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Digital Video Software Instruction Manual E Version 21 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 2
16 [Red Eye Correction] Window 17 [Auto Adjustment] Window 18 [Color/Brightness Adjustment] Window 18 [Sharpness] Window 19 [Trim Image] Window 19 [Insert Text] Window 20 Installing the Digital Video Software 21 Before Downloading Still Images 25 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 25 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 3
Saving on CD-R/RW Disks (Windows XP Only 76 Adding Still Images from Your Computer 92 Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder 93 Uninstalling the Software 95 Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX 95 Uninstalling the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver 96 Troubleshooting ...97 Windows Contents - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 4
the following accessories to download recorded images from a memory card to your computer. • IFC-300PCU USB Cable • DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK The explanations in this manual use mainly Windows XP screen shots. The steps and windows may vary depending on your computer and the version of software - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 5
to install the software. In this Instruction Manual, product names are abbreviated as follows: Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition: Windows 98 Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition: Windows Me Microsoft® Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4): Windows 2000 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition or - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 6
you to download images from a memory card to a computer. Users of Windows XP do not need to install this driver software. An OS standard driver will be installed automatically. • Windows 98/Windows 2000: Canon DV TWAIN Driver • Windows Me: Canon DV WIA Driver This instruction manual explains how - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 7
the software. The Remote capture function is not supported by the camcorder. [Acquire Images] Tab This tab is used for downloading still images recorded on the disc or memory card by connecting a camcorder or a card reader/writer to the computer. Camera Control window Selects a function - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 8
images on the disc or memory card without having the images downloaded to the computer. The window varies depending on the selected printing type. Refer to Printing Still Images Recorded on the Disc or Memory Card ( 40). Camera Control window Prints all still images in the disc or card one image - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 9
not supported by the camcorder. E Camera Control window Enter or change the name of the camcorder's owner. Uploading the images from the computer Selecting [Manage My Camera] from the [Edit] menu displays the [My Camera] window. If you click [Creating My Camera data] in the [My Camera] window, [My - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 10
Camera Browser Window Prints the selected still images. Starts ZoomBrowser EX. Selects the still image selection method. Changes the size of the thumbnail. Selects whether to show or hide the image frame and file name. Still image information and a histogram 10 Windows - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 11
a software program used for organizing, printing and editing the downloaded still images. If you wish to start ZoomBrowser EX without connecting the camcorder or card reader/writer, double-click the on the desktop, or click E the Windows [start] menu and select [All Programs] [Canon Utilities - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 12
that newly downloaded still images are in the folder. Selecting the [Favorite Folders] tab shows only the folders that are registered as Favorites. To register folders as Favorites, follow the instructions below. different images while holding down the [Ctrl] key selects multiple images. 12 Windows - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 13
images and deselects images. 4 Information Allows you to select the information to be shown. You can also hide the pop-up window by clearing the checkmark. The pop-up window appears when you move the mouse over a thumbnail. 5 Pan Changes the area displayed when you zoom in on a folder or image - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 14
are displayed next to the folder name. Clicking a folder displays enlarged images. Selecting [Preferences] from the [Tools] menu opens the [Preferences] window, on which you can select the hierarchy of folders. [Preview Mode]: A large image is displayed along with detailed information. You can - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 15
open, the information switches to the one of the selected image. The [Properties] window cannot be displayed in [Preview Mode]. Windows 3 Slide Show 4 Search 5 Delete 6 Rotate Displays still images in a slide show. Allows you to search for images ( 57). Deletes selected images. Rotates selected - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 16
Out Enlarges/decreases a still image. 3 Pan When the image is larger than the window, you can move the image in the desired direction. 4 Print Prints the selected still image image editing applications. 6 Auto Focus Frame This function cannot be used for the images recorded by the camcorder. 7 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 17
