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Introduction Introduction Main Features of IB Makeup of Each Chapter Table of Download images to your computer Contents Chapter 1 Basic Operation Starting up and quitting IB Check images Downloading images to your computer Basic Print images Operation Checking images Organize images Playing Movies Printing images...
Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Basic Operation........6 Organizing Images ............21 Creating a Folder for Saving Images......21 Starting up IB ..............7 Table of Moving Images ............22 Contents Downloading an Image to Your Computer......7 Moving Images in Folders ........22 Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader.....8 Changing File and Folder Names for Images....
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Introduction Chapter 3 High-Level Functions....... 42 Chapter 4 Preferences........55 Comparing Multiple Images ..........43 Preferences ..............56 Table of Contents Browser Window Settings..........56 Viewing Shooting Information for an Image ....44 Viewer Window Settings..........57 Changing the Size and Type of an Image and Saving ...44 Confirmation Dialog Box Settings........
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Introduction Reference ............. 59 Troubleshooting ..............60 Table of Contents Deleting the Software (Uninstalling) .......61 System Requirements ............62 Basic Supported Images ............62 Operation About RAW Image Task ..........62 Advanced List of Main Window Functions ........63 Operation Preview Mode ..............63 List Mode ..............64 High-Level Functions List of Viewer Window Functions ........65...
Basic Operation Introduction Starting up IB............. Downloading an Image to Your Computer ....Table of Contents Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader.... Viewing an Image ............Basic View Images as Thumbnails in the Main Window ..Operation Changing the Display Magnification ....... Enlarging and Viewing Images One at a Time ...
IB starts up and the main window (browser window) appears. High-Level Functions Main window (browser window) Preferences Reference EOS Utility starts up automatically. EOS Utility Contents Lookup Index The [CANON iMAGE GATEWAY] button may not be displayed depending on the area you are in.
Introduction Download images. Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader You can also download images to the computer using a third-party card Table of reader. Contents Start up IB and then select the save destination for Click the images in the folder area at the left of the main Basic Operation window.
Viewing an Image Introduction Download images. Images and movies downloaded to your computer are displayed as thumbnail images in the main window. You can double-click a thumbnail Download images window to open the viewer window and display an image at a larger size or play Table of a movie.
Introduction Main window (List Mode) View Images as Thumbnails in the Main Window You can change the display mode of the main window to show only a list Table of of the thumbnail images. Contents Click the [List Mode] tab sheet. Basic Operation Advanced...
Introduction Changing the Display Magnification Enlarging and Viewing Images One at a Time You can change the display magnification of the thumbnail images Double-click an image to enlarge. displayed in Preview Mode (p.63) and List Mode (p.64). Table of Contents Double-click Change the display magnification.
Introduction Click [ ] or [ ] to switch to the image you want to Displaying an Image Across the Whole display. Window (Full View Display) Viewer window Table of Double-click on the image you want to display Contents across the whole window. Basic Operation Double-click...
Introduction Playing Movies You can play movies that you have shot. Movie files are marked with the Table of ] icon in the thumbnail image frame in the main window. Contents In the main window, double-click a movie (image marked with the [ ] icon).
Printing an Image Introduction This section explains how to print one image on one sheet of paper. Set the paper size and other settings, and then click the [Print] button. Select the image to be printed. Photo Print window Table of Contents Basic Operation...
Quitting IB Introduction In the main window, select the [ImageBrowser] menu [Quit ImageBrowser]. Table of Contents Basic Operation Advanced Operation IB quits. High-Level Functions Preferences Reference Contents Lookup Index...
Advanced Operation Introduction Checking/Sorting Images ......... Utilizing Your Images..........Enlarging and Checking Images One at a Time ..Viewing Images as a Slide Show ....... Table of Contents Enlarging a Specific Part of an Image ....Sending an Image by E-Mail ........Sorting Images............
Checking/Sorting Images Introduction You can enlarge images one at a time from a list in the main window and Click [ ] or [ ] to switch to the image you want to check what they look like in detail, and sort them into one of three display.
Introduction Enlarging a Specific Part of an Image Sorting Images Enlarge an image. You can sort images into one of three groups by attaching [ ] (ratings) Table of Click the list box and then select the display magnification. according to photo subject or theme. Please note that [ ] is Contents automatically attached to images shot with your camera.
Extracting Images You Want to Display (Filter Display) Introduction You can extract images displayed in the main window by the number of Arranging Images in the Main Window ] you have attached to them (ratings). You can arrange images in the order of file size or shot date and time. Table of Click the [ ] button.
