Image Authentication Software Instruction Manual

Introduction

Introduction About This Manual 2 4

Install Guide

System Requirements Installing Image Authentication Software Starting and Exiting Image Authentication Software Viewing the Instruction Manual Software Updates Uninstalling Image Authentication Software 15 16
Using Image Authentication Software
Screen Layout Verifying Authenticity: Start Image Authentication Software Verifying Authenticity: Start the Verication Verifying Authenticity: Check the Results Verifying Authenticity: Sort the Results Verifying Authenticity: Delete Selected Results Saving Verication Results Menu List Customer Support and Registration 26

Important: USB key

Keep the supplied USB key in a safe place. The USB key is required when using this software and can not be replaced if lost. Do not insert the USB key until installation of Image Authentication Software is complete. If the USB key is inserted before the software has been installed, a Found New Hardware wizard will be displayed; click Cancel to exit the wizard.

Important: Product Key

The product key may be found on the CD-ROM case. Do not lose this key. It is required when installing or upgrading this software and can not be replaced if lost.

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of Image Authentication Software for use exclusively with Nikon digital single-lens reex (SLR) cameras that support Image Authentication, which makes it possible to detect modications to photographs after shooting. This Install Guide includes information that you should know before using Image Authentication Software, such as how to install and start the software and how to view online help. Please read this guide thoroughly before installing the software.

Conventions

This manual assumes basic knowledge of cameras and Windows operating systems. Refer to the documentation provided with your computer or camera for more information. Where multiple menu items or folders are selected in sequence, the menu items are separated by a >. Throughout this manual, Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are referred to as Windows XP. Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000.

Illustrations

The illustrations in this manual are from Windows XP. Depending on the operating system used, the dialogs and menus may dier slightly from those shown here. Some illustrations are composites.

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Installing/Uninstalling Image Authentication Software
Use an account with administrator privileges to install or uninstall Image Authentication Software under Windows XP and Windows 2000.

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Customer Support and Registration
See Customer Support and Registration for more information.
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About This Manual

How to Use This Manual
The pages of this manual are structured as shown here:
Using Image Authentication Software

Verifying Authenticity

Check the Results
Verication is complete when the progress bar is no longer displayed. The results are displayed in the result area as follows:
Image File Names: The names of the les that have been veried. Information: The results of verication checks performed on Exif data and other photo information. OK is displayed if no information has been changed, NG if information has been changed, and ? if the authenticity of the information could not be determined. Data: The results of verication checks performed on the actual image data. OK is displayed if the image has not been changed, NG if the image has been changed, and ? if the authenticity of the image could not be determined. Description: Detailed verication results and errors are displayed here. Preview area: Preview the images selected in the result area. Double-click the preview to open the image in the default application for images of the selected type.

Display Full Path

The Display Full Path option in the View menu is used to choose whether the full le path is displayed in the Image File Name column.

Page title Description Blue underlined text indicates a link to another part of this manual or the World Wide Web. Click the text to follow the link (note that a web browser and an Internet connection are required to link to the World Wide Web). To return to the previous topic, click the button in Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to return to the rst page.

Install Guide

System Requirements
Before installing Image Authentication Software, be sure that your system meets the following requirements: CPU OS Pentium 4, 1 GHz or better (or the equivalent) recommended Preinstalled versions of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later), or Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later) 50 MB required for installation, with an additional 200 MB required when Image Authentication Software is running 512 MB or more recommended Nikon digital single-lens reex (SLR) cameras that support Image Authentication One built-in USB port (for the USB key)