XP only) E [Red Eye Correction] Window Selecting [Red Eye Correction] from the [Edit] menu or the icon allows you to correct the red eye effect on a still image in the [Red Eye Correction] window. 1 2 1 Auto Mode 2 Manual Mode Clicking [Start] corrects the red eye effect automatically - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 18
[Auto Adjustment] allows you to automatically correct the color balance of the still image. [Color/Brightness Adjustment] Window Selecting [Color/Brightness Adjustment] from the [Edit] menu, or clicking the icon and selecting [Color/Brightness Adjustment] allows you to adjust the brightness - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 19
, or clicking the icon and selecting [Sharpness] allows you to emphasize and clarify the outlines of people and objects. E [Trim Image] Window Selecting [Trim] from the [Edit] menu or the icon allows you to crop a still image. Either drag the mouse on the image or specify the cropping area - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 20
[Insert Text] Window Selecting [Insert Text] from the [Edit] menu, or clicking the select [Insert Text] allows you to write text on still images. icon, and 20 Windows - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 21
install programs. Windows XP Users: Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). This protocol enables you to download still images by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable (the software such as the [Scanner and Camera Wizard - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 22
5 Click Digital Video Software [Install]. Installer Panel If the following dialog appears, click [Restart] to restart the computer. After restarting the computer, installation automatically continues. 6 Click [Next]. 22 Installing the Digital Video Software - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 23
WIA Driver 8 Select your country/region and click [Next]. 9 Read the license agreement and click [Yes]. 10 Review the installation settings and click [Next]. • Installation starts. • If the "Digital signature not found" message appears, click [Yes]. Windows Installing the Digital Video Software - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 24
is complete, remove the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before you connect the camcorder to the computer. Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000: At this point, the files for the TWAIN Driver or WIA Driver have only been copied to your computer. To download images via USB connection, finish installing the - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 25
Downloading Still Images Windows Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer E Be sure to install the Digital Video Software before you connect the camcorder to the computer. Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapter before connecting it to a computer. Connect the USB cable - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 26
start. Windows Me: The Scanners and Cameras Wizard starts. Click [Cancel] to close the Wizard. • For instructions on how to start ZoomBrowser EX and download images to the computer, see Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX) ( 27). USB Terminal on the Camcorder USB Cable Camcorder End Computer - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 27
camcorder or the computer. - Do not change the position of the power switch or the / switch. Images recorded onto the disc, memory card or downloaded to the hard disk are important original data files. Create a copy of the file first before working on it on your computer. For Windows XP Users - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 28
the computer, you can start the CameraWindow and display the Camera Control window by clicking [Acquire & Camera Settings] followed by [Acquire Images] in the ZoomBrowser EX Main Window. The Remote shooting function is not supported by your camcorder. 28 Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX) - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 29
in the Camera Control window. Auto-Downloading E 1 Click [Starts to download images] in the Camera Control window. • For instructions on how to set the Auto-download settings, see AutoDownloading Settings ( 30). • Click [Finish] to close the Camera Control window after downloading images. Windows - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 30
the setting for downloading images by operating your computer. You can change the image type and the destination folder. 1 In the Camera Control window, click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences]. 2 Select [Change auto download settings] and click [Next]. 30 Downloading Still Images - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 31
and click [Next]. E Place a check mark here if you wish the original image in the camcorder to be deleted after downloading. The still images recorded on the disc will not be marked as "already transferred" after downloading. When downloading from the disc, the still images on the disc will not - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 32
after the image is downloaded. Below window will be displayed when you select [Perform selected processes consecutively] (You can redisplay the window by clicking [Select]). Select a process to perform after the image is downloaded, and click [OK]. 32 Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 33
images in the camcorder to be automatically downloaded when the camcorder is connected. Downloading the Selected Still Images from the CameraWindow 1 Click [Lets you select and download images] in the Camera Control window. The CameraWindow opens. Windows Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 34
