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- Canon PowerShot G7 | 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 G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 2
This manual uses Windows Vista Windows. • The displayed screens and procedures may also differ slightly from the examples depending upon 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 the software - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 3
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 from the use an AC adapter. • See the Camera User Guide for procedures on connecting the camera to the computer. Table of Contents 3 - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 4
Adjustment...25 Adjusting Sharpness-Emphasizing Outlines 25 Trimming-Cropping a Portion of an Image 26 Inserting Text...26 Using Other Editing Software...27 Attaching Sounds...28 Creating Panoramic Images-PhotoStitch 29 Editing Movies...30 Converting RAW Images-Digital Photo Professional 31 4 - Canon PowerShot G7 | 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 G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 6
of images from the connected camera. CameraWindow closes and the screen changes after the images are transferred from the camera. Organizing window for transferred images. Main Window Double-click an image. Double-click this icon on the desktop. You can view, edit and print the images in the - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 7
and CameraWindow closes. You can also display it by double-clicking the ZoomBrowser EX icon on the desktop. Names of the Main Window Parts Menu Bar Function Buttons Display Control Panel Task Buttons Selects tasks to perform. Last Acquired Images Displays the last images transferred - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 8
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. 1 Select a task. The major steps - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 9
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 software installation procedures. • For details on how to connect the camera to a computer - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 10
transfer is complete and close the CameraWindow screen, the transferred images will display in the Main Window. You can select the newly transferred images by their shooting dates or My Category (select , click [Browse] to complete settings in the screen currently displayed. Table of Contents 10 - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 11
importing images automatically when this software is launched.]. Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader An action selection window will open when you insert Download Images Using Canon ZoomBrowser EX], ZoomBrowser EX will start and display the following window. Use this window to perform the - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 12
. For details on how to save still images from movies, refer to "Extracting Stills from Movies". 1 Click 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 G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 13
. 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 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 - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 14
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 printing. Table of Contents 14 - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 15
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 and print it. Sets the number of rows or columns. 5 Click [3. - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 16
deleting images on the camera. Also transfers 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 - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 17
then click [Select Images to Import]. Select the image you want to transfer and click the button to transfer the image to y.our computer. Viewer Window (thumbnail display) Returns to the Menu screen. Turns the shooting date and folder name below the thumbnails on and off (when in thumbnail display - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 18
Images]. Clicking a folder on the left will display all images within the folder as thumbnails (small images) on the right of the screen. Viewer Window (thumbnail display) Returns to the Menu screen. Turns the shooting date and folder name below the thumbnails on and off (when in thumbnail display - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 19
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 selected images in succession in the window. Properties Displays information about a selected image. View Image Displays the - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 20
Scroll Mode: allows thumbnails to be viewed at a size suited for easy viewing. Preview Mode: allows the image information to be read while viewing to select images in Zoom mode. Fit to Window Changes the thumbnail size to fit them into the window. Display Size Changes the size of the thumbnail - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 21
adjacent images. Display Images Double-clicking an image in the Browser Area (or selecting the image and clicking (View Image)), displays it in the Viewer Window. Move, Copy Images To move an image between folders, drag it over the destination folder and release the mouse button. To copy an image - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 22
you select an image in the Browser Area and click the Properties button. The Properties Window does not display in the Preview Mode. Shows or hides categories. File Name The file are selected, you can switch between images that display information in the Properties Window. Table of Contents 22 - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 23
. Shooting information • The [Display Original Image] button will display beneath RAW images in the Viewer Window. Click this button to display the converted image in the Viewer Window. • The following window will appear when a movie is displayed. You can extract stills from movies. You can cut - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 24
in a similar way by clicking the [Edit] button in the Viewer Window. Red Eye Correction Restores eye appearance to the original color when light reflected red. • Click [Start] when Auto mode is selected. • Switch to Manual mode if Auto mode cannot correct the image, and select the location of - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 25
by emphasizing the outlines of subjects, such as people and objects. Sharpen Unsharp Mask Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Image]. 2 Select an image. 3 [2. Select Editing Tool] 4 [Sharpness] 5 [3. Finish] • The Unsharp Mask [Radius] is the size at which - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 26
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]. 2 Select an image. 3 [2. Select Editing Tool] 4 [Trim] 5 [3. Finish] • You can also input values or an aspect ratio to specify - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 27
with ZoomBrowser EX in advance, you can use that software to edit an image selected in ZoomBrowser EX. Registering ZoomBrowser EX Other Image Editing Program Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Image]. 2 Select an image. 3 [2. Select Editing Tool] - Canon PowerShot G7 | 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 Symbol displayed on image thumbnails to which sound files have been - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 29
1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Stitch Photos]. • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Use the computer has insufficient memory, try one of the following methods to solve the problem. • Close all other applications other than PhotoStitch. • Reduce the size or - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 30
