Canon PIXMA MG2440 Bedienungsanleitung

Online ManualMy Image Garden Guide English

Note• The displayed screen varies depending on your product.• Searching for Application FunctionsYou can find target pages easily by entering your app

When image capture is completed, the captured image(s) appear(s) in the CapturedImages area.ImportantYou can capture up to 150 still images from one v

7. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc.NoteRefer to "Print Settings Dialog" for details on the Print Settin

9. Click OK.The Print dialog appears.ImportantIf you change the printer in the Print dialog, a message appears and printing willbe canceled.10. Click

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

NoteWhen you click Merge Frames, a message screen appears. Follow the on-screen prompts.To change the images to merge, select images from the Selected

Related TopicMerge Frames View105

Correcting Still Images Captured from VideosYou can reduce noise or roughness in still images captured from videos.ImportantWhen a frame in which the

NoteYou can also select and correct multiple images.4. Click Noise Reduction or Enhance Resolution according to purpose.The image is corrected, and th

5. Click Close.The Video Frame Capture view reappears.Related TopicCorrect View108

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

To Utilize Images Imported to the ComputerDepending on the application to be started upon connecting a digital camera or inserting apicture CD, images

Enhancing with Toy Camera EffectEnhancing with Soft FocusBlurring the BackgroundCreating/Editing PDF FilesExtracting Text from Images (OCR Function)Do

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.NoteRefer to "Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog" for your model from Home of the OnlineManual to specify the scan settings.Click C

You can crop images.Cropping Scanned ImagesClick Save to save rotated or cropped scanned images.Save Dialog (Scan View)You can set the save location f

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

Scanning starts.NoteClick Cancel to cancel the scan.When scanning is completed, the image appears as a thumbnail.NoteYou can rotate the selected image

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

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

Scanning starts.NoteClick Cancel to cancel the scan.When scanning is completed, the image appears as a thumbnail.NoteClick Save to save scanned images

When Image Capture is specifiedThe images on the digital camera or SD card are saved to the folder specified forImport To in the Image Capture screen.

Image Garden menu. Refer to "Advanced Settings Tab" for details on thesetting procedure.NoteYou can also print scanned images. Control-click

Scanning with Favorite SettingsYou can scan with your favorite, frequently used settings by saving them beforehand.NoteYou can save your favorite sett

Scanning starts.NoteClick Cancel to cancel the scan.When scanning is completed, the image appears as a thumbnail.NoteYou can rotate the selected image

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

Cropping Scanned ImagesYou can crop scanned images. "Cropping" is the act of selecting the area you want to keepin an image and discarding t

NoteTo move the cropping area, place the cursor within the white frame and drag it.You can rotate the selected image 90 degrees clockwise each time yo

Editing ItemsYou can easily edit items recommended by Image Display or created in My Image Gardenin the My Art edit screen.Setting the Theme and Main

Setting the Theme and Main PeopleIn the My Art edit screen, you can set the theme and main people of your items.NoteRefer to "My Art Edit Screen&

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

5. Make sure that the Display recommendation checkbox is selected.Images will be automatically inserted to the item's layout frames based on thei

Saving Digital Camera Images to a Folder Subject toImage AnalysisYou can utilize the following functions when the folder in which to save images impor

Changing BackgroundIn the My Art edit screen, you can change the background of your items by page.ImportantThis function is not available when PREMIUM

The Select Background dialog appears.3. Select a background type.NoteSingle color and Photo do not appear depending on the item type and selectedtheme

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

NoteDepending on the display size of preview, the background editing toolbar may behidden behind the Page Thumbnails area and cannot be operated. In t

Changing LayoutIn the My Art edit screen, you can change the layout of your items by page.ImportantThis function is not available when PREMIUM Content

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

Arranging Photos AutomaticallyIn the My Art edit screen, you can automatically place images into the layout frames of youritems.ImportantThis function

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

Adding, Deleting, or Rearranging PagesIn the My Art edit screen, you can add pages to or delete pages from your items. You canalso rearrange pages.Add

2. Click Add Page.A new page is added after the selected page.Deleting PagesYou can delete unwanted pages.NotePages can be deleted only when there are

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

NoteIf the Page Thumbnails area is not displayed, click the bar above the operationbuttons.2. Click Delete Page.The page is deleted.140

Rearranging PagesYou can rearrange the order of pages by dragging and dropping them in the PageThumbnails area.141

Inserting ImagesIn the My Art edit screen, you can insert images into your items by dragging and droppingmaterials or by scanning items such as photos

2. Drag and drop it to a layout frame of your item.When you move an image to a layout frame, a cross icon appears on the image.Scanning and Inserting

When Scan via Driver is selectedThe scanner driver screen appears. You can scan in the mode you want to use.When Auto Scan is selectedScanning starts.

