Windows/Macintosh (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 16/17) You must install the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer. Install the software. Windows Software Starter Guide For Version 16/17 Software Starter Guide Connect the camera to the computer. Macintosh Windows Macintosh p. 10 p. 47 • This guide explains how to install the software programs and briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
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1 Table of contents Read This First 3 It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro ...................... 4 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software ..................... 6 System Requirements ........................................................................ 8 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 10 Installing the Software and USB Driver ..........................................
2 Table of contents Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques 62 Replaying Movies ............................................................................. 62 Editing Movies (Mac OS X Only) ..................................................... 63 Converting RAW Images ................................................................. 64 Operating the Shutter Remotely .................................................... 66 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch ...............
3 Read This First This chapter explains what you can accomplish using the camera with the software contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. It also lists the computer system configurations required to use the software. About this Guide • The explanations in this guide are based on Windows XP and Mac OS X v10.2. If you are using another version of these operating systems, the actual screen contents and procedures may vary slightly from those shown.
4 It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro Shoot the images See your Camera User Guide for shooting instructions. Install the software on the computer Just install the software once at the beginning.
5 Connect the camera to the computer Download images to the computer Print the images
6 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software Print a Variety of Layouts Print with the diverse layouts available in PhotoRecord (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The examples shown are from PhotoRecord (Windows). Make your own photo album of precious moments. Confirm all your images in one glance with index (contact sheet) printing. Stitch a Panorama Together Create a panoramic image from a series of images with PhotoStitch.
7 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). Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer Release the camera’s shutter from the computer with ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The recorded image is saved directly to your computer. Release the shutter from the computer.
8 System Requirements System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. • A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. • All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. • A sound card is required to play movie file audio tracks under Windows. • Although the Macintosh version of the software is compatible with Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.
9 Macintosh OS Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2, Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. CPU PowerPC RAM Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2: 64 MB or more of application memory Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.
10 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software and connecting the camera to a computer. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer. Installing the Software and USB Driver Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. • You must install the software before you connect the camera to the computer.
3 11 Place 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 does not appear automatically. Windows XP 1. Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu. 2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open]. 3. Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon. Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 1.
12 Installing the Software and USB Driver 5 6 Click [Next]. Select [Easy Installation] as the setup type and click [Next]. Select [Custom Installation] to select programs individually for installation. When [Custom Installation] is Selected The USB driver (the software for connecting) is required when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable. Ensure that you select a USB driver from below (the appropriate one for your operating system).
9 13 When the installation is over, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish]. Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000 must log in as an Administrator (computer system administrator) after restarting to carry out the subsequent procedures. 10 Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your normal desktop screen appears after restarting. This concludes the software installation. Continue by connecting the camera to the computer so that the USB driver can be utilized.
14 Installing the Software and USB Driver 11 Attach the camera to the computer with the interface cable and set it to the correct mode for connecting. Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. See Information about Your Camera (p. 92). The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection.
15 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. Read this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations section. Downloading Images to the Computer Begin by starting up ZoomBrowser EX and downloading images to your computer.
16 Downloading Images to the Computer Perform the following settings the first time you connect the camera to the computer. These procedures are not required from the second time onward. 1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] when a dialog (Events dialog) similar to that on the right displays and click [OK]. Your camera model name or "Canon Camera" will appear here.
17 Using the Computer to Download Images Click [Start Image Download]. All the images that have not yet been downloaded will download according to the default setting. Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) If your camera supports the Direct Transfer function, the Print/Share button ( ) will light up, and a Direct Transfer menu like that shown below will appear on the LCD monitor. See Information about Your Camera (p.
18 Downloading Images to the Computer Memory Card Connection 1 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter (PCMCIA adapter) if required. See the manual for the memory card for its connection and handling instructions. (2) Insert the loaded adapter into the slot. (1) Place the memory card in an adapter if required. 2 3 Double-click the [ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop. Click [Camera & Memory Card], followed by [Browse & Download Images].
19 The memory card images download to the computer. The downloaded images are saved into folders according to the shooting date. When the download is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of the downloaded images display in ZoomBrowser EX’s main window. • See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 82) for information about memory card folder structures and file names. Next, print out the images. Printing Images This section explains the basic procedures for using PhotoRecord, a printing utility program.
