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- Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 1
1 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 2
5 Using the Camera Window Opening the Camera Window 64 Downloading Images 66 Deleting Images in the Camera 69 Rotating Images in the Camera 70 Adding Computer Images to the Camera 71 Using the Task Buttons 73 Other Functions of the Camera Window 75 2 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 3
Supported File Formats 113 Auto-Download Settings 114 Customizing Preferences 117 Customizing Menus 120 Setting up Slide Shows on the Camera 121 Print Settings 122 Troubleshooting 124 Index Index 128 3 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide NOTE • This manual uses Windows XP screen - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 4
the camera is connected to the computer after it is booted up (owing to a limitation of Windows). In this case, start ZoomBrowser EX with the "Starting by Clicking an Icon or Menu" method. You may use the camera connection method from the second time onward. 4 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 5
name or "Canon Camera" will appear here. 2. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. 3. Click [Set]. Once you click the Set button, this dialog will no longer appear when the camera is connected. The dialog for Step 1 shown on the next page will now appear. 5 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 6
time. Confirm that your camera model name or [Canon Camera] appears in the list box and click [OK]. 6 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide 1. Use the interface cable to connect the camera to the computer. Please see the manual supplied with your camera for connection instructions. With some models - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 7
and open its main window. ZoomBrowser EX will start and open its main window. Main Window The procedures for downloading images are described in the next topic, "Downloading Images to a Computer." 7 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Main Window The procedures for downloading images are described - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 8
main window displays. 2. Click [Camera & Memory Card]. If you are using a memory card reader, check to ensure that the card is correctly inserted in the reader. 3. Click [Browse & Download Images]. * The dialog will vary slightly according to your camera model. 8 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 9
downloaded. The images will begin to download. The downloaded images will be saved into folders according to their creation dates. When the download is complete, the downloaded images will appear in the main window. 4. Click [Start Image Download]. 9 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Downloaded - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 10
Task window is open. Please close these windows. • A dialog will appear if a camera and a memory card reader are connected concurrently to allow you to select the device from which images are shown. Select the desired device from the list box and click [OK]. 10 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 11
transfer setting on the camera. REFERENCE • See the Camera User Guide for the settings and procedures related to the Direct Transfer menu shown on the camera's LCD monitor. • You can also download images by clicking the [Start Image Download] button on the program window on the computer instead - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 12
Help menu for more details on using this program. 1. Click [Print]. 3. Select the images you wish to print and click [Next]. The background of the selected images will turn orange. 2. Click [Layout Print] in the next menu. 12 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide REFERENCE • More than one image - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 13
PhotoRecord, follow the procedures displayed at the window's left. This will start PhotoRecord and display the print image in the album window. REFERENCE • If the PhotoRecord Guide displays at startup, read it as necessary. The Steps in Order 13 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Album Window - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 14
each album type in the area below, such as the margin placement and width and the number of images in an arrangement. 14 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 15
design elements as desired. Select an item to change REFERENCE • The settings categories shown in this window may vary according to the printer in use. 15 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Select a design REFERENCE • The items that can be changed include the themes (a unified design for the - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 16
it. Select the text. To add new text, click the target page and input the text. Select the page Edit it here. 16 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Input the text REFERENCE • You can also adjust the font, font size, justification and color as desired. - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 17
The following operations can be performed in the album window. ■ Move Items You can move images, text Software User Guide This starts the printing process. To close PhotoRecord, click the (close box), or click the [File] menu and select [Exit]. REFERENCE • Images captured by cameras that support - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 18
we explain information that you should know to use ZoomBrowser EX. If You Have a Problem ZoomBrowser EX comes with a Help file. Use it when you want to learn how to clicking (Close button) on the Browser Window. Alternatively, select [Exit] from the [File] menu. 18 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 19
(Some camera models do not support RAW images.) Use the Camera Settings. • The Canon CD-ROM supplied with your product contains several prepared My Camera Settings files. These files are automatically copied to your computer when you install ZoomBrowser EX. 19 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 20