Adjusting, Correcting, or Enhancing ImagesIn the My Art edit screen, you can change the angle, position, and size of the imagesinserted in your item.

(Adjust Position)You can switch the cursor between (Move) and the standard one. Switch to (Move) and drag the image to change its position. Switch

The Special Image Filters window appears. You can joyfully enhance photos usingthe filter you want to use.Enhancing Photos Using Special FiltersNoteYo

Adding TextIn the My Art edit screen, you can add text to cards, collages, disc labels (CD/DVD/BD),and other items containing a text box.ImportantThis

(1) FontSelect the font type.(2) SizeYou can set the font size within the range of 5 to 100 points. (Decrease Size)Decreases the font size by 1 point

Refer to "General Notes (Scanner Driver)" for your model from Home of the Online Manualfor restrictions on scanning using ScanGear (scanner

Adding/Adjusting Text BoxesIn the My Art edit screen, you can add horizontal or vertical text boxes to photo layouts,cards, and disc labels (CD/DVD/BD

NoteIf the Page Thumbnails area is not displayed, click the bar above the operationbuttons.2. Click Add Text.3. Select Horizontal or Vertical from the

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

Rotates the text box 90 degrees clockwise with each click. (Free Rotation Off)/(Free Rotation On)The buttons switch when clicked. For (Free Rotatio

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

You can also blur the outline of the subjects or remove the base color.Adjusting ImagesCropYou can select the area you want to keep in an image and di

Using Auto Photo FixYou can automatically apply corrections suitable for photos based on the analysis of theshot scene.ImportantAuto Photo Fix cannot

The selected image appears in the Preview area.NoteIf only one image is selected, only the preview appears and the Selected Imagesarea does not appear

Related TopicCorrect/Enhance Images Window159

What Is My Image Garden?What You Can Do with My Image GardenFile FormatsSelecting Images, PDF Files, and VideosStarting My Image Garden16

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

NoteIf only one image is selected, only the preview appears and the Selected Imagesarea does not appear.Auto Correction4. Make sure that Auto is selec

NoteThe correction level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Red-Eye Correction.When the cursor is moved over the image, the shape of

NoteTo save only the image(s) you like, select it (them) and click Save SelectedImage. Click Save All Corrected Images to save all the corrected image

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

NoteIf only one image is selected, only the preview appears and the Selected Imagesarea does not appear.4. Click Manual, then click Correct/Enhance.5.

NoteYou can also drag to rotate the selected area.Click (Display Comparison Screen) to display the images before and after thecorrection side by sid

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 c

Auto Correction4. Make sure that Auto is selected.5. Click Face Sharpener.NoteThe correction level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below

NoteThe correction level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below FaceSharpener.When the cursor is moved over the image, the shape of the c

What You Can Do with My Image GardenMy Image Garden is an application that allows you to utilize photos taken with digitalcameras and other images sav

Corrected image(s) is (are) saved as a new file(s).NoteTo save only the image(s) you like, select it (them) and click Save SelectedImage. Click Save A

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

Auto Enhancement4. Make sure that Auto is selected.5. Click Digital Face Smoothing.NoteThe enhancement level can be changed by moving the slider displ

NoteThe enhancement level can be changed by moving the slider displayed belowDigital Face Smoothing.When the cursor is moved over the image, the shape

Enhanced image(s) is (are) saved as a new file(s).NoteTo save only the image(s) you like, select it (them) and click Save SelectedImage. Click Save Al

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/

NoteWhen 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 OK

NoteTo save only the image(s) you like, select it (them) and click Save SelectedImage. Click Save All Corrected Images to save all the enhanced images

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 C

The following adjustments are available:BrightnessContrastSharpnessBlurShow-through RemovalThe image is adjusted and the (Correction/Enhancement) ma

Organize Photos EasilyImages analyzed in My Image Garden appear in the Unregistered People view or Peopleview by person, and also appear in the Calend

7. Click Exit.ImportantIf the adjusted image(s) is (are) not saved, the adjustment(s) will be deleted.Related TopicCorrect/Enhance Images Window180

