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Starter Guide For Use with the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 4 To Download Images to a Computer for for Windows Macintosh Install the Software p. 7 p. 63 Connect the Camera to a Computer p. ii p. ii Start the Software and Download Images p. 11 p. 65 Start ZoomBrowser EX (Windows - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 2
due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards. Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, EOS and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc. • ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 3
Windows i NEITHER CANON NOR ANY OF CANON'S SUBSIDIARIES, DISTRIBUTORS OR DEALERS IS LIABLE FOR ANY construed to give Canon any ownership rights in any images, graphics or textual material that you save in connection with the Software. 10. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 4
Camera to a Computer Models PowerShot Pro90 IS PowerShot G1 PowerShot A10/A20 PowerShot S300 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 300 Where to Find the Instructions Camera User Guide EOS D30 PowerShot S10/S20 PowerShot S100 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS [Connect.pdf] file contained on the Canon Digital Camera - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 5
1 Using the Software on the Windows Platform Introducing the Software 2 Camera and Software Compatibility 5 System Requirements 6 Installing/Uninstalling the Software 7 Installing the USB Driver 9 Using ZoomBrowser EX the First Time (From Loading to Printing 11 Using Additional ZoomBrowser EX - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 6
the Windows platform contained on the CD-ROM included with the camera. Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Some camera models do not support some of the software functions. Please check the Camera and Software Compatibility chart to confirm the compatibility of your camera. ( § p. 5) ZoomBrowser EX - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 7
load camera images directly into the application program. The USB TWAIN Driver is for connecting via a USB port. The RS-232C TWAIN Driver is for connecting via a serial (COM) port. Install the RS-232C TWAIN Driver if you are going to load images via a CF card reader or PC card reader in Windows 95 - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 8
4 USB WIA Driver Canon Digital Camera USB WIA Driver (For Windows Me) As the driver software for the USB interface, it can automatically start Windows' Scanners and Cameras Wizard and download images to the computer. It can also display the images in the camera as thumbnails in Windows Explorer, - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 9
. Function USB* Computer Interface Serial Software EOS D30 Pro90 IS q q - q Model PowerShot Series G1 S10/S20 A10/A20 S100 DIGITAL S300 DIGITAL DIGITAL IXUS DIGITAL IXUS ELPH ELPH 300 q q q q q q q q q - - - - - Downloading Camera Images ZoomBrowser EX TWAIN Driver - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 10
for the programs supplied with your camera. • A cable connection via a USB port is only supported for computers pre-installed with Windows 98, Windows Me or Windows 2000, or those upgraded to Windows Me from a pre-installed version of Windows 98. • A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 11
the computer before you attach the camera to the computer's USB port. If you attach the camera to the USB port after installing the software, it will automatically select the correct USB driver. 1. Close any programs that are running. 2. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 12
user registration process. Uninstalling the Software • To remove the installed software, click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Settings], [Control Panel] and [Add / Remove Programs]. ZoomBrowser EX can also be uninstalled by clicking the [Start] menu and selecting [Programs], [Canon Utilities - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 13
the "Uninstalling the USB Driver" section on page 52 for instructions for that procedure. Installing the USB Driver Windows 2000 users should log on as the Administrator before commencing installation. 1. Once you have attached the USB cable to the camera and computer, set the camera to the mode - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 14
10 Windows Me or Windows 2000 Users If the "Digital Signature Not Found" message displays partway through installation, follow the procedures below. 1. Click the [Yes] button if the "Digital Signature Not Found" message displays. Your camera model name will appear here. 2. Click [No to All] if the " - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 15
(excluding PowerShot S10/S20 models)). • To reopen the connection, press the camera's shutter button or main switch. Please see the Camera User Guide for details. Starting ZoomBrowser EX USB Interface 1. Attach the camera to the computer with the USB cable. Refer to Where to Find Instructions for - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 16
card reader or into the PC card adapter and then into the PC card slot. Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a Computer (§ p. ii) for connection instructions. 2. Start ZoomBrowser EX. Double-click the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop to start the program. Canon - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 17