Hard-disk space RAM

Video resolution pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color) or more Camera Miscellaneous
Operation is not guaranteed when the key is connected via a USB hub. Check the support information at the web site below for the latest on compatible cameras and operating systems. Europe ,Africa: www.europe-nikon.com/support Asia, Oceania, Middle East: www.nikon-asia.com U.S.A.: www.nikonusa.com Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit http://nikonimaging.com/ for contact information.
Installing Image Authentication Software
Before installing Image Authentication Software: Conrm that the computer satises the System Requirements for Image Authentication Software. Exit any other applications that may be running, including anti-virus software. Do not plug the supplied USB key into a USB port.
Starting the Installation
Use an account with administrator privileges when installing Image Authentication Software.
Place the Image Authentication Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
A Select Region dialog will be displayed. Select a region and click Next.
If the Select Region Dialog Is Not Displayed
To display the Select Region dialog, select My Computer from the Start menu (Windows XP) or double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop (Windows 2000) and double-click the CD-ROM (Authentication) icon in the My Computer window.
Existing Versions of Image Authentication Software
If an existing copy of Image Authentication Software is detected during installation, a notication will be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The Install Center window will open. Click Easy Install.
Other Options in the Install Center Window
Instruction Manual: Open the Manuals folder on the installer CD. Double-clicking Index.pdf displays a list of languages; click a language to open this instruction manual. Try: Download trial versions of Nikon software (Internet connection required). Customer Support: View the ReadMe le or visit Nikon technical support web sites (Internet connection required). Product Registration: Register your Nikon product on-line (Internet connection required). Not available in some regions.

Click Next.

After reading the license agreement (), select I accept the terms of the license agreement () and click Next () to proceed with installation.
Enter the product key () found on the CD case and click OK ().
Personalize your copy of Image Authentication Software () and click Next ().

Product Key

Do not lose this key. It is required when installing or upgrading this software and cannot be replaced if lost.
The destination folder for Image Authentication Software will be displayed under Install Image Authentication Software to. Click Next to install Image Authentication Software to this folder, or click Change to select another destination.

Click Install.

Click Finish.
Click Yes and remove the Image Authentication Software CD-ROM from the CDROM drive.
If a dialog box is displayed directing you to restart the computer, follow the onscreen instructions. This completes the installation of Image Authentication Software. See Uninstalling Image Authentication Software for information on uninstalling Image Authentication Software.
Starting and Exiting Image Authentication Software 1/2
Starting Image Authentication Software
The supplied USB key is required when starting Image Authentication Software. Do not remove the USB key while the software is running.
Insert the supplied USB key into a USB port. Connect the key directly to the computer; do not use a USB hub or keyboard.
Some computers may need some time to recognize the USB key when it is rst connected. Wait for a Found New Hardware message before proceeding to Step 2. Windows XP The Found New Hardware message is displayed in the task bar.
Windows 2000 The following dialog is displayed.

The USB Key

Removing the USB key while the software is running may interrupt operation for up to ve minutes. If the key is removed while the software is running, reinsert it into the same USB port. Do not lose the USB key.
Starting and Exiting Image Authentication Software 2/2
Start Image Authentication Software using either of the methods described below. Method 1: Double-click the Image Authentication Software shortcut on the desktop.

Method 2: Click Start and select Image Authentication Software > Image Authentication Software from All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows 2000).
Exiting Image Authentication Software
Select Exit from the File menu.
If you need to remove the USB key from the USB port, be sure to keep it in a safe place.
Viewing the Instruction Manual
To view the Image Authentication Software instruction manual, select Display Instruction Manual from the Help menu (Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later required).

Software Updates

Image Authentication Software is equipped with an automatic update function known as Nikon Message Center. Nikon Message Center checks for updates to a variety of Nikon digital products, including Image Authentication Software. If the computer is connected to the Internet, Nikon Message Center will automatically check for updates when Image Authentication Software starts. You can also check for updates by selecting Check for Updates from the Help menu. If an update is available, an update dialog box will be displayed.
Downloading Software Updates
An Internet connection is required to download software updates. The user bears all applicable fees charged by the Internet service provider or telephone company.

Dial-up Connections

When using a dial-up connection, be aware that the connection is not automatically terminated when download is completed. Be sure to terminate the connection manually.