Cropping PhotosCropping is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in an image and discarding therest.ImportantThis function may not be availab

4. Drag the white squares on the image to specify the area to be cropped,then click OK.NoteClick Reset Selected Image in the Correct/Enhance Images wi

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. Cl

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

Enhanced image(s) is (are) saved as a new file(s).NoteTo save only the image(s) you like, select it (them) and click Save SelectedImage. Click Save Al

Enhancing with Miniature EffectYou can enhance an image (landscape photo, etc.) to resemble a photo of a miniaturemodel (diorama).NoteThis filter is s

4. Click Miniature Effect.A white frame (area that will not be blurred) appears in the Preview area.NoteIf a white frame does not appear, move the cur

Print Personalized ItemsYou can combine your favorite photos with preset themes to create and print personalizeditems such as collages and cards.Creat

6. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Filtered Images.Enhanced image(s) is (are) saved as a new file(s).NoteTo save only the image(s) you like, sel

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.

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

Related TopicSpecial Image Filters Window193

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

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

Blurring the BackgroundYou can blur the background to emphasize the subject or specific areas.NoteAreas may not be specified as intended depending on

NoteIf only one image is selected, only the preview appears and the Selected Imagesarea does not appear.4. Click Blur Background.NoteThe effect level

NoteYou can select whether to detect the outline automatically, by clicking (Detect the Outline and Select the Area) on the Toolbar.When the "Det

NoteClick (Display Comparison Screen) to display the images before and after theenhancement side by side in a separate window so that you can compar

ContentsRead Me First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Symbols Used in This D

Capture and Print Still Images from VideosYou can capture your favorite scenes from videos and print them as still images.Capturing and Printing Still

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

Click Add Page at the bottom of the screen. After the Open dialog appears, selectthe image(s) or PDF file(s) you want to add, then click Open.When del

Extracting Text from Images (OCR Function)Scan text in images and display it in TextEdit (included with Mac OS).ImportantPDF files cannot be converted

Slanted documentsDocuments placed upside down or documents with text in the wrongorientation (rotated characters)Documents containing special fonts, e

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

3. Enter the search text in Search, then press the return key.Search starts, then the images that match the search text appear in the SearchResults ar

NoteYou can print downloaded images, or create calendars and collages and print them.Refer to "Creating and Printing Items" for details.Rela

My Image Garden ScreensMain ScreenMy Art ViewMy Art Edit ScreenSelect Theme and Main People DialogSelect Theme DialogSelect Background DialogSelect La

Download PREMIUM Contents ViewDownloaded PREMIUM Contents ViewCorrect/Enhance Images WindowCrop WindowSave Dialog (Correct/Enhance Images or Special I

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

NoteIn My Image Garden, there are many screens for selecting images, PDF files, andvideos.Refer to "Selecting Images, PDF Files, and Videos"

CalendarSwitches to the Calendar view in which you can browse images, documents, videos,etc. saved on your computer in a calendar by date. You can al

Switches to the Download PREMIUM Contents view in which you can downloadPREMIUM Contents.ImportantInternet connection is required to download PREMIUM

You can also switch the view by double-clicking a thumbnail or preview displayed in thePreview area.212

My Art ViewDisplays the thumbnails of created items by category. You can create, edit, or copy items.Click My Art in Global Menu to switch to the My A

CardYou can create cards for anniversaries and annual events using your favorite photosand print them. CalendarYou can create personalized calendars

Copy and EditYou can copy and edit the selected item.My Art Edit Screen(4) Display Size Setting Bar (Reduce/Enlarge)Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) t

My Art Edit ScreenYou can edit or print items such as collages and cards.ImportantBackground or Add Text may not be clicked depending on the type and

(1) Materials AreaDisplays the thumbnails of images that can be used for your item. A checkmark appears onthe images in use.NoteYou can drag and drop

Displays the Select Background dialog in which you can change the background of thepage being edited. LayoutDisplays the Select Layout dialog in which

Displays the Special Image Filters window in which you can enhance images withspecial filters. Advanced...Displays the Advanced Settings dialog in whi

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

(Reduce/Enlarge)Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can alsofreely change the display size by dragging the sli

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

Displays the thumbnails of the detected face areas when images of people for whomimage analysis has been performed are selected.Click (Down Arrow) b

Select Theme DialogYou can set your item's theme, paper size, etc.Display the Select Theme dialog by one of the following operations.• Select ima

OrientationYou can select the paper orientation.(3) Display recommendationSelect this checkbox to place images selected for the item in a state suitab

Select Background DialogYou can change the background of your item.In the My Art edit screen, click Background at the bottom of the screen to display

To select a color that is not in Standard color, click Custom. Select the color you wantto set.When Photo is selectedImages in the Materials area appe

Select Layout DialogYou can change the layout of your item.Click the page you want to change from the Page Thumbnails area of the My Art editscreen, t

Advanced Settings Dialog (Stickers)You can use the same image in all sticker frames.In the My Art edit screen, display stickers and click Advanced...

