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Canon VIXIA HF M32 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Photo Application Version 34 Instruction Manual English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read This First ......................4 Checking Supplied Accessories ................4 System Requirements ....................5 What is Photo Application? ..................6 Windows ........................7 CameraWindow ..................... 7 [Import Images from Camera] Window ............. 7 [Organize Images on Camera] Window ............8 [Import Images from Camera] Window .............
  • Page 3 Running a Slide Show ..................60 Adding Sound to a Still Image................62 Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder......63 Uninstalling the Software ..................64 Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX ................64 Troubleshooting ....................... 65 Contents...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to mistaken operation or malfunction of the camcorder, the software, memory cards (SD, SDHC and SDXC), personal computers, or peripheral devices, or due to use of a memory card not initialized by a Canon camcorder.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    Windows 7 64-bit: 2 GB or more Windows 7 32-bit / Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more Interface: Free Hard Disk Space: • Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB* or more × Display: 1024 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better * When using Windows XP, you must install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or later (up...

  • Page 6: What Is Photo Application

    What is Photo Application? Photo Application allows you to download still images you recorded with the camcorder to a computer and manage, print, and edit them. ZoomBrowser EX • Viewing still images as thumbnails • Managing by shooting date folders with still images •...

  • Page 7: Windows

    Windows CameraWindow After you connect the camcorder to your computer, you can use CameraWindow to download still images to the computer. Furthermore, you can delete still images saved on the camcorder, without having to download them to the computer, and you can upload still images from the computer to the camcorder ( 56).

  • Page 8: [Organize Images On Camera] Window

    [Organize Images on Camera] Window Delete still images saved on the camcorder, without having to download them to the computer, and upload still images from the computer to the camcorder. Windows...

  • Page 9: [Import Images From Camera] Window

    [Import Images from Camera] Window Protected image. Return to the CameraWindow menu screen. Display the Help menu. Configure Preferences settings (camcorder owner's name and download destination, etc.). Adjust the size of the thumbnails. Toggle the shooting date/time and file name displays. Select all still images.

  • Page 10: [Organize Images On Camera] Window

    [Organize Images on Camera] Window Return to the CameraWindow menu screen. Display the Help menu. Configure Preferences settings (camcorder owner's name and download destination, etc.). Adjust the size of the thumbnails. Toggle the shooting date/time and file name displays. Upload selected still images to the camcorder. Delete still images on the camcorder.

  • Page 11: Main Window

    [Print & Email]: After you download still images to a computer, use this to print them or to attach them to e-mail messages. [CANON iMAGE GATEWAY]: Use this to connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Windows...
  • Page 12 2 Folders Area You can select a folder to be displayed in the Browser Area. In the [Last Acquired Images] panel, the newly downloaded still images are placed into virtual folders classified by recording date. In the panel below, the folders where the downloaded still images are actually saved in are displayed.
  • Page 13 5 View Mode You can select the view mode of images in the Browser Area. [Zoom Mode]: The images in the selected folder are shown as thumbnails. [Scroll Mode]: Double clicking a folder shows thumbnails of the still images inside. [Preview Mode]: Double clicking the folders at the bottom of the window opens the folder and shows a large still image in the folder along with detailed information.
  • Page 14 6 Command buttons 1 View Image Displays a selected image in the [Image Viewer] window. Properties Displays properties of the selected still image. When you select a different image while the [Properties] window is open, the information switches to the one of the selected image.

  • Page 15: [Image Viewer] Window

    [Image Viewer] Window The [Image Viewer] window appears when you select an image and click [View Image] or double-click an image. 1 Previous/Next Displays the previous/next image in the current folder. Zoom In/Zoom Out Enlarges/Reduces a still image. When the image is larger than the window, you can move the image in the desired direction.

  • Page 16: [Red Eye Correction] Window

    Fit to Window Matches the image size to the size of the Image Viewer Window. Restore Restores the standard display size. Zoom Slider Allows you to enlarge/reduce the displayed image. Show Image Full Displays an image in full screen size. Screen Change the Star Allows you to change the star rating.

