ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide
Table of Contents (1/2) Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX Starting ZoomBrowser EX ........................................................ 4 Downloading Images to a Computer ....................................... 9 Printing Images ....................................................................... 11 Supplementary Information .................................................... 13 Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? What Can ZoomBrowser EX Do? .............................................
Table of Contents (2/2) Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Sending Images by E-mail ........................................................ 66 Downloading Images .............................................................. 68 Copying Computer Images to the Camera ..............................69 Exporting Images .................................................................... 71 Running a Slide Show .............................................................. 73 Adding Sounds to Images ......
Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX Starting ZoomBrowser EX (1/5) Starting by Clicking an Icon or Menu This chapter covers the ZoomBrowser EX basics, such as starting the program, downloading images from the camera and printing them. It begins with the procedures for starting the program. Use the following method to start ZoomBrowser EX under Windows XP.
Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX Starting ZoomBrowser EX (2/5) This will open the Camera Window. Main Window 3 Click [Browse & Download Images] in the next menu. Camera Window IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Ensure that you have connected the camera to the computer and prepared it to transfer data before using the above procedures.
Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX Starting ZoomBrowser EX (3/5) REFERENCE ■ The Menu Method 1. ○ ZoomBrowser EX will start and open its main window. To open the Camera Window, click [Camera & Memory Card]. 3 Click [Browse & Download Images] in the next menu.
Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX Starting ZoomBrowser EX (4/5) Starting by Connecting the Camera to the Computer A dialog like the one below (Events dialog) will appear. If it does not, read the Troubleshooting section in the Appendices. You can start ZoomBrowser EX with this method by attaching the camera to the computer and preparing it to transfer data. This method works with Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows 98. Your camera model name or “Canon Camera” will appear here.
Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX 2. Starting ZoomBrowser EX (5/5) • If the Scanners and Cameras Wizard displays, close it and start ZoomBrowser EX from its desktop icon or the Start menu. See Starting by Clicking an Icon or Menu in Starting ZoomBrowser EX (1/5). • You can set it so that ZoomBrowser EX automatically starts when you connect via the USB cable. See Setting ZoomBrowser EX to Start Automatically in the Appendices. Select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] and click [OK].
Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX Downloading Images to a Computer (1/2) This topic explains how to download the images from your camera to a computer. If you are using a memory card reader instead of the camera, first start ZoomBrowser EX and then click [Camera & Memory Card], followed by [Browse & Download Images] in the next menu. Camera Window A Camera Window similar to this will open when you connect your camera to the computer and start ZoomBrowser EX.
Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX 3. Downloading Images to a Computer (2/2) Confirm or change the destination folder and click [OK]. To resume downloading images, click [Camera & Memory Card] in the main window, followed by [Browse & Download Images] in the next menu. Repeat steps 2-3 above when the Camera Window opens. The image(s) will download. When downloading is complete, the Camera Window will close and the main window will open. The downloaded image(s) will appear in the main window.
Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX Printing Images (1/2) This procedure is for printing images that have been downloaded to a folder on your computer. It makes use of the PhotoRecord printing utility. 1. 3. Click on the image(s) you wish to print and click the [Next] button at the bottom right of the window. The background color of the selected image(s) will change to orange. Click [Print].
Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX Printing Images (2/2) PhotoRecord will start and open the PhotoRecord Print Modes window. 5. Confirm that the [Artwork/Layout album] option is selected and click [Next]. 6. 7. Click [Next] when the Page Setup dialog appears. Confirm that the [Automatic layout] option is selected and click [Finish]. The PhotoRecord Layout window will appear and automatically arrange the images in a layout.