instructions. 2. Set the camera to the mode for communicating with a computer. 3. Start ZoomBrowser EX. Double-click the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop to start the program. Canon ZoomBrowser EX Icon If the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon does not appear on the desktop, click the Windows - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 18
Click this button to synchronize the camera to the computer's date and time settings. Check the battery charge here. Formats the CF card in the camera. (Except in PowerShot S10/S20 models) Check the remaining memory capacity here. Sets the camera parameters. (§ p. 48) (Supported by the EOS D30 only) - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 19
and input a folder name. Tree View 2. Select the new folder in the Tree View. 3. Select the images that you wish to download from the Camera Window and click the [Download] button. Click the thumbnail you wish to select or press [Ctrl] and click to select multiple thumbnails. "RAW" will display on - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 20
• You can also download images to the computer by dragging them from the Camera Window and dropping them on the Browser Display Area or Tree View. Browser Display Area Tree View "RAW" will display on RAW images. The movie icon will display on movie thumbnails. To disconnect the camera, click the - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 21
Windows 17 Printing Images 1. Select the image(s) you wish to print and click the [Print Layout] button. • Movie images cannot be printed. • You must convert RAW - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 22
EX Functions This section explains the additional features of ZoomBrowser EX. Please refer to the ZoomBrowser EX Help file for more details. Some of the software functions are not supported by all of the camera models. Please check the Camera and Software Compatibility chart to confirm your - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 23
19 Zooming a Single Image Double-click an image in the Browser Display Area to display it in the Image Viewer. Windows Double-click the target image. Edit Panel Button About the Image Viewer Edit Panel • The edit panel displays when you click Edit Panel button in - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 24
the movie. • If QuickTime 3.0 or a later version is not already installed, install it from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Displaying Images in Chronological Order Select a folder or some images, direction. To quit TimeTunnel and return to the ZoomBrowser EX window, click this button. - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 25
Windows 21 Showing Images in a Slide Show The slide show function display. Set a play interval and a transition effect and click the [OK] button. 3. Select images from the ZoomBrowser EX Browser Display Area for showing. 4. Click the [View] menu and select [Slide Show]. The selected images will - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 26
Image Library One] folder is located within the folder in which ZoomBrowser EX was installed. The Tree View displays files at levels below this folder. have used another program, such as the Windows Explorer utility or Adobe Photoshop LE, to move or edit images registered with ZoomBrowser EX, you - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 27
Windows 23 Erasing Images An image cannot be recovered after it is erased. Double-check to make sure you have the right images before erasing. Erasing - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 28
image will be saved onto the camera's CF card. Editing Camera Slide Shows This function allows you to edit slide shows played by the camera. To edit slide shows shown on the computer display, see "Showing Images in a Slide Show." (§ p. 21) 1. Open the Camera Window. (§ pp. 11-14) 2. Click the [Slide - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 29
EX encounters print settings data it does not support on a CF card with print settings created by a non-Canon brand DPOF-compliant digital camera. If any print settings on such a card are changed, all of them will be overwritten by ZoomBrowser EX and lost. • Some printers or photo developing - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 30
Mail]. 3. Adjust the image size and compression. The e-mail image creation window will display. Set the image size and quality and follow the on-screen 's address and send the message. Some e-mail programs or operating systems may not support the auto start function. In that case, temporarily - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 31
it easy to merge these images. Stitch Assist mode images display in the Camera Window as shown below. Stitch Assist mode images have a green stitch mark. Click the stitch mark to start PhotoStitch and merge them. Please see the Camera User Guide for instructions for shooting in Stitch Assist mode. - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 32
guide (User Guide.pdf) for instructions for this program. 4. Edit and apply special effects to the image. • ZoomBrowser EX supports the BMP, FlashPix, JPEG and TIFF file formats. • If you selected a folder registered in ZoomBrowser EX as the save location, please return to the ZoomBrowser EX window - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 33
