Canon EOS D30 Software User Guide

Software Starter Guide

To Download Images to a Computer

Install the Software p. 6 p. 62

Connect the Camera to a Computer p. 8 p. 64

Start the Software and Download Images p. 18 p. 68

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

and load images onto the computer.

• 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.

• There are precautions that you should take before installing the USB driver software. Ensure that you read this guide before installing it.

• 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.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Canon digital camera. This guide explains the software used with the EOS D30.

Note

• This software can also be used with most other Canon digital cameras including the PowerShot series.

Please refer to the chart on Page 4 for Windows or Page 60 for Macintosh computers for further information.

Safety Precautions

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 correct 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.

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 ................................... 4

System Requirements ............................................................... 5

Installing/Uninstalling the Software ........................................ 6

Connecting the Camera to a Computer .................................... 8

Selecting a Connection Method .......................................... 8

Connecting to a USB Port .................................................... 9

Installing the USB Driver ...................................................... 11

Connecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot ............... 17

Using ZoomBrowser EX the First Time

(From Loading to Printing) ..................................................... 18

Using Additional ZoomBrowser EX Functions .......................... 24

Displaying Images ................................................................ 24

Organizing Images ............................................................... 28

Erasing Images ..................................................................... 29

Saving Computer Images to a CF Card in the Camera ......... 30

Merging Panoramic Images with PhotoStitch ..................... 30

Sending Images via E-mail ................................................... 31

Editing and Applying Special Effects to Images .................. 31

Editing the Print Order Settings (DPOF) .............................. 32

Printing Images .................................................................... 33

Shooting with the RemoteCapture Function ...................... 36

Converting RAW Images ...................................................... 39

Backing Up Data .................................................................. 41

Loading Images with TWAIN-Compliant Application Programs

(Adobe Photoshop, etc.) ......................................................... 42

Setting the Parameters ........................................................ 45

Converting Raw Images ....................................................... 46

Troubleshooting the USB Driver Installation ............................ 49

Troubleshooting the Computer Connection ............................. 95

Customer Support ..................................................................... 96

Windows

Introducing the Software

This section introduces the powerful software programs for the Windows platform contained on the CD-ROMs (2) included with the camera.

Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk

ZoomBrowser EX

To load camera images, start ZoomBrowser EX.

Camera Connection Functions

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

• Displays camera images.

• Downloads camera images to the computer.

• Loads and saves RAW images in the RAW format.

• Converts and saves RAW images in other formats.

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

• 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 around your images for artistic effect.

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

• Lets you create your own exclusive albums.

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 the Adobe Photoshop LE Photo Retouching Program

• This photo-retouching program can be used to edit and apply special effects to your images if it is installed and started.

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.

• 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 EOS D30’s shutter button from the computer. The images are loaded 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.

Windows

TWAIN Drivers

Canon Digital Camera USB TWAIN Driver 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 RS232C 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.

Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM

Adobe Photoshop LE

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

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

●

Pro70

A5 ZoomA5350 600

●

Computer Interface

USB*

Serial

DIGITAL

EOS D30

SoftwareFunction

IXUS

S100 S10/S20 A50

●

Downloading From Camera

Downloading From External Card Reader

RAW Image Conversion

Uploading to Camera

Shooting from the Computer

ZoomBrowser EX

ZoomBrowser EX TWAIN Driver

ZoomBrowser EX

RemoteCapture*

●

Editing Camera Print Settings

ZoomBrowser EX

●

(DPOF)

Editing Camera Slide Show

ZoomBrowser EX

●

Merging Images Shot in Stitch

PhotoStitch

●

Assist Mode

*1 Only compatible with computers with built-in USB ports running pre-installed versions of Windows 98 or Windows 2000.

*2 Only compatible with the USB interface.

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 NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or higher required) or Windows 2000

CPU

Pentium 133 MHz or better

RAM

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

Interface

USB: (Limited to pre-installed Windows 98 or

Windows 2000 systems)

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: 15 MB or more Canon Digital Camera RS-232C TWAIN Driver:

15 MB or more

Adobe Photoshop LE: 40 MB or more

Windows

Display

Minimum: 800 x 600 pixels, 256 colors (8 bit) Recommended: 1,024 x 768 pixels, High Color (16 bit) or

• The cable connection is only supported for computers with Windows 98 or Windows 2000 preinstalled.

