Setting the file import preferences determines
how Photoshop Elements manages files brought into
the Organizer from any source.
In
the Organizer, choose Edit > Preferences >
Files.
Choose
any of the following options, and then click OK:
Use “Last Modified” Date
If EXIF Date Is Not Found
Uses the modification date to store and organize photos
that don’t contain EXIF data. If deselected, the file is stored
with an unknown date.
Import EXIF Caption
Imports any caption that was stored with the photo in
the camera. Deselect this option if you want to delete this information,
and type your own caption for each photo. (Note that caption data
may be stored in different places in a file. Deselecting this option
only blocks EXIF caption data.)
Automatically Search For And Reconnect Missing
Files
Searches for missing, disconnected files. Select this
option to avoid getting messages about disconnected files.
Automatically Prompt To Back Up Files And Catalog
Prompts you to back up files when you open a catalog
with more than 500 transactions, including acquired photos and edits.
Enable Multisession Burning To CD/DVD
Allows burning (copying) files onto a disc multiple times,
enabling you to use as much free space on the disc as possible.
Normally, you can only burn a CD or DVD one time, and any unused space
is lost.
Rotate JPEGs Using Orientation Metadata
This option speeds up the rotating of photos in the Photo
Browser by using lower resolution thumbnails. Select this option
if you rotate JPEG images regularly. Deselect this option if you
want to view higher resolution thumbnails.
Rotate TIFFs Using Orientation Metadata
This option speeds up the rotating of photos in the Photo
Browser by using lower resolution thumbnails. Select this option
if you rotate TIFF images regularly. Deselect this option if you
want to view higher resolution thumbnails.
Folders For Saved Files
Specifies the default folder location where projects
and other saved files are stored. To change the location, click
Browse and navigate to a new location.
Preview File Size
Specifies the size of preview files used by the Organizer
when storing photos offline.
If you have changed
the settings and are having trouble importing your photos, try clicking
the Restore Default Settings button in the Preferences dialog box
to restore the original preferences.