•This guide explains how to install the software programs and
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using the software. By using the software, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the agreement.
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read and ensure that you understand them before proceeding to other sectionsof the guide.
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supplied with your camera.
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Table of contents
Read This First3
It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro......................4
Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software.....................6
System Requirements........................................................................8
Programs and Compatible Operating Systems ................................9
Before You Connect the Camera to the Computer .......................10
Non-Supported Programs and Features.........................................87
Index .................................................................................................88
Using thePDF Manuals
The following PDF-format manuals(hereafter PDF manuals) areprovided toexplain the features and procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser.
•ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide(Windows)
•ImageBrowser Software User Guide (Macintosh)
Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Readermust be installed to readthe aforementioned PDF manuals.If one ofthese applications is not already installed on your computer, download it from the following website. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Viewing PDF Manuals
Viewing Manuals Downloaded from a Website
These PDF-formatmanuals are available on the Canon website. Use yourbrowser program to download these manualsfrom the following URL:
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html
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Read This First
This chapter explainswhat you can accomplish using the camera with the softwarecontainedon the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. It also liststhe computer system configurations required to use the software.
About this Guide
•The explanations in this guide are based on WindowsXP and Mac OSX v10.3. If you areusing another version of these operatingsystems, theactual screen contents and procedures may varyslightly from those shown.
•The following terms are used in thisguide.
Mac OS X isused for MacOS X (v10.2-v10.4) Memory card is used for CF cards, SD cards, MultiMediaCards and PC cards.
Method for Downloading to a Computer without Additional Software
Your camera uses a standard image transfer protocol called Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). With PTP and Windows XP or MaC OS X, you can download imageswithout having to installadditional software. However, there are someinconveniences and limitations to this downloading method. See theFor Windows
®
XP and MacOS X Users leaflet for details.
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It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home
Like a Pro
Shoot the images
See your Camera UserGuide for shooting instructions.
Windows (p.11)Macintosh (p.44)
Install the software on the computer
Just install the softwareonce atthe beginning.
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Connect the camera to the computer
See your Camera UserGuide for connecting instructions.
Download images to the computer
Windows (p.16)Macintosh (p.46)
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Precautions for Connecting theCamera to theComputer (p.10)
Print the images
Windows (p.21)Macintosh (p.50)
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Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining
Software
Print a Variety of Layouts
Printwith the diverse layoutsavailable in ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser(Macintosh). The examples shown are from ZoomBrowser EX (Windows).
With OnePhoto per Page Print,printing images is also easy.
Confirm allyour images inoneglancewith index (contact sheet) printing.
Stitch a Panorama Together
Create a panoramic image from a series of images with PhotoStitch.
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Send an Image as an E-mail Attachment
Attach an image to an e-mail message by starting your mail software from within
ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh).
Operatethe Camera Shutter from the Computer
You can use ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh) to operate the camera shutter from the computer to shoot images (Remote Shooting). The recorded images are downloaded directly to thecomputer.
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The shutter is operated from the computer.
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 variousspecial effects.
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.
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System Requirements
Pleaseinstall the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Windows
OSWindows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Computer ModelTheabove OS should be pre-installed oncomputers with built-in USB
CPUPentium 500 MHz or higher processor
RAMWindows98 SE/Windows Me: 128 MB or more
InterfaceUSB
Free Hard DiskSpace
Display1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better
Windows MeWindows2000 Service Pack4WindowsXP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2)
ports.
Windows2000/Windows XP: 256 MB or more
•Canon Utilities
- ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MBor more
- PhotoStitch:40 MB or more
•Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more
•Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more
•ArcSoft PhotoStudio:50 MB or more
Macintosh
OSMac OS X (v10.2-v10.4)
Computer ModelThe above OS should be pre-installed on computerswith built-in USB
ports.
CPUPowerPC G3/G4/G5
RAM256 MB or more
InterfaceUSB
Free Hard DiskSpace
Display1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better
•Canon Utilities
- ImageBrowser: 200 MBor more
- PhotoStitch:40 MB or more
•ArcSoft PhotoStudio: 50 MB or more
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• A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.
• Even when system requirements are met, not all computer functions can be
guaranteed.
•Asound card is required to play movie file audio tracks under Windows.
•With Windows, QuickTime 6.5 is required to save images merged with PhotoStitch as the QuickTime VR type. It is also required to play and edit movies on the Windows 98 SE, Windows Me and Windows2000 platforms.QuickTime is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
•Macintosh software cannot be used on disks formatted in the UFS (UnixFileSystem) format.
Programs and Compatible Operating Systems
The CD-ROM labeled “Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk” is provided with all models. It contains the following programs.
WindowsPrograms
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Compatible OS
Program
ZoomBrowser EX
TWAIN Driver
Windows
Windows
98
*3
*3*4
Me
Windows
2000
WIA DriverPhotoStitchArcSoft PhotoStudio
*1Can be started from within ZoomBrowser EX.*2Image editing program manufactured by ArcSoft, Inc. *3Compatible with Windows 98 SE only.*4Driver not required becauseWindows XP supportsPTP.
*1
*1 *2
*3
MacintoshPrograms
Compatible OS
Program
ImageBrowserPhotoStitchArcSoft PhotoStudio
*1Can be started from within ImageBrowser.*2Image editing program manufactured byArcSoft, Inc.
*1
*1 *2
See ArcSoft PhotoStudio (p.72) for information about this program.
Downloading, displaying,organizing and editing images
Driver for Canon brand cameras (forWindows 98, Windows 2000)
Driver (WindowsMe)Merging images to make panoramas Advanced image editing
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Before You Connect the Camera to the Computer
Ensure that you have installed thesoftware 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 operatecorrectly if you attach the camerato the computer with aninterface cable via aUSB hub.
•The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USB devices, excluding USB mice or keyboards, at thesame time asthe camera. If thisoccurs, disconnect the other devices from thecomputer and try reconnecting the camera.
•Do not connecttwo or more cameras at the same time to thesame computer. Theconnections may not operate correctly.
•Never allow the computer to go into standby (sleep) mode while a camera is connected via the USB interfacecable.If it does happen, never disconnect the interfacecable.Try to awakenthe computer with the camera in the connectedstate. Some computers will not awaken properly if you disconnect the camera while they are in standby(sleep) mode. Pleaserefer toyour computer manual for instructions regarding the standby (sleep) mode.
•You are recommended to power thecamera from a household powersource (AC adapter) when connecting to a computer(if available for your camera model). Ensure thatyou use fully charged batteries if you will notbe using a household power source.
•See the Camera User Guide for procedures connecting the camera to the computer.
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Using the Software on the Windows
Platform – Preparations
This chapter explainsthe basic procedures for installing the softwareand connecting thecamera to acomputer. Read this material before you connect the camerato the computer.
Installing the Software and USB Driver
Start by installing the softwarefrom the Canon Digital CameraSolution Disk.
•You must install the software before you connect the camera to thecomputer.
•Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000 must first loginasan Administrator (computer system administrator) to install programs.
See ArcSoft PhotoStudio (p.72) for details on how to install ArcSoftPhotoStudio.
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ItemstoPrepare
•Your camera and computer
•Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk
•Interface cable supplied with thecamera
InstallationProcedures
1
Confirm that the camera is NOT connected tothe computer.
If it is, disconnect the cable. The software cannot beproperly installed if the camera is connectedto the computer at the start.
2Close any programs that are running.
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3Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
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 doesnot appearautomatically.
Windows XP
1.Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu.
2.Right-clickthe CD-ROM icon and select[Open].
3.Double-click the [SETUP.EXE] icon.
Windows2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 SE
1.Double-click the [MyComputer] icon on the desktop.
2.Right-clickthe 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 theDigital CameraSoftware [Easy
Installation] button.
To individually select the software to install, click [CustomInstallation].
Follow any instructions to restart your computer, if they appear. If the following window appears, continue with the installation.
Installer Panel
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5If other software is running, close each
program before clicking [OK].
6Review the installation settings and
click [Install].
The items displayed here differ according tothe softwareinstalled.
When [Custom Installation] is Selected
The USB driver (thesoftware for connecting) is required when the camerais connected to the computer with an interface cable. Ensure that you select a USB driver from below (the appropriate one for your operating system).
•Windows 2000/Windows98 SE: Canon Camera TWAIN Driver
•Windows Me: Canon Camera WIA DriverWith 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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7Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the
terms of the software licenseagreement.
The installation will start.
Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.
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8When the installation is over, select
[Restart computer immediately
(Recommended)] and click [Restart].
At this stage, do NOT remove the Solution Diskfrom 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 driveand proceed to Step 10.
Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000 must log in as an Administrator (computer system administrator) after restarting to carry outthesubsequent procedures.
9Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your
normal desktop screen appears after restarting.
This concludes the software installation. Continue byconnecting the camera to the computer so
that the USB driver can be utilized.
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 thecomputer with the interface cable to complete the installation and prepare the driver for use.
See Uninstalling the Software (p.74) to deletethe installed programs.
10Attach the camera to the computer with the
interface cable and set the camera to thecorrect mode for connecting.
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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.
