Canon SX10IS Software Guide for Windows
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Basic Functions & Features Contents Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Click a tab to jump to that chapter. Software User Guide for Windows • ZoomBrowser EX • PhotoStitch How to Use This Manual New Features in This Version 1 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 2
for your convenience. Read them as necessary. Operating Environment • This manual uses Windows XP screen shots and procedures in the explanations. The depending upon the camera or printer model in use. • The explanations in this guide are based on the premise that a Canon compact camera will be used - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 3
functions of ZoomBrowser EX as well as some of its special features. To Download Downloading (p. 10) Download images with a single click. To Print Printing (p. 13) To View Magnifying the Display (p. 21) Comparing Images (p. 39) To Organize Backing Up to a CD (p. 31) Using Star Ratings (p. 35 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 4
To Edit Adjusting Color and Brightness (p. 23) Inserting Text (p. 24) TEXT Converting RAW Images RAW (p. 28) Formatting Images as Wallpaper (p. 30) Resizing Images (p. 29) To Connect to a Camera Uploading to a Camera (p. 44) Controlling Shooting from the Computer (p. 40) To Send Email Attaching - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 5
this Manual...2 Basic Functions & Features 3 Things to Remember 7 The Two ZoomBrowser EX Windows 7 Download Window/ 9 Mastering the Basics 10 Downloading Images 10 Downloading Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer 10 Printing...13 Printing a RAW Images-Digital Photo Professional 28 5 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 6
and Sorting Images 37 Searching Images...37 Filtering Images...38 Sorting Images...38 Comparing Images...39 Comparing Multiple Images 39 Remote Shooting...40 Operating the Camera Using Computer Commands 40 My Camera Settings...42 Changing the Shutter Sound and Start-Up Image 42 Uploading Images - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 7
two windows are the main ones used for ZoomBrowser EX procedures. Download window, which opens when a camera is connected. CameraWindow View of camera images You can download all or a selection of images from the connected camera. CameraWindow closes and the screen changes after the images are - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 8
tasks to perform. Last Acquired Images Displays the last images downloaded. Folder Area Selects a folder to display. Properties Icon (Displays image properties) : Image recorded using the camera's Stitch Assist mode : RAW image : Movie : Image with sound memo attached : Protected image : Image - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 9
Tasks Selecting Tasks and Task Window Procedures Many ZoomBrowser EX functions can be accessed by selecting a task in the Main Window and following the instructions in the guidance section of the new window. 1 Select a task. The major steps for the task appear here. Follow the steps in order. You - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 10
Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer Download the camera images to the computer. IMPORTANT • The instructions in this software manual assume that you have correctly installed the software and driver software. See the guides supplied with your product package for software installation - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 11
happens, please use a memory card reader to download. HINT Changing the Download Destination Folder The default settings save downloaded images into the [Pictures] or [My Pictures] folders. To change the destination folder, select [Operate Images on Camera] in Step 4 as described above, then click - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 12
Transfer). See the Camera User Guide for Direct Transfer settings and procedures. Downloading from a Memory Card Reader An action selection window will open when you insert a memory card into the memory card reader. If you select [View/Download Images Using Canon ZoomBrowser EX], ZoomBrowser - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 13
Techniques Appendices Printing Printing a Single Image on a Single Page Prints one image per page. 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. 13 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 14
Basic Functions & Features Contents 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 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 15
Basic Functions & Features Contents Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Index Print Prints an index of the images. 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 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 16
Basic Functions & Features Contents 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 and paper size settings. Rotates selected images. Click here to crop a portion of the - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 17
Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices How to Use CameraWindow First Window to Open This is the first screen to appear in CameraWindow. Downloads all images that have not yet been downloaded. Closes this window and opens a camera image browser window that lets you select and - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 18
windows. View Window Uploads computer images to the camera. Configures settings such as the thumbnail size and download folder. Configures the name of the camera owner. Closes CameraWindow. A symbol appears on previously downloaded images. A blue frame appears around selected images. Selects - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 19
Basic Functions & Features Contents Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices How to Use the Main Window Main Window This is the main window for performing tasks in ZoomBrowser EX. Search Performs searches on images. Slide Show Displays the selected images - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 20
Preview mode, double-click the icon. • To advance to a higher folder level, click the icon. Change the Display Size You can change the display ratio (Zoom mode) or thumbnail size (Scroll mode) with the slider. Create New Folder To create a new folder in the Browser Area, click the [File] menu and - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 21
Main Window displays it in this window. Change the display magnification. Zooming in displays the Navigator window to show the relative position on the • The [Display Original Image] button will display beneath RAW images in the Viewer Window. Click this button to display the converted image in the - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 22
• Click [Start] when Auto mode is selected. • Switch to Manual mode if Auto mode cannot correct the image and select the location Editing Tool] 4 [Red Eye Correction] 5 [3. Finish] • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Automatically adjusts the image color balance and brightness. Procedures - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 23
of the window (p. 9): [Edit] and [Edit Image]. 2 Select an image. 3 [2. Select Editing Tool] 4 [Color/Brightness Adjustment] 5 [3. Finish] • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Adjusting Sharpness-Emphasizing Outlines Makes images appear sharper by emphasizing the outlines of subjects, such as - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 24