Chapter 1 Try It! ZoomBrowser EX Supplementary Information In this section, we explain information that you should know to use ZoomBrowser EX. If You Have a Problem ZoomBrowser EX comes with a Help file. Use it when you want to learn how to do an operation, or when you want to know about the features of the program. You can access Help from the [Help] menu or the [?] (Help) button.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? What Can ZoomBrowser EX Do? (1/2) This chapter explains the basic skills required to master ZoomBrowser EX. Let’s begin with an overview of the main features. Connect the camera to your computer to: • View a list of images stored in the camera. • Download images from the camera to your computer. • View information (shooting date and camera settings) about images stored in the camera.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? What Can ZoomBrowser EX Do? (2/2) By using other programs: ZoomBrowser EX gives you additional power when you use it together with the following programs. (You can start these programs from within ZoomBrowser EX.) ■ PhotoRecord • You can use this program to create and print beautiful layouts consisting of multiple images. • You can select frames and backgrounds with a variety of designs. • You can add text to images or pages. • You can create original image albums.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Finding Images and Folders (1/2) It is important to understand how folders are used in ZoomBrowser EX to store images. Where Are Images Stored? The images that you downloaded in Chapter 1, Downloading Images to a Computer, should be contained in the My Pictures folder. As you will note, the folders mentioned above also appear at the left of the ZoomBrowser EX window.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Finding Images and Folders (2/2) Folders in the Browsing Area and Folder Area Folders within Folders Image thumbnails (tiny versions) are shown in the right-hand side of the ZoomBrowser EX window. This area is called the Browsing Area. The area in the middle, called the Folder Area, shows the folder directory much as it is shown in Windows Explorer.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Camera Window (1/2) The Camera Window is used to view images contained in the camera (memory card) and to download them to the computer. Camera Window Components Close button Click to switch back to the main window. Task Area and Task Buttons The Task Area contains the four task buttons: Download images, Print, View as slideshow and Connect to internet. Click one of these buttons to perform the related task.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Camera Window (2/2) REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • To switch from one task to another, click the appropriate icon at the right of the task button. Function Buttons The following buttons are available in the Camera Window. Set Button Sets various settings, such as those for connecting to a camera. The following items are included in the submenu.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Main Window (1/5) This window is designed for managing images downloaded to the computer. It can also be used for various functions, such as printing and uploading images to the Internet. Main Window Components Switching to the Camera Window To switch to the Camera Window, click the [Camera & Memory Card] task button, followed by [Browse & Download Images] in the next menu.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Main Window (2/5) Task Area and Task Buttons The Task Area contains the four task buttons: Camera & Memory Card, Print, View & Modify and Internet. Click one of these buttons to perform the related task. ■ Camera & Memory Card Click this to open the Camera Window or start RemoteCapture. ■ Print Click this to print images. ■ View & Modify REFERENCE ○ Click this to display images in a slide show or edit them. ■ Internet Click this to attach images to e-mail messages.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Main Window (3/5) Using the Task Windows ■ Gray Buttons Tasks that are selectable at the time are colored gray. The button turns dark gray when the mouse cursor is placed over it. You can switch between tasks by clicking another task button. However, if you have already finished selecting an image and you switch to the [Select Captions for Printing] task, you must click [Select Images] again to reselect the image.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Main Window (4/5) Function Buttons The following buttons are available in the main window. Zoom-In Button (zoom mode only) Zooms in on images or folders in the Browser Area. Zoom-Out Button (zoom mode only) View Mode Button Switches between the zoom mode and the scroll mode. Zooms out from images or folders in the Browser Area. Up Button Thumbnail Size Button (scroll mode only) Advances one step up from a lower level folder.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Main Window (5/5) Changing the Display ■ Hiding the Folder Area Click the button in the upper right of the Folder Area to hide it and make the Browsing Area larger. Click the button to redisplay the Folder Area. You can hide the Task Area and Folder Area to make the Browsing Area larger. ■ Hiding the Task Area Click the button in the upper right of the Task Area to hide it and make the Browsing Area larger. Click the button to redisplay the Task Area.
