Image Authentication Software Instruction Manual Introduction Introduction 2 About This Manual 4 Install Guide System Requirements 5 Installing Image Authentication Software 6 Starting and Exiting Image Authentication Software 12 Viewing the Instruction Manual 14 Software Updates 15 Uninstalling Image Authentication Software 16 Using Image Authentication Software Screen Layout 17 Verifying Authenticity: Start Image Authentication Software 18 Verifying Authenticity: Start the Verifi
Introduction Introduction 1/2 Thank you for your purchase of Image Authentication Software for use exclusively with Nikon digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras that support “Image Authentication,” which makes it possible to detect modifications to photographs after shooting. This Install Guide includes information that you should know before using Image Authentication Software, such as how to install and start the software and how to view online help.
Introduction 2/2 Introduction Customer Support and Registration See Customer Support and Registration for more information. Customer Support Visit Nikon technical support web sites or view the ReadMe file. Product Registration Register your Nikon product on-line (Internet connection required). Notices • The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works is governed by national and international copyright laws.
Introduction About This Manual How to Use This Manual The pages of this manual are structured as shown here: Using Image Authentication Software Verifying Authenticity 4/6 Check the Results Verification is complete when the progress bar is no longer displayed. The results are displayed in the result area as follows: Image File Names: The names of the files that have been verified. Information: The results of verification checks performed on Exif data and other photo information.
Install Guide System Requirements Before installing Image Authentication Software, be sure that your system meets the following requirements: CPU Pentium 4, 1 GHz or better (or the equivalent) recommended OS Preinstalled versions of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later), or Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later) Hard-disk space 50 MB required for installation, with an additional 200 MB required when Image Authentication Software is running RAM 512
Install Guide Installing Image Authentication Software 1/6 Before installing Image Authentication Software: • Confirm that the computer satisfies the System Requirements for Image Authentication Software. • Exit any other applications that may be running, including anti-virus software. • Do not plug the supplied USB key into a USB port. Starting the Installation Use an account with administrator privileges when installing Image Authentication Software.
Install Guide Installing Image Authentication Software 3 2/6 The Install Center window will open. Click Easy Install. Other Options in the Install Center Window Instruction Manual: Open the Manuals folder on the installer CD. Double-clicking Index.pdf displays a list of languages; click a language to open this instruction manual. Try: Download trial versions of Nikon software (Internet connection required).
Install Guide Installing Image Authentication Software 3/6 4 Click Next. 5 After reading the license agreement ( ), select I accept the terms of the license agreement ( ) and click Next ( ) to proceed with installation.
Install Guide Installing Image Authentication Software 6 Enter the product key ( ) found on the CD case and click OK ( ). 7 4/6 Personalize your copy of Image Authentication Software ( ) and click Next ( ). Product Key Do not lose this key. It is required when installing or upgrading this software and cannot be replaced if lost.
Install Guide Installing Image Authentication Software 8 9 5/6 The destination folder for Image Authentication Software will be displayed under “Install Image Authentication Software to.” Click Next to install Image Authentication Software to this folder, or click Change… to select another destination. Click Install.
Install Guide Installing Image Authentication Software 6/6 10 Click Finish. 11 Click Yes and remove the Image Authentication Software CD-ROM from the CDROM drive. If a dialog box is displayed directing you to restart the computer, follow the onscreen instructions. This completes the installation of Image Authentication Software. See Uninstalling Image Authentication Software for information on uninstalling Image Authentication Software.
Install Guide Starting and Exiting Image Authentication Software 1/2 Starting Image Authentication Software The supplied USB key is required when starting Image Authentication Software. Do not remove the USB key while the software is running. 1 Insert the supplied USB key into a USB port. Connect the key directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard. Some computers may need some time to recognize the USB key when it is first connected.
Install Guide Starting and Exiting Image Authentication Software 2/2 2 Start Image Authentication Software using either of the methods described below. Method 1: Double-click the Image Authentication Software shortcut on the desktop. Method 2: Click Start and select Image Authentication Software > Image Authentication Software from All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows 2000). Exiting Image Authentication Software 1 Select Exit from the File menu.
