Step 1:
Launch your newly-installed Photo Book Editor program

Step 2:
Once the program has fully-launched, you will see Photobookmart’s home page if you are connected to internet. Click on Photo Books button at the top left then select Create New. You can now choose your desired photo book from the list and begin designing your very own photo book.

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P/s: If you click on ‘Easy Photo Book Wizard”, the wizard will guide you step-by-step from the program itself!

Step 3:
You can now see the empty pages of your selected photo book. To load your photos on to Photo Book Editor, click on the + sign located at the bottom left of your screen.

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Step 4:
Select the location of your photos or folders, then select the photos you wish to include into your photo book.
P/S:You may pre-arrange your photos into 1 folder, that will expedite your designing process.

Step 5:
Start placing the photo of your choice by simply dragging the thumbnail and dropping it on to the page. A pop-up window will ask you How To Drop the photo.

YOUR MINUTE DICTIONARY

Two Page Spread Background - Turns the selected photo as the background of the respective page. However, this option is more suitable for double-spread pages. If you wish to replace the current background photo with the one you have just selected, this is the option to click on too. Layout Picture - An option whereby Photo Book Editor will automatically lay the photo out in order. Add Picture - With this option, you have the freedom to place the photo wherever you like and resize it according to your preference. Single Page Background - This option appears only when you are working on the two-page spread. It allows you to use the selected photo as the background of the respective page. If you wish to replace the current background photo with the one you have just selected, this is the option to click on too.

Quick Tips

To change the position of your photo: Simply select the photo and drag it to your desired position. To change the size of your photo: Drag any of the small squares at every corner of your photo, inwards or outwards, depending on whether you wish to increase or decrease its size. To use fixed layouts from Photo Book Editor: Select Page Layouts Determine which layout you prefer Drag and drop the layout thumbnail on to the page To rotate your photo: To freely rotate, click and hold down your mouse button on the two green arrows on the photo. Rotate the photo around according to your liking. To rotate clockwise / counter-clockwise, right-click on the photo and select accordingly. To change your photos to sepia or black & white tones: Right-click on the selected photo, select Filter and then click on your preference. To fade out your photo: Right-click on the selected photo, select Fade and then click on your desired fading percentage. To add shadow behind your photo: Right-click on the selected photo, select ‘Add Drop Shadow’. If you wish to remove the shadow, right-click again on the photo and select ‘Remove Drop Shadow’. To insert text / caption: Right-click anywhere on the page and select Insert > New Caption. A new text caption box will appear on the page. Drag it to your desired position. To start typing, double-click on the text caption box. To add a ready-made background to your page: Select Page Backgrounds (this can be found at right bottom of the screen). Drag and drop your preferred background on to the page. You can also choose to overlay two or more backgrounds on top of each other. To add borders to your photos: Select Picture Borders. Drag and drop your preferred border on to your photo. Used a fixed template from Photo Book Editor: Photo Book Editor provides a variety of templates to help you in designing your photo book. These templates have been prepared according to common photo book themes. To use: Click on Book Templates (this can be found next to your photo thumbnails). From the templates available, drag and drop your desired one on to any page of your photo book. Because applying the fixed template will automatically change the overall look and feel of your book according to the theme, a pop-up window will ask you if you’d like to Apply Template or Cancel. Select Apply Template if you are certain that that is the template of your choice. To save your photo book project: You don’t have to complete your photo book all at once. Just click on File (at the main taskbar) > Save As. When you’re ready to work on the photo book again, simply re-open the program and then your saved project.

Step 6:
Order your photo book
(NOTE: Please connect to the Internet before beginning the ordering process)

1. Double check your photo book
   Once you’ve completed designing your photo book, photobookmart recommends double-checking through each page for possible errors you may have made. When you’re ready to send it for printing, click on Send to Photobookmart at the top right hand side.
   
   If Photo Book Editor has detected low resolution photos in your book, a window listing the exact photo and the exact page will be displayed. You can then choose to rectify it (which photobookmart strongly recommends) or Proceed With Printing (if you do not mind having photos that appear pixelated or blurry in the final printed material).


2. View the colour proof
   If all your photos are of a resolution high enough for printing, an Upload Dialog will be displayed. Click on View Cover and View Pages to see the final preview of your photo book cover and inside pages. If you are satisfied with the preview, check the agreement clause box. Then, OK.


3. Upload
   Please wait a moment while Photo Book Editor uploads your order on to photobookmart’s server. This may take about 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the size, complexity of your photo book and Internet connection speed.


4. Shopping cart page
   Once your photo book has been uploaded, you will need to select your choice of currency and cover options. Click proceed to check out, then log in as member or sign up as a new member, proceed to key in relevant information (delivery address & payment option).