Canon A650 ImageBrowser 6.5 for Macintosh Instruction Manual

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    Software Guide for Macintosh • ImageBrowser • PhotoStitch Special Features Transfer Images and Movies Insert Text ABC Print Images Save Still Images From Movies Edit Movies A Attach Images to Email Plus many other useful features Table of Contents How to Use this Manual 1
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    • This manual uses Mac OS X v10 Mac OS. • 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
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    cable, make sure to connect the cable directly to the computer's USB port. The connection manual for instructions regarding the sleep (standby) mode. • Do not disconnect the camera from the computer if CameraWindow is displayed on the screen. IMPORTANT • You are recommended to use an AC adapter
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    Manual...2 Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer 3 Things to Remember 6 The Two ImageBrowser Windows 6 Windows That Communicate With the Camera and Manage Images 6 Browser Window...7 How to Display the Browser Window ...27 Using Other Editing Software...28 Attaching Sounds...29
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    GATEWAY (for U.S.A. customers only 50 Registering...50 Available Services...51 Preference Settings...52 Customizing ImageBrowser...52 Appendices...53 List of Available Functions...53 Supported Image Types...55 Uninstalling the Software...56 Memory Card Folder Structure 57 Troubleshooting...58 5
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    the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices The Two ImageBrowser Windows Windows That Communicate With the Camera and Manage Images The following two windows are the main ones used for ImageBrowser procedures. Transfer window, which opens when a camera is connected. CameraWindow You can
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    is not displayed in the Dock, double-click the [Applications] folder, followed by the [Canon Utilities] folder, [ImageBrowser] folder and the [ImageBrowser] icon. Names of the Browser Window Parts Menu Bar Display Modes Browser Area Icons that indicate image properties display around thumbnail
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    and Using Functions Many ImageBrowser functions can be accessed by selecting them from the Control Panel 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 function from
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    The instructions in this software manual assume that you have correctly installed the software. See the Camera User Guide for software installation the computer with the supplied interface cable. 2 Turn on the camera power, set it to playback mode and prepare it to communicate with the computer.
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    [OK] in the dialog that indicates the transfer is complete and close the CameraWindow screen, the transferred images will display in the Browser Window. You can select the newly transferred images by their shooting dates or My Category (select models only) classification. : Folders containing newly
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    ]. Add a checkmark to [Start importing images automatically when this software is launched.]. Transferring Images Using a Memory Card Reader ImageBrowser will into the memory card reader, and display the following window. Use this window to perform the transferring procedures. Transfers all images.
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    saved. For details on how to save still images from movies, refer to "Extracting Stills from Movies". 1 Select images for printing. 2 Click [Print & Email], and [Photo Print]. Table of Contents 12
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    Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques 3 Set the categories as desired. Sets the printer, paper size and borderless printing settings. Appendices Sets the shooting date/time imprint settings. 4 Click [Print]. Print window will display. Click here to crop and print a portion of an image
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics Index Print Prints an index of the images. More Advanced Techniques Appendices 1 Select images for printing. 2 Click [Print & Email], and [Index Print]. Table of Contents 14
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    desired. Sets the printer, paper size and number of print copies settings. Select an image to rotate or trim. Sets the number of rows or columns. Configures the printing of the shooting information, comments, headers, footers or page numbers. 4 Click [Print]. Print window
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    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
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    on images that have not yet been transferred. Transfers the image chosen in Viewer Window to your computer. Cancels image selection. Selects all images. The background of chosen images turns blue. IMPORTANT • The functions (buttons) that display will differ depending on the camera model. Table
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    not yet been transferred. Deletes the image chosen in Viewer Window. Protects/cancels protection for the image chosen in Viewer Window. Transfers images on your computer to the camera. The background of chosen images turns blue. IMPORTANT • The functions (buttons) that display will differ depending
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    . Canon Camera Displays CameraWindow. View Image Displays the selected image in the Viewer Window. Slide Show Displays the selected images in succession in the window. the original image in the displayed direction, click the [Edit] menu and select [Rotate According to Rotation Information]. 19
