Software Starter Guide ••• DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ••• C Y P O Install the bundled software programs, and download images to the computer. • This guide explains how to install the software programs and briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures. • You may download images without installing this software. However, there are several limitations (p. 62). ENGLISH [40-46] CDP-E074-030 © CANON INC.
Table of contents Table of contents Read This First 4 Precautions ......................................................................................... 4 It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro ...................... 5 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software ..................... 6 Enjoy Using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to Take Advantage of the Internet ..................................................
Table of contents Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques 42 The ImageBrowser Windows .......................................................... 42 ImageBrowser Features ................................................................... 48 Editing Movies ................................................................................. 52 Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch .....................................
Read This First This chapter explains what you can accomplish using the camera with the software contained on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. About this Guide • The explanations in this guide are based on Windows XP and Mac OS X v10.4. If you are using another version of these operating systems, the actual screen contents and procedures may vary slightly from those shown. • The following terms are used in this guide. Mac OS X is used for Mac OS X (v10.4-v10.
Read This First It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro Shoot the images See your Camera User Guide for shooting instructions. Y P O Install the software on the computer Just install the software once at the beginning. Windows (p. 10) Macintosh (p. 34) Connect the camera to the computer C See your Camera User Guide for connecting instructions. Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer (p. 4) Download images to the computer Windows (p. 14) Macintosh (p.
Read This First Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software ZoomBrowser EX (Windows)/ImageBrowser (Macintosh) Versatile image management software for downloading images, editing still images and movies, and printing. Experiment with diverse printing techniques Print a variety of layouts. Change paper sizes and print your photos with date stamps and comments to enjoy an expanded range of possibilities. Windows (p. 18) Macintosh (p.
Read This First Enjoy Customizing Your Camera (My Camera) Set your favorite images and sounds as the camera’s start-up image or shutter sound. (Certain models only) Windows (p. 32) Macintosh (p. 54) PhotoStitch (Windows/Macintosh) A program for merging multiple images into dramatic panoramas. Stitch a Panorama Together Windows (p. 31) C Macintosh (p.
Read This First Enjoy Using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to Take Advantage of the Internet About CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (for U.S.A. Customers only) CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service for the purchasers of this product. Registering online allows you to use the various services. See the homepage for the latest menu of services. http://www.cig.usa.canon.
Read This First How to Register as a Member You can register online using the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk). Supplied CD-ROM Y P O Connect to the internet C Even if you have previously registered, registering additional information about this product on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY allows you to access the latest support information.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations This chapter explains how to install the software. Read this before connecting the camera to the computer for the first time. Installing the Software Y P O Start by installing the software from the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. • Install the software before you connect the camera to the computer. • You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to install programs. • A sound card is required to play movie file audio tracks.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 3 Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. If the installer panel does not appear automatically, use the following procedures. How to Display the Installer Panel Y P O Use the following procedures to display the installer panel if it does not appear automatically. 1.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 6 Review the installation settings and click [Install]. The items in the list may differ from those illustrated depending on the software installed on your computer. 7 Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. The installation will start. Y P O Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. Click [Yes] if a dialog confirming the installation of Microsoft .Net Framework displays.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 9 Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your normal desktop screen appears after restarting. This concludes the software installation. See Uninstalling the Software (p. 56) to delete the installed programs. Y P O To ensure security on computers with Microsoft .NET Framework installed, it will be necessary to update the computer using Windows Update. You may now download camera images to the computer (p. 14).