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Using the Right-Click in Operations With ZoomBrowser EX you can access many useful functions by using the right mouse button (right-click). For example, if you right-click a thumbnail, the following shortcut menu appears. Right-click anywhere on the image to display a shortcut menu. A shortcut menu is a convenient collection of the most common window buttons and menu commands that apply to a given situation.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Selecting Folders - Folder Area This chapter explains how to view and edit images in ZoomBrowser EX. In this section, you will learn how to use the Folder Area to select folders with images that you wish to view. Collapsing and expanding a folder If a folder contains subfolders, you can use the and buttons to collapse or expand the folder. When you click the button to collapse the folder, its subfolders are hidden.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Selecting Folders - Browsing Area (1/4) This section explains how to use the Browsing Area to open folders and search and view images. ■ Zoom Mode Zoom mode displays all the images in subfolders as well as the selected image folder. Selecting a Display Mode The Browsing Area features two display modes: the zoom mode and the scroll mode. The zoom mode is the default mode. To switch between modes, click (View Mode) and choose [Scroll Mode] or [Zoom Mode] from the menu.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Selecting Folders - Browsing Area (2/4) REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • It can be difficult to find a particular image when you have a multitude of folders and images. In this situation, you can use the Zoom mode to find a particular image by viewing all the folders and picking the most likely one to contain it.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Selecting Folders - Browsing Area (3/4) Returning to a higher level in the folder hierarchy ■ Scroll Mode When you are deep in the folder hierarchy, you can use the (Up) button to go back to a higher level. This button can be used in both the Zoom and Scroll modes. ■ Zoom Mode Click this button to return to a folder one tier higher in the hierarchy. Click this button to go back to higher levels.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Selecting Folders - Browsing Area (4/4) In Zoom mode, you can do this ■ Right-Clicking to Zoom In or Out There are more convenient ways to use the Zoom mode. ■ Zooming in by skipping levels You can zoom in directly on a subfolder displayed in the Browsing Area without going through each successive level by doubleclicking within the folder (on a point containing no images). Right-click on any clear area in the Browsing Area to display a menu like that below.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Opening Images This section explains how to open images displayed in the Browsing Area. REFERENCE ○ How to open an image In the Browsing Area, double-click the image that you want to open. The image appears in a new window. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • After selecting an image, you can click (View Image) to open the image.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Zooming This section explains how to zoom an image. Scaling to the window size How to select a zoom ratio Click the at the bottom of the window to open a submenu and click an option to change the display to that zoom ratio. You can scale the image to fit the window size. From the zoom ratio list, click [Scale to Fit]. The image is adjusted to the size of the window. The mouse cursor changes to an arrow when you place it here.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Editing Images (1/4) This section explains how to edit an open image. Edit Panel Features Using the edit panel, you can perform the following editing operations. ■ Crop An edit panel for revising images displays beneath images that have been opened. Crop the image, cutting out parts that are not needed. ■ Color, Brightness, Contrast Change the image appearance by adjusting color density, brightness, and contrast. ■ Undo, Redo Undo or redo the previous editing operation.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Editing Images (2/4) REFERENCE ■ Crop ○ Use this function to extract only part of an image, leaving out unneeded portions. Place the mouse pointer within the image you want to crop. Click and drag to form a rectangular frame. Then, click (Crop) to extract the area within the frame.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Editing Images (3/4) Color, Brightness and Contrast REFERENCE ○ You can adjust the color (saturation), brightness or contrast by dragging the respective slider in the edit panel. 35 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • You can also use any of the three text boxes to the right of the sliders to type a value. Then press the [Tab] key.
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Editing Images (4/4) Undo, Redo Overwriting the original image After you edit an image, the result may not satisfy you and you may want to go back to the previous step. In this case, click (Undo) to cancel the operation and return to the previous step. Keep clicking (Undo) to continue going back. If you feel that you have undone too many steps, you can reverse it by clicking (Redo).
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Editing Images with Other Programs From ZoomBrowser EX, you can edit images using a different image editing program that you have registered. This section explains how to perform this operation. How to edit an image with other programs Click [View & Modify] in the main window, followed by [Edit Image] in the next menu. REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ A Select an image.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Creating Folders This chapter explains how to manage images effectively with ZoomBrowser EX. It starts with the method for creating a new folder within an existing one. Creating Folders 1. Select a folder in the Folder Area. 2 Click the [File] menu and select [New Folder]. 38 You will be creating a new folder within the folder selected here. ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide 3. Type a name for the new folder and click [OK]. You have created a new folder.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Selecting Images Selecting All the Images This section explains how to select images in the Browsing Area. Selecting a Single Image Click (Select All) at the top of the Browsing Area to select all the images in a single step. You can also click the [Edit] menu and choose [Select All]. Click on an image to select it. The background color of the selected image(s) will change to orange.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Moving or Copying Images (1/4) This section explains how to move or copy images between folders. REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Moving or copying images in ZoomBrowser EX affects the actual location in which those images are stored on your PC. Moving an image in the Browsing Area You can move an image in the Browsing Area simply by using a drag-and-drop operation.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Moving or Copying Images (2/4) Copying an image within the Browsing Area To copy an image, before you drop the image you are dragging, press and hold the [Ctrl] key and release the mouse button, while still holding the key. A Drag the image you want to copy. 41 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide B While holding down the [Ctrl] key, drop it at the desired location.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Moving or Copying Images (3/4) Moving or Copying an Image from the Browsing Area to the Folder Area Copying by Dragging a File Icon from a Windows Window You can also copy an image by dragging its file icon from an open Windows window and dropping it onto the ZoomBrowser EX window. You can move or copy images between different folders by dragging them from the Browsing Area to the Folder Area and dropping them in the target folder. A Drag the image you wish to move.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Moving or Copying Images (4/4) Additional ways of moving or copying images ■ Moving or copying many images at once You can select several images by clicking them in succession. You can also select a series of adjoining images in one step by holding down the [Shift] key while you click the first and last images. Once the images are selected, you can move or copy them all together with standard drag and drop procedures.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Deleting Images (1/2) This section explains how to delete images that you no longer need. Click [Yes] when a confirmation dialog like the one below appears. How to delete an image Click the image you want to delete, and click (Delete).