Privacy Policy

Information provided by the user as part of this service will not be given to third parties without the users permission.
Uninstalling Image Authentication Software
When uninstalling Image Authentication Software, use an account with administrator privileges and remove the USB key from the USB port.
Click Start and select Image Authentication Software > Image Authentication Software Uninstall from the program list.
Click Yes to begin removing Nikon View Pro and all of its components.
If uninstaller encounters read-only les or components shared by another application, a conrmation dialog will be displayed. Read the information displayed carefully before deciding what to do with the aected components. Click Finish. If directed to restart the computer, follow the on-screen instructions.

Screen Layout

The layout of the Image Authentication Software window is described below.
Menu bar: Click a menu name to display menu items. Toolbar: Provides quick access to frequently-used options.
Choose Image Folder Selects image folders to be veried. Save Results Delete Display Instruction Manual Saves the verication results. Deletes selected image les from the list. Displays this manual.
Result area: Verication results are displayed in this area. Preview/progress area: Preview the images selected in the result area and view verication progress. Status bar: Lists the number of images selected in the result area, or when no images are selected, the total number of images in the result area.

Controls used

Insert the USB key into a USB port, then double click the application shortcut or select the application from the Start menu.
Be sure the USB key is inserted in a USB port before starting Image Authentication Software. Double-click the Image Authentication Software shortcut on the desktop or click Start and select Image Authentication Software > Image Authentication Software from All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows 2000). The Image Authentication Software window will be displayed.

Start the Verication

Controls used Drag and drop les or folders into the result area
Drag and drop the les or folders to be veried into the result area (). A progress indicator will be displayed in the preview/progress area. Verication results are displayed in the result area () as verication is completed for each le.
Preview: Previews of the images selected in the result area are displayed here. File path: The full le names and paths for selected images are displayed here. Search progress: The folder currently being searched and search progress for the le currently being veried. Verication progress: The name of the le currently being veried and overall verication progress. Suspend: Click to end verication and display the results for the les that have been veried to this point. Verication can not be resumed once suspended; to restart verication, select the folder containing the images to be veried.

Sub-folders

At default settings, the contents of sub-folders in the folders selected for verication will also be veried. To exclude images in sub-folders, select Options from the Tools menu and uncheck Search Subfolders.

Selecting Folders

In addition to the drag-and-drop option described on the preceding page, folders can be selected by clicking Choose Image Folder in the toolbar or by selecting Choose Image Folder from the File menu and selecting folders in the Browse for Folder dialog. Note that individual les can not be selected for verication using this method.

Supported File Formats

Image Authentication Software supports JPEG, TIFF, and NEF (RAW) formats. Images in other formats can not be veried and will not be displayed in the result area.

NEF (RAW) + JPEG

NEF (RAW) and JPEG images recorded at image qualities of NEF (RAW) + JPEG are treated as separate les for the purposes of verication.

Renaming Files

Renaming les does not aect verication results.
Image File Names: The names of the les that have been veried. Information: The results of verication checks performed on Exif data and other photo information. OK is displayed if no information has been changed, NG if information has been changed, and ? if the authenticity of the information could not be determined. Data: The results of verication checks performed on the actual image data. OK is displayed if the image has not been changed, NG if the image has been changed, and ? if the authenticity of the image could not be determined. Description: Detailed verication results and errors are displayed here. Preview area: Preview the images selected in the result area. Double-click the preview to open the image in the default application for images of the selected type.

Verication Results

Verication results are displayed as follows:

Text color

Black Red Red Red
Information Data column column

OK OK NG NG OK NG OK NG

Description column
Not displayed The Image Data has been changed. The Image Information has been changed. The Image Information and Data have been changed. The Image Information was changed. Whether the Image Data was changed cannot be determined. Detection Error

Meaning

Image data and image information have not been changed. Image data have been changed. Image information has been changed. Both image data and image information have been changed. Image information has been changed; authenticity of image data can not be determined. Memory insucient or unable to verify image information. File is not in JPEG, TIFF, or NEF format or le extension is not.JPG,.TIF, or.NEF. Image was created with camera that does not support image authentication. Image was taken with O selected for Image Authentication in camera setup menu.