] button, add a movie or still image to the storyboard (the film strip at the bottom of the window) and perform the edit. Please refer to the ArcSoft VideoImpression Help file for instructions for this program. ZoomBrowser EX supports the MOV and AVI file formats. Movie files appear as icons in the - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 34
for printing from the Browser Display Area or Camera Window and click the [Print Layout] button to start the PhotoRecord program. • You can also click the button while to display a pop-up menu. Click this to switch between auto and manual layout mode. Click this to set the album type, paper size and - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 35
Windows 31 Creating a New Album The PhotoRecord layouts with titles and captions can be saved as albums. Moreover, PhotoRecord includes a variety of templates, making it easy - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 36
dialog if you are using a Canon BJ printer that supports Canon Perforated Paper media. Canon Perforated Paper has perforations at the print. Please consult the BJ Solution Disk User's Guide for more details. Printing from PhotoRecord from Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 • If the printer name is too - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 37
into the currently selected ZoomBrowser EX folder. • RemoteCapture can only shoot still images. • If an EOS D30 camera is connected via a USB port, clicking the shutter button on the camera also downloads the image directly to the computer. RemoteCapture Window Thumbnail View Displays thumbnails - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 38
used to shoot, delete and display images. Click here to trigger the camera and take a shot. The image is automatically saved to the computer. Pushing the camera's shutter button directly will also save the image to the computer. (Supported by EOS D30 only) Rotates the image saved to the computer by - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 39
after the release button is clicked in RemoteCapture. (Supported by the EOS D30 only) Setting Basic Shooting Settings in RemoteCapture The camera's shooting settings can be adjusted by clicking the [Shooting Settings] tab in the RemoteCapture window. Please adjust the shooting settings for the EOS - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 40
]. This dialog can be used to change the save location and settings. Selects whether the image is saved only on the computer or on the camera's CF card too. Sets the image file prefix. If the prefix is set to [Capture], for example, the first image will be named [Capture_00001.jpg] and - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 41
file (RGB TIFF). Please refer to your Camera User Guide to learn how to set the camera to shoot in the RAW format. The camera and must be further processed irrevocably by retouching software to change the attributes, which reduces the image quality. Please note that ZoomBrowser EX or the TWAIN Driver - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 42
Restore the Database The database file may become corrupted if a system crash occurs for some reason when ZoomBrowser EX is being run at the same time as another software program. If this occurs, start ZoomBrowser EX again, click its [File] menu and select [Restore Database]. The database file will - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 43
ArcSoft PhotoImpression Installing the Software Installing the TWAIN Driver This program is required to load camera images into TWAIN-compliant application programs. For instructions, see "Installing/Uninstalling the Software" (§ p. 7) or "Installing the USB Driver" (§ p. 9). Installing ArcSoft - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 44
a CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot 1. Place the CF card into the CF card reader or into the PC card adapter and then into the PC card slot. Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a Computer (§ p. ii) for connection instructions. 2. Click the [Start] menu and select [Programs - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 45
Windows 41 Using Adobe Photoshop LE Installing the Software Installing the TWAIN Driver This program is required to load camera images into the TWAIN-compliant application programs. For instructions, see "Installing/Uninstalling the Software" (§ p. 7) or "Installing the USB Driver" (§ p. 9). - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 46
Reader or PC Card Slot 1. Place the CF card into the CF card reader or into the PC card adapter and then into the PC card slot. Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a Computer (§ p. ii) for connection instructions. 2. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 47
Windows 43 Using Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Installing the Software Installing the TWAIN Driver This program is required to load camera images into the TWAIN-compliant application programs. For instructions, see "Installing/Uninstalling the Software" (§ p. 7) or "Installing the USB Driver" (§ - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 48
] at the upper left of the window. 5. Click [Get Photo] from the icons that display and select [Cameras]. 6. Click the [1 Camera] tab. In the [Camera Models] option, confirm that [Canon Digital Camera RS-232C] is selected. 7. Click the [Open Camera] button. The TWAIN driver will start. 8. Click the - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 49
