ENGLISH [Camera ÍÎ Computer] (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 27) Wireless Connection Register the target device with the camera. Start by installing the software. Windows (p.13) Macintosh (p.47) Interface Cable Connection Attach the camera to the computer. Windows (p.78) PRINTED IN JAPAN Wireless © 2005 CANON INC. • This guide explains how to install the software programs and briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
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i READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING Canon Software License Agreement IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE! This document is a legal agreement ("Agreement") between you and Canon Inc. ("Canon") and governing your use of this software, and online manual or other electronic documentation, and sound data and image data, if any (the "Software"). BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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1 Table of contents Read This First 3 It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro ...................... 4 Wireless for Greater Convenience .................................................... 6 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software ..................... 8 System Requirements ...................................................................... 10 Programs and Compatible Operating Systems .............................. 11 Before You Connect the Camera to the Computer ..............
2 Table of contents Connecting ....................................................................................... 85 Disconnecting ................................................................................... 87 Deleting a Target Device ................................................................. 88 Using the Wireless Networking Function 89 Actions Possible with the Camera Connected to a Computer ...... 89 Downloading/Printing Images Using Camera Commands (Direct Transfer) .............
3 Read This First This chapter explains what you can accomplish using the camera with the software contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. It also lists the computer system configurations required to use the software. About this Guide • The explanations in this guide are based on Windows XP and Mac OS X v10.3. If you are using another version of these operating systems, the actual screen contents and procedures may vary slightly from those shown. • The following terms are used in this guide.
4 Read This First It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro Shoot the images See your Camera User Guide for shooting instructions. Install the software on the computer Windows (p. 13) Macintosh (p. 47) Just install the software once at the beginning.
5 Connect the camera to the computer Precautions when Connecting (p. 12) See the Camera User Guide for connection instructions. Download images to the computer Windows (p. 19) Macintosh (p. 49) Print the images Windows (p. 24) Macintosh (p.
6 Read This First Wireless for Greater Convenience If you are using Windows XP SP2, you can use a wireless connection to send images to the computer and print them. The wireless networking function is not available for the Macintosh platform. Send images to the computer You will not need cables with a wireless connection. Wireless (p. 90) Send images to the computer and print them Send images to the computer and print them out on a connected printer (printing via the computer). Wireless (p.
7 Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer You can use ZoomBrowser EX to operate the camera shutter from the computer to shoot images (Remote Shooting). The recorded images are downloaded directly to the computer. Wireless (p. 95) Automatically Save Images to the Computer while Shooting Automatically Save Images to the Computer while Shooting (Auto Transfer) The image is transferred to the computer after it records onto the memory card in the camera. Wireless (p.
8 Read This First Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software Print a Variety of Layouts Print with the diverse layouts available in ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The examples shown are from ZoomBrowser EX and PhotoRecord (Windows). Make your pleasurable memories into photo albums/ collections with Layout Print. With One Photo per Page Print, printing images is also easy. Confirm all your images in one glance with index (contact sheet) printing.
9 Send an Image as an E-mail Attachment Attach an image to an e-mail message by starting your mail software from within ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh). Edit a Movie You can edit movies, linking movies and stills that have been downloaded to the computer, adding text, such as titles, adding background music or applying various special effects. Extract Stills from Movies You can extract a still from the displayed movie and save it as a new image file.
10 Read This First System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows Windows XP (excluding the 64-bit version) with Service Pack 2 or later installed is required to use the wireless features. OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
11 • A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. • Even when system requirements are met, not all computer functions can be guaranteed. • A sound card is required to play movie file audio tracks under Windows. • With Windows, QuickTime 6.5 is required to save images merged with PhotoStitch as the QuickTime VR type. It is also required to play and edit movies on the Windows 98 SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 platforms. QuickTime is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
12 Read This First Before You Connect the Camera to the Computer Ensure that you have installed the software from the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before you connect the camera to the computer. Precautions when Connecting • The connection may not operate correctly if you attach the camera to the computer with an interface cable via a USB hub. • The connection may not operate correctly if you are using other USB devices, excluding USB mice or keyboards, at the same time as the camera.
13 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software and connecting the camera to a computer. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer. Installing the Software and USB Driver Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. • You must install the software before you connect the camera to the computer.
14 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 3 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel does not appear automatically, use the following procedures. How to Display the Installer Panel Use the following procedures to display the installer panel if it does not appear automatically. Windows XP 1. Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu. 2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open]. 3. Double-click the [SETUP.EXE] icon.
5 6 15 Click [Next]. Select [Easy Installation] as the setup type and click [Next]. Select [Custom Installation] to select programs individually for installation. When [Custom Installation] is Selected • The USB driver (the software for connecting) is required when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable. Ensure that you select a USB driver from below (the appropriate one for your operating system).
