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Canon ZR300 User Manual

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Digital Video Software
Instruction Manual
Manuel d’instruction
Manual de Instrucciones
Version 14

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Canon ZR300 Specifications

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BrandCanon
ModelZR300
CategorySoftware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Canon Software License Agreement

LICENSE

Grants personal, non-exclusive right to use SOFTWARE on a single computer.

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Disclaims warranties and limits liability for SOFTWARE use and damages.

Read This First

Disclaimer

Information is accurate to the best of Canon's knowledge; specifications may change.

Safety Precautions

Precautions for playing CD-ROMs in CD players and potential hearing loss.

Checking Supplied Accessories

IFC-300PCU USB Cable

Specific accessory for downloading images from memory card to computer.

DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK

Contains the software for digital video solution.

System Requirements

OS

Supported operating systems: Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP.

Free Hard Disk Space

Minimum disk space required for software components like ZoomBrowser EX.

What is Digital Video Software

ZoomBrowser EX

Software for downloading, viewing, organizing, and editing images and movies.

CameraWindow

Software for selecting download methods and managing camcorder settings.

Installing the Digital Video Software

Install before connecting camcorder

Crucial step to ensure proper installation and avoid connection issues.

Administrator login required

Administrator privileges are required for installing software on Win 2000/XP.

Insert DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK

Procedure to start the software installation from the provided disk.

Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer

Install software first

Software must be installed prior to connecting the device.

Correct USB port

Avoid using USB hubs for reliable connection and data transfer.

Attach the supplied USB cable

Physical connection step using the provided USB cable.

Downloading Images (ZoomBrowser EX)

Precautions for card access

Precautions to prevent data corruption during read/write operations.

Windows XP Image Rotation Warning

Specific warning for Windows XP users to avoid image data corruption.

Starting CameraWindow

Connect the camcorder

Prerequisite step before launching CameraWindow.

Launch CameraWindow

How to launch the correct application from the connection dialog.

Downloading the Selected Images from the CameraWindow

Select and download images

Allows manual selection and download of specific images from the camcorder.

Auto-Downloading Settings

Accessing Preferences

Accessing the settings dialog for auto-download configuration.

Change auto download settings

Step to choose the auto-download setup option.

Downloading the Selected Images from the CameraWindow (continued)

Click [Lets you select and download images]

Initiates the manual image selection and download process.

Using the Camcorder to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function)

Operate transfer option

Operates the direct transfer function from the camcorder interface.

Using a PC Card Reader/Writer

Insert memory card

Initial step for transferring images using a card reader.

Select download method

Choosing between auto-download or manual selection for card reader transfer.

ZoomBrowser EX Windows

Main Window

Description of the primary window layout and its components.

Task Area

Area for accessing different functions like Acquire, View, Edit, Export.

[Image Viewer] Window

Previous/Next

Navigates between images in the current folder.

Edit

Allows red-eye correction, cropping, and external editor integration.

[Image Viewer] Window (continued functions)

Red Eye Correction

Corrects red eye effect on images.

Image Correction

Adjusts brightness, saturation, contrast, and RGB of images.

Organizing Images

Classifying the Images

Task to classify selected images according to their shooting date.

Click [View & Classify]

Accessing the image classification feature.

Renaming Multiple Files

Click [View & Classify]

Accessing the feature that includes file renaming.

Click [Rename Multiple Files]

Initiates the batch file renaming process.

Searching for Images

Click [View & Classify]

Accessing the image search functionality.

Select folders and click [Search]

Defining the scope of the search and initiating it.

Applying Star Ratings and Keywords

Select image

Choosing images for tagging.

Select [View/Modify Keywords]

Accessing the feature to add or edit keywords and star ratings.

Editing Movies

Overview of Movie Editing

Description of movie editing capabilities like linking images, adding music, effects.

QuickTime Requirement

Requirement for movie editing functionality.

Playing Back Movies

Avoid Explorer Playback

Warning against using Windows Media Player for compatibility reasons.

Double-click thumbnail to play

How to initiate movie playback from ZoomBrowser EX.