the movie. ABC Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Edit] and [Edit Movie]. HINT Recordable Movie Length • The length of happens. Movie Size 1920x1080 1280x720 640x480 320x240 Max. Length Under 10 minutes Under 20 minutes Under 30 minutes Under 60 minutes IMPORTANT - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 31
window: [Edit] and [Digital Photo Professional Process RAW Images]. 2 Select a RAW image in Digital Photo Professional's Main Window. Selects folders containing images. Digital Photo with Digital Photo Professional can be processed. • Ensure that you use the RAW image conversion software included - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 32
Digital Photo Professional, select an image in the Main Window, then click the [File] menu and select the print function. Digital Photo Guide for compatibility. • For a more detailed explanation of operating procedures, download the Digital Photo Professional manual (PDF format) from the Canon - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 33
it so that it can be published on the Internet or attached to an email message. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Export Still Images]. • You will lose the shooting information if you save images as a type other than JPEG. .bmp .jpg .tif Changing Movie - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 34
movie. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Extract frames from a movie]. Extract your best task from the left side of the window: [Export] and [Export Shooting Properties]. Ascertain the causes of failed photos or compare the settings for several images - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 35
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 Wallpaper Images You can export images to serve as computer wallpaper images. Procedures 1 Select - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 36
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. IMPORTANT • This function can only be used with computers that satisfy the following requirements - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 37
select [All Programs] or [Programs] followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [Movie Uploader for YouTube] and maximum length for uploadable movies is less than 10 minutes, and the maximum file size is account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 38
in "After Finishing the Task", the selected images will be saved in 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 program in the Control Panel. • When using - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 39
. You can freely configure the transition effects, information displayed and display time settings. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [View & Classify] and [View as a Slide Show]. HINT Slide Show Button Functions The following buttons appear at the bottom of the screen - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 40
You can sort images into folders by their shooting dates. 200x/05/15 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 40 - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 41
1 Switch to [Preview Mode]. 2 Set [Star Rating]. • You can also set the Star Ratings by accessing the [Edit] menu, the Properties Window or the Viewer Window. Inserting Comments You can freely insert your choice of text as Comments. Trip blue to the sea Esnanddleyssbweahcihtees Your choice of - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 42
Friends, Holidays Procedures 1 Switch to [Preview Mode]. 2 Insert [Keywords]. • Keywords can also be managed from the [Tools] menu or Properties Window. • To add keywords, click the [Tools] menu and select [Manage Keywords]. HINT About Image Information This chart shows the information other than - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 43
using parameters extracted from the information associated with them. Star Ratings Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window: [View & Classify] and [Search]. • After a search, the correlated images display in the [Search Results] folder. Keywords Revision Dates Comments - Canon PowerShot G7 | 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 Category This section is used to specify the filter criteria. - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 45
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. Procedures - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 46
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 various camera operation sounds (My Camera Settings). My Camera Settings • Start - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 47
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 G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 48
3 [Organize Images] 4 (Upload) 5 Select images. • If the Main Window is open when the camera is connected (directly after transferring for instance), open the the "Data Type" item in "Specifications" near the end of the Camera User Guide to see if the camera uses the "MOV" data type. You may not be - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 49
is an online photo service for the purchasers of this product. Registering online allows you to use the various services. IMPORTANT • Internet access is required to use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (You must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 50
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 on the left of the window an original collection of photos My Camera Settings Files on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Download files - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 51
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 of shooting information displayed • Show/hide messages - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 52
date, comments or keywords. Star Ratings, comments and keywords can be set in the image information column in the Preview Mode or in the Properties Window. Table of Contents 52 - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 53
Movie Digital Photo Professional Process RAW Images Export Still Images Export Movies Extract frames from a movie Export Shooting Properties Export as a Screen Saver Export as a Wallpaper Backup to CD Photo Print Index Print Print Using Other Software Email Images Register/Add Product CANON iMAGE - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 54
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 Windows. Most Windows programs support it. TIFF (.TIF - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 55
More Advanced Techniques Appendices Uninstalling the Software The procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when you wish the same procedures. 1 Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 56
numbers. • ** Each successive file shot in Stitch Assist mode is assigned a letter starting from "A," which is inserted as the third digit in the name. i.e. [STA_0001.JPG], [STB_0002. JPG], [STC_0003.JPG]... • All folders except the "xxx__mm" or "xxx_mmdd" folders contain image settings files. Do - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 57
Troubleshooting Please read this section if you encounter a problem using the software. Start by Checking This Investigate the following points first if you encounter a problem the playback mode to transfer data. See the Camera User Guide for details. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Check the - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 58
connected to the computer 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 - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 59
it is being 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 - Canon PowerShot G7 | ZoomBrowser EX 6.5 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 60
More Advanced Techniques Appendices Software Guide Windows (ZoomBrowser EX, PhotoStitch) Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right
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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