16 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 8 Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. The items displayed here differ according to the software installed. 9 When the installation is over, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish]. If the camera is connected via a wireless network, please check your firewall settings before restarting the computer. See Firewalls (p. 105).
17 See Uninstalling the Software (p. 109) to delete the installed programs. 11 Attach the camera to the computer with the interface cable and set the camera to the correct mode for connecting. See the Camera User Guide for instructions to attach the camera to the computer and set it to the correct mode for connecting. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection.
18 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98 SE Restart the computer according to the instructions if you are prompted to do so by a message. A dialog allowing you to set the default settings will display after installation. See Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics (p. 19) for the subsequent procedures. • See USB driver installation not proceeding well in the Troubleshooting section (p.
19 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics This chapter explains the procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX to download the camera's images to the computer and print them. Read this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations section. Downloading Images to the Computer Begin by downloading the images to your computer.
20 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics First Time Camera is Connected to a Computer Please configure the following settings the first time you attach the camera to the computer with an interface cable. These procedures are not required from the second connection onward. Select [Canon CameraWindow] when a dialog (Events dialog) similar to that on the right displays and click [OK]. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will appear here.
21 Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) Press the FUNC./SET button to display the Direct Transfer settings menu. See Downloading/Printing Images Using Camera Commands (Direct Transfer) (p. 90) for the direct transfer settings and procedures. Set the Direct Transfer settings on the camera and press the (Print/Share) button or the [FUNC./SET] button. Direct Transfer menu Using the Computer to Download Images Click [Starts to download images].
22 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics By default, when downloading is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of the downloaded images display in ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window. Thumbnail The downloaded symbol displays on downloaded folders (the symbol will disappear when you exit ZoomBrowser EX). Next, print out the images (p. 24). Memory Card Reader Connection 1 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter if required.
3 23 Click [Starts to download images]. You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Preferences]. • By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will download to the [My Pictures] folder. • To download images that have had their transfer settings set with the camera, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera] as the image type to be downloaded.
24 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics Printing Images There are three ways in which images may be printed: One Photo per Page Print, Index Print and Layout Print. This section explains the One Photo per Page Print and Layout Print sections. • Movies cannot be printed, but you can print stills after they have been extracted from movies and saved to files. • To use the Index Print option, click [Print] in the Main Window, followed by [Index Print].
2 25 After confirming that [1. Select Images] is selected, select images. You can select multiple images by holding the [Ctrl] down while clicking on successive images. The background of selected images changes to blue. 3 Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and adjust the categories as you feel necessary. Selects the printer and the paper size etc. Sets printing to "borderless," etc. Place a check mark here to print shooting date/time information with images.
26 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics Layout Print This option uses the PhotoRecord printing utility to arrange multiple images on a single page and print them like an album. This section explains the basic flow of steps to use PhotoRecord. Please see the PhotoRecord Help menu for detailed instructions. 1 2 Click [Print] in ZoomBrowser EX’s Main Window, followed by [Layout Print]. Confirm that [1. Select Images] is selected and proceed to select images.
3 27 Click [2. Select Captions for Printing] and place a check mark beside the type of information that will be printed with the images. If you select [Date and Time], for example, you can print the images with their shooting dates and times included. You can add a comment to an image in the Properties Window (p. 35). 4 Click [3. Open Layout Print]. PhotoRecord will start, displaying the selected image and the information selected in Step 3 in the Album window.
28 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics 5 6 7 Click [2 Select Printer & Album Type]. Once you have chosen a printer, select [Free Form] in the Album type category. Click [3 Select Paper] and select the paper size and orientation. Click [Decorate Album] and change the design of the image background and border as desired. Click the [Themes], [Backgrounds], [Photo Frames], [Text Frames] or [Clipart] button to switch between selections.
8 29 Click [4 Print], confirm the number of copies and other printing settings, and click [Print]. This will start printing. To close PhotoRecord after printing is complete, click . Click [Yes] to save the album or [No] to close it without saving. The ZoomBrowser EX window will reappear when the save procedure is complete. There are numerous varieties of albums. Select one to suit your purposes. Please note that the available album types may vary slightly according to the printer in use.
30 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ZoomBrowser EX features. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ZoomBrowser EX procedures in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics chapter. To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer to Information about Your Camera (p. 123).
31 Task Area • ZoomBrowser EX's tasks are arranged here like an index. • Click a Task button to carry out the desired task. These features are described in ZoomBrowser EX Features (p. 36) Folders Area • Use this area to select folders. The images in the selected folder display in the Browser Area. If you select a network drive in advance with Windows Explorer, you can display network folders, but you cannot add, change or delete those folders in the Browser Area.
32 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Display Mode • Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Zoom Mode Displays all the images in a folder as thumbnail images. This mode is convenient for searching for images since many can be displayed at once. If additional folders are nested within a folder, their images are displayed as thumbnails as well. If you move the mouse cursor over a folder, will display on the upper right. Clicking here displays that folder zoomed in.