albums. ■ PhotoStitch • You can stitch multiple images (which were split and shot individually using functions like the camera's Stitch Assist mode) together to form a single, large size, panoramic picture. • You a virtual view of the various parts of the image. 20 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 21
images. Where Are Images Stored? Use the following procedures to find out where image files are stored on your computer when they are downloaded from the camera. 1. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [My Pictures]. Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98 users should doubleclick the [My Documents - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 22
Area, shows the folder directory much as it is shown in Windows Explorer. The Folder Area shows all the folders on the computer. use your images. Example of folders within folders for categorizing images Folder Area 22 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Browsing Area REFERENCE • Instructions - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 23
Camera Window To switch to the Camera Window, click the [Camera & Memory Card] task button, followed by [Browse & Download Images] in the next menu. Task Area Contains the buttons for frequently used Use this area to select folders that contain images. 23 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 24
of these buttons to perform the related task. ■ Camera & Memory Card Click this to open the Camera Window or perform remote shooting. ■ Print Click this to corresponding submenu to the right displays. REFERENCE • To return to the main window, click [Return to Main Menu] at the bottom of the menu. - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 25
Window (3/5) Using the Task Windows When you select a task from the menu, all of the steps in that task display in the task area. ■ Orange Button This color marks the current step. Follow the instructions in the right-hand side of the window indicate tasks that are not available at the time. When - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 26
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Main Window (4/5) Function Buttons The following buttons are available in the main window. View Mode Button Switches between the zoom mode, scroll mode and preview mode 3 and 4 explain more about the task and function buttons. 26 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 27
Chapter 2 What is ZoomBrowser EX? Main Window (5/5) Changing the Display You can hide the View] menu, selecting [Task Area] and removing the check mark beside it. 27 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide REFERENCE • You can also hide the Folder Area by clicking the [View] menu, selecting [Folder - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 28
to select and download images to a computer. REFERENCE • Images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space will appear unsaturated when displayed in ZoomBrowser EX. (Color space settings are only available on select camera models.) • Methods for displaying and using the Camera Window are explained in - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 29
left, 90° right or 180°. Delete Button Deletes the selected image from the camera (memory card). Properties Button Displays information about the selected image. Help Button Displays the help dialog. Chapter 5 explains more about the task and function buttons. 29 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 30
thumbnail, the following shortcut menu appears. The right-click allows you to use ZoomBrowser EX more efficiently. After you become familiar with ZoomBrowser EX, try collection of the most common window buttons and menu commands that apply to a given situation. 30 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 31
explains how to view and edit images in ZoomBrowser EX. In this section, you will learn how to use the Folder Area to select folders with images that you wish to view. Selecting Folders Click a folder in . Click to collapse a folder. Click to expand a folder. 31 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 32
]) and selecting a size from the menu. 32 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Images within nestled folders also display (a folder-shaped border indicates have a multitude of folders and images. In this situation, you can use the Zoom mode to find a particular image by viewing all the folders and picking - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 33
and information about the image. Select the image to preview from the bottom of the Browsing Area. You can also switch between preview images using the [Next] and [Previous] buttons. Scroll Bar Images in subfolders do not display. Displays various image information Images within the folder do not - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 34
hierarchy. Double-click a folder to view its contents. By repeating this step, you can go deeper and deeper into the folder hierarchy. 34 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 35
higher level in the folder hierarchy When you are deep in the folder hierarchy, you can use the (Up) button to go back to a higher level. The example below shows the zoom folder hierarchy. 35 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Click the [Up One Level] button to zoom out the folder at that level. - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 36
respective [Zoom In] or [Zoom Out] option from this menu. ■ Using the Zoom-In or Zoom-Out Cursor Click in the function buttons to . Click the button to zoom out. 36 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide REFERENCE • You can get the same result by using the [View] menu. Click a folder. Then, on the - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 37
Browsing Area, double-click the image that you want to open. The image appears in a new window. Double-click the image you want to see. REFERENCE • After selecting an image, you can click image Click (Close button) on the image window to close the image. 37 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 38
Fit]. The image is adjusted to the size of the window. Choose a zoom ratio from the list. 38 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide The mouse cursor changes to an arrow when you place it here. Click and drag in this state to change the window size. Typing a zoom ratio You can display an image at - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 39