  • Page 17: [Auto Adjustment] Window

    [Auto Adjustment] Window Select [Auto Adjustment] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Auto Adjustment]. Use this to automatically correct the color balance of the still image. [Color/Brightness Adjustment] Window Select [Color/Brightness Adjustment] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Color/Brightness Adjustment].

  • Page 18: [Sharpness] Window

    [Sharpness] Window Select [Sharpness] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Sharpness]. Use this to emphasize and clarify the outlines of people and objects. [Trim Image] Window Select [Trim] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Trim]. Specify the area in the still image to crop and click [Trim Image] to trim the image.

  • Page 19: [Insert Text] Window

    [Insert Text] Window Select [Insert Text] from the [Edit] menu, or click the icon and select [Insert Text]. Use this to write text on still images. These image correction tools can be selected by clicking [Edit] [Edit Image] in Task Area of the main window. Windows...

  • Page 20: Installing Photo Application

    Installing Photo Application Be sure to install Photo Application before connecting the camcorder to the computer. You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to install programs. Your digital video camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). This protocol enables you to download still images by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable (applications such as the [Scanner and Camera Wizard] start automatically).
  • Page 21 • Windows XP: The folder appears automatically. Double-click the [setup.exe] icon. If the folder does not open automatically, use the following procedures to display it. 1) Select [My Computer] from the [start] menu. 2) Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open] from the displayed menu.
  • Page 22 Review the installation settings and click [Install]. Read the license agreement and click [Yes] to accept the terms and to start installation. Installing Photo Application...
  • Page 23 Click [Next]. When the installation is complete, make sure [Restart computer immediately (Recommended)] is selected and then click [Restart]. When you do not need to restart the computer, the [Finish] screen will be displayed. Click [Finish]; remove the Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver. 34/Music Data Disc Photo Applications Ver.
  • Page 24 When the computer has restarted and the regular desktop screen is displayed, remove the Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver. 34/ Music Data Disc Photo Applications Ver. 34/ Music Data Disc from the CD-ROM drive. When installation is complete, remove the Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver. 34/Music Data Disc Photo Applications Ver.

  • Page 25: Before Downloading Still Images

    Before Downloading Still Images Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Be sure to install Photo Application before you connect the camcorder to the computer. Make sure the camcorder is being powered using the power adapter before connecting it to a computer. Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USB ports.
  • Page 26 Attach the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the camcorder’s USB Terminal. • Restart the computer if you are prompted to restart it the first time you connect the camcorder to the computer. • A window appears allowing you to select an application program to start. •...

  • Page 27: Downloading Still Images

    Downloading Still Images Observe the following precautions when the camcorder’s access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may cause data to become corrupted. - Do not remove the memory card or detach the USB cable. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. - Do not switch between the shooting and playback modes.

  • Page 28: Starting Camerawindow

    [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. • If a camcorder and card reader are connected at the same time, a dialog appears allowing you to select the camcorder model. Confirm that [Canon Camera] or your camcorder model name is displayed and click [OK].

  • Page 29: Downloading Still Images To The Computer

    Downloading Still Images to the Computer You can select a downloading method in the [Import Images from Camera] window. Downloading Untransferred Images Download only the images not yet imported to the computer. Connect the camcorder to the computer. Click [Import Images from Camera] in the CameraWindow menu screen.

  • Page 30: Downloading Selected Images

    Downloading Selected Images Download only the images that you select. Click [Import Images from Camera] in the CameraWindow menu screen. Click [Select Images to Import]. Downloading Still Images...
  • Page 31 Select images for download in the [Import Images from Camera] window, and click the [Import] button. When the download completion screen appears, click [OK] to close the CameraWindow screen. The downloaded images will appear in the main window of ZoomBrowser EX. Downloading Still Images...

  • Page 32: Downloading All The Images On The Camcorder

    Downloading All the Images on the Camcorder Download all the images saved on the camcorder. Click [Import Images from Camera] in the CameraWindow menu screen. Click [Import All Images]. When the download completion screen appears, click [OK] to close the CameraWindow screen.

  • Page 33: Using A Card Reader/Writer

    When a window appears allowing you to select an application program to start, select [View/Download Images using Canon ZoomBrowser EX] and click [OK]. Clicking [Acquire & Camera Settings] [Acquire Images from Memory Card] in the main window of ZoomBrowser EX also opens the image download window.