the selected image. [Delete] from the [Edit] menu and will not be active when transferring the still images recorded on the disc. 3 Confirm the settings and click [Starts Download]. • ZoomBrowser EX starts, and the downloaded images appear in the Main Window. Setting for the folder and the subfolder - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 35
• To make changes, click [Change Settings]. [Specify Folder] Tab Specify the settings of the folder and subfolder. E [Specify File Name] Tab Specify the file name at which to save the images. Windows Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX) 35 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 36
, select [View/Download Images using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. The Camera Control window opens. 3 Select a downloading method. • [Starts to download images]: The progress bar will be displayed and images will be downloaded to the computer, and ZoomBrowser EX starts. For instructions on how - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 37
(Direct Transfer Function) If your camcorder supports the Direct Transfer Function, you can use the camcorder to download images. E Direct Transfer 1 Select a transfer option on the camcorder screen and press the button. • See your camcorder instruction manual for how to set and operate - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 38
Setting the Direct Transfer Download Destination Folder 1 In the Camera Control window, click the [Acquire Images] tab and click [Preferences]. 2 Select [Change direct transfer download destination folder] and click [Next]. 38 Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX) - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 39
3 Specify the destination folder settings and click [Finish]. E Destination Folder Click this button to specify the destination folder. Select to specify the name of the subfolder. Windows Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX) 39 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 40
of the still images recorded on a disc or memory card in the connected camcorder or in a card reader/writer will be displayed, and you can select images you wish to print. 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer. ( 25) 2 Click the [Print] tab in the Camera Control window. 40 Printing Still Images - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 41
3 Click one of the 4 printing methods. E 4 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. The window varies depending on the selected printing method in step 3. Windows Printing Still Images 41 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 42
When you have selected [Print All Photos]: Sets the paper size and orientation. Selects the printer. Rotates still images. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of the still image). Sets the auto trim (crops image edges according to the page proportions) or borderless print - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 43
you have selected [Print according to DPOF settings]: • The selected still images will be printed according to the number of copies set with the camcorder. The same window described in the previous section When you have selected [Print All Photos]: ( 42) will be displayed. Printing Still Images 43 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 44
When you have selected [Print Contact Sheet with All Photos]: ( 43) will be displayed. If you selected [One Photo Per Page Print], the same window described in the previous section When you have selected [Print All Photos]: ( 42) will be displayed instead. Set the print settings and print the still - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 45
can select one of the following 3 methods to print still images downloaded to the computer. • [One Photo per Page Print] - Prints Window and selecting [Print Using Other Software]. [One Photo per Page Print] 1 Click [Print] in the Main Window and click [One Photo per Page Print]. Windows - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 46
3 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Sets the paper size and orientation. Selects the printer. Rotates still images. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of the still image). Click this button to switch between still images if multiple images are selected. Sets the - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 47
[Index Print] 1 Click [Print] in the Main Window and click [Index Print]. E 2 Select the still images you wish to print and click [Printer and Layout Settings]. Windows Printing Still Images 47 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 48
3 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Sets the paper size and orientation. Rotates still images. Selects the printer. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of the still image). Click these buttons to switch between pages. Sets the print settings for shooting - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 49
is used to print under the layout print method. • Please refer to the PhotoRecord Help menu for more details. 1 Click [Print] in the Main Window and click [Layout Print]. E 2 Select still images you wish to print and click [Select Captions for Printing]. 3 Select the image information you wish to - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 50
4 Click [2 Select Printer & Album Type] and select a printer and album type. Select the printer. Select the album type. 5 Click [3 Select Paper] and select the media type, paper size and page orientation. • If you click [Decorate Album], you can change the theme (a consistent design for background, - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 51