. Edit Panel Features An edit panel for revising images displays beneath images that have been opened. Using the edit panel, you can perform the following editing operations. ■ Crop Crop the image, cutting detailed descriptions of these functions. Edit Panel 39 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 40
Chapter 3 Viewing Images Editing Images (2/4) ■ Crop Use this function to extract only part of an image, leaving out unneeded portions. Place the mouse pointer within for cropping. B Click this button. Drag within the frame to adjust position of the frame. 40 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 41
in the box beside the slider and pressing the [Tab] or [Enter] key. Increase color saturation Decrease brightness Increase brightness Decrease contrast 41 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Increase contrast - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 42
image. (To find out the name of the original image, check the title bar of the image window.) REFERENCE • After you have modified an image, if you click (Close button) without saving the changes to save the changes, click [Cancel]. 42 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Click this button. - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 43
explains how to edit an image selected in ZoomBrowser EX using another image editing program that has been registered with ZoomBrowser View & Modify] in the main window, followed by [Edit Image] in the next menu. A Select an image. 43 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide B Click this. This will - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 44
. 3. Type a name for the new folder and click [OK]. You have created a new folder. 2 Click the [File] menu and select [New Folder]. 44 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 45
Software User Guide REFERENCE • Click (Clear All) at the top of the Browsing Area to deselect all the images at once. • You can also deselect all the images at once by clicking the [Edit] menu and choosing [Clear All]. • You can change the selection methods to standard Windows - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 46
those images are stored on your PC. Moving an image in the Browsing Area You can move an image in the Browsing Area simply by using a drag-and-drop operation. A Drag the image you want to move. 46 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide B Drop it at the desired location. - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 47
and hold the [Ctrl] key and release the mouse button, while still holding the key. A Drag the image you want to copy. 47 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide B While holding down the [Ctrl] key, drop it at the desired location. - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 48
a Windows Window You can also copy an image by dragging its file icon from an open Windows window and dropping it onto the ZoomBrowser EX window. A button while holding the key over the target library. 48 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide B Drop it in the target folder. A Drag the image you - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 49
and select [Copy]. Next, select the target folder in the Folder Area, click the [Edit] menu and select [Paste]. (This operation is not available with Windows 98.) REFERENCE • You can select all the folders or images displayed in the Browsing Area at once by clicking (Select All) at the top of - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 50
the Windows desktop to open it. Select the image and, in the Recycle Bin Tasks section, click [Restore this item]. (With Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98 this item back to its original location] at the left side of the window.) When you switch back to ZoomBrowser EX and click the [View] menu - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 51
, double-click the [Recycle Bin] on the Windows desktop to open it and, in the Recycle Bin Task section, click [Empty the Recycle Bin]. (With Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98 in web page view mode, click [Empty Recycle Bin] at the left side of the window.) 51 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 52
images to the desired orientation. This is useful for images taken by holding the camera sideways. IMPORTANT • By the default setting, rotate, select a rotate option to rotate all the selected images at once. ■ Using the Menu to Rotate Images You can also rotate an image by selecting it, clicking - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 53
xxx.JPG], for example, the [.JPG] portion is called the file name extension.) Using the Rename Function Select an image, click the [File] menu and select [Rename]. image. You can also rename a sound that is attached to an image. Using the Preview Mode If you click (View Mode), choose [Preview Mode] - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 54
file type. ■ By Date Sorts images in order from the oldest modification date to the newest. Click [Arrange] and select a menu item. 54 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 55
one Clicking here allows you to hide the search parameters Set the search parameters here. First, place a check mark in the parameter you wish to use. Next, if you selected the modification or shooting date, set the date range. If you selected the keyword option, select the keywords. 4. Click [Next - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 56
Software User Guide Folder containing the images satisfying the search parameters There are several methods to mark your favorite images. Use Photo] option in the next window. • Click (Properties) and click to place a check mark in the [Favorite Photo] option in the next window. • Click (View Mode) - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 57
[View/Modify keywords] in the next window. Instead, you can also click the [Tool] menu and select [View/ Modify keywords]. A window for setting keywords will display. 3. Click can be used when you deleted a keyword that was used in the past but want it back. 57 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 58