Guide to the TWAIN Driver Window Preferences Button Displays and changes the image transmission settings. (§ p. 51) Camera Settings Button Adjust or check camera settings. (§ p. 14) Rotate 90 Degrees Buttons Rotates the selected image left or right 90 degrees. 45 Set RAW Param. Button Sets the - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 50
software and select [Save As]. (Adobe PhotoDeluxe users should click the [File] menu and select [Output] and [File Format] to save the images.) Input a file name and change the file location and format settings as required. Downloading Images Directly from a CF Card 1. Double-click the TWAIN Driver - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 51
have installed the WIA Driver for Windows Me, you can use the following procedures to download images very easily. • Using the Scanners and Cameras Wizard 1. Connect the camera to the computer's USB port. The Scanners and Cameras Wizard will automatically appear. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 52
to the parameters already set on the camera. Please see the Camera User Guide to learn how to select the parameters for the camera that are set with the computer. 1. Click the [Camera Settings] button in the TWAIN Driver window. The Camera Settings dialog will display. 2. Click the [Parameters - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 53
your Camera User Guide to learn how to set the camera to camera and must be further processed irrevocably by retouching software to change the attributes, which reduces the image quality. Please note that ZoomBrowser EX or the TWAIN Driver the TWAIN Driver window. 2. Click the TWAIN Driver [Set - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 54
File Transmission Format" (§ p. 51). Converting RAW images with Windows Me installing WIA driver RAW images can be converted with the following procedures. • Converting a RAW Image on a Camera's CF Card 1. Select the RAW image in the Windows Explorer 2. Right-click the mouse and select [Preview] to - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 55
software, cameras are mixed and the [Manual] white balance option is selected in the RAW Image Parameter Settings dialog or if a white portion of the image is selected in the preview area. How to Change the File Transmission Format 1. Click the [Preferences] button in the TWAIN Driver window - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 56
it according to the instructions in the Installing the USB Driver section. (§ p. 9) Refer to the "Installing and uninstalling the WIA driver" to uninstall the WIA driver (§ p. 10). Uninstalling the USB Driver from Windows 98 Check the USB Driver Status • Does your camera model name or icon - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 57
Properties" dialog. 3a. If you installed the software with the installer, then connected the camera to the computer and installed the USB Driver: Click the [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [Digital Camera USB Driver] and [USB Driver Uninstall]. The uninstallation process is - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 58
worst case scenario, result in the failure of your computer to run the Windows operating system. 6. Double-click the [Other] folder inside the [Inf] folder. 7. Find and delete the [Canon.IncCanon_DC], [Canon.IncCanonDC1] or [Canon.IncCanonDC2] file. Skip this step if this file is not present in the - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 59
dialog. 3a. If you installed the software with the installer, then connected the camera to the computer and installed the USB Driver: Click the [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [Digital Camera USB Driver] and [USB Driver Uninstall]. The installation process is complete. 3b. If - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 60
in the [Inf] folder. Do not delete the wrong files. 6. Search for the [Oem*] files for Canon digital cameras. Double-click a file to open it in the Windows Notepad accessory and look for [;*** Canon Digital Camera USB Setup File ****] in the first line. If you find it, note down the file name and - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 61
Requirements 62 Installing / Uninstalling the Software 63 Using ImageBrowser the First Time (From Loading to Printing 65 Using Additional ImageBrowser Functions 73 Displaying Images 73 Organizing Images 76 Erasing Images 77 Saving Computer Images to a CF Card in the Camera ......... 78 Adding - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 62
This section introduces the powerful software programs for the Macintosh platform contained on the CD-ROM included with the camera. Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Some camera models do not support some of the software functions. Please check the Camera and Software Compatibility chart to confirm - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 63
via a USB port also allows you to load images directly into the computer by clicking the camera's shutter button. • Allows interval shooting with custom interval and frame settings. Plug-In Module Canon Digital Camera Plug-In Module The Plug-In Module is the driver utility program that works - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 64
• Allows you to edit images and effortlessly create greeting cards, birthday cards and calendars. * The retouching software bundled with cameras varies between camera models. Some models are not bundled with retouching software. Please refer to the System Map for the programs supplied with your - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 65
