Canon DIM-538 User Manual

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10Installing the SoftwareInstaller PanelInstalling from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK❍ Before you attach the camcorder to the computer with the USBc

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WindowsE115.Click [Next].6.Read the license agreement and click [Yes].7.Confirm the installation destination and click [Next].Normally, select (C:\Pro

129.Select your camcorder model name and click [Next].Place a check mark beside your camcorder model name.10.Review the installation settings and clic

WindowsE1312.When installation is complete, select [Yes, I want to restartmy computer now.] and click [Finish].13.When the computer has restarted and

14Installing the SoftwareInstalling the TWAIN Driver/WIA DriverWhen you have installed the software from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTIONDISK, go on to inst

WindowsE15WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) DriverWIA Driver is the driver software for USB connection to Windows Me andWindows XP that is required to d

16❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapterbefore connecting it to a computer.❍ Be sure to install the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION

17WindowsEBelow explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer usingthe USB cable. For connecting a PC card reader/writer, see Using

18Downloading Still Images/Movies (ZoomBrowser EX)4.Connect the camcorder to the computer using the suppliedUSB cable ( 16).• After a few moments, a w

19WindowsE6.Click [Camera & Memory Card] in the Main Window.7.Click [Browse and Download Images].The Camera Window opens, displaying the memory ca

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202.In the Download Settings window, confirm the settings andclick [OK] ( 23).The Camera Window closes and the Main Window opens. Thedownloaded images

21WindowsEUsing a PC Card Reader/WriterThis section explains only the instructions which differ when connecting a PCCard Reader/Writer instead of the

22Using Other ZoomBrowser EX FunctionsCamera WindowThe Camera Window opens when a connection to a camcorder is initiated.Still images/movies will be d

23WindowsECamera Settings WindowYou can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settingswindow using the computer when the camcorder is

24Using Other ZoomBrowser EX FunctionsMain WindowZoomBrowser EX's Main Window features various buttons and an imagedisplay area. This section int

25WindowsEToolbar[View Mode]: Switches between the Zoom Mode and Scroll Mode.Scroll Mode:Displays the images in the selected folder at a large, easy-t

26Image Viewer WindowThe Image Viewer window appears when you double-click a still image, orwhen you select a still image and click [View Image].Using

27WindowsEPlaying Back Movies From a Memory CardIn the Camera Window and Main Window, movies are displayed with the firstscene as a still image with a

28Running a Slide ShowYou can view selected still images in a slide show. Movies cannot be selectedfor a slide show.1.Click [View & Modify] in the

29WindowsE4.Select the slide show settings.• [Image Size]: Select the size of the still images.• [Image Information]: Select to show image information

WindowsE3SOME STATES, PROVINCES OR LEGAL JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FO

30Attaching Still Images to E-mail MessagesYou can attach selected still images to an E-mail message.To use this function, the e-mail program must be

31WindowsE3.Select the images you wish to send in the Browser Area andclick [Change Image Size].You can select multiple images by continuously clickin

325.Select to send images by e-mail or to save the images in afolder and click [Finish].• If you selected [Create a new email], your e-mail program st

33WindowsEPrinting Still Images (PhotoRecord)PhotoRecord is a printing program. You can use this program to lay out thestill images for printing. You

34Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord)3.Select the still image you wish to print and click [Captionsfor Printing].You can select multiple images by con

35WindowsE6.Select paper size and other settings and click [Next].7.Select [Automatic Layout] and click [Finish].The PhotoRecord window appears. If yo

36Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord)Selecting the Print Layout and Album DesignThe PhotoRecord Print Modes window appears when you perform the steps

37WindowsEUse these buttons to change how the images are aligned. Click the arrow ▼ to display a pop-up menu.You can drag the images to move them to n

38Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord)❍ You can add images directly to a page. You simply need to drag theimage that you want from the Browser Display

39WindowsEAdjusting Image Quality and Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant)The PhotoRecord utility features functions that allow you to print images withimage

4 WindowsContentsREAD CAREFULLY BEFORE USING ... 2Canon Software License Agre

40Selecting the Print Mode and Number of Copies (DPOF Print Settings)You can select the image and the number of prints ( print setting) forautomatic

