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Software Instruction Manual

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Windows

Contents
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING... 2 Canon Software License Agreement... 2 Read This First.... 6 Checking Supplied Accessories... 7
System Requirements.... 8 What Can Be Accomplished with the Software... 9 Installing the Software... 10 Installing from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK... 10 Installing the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver... 14 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer... 16 Downloading Still Images/Movies (ZoomBrowser EX)... 17 Starting ZoomBrowser EX... 17 Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer... 19 Using a PC Card Reader/Writer.... 21 Using Other ZoomBrowser EX Functions... 22 Camera Window.... 22 Download Settings Window... 23 Camera Settings Window... 23 Main Window.... 24 Image Viewer Window... 26 Playing Back Movies From a Memory Card... 27 Running a Slide Show.... 28 Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages... 30 Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord)... 33 Selecting the Print Layout and Album Design.. 36 The PhotoRecord Window... 37 Adjusting Image Quality and Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant). 39 Selecting the Print Mode and Number of Copies (DPOF Print Settings).. 40 Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch).. 41 Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card.. 43 Adding Still Images to the Memory Card.. 43 Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card... 45 Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card.. 47 Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card... 47 Adding New Start-up Images to the DVC My Camera Window.. 49 Setting ZoomBrowser EX to Start Automatically.. 50 Uninstalling the Software... 53 Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX... 53 Uninstalling the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver.. 53 Troubleshooting the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver Uninstall.. 55 Troubleshooting.... 58

Macintosh

System Requirements.... 60 What Can Be Accomplished with the Software... 61 Installing the Software... 62 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer... 64 Downloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser).. 65 Starting ImageBrowser.... 65 Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer... 69 Using a PC Card Reader/Writer.... 71 Using Other ImageBrowser Functions... 72 Camera Window.... 72 Camera Setting Window... 73 Browser Window.... 74 Image Viewer Window... 75 Displaying the Image Information... 76 [View] Menu.... 77 Displaying Images in TimeTunnel... 78 Playing Back Movies From a Memory Card... 79 Running a Slide Show.... 80 Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages... 81 Printing Still Images (ImageBrowser).. 83 The Print Window... 85 Adjusting Image Quality and Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant). 86 Selecting the Print Mode and Number of Copies (DPOF Print Settings).. 88 Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch).. 89 Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card.. 91 Adding Still Images to the Memory Card.. 91 Adding Sample Images to the Memory Card... 93 Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card.. 95 Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card... 95 Adding New Start-up Images to the DVC My Camera Window.. 97 Uninstalling the Software... 98 Troubleshooting.... 99

Click [Browse and Download Images].
The Camera Window opens, displaying the memory card images as thumbnails (small images).
Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer
In the Camera Window, select the still image/movie you wish to download and click [Download image].
An orange frame appears around the selected still image/movie. You can select multiple images by continuously clicking on the images. Click on the image again to deselect.
In the Download Settings window, confirm the settings and click [OK] ( 23).
The Camera Window closes and the Main Window opens. The downloaded images appear in the Main Window.
Using a PC Card Reader/Writer E
This section explains only the instructions which differ when connecting a PC Card Reader/Writer instead of the camcorder. For instruction on how to connect the PC Card Reader/Writer, please refer to its manual.
Insert a memory card into the reader. Windows 98/Windows 2000/Windows Me: Double-click the [ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop.

ZoomBrowser EX starts.

Click [Camera & Memory Card].
Click [Browse & Download Images].
The Camera Window opens, displaying the memory card images as thumbnails (small images). If multiple PC card readers loaded with memory cards are connected or if a camcorder and a PC card reader are connected, a selection dialog will appear before the Camera Window opens. Select one of the devices to proceed and click [OK].
Windows XP: When a window appears allowing you to select an application program to start, select [ZoomBrowser EX] and click [OK].
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 are displayed with the first scene as a still image, indicated with a movie icon). Buttons are activated when a still image/movie is selected.
Indicates that it has been downloaded to a computer. Thumbnails Still images and movies are displayed in reduced size.