Efficiently Checking/Sorting Images Introduction With Preview Mode that displays images as thumbnails and as single Click on a thumbnail image to switch to the image images in the same window, you can sort images by the number of [ you want to check, and then sort with the number of while checking efficiently.
Organizing Images Introduction This section explains functions that are useful for organizing images Select the [File] menu [New Folder]. such as creating new folders for saving sorted images, moving and copying images and deleting unwanted images. Table of Contents Creating a Folder for Saving Images Basic You can create a folder to save sorted images.
Introduction Moving Images in Folders Moving Images You can move or copy folders that contain images, and organize images You can move or copy images to separate folders and organize them in folders. Table of according to shot date or theme. Contents Drag the folder to be moved or copied.
Introduction Enter the file or folder name of the image and then Changing File and Folder Names for Images click the [OK] button. In the main window, select the image whose name Rename window Table of you want to change, or, in the folder area, select the Contents folder whose name you want to change.
Introduction Deleting an Image or Folder Registering Frequently-Used Folders as Favorite Folders Deleted images and folders cannot be recovered. Also, take care when You can register shortcuts for frequently-used folders in the [Favorite Table of deleting folders as all the images inside a folder will also be deleted. Folders] tab sheet in the folder area to make images easier to find.
Introduction Select the [Favorite Folders] tab sheet. Deleting Favorite Folders If you no longer need a folder you have registered in the [Favorite Folders] tab sheet, you can delete it from this tab sheet. Select the registered folder to display the images Table of Contents Please note that as registered folders are shortcuts, the original folder...
Editing an Image Introduction If the brightness or color of images is different from what you visualized Click the [Auto Adjust Image] button. when you shot the photo, you can adjust an image using the editing Auto Adjustment window functions to bring them closer to what you visualized. Table of This section explains about automatic adjustment of images, adjustment Contents...
Introduction Save as a separate image. Adjusting Color and Brightness In the viewer window, click [Save]. You can adjust the brightness and color (saturation) of images. Table of Contents Display the image to edit in the viewer window (p.17) Basic Click [Edit] and then select [Color/Brightness Operation Adjustment] in the menu that appears...
Introduction Click the [Trim Image] button. Trimming an Image You can trim only the part of an image you need, or change the Table of composition of an image where an image shot horizontally becomes Contents vertical. Display the image to edit in the viewer window (p.17) Basic Operation...
Introduction Using the keyboard, enter the text you want to insert. Inserting Text into Images You can insert the date and time you shot an image and text into an Table of image as text. Contents Display the image to edit in the viewer window (p.17) Basic Operation...
Introduction Check the adjustments and then click the [OK] Adjusting Sharpness button. You can make the overall atmosphere of an image harder or softer. Table of Save the image as a separate image (p.27) Contents Display the image to edit in the viewer window (p.17) Basic Click [Edit] and then select [Sharpness] in the menu...
Introduction Correcting Red-Eye Manually Correcting Red-Eye Automatically You can manually correct red-eye that cannot be corrected You can automatically detect and correct red-eye that occurs when you automatically. Table of photograph people using a flash. Contents Display the [Red Eye Correction] window (Description Display the image to edit in the viewer window (p.17)
Introduction Click on the places in the image you want to correct. Cutting Movies When you move the mouse cursor on the places to be corrected, You can cut any favorite scene from a movie you have shot. ] is displayed. Table of Contents Double-click the movie you want to play.
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Introduction Click the [Cut Movie] button. Click the [ ] button. Cut Movie window Table of Contents Basic Operation Advanced Operation High-Level Functions The [Cut Movie] window appears. Preferences The movie begins to play. Drag [ ] at the position you want to set as the start Reference point, and drag [ ] at the position you want to set...
Utilizing Your Images Introduction Click the [Save] button. You can view your images as a slide show, send them in an e-mail or use them as wallpaper or screen savers for your computer. Table of Contents Viewing Images as a Slide Show You can display selected images across the whole window and switch Basic between them as a slide show.
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Introduction Set the play method and transition effect for the slide Slide Show window show and then click the [OK] button. Slide Show Options window Table of Contents Basic Operation Advanced Operation High-Level Functions Preferences Rating setting Ends the slide show The [Slide Show Options] window closes.
Introduction Select [Using the recommended settings.] and then Sending an Image by E-Mail click the [Finish] button. You can attach a selected image to an e-mail and send it. Create Image for Email window Table of The attached image to be sent is a copy of the original image and Contents therefore the original image remains unaffected on your computer.
Introduction Select [Export an Image as Wallpaper] and then click Creating Wallpaper from an Image the [Next] button. You can make a selected image wallpaper for your computer. Write a still image window Table of The JPEG image for the wallpaper (extension “.JPG”) is created using a Contents copy of an image and therefore the original image remains unaffected.