41WindowsEMerging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch)You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamlesspanorama. PhotoStitch automaticall

42❍ You can record the surroundings in 360 degrees, and stitch themtogether later to form a 360-degrees cylinder. (In [1. Selection andArrangement], s

43WindowsEAdding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory CardYou can add still images from the computer to a memory card. You can alsoadd sample

44Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card4.In the Add Image window, select the image size and click[Add].• The selected images will

45WindowsEAdding Sample Images to the Memory CardYou can add sample images for card mix and card animation to the memorycard. 4 images for CARD CHROMA

465.Select the sample images you wish to add and click [OpenCamera Window].You can select multiple images by continuously clicking on the images.Click

47WindowsEAdding a Start-up Image to the Memory CardAdding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card❍ Image files that do not appear in the [Computer] list

48Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card4.Click [View Camera].5.Confirm that your camcorder model name is selected andclick [OK].6.Select the star

49WindowsEAdding New Start-up Images to the DVC My Camera WindowCreate a start-up image using an image editing application program. Createthe file in

WindowsE5 MacintoshSystem Requirements ... 60What Can Be Acc

50Setting ZoomBrowser EX to Start AutomaticallyYou can set ZoomBrowser EX to start automatically when you connect thecamcorder to the computer.1.Inser

51WindowsE1.Insert a memory card containing still images/movies into thecamcorder.2.Connect the Power Adapter to the camcorder.3.Turn the POWER switch

5210.Select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX], place a checkmark beside“Always use this program for this action” and click [OK].• ZoomBrowser EX starts and the C

53WindowsE❍ If you have uninstalled ZoomBrowser EX because of a corruptdatabase file or other problem, please also delete the Databasefolder, which ca

54Uninstalling the Software4.Connect the camcorder to the computer using the suppliedUSB cable ( 16).A window for selecting an application program or

55WindowsETroubleshooting the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver UninstallIf you had problems uninstalling the driver, use the following procedures toremove it.U

56Uninstalling the Software6.Find and delete the [Drvdata.bin] and [Drvidx.bin] files.7.In the [Inf] folder, double-click [Other] folder to open it.8.

57WindowsE6.Windows 2000 : Double-click the [My Computer] icon on thedesktop, followed by the [C:] drive, and the [Winnt] and [Inf]folders.Windows XP

58Troubleshooting? Cannot download images, camcorder is not recognized when thecamcorder is connected via the USB interface.➜ Computer does not suppor

59WindowsE? Image files or folders do not appear in ZoomBrowser EX.➜ Images or folders shown in ZoomBrowser EX and the actual filecontents may be diff

6Read This FirstYou can connect a camcorder to the computer using a USB cable to downloadstill images recorded on the memory card of the camcorder. Yo

60Macintosh System RequirementsOS: Mac OS 9.0-9.2, Mac OS X (Version 10.1/10.2)Computer Model: Computers that come with above OS preinstalled andhave

61EMacintoshWhat Can Be Accomplished with the SoftwareThis topic introduces the main features of the software programs containedon the DIGITAL VIDEO S

62Before you attach the camcorder to the computer with the USB cablefor the first time, you must install the driver from the DIGITAL VIDEOSOLUTION DIS

63EMacintosh7.Read the license agreement and click [Agree].8.Select the installation destination and click [Choose].Installation starts.9.When the mes

64Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer❍ Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapterbefore connecting it to a computer.❍ Be sure

65EMacintoshDownloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser)Below explains the procedure for connecting a camcorder to a computer usingthe USB cable.For

66Downloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser)4.Connect the camcorder to the computer using the suppliedUSB cable ( 64).• ImageBrowser starts and th

67EMacintoshHow to Set ImageBrowser to Not Start Automatically1.Click the Apple menu and select [Control Panels] and[Canon ImageBrowser Auto Launch]

68Downloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser)7.Confirm that [USB port] and your camcorder model name areselected and click [Set].The Camera Window

69EMacintoshDownloading Still Images/Movies to the ComputerWhen using the ImageBrowser’s Camera Window to download imagesfrom the camcorder’s memory c

WindowsE7Checking Supplied AccessoriesUse the following accessories to download recorded images from a memorycard to your computer.• IFC-300PCU USB Ca

