Canon DIM-538- Manuals

6 Read This First You can connect a camcorder to the computer using a USB cable to downloadstill images recorded on the memory card of the camcorder. You can also usethe provided software to sort, store, and print still images. Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the informa...

Windows E 7 Checking Supplied Accessories Use the following accessories to download recorded images from a memorycard to your computer.• IFC-300PCU USB Cable • DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK • Windows users: Move on to p. 8.• Macintosh users: Move on to p. 60. The explanations in this manual use mainly...

8 Windows System Requirements ❍ The USB interface is only supported for those computers that comewith Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XPpreinstalled and have built-in USB ports. ❍ Proper operation is not guaranteed on a dual CPU PC or on a user-built PC. ❍ Proper operation is not guarante...

Windows E 9 What Can Be Accomplished with the Software This topic introduces the main features of the software programs containedon the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. ■ TWAIN Driver ( 14) TWAIN Driver is the driver software for Windows 98 and Windows 2000that is required for downloading still images/m...

10 Installing the Software Installer Panel Installing from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK ❍ Before you attach the camcorder to the computer with the USBcable for the first time, you must install one of the following driversonto the computer.Windows 98/Windows 2000: TWAIN Driver ( 14) Windows Me/Win...

12 9. Select your camcorder model name and click [Next]. Place a check mark beside your camcorder model name. 10. Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Installation starts. 11. When the following window appears, click [OK]. This window only appears if you installed the TWAIN Driver or t...

14 Installing the Software Installing the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver When you have installed the software from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTIONDISK, go on to install the TWAIN Driver or the WIA Driver. TWAIN Driver TWAIN Driver is the driver software for USB connection to Windows 98 andWindows 2000 that is r...

Windows E 15 WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) Driver WIA Driver is the driver software for USB connection to Windows Me andWindows XP that is required to download still images/movies intoZoomBrowser EX. ❍ Read carefully before installing the WIA Driver: When you have set the WIA Driver to start a par...

16 ❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapterbefore connecting it to a computer. ❍ Be sure to install the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before youconnect the camcorder to the computer. ❍ Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USBports. The interface may no...

17 Windo ws E Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer usingthe USB cable. For connecting a PC card reader/writer, see Using a PC Card Reader/Writer ( 21). ❍ Observe following precautions when the camcorder’s card accessindicator is flashing (the camcorder is reading or ...

18 Downloading Still Images/Movies (ZoomBrowser EX) 4. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the suppliedUSB cable ( 16). • After a few moments, a window appears allowing you to select an application program to start. • Windows XP: If the window does not appear, start ZoomBrowser EX and open t...

19 Windo ws E 6. Click [Camera & Memory Card] in the Main Window. 7. Click [Browse and Download Images]. The Camera Window opens, displaying the memory card images asthumbnails (small images). Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer 1. In the Camera Window, select the still image/movie y...

21 Windo ws E Using a PC Card Reader/Writer This section explains only the instructions which differ when connecting a PCCard Reader/Writer instead of the camcorder.For instruction on how to connect the PC Card Reader/Writer, please refer toits manual. 1. Insert a memory card into the reader. 2. Win...

22 Using Other ZoomBrowser EX Functions Camera Window The Camera Window opens when a connection to a camcorder is initiated.Still images/movies will be displayed as thumbnail (small) images (Movies aredisplayed with the first scene as a still image, indicated with a movie icon).Buttons are activated...

23 Windo ws E Camera Settings Window You can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settingswindow using the computer when the camcorder is connected. You can alsocheck the battery charge and remaining memory card capacity. 1. In the Camera Window, click the [Set] button and select [...

24 Using Other ZoomBrowser EX Functions Main Window ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window features various buttons and an imagedisplay area. This section introduces the names and functions of the variouswindow parts. Task Area (Main Menu) [Camera & Memory Card]: Displays the Camera Window. [Print]: Print...

25 Windo ws E Toolbar [View Mode]: Switches between the Zoom Mode and Scroll Mode. Scroll Mode: Displays the images in the selected folder at a large, easy-to-view size. When there are more images than can fit inthe Browser Area, a scroll bar appears at the right of theBrowser Area. When a folder ha...

