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Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Version 30 English - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 2
Adjustment] Window 19 Installing the Digital Video Software 20 Before Downloading Still Images 23 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 23 Settings on the camcorder 23 Connecting the camcorder 24 Downloading Still Images 25 Using the Computer to Download Still Images (CameraWindow 26 Auto - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 3
to the camcorder 60 Using Various Functions 62 Attaching Images to E-mail Messages 62 Running a Slide Show 64 Adding Sound to a Still Image 65 Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder 66 Uninstalling the Software 67 Uninstalling ImageBrowser 67 Troubleshooting ...68 Macintosh - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 4
played on a music CD player. Checking Supplied Accessories Use the following accessories to download recorded still images from the camcorder to your computer. • Supplied USB cable • DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk The cable supplied with your camcorder may be different from the one described in - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 5
that come with above OS preinstalled PowerPC G3/G4/G5, or Intel processor 256 MB or more USB Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser 300 MB or more 1024 × 768 pixels/32,000 colors or better Proper (UFS). A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. Macintosh System Requirements 5 - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 6
manual explains how to install the software, what you can do with the main features and how to operate them. For more detailed operational instructions, refer to the Help menu of each software program. Your camcorder may not support some features of the software. 6 What is Digital Video Software - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 7
( 38), and you can confirm and change the owner's name of the camcorder you specify ( 66). Refer to Using the Computer to Download Still Images (CameraWindow) ( 26) for launching the software. The Remote capture function is not supported by the camcorder. Click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 8
on the selected printing type. Refer to Printing Still Images without Downloading Them ( 38). Camera Control window Prints all still images, one image per page. Displays a list of the still images in the camcorder (built-in memory or memory card), allowing you to select which ones to print. Prints - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 9
] Tab This tab is used for confirming and changing the owner's name of the camcorder you can specify ( 66) and uploading the still images to the camcorder. My Camera function is not supported by the camcorder. Camera Control window Uploading the images from the computer. Enter or change the name - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 10
. Changes the size of the thumbnail. If your camcorder supports wide size still image (16:9 such as 1920 x 1080 pixels) recording, the thumbnails that appear in this window will be also 16:9 images. The sample images used on this instruction manual are normal size still images (4:3). 10 Windows - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 11
software program used for organizing, printing and editing the downloaded still images. To start ImageBrowser, click the [ImageBrowser] icon in the Dock. If the ImageBrowser icon is not in the Dock, double-click the [Canon folder as Favorites, follow the instructions below. When you have selected - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 12
of the Browser Area, and the Information Panel is displayed in the upper part. Preview Image Selected Thumbnail Information Panel [List Mode]: The images are displayed allows you to select several functions directly without using the menu bar located on top of the window. Context menu 12 Windows - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 13
[File Information] When the view mode is set to [List Mode], select [Get Info] from the [File] menu to display the following window. You can rename files. Hides the information display at the right. Input a comment. Shooting information Sets a star rating. Macintosh You can switch and view the - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 14
panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 Canon Camera 2 View Image 3 SlideShow 4 Print & Email 5 Send to Trash Opens CameraWindow. Displays a selected image in the [Image Viewer] window. Displays still images in a slide show. After you download still images to a computer, use - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 15
3 Edit 4 Number of Displays 5 Synchronize 6 Full Screen 7 Print 8 Show screen sized image or press any key. Prints the selected still image. Refer to [Photo Print] ( 43). The shooting information of the image will be displayed. [Show AF Frame] cannot be used for the images recorded by the camcorder - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 16
Image] to trim the image. [Color/Brightness Adjustment] Window Select [Color/Brightness Adjustment] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. Use this to change the image's properties by adjusting the RGB intensity, saturation and brightness. 16 Windows - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 17
[Red Eye Correction] Window Select [Red Eye Correction] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. Use this to correct still images in which people's eyes appear red. [Insert Text] Window Select [Insert Text] from the icon located at the bottom of - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 18
[Level Adjustment] Window Select [Level Adjustment] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. Use this to adjust the levels in a still image to change its appearance. [Tone Curve Adjustment] Window Select [Tone Curve Adjustment] from the icon located at - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 19
[Sharpness] Window Select [Sharpness] from the icon located at the bottom of the [Image Viewer] window. Use this to emphasize and clarify the outlines of people and objects. [Auto Adjustment] Window Select [Auto Adjustment] from the icon located at the bottom of - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 20
, you must install the Digital Video Software. Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). This protocol enables you to download still images by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable (using software such as iPhoto or Image - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 21
images from the Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras) will be installed. This software is used only for compatible Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras, and the camcorder does not support this software. 6 Read the license agreement and click [Agree] to accept the terms. Installing the Digital Video Software 21 - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 22
]. After the installation is complete, restart the computer as prompted. 9 Remove the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive. When installation is complete, remove the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk before you connect the camcorder to the computer. 22 Installing the Digital Video Software - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 23