If the Digital Signature Not Found windowappears, click [Yes].
The USBdriver willautomaticallyfinishinstalling onto the computer when you attach thecamera and open a connection. Dialogs similar to the following will appear during this process (firsttime the camera is connected toa computeronly).
Windows XP
The dialog on the right will appear after a few moments.
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Windows 2000/WindowsMe/Windows 98 SE
Restart the computer according to theinstructionsif you are prompted to do so by amessage.
A dialog allowing you to set the default settings will display after installation. SeeUsing
the Software on the WindowsPlatform
procedures.
•SeeUSB driver installation notproceeding well in the Troubleshooting
section (p.78) if you are having problemsinstalling the USB driver.
•SeeUninstalling the USB Driver (p.75) to delete the USB driver installed
with these procedures.
•SeeIf You Were Using ZoomBrowser EX Version 2 or 3 (p.85) if you
were previously using either version.
This concludes the software and USB driver installation and the procedures for connecting thecamera to the computer.You may now download camera images to the computer (p.16).
– TheBasics (p.16) for the subsequent
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Using the Software on the Windows
Platform – The Basics
This chapter explainsthe procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX to download the camera'simagesto the computerand print them.Read this chapter after completing the preparations in theUsing the Software on theWindows
Platform
Downloading Images to the Computer
Begin by downloading the images to your computer.The downloading procedure is slightlydifferent according to whether you are using a camerato computer connection (seebelow) or a memory card reader (p.19).
– Preparations section.
You may not be able to download imageswhen the camera is connected to a computer ifthere are a large number ofimages (approximately 1000) on thememory card. Use a memorycard reader to download in that case.
CameratoComputerConnection
1Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s
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 UserGuide.
The Camera Control Window will appear.
Camera Control Window
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First Time Camera is Connected to a Computer
Set the following settings the first time you connect the camera to the computer. These
procedures are not required from the second connection onward.
Select [Canon CameraWindow] when adialog (Events dialog) similar to that on the right displays and click [OK].
Your cameramodel name or [Canon Camera]will appear here.
Different programs may display according to 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], [PowerShot - IXY - IXUS - DV 6] and [CameraWindow].
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2Download the images.
Download the imagesusing the camera orthe computer. Bydefault, the downloadedimages are saved into the [My Pictures] folder.
Placing a check mark here causes this window to automatically open when thecamera and computer are connected.
You can adjust the settings, suchas the type
of image downloaded and the destination
folder, by clicking [Preferences].
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Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function)
• If the conditions are right for the Direct Transfer function, the Direct
Transfer settings menu will appear in the LCD monitor. In addition, the
(Print/Share) button will light if your camera is equipped with one.
•See the Camera UserGuide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer
settings and procedures.
Set the Direct Transfer settings on thecamera and press the (Print/Share)button or the SET button.
Using the Computer to Download Images
Click [Starts to download images].
•By default, all the images that have yet tobe downloaded will download.
•To download images that have had theirtransfer settings set with the
camera, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera] asthe image type to be downloaded.
•Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the camera images
in a list, check the images before downloading and download only
selected images.
The downloaded images will be saved into folders according to their shooting date.
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By default, when downloading is complete,
the thumbnails (tiny versions) of the
downloaded images display in
ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window.
Thumbnail
The downloaded symbol displays ondownloaded folders (the symbol will disappear when you exit ZoomBrowser EX).
Next, print out the images (p.21).
MemoryCardReaderConnection
1
Insert the memory card into the reader.
Use a separately sold card adapter if required.See the manual for the memorycard reader for its connection and handling instructions.
2Select [View/Download Images using
Canon CameraWindow] when thedialog to the right appears and click [OK].
The Camera Control Window will display.
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If the dialog above fails to appear, click the [Start] menu and select[All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot - IXY - IXUS - DV 6] and [CameraWindow], and proceed to Step 3.
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3Click [Starts to download images].
You can adjust the settings, suchas the typeof image downloaded and the destinationfolder, byclicking [Preferences].
•By default, all the images thathave yet to be downloaded will
download to the [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] asthe image type to be downloaded.
•Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card
images in a list, check the imagesbefore downloading and download only selected images.
•SeeMemory Card Folder Structure (p.77) for information about
memorycard folder structures and file names.
The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date.
By default, when the download is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of thedownloaded imagesdisplay in ZoomBrowser EX’s main window.
Next, print out the images (p.21).
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Printing Images
There are two ways in which images may be printed: One Photo per Page Print and Index Print. This section explains the One Photo per PagePrint method.
•Moviescannot be printed, but you can print stillsafter they have been extracted from moviesand saved to files.
•To use the Index Print option, click [Print] in the Main Window, followed by[Index Print].
OnePhotoperPagePrint
This option printsone image per page in a standard "photo" format. If you select multipleimages, it will print them on the corresponding number of pages.
1Click [Print] in ZoomBrowser EX's MainWindow, followed by[OnePhoto Per Page
Print].
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•If you haveinstalled the Easy-PhotoPrint program that accompanied a Canon-brandprinter, you will proceed to the Easy-PhotoPrint printing windowshown at the right when you select [One Photoper Page Print]according to the default settings. If a window similar to it opens, read the Help menu forEasy-PhotoPrint for instructions to proceed.
•To proceed to the ZoomBrowser EX printing window as shown in Step 2when you select [One Photo per Page Print], click the [Tools] menu andselect [Preferences], followed by the [Printing] tab. Select [Use the Print Function in ZoomBrowser EX].
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2After confirming that [1. Select Images] is selected, select images.
You can select multiple images by holding the [Ctrl] down while clicking on successive
images.
The background ofselected images changes to blue.
3Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and adjustthe categories as you feel
necessary.
Selects the printer and the paper size etc.
Sets printing to"borderless," etc.
Place a check markhere to print shooting date/timeinformation withimages.
4Click [3. Print].
Printing will start.
Sets the number of printcopies
This button switchesbetween images if multiple images were selected.
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This chapter explained the ZoomBrowser EX basics. Once you have mastered them, try the
advanced techniques.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
•A PDF-format manual for ZoomBrowser EX is also available. It provides further information about the program's features and procedures. See Usingthe PDF Manuals (p.2).
– Advanced Techniques (p. 24).
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Platform – Advanced Techniques
This chapter explainsvarious 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
To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer toInformation about Your Camera (p.87).
The ZoomBrowser EX Windows
This section describes the principal ZoomBrowser EX windows: the Main Window, Viewer Window and Properties Window.
MainWindow
– The Basics chapter.
This window is for displaying and organizing images downloaded to thecomputer.
Task Area (p.25)
Folders Area (p. 25)
Switches between showing and hiding
the Task Area and Folders Area.
Function Buttons(p.27)
Display Mode (p.26)
Display Control Panel (p.27)
Browser Area (p. 25)
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Task Area
• ZoomBrowser EX's tasks are arranged here like
an index.
•Click a Task button to carry out the desired task.These features are described inZoomBrowserEX Features (p.30)
Folders Area
•Use this area to select folders. Theimages in the selected folder display in the Browser Area.If you select a network drive in advance with Windows Explorer, you can display networkfolders, but you cannot add, change or delete those folders in the Browser Area.
•If you selected Favorite Folders,onlythe folders registered in advance as FavoriteFolders willdisplay. You are recommended to register a folder that youusefrequently as one of the Favorite Folders. If you selected All Folders, all the folderswill display.
Methods forRegistering a Favorite Folder
•If [Favorite Folders] is displayed: click [Add] and select a folder.
•If [All Folders] is displayed: selecta folder and click [Add to Favorites].To delete a folder inthe Favorite Folders area, select a folder and clickthe [Delete] button.
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Browser Area
•The images in the folder selected in the FoldersArea will display here.The display style will vary according to yourDisplay Mode selection.
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Methods for Selecting Images in the Browser Area
•Selectinga single image: click on an image.
•Selecting multiple images: click on the first image and then hold the [Ctrl] keydown while clicking on additional images.
•Selecting consecutiveimages: click on the first imageand then hold the [Shift] key down while clicking on the last image.
•You can sort the image order in the Browser Area by file name, shooting date or other characteristics by clicking the [Tools] menu and selecting [View] and [Sort by].
•The following icons will displayaround images according to their attributes.
Images shot with the camera'sStitch Assist mode
RAW images
Movies
Images with sound memo attachments
Protected images
Images shot with the camera's AEB function
Images shot with the camera on end that are rotated in the display only
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Display Mode
• Selects the display style for the Browser Area.
Zoom Mode
Displays allthe images in a folder as thumbnailimages. This mode is convenient for searchingfor images since many can be displayed atonce.
If additional folders are nestedwithin a folder, their images are displayed as thumbnails aswell.
If you move the mouse cursor over a folder,
will display on theupper right. Clicking
here displays that folder zoomed in.
Scroll Mode
This mode isconvenient for checking theimages in multiple folders at once. If the displayed folder is at the highest level, then allthumbnails in the lower-level folders also display. You can change the folder level (folder depth) by clicking the [Tools] menu andselecting [Preferences].
The images within nested folders alsodisplay.