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

• QuickTime 3 or higher is required to save PhotoStitch output in the QuickTime VR format.

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.

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.

• 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 Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM

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.

If You Will Be Connecting via a USB Port

You must install a separate USB driver. Please see page 11 or 14 for instructions.

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

Windows

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Selecting a Connection Method

The following different interfaces and methods can be used to connect the camera to a computer. Once a connection has been established using one of the methods, you can

start the software and begin to load images from the camera (➜ p. 18, 42).

Use the AC Adapter

• We suggest that you use the AC adapter while the camera is connected to a computer to conserve battery power.

USB Port (➜ p. 9)

The USB interface can start the image loading software automatically.

USB Cable Connector Shapes

Computer EndCamera End

Computer USB Port

The USB port is marked with this symbol.

CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot (➜ p. 17)

If you have a computer equipped with a PC card slot, a CF card reader or a PC card reader, you can place the camera’s CF card into these devices to establish a direct connection. You will require a PC card adapter for PC card slots.

PC Card Adapter

CF Card

Connecting to a USB Port

Requirements for the USB Interface

• The USB interface can only be used to connect the camera to computers with Windows 98 or Windows 2000 preinstalled. The USB ports on computers running versions of Windows 98 or Windows 2000 upgraded from Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, or versions of Windows 2000 upgraded from Windows 98 may not operate correctly.

• Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USB ports. The interface may not function correctly if the camera is connected via a USB hub.

• The interface may not function correctly while other USB devices, excluding USB mice and keyboards, are connected. If this problem arises, detach the camera and the other devices, and reconnect the camera only.

• Do not attach more than one camera to the USB ports of the same computer at the same time. The cameras may not operate correctly.

Important

• Please do not place your computer into standby mode while the camera is connected to its USB port. If you place the computer into standby mode while the camera is connected to a USB port, do NOT disconnect the USB cable from the camera or computer. Try to revive the computer. If the USB cable is detached in standby mode, some computers may not return to active mode correctly. For instructions regarding the standby mode, please consult the manual accompanying your computer and operating software.

Windows

1. Attach the supplied USB cable to a USB port directly on the computer

and to the DIGITAL terminal on the camera as shown below.

• There is no need to turn the camera or computer power off when attaching or detaching the USB cables.

• Please consult your computer’s manual for the location of the USB ports.

USB Port

USB Connector

1. Open the expansion electronics cover.

DIGITAL Terminal

USB Connector

2. Insert the connector so that the4 marks on the connector and camera align.

2. Install the USB driver the first time you connect via a USB port.

(➜ p. 11, 14)

Precaution for Unplugging Cables from the DIGITAL Terminal

• Always press the PUSH button on the connector to detach the cable from the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.

PUSH Button

Installing the USB Driver

(Preinstalled Windows 98/2000 Systems Only)

Notes Regarding Installation

• 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 onward.

• 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 “Troubleshooting the USB Driver Installation” section on page 49 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 properly installed.

• Read the “Uninstalling the USB Driver” section on page 49 or 52 for instructions for that procedure.

Installing the USB Driver into Windows 98

Windows 98 CD-ROM

• Your computer may prompt you to insert the CD-ROM containing your Windows system software during the installation. Have the Windows disk handy in case it is required.

Windows

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

the camera’s main switch to [On]. (➜ p. 10)

The “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog will appear after a moment.

2. Read the dialog and click the [Next] button.

Your camera model name will appear here.

The dialog will change to the search selection dialog.

3. Select [Search for the best driver for your device (recommended)] and

click the [Next] button.

The dialog will change to the one that allows you to specify the search location.

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

5. Place a check in the [Specify a location] option, click the [Browse]

button, and select the [\USB_drv\English] folder. Click the [Next] button.

The dialog will change to the one that states it is searching for the driver files.