Before Downloading Still Images Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Be sure to install the Digital Video Software before you connect the camcorder to the computer. Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapter before connecting it to a computer. Connect the USB cable - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 24
the camcorder. 2 If downloading images from a memory card, insert the memory card into the camcorder. 3 Set the camcorder to still image playback mode. Wait until the ACCESS indicator stops flashing. 4 Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer's USB port and the camcorder's USB Terminal. USB - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 25
memory card contains more than approximately 1000 images. In this case, use a card reader/writer to download images. - For instructions on how to connect a card reader/writer, see Using a Card Reader/Writer ( 34). Observe the following precautions when the camcorder's access indicator is flashing - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 26
you connect the camcorder, click the [File] menu and clear the check mark from the [Displays this screen when the camera is connected]. 2 Click [Starts to download images]. Click [Exit] to close the Camera Control window after downloading images. Camera Control window 26 Downloading Still Images - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 27
Settings This task allows you to apply auto-downloading settings. You can specify the types of still images and the destination folder. 1 In the Camera Control window, click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences]. 2 Select [Change auto download settings] and click [Next]. Macintosh - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 28
and click [Next]. Place a check mark here if you wish the original image to be deleted after downloading. 4 Specify the destination folder settings and click [Next]. Destination Folder Click this button to browse where you want to save the images. Select to specify - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 29
redisplay the window by clicking [Select]). Select a process to perform after the image is downloaded, and click [OK]. 6 Click [Finish]. Placing a check mark here makes images in the camcorder to be automatically downloaded when the camcorder is connected. Downloading Still Images 29 Macintosh - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 30
the Selected Still Images from the CameraWindow 1 Click [Lets you select and download images]. 2 Select images you wish to download and click [Download Images]. • Clicking on 2 images while holding down the [option] + [shift] key selects also all images between the 2 images. • Clicking on - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 31
]. • ImageBrowser starts, and Browser Window appears. Settings for the folder and the subfolder for downloaded images Settings for the file prefix and the consecutive numbers • To make changes, click [Change Settings]. [Specify Folder] Tab Specify the settings of the folder and subfolder. [Specify - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 32
Transfer Function) If your camcorder supports the Direct Transfer function, you can use the camcorder to download images. Setting the Direct Transfer Download Destination Folder 1 Click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences]. Click [Exit] to close the Camera Control window. 2 Select - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 33
. Direct Transfer 1 Select a transfer option on the camcorder screen and press the button. • See your camcorder instruction manual for how to set and operate the camcorder to transfer images. • The button cannot be used when it is not lighted. Macintosh Downloading Still Images 33 - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 34
For instructions on how to connect the card reader/writer, refer to its manual. If you are using a camcorder that supports miniSD cards but your card reader/ writer does not support them, please purchase an appropriate adapter for your card. If you are using SDHC cards, you need to use a card reader - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 35
Click [Download Images]. Click [Exit] to close the window after downloading images. Applying Auto-downloading Settings This task allows you to apply auto-downloading settings. You can specify the types of still images and the destination folder. 1 Click [Preferences]. Macintosh Downloading Still - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 36
2 Configure the settings and click [OK]. Downloading the Selected Still Images from the ImageBrowser 1 Click [Lets you select and download images]. 36 Downloading Still Images - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 37
2 Select images you wish to download and click [Download Images]. • Clicking on 2 images while holding down the [option] + [shift] key selects also all images down the [shift] key selects multiple images. A blue frame appears around the selected image. Macintosh Downloading Still Images 37 - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 38
when using a card reader/writer. You can select one of the following 4 methods to print still images directly from the camcorder, without downloading images DPOF settings] - Prints according to the DPOF print settings set by the camcorder. • [Select image and print] - A list of the still images will - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 39
3 Click on one of the 4 printing methods. 4 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. The window varies depending on the selected printing method in step 3. Macintosh Printing Still Images 39 - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 40
selected [Print All Photos]: Selects the printer. Sets the paper size settings. Sets the shooting date/time imprint and color settings. Sets the number of print copies of the displayed image. Click this button to switch between still images if multiple images are selected. 40 Printing Still - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 41
comments, headers, footers and page numbers. Sets the number of rows and columns. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion • The selected still images will be printed according to the number of copies set with the camcorder. The same window described in the previous section When you - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 42
When you have selected [Select image and print]: • If you selected [Select image and print], the following window will be displayed. Select still images you wish to print, and click [Print]. If you selected [Contact Sheet Print], the same window described in the previous section When you have - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 43
to the Computer You can select one of the following 3 methods to print still images downloaded to the computer. • [Photo Print] - Prints one still image per page. • [Index Print] - Prints selected images in rows with file names and image information. • [Layout - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 44
print settings and click [Print]. Selects the printer. Sets the paper settings. Sets the shooting date/time imprint and color settings. Sets the number of print copies of the displayed image. Click this button to switch between still images if multiple images are selected. 44 Printing Still - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 45
3 When the print window opens, click [Print]. 4 When the printing finishes, click to close the window. [Index Print] 1 Select still images you wish to print and click [Print & Email] [Index Print] from the displayed menu. Macintosh Printing Still Images 45 - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 46
