Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS Software Guide for Windows

Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS Manual

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    and Movies Insert Text ABC Print Images Save Still Images From Movies Back Up to a CD Edit Movies A Attach Images to Email Plus many other useful features Table of Contents How to Use This Manual 1
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    your convenience. Read them as necessary. Operating Environment • This manual uses Windows Vista screen shots and procedures in the explanations. The the camera or printer model in use. • The explanations in this guide are based on the premise that a Canon compact digital camera will be used with
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    manual for instructions regarding the sleep (standby) mode. • Do not disconnect the camera from the computer if CameraWindow is displayed on the screen. IMPORTANT • You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) when connecting to a computer. Ensure that you use fully charged batteries
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    Table of Contents About this Manual...2 Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer 3 Camera to a Computer 9 Printing...12 Printing a Single Image on a Single Page 12 Index Print...14 How to Use of an Image 26 Inserting Text...26 Using Other Editing Software...27 Attaching Sounds...
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    and Start-Up Image 48 Transferring Images...50 Transferring Images to a Camera 50 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY...51 About CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (for U.S.A. customers only 51 Registering...51 Available Services...52 Preference Settings...53 Customizing ZoomBrowser EX...53 Customizing the Task Buttons...53
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    for CameraWindow and ZoomBrowser EX procedures. CameraWindow This is software that communicates with the camera. You can use it to transfer images to and from the camera, organize images on the camera, and upload movies on the camera to web services. The menu screen at the right will appear when the
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    Acquired Images Displays the last images transferred. Folder Area Selects a folder to display. Properties Icon (Displays Image Properties) : Image recorded using the camera's Stitch Assist mode : RAW image : Movie : Super Slow Motion Movie : Movies recorded with Movie Digest mode Table of Contents
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    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 window. For further details on the functions, refer to "List of Available Functions" in the appendix
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    cable. 2 Turn on the camera power, set it to playback mode and prepare it to communicate with the computer. 3 When a window similar to the one at the right appears, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. With Windows XP, click [Canon CameraWindow] then [OK] in
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    to transfer. If you use the logger function on a camera equiped with an internal 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
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    To transfer only a selection of images from the camera, click [Import Images from Camera] in CameraWindow (menu screen), [Select Images to If you select [View/Download Images Using Canon ZoomBrowser EX], ZoomBrowser EX will start and display the following window. Use this window to perform the
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    [Print & Share] task button in the Main Window. 2 Click [Photo Print]. 3 Confirm that [1. Select Images] is chosen and select images for printing. Table of Contents 12
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    to crop and print a portion of an image. Click here to insert text onto an image and print. Sets the shooting date/time imprint settings. 5 Click [3. Print]. Printing will start. HINT Printing Using Other Software If you have specialized printing software installed on the computer, you can also
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics Index Print Prints an index of the images. More Advanced Techniques Appendices 1 Click the [Print & Share] task button in the Main Window. 2 Click [Index Print]. 3 Confirm that [1. Select Images] is chosen and select images for printing. Table of
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    Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices 4 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and set the categories as desired. Select an image to rotate or trim. Sets the printer and paper size settings. Rotates selected images. Click here to crop a portion of the selected image
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    images from your computer to the camera. Starts operations for uploading movies on the camera to web services. Starts operations for setting the camera start-up screen, start-up sound, and various camera sounds. For details, refer to "My Camera Settings" in "More Advanced Techniques". This menu
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    Full screen display Double-clicking an image switches to preview display. This 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 chosen images 90° to the left or right. Transfers the image chosen
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    Full screen display Double-clicking an image switches to preview display. This 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 chosen images 90° to the left or right. Deletes the image chosen
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    display mode for the Browser Area. Display Control Panel Configures the settings for displaying images in the Browser Area. Browser Area Displays list. Folder Area Selects a folder to display. • You can register folders you use often as Favorite Folders ( ). Register by clicking [Add]. To delete a
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    (Show Information) menu. Display Control Panel This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Selection Menu Click this to select/deselect all images in the Browser Area. Select Button Use this to select images in Zoom mode. Fit to Window Changes the thumbnail size to fit them