27 Windo ws E Playing Back Movies From a Memory Card In the Camera Window and Main Window, movies are displayed with the firstscene as a still image with a movie icon ( ). When you double-click the thumbnail in the Main Window, QuickTime Player starts and plays back themovie. ❍ If QuickTime 3.0 or a...

28 Running a Slide Show You can view selected still images in a slide show. Movies cannot be selectedfor a slide show. 1. Click [View & Modify] in the Main Window. 2. Click [View as a Slide Show]. 3. Select the images and select [Setup Slide Show].

29 Windo ws E 4. Select the slide show settings. • [Image Size]: Select the size of the still images.• [Image Information]: Select to show image information such as file name or title. • [Advance to Next Slide]: Select to advance manually or automatically. When you select “Every 3 seconds”, you can ...

30 Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected still images to an E-mail message. To use this function, the e-mail program must be enabled as MAPIclient. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the e-mailsoftware. 1. Click [Internet] in the Main Window. 2. Click [Email ...

31 Windo ws E 3. Select the images you wish to send in the Browser Area andclick [Change Image Size]. You can select multiple images by continuously clicking on the images.Click on the image again to deselect. 4. Select image size and quality, and click [Send or Save]. • If you wish to send the imag...

33 Windo ws E Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord) PhotoRecord is a printing program. You can use this program to lay out thestill images for printing. You can also create original albums and save them toyour computer. ❍ Do not remove the memory card, detach the USB cable or turn offthe camcorder whi...

35 Windo ws E 6. Select paper size and other settings and click [Next]. 7. Select [Automatic Layout] and click [Finish]. The PhotoRecord window appears. If you wish to change the layout,select the layout in this window. 8. Click [PRINT] in the PhotoRecord window. • The Print window appears.• If you ...

36 Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord) Selecting the Print Layout and Album Design The PhotoRecord Print Modes window appears when you perform the steps 1to 4 above or when you click [PRINT MODES] in the PhotoRecord window. Usethis window to select print layout or album design. 1. Select the print m...

37 Windo ws E Use these buttons to change how the images are aligned. Click the arrow ▼ to display a pop-up menu. You can drag the images to move them to new positions. If you click [Save As] on the [File] menu, you can save the laid out page as an album. Layout Click this to switch between auto ind...

38 Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord) ❍ You can add images directly to a page. You simply need to drag theimage that you want from the Browser Display Area ofZoomBrowser EX to a page in the PhotoRecord window. ❍ To Change the Page Artwork Click t and select [Change Page Artwork] from the displayed ...

39 Windo ws E Adjusting Image Quality and Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant) The PhotoRecord utility features functions that allow you to print images withimage quality adjustments and also supports the Exif 2.2 standard (or ExifPrint). This function automatically selects optimal image correction setting...

40 Selecting the Print Mode and Number of Copies (DPOF Print Settings) You can select the image and the number of prints ( print setting) forautomatic printing on a DPOF*-compliant printer. You can set the DPOF printsettings also on the camcorder. *Digital Print Order Format When you are using a SD ...

41 Windo ws E Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch) You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamlesspanorama. PhotoStitch automatically arranges still images recorded with thecamcorder’s Stitch Assist mode in their correct order and orientation, makingit easy to merge them. Plea...

42 ❍ You can record the surroundings in 360 degrees, and stitch themtogether later to form a 360-degrees cylinder. (In [1. Selection andArrangement], select [Arrange] and [360 degrees].) By saving thisstitched image in QuickTime VR format, you can then get a virtualview of the surroundings. For this...

43 Windo ws E Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card You can add still images from the computer to a memory card. You can alsoadd sample images for card mix and card animation from the DIGITAL VIDEOSOLUTION DISK. Only still images in JPEG format can be added to the memory card. Ad...

45 Windo ws E Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card You can add sample images for card mix and card animation to the memorycard. 4 images for CARD CHROMA, 2 images for CARD LUMINANCE, 2images for CAMERA CHROMA and 4 images for CARD ANIMATION areprovided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. 1. Inser...

47 Windo ws E Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card ❍ Image files that do not appear in the [Computer] list of the DVC MyCamera window cannot be saved to the camcorder. ❍ Do not detach the USB cable, turn the camcorder power off, ordisconnect the camco...

