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-E204-010 Software Starter Guide For Version 26 ENGLISH Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 26) You must install the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer. Install the software. Connect the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 2
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. • No part of - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 3
or to more than one user. With respect to the sound and image data ("Data") contained in the Software, which are to be downloaded to the applicable Canon digital camera product, Canon grants you a personal, nonexclusive license to use the Data on a single Canon digital camera product only. YOU SHALL - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 4
the SOFTWARE unless earlier terminated. You may terminate this Agreement by destroying the SOFTWARE. This Agreement will also terminate 1995), all U.S. Government End Users shall acquire the SOFTWARE with only those rights set forth herein. Manufacturer is Canon Inc./30-2, Shimomaruko 3chome, Ohta - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 5
Operating Systems 9 Before You Connect the Camera to the Computer 10 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Preparations 11 Installing the Software and USB Driver 11 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics 16 Downloading Images to the Computer 16 Printing Images - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 6
Software 84 Memory Card Folder Structure 87 Method for Downloading to a Computer without Additional Software 88 Troubleshooting 89 Information about Your Camera 98 Non-Supported Programs and Features 98 Index 99 Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF-format manuals (hereafter PDF manuals - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 7
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 - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 8
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 Windows (p. 11) Macintosh (p. 50) Just install the software once at the beginning. - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 9
5 Connect the camera to the computer Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer (p. 10) Download images to the computer Windows (p. 16) Macintosh (p. 52) Print the images Windows (p. 21) Macintosh (p. 56) - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 10
Possibilities with Entertaining Software Print a Variety of Layouts Print with the diverse layouts available in ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The examples shown are from ZoomBrowser EX and PhotoRecord (Windows). Make your pleasurable memories into photo albums - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 11
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). Edit a Movie You can edit movies, linking movies and stills that have been downloaded to the computer, - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 12
in USB ports. Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: 128 MB or more Windows 2000/Windows XP: 256 MB or more USB •Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX: 250 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more •Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 13
2000 platforms. QuickTime is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. • Macintosh software cannot be used on disks formatted in the UFS (Unix File *3 Compatible with Windows 98 SE only. *4 Driver not required because Windows XP supports PTP. Macintosh Programs Compatible OS Program - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 14
Ensure that you have installed the software from the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before you connect the camera to the computer. Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer • Use the interface cable to attach the camera directly to a USB port on the computer, not through - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 15
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. • Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000 - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 16
12 Installing the Software and USB Driver 3 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM file name extension as shown above. 4 Click the Digital Camera Software [Install] button. Installer Panel Follow any instructions to restart your computer, if they appear. If the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 17
Windows 98 SE: Canon Camera TWAIN Driver •Windows Me: Canon Camera WIA Driver With Windows XP, the USB driver supplied with the Windows operating system is used so there is no need to install a USB driver. 7 Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. 8 Review the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 18
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. If you installed a USB driver, so far the required files have only been copied to - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 19
the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics (p. 16) for the subsequent procedures. • See USB driver installation not proceeding well in the Troubleshooting section (p. 89) if you are having problems installing the USB driver. • See Uninstalling the USB Driver (p. 85) to delete the USB driver - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 20
to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer. Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. See the Camera User Guide. The Camera Control Window - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 21
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. Different programs may display according to your computer setup. If this Events dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [ - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 22
Transfer function, the Direct Transfer settings menu will appear in the LCD monitor. In addition, the (Print/Share) button will light if your camera is equipped with one. • See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer settings and procedures. Set the Direct Transfer settings - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 23
and handling instructions. (2) Insert the loaded adapter into the slot. (1) Place the memory card in an adapter if required. The card adapter and memory card shape may vary according to the type of memory card your camera utilizes. 2 Select [View/Download Images using Canon CameraWindow] when - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 24
, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera] as the image type to be downloaded. • Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card images in a list, check the images before downloading and download only selected images. • See - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 25