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Deleting Images (2/2) Other ways of deleting images ■ Deleting multiple images You can select several images by clicking them in succession or by holding down the [Shift] key while you click the first and last images in a series. When you have selected all the images that you want to delete, clicking deletes all of the selected images at once. ■ Deleting images from the File menu Click an image. Then, click [Delete] on the [File] menu to delete the image.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Rotating Images This section explains how to rotate images to the desired orientation. This is useful for images taken by holding the camera sideways. REFERENCE ○ IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Rotating an image in ZoomBrowser EX changes (rotates) the image in the file on your PC. How to rotate an image Select an image and click rotation in the next menu. (Rotate).
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Renaming Images This section explains how to rename images. A dialog similar to that below will appear. IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Renaming an image in ZoomBrowser EX renames the actual file on your PC. How to rename an image Select an image, click the [File] menu and select [Rename]. The Rename Image dialog box appears. A Click an image to rename.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Sorting Images This section explains the procedures for changing the image order. Sorting Images To change the image order in the Browsing Area, click the [View] menu, select [Arrange] and then one of the sorting options.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Refreshing Folders This section explains how to refresh or update a folder. What Does It Mean to Refresh a Folder Refreshing Folders Click the [View] menu and select [Refresh Current Folder]. This will update ZoomBrowser EX’s information about all the folders. Adding, moving, copying or editing an image or a folder within ZoomBrowser EX ensures that it is updated and appears correctly in the Browsing Area.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Deleting Folders This section explains the procedures for deleting folders. Click [Yes] in the confirmation dialog to proceed. Deleting Folders Select a folder to delete and click (Delete). Alternative Method ■ Using the Menu to Delete You can also delete a folder by selecting it, clicking the [File] menu and selecting [Delete]. REFERENCE ○ Select the folder and click [Delete].
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Renaming Folders This section explains the procedures for renaming folders. A dialog similar to that below will appear. IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • When you use ZoomBrowser EX to change a folder name, the name of the folder on the computer disk also changes to that name. Renaming Folders Select a folder to rename, click the [File] menu and select [Rename].
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Finding Folder Locations This section explains methods for finding out which disks and folders contain your image folders. A window similar to that below will appear. You can check the location of the saved folder by looking at the categories below. Viewing Folder Properties Select the folder and click (Properties). Click the (Close button) to close the window once you have checked it.
Chapter 4 Organizing Images Viewing Image Properties This procedure is for viewing various information about the selected image. Viewing Image Properties Select the image in the Browsing Area and click (Properties) to open the Image Properties window. If you click on another image in the Browsing Area while this window is open, the displayed data will switch to that of the new image.
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Opening the Camera Window This chapter explains how to use ZoomBrowser EX’s Camera Window. It starts with the procedures for opening the window. If you are using a memory card reader, you can also open the Camera Window with the Using the Camera & Memory Card Button method.
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Downloading Images (1/3) This section explains the procedures for downloading images from a camera (memory card) to a computer disk. Specifying the Image File Destination Specify the location to which your image files are downloaded on the computer. Downloading Images Select the image(s) and click [Download image]. Select the image(s). Specify the folder to which images are saved.
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Downloading Images (2/3) REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The My Pictures folder is set as the default destination. (With Windows 98/Windows Me, the My Documents folder is the default destination.) Click [OK] to start downloading. When the download is complete, the Camera Window will close and the main window will open.
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Downloading Images (3/3) • Select Send mark Selects only the images that have been marked with transfer order settings by the camera. • If an image is taken in the RAW mode (some camera models do not come with this feature), it appears in the Camera Window as follows: • Select Slide Show mark Selects only the images that have been marked with slide show settings by the camera.
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Deleting Images in the Camera Other ways of deleting images This section describes how to delete images from the camera (memory card). ■ Deleting multiple images IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Please note that deleting an image in the Camera Window deletes the actual image from the memory card.