Introduction Creating a Screen Saver from an Image To revert to the original wallpaper You can make a selected image a screen saver for your computer. On the desktop, launch [System Preferences] from the Dock and then Table of click [Desktop & Screen Saver]. The data for the screen saver (extension “.SLIDESAVER”) is created Contents using a copy of an image and therefore the original image remains...
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Introduction Select [Export as a Screensaver] and then click the Specify the saved screen saver on your computer. [Next] button. On the desktop, launch [System Preferences] from the Dock and then click [Desktop & Screen Saver] [Screen Saver] tab sheet The [Export as a Screensaver] window appears.
Printing Multiple Images on One Sheet of Paper (Index Printing) Introduction You can arrange multiple images in index format and print them on one Specify settings such as the paper type and the sheet of paper. number of prints, and then click the [Print] button. Index Print window Table of Select the images.
Arranging Images Freely and Printing (Layout Printing) Introduction You can lay out images freely and then print them. Lay out your images by dragging them and then click the [Print] button. Select the images. Layout Print window Table of Contents Click the [Print &...
High-Level Functions Introduction Comparing Multiple Images........Viewing Shooting Information for an Image..... Table of Contents Changing the Size and Type of an Image and Saving .............. Basic Exporting Shooting Information ....... Operation Organizing Images Using High-Level Functions ..Setting Keywords in Images ........Advanced Operation Entering Comments into Images ........
Comparing Multiple Images Introduction To compare multiple images, you can split the viewer window into two, Click [Synchronize] and then enlarge the image. three or four and display multiple images at the same time. You can also align the display position of enlarged images and compare. Table of Contents In the main window, select the images you want to...
Viewing Shooting Information for an Image Changing the Size and Type of an Image and Saving Introduction You can change the size of an image or convert it to a TIFF image Display List Mode (p.64) (extension “.TIFF”) or a PICT image (extension “.PCT”) and save it. Because the image is saved as a separate image, the original image Table of Select the image for which you want to view the...
Exporting Shooting Information Introduction Specify the image size, type, file name and save You can export as a text file the shooting information recorded to the image. destination, and then click the [Finish] button. Table of Select an image. Contents Select the [File] menu [Export Image].
Organizing Images Using High-Level Functions Introduction You can organize images using high-level functions such as setting Entering Comments into Images keywords and entering comments, renaming multiple files in a single operation and classifying images by shot year/month/date, all of which You can enter information relating to images as comments.
Introduction Saving Multiple Images with New File Names Classifying Images by Shot Date You can copy multiple images and save them with new file names in a Multiple images can be classified into different folders according to shot Table of single operation.
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Introduction Specify the folder structure, the file names, and the Settings for Folder Structure save destination, and then click the [OK] button. Setting Item Description Table of YearMonthDate Classifies images by creating a first-level folder Contents according to shot year/month/date. Year/YearMonthDate Classifies images by creating a second-level folder for the shot year, and the month and date.
Searching for Images Introduction You can search for images by ratings (p.18), shot date, comments (p.46) Check the searched images in the main window. and keywords (p.46). The searched images are displayed in the main window. Also, the [Search Results] folder is displayed in the folder area, and by Table of Select the [File] menu [Search].
Performing Advanced Editing Introduction This section explains image editing using high-level functions based on Select the [RGB Adjustment] tab sheet and adjust the assumption that you are familiar with handling standard image the image. editing software. Table of JPEG images deteriorate slightly when edited and saved, and the image Contents before editing cannot be recovered.
Introduction Adjusting the Brightness Level Adjusting the Tone Curve You can adjust the level of brightness (balance). You can adjust the brightness, contrast and color of a specific area by Table of changing the tone curve. Contents Display the image to edit in the viewer window (p.17) Display the image to edit in the viewer window (p.17)
Introduction Check the adjustments and then click the [OK] Transferring Images to Other Image Editing Software button. You can transfer images to image editing software other than IB. Table of Save as a separate image (p.27) Contents In the main window, select the [ImageBrowser] menu [Preferences].
Introduction Click [Start] to merge. Merging Images to Create Panorama Images You can merge up to four JPEG images to create panorama images. Table of For merging images, start up the image-merging software “PhotoStitch” Contents from IB and use. Select multiple images to merge (p.10) Basic Operation...
Adding Sound to Images/Playing Back Introduction Check the save range and then click [Save]. You can add sound to images and play back sound which you have added to images with a camera that has a sound record function. Table of Contents Adding Sound to Images You can add a sound file to an image.