]. • If you have installed the EasyPhotoPrint program that accompanied a Canon-brand printer, you will proceed to the Easy-PhotoPrint printing window window similar to it opens, read the Help menu for EasyPhotoPrint for instructions to proceed. • To proceed to the ZoomBrowser EX printing window as - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 26
22 Printing Images 2 After confirming that [1. Select Images] is selected, select images. You can select multiple images by holding the [Ctrl] down while clicking on successive images. The background of selected images changes to blue. 3 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and adjust the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 27
multiple images on a single page and print them like an album. This section explains the basic flow of steps to use PhotoRecord. Please see the PhotoRecord Help menu for detailed instructions. 1 Click [Print] in ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window, followed by [Layout Print]. 2 Confirm that [1. Select - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 28
24 Printing Images 3 Click [2. Select Captions for Printing] and place a check mark beside the type of information that will be printed with the images. If you select [Date and Time], for example, you can print the images with their shooting dates and times included. You can add a comment to an - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 29
the [Themes], [Backgrounds], [Photo Frames], [Text Frames] or [Clipart] button to switch between selections. Perform the procedures according to the instructions beside the symbol. • The [Themes] category provides consistent designs for use throughout an entire album. •You can also click [Add Titles - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 30
using PhotoRecord differ slightly. This chapter explained the ZoomBrowser EX basics. Once you have mastered them, try the advanced techniques. Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques (p. 27). • A PDF-format manual for ZoomBrowser EX is also available. It provides further - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 31
to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ZoomBrowser EX procedures in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics chapter. To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer to Information about Your Camera (p. 98). The ZoomBrowser EX Windows This section - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 32
clicking the [Tools] menu and selecting [View] and [Sort by]. • The following icons will display around images according to their attributes. Images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode RAW images Movies Images with sound memo attachments Protected images Images shot with the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 33
29 Display Mode • Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Zoom Mode Displays all the images in a folder as thumbnail images. This mode is convenient for searching for images since many can be displayed at once. If additional folders are nested within a folder, their images are displayed as - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 34
30 The ZoomBrowser EX Windows Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Selection Menu Fit to Window Display Size Use this to select or deselect all Changes the thumbnail size to Changes the size of the the images in the Browser Area. fit them into - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 35
between images. Displays images in the Viewer Window at their actual size. Sets the image display size to the size in the Viewer Window. Split Screen Button Displays multiple images at once. This is handy for comparing images. Zoom Changes the image zoom setting. Star Rating Sets the Star Rating - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 36
Displays detailed information about the shooting settings when the image was captured, such as the shutter speed or exposure setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. Protect Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted. Comment You can type a comment - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 37
can download sound files recorded with the Sound Recorder function on the camera. Refer to the ZoomBrowser EX PDF manual or Help for download instructions. Print Images Selects and prints the images in a camera or memory card. You can print numerous ways, using DPOF settings, the Index Print option - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 38
Shooting Properties Allows you to select the necessary data from the shooting information and export it as a text file. Export as a Screen Saver Exports the image as a screen saver file. Export as a Wallpaper Exports the image as a wallpaper file. Backup to CD Copies images to a CD-R/RW disk for - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 39
Select the software to use and then print. Internet Email Images Converts the selected images to the appropriate size for transmission by e-mail. You can also use it to automatically start an e-mail program after conversion. • To return to the previous screen after selecting a task, click [Return - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 40
Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel fails to appear automatically, display it using the procedures in the How to Display the Installer Panel section (p. 12). 2 Click the QuickTime [Install] button. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 41
left of the window to edit the movie and save it. Follow these steps to proceed. Click this button for detailed operational instructions. Instructions Click this button to play the movie being edited. Storyboard Area Displays thumbnails of the selected images. Links images in order from left - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 42
necessary to convert them into standard image files. • See Information about Your Camera (p. 98) to determine whether your camera model supports this function. • See the Camera User Guide for information about the camera settings for shooting RAW images. Procedures for Converting RAW Images 1 Select - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 43
Adjustment Window. The available settings may vary depending on the camera used. This section adjusts the white balance according to the light such settings as the output color space. This section adjusts the digital exposure compensation, photo effect, contrast, sharpness, and saturation. If - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 44