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Rotating Images This section explains how to rotate the display of images stored in the camera to the desired orientation. How to rotate an image In the Camera Window, select the image you want to rotate. Click (Rotate) to display a menu. On the menu, click the rotation angle that you want to use.
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Copying Computer Images to the Camera (1/2) This section explains the procedures for copying images from the computer disk to the camera (memory card). A dialog box appears. In the dialog box, select an image you want to copy to the camera and click [Open].
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Copying Computer Images to the Camera (2/2) REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • You can select the [Add image as is] option only when uploading JPEG images based on the DCF standard. Select [Add image after adjusting size] for all other images. • JPEG format images can be uploaded to the camera.
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Checking and Modifying the Camera Settings You can check camera settings from the computer. How to check or modify the camera settings Type the name of the owner of the camera here. Use this button to synchronize the camera clock and your PC clock. Click (Set) to display a menu. On the menu, click [Camera Settings]. Click this button to synchronize the camera’s date and time settings with the computer. Click [Set] and click [Camera Settings].
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Using the Task Buttons (1/2) This section explains the tasks that can be performed with the task buttons that weren’t mentioned in the downloading topic. Task Buttons Select a task from the four buttons available. Download Destination Dialog When you select an image in the Camera Window and click a task button, a dialog like the one below will appear. Specify the destination folder to proceed with the next part of the task.
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Using the Task Buttons (2/2) Selectable Tasks The procedures after a download destination has been specified are the same as below. ■ Download Image These procedures are explained in Downloading Images in this chapter. ■ Print • Layout Print • Index Print These procedures are explained in Printing Images in Chapter 6. ■ View as Slideshow • These procedures are explained in Running a Slide Show in Chapter 6.
Chapter 5 Using the Camera Window Other Functions of the Camera Window This section explains the additional functions of the Camera Window that you can use. Click here to deselect images. You can reconnect the camera after its connection to the computer has been interrupted by selecting [Reconnect] from the [Setup Oprions] menu. * Click this button to check Image Properties information.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Sending Images by E-mail (1/2) This chapter explains how you can use images stored in ZoomBrowser EX in various situations. First, let’s begin with how you can send images in e-mail. 4. Use this option if you do not want to reduce the size of the image. IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To use this function, your e-mail program must be set up as a MAPI client.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features 5. 6. Sending Images by E-mail (2/2) 7. Click [Next]. Select whether to create an e-mail message or save the images. Click [Finish]. • If You Selected [Create a new email]: Your e-mail program will start and the selected images will appear as an attachment in the message window. Input the address, subject and your comments and send the message. Start the e-mail program and send the e-mail immediately.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Downloading Images Adding Images to the Camera This section explains the procedures for downloading images from the camera (memory card) to a computer disk. It describes the procedures to use when the main window is open. The procedures when the Camera Window is already open are explained in Downloading Images in Chapter 5. 1. 2.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Copying Computer Images to the Camera (1/2) This section explains the procedures for copying images from the computer’s disks to the camera (memory card). IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Check that you have connected the camera to the computer with the USB cable and prepared it to transfer data before performing these procedures.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Copying Computer Images to the Camera (2/2) REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • You can select the [Send image as is] option only when uploading JPEG images based on the DCF standard. Select [Add image after adjusting size] for all other images. • JPEG format images can be uploaded to the camera.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Exporting Images (1/2) This section explains how to change the size, resolution and file format of ZoomBrowser EX images and write them to another file. 4. Click [Next]. How to export an image 5. Specify the size and resolution of the image. 1. In the Browsing Area, select the image that you want to export. You can select multiple images or a folder and have the images in the folder included. 2. On the [File] menu, click [Export]. 3.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Exporting Images (2/2) 6. Click [Next]. 7. Specify the number of colors and the quality of the image. The format settings dialog box appears. Select “Grey scale (black & white)” if you want to turn the image to grayscale (like a black and white picture). Specify the image quality. Depending on the file format selected, this can be different or absent. 72 If the file format selected is “Windows Wallpaper”, then the button displays Next.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Running a Slide Show (1/2) This section explains how to run a slide show displaying images in sequence in the full-screen mode. 4. Set the display settings for the slide show and click [Finish]. Setting and Starting a Slide Show 1. 2. 3. Click [View & Modify] in the main window. Click [View as a Slide Show] in the next menu. In the Browsing Area, select images and click [Next].