each program's special functions. Function USB(1) Computer Interface Serial Software EOS D30 Pro90 IS q q - q Model PowerShot Series G1 S10/S20 A10/A20 S100 DIGITAL S300 DIGITAL DIGITAL IXUS DIGITAL IXUS ELPH ELPH 300 q q q q q q q q q - - - - - Downloading Camera - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 66
models. Some models are not bundled with retouching software. Please refer to the System Map for the programs supplied with your camera. • A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. • QuickTime 4.1 is contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. • Plug-In Module is compatible with - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 67
the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the [CD-ROM] icon and the [Canon Digital Camera Installer] icon. The installer panel will display. 4. Click [Software Installation]. 5. Select the programs you wish to install and follow the on-screen instructions to install them. 6. Click the [Quit] button when the - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 68
it in the drive and click [Readme & Guide] and [Install Guide] in the window that displays. Write down the serial number shown during installation because it is required for the user registration process. Uninstalling the Software To uninstall a program, drag its folders to the Trash. Be careful - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 69
Off (excluding PowerShot S10/S20 models)). • To reopen the connection, press the camera's shutter button or main switch. Please see the Camera User Guide for details. Starting ImageBrowser USB Interface 1. Attach the camera to the computer with the USB cable. Refer to Where to Find Instructions for - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 70
CF card reader or into the PC card adapter and then into the PC card slot. Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a Computer (§ p. ii) for connection instructions. 2. Start ImageBrowser. Double-click the [Canon ImageBrowser] icon on the desktop to start the program. Canon - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 71
Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a Computer (§ p. ii) for connection instructions. 2. Set the camera to the mode for communicating with a computer. 3. Start ImageBrowser. Double-click the [Canon ImageBrowser] icon on the desktop to start the program. Canon ImageBrowser Icon If - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 72
to synchronize with the computer's date and time settings. Set the date and time. Check the battery charge here. Formats the CF card in the camera. (Except in PowerShot S10 / S20 models) Check the remaining memory capacity here. Sets the camera parameters (§ p. 98) (Supported by the EOS D30 only) - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 73
Select [Macintosh HD] in the Explorer View Section. Explorer View Section 2. Create a new folder in which to save the images from the camera. Open the [File] menu and select [New Folder]. A folder with the name "Untitled" will be created. Click the folder and change the name as you - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 74
computer disk and appear in the Browser Window. • You can also download images to the computer by dragging them from the Camera Window and dropping them on the Browser Window or Explorer View Section. "RAW" will display on RAW images. Browser Window The movie icon will display on movie thumbnails - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 75
the [Print Layout] button. • Movie images cannot be printed. • You must convert RAW images before printing them (pp. 88-89, 99-101). Macintosh The Print window will display with the images arranged in an auto layout. 2. Adjust the print settings if you wish to change the page layout. 3. Click the - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 76
supports Canon Perforated Paper media. Canon Perforated Paper has perforations at the preset dimensions allowing you to print at the specified size and simply tear along the perforated lines to produce an image with the appearance of a finished photo print. Please consult the BJ Solution Disk User - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 77
software functions are not supported by all of the camera models. Please check the Camera and Software Compatibility chart to confirm your camera's image in the Browser Window to display it in the Viewer Window. Macintosh Double-click the target image. About the Viewer Window Edit Panel Edit - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 78
[Display] menu and select [Switch to TimeTunnel]. All of the images in the selected folder will display in a time tunnel. To return to the Browser Window, choose the [Display] menu and select [Switch to Browser View]. Drag the tab up or down to go backward or forward in time. - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 79
Show Options" dialog will display. Set a play interval and a transition effect and click the [OK] button. 3. Select images from the ImageBrowser Browser Window for showing. 4. Click the [Display] menu and select [Slide Show]. The selected images will play in order. The slide show will close after - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 80
file or folder will move to the item outlined in blue. Browser Window (b) Drag and Drop a Folder within the Explorer View Section. Refreshing the Contents of the Browser Window If you have used the Macintosh Finder or another program to move or edit images that are registered with ImageBrowser, you - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 81
