Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II User Manual Page 1

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Note• The displayed screen varies depending on your product.• Searching for Application FunctionsEnter your application's name and a keyword for

Scanning starts.Note• Click Cancel to cancel the scan.When scanning is completed, the image appears as a thumbnail.Note•Click Save to save scanned ima

Note• You can also print scanned images. Right-click a thumbnail and select Print... from the displayed menuto display the Print Settings dialog box.

Scanning with Favorite SettingsYou can scan with your favorite, frequently used settings by saving them beforehand.Note• You can save your favorite se

Scanning starts.Note• Click Cancel to cancel the scan.When scanning is completed, the image appears as a thumbnail.Note•You can rotate the selected im

• You can set the save location for scanned images on the Advanced Settings tab of thePreferences dialog box displayed by selecting Preferences... fro

Cropping Scanned ImagesYou can crop scanned images. "Cropping" is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in an image anddiscarding t

Note• To move the cropping area, place the cursor within the white frame and drag it.• You can rotate the selected image 90 degrees clockwise each tim

Editing ItemsYou can easily edit items recommended by Image Display or created in My Image Garden in the Create orOpen Items edit screen.Setting the T

Setting the Theme and Main PeopleIn the Create or Open Items edit screen, you can set the theme and main people of your items.Note• Refer to "Cre

3.Set the priority of people.You can select Priority 1 or Priority 2.Select No priority if not setting the priority.Important•In the Select Theme dial

General Notes (My Image Garden)My Image Garden is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mind.• Refer to the Canon website for pr

Images will be automatically inserted to the item's layout frames based on the information registered tothe images.Refer to "Registering Var

Changing BackgroundIn the Create or Open Items edit screen, you can change the background of your items by page.Important• This function is not availa

The Select Background dialog box appears.3.Select a background type.Note•Single color and Photo do not appear depending on the item type and selected

The view switches according to the setting in the Background Type Selection area.Refer to "Select Background Dialog Box" for details.5.Click

Changing LayoutIn the Create or Open Items edit screen, you can change the layout of your items by page.Important• This function is not available when

The Select Layout dialog box appears.3.Select the layout you want to use.4. Click OK.The layout of the selected page changes to the selected one.Relat

Arranging Photos AutomaticallyIn the Create or Open Items edit screen, you can automatically place images into the layout frames of youritems.Importan

3.Select a layout type from the displayed menu.Images in the Materials area are placed automatically according to the selected layout type.When Displa

Adding, Deleting, or Rearranging PagesIn the Create or Open Items edit screen, you can add pages to or delete pages from your items. You canalso rearr

A new page is added after the selected page.Deleting PagesYou can delete unwanted pages.Note• Pages can be deleted only when there are multiple pages.

What Is My Image Garden?What You Can Do with My Image GardenFile FormatsSelecting Images, PDF Files, and VideosStarting My Image Garden12

2. Click Delete Page.The page is deleted.Rearranging PagesYou can rearrange the order of pages by dragging and dropping them in the Page Thumbnails ar

Inserting ImagesIn the Create or Open Items edit screen, you can insert images in the Materials area, images saved on acomputer, or scanned images int

Inserting Images Saved on a ComputerYou can insert images saved on a computer into the layout frames of your item or replace images.1. In the Edit are

Note• To insert a scanned image into the background, place a checkmark beside Photo in the SelectBackground dialog box.3. From the Use Scanned Image m

Adjusting, Correcting, or Enhancing ImagesIn the Create or Open Items edit screen, you can change the angle, position, and size of the imagesinserted

(Reduce/Enlarge)You can freely change the display size by dragging the slider. You can also minimize or maximizethe image by clicking (Reduce) or

Adding TextIn the Create or Open Items edit screen, you can add text to cards, collages, disc labels (CD/DVD/BD), andother items containing a text box

(2) SizeYou can set the font size within the range of 5 to 100 points. (Decrease Size)Decreases the font size by 1 point each time it is clicked. (Inc

Adding/Adjusting Text BoxesIn the Create or Open Items edit screen, you can add horizontal or vertical text boxes to photo layouts,cards, and disc lab

3.Select Horizontal or Vertical from the displayed menu.The cursor changes to (Specify Text Box Area).Note• Depending on the Language setting in the

What You Can Do with My Image GardenMy Image Garden is an application that allows you to utilize photos taken with digital cameras and otherimages sav

2.Move the cursor over the text you want to adjust.When you place the cursor over the frame of a text box, the cursor changes to (Move Text Box).Cli

Note• You can drag and drop the frame of the text box to adjust its position.• You can drag and drop the four corners of the text box to adjust its si

Correcting/Enhancing PhotosYou can correct red eyes or adjust the brightness and contrast of images.Select an image or images in the Edit area of the