Task Area

Toolbar
Task Area [Download image]: Downloads selected still images/movies to the computer. [Print]: Prints selected still images. Menu options: Layout Print and Index Print. [View as slideshow]: Starts a slide show after downloading the selected still images/movies to the computer. [Connect to Internet]: Attaches selected still images to an e-mail message. Toolbar [Set]: Adjusts the connection settings and camcorder settings. Menu options: Reconnect, Camera Settings, Slide*/DPOF, Add Image(s) and My Camera*. (*The SLIDE/My Camera ( 47) function cannot be used.) [Select]: Selects still images/movies. Menu options: Select All, Select New, Select Print mark, Select Send mark, Select Slide Show mark and Invert Selection. [Deselect]: Deselects still images/movies. [Rotate]: Rotates still images. Menu options: 90 degree left, 90 degree right and 180 degree. [Delete]: Deletes selected still images/movies. [Properties]: Displays image information (such as shooting date/time and image size). [Help]: Displays help topics.

Download Settings Window

The following window appears when you select a task in the Task Area of the Camera Window.
Select a folder in which you wish to download and save the still image/movie. If you wish to create a new folder, select [Create new folder] and select the item you wish to use as folder name. If you leave the box without check mark, the folder will be named in the form of 100-0001.JPG. If you put a check mark in the box, you can designate a file prefix. The folder will be named file prefix + 0001.JPG.

Camera Settings Window

You can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settings window using the computer when the camcorder is connected. You can also check the battery charge and remaining memory card capacity. 1. In the Camera Window, click the [Set] button and select [Camera Settings] from the displayed menu. 2. Check or change the settings. Click [OK] to close the window.
Input a camcorder owner name here (up to 31 characters). Set the date and time here. Click this button to synchronize the camcorder to the computers date and time settings. Check the battery status here. Check the remaining memory card capacity here. Click this to format the memory card in the camcorder.
Using Other ZoomBrowser EX Functions Main Window
ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window features various buttons and an image display area. This section introduces the names and functions of the various window parts.
Clicking hides the area. Click again to redisplay the area. Toolbar
Folders Area Select image folders here. As in Windows Explorer, you can view the contents of the folders.
Browser Area Displays the images contained in the selected folder.
Task Area (Main Menu) [Camera & Memory Card]: Displays the Camera Window. [Print]: Prints selected still images. Menu options: Layout Print and Index Print [View & Modify]: Use this to view or edit images. Menu options: View as a Slide Show, Edit Image and Stitch Photos. [Internet]: Attaches selected still images to an e-mail message.
Toolbar [View Mode]: Switches between the Zoom Mode and Scroll Mode. Scroll Mode: Displays the images in the selected folder at a large, easyto-view size. When there are more images than can fit in the Browser Area, a scroll bar appears at the right of the Browser Area. When a folder has been created within the selected folder, the folder appears as an icon. Zoom Mode: When a folder has been created within a folder, it displays all images within the nestled folder. Selecting the magnifying glass (+ or ) and clicking a folder or an image in the Browser Area changes the size at which an image is displayed or the folder level. You can also zoom up by double-clicking an empty part of the Browser Area or the tab of a folder name. [Thumbnail Size]: Selects the size at which images are displayed in the Browser Area. Menu options: 80 80, and Column Number. It can only be selected in [Scroll Mode]. [View Image]: Displays a still image in the Image Viewer window, or opens a window for playing back a movie. [Properties]: Displays image information (such as shooting date/time and image size). If you select an image in the Browser Area while the Properties window is open, the information in the window switches to the contents of the selected image.

Click [Print] in the Main Window.

Click [Layout Print].

When you have selected [Index Print] and click [Open Index Print], the Index Print Settings window appears. Select paper size and other settings and click [Print] to start printing.
Select the still image you wish to print and click [Captions for Printing].
Select the image information you wish to include in the print and click [Open Layout Print].
Place a check mark beside the items you wish includ in the print. If you wish to add a comment, right-click the mouse button on the still image, select [Properties] from the displayed menu and type in a comment. PhotoRecord starts and the PhotoRecord Print Modes window appears ( 36).
Select a print mode and click [Next].
Select paper size and other settings and click [Next].
Select [Automatic Layout] and click [Finish].
The PhotoRecord window appears. If you wish to change the layout, select the layout in this window.
Click [PRINT] in the PhotoRecord window.
The Print window appears. If you wish to save it as an album, select [Save As] from the [File] menu, select the destination folder and input the file name.
Click [Print] in the Print window.

Printing starts.

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

Select the print mode.

