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-E204-010 Software Starter Guide For Version 26 ENGLISH Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 26) You must install the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer. Install the software. Connect the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 2
resulting from corrupted or lost data 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 • ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo and ArcSoft PhotoStudio - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 3
or to more than one user. With respect to the sound and image data ("Data") contained in the Software, which are to be downloaded to the applicable Canon digital camera product, Canon grants you a personal, nonexclusive license to use the Data on a single Canon digital camera product only. YOU SHALL - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 4
48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R. 227.7202-1 through 227.72024 (June 1995), all U.S. Government End Users shall acquire the SOFTWARE with only those rights set forth herein. Manufacturer is Canon Inc./30-2, Shimomaruko 3chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan. 7. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: You agree to comply - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 5
8 Programs and Compatible Operating Systems 9 Before You Connect the Camera to the Computer 10 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Preparations 11 Installing the Software and USB Driver 11 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics 16 Downloading Images to the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 6
Software 84 Memory Card Folder Structure 87 Method for Downloading to a Computer without Additional Software 88 Troubleshooting 89 Information about Your Camera 98 Non-Supported Programs and Features 98 Index 99 Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF-format manuals (hereafter PDF manuals - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 7
the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. It also lists the computer system configurations required to use the software. About this Guide • The explanations in this guide are based on Windows XP and Mac OS X v10.3. If you are using another version of these operating systems, the actual screen contents - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 8
4 It's so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro It's so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro Shoot the images See your Camera User Guide for shooting instructions. Install the software on the computer Windows (p. 11) Macintosh (p. 50) Just install the software once at the beginning. - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 9
5 Connect the camera to the computer Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer (p. 10) Download images to the computer Windows (p. 16) Macintosh (p. 52) Print the images Windows (p. 21) Macintosh (p. 56) - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 10
Possibilities with Entertaining Software Print a Variety of Layouts Print with the diverse layouts available in ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The examples shown are from ZoomBrowser EX and PhotoRecord (Windows). Make your pleasurable memories into photo albums - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 11
Attachment Attach an image to an e-mail message by starting your mail software from within ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh). Edit a Movie You can edit movies, linking movies and stills that have been downloaded to the computer, adding text, such as titles, adding background music - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 12
: 25 MB or more •Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more •ArcSoft PhotoStudio: 50 MB or more 1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better Macintosh OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Mac OS X (v10.2-v10.3) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 13
2000 platforms. QuickTime is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. • Macintosh software cannot be used on disks formatted in the UFS (Unix File System) format. Programs and Compatible Operating Systems The CD-ROM labeled "Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk" is provided with all - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 14
to the Computer Ensure that you have installed the software from the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before you connect the camera to the computer. Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer • Use the interface cable to attach the camera directly to a USB port on the computer - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 15
This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software and connecting the camera to a computer. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer. Installing the Software and USB Driver Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. • You - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 16
12 Installing the Software and USB Driver 3 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel does not appear automatically, use the following procedures. How to Display the Installer Panel Use the following procedures to display the installer panel - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 17
Windows 98 SE: Canon Camera TWAIN Driver •Windows Me: Canon Camera WIA Driver With Windows XP, the USB driver supplied with the Windows operating system is used so there is no need to install a USB driver. 7 Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. 8 Review the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 18
disk from the CD-ROM drive when your normal desktop screen appears after restarting. This concludes the software installation. Continue by connecting the camera to the computer so that the USB driver can be utilized. If you installed a USB driver, so far the required files have only been copied to - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 19
according to the instructions if you are prompted to do so by a message. A dialog allowing you to set the default settings will display after installation. See Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics (p. 16) for the subsequent procedures. • See USB driver installation not proceeding - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 20
the Software on the Windows Platform - Preparations section. Downloading Images to the Computer Begin by downloading the images to your computer. The downloading procedure is slightly different according to whether you are using a camera to computer connection (see below) or a memory card reader - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 21
Different programs may display according to your computer setup. If this Events dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. 2 Download the images. Download the images using the camera or the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 22
