Canon Pixma Mp540 User Guide

							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Appendix: Opening Files Other thanScanned Images > Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card
Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card
You can import images (including PDF files scanned with the operation pannel) saved on a memory
card, and save them to a computer or print them using MP Navigator EX. You can also attach them to e-
mail, or edit them using an application that accompanies the machine.
When saving PDF files, you can select whether to enable keyword search, and also specify the
compression type and other advanced settings.
Important
Do not remove or insert memory cards while they are being accessed or the Access Lamp of the
machine is flashing.
The machine can only detect one memory card at a time. Do not simultaneously insert multiple
memory cards.
When switching to another memory card of the same type or inserting another memory card in a
different Card Slot, make sure that the Access Lamp of the machine is not flashing, then remove the
memory card. Then, insert another memory card.
The machines Card Slot (memory card) may become inaccessible. In that case, restart the
machine or turn it off and reconnect the USB cable.
1.Insert a memory card containing image/PDF files into the machines Card Slot.
For details on how to insert a memory card into the machine, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic
Guide.
2.Start MP Navigator EX as follows.
Windows Vista and Windows XP:
The program selection dialog box opens. Click MP Navigator EX Ver2.0.
Note
If you want to start MP Navigator EX every time a memory card is inserted into the machine,
follow these steps.
Windows Vista:
Select the Always do this for pictures checkbox and click MP Navigator EX Ver2.0.
Windows XP:
Select MP Navigator EX Ver2.0, then select the Always do the selected action. checkbox and
click OK.
The Memory Card screen of the Scan/Import window appears, and the images and PDF files
saved on the memory card appear in the Thumbnail window.
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							Note
See Memory Card Screen (Scan/Import Window) for details on the Memory Card screen
(Scan/Import window).
Windows 2000:
Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen.
Starting MP Navigator EX
Point to Scan/Import and click Memory Card. The Memory Card screen of the Scan/Import window
appears, and the images and PDF files saved on the memory card appear in the Thumbnail
window.
3.Select the checkboxes of the images and PDF files you want to import, then click
Import.
The Import dialog box opens. Specify the folder in which to save the imported files.
Save in
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							Displays the folder in which to save the imported images and PDF files. To change the folder,
click Browse... to specify another one.
The following folders are specified by default.
Windows Vista: MP Navigator EX folder in Picture folder
Windows XP: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder
Windows 2000: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder
Save to a Subfolder with Current Date
Select this checkbox to create a subfolder in the folder specified in Save in with the current date
and save imported files in it. A subfolder with a name such as 2008_01_01 (Year_Month_Date)
will be created.
If this checkbox is not selected, files are saved directly in the folder specified in Save in.
Change the PDF file properties
This option is displayed when the memory card contains a PDF file.
Select this checkbox to change the PDF file settings. You can also change the settings of PDF
files created via scanning using the Operation Panel. Click Set... to open a dialog box in which
you can specify advanced settings. See PDF Settings Dialog Box for details.
4.Click Save.
The imported images and PDF files appear in the View & Use window.
See the corresponding sections below for details on using the imported images and PDF files.
Creating/Editing PDF Files
Printing Documents
Printing Photos
Sending via E-mail
Editing Files
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Appendix: Opening Files Other thanScanned Images > Opening Images Saved on a Computer
Opening Images Saved on a Computer
You can open images saved on a computer and print them or attach them to e-mail using MP Navigator
EX. You can also edit them using an application that accompanies the machine.
1.Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen.
Starting MP Navigator EX
2.In the Navigation Mode screen, point to View & Use and click My Box (Scanned/
Imported Images), Specify Folder or Recently Saved Images.
Click My Box (Scanned/Imported Images) to open images saved in My Box (Scanned/Imported
Images), click Specify Folder to open images saved in a specific folder, or click Recently Saved
Images to open recently saved images.
Note
If the Show this window at startup checkbox is not selected, the last used screen appears. If
the Scan/Import window is displayed, click  (View & Use) on the upper left of the screen.
The View & Use window opens.
See View & Use Images on your Computer Tab for details on the View & Use Images on your
Computer tab.
3.Click the folder containing the images you want to open.
Images saved in the folder appear in the Thumbnail window.
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							4.Select the images you want to use, then select what you want to do with them.
See the corresponding sections below for details on using images.
Creating/Editing PDF Files
Printing Documents
Printing Photos
Sending via E-mail
Editing Files
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software
Scanning with Other Application Software
What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens
Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents. It enables you to specify the
output size and make image corrections when scanning documents.
ScanGear can be started from MP Navigator EX or from other applications that are compatible with a
standard interface called TWAIN. (ScanGear (scanner driver) is a TWAIN-compatible driver.)
What You Can Do with this Software
This software enables you to preview scan results or set document type and output size, etc. when
scanning documents. It is useful when you want to scan in a specific color tone, as it allows you to make
various corrections and adjust brightness, contrast, etc.
Screens
There are three modes: Basic Mode, Advanced Mode and Auto Scan Mode.
Switch modes by clicking a tab on the upper right of the screen.
Note
ScanGear (scanner driver) starts in the last used mode.
Settings are not retained when you switch between modes.
Basic Mode
Use Basic Mode to scan easily by following three simple on-screen steps (  ,  and  ).
Advanced Mode
Use Advanced Mode to select color mode, specify resolution, correct images, adjust colors, etc. when
scanning documents.
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							Auto Scan Mode
Use Auto Scan Mode to scan easily by simply placing the document on the Platen and clicking Scan.
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using
ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner
Driver)
Starting ScanGear (scanner driver)
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Scanning documents after making simple image corrections
Scanning in Basic Mode
Scanning documents after making advanced image corrections and brightness/color adjustments
Scanning in Advanced Mode
Scanning with a simple operation
Scanning in Auto Scan Mode
Scanning multiple documents at one time after making image corrections and color adjustments
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time in Advanced Mode
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							Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using
ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
 > Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning
documents. ScanGear (scanner driver) can be started from MP Navigator EX or an application.
Follow these steps to start ScanGear (scanner driver).
Starting from MP Navigator EX
Navigation Mode Screen
Follow these steps to start ScanGear (scanner driver) from the Navigation Mode screen of MP Navigator
EX.
1.Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen.
Starting MP Navigator EX
2.Point to Scan/Import and click Photos/Documents (Platen).
The Scan/Import window opens.
3.Select the Use the scanner driver checkbox, then click Open Scanner Driver.
The ScanGear (scanner driver) screen appears.
One-click Mode Screen
Follow these steps to start ScanGear (scanner driver) from the One-click Mode screen of MP Navigator
EX.
1.Start MP Navigator EX and open the One-click Mode screen.
Starting MP Navigator EX
2.Click the corresponding icon.
The corresponding dialog box opens.
3.Select the Use the scanner driver checkbox in Scan Settings, then click Scan.
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