Canon A510 ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual

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    Software Guide for Windows • ZoomBrowser EX • PhotoStitch Special Features Transfer Images and Movies Insert Text ABC Print Images Save Still Images From Movies Back Up to a CD Edit Movies A Attach Images to Email Plus many other useful features Table of Contents How to Use this Manual 1
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    This manual uses Windows Vista Windows. • The displayed screens and procedures may also differ slightly from the examples depending upon the camera or printer model in use. • The explanations in this guide are based on the premise that a Canon compact digital camera will be used with the software
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    (standby) mode. Please refer to your computer manual for instructions regarding the sleep (standby) mode. • Do not disconnect the camera from the computer if CameraWindow is displayed on the screen. IMPORTANT • You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) when connecting to a computer
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    of Contents About this Manual...2 Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer 3 Things to Remember 6 The Two ZoomBrowser EX Windows 6 Windows That Communicate With the Camera and Manage Images 6 Main Window...7 How to Display the Main Window 7 Names of the Main Window Parts 7 How to
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    49 Registering...49 Available Services...50 Preference Settings...51 Customizing ZoomBrowser EX...51 Customizing the Task Buttons...51 Appendices...52 List of Available Functions...52 Supported Image Types...54 Uninstalling the Software...55 Memory Card Folder Structure 56 Troubleshooting...57 5
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    More Advanced Techniques Appendices The Two ZoomBrowser EX Windows Windows That Communicate With the Camera and Manage Images The following two windows are the main ones used for ZoomBrowser EX procedures. Transfer window, which opens when a camera is connected. CameraWindow You can transfer all
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    Main Window Parts Menu Bar Function Buttons Display Control Panel Task Buttons Selects tasks to perform. Last Acquired Images Displays the last images transferred. Folder Area Selects a folder to display. Properties Icon (Displays image properties) : Image recorded using the camera's Stitch
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    Procedures Many ZoomBrowser EX functions can be accessed by selecting a task in the Main Window and following the instructions in the guidance section of the new window. For further details on the functions, refer to "List of Available Functions" in the appendix. 1 Select a task. The major steps
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    supplied interface cable. 2 Turn on the camera power, set it to playback mode and prepare it to communicate with the computer. 3 When a window similar to the one at the right appears, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. With Windows XP, click [Canon CameraWindow
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    Advanced Techniques Appendices 4 Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. Only memory card reader to transfer. For details on transferring images from a memory card reader, refer to "Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader". • Movie files take time
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    of images from the camera, click [Import Images from Camera] in CameraWindow (menu software is launched.]. Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader An action selection window will open when you insert a memory card into the memory card reader. If you select [View/Download Images Using Canon
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    . For details on how to save still images from movies, refer to "Extracting Stills from Movies". 1 Click the [Print & Email] task button in the Main Window. 2 Click [Photo Print]. 3 Confirm that [1. Select Images] is chosen and select images for printing. Table of Contents 12
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    image. Click here to insert text onto an image and print. Sets the shooting date/time imprint settings. 5 Click [3. Print]. Printing will start. HINT Printing Using Other Software If you have specialized printing software installed on the computer, you can also use it to print the images. Click the
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    Remember Mastering the Basics Index Print Prints an index of the images. More Advanced Techniques Appendices 1 Click the [Print & Email] task button in the Main Window. 2 Click [Index Print]. 3 Confirm that [1. Select Images] is chosen and select images for printing. Table of Contents 14
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices 4 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and set the categories as desired. Select an image to rotate or trim. Sets the printer and paper size settings. Rotates selected images. Click here to crop a portion of the
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    to your computer. Click each button to display the available options. Displays in-camera memory card information. Displays camera information. Starts operations for transferring images from the camera to your computer. Starts operations for protecting, rotating, and deleting images on the
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    and click the button to transfer the image to y.our computer. Viewer Window (thumbnail display) Returns to the Menu screen. Turns the shooting date and mark appears on images that have not yet been transferred. Images on the camera that match the selected filter display in the area to the right.
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    chosen images 90° to the left or right. Deletes the image chosen in Viewer Window. Protects/cancels protection for the image chosen in Viewer Window. Transfers images on your computer to the camera. The background of chosen images turns blue. IMPORTANT • The functions (buttons) that display will
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    Window Main Window This is the main window for performing tasks in ZoomBrowser EX. Slide Show Displays the selected images in succession in the window Display Mode Selects a display mode for the Browser Area. Display Control Panel Configures the settings for displaying images in the Browser Area.