Face SharpenerYou can sharpen out-of-focus faces.Using Face SharpenerDigital Face SmoothingYou can enhance skin beautifully by reducing blemishes and

Adjusting ImagesCropYou can select the area you want to keep in an image and discard the rest.Cropping PhotosRelated TopicCorrect/Enhance Images Windo

Using Auto Photo FixYou can automatically apply corrections suitable for photos based on the analysis of the shot scene.Important• Auto Photo Fix cann

Note• If only one image is selected, only the preview appears and the Selected Images area does notappear.4. Make sure that Auto is selected.5.Click A

Using Red-Eye CorrectionYou can reduce red eye caused by a camera flash.There are two Red-Eye Correction methods: automatic and manual.Note• You can a

Auto Correction:4. Make sure that Auto is selected.5. Click Red-Eye Correction.6.Click OK.Red eyes are corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) ma

• When the cursor is moved over the image, the shape of the cursor changes to (Paintbrush).6. Drag to specify the red area you want to correct, then c

Registering PeopleRegistering EventsPrint Photos and Documents EasilyYou can print your favorite photos easily after checking them in preview. You can

Using Face BrightenerYou can brighten dark faces caused by bright background.Note• It is recommended to apply Face Brightener when the correction made

4. Click Manual, then click Correct/Enhance.5. Click Face Brightener.Note• The correction level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Fa

Note• To save only the image(s) you like, select it (them) and click Save Selected Image. Click SaveAll Corrected Images to save all the corrected ima

Using Face SharpenerYou can sharpen out-of-focus faces.There are two Face Sharpener methods: automatic and manual.1.Select the image(s) you want to co

5. Click Face Sharpener.Note•The correction level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Face Sharpener.6. Click OK.The face is sharpened

The face area in and around the specified area is sharpened and the (Correction/Enhancement)mark appears on the upper left of the image.Note•You can

Using Digital Face SmoothingYou can enhance skin beautifully by reducing blemishes and wrinkles.There are two Digital Face Smoothing methods: automati

5. Click Digital Face Smoothing.Note•The enhancement level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Digital FaceSmoothing.6. Click OK.Skin

Skin in and around the specified area is enhanced beautifully and the (Correction/Enhancement)mark appears on the upper left of the image.Note•You c

Using Blemish RemoverYou can reduce moles.1.Select the image(s) you want to enhance.2.Click Correct/Enhance at the bottom of the screen.The Correct/En

Print Disc Labels (CD/DVD/BD)You can create personalized disc labels (CD/DVD/BD) using your favorite photos and print them.Printing Disc Labels (CD/DV

Note• When the cursor is moved over the image, the shape of the cursor changes to (Cross).6.Drag to specify the area you want to enhance, then click

Important• If the enhanced image(s) is (are) not saved, the enhancement(s) will be deleted.Related TopicCorrect/Enhance Images Window151

Adjusting ImagesYou can make fine adjustments to the overall brightness, contrast, etc. of images.1.Select the image(s) you want to adjust.2.Click Cor

ContrastSharpnessBlurShow-through RemovalThe image is adjusted and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of theimage.Note• Cli

Cropping PhotosCropping is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in an image and discarding the rest.Important• This function may not be avai

Note• Click Reset Selected Image in the Correct/Enhance Images window to undo all enhancements.Related TopicCrop Window155

Enhancing Photos Using Special FiltersTransform your photos into unique and attractive images using special filters.Select an image or images in the E

Soft FocusYou can soften an image to resemble a photo taken with a soft focus lens.Enhancing with Soft FocusBlur BackgroundYou can blur the background

Enhancing with Fish-eye EffectYou can enhance an image to resemble a photo taken with a fish-eye lens.1.Select the image(s) you want to enhance.2.Clic

The (Center) mark for setting the center position appears in the Preview area.Note• If the (Center) mark does not appear, move the cursor over the

Correct/Enhance PhotosYou can correct red eyes or adjust the brightness and contrast of images.Correcting/Enhancing PhotosNote• In My Image Garden, th

7. Click Exit.Important•If the enhanced image(s) is (are) not saved, the enhancement(s) will be deleted.Related TopicSpecial Image Filters Window160

Enhancing with Miniature EffectYou can enhance an image (landscape photo, etc.) to resemble a photo of a miniature model (diorama).Note• This filter i

A white frame (area that will not be blurred) appears in the Preview area.Note• If a white frame does not appear, move the cursor over the Preview are

7. Click Exit.Important•If the enhanced image(s) is (are) not saved, the enhancement(s) will be deleted.Related TopicSpecial Image Filters Window163