20 Printing Images 3 Place a check mark beside the data you wish to include with the print (multiple selections are possible) and click [Finish]. For example, you can print the shooting date and time with the image if you select [Date and Time] here. To add a comment to an image, select it in ZoomBrowser EX and click [Properties]. PhotoRecord will start, displaying the selected image and the information selected in Step 3 in the Album window.
21 Full Page Print This option prints one image per page. 1 2 3 Click [2 Select Printer & Album Type]. Once you have chosen a printer, select [Others] in the Album Type category, followed by [One Photo Per Page]. Click [3 Select paper] and select the paper size and orientation. Click [4 Print], confirm the number of copies and other printing settings, and click [Print]. This will initiate printing. To close PhotoRecord after printing is complete, click .
22 Printing Images Layout and Print This option prints multiple images on a single page as in a photo album. 1 Click [2 Select Printer & Album Type]. Once you have chosen a printer, select an album type. Booklet: creates a margin at the left side so the album can be bound Simple Album: creates equal margins on both sides You can also change the margins by clicking [Margins]. 2 3 Click [3 Select paper] and select the paper size and orientation.
23 • The [Themes] category provides consistent designs for use throughout an entire album. •You can also click [Add Titles & Captions] to add text as a title or caption. 4 Click [4 Print], confirm the number of copies and other printing settings, and click [Print]. This will initiate printing. To close PhotoRecord after printing is complete, click . Click [Yes] to save the album or [No] to close it without saving. The ZoomBrowser EX window will reappear when the save procedure is complete.
24 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ZoomBrowser EX features, such as how to play movies and create panoramic images. 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 ZoomBrowser EX has two windows: the Main Window and the Camera Window.
25 You can change the zoom speed for images displayed in the Browser Area. Click the [Tools] menu, select [Preferences] and slide the [Zooming] lever. Camera Window This window can be used to view images in the camera (or memory card) and download the images to the computer as you confirm them. A window allowing you to specify the download destination opens when you select images and click the [Download image] button. The images from the camera (or memory card) display here.
26 Checking Images before Downloading Checking Images before Downloading You can check camera or memory card images in the Camera Window before processing them. You can also choose to download only the images you select in the Camera Window. 1 2 Display the Download Image window. To download images from a camera, follow Steps 1-2 in the Camera to Computer Connection section (p. 15). To download images from a memory card, follow Steps 1-3 in the Memory Card Connection section (p. 18).
4 5 27 Click [Download image]. Confirm the destination folder and click [OK]. Specify the destination folder for the image(s). (You can change the destination folder by clicking [Browse] and selecting a new destination.) Select [Create new folder] to create a new folder within the one specified above, and select a naming option. The downloaded images will appear in the main window.
28 Replaying Movies Other Methods of Downloading Images to the Computer There is no need to install ZoomBrowser EX with either method. * Windows XP (Installation of USB Driver Not Required) Your camera uses a standard image transfer protocol called the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). With the PTP and Windows XP, all you need do is connect the camera to the computer with an interface cable to download images. It is easy using the Scanners and Cameras Wizard and other procedures.
29 Installation Procedures for QuickTime 1. Set the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. The installer panel will automatically appear. (Display it with the procedures in How to Display the Installer Panel (p. 11) if it does not appear.) 2 Click the QuickTime 6.3 [Install] button. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.
30 Searching Images 3 Follow the steps at the left of the window to edit the movie and save it. Click this button for detailed operational instructions. Follow these steps to proceed. Guidance Click this button to play the movie being edited. Storyboard Area Displays thumbnails of the selected images. Links images in order from left to right. Transition Effects Box Appears between adjacent images and displays the symbols of the transition effects linking images.
31 If you selected the modification or shooting date, set the date range. If you selected the keyword option, select the keywords. Sets whether images are searched according to all the parameters or just one. Set the parameters here. Clicking here allows you to hide the search parameter details. 4 5 Click [Next] after setting the search parameters. If the search results are satisfactory, click the [Finish] button. To change the parameters and execute another search, click [Back] and repeat steps 3-4.
32 Searching Images Setting Image Parameters for Future Searches Placing a Check Mark in the Favorites Box Adding a check mark to the Favorites box makes it easy to perform searches on images later. 1 2 Select the image in the Browser Area and click The Properties window will display. (Properties). Click the [Favorite Photo] box to add a check mark and close the Properties window. This concludes the process for marking an image as one of your favorites.