48 Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card 4. Click [View Camera]. 5. Confirm that your camcorder model name is selected andclick [OK]. 6. Select the start-up image you wish to save to the memorycard from the [Computer] list and click the button. • The selected start-up image is displayed in the ...

49 Windo ws E Adding New Start-up Images to the DVC My Camera Window Create a start-up image using an image editing application program. Createthe file in the JPEG format at a size of (w) 320 x (h) 240 pixels. Once you have created the start-up image and saved it to the computer, usethe following pr...

50 Setting ZoomBrowser EX to Start Automatically You can set ZoomBrowser EX to start automatically when you connect thecamcorder to the computer. 1. Insert a memory card containing still images/movies into thecamcorder. 2. Connect the Power Adapter to the camcorder. 3. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY ...

51 Windo ws E 1. Insert a memory card containing still images/movies into thecamcorder. 2. Connect the Power Adapter to the camcorder. 3. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. Wait until the card access indicator stops flashing. 4. Connect the camcorder to the co...

52 10. Select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX], place a checkmark beside“Always use this program for this action” and click [OK]. • ZoomBrowser EX starts and the Camera Window opens automatically.• The next time the camcorder is connected, ZoomBrowser EX starts and the Camera Window opens automatically. Windo...

53 Windo ws E ❍ If you have uninstalled ZoomBrowser EX because of a corruptdatabase file or other problem, please also delete the Databasefolder, which can be found within the [C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX] folder. ❍ PhotoRecord and PhotoStitch can be removed with the sameprocedure. Uninsta...

54 Uninstalling the Software 4. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the suppliedUSB cable ( 16). A window for selecting an application program or the Scanners andCameras Wizard appears, or ZoomBrowser EX starts. 5. If the window for selecting an application program or theScanners and Cameras...

55 Windo ws E Troubleshooting the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver Uninstall If you had problems uninstalling the driver, use the following procedures toremove it. Use the procedures below for the following circumstances too. ❍ If you do not find [Scanners and Cameras] in the [Control Panel] or[Printers and ...

56 Uninstalling the Software 6. Find and delete the [Drvdata.bin] and [Drvidx.bin] files. 7. In the [Inf] folder, double-click [Other] folder to open it. 8. Find and delete the [Canon.IncCAP_***] folder. • “OP20” or “OP10” appears in place of the asterisks (***).• A window for selecting an applicati...

57 Windo ws E 6. Windows 2000 : Double-click the [My Computer] icon on thedesktop, followed by the [C:] drive, and the [Winnt] and [Inf]folders.Windows XP : From the [Start] menu, click [My Computer],[C:], [Windows] and [Inf] folders in succession. If the [Inf] Folder Is Not Visible in the [Winnt] F...

58 Troubleshooting ? Cannot download images, camcorder is not recognized when thecamcorder is connected via the USB interface. ➜ Computer does not support the USB interface. The USB interface is not supported for computers not in compliance withthe following requirements. Acquire the necessary syste...

61 E Macintosh What Can Be Accomplished with the Software This topic introduces the main features of the software programs containedon the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. ■ ImageBrowser ( 65) • Downloading still images/movies recorded onto a memory card to your computer. • Categorizing and organizing l...

62 Before you attach the camcorder to the computer with the USB cablefor the first time, you must install the driver from the DIGITAL VIDEOSOLUTION DISK. 1. Close any programs that are running. 2. Set the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3. Mac OS 9.0-9.2: Double click the...

64 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapterbefore connecting it to a computer. ❍ Be sure to install the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before youconnect the camcorder to the computer. ❍ Connect the USB cable directly to one of the compute...

65 E Macintosh Downloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser) Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer usingthe USB cable.For connecting a PC card reader/writer, see Using a PC Card Reader/Writer ( 71). ❍ Observe following precautions when the camcorder’s card accessindi...

66 Downloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser) 4. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the suppliedUSB cable ( 64). • ImageBrowser starts and the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog appears. In the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog, you canselect the action that is carried out after ...

67 E Macintosh How to Set ImageBrowser to Not Start Automatically 1. Click the Apple menu and select [Control Panels] and [Canon ImageBrowser Auto Launch]. The Settings for USB Connection dialog will display. 2. Click [The application program below will start] to clear thecheck mark. 3. Click the cl...