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Display Modes Select a browser area display mode to fit your purposes. Appendices Preview Mode: allows the image information to be read while viewing the image. List Mode: allows thumbnails to be viewed at a size suited for easy
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    range of adjacent images. Display Images Double-clicking an image in the Browser Area (or selecting the image and clicking ), 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
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices File Information Window The File Information Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area, select [List Mode], and then click the [File] menu and select [Get Info]. File Name
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    screen size. • 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 control movie playback and sound volume. You can
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    introduces the procedures for starting from the [Edit] button in the Viewer Window, but you can also start the same process by clicking the [Edit /Brightness Adjustment Adjusts the images' RGB values (red, green, blue) and the saturation and brightness. Saturation, Brightness Procedures 1 Double
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    red. • Click [Start] when Auto Mode is selected. • Switch to Manual Mode if Auto Mode cannot correct the image, and select the location of appears that recommends installation of additional software when using Mac OS X v10.6, follow the message to install the software. Inserting Text Use this to
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Correcting Levels You can adjust the highlights (brightest portions), shadows (darkest portions) and midtone levels of an image while viewing its histogram. Level Adjustment Procedures 1 Double-click an image. 2 [
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Adjusting Sharpness-Emphasizing Outlines Makes images appear sharper by emphasizing the outlines of subjects, such as people and objects. Sharpen Procedures 1 Double-click an image. 2 [Edit] and [Sharpness]. •
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Using Other Editing Software If you register another image editing program with ImageBrowser in advance, you can use that software to edit an image selected in ImageBrowser. Registering an Editing Program Register the
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    File], [Sound] and [Record]. • ImageBrowser's Sound Recorder uses the Mac OS X recording function. If required, prepare such equipment as a microphone, and check that recording is enabled in the [System Preferences], [Sound] window. • To delete a recorded sound, click the [File] menu and select [
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    the images, PhotoStitch can automatically detect the image order and merge direction, making it easier to merge the images. (Some camera models has insufficient memory, try one of the following methods to solve the problem. • Close all other applications other than PhotoStitch. • Reduce the size
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Editing Movies You can create original movies by linking movie clips and still images. You can even add titles and other text, background music and various special effects to the movie. ABC Procedures 1 Select an image
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    tone, color saturation and sharpness. 3 Click (Edit image window). 4 Adjust the image brightness and white balance in the Save]. • Only RAW images compatible with Digital Photo Professional can be processed. • Ensure that you use the RAW image conversion software included with your camera. Table
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    Photo Professional, select an image in the Main Window, then click the [File] menu and select the print function. Digital Photo User Guide for compatibility. • For a more detailed explanation of operating procedures, download the Digital Photo Professional manual (PDF format) from the Canon website.
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    the shutter speed and exposure, as a text file. Procedures 1 Select an image. 2 [File] and [Export Image]. 3 [Export Shooting Properties] 4 [Next >] Ascertain the causes of failed photos or compare the settings for several images. Table of Contents 34
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Creating Computer Screen Saver Images You can export images to serve as computer screen savers. Procedures 1 Select an image. 2 [File] and [Export Image]. 3 [Export as a Screensaver] 4 [Next >] Creating Computer
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Extracting Stills from Movies You can extract and save stills from your favorite frames recorded in a movie. Procedures 1 Select an image. 2 [Edit] and [Extract frames from a movie]. Extract your best shots as stills
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    Movies Saved on a Computer In the [Applications] folder, select the [Canon Utilities] folder, then in the [CameraWindow] folder, select the [CWUtility] (You must already have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), browser software installed and an Internet connection). • Any ISP account
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    [User Login Name], [Library], [Preferences], [ImageBrowserUserData] and [Mail] folder. IMPORTANT • If the e-mail software does not start automatically, first save the images to your computer, then start your e-mail software to attach and send the images. The destination folder for saved images can
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    slide show, the images you clicked during the show remain selected. After the slide show, the images you clicked during the show appear in a printing window. Stops the slide show. Table of Contents 39