with one. • See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer settings and procedures. Set the Direct Transfer settings on the camera and press the (Print/Share) button or the [SET] button. Using the Computer to Download Images Click [Starts to download images]. • By default - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 23
and handling instructions. (2) Insert the loaded adapter into the slot. (1) Place the memory card in an adapter if required. The card adapter and memory card shape may vary according to the type of memory card your camera utilizes. 2 Select [View/Download Images using Canon CameraWindow] when - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 24
settings were specified with the camera] as the image type to be downloaded. • Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card images in a list, check the images before downloading and download only selected images. • See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 87) for information - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 25
]. • If you have installed the EasyPhotoPrint program that accompanied a Canon-brand printer, you will proceed to the Easy-PhotoPrint printing window window similar to it opens, read the Help menu for EasyPhotoPrint for instructions to proceed. • To proceed to the ZoomBrowser EX printing window as - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 26
22 Printing Images 2 After confirming that [1. Select Images] is selected, select images. You can select multiple images by holding the [Ctrl] down while clicking on successive images. The background of selected images changes to blue. 3 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and adjust the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 27
multiple images on a single page and print them like an album. This section explains the basic flow of steps to use PhotoRecord. Please see the PhotoRecord Help menu for detailed instructions. 1 Click [Print] in ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window, followed by [Layout Print]. 2 Confirm that [1. Select - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 28
dates and times included. You can add a comment to an image in the Properties Window (p. 32). 4 Click [3. Open Layout Print]. PhotoRecord will start, displaying the selected image and the information selected in Step 3 in the Album window. In addition, the steps that will take you through the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 29
the [Themes], [Backgrounds], [Photo Frames], [Text Frames] or [Clipart] button to switch between selections. Perform the procedures according to the instructions beside the symbol. • The [Themes] category provides consistent designs for use throughout an entire album. •You can also click [Add Titles - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 30
using PhotoRecord differ slightly. This chapter explained the ZoomBrowser EX basics. Once you have mastered them, try the advanced techniques. Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques (p. 27). • A PDF-format manual for ZoomBrowser EX is also available. It provides further - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 31
to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ZoomBrowser EX procedures in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics chapter. To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer to Information about Your Camera (p. 98). The ZoomBrowser EX Windows This section - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 32
characteristics by clicking the [Tools] menu and selecting [View] and [Sort by]. • The following icons will display around images according to their attributes. Images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode RAW images Movies Images with sound memo attachments Protected images Images shot with the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 33
change the folder level (folder depth) by clicking the [Tools] menu and selecting [Preferences]. The images within nested folders also display. Preview Mode This mode displays the image at a larger size as well as the image information. Positioning the mouse pointer over a thumbnail causes the image - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 34
the the images in the Browser Area. fit them into the window. thumbnail in the Browser Area. Show/Hide Image Information Menu Use this to display or hide image information beneath the thumbnails, such as the file name, shooting date or Star Rating. Select Button Use this to select images in - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 35
an image. Full Screen Button Displays the image in the full screen mode. Click the image or press any key on the keyboard to restore the normal display mode. • If a RAW image is displayed, the [Display Original Image] button displays beneath it. Clicking this button displays the converted image in - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 36
information about the shooting settings when the image was captured, such as the shutter speed or exposure setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. Protect Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted. Comment You can type a comment here. Keywords Sets the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 37
images from the camera/memory card (p. 16, 19). Additionally, you can download sound files recorded with the Sound Recorder function on the camera. Refer to the ZoomBrowser EX PDF manual or Help for download instructions. Print Images Selects and prints the images in a camera or memory card. You can - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 38
background music, and apply various effects (p. 37). Process RAW Images Converts RAW images into standard images. You can adjust the image information and export it as a text file. Export as a Screen Saver Exports the image as a screen saver file. Export as a Wallpaper Exports the image as - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 39
Print Using Other Software Select the software to use and then screen after selecting a task, click [Return to Main Menu] at the bottom of the task screen. • Various Help functions are available in ZoomBrowser EX. Click the [Help] menu, [?] button or [Help] button to display topics about operational - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 40
Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel fails to appear automatically, display it using the procedures in the How to Display the Installer Panel section (p. 12). 2 Click the QuickTime [Install] button. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 41
and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and this button for detailed operational instructions. Instructions Click this button to play the movie being edited. Storyboard Area Displays thumbnails of the selected - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 42
supports this function. • See the Camera User Guide for information about the camera settings for shooting RAW images. Procedures for Converting RAW Images 1 Select a RAW image in ZoomBrowser EX's Browser Area. 2 Click [Edit], followed by [Process RAW Images]. Click [OK] when a window displaying - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 43