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

File Formats Available for Saving Scans• JPEG/Exif (.jpg, .jpeg)• TIFF (.tif, .tiff)• PNG (.png)• PDF (.pdf)NoteThe following TIFF file formats are su

NoteThe date is the image shooting date recorded as Exif data. If there is no Exif data,the date of last update to the image will be printed.Use the s

Advanced Settings Dialog (Calendar)You can specify basic settings, font, font color, display format, etc. for the calendar.In the My Art edit screen,

Week Starts onYou can set the start day of the week. You can select Sunday or Monday.Set HolidaysClick Settings... to display the Advanced Settings di

(4) Style for DaysYou can set the font and font color to be applied to the days of the week and dates.Font for Days of Week/Font for DaysYou can selec

Advanced Settings Dialog (Calendar Holiday Settings)You can set holidays for the calendar.In the My Art edit screen, display the Advanced Settings dia

DeleteDeletes the holiday selected in the list on the left.Related TopicPrinting CalendarsAdvanced Settings Dialog (Calendar)235

Advanced Settings Dialog (Disc Label (CD/DVD/BD))You can set the print area for disc labels (CD/DVD/BD).In the My Art edit screen, display a disc labe

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

For each date of the calendar, thumbnails of the images, PDF files, and videos shot orcreated on the date appear.(2) Calendar View Switching Area (D

In Day ViewNoteNew Art appears only in the thumbnail view.Specify Person and (Previous File/Next File) appear only in the detailsview.Correct/Enhanc

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

Displays a white frame in preview with which you can specify the face area of aperson and register the name.PrintDisplays the print settings dialog fr

Register Event/Edit Event DialogYou can register/edit the event information to images.Select the date for registration or the label of a registered ev

Kids: Growth record, Entrance ceremony, Graduation, Recital, Sports day,Birthday, OthersAnniversary: Wedding, Birthday, OthersLeisure: Travel, OthersH

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

(2) Operation Buttons New ArtYou can create items such as collages and cards using the images registered to event.Select an item to create to display

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

Specify Person and (Previous File/Next File) appear only in the detailsview.Correct/Enhance and Special Filters can be clicked only when an image is

(Previous File/Next File)Switches the displayed image when there are multiple images, PDF files, or videos.(3) Display Size Setting Bar (Thumbnail Vi

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

Unregistered People ViewDeleted Images of People View(2) Operation ButtonsNoteRegister Profile can be clicked only when a person is selected. New ArtY

NoteClick a date and select Select All from the Edit menu to select all dates of themonth.In Day ViewWhen you click Day View in the Calendar view set

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

You can register the birthday from the calendar.Click (Calendar) to display the calendar. Select the date you want to register.NoteYou can also set

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

NoteWhen you select Delete from the menu displayed by control-clicking an image, it willdisappear from the Thumbnails area.(2) Operation ButtonsNoteNe

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

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

Displays the thumbnail of the face area in the first identified image among the imagesidentified as those of the same person.Click Register name and e

Correct/EnhanceDisplays the Correct/Enhance Images window in which you can correct or enhanceimages. Special FiltersDisplays the Special Image Filter

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

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

NoteClick a thumbnail of an image or PDF file and select Select All from the Edit menuto select all images, PDF files, and videos of the date.Event Vi

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

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

Video Frame Capture can be clicked only when a video is selected. New ArtYou can create items such as collages and cards using images.Select an item t

(3) Display Size Setting Bar (Thumbnail View)Switches the view to the thumbnails of images, PDF files, and videos. (Details View)Switches the view to

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

StitchCombines scanned images into one image.Click to start IJ Scan Utility.Refer to "Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch)"

(Previous File/Next File)Switches the displayed image when there are multiple scanned images.(4) Display Size Setting Bar (Thumbnail View)Switches th

