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- Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 1
Software Guide for Windows • ZoomBrowser EX • PhotoStitch Special Features Transfer Images and Movies Insert Text ABC Print Images Save Still Images From Movies Back Up to a CD Edit Movies A Attach Images to Email Plus many other useful features Table of Contents How to Use this Manual 1 - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 2
this guide are based on the premise that a Canon compact digital camera will be used with the software. • Some functions may not be available depending on the camera model. Word Searches This document is provided as an Adobe Reader document. Use Adobe Reader's Search functions to find specific words - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 3
camera while they are in sleep (standby) mode. Please refer to your computer manual for instructions regarding the sleep (standby) mode. • Do not disconnect the camera fully charged batteries if you cannot use an AC adapter. • See the Camera User Guide for procedures on connecting the camera to the - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 4
to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Table of Contents About this Manual...2 Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer 3 Things to Remember 6 The Two ZoomBrowser EX Windows 6 Windows That Communicate With the Camera and Manage Images 6 Main Window - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 5
49 Registering...49 Available Services...50 Preference Settings...51 Customizing ZoomBrowser EX...51 Customizing the Task Buttons...51 Appendices...52 List of Available Functions...52 Supported Image Types...54 Uninstalling the Software...55 Memory Card Folder Structure 56 Troubleshooting...57 5 - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 6
Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices The Two ZoomBrowser EX Windows Windows That Communicate With the Camera and Manage Images The following two windows are the main ones used for ZoomBrowser EX procedures. Transfer window, which opens when a camera is connected. CameraWindow - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 7
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Main Window How to Display the Main Window Main Window will appear after the camera images are transferred and CameraWindow closes. You can also display it by double-clicking the ZoomBrowser EX icon on the desktop. - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 8
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices How to Perform Tasks Selecting Tasks and Task Window Procedures Many ZoomBrowser EX functions can be accessed by selecting a task in the Main Window and following the instructions in the guidance section of the new - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 9
More Advanced Techniques Appendices Transferring Images Transferring Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer Transfer the camera images to the computer. IMPORTANT • The instructions in this software manual assume that you have correctly installed the software. See the Camera User Guide for - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 10
images from a memory card reader, refer to "Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader". • Movie files take time to transfer since the files are large. HINT Changing the Transfer Destination Folder The default settings save transferred images into the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folders. To - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 11
[Start importing images automatically when this software is launched.]. Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader An action selection window will open when you insert a memory card into the memory card reader. If you select [View/Download Images Using Canon ZoomBrowser EX], ZoomBrowser EX will - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 12
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Printing Printing a Single Image on a Single Page Prints the [Print & Email] task button in the Main Window. 2 Click [Photo Print]. 3 Confirm that [1. Select Images] is chosen and select images for printing. Table of Contents 12 - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 13
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices 4 Click [2. Printer and Layout . 5 Click [3. Print]. Printing will start. HINT Printing Using Other Software If you have specialized printing software installed on the computer, you can also use it to print the images. - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 14
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics Index Print Prints an index of the images. More Advanced Techniques Appendices 1 Click the [Print & Email] task button in the Main Window. 2 Click [Index Print]. 3 Confirm that [1. Select Images] is chosen and select images for - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 15
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices 4 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and set the categories as desired. Select an image to rotate or trim. Sets the printer and paper - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 16
Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices How to Use CameraWindow First Menu Screen to Open This screen appears when the camera is connected to your computer. Click each button to display the available options. Displays in-camera memory card information. Displays camera information. Starts - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 17
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Image Transfer Screen This screen appears when you click [Import Images from Camera] on the Menu screen, then click [Select Images to Import]. Select the image you want to transfer and click the button to transfer the - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 18
the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Organize Images Screen This screen appears when you click [Organize Images on Camera] on the Menu mark appears on images that have not yet been transferred. Images on the camera that match the selected filter display in the area to the right. Rotates - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 19
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices How to Use the Main Window Main Window This is the main window for performing tasks in ZoomBrowser EX. Slide Show Displays the - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 20