3 33 To add an existing keyword to an image, click the keyword to add a check mark beside it. Select an existing keyword to add to an image. To add a new keyword, type the new word in the box to the left and click the [+] button. 4 Click [OK]. This completes the procedures for adding keywords to images. Converting RAW Images RAW images are extremely high-quality images that are not subject to any deterioration due to compression processing.
34 Converting RAW Images The main window, the Navigator window and the Image Quality Adjustment Window will display. Main Window Use the buttons here to switch between images and display modes, rotate images, and set the conversion parameters. Thumbnail Check Mark If the navigator window or the Image Quality Adjustment Window do not display, click the [View] menu and select [Show Navigator] or [Show Image Quality Adjustment Window].
35 Functions of the Image Quality Adjustment Window The following adjustments can be made in the Image Quality Adjustment Window. This section adjusts the white balance according to the light source and color temperature. This section adjusts the digital exposure, photo effect, contrast, sharpness, and saturation. The effect of the settings above can be viewed immediately if you place a check mark here. Tone Curve Tab You can set the levels for the RGB channels separately or together.
36 Operating the Shutter Remotely Operating the Shutter Remotely You can record still images by using a computer to control the shutter of a connected camera. This is particularly useful for checking images on the larger display of the computer as you record them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera’s memory card. Preparing for Remote Shooting 1 Ensure that the camera is connected to the computer and that ZoomBrowser EX is displaying its main window.
37 RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features. Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area. Size and Resolution Selector Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured. Rotation Settings Sets the rotation parameters for images after they are captured. You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes below.
38 Operating the Shutter Remotely Remote Shooting Ensure that you turn off your computer’s standby mode before you begin remote shooting. The device performance cannot be guaranteed if the computer enters the standby mode. 1 2 Click and check the subject in the viewfinder. Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required.
39 Other Features Changing the File Saving Method 1 2 Click the [File] menu in the RemoteCapture Task window and select [Preferences]. Select a file settings option and click [OK]. Sets whether images are saved only to the computer or to both the computer and the memory card in the camera. Input a root name for the image files here. If you input “Capture”, for example, the first image will be named [Capture_00001.
40 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging several images, such as those shot in the camera's Stitch Assist mode. Starting PhotoStitch 1 Click [View & Modify] in the ZoomBrowser EX’s main window and click [Stitch 2 Photos]. Select a series of images in the Browser Area and click [Finish]. Follow the instructions to merge the images.
41 • You can start PhotoStitch by clicking the mark shown on images shot in Stitch Assist mode. • See the Camera User Guide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode. Saving Images on CD-R/RW Disks (Windows XP Only) You can copy and save ZoomBrowser EX images to CD-R/RW disks. The shooting information is copied along with the images. This feature is only possible on computers that satisfy the following requirements.
42 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound are called the My Camera Settings. You can add your favorite images and sounds from your computer to the My Camera Settings. This topic explains how to upload the My Camera Settings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa.
43 You can add new data to the My Camera window. See Adding New Data to the My Camera Window (p. 44). Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera • My Camera Settings can be selected and saved in either of two ways to the camera: individually or in theme sets. •The “Animal” theme, for example, features an animal in the start-up image and animal calls in each of the sound files. The names of the prepared files for the various My Camera Settings themes all begin with the same root name, such as “Animal~”.
44 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings Adding New Data to the My Camera Window Create a new image or sound file and add it to the My Camera window. 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-up image and save it to the computer. Create the file in the JPEG format at a size of (w) 320 x (h) 240 pixels.
3 4 5 6 45 Click the [Start] button. When the recording is complete, click the [Stop] button, followed by the [Close] button. Recording will stop after 30 seconds elapses even if the Stop button is not clicked. In that case, just click the [Close] button. Click the [Sound Format] button as required and select a sound format. Edit the sound data so that it conforms to the time limits. Adjust the time of the recording with the blue or red switch.
46 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings • Record the sound as an 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz, 8 bit, mono sound in the WAV format. The following chart shows standard time lengths for My Camera Sounds. Type Duration in Seconds 11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz Start-Up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less Shutter Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less Operation Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less Self-Timer Sound 2.0 sec. or less 2.0 sec.