33 Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Selection Menu Fit to Window Use this to select or deselect all Changes the thumbnail size to the images in the Browser Area. fit them into the window. Display Size Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area. Filter Images This feature filters your images by their Star Ratings, displaying only those images in the Browser Area.
34 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Viewer Window Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window. Edit Menu You can edit, eliminating red eyes, adjusting colors, cropping and inputting titles. You can also use it to start up other programs for editing. Print Button Prints the displayed image. Display AF Frame Displays the AF Frame (area used to focus). Shooting Information Display Button Displays image shooting information.
35 Properties Window The Properties Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area and click the Properties button. The Properties Window does not display in the Preview Mode. Shows or hides categories. Star Rating Sets the Star Rating for an image. Plays a sound memo attached to an image. Protect Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted. Comment You can type a comment here. Keywords Sets the keywords used in searches.
36 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques ZoomBrowser EX Features This section briefly introduces the Task Area functions. To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer to Information about Your Camera (p. 123). Acquire & Camera Settings Opens the Camera Control Window, which lets you perform the following operations. Acquire Images Downloads images from the camera/memory card (p. 19, 22).
37 Edit Edit Image Allows you to perform image editing, such as cropping, image correction and red-eye correction. You can also use it to start other image editing programs. Stitch Photos Merges multiple images and creates a single large panoramic image (p. 41). Edit Movie Edits movies or still images strung together. You can add text as titles, or background music, and apply various effects (p. 40). Process RAW Images Converts RAW images into standard images.
38 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Print One Photo per Page Print Prints one image per page (p. 24). You can print "photo" prints easily. Index Print Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints. Layout Print Allows you to arrange multiple images on one page and print them like an album. You can also insert captions and titles (p. 26). Print Using Other Software Select the software to use and then print.
39 Replaying Movies 1 Double-click an image with a movie icon in ZoomBrowser EX’s Browser Area. The Viewer Window will open and play the movie. You can save the displayed scene as a still image by clicking here. You can control the movie's playback and sound volume. Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98 SE QuickTime is required to play and edit movies. To install QuickTime, please follow these procedures. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive.
40 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Editing Movies You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. • The QuickTime program is required to replay or edit movies on the Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows 98 SE platform.
41 Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging several images. It is easier to merge images if they are shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode because PhotoStitch can automatically detect the image order and orientation. Images Shot in Stitch Assist Mode A sequence of images shot in Stitch Assist mode is saved into a single folder when it is downloaded from the camera. In addition, the symbol below displays by the image in the Browser Area.
42 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound are called the My Camera settings. You can add your favorite images and sounds from your computer to the My Camera settings. This topic explains how to upload the My Camera settings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa.
43 The My Camera Window Features ZoomBrowser EX already contains several pre-recorded My Camera settings. You can check these items with the My Camera window. Tabs Click here to switch between adjusting the settings individually or in themed sets. Displays the list of settings files saved onto the computer. Play Button Plays the audio from the settings file in the camera. Displays the settings in the camera. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from the camera.
44 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera • My Camera settings can be selected and saved in either of two ways to the camera: individually or in theme sets. •The “Animal” theme, for example, features an animal in the start-up image and animal calls in each of the sound files. The names of the prepared files for the various My Camera settings themes all begin with the same root name.
45 Adding New Data to the My Camera Window Create a new image or sound file and add it to the My Camera window. • Adding Image and Sound Files After Creating Them Adding Original Start-up Images and Sounds After Creating Them You can effortlessly create start-up image and sound files using the My Camera Maker program. 1 2 Click the [Edit] menu in the ZoomBrowser EX Main Window and select [Manage My Camera]. The My Camera window will display.
46 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques 4 5 Once you have saved the file, click and close the My Camera Maker window. You have now succeeded in adding the file as a settings file to the computer. To connect to the camera, click [Connect to Camera]. To connect over a wireless network, click [Close] to close the window before connecting the camera and computer.
47 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer for the first time. Installing the Software Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. See ArcSoft PhotoStudio (p. 107) for details on how to install ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
48 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations 5 Select [Easy Installation] and click [Next]. Select [Custom Installation] to select programs individually for installation. 6 7 8 9 Click [Agree] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. When the installation is over, click [OK]. Click [Exit] in the installer panel and remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive.
49 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics This chapter explains the procedures for using ImageBrowser to download the camera's images to the computer and print them. Read this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations section. Downloading Images to the Computer Begin by downloading the images to your computer.
50 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics 2 Download images. Download the images using the camera or the computer. By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [Pictures] folder. Camera Control Window You can adjust the settings, such as the type of image downloaded and the destination folder, by clicking [Preferences]. Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) Press the FUNC./SET button to display the Direct Transfer settings menu.
51 • By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will download. • To download images that have had their transfer settings set with the camera, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera] as the image type to be downloaded. • Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the camera images in a list, check the images before downloading and download only selected images.