Exporting Images

Changing the File Type and Save

Options for modifying image file type, size, and saving as new files.

Select export type

Choosing the purpose of export (still images, movies, properties, etc.).

Exporting Movies

QuickTime Requirement

Requirement for movie export functionality.

Select save format

Selecting movies and specifying the output format.

Saving on CD-R/RW Disks (Windows XP Only)

Place CD-R/RW disk

Initial step for saving data to a CD.

Saving Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card

Saving Still Images to Memory Card

Transferring still images from PC to the camcorder's memory card.

Connect camcorder

Prerequisite for transferring images to the camcorder.

Saving Sample Images to the Memory Card

Insert DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK

Accessing the sample images from the software disk.

Using Various Functions

Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages

Attaching selected still images to an E-mail message.

Click [Email Images]

Initiating the process to attach images to emails.

Running a Slide Show

Overview of Slide Show

Overview of the slide show functionality for still images.

Select images and Setup Slide Show

Selecting images and configuring the slide show parameters.

Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch)

Image requirements for PhotoStitch

Requirement for images to be used with PhotoStitch.

Merging Panoramic Images (PhotoStitch) (continued)

Click [Stitch Photos]

Launching the PhotoStitch application.

Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord)

Overview of PhotoRecord

Overview of the PhotoRecord printing software.

Precautions during printing

Precautions during data transfer to prevent corruption.

Printing Still Images (PhotoRecord) (continued)

Click [Layout Print]

Selecting print layout options.

Adding Sound to an Image

Overview of Adding Sound

Overview of adding audio to still images.

Select [Add/Remove Sound]

Accessing the sound addition feature.

Applying the Camcorder Settings from the Computer

Customizing My Camera Settings

Overview of My Camera Settings for startup images, sounds, etc.

Displaying [My Camera] Window

Steps to access the My Camera settings window.

Applying the Camcorder Settings from the Computer (continued)

Click [Set My Camera]

Opening the My Camera window for customization.

Applying the Camcorder Settings from the Computer (continued)

Changing My Camera Settings

Modifying camcorder settings like startup image and sounds.

Save to Camera

Applying chosen settings to the camcorder.

Applying the Camcorder Settings from the Computer (continued)

Adding Still Images to [My Camera] Window

Adding custom still images as startup images for the camcorder.

Applying the Camcorder Settings from the Computer (continued)

Creating Original Sound File

Creating and adding custom sound files for camcorder settings.

Applying the Camcorder Settings from the Computer (continued)

Create My Camera Sound

Launching the My Camera Sound Maker.

Applying DPOF Settings

Overview of DPOF Settings

Overview of DPOF settings for automatic printing.

Connect camcorder

Prerequisite for applying DPOF settings.

Applying DPOF Settings (continued)

Click [Set Slide Show/DPOF]

Accessing the DPOF settings interface.

Select print type

Choosing the DPOF print format (Standard, Index, Both).

Reviewing and Changing the Settings of the Camcorder

Overview of Camcorder Settings

Overview of adjustable camcorder settings.

Click [Set to Camera]

Accessing the interface for camcorder settings.

Uninstalling the Software

Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX

Procedure to remove the ZoomBrowser EX application.

Uninstall related programs

Suggests uninstalling related utilities for a complete removal.

Uninstalling the TWAIN Driver/WIA Driver

Windows XP Note

Specific note for Windows XP users regarding driver uninstallation.

Windows 98/2000 Steps

Specific step for uninstalling on Windows 98/2000.

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

Issues related to connecting the camcorder to the computer.

ZoomBrowser EX Operation

Problems encountered during ZoomBrowser EX operation.

Troubleshooting (continued)

TWAIN/WIA Driver Uninstallation

Procedures for uninstalling TWAIN/WIA drivers if problems occur.

Delete camcorder from Device Manager

Steps to remove the camcorder device from Device Manager.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Windows 2000 Steps

Steps to access Control Panel for driver management on Windows 2000.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Identify and delete Oem files

Identifying specific driver setup files and removing them.

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