6. Read the dialog and click the [Next] button.

Your camera model name will appear here.

The computer will start to copy the driver files from the CD-ROM.

Do NOT cancel the copy operation while it is in progress.

When all the required files have been copied, the dialog will state that the installation is complete.

What to Do if You Are Prompted for the Windows System Disk during the Driver File Copying Process

• If prompted for the Windows system disk, replace the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk with it and follow the on-screen instructions. If a dialog states that the “usbscan.sys” cannot be found, click the [Browse] button and specify the location as the [WIN98] folder on the Windows system disk.

Windows

7. Read the dialog and click the [Finish] button.

Your camera model name will appear here.

An event dialog for your camera model will display to allow you to select

application programs. (➜ p. 18, Step 3, or p. 42, Step 3.)

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

Installing the USB Driver into Windows 2000

Begin by logging onto the computer as an Administrator and then install the USB driver.

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

the camera’s main switch to [On]. (➜ p. 10)

The “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog will appear after a moment.

2. Read the dialog and click the [Next] button.

3. Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)] and

click the [Next] button.

Your camera model name will appear here.

The dialog will change to the one that allows you to specify the search location.

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

5. Place a check in the [Specify a location] option, click the [Next] button.

Your camera model name will appear here.

The dialog will change to the one that states it is searching for the driver files.

6. Click the [Browse] button, select the [\USB_drv\English] folder from the Solution Disk and click [OK].

Windows

7. Read the dialog and click the [Next] button.

Your camera model name will appear here.

8. Click the [Yes] button if the “Digital Signature Not Found” message displays.

Your camera model name will appear here.

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

10. Read the message and click the [Finish] button.

Your camera model name will appear here.

An event dialog for your camera model will display to allow you to select application

programs. (➜ p. 18, Step 3 or p. 42, Step 3.)

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

Connecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot

To load images directly from a CF card to a computer, eject the card from the camera, place it in a separately sold PCMCIA card adapter (PC card adapter) and insert the assembly into the PC card slot.

The adapter is not required if your computer is equipped with a CF card reader. Place the CF card directly into the reader.

1. Place the CF card in the PC card adapter.

Place the CF Card in the Adapter.

2. Insert the loaded PC card adapter into the computer’s slot or PC card reader.

The requirements for the power being on or off when the PC card adapter is inserted differ according to the product. Please consult the manuals accompanying your equipment.

Windows

Insert the Adapter in the Slot.

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 for more details.

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 time required for the message to display will vary with the camera’s auto power off setting. Please see the Camera User’s Guide for details. (The message will not display and the camera will not disconnect if an AC adapter is used or auto power off is turned off.)

• To reconnect the camera, press the camera’s shutter button.

Starting ZoomBrowser EX

USB Interface

1. Attach the camera to the computer with the USB cable. (➜ p. 10)

2. Set the camera’s main switch to [On].

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

Your camera model name will appear here.

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

ZoomBrowser EX will start and display the camera’s images as small thumbnail

images in the ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window. (➜ p. 20)

Quick Tips will automatically display. Read these tips to quickly gain an understanding 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 now 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. (➜ p. 17)

2. Start ZoomBrowser EX.

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

Windows

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 Dcim].

The images from the CF card will display in ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window as

small thumbnail images. (➜ p. 20)

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.

SETUP OPTIONS Button

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

DOWNLOAD Button

Copies selected images to the computer

from the camera or CF card. (➜ p. 21)

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

DELETE Button

Deletes the selected images.

UPLOAD Button

Copies images from the computer

to the camera or CF card. (➜ p. 30)

Thumbnail

How to Check and Change Various 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. Click the [SETUP OPTIONS] button.

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.

Check the remaining memory capacity here.

Sets the camera parameters. (➜ p. 45)

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.

Tree View

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.

Thumbnail

Windows

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

Tree View

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.

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 33 or the PhotoRecord Help file for details of the settings.

3. Click the PhotoRecord [PRINT] button.

Windows

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 for more details.

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

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

background frame of the folder.

(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.

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 on the control panel to close the slide show.

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