Enhancing with Toy Camera EffectYou can enhance an image to resemble a retro photo taken with a toy camera.1.Select the image(s) you want to enhance.2

5.Move the slider to adjust the level.The entire image is enhanced to resemble a photo taken with a toy camera, and the (Enhancement)mark appears on

Enhancing with Soft FocusYou can soften an image to resemble a photo taken with a soft focus lens.1.Select the image(s) you want to enhance.2.Click Sp

5.Move the slider to adjust the level.The entire image is enhanced to resemble a photo taken with a soft focus lens, and the (Enhancement) mark appear

Blurring the BackgroundYou can blur the background to emphasize the subject or specific areas.Note• Areas may not be specified as intended depending o

Note•The effect level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Blur Background.•When the cursor is moved over the Preview area, the shape o

File FormatsFile formats available for use or saving in each function of My Image Garden are as follows.File Formats Available for PrintingFile Format

6. When you finish surrounding the area, click the first point.When you place the cursor over the first point, the cursor changes to (Start Point of

Creating/Editing PDF FilesYou can create PDF files from images saved on a computer. You can also add pages to or delete pagesfrom the created PDF file

When adding existing images or PDF files:Click Add Page at the bottom of the screen. After the Open dialog box appears, select the image(s) orPDF file

Setting Passwords for PDF FilesYou can set passwords for PDF files you create in My Image Garden to restrict opening, editing, and printingof the file

3. Edit the pages as required.4. Click Save or Save All.The Save dialog box appears.5. Select the Set up password security checkbox.The Password Secur

Note• To set both Document Open Password and Permissions Password, select both checkboxesand specify a different password for each.7. Click OK.The Con

Note• When only Permissions Password is set, it appears as a standard thumbnail.Important• Passwords are deleted once the file is edited. Reset the pa

Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF FilesWhen opening, editing, or printing a password-protected PDF file, you need to enter the passwords.Opening

2.Enter the password, then click OK.The view switches to the details view, and the contents of the PDF file appears.Note• Even if Permissions Password

The Password dialog box appears.Note• Thumbnails of PDF files with Document Open Password set appear as lock marks. When onlyPermissions Password is s

• Uncompressed, YCC (8 bits per component)• Uncompressed, RGB (16 bits per channel)• Uncompressed, YCC (16 bits per component)• Uncompressed, Grayscal

Extracting Text from Images (OCR Function)Scan text in images and display it in Notepad (included with Windows).Important• PDF files cannot be convert

Downloading Images from Photo Sharing SitesYou can search for images on photo sharing sites on the Internet and download the images you want toprint.I

Note• The number of images that match the search text may be small depending on the language of thesearch text. In that case, entering the search text

My Image Garden ScreensMain ScreenCreate or Open Items ViewCreate or Open Items Edit ScreenSelect Theme and Main People Dialog BoxSelect Theme Dialog

Save Dialog Box (Create/Edit PDF File View)Password Security Settings Dialog BoxFile Settings Dialog BoxPrint Settings Dialog BoxPaper Size ListPrefer

Main ScreenThis is the screen in which you handle various functions of My Image Garden. You can organize, edit, orprint images and your items, or scan

EventSwitches to the Event view in which the registered events with their representative images appear asthumbnails.Click (Right Arrow) to display

• You may not use the content for commercial purposes.(2) Display/Operation AreaDisplays the images, documents, items, etc. saved in the function or f

Create or Open Items ViewDisplays the thumbnails of created items by category. You can create, edit, or copy items.Click Create or Open Items in Globa

CalendarYou can create personalized calendars using your memorable photos and print them. StickersYou can create personalized stickers by printing yo

Selecting Images, PDF Files, and VideosIn My Image Garden, there are many screens for selecting images, PDF files, and videos. You can selectimages, P

Related TopicCreating and Printing Items190

Create or Open Items Edit ScreenYou can edit or print items such as collages and cards.Important• Background or Add Text may not be clicked depending

(2) Edit AreaDisplays your item's preview in which you can enter text or change the orientation, position, and size ofimages. You can also correc

Add PageYou can add new pages after the page displayed in the Edit area. Delete PageYou can delete the page displayed in the Edit area. Auto LayoutWh

Advanced Settings Dialog Box (Disc Label (CD/DVD/BD)) UndoUndoes the last operation.Each click restores the previous state.PrintDisplays the print set

Select Theme and Main People Dialog BoxYou can set your item's theme and main people, paper size, etc.Display the Select Theme and Main People di

(3) Paper Settings AreaPaper SizeYou can select the paper size.OrientationYou can select the paper orientation.(4) Display recommendationSelect this c

Select Theme Dialog BoxYou can set your item's theme, paper size, etc.Display the Select Theme dialog box by one of the following operations.• Se

