Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS Software Guide for Windows
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Software Guide for Windows • ZoomBrowser EX • CameraWindow • Map Utility • Movie Uploader for YouTube • PhotoStitch Special Features Transfer Images and Movies Insert Text 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 ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 2
convenience. Read them as necessary. Operating Environment • This manual uses Windows Vista screen shots and procedures in the explanations. 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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 3
, do not disconnect the interface cable. Try to awaken the computer with the camera in the connected state. Some computers will not awaken properly if you disconnect the camera while they are in sleep (standby) mode. Please refer to your computer manual for instructions regarding the sleep (standby - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 4
Appendices Table of Contents About this Manual...2 Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer 3 Things to Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer 9 Printing...12 Printing a Single Image on a Single Page 12 Index Print...14 How Images - Digital Photo Professional 31 4 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 5
51 Registering...51 Available Services...52 Preference Settings...53 Customizing ZoomBrowser EX...53 Customizing the Task Buttons...53 Appendices...54 List of Available Functions...54 Supported Image Types...56 Uninstalling the Software...57 Memory Card Folder Structure 58 Troubleshooting...59 5 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 6
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 Help Function The (Help) button or Help menu is available in most CameraWindow and ZoomBrowser EX windows. It is there for when you are unsure - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 7
More Advanced Techniques Appendices ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window How to Display the Main Window ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window will appear after the camera images are transferred and CameraWindow closes. You can also display it by doubleclicking the ZoomBrowser EX icon on the desktop. Names of - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 8
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. 1 Select a task. The major steps for the task appear here - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 9
to the computer. IMPORTANT • The instructions in this software manual assume that you have correctly installed the software. See the Camera User Guide for software installation procedures. • For details on how to connect the camera to a computer, refer to the Camera User Guide. Please also refer to - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 10
will start to transfer. If you use the logger function on a camera equiped with an internal GPS function, the GPS log files will also use a memory card reader to transfer. For details on transferring images from a memory card reader, refer to "Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader". - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 11
To transfer only a selection of images from the camera, click [Import Images from Camera] in CameraWindow (menu screen), [Select Images to 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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 12
[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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 13
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices 4 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and set the categories as desired. Sets the printer, paper size and borderless printing settings. Click here to crop and print a portion of an image. Click here to insert text - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 14
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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - 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 size settings. Rotates selected images. Click here to crop a portion of the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 16
is connected to your computer. Click each button to display the available options. Displays in-camera memory card information. Displays camera information. Starts operations for transferring images from the camera to your computer. Starts operations for protecting, rotating, and deleting images - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 17
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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 18
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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 19
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices How to Use ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window Main Window This is the main window for performing tasks in ZoomBrowser EX. Slide Show Displays the selected images in succession in the window. Properties Displays information - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - 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 surveying many images. HINT Scroll Mode: allows thumbnails to be viewed at a size suited for easy viewing. Preview Mode: - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 21
the Main Window. HINT Right-Click Context Menus Right-clicking over a window or image displays contextual menus. These menus contain 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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 22
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 Selector Buttons When multiple images are selected, you can switch between images - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - 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 Navigator window to show the relative position on the image. Edit an - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 24
to the original color when 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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - 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 Curve Adjustment Procedures 1 Select a - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - 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 task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Image]. - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 27
an image. 3 [2. Select Editing Tool] 4 [Edit with external image editor] 5 [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 cannot be edited. Table of Contents 27 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - 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 Symbol displayed on image thumbnails to which sound files have been - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - 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 ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 30
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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - 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 ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 32
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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - 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 published on the Internet or attached to an email message. Procedures 1 Select a task from - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 34
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 Exporting Shooting Information You can export the shooting information recorded with an image, such as the shutter speed and - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - 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 the window: [Export] and [Export as a Screen Saver]. Creating Computer - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 36
Things to Remember Mastering 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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 37
function, or information from GPS log files, 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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 38
in a GPS log file. Adds a GPS log file. Loads a GPS log file from 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 (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection). • Any ISP account - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 39
upload movies saved on the camera or a computer. Procedures 1 Connect the camera to a computer to start file size is less than 1 GB. • In some cases, movies that have been edited on a computer cannot be already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 40
Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Email Attaching Images to Email You can send images as email file attachments. Click here for most images. Click here when you want to change the image size or image quality settings, then click [Custom Settings] to - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 41
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 slide show. You can freely configure the transition effects, information displayed and - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 42
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 + Number Name + Shooting Date + Number Shooting Date + Name + Number - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 43
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 freely insert your choice of text as Comments. Trip blue to the sea Esnanddleyssbweahcihtees Relaxing afternoon snooze Procedures - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 44
in Searches Used as Filter Criteria Display beneath Thumbnail Camera - O O Ratings Comments Keywords Favorite images are memories. Selections are made from a list (editable) of keywords, such as the photographic subject, place or action. ZoomBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, Camera - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 45
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. Ratings Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 46
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] Ratings My Category This section is used to specify the filter criteria. Sorting - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 47
Things to Remember Mastering 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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 48
to steps 1- 3 in "Transferring Images". 2 [Camera Settings] Select the desired item from the following and make settings. u [Set Start-up Image] u [Set Sounds] u [Set Theme] IMPORTANT • My Camera Settings are only available on certain models, when [Camera Settings] displays in CameraWindow. Table - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 49
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. Table of Contents - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 50
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. • You may not be able to transfer images back to the camera if they have been edited on a computer, or if the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 51
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 charges and access fees must be paid separately. Registering First, register as - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 52
More Advanced Techniques Appendices Available Services CANON iMAGE GATEWAY offers a variety of convenient and useful services. E-mail notifications of album uploads Upload and share images Create your own photo album on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Procedures 1 Select [CANON iMAGE GATEWAY] from tasks - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 53
ZoomBrowser EX and CameraWindow to your preferences. • Overall themes, such as window appearances • Processing methods for images shot with the camera on end • Categories of shooting information displayed • Show/hide messages • Print settings • Zoom speed Procedures ZoomBrowser EX 1 [Tools] and - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 54
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 ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 55
Button Names Edit Image Stitch Photos Edit Edit Movie Digital Photo Professional Process RAW Images Export Still Images Export Movies to YouTube Register/Add Product CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Top Page View Online Photo Album Upload Images Download My Camera Contents Description of Function Allows - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 56
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. Windows bitmap (.BMP) This image type comes standard with - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 57
. You can remove other programs with the same procedures. 1 Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall]. The uninstall utility will start and remove ZoomBrowser EX. Table of Contents 57 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 58
Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Memory Card Folder Structure Images on the memory card are in either the [DCIM] folder's movies to the camera from a computer. *2 Thumbnail image files for index display. • The "xxxx" in file names represent four-digit numbers. • Each - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 59
using the correct cable and that it is securely attached at both ends. Are the camera and computer in the correct modes to 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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 60
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 to the computer (when camera is connected to the computer via an interface cable). The camera may have been recognized as another device. Solution - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 61
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 ELPH 500 HS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 62
, 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