69 E Macintosh Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer When using the ImageBrowser’s Camera Window to download imagesfrom the camcorder’s memory card, make sure to select [MacintoshHD]. The image will not be saved to the computer when [DCIM] isselected. Follow the instructions below. 1. Mac ...

72 Thumbnail The still image/movie is displayed reduced in size. Movie icon Using Other ImageBrowser Functions Camera Window The Camera Window opens when a connection to a camcorder is initiated.Still images/movies will be displayed as thumbnail (small) images (Movies aredisplayed with the first sce...

73 E Macintosh Camera Setting Window You can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settingswindow using the computer when the camcorder is connected. You can alsocheck the remaining memory card capacity. 1. In the Camera Window, click the [Setup Options] button and select [Camera Se...

74 Image Name This is where the file name of each individual still image/movie is displayed. Explorer View Section Displays the disks and folders that you can use on your computer.If you click the disclosure triangle on the left edge of the display, you can switch between collapsing and expanding th...

75 E Macintosh Image Viewer Window The Image Viewer window appears when you double-click a still image, orwhen you select a still image and click [DISPLAY IMAGE]. CROP You can extract a part of the image.1. Click on the image and drag to form a rectangular frame. You can move or change the size of t...

78 Displaying Images in TimeTunnel This program displays images in the order of the creation date. 1. In the [View] menu, select [View Mode] followed by[TimeTunnel]. The image information will be displayed when you point at an image. Double-click a thumbnail to display it in another window. The date...

80 Running a Slide Show 1. From the [View] menu, select [Slide Show Options]. 2. Select the slide show settings and click [OK]. • [Auto Play]: Moves to the next still image automatically. Select the interval by sliding the control under [Play Interval] (from 1 to 30seconds). • [Control with Mouse or...

81 E Macintosh Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected still images to an E-mail message. 1. Select the images you wish to send in the Browser Area. 2. From the [Internet] menu, select [Create Image for Email]. 3. Specify the image size and click [Next]. 4. Specify the redu...

82 5. Select whether you wish to start your e-mail program andclick [Finish]. • If you have selected [Start email application after closing], your e-mail program starts automatically. Open a new e-mail message and attachthe image. With Outlook Express or other types of e-mail programs, youcan attach...

84 Printing Still Images (ImageBrowser) 3. In the Layout Options window, select a layout and click[Next]. The Custom Layout printing option allows you to freely change the sizeand position of the still images for printing. The other options allow youto print an index or print onto Canon perforated p...

85 E Macintosh Change the Image Size Drag the border to resize the still image. Change the default number of still images printed per page. Click this to rotate the selected still Click this to reset the layout. Edit the Page Title Open the [Edit] menu and select [Edit Header]. Change the Layout Dra...

87 E Macintosh 1. Click the [ImageBrowser] menu in ImageBrowser and select[Preferences]. 2. In the Preferences window, select [Print], set the imagequality settings and click [OK]. See Printing Still Images for the next steps ( 83). Select this option to automatically correct only images shot with E...

89 E Macintosh Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch) You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamlesspanorama. PhotoStitch automatically arranges still images recorded with thecamcorder’s Stitch Assist mode in their correct order and orientation, makingit easy to merge them. Ple...

92 Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card 3. Select the image size. • Confirm that your camcorder model name is displayed under [Camera model]. • [Image Size]: Select [large] or [Small].• [Adjust Height] and [Adjust Width] specify the standard for image enlargement and reduction. ...

95 E Macintosh Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card ❍ Image files that do not appear in the [Computer] list of the DVC MyCamera window cannot be saved to the camcorder. ❍ Do not detach the USB cable, turn the camcorder power off, ordisconnect the camc...

98 Uninstalling the Software Uninstall the software when you wish to delete it from your computer orwhen reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. Uninstalling ImageBrowser and PhotoStitch Move the program’s folder into the Trash to uninstall programs such asImageBrowser and PhotoStitch. If...

99 E Macintosh Troubleshooting This topic explains some of the causes for and solutions to problems with thesoftware. ? Cannot download images, camcorder is not recognized when thecamcorder is connected via the USB interface. ➜ Computer does not support the USB interface. The USB interface is not su...

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6 Read This First You can connect a camcorder to the computer using a USB cable to downloadstill images recorded on the memory card of the camcorder. You can also usethe provided software to sort, store, and print still images. Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the informa...