EX possesses and the actual file contents can be different when an image file is moved or copied using Windows functions or edited with a separate program. In this case, the "current state of the folders" about all the folders. Click [Refresh Current Folder]. 58 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 59
Using Windows desktop to open it and, in the Recycle Bin Task section, click [Empty the Recycle Bin]. (With Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98 in web page view mode, click [Empty Recycle Bin] at the left side of the window.) Select the folder and click [Delete]. 59 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 60
Images Renaming Folders This section explains the procedures for renaming folders. IMPORTANT • When you use ZoomBrowser EX to change a folder name, the name of the folder on the computer disk to set the name. After you select the folder, click [Rename]. 60 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 61
Click the (Close button) to close the window once you have checked it. Alternative Method ■ Using the Menu to View Folder Properties You can also find out where a folder is located by selecting the folder, clicking the [View] menu and selecting [Properties]. 61 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 62
and time and other detailed information. You can also use it to change the file name and type in comments. To close the Properties window, click its (Close button). REFERENCE • You can information in this area will vary according to your camera model.) 62 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 63
in the image properties window. You can also change the file name and add use in searches Histogram (graph showing the distribution of brightness data) Shooting Information (The information in this area will vary according to your camera model.) 63 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 64
EX may not start with the previous method the first time a connection is established after the computer is booted up when some versions of Windows are running. See the Starting ZoomBrowser EX section of Chapter 1 for details. Click here. 64 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Camera Window - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 65
performing the procedure. Click [Camera & Memory Card] in the main window and [Browse & Download Images] in the next menu. A window like that below will open. Click [List Images] to open the Camera Window. Click here. Click here. Main Window 65 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Camera Window - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 66
folder to which images are saved. Select this option to stick the downloaded images in a new folder created within the one specified above. Then select a naming option for the new folder to the right. 66 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide If you selected the [Set as new] option, type in a folder - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 67
the selection menu, which contains the following options. 67 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide • Select All Selects all the images in the camera (memory card). • Select New Selects only the images that have not yet been downloaded to the computer. • Select Print mark Selects only the images that - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 68
is taken in the Movie mode, it appears in the Camera Window as follows: Mark indicating Movie • If an image has a sound memo attached (some camera models do not come with this feature),it appears in the Camera Window as follows: Mark indicating a sound memo 68 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 69
perform the deletion. All the selected images are deleted. ■ Selecting images for deletion Click (Select) to display the selection menu, which can be used to select the images for deletion. B Click here. When a message appears, click [OK]. The image is deleted. 69 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 70
to use. A Select an image. REFERENCE • 90-degrees left is a counterclockwise rotation and 90-degrees right is a clockwise rotation. • The Rotate function affects only the image displayed in the Camera Window. The image stored on the camera is not changed at all. However, when you download the - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 71
and click [Add]. This will upload the image to the camera. Click here. Select this to upload the image to the camera without resizing. 71 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Select this to resize the image before uploading it to the camera. Select the image size in the list box beneath. (With - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 72
size] for all other images. • JPEG format images can be uploaded to the camera. • RAW format images and movie files (AVI format) cannot be uploaded to the camera. • File formats are explained in more detail in the Supported File Formats topic in the Appendices. 72 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 73
four buttons available. Download Destination Dialog When you select an image in the Camera Window and click a task button, a dialog like the one below will appear. Specify the destination folder to proceed with the next part of the task. 73 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Downloading Images - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 74
Using the Camera Window Using the Task Buttons (2/2) Selectable Tasks The procedures after a download destination has been specified are the same as below. ■ Download Image These procedures are explained in Downloading in Sending Images by E-mail in Chapter 6. 74 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 75
Print Settings in the Appendices.) * 75 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Click here to deselect images. Click this button to check Image Properties information. On the [Set] menu, select [My Camera] to display the My Camera window, which can be used to change the start-up image, shutter sound - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 76