(3) Display recommendationSelect this checkbox to place images selected for the item in a state suitable for the layout frames of theitem.When your it

Select Background Dialog BoxYou can change the background of your item.In the Create or Open Items edit screen, click Background at the bottom of the

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Note• Click a date and select Select All from the Edit menu to select all dates of the month.In Day View:When you click Day View in the Calendar view

In the Edit area of the Create or Open Items edit screen, you can insert an image in the Materials area,an image saved on a computer, or a scanned ima

Select Layout Dialog BoxYou can change the layout of your item.Click the page you want to change from the Page Thumbnails area of the Create or Open I

Advanced Settings Dialog Box (Stickers)You can use the same image in all sticker frames.In the Create or Open Items edit screen, display stickers and

Advanced Settings Dialog Box (Photo Layout)When you want to add dates to the images to be used for layout printing, you can specify the position, size

Rotate/crop all the same images in the same waySelect this checkbox to apply the angle and size set to an image to all copies of the same image within

Advanced Settings Dialog Box (Calendar)You can specify basic settings, font, font color, display format, etc. for the calendar.In the Create or Open I

(2) Style for YearYou can set the font, font color, and display format to be applied to the year.FontYou can select the font type to be applied to the

Font for Days of Week/Font for DaysYou can select the font to be applied to the days of the week and dates.Font Color for Weekdays/Font Color for Satu

Advanced Settings Dialog Box (Calendar Holiday Settings)You can set holidays for the calendar.In the Create or Open Items edit screen, display the Adv

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Event View (Images, PDF Files, and Videos)When you click Event, the view switches to Event and the registered events with their representativeimages a

Advanced Settings Dialog Box (Disc Label (CD/DVD/BD))You can set the print area for disc labels (CD/DVD/BD).In the Create or Open Items edit screen, d

Calendar ViewYou can browse or organize images, PDF files, and videos by date of shooting or creation.Click Calendar in Global Menu to switch to the C

(2) Calendar View Switching Area (Decrease)/(Increase)Increases or decreases the numbers for year, month, and day. The calendar view switches accord

New ArtYou can create items such as collages and cards using images.Select an item to create to display the Select Theme and Main People dialog box o

(Reduce/Enlarge)Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can also freely changethe display size by dragging the sli

Register Event/Edit Event Dialog BoxYou can register/edit the event information to images.Select the date for registration or the label of a registere

(3) Associate all images captured on the selected dateSelect this checkbox to register all images contained in the selected date as the same event. Th

Event ViewDisplays the registered events and images as thumbnails. You can edit the information of the registeredevents.Click Event in Global Menu to

The view switches to the Create or Open Items edit screen when setting is completed. Edit EventDisplays the Edit Event dialog box in which you can set

Expanded Display of Event ViewDisplays the thumbnails of images, PDF files, and videos registered to the events set in the Calendar view.Switch the Ev

Note• Double-clicking an event label in the Month View calendar also displays images, PDF files, andvideos contained in the event as thumbnails.• Sele

New ArtYou can create items such as collages and cards using images.Select an item to create to display the Select Theme and Main People dialog box o

(Reduce/Enlarge)Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can also freely changethe display size by dragging the sli

People ViewDisplays the thumbnails of images by person. You can set the profiles of registered people.Click People in Global Menu to switch to the Peo

(2) Operation ButtonsNote• Register Profile can be clicked only when a person is selected. New ArtYou can create items such as collages and cards usin

Register Profile Dialog BoxYou can register the profiles of registered people.Select the person you want to register in the People view, then click Re

• You can also register profiles with Birthday left blank.Related TopicRegistering People's Profiles225

Expanded Display of People ViewAll images contained in a registered person appear as thumbnails. You can browse or edit the images.Switch the People v

(2) Operation ButtonsNote• New Art and Create/Edit PDF File appear only in the thumbnail view.• Specify Person and (Previous File/Next File) appear

(Reduce/Enlarge)Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can also freely changethe display size by dragging the sli

Unregistered People ViewYou can register names to the images whose face areas have been automatically detected.Click Unregistered People in Global Men

Note• Select Select All from the Edit menu to select all images.Unregistered People View (Images)When you click Unregistered People, the view switches

Note• Drag and drop the thumbnail to Deleted Images of People in Global Menu to move the imagesidentified as those of the same person to the Deleted I

PrintDisplays the print settings dialog box from which you can print images. (Previous File/Next File)Switches the displayed image when multiple image

Deleted Images of People ViewDisplays the thumbnails of images deleted in the Unregistered People view, or images moved to DeletedImages of People fro

New ArtYou can create items such as collages and cards using images.Select an item to create to display the Select Theme and Main People dialog box o