Preview Mode
This mode displaysthe image at alarger size aswell asthe image information.
Positioning the mouse pointer over a thumbnail causes the image to appearat a higher magnification in a Mouse Over Window. You can turn off this function by clicking the [Show Information], and removing the checkmark from the [Show Mouse Over Windows] option.
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Display Control Panel
• This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area.
Selection Menu
Use this to select or deselect allthe images in the Browser Area.
Fit to Window
Changes the thumbnailsize tofit theminto the window.
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Display Size
Changes the sizeofthethumbnail in the Browser Area.
Show/Hide Image InformationMenu
Use thistodisplay or hideimage information beneath thethumbnails,such asthefile name, shootingdateor Star Rating.
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 inthe Properties Window.
Slide Show Button
Starts a slide show of the selected images.
Search Button
Searches for images usingsuch criteria as the Star Rating,modification date, shooting date,comments or keywords.
Filter Images
This feature filters your images bytheir Star Ratings, displaying onlythose images in the Browser Area.One of threeStar Ratings can beassigned to an image inthe Viewer Window, the Properties Window, orin the information column inthe Preview Mode.
Rotate Button
Rotates the selectedimage.
Delete Button
Deletes selectedimages or folders.
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Viewer Window
Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window.
Edit Menu
Youcanedit, eliminating red eyes,adjusting colors, cropping andinputtingtitles. You can alsouse it to start up other programs for editing.
Print Button
Prints the displayed image.
Image Selector Button
Switches betweenimages.
Displays images in the Viewer Window attheiractual size.
Sets the image display size to the size inthe Viewer Window.
Display AF Frame
Displaysthe AF Frame (area used to focus).
ShootingInformationDisplay Button
Displays image shootinginformation.
Synchronize Button
Synchronizes the display settingswhenmultiple images are displayed.
Split ScreenButton
Displays multiple images at once. This is handy for comparing images.
Zoom
Changes the image zoom setting.
•If a RAW image is displayed, the [Display Original Image] button displays beneath it. Clicking this button displays the converted image in the Viewer Window.
•If you are using Windows XP and display a movie file, 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 animage.
Full ScreenButton
Displays the image in the full screen mode. Click the imageor press any key on the keyboard torestore the normal display mode.
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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 orhidescategories.
Star Rating
Sets the Star Ratingfor an image.
Plays a sound memo attachedto animage.
Protect
Prevents an image from beingoverwritten or deleted.
Comment
You can type a comment here.
Keywords
Sets the keywords used insearches.
Brightness Histogram
A graph of the highlightsandshadows distribution in an image.
Shooting Information
Displays detailed information about the shooting settings when theimage was captured, suchas the shutter speed or exposure setting. The camera modelwilldetermine whatinformation is displayed.
Image Selector Buttons
Switches betweenimages.
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ZoomBrowser EX Features
This section brieflyintroduces the TaskArea functions.
To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer toInformation about Your Camera (p.87).
Acquire & Camera Settings
Connect toCamera
Clicking this connects to your camera and opens the Camera Control Window, which letsyou perform the following operations.
•Acquire Images
Downloads imagesfrom the camera/memory card (p.16,19).Additionally, you can download sound filesrecorded with the Sound Recorder function on the camera.
•Print Images
Selects and prints the images in a camera. You can print numerous ways, using DPOFsettings, the Index Print option, One Photo per Page Print option, or by selecting imagesbefore printing.
•Set to Camera
Sets camera settings, such as the My Camera settings (p.39). It also uploads images fromthe computer to the camera.
•Remote Shooting
Allows you to operate the camera shutter from the computer (p.35).
Connectto EOS Camera
This can only be used with EOS series cameras. For details on this function, see theuser guidefor your camera.
Acquire Images from Memory Card
Download images froma memory card (p.19).You can also download sound filesrecorded with the Sound Recorder function, or selectimages on the memory card and print them.
View & Classify
View as a Slide Show
Starts a slide show of the images selected in the Browser Area.
Rename Multiple Files
Changes the file names of the selected images in a single pass.
Classify into Folder
Classifies images and saves them intoa specified folder.
Search
Performs image searches using criteria such as the Star Rating, modification date, shooting
date, comments or keywords. Star Ratings, comments and keywords can be set in the image
information column in the Preview Mode or in the Properties Window.
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Edit
Edit Image
Allows you to perform image editing, such as
cropping, image correction and red-eyecorrection. You can also use it to start other image editing programs.
Stitch Photos
Merges multiple images and creates a single large panoramic image (p.38).
Edit Movie
Edits movies or still images strung together. You can add text astitles, or background music,and apply various effects (p.34).
Process RAW Images
Converts RAW images into standard images. You can adjust the image brightness,contrastand color balance among other attributes during conversion.
Export
Export Still Images
Allows you to change the image size or type,and exportit as a new image.
Export Movies
Allows you to change the movie size or type, and export it as a new movie.
Extract frames from a movie
Extractsstill images frommovies over a specified interval and saves them as imagefiles (Windows XP only).
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Export Shooting Properties
Allows you to select the necessary datafrom theshooting information and export it asatext file.
Export as a Screen Saver
Exports the image as a screen saver file.
Exportas a Wallpaper
Exports the image as a wallpaper file.
Backup toCD
Copies images to a CD-R/RW disk for backup.
The Backup to CD function can only be used on computers satisfying thefollowing requirements.
•Windows XP is preinstalled
•A CD-R/RW drive is included as standard equipment
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Print
One Photo per Page Print
Prints one image per page (p. 21).
You can print "photo" prints easily.
Index Print
Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints.
PrintUsing Other Software
Select the software to use and then print.
Internet
Email Images
Converts the selected images to theappropriate size for transmission by e-mail. You can also use it to automatically start an e-mail program after conversion.
•To return to the previous screen after selectinga task, click [Return toMain Menu] at the bottom of the task screen.
•Various Help functions are available in ZoomBrowserEX. Click the [Help] menu, [?] button or [Help] button to display topics aboutoperational procedures or the functions available.
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Replaying Movies
1Double-click an image with a movie icon in ZoomBrowser EX’sBrowser Area.
The Viewer Window will open and play the movie.
You can save the displayed scene as a still image byclicking here.
You can control the movie's playback andsound volume.
Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98 SE
QuickTime is required to play and edit movies. To install QuickTime, please follow these
procedures.
1.Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel fails to appear automatically, displayit using the procedures in the How to Display theInstaller Panel section (p.12).
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2Clickthe QuickTime [Install] button.
Followthe onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.
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Editing Movies
You can create and edit movies: link movies and stillsthat have been downloaded to yourcomputer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply variouseffectsto themovies.
•The QuickTime program is requiredtoreplay or edit movies onthe Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows 98 SE platform. Install it during procedures in the "Replaying Movies" topic in theWindows2000, Windows Me andWindows 98 SE section (p.33).
•Moviesare saved as Motion JPEG AVI movies.
1Click [Edit] inZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window, followed by [Edit Movie].2Click [1. Add Images] and select the image (movie or still) you wish to edit.
You can select multiple movies or stills.
3Follow the steps at the left ofthe window to editthe movie and save it.
Follow these stepsto proceed.
Click this button for detailed operational instructions.
Instructions
Storyboard Area
Displaysthumbnails of the selected images.Links images in order from left to right.
Click this button to play the movie being edited.
Transition EffectsBox
Appears betweenadjacent images anddisplays the symbols of the transition effects linking images.
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Operating the Shutter Remotely
You can recordstill images by usingacomputer to control theshutter of a connected camera. This is particularlyuseful for checking imageson the larger displayof the computer as yourecord them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera’smemory card.
PreparingforRemoteShooting
1Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB portand the camera's
DIGITAL terminal and place the camerain the correct mode for connecting.
•Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode forconnecting vary between camera models. Please refer to theCamera User Guide.
•Perform the settings described inFirst Time Camera isConnected to a Computer (p.17) the first time you connect the camera to thecomputer.
The Camera Control Window will display.
2Open the lens cover or remove the lens cap on models equipped with them.
Proceed to the next step if your model does not have one.
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3Click the [Remote shooting] tab.4Click [Starts Remote Shooting].
5Select a destination for the captured imagesand click [OK].
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RemoteCapture Task Window
The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features.
Shows/Hides theviewfinder or detailedsettings area.
You can add comments to imagesby placinga check mark here andtypingtext in the boxes below.
Viewfinder Display
Click the [Start/StopViewfinder] button while a connection to the camera is open todisplay the image appearing inthe camera’s viewfinder.
Size and ResolutionSelector
Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured.
Rotation Settings
Sets the rotationparameters for images after they are captured.
Release Button
Releases theshutter.
Slide this to zoomthe camera in orout.
Start/Stop Viewfinder Button
Starts or stops the viewfinder display.
Refresh Button
Resets the exposure,focus and white balance.
Set the basic camera settings here.
•The settings available in the RemoteCapture Task window vary between camera models.
•RemoteCapture Task locks the exposure and focussettings for the subject matter in the Viewfinder section. Ifthe lighting or distance to the subjectchanges, clicktoreset these settings.