Positive Film. Furthermore, you can add your own color schemes (My Color) to apply to other RAW images when they are being converted. See the PDF manual for ZoomBrowser EX for more information (p. 2). - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 45
to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the camera in the correct mode for connecting. • Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. Please refer to the Camera User Guide. • Perform the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 46
the viewfinder display. Refresh Button Resets the exposure, focus and white balance. Set the basic camera settings here. • The settings available in the RemoteCapture Task window vary between camera models. • RemoteCapture Task locks the exposure and focus settings for the subject matter in - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 47
the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required. If you intend to hold the camera vertically to photograph a subject, you can save the image to the computer with the correct orientation if you set the rotation settings in advance. If - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 48
• See the Camera User Guide for information about lens cannot be merged accurately. Starting PhotoStitch 1 Click [Edit] in the ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window and click [Stitch Photos]. 2 Click [1. Select Images] and select several images in the Browser Area. 3 Click [2. Open PhotoStitch]. Instructions - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 49
to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the camera in the correct mode for connecting. • Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. Please refer to the Camera User Guide. • Perform the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 50
files saved onto the computer. Play Button Plays the audio from the settings file in the camera. Displays the settings in the camera. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from the camera. Play Button Plays the audio from the selected settings file. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 51
be overwritten. Repeat steps 1-3 as required. To use this data on the camera, change the start-up image and sound settings on the camera itself. Please see the Camera User Guide for these instructions. Saving the Camera's My Camera Settings to the Computer 1 Select the [Setup as a theme] tab in the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 52
Data] button. Add File Button Adds images and sound files for use as settings files. Added files display in the list. Connect to camera Button Connects to the camera. My Camera Maker will start. 3 Follow the instructions at the top part of the My Camera Maker window and create image or sound files - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 53
the start- up image using an image editing program other than My Camera Maker. Compression Method : JPEG (Baseline JPEG) Sampling Rate : 4:2:0 as guidelines for the length of sound file that can be saved to the camera. Type Duration in Seconds 11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz Start-Up Sound 1.0 sec - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 54
- 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. See ArcSoft PhotoStudio - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 55
individually for installation. 6 Click [Agree] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. 7 Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 8 When the installation is over, click [OK]. 9 Click [Exit] in the installer panel - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 56
more than approximately 1000 images in the camera. Use a memory card reader to download in that case. Camera to Computer Connection 1 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. Procedures - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 57
Transfer function, the Direct Transfer settings menu will appear in the LCD monitor. In addition, the (Print/Share) button will light if your camera is equipped with one. • See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer settings and procedures. Set the Direct Transfer settings - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 58
manual for the memory card reader for details on how to connect and use the reader. (2) Insert the loaded adapter into the slot. (1) Place the memory card in an adapter if required. The card adapter and memory card shape may vary according to the type of memory card your camera utilizes. The Camera - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 59
, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera] as the type of image for downloading. •Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card images in a list, check the images before downloading and download only selected images. • See - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 60
56 Printing Images Printing Images There are three ways in which images may be printed: One Photo per page Print, Index Print and Layout Print. This section explains the Print 1 Image per Page and Arrange and Print sections. Movies cannot be printed, but you can print stills after they have been - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 61
57 3 Set the categories as you feel necessary. Selects a printer. Selects options such as the paper size and orientation when you click [Page Setup]. Place a check mark here to print the shooting dates/times with the images. Sets the number of copies printed. Click this button to switch between - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 62
58 Printing Images 3 In the Print Style category, select [Custom layout printing] and set the categories as you feel necessary . Selects a printer. Selects options such as the paper size and orientation when you click [Page Setup]. 4 Change the layout or add text as you feel necessary in the Layout - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 63
to Print in Caption] category. This chapter explained the ImageBrowser basics. Once you have mastered them, try the advanced techniques. Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques (p. 60). A PDF-format manual for ImageBrowser is also available. It provides further information - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 64
to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - The Basics chapter. To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer to Information about Your Camera (p. 98). The ImageBrowser Windows This section - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 65
] keys down while clicking on the last image. • The following types of icon will display around images according to their attributes. Images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode RAW images Movies Images with sound memo attachments Protected images Images shot with the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 66