The available print modes options depend on the printer you are using. When you click [Next], a window for selecting the paper size appears.
Artwork/Layout album You can create a colorful and fun design. Fixed photo size printing You can squeeze pictures into the paper size for printing. Tiled photo printing The program lays out and prints the specified number of images with no gaps between images on the page. Canon perforated paper printing

Select the paper size.

When you click [Next], a window for selecting the layout appears.
Use the preview to check the print layout.
The paper type and size options correspond to the selected print mode.

Select the layout.

When you click [Finish], the PhotoRecord window appears.
Select the layout method.

The PhotoRecord Window E

Page title To change the page title, click on the left side of the window and on the menu that appears, click [Title] and [Edit]. Image caption To change the image caption, right-click the image and, on the shortcut menu, click [Caption] and [Edit]. Then, type a description about the image. Text box To add text to the page, click on the left side of the window and on the menu that appears, click [Add Text] and type what you want. Also, if you right-click the text box, you can click [Change Text] on the shortcut menu and change its frame or other artwork. Image Size Slide this tab to the left to shrink the image, right to expend it. Stop Fetch Click this to stop importing still images. Switch between control panel sizes with this. Click this to display Help.

Right-click an image you wish to print and select [Clip/ Correct Photo].
Place a check mark beside [Exif Print] or [Photo Optimizer Pro] and click [Close].
The selected image will be corrected.
Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord) Selecting the Print Mode and Number of Copies (DPOF Print Settings)
You can select the image and the number of prints ( print setting) for automatic printing on a DPOF*-compliant printer. You can set the DPOF print settings also on the camcorder.
*Digital Print Order Format
When you are using a SD memory card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording. You can include the date and file number in the print. Click [Edit] in the [Edit Slide/DPOF] window and select [Titles]. The Edit Slide/DPOF window allows print settings on up to 998 still images. With some camcorders, DPOF print settings are limited to a maximum of 200 still images. In that case, all DPOF print settings on the 201st still image and onward will be erased.
Click [Set] in the Camera Window and select [Slide/DPOF] in the displayed menu.
The Edit Slide/DPOF window appears.
Select the still image you wish to print, the print mode and the number of copies.
[Standard Print]: Prints selected images in the specified number of copies. Use the arrows next to the boxes below the image to select the number of copies. [Index Printing]: Prints selected images as thumbnails (index). Place a check mark in the box under the image to include an image to the index. [Both (Standard/Index)]: Peforms both standard print and index printing.

Click [Save to Camera].

The DPOF print settings will be saved to the memory card.
Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch)
You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamless panorama. PhotoStitch automatically arranges still images recorded with the camcorders Stitch Assist mode in their correct order and orientation, making it easy to merge them. Please refer to the 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. Still images recorded in Stitch Assist mode with Wide-converter or Teleconverter attached cannot be merged correctly.

If you cannot find the [Scanners and Cameras] icon, see Troubleshooting the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver Uninstall ( 55).
Make sure that your camcorder model is selected and click [Properties]. Click the [Events] tab. Remove the check mark from all programs except ZoomBrowser EX and click [OK].
The next time the camcorder is connected, ZoomBrowser EX starts and the Camera Window opens automatically.
When the Scanners and Cameras Wizard opens, click [Cancel].
Double click the [Scanners and Cameras] icon.
Double-click the icon of your camcorder model. Click the [Events] tab. In the [Actions] section, select [Start this program], set it to [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] and click [OK].
The next time the camcorder is connected, a window appears allowing you to select an application program to start.
Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Settings] and [Control Panel].
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.

Windows XP

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
A window appears allowing you to select an application program to start.
Select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX], place a check mark next to Always use this program for this action and click [OK].
Uninstalling the Software
Uninstall the software when you wish to delete it from your computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. Users of Windows 2000 and Windows XP must first log in as an Administrator to uninstall the driver and other programs.
Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX
Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall].
The uninstall utility starts and removes ZoomBrowser EX. Uninstall the Camera Window with the same procedure.
If you have uninstalled ZoomBrowser EX because of a corrupt database file or other problem, please also delete the Database folder, which can be found within the [C:\Program Files\Canon\ ZoomBrowser EX] folder. PhotoRecord and PhotoStitch can be removed with the same procedure.
Uninstalling the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver
A window for selecting an application program or the Scanners and Cameras Wizard appears, or ZoomBrowser EX starts.
If the window for selecting an application program or the Scanners and Cameras Wizard appeared, click [Cancel]. If ZoomBrowser EX started, close it. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Settings] and [Control Panel]. Windows XP : Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Control Panel] and [Printers and Other Hardware]. Double-click the [Scanners and Cameras] icon.