47 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer for the first time. Installing the Software Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Items to Prepare • Your camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk • Interface cable supplied with the camera Installation Procedures 1 Close any programs that are running.
48 Installing the Software 5 6 7 8 9 Select [Easy Installation] and click [Next]. Select [Custom Installation] to select programs individually for installation. Read the software license agreement and click [Agree] if you consent to all the conditions. Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. When the installation is over, click [OK]. Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive. This concludes the software installation.
49 See Uninstalling the Software (p. 81) to delete the software installed with these procedures. Continue by downloading images to the computer (p. 50).
50 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. Read this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations section. Starting ImageBrowser Begin by starting up ImageBrowser. The startup procedures vary according to whether you are connecting the camera to the computer or using a memory card reader.
5 6 7 51 Confirm that [USB port] is selected as the port option and that your camera model name or [Canon Camera] are selected as the detected camera. Click [Set]. iPhoto or Image Capture may automatically start up at the same time as the Camera Window. Step 6 is not required when neither program starts up automatically. Click the icon at the top left of the iPhoto or Image Capture window to close the program.
52 Starting ImageBrowser How to Set ImageBrowser to Start Automatically with Mac OS X You can have ImageBrowser start automatically when you connect the camera to the computer by adjusting the following settings. Mac OS X v10.2 1. Start Image Capture, click the [Image Capture] menu and select [Preferences]. 2. In the next menu, click the [Camera Preferences] list box and select [Other]. 3. Select [ImageBrowser] in the program selection window. 4. Close Image Capture.
2 53 Once the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard appears, confirm that [Display Images] is selected and click [OK]. Confirm that this option is selected. To download images with transfer order settings, select [Download images] and click [Next]. Select [Download images marked for transferring] and click [OK]. The Communication Settings dialog will display. This dialog only appears the first time the camera is connected.
54 Starting ImageBrowser What to Do the Next Time ImageBrowser is Started A dialog with the previously selected automated settings will display the next time you start ImageBrowser. To use these settings unchanged, click the [Start] button. To do nothing, click [Cancel]. To change the settings, click [Settings change]. To change the settings, click [Settings Change] and select the desired action in the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog and click [OK].
55 Memory Card Connection 1 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter (PCMCIA adapter) if required. See the manual for the memory card for its connection and handling instructions. (2) Insert the loaded adapter into the slot. (1) Place the memory card in an adapter if required. 2 Double-click the [Canon ImageBrowser] icon on the desktop.
56 Downloading Images to the Computer See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 82) for information about memory card folder structures and file names. Next, download images to the computer (p. 56). Downloading Images to the Computer Creating a Folder to Receive Downloaded Images Create a new folder for downloaded images with the following procedures. 1 2 Click the window labeled [Browser Window] and bring it to the foreground.
5 57 Select the newly created folder. Downloading Images Download images to the new folder created in Creating a Folder to Receive Downloaded Images. 1 2 Click the Camera Window to bring it to the forefront. Click the images to download. A blue frame appears around selected images. Thumbnail The movie icon displays on movie thumbnails. RAW will appear beneath the thumbnails of RAW format images. You can select multiple images by holding the [shift] key while clicking images.
58 Downloading Images to the Computer 3 Click [Download]. The downloaded images will copy to the folder created in Creating a Folder to Receive Downloaded Images, and appear in the Browser Area. RAW will appear beneath the thumbnails of RAW format images. Browser Area The movie icon displays on movie thumbnails. • You can also download images to the computer by dragging them from the Camera Window and dropping them on the Browser Area or the Explorer View Section.
59 Printing Images Printing 1 Select the image(s) to print. A blue frame appears around selected images. Movie images cannot be printed. 2 Click the [Print] button and select [Layout printing] from the displayed menu. This displays the Layout Options dialog and the Print window. Layout Options dialog Print window The next steps differ according to whether you select Full Page Print (one image per page) or Layout and Print (multiple images arranged on one page).
60 Printing Images Layout and Print This option prints multiple images on a single page as in a photo album. 1 2 3 4 5 Select [Custom layout printing] in the Layout Options dialog and click [Next]. Select settings, such as the paper size, and click [OK]. As required, change the layout and add text in the Print window. See Print Window Features (p. 61) for the procedures for changing layouts and adding text. Click the [Print] button in the Print window. This will display the Print dialog.
