For Windows 7 or 8 users, the software pack is labeled Windows Essentials 2012. Windows Vista users have Windows Photo Gallery built in and do not need to download anything.
The default destination for imported pictures is “My Pictures” folder (“My Computer > My Pictures” or “C:\Users[username]\My Pictures”).
”Import All New Items” will import anything from the source that does not already exist in the destination folder. ”Review, Organize and Group Items to Import” allows the user to select and arrange specific targets to import.
If the Details pane does not appear, click “Organize > Layout > Details pane” to bring it into view. Multiple items can be selected with either click and drag or holding Ctrl and clicking individual items.
You can exit a slideshow at any time with Esc. Slideshow filters can be applied in “Home > Slideshow”.
Manual editing can be done to single photos by selecting the photo and pressing “Edit > Adjustments > Fine Tune”. This will allow you to take control of the same editing tools to adjust photos to your personal specifications. You can undo any unwanted changes by pressing “Revert to Original” in the “Edit” tab.
To email: Select any items you with to send, go to “Home > Share > Email”. Select the desired size of the photos and press “Attach”. Your default email client will automatically launch and open an email with the photos attached. To print: Select any items you wish to print, then “right-click > Print” any selected item (alternately, press Ctrl + P). The print dialog box will appear. Here you can select size, layout, and number of copies of your selected photos. Press “Print” to proceed with your selection.