the main window. 2. Use it to check the file size when you actually compress the image. (The file is displayed in the "Total size of changed images" category.) Use it to check the image quality as it will appear when compressed. (A preview image will display.) 76 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 77
Using window. Input the address, subject and your comments and send the message. Save the image on the disk first. If you selected [Save the images in a folder to send through an email program], click [Browse] to specify a destination. 77 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide support). In this case - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 78
values. If [VGA Size] is selected, 640 and 480 appear automatically.) The Camera Window will open and the specified images will be added to the camera (memory card). 78 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide REFERENCE • If multiple images have been selected, then the selected resizing option will - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 79
6 Using Supplementary Features Adding Computer Images to the Camera camera. • RAW format images and movie files (AVI format) cannot be uploaded to the camera. • File formats are explained in more detail in the Supported File Formats topic in the Appendices. 79 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 80
, and to export an image for use as a screen saver or wallpaper. following types of image export formats are available. ■ Edit Images and Resave You three file formats: JPEG, TIFF or Windows Bitmap (BMP). You can also 1. Click [View & Modify] in the main window. 2. Click [Export Images] in the next - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 81
Exporting Images (2/2) Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features 5. Setting the Export Settings The track of the exported file. 6. Click [Finish]. This will export the image(s). REFERENCE • If you use the [Edit Images and Resave] or [Copy Images and Rename] options and save in the JPEG file - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 82
Using Supplementary Features This section explains how to run a slide show displaying images in sequence in the full-screen mode. Setting and Starting a Slide Show 1. Click [View & Modify] in the main window effect to be used when moving from to be used when displaying slides proceed manually, not - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 83
in the printing window. If you click this button while an image is displayed, the image will appear in the selected state in the Browsing Area after the slide show. Click here to add the Favorites symbol to images. It is used to facilitate image searches. 83 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 84
Features You can add sounds to your images and play them later as necessary. REFERENCE • To use a sound file with images, it must be of one of the following formats: WAVE (with image with a sound attachment, click the [Edit] menu and select [Play Sound]. 84 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 85
this button to synchronize the camera's date and time settings with the computer. Click this button to format the camera's memory card (not supported by some camera models). After you have checked the camera settings and made necessary changes, click [OK]. 85 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 86
this procedure. Click the [Camera] menu in the main window and select [My Camera Settings]. The My Camera window displays. Switches between theme . The Camera list displays the My Camera Settings currently in the camera (only the editable settings are shown). 86 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 87
as a theme] tab in the My Camera window. To set the My Camera Settings individually, click the [Set Individually] tab instead and select the respective settings, such as the start-up sound or image, in the Data Type category. Select the [Setup as a theme] tab. 87 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 88
and click [Save to Camera]. The settings file in the Camera list will be replaced by the settings file from the My Computer list. If the settings file has the same name, it will be overwritten. A Select the setting you want to replace. 88 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide B Click this. Repeat - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 89
. This concludes the procedure for adding settings to the camera. Next, you will have to change the settings on the camera itself to use the new start-up image and sounds. See the guide supplied with your camera for instructions for changing the settings. IMPORTANT • Never detach the interface - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 90
less 0.4 sec. or less 90 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide ■ Adding the new file as My Camera Settings to the computer Once you have created the settings file and saved it to the computer, use the following procedures to add it to the My Camera window. 1. Click the [Set Individually] tab in the - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 91
camera using the procedures described in the Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera Camera Settings to the computer with the same procedures as above, but have to comply with the specifications listed in the Create the new files before adding them section. 91 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 92
Using Supplementary Features Saving the "My Camera Settings" to the Camera (7/7) Saving the Settings to the Computer You can copy the My Camera Settings from the camera to the computer. 1. Click the [Setup as a theme] tab in the My Camera window. To set the My Camera EX Software User Guide 3. - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 93
will open. IMPORTANT • The My Camera Sound Maker window will not appear if QuickTime is not installed. REFERENCE • For detailed information on how to use this function, please refer to the Help file (open it with the [?] button). 93 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Sets the blue and red - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 94