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics This chapter explains the procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX to download the camera's images to the computer and print them. Proceed to this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations section. Y P O Downloading Images to the Computer Begin by downloading the images to your computer.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics 2 Select [Canon CameraWindow] when a dialog (Events dialog) similar to that on the right displays and click [OK]. In Windows Vista, select [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] from the AutoPlay dialog. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will appear here. Different programs may display depending on your computer setup.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics • To check images in the camera or to download only a portion of the images, click [Operate Images on Camera]. • You can also click in the View Window to upload images to the camera that were downloaded to the computer. When you click [OK] in the image transfer completion window, the transferred images will display in the Main Window. By default, downloaded images are saved in folders created in the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics 3 Click [Download Images]. You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Preferences]. • By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will download to the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folder. • Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card images in a list, check the images before downloading and download only selected images.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics Printing Images There are three methods for using ZoomBrowser EX to print images: [Photo Print], [Index Print] and [Print Using Other Software]. This section explains how to use the [Photo Print] option. • Movies cannot be printed, but you can print still images saved from movies. • To use the Index Print option, click [Print & Email] in the Main Window, followed by [Index Print]. Photo Print Prints one image on each page.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics 3 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and adjust the categories as you feel necessary. Text can be inserted here to print with this photo. Selects the printer and the paper size etc. Selects a printing method for the shooting date/time information. Y P O Sets the number of print copies. 4 C Click [3. Print]. Printing will start. This button switches between images if multiple images were selected.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ZoomBrowser EX features. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ZoomBrowser EX procedures in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics chapter. The ZoomBrowser EX Windows Y P O This section describes the principal ZoomBrowser EX windows: the Main Window, Viewer Window and Properties Window.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Task Buttons • ZoomBrowser EX's tasks are arranged here like an index. • Click a Task button to carry out the desired task. These features are described in ZoomBrowser EX Features (p. 26) Folders Area • Use this area to select folders. The selected folders and the images within the selected folders display in the Browser Area.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Display Mode • Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Zoom Mode Displays all the images in a folder as thumbnail images. This mode is convenient for searching for images since many can be displayed at once. If additional folders are nested within a folder, their images are displayed as thumbnails as well. If you move the mouse cursor over a folder, will display on the upper right. Clicking here displays that folder zoomed in.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Selection Menu Click this to select/deselect all images in the Browser Area. Fit to Window Changes the thumbnail size to fit them into the window. Show/Hide Image Information Menu Select here to show/hide such image information as the file name or shooting date or rating beneath the thumbnail.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Viewer Window Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window. Edit Menu You can edit, eliminating red eyes, adjusting colors and brightness, cropping and inputting titles. You can also use it to start up other programs for editing. Print Button Prints the displayed image. Image Selector Button Switches between images. Sets the image display size to the size in the Viewer Window.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Properties Window The Properties Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area and click the Properties button. The Properties Window does not display in the Preview Mode. Shows or hides categories. Protect Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted. File Name The file name can be changed. Star Rating and My Category Sets the rating for an image. An icon will display if a My Category is set (certain models only).
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques ZoomBrowser EX Features This section briefly introduces the ZoomBrowser EX features. Some ZoomBrowser EX functions may not be available with certain camera models. Check the Specifications section of your Camera User Guide to see if your model supports them. Workflow The following workflow is used in ZoomBrowser EX. 1 Click a Task button. Y P O Check the Help menu for procedures and features.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Task Button Functions Acquire & Camera Settings Connect to Camera You can do the following when you connect the camera and display CameraWindow. Acquire Images Downloads images from the camera (p. 14). Print Images Selects and prints the images in the camera. Write to Camera Y P O Images transferred once to a computer can be transferred back to the camera.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Edit Edit Image Allows you to perform image editing, such as cropping, image correction, inserting comments, and red-eye correction. You can also use it to start other image editing programs. Stitch Photos Merges multiple images and creates a single large panoramic image (p. 31). Edit Movie Edits movies or still images strung together. You can add text as titles, or background music, and apply various effects (p. 30).
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Print & Email Photo Print Prints one image per page (p. 18). You can print "photos" easily. Index Print Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints. Print Using Other Software Select the software to use and then print. Email Images Converts the selected images to the appropriate size for transmission by e-mail. You can also use it to automatically start an e-mail program after conversion.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Editing Movies You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. Movies edited with this function cannot be transferred back to the camera. 1 2 3 Click [Edit] in ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window, followed by [Edit Movie]. Click [1.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging images of a scene shot separately. PhotoStitch automatically detects the overlapping areas of adjacent images and corrects for the size and orientation. You can also manually specify the overlapping areas. 1 2 3 Click [Edit] in the ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window and click [Stitch Photos]. Click [1.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings You can select from dedicated screens to register to the start-up screen that appears when turning the camera on, and dedicated sounds to register to various camera operation sounds (My Camera Settings). My Camera functions are only available in cameras that list both "Sound Options" and "Start-up Image" in the "Set up Menu" list in the Camera User Guide.
Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques 3 4 5 6 7 In the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [MyCamera] and [MyCamera]. The My Camera window will display. Click [Connect to camera]. The My Camera window showing images in the camera will display. Y P O Select the [Setup as a theme] tab. To set the start-up image or sound individually, select the [Set individually] tab. Select the settings to add and replace.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations This chapter explains how to install the software. Read this before connecting the camera to the computer for the first time. Installing the Software Y P O Start by installing the software from the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. Items to Prepare • Your camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • Interface cable supplied with the camera Macintosh software can only be used on disks formatted in the OS Extended (journaled) format.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations 5 6 7 8 9 Select [Easy Installation] and click [Next]. Select [Custom Installation] to select programs individually for installation. Click [Agree] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. Y P O Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. When the installation is over, click [Finish].
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics This chapter explains the procedures for using ImageBrowser to download the camera's images to the computer and print them. Proceed to this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations section. Y P O Downloading Images to the Computer Begin by downloading the images to your computer.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics 2 Click [Transfer Untransferred Images]. CameraWindow Click this button to close the start screen. Y P O Thumbnail Window View Window If CameraWindow does not open, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop).
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics • To check images in the camera or to download only a portion of the images, click [Operate Images on Camera]. • You can also click in the View Window to upload images to the camera that were downloaded to the computer. When you click [OK] in the image transfer completion window, the transferred images will display in the Browser Window. By default, downloaded images are saved in folders created in the [Pictures] folder.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics Memory Card Reader Connection 1 2 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter if required. See the manual for the memory card reader for details on how to connect and use the reader. Click [Download Images]. Y P O You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Preferences].
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics Printing Images There are three methods for using ImageBrowser to print images: [Photo Print], [Index Print] and [Layout Print]. This section explains how to use the [Photo Print] option. Macintosh software can only be used on disks formatted in the Mac OS Extended (journaled) format. Photo Print Prints one image on each page. 1 2 Y P O Select the images to print. Clicking on an image selects it and displays a blue frame around it.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics 3 Set the categories as you feel necessary. Selects a printer. Selects options such as the paper size and orientation when you click [Page Setup]. Selects a printing method for the shooting date/time information. Y P O Click this button to switch between images if you selected multiple images. Sets the number of copies printed. Text can be inserted here to print with this photo. 4 Click [Print]. The Print window will now open.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ImageBrowser features. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics chapter. The ImageBrowser Windows Y P O This section describes the principal ImageBrowser windows: the Browser Window, Viewer Window and File Information Window.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Folders Area • Use this area to select folders. The selected folders and the images within the selected folders display in the Browser Area. • If you selected Favorite Folders, only the folders registered in advance as Favorite Folders will display. You are recommended to register a folder that you use frequently as one of the Favorite Folders. If you selected All Folders, all the folders will display.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Display Mode • Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Preview Mode This mode displays the image at a larger size as well as the image information. List Mode Y P O Displays the images in the folder selected in the Explorer Panel section in rows and columns.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques 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. Filter Tool Menu Displays only images that correspond to the specific conditions. Control Panel Selection Menu Click this to select/deselect all images in the Browser Area. Hide Buttons Left: Hides the Explorer Panel and the last downloaded image. Middle: Hides the control panel.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Viewer Window Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window. Zoom Changes the image zoom setting. Y P O Star Ratings Menu Sets the Star Rating for an image. Image Selector Button Switches between images. Save Button Saves the edited image. C Edit Menu You can edit, eliminating red eyes, adjusting colors and brightness, cropping and inputting titles.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques File Information Window The File Information Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area, select [List Mode], and then click the [File] menu and select [Get Info]. Switches between showing and hiding detailed information for the category. Switches between showing and hiding detailed information. Star Rating / My Category Sets the rating for an image. An icon will display if a My Category is set (certain models only).