] button. Erasing Images by Folder 1. Click the target folder in the Explorer View Section. The images in the folder will display in the Browser Window. 2. Click the [Send to Trash] button. Macintosh Explorer View Section Click on a folder in the Explorer View Section to delete all its images in - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 82
Images to a CF Card in the Camera 1. Open the Camera Window. (§ pp. 68-70) 2. Click the [Upload] button in the Camera Window. The "Select Images to Add" dialog will display. 3. Select the images from the computer and click the [Open] button. The "Save to Camera" dialog will display. 4. Select - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 83
the Camera window. (§ pp. 68-70) 2. Click the [Slide/DPOF] button. The Edit Slide/DPOF window will display. 3. Click [Print Order (DPOF)] at the window's not support on a CF card with print settings created by a non-Canon brand DPOF-compliant digital camera. If any print settings on such a card are - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 84
]. 3. Adjust the image size and compression. The e-mail image creation window will display. Set the image size and quality and follow the on- recipient's address and send the message. • Some e-mail programs will not start automatically. Start them manually if required. • The image file to be sent via - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 85
merge these images. Stitch Assist mode images display in the Camera Window as shown below. Stitch Assist mode images have a green stitch mark. Click the stitch mark to start PhotoStitch and merge them. Please see the Camera User Guide for instructions for shooting in Stitch Assist mode. Macintosh - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 86
Photoshop LE has been installed. 2. Select an image from the Browser Window of ImageBrowser. 3. Click the [Edit] menu and select [Adobe Photoshop]. Please refer to the Adobe Photoshop LE Help file and electronic guide (User Guide.pdf) for instructions for this program. 4. Edit and apply special - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 87
which it was installed. ArcSoft VideoImpression will start. 3. Click the [New] button, add a movie or still image to the storyboard (a board like a film) and perform the edit. Please refer to the ArcSoft VideoImpression Help file for instructions for this program. • ImageBrowser supports the MOV and - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 88
folder. • RemoteCapture can only shoot still images. • If an EOS D30 camera is connected via a USB port, clicking the shutter button on the camera also downloads the image directly to the computer. RemoteCapture Window Thumbnail View Displays thumbnails of all the images shot in the current - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 89
used to shoot, delete and display images. Click here to trigger the camera and take a shot. The image is automatically saved to the computer. Pushing the camera's shutter button directly will also save the image to the computer. (Supported by EOS D30 only). Rotates the image saved to the computer by - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 90
after the release button is clicked in RemoteCapture. (Supported by the EOS D30 only) Setting Basic Shooting Settings in RemoteCapture The camera's shooting settings can be adjusted by clicking the [Shooting Settings] tab in the RemoteCapture window. Please adjust the shooting settings for the EOS - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 91
]. This dialog can be used to change the save location and settings. Selects whether the image is saved only on the computer or on the camera's CF card too. Sets the image file prefix. If the prefix is set to [Capture], for example, the first image will be named [Capture_00001.jpg] and - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 92
creating files that are approximately one-third to one-quarter the size of an uncompressed file (RGB TIFF). Please refer to your Camera User Guide to learn how to set the camera to shoot in the RAW format. The process of obtaining high-quality RGB signals from RAW format images (hereafter RAW images - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 93
to be edited with photo retouching software, such as Adobe Photoshop. • images from different cameras are mixed and the [Manual] white balance Channel Format When [TIFF 16 bits/channel] (supported by the EOS D30 only) is selected as in several application programs, such as Adobe Photoshop LE. Formats - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 94
be downloaded via the Plug-in Module. Using Adobe Photoshop LE Installing the Software Installing Plug-In Module This program is required to load camera images into Plug-In compliant application programs. For instructions, see "Installing / Uninstalling the Software" (§ p. 63). Installing Adobe - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 95
[Canon USB Camera]. (§ p. 66) Click here to close the dialog. Click here to clear the check mark. Macintosh Connecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot 1. Place the CF card into the CF card reader or into the PC card adapter and then into the PC card slot. Refer to Where to Find Instructions - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 96