  • Page 34: Auto-Downloading

    Auto-Downloading Click [Download Images]. • For instructions on how to set the Auto-download settings, see Auto- Downloading Settings ( 34). • Click [Exit] to close the window after downloading images. Auto-Downloading Settings Select the setting for downloading images by operating your computer. You can change the image type and the destination folder.
  • Page 35 Configure the settings and click [OK]. The window below will be displayed when you select [Perform selected processes consecutively] or [Select] under [Action After Download]. Select a process to perform after the image is downloaded, and click [OK]. Downloading Still Images...

  • Page 36: Downloading The Selected Still Images From Zoombrowser Ex

    Downloading the Selected Still Images from ZoomBrowser EX Click [Lets you select and download images]. ZoomBrowser EX opens. In ZoomBrowser EX, select the image you wish to download and click [Image Download]. • Clicking on 2 images while holding down the [Shift] key selects also all images between the 2 images.

  • Page 37: Printing Still Images

    Printing Still Images You can select one of the following 2 methods to print still images. • [Photo Print] - Prints one still image per page. • [Index Print] - Prints selected images in rows with file names and image information. You can select the program to use for printing by clicking [Print &...
  • Page 38 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Selects the printer. Sets the paper size settings. Click this button to switch between still Sets the number of print copies images if multiple images are selected. of the displayed image. Sets the shooting date/time imprint and color settings. Printing Still Images...

  • Page 39: [Index Print]

    [Index Print] Click [Print & Email] in the main window and click [Index Print]. Select the still images you wish to print and click [Printer and Layout Settings]. Printing Still Images...
  • Page 40 Specify the print settings and click [Print]. Rotates still images. Sets the paper size and orientation. Click this to use the trimming function (crops a portion of Selects the printer. the still image). Click these buttons to switch between pages. Sets the print settings for shooting information, comments, headers, footers and page numbers.

  • Page 41: Organizing Images

    Organizing Images Applying Star Ratings and Keywords This task allows you to apply ratings to your images from one star to three stars. The star rating can be used as one of the search conditions, or for the selection of images to be displayed in the Browser Window.

  • Page 42: Classifying The Images

    Classifying the Images This task allows you to classify selected images according to the shooting date. Click [View & Classify] in the main window. Click [Classify into Folder]. Select the images you wish to classify and click [Specify Classification Settings]. Organizing Images...
  • Page 43 Specify the folder structure and the saving folder and click [Finish]. The selected images are classified into the specified folder. Organizing Images...

  • Page 44: Renaming Multiple Files

    Renaming Multiple Files This task allows you to rename multiple files at the same time, or to rename and copy multiple files. Click [View & Classify] in the main window. Click [Rename Multiple Files]. Select the images you wish to rename and click [Specify Rename Settings].
  • Page 45 Specify the settings and click [Finish]. Placing a check mark here makes copies of images with new names. The name of the original images will not be changed. To rename a folder, select a folder, and open the [Rename Folder] window by selecting [Rename] from the [File] menu.

  • Page 46: Searching For Images

    Searching for Images This task allows you to search for images by star rating, modification date, shooting date, comment or keywords. Click [View & Classify] in the main window. You can also search for images by clicking [Search] on the Application Tool Bar. Skip to step 3.
  • Page 47 Specify the search conditions and click [Start Search]. • The search results are displayed as thumbnails. • Select at least one search condition. Click [Finish]. • To change the search parameters and perform another search, click [Specify Search Conditions] and repeat steps 3-4. Organizing Images...
  • Page 48 • The images of the search result are displayed in the [Search Results] folder. You can print or copy these images to another folder. Folders Area The searched images will remain in this folder until ZoomBrowser EX is closed or another search is performed, but if you delete an image in this folder, the corresponding original image will be deleted as well.