Folder ViewImages, PDF files, and videos in the specified folder appear as thumbnails.Click the folder in the folder tree in Global Menu to switch to

Select an item to create to display the Select Theme and Main People dialog box or Select Themedialog box in which you can set the theme, etc. of the

Note• Refer to "Registering People from the Details View" for how to register people from the details view ofpreview.• PDF files with Docume

Scan ViewYou can perform various scans according to item and use.Click Scan in Global Menu to switch to the Scan view.(1) Scan Buttons Area(2) Scanned

Click to start IJ Scan Utility.Refer to "Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch)" for your model from Home of theOnline Manual

(4) Display Size Setting Bar (Thumbnail View)Switches the view to the thumbnails of images. (Details View)Switches the view to preview the image. (Who

• Identifying people appears at Unregistered People in Global Menu during image analysis.Folder View (Images, PDF Files, and Videos)When you select a

Crop View (Scan View)You can crop scanned images.Click Crop in the Scan view to switch to the Crop view.(1) Preview Area(2) Operation Buttons(3) Displ

(Previous Image/Next Image)Switches the displayed image when there are multiple scanned images.(3) Display Size Setting Bar (Thumbnail View)The view

Save Dialog Box (Scan View)You can make advanced settings for saving scanned images to a computer.Click Save at the bottom right of the Scan view to d

Save to a subfolder with current dateSelect this checkbox to create a current date folder in the folder specified in Save in and save scannedimages in

PDF Settings Dialog BoxYou can make advanced settings such as the PDF compression type to the PDF file to be saved.Select PDF for Data Format in the S

• Images in which the text lines are inclined more than 10 degrees or the angles vary by line• Images containing both vertical and horizontal text• Im

Photo Sharing Sites ViewYou can search for images on photo sharing sites on the Internet and download the images you want toprint.Click Photo Sharing

Important• Due to limitations of photo sharing sites, if the search results exceed 4,000 images, the same imagesas those displayed in the page contain

• You may not use the work for commercialpurposes.• Even if your creation is built upon the workof others, you must apply the sameconditions to it as

(Refresh)Performs the search again to refresh the results in the Search Results area. (Previous Page/Next Page)Switches pages in the Search Results

Starting My Image GardenMy Image Garden can be started with the following three methods.• Click (Start My Image Garden) on Quick Menu• Double-click

Save Dialog Box (Photo Sharing Sites View)You can make advanced settings for saving the images downloaded in the Photo Sharing Sites view to acomputer

Video Frame Capture ViewYou can capture video frames to create still images. You can also print the captured still images.Switch to the Video Frame Ca

(2) Captured Images AreaDisplays the thumbnails of still images captured from the video. The (Correction) mark appears on thethumbnails of corrected

(5) Still Image Capture PanelCapture (single frame) Panel Capture (multiple) Panel (Playback Slider)Displays the video playback progress. The current

Capture (single frame)Captures the frame displayed in preview as a still image. Captured still images appear in theCaptured Images area.You can also

Correct ViewYou can correct still images captured from a video.Select the still image(s) you want to correct in the Captured Images area of the Video

(3) Operation Buttons Noise ReductionReduces noise (tonal variation that may appear in images taken in dark locations such as nightscenes using a digi

(Whole Image View)Fits the preview to the area size. (Reduce/Enlarge)Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can a

Merge Frames ViewYou can merge still images captured from a video in the order of the time code to create an image depictingthe flow of a moving subje

(1) Selected Images AreaDisplays the thumbnails of the still image(s) selected in the Video Frame Capture view. (Left Scroll)/(Right Scroll)Scrolls

Utilizing the Item Recommendation FunctionEnjoying Items Recommended by My Image GardenRegistering Various Information to PhotosRegistering PeopleRegi

Save Dialog Box (Video Frame Capture View)You can make advanced settings for saving still images captured from a video or images of merged framesto a

Download PREMIUM Contents ViewYou can download PREMIUM Contents.Click Download PREMIUM Contents in Global Menu to switch to the Download PREMIUM Conte

Downloaded PREMIUM Contents ViewDisplays downloaded PREMIUM Contents (materials for printing).Click Downloaded PREMIUM Contents in Global Menu to swit

• Suggested Paper(2) Operation ButtonsNote• Available editing functions vary depending on the selected PREMIUM Contents. EditSwitches to the Create or

Correct/Enhance Images WindowYou can correct or enhance images.Display the Correct/Enhance Images window by one of the following operations.• Select t

Auto Photo FixApplies corrections suitable for photos automatically.Note• You can automatically correct photos when printing. Refer to "Print Set

You can adjust the enhancement level using the slider.Apply to all imagesSelect this checkbox to correct or enhance all images in the Selected Images