]. Input a file name and change the file location and format settings if necessary. Downloading Images Directly from a CF Card 1. Click the Adobe Photoshop LE [File] menu and select [Import] and [Canon Digital Camera Plug-In]. Plug-In Module will start. 2. Click the [Computer] button. 3. Select the - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 97
93 Guide to the Plug-In Module Window Preferences Button Displays and changes the image transmission settings. (§ p. 101) Camera Settings Button Use to display and change the camera settings. (§ p. 68) Communication Settings Button Sets the settings for communicating with the camera. Display Style - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 98
In Module This program is required to load camera images into Plug-In compliant application programs. For instructions, see "Installing/Uninstalling the Software" (§ p. 63). Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe For installation instructions, please see the electronic guide (Getting Started.pdf) contained in - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 99
[Canon USB Camera]. (§ p. 66) Click here to close the dialog. Click here to clear the check mark. Macintosh Connecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot 1. Place the CF card into the CF card reader or into the PC card adapter and then into the PC card slot. Refer to Where to Find Instructions - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 100
images only. Please start ImageBrowser to download movies to the computer. 1. Click the [Get Photo] button at the upper left of the window. 2. Click [Get Photo] from the tab that displays and select [Cameras]. 3. In the Select Input Source dialog, select [Canon Digital Camera Plug-In] and click the - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 101
97 Guide to the Plug-In Module Window Preferences Button Displays and changes the image transmission settings. (§ p. 101) Camera Settings Button Use to display and change the camera settings. (§ p. 68) Communication Settings Button Sets the settings for communicating with the camera. Display Style - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 102
to the parameters already set on the camera. Please see the Camera User's Guide to learn how to select the parameters for the camera that are set with the computer. 1. Click the [Camera Settings] button in the Plug-In Module window. The Camera Settings dialog will display. 2. Click the [Parameters - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 103
to your Camera User Guide to learn how to set the camera to shoot in software to change the attributes, which reduces the image quality. Please note that ImageBrowser or the Plug-In Module are required to load RAW images onto a computer. • ArcSoft PhotoImpression is not a Plug-In compliant program - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 104
to the default settings when the Plug-In Module is closed. The settings will also be reset to the defaults if the connection to the camera is broken, or if the Plug-In Module window is refreshed as a result of an image being shot or deleted with the - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 105
retouching software, cameras are mixed and the [Manual window. The Preferences dialog will display. 2. Change the transmission format in the [Send RAW image data to the application as] option and click [OK]. Transmitting in the TIFF 16 Bits / Channel Format When [16 bits per color channel] (supported - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 106
102 Troubleshooting the Computer Connection Double-Check: 1. Is the cable between the camera and computer correctly attached? Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a Computer (§ p. ii) for connection instructions. 2. Is the camera's power on? 3. Is the battery charge - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 107
Canon Photo Vidéo France S.A. Support Client: 01.41.30.15.18 Fax: 01.41.30.15.98 Canon Deutschland GmbH Canon Hotline Service: Customer Support: (02151) 349-555 Info Desk: (02151) 349-566 Fax: (02151) 349-588 Canon Euro-Photo GmbH Customer-Support 9910 Canon Marketing (Hongkong) Co., Ltd. 10/F, - Canon PowerShot A20 | Software Starter Guide DC SD Ver.4 - Page 108
Photosle] CD-ROM icon. The window will show folders with language names. Double-click the appropriate language folder and the [Support.pdf] file within it. • To read PDF files, Adobe Acrobat Reader must already be installed on your computer. An installer for this program is on the Adobe Photoshop LE
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This guide explains the installation method and features of the software for loading and
processing images on a computer that have been shot with a Canon digital camera.
For detailed instructions on how to use the softwares, see the help files of each software.
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Read the agreement in this guide before using the software on the supplied CD-ROM.
By using the software, you agree to be bound by the terms of the agreement.
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Start ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh computers)
and load images onto the computer.
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Installing the USB Driver
The USB driver must be installed to connect the camera to a computer (Windows) via a USB
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connect the camera to the computer. This will install the correct USB driver automatically.
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