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Running a Slide Show (2/2) The slide show starts. While running a slide show, you can use the control buttons at the bottom right of the window to control the show. Click this button to return to the previous image. Click this button to move to the next image. Click this button to pause the show (Clicking the button again resumes the show). Click this button to end the show.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Adding Sounds to Images The following mark appears when an image is accompanied by a sound. You can add sounds to your images and play them later as necessary.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Saving the “My Camera Settings” to the Camera (1/7) This section explains how to save the “My Camera Settings” on your computer to the camera or vice versa. (These procedures only work on models supporting the My Camera Settings.) What are the My Camera Settings? The start-up image for the camera and sounds such as the start-up sound, the shutter sound, operating sounds and the self-timer sound are collectively referred to as the My Camera Settings.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Saving the “My Camera Settings” to the Camera (2/7) Saving the My Camera settings to the camera You can save the files that appear in this list as My Camera Settings to your camera. This topic explains how to save the previously recorded My Camera Settings files to the camera.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features 2. Saving the “My Camera Settings” to the Camera (3/7) In the My Computer list, select a setting you would like to add to the camera. When you select a start-up image, it will be displayed in the preview area to the right. When you select a sound file, it will automatically be played.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features 4. Saving the “My Camera Settings” to the Camera (4/7) Adding New Files to the My Camera Settings Click the [Close] button to close the dialog. This concludes the procedure for adding settings to the camera. Next, you will have to change the settings on the camera itself to use the new start-up image and sounds. See the guide supplied with your camera for instructions for changing the settings.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Saving the “My Camera Settings” to the Camera (5/7) ■ Adding the new file as My Camera Settings to the dialog ■ Creating a Start-Up Image File Create an image file using an image editing program, such as Adobe Photoshop LE, ArcSoft PhotoStudio or ArcSoft PhotoImpression. The file should be in the JPEG format, 320 x 240 pixels, and less than 20KB.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features 3. Saving the “My Camera Settings” to the Camera (6/7) In the Open dialog, select the file you created and click [Open]. The selected file will appear in the Computer list. This concludes the process for adding the new settings. You can save the newly created settings to the camera using the procedures described in the Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera section.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Saving the “My Camera Settings” to the Camera (7/7) Saving the Settings to the Computer You can copy the My Camera Settings from the camera to the computer. 1. 3. Click [Save to PC]. 4. Assign a name to the settings file and click [OK]. Click the [Setup as a theme] tab in the My Camera window.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Creating a My Camera Sound (1/2) The following section introduces the [My Camera Sound Maker] function, which allows you to record and edit the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound. Click [Camera & Memory Card] in the main window, followed by [Set My Camera Settings]. In the My Camera window, click the [Set Individually] tab and click [Create Sound]. The My Camera Sound Maker window will appear.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Creating a My Camera Sound (2/2) IMPORTANT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The “Sound time” will display in red if the sound file exceeds the time limit. If this happens, select the desired sound portion using the blue and red switches and select [Cuts both switches, before blue and after red] from the [cut] menu to delete unnecessary sound portions.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Printing Images - PhotoRecord (1/6) The following sections explain how to run programs from ZoomBrowser EX. The first program we will look at is PhotoRecord, which you can use to print images. The first program we will look at is PhotoRecord, which is used for printing. After you select a print mode, click [Next] to display a dialog that allows you to adjust detailed settings for the page setup and print mode.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Printing Images - PhotoRecord (2/6) REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • If you do not wish the PhotoRecord Print Mode dialog to appear when you start PhotoRecord, remove the check mark from the [Show this wizard on startup] option. ○ Using the album control panel This section explains the functions of the PhotoRecord album control panel.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Printing Images - PhotoRecord (3/6) ■ Choosing an album design and a print layout Click (Print Modes) on the album control panel. A dialog box similar to the following appears. Use it to set the album design and print layout. The paper type and size options will correspond to the selected print mode. Use the preview to check the print layout. Artwork/Layout album Select this if you want to create an album with a colorful and fun design.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Printing Images - PhotoRecord (4/6) Using the album page layout window You can use this window to set up the image’s print layout. If you click [Save As] on the [File] menu, you can save the laid out page as an album. You can drag the images to move them to new positions. Also, you can right-click the image, and on the displayed shortcut menu, click [Change Photo Frame] when you want to change the frame and other artwork.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Printing Images - PhotoRecord (5/6) ■ Changing the size or rotation angle of an image ■ Changing the number of images on a page Place your mouse pointer over the image that you want to change, then use the following operations to change its size or angle. Drag these to change the size of the image. You can change the number of images on one page. On the [Edit] menu, click [Preferences] and specify the number of images you want to have on one page of the album.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Printing Images - PhotoRecord (6/6) Printing for Better Results PhotoRecord supports the Exif 2.2 (nicknamed Exif Print) standard. This feature can generate better print results because it automatically corrects images. In the following window, place a check mark in the [Exif Print] or [Photo Optimizer Pro] box and click [Close]. Corrections will be applied to the selected image.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Stitching Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch If you have several images of the same scene with only slight differences, you can use PhotoStitch to connect the images together to make a panoramic image. This section explains how to use this program to stitch images. Then, follow the instructions on the upper part of the PhotoStitch window, and stitch your images together.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Operating the Camera Shutter from the Computer - RemoteCapture (1/2) This section introduces RemoteCapture, a program that enables you to control, from your PC, the shutter of the camera connected to your PC. Click [Connect] if a connection confirmation message appears.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Operating the Camera Shutter from the Computer - RemoteCapture (2/2) The Shooting - RemoteCapture Window REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • You can select whether or not to save the image to the camera by clicking the [File] menu in the Save - RemoteCapture window and selecting [Preferences].