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

Applies cropping.CloseReturns to the Scan view without applying cropping. (Previous Image/Next Image)Switches the displayed image when there are multi

Save Dialog (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 displ

NoteDouble-clicking an event label in the Month View calendar also displays images,PDF files, and videos contained in the event as thumbnails.Select S

The File Settings dialog appears and you can specify the image quality(compression type) of JPEG files. You can select High (Low Compression),Standard

PDF Settings DialogYou can make advanced settings such as the PDF compression type to the PDF file to besaved.Select PDF for Data Format in the Save d

ImportantThe following types of images may not be corrected properly since the text cannotbe detected correctly.Images in which the text lines are inc

Photo Sharing Sites ViewYou can search for images on photo sharing sites on the Internet and download the imagesyou want to print.Click Photo Sharing

When search history exists, you can delete the records of previously enteredkeywords by selecting Clear History displayed at the bottom of the list.(2

All typesAll Rights Reserved• Unauthorized copying of images isillegal except for personal/home useor for use within such limited scope.Copying portra

CC license (Non-Commercial)Attribution Non-Commercial (CClicense)• You must show the title and licensorof the original work along with yourcreation.•

(Page Number/Total Pages)Enter a page number and press the return key to display the specified page of theSearch Results area.(4) Operation ButtonsSa

Save Dialog (Photo Sharing Sites View)You can make advanced settings for saving the images downloaded in the Photo SharingSites view to a computer.Cli

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

NoteSelect Select All from the Edit menu to select all people.In Expanded displayWhen you click a name displayed below People, or double-click a perso

When you switch the still image capture panel to the Capture (multiple) panel, the (Start Time of Capture Range) and (End Time of Capture Range) mar

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

Plays or pauses the video. (Pause) or (Playback) appears while a video is playing or stopped, respectively. (Stop)Stops the video. (Mute)/(Unmute)

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 VideoF

(3) Operation Buttons Noise ReductionReduces noise (tonal variation that may appear in images taken in dark locations suchas night scenes using a digi

BeforeDisplays the image before correction.AfterDisplays the image after correction. (Whole Image View)Fits the preview to the area size. (Reduce/Enla

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

(1) Selected Images Area(2) Preview Area(3) Operation Buttons(4) Display Size Setting Bar(1) Selected Images AreaDisplays the thumbnails of the still

Save Dialog (Video Frame Capture View)You can make advanced settings for saving still images captured from a video or images ofmerged frames to a comp

Related TopicVideo Frame Capture View289

NoteClick a smaller thumbnail to select all images that are automatically organized asthose of the same person.Click a thumbnail of an image and selec

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

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

Printable TimesUsage ExpiryPaper SizeSuggested Paper(2) Operation ButtonsNoteAvailable editing functions vary depending on the selected PREMIUM Conten

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.NoteYou can automatically correct photos when printing. Refer to "Print Setti

You can adjust the correction level using the slider.Digital Face SmoothingEnhances skin beautifully by reducing blemishes and wrinkles.You can adjust

Move the slider to the left to decrease and right to increase the contrast of the image.SharpnessEmphasizes the outline of the subjects to sharpen the

Move the Brightness slider to the left to darken and right to brighten the image.Move the Contrast slider to the left to decrease and right to increas

Correct/EnhanceRed-Eye CorrectionCorrects red eyes in the selected area.You can adjust the correction level using the slider.Face BrightenerCorrects t

(2) Preview Operation ButtonsNoteWhen the Correct/Enhance Images window is displayed from the My Art edit screen, (Rotate Left 90°), (Rotate Right 9

Downloading and Printing PREMIUM Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Capturing and Printing Still Images fro

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Switches to the previous/next image.Not available when one image is selected.CloseCloses the Compare Images window.(3) Preview AreaDisplays the previe

Crop WindowYou can crop images.Click (Crop) in the Correct/Enhance Images window to display the Crop window.NoteWhen the Correct/Enhance Images wind

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Save Dialog (Correct/Enhance Images or Special ImageFilters Window)You can make advanced settings for saving corrected, enhanced, or adjusted images t

Select this checkbox to save the corrected, enhanced, or adjusted images to the foldersin which the original uncorrected, unenhanced, or unadjusted im

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

You can adjust the enhancement level using the slider.Miniature EffectYou can enhance an image to resemble a photo of a miniature model (diorama).You

(Display Comparison Screen)Displays the Compare Images window in which you can compare the images beforeand after the enhancement.BeforeThe image bef