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Remote Shooting
Ensure that you turn off your computer’s standby mode before you beginremote shooting. The device performance cannot be guaranteed if the computer enters the standby mode.
1
Click and check the subject in the viewfinder.
2Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the
bottom of the window as required.
If you intend to hold the camera vertically to photograph a subject, you can save the image to the computer with the correct orientation if you set therotation settingsin advance.
If your camera’s shooting mode is equipped with the Auto Rotatefunction and you set it to On, the image will automatically be rotated andappear in the correct viewing orientationin the RemoteCaptureTask window.
3Click the [Release] button.
•You can release the shutter by pressing the camera’s shutter button or the keyboard’s space key.
•Other than the shutter button, the camera's buttons and switches, including the zoom, cannot be operated while the camera is being controlled with the Remote Shooting function.
•You may notice that the intervalbetween the shutter release and activation is slightly longer for remote shooting than when the camera is used independently.
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Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch
You can createa widepanoramic image bymerging several images. It is easier to mergeimagesif they are shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode because PhotoStitch canautomatically detect the image order and orientation.
ImagesShotinStitchAssistMode
A sequence of images shot in Stitch Assist mode issaved into a single folder when it isdownloadedfrom the camera. In addition, the symbol belowdisplays bythe image in the Browser Area.
Symbol displayedby images shotinStitchAssist mode.
•See the Camera UserGuide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode.
•Images shot in Stitch Assist modewith a wide converter, teleconverter or close-up lens cannotbe merged accurately.
StartingPhotoStitch
1
Click [Edit] in the ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window and click [Stitch Photos].
2Click [1. SelectImages] and select several images in the Browser Area.3Click [2. Open PhotoStitch].
Instructions
4Merge the images following the instructions in the guidance panel at the top of
the PhotoStitch window.
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Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My
Camera Settings
The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound arecalled the MyCamera settings. You can add your favorite imagesand sounds fromyour computer to the My Camera settings. This topic explains how to upload the My Camerasettings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa.
DisplayingtheMyCameraWindow
1
Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB portand the camera'sDIGITAL terminal and place the camerain the correct mode for connecting.
•Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode forconnecting vary between camera models. Please refer to theCamera User Guide.
•Perform the settings described inFirst Time Camera isConnected to a Computer (p.17) the first time you connect the camera to thecomputer.
The Camera Control Window will display.
2Click the [Set to Camera] tab.
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3Click [Set My Camera].
The MyCamera window will display.
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The My Camera Window Features
ZoomBrowser EX already contains several pre-recorded My Camera settings. You can check
theseitems with the My Camera window.
Tabs
Click here toswitchbetween adjusting the settings individuallyor in themed sets.
Play Button
Plays the audiofrom the settings file in the
Displays the list of settings files savedonto the computer.
camera.Displays the settings in
the camera.
Delete Button
Deletes a settings file from the camera.
Play Button
Plays the audio from the selectedsettings file.
Delete Button
Deletes a settings file fromthe computer.
Forcameras that can only register one My Camera setting, the [Return to factory default settings] button will display. Clicking this button will return the My Camera setting to the factory default setting.
Save to Camera Button
Saves a computer settings file onto the camera.
Save to PCButton
Saves a camera settings fileonto the computer.
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Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera
•My Camera settings can be selected and saved ineither of two ways to the camera: individually or in theme sets.
•The “Animal” theme, for example, featuresan animal in the start-up image and animal calls in each of the soundfiles. The names of the prepared files for the various My Camera settingsthemes all begin with the same root name. The start-up image and sound filesin the "Animal" theme, for example, all begin with "Animal~".
Do not detach the interface cable, turn the camera poweroff or disconnectthecamera from the computer while the MyCamera settings are being saved to the camera orthe settings from the camera are being saved to the computer.
1Select the [Setup as a theme] tab in the My Camera window.
To set the start-up image or sound individually, click the [Set individually] tab and select it.
2Select the settings file you wish to save to the camera from the My Computer list. 3Select the setting from the Camera listthat you would like to change and click
[Save to Camera].
This concludes the process of saving the My Camera settings to the camera.The Camera list setting will changeto the selectedfile. If asetting for this categoryhas previously been savedto the camera, it will beoverwritten.
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Repeat steps 1-3 as required.To use thisdata on the camera, change the start-up image and sound settingson thecamera itself. Please see the Camera User Guidefor these instructions.
SavingtheCamera’sMyCameraSettingstotheComputer
1Select the [Setup as a theme] tab in the My Camera window.
To set the start-up image or sound individually, click the [Set individually] tab and select it.
2Select the settings files from the Camera list that you wish to save to the
computer.
3Click [Save toPC].4Add a name to the settings file you are saving and click [OK].
This concludes the process of saving the My Camera settings to the computer.Repeat steps 1-4 as required.
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Adding New Data to the My Camera Window
Create a new image or sound file and add it to the My Camera window.
•Adding Image and Sound Files After Creating Them
Adding Original Start-up Images and Sounds After Creating Them
You can effortlessly create start-up image and sound files using theMy Camera Makerprogram (Windows XP or Windows 2000 only).
1Click the [Edit] menu in the ZoomBrowser EX Main Window and select [Manage
My Camera].
The MyCamera window will display.
2Click the [Set individually] tab in the My Camera window, followed by the [Create
My Camera Data] button.
Add File Button
Adds images and sound files for use as settings files. Added files display in thelist.
Connect to camera Button
Connects to the camera.
My Camera Maker will start.
3Follow the instructions at the top part
of the My Camera Maker window and create image or sound files.
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4Once you have saved the file, click and close the My Camera Maker window.
You have now succeeded in adding the file as a settings file to the computer.
5To connect to the camera, click
[Connect to Camera].
You can add the settings files you justadded to thecomputer tothe camera using the sameprocedures asin "Saving the MyCamera Settings to the Camera" (p.41).
•Use settings like those below when creating an image file for the start-up image using an image editing program other thanMy Camera Maker.
Compression Method: JPEG (Baseline JPEG)Data Sampling: 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 Pixels (w x h): 320 x 240 pixels
•Use settings like those below when creating a sound file using a sound recording program other than My Camera Maker.
Usethefollowing lengths as guidelines for the length of sound filethat can be saved to the camera.
Type
Start-Up Sound1.0 sec. or less1.2 sec. or less
Shutter Sound0.3 sec. or less0.4 sec. or less
Operation Sound0.3 sec. or less0.4 sec. or less
Self-Timer Sound2.0 sec. or less2.0 sec. or less
Duration in Seconds
11.025 kHz8.000 kHz
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Using the Software on the Macintosh
Platform – Preparations
This chapter explains the basicproceduresfor installing the software. Readthis material beforeyou connect the camera to the computer for the first time.
Installing the Software
Start by installing the softwarefrom the Canon Digital CameraSolution Disk.
See ArcSoft PhotoStudio (p.72) for details on how to install ArcSoftPhotoStudio.
ItemstoPrepare
•Your camera and computer
•Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk
•Interface cable supplied with thecamera
InstallationProcedures
1
Close any programs that are running.
2Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3Double-click the [Canon Digital Camera Installer]icon
in the CD-ROM window.
4Click the Digital Camera Software
[Install] button.
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5Select [Easy Installation] and click
[Next].
Select [Custom Installation] to select
programs individuallyfor installation.
6Click [Agree] ifyou agree to all ofthe
terms of the software licenseagreement.
7Review the installation settings and
click [Next].
Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.
8When the installation is over, click [OK].
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9Click [Exit] in the installer panel and
removethe disk from the CD-ROM drive.
This concludes the software installation.
See Uninstalling the Software (p.74) to deletethe softwareinstalled with these procedures.
Continue bydownloading images to the computer (p.46).
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Using the Software on the Macintosh
Platform – The Basics
This chapter explainsthe procedures for using ImageBrowser todownload the camera's imagesto the computer and print them.Read this chapter after completing thepreparations in theUsing the Softwareon the
Macintosh Platform
Downloading Images to the Computer
Begin by downloading the images to your computer.The downloading procedure is slightlydifferent according to whether you are using a camerato computer connection (seebelow) or a memory card reader (p.48).
You may not be able to download imageswhen the camera is connected to a computer ifthere are a large number ofimages (approximately 1000) on thememory card. Use a memorycard reader to download in that case.
– Preparations section.
CameratoComputerConnection
1Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s
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 UserGuide.
The Camera Control Window will appear.If it does not open, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop). Toset whether this window automatically opens whenyou connectthecamera to thecomputer, remove the check mark fromthe [Start when a camerais connected] in the [File] menu in the Camera Control window.
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2Download images.
Download the images using the camera or
the computer. By default, the downloaded
images are saved into the [Pictures] folder.
Camera Control Window
You can adjust the settings, suchas the typeof image downloaded and the destinationfolder, byclicking [Preferences].
Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function)
•If the conditionsare right for theDirect Transfer function, the Direct Transfer settings menu will appear in the LCD monitor. In addition, the
(Print/Share) button will light if your camera is equipped with one.
•See the Camera UserGuide for instructions regarding Direct Transfersettings and procedures.