can select such settings as the output color space. This section adjusts the digital exposure compensation, photo effect, contrast, sharpness, and saturation. If you . Applies the settings to the displayed image Restores all settings to the settings stored in the camera at the time of shooting. - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 44
to your preferred settings when you convert a RAW image. You can also select preset color schemes, such as Positive Film. Furthermore, you can add your own color schemes (My Color) to apply to other RAW images when they are being converted. See the PDF manual for ZoomBrowser EX for more information - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 45
images on the larger display of the computer as you record them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera's memory card. Preparing for Remote Shooting 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 46
42 Operating the Shutter Remotely RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture display. Refresh Button Resets the exposure, focus and white balance. Set the basic camera settings here. • The settings available in the RemoteCapture Task window vary between camera models. • RemoteCapture Task locks - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 47
shutter button or the keyboard's space key. • Other than the shutter button, the camera's buttons and switches, including the zoom, cannot be operated while the camera is being controlled with the Remote Shooting function. • You may notice that the interval between the shutter release and activation - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 48
downloaded from the camera. In addition, the symbol below displays by the image in the Browser Area. Symbol displayed by images shot in Stitch Assist mode. • See the Camera User Guide Click [2. Open PhotoStitch]. Instructions 4 Merge the images following the instructions in the guidance panel at - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 49
operation sound, and self-timer sound are called the My Camera settings. You can add your favorite images and sounds from your computer to the My Camera settings. This topic explains how to upload the My Camera settings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa. Displaying the My Camera - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 50
files saved onto the computer. Play Button Plays the audio from the settings file in the camera. Displays the settings in the camera. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from the camera. Play Button Plays the audio from the selected settings file. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 51
be overwritten. Repeat steps 1-3 as required. To use this data on the camera, change the start-up image and sound settings on the camera itself. Please see the Camera User Guide for these instructions. Saving the Camera's My Camera Settings to the Computer 1 Select the [Setup as a theme] tab in the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 52
Data] button. Add File Button Adds images and sound files for use as settings files. Added files display in the list. Connect to camera Button Connects to the camera. My Camera Maker will start. 3 Follow the instructions at the top part of the My Camera Maker window and create image or sound files - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 53
file that can be saved to the camera. Type Duration in Seconds 11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz Start-Up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less Shutter Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less Operation Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less Self-Timer Sound 2.0 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 54
- Preparations This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer for the first time. Installing the Software Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. See ArcSoft PhotoStudio - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 55
the terms of the software license agreement. 7 Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 8 the software installation. See Uninstalling the Software (p. 84) to delete the software installed with these procedures. Continue by downloading images - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 56
more than approximately 1000 images in the camera. Use a memory card reader to download in that case. Camera to Computer Connection 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer. Procedures - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 57
light if your camera is equipped with one. • See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer settings and procedures. Set the Direct Transfer settings on the camera and press the (Print/Share) button or the [SET] button. Using the Computer to Download Images Click [Starts - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 58
displays on downloaded folders (the symbol will disappear when you exit ImageBrowser). Thumbnail Continue by printing out an image (p. 56). Memory Card Reader Connection 1 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter if required. See the manual for the memory card - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 59
settings were specified with the camera] as the type of image for downloading. •Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card images in a list, check the images before downloading and download only selected images. • See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 87) for information - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 60
multiple images, it will print them on the corresponding number of pages. 1 Select the images to print. Clicking on an image selects it and displays a blue frame around it. To select multiple images, hold down the [shift] or [ ] (command) key while clicking on images. 2 Click [Print] and select - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 61
57 3 Set the categories as you feel necessary. Selects a printer. Selects options such as the paper size and orientation when you click [Page Setup]. Place a check mark here to print the shooting dates/times with the images. Sets the number of copies printed. Click this button to switch between - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 62
finishes, click to close the window. To save the layout, click [Save]. To proceed without saving, click [Don't Save]. When the save operation is complete, the original ImageBrowser window will be restored. You can print a contact sheet of the thumbnails or print the image shooting information if - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 63
window. Change the default number of images printed per page. Displays the Print dialog. Vertically and horizontally lines up images in basics. Once you have mastered them, try the advanced techniques. Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques (p. 60). A PDF-format manual - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 64
to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - The Basics chapter. To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer to Information about Your Camera (p. 98). The ImageBrowser Windows This section - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 65