NoteThis area does not appear when multiple images were selected in the My Art editscreen upon displaying the Special Image Filters window; only the p

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

Starting My Image GardenMy Image Garden can be started with the following two methods.• Click (Start My Image Garden) on Quick Menu• From the Go men

(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

Moves the selected pages to the end. Add PageDisplays the Open dialog; select the image or PDF file you want to add, then clickOpen to add a page to t

While in preview, fits the preview to the area size. (Reduce/Enlarge)Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can al

Save Dialog (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 at t

Select this checkbox to create a current date folder in the folder specified in Save inand save scanned images in it. The folder will be created with

File Settings DialogYou can make advanced settings such as the PDF compression type to the PDF file to besaved.Click Settings... in the Create/Edit PD

Select this checkbox to detect the document orientation based on the text in imagesand correct the angle (within the range of -0.1 to -10 degrees or +

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

Specify the number of copies for each photoSelect this checkbox to set the number of copies to be printed image by image whenprinting multiple images

PrinterYou can select the printer to be used.NoteOnly Canon printers appear.Paper SizeYou can select the size of the paper to be used.NoteWhen printin

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

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

Print dateSelect this checkbox to add dates to the images before printing.Text OrientationYou can select the orientation of the date.PositionYou can s

Select the amount of extension from None, Small, Medium, Large, andStandard.Large Medium SmallThe solid lines represent the paper size, and the transl

HorizontalYou can adjust the print position in the horizontal direction.Set a positive value to move left or set a negative value to move right.Advanc

Related TopicPrinting Photos and DocumentsPrinting Recommended Items and Images Displayed in Slide ShowsCreating and Printing ItemsPrinting Disc Label

Paper Size ListPaper sizes available for printing with My Image Garden are as follows. Check the paper touse before printing.NotePaper sizes that can

Fine Art A4 8.27 x 11.69 inches (21.0 x 29.7 cm)Fine Art Letter 8.50 x 11.00 inches (21.59 x 27.94 cm)Fine Art A3 11.69 x 16.54 inches (29.7 x 42.0 cm

Preferences DialogYou can specify the environment of My Image Garden, image analysis function settings,folders in which to save files, applications to

DefaultsRestores Display file name below thumbnails to the default state.Image Analysis Settings TabYou can set the folders to be subject to image ana

Images for which image analysis has been completed can be automatically placedat suitable positions in your items. Refer to "Arranging Photos Aut

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

Location of Temporary FilesYou can set the folder in which to save temporary files that are created while My ImageGarden is running. To change the fol

Select this checkbox to save the results of extraction in one file collectively uponextracting text from multiple images.ImportantBe sure to select th

TroubleshootingHow Can I Change the Settings of My Image Garden?You can change the settings of My Image Garden in the Preferences dialog.Images Do Not

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

Click the (Preferences) button in Quick Menu, select your printer in Select Model in thePreferences screen, then try printing the PREMIUM Contents a

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. Sele

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

• Items with photos of your hobbies• Items with photos of the family's memories of one month, three months, six months, orone yearAnd more!35

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

When the relationship is not registered When the relationship is registeredThe daughter may appear smaller, or thelayout may focus on a friend.The lay

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

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Creating/Editing PDF Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200Extracting Text from Im

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

drop it to Deleted Images of People in Global Menu. The image is moved to theDeleted Images of People view.Image analysis only applies to images saved

To delete a registered person, control-click the person in the People view andselect Delete from the displayed menu. Images whose names of people have

NoteClick (Close) to remove the white frame.4. Click Register name below the white frame, then enter the name of theperson to register.5. Click an a

Related TopicUnregistered People ViewPeople ViewExpanded Display of People View44

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

The Register Profile dialog appears.3. Set Name, Relationship, and Birthday.4. Click OK.The profile is saved.Related TopicPeople View46

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

The Register Event dialog appears.NoteYou can register up to four events to each date.3. Set Event Name and Category.NoteRefer to "Register Event

NoteWhen you place the cursor over either end of an event label, the shape of thecursor changes to (Left Right Arrow). In that state, you can drag t

Download PREMIUM Contents View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290Downloaded PRE

Registering Favorite LevelsWhen you register favorite levels to images, those with higher favorite levels are more likelyto be laid out automatically

The favorite level can be specified in six levels. The more stars, the higher thefavorite level becomes.NoteYou can also register the favorite level b