]. 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 the trim area. • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Inserting Text Use this to insert text onto the image. You can freely adjust the font, size, color and text - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 25
[Edit Image]. 2 Select an image. 3 [2. Select Editing Tool] 4 [Edit Image Using Other 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 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 26
Basic Functions & Features Contents 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 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 27
from the left side of the window (p. 9): [Edit] and [Stitch Photos]. • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Use the PhotoStitch program to create panoramic images. HINT Using the Stitch Assist Mode If you use the camera's Stitch Assist mode to record the images, PhotoStitch can automatically - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 28
the images with general programs. IMPORTANT • RAW images can only be captured on certain camera models that list "RAW" as one of the data types included in the "Specifications" section of the Camera User Guide. • Only RAW images compatible with Digital Photo Professional can be processed. Check the - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 29
and exposure, as a text file. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side of the window (p. 9): [Export] and [Export Shooting Properties]. Ascertain the causes of failed photos or compare the settings for several images. 29 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 30
Basic Functions & Features Contents 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 (p. 9): [Export] and [ - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 31
1 Select a task from the left side of the window (p. 9): [Export] and [Backup to CD]. Back up important images or distribute your vacation photos on discs. IMPORTANT • This function can only be used with computers that satisfy the following requirements: • Equipped with a CD-R/RW drive as standard - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 32
Basic Functions & Features Contents Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Email Attaching Images to Email You can send images as email file attachments. You can configure the image size and quality settings. Procedures 1 Select a task from the left side - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 33
Basic Functions & Features Contents 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 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 34
Basic Functions & Features Contents 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 + - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 35
Basic Functions & Features Contents Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Configuring Image Information Settings Setting Star Ratings You can set the Star Ratings used in searching and displaying images in the index list. : Ultimate : Moderate : Okay - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 36
Method Used in Searches Used as Filter Criteria Display beneath Thumbnail My Category Categories such as People, Scenery, etc. Configured in Camera - Star Ratings Rated on basis of 3 rankings: , , Comments Text input without restriction regarding the shooting circumstances or associated memories - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 37
Basic Functions & Features Contents Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Searching, Filtering and Sorting Images Searching Images You can search images using parameters extracted from the information associated with them. Star Ratings Procedures 1 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 38
Basic Functions & Features Contents 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 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 39
Basic Functions & Features Contents 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 - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 40
if the computer enters the standby mode while remote shooting. • RAW images cannot be recorded. • Except for the shutter button, the camera's buttons and switches, including the zoom, cannot be manually operated while the camera is being remotely controlled. • The time lag between pushing the - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 41
LCD monitor or a television connected to the camera to view the subject while shooting remotely. Click the [Camera] menu in the remote shooting window and select [Camera Display Settings]. See the Camera User Guide for TV connection instructions. Shooting Without Worrying about Memory Card Capacity - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 42
Programs] or [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [MyCamera], [MyCamera]. 5 Click [Connect to Camera]. IMPORTANT • My Camera Settings are only available with certain camera models that list them as features in the "Specifications" section of the Camera User Guide. • Do not interrupt - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 43
replayed on the computer and set it low when you save the file, the sound may not be audible when it is registered to the camera. To adjust the playback volume on the computer, please use the volume controls for the computer or speakers. Use the following specifications to create My - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 44
to the computer. 2 Turn on the camera power, and set it to playback mode. 3 Select [Canon CameraWindow] (with Windows Vista, select [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. 4 Click [Operate Images on Camera]. 5 Click (Send to Camera). • If the Main Window is open when the - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 45
. • 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 1 [Tools] and [Preferences]. Customizing the Task Buttons You can hide items - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 46
this method, the image may become rougher. RAW (.CRW/.CR2) This is a proprietary image type provided by Canon. It saves the output of the image pixels from a digital camera without any deterioration in the quality of the image. Some cameras might not support this image type. Windows bitmap (.BMP - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 47
within ZoomBrowser EX, instead Digital Photo Professional is now used. If you are already using a RAW image compatible camera, the [Digital Photo Professional Process RAW Images] task button will be added. Only RAW images recorded on cameras bundled with Digital Photo Professional can be converted - Canon SX10IS | Software Guide for Windows - Page 48
Advanced Techniques Appendices Software User 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 liabilitycan be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right
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Basic Functions
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Contents
Things to
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Mastering
the Basics
More Advanced
Techniques
Appendices
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for Windows
Software User Guide
• ZoomBrowser EX
• PhotoStitch
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New Features in This Version
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