BlurBlurs the outline of the subjects to soften the image.Move the slider to the right to soften the image.Show-through RemovalRemoves show-through of

Move the Shadow slider to the right to darken the image.Color BalanceAdjusts the vividness and color tone of the image.Move the Color Balance slider t

Digital Face SmoothingEnhances skin beautifully by reducing blemishes and wrinkles in the selected area.You can adjust the enhancement level using the

Enjoying Items Recommended by My Image GardenWhen you register people's profiles and event information, items such as collages and calendars with

BeforeThe image before correction, enhancement, or adjustment appears.AfterThe image after correction, enhancement, or adjustment appears.Back/NextSwi

(5) Operation ButtonsSave Selected ImageDisplays the Save dialog box from which you can save the corrected, enhanced, or adjusted imagedisplayed in th

Crop WindowYou can crop images.Click (Crop) in the Correct/Enhance Images window to display the Crop window.Note• When the Correct/Enhance Images wi

Save Dialog Box (Correct/Enhance Images or Special Image FiltersWindow)You can make advanced settings for saving corrected, enhanced, or adjusted imag

Special Image Filters WindowYou can enhance images using special filters.Display the Special Image Filters window by one of the following operations.•

Soft FocusYou can enhance an entire image to soften the focus.The enhancement is applied as you move the slider to adjust the effect level.Blur Backgr

BeforeThe image before enhancement appears.AfterThe image after enhancement appears.Back/NextSwitches to the previous/next image.Not available when on

(5) Operation ButtonsSave Selected ImageDisplays the Save dialog box from which you can save the enhanced image displayed in the Previewarea.Save All

Create/Edit PDF File ViewYou can create PDF files from images saved on a computer. You can also add pages to or delete pagesfrom the created PDF files

(a) Pages AreaDisplays the thumbnails of images as pages that compose a PDF file.You can change the page order via drag-and-drop. (Up Scroll)/(Down

Collage/card in which photos shot on the birthday are automatically laid outPreserve the Proud MomentsWhen you register a recital event in the Calenda

ResetUndoes all operations performed in the Create/Edit PDF File view.Click to restore the initial state.SaveDisplays the Save dialog box from which y

Save Dialog Box (Create/Edit PDF File View)You can make advanced settings for saving created or edited PDF files to a computer.Click Save or Save All

If this checkbox is not selected, files are saved directly in the folder specified in Save in.Related TopicCreate/Edit PDF File View282

Password Security Settings Dialog BoxYou can set a password for the created/edited PDF file to open or print/edit the document.Display the Password Se

File Settings Dialog BoxYou can make advanced settings such as the PDF compression type to the PDF file to be saved.Click Settings... in the Create/Ed

• Images in which the text lines are inclined more than 10 degrees or the angles vary by line• Images containing both vertical and horizontal text• Im

Print Settings Dialog BoxYou can specify the print settings and start printing.Click Print at the bottom right of each view to display the print setti

(First Page)/(Last Page)Displays the first page or last page in print preview. (Previous Page)/(Next Page)Switches pages in print preview. (Red

Printer SettingsPrinterYou can select the printer to be used.Note• Only Canon printers appear.Paper SizeYou can select the size of the paper to be use

Page RangeYou can specify the page range for printing.AllYou can print all pages.PagesYou can print only the specified page by entering the page numbe

• Calendars with seasonal photos displayed once every month, every six months, and every year• Items with photos of your hobbies• Items with photos of

Print as grayscale photosSelect this checkbox to print images in grayscale.ToneYou can adjust the color tone using the slider. Move the slider to the

The solid lines represent the paper size, and the translucent areas represent the amount ofextension.Important• When Amount of Extension is set to Lar

Advanced SettingsImage CorrectionSelect Enable Auto Photo Fix to apply corrections automatically; select No correction if you donot want to do so. Sel

Downloading and Printing PREMIUM ContentsCapturing and Printing Still Images from Videos293

Paper Size ListPaper sizes available for printing with My Image Garden are as follows. Check the paper to use beforeprinting.Note• Paper sizes that ca

Disc tray H 5.95 x 14.92 inches (15.12 x 37.9 cm)Disc tray J 5.12 x 8.85 inches (13.0 x 22.48 cm)Disc tray K 5.95 x 12.60 inches (15.12 x 32.0 cm)Disc

Preferences Dialog BoxYou can specify the environment of My Image Garden, image analysis function settings, folders in which tosave files, application

Perform Image Analysis in the Following Folder(s)Displays the folders to be subject to image analysis. Only the images in the folders registered herea

Optimize Image Analysis ResultsClick Optimize to refresh the saved image analysis results.Delete Saved Image Analysis ResultsClick Delete to delete th

Click Settings... to display the Text Conversion Settings dialog box in which you can specifythe settings for extracting text from images.Document Lan