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    the functions available in the current context as well as other convenient functions. Use the right-click menus to increase your efficiency. Using the Navigator If you change the displayed zoom factor in Zoom Mode, a Navigator Window that shows the current position will appear. In the Navigator
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    the keywords used in searches. Brightness Histogram A graph of the highlights and shadows distribution in an image. Shooting Information Displays detailed information, such as the shutter speed and exposure compensation setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. Image
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    Window displays it in this window. Change the display magnification. Zooming in displays the Navigator window to show the relative position on the [Tools] menu and selecting [Preferences]. Display at full screen size. Set ratings. Display multiple images side by side. Shooting information • The
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    light reflected from 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. Auto Adjustment Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and
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    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 Curve Adjustment Procedures 1 Select a task from the
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    ] 5 [3. Finish] • You can also input values or an aspect ratio to specify the trim area. • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Inserting Text Use this to insert text onto the image. You can freely adjust the font, size, color and text attributes. HELLO Procedures 1 Select a task from the left
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    editing program with ZoomBrowser EX in advance, you can use that software to edit an image selected in ZoomBrowser EX [3. Finish] • The shooting information may be lost from images recorded with the camera and then processed and saved with another image editing program. • Movies and RAW images
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Attaching Sounds You can add sound effects or background music to images and play back the sounds. Adding Sound Procedures + 1 Select an image. 2 Symbol displayed on image thumbnails to which sound files have been
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    of the window: [Edit] and [Stitch Photos]. • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Use the PhotoStitch program to create panoramic images. HINT Using the Stitch Assist Mode If you use the camera's Stitch Assist mode to record the images, PhotoStitch can automatically detect the image order and
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    10 minutes Under 20 minutes Under 30 minutes 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] takes a considerable amount of time. Table of Contents 30
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    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]. • After setting the file type
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    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 the data captured
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    or attached to an email message. .avi .mov Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Export Movies]. • You can also use this function to rotate movies. IMPORTANT • Exporting movies may take a considerable amount of time. Table of Contents 33
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    side of the window: [Export] and [Extract frames from a movie]. Extract your best shots as stills Exporting Shooting Information You can export the shooting information recorded with an image ]. Ascertain the causes of failed photos or compare the settings for several images. Table of Contents 34
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    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 the window: [Export] and [Export as a Screen Saver]. Creating Computer
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    window: [Export] and [Backup to CD]. Back up important images or distribute your vacation photos on discs. IMPORTANT • This function can only be used with computers that satisfy the following requirements: • Equipped with a CD-R/RW drive as standard equipment • Writing to the CD-R/RW drive operates
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    you can easily view on a map the shooting location, or the route travelled while carrying the camera. You can also add and delete location information. GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system that uses satellites to determine current location. Route View/Edit Mode Procedures 1 Select an image
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    a camera or memory card. IMPORTANT • Internet access is required to use this software (You must already have an account with an Internet service provider log files both contain information that could be used to determine the user's physical location. Be sure to take adequate precautions when
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    saved on the camera or a computer. Procedures 1 Connect the camera to a computer list that appears on the screen. Set a title and explanation for the is less than 2 GB. • In some cases, movies that have been edited on a computer an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software
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    ] menu, followed by [Options], [Default Messaging Programs], [This application is not the default Mail handler], and [Make Default]. • When using Windows XP, settings can be configured by starting the Internet Explorer program, and clicking the [Tools] menu, followed by [Internet Options], [Programs
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    a Slide Show]. HINT Slide Show Button Functions The following buttons appear at the bottom of the screen while a slide show is playing. You can set the Rating for an image while it is displayed. Rewind Pause Forward After the slide show, the images you clicked during the show remain selected
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    200x/05/16 Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [View & Classify] and [Classify into Folder]. 200x/05/17 Images predating your use of ZoomBrowser EX can also be managed together. Table of Contents 42
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    the software, existing rating settings may change. Refer to the Help function for details. IMPORTANT • The only cameras that can be used to rate images will list "Favorites" in the "Playback Menu" table of the "Menus" section at the end of the Camera User Guide. Inserting Comments You can