52 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics If it does not open, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop). To set whether this window automatically opens when you connect the camera to the computer, remove the check mark from the [Start when a camera is connected] in the [File] menu in the Camera Control window. 2 Click [Starts to download images]. You can set the type of image to download and the destination folder by clicking [Preferences].
53 Printing Images There are three ways in which images may be printed: One Photo per page Print, Index Print and Layout Print. This section explains the Print 1 Image per Page and Arrange and Print sections. Movies cannot be printed, but you can print stills after they have been extracted from movies and saved to files. One Photo per page Print This option prints one image per page in a standard "photo" format. If you select multiple images, it will print them on the corresponding number of pages.
54 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics 3 Set the categories as you feel necessary. Selects a printer. Selects options such as the paper size and orientation when you click [Page Setup]. Place a check mark here to print the shooting dates/times with the images. Sets the number of copies printed. Click this button to switch between images if you selected multiple images. 4 Click [Print]. The Print window will now open.
3 55 In the Print Style category, select [Custom layout printing] and set the categories as you feel necessary. Selects a printer. Selects options such as the paper size and orientation when you click [Page Setup]. 4 5 6 7 Change the layout or add text as you feel necessary in the Layout Print window. See "Layout Print Window Features" (p. 56) for an explanation of procedures for changing the layout or adding text. Click [Print]. This will open the Print window.
56 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics Layout Print Window Features When the [Custom layout printing] option is selected in the Layout Options window, you can freely change the size and position of the images for printing. Edit the Page Title Open the [Edit] menu and select [Edit Header]. Add Text Open the [Edit] menu and select [Add Text]. Change the Layout Drag the images to change the layout. Change the Image Size Drag the border to resize the image.
57 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ImageBrowser features. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics chapter. To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer to Information about Your Camera (p. 123).
58 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Explorer Panel • Use this area to select folders. The images in the selected folder display in the Browser Area. • If you selected Favorite Folders, only the folders registered in advance as Favorite Folders will display. You are recommended to register a folder that you use frequently as one of the Favorite Folders. If you selected All Folders, all the folders will display.
59 Display Mode • Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Preview This mode displays the image at a larger size as well as the image information. List Displays the images in the folder selected in the Explorer Panel section in rows and columns. TimeTunnel Displays images in chronological order in a simulated time tunnel. You can move along a timeline from the past to the present using the slider that appears at the window's right.
60 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Display Size Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area. Filter Images This feature filters your images by their Star Ratings, displaying only those images in the Browser Area. One of three Star Ratings can be assigned to an image in the Viewer Window, the File Information Window, or in the information column in the Preview display mode.
61 Viewer Window Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window. Zoom Changes the image zoom setting. Image Selector Button Switches between images. Save Button Saves the edited image. Edit Menu You can edit, performing such things as cropping, adjusting colors and brightness, eliminating red eyes and inserting texts. You can also use it to start up other programs for editing. Number of Displays Menu Displays multiple images at once. This is handy for comparing images.
62 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques File Information Window The File Information Window displays when you select an image in the Browser Area, click the [File] menu and select [Get Info]. The File Information Window does not display in the Preview display mode. Star Rating Menu Sets the Star Rating for an image. Shows or hides categories. Comment You can type a comment here. Plays a sound memo attached to an image. Keyword Sets the keywords used in searches.
63 ImageBrowser Features This section provides a brief introduction to ImageBrowser features. To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer to Information about Your Camera (p. 123). Control Panel Features Canon Camera Opens the Camera Control Window, which lets you perform the following operations. Acquire Images Downloads images from the camera/memory card (p. 49, 51). Additionally, you can download sound files recorded with the Sound Recorder function on the camera.
64 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Print One Photo per page Print Prints one image per page (p. 53). You can print "photo" prints easily. Index Print Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints. Layout Print Allows you to freely arrange multiple images on a single page and print. You can also insert captions and titles (p. 54). Send to Trash Sends the selected images or folders to the Trash.
65 Display Settings: [View] menu, [View Settings] Hides or shows image information beneath the thumbnail, such as the file name or the shooting date and time. Sort Images: [View] menu, [Sort] Arranges image order in the Browser Area according to criteria such as the filename, file modification date, file size or shooting date.
66 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Replaying Movies 1 Double-click an image with a movie icon in ImageBrowser’s Browser Area. The movie will appear in the Viewer Window. Movie icon 2 Click the [Play] button. You can control the movie's playback and sound volume. You can save the displayed scene as a still image by clicking here.
67 Editing Movies You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. 1 2 3 Select the image(s) to edit in ImageBrowser’s Browser Area (movies or stills). You can select multiple movies or stills. Click the [Edit] menu and select [Movie Edit]. Follow the steps displayed in the middle of the window to edit the movie and save it. Follow these steps to proceed.