Windows E 7 Checking Supplied Accessories Use the following accessories to download recorded images from a memorycard to your computer.• IFC-300PCU USB Cable • DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK • Windows users: Move on to p. 8.• Macintosh users: Move on to p. 60. The explanations in this manual use mainly...

8 Windows System Requirements ❍ The USB interface is only supported for those computers that comewith Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XPpreinstalled and have built-in USB ports. ❍ Proper operation is not guaranteed on a dual CPU PC or on a user-built PC. ❍ Proper operation is not guarante...

Windows E 9 What Can Be Accomplished with the Software This topic introduces the main features of the software programs containedon the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. ■ TWAIN Driver ( 14) TWAIN Driver is the driver software for Windows 98 and Windows 2000that is required for downloading still images/m...

10 Installing the Software Installer Panel Installing from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK ❍ Before you attach the camcorder to the computer with the USBcable for the first time, you must install one of the following driversonto the computer.Windows 98/Windows 2000: TWAIN Driver ( 14) Windows Me/Win...

12 9. Select your camcorder model name and click [Next]. Place a check mark beside your camcorder model name. 10. Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Installation starts. 11. When the following window appears, click [OK]. This window only appears if you installed the TWAIN Driver or t...

14 Installing the Software Installing the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver When you have installed the software from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTIONDISK, go on to install the TWAIN Driver or the WIA Driver. TWAIN Driver TWAIN Driver is the driver software for USB connection to Windows 98 andWindows 2000 that is r...

Windows E 15 WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) Driver WIA Driver is the driver software for USB connection to Windows Me andWindows XP that is required to download still images/movies intoZoomBrowser EX. ❍ Read carefully before installing the WIA Driver: When you have set the WIA Driver to start a par...

16 ❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapterbefore connecting it to a computer. ❍ Be sure to install the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before youconnect the camcorder to the computer. ❍ Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USBports. The interface may no...

17 Windo ws E Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer usingthe USB cable. For connecting a PC card reader/writer, see Using a PC Card Reader/Writer ( 21). ❍ Observe following precautions when the camcorder’s card accessindicator is flashing (the camcorder is reading or ...

18 Downloading Still Images/Movies (ZoomBrowser EX) 4. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the suppliedUSB cable ( 16). • After a few moments, a window appears allowing you to select an application program to start. • Windows XP: If the window does not appear, start ZoomBrowser EX and open t...

19 Windo ws E 6. Click [Camera & Memory Card] in the Main Window. 7. Click [Browse and Download Images]. The Camera Window opens, displaying the memory card images asthumbnails (small images). Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer 1. In the Camera Window, select the still image/movie y...

21 Windo ws E Using a PC Card Reader/Writer This section explains only the instructions which differ when connecting a PCCard Reader/Writer instead of the camcorder.For instruction on how to connect the PC Card Reader/Writer, please refer toits manual. 1. Insert a memory card into the reader. 2. Win...

22 Using Other ZoomBrowser EX Functions Camera Window The Camera Window opens when a connection to a camcorder is initiated.Still images/movies will be displayed as thumbnail (small) images (Movies aredisplayed with the first scene as a still image, indicated with a movie icon).Buttons are activated...

23 Windo ws E Camera Settings Window You can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settingswindow using the computer when the camcorder is connected. You can alsocheck the battery charge and remaining memory card capacity. 1. In the Camera Window, click the [Set] button and select [...

24 Using Other ZoomBrowser EX Functions Main Window ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window features various buttons and an imagedisplay area. This section introduces the names and functions of the variouswindow parts. Task Area (Main Menu) [Camera & Memory Card]: Displays the Camera Window. [Print]: Print...

25 Windo ws E Toolbar [View Mode]: Switches between the Zoom Mode and Scroll Mode. Scroll Mode: Displays the images in the selected folder at a large, easy-to-view size. When there are more images than can fit inthe Browser Area, a scroll bar appears at the right of theBrowser Area. When a folder ha...

27 Windo ws E Playing Back Movies From a Memory Card In the Camera Window and Main Window, movies are displayed with the firstscene as a still image with a movie icon ( ). When you double-click the thumbnail in the Main Window, QuickTime Player starts and plays back themovie. ❍ If QuickTime 3.0 or a...

