Properties Window
The Properties Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area and click the
Properties button. The Properties Window does not display in the Preview Mode.
Shows or hides
categories.
Plays a sound memo attached
to an image.
Protect
File Name
The file name
can be changed.
Star Rating and
My Category
Sets the rating
for an image.
An icon will
display if a My
Category is set.
Prevents an image from being
overwritten or deleted.
Comment
You can type a comment here.
Keywords
Sets the keywords used in
searches.
Brightness Histogram
A graph of the highlights and
shadows distribution in an
image.
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Shooting Information
Displays detailed
information, such as the
shutter speed and
exposure compensation
setting. The camera model
will determine what
information is displayed.
Image Selector Buttons
If multiple images are selected
with the Properties Window
displayed, you can switch
between the images for which
the information is displayed.
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