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Display Modes Select a browser area display mode to fit your purposes. Appendices Zoom Mode: suited for the image (drag inside the browser area). Filter Tool Menu Displays only images that correspond to specific conditions. 20 - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 21
mode, position the mouse cursor over the folder and click the icon when it displays. • In Scroll or Preview mode, double-click the icon. • To advance to a higher folder level, click the icon. Change the Display Size You can change the display ratio (Zoom mode) or thumbnail size (Scroll mode) with - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 22
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Properties Window The Properties Window information, such as the shutter speed and exposure compensation setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. Image Selector Buttons When multiple - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 23
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Viewer Window Double-clicking an image in the Main Window displays it in this window. Change the display magnification. Zooming in displays the - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 24
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Editing Images IMPORTANT • The flash makes them appear red. • Click [Start] when Auto mode is selected. • Switch to Manual mode if Auto mode cannot correct the image, and select the location of the eye to correct - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 25
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Color/Brightness Adjustment You can adjust image color balance and brightness using a variety of methods. Brightness, Saturation, Contrast RGB Adjustment Level Adjustment Tone - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 26
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Trimming-Cropping a Portion of an Image Use this to delete unnecessary portions of the image and leave only the necessary portions. Procedures 1 Select a - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 27
Advanced Techniques Appendices Using Other Editing Software If you register another image editing program with ZoomBrowser EX in advance, you can use that software shooting information may be lost from images recorded with the camera and then processed and saved with another image editing program. - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 28
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Attaching Sounds You can add sound effects or background music to images and play back the sounds. Adding Sound Procedures + 1 Select an image. 2 - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 29
, making it easier to merge the images. (Some camera models may not feature the Stitch Assist mode.) IMPORTANT • If a message appears, notifying you that the computer has insufficient memory, try one of the following methods to solve the problem. • Close all other applications other than PhotoStitch - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 30
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Editing Movies You can create Under 60 minutes IMPORTANT • Movies edited with this function cannot be transferred back to the camera. • Saving movies takes time, especially MOV type movies selected with [Save image type] - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 31
saved along with the image as a "recipe". • With Digital Photo Professional, you can adjust images to achieve the best results for your desired scene or subject by specifying a picture style. • The items available to be modified differ depending on the camera model. 5 [File] and [Convert and save - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 32
processed. Check the "Data Type" item of the "Specifications" section of the Camera User Guide for compatibility. • For a more detailed explanation of operating procedures, download the Digital Photo Professional manual (PDF format) from the Canon website. HINT About RAW Images RAW images contain - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 33
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Exporting Changing Image (Stills) Sizes and Types You can change an image's size and format when exporting it so that it can be - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 34
the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Extracting Stills from Movies You can extract and save stills from your favorite frames recorded in a movie. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Extract frames from a movie]. Extract your best shots as stills - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 35
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Creating Computer Screen Saver Images You can export images to serve as computer screen savers. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 36
the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Saving to CDs You can save images along with their shooting information to CD-R/RW discs. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Backup to CD]. Back up important images or distribute your vacation photos on discs - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 37
10 minutes, and the maximum file size is less than 1 GB. • Movies that have been edited on a computer cannot be uploaded. • Internet access is required to upload movies (You must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 38
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Email Attaching Images to the indicated destination folder. Automatic Start-up Settings for E-mail Software • When using Windows 7, you must pre-install an e-mail program. When changing settings, set the default - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 39
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Slide Shows Viewing Images in Slide Shows A multiple selection of images can be shown at full size on the screen in succession as a - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 40
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Image Management Changing File Names in Batches You can change the file names of multiple images in one procedure. Name + Number Shooting Date + - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 41
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Configuring Image Information Settings Setting Star Ratings You can set the Star Ratings used in searching and displaying images in the index list. : - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 42