], confirm the number of copies and other print settings, and click [Print]. Printing starts. E PhotoRecord automatically performs image correction for images shot with Exif 2.2 compatible camcorders and even other images, yielding high-quality prints. Windows Printing Still Images 51 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 52
stars. The Star Rating can be used as one of the search conditions, or for the selection of images to be displayed in the Browser Window. The keyword can be used as one of the search conditions. 1 Select the image to which you wish to apply the Star Rating or Keyword - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 53
the Images This task allows you to classify selected images according to the shooting date. 1 Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. E 2 Click [Classify into Folder]. 3 Select the images you wish to classify and click [Specify Classification Settings]. Windows Organizing Images 53 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 54
4 Specify the folder structure and the saving folder and click [Finish]. The selected images are classified into the specified folder. 54 Organizing Images - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 55
This task allows you to rename multiple files at the same time, or to rename and copy multiple files. 1 Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. E 2 Click [Rename Multiple Files]. 3 Select the images you wish to rename and click [Specify Rename Settings]. Windows Organizing Images 55 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 56
[Finish]. Placing a check mark here makes copies of images with new names. The name of the original images will not be changed. To rename a folder, select a folder, and open the [Rename Folder] window by selecting [Rename] from the [File] menu. Input the new name, and click [OK]. 56 Organizing - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 57
task allows you to search for images by Star Rating, Modification Date, Shooting Date, Comment or Keywords. 1 Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. E You can also search for images by clicking [Search] on Application Tool Bar. Please skip forward to step 3. 2 Select folders and images - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 58
3 Specify the search conditions and click [Start Search]. • The search results are displayed as thumbnails. • Select at least one search condition. 4 Click [Finish]. • To change the search parameters and perform another search, click [Specify Search Conditions] and repeat steps 3-4. 58 Organizing - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 59
• The images of the search result are displayed in the [Search Results] folder. You can print or copy these images to another folder. The images will remain in this folder until ZoomBrowser EX is closed or another search is performed. E Windows Organizing Images 59 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 60
movies and save them as new files. If you are not using Windows XP, QuickTime 6.5 is required to edit movies. If it is not already installed on your computer, install it from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Place the disk in the CD-ROM drive and click QuickTime [Install] in the installer panel - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 61
Effect]. To change the order of images, select an image in the Storyboard Area and click [Move Left] or [Move Right]. Windows Plays back the movies being edited. Storyboard Area Displays thumbnails of the selected images. The images will be linked from left to right. Transition Box Displays the - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 62
effect type, the start and end point, and preview the effect. - [Magnify Section]: Allows you to view a part of the image in enlarged size. - [Transition Effect]: Opens the [Transition Effect Settings] window. You can set the transition effect type and display time, and preview the effect. To set - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 63
. Selecting [Specify a save image type] and clicking [Advanced Settings] allows you to set [Image Size], [Frame Rate] or [Audio] settings of the movie. 8 Click [Exit]. Windows Creating a Movie from the Still Images 63 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 64
If you are not using Windows XP and QuickTime 6.5 is not already installed on your computer, install QuickTime from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Do not double-click a movie file (.AVI extension) in Windows Explorer. That will start Windows Media Player, which may not support this file type. To - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 65
You can save the displayed scene as a still image. E You can play movies and control the sound volume. Windows Creating a Movie from the Still Images 65 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 66
or a wallpaper. Changing the File Type and Save 1 Click [Export] in the Main Window. 2 Select the export type. If you selected [Export Movies], [Extract frames from Still Images from Movies (Windows XP Only) ( 73) [Backup to CD]: Saving on CD-R/RW Disks (Windows XP Only) ( 76) 66 Exporting Images - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 67
and click [Specify Export Settings]. E 4 Specify the export settings and click [Finish]. The window varies depending on the selected export type in step2. When you have selected [Export Still Images You can also specify a prefix to be added to the exported still images. Windows Exporting Images 67 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 68