68 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch You can create a wide panoramic image by merging several images. It is easier to merge images if they are shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode because PhotoStitch can automatically detect the image order and orientation. Images Shot in Stitch Assist Mode A sequence of images shot in Stitch Assist mode is saved into a single folder when it is downloaded from the camera.
69 Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound are called the My Camera settings. You can add your favorite images and sounds from your computer to the My Camera settings. This topic explains how to upload the My Camera settings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa.
70 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques The My Camera Window ImageBrowser already contains several pre-recorded My Camera settings items. You can check these items with the My Camera window. Type Select the settings type. Save to Camera Save to Computer Displays the list of settings files saved onto the computer. Play Button Plays the audio from the settings file in the camera. Displays the settings in the camera. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from the camera.
71 Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera • My Camera settings can be selected and saved in either of two ways to the camera: individually or in theme sets. •The “Animal” theme, for example, features an animal in the start-up image and animal calls in each of the sound files. The names of the prepared files for the various My Camera settings themes all begin with the same root name. The start-up image and sound files in the "Animal" theme, for example, all begin with “Animal~”.
72 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Adding New Data to the My Camera Window Create a new image or sound file and add it to the My Camera window. • Adding Image and Sound Files After Creating Them Create an Original Start-up Image File and then Add It Start by using an image editing program to create the image file that will become the start-up image and save it to the computer. Create a JPEG image at a size of (w) 320 x (h) 240 pixels.
73 Add an Original Sound File Change the file to a WAV sound file after you have copied the sound file to the computer. Then proceed with the steps as described in Create an Original Start-up Image File and then Add It. • Use settings like those below when creating an image file for the startup image with an image editing program.
74 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera This chapter explains how to configure the wireless networking function to connect the camera to the computer over a wireless connection. Procedures Follow the procedures below to configure the wireless settings. Preparation Check Your Computer's Operating Environment Confirm that your computer's operating system is Windows XP (excluding the 64-bit version) with Service Pack 2 or later installed.
75 Preparation-Before You Use the Wireless Connection This section explains the preparations to make before you use the wireless connection. Start by checking your computer's operating environment. Checking Your Computer's Operating Environment Operating System Environment The wireless feature can only be used with the Windows XP (excluding the 64-bit version) operating system with Service Pack 2 or later installed. It cannot be used with other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.
76 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera Checking Your Wireless Connection Configuration The method for connecting the camera to the computer will vary according to your computer's wireless connection configuration. See the following diagram and confirm that your configuration uses connection method A or B . B Wireless Network Already in Use 1:1 Direct Connection between Camera and Computer Ð Ð A Add the camera to the wireless network in use.
77 Checking Your Wireless Network Configuration (Configuration A Only) If you are already using a wireless network, check the following settings and note them in the checklist. • If you are configuring a network managed by a system administrator, obtain the network settings information from the network administrator. • An encryption key is an important asset. Manage it securely so that no one else can learn what it is. • See the user guide for your wireless LAN router for details on checking the settings.
78 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera Registering the Target Device with the Camera Attach the camera to the computer using the interface cable and register the target device (computer to be connected wirelessly) with the camera. Configure the settings using the Camera Wireless Setup program (a wireless configuration utility). This step is only required the first time you register a target device.
4 79 Press the camera's MENU button. MENU Button 5 6 Select the [ (Wireless)] menu in the camera's LCD monitor and choose [Reg. Target Device]. Press the FUNC./SET button. FUNC./SET Button "Input data on PC" will appear on the camera's LCD monitor. The Camera Wireless Setup utility, as shown to the right, will start up. Set the wireless settings in this window. 7 Click [Next].
80 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera 8 Select [Simple Mode] and click [Next]. We recommend you use the Simple Mode for most purposes. • We recommend you use the [Advanced Mode] if the following conditions apply to your computer's wireless configuration. • You are configuring an ad hoc network. • You are performing the settings within a network with a system administrator. • The computer and wireless LAN router are connected by a cable. • A fixed IP address is assigned.
81 A Wireless Network Already in Use Perform steps 1-8 (pp. 78-80) before proceeding below. 9 Select [I am using an access point] and click [Next]. This window will not appear if the wireless configuration information is automatically detected. Proceed to the next step. If you do not understand the terminology in the window, place the mouse cursor over it. A brief explanation will display at the bottom of the window. 10 Enter the settings information from the checklist (p. 77) and click [Next].
82 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera 12 After confirming the displayed settings, click [Print] to print out the configuration contents. This information will be necessary if you cannot make a connection or later change the settings. Store this information in a secure place because it is important information about your computer. 13 After the printing finishes, click [Next]. 14 Click [Finish]. 15 When [Registration completed] appears on the LCD monitor, press the FUNC./SET button.