70Downloading Still Images/Movies (ImageBrowser)4.Select still images/movies in the Camera window and click[DOWNLOAD].•A blue frame appears around the

71EMacintoshUsing a PC Card Reader/WriterThis section explains only the instructions which differ when connecting a PCCard Reader/Writer instead of th

72ThumbnailThe still image/movie is displayed reduced in size.Movie iconUsing Other ImageBrowser FunctionsCamera WindowThe Camera Window opens when a

73EMacintoshCamera Setting WindowYou can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settingswindow using the computer when the camcorder i

74Image NameThis is where the file name of each individual still image/movie is displayed.Explorer View SectionDisplays the disks and folders that you

75EMacintoshImage Viewer WindowThe Image Viewer window appears when you double-click a still image, orwhen you select a still image and click [DISPLAY

76Using Other ImageBrowser FunctionsDisplaying the Image InformationYou can check the image information such as shooting date/time or file size.1.Sele

77EMacintosh[View] MenuYou can select the display settings of the Browser Area from the [View] menu.If you select [View Mode] followed by [Preview] fr

78Displaying Images in TimeTunnelThis program displays images in the order of the creation date.1.In the [View] menu, select [View Mode] followed by[T

79EMacintoshPlaying Back Movies From a Memory CardIn the Camera Window and Browser Area, movies are displayed with the firstscene as a still image wit

8Windows System Requirements❍ The USB interface is only supported for those computers that comewith Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XPprein

80Running a Slide Show1.From the [View] menu, select [Slide Show Options].2.Select the slide show settings and click [OK].• [Auto Play]: Moves to the

81EMacintoshAttaching Still Images to E-mail MessagesYou can attach selected still images to an E-mail message.1.Select the images you wish to send in

825.Select whether you wish to start your e-mail program andclick [Finish].• If you have selected [Start email application after closing], your e-mail

83EMacintoshDo not remove the memory card, detach the USB cable or turn off thecamcorder while data is being transferred to the printer (when thecamco

84Printing Still Images (ImageBrowser)3.In the Layout Options window, select a layout and click[Next].The Custom Layout printing option allows you to

85EMacintoshChange the Image SizeDrag the border to resize the still image. Change the default number of still images printed per page. Click this to

86Printing Still Images (ImageBrowser)Adjusting Image Quality and Printing (Exif 2.2 Compliant)ImageBrowser allows you to print images with image qual

87EMacintosh1.Click the [ImageBrowser] menu in ImageBrowser and select[Preferences].2.In the Preferences window, select [Print], set the imagequality

88Selecting the Print Mode and Number of Copies (DPOF Print Settings)You can select the image and the number of print ( print settings) forautomatic

89EMacintoshMerging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch)You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamlesspanorama. PhotoStitch automatica

WindowsE9What Can Be Accomplished with the SoftwareThis topic introduces the main features of the software programs containedon the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLU

905.Select [3. Save] and then click [Save].• Select the destination folder, input the file name and click [Save].• In the View the Saved Image? window

91EMacintoshAdding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory CardYou can add still images from the computer to a memory card. You can alsoadd samp

92Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card3.Select the image size.• Confirm that your camcorder model name is displayed under [Camera

93EMacintoshAdding Sample Images to the Memory CardYou can add sample images for card mix and card animation to the memorycard. 4 images for CARD CHRO

944.Open the [CARD CHROMA], [CARD LUMINANCE], [CAMERACHROMA] or [CARD ANIMATION] folder, select the imageyou wish to copy to the camcorder and click [

95EMacintoshAdding a Start-up Image to the Memory CardAdding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card❍ Image files that do not appear in the [Computer] lis

96Adding a Start-up Image to the Memory Card3.Select the start-up image you wish to save to the memorycard from the [Computer] list and click the but

97EMacintoshAdding New Start-up Images to the DVC My Camera WindowCreate a start-up image using an image editing application program. Createthe file i

98Uninstalling the SoftwareUninstall the software when you wish to delete it from your computer orwhen reinstallation is required to fix corrupted fil

99EMacintoshTroubleshootingThis topic explains some of the causes for and solutions to problems with thesoftware.? Cannot download images, camcorder i