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Software Starter Guide
••• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk •••
Windows/Macintosh
Windows
Install the bundled software programs, and download images to the computer.
• This guide explains how to install the software programs and |
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•You may download images without installing this software. However, there are several limitations (p. 77).
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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 to yourself or other persons, or damage to 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 CDROMs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer 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.
Canon Customer Support
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see rear of the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet supplied with your camera.
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Read This First |
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Precautions ......................................................................................... |
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It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro ...................... |
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Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software ..................... |
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Enjoy Using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY |
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to Take Advantage of the Internet .................................................. |
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System Requirements ........................................................................ |
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Using the Software on the Windows Platform |
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– Preparations |
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Installing the Software .................................................................... |
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Using the Software on the Windows Platform |
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– The Basics |
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Downloading Images to the Computer .......................................... |
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Printing Images ................................................................................ |
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Using the Software on the Windows Platform |
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– Advanced Techniques |
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The ZoomBrowser EX Windows ...................................................... |
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ZoomBrowser EX Features .............................................................. |
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Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting) .................... |
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Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch ..................................... |
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Processing RAW Images ................................................................... |
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Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings ... |
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Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform |
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– Preparations |
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Installing the Software .................................................................... |
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Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform |
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– The Basics |
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Downloading Images to the Computer .......................................... |
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Printing Images ................................................................................ |
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– Advanced Techniques |
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The ImageBrowser Windows .......................................................... |
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ImageBrowser Features ................................................................... |
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Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting) .................... |
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Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch ..................................... |
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Processing RAW Images ................................................................... |
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Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings ... |
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Appendices |
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Uninstalling the Software ............................................................... |
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Memory Card Folder Structure ....................................................... |
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Troubleshooting .............................................................................. |
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Downloading Images without Installing the Software ................. |
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Index ................................................................................................. |
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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 (v10.4-v10.5)
Precautions
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Install the software from the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before you connect the camera to the computer.
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 Like a Pro
Shoot the images
See your Camera User Guide for shooting instructions.
Install the software on the computer
Just install the software once at the beginning.
Windows (p. 11)
Macintosh (p. 43)
Connect the camera to the computer
See your Camera User Guide for connecting instructions.
Precautions for Connecting the
Camera to the Computer (p. 3)
Download images to the computer
Windows (p. 15)
Macintosh (p. 45)
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Print the images
Windows (p. 20)
Macintosh (p. 49)
Read This First
Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software
ZoomBrowser EX (Windows)/ImageBrowser (Macintosh)
Versatile image management software for downloading images, editing still images and movies, and printing.
Experiment with diverse printing techniques
Print a variety of layouts. Change paper sizes and print your photos with date stamps and comments to enjoy an expanded range of possibilities.
Windows (p. 20) Macintosh (p. 49)
Printing images is easy
Print date stamps with your photos
Print comments on your postcards and invitations
Check multiple photos at a glance with index printing.
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Edit a Movie
You can remove unwanted sections at the beginning or end of a movie. You can also use the memory card reader to upload the edited movie to the camera.
Windows (p. 26) Macintosh (p. 55)
Extract Stills from Movies
You can extract a still from the displayed movie and save it as a new image file.
Windows (p. 26) Macintosh (p. 55)
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. 61)
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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. 68)
PhotoStitch (Windows/Macintosh)
A program for merging multiple images into dramatic panoramas.
Stitch a Panorama Together
Windows (p. 35) Macintosh (p. 64)
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Enjoy Using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to Take Advantage of the Internet
About CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service for the purchasers of this product. Registering online allows you to use the various services. See the homepage for the latest menu of services.
http://www.cig.canon-europe.com
Upload and share your images
Your albums on CANON |
Your My Camera Settings Files |
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•See the homepage for information regarding browser versions (Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.) and settings to best connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo services.
•Internet access is required (you must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection).
•Any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately.
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How to Register as a Member
You can register online using the supplied CD-ROM (Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk).
Supplied CD-ROM
Connect to the internet
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Even if you have previously registered, registering additional information about this product on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY allows you to access the latest support information.
Use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY with the Supplied Software
You can upload images to online albums or download My Camera Settings Files (certain models only) using the supplied software.
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To upload many images at once, use ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser to reduce the image size in a single batch for greater convenience.
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System Requirements
Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
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If you will be using Digital Photo Professional, check the “Processing Raw Images” section also (Windows, p. 36; Macintosh, p. 65) (certain models only).
•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 in Windows. •With Windows, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or later is required. •Macintosh software can only be used on disks formatted in the Mac OS
Extended (journaled) format.