Windows 98/Windows 2000:

6. 7. 8.

Find and delete the [Drvdata.bin] and [Drvidx.bin] files. In the [Inf] folder, double-click [Other] folder to open it. Find and delete the [Canon.IncCAP_***] folder.
The model name of your camcorder appears in place of the asterisks (***). A window for selecting an application program or the Scanners and Cameras Wizard appears, or ZoomBrowser EX starts. If the above file is not contained in the [Other] folder, you do not need to delete anything. The [Inf] folder contains numerous files that are critical to the computers operation. Be extremely careful not to delete the wrong files. If you delete the wrong file, you may be unable to restart Windows.
Windows 2000/Windows XP Leave the camcorder connected to the computer.
Windows 2000: Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Settings] and [Control Panel]. Windows XP: Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Control Panel] and [Performance and Maintenance]. Double-click the [System] icon. Click the [Hardware] tab. Click the [Device Manager] button. If your camcorder model name appears under the [Other Devices] and/or [Imaging Devices] categories, use the following procedures to delete it.
1. Select the name of the camcorder model, right-click the mouse button and select [Delete]. 2. In the confirmation dialog, click [OK]. 3. Click [OK] to close the [System Properties] dialog. Remove all copies of your camcorder model name that appear in the [Other Devices] or [Imaging Devices] categories, or that appear more than once in one category.

2. 3. 4. 5.

Windows 2000 : Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop, 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] Folder Use the following procedures to show all files and folders. 1. Click the [Tools] menu and select [Folder Options]. 2. Click the [View] tab. 3. In the [Advanced setting] section, set the [Hidden files and folders] category to the [Show hidden files and folders] option. If [Hide extensions for known file types] is selected, remove its check mark. 4. Click [OK] to close the dialog. This makes the [Inf] folder and the files in the [Inf] folders visible.

? Image files or folders do not appear in ZoomBrowser EX. Images or folders shown in ZoomBrowser EX and the actual file contents may be different when an image file has been moved or copied using Windows functions or edited with a separate program. In such case, click the [View] menu and select [Refresh Current Folder]. ? Titles and comments added using a prior version of ZoomBrowser EX do not appear in ZoomBrowser EX 4.0. Titles or comments added using a prior version of ZoomBrowser EX will not be displayed. Use the following procedure to display them. 1. In Windows Explorer, open the [Program] folder under the folder in which you installed ZoomBrowser EX 4.0 (C:\Program Files:\Canon:\ZoomBrowser EX:\Program). 2. Double-click [dbconverter.exe]. 3. Select the database you were using until now (C:\Program Files:\Canon:\ZoomBrowser EX:\Program) and click the [Start] button. Please note that with ZoomBrowser EX 4.0, both titles and comments appear in the comment list. ? Cannot find the image folders saved on the prior version of ZoomBrowser EX 4.0. Image folders saved under the [Program Files] folder (such as [Image Library One]) cannot be displayed in the Main Window's Folder Area of ZoomBrowser EX version 4.0. Use the following procedure to display them. 1. In Windows Explorer, open the [Program] folder under the folder in which you installed ZoomBrowser EX 4.0 (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. The images in the folder will be displayed.
Macintosh System Requirements
OS: Computer Model: Mac OS 9.0-9.2, Mac OS X (10.1/10.2) Computers that come with above OS preinstalled and have built-in USB ports. CPU: PowerPC RAM: Mac OS 9.0-9.2: 20 MB or more of application memory Mac OS X (Version 10.1/10.2): 128 MB or more Interface: USB Free Hard Disk Space: Canon Utilities ImageBrowser 50 MB or more PhotoStitch 30 MB or more Display: pixels/32,000 colors or better, 1,pixels/32,000 colors or better is recommended Proper operation is not guaranteed on a user-built PC. Proper operation is not guaranteed on any particular system, even if it meets the requirements outlined above. A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computers main USB ports. The interface may not function correctly if the camcorder is connected via a USB hub. The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USB devices, excluding USB mice or keyboards, at the same time. If this occurs, disconnect the other devices from the computer and try reconnecting the camcorder. Do not connect two or more camcorders to the same computer via the USB interface. The connections may not operate correctly. Not all operations performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compatible board can be guaranteed.