Set the Direct Transfer settings on thecamera and press the (Print/Share)button or the [SET] button.
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Using the Computer to Download Images
Click [Starts to download images].
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• By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will download.
• 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] asthe image type to be downloaded.
•Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the camera images in a list, check the images before downloading and download onlyselected images.
By default, when the download is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of thedownloaded imagesdisplay in ImageBrowser’s Browser Window.
The downloaded symbol displays on downloaded folders (the symbol will disappear when you exit ImageBrowser).
Thumbnail
Continue byprinting out an image (p.50).
MemoryCardReaderConnection
1
Insert the memory card into the reader.
Use a separately sold card adapter if required.See the manual for the memorycard reader for detailson how to connect and use the reader.
The Camera Control Window will appear.
If it does not open, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop). Toset whether this window automatically opens whenyou connectthecamera to thecomputer, remove the check mark fromthe [Start when a camerais connected] in the [File] menu in the Camera Control window.
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2Click [Starts to download images].
You can set the type of image to downloadand the destination folder by clicking [Preferences].
•Bythe default settings, all images are downloaded to the [Pictures] folder.
•To download images that have had their transfer settings set with thecamera, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera] as the type of image fordownloading.
•Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card images in a list, check the imagesbefore downloading and download only selected images.
•SeeMemory Card Folder Structure (p.77) for information about memorycard folder structures and file names.
By default, when the download is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of thedownloaded imageswill display in ImageBrowser's Browser Window when downloadingis complete.
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Printing Images
There are three ways in which imagesmaybe printed: One Photo per page Print, IndexPrint and Layout Print. Thissection explains the One Photo per page Print method.
Movies cannot be printed, but you can printstills after theyhave been extracted from movies and saved to files.
OnePhotoperpagePrint
This option printsone image per page in a standard "photo" format. If you select multipleimages, it will print them on the corresponding number of pages.
1Select the images to print.
Clicking on an image selects it and displaysa blue frame around it. To select multipleimages, hold down the [shift] or [] (command) key while clicking on images.
2Click [Print] and select [One Photo per
page Print].
Selecting [Index Print] allows you to print the thumbnails and shootinginformation in a chart.Selecting[Layout Print] allows youtolayout and print multiple images on
a single sheet of paper.
A blue frame displays around selected images.
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3Set the categories as you feel necessary.
Selects a printer.
Selectsoptions suchas the papersizeand orientation whenyou click[Page Setup].
Configures the auto trimmingfunction.
Place a check mark here to print the shooting dates/times with the images.
Setsthe numberof copies printed.
Clickthis button to switch betweenimages if you selectedmultipleimages.
4Click [Print].
The Print window will now open.
5After setting the numberof copies, and othersettings, click [Print].
6After the printing finishes, click to close the window.
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This chapter explainedthe ImageBrowser basics.
Once you have mastered them, trythe advanced techniques.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
A PDF-format manual for ImageBrowser is also available. It provides further information about the program's features and procedures. SeeUsing the PDFManuals (p.2).
– AdvancedTechniques (p.52).
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Platform – Advanced Techniques
This chapter explainsvarious ImageBrowserfeatures.Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
To confirm whether your camerasupports thesefunctions, please refer toInformation about Your Camera (p.87).
The ImageBrowser Windows
This section describes the principal ImageBrowser windows: the Browser Window, ViewerWindow and File Information Window.
BrowserWindow
This window is for displaying and organizing images downloaded to thecomputer.
– The Basics chapter.
Browser Area (p.53)
Explorer Panel (p. 53)
Display Mode (p.54)
Display Control Panel (p. 55)
Control Panel (p. 55)
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Explorer Panel
• Use this area to select folders. The images in the selected folder display 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 youusefrequently as one of the Favorite Folders. If you selected All Folders, all the folderswill display.
Methods forRegistering a Favorite Folder
•If [Favorite Folders] is displayed: click [Add] and select a folder.
•If [All Folders] is displayed: selecta folder and click [Add to Favorites].
Browser Area
•The images in the folder selected in the Explorer Panel will display here.The display style will vary according to yourDisplay Mode selection.
Methods for Selecting Images in the Browser Area
•Selectinga single image: click on an image.
•Selecting multiple images: click on the first image and then hold the [shift] or [](command) key down while clicking on additional images.
•Selectingconsecutiveimages: click on the first image and then hold the [shift] and [option] keys down while clicking on the last image.
•The following typesof icon 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 thecamera's AEB function
Images shot with the camera on end that are rotated in the display only
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Display Mode
• Selects the display style for the Browser Area.
Preview
This mode displaysthe image at alarger size aswell asthe image information.
List
Displays the images in the folder selected in the Explorer Panel section in rows and columns.
TimeTunnel
Displaysimages in chronologicalorder in a simulated time tunnel. You can movealong a timeline from the pastto the present using theslider that appears at the window's right.
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Display Control Panel
• This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area.
Display Size
Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area.
Selection Menu
Use this to select or deselect all the images in the Browser Area.
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Filter Images
This feature filters yourimages by their Star Ratings, displaying only thoseimagesintheBrowser Area.One of three Star Ratings can be assigned to an image in the Viewer Window, the FileInformation Window, or in the information column inthe Previewdisplay mode.
Hide Buttons
Left:Hides the Explorer Panel.Middle: Hides the control panel.Right:Hides the image
information in the Previewdisplay mode.
Control Panel
•The control panel contains buttons for executing various functions.
The functions displayed here are explained in the Control Panel Features section (p.58).
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Viewer Window
Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window.
Image Selector Button
Switches betweenimages.
Save Button
Saves the edited image.
Show Information Button
Displays the AF frame (focal pointframe) and the shooting information.
Zoom
Changes the image zoom setting.
Star RatingsMenu
Sets the Star Rating for animage.
Edit Menu
You can edit, performing suchthings as cropping, adjusting colorsand brightness, eliminating red eyes and inserting texts.You can also use it to start up other programs for editing.
Number of Displays Menu
Displays multiple images at once. This is handy forcomparing images.
•If a RAW image is displayed, the [Show Original Image] button displaysbeneath it. Clicking this button displays the converted image in the Viewer Window.
•If a movie file is displayed, the [Save as Still Image] button will displaybeside the Star Ratings.
Print Button
Prints the displayed image.
Full Screen Button
Displaysthe image in the full screen mode. (You can also double-click an image to display it in full screen mode).Click the image or press any key onthe keyboardto restore the normal display mode.
Synchronize Button
Synchronizes thedisplay settings when multiple images are displayed.
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File Information Window
The File Information Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area, click the
[File] menu and select [Get Info]. The File Information Window does not display in the Previewdisplay mode.
Star Rating Menu
Sets the Star Rating for an image.
Shows or hidescategories.
Comment
You can typea comment
Plays a soundmemo attachedto animage.
here.
Keyword
Setsthe keywords used insearches.
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Lock
Prevents an image from being overwritten ordeleted.
Image Selector Buttons
Switches between images.
File Name
You can changefile names.
Brightness Histogram
A graph of the highlights and shadows distribution in an image.
Shooting Information
Displays detailed informationabout the shootingsettings when the image was captured, suchas the shutter speed or exposure setting. Thecamera model willdetermine whatinformation is displayed.
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ImageBrowser Features
This section providesa brief introduction to ImageBrowser features.
To confirm whether your camerasupports thesefunctions, please refer toInformation about Your Camera (p.87).
ControlPanelFeatures
Canon Camera
Opens the Camera Control Window, which lets you perform the following operations.
Acquire Images
Downloads images from the camera/memory card (p.46,48).Additionally, you can download sound files recorded with the Sound Recorder function on the camera. Refer to the ImageBrowser PDF manual or Help for download instructions.
Print
Selectsand prints the images in a camera or memorycard. You can print numerousways: print all images, print a contact sheet (index) of all images, print using DPOF settings, or byselecting imagesbefore printing.
Set to Camera
Sets camerasettings, such as theMy Camerasettings (p.67). It also uploads images from the computer to the camera.
Remote Shooting
Allows you to operatethe camera shutter from the computer (p.63).
View Image
Displays the selected image or moviein theViewer Window.
SlideShow
Starts a slide show of the selected images. Click the [View] menu and select [Slide ShowOptions] to set the slideshow settings.
Internet
Create Images for Email
Converts the selected images to theappropriate size for transmissionbye-mail. Youcanalsouse it to automatically start an e-mail program after conversion.
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Print
One Photo per page Print
Prints one image per page (p. 50).
You can print "photo" prints easily.
Index Print
Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints.
Layout Print
Allows you to freely arrange multiple images on a single page and print. You can also insert captions and titles.
Send to Trash
Sends the selected images or folders to the Trash.
FunctionsSelectedfromMenus
Search Images: [File] menu, [Search]
Searches for images based on such criteria as Star Ratings, dates, keywords or captions.
Export Images: [File] menu, [Export Images]
•Edit and Save: allows you to change thefile type or size and export the file.
•Export Shooting Properties: allows you to export the shooting properties as a text file.
•Export as aScreensaver: Exports the imageas a screen saver file.