the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Assigning such as People, Scenery, etc. Configured in Camera - Star Ratings Categorized on a basis of 3 input without restriction regarding the shooting circumstances or associated memories. Keywords Selections are made from a list (editable - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 43
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Searching, Filtering and Sorting Images Searching Images You can search images using parameters extracted from the information associated with them. Star Ratings Procedures 1 - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 44
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Filtering Images You can use filters to display only images meeting the selected parameters in the Browser Area. Procedures 1 [Filter] Star Ratings My - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 45
Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Comparing Images Comparing Multiple Images When a good photo opportunity arises, you can shoot around the image to apply to all of the selected images in lock step, making it easy to check minute details of focus, coloring and - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 46
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices My Camera Settings Changing the Shutter Sound and Start-Up Image You can select from dedicated screens to register to the start-up screen that appears when turning the camera on, and dedicated sounds to register to - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 47
from the left-hand list, select a My Camera Settings file to replace in the right-hand list and click this button to register it in the camera. HINT Downloading My Camera Settings Files You can also download various files to use in My Camera Settings from CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Table of Contents 47 - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 48
in "Specifications" near the end of the Camera User Guide to see if the camera uses the "MOV" data type. You may not be able to play back movies taken with another camera. • Only still images compliant with Design rule for Camera File system standards can be transferred to your camera's memory card - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 49
an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection). • See the homepage for information regarding browser versions (Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.) and settings to best connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo services. • Any ISP account - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 50
even from mobile phones Order prints Order an original collection of photos My Camera Settings Files on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Download files for My Camera Settings (certain models only) Table of Contents Also, you get the latest customer support information, just for registering your product 50 - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 51
the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Preference Settings Customizing ZoomBrowser EX You can configure ZoomBrowser EX to operate according to your preferences. • Overall themes, such as window appearances • Processing methods for images shot with the camera on end • Categories - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 52
Names Connect to Camera Acquire & Acquire Images from Memory Camera Settings Card Description of Function Connects to the camera to open CameraWindow (menu screen), and use CameraWindow functions. Transfers images from a memory card. You can also select images on the memory card and print them - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 53
Screen Saver Export as a Wallpaper Backup to CD Photo Print Index Print Print Using Other Software Email Images Register/Add Product CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Top Page View Online Photo Album Upload Images Download My Camera Contents Description of Function Allows you to perform image editing, such - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 54
Canon. It saves the output of the image pixels from a digital camera without any deterioration in the quality of the image. Some cameras might not support type. It is widely supported by non-Windows programs (such as Macintosh). PhotoCD (.PCD) This is the image type used for Photo CDs. AVI (.AVI) - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 55
the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Uninstalling the Software The procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall]. The uninstall utility - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 56
to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Memory Card Folder Structure Images on the memory card are in either the [DCIM] be unable to transfer movies to the camera from a computer. • The "xxxx" in file names represent four-digit numbers. • ** Each successive file shot - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 57
if you encounter a problem using the software. Start by Checking This Investigate the following points first if you encounter a problem. Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed in the System Requirements section? See "System Requirements" in the Camera User Guide. Is the camera correctly - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 58
More Advanced Techniques Appendices Problems Try the suggested solutions to the common problems listed below. You can't find transferred images. Refer to "Changing the Transfer Destination Folder" to confirm where the destination folder is. Add New Hardware Wizard displays when the camera is - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 59
recognized as an "other" device. There are other potential reasons for the problem if the [Other devices], [Portable Devices] or [Imaging devices] categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 5, and temporarily quit the procedures. 3 Select - Canon PowerShot A70 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 60
the prior written permission of Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, memory cards, personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon memory cards. CDP-E088-010 Table of
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How to Use this Manual
Table of Contents
for Windows
Software Guide
• ZoomBrowser EX
• PhotoStitch
ABC
Transfer Images and Movies
Insert Text
Save Still Images
From Movies
Edit Movies
Print Images
Back Up to a CD
Attach Images to
Email
Special Features
Plus many other useful features