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    pointer over a thumbnail causes the image to appear at a higher magnification in a Mouse Over window. You can also set the Mouse Over window to not show in the (Show Information) menu. Display Control Panel This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Selection Menu Click this
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    adjacent images. Display Images Double-clicking an image in the Browser Area (or selecting the image and clicking (View Image)), displays it in the Viewer Window. Move, Copy Images To move an image between folders, drag it over the destination folder and release the mouse button. To copy an image
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    in the Browser Area and click the Properties button. The Properties Window does not display in the Preview Mode. Shows or hides categories. , such as the shutter speed and exposure compensation setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. Image Selector Buttons When
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    Window. Click this button to display the converted image in the Viewer Window. • The following window will appear when a movie is displayed. You can extract stills from movies. You can cut portions at either end of a movie clip. Table of Contents You can control movie playback and sound volume
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    in a similar way by clicking the [Edit] button in the Viewer Window. Red Eye Correction Restores eye appearance to the original color when light reflected red. • Click [Start] when Auto mode is selected. • Switch to Manual mode if Auto mode cannot correct the image, and select the location of
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    by emphasizing the outlines of subjects, such as people and objects. Sharpen Unsharp Mask Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Image]. 2 Select an image. 3 [2. Select Editing Tool] 4 [Sharpness] 5 [3. Finish] • The Unsharp Mask [Radius] is the size at which
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    this to delete unnecessary portions of the image and leave only the necessary portions. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Image]. 2 Select an image. 3 [2. Select Editing Tool] 4 [Trim] 5 [3. Finish] • You can also input values or an aspect ratio to specify
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    ZoomBrowser EX in advance, you can use that software to edit an image selected in ZoomBrowser EX window: [Edit] and [Edit Image]. 2 Select an image. 3 [2. Select Editing Tool] 4 [Edit with external image editor] 5 [3. Finish] • The shooting information may be lost from images recorded with the camera
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Attaching Sounds You can add sound effects or background music to images and play back the sounds. Adding Sound Procedures + 1 Select an image. 2 Symbol displayed on image thumbnails to which sound files have been
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    Panoramic Images-PhotoStitch You can create wide panoramic images by moving the camera slightly when recording a series of images and merging them into one image. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Stitch Photos]. • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Use
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    ABC Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Movie]. HINT Recordable Movie Length • The length of movies you can save is shown function cannot be transferred back to the camera. • Saving movies takes time, especially MOV type movies selected with [Save image
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    the Tone Curve. Reduces noise that occurs when shooting night time scenery, or when shooting at a high ISO speed. Adjusts color saturation and sharpness. 3 Click (Edit image window). 4 Adjust the image brightness and white balance in software included with your camera. Table of Contents 31
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    " section of the Camera User Guide for compatibility. • For a more detailed explanation of operating procedures, download the Digital Photo Professional manual (PDF format) from the Canon website. HINT About RAW Images RAW images contain the data captured by the camera's image sensor without
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    to an email message. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Export Still Images]. • You will lose the shooting information if .mov Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Export Movies]. • You can also use this function to
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    Appendices Extracting Stills from Movies You can extract and save stills from your favorite frames recorded in a movie. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Extract frames from a movie]. Extract your best shots as stills Exporting Shooting Information
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    Screen Saver Images You can export images to serve as computer screen savers. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Export as a Screen Saver]. Creating Computer Wallpaper Images You can export images to serve as computer wallpaper images. Procedures 1 Select
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    Saving to CDs You can save images along with their shooting information to CD-R/RW discs. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Backup to CD]. Back up important images or distribute your vacation photos on discs. IMPORTANT • This function can only be used with
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    of the screen and select [All Programs] or [Programs] followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [Movie Uploader for YouTube] and [Movie Uploader for YouTube You must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection). • Any ISP
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    must pre-install an e-mail program. When changing settings, set the default program in the Control Panel. • When using Windows Vista, configure the settings in your e-mail software. For example, you can configure Windows e-mail by starting e-mail, then clicking the [Tools] menu, followed by [Options
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    in succession as a slide show. You can freely configure the transition effects, information displayed and display time settings. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [View & Classify] and [View as a Slide Show]. HINT Slide Show Button Functions The following buttons appear
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    You can sort images into folders by their shooting dates. 200x/05/15 200x/05/16 Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [View & Classify] and [Classify into Folder]. 200x/05/17 Images predating your use of ZoomBrowser EX can also be managed together. Table of Contents 40
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    1 Switch to [Preview Mode]. 2 Set [Star Rating]. • You can also set the Star Ratings by accessing the [Edit] menu, the Properties Window or the Viewer Window. Inserting Comments You can freely insert your choice of text as Comments. Trip blue to the sea Esnanddleyssbweahcihtees Your choice of
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    be managed from the [Tools] menu or Properties Window. • To add keywords, click the [Tools , Scenery, etc. Configured in Camera - Star Ratings Categorized on the shooting circumstances or associated memories. Keywords Selections are made from the Display Control Panel. Table of Contents 42
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    using parameters extracted from the information associated with them. Star Ratings Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [View & Classify] and [Search]. • After a search, the correlated images display in the [Search Results] folder. Keywords Revision Dates Comments
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Filtering Images You can use filters to display only images meeting the selected parameters in the Browser Area. Procedures 1 [Filter] Star Ratings My Category This section is used to specify the filter criteria.