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    [Rename]. • You can change individual file and folder names by clicking on the file name in Preview mode or with the File Information Window. • Changing the image name in ImageBrowser also changes the actual file name on the disk. xxx_01 xxx_02 xxx_03 xxx_04 xxx_05 Sorting Images into Folders
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Classifying Images Into Star Ratings Folders You can classify images according to their Star Ratings into separate folders. You can organize the images you have recorded according to their Star Ratings. Procedures 1
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    • You can also set the Star Ratings by accessing the [Edit] menu, the File Information 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 text as comments Relaxing afternoon snooze
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    Select keywords Friends, Holidays 2 Switch to [Preview Mode]. 3 Set [Keyword]. • Keywords can also be managed from the [Edit] menu or File Information Window. • To add keywords, click the [Edit] menu and select [Manage] from the [Keyword] submenu. HINT About Image Information This chart shows the
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    from the information associated with them. Procedures 1 [File] and [Search]. • After a search, the correlated images display in the [Search Results] folder. Favorite photo Keyword Date Comment HINT Tasks Related to Search Results You can select images in the [Search Results] folder and perform
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    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 Tool] Star Ratings My Category This section is used to specify the filter criteria
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    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 ImageBrowser, it is easy to compare images so that minute
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices 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
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    -hand list, select a My Camera Settings file to replace in the right-hand list and click this button 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 48
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    [Organize Images on Camera] 3 [Organize Images] 4 (Upload) 5 Select images. • If ImageBrowser's Browser Window is open when the camera is connected (directly after transferring for instance), open the CameraWindow (menu screen) by clicking the [Canon Camera] icon in the Control Panel of the Browser
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    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
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    [Upload Images] u [View Online Photo Album] u [Download My Camera Contents] Order prints My Camera Settings Files on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Table of Contents Download files for My Camera Settings (certain models only) Also, you get the latest customer support information, just for registering your
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    Appendices Preference Settings Customizing ImageBrowser You can configure ImageBrowser to operate according to your preferences. • Overall coloring, such as window appearances • Processing methods for images shot with the camera on end • Categories of shooting information displayed • Show/hide
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    Functions Control Panel Functions Function Names Canon Camera View Image SlideShow CANON iMAGE GATEWAY When a Camera is Connected When a Memory Card Reader is Connected Register/Add Product Top Page Upload Images View Online Photo Album Download My Camera Contents Description of Function
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    Image as Wallpaper [File] menu, [Organize Image], [Sort Images] [File] menu, [Organize Image], [Rename] [File] menu, [Process RAW Images by Digital Photo Professional] [File] menu, [Rewrite Image to Memory Card] [Edit] menu, [PhotoStitch] [Edit] menu, [Movie Edit] [Edit] menu, [Extract frames from
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    by Canon. It supported by most Macintosh software. TIFF This is a relatively popular image type. It is widely supported by non-Macintosh programs (such as Windows). BMP (Windows Bitmap) This image type comes standard with Windows. Most Windows programs support it. AVI (.AVI) Standard Windows
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    Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Uninstalling the Software The procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when you wish to . • Please be careful not to accidentally delete any folders with downloaded images that may be contained within the application folder. 1 Move
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    Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Memory Card Folder Structure Images on the memory card are in either the [DCIM] folder's [xxx___mm] folder, or the [xxx_mmdd] folder (xxx: numbers 100 to 999, mm: shooting month, dd: shooting day). DCIM xxx___mm or
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    . See the Camera User Guide for details. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Check the battery charge if you are powering the camera with a battery. You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) to power the camera when it is connected to a computer. Problems You can't find transferred
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    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 to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice. • No part of
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Table of Contents
How to Use this Manual
for Macintosh
Software Guide
• ImageBrowser
• PhotoStitch
ABC
Special Features
Plus many other useful features
Transfer Images and Movies
Insert Text
Save Still Images
From Movies
Edit Movies
Print Images
Attach Images to Email