62 The ImageBrowser Windows Display Mode • Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Preview This mode displays the image at a larger size as well as the image information. List Displays the images in the folder selected in the Explorer Panel section in rows and columns. TimeTunnel Displays - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 67
63 Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Display Size Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area. Selection Menu Use this to select or deselect all the images in the Browser Area. Filter Images This feature filters your images by their - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 68
Button Displays the AF frame (focal point frame) and the shooting information. Print Button Prints the displayed image. Full Screen Button Displays the image in the full screen mode. Click the image or press any key on the keyboard to restore the normal display mode. Synchronize Button Synchronizes - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 69
between images. Shooting Information Displays detailed information about the shooting settings when the image was captured, such as the shutter speed or exposure setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 70
you can download sound files recorded with the Sound Recorder function on the camera. Refer to the ImageBrowser PDF manual or Help for download instructions. Print Selects and prints the images in a camera or memory card. You can print numerous ways, using DPOF settings, the Index Print option, Full - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 71
the file. •Export Shooting Properties: allows you to export the shooting properties as a text file. •Export as a Screensaver: Exports the image as a screen saver file. •Export an Image as Wallpaper: Exports the image as a wallpaper file. Organize Images: [File] menu, [Organize Image] •Sort Images - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 72
68 ImageBrowser Features Display Settings: [View] menu, [View Settings] Hides or shows image information beneath the thumbnail, such as the file name or the shooting date and time. Sort Images: [View] menu, [Sort] Arranges image order in the Browser Area according to criteria such as the filename, - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 73
69 Replaying Movies 1 Double-click an image with a movie icon in ImageBrowser's Browser Area. The movie will appear in the Viewer Window. Movie icon 2 Click the [Play] button. You can control the movie's playback and sound volume. You can save the displayed scene as a still image by clicking here. - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 74
steps displayed in the middle of the window to edit the movie and save it. Follow these steps to proceed. Instructions Click this button for detailed operational instructions. Click this button to play the movie being edited. Storyboard Area Displays thumbnails of the selected images. Links images - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 75
to convert them into standard image files. • See Information about Your Camera (p. 98) to determine whether your camera model supports this function. • See the Camera User Guide for information about the camera settings for shooting RAW images. Procedures for Converting RAW Images 1 Select - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 76
. This section adjusts the digital exposure compensation, photo effect, contrast, sharpness, and saturation. Restores all settings to the settings stored in the camera at the time of shooting RAW images when they are being converted. See the PDF manual for ImageBrowser for more information (p. 2). - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 77
to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the camera in the correct mode for connecting. • Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. Please refer to the Camera User Guide. • If the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 78
the viewfinder display. Refresh Button Resets the exposure, focus and white balance. Set the basic camera settings here. • The settings available in the RemoteCapture Task window vary between camera models. • RemoteCapture Task locks the exposure and focus settings for the subject matter in - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 79
the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required. If you intend to hold the camera vertically to photograph a subject, you can save the image to the computer with the correct orientation if you set the rotation settings in advance. If - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 80
mode. • See the Camera User Guide for information about shooting in lens cannot be merged accurately. Starting PhotoStitch 1 Select a series of images in the ImageBrowser's Browser Area. 2 Click the [Edit] menu and select [PhotoStitch]. Instructions 3 Merge the images following the instructions - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 81
computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the camera in 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 the Camera User Guide. • If the Camera Control Window - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 82
to Computer Play Button Plays the audio from the settings file in the camera. Displays the settings in the camera. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from the camera. Play Button Plays the audio from the selected settings file. Send to Trash Button Deletes a settings file from the computer - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 83
concludes the process of saving the My Camera settings to the camera. To use this data on the camera, change the start-up image and sound settings on the camera itself. Please see the Camera User Guide for these instructions. Saving the Camera's My Camera Settings to the Computer 1 Select the type - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 84
. Create a JPEG image at a size of (w) 320 x (h) 240 pixels. 1 Click the [File] menu in the ImageBrowser Main Window and select [Canon Camera] and [My camera]. The My Camera window will display. 2 Select the [Start-up Image] in Type. 3 Click [Add]. Add Button Adds images and sound files for use as - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 85
Frequency : 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz Use the following lengths as guidelines for the length of sound file that can be saved to the camera. 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 - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 86