the [shift] and [option] keys down while clicking on the last image. • The following types of icon will display around images according to their attributes. Images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode RAW images Movies Images with sound memo attachments Protected images Images shot with the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 66
the image at a larger size as well as the image information. List Displays the images in the folder selected in the Explorer Panel section in rows and columns. TimeTunnel Displays images in chronological order in a simulated time tunnel. You can move along a timeline from the past to the present - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 67
Menu Use this to select or deselect all the images in the Browser Area. Filter Images This feature filters your images by their Star Ratings, displaying only those images in the Browser Area. One of three Star Ratings can be assigned to an image in the Viewer Window, the File Information - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 68
Prints the displayed image. Full Screen Button Displays the image in the full screen mode. Click the image or press any key on the keyboard to restore the normal display mode. Synchronize Button Synchronizes the display settings when multiple images are displayed. • If a RAW image is displayed, the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 69
display in the Preview display mode. Star Rating Menu Sets the Star Rating for an image. Shows or hides categories. Plays a sound memo attached to an image. Lock Image Selector Buttons Switches between images. Shooting Information Displays detailed information about the shooting settings when the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 70
To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer to Information about Your Camera (p. 98). Control Panel Features Canon Camera Opens the Camera Control Window, which lets you perform the following operations. Acquire Images Downloads images from the camera/memory card (p. 52, 54 - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 71
as a text file. •Export as a Screensaver: Exports the image as a screen saver file. •Export an Image as Wallpaper: Exports the image as a wallpaper file multiple images in a single pass. Convert RAW Images: [File] menu, [RAW image processing] Converts RAW images. You can adjust the image brightness - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 72
68 ImageBrowser Features Display Settings: [View] menu, [View Settings] Hides or shows image information beneath the thumbnail, such as the file name or the shooting date and time. Sort - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 73
69 Replaying Movies 1 Double-click an image with a movie icon in ImageBrowser's Browser Area. The movie will appear in the Viewer Window. Movie icon 2 Click the [Play] button. You can control the movie's playback and sound volume. You can save the displayed scene as a still image by clicking here. - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 74
and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and proceed. Instructions Click this button for detailed operational instructions. Click this button to play the movie being edited. Storyboard Area Displays thumbnails of - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 75
files. • See Information about Your Camera (p. 98) to determine whether your camera model supports this function. • See the Camera User Guide for information about the camera settings for shooting RAW images. Procedures for Converting RAW Images 1 Select a RAW image in ImageBrowser's Browser Area - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 76
the digital exposure compensation, photo effect, contrast, sharpness, and saturation. Restores all settings to the settings stored in the camera at the settings to the displayed image You can change the coloration of the image to your preferred settings when you convert a RAW image. You can also - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 77
images on the larger display of the computer as you record them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera's memory card. Preparing for Remote Shooting 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 78
Button Starts or stops the viewfinder display. Refresh Button Resets the exposure, focus and white balance. Set the basic camera settings here. • The settings available in the RemoteCapture Task window vary between camera models. • RemoteCapture Task locks the exposure and focus settings for - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 79
shutter button or the keyboard's space key. • Other than the shutter button, the camera's buttons and switches, including the zoom, cannot be operated while the camera is being controlled with the Remote Shooting function. • You may notice that the interval between the shutter release and activation - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 80
downloaded from the camera. In addition, the symbol below displays by the image in the Browser Area. Symbol displayed by images shot in Stitch Assist mode. • See the Camera User Guide and select [PhotoStitch]. Instructions 3 Merge the images following the instructions in the guidance panel at - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 81
operation sound, and self-timer sound are called the My Camera settings. You can add your favorite images and sounds from your computer to the My Camera settings. This topic explains how to upload the My Camera settings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa. Displaying the My Camera - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 82
to Computer Play Button Plays the audio from the settings file in the camera. Displays the settings in the camera. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from the camera. Play Button Plays the audio from the selected settings file. Send to Trash Button Deletes a settings file from the computer - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 83
concludes the process of saving the My Camera settings to the camera. To use this data on the camera, change the start-up image and sound settings on the camera itself. Please see the Camera User Guide for these instructions. Saving the Camera's My Camera Settings to the Computer 1 Select the type - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 84
a JPEG image at a size of (w) 320 x (h) 240 pixels. 1 Click the [File] menu in the ImageBrowser Main Window and select [Canon Camera] and [My camera]. The My Camera window will display. 2 Select the [Start-up Image] in Type. 3 Click [Add]. Add Button Adds images and sound files for use as settings - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 85
file that can be saved to the camera. Type Duration in Seconds 11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz Start-Up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less Shutter Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less Operation Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less Self-Timer Sound 2.0 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 86