61 Print Window Features When the [Custom layout printing] option is selected in the Layout Options window, you can freely change the size and position of the images for printing. Change the Image Size Drag the border to resize the image. Edit the Page Title Open the [Edit] menu and select [Edit Header]. Change the Layout Drag the images to change the layout. Add Text Open the [Edit] menu and select [Add Text]. Change the default number of images printed per page.
62 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques This chapter explains how to use various ImageBrowser features, such as how to play movies and create panoramic images. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics chapter. Replaying Movies 1 2 Double-click an image with a movie icon in ImageBrowser’s Browser Area. QuickTime Player will start. Click the play button Player.
63 Editing Movies (Mac OS X Only) 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. 1 2 3 Select the image(s) to edit in ImageBrowser’s Browser Area (movies or stills). You can select multiple movies or stills. Click the [Edit] menu and select [Movie Edit]. Follow the steps displayed in the middle of the window to edit the movie and save it.
64 Converting RAW Images Converting RAW Images RAW images are extremely high-quality images that are not subject to any deterioration due to compression processing. Since they are recorded with a special file format, they cannot be opened by many image editing programs. It is necessary to convert them to standard image file formats, such as TIFF or JPEG. • See Information about Your Camera (p. 92) to determine whether your camera model supports this function.
4 65 Click the [2. Save] tab, set the file format and destination, and then click [Save]. Select [All Images] or [Checked Images] (images checked in the main window) to apply the common conversion settings. Select a file format Set the file destination You can also change the image file name This will convert the image. 5 Click the [3. Exit] tab and click [OK]. Functions of the Image Quality Adjustment Window The following adjustments can be made in the Image Quality Adjustment Window.
66 Operating the Shutter Remotely Operating the Shutter Remotely You can record still images by using a computer to control the shutter of a connected camera. This is particularly useful for checking images on the larger display of the computer as you record them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera’s memory card. Preparing for Remote Shooting 1 Ensure that the camera is connected to the computer and that ImageBrowser is displaying its Browser Window.
67 RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features. Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area. Size and Resolution Selector Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured. Rotation Settings Sets the rotation parameters for images after they are captured. You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes below. Release Button Releases the shutter. Slide this to zoom the camera in or out.
68 Operating the Shutter Remotely Remote Shooting Ensure that you turn off your computer’s sleep mode before you begin remote shooting. The device performance cannot be guaranteed if the computer enters the sleep mode. 1 2 Click and check the subject in the viewfinder. Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required.
69 Other Features Changing the File Saving Method 1 2 Click the [RemoteCapture Task] menu and select [Preferences]. For Mac OS 9, click the [File] menu and select [Preferences]. Select a file settings option and click [OK]. Sets whether images are saved only to the computer or to both the computer and the memory card in the camera. Input a root name for the image files here. If you input “Capture”, for example, the first image will be named [Capture_00001.
70 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging several images, such as those shot in the camera's Stitch Assist mode. Starting PhotoStitch 1 2 Select a series of images in the ImageBrowser’s Browser Area. Click the [Edit] menu and select [PhotoStitch]. Follow the instructions to merge the images. 3 Merge the images following the instructions in the guidance panel at the top of the PhotoStitch window.
71 • You can also start PhotoStitch by clicking the mark shown on images shot in Stitch Assist mode. • See the Camera User Guide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode. Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound are called the My Camera Settings. You can add your favorite images and sounds from your computer to the My Camera Settings.
72 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings The My Camera Window ImageBrowser already contains several pre-recorded My Camera Settings items. You can check these items with the My Camera window Type Select the settings type. Save to Camera Save to Computer Displays the list of settings files saved onto the computer. Displays the settings in the camera. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from the camera. Add Button Adds the settings file to the list.
1 2 3 4 73 Select the type of setting in the Type list box that you wish to save to the camera. Select the setting from the Computer list that you would like to add. Select the setting in the Camera list that you would like to change and click the button. The Camera list setting will change to the selected file. If a setting for this category has previously been saved to the camera, it will be overwritten. Repeat steps 1-3 as required. Click the [Save to Camera] button.