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    minute differences can be detected. Procedures 1 Select several images to compare. 2 Click [View Image]. 3 Select , , or in the Viewer Window. 4 Click [Synchronize]. • Selecting [Synchronize] causes actions such as increasing/reducing the magnification level or scrolling around the image to apply to
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    from dedicated screens to register to the start-up screen that appears when turning the camera on, and dedicated sounds to register to various camera operation sounds (My Camera Settings). My Camera Settings • Start-up Image • Start-up Sound • Shutter Sound • Operation Sound • Selftimer Sound
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    from the left-hand list, select a My Camera Settings file to replace in the right-hand list and click this button to register it in the camera. HINT Downloading My Camera Settings Files You can also download various files to use in My Camera Settings from CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Table of Contents 47
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    " near the end of the Camera User Guide to see if the camera uses the "MOV" data type. You may not be able to play back movies taken with another camera. • Only still images compliant with Design rule for Camera File system standards can be transferred to your camera's memory card. • You may not be
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    of this product. Registering online allows you to use the various services. IMPORTANT • Internet access is required to use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (You must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection). • See the homepage for
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    even from mobile phones Order prints Order an original collection of photos My Camera Settings Files on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Download files for My Camera Settings (certain models only) Table of Contents Also, you get the latest customer support information, just for registering your product 50
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    EX You can configure ZoomBrowser EX to operate according to your preferences. • Overall themes, such as window appearances • Processing methods for images shot with the camera on end • Categories of shooting information displayed • Show/hide messages • Print settings • Zoom speed Procedures
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    settings and destination folder. ZoomBrowser EX Functions Task Button Names Connect to Camera Acquire & Acquire Images from Memory Camera Settings Card Description of Function Connects to the camera to open CameraWindow (menu screen), and use CameraWindow functions. Transfers images from
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    Export as a Wallpaper Backup to CD Photo Print Index Print Print Using Other Software Email Images Register/Add Product CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Top Page View Online Photo Album Upload Images Download My Camera Contents Description of Function Allows you to perform image editing, such as cropping
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    type provided by Canon. It saves the output of the image pixels from a digital camera without any deterioration in the quality of the image. Some cameras might not support this image type. Windows bitmap (.BMP) This image type comes standard with Windows. Most Windows programs support it. TIFF (.TIF
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    More Advanced Techniques Appendices Uninstalling the Software The procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when you wish the same procedures. 1 Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [
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    Folder Structure Images on the memory card are in either the [DCIM] folder's [xxx___mm] folder, or the [xxx_mmdd] folder (xxx: numbers 100 to 999, mm: shooting month, dd: shooting day). DCIM xxx___mm or xxx_mmdd IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images) _MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images recorded in the Adobe RGB color
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    using the correct cable and that it is securely attached at both ends. Are the camera and computer in the correct modes to transfer data? Some models require the camera to be set to the playback mode to transfer data. See the Camera User Guide for details. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Check
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    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. Camera not detected, Events dialog/AutoPlay/Device Stage won't display or
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    recognized as an "other" device. There are other potential reasons for the problem if the [Other devices], [Portable Devices] or [Imaging devices] categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 5, and temporarily quit the procedures. 3 Select
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    the prior written permission of Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, memory cards, personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon memory cards. CDP-E088-010 Table of
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How to Use this Manual
Table of Contents
for Windows
Software Guide
• ZoomBrowser EX
• PhotoStitch
ABC
Transfer Images and Movies
Insert Text
Save Still Images
From Movies
Edit Movies
Print Images
Back Up to a CD
Attach Images to
Email
Special Features
Plus many other useful features