Preferences Introduction You can change any of the IB functions in the preferences window. Browser Window Settings Check the settings displayed for each window before making changes. You can change the background color of the main window (browser Table of window) as well as the color of the thumbnail image frames.
Introduction Viewer Window Settings Confirmation Dialog Box Settings You can set the shooting information displayed in the viewer window You can set the software so that confirmation dialog boxes displayed Table of (p.65). after each operation are not displayed. Contents The items you uncheck are not displayed.
Introduction Processing When Rotating Settings Photo Print Settings You can make settings related to image rotation. When printing with the [Photo Print] window (p.14), you can set whether Table of to trim the image and print with no borders around the paper, or to print Contents as is without trimming.
Reference Introduction Troubleshooting............Deleting the Software (Uninstalling) ......Table of Contents System Requirements ..........Supported Images ........... Basic Operation About RAW Image Task .......... List of Main Window Functions........ Advanced Preview Mode............. Operation List Mode ..............List of Viewer Window Functions......High-Level Functions List of Cut Movie Window Functions .......
[Library] folder [Preferences] Lookup folder, and delete the preferences files below. Preferences Description Index com.canon.ImageBrowser.plist Preferences file for the ImageBrowser com.canon.RAWImageTask.plist Preferences file for the RAW Image Task com.canon.PhotoStitch.plist Preferences file for the PhotoStitch...
[ImageBrowser] folder to the trash. Be sure to select the [Finder] you have uninstalled the software. menu [Empty Trash]. Display the folder in which the software is saved. Basic Operation Open the [Canon Utilities] folder. Advanced Operation High-Level Functions Preferences Drag the [ImageBrowser] folder to the Trash.
Preferences Supported Images Reference Image type Extension JPEG images shot with a Canon digital JPEG images camera (Exif 2.2 or 2.21-compatible .JPG, .JPEG Contents JPEG images) Lookup RAW images shot with a EOS DIGITAL .CR2...
(p.35) Images in folders selected here are displayed on the thumbnail image display area. Images selected here are displayed on the image display area. The [CANON iMAGE GATEWAY] button may not be displayed depending on the area you are in.
(p.14, p.36, p.40, p.41) (p.7, p.9) Viewer window (p.65) Connects to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* Images in folders selected here are displayed on the image display area. The [CANON iMAGE GATEWAY] button may not be displayed depending on the area you are in.
List of Viewer Window Functions Introduction Table of Contents Basic Operation Advanced Operation Image display area High-Level Functions Preferences Reference Contents Lookup Display magnification Rating (p.18) (p.18) Shows/hides the shooting information Switches Index and AF point between images (p.12, p.17) Displayed image size Display magnification Saves the images...
List of Cut Movie Window Functions (p.32) Introduction Table of Contents Basic Displays the movie Operation Advanced Operation Current position during movie play Previous frame Plays the movie/Stops the movie High-Level Next frame Adjusts volume Functions Sets the start point for a movie cut Sets the end point for a movie cut Preferences Reference...
List of Photo Print Window Functions Introduction Printer selection and settings Table of Contents Basic Operation Page settings Advanced Operation High-Level Functions Print preview Preferences Reference Shot date and time settings Inserts text Contents Lookup Trims the image Index Switches the printing image Number of prints...
List of Index Print Window Functions Introduction Table of Contents Basic Operation Printer selection and settings Advanced Operation High-Level Print preview Functions Page settings Preferences Reference Contents Lookup Print information settings Trims the image Index Switches the printing page Rotates the image...
List of Layout Print Window Functions Introduction Table of Contents Basic Operation Sets the printing style Advanced Operation Printer selection and settings High-Level Print preview Functions Page settings Preferences Reference Contents Lookup Index Rotates the image Deletes an image Trims the image Reverts to the original condition Number of images per page...
Introduction Contents Lookup Table of Classify by shot date p.47 Downloading Images to Your Computer Contents Search p.49 Download images by connecting your camera and computer Basic Image Editing Operation Download images using a card reader Use automatic adjustment p.26 Image Checking Adjust brightness/darkness p.27...
Index Introduction Adding Sound to Images..............Delete Adjust JPEG Images..............26, 50 Delete Folders................Table of Delete Images ................Contents Adjusting (JPEG or TIFF Image)........... 26, 50 Delete the Software ..............Adjusting in RGB ................Delete Folders ..................Adjusting the Brightness............... Basic Delete Images ..................
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Introduction Main Window (Browser Window) ..........7, 63, 64 Searching for Images ................Merging Panorama Images..............Setting a Screen Saver................ Table of Contents Move or Copy Folders................. Setting a Wallpaper ................Move or Copy Images................. Setting an Image as a Screen Saver........... Setting an Image as Wallpaper ............
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