Correcting Still Images Captured from Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Using Various

Registering Various Information to PhotosThe more people's profiles and event information you register, the more items suitable for the people an

TroubleshootingHow Can I Change the Settings of My Image Garden?You can change the settings of My Image Garden in the Preferences dialog box.Images Do

Cannot Use PREMIUM ContentsCannot Print PREMIUM Contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUMCheck 1 Is My Image Garden installed?You cannot print PREMIUM Content

Note•To enable bidirectional support of the printer driver, select the Enable bidirectional support checkboxon the Ports tab in the Properties screen

How to Check the Version - My Image Garden -You can check the version of My Image Garden by following the steps below.1. Start My Image Garden.2. Clic

When the relationship is not registered:The daughter may appear smaller, or the layout may focus on a friend.When the relationship is registered:The l

Items Displayed by CategoryCategory Items DisplayedKidsGrowth recordUnisex collages, cards, calendars, etc. of growthrecordsEntrance ceremony, Graduat

Registering PeopleRegister the information of people to images so that you can browse the images by person.Registering People from the Unregistered Pe

When Registering All Images Identified as Those of the Same Person:Click Register name displayed next to the smaller thumbnail, then enter the name.Wh

Select an image or images in the Calendar view set to Day View, the expanded display of the Eventview, the expanded display of the People view, the Un

5. Click an area outside the white frame.A registration completion message appears and the image(s) is (are) registered to the People view.Note• When

Registering People's ProfilesFor registered people, you can set your relationships with them and their birthdays. You can also change thenames.1.

4.Click OK.The profile is saved.Related TopicPeople View38

Registering EventsRegister the event information to images so that you can browse the images by event.1. Click Calendar.The view switches to Calendar.

Extracting Text from Images (OCR Function). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Downloading Images from Photo Sharin

The Register Event dialog box appears.Note•You can register up to four events to each date.3. Set Event Name and Category.Note•Refer to "Register

Registering Favorite LevelsWhen you register favorite levels to images, those with higher favorite levels are more likely to be laid outautomatically

Important• When the file name of an image is changed or an image is moved, the registered favorite level may belost.• Even if you copy images with fav

PrintingPrinting Photos and DocumentsPrinting Disc Labels (CD/DVD/BD)Printing Recommended Items and Images Displayed in Slide ShowsCreating and Printi

Printing Photos and DocumentsYou can print your favorite photos easily.You can also print documents (PDF files) created in My Image Garden.1.Make sure

Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files5. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc.Note• Refer to "Print Setting

Printing Disc Labels (CD/DVD/BD)You can create personalized disc labels (CD/DVD/BD) using your favorite photos and print them.Note• This function is a

The disc label (CD/DVD/BD) appears in the Create or Open Items edit screen.Note• The layout may not be as expected depending on the photo information

• Refer to "Inserting Images" to swap automatically placed images.6. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen.The Print Settings dialog

Printing Recommended Items and Images Displayed in SlideShowsYou can print recommended items and images displayed as slide shows in Image Display on t

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The Print Settings dialog box appears.3.Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc.Note•Refer to "Print Settings Dialog

Correcting/Enhancing PhotosEnhancing Photos Using Special Filters• You can swap images in items.Inserting ImagesRelated TopicCreate or Open Items Edit

Creating and Printing ItemsYou can easily create personalized items using your favorite photos and print them.Select image or images in the Calendar v

Printing CalendarsYou can create personalized calendars using your memorable photos and print them.Printing StickersYou can create personalized sticke

Printing Paper CraftsYou can print downloaded PREMIUM Contents (paper crafts) and create three-dimensional art.54

Printing Photos in a Variety of LayoutsYou can print your favorite photos with dates or in a variety of layouts.1.Start My Image Garden.2.Select the i

An item with the image(s) placed according to the selected layout appears in the Create or Open Itemsedit screen.Note• The layout may not be as expect

6. Add the date according to your preference.Select the image to which you want to add the date to display the image editing tool. Click Add date topl

Printing CollagesYou can create collages using your favorite photos and print them.1.Start My Image Garden.2.Select the image(s) from which you want t

The collage appears in the Create or Open Items edit screen.Note• Even if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item depending o

Read Me FirstNotes on Online Manual UsageHow to PrintNotes on Online Manual Usage• Reproduction, diversion or copying of any text, photo or image publ

• Refer to "Inserting Images" to swap automatically placed images.6. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen.The Print Settings dialog

Printing CardsYou can create cards for anniversaries and annual events using your favorite photos and print them.1.Start My Image Garden.2.Select the

The card appears in the Create or Open Items edit screen.Note• Even if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item depending on t