when you upload it to the camera. So when the playback volume is too loud on the computer, turn down the volume of the speakers. Saving a Sound Click here to save a sound (A window allowing you to name the file will display). 94 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Select the sound to be saved - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 95
the Browsing Area. When you double-click the thumbnail, QuickTime Player starts and plays the movie. The thumbnail and mark appear when a movie is imported using the Camera Window. QuickTime Player window 95 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Use this button to play the movie. - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 96
downloaded to a computer, superimposing titles and other text, and adding background music. REFERENCE • Movies are saved as AVI files in the Motion JPEG format. Procedures for Editing Movies 1. Click [View & Modify] in the main window step or previous one 96 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 97
Editing Movies (2/4) Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Features of the Storyboard Area Changes the order area Transition Box Displays the icon of the transition effect used to link adjacent images Displays a dialog with the general movie editing settings 97 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 98
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Features of the Arrange Window Moves the image selected in the storyboard area one position to the left or right Features of the Apply Effect Window Superimposes titles and in the storyboard area and clicking this button 98 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 99
you link a sound file using this procedure, a bar appears under the thumbnail in the storyboard area indicating the duration of the audio file Features of the Save Window Specifies the file name Selects [Advanced Settings] button at the right Saves the file 99 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 100
are explained on the following pages. Features of the Select the Save Format Window Select between [Motion JPEG (AVI)] and [QuickTime movie (mov)] as the a rotation direction. Use this feature when a camera has been turned on its end to shoot a movie sequence 100 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 101
Using Supplementary Features Features of the Set the Save Format Window To change the size of the movie being exported, select [Zoom specification] or [Size specification] and set the size Features of the Specify Name of File to be Saved Window EX Software User Guide Selects the destination folder - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 102
to the manual supplied with your camera to determine whether your camera supports RAW images or not. • Depending upon your camera model, a different program than the one introduced here may start when you convert RAW images. If that occurs, refer to the manual for the software supplied with your - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 103
image as it is converted. See the Features of the Image Quality Adjustment Window in the following pages for details. ■ Navigator Window You can change the area of a preview image that is zoomed in the main window by clicking this red frame and dragging it 103 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 104
Using Supplementary Features 3. Adjust the image quality as required in the Image Quality Adjustment Window. 4. Click the [2. Save] tab in the main window settings (All images, or images marked with a check in the main window) Selects the image file format Sets the destination folder for the image - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 105
RAW Images (4/5) Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Features of the Image Quality Adjustment Window Scrolling Tab Titles Click the in this window are immediately reflected in the image Restores all adjustments to the initial shooting settings 105 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Tone Curve - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 106
are required: the pre-adjustment image and the post-adjustment image. Use ZoomBrowser EX's image editing functions to prepare the two images before image (original image) and click [Next]. 106 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide 5. Check the Preview My Color Applied to the Image and Window. - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 107
window, followed by [Remote Shooting] in the next menu. A remote shooting window like that below will open. Clicking the [Release] button in this window records the image. The image captured by the camera displays here This button turns the display on or off 107 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 108
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Operating the Camera Shutter from the Computer (2/4) Features of the RemoteCapture Task Window Selects the image's recording size and settings" tab. (The settings categories vary according to your camera model) 108 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 109
. Click the [Camera] menu in the RemoteCapture Task window and select [Camera Display Settings] to open a window like the one shown here. Select [Camera LCD monitor] or [Video Out terminal] and click [OK]. REFERENCE • See the Camera User Guide for instructions for connecting the camera to the - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 110
digits and the starting number You can release the shutter using the key specified here Click to place a check mark here to have the RemoteCapture Task window the memory card in the camera is full and will not accept more images or when it is not present. 110 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 111
using the camera's Stitch Assist mode to shoot them. Opening PhotoStitch Click [View & modify] in the main window, followed by [Stitch Photos] in the next menu. Then, follow the instructions on the upper part of the PhotoStitch window the Camera Window. 111 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Save - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 112
Chapter 6 Using Supplementary Features Saving Images to CD-R/RW Disks (Windows XP Only) Saving Images to CD-R/ Available space on the CD-R/RW disk This will copy the images to the CD-R/RW disk. The disk will be ejected from the drive when copying is complete. 112 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 113