83 B 1:1 Direct Connection between Camera and Computer Perform steps 1-8 (pp. 78-80) before proceeding below. 9 Select [I do not have an access point, but my computer is compatible with wireless networks] and click [Next]. This window will not appear if the wireless configuration information is automatically detected. Proceed to the next step. If you do not understand the terminology in the window, place the mouse cursor over it. A brief explanation will display at the bottom of the window.
84 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera If the "Insufficient space in camera" message appears, delete target devices that are not needed and proceed to the next step. 12 After confirming the displayed settings, click [Print] to print out the configuration contents. This information will be necessary if you cannot make a connection or later change the settings. Store this information in a secure place because it is important information about your computer.
85 Connecting Connect to the computer using the camera controls. You will not require an interface cable because you are connecting wirelessly. Connect after you have registered the target device (computer) according to the procedures in Registering the Target Device with the Camera (p. 78). • The wireless networking function can be operated up to approximately 30 meters away with a direct line of sight to the target device. However, this distance will depend upon the operating conditions.
86 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera 3 4 After you have selected a target device, select [Connect]. The name registered for the target device in Step 11 (p. 81, 83) in Registering the Target Device with the Camera will appear in the [Target Device] category. Press the button (or FUNC./SET button). The wireless lamp and button will blink while the two devices connect. Button FUNC./SET Button The LCD monitor will display an indicator that shows the connection status.
87 Disconnecting Disconnect the camera from the computer using camera commands. 1 Set the camera to the playback or shooting modes. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 4 5 In the [ (Wireless)] menu, select [Connect/ Disconnect] and press the FUNC./SET button. After you select the target device, select [Disconnect]. Press the FUNC./SET button. This will disconnect the camera and computer. The wireless lamp will turn off when the camera is disconnected from the computer.
88 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera Deleting a Target Device Delete a target device if its registration is no longer required or you wish to register a new device but have already reached the maximum number of registrations. 1 Set the camera to the playback or shooting modes. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 4 5 6 In the [ (Wireless)] menu, select [Delete Registration] and press the FUNC./SET button. Select the target device you would like to delete.
89 Using the Wireless Networking Function This section explains how to use the wireless networking function to download camera images to a computer and print them. Make sure that you have already configured the settings described in Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera.
90 Using the Wireless Networking Function Downloading/Printing Images Using Camera Commands (Direct Transfer) This section explains the procedures for downloading images to the computer and printing them using the camera's direct transfer function. All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. Transfer Image Transfers and save the displayed image to the computer.
91 All Images, New Images 2 Press the FUNC./SET button. The menu will appear at the bottom left of the LCD monitor. Direct Transfer Menu 3 Select [All Images] or [New Images] and press the button. Alternatively, after selecting [All Images] or [New Images], select [Transfer] and press the FUNC./SET button. The images will download. The wireless lamp and button will blink while they are downloading. The screen in Step 1 will return when the download is complete. To halt downloading, press the FUNC.
92 Using the Wireless Networking Function Transfer Image, Wallpaper, Print 2 3 Display the image on the LCD monitor. Only the image displayed here will be downloaded to the computer. Press the FUNC./SET button. The menu will appear at the bottom left of the LCD monitor. Direct Transfer Menu 4 Select [Transfer Image], [Wallpaper] or [Print] and press the button. Alternatively, after selecting [Transfer Image], [Wallpaper] or [Print], select [Transfer] and press the FUNC./SET button.
93 Printer Settings for Printing via a Computer "Printing via a computer" involves using camera commands to automatically print images without modification as they are downloaded to the computer. When you initiate printing via a computer, the printer settings have to be configured in advance. 1 While connected, set the camera to the playback mode. For a wireless network connection, see Connecting (p. 85) and establish a connection between the camera and computer.
94 Using the Wireless Networking Function 4 5 6 7 Set the destination folder for downloaded images and the creation method for new folders for downloaded images and click [Next]. Before images are printed they get downloaded to the folder specified here. Click [Settings]. Set the printer and paper size used when printing via a computer and click [OK]. Click [Finish]. This concludes the configuration.
95 Shooting from a Computer (Remote Shooting) You can shoot still images by operating the camera shutter remotely from a computer over a wireless connection. This is particularly useful for checking images on the larger display of the computer as you record them and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera’s memory card. You cannot shoot remotely when the camera is connected via an interface cable (wired connection).
96 Using the Wireless Networking Function RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features. Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area. Size and Resolution Selector Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured. Rotation Settings Sets the rotation parameters for images after they are captured. You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes below.
97 Remote Shooting Ensure that you turn off your computer’s standby mode before you begin remote shooting. The device performance cannot be guaranteed if the computer enters the standby mode. 1 2 Click and check the subject in the viewfinder. Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required.
98 Using the Wireless Networking Function Automatically Saving Images to the Computer while Shooting (Auto Transfer) This section explains the function for automatically transferring images immediately after being shot to a computer connected wirelessly to the camera. Computer commands cannot be initiated while this function is in use. • The image is transferred to the computer after it records onto the memory card in the camera.