Previous ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Versions
•If you are already using a prior version, use the supplied CD-ROM (Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk) to install and overwrite it with the new version.
•If you were using ZoomBrowser EX Ver. 2 or 3, perform the following procedures after installing the software.
1.Double-click [dbconverter.exe] to start it.
Example: C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Program Folder\dbconverter.exe
2.Select the database file used up to now and click the [Start] button.
Example: C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Database\My Database.zbd
If images were saved in the Program Files folder, then continue with the following procedure.
3.Copy the image folders in the Program Files folder to the [My Pictures] folder.
Example: C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Library (1)
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Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations
This chapter explains how to install the software. Read this before connecting the camera to the computer for the first time.
Installing the Software
Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
•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
•Your camera and computer
•Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk
•Interface cable supplied with the camera
Installation Procedures
1 Confirm that the camera is NOT connected to 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.
2 Close any programs that are running.
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3 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. If the installer panel does not appear automatically, use the following procedures.
How to Display the Installer Panel
Use the following procedures to display the installer panel if it does not appear automatically.
1.Select [Computer] or [My Computer] from the [Start] menu.
2.Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open].
3.Double-click the [SETUP.EXE]* 
icon.
4.When [User Account Control] window displays, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
* Some computers may not display the [.EXE] file name extension as shown above.
4 Click the Digital Camera Software [Easy Installation] button.
To individually select the software to install, click [Custom Installation].
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5 If other software is running, close each program before clicking [OK].
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6 Review the installation settings and click [Install].
The items in the list may differ from those illustrated depending on the software installed on your computer.
7 Click [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.
Click [Yes] if a dialog confirming the installation of Microsoft .Net Framework displays.
8 When the installation is over, select [Restart computer immediately (Recommended)] and click [Restart].
At this stage, do NOT remove the Solution
Disk from the CD-ROM drive yet.
If there is no need to restart the computer, the [Finish] screen will display. Click [Finish], remove the Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive to conclude the installation.
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9 Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your normal desktop screen appears after restarting.
This concludes the software installation.
See Uninstalling the Software (p. 71) to delete the installed programs.
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. 15).
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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.
Proceed to this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations section.
Downloading Images to the Computer
Begin by downloading the images to your computer. The downloading procedure is slightly different depending on whether you are using a camera to computer connection (see below) or a memory card reader (p. 18).
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.
Camera to Computer Connection
1 After connecting the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal, turn on the camera power, set it to playback mode and prepare it to communicate with the computer.
Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing the camera in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. See the Camera User Guide.
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2 Select [Canon CameraWindow] when a dialog (Events dialog) similar to that on the right displays and click [OK].
In Windows Vista, select [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] from the AutoPlay dialog.
Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will appear here.
Different programs may display depending on your computer setup.
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.)
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3 Download the images using the camera or the computer.
By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder.
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Using the Camera to Download Images
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 blue.
•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.
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(Print/Share) button will blink blue during the transfer and remain lit when it is complete. Click the mouse button or press any key on the keyboard to resume the ability to operate from the computer.
Using the Computer to Download Images
Click [Transfer Untransferred Images].
CameraWindow
Click this button to close the start screen.
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•To download images that have had transfer settings set with the camera, use the camera or a memory card reader.
•To check images in the camera or to download only a portion of the images, click [Operate Images on Camera].
•You can also click 
in the View Window to upload to the camera still images that were downloaded to the computer.
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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. 20).
Memory Card Reader Connection
1 Insert the memory card into the reader.
Use a separately sold card adapter if required.
See the manual for the memory card reader for its connection and handling instructions.
2 Select [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.
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3 Click [Download Images].
You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Preferences].
•By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will download to the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder.
•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. 72) 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.
Next, print out the images (p. 20).
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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 you can print still images saved from movies. •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.
1 Click [Print & Email] in ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window, followed by [Photo Print].
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2 After 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
3 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and adjust the categories as you feel necessary.
Text can be inserted here to print with this photo.
Selects the printer and the paper size etc.
Selects a printing method for the shooting date/time information.
Sets the number of print copies.
This button switches between images if multiple images were selected.
4 Click [3. Print].
Printing will start.
This chapter explained the ZoomBrowser EX basics.
Once you have mastered them, try the advanced techniques.
• Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques (p. 22).
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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.
Main Window
This window is for displaying and organizing images downloaded to the computer.
Task Buttons (p. 23) |
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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. 28)
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.
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. The display style will vary according to your Display Mode selection.
•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)
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