When you have selected [Export Shooting Properties]: You can select the information you wish to export and save as a text file. When you have selected [Export as a Screen Saver]: You can export and save the image as a screen saver. 68 Exporting Images - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 69
When you have selected [Export as a Wallpaper]: You can export and save the image as Windows wallpaper. This task cannot be performed if you have selected multiple images. E Windows Exporting Images 69 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 70
selected movies and save them as new files. If you are not using Windows XP, QuickTime 6.5 is required to export movies. If it is not already installed on your computer, install it from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Place the disk in the CD-ROM drive and click QuickTime [Install] in the installer - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 71
[Select the save image type]. You can select multiple images or a folder to include all images in that folder. Still images cannot be selected. For instructions on how to export still images, see Exporting Images ( 66). E 4 Select a file type and click [Set the save image type - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 72
5 Specify the export settings and click [Specify name of file to be saved]. 6 Specify the file name and click [Start export]. In each case, specify the destination folder and file name of the movie to be exported. 7 Click [OK]. The Main Window appears. Destination Folder 72 Exporting Images - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 73
Extracting Still Images from Movies (Windows XP Only) You can extract still images from movies and save them as image files. 1 Click [Export] in the Main Window. E 2 Click [Extract frames from a movie]. Windows 3 Select the movie from which you wish to extract still images and click [Set - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 74
4 Select the still images extraction method and click [Preview image]. • [Extract all frames]: Extracts all frames in the movie as still images. • [Specify an interval and extract frames]: Extracts frames as still images from a specified frame range or time interval. • [Specify the number of copies - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 75
5 Confirm the still images extracted and click [Set up save]. If you selected [Extract a specified image] in the previous window, the movie will be displayed in the upper part of the window. Display the images you want and click [Add]. E 6 Specify the file name and the folder where you wish to - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 76
Saving on CD-R/RW Disks (Windows XP Only) You can copy and save images to CD-R or CD-RW disks. The shooting information is copied along with the images. This function can only be used on a computer that came with a CD-R/RW drive as standard equipment. 1 Place a CD-R/RW disk in the computer's CD-ROM - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 77
4 Click [Backup to CD]. E 5 Select the folders or images you wish to save and click [Specify Backup Settings]. Windows Exporting Images 77 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 78
6 Set the backup settings and click [Start Backup]. The disk will be ejected from the drive when copying is complete. You can add images to a CD-R/RW disk that already contains images. 78 Exporting Images - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 79
card E mix from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Unable to upload the still images to the disc. Adding Still Images to the Memory Card 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 25). 2 Click [Acquire & Camera Settings] in the Main Window. 3 Click [Set to Camera]. Windows Exporting Images 79 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 80
4 Click [Uploads images to the camera]. 5 Select the still images you wish to save and click [Open]. 6 Select the image size and click [Add]. When you upload images edited with another application, images properties may be lost. 80 Exporting Images - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 81
sample images to the disc. 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 25). 2 Insert the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK to the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel opens, click [Exit] to close it. 3 Click [Acquire & Camera Settings]. 4 Click [Set to Camera]. Windows Exporting Images 81 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 82
5 Click [Uploads images to the camera]. 6 In [Look in:], select the CD-ROM icon, and double-click [DVC CARD IMAGE]. Sample images or folders for CAMERA CHROMA, CARD ANIMATION, CARD CHROMA and CARD LUMINANCE appear. 7 Select the sample images you wish to save and click [Open]. 82 Exporting Images - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 83
8 In the Add image window, click [Add]. The sample images are saved in the memory card. E Windows Exporting Images 83 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 84
Camcorder Instruction Manual to learn how to record in Stitch Assist mode. The following instruction explains how to merge still images recorded in Stitch Assist mode with the camcorder mode. To download images, please refer to Downloading Still Images (ZoomBrowser EX) ( 27). 84 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 85
2 Click [Edit]. E 3 Click [Stitch Photos]. PhotoStitch starts. 4 Arrange the order of the still images and click [2. Merge]. Operational instructions are displayed in the upper section of the window. Windows Using Various Functions 85 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 86