5 99 Shoot the image. The image will be recorded onto the memory card and then sent to the computer. The transferred image will display on the computer. A window similar to the one at the right will display while the image is transferring. You can still shoot images while this window displays. Once you set the [Auto Transfer] to [On], it will be in effect the next time you shoot over a wireless connection and send the image to the computer after recording it onto the memory card in the camera.
100 Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Please read this section if you cannot connect the camera and computer over a wireless network or you are having trouble using the wireless networking function. See Troubleshooting (p. 114) for other types of problems. Connection Difficulty Check the error message on the camera's LCD monitor if you are having difficulty getting the camera to establish a wireless connection with the computer, and try the following solutions.
101 • An IP address is a unique identifying number assigned to a device, such as a camera or computer, connected to a network. • A DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) server is a server computer that issues IP addresses to cameras or computers on the network. "Connection failed 2" and "Connection failed 3" Message Cause Wireless network settings are incorrect. The registration of the target device on the camera may have failed.
102 Using the Wireless Networking Function "Connection failed 4" Message Cause 1 Connection broken because of poor wireless networking environment. Solution 1: Change the camera's orientation. Solution 2: Bring the camera near the wireless LAN router or other access point device. Solution 3: Change the channel of the wireless LAN router or other access point device. Cause 2 Cannot detect the access point for the target device.
103 "Connection failed 5" Message Cause 1 Connection confirmation signal processing failed. Solution 1: Enable the UPnPTM service in your firewall settings. See Enabling the UPnPTM Service (p. 105) for details. Solution 2: Change the firewall settings to allow the program for wireless connections (CALWLESS.exe) to communicate with the camera through the firewall. See Enabling Communication for the Wireless Connection Program (CALWLESS.exe) (p. 105) for details.
104 Using the Wireless Networking Function "Connection failed 7" Message Cause More than approximately 1000 images in the camera, you may not be able to download the camera images in this case. Solution: Use a memory card reader to download the images. (p. 22) "Disconnected" Message Cause Could not detect the access point for the target device. Or the wireless network environment was poor and the connection was broken. Or connection confirmation signal processing failed.
105 Firewalls Firewalls protect computers from security threats, such as computer viruses and unauthorized external access. However, some firewall settings may interfere with the connection between the camera and computer. Log onto your computer as the administrator before attempting to configure the firewall settings. Windows XP Firewall If you are using the firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2, the settings below are generally configured automatically at the time of installation.
Using the Wireless Networking Function Before Contacting Us Check Your Computer/Wireless LAN Router Ð If you experience a problem, please follow the suggestions below. If these do not resolve your problem, please contact us. A connection between the camera and computer will not work if the computer and wireless LAN router do not communicate correctly. Confirm that the computer and wireless LAN router are operating correctly and that the computer's wireless networking function is enabled.
107 Appendices This chapter introduces the CD-ROM supplied with your camera and the procedures for installing the programs. It also explains how to uninstall the programs. Read the Troubleshooting section in this chapter if you experience a problem using the programs. ArcSoft PhotoStudio ArcSoft PhotoStudio is a high-performance yet easy-to-use image editing program from ArcSoft, Inc. It can process, edit and print images. It includes color corrections, brightness adjustments and special effects.
108 Appendices Starting ArcSoft PhotoStudio You can start ArcSoft PhotoStudio from within ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh). ZoomBrowser EX 1 2 3 4 Click [Edit] in the Task Area of the Main Window, followed by [Edit Image]. Confirm that [1. Select Images] is selected and select an image to edit. Click [2. Select Editing Tool] and select [Edit with external image editor]. Select ArcSoft PhotoStudio from the program list and click [3. Finish].
109 Uninstalling the Software The procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when you wish to delete the programs from your computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. Uninstalling the Software (Windows) Software Installed from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (excluding ArcSoft PhotoStudio) This explanation uses ZoomBrowser EX to demonstrate how to uninstall a program.
110 Appendices Uninstalling the USB Driver (Windows) Uninstall the USB Driver using the following procedures if you are using Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows 98 SE. It is essential to note that you will not be able to download images if you uninstall the USB driver. You do not need to uninstall the USB driver with Windows XP. 1 2 3 4 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer.
5 111 Delete your camera model name or [Canon Camera] in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog. Windows Me users should delete their camera model or [Canon Camera] in the [Scanners and Cameras] folder. Windows 2000 Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera] and click [Remove]. Windows Me Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera], right-click the mouse and select [Delete]. Windows 98 SE Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera] and click [Remove].
112 Appendices Memory Card Folder Structure The images on a memory card are placed in the [DCIM] folder in subfolders labeled [xxxCANON], where the “xxx” represents a number in the range 100 - 999. DCIM xxxCANON IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images) _MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) CRW_xxxx.CRW (RAW images) _RW_xxxx.CRW (RAW images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) CRW_xxxx.THM* STx_xxxx.JPG** (Stitch Assist mode images) MVI_xxxx.AVI (Movies) MVI_xxxx.THM* SND_xxxx.