28 Running a Slide Show You can view selected still images in a slide show. Movies cannot be selectedfor a slide show. 1. Click [View & Modify] in the Main Window. 2. Click [View as a Slide Show]. 3. Select the images and select [Setup Slide Show].

29 Windo ws E 4. Select the slide show settings. • [Image Size]: Select the size of the still images.• [Image Information]: Select to show image information such as file name or title. • [Advance to Next Slide]: Select to advance manually or automatically. When you select “Every 3 seconds”, you can ...

30 Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected still images to an E-mail message. To use this function, the e-mail program must be enabled as MAPIclient. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the e-mailsoftware. 1. Click [Internet] in the Main Window. 2. Click [Email ...

31 Windo ws E 3. Select the images you wish to send in the Browser Area andclick [Change Image Size]. You can select multiple images by continuously clicking on the images.Click on the image again to deselect. 4. Select image size and quality, and click [Send or Save]. • If you wish to send the imag...

33 Windo ws E Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord) PhotoRecord is a printing program. You can use this program to lay out thestill images for printing. You can also create original albums and save them toyour computer. ❍ Do not remove the memory card, detach the USB cable or turn offthe camcorder whi...

35 Windo ws E 6. Select paper size and other settings and click [Next]. 7. Select [Automatic Layout] and click [Finish]. The PhotoRecord window appears. If you wish to change the layout,select the layout in this window. 8. Click [PRINT] in the PhotoRecord window. • The Print window appears.• If you ...

36 Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord) Selecting the Print Layout and Album Design The PhotoRecord Print Modes window appears when you perform the steps 1to 4 above or when you click [PRINT MODES] in the PhotoRecord window. Usethis window to select print layout or album design. 1. Select the print m...

37 Windo ws E Use these buttons to change how the images are aligned. Click the arrow ▼ to display a pop-up menu. You can drag the images to move them to new positions. If you click [Save As] on the [File] menu, you can save the laid out page as an album. Layout Click this to switch between auto ind...

38 Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord) ❍ You can add images directly to a page. You simply need to drag theimage that you want from the Browser Display Area ofZoomBrowser EX to a page in the PhotoRecord window. ❍ To Change the Page Artwork Click t and select [Change Page Artwork] from the displayed ...

39 Windo ws E Adjusting Image Quality and Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant) The PhotoRecord utility features functions that allow you to print images withimage quality adjustments and also supports the Exif 2.2 standard (or ExifPrint). This function automatically selects optimal image correction setting...

40 Selecting the Print Mode and Number of Copies (DPOF Print Settings) You can select the image and the number of prints ( print setting) forautomatic printing on a DPOF*-compliant printer. You can set the DPOF printsettings also on the camcorder. *Digital Print Order Format When you are using a SD ...

41 Windo ws E Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch) You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamlesspanorama. PhotoStitch automatically arranges still images recorded with thecamcorder’s Stitch Assist mode in their correct order and orientation, makingit easy to merge them. Plea...

42 ❍ You can record the surroundings in 360 degrees, and stitch themtogether later to form a 360-degrees cylinder. (In [1. Selection andArrangement], select [Arrange] and [360 degrees].) By saving thisstitched image in QuickTime VR format, you can then get a virtualview of the surroundings. For this...

43 Windo ws E Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card You can add still images from the computer to a memory card. You can alsoadd sample images for card mix and card animation from the DIGITAL VIDEOSOLUTION DISK. Only still images in JPEG format can be added to the memory card. Ad...

45 Windo ws E Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card You can add sample images for card mix and card animation to the memorycard. 4 images for CARD CHROMA, 2 images for CARD LUMINANCE, 2images for CAMERA CHROMA and 4 images for CARD ANIMATION areprovided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. 1. Inser...

47 Windo ws E Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card ❍ Image files that do not appear in the [Computer] list of the DVC MyCamera window cannot be saved to the camcorder. ❍ Do not detach the USB cable, turn the camcorder power off, ordisconnect the camco...

48 Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card 4. Click [View Camera]. 5. Confirm that your camcorder model name is selected andclick [OK]. 6. Select the start-up image you wish to save to the memorycard from the [Computer] list and click the button. • The selected start-up image is displayed in the ...