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Converting RAW Images - File Viewer Utility (1/2) Opening the File Viewer Utility You can obtain high-quality images if your camera supports RAW format files. However, since most programs cannot open RAW images in their native format, you must first convert them. This section explains that process. Use the File Viewer Utility to convert RAW images. Click [View & Modify] in the main window, followed by [Process RAW Images] in the next menu.
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Converting RAW Images - File Viewer Utility (2/2) File Viewer Utility Features Preferences Button Sets the processing methods for RAW images and the application programs to which converted images are sent. Save File Button Converts and saves the image. Select Image Button Selects the image selection method. Click the [File] menu and select [Save File], followed by [Convert and save in file] to open the Save File window.
Appendices Supported File Formats The following is a list of file formats supported by ZoomBrowser EX. Readable files ZoomBrowser EX can read the following file formats. ■ JPEG files (.jpg) Most cameras use this file format. It compresses at very high ratios, taking advantage of the characteristics of the human eye.
Setting ZoomBrowser EX to Start Automatically (1/4) Appendices This section explains how to set ZoomBrowser EX to start automatically when you connect the camera to the computer. 4. Select your camera model or [Canon Camera], and in the “Imaging Tasks“ category, select [View device properties]. 5. 6. Click the [Event] tab. 7. In the Actions category, click [Start this program] and select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] in the column to the right.
Setting ZoomBrowser EX to Start Automatically (2/4) Appendices 8. Windows XP (Method 2) Click [OK] to close the settings window. REFERENCE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The following window will automatically display if you are using a memory card reader. ○ • Use the following procedures if you wish the Scanners and Cameras Wizard to start when a connection is opened to the camera.
Appendices Setting ZoomBrowser EX to Start Automatically (3/4) 3. Make sure that your camera’s model name or [Canon Camera] is selected and click [Properties]. 4. 5. Click the [Events] tab. In the program list, select “Canon ZoomBrowser EX”. When you select “Canon ZoomBrowser EX”, ZoomBrowser EX is set to automatically start when you connect a camera to your PC.
Appendices Setting ZoomBrowser EX to Start Automatically (4/4) Windows Me 1. Click the [Start] menu and select [Settings], followed by [Control Panel]. 5. Select [Device Connected] in the Select Event category. 6. Click [Start this program] in the Actions category, and select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] in the list box to its right. 7. Click [OK] to close the dialog. The Control Panel will display. 2. Double-click the [Scanners and Cameras] icon. 3.
Customizing Preferences (1/3) Appendices General Tab ZoomBrowser EX provides a variety of preference settings that you can customize to make the program work the way you like. This section introduces some of the major preference settings you can change. Sets the thumbnail settings for the Browsing Area and the zoom options.
Customizing Preferences (2/3) Appendices Image Editor tab Selection Tab This tab selects the application program when a program other than ZoomBrowser EX is used to edit images. This tab sets the image selection methods and the image selection steps used with the task buttons. Sets the image selection method. Selects the program to start when you click the [View & Modify] menu in the main window and select [Edit Image].
Appendices Customizing Preferences (3/3) Rotate Tab This tab sets the rotation settings. Place a check mark here to have the original image rotated as well when a JPEG image is rotated in the Browsing Area. Place a check here to have the original image left untouched and the rotation applied to a copy when a JPEG image is rotated.