Yellow

Unsupported File
Changed File or Unsupported File
Image Authentication Function is OFF.

Sort the Results

To sort results in ascending order by Image File Name (), Information (), Data (), or Description (), click the column name. Click again to sort in descending order.

Delete Selected Results

To delete verication results for a selected le, select it in the Image File Name column () and click Delete () or press the Del key (the associated image le will not be deleted). To select multiple results, press Ctrl while clicking the le names, or press Shift while selecting two le names to select these les and all results in between.
Saving Verication Results
Controls used The Save Results button To save verication results, click Save Results (). A Save As dialog will be displayed (); choose a destination and le name and click Save. Results are saved in a generic.csv (Comma-Separated Values) format supported by many spreadsheet and word-processing applications. The elds are ordered as listed in the result area: full le path followed by verication results for photo information and image data, with the description coming last.
Important: Altering Verication Results
Note that verication results saved in.csv format can be altered and consequently can not be used to guarantee of image authenticity.

Menu List

File Menu Choose Image Folder Save Results Exit Edit Menu Delete Select All View Menu Display Full Path Tools Menu Options Help Menu Display Instruction Manual Check for Updates About Image Authentication Software Choose whether to verify images in subfolders.

F1 Ctrl + I Ctrl + S

Select folders for verication. Save verication results.
Alt + F4 Exit Image Authentication software. Delete
Delete selected verication results.
Ctrl + A Select all verication results.
Check this option to display full le paths in the result area.
View this manual. Check for software updates. View software version information.
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En The D2Hs Firmware Update
Please note the following additions to the manual with version 2.00 rmware update for the D2Hs. Except where otherwise noted, all page numbers refer to the Guide to Digital Photography with the D2Hs.
Custom Setting d2: Maximum Number of Shots Taken in Continuous Shooting (Pages 42 and 186)
The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous shooting mode has increased from 50 to 60. Note, however, that shooting will slow when the memory buer is full (page 42). Up to fty JPEG and up to forty NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW)+JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photographs can be stored in the memory buer with noise reduction o and sensitivity set to ISO 100 equivalent. The gures for JPEG and NEF (RAW)+JPEG photographs assume that JPEG compression is set to Size priority (page 45).
Tone Compensation (Page 66)
The tone compensation menu can now be used to choose from up to three userdened curves. Tone curves can be downloaded to the camera using Camera Control Pro version 1.1.1 or Nikon Capture 4 version 4.42 (available separately).
Using a GPS Unit (Page 125)
The camera will now record compass headings supplied by GPS units with a digital compass. When using a GPS unit equipped with a compass, align the GPS device with the camera lens and keep it at least 20 cm (8 in.) from the camera body as shown at right.
The compass heading appears on the GPS data page of the photo information display as shown at right. In addition, latitude and longitude are now shown to three decimal places (page 130).
L TUDE LATITU TUD LONGITUDE NG N TUDE ALTITUDE L U E UDE TIME(UT TIME(UT TIM (UT ME UTC) H HEADING NG
:N N : 35 36. 361' 36. ' :E :139 44. 224' 4 :11m :2006/01/01 :10:45:36 :135.78 100-1
Photo Information (Page 129)
The third page of the shooting information display (Shooting Data 1) now lists information on vibration reduction (available with VR lenses only) and focus mode.
:NIKON D2Hs C ERA CAMER NIKON D :MATRIX M TERING MET RING T RIN RIN N NG MA RI MATR X RIX :1/250 SHUTTER UT UTTE UTTER 50 :F5.6 APERTURE P RTURE RT RE T R EXPOSURE MODE :PROGRAM XPOSURE MOD SURE SURE M D RE :0.0 EXP.+/ EXP +/ XP +/ / / FOCAL LENGTH :56mm O AL LENGTH ENG EN A AF / VR :S / VR-On 100-1
Custom Setting a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On (Page 177)
This menu now contains the options shown below.
If distance to subject changes abruptly, camera waits specied time before Normal (default) adjusting focus. Prevents camera refocusing when subject is briey obscured by objects passing through frame. Short O Camera immediately adjusts focus when distance to subject changes. Use when photographing a series of subjects at varying distances in quick succession. Option Long Description