print settings for shooting information, comments, headers, footers and page numbers. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of the still image). Sets the number of rows and columns. Rotates still images. Sets the number of print copies of the contact sheets. 3 When the print - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 47
you to specify the size of the all still images. - [Tiled photo printing]: Allows you to have the program lay out and print the specified number of images per page with no gaps between still images on the page. • Selecting [Edit] [Add Text] allows you to write some text on a still - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 48
2 Select a print style from the pull-down menu and click [Print] after specifying the print settings. 3 When the print window opens, click [Print]. 4 When the printing finishes, click to close the window. 48 Printing Still Images - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 49
Images Applying Star Rating • This task allows you to apply ratings to your images from one star to three stars. The star rating can be used as one of the search conditions, or for the selection of images to be displayed in the Browser Window. • The default setting of the star - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 50
Specifying the Keywords You can use keywords when searching for images. 1 Select an image to which you wish to apply the keyword. 2 Select [Keyword] [Settings] from the [Edit] menu. 3 Place a check - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 51
Classifying the Images This task allows you to sort images into a folder according to the shooting date or star rating. Sort by the Shooting Date 1 Select the images you wish to classify and select [Organize Image] [Sort Images] from the [File] menu. 2 Select [The files will be separated into - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 52
3 Specify the sort settings and click [OK]. The selected images are classified into the specific folder. Sort by the Star Rating 1 Select the images you wish to classify and select [Organize Image] [Sort Images] from the [File] menu. 52 Organizing Images - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 53
2 Select [The files will be organized by Star Rating.] and click [Next]. 3 Specify the sort settings and click [OK]. Macintosh Organizing Images 53 - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 54
Renaming Multiple Files This task allows you to rename multiple files at the same time, or to rename and copy multiple files. 1 Select the images you wish to rename and select [Organize Image] [Rename] from the [File] menu. 2 Specify the settings and click [OK]. The images are renamed according to - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 55
Searching for Images This task allows you to search for images by star rating, modification date, shooting date, comment or keywords. 1 Select a folder in the explorer view. 2 Select [Search] from the [File] menu. 3 Specify the search conditions and click [Search Now]. • The search results are - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 56
4 Click [Finish]. • To change the search parameters and perform another search, click [Back] and repeat steps 3-4. • The images of the search result are displayed in the [Search Results] folder. You can print or copy these images to another folder. Explorer View The searched images will remain in - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 57
shooting properties of the still image to a text file or copying the still images with new names. Furthermore, you can export still images for use as a screen saver or a wallpaper. 1 Select an image you wish to export and [Export Image] from the [File] menu. 2 Select exporting type and click [Next - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 58
3 Specify the export settings and click [Finish]. The window varies depending on the selected export type in step 2. When you have selected [Edit and Save Image]: You can convert still images to another file type, resize and save them as new files. You can select the file type from BMP, PICT, JPEG - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 59
When you have selected [Export as a Screensaver]: You can export and save the image as a screen saver. When you have selected [Export an Image as Wallpaper]: You can export and save the image as a desktop wallpaper. This task cannot be performed - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 60
images saved on the computer to the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 23). The still images will be added to the memory selected for the playback of still images (built-in memory or memory card). 2 Click the [Set to Camera] tab in the Camera Control window, and [Uploads images to - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 61
4 In the Add image window, select the image size and click [Add]. • The selected images will be recorded to the memory card. • When recording is complete, the images will appear in the CameraWindow. Macintosh Exporting Images 61 - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 62
Using Various Functions Attaching Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected images to an e-mail message. If necessary, you can make send in the Browser Area. 2 From the [Internet] menu, select [Create Image for Email]. 3 Specify the image size and click [Finish]. 62 Using Various Functions - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 63
e-mail software may not start automatically. For details, refer to the Help menu of the OS you are using. You can also set the e-mail software that Open the [Users] folder, followed by [User login name], [Library], [Preferences], [ImageBrowserUserData], and [Mail]. Using Various Functions 63 - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 64
30 seconds). • [Control with Mouse or Keypad]: Advances the slide show manually with the mouse or keyboard. • [Repeat Continuously]: Runs the slide show the slide show. • [Transition Effect]: Select the transition effect to be used when moving from one slide to another. When you select an effect, you - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 65
Image • To add sound to still images, use the Mac OS recording function. Depending on the computer, you may need to connect peripherals such as microphones. Check if your computer settings allow recording. • The sound cannot be played back on the camcorder. 1 In the Browser Area, select a still - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 66
. 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 23). 2 Click the [Set to Camera] tab and click [Confirms/changes camera settings] in the Camera Control window. 3 Enter the camcorder's owner's name and click [OK]. Input the camcorder's owner's name here (up to 31 characters). 66 Using Various Functions - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 67
Uninstalling the Software Uninstall the software when you wish to delete it from your computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. delete those subfolders. For more details on how to uninstall ImageBrowser, refer to Read Me. Macintosh Uninstalling the Software 67 - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 68
in good shape. Î If you are experiencing operational problems, detach the USB cable from the camcorder and computer and terminate the connection. Restart the computer and then reconnect the camcorder. ImageBrowser Operation Cannot download still images. Î The camcorder is not set to the correct mode - Canon FS10 | Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.30 Instruction Manual - Page 69
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