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques ImageBrowser Features This section provides a brief introduction to ImageBrowser features. Some ImageBrowser functions may not be available with certain camera models. Check the Specifications section of your Camera User Guide to see if your model supports them. Workflow The following workflow is used in ImageBrowser. 1 Y P O Select a feature from the Control Panel or the menu. Check the Help menu for procedures and features.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Control Panel Features Canon Camera CameraWindow will display if the camera is connected, and you will be able to perform the following actions. Acquire Images Downloads images from the camera (p. 36) . Print Y P O Selects and prints the images in a camera. Write to Camera Images transferred once to a computer can be transferred back to the camera.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Print & Email Photo Print Prints one image per page (p. 40). You can print "photos" 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. Create Image for Email Converts the selected images to the appropriate size for transmission by e-mail.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques 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, file modification date, file size or shooting date. Other Features ImageBrowser has the following feature as well.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Editing Movies You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. Movies edited with this function cannot be transferred back to the camera. 1 2 3 Select the image(s) to edit in ImageBrowser’s Browser Area (movies or stills). You can select multiple movies or stills.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging images of a scene shot separately. PhotoStitch automatically detects the overlapping areas of adjacent images and corrects for the size and orientation. You can also manually specify the overlapping areas. 1 2 Select a series of images in the ImageBrowser’s Browser Area. Click the [Edit] menu and select [PhotoStitch].
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings You can select from dedicated screens to register to the start-up screen that appears when turning the camera on, and dedicated sounds to register to various camera operation sounds (My Camera Settings). My Camera functions are only available in cameras that list both "Sound Options" and "Start-up Image" in the "Set up Menu" list in the Camera User Guide.
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques 3 4 5 6 7 Double-click the [Applications] folder, followed by the [Canon Utilities] folder, [CameraWindow] folder and the [MyCamera DC] icon. The My Camera window will display. Select the type of setting in the Type list box that you wish to save to the camera. Select the settings to add and replace. Settings to add: select from the [Computer] list. Settings to replace: Select from the [Camera] list. Click the button.
Appendices This explains how to uninstall software, and the folder structure on a memory card. Read the Troubleshooting section in this chapter if you experience a problem using the programs. Uninstalling the Software Y P O The procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when you wish to delete the programs from your computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. Authorization as a computer Administrator is required to uninstall software.
Appendices Memory Card Folder Structure The images on a memory card are placed in subfolders of the [DCIM] folder labeled [xxxCANON], where the “xxx” represents a number in the range 100 - 999. DCIM xxxCANON IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images) _MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) IMG_xxxx.CR2 (RAW images) _MG_xxxx.CR2 (RAW images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) STx_xxxx.JPG** (Stitch Assist mode images) MVI_xxxx.MOV, MVI_xxxx.THM*1*2 (Movies) MVI_xxxx.AVI, MVI_xxxx.
Appendices Troubleshooting Please read this section if you encounter a problem using the software. Start by Checking This Investigate the following points first if you encounter a problem. Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed in the System Requirements section? See "System Requirements" in the Camera User Guide. Y P O Is the camera correctly connected to the computer? See the Camera User Guide for the correct connection procedures.
Appendices Problems Try the suggested solutions to the common problems listed below. Add New Hardware Wizard displays when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable (Windows). Click [Cancel] to close the window. Temporarily disconnect the camera from the computer. Next, read Start by Checking This on the previous page and resolve the problem. Cannot download images. (For cameras connected to the computer via an interface cable: only cameras supporting Hi-Speed USB 2.0).
Appendices 2. Click the symbol beside the [Other devices], [Portable 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. Y P O There are other potential reasons for the problem if the “Other devices”, “Portable Devices” or “Imaging devices” categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 5, and temporarily quit the procedures. 3.
Appendices Zooming Images in ZoomBrowser EX is Slow or Not Working Some graphics cards or settings may cause the display of zoomed images in ZoomBrowser EX to 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]. 2. Display the [Hardware acceleration] setting window.
Appendices Downloading Images without Installing the Software You can download images by simply connecting the camera to a computer, without installing the software bundled on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. However, please note that there are several limitations. If you use the bundled software, the following limitations do not apply. • It may take a few minutes, after connecting to the camera, until you can download images. • The camera information (firmware version, etc.
Index F Index A Adobe Reader ........................................ 3 B Browser Area Macintosh ................................ 42, 43 Windows ................................. 20, 21 Browser Window.................................. 42 C C I Y P O CameraWindow Macintosh ................................ 37, 54 Windows ................................. 15, 32 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ...................... 8 Comment Macintosh ...................................... 47 Windows .........................
Index M S Main Window ...................................... 20 Memory Card Folder Structure ............... 57 Memory Card Reader Macintosh ...................................... 39 Windows ....................................... 16 Merging Panoramic Images ...................... 7 Macintosh ...................................... 53 Windows ....................................... 31 My Camera ........................................... 7 Macintosh ...................................... 54 Windows ..