  • Page 49: Exporting Images

    Exporting Images You can change the data type for selected still images and movies and save them as new files. You can also export selected movies and still image properties to a text file or copy and rename movies and still images. Furthermore, you can export still images for use as a screen saver or a wallpaper.
  • Page 50 Select images and click [Specify Export Settings]. Specify the export settings and click [Finish]. The window varies depending on the selected export type in step 2. When you have selected [Export Still Images]: You can convert still images to another file type, resize and save them as new files. You can select the file type from BMP, JPEG and TIFF.
  • Page 51 When you have selected [Export Shooting Properties]: You can select the information you wish to export and save as a text file. When you have selected [Export as a Screen Saver]: You can export and save the image as a screen saver. Exporting Images...
  • Page 52 When you have selected [Export as a Wallpaper]: You can export and save the image as Windows wallpaper. This task cannot be performed if you have selected multiple images. Exporting Images...

  • Page 53: Saving On Cd-R/Rw Discs

    Saving on CD-R/RW Discs You can copy and save images to CD-R or CD-RW discs. The shooting information is copied along with the images. This function can only be used on a computer that came with a CD-R/RW drive as standard equipment. Place a CD-R/RW disc in the computer’s CD-R/RW drive.
  • Page 54 Click [Backup to CD]. Select the folders or images you wish to save and click [Specify Backup Settings]. Exporting Images...
  • Page 55 Set the backup settings and click [Start Backup]. The disc will be ejected from the drive when copying is complete. You can add images to a CD-R/RW disc that already contains images. Exporting Images...

  • Page 56: Uploading Still Images To The Camcorder

    Uploading Still Images to the Camcorder You can copy still images saved on the computer to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 25). The still images will be added to the memory selected for the playback of still images (built-in memory or memory card).

  • Page 57: Deleting Still Images On The Camcorder

    Deleting Still Images on the Camcorder Organizing Images on the Camcorder Click [Organize Images on Camera] [Organize Images] in the CameraWindow menu screen. Click the still image you want to delete, and click [Delete]. • Still images cannot be restored once they are deleted. Exporting Images...

  • Page 58: Using Various Functions

    Using Various Functions Attaching Still Images to E-mail Messages You can attach selected still images to an e-mail message. If necessary, you can make the image file size smaller. Click [Print & Email] in the main window. Click [Email Images]. Select the still images you wish to send and click [Change Image Size].
  • Page 59 Select image size and quality, and click [Finish]. • If you selected [Using the recommended settings.], your e-mail software starts and the selected still images appear as an attachment in the message window. Input address, subject and your comments and send the message. •...

  • Page 60: Running A Slide Show

    Running a Slide Show You can view selected still images in a slide show. Click [View & Classify] in the main window. You can also view a slide show by clicking [Slide Show] on the Application Tool Bar. Skip to step 4. Click [View as a Slide Show].
  • Page 61 Select the slide show settings. • [Image Size]: Select the size of the still images. • [Image Information]: Select to show image information such as file name or title. • [Advance to Next Slide]: Select to advance manually or automatically. When you select “Every 3 second(s)”, you can select the interval in the control below (from 1 to 120 seconds).

  • Page 62: Adding Sound To A Still Image

    Adding Sound to a Still Image • You can add a sound to an image. The sound file that can be added to the image must be WAVE type (extension “.wav”). • The sound cannot be played back on the camcorder. In the main window, select an image and select [Add/ Remove Sound] from the [Edit] menu.

  • Page 63: Reviewing And Changing The Owner Name Of The Camcorder

    Reviewing and Changing the Owner Name of the Camcorder You can change and confirm the owner’s name of the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to the computer ( 25). Click [ Preferences] in the CameraWindow menu screen. Click the [General] tab, and then click the [Connected Camera] tab.

  • Page 64: Uninstalling The Software

    You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to uninstall programs. Uninstalling ZoomBrowser EX Other programs in the [Canon Utilities] folder can also be uninstalled in the same way. Click the Windows [start] menu and select [All Programs] [Canon Utilities] [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall].

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Connection Camcorder is not recognized when connected to the computer. There is no memory card in the camcorder. Insert a memory card into the camcorder. The camcorder is not set to the correct mode. Set the camcorder to still image playback mode. Camcorder is not correctly connected to the computer.
  • Page 66 Tel (US): 1-800-828-4040 (Mon.-Fri., 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time) CANADA ––––––––– Canon CANADA Inc. Tel (Canada): 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) ASIA –––––––––––– Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd. 19/F., The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: 852-3191-2333 Fax: 852-2428-3963 The information in this manual is verified as of 1 June 2010.

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