•Export an Image asWallpaper: Exportsthe image as a wallpaper file.
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Organize Images: [File] menu, [Organize Image]
•SortImages: sortsimages according to criteriasuch as the shooting date or Star Rating andsaves them into a specified folder.
•Rename: changes the files names of multiple imagesin a single pass.
Convert RAW Images: [File]menu, [RAW image processing]
Converts RAW images. You can adjust the image brightness,contrast and color balanceamong other attributes during conversion.
Merge Panoramas: [Edit] menu, [PhotoStitch]
Merges multiple images and creates a single large panoramic image (p.66).
Edit Movies: [Edit] menu, [Movie Edit]
Edits movies or still images strung together. You can add titles or background music and apply various effects (p.62).
Extracting Stills from Movies: [Edit] menu, [Extract frames from a movie]
Extractsstill images frommovies over a specified interval and saves them as imagefiles.
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Display Settings: [View] menu, [View Settings]
Hides or shows image information beneath the thumbnail, such as the file name or the
shooting date and time.
Sort Images: [View] menu, [Sort]
Arranges image order in the Browser Area according to criteria such as the filename, filemodification date, file sizeor shooting date.
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Replaying Movies
1Double-click an image with a movie icon in ImageBrowser’s BrowserArea.
The movie will appear inthe ViewerWindow.
Movie icon
2Click the button.
You can control the movie's playback and sound volume.
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Youcan save the displayed scene as a still image byclicking here.
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Editing Movies
You can create and edit movies: link movies and stillsthat have been downloaded to yourcomputer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply variouseffectsto themovies.
1Select the image(s) to edit in ImageBrowser’s Browser Area (moviesor stills).
You can select multiple movies or stills.
2Click the [Edit] menu and select [Movie Edit].
3Followthe steps displayedin the middle ofthe windowto edit the movie and save
it.
Follow these steps to proceed.
Instructions
Click this button for detailedoperationalinstructions.
Click thisbutton to play the movie being edited.
Storyboard Area
Displays thumbnails of theselected images.Links images in orderfrom left to right.
Transition Effect Box
Appears betweenadjacent images and displays the symbols of thetransitioneffects linking images.
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Operating the Shutter Remotely
You can recordstill images by usingacomputer to control theshutter of a connected camera. This is particularlyuseful for checking imageson the larger displayof the computer as yourecord them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera’smemory card.
PreparingforRemoteShooting
1Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB portand the camera's
DIGITAL terminal and place the camerain the correct mode for connecting.
•Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode forconnecting vary between camera models. Please refer to theCamera User Guide.
•If the Camera Control Window does not automatically appear, click the[CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the barat the bottom of the desktop).
The Camera Control Window will display.
2Open the lens cover or remove the lens cap on models equipped with them.
Proceed to the nextstep if your model does not have one.
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3Click the [Remote shooting] tab.
4Click [Starts Remote Shooting].
5Select a destination for the captured imagesand click [Choose].
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RemoteCapture Task Window
The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features.
You can add comments to images by placinga check mark here and typing text in the boxes below.
Viewfinder Display
Click the [Start/StopViewfinder] button while a connection tothe camera is opentodisplay the image appearing in the camera’s viewfinder.
Size and Resolution Selector
Selects the size and resolutionat whichimages are captured.
Rotation Settings
Sets the rotation parameters for images after they are captured.
Release Button
Releases the shutter.
Slide this to zoom the camera in or out.
Start/Stop Viewfinder Button
Starts or stops the viewfinder display.
Refresh Button
Resets the exposure, focus and white balance.
Set the camera shooting settings here.
•The settings available in the RemoteCapture Task window vary between camera models.
•RemoteCapture Task locks the exposure and focussettings for the subject matter in the Viewfinder section. Ifthe lighting or distance to the subjectchanges, click to reset these settings.
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Remote Shooting
Ensure that youturn off your computer’s sleep modebefore you begin remoteshooting. The device performance cannot be guaranteed if the computer enters thesleep mode.
1Click and check the subjectin the viewfinder.2Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the
bottom of the window as required.
If you intend to hold the camera vertically to photograph a subject, you can save the image to the computer with the correct orientation if you set therotation settingsin advance.
If your camera’s shooting mode is equipped with the Auto Rotatefunction and you set it to On, the image will automatically be rotated and appearin the correct viewing orientation in the RemoteCapture Taskwindow.
3Click the [Release] button.
•You can also release the shutter by pressing the camera’s shutter button or the keyboard’s space key.
•Other than the shutter button, the camera's buttons and switches, including the zoom, cannot be operated while the camera is being controlled with the Remote Shooting function.
•You may notice that the intervalbetween the shutter release and activation is slightly longer for remote shooting than when the camera is used independently.
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Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch
You can createa widepanoramic image bymerging several images. It is easier to mergeimagesif they are shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode because PhotoStitch canautomatically detect the image order and orientation.
ImagesShotinStitchAssistMode
A sequence of images shot in Stitch Assist mode issaved into a single folder when it isdownloadedfrom the camera. In addition, the symbol belowdisplays bythe image in the Browser Area.
Symboldisplayed by images shot inStitch Assist mode.
•See the Camera UserGuide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode.
•Images shot in Stitch Assist mode with a wide converter, teleconverteror close-up lens cannotbe merged accurately.
StartingPhotoStitch
1
Select a series of images in the ImageBrowser’s Browser Area.
2Click the [Edit] menu and select
[PhotoStitch].
Instructions
3Merge the images following the
instructions in the guidance panel at the top ofthe PhotoStitch window.
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Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My
Camera Settings
The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound arecalled the MyCamera settings. You can add your favorite imagesand sounds fromyour computer to the My Camera settings. This topic explains how to upload the My Camerasettings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa.
DisplayingtheMyCameraWindow
1
Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB portand the camera'sDIGITAL terminal and place the camerain the correct mode for connecting.
•Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode forconnecting varybetween cameramodels. Seethe Camera User Guide.
•If the Camera Control Window does not automatically appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the barat the bottom of the desktop).
The Camera Control Window will display.
2Click the [Set to Camera] tab.
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3Click [Set My Camera].
The MyCamera window will display.
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The My Camera Window
ImageBrowser already contains several pre-recorded My Camera settings items. You can check
theseitems with the My Camera window.
Type
Selectthe settings type.
Displays the listof settings files saved ontothecomputer.
Save to CameraSave to Computer
Play Button
Plays the audio from the settings file inthe camera.
Displays the settings inthe camera.
Delete Button
Deletes a settings file from the camera.
Play Button
Plays the audio from the selected settings file.
Forcameras that can only register oneMy Camera setting, the [Return to factory default settings] button will display. Clicking this button will return the My Camera setting to the factorydefault setting.
Send to Trash Button
Deletes a settings file from the computer.
Save to Camera Button
Click here to save the settings onto the camera.
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Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera
•My Camera settings can be selected and saved ineither of two ways to the camera: individually or in theme sets.
•The “Animal” theme, for example, featuresan animal in the start-up image and animal calls in each of the soundfiles. The names of the prepared files for the various My Camera settingsthemes all begin with the same root name. The start-up image and sound filesin the "Animal" theme, for example, all begin with “Animal~”.
Do not detach the interface cable, turn the camera poweroff or disconnectthe camera from thecomputer while the My Camera settings are being saved to the camera orthe settings from the camera are being saved to the computer.
1Select the type of setting in the Type list box that you wish to save to the camera.2Select the setting from the Computer list that you would like to add.3Select the setting in the Camera listthat you would like to change and click the
button.
The Camera list setting will changeto the selectedfile. If asetting for this categoryhas previously been savedto the camera, it will beoverwritten.Repeat steps 1-3 as required.
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4Click the [Save to Camera] button.
This concludes the process of saving the My Camera settings to the camera.To use thisdata on the camera, change the start-up image and sound settingson thecamera itself. Please see the Camera User Guidefor these instructions.
SavingtheCamera’sMyCameraSettingstotheComputer
1
Select the type of setting you wish to saveto the computer from the Type list box.
2Select the setting in the Camera listthat you wish to save to the computer.3Click the button.4Inputa file name to the selected setting and click the [OK] button.
This concludes the process of saving the My Camera settings to the computer. Repeat steps 1-4 as required.
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Adding New Data to the My Camera Window
Create a new image or sound file and add it to the My Camera window.
•Adding Image and Sound Files After Creating Them
Create an Original Start-up Image File and then Add It
Start by using an image editing program to create the image file that will become the start-upimage and save it to the computer.
1Click the [File] menu in the ImageBrowser Main Window and select [Canon
Camera] and [My camera].
The MyCamera window will display.
2Select the [Start-up Image] in Type.
3Click [Add].
Add Button
Adds images andsoundfiles for useassettings files. Added filesdisplay in the list.
Connect to CameraButton
Connects to the camera.
4Select the file you created and click [Open].
This concludes the process for adding new data.
5To connectto the camera, click [Connect to Camera].
You can add the settings files you just added to the computer to the camera using thesame procedures as in "Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera" (p.69).
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Add an Original Sound File
Change the file to a WAV sound file after you have copied the sound file to the computer.