74 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings Add an Original Sound File Use a program such as ArcSoft VideoImpression to change the file format to the WAV format after you have copied the sound file. Then proceed with the steps as described in Create an Original Start-up Image File and then Add It. • With Mac OS 9, you can use the standard-issue SimpleSound program to record a sound file. • Record the sound as an 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz, 8 bit, mono sound in the WAV format.
75 Appendices This chapter introduces the CD-ROMs supplied with your camera and the procedures for installing the programs. It also explains how to uninstall the programs. Read the Troubleshooting section in this chapter if you experience a problem using the programs. About the CD-ROMs Supplied with the Solution Disk Apart from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk, additional CD-ROMs containing image editing programs may be supplied with your camera.
76 About the CD-ROMs Supplied with the Solution Disk What Can Be Accomplished with ArcSoft Camera Suite 2.1 Special Effects and Image Editing for Various Purposes •ArcSoft PhotoStudio This program can be used to correct image color or brightness, apply special effects, and edit and print images. ArcSoft PhotoStudio is a high-performance, yet easy-to-use photo editing program from ArcSoft, Inc.
77 ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.3 CD-ROM This CD-ROM contains the following programs. Compatible Operating System Program Windows 98 ArcSoft PhotoImpression * ArcSoft VideoImpression * Me 2000 Macintosh XP OS 9 OS X The free hard disk space required to install ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.3 is 700 MB or more on a Windows system and 500 MB or more on a Macintosh system. * Compatible with Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) only. What Can Be Accomplished with ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.
78 About the CD-ROMs Supplied with the Solution Disk 3 Open the CD-ROM window and double-click the [Installers], [English] and [PhotoImpression Installer] icons . Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 4 Click [Finish] when the message stating that the installation is complete appears. Continue by installing ArcSoft VideoImpression. •Installing ArcSoft VideoImpression 1 In the CD-ROM window, double-click the [Installers], [English] and [VideoImpression 1.
79 Uninstalling the Software 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. Uninstalling the Software (Windows) Software Installed from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk This explanation uses ZoomBrowser EX to demonstrate how to uninstall a program.
80 Uninstalling the Software 1 2 3 4 5 Attach 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 Information about Your Camera (p. 92). A dialog allowing you to select which application program to start will display. Click the [Cancel] button. If ZoomBrowser EX is started, close it. Click the [Start] menu and select [Settings], followed by [Control Panel].
81 Windows 2000/Windows 98 Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera] and click [Remove]. Windows Me Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera], right-click the mouse and select [Delete]. If your camera model name does not appear here, see the Camera not detected, Events dialog won’t display or images will not download to the computer (p. 84) of the Troubleshooting section.
82 Memory Card Folder Structure 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 - 998. DCIM xxxCANON IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG format images) _MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG format images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) CRW_xxxx.CRW (RAW format images) _RW_xxxx.CRW (RAW format images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) CRW_xxxx.THM* STx_xxxx.JPG** (Stitch Assist mode images) MVI_xxxx.
83 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 meet the following requirements? Computer systems that fail to meet the following requirements to accommodate a camera connected by an interface cable are not supported. Please acquire the necessary system.
84 Troubleshooting Uninstall the driver (p. 79) before reinstalling it with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 10). 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 from the computer. Next, read Start by Checking This on the previous page and resolve the problem.
85 • Your camera model name, [Canon Camera] or a camera icon 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 in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 10). Then connect the camera to the computer with the interface cable and prepare it to transfer data. If the USB driver is already installed, uninstall it first and then reinstall it.
86 Troubleshooting There are other potential reasons for the problem if the “Other devices” or “Imaging devices” categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 6, temporarily quit the procedures and investigate the other potential causes. 4. Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera], right-click and select [Delete]. 5. Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog.
87 8. Look for files for Canon digital cameras that start with [Oem*]. The “*” represents a number, such as 0 or 1. [Oem*] files come in pairs of [Oem*.inf] and [Oem*.pnf] files. (For example, [Oem0.inf] and [Oem0.pnf]). 9. Double-click the [Oem*] files to check their contents. Double-clicking an [Oem*.inf] file will open it in the Windows Notepad program. Look for [;***Canon Camera Driver Setup File****] in the first line. Note down the names of these files.
88 Troubleshooting 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 reasons for the problem if the “Other devices” or “Imaging devices” categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 6, temporarily quit the procedures and investigate the other potential causes. 4.