49 Windo ws E Adding New Start-up Images to the DVC My Camera Window Create a start-up image using an image editing application program. Createthe file in the JPEG format at a size of (w) 320 x (h) 240 pixels. Once you have created the start-up image and saved it to the computer, usethe following pr...

50 Setting ZoomBrowser EX to Start Automatically You can set ZoomBrowser EX to start automatically when you connect thecamcorder to the computer. 1. Insert a memory card containing still images/movies into thecamcorder. 2. Connect the Power Adapter to the camcorder. 3. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY ...

51 Windo ws E 1. Insert a memory card containing still images/movies into thecamcorder. 2. Connect the Power Adapter to the camcorder. 3. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. Wait until the card access indicator stops flashing. 4. Connect the camcorder to the co...

52 10. Select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX], place a checkmark beside“Always use this program for this action” and click [OK]. • ZoomBrowser EX starts and the Camera Window opens automatically.• The next time the camcorder is connected, ZoomBrowser EX starts and the Camera Window opens automatically. Windo...

53 Windo ws E ❍ If you have uninstalled ZoomBrowser EX because of a corruptdatabase file or other problem, please also delete the Databasefolder, which can be found within the [C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX] folder. ❍ PhotoRecord and PhotoStitch can be removed with the sameprocedure. Uninsta...

54 Uninstalling the Software 4. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the suppliedUSB cable ( 16). A window for selecting an application program or the Scanners andCameras Wizard appears, or ZoomBrowser EX starts. 5. If the window for selecting an application program or theScanners and Cameras...

55 Windo ws E Troubleshooting the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver Uninstall If you had problems uninstalling the driver, use the following procedures toremove it. Use the procedures below for the following circumstances too. ❍ If you do not find [Scanners and Cameras] in the [Control Panel] or[Printers and ...

56 Uninstalling the Software 6. Find and delete the [Drvdata.bin] and [Drvidx.bin] files. 7. In the [Inf] folder, double-click [Other] folder to open it. 8. Find and delete the [Canon.IncCAP_***] folder. • “OP20” or “OP10” appears in place of the asterisks (***).• A window for selecting an applicati...

57 Windo ws E 6. Windows 2000 : Double-click the [My Computer] icon on thedesktop, followed by the [C:] drive, and the [Winnt] and [Inf]folders.Windows XP : From the [Start] menu, click [My Computer],[C:], [Windows] and [Inf] folders in succession. If the [Inf] Folder Is Not Visible in the [Winnt] F...

58 Troubleshooting ? Cannot download images, camcorder is not recognized when thecamcorder is connected via the USB interface. ➜ Computer does not support the USB interface. The USB interface is not supported for computers not in compliance withthe following requirements. Acquire the necessary syste...

61 E Macintosh What Can Be Accomplished with the Software This topic introduces the main features of the software programs containedon the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK. ■ ImageBrowser ( 65) • Downloading still images/movies recorded onto a memory card to your computer. • Categorizing and organizing l...

62 Before you attach the camcorder to the computer with the USB cablefor the first time, you must install the driver from the DIGITAL VIDEOSOLUTION DISK. 1. Close any programs that are running. 2. Set the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3. Mac OS 9.0-9.2: Double click the...

64 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer ❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapterbefore connecting it to a computer. ❍ Be sure to install the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK before youconnect the camcorder to the computer. ❍ Connect the USB cable directly to one of the compute...

65 E Macintosh Downloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser) Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer usingthe USB cable.For connecting a PC card reader/writer, see Using a PC Card Reader/Writer ( 71). ❍ Observe following precautions when the camcorder’s card accessindi...

66 Downloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser) 4. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the suppliedUSB cable ( 64). • ImageBrowser starts and the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog appears. In the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog, you canselect the action that is carried out after ...

67 E Macintosh How to Set ImageBrowser to Not Start Automatically 1. Click the Apple menu and select [Control Panels] and [Canon ImageBrowser Auto Launch]. The Settings for USB Connection dialog will display. 2. Click [The application program below will start] to clear thecheck mark. 3. Click the cl...

69 E Macintosh Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer When using the ImageBrowser’s Camera Window to download imagesfrom the camcorder’s memory card, make sure to select [MacintoshHD]. The image will not be saved to the computer when [DCIM] isselected. Follow the instructions below. 1. Mac ...