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 sur

The screen is an example of when printing from the folder view.5. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc.NoteRefer to &q

When you print on a bordered layout, the margins on the left and right or the topand bottom may become wider than the other.NoteYou can correct or enh

Printing Disc Labels (CD/DVD/BD)You can create personalized disc labels (CD/DVD/BD) using your favorite photos and printthem.ImportantDo not set the d

4. Set the theme, Paper Size, etc., then click OK.The disc label (CD/DVD/BD) appears in the My Art edit screen.NoteThe layout may not be as expected d

NoteIn the Advanced Settings dialog displayed by clicking Advanced... at thebottom of the screen, you can set the print area. If Advanced... is not di

ImportantIf you change the printer in the Print dialog, a message appears and printing willbe canceled.10. Click Print.Related TopicMy Art Edit Screen

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

Printing Recommended Items and Images Displayed inSlide ShowsYou can print recommended items and images displayed as slide shows in Image Displayon th

The Print Settings dialog appears.3. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc.NoteRefer to "Print Settings Dialog&quo

5. Click OK.The Print dialog appears.ImportantIf you change the printer in the Print dialog, a message appears and printing willbe canceled.6. Click P

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 CardsYou can create cards for anniversaries and annual events using your favorite photos andprint them.Printing CalendarsYou can create perso

Printing in a Cinematic LayoutYou can print your favorite photos in a layout that resembles a film or theater.Printing Paper CraftsYou can print downl

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

An item with the image(s) placed according to the selected layout appears in the MyArt edit screen.NoteThe layout may not be as expected depending on

NoteIn cases such as when Identifying people appears at Unregistered People inGlobal Menu, the result may not be as expected since automatic placement

NoteRefer to "Print Settings Dialog" for details on the Print Settings dialog.9. Click Print.A message appears.10. Click OK.The Print dialog

Symbols Used in This DocumentWarningInstructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrectoperation of th

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

The collage appears in the My Art edit screen.NoteEven if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item dependingon the selected th

NoteIn cases such as when Identifying people appears at Unregistered People inGlobal Menu, the result may not be as expected since automatic placement

10. Click Print.Related TopicMy Art Edit Screen73

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

The card appears in the My Art edit screen.NoteEven if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item dependingon the selected theme

NoteIn cases such as when Identifying people appears at Unregistered People inGlobal Menu, the result may not be as expected since automatic placement

10. Click Print.Related TopicMy Art Edit Screen77

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

The calendar appears in the My Art edit screen.NoteEven if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item dependingon the selected t

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

NoteIf Advanced... is not displayed, click (Right Scroll).6. Set the calendar display format and holidays, then click OK.Advanced Settings Dialog (C

NoteRefer to "Print Settings Dialog" for details on the Print Settings dialog.10. Click Print.A message appears.11. Click OK.The Print dialo

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

The sticker appears in the My Art edit screen.5. Edit the item according to your preference.NoteIn the Advanced Settings dialog displayed by clicking

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

Related TopicMy Art Edit Screen85

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 i

An item with the image(s) placed according to the selected layout appears in the MyArt edit screen.NoteEven if a high priority is set, the person may

NoteIn cases such as when Identifying people appears at Unregistered People inGlobal Menu, the result may not be as expected since automatic placement

10. Click Print.Related TopicMy Art Edit Screen89

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

Printing Paper CraftsYou can print downloaded PREMIUM Contents (paper crafts) and create three-dimensionalart.ImportantKeep these points in mind when

The paper craft appears in the My Art edit screen.4. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen.The Print Settings dialog appears.5. Set the number

6. Click Print.A message appears.7. Click OK.The Print dialog appears.ImportantIf you change the printer in the Print dialog or click PDF (PDF or Prev

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.ImportantTo download PREMIUM Contents, allow cookies and enable JavaScript onSafari.Internet connection

ImportantThe allowed number of print copies and the usage period are set for some PREMIUMContents. PREMIUM Contents will be deleted when the set numbe

The PREMIUM Contents appears in the My Art edit screen.4. Click Theme and Main People to set Paper Size and Orientation.Set Paper Size and Orientation

NoteRefer to "Print Settings Dialog" for details on the Print Settings dialog.8. Click Print.A message appears.9. Click OK.The Print dialog

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

Note (Pause) or (Playback) appears on the still image capture panel while avideo is playing or stopped, respectively.Using (Pause) and (Frame