Install Guide Viewing the Instruction Manual To view the Image Authentication Software instruction manual, select Display Instruction Manual… from the Help menu (Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later required).
Install Guide Software Updates Image Authentication Software is equipped with an automatic update function known as Nikon Message Center. Nikon Message Center checks for updates to a variety of Nikon digital products, including Image Authentication Software. If the computer is connected to the Internet, Nikon Message Center will automatically check for updates when Image Authentication Software starts. You can also check for updates by selecting Check for Updates… from the Help menu.
Install Guide Uninstalling Image Authentication Software When uninstalling Image Authentication Software, use an account with administrator privileges and remove the USB key from the USB port. 1 Click Start and select Image Authentication Software > Image Authentication Software Uninstall from the program list. 2 Click Yes to begin removing Nikon View Pro and all of its components.
Using Image Authentication Software Screen Layout The layout of the Image Authentication Software window is described below. Menu bar: Click a menu name to display menu items. Toolbar: Provides quick access to frequently-used options. Choose Image Folder Selects image folders to be verified. Save Results Delete Display Instruction Manual Saves the verification results. Deletes selected image files from the list. Displays this manual. Result area: Verification results are displayed in this area.
Using Image Authentication Software Verifying Authenticity 1/6 Starting Image Authentication Software Controls used Insert the USB key into a USB port, then double click the application shortcut or select the application from the Start menu. Be sure the USB key is inserted in a USB port before starting Image Authentication Software.
Using Image Authentication Software 2/6 Verifying Authenticity Start the Verification Controls used Drag and drop files or folders into the result area Drag and drop the files or folders to be verified into the result area ( ). A progress indicator will be displayed in the preview/progress area. Verification results are displayed in the result area ( ) as verification is completed for each file. Preview: Previews of the images selected in the result area are displayed here.
Using Image Authentication Software Verifying Authenticity 3/6 Sub-folders At default settings, the contents of sub-folders in the folders selected for verification will also be verified. To exclude images in sub-folders, select Options… from the Tools menu and uncheck Search Subfolders.
Using Image Authentication Software 4/6 Verifying Authenticity Check the Results Verification is complete when the progress bar is no longer displayed. The results are displayed in the result area as follows: Image File Names: The names of the files that have been verified. Information: The results of verification checks performed on Exif data and other photo information.
Using Image Authentication Software 5/6 Verifying Authenticity Verification Results Verification results are displayed as follows: Text color Information Data column column Description column Meaning Black OK OK Not displayed Image data and image information have not been changed. Red OK NG The Image Data has been changed. Image data have been changed. Red NG OK The Image Information has been changed. Image information has been changed.
Using Image Authentication Software 6/6 Verifying Authenticity Sort the Results To sort results in ascending order by Image File Name ( ), Information ( ), Data ( ), or Description ( ), click the column name. Click again to sort in descending order. Delete Selected Results To delete verification results for a selected file, select it in the Image File Name column ( ) and click Delete ( ) or press the Del key (the associated image file will not be deleted).
Using Image Authentication Software Saving Verification Results Controls used The Save Results button To save verification results, click Save Results ( ). A “Save As” dialog will be displayed ( ); choose a destination and file name and click Save. Results are saved in a generic “.csv” (Comma-Separated Values) format supported by many spreadsheet and word-processing applications.
Using Image Authentication Software Menu List File Menu Choose Image Folder Ctrl + I Select folders for verification. Save Results Ctrl + S Save verification results. Exit Alt + F4 Exit Image Authentication software. Edit Menu Delete Delete Select All Ctrl + A Select all verification results. Delete selected verification results. View Menu Check this option to display full file paths in the result area. Display Full Path Tools Menu Choose whether to verify images in subfolders.
Customer Support and Registration 1/3 Nikon User Support Information (U.S.A.) Thank you for choosing Nikon, and welcome to our family of Digital Imaging products. We are confident your Nikon product will meet and exceed the high level of quality, reliability and innovative design you have come to expect from Nikon. Please contact us if you have any questions or suggestions. We value your feedback, and want to be sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
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