name and click [Save]. • In the View the Saved Image? window, click [Yes]. The Viewer window opens and displays the merged image. • To exit PhotoStitch, from . If it is not already installed, install it from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. Place the disc in the CD-ROM drive and click QuickTime - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 87
still images to an E-mail message. To use this function, the e-mail software must be enabled as MAPI client. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the e-mail software. E 1 Click [Internet] in the Main Window. 2 Click [Email Images]. 3 Select the still images you wish to send and - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 88
4 Select image size and quality, and click [Send or Save]. If you wish to send the still image without changes, select [Send images unchanged]. Normally select [Resize and compress images into JPEG type]. - [Long side/Short side]: Selects the long or short side and sets the image size in numbers. - - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 89
starts and the selected still images appear as an attachment in the message window. Input address, subject and your comments and send the message. E-mail software E not supporting MAPI does not start automatically. In this case, select [Save the images in a folder...]. • If you select [Save - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 90
a Slide Show You can view selected still images in a slide show. Movies cannot be selected for a slide show. 1 Click [View & Classify] in the Main Window. You can also view a slide show by clicking [Slide Show] on Application Tool Bar. Please skip forward to step 4. 2 Click [View as a Slide Show - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 91
information such as file name or title. • [Advance to Next Slide]: Select to advance manually or automatically. When E you select "Every 3 second(s)", you can select the interval in effect in the preview window. 5 Click [Start Slide Show]. Click in the lower right corner to end the slide show - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 92
".wav") or in MIDI type (extension ".mid" or ".midi"). • The sound cannot be played back on the camcorder. 1 In the Main Window, select an image and select [Add/ Remove Sound] from the [Edit] menu. 2 Click [Add]. 3 Select the sound file and click [Open]. 4 Click [OK]. • The sound file will be - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 93
Owner Name of the Camcorder You can change and confirm the owner name of the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 25). E 2 Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. 3 Click the [Set to Camera] tab and click [Confirms/changes camera settings]. Windows Using Various Functions - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 94
4 Enter the camcorder's owner name and click [OK]. Input a camcorder owner name here (up to 31 characters). 94 Using Various Functions - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 95
Software Uninstall the software when you wish to delete it from your computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. E Users of Windows 2000 and Windows XP must first log in as an Administrator to uninstall the driver with Canon digital camera. The camcorder does not support the - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 96
[Scanners and Cameras] icon, see TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver Uninstallation ( 98). 5 Windows 98/Windows 2000: 1. Delete [Canon Camera] from the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] list. 2. Click [OK] to close the window. 3. Turn the camcorder POWER switch to OFF and remove the USB cable from the computer - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 97
the USB cable from the camcorder and computer and terminate the connection. Restart the computer and then reconnect the camcorder. Î TWAIN Driver or WIA Driver is not installed properly. First uninstall the TWAIN/WIA Driver, then reinstall the driver from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK (remove - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 98
not appear in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] or [Scanners and Cameras]. - If you connected the camcorder to the computer via the USB cable before installing the Digital Video Software. Leave the camcorder connected to the computer. 1 Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Settings] and - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 99
confirmation dialog, click [OK]. 3. Click [OK] to close the [System Properties] dialog. Remove all copies of [Canon Camera] or your camcorder model name that appear in the [Other Devices] or [Imaging Devices] categories, or that appear more than once in one category. Windows Troubleshooting 99 - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 100
for Canon digital camcorders starting Windows Notepad program will start and show the file contents. Click each [Oem*inf] file until you find one that contains "*** Canon Camera Driver Window's Folder Area of ZoomBrowser EX 4 or higher. Use the following procedure to display them. 100 Troubleshooting - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 101
In Windows Explorer, open the [Program Files] folder under the folder in which you installed ZoomBrowser EX 4 or higher (C:\Program Files\ Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Program\Image Library One). 2. Select the image folder you wish to display and copy the folder to a different destination. E Troubleshooting - Canon DC40 | Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.21 Instruction Manual - Page 102
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