• Refer to "Inserting Images" to swap automatically placed images.6. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen.The Print Settings dialog

Printing CalendarsYou can create personalized calendars using your memorable photos and print them.1.Start My Image Garden.2.Select the image(s) you w

The calendar appears in the Create or Open Items edit screen.Note• Even if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item depending

6. Set the calendar display format and holidays, then click OK.Advanced Settings Dialog Box (Calendar)Click OK to return to the Create or Open Items e

Note• Refer to "Print Settings Dialog Box" for details on the Print Settings dialog box.10.Click Print.Related TopicCreate or Open Items Edi

Printing StickersYou can create personalized stickers by printing your favorite photos on sticker sheets.1.Start My Image Garden.2.Select the image(s)

The sticker appears in the Create or Open Items edit screen.5.Edit the item according to your preference.Note•In the Advanced Settings dialog box disp

How to Use the Online ManualSymbols Used in This DocumentWarningInstructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused

6. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen.The Print Settings dialog box appears.7. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to

Printing in a Cinematic LayoutYou can print your favorite photos in a layout that resembles a film or theater.1.Start My Image Garden.2.Select the ima

An item with the image(s) placed according to the selected layout appears in the Create or Open Itemsedit screen.Note• Even if a high priority is set,

Note• In cases such as when Identifying people appears at Unregistered People in Global Menu, theresult may not be as expected since automatic placeme

Printing Paper CraftsYou can print downloaded PREMIUM Contents (paper crafts) and create three-dimensional art.Important• Keep these points in mind wh

The paper craft appears in the Create or Open Items edit screen.4.Click Print at the bottom right of the screen.The Print Settings dialog box appears.

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Downloading and Printing PREMIUM ContentsYou can download works of renowned artists in the Download PREMIUM Contents view.You can also print downloade

The view switches to Download PREMIUM Contents.Important• To download PREMIUM Contents, allow cookies and enable JavaScript on Internet Explorer.• Int

2. Click Downloaded PREMIUM Contents.Downloaded PREMIUM Contents appear as thumbnails.Note• When you click Downloaded PREMIUM Contents, a message scre

Trademarks and Licenses• Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.• Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Co

Set Paper Size and Orientation in the Select Theme and Main People dialog box or in the SelectTheme dialog box, then click OK.Note• Move the cursor ov

Capturing and Printing Still Images from VideosYou can capture video frames to create still images and print them.Important• If videos do not appear,

Note• (Pause) or (Playback) appears on the still image capture panel while a video is playing orstopped, respectively.•Using (Pause) and (Fra

When image capture is completed, the captured image(s) appear(s) in the Captured Images area.Important• You can capture up to 150 still images from on

7.Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc.Note•Refer to "Print Settings Dialog Box" for details on the Print Se

• Click Layout Print at the bottom of the screen to edit or print an item created from the captured stillimages in a cinematic layout.Printing in a Ci

Creating Images of Merged Video FramesYou can overlap and merge multiple still images captured from a video in the order of the time code tocreate an

The Save dialog box appears.4.Specify the save settings.Save Dialog Box (Video Frame Capture View)Note• The created image can be saved in JPEG/Exif fo

Correcting Still Images Captured from VideosYou can reduce noise or roughness in still images captured from videos.Important• When a frame in which th

Note• You can also select and correct multiple images.4.Click Noise Reduction or Enhance Resolution according to purpose.The image is corrected, and t

Enter keywords in the search window and click (Search).You can search for target pages in this guide.Entry example: "(your product's model

Related TopicCorrect View90

Using Various FunctionsScanning Photos and DocumentsEasy Scanning with Auto ScanScanning PhotosScanning DocumentsScanning with Favorite SettingsCroppi

Scanning Photos and DocumentsYou can scan photos, documents, etc. easily with My Image Garden.Easy Scanning with Auto ScanScanning PhotosScanning Docu

Easy Scanning with Auto ScanYou can scan easily by automatically detecting the item type.1. Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on.2. Pla

Scanning starts.Note• Refer to "Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog Box" for your model from Home of the Online Manual tospecify the scan settings.•

• Click Save to save rotated or cropped scanned images.Save Dialog Box (Scan View)•You can set the save location for scanned images on the Advanced Se

Scanning PhotosYou can scan with settings suitable for photos.Note• You can even scan two or more photos (small items) at one time. Refer to "Sca

Scanning starts.Note• Click Cancel to cancel the scan.When scanning is completed, the image appears as a thumbnail.Note•You can rotate the selected im

• You can set the save location for scanned images on the Advanced Settings tab of thePreferences dialog box displayed by selecting Preferences... fro

Scanning DocumentsYou can scan with settings suitable for documents.Note• You can even scan two or more small items at one time. Refer to "Scanni