SB6I01(11) 6MBA8511--

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Custom Setting b1: ISO Auto Control (Page 180)

Option O (default)

Description ISO sensitivity remains xed at value selected by user, regardless of whether optimal exposure can be achieved at current exposure settings. If optimal exposure can not be achieved at ISO sensitivity selected by user, ISO sensitivity is adjusted to compensate, to minimum approximately equivalent to ISO 100 and maximum selected using Max. sensitivity option. In exposure modes P and A, ISO sensitivity will be adjusted if photo would be overexposed at shutter speed of 1/8,000 s or underexposed at value selected for Min. shutter speed. Otherwise camera adjusts ISO sensitivity when limits of exposure metering system are exceeded (mode S) or when optimum exposure can not be achieved at shutter speed and aperture selected by user (mode M). ISO sensitivity can not be set to values over 800 while this option is in eect.

Max. Menu shown at right is displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight sensitivity desired ISO sensitivity and press to right to return to ISO auto menu.

Min. shutter speed

Menu shown at right is displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight desired shutter speed and press to right to return to ISO auto menu.
Recent Settings (Page 201)
The setup menu now includes a Recent Settings option that can be used to lock or delete the items in the Recent Settings menu.
Option Lock menu Description Select Yes to lock Recent Settings menu so that no items can be added or removed, No to unlock menu.
Delete recent Select Yes to delete all items from Recent Settings menu (applies even if settings menu is locked), No to exit without deleting items.
The Recent Settings menu can be customized by deleting all recent settings using Delete recent settings, selecting up to eight options in the shooting and Custom Settings menus in the order in which you wish them to appear, and then locking the menu using the Lock menu option. If more than eight items are selected before the menu is locked, only the eight most recent items will be displayed.
Image Authentication (Page 201)
An Image authentication option has been added to the camera setup menu. Photographs taken when this option is on contain image authentication information, allowing alterations to the image to be detected using Nikons optional Image Authentication software. Image authentication information can not be added after a picture is taken. Photographs taken with image authentication on are marked by a icon on page 2 of the playback information display. The image authentication menu contains the following options:
Option Description O (default) Image authentication information is not embedded in new photographs. On Image authentication information is embedded in new photographs.
Image Transfer Modications to color proles or IPTC information made in PictureProject during transfer will be detected by Nikons Image Authentication software. Turn auto embed options o when transferring photographs for use with Image Authentication. Image authentication information is not embedded in TIFF photographs recorded directly to a computer using Camera Control Pro version 1.1.1 or Nikon Capture 4 version 4.4.2 (available separately).

The D2Hs Firmware Update 2/3
Save/Load Settings (Page 201)
The setup menu now includes a Save/load settings option, which is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Select Save settings to save all camera settings except the date and time (page 18) and monitor brightness (page 203) to the memory card. Saved settings can be restored by selecting Load settings.
Saved Settings Settings are saved to a le named NCSETUP0 on the camera memory card. Deleting or modifying this le will prevent the camera from loading saved settings.
Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter (Page 244)
An AC adapter is no longer required when cleaning the low-pass lter. The Mirror lock-up option in the camera setup menu can now be selected when a fully-charged battery is inserted in the camera. If the battery runs low when the mirror is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp will blink to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will lower in about two minutes. End cleaning or inspection immediately.
Use a Reliable Power Source The camera shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers o while the mirror is raised, the shutter-curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to the curtain, do not turn the camera o until inspection or cleaning is complete. Do not remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised.
The D2Hs Firmware Update 3/3