Then proceed with the steps as described in Create an Original Start-up Image File and then Add It.
•Use settings like those below when creating an image file for the start-up image with an image editing program.
Compression Method: JPEG (Baseline JPEG)Data Sampling: 4:2:0 or 4:2:2Pixels (w x h): 320 x 240 pixels
•Use settings like those below when creating a sound file with a sound recording program.
Use the following lengths as guidelines for the length of sound file thatcan be saved to the camera.
Type
Start-Up Sound1.0 sec. or less1.2 sec. or less
Shutter Sound0.3 sec. or less0.4 sec. or less
Operation Sound0.3 sec. or less0.4 sec. or less
Self-Timer Sound2.0 sec. or less2.0 sec. or less
Duration in Seconds
11.025 kHz8.000 kHz
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This chapter introduces and explains how to install ArcSoft PhotoStudio, which is on the CD-ROM supplied with your camera. It also explains how to uninstall the programs.Read theTroubleshooting section in this chapter if you experience a problem using the programs.
ArcSoft PhotoStudio
ArcSoft PhotoStudio is a high-performance yet easy-to-use image editing programfromArcSoft, Inc. It can process,edit and print images. It includes color corrections, brightnessadjustments andspecial effects. Install it from thesuppliedCD-ROM, theCanon DigitalCameraSolution Disk, as required.
InstallingArcSoftPhotoStudio
Windows
1Close all programs that are running.2Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive.
If the installer panel displays, click [Exit] to close it.
3Click the [Start] menu, and select [My Computer].
Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98 SE users,double-click the [My Computer] icon on thedesktop.
4Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open].5Double-click the [ARCSOFT] folder or right-click it and select [Open], and double-
click the [SETUP.EXE] icon.
Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation.
Macintosh
1Close all programs that are running.2Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive.3Open the CD-ROM and double-click [ARCSOFT], followed by the [PhotoStudio
Installer] icon .
Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation.
4Click [OK] when a message appears stating that the installation is complete.
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Starting ArcSoft PhotoStudio
You can start ArcSoft PhotoStudio from within ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser
(Macintosh).
ZoomBrowser EX
1Click [Edit] in the Task Area of the Main Window, followed by [Edit Image]. 2Confirm that [1. Select Images] is selected and select an image to edit.3Click [2. SelectEditing Tool] and select [Edit with external image editor].4Select ArcSoft PhotoStudio from the program list and click [3. Finish].
If you cannot selectArcSoft PhotoStudio, register the program using thefollowing procedures.
1.In Step 3 above, select[Edit with external image editor] and click [Manage List].
2.Click [Add] and select [ArcSoft PhotoStudio].
ImageBrowser
1Select an image to edit, click the [Edit] menu and select [ArcSoft PhotoStudio].
ManualforArcSoftPhotoStudio
You can obtain the ArcSoft PhotoStudio manual from the ArcSoft, Inc., website. Use your browser program to download the manual from the following URL:
http://www.arcsoft.com/support
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Uninstalling the Software
The procedures for uninstalling the software are onlyrequired whenyou wish to delete theprograms fromyour computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files.
UninstallingtheSoftware(Windows)
Software Installed from theCanon Digital Camera Solution Disk (excluding ArcSoft PhotoStudio)
This explanation uses ZoomBrowser EX to demonstrate how to uninstall a program. You can remove other programs with the sameprocedures.
1Click the Windows [Start] menu and
select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall].
The uninstall utility will start and removeZoomBrowser EX.
Uninstalling ArcSoft PhotoStudio
•Uninstall the program by clicking the [Start] menu and selecting [Control Panel] and [Add orRemove Programs].
•With Windows2000/Me/98, uninstall the program by clicking the [Start] menu and selecting [Settings] followed by [Control Panel] and [Add/Remove Programs].
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Uninstalling the USB Driver (Windows)
Uninstall the USB Driver using the following procedures if you are using Windows 2000,
Windows Me or Windows98 SE.
It isessential to note that you will not be able to download images if you uninstall the USB driver.
You do not need to uninstall the USB driver with Windows XP.
1Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s
DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer.
For interface cable connection instructions, see theCamera User Guide.
2Click the [Finish] button if the Camera Control Window displays.
3Click the [Start] menu and select
[Settings], followed by [Control Panel].
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4Double-click the [Scanners and
Cameras] icon or folder.
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5Delete your camera model name or
[Canon Camera] in the [Scanners and
Cameras Properties] dialog.
Windows Me users should delete their
camera model or [Canon Camera] in the[Scanners and Cameras] folder.
Windows 2000
Selectyour camera model name or [Canon Camera] and click [Remove].
Windows Me
Selectyour camera model name or [Canon Camera], right-click the mouse and select[Delete].
Windows 98 SE
Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera] andclick [Remove]. Then turn offthe camera and remove theinterface cable from the computer's USB port.
If your camera model name does not appear here, see the Camera not detected, Events dialog won’t display orimages will not download to the computer (p.79) of the Troubleshooting section.
6Click the Windows [Start] menu and select[Programs], followed by [Canon
Utilities], [Camera TWAIN Driver x.xnumber appearsin place ofthe “x.x”.
•Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE: Perform Step 6 with no substitutions.
•Windows Me: Substitute the following for the underlined portions of Step 6.
[Camera WIA Driver x.x], [Uninstall WIA Driver]
The uninstall process will start.
Toconnect thecamera to thecomputer and download after this point, use thefollowingprocedures.
1.Reinstall thedriver.
2.Connect the camerato the computer with the interface cable.
] and [Uninstall TWAIN Driver]. A version
UninstallingtheSoftware(Macintosh)
Uninstall the programs by dragging the application’s folder (the folder in which it was installed) into the Trash, andthen emptythe Trash.
Please be careful not to accidentally delete any folders with downloaded
images that may be contained within the application folder.
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Memory Card Folder Structure
The images on a memory card are placed in the [DCIM] folder in subfolders labeled [xxxCANON], where the “xxx” represents a number in the range 100 - 999.
IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images)_MG_xxxx.JPG(JPEG images recordedin the
DCIM
The folder created when DPOFsettings are set.It holds the DPOF settings files.
MISC
SNDRxxxCANON
xxxCANON
CANONMSC
Adobe RGB color space)CRW_xxxx.CRW (RAW images)_RW_xxxx.CRW(RAW images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space)CRW_xxxx.THM*STx_xxxx.JPG** (Stitch Assist mode images)MVI_xxxx.AVI (Movies)MVI_xxxx.THM*SND_xxxx.WAV (Sound annotation)
The folder that holds the settings files for images in the DCIM folder.
SDR_xxxx.WAV(Files recorded with Sound Recorder)
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•*Files with the THM extension are the thumbnail image files for the camera’s indexreplay
mode.
•The “xxxx” in file names represent four-digit numbers.
•**Eachsuccessive file shot inStitch Assist modeis assigned aletter starting from “A,” which
isinserted asthe third digit in the name. i.e. [STA_0001.JPG], [STB_0002.JPG], [STC_0003.JPG]...
•All folders except the“xxxCANON” folders contain imagesettings files. Do not openor delete
them.
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Troubleshooting
Pleaseread this section if you encounter a problem using the software.
StartbyCheckingThis
Investigate the following points first if you encounter a problem.
Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed in the
Requirements
Is the cameracorrectly connected to the computer?
See the Camera UserGuide for the correctconnection procedures. Also check to ensure that you are using the correct cable andthat it is securelyattachedat both ends.
Is the camera set to the playback mode? (some models only)
Some models require the camerato be set to the playback mode totransfer data. See the Camera User Guide for details.
Is the battery sufficiently charged?
Check thebatterycharge ifyou are powering the camera with a battery.You are recommendedto use a householdpowersource (ACadapter) topower the camera when it is connected to a computer (if available for your camera model).
section (p.8)?
System
Problems
Trythe suggested solutions to the common problems listed below.
USB driver installation not proceeding well (Windows)
Uninstall the driver (p.75) before reinstalling it with the procedures inInstallingthe Software and USB Driver (p.11).
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Add New Hardware Wizard or New Hardware Found (Windows 2000)
Wizard displays when the camera is connected to the computer with an
interface cable.
Click [Cancel]to close the window.Temporarily disconnect the camera fromthecomputer. Next, read Start byChecking This on the previous page and resolve the problem.
Images won’t download into a TWAIN-compliant program (Camera and computer connectedvia interface cable (Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE)).
Click the [Finish] button in the Camera Control Window to close it.
Cannot download images or shoot remotely. (For cameras connected to thecomputer via an interface cable: only cameras supporting Hi-Speed USB 2.0).
The problem may be resolved by lowering the transmission speed for data byfollowing the procedures below.
Solution:
Hold theMENU button on the camera down and press the (Print/Share)button andFUNC./SET buttonsimultaneously. Inthedisplayed screen, select [B] and press the FUNC./SET button.
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Camera not detected, Events dialog won’t display or images will not download tothe computer (when camera is connected to the computervia an interface cable).
Cause 1:
There is a problem with one of the items in the Start by CheckingThissection (p.78).