72 Thumbnail The still image/movie is displayed reduced in size. Movie icon Using Other ImageBrowser Functions Camera Window The Camera Window opens when a connection to a camcorder is initiated.Still images/movies will be displayed as thumbnail (small) images (Movies aredisplayed with the first sce...

73 E Macintosh Camera Setting Window You can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settingswindow using the computer when the camcorder is connected. You can alsocheck the remaining memory card capacity. 1. In the Camera Window, click the [Setup Options] button and select [Camera Se...

74 Image Name This is where the file name of each individual still image/movie is displayed. Explorer View Section Displays the disks and folders that you can use on your computer.If you click the disclosure triangle on the left edge of the display, you can switch between collapsing and expanding th...

75 E Macintosh Image Viewer Window The Image Viewer window appears when you double-click a still image, orwhen you select a still image and click [DISPLAY IMAGE]. CROP You can extract a part of the image.1. Click on the image and drag to form a rectangular frame. You can move or change the size of t...

78 Displaying Images in TimeTunnel This program displays images in the order of the creation date. 1. In the [View] menu, select [View Mode] followed by[TimeTunnel]. The image information will be displayed when you point at an image. Double-click a thumbnail to display it in another window. The date...

80 Running a Slide Show 1. From the [View] menu, select [Slide Show Options]. 2. Select the slide show settings and click [OK]. • [Auto Play]: Moves to the next still image automatically. Select the interval by sliding the control under [Play Interval] (from 1 to 30seconds). • [Control with Mouse or...

81 E Macintosh Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected still images to an E-mail message. 1. Select the images you wish to send in the Browser Area. 2. From the [Internet] menu, select [Create Image for Email]. 3. Specify the image size and click [Next]. 4. Specify the redu...

82 5. Select whether you wish to start your e-mail program andclick [Finish]. • If you have selected [Start email application after closing], your e-mail program starts automatically. Open a new e-mail message and attachthe image. With Outlook Express or other types of e-mail programs, youcan attach...

84 Printing Still Images (ImageBrowser) 3. In the Layout Options window, select a layout and click[Next]. The Custom Layout printing option allows you to freely change the sizeand position of the still images for printing. The other options allow youto print an index or print onto Canon perforated p...

85 E Macintosh Change the Image Size Drag the border to resize the still image. Change the default number of still images printed per page. Click this to rotate the selected still Click this to reset the layout. Edit the Page Title Open the [Edit] menu and select [Edit Header]. Change the Layout Dra...

87 E Macintosh 1. Click the [ImageBrowser] menu in ImageBrowser and select[Preferences]. 2. In the Preferences window, select [Print], set the imagequality settings and click [OK]. See Printing Still Images for the next steps ( 83). Select this option to automatically correct only images shot with E...

89 E Macintosh Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch) You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamlesspanorama. PhotoStitch automatically arranges still images recorded with thecamcorder’s Stitch Assist mode in their correct order and orientation, makingit easy to merge them. Ple...

92 Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card 3. Select the image size. • Confirm that your camcorder model name is displayed under [Camera model]. • [Image Size]: Select [large] or [Small].• [Adjust Height] and [Adjust Width] specify the standard for image enlargement and reduction. ...

95 E Macintosh Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card ❍ Image files that do not appear in the [Computer] list of the DVC MyCamera window cannot be saved to the camcorder. ❍ Do not detach the USB cable, turn the camcorder power off, ordisconnect the camc...

98 Uninstalling the Software Uninstall the software when you wish to delete it from your computer orwhen reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. Uninstalling ImageBrowser and PhotoStitch Move the program’s folder into the Trash to uninstall programs such asImageBrowser and PhotoStitch. If...

99 E Macintosh Troubleshooting This topic explains some of the causes for and solutions to problems with thesoftware. ? Cannot download images, camcorder is not recognized when thecamcorder is connected via the USB interface. ➜ Computer does not support the USB interface. The USB interface is not su...

E F Es DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Version 6 Mode d’emploi du logiciel Manual de Instrucciones del software PUB. DIM-538 PUB . DIM-538 Software Instruction Manual CANON INC. U.S.A. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Customer Care CenterTel (US): 1-800-828-4040(Mon.-Fri., 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time) CANADA Cano...