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 file format. ■ Windows bitmap files . (You must install QuickTime Player before you can use it.) 113 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 114
in the camera will automatically download to the computer when the camera is connected. However, if you place a check mark beside the [Display confirm message before downloading] option, the window at the right will display, allowing you to select an action. 114 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 115
for the naming conventions for the new folders. If you click either of these two options, only the images selected with the camera functions will download. 115 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide Type a folder name here if you select the [Set as new] option. If there is no check mark in this option - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 116
to be executed after images are downloaded and click [Finish]. After downloading, display the folder containing the images After downloading, you can have it continue to process images. - Layout Print - Contact Sheet Print - View as slideshow - Send by e-mail 116 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 117
[Preferences] to open the Preferences dialog. To change a setting, click the appropriate tab in this window. General Tab Sets the thumbnail settings for the Browsing Area and the zoom options. Sets the thumbnail the right increases the image display speed). 117 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 118
steps when a task button is used. REFERENCE • With [Windows standard selection], the first image is deselected when a second image is clicked. Multiple selections can be made by holding down the [Ctrl] and [Shift] keys while clicking on successive images. 118 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 119
rotation applied to a copy when a JPEG image is rotated. Both the original image and the rotated image are sent when an image rotated in the Camera Window is downloaded to the Browsing Area. 119 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 120
main window. Click the [Tool] menu and select [Customize] to open a window like the one shown below. Use this window to Use this function to hide items not used on a daily basis to streamline the menus or to shorten the menus so that scrolling is not required. 120 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 121
this procedure. REFERENCE • See the guide for your camera for information on using and playing slide shows. • You can also set slide show settings by clicking (Set) in the Camera Window and selecting [Slide/DPOF] in image. On the [Edit] menu, click [Clear]. 121 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 122
the print settings by clicking (Set) in the Camera Window and selecting [Slide/DPOF] in the next menu. How to make DPOF print settings Click the [Camera] menu in the main window and select [Edit Slide/DPOF]. Click the [Print date and file number in the prints. 122 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 123
under each image indicates the number of copies to print. Use the arrows next to the boxes to select the number of Camera] to save the information. REFERENCE • The procedure explained above also applies when the print type is "Both (Standard/Index)". 123 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide The - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 124
troubleshoot problems. The event dialog box does not appear The dialog below fails to appear even though the camera is correctly connected to the computer via the interface cable and ready to transfer data... Or, a message, such as "No camera was found", appears when you attempt to download images - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 125
. If the camera is running on batteries, ensure they are fully charged. If the problem does not rest in the four areas above, the driver may not be properly installed. Uninstall the driver and then reinstall it. For instructions for this task, refer to the Software Starter Guide. REFERENCE • The - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 126
Troubleshooting (3/4) 3. Double-click the [dbconverter.exe] or [dbconverter] file in that folder. 5. Click [OK] if the following dialog appears. 4. Select the database file that was used file if it was used previously: [C: \Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Database\My Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 127
Appendices Troubleshooting (4/4) ■ Image Files Were Saved Below the the procedures below after you have followed steps 1-6 on the previous page. 1. Use Windows Explorer to copy the image folders within the Program Files folder and paste them the Browsing Area. 127 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 128
Download Images 8, 23 Camera & Memory Card 8, 23, 24, 65 Clear All 26 Close 18, 42 Connect to Internet 28 Delete 26, 29 Deselect 29 Download Image 28 Download EX Software User Guide View as Slideshow 28 View Image 26, 37 View Mode 26, 32 Zoom-In 26 Zoom-Out 26 C Camera Settings 85 Camera Window 28, - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 129
Settings 86 Creating files 90 Saving to the Camera 92 My Camera Sound 93 My Camera Sound Maker 93 My Camera Window 86 My Pictures Folder 21 N New Folder 44 O Opening Images 37 Owner's Name 85 129 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide P PhotoCD format 113 PhotoRecord 13, 20 PhotoStitch 20, 111 Play - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 130
28, 73 Main Window 24 Theme 87 Thumbnails 22 TIFF Format 113 U Undo 42 V Video clip files 113 W Window Camera Window 28, 64 Main Window 7, 23 Switching 23 Windows Bitmap Format 113 Z Zoom In/Out 36 Zoom Mode 32 ZoomBrowser EX Exiting 18 Starting 4 Zooming 38 130 ZoomBrowser EX Software User Guide - Canon PowerShot S10 | User Guide for ZoomBrowser EX version 4.6 - Page 131
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 and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc. • Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe
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