Appendices Playing Movies If your camera is designed for recording movies onto the memory card, you can use ZoomBrowser EX to handle the movies. The thumbnail and mark appear when a movie is imported using the Camera Window. When you connect a camera with movie files on it to the computer and open the Camera Window, a thumbnail of the first image of each movie file will display with a movie camera symbol on it. You can import movie files in the Browsing Area the same way you do images.
Setting up Slide Shows on the Camera Appendices If the camera comes with a slide show feature, you can use ZoomBrowser EX to edit slide shows. From the image list on the left, drag images to the right area and arrange their sequence for the slide show.
Print Settings (1/2) Appendices When the following window appears, select the “Print Order (DPOF)” option that appears on the upper left part of the window. Then from the list below, select the print type. If your camera supports the DPOF feature, you can use ZoomBrowser EX to add the print settings, such as the image selection and number of copies, to a memory card (some models do not support this feature).
Print Settings (2/2) Appendices Standard printing Index printing The number under each image indicates the number of copies to print. Use the arrows next to the boxes to select the number of copies you want. The standard print icon displays when a number of copies is specified. To include images in an index print, select the check box under the image. Clearing the check box excludes the image from the index print. Specify number of copies to print.
Appendices Troubleshooting (1/4) This section explains how to troubleshoot problems. The event dialog box does not appear In either case, confirm the status of each of the following items in order.
Troubleshooting (2/4) Appendices If You Were Using ZoomBrowser EX Version 2 or 3 ■ Check the Camera Status Confirm that the camera is on and in the correct mode to transfer data. Because the procedures for preparing the camera for communication differ among camera models, refer to the documentation that accompanied your camera for more information. ■ Images Were Assigned Titles or Comments Use the following procedures to display titles and comments previously input in ZoomBrowser EX Ver. 2/3. 1.
Appendices Troubleshooting (3/4) 3. Double-click the [dbconverter.exe] or [dbconverter] file in that folder. 4. Select the database file that was used with the previous version of the program and click [Start]. For example, select the following database file if it was used previously: [C: \Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Database\My Database.zbd]. 5. Click [OK] if the following dialog appears. 6. Click [Close] when the dialog in Step 4 appears.
Appendices Troubleshooting (4/4) ■ Image Files Were Saved Below the Program Files Folder in a Previous Version In ZoomBrowser EX 4, image files in folders within the Program Files folder will not display. To display these images, perform the procedures below after you have followed steps 1-6 on the previous page. 1.
Index A B 112 Index (1/3) Adding Images to the Camera 60 , 69 Album Control Panel 86 Artwork/Layout Album 87 Brightness 35 Browsing Area 17 , 20 , 27 Selecting Folders 27 Buttons Browse & Download Images 5 , 6 , 20 Camera & Memory Card 4 , 6 , 10 , 20 , 21 , 54 Clear All 23 Close 13 , 36 Connect to Internet 18 Delete 19 , 23 Deselect 19 Download Image 9 , 18 , 55 Function Buttons 18 , 19 Help 13 , 19 Internet 21 Print 11 , 12 , 18 , 21 Properties 19 , 23 Return to Main Menu 21 Rotate 19 , 23 , 46 Save A
Index (2/3) Index H I Help 13 Images Adding to the Camera 68 Captions 88 Copying 69 Deselecting 39 Displaying 31 Downloading 9 , 55 Editing 33 Exporting 71 Opening 31 Properties 53 Renaming 47 Rotating 46 Saving 16 Selecting 39 Sorting 48 Include in Index Print 106 Index Print DPOF 106 Image 86 J JPEG Format 96 L Layout Print 85 113 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide M N O P Main Window 20 Menu Edit 37 File 47 Help 13 Set 13 View 24 Movies 57 , 104 Moving Images 40 My Camera Settings 76 Creating
Index S 114 Index (3/3) Save As 36 Save Destination 16 Saving Images 16 Save As 36 Scanners and Cameras Wizard 8 Scroll Mode 27 Starting ZoomBrowser EX Automatically 97-100 Select All Button 39 Selecting Display Mode 27 Images 39 Set Button 19, 62 Shooting Information 53 Slide Show Camera 105 Computer 73 Sorting Images 48 Sound 75 File Length 80 Saving Sounds 84 Sound Memo 57 Standard Print 106 Starting ZoomBrowser EX 4 Stitch Assist Mode 57, 91 Switching between Windows 18 ZoomBrowser EX Software User
ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.