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    More Advanced Techniques Appendices Assigning Keywords You can set Keywords for use in image searches. Family, Animals Family, Trips as the photographic subject, place or action. ZoomBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, Camera (Favorite), Windows 7/Windows Vista (Rating) ZoomBrowser EX O
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    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. Ratings Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window
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    filters to display only images meeting the selected parameters in the Browser Area. Procedures 1 [Filter] Ratings My Category This section is used to specify the filter criteria. Sorting Images You can sort images in the Browser Area based on the specified parameters. DCAE B Type Modification
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    the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Comparing Images Comparing Multiple Images When a good photo opportunity arises, you can shoot the same subject using different shutter speeds and exposures. In ZoomBrowser EX, it is easy to compare images so that minute differences can be detected
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    screens to register to the start-up screen that appears when turning the camera on, and dedicated sounds to register to various camera operation sounds (My Camera Settings). My Camera Settings • Start-up Image • Start-up Sound • Shutter Sound • Operation Sound • Selftimer Sound Procedures
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    it in the camera. If multiple My Camera Settings files are displayed in the left-hand list, choose the file you want to replace first, then 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
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    & Camera Settings] task button, followed by [Connect to Camera]. IMPORTANT • Cameras that use the "MOV" data type can play back movies transferred back to the camera if movies were taken with that camera. Refer to the "Data Type" item in "Specifications" near the end of the Camera User Guide to
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    to use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (You must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection). • See the homepage for information regarding browser versions (Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.) and settings to best connect to CANON iMAGE
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    even from mobile phones Order prints Order an original collection of photos My Camera Settings Files on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Download files for My Camera Settings (certain models only) Table of Contents Also, you get the latest customer support information, just for registering your product 52
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    camera on end • Categories of shooting information displayed • Show/hide messages • Print settings • Zoom speed Procedures ZoomBrowser EX 1 [Tools] and [Preferences]. CameraWindow 1 Click (Preferences). Customizing the Task Buttons You can hide items that you do not usually use
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    Camera Acquire & Acquire Images from Memory Camera Settings Card Description of Function Connects to the camera to open CameraWindow (menu screen), and use the images selected in the Browser Area. Uses an image's GPS information to display the shooting location or image on a map. Changes the
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    Edit Movie Digital Photo Professional CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and goes to the top of the page. Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and displays albums created. Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and uploads images. Connects to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and downloads images and sounds for use with My Camera Settings
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    an image repeatedly using this method, the image may become rougher. RAW (.CRW/.CR2) This is a proprietary image type provided by Canon. It saves the output of the image pixels from a digital camera without any deterioration in the quality of the image. Some cameras might not support this image type
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    Internet access is required to use this function (You must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall]. The uninstall utility
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    • "yy" in the GPS log file names (in the [GPS] folder) represent the last two digits of the year. • All folders except the "xxx__mm" or "xxx_mmdd" folders contain image settings files. Do not open or delete them. • Depending on the camera, some data types cannot be recorded. Table of Contents 58
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    transfer data? Some models require the camera to be set to the playback mode to transfer data. See the Camera User Guide for details. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Check the battery charge if you are powering the camera with a battery. You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately
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    with an interface cable. Click [Cancel] to close the window. Temporarily disconnect the camera from the computer. Next, read Start by Checking This on the previous page and resolve the problem. Camera not detected, Events dialog/AutoPlay/Device Stage won't display or images will not transfer
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    recognized as an "other" device. There are other potential reasons for the problem if the [Other devices], [Portable Devices] or [Imaging devices] categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 5, and temporarily quit the procedures. 3 Select
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    , or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual products. • The
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How to Use This Manual
Table of Contents
for Windows
Software Guide
• ZoomBrowser EX
• CameraWindow
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
• Map Utility
• Movie Uploader for YouTube
• PhotoStitch