Solution:
Resolve the problem.
Cause 2:
The USB driver is not installed (Windows only).
Solution:
Install it withthe procedures inInstalling the Software and USB Driver (p. 10).
Cause 3:
The USB driver is not correctly installed(Windows only).
Solution:
Uninstall the driver (p.75) before reinstalling it with the procedures inInstalling
the Software and USB Driver (p. 11).
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Cause 4:
The camera may have been recognized as another device under the
following circumstances (Windows only).
•Thecamera was connected to the computer before the USB driver wasinstalled.
•The[Scanners and Cameras] icon or the [Scanners and Cameras] folder cannotbe found in the [Control Panel] or the [Printers and Other Hardware] window.
•Your cameramodel name, [Canon Camera] or a cameraicon does not display in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog or the [Scanners and Cameras] folder.
Solution 1:
Start with the following procedures.Install the USB driver with the procedures inInstalling the Software and USB Driver (p.11). Then connectthe camerato the computer with theinterface cable and prepare it to transfer data. Ifthe USB driver is already installed, uninstall it first and thenreinstall it.
Solution 2:
If the problem is not resolved with the procedures in Solution 1, continue byimplementing the following procedures. The specific steps are explained below.
1.Check to see if the camera is being recognized asan “other” device.
2.Delete the driverand the setup information files ifitisbeing recognized as an
“other” device.
3.Reinstall the driver.
This section explains the specific steps for each operating system.
Windows XPand Windows2000
Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000 mustfirst log in as anAdministrator (computersystem administrator) to delete a driver.
Check to see if the camera is being recognized as an “other” device anddelete the driver if it is.
1.Windows XP: Click the [Start] menu, followed by [Control Panel],
[Performance and Maintenance] and [System].Windows 2000: Click the [Start] menu and select [Settings] and [Control Panel]. Double-click the[System] icon.
2.Click the [Hardware] tab, followed by [Device Manager].
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3. Click the symbol beside the [Other devices] and/or [Imaging devices]
category. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will display in these
categories if it is being recognized as an “other” device.
There are other potential reasonsfor the problem ifthe “Other devices” or “Imaging devices” categories do not appearor your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 6, temporarily quit the procedures and investigate the otherpotential causes.
4.Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera], right-click and select
[Delete].
5.Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog.
Delete all instances of your camera model name or [Canon Camera] if itappears in one or more places in the [Other devices] or [Imaging devices] categories.
6.Close the System Properties window.
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Step 7 and above are not required for Windows XP.
Delete the setup information files
7.Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop, followed by the [C:]
drive, [WINNT] folderand [inf] folder.
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If the [inf] Folder Is Not Visible in the [WINNT] Folder
Use the following procedures to show all files and folders.
1.Open the[
2.Click the [Tools] menu and select[Folder Options].
3.Click the [View] tab.
4.In the [Files and Folders] categoryin the Advanced Settingssection, set [Hidden filesand folders] to [Show hidden filesand folders]. Remove the check marks from[Hide file extensions for known file types] if it is present.
5.Click [OK] to close the dialog.
This will make the hidden files and folders visible.
WINNT] folder.
8.Look for files forCanon digital cameras that start with [CAP*]. The “*” represents a number, such as 0 or 1. [CAP*] files come in pairs of [CAP*.inf] and [CAP*.pnf] files (For example, [CAP0.inf] and [CAP0.pnf]).
9.Double-clickthe [CAP*] files to check their contents.Double-clicking a [CAP*.inf] file willopen it in the Windows Notepad program. Look for[;****Canon Camera Driver Setup File****] in the firstline. Note down the names ofthese files.
Several sets of [CAP*] files may be present in the [inf] folder. Open up each file to confirm that itis an [CAP*] file forCanon digital camerasbefore you do anything with the file.
10.Delete the [CAP*] file set.
Delete the [CAP*.inf] and [CAP*.pnf] file for Canon digital cameras that younoted down in Step 9.
The [inf] folder contains numerous files critical to the computer’s
operation. Be extremely careful to delete the correct files. If you delete
the wrong files, you may be unable to restart Windows.
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Reinstall the driver.
11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB
Driver (p.11).
Windows Me/Windows 98 SE
Check to see if the camera is being recognized as an “other” device anddelete the driver if it is.
1.Click the [Start] menu and select [Settings], followed by [Control Panel]. Double-clickthe [System] icon.This will display the System Properties window.
2.Click the[Device Manager] tab.
3.Click the symbol beside the [Otherdevices] and/or [Imaging devices] category. Yourcamera model name or [Canon Camera] will display in thesecategoriesif it is being recognized asan “other” device.
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There are other potential reasonsfor the problem ifthe “Other devices” or “Imaging devices” categories do not appearor your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 6, temporarily quit the procedures and investigate the otherpotential causes.
4.Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera] and click [Remove].
5.Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog.Delete all instances of your camera model name or [Canon Camera] if itappears in one or more places in the [Other devices] or [Imaging devices] categories.
6.Click [OK] to close the System Properties window.
Delete the setup information files.
7.Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop, followed by the [C:]
drive, [WINDOWS] or [Windows] folder and [INF] or [Inf] folder.
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If the [INF] Folder Is Not Visible in the [WINDOWS] Folder
Use the following procedures to show all files and folders.
1.Windows 98 SE: Click the [View] menu and select [Folder Options]. Windows Me: Click the [Tools] menu and select [Folder Options].
2.Click the [View] tab.
3.Windows 98 SE: Set the [Hide files] section to [Show all files].Windows Me: Set the [Hidden files and folders] section to [Show hidden files and folders].
4.Click [OK] to close the dialog.
This will make the hidden files and folders visible.
8.Find and delete the [DRVDATA.BIN] (or [Drvdata.bin]) and [DRVIDX.BIN] (or[Drvidx.bin]) files.
9.In the[INF] or [Inf] folder, double-click the[OTHER] or[Other] folder toopenit.
10.Find and delete the [Canon.IncCAP xxx.Inf] file (The xxx represents numerals.).
You do not need to delete anything if none of the above filesare contained in the [OTHER] folder.
The [INF] folder contains numerous files critical to the computer’s operation. Be extremelycareful to delete the correctfiles. Ifyou delete
the wrong files, you may be unable to restart Windows.
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Reinstall the driver
11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB
Driver (p. 11).
ZoomingImagesinZoomBrowserEXisSloworNotWorking
Some graphics cards or settings may cause thedisplay of zoomed imagesinZoomBrowserEXto slow down or malfunction. If this occurs, set your computer display's Hardware acceleration setting to a lower setting.
1. Click the Windows [Start] menu, followed by [Control Panel] and
[Appearance and Themes].With Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE, click the [Start] menu and select [Settings], followed by [Control Panel].
2.Clickthe [Display] icon, followedbythe [Settings] tab, [Advanced]button and
[Troubleshoot] tab.With Windows 2000, click the [Display] icon, followed by the [Settings] tab, [Advanced] button and [Troubleshoot] tab.With Windows Me or Windows 98 SE, click the [Display] icon, followed by the [Settings] tab, [Advanced] button and [Performance] tab.
3.Setthe [Hardware acceleration] to a setting below [Full] and click [OK].
4.Restart the computer ifprompted.
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IfYouWereUsingZoomBrowserEXVersion2or3
Take the following steps if you were using ZoomBrowser EX version 2 or 3 with Windows.
If Titles and Comments Were Attached toYour Images.
Take thefollowing stepsto display inversion5 the titlesand comments youinput in version 2/3.
1.Use Windows Explorerto open the [Program] folder within the folderin
which you installed ZoomBrowser EX 5.(e.g. C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Program)
2.Double-click[dbconverter.exe] found in this folder to start this utility.
3.Select the database fileyou were using up to this point and click the [Start]
This will display the titles and comments input in the earlierversions in thecomments section of ZoomBrowser EX 5.
If You Had Images in a Folder Below the Program Files Folder
Image files in the [Program Files] folder or a subfolder cannot be displayed in
ZoomBrowser EX 5 from that location. To display these files, first perform steps
1-3 above and then carry on with Step 4.
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Appendices
4. Use Windows Explorer to copy the folder and the images it contains from the
[Program Files] folder to another folder.
(e.g. Copy the image folders in C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser
EX\Library One to another location.)
The moved folder images can now be selected and displayed withZoomBrowser EX 5.
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Information about Your Camera
The software package and the procedures forconnecting to a computerand preparing for datatransfersvary between camera models. Certainsoftware functions may also not be supported by some camera models.
Non-Supported Programs and Features
ApplicableCameraModels
PowerShot SD700 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 800 ISPowerShot SD630 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 65PowerShot SD600 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 60PowerShot A700PowerShot A540PowerShot A530PowerShot A430PowerShot A420
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Non-Supported Functions
•The camera does not record RAW images.
•The camera does not support the Display AF Frame function in the View Window.
•The camera shutter cannot be controlled from a computer.
•The camera does not support the Sound Recorder function.
ApplicableCameraModels
PowerShot S3 IS
Non-Supported Functions
•The camera does not record RAW images.
•The camera does not support the Display AF Frame function in the View
Window.