all programs that are running. 2 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel displays, click [Exit] to close it. 3 Click the [Start] menu, and select [My Computer]. Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98 SE users, double-click the [My Computer] icon on - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 87
]. 2. Click [Add] and select [ArcSoft PhotoStudio]. ImageBrowser 1 Select an image to edit, click the [Edit] menu and select [ArcSoft PhotoStudio]. Manual for ArcSoft PhotoStudio You can obtain the ArcSoft PhotoStudio manual from the ArcSoft, Inc., website. Use your browser program to download the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 88
corrupted files. Uninstalling the Software (Windows) Software Installed from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (excluding menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot - IXYIXUS - DVx] and [CameraWindow DC_DVx Uninstall]. The "x" stands - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 89
USB driver. You do not need to uninstall the USB driver with Windows XP. 1 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 the Camera User Guide - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 90
[Canon Camera] and click [Remove]. Then turn off the camera and remove the interface cable from the computer's USB port. 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. 90) of the Troubleshooting - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 91
Folder Structure The images on a memory card are placed in the [DCIM] folder in subfolders labeled [xxxCANON], the THM extension are the thumbnail image files for the camera's index replay mode. • The "xxxx" in file names represent four-digit numbers. • **Each successive file shot in Stitch Assist - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 92
method. See the For Windows® XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet for details. Windows Me (with the USB driver installed) Easily download images using the Scanners and Cameras Wizard or Windows Explorer. All you need do is connect the camera to the computer with an interface cable. See the Windows Help - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 93
User Guide for details. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Check the battery charge if you are powering the camera with a battery. You are recommended to use a household power source (AC adapter) to power the camera when it is connected to a computer (if available for your camera model). Problems - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 94
supporting Hi-Speed USB 2.0). The problem may be resolved by lowering the transmission speed for data by following the procedures below. Solution: Hold the MENU button on the camera down and press the (Print/Share) button and FUNC./SET button simultaneously. In the displayed screen, select - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 95
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. 11 - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 96
92 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 " - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 97
Notepad program. Look for [;****Canon Camera Driver Setup File****] in the first line. Note down the names of these files. Several sets of [CAP*] files may be present in the [inf] folder. Open up each file to confirm that it is an [CAP*] file for Canon digital cameras before you do anything with - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 98
Troubleshooting Reinstall the driver. 11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 11). Windows Me/Windows 98 SE Check to see if the camera is being recognized as an "other" device and delete the driver . Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 99
] (or [Drvidx.bin]) files. 9. In the [INF] or [Inf] folder, double-click the [OTHER] or [Other] folder to open it. 10. Find and delete the [Canon.IncCAP xxx.Inf] file (The xxx represents numerals.). You do not need to delete anything if none of the above files are contained in the - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 100
Troubleshooting Reinstall the driver 11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 11). Zooming Images in ZoomBrowser EX is Slow or Not Working Some graphics cards [Start] button. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Database\My Database.zbd) This - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 101
Explorer to copy the folder and the images it contains from the [Program Files] folder to another folder. (e.g. Copy the image folders in C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Library One to another location.) The moved folder images can now be selected and displayed with ZoomBrowser EX 5. - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 102
camera models. Certain software functions may also not be supported by some camera models. Non-Supported Programs and Features Applicable Camera Models PowerShot SD550 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 750 PowerShot SD450 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 55 PowerShot SD30 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS i zoom PowerShot - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 103
58 Information about Your Camera 98 Installer Panel Macintosh 50 Windows 12 Installing Software Macintosh 50 USB Driver 11 Windows 11 K Keyword Macintosh 65 Windows 32 L Layout Print Macintosh 57 Windows 23 M Main Window 27 Memory Card Folder Structure 87 Memory Card Reader Macintosh 54 - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 104
Macintosh 73 Windows 41 P PDF Manuals 2 PhotoRecord 6 PhotoStitch 6 Macintosh 76 Windows 44 PhotoStudio 82 PowerShot A410 98 PowerShot A610 98 PowerShot A620 98 PowerShot S80 98 PowerShot SD30 DIGITAL ELPH 98 PowerShot SD450 DIGITAL ELPH 98 PowerShot SD550 DIGITAL ELPH 98 Print Layout - Canon A610 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 105
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• This guide explains how to install the software programs and
briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
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Please read the software license agreement in this guide before
using the software. By using the software, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the agreement.
Software Starter Guide
(For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 26)
CDI-E204-010
© 2005 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN CHINA
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Windows
Macintosh
Software Starter Guide For Version 26
You must install the software bundled on the Canon
Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the
camera to the computer.
Install the software.
Connect the camera
to the computer.