camera and the procedures for installing the programs. It also explains how to uninstall the programs. Read the Troubleshooting section in this chapter if you experience a problem . 2 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel displays, click [Exit] - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 87
1 Select an image to edit, click the [Edit] menu and select [ArcSoft PhotoStudio]. Manual for ArcSoft PhotoStudio You can obtain the ArcSoft PhotoStudio manual from the ArcSoft, Inc., website. Use your browser program to download the manual from the following URL: http://www.arcsoft.com/support - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 88
corrupted files. Uninstalling the Software (Windows) Software Installed from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (excluding menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot - IXYIXUS - DVx] and [CameraWindow DC_DVx Uninstall]. The "x" stands - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 89
to uninstall the USB driver with Windows XP. 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer. For interface cable connection instructions, see the Camera User Guide. 2 Click the [Finish] button - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 90
here, see the Camera not detected, Events dialog won't display or images will not download to the computer (p. 90) of the Troubleshooting section. 6 Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [Camera TWAIN Driver x.x] and [Uninstall TWAIN - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 91
a memory card are placed in the [DCIM] folder in subfolders labeled [xxxCANON], where the "xxx" represents a number in the range 100 - 998. DCIM xxxCANON IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images) _MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) CRW_xxxx.CRW (RAW images) _RW_xxxx.CRW (RAW images - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 92
a Computer without Additional Software Method for Downloading to a Computer without Additional Software This explains the method for downloading images to a computer without installing ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser. Windows XP (Installation of USB Driver Not Required) Your camera uses a standard image - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 93
a problem using the software. Start by Checking This Investigate the following points first if you encounter a problem. Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed in the System Requirements section (p. 8)? Is the camera correctly connected to the computer? See the Camera User Guide for - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 94
SET button simultaneously. In the displayed screen, select [B] and press the FUNC./SET button. Camera not detected, Events dialog won't display or images will not download to the computer (when camera is connected to the computer via an interface cable). Cause 1: There is a problem with one of the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 95
Your camera model name, [Canon Camera] or a camera icon does not display in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog or the [Scanners and Cameras] folder. Solution 1: Start with the following procedures. Install the USB driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 11 - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 96
92 Troubleshooting 3. Click the symbol beside the [Other devices] and/or [Imaging devices] category. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will display in these categories if it is being recognized as an "other" device. There are other potential reasons for the problem if the "Other devices" or " - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 97
file will open it in the Windows Notepad program. Look for [;****Canon Camera Driver Setup File****] in the first line. Note down the names of file for Canon digital cameras that you noted down in Step 9. The [inf] folder contains numerous files critical to the computer's operation. Be extremely - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 98
94 Troubleshooting Reinstall the driver. 11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 11). Windows Me/Windows 98 SE Check to see if the camera is being recognized as an "other" device and delete the driver if it is. 1. Click the [Start] menu and select [ - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 99
the [OTHER] or [Other] folder to open it. 10. Find and delete the [Canon.IncCAP xxx.Inf] file (The xxx represents numerals.). You do not need to delete folder contains numerous files critical to the computer's operation. Be extremely careful to delete the correct files. If you delete the - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 100
Troubleshooting Reinstall the driver 11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 11). Zooming Images in ZoomBrowser EX is Slow or Not Working Some graphics cards or settings may cause the display 5. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Program) 2. - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 101
Explorer to copy the folder and the images it contains from the [Program Files] folder to another folder. (e.g. Copy the image folders in C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Library One to another location.) The moved folder images can now be selected and displayed with ZoomBrowser EX 5. - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 102
Applicable Camera Models PowerShot SD550 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 750 PowerShot SD450 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 55 PowerShot SD30 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS i zoom PowerShot A610 PowerShot A410 Non-Supported Functions • The camera does not record RAW images. • The camera does not support the Display - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 103
60 C Camera Control Window Macintosh 52, 54 Windows 16, 19 Canon Digital Camera Solution Memory Card Folder Structure 87 Memory Card Reader Macintosh 54 Windows 19 Merging Panoramic Images Macintosh 76 Windows 44 Method for Downloading to a Computer without Additional Software 88 My Camera - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 104
73 Windows 41 P PDF Manuals 2 PhotoRecord 6 PhotoStitch 6 Macintosh 76 Windows 44 PhotoStudio 82 PowerShot A410 98 PowerShot A610 98 PowerShot A620 98 PowerShot S80 98 PowerShot SD30 DIGITAL ELPH 98 PowerShot SD450 DIGITAL ELPH 98 PowerShot SD550 DIGITAL ELPH 98 Print Layout Settings - Canon PowerShot A620 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 105
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• This guide explains how to install the software programs and
briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
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Please read the software license agreement in this guide before
using the software. By using the software, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the agreement.
Software Starter Guide
(For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 26)
CDI-E204-010
© 2005 CANON INC.
PRINTED IN CHINA
ENGLISH
Windows
Macintosh
Software Starter Guide For Version 26
You must install the software bundled on the Canon
Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the
camera to the computer.
Install the software.
Connect the camera
to the computer.