Mac OS 9.0-9.2
Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable ( 64).
ImageBrowser starts and the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog appears. In the ImageBrowser Automation Wizard dialog, you can select the action that is carried out after ImageBrowser starts. A dialog with the previously selected automated settings will appear the next time you start ImageBrowser. 1. To use these settings unchanged, click the [Start] button. 2. To do nothing, click [Cancel]. 3. To change the settings, click [Settings Change], select the action and click [OK].
Select [Display Images] and click [OK].
The Communications Settings window appears. This window only appears the first time the camcorder is connected.
Confirm that [USB port] and your camcorder model name are selected and click [Set].
The Camera Window opens, displaying the camcorder images as thumbnails (small images).
Your camcorder model name appears here.
How to Set ImageBrowser to Not Start Automatically
Click the Apple menu and select [Control Panels] and [Canon ImageBrowser Auto Launch].
The Settings for USB Connection dialog will display.
Click [The application program below will start] to clear the check mark. Click the close box at the upper left to close the dialog.
ImageBrowser will cease to start automatically thereafter.
Click here to close the dialog.
Mac OS X (10.1/10.2) Do not connect the camcorder while the Classic environment is started. Likewise, do not start the Classic environment while the camcorder is connected.
Double-click the [Canon ImageBrowser] icon on the desktop.
If the Canon ImageBrowser icon does not appear on the desktop, doubleclick the [Canon Utilities] folder on the drive on which the program was installed, followed by the [ImageBrowser] folder and [ImageBrowser] icon.
Click [Canon Camera] in the Explorer View section.
Downloading Still Images/Movies to the Computer E
When using the ImageBrowsers Camera Window to download images from the camcorders memory card, make sure to select [Macintosh HD]. The image will not be saved to the computer when [DCIM] is selected. Follow the instructions below.
Mac OS 9.0-9.2: Select [Macintosh HD] in the explorer view section. Mac OS X (10.1/10.2): Select the [ (user name)] subfolder of the [Users] folder in [Macintosh HD].

Explorer View Section

Create a new folder for saving images from the memory card in the camcorder.
Click the [File] menu and select [New Folder]. A folder with the name Untitled will be created. Click it to change the folder name as you wish. In this example, we will input ZOO.

The File Information window appears. If you wish to add a comment, input it in the [Comment] area. Click [OK] to close the window.
It depends on your camcorder model which image information will be displayed. When you modify and save an image using another program, shooting information or comments may be lost.

[View] Menu

You can select the display settings of the Browser Area from the [View] menu.
Allows you to enlarge and reduce the size of the thumbnails. Allows you to enlarge or reduce the size of the thumbnails.
Allows you to select the information displayed under the thumbnails. Allows you to select the operating panel displayed below the Browser Area.
If you select [View Mode] followed by [Preview] from the [View] menu, you can display a preview of a still image in the Browser Area. To stop displaying the preview image, select [View Mode] followed by [List] in the [View] menu.
Displaying Images in TimeTunnel
This program displays images in the order of the creation date.
In the [View] menu, select [View Mode] followed by [TimeTunnel].
The image information will be displayed when you point at an image.
The date/time at which the images were shot appears on the red line. You can change this date/time by double-clicking it on the display. A window similar to the one below appears. Specify the new date/time. Move the slider up or down to move backward or forward in time.

Tool Panel

Makes the TimeTunnel rings octagonal.
Double-click a thumbnail to display it in another window.
Allows you to specify the date for the images displayed.
Click to display the control panel. [Display Tool Panel]: Select to display or hide the tool panel. Changes the number [Auto Cruise]: of TimeTunnel rings. Enables or disables [Auto Cruise]. When [Auto Cruise] is active, the time Makes the movement continues even after you TimeTunnel look have moved and released the bar. curved. [Switch to Browser View]: Exit TimeTunnel, and returns to the previous screen.
In the Camera Window and Browser Area, movies are displayed with the first scene as a still image with a movie icon ( ). When you double-click the thumbnail in the Browser Area, QuickTime Player starts and plays back the movie.