Nikon IMAGE AUTHENTICATION Software Instruction
Image Authentication Software Instruction Manual
Introduction
Introduction 2
About This Manual
Install Guide
System Requirements 5
Installing Image Authentication Software
Starting and Exiting Image Authentication Software
Viewing the Instruction Manual
Software Updates
Uninstalling Image Authentication Software
Using Image Authentication Software
Screen Layout 17
Verifying Authenticity: Start Image Authentication Software
Verifying Authenticity: Start the Verifi cation
Verifying Authenticity: Check the Results
Verifying Authenticity: Sort the Results
Verifying Authenticity: Delete Selected Results
Saving Verifi cation Results
Menu List
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Important: USB key
Keep the supplied USB key in a safe place. The USB key is required
when using this software and can not be replaced if lost.
Do not insert the USB key until installation of Image Authentication Software is complete. If the USB key is inserted before the
software has been installed, a “Found New Hardware” wizard will
be displayed; click Cancel to exit the wizard.
Important: Product Key
The product key may be found on the CD-ROM case. Do not lose this key. It is required when
installing or upgrading this software and can not be replaced if lost.
Introduction
Conventions
Illustrations
Printing This Manual
Installing/Uninstalling Image Authentication Software
Introduction 1/2
Thank you for your purchase of Image Authentication Software
for use exclusively with Nikon
digital single-lens refl ex (SLR) cameras that support “Image Authentication,” which makes it
possible to detect modifi cations to photographs after shooting.
This Install Guide includes information that you should know before using Image
Authentication Software, such as how to install and start the software and how to view online help. Please read this guide thoroughly before installing the software.
Conventions
This manual assumes basic knowledge of cameras and Windows operating systems. Refer to the
documentation provided with your computer or camera for more information. Where multiple
menu items or folders are selected in sequence, the menu items are separated by a “>”.
Throughout this manual, Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are referred to as
“Windows XP.” Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as “Windows 2000.”
Illustrations
The illustrations in this manual are from Windows XP. Depending on the operating system used, the
dialogs and menus may diff er slightly from those shown here. Some illustrations are composites.
Printing This Manual
To p rint this manual, select Print from the File menu in Adobe Reader. This manual is A5 size, allowing facing pages to be printed on one sheet of A4 paper (to print facing pages, start printing from
an even-numbered page).
Installing/Uninstalling Image Authentication Software
Use an account with administrator privileges to install or uninstall Image Authentication Software
under Windows XP and Windows 2000.
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Introduction
Notices
Trademark Information
Introduction 2/2
Customer Support and Registration
See Customer Support and Registration for more information.
Customer Support
Visit Nikon technical support web sites
or view the ReadMe fi le.
Product Registration
Register your Nikon product on-line
(Internet connection required).
Notices
• The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works is governed by national and inter-
national copyright laws. Do not use the camera for the purpose of making illegal copies or to
infringe copyright laws. Do not use the camera in venues where photography or recording is
prohibited.
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations and performance of the hardware and soft-
ware described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• While every eff ort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of
the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from errors or omissions in these manuals
or for incidental damages (e.g., photography-related expenses or lost profi ts) arising from defects
in this product.
Trademark Information
Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe Reader is a
trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. All other company
names and product names mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your
Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Introduction
Display Full Path
About This Manual
How to Use This Manual
The pages of this manual are structured as shown here:
Using Image Authentication Software
Verifying Authenticity 4/6
Check the Results
Verifi cation is complete when the progress bar is no longer displayed. The results are dis-
played in the result area as follows:
Image File Names: The names of the fi les that have been verifi e d.
Information: The results of verifi cation checks performed on Exif data and other photo
information. OK is displayed if no information has been changed, NG if information has
been changed, and ? if the authenticity of the information could not be determined.
Data: The results of verifi cation checks performed on the actual image data. OK is dis-
played if the image has not been changed, NG if the image has been changed, and ? if
the authenticity of the image could not be determined.
Description: Detailed verifi cation results and errors are displayed here.
Preview area: Preview the images selected in the result area. Double- click the preview to
open the image in the default application for images of the selec ted type.
Display Full Path
The Display Full Path option in the View menu is used to choose whether the full fi le path is displayed in the Image File Name column.
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Page title
Description
Blue underlined text indicates a link to another part of this manual or the World Wide
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Web. Click the text to follow the link (note that a web browser and an Internet connection are required to link to the World Wide Web). To return to the previous topic, click
the
Click here to return to the fi rst page.
button in Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Install Guide
System Requirements
Before installing Image Authentication Software, be sure that your system meets the following requirements:
CPU Pentium 4, 1 GHz or better (or the equivalent) recommended
Preinstalled versions of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP
OS
Hard-disk space
RAM 512 M B or more recommended
Video resolution 800 × 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color) or more
Camera
Miscellaneous One built-in USB port (for the USB key)
• Operation is not guaranteed when the key is connected via a USB hub.
• Check the support information at the web site below for the latest on compatible cameras
and operating systems.
Profes sional (Service Pack 2 or later), or Windows 2000 Professional
(Service Pack 4 or later)
50 MB required for installation, with an additional 200 MB required
when Image Authentication Software is running
Nikon digital single-lens refl ex (SLR) cameras that support Image
Authentication
Europe ,Africa : www.europe-nikon.com/support
Asia, Oceania, Middle East:
www.nikon-asia.com
U.S. A.: www.nikonusa.com
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area.
Visit http://nikonimaging.com/ for contact information.
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Install Guide
If the “Select Region” Dialog Is Not Displayed
Existing Versions of Image Authentication Software
Installing Image Authentication Software 1/6
Before installing Image Authentication Software:
• Confi rm that the computer satisfi es the System Requirements for Image Authentication
Software.
• Exit any other applications that may be running, including anti-virus software.
• Do not plug the supplied USB key into a USB port.
Starting the Installation
Use an account with administrator privileges when installing Image Authentication Software.
Place the Image Authentication Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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A “Select Region” dialog will be displayed. Select a region and click Next.
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If the “Select Region” Dialog Is Not Displayed
To display the “Select Region” dialog, select My Computer from the Start menu (Windows XP) or
double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop (Windows 2000) and double-click the CD-ROM
(Authentication) icon in the My Computer window.
Existing Versions of Image Authentication Software
If an existing copy of Image Authentication Software is detected during installation, a notifi cation
will be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Install Guide
Installing Image Authentication Software 2/6
The Install Center window will open. Click Easy Install.
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Other Options in the Install Center Window
Instruction Manual: Open the Manuals folder on the installer CD. Double-clicking
Index.pdf displays a list of languages; click a language to open this instruction
manual.
Tr y: Download trial versions of Nikon soft-
ware (Internet connection required).
Customer Support: View the ReadMe fi le
or visit Nikon technical support web
sites (Internet connection required).
Product Registration: Register your Nikon
product on-line (Internet connection required). Not available in some
regions.
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Install Guide
Installing Image Authentication Software 3/6
Click Next.
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After reading the license agreement (), select I accept the terms of the license
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agreement () and click Next () to proceed with installation.
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Install Guide
Product Key
Installing Image Authentication Software 4/6
Enter the product key () found on the CD case and click OK ().
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Personalize your copy of Image Authentication Software () and click Next ().
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Product Key
Do not lose this key. It is required when installing or upgrading this software and cannot be replaced
if lost.
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