89 If the [Inf] Folder Is Not Visible in the [Windows] Folder Use the following procedures to show all files and folders. 1. Windows 98: 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: 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.
90 Troubleshooting 11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 10). “Server Busy” Displays During Image Download Use the following procedures if a window similar to the one below appeared when you downloaded images with ZoomBrowser EX running on Windows XP. 1. Click [Retry]. If this screen appears again, click [Retry] until it disappears.
91 If You Were Using ZoomBrowser EX Version 2 or 3 Take the following steps if you were using ZoomBrowser EX version 2 or 3 with Windows. If Titles and Comments Were Attached to Your Images. Take the following steps to display in version 4 the titles and comments you input in version 2/3. 1. Use Windows Explorer to open the [Program] folder within the folder in which you installed ZoomBrowser EX 4. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Program) 2. Double-click [dbconverter.
92 Information about Your Camera The software package and the procedures for connecting to a computer and preparing for data transfers vary between camera models. Certain software functions may also not be supported by some camera models. Read this section to confirm the capabilities of your camera model. Information Common to All Models See the respective page for your camera model for information specific to that model (pp. 94 100).
93 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Ensure that you have installed the software from the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before you connect the camera to the computer. Item to Prepare • Your camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk • Interface cable supplied with the camera • Use the interface cable to attach the camera directly to a USB port on the computer, not through a USB hub. The connection may not operate correctly through a USB hub.
94 PowerShot Pro 1 PowerShot Pro 1 How to Connect the Camera to a Computer and Prepare to Transfer Data 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal as shown below. USB Port To the DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 1. Open the terminal cover with your fingernail. 2. Hold the USB connector so the side is up, then insert it into the DIGITAL terminal securely.
95 PowerShot S1 IS How to Connect the Camera to a Computer and Prepare to Transfer Data 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal as shown below. USB Port To the DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 1. Slip a fingernail in the terminal cover’s slot to open it. 2. Orient the connector with the symbol up and insert it all the way. The camera and computer will automatically set themselves to the correct mode for communicating when they are connected.
96 PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 How to Connect the Camera to a Computer and Prepare to Transfer Data 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal as shown below. USB Port To the DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 2 1. Slip a fingernail under the terminal cover and lift to open. 2. Insert it all the way until it clicks. Set the mode switch to the playback mode and turn the camera’s power on.
97 PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 How to Connect the Camera to a Computer and Prepare to Transfer Data 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal as shown below. USB Port To the DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 2 1. Slip a fingernail under the terminal cover and lift to open. 2. Insert it all the way until it clicks. Set the mode switch to the playback mode and turn the camera’s power on.
98 PowerShot SD110 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS II s PowerShot SD110 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS II s How to Connect the Camera to a Computer and Prepare to Transfer Data 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal as shown below. USB Port To the DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 2 1. Slip a fingernail under the terminal cover and lift to open. 2. Insert it all the way until it clicks.
99 PowerShot A75 How to Connect the Camera to a Computer and Prepare to Transfer Data 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal as shown below. USB Port To the DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 2 1. Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under its left edge. 2. Insert it all the way until it clicks. Set the mode switch to the playback mode and turn the camera’s power on. This will prepare the camera to exchange data with the computer.
100 PowerShot A310 PowerShot A310 How to Connect the Camera to a Computer and Prepare to Transfer Data 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal as shown below. USB Port To the DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 2 1. Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail in the groove and lifting. 2. Insert it all the way until it clicks. Press the (ON) button. This will prepare the camera to exchange data with the computer.
101 F Index A Adobe Acrobat Reader 2 ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.3 77 ArcSoft Camera Suite 2.
102 Index P PDF Manuals 2 PhotoRecord 6, 20 PhotoStitch 6 Macintosh 70 Windows 40 PowerShot A310 100 PowerShot A75 99 PowerShot Pro 1 94 PowerShot S1 IS 95 PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH 97 PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH 96 PowerShot SD110 DIGITAL ELPH 98 Print Layout Settings Macintosh 61 Print Window 59 Printing Macintosh 59 Windows 19 Printing a Contact Sheet 23 Printing with the date 20 Programs and Compatible Operating Systems 92 PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) 58 Macintosh Windows 28 Q QuickTime 29, 40,
