[Plugin: NextGEN Gallery] Batch upload images with metadata

Hi,

1. Is it possible to batch upload images (Example 200), if so how?

2. Is it possible to batch upload images and automatically populate metadata, if so how?

I cannot find a user manual for NextGEN, when I want to upload an image I got to an existing post or new post and then click the add image icon. (Is this the only place to upload images?)

I looked under Manage->Media Library but I cannot see and add option.

3. Please can someone tell me that right menu options to add media to wordpress, surely I dont have to go to a post to upload media?

Thanks