113 Method for Downloading to a Computer without Additional Software To download images to a computer over a wireless connection, you must install the software included with your camera. This explains the method for downloading images to a computer without installing ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser. Windows XP (Installation of USB Driver Not Required) Your camera uses a standard image transfer protocol called Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP).
114 Appendices Troubleshooting Please read this section if you encounter a problem using the software. See Wireless Connection Troubleshooting (p. 100) for problems with wireless networking. Start by Checking This If you encounter problems, first check the following items. Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed in the System Requirements section (p. 10)? Is the camera correctly connected to the computer? See the Camera User Guide for the correct connection procedures.
115 Add New Hardware Wizard or New Hardware Found (Windows 2000) Wizard displays when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable. Click [Cancel] to close the window. Temporarily disconnect the camera from the computer. Next, read Start by Checking This on the previous page and resolve the problem. Images won’t download into a TWAIN-compliant program (Camera and computer connected via interface cable (Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE)).
116 Appendices Cause 4: The camera may have been recognized as another device under the following circumstances (Windows only). • The camera was connected to the computer before the USB driver was installed. • The [Scanners and Cameras] icon or the [Scanners and Cameras] folder cannot be found in the [Control Panel] or the [Printers and Other Hardware] window.
117 3. Click the symbol beside the [Other devices] and/or [Imaging devices] category. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will display in these categories if it is being recognized as an “other” device. There are other potential reasons for the problem if the “Other devices” or “Imaging devices” categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 6, temporarily quit the procedures and investigate the other potential causes. 4.
118 Appendices If the [inf] Folder Is Not Visible in the [WINNT] Folder Use the following procedures to show all files and folders. Open the [WINNT] folder. Click the [Tools] menu and select [Folder Options]. Click the [View] tab. In the [Files and Folders] category in the Advanced Settings section, set [Hidden files and folders] to [Show hidden files and folders]. Remove the check marks from [Hide file extensions for known file types] if it is present. 5. Click [OK] to close the dialog. 1. 2. 3. 4.
119 Reinstall the driver. 11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 13). Windows Me/Windows 98 SE Check to see if the camera is being recognized as an “other” device and delete the driver if it is. 1. Click the [Start] menu and select [Settings], followed by [Control Panel]. Double-click the [System] icon. This will display the System Properties window. 2. Click the [Device Manager] tab. 3.
120 Appendices If the [INF] Folder Is Not Visible in the [WINDOWS] Folder Use the following procedures to show all files and folders. 1. Windows 98 SE: Click the [View] menu and select [Folder Options]. Windows Me: Click the [Tools] menu and select [Folder Options]. 2. Click the [View] tab. 3. Windows 98 SE: Set the [Hide files] section to [Show all files]. Windows Me: Set the [Hidden files and folders] section to [Show hidden files and folders]. 4. Click [OK] to close the dialog.
121 Reinstall the driver 11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 13). Zooming Images in ZoomBrowser EX is Slow or Not Working Some graphics cards or settings may cause the display of zoomed images in ZoomBrowser EX to slow down or malfunction. If this occurs, set your computer display's Hardware acceleration setting to a lower setting. 1. Click the Windows [Start] menu, followed by [Control Panel] and [Appearance and Themes].
122 Appendices 4. Use Windows Explorer to copy the folder and the images it contains from the [Program Files] folder to another folder. (e.g. Copy the image folders in C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Library One to another location.) The moved folder images can now be selected and displayed with ZoomBrowser EX 5.
123 Information about Your Camera The software package and the procedures for connecting to a computer and preparing for data transfers vary between camera models. Certain software functions may also not be supported by some camera models. Non-Supported Programs and Features Applicable Camera Models PowerShot SD430 DIGITAL ELPH WIRELESS/DIGITAL IXUS WIRELESS Non-Supported Functions • The camera does not record RAW images. • The camera does not support the Display AF Frame function in the View Window.
124 Index Index A Access point ................ 76, 102, 103, 104 Actions Possible with the Camera Connected to a Computer ..................... 89 Ad hoc connection ............................... 76 Ad hoc network ................................... 80 Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader)...... 2 Advanced Mode (Wireless connection) ................................................. 80, 100 ArcSoft PhotoStudio ........................... 107 Auto Transfer Windows ...................................
125 L Layout Print Macintosh ...................................... 54 Windows ....................................... 26 M MAC Address ............................ 101, 102 Main Window ...................................... 30 Memory Card Folder Structure ............. 112 Memory Card Reader Macintosh ...................................... 51 Windows ....................................... 22 Merging Panoramic Images Macintosh ...................................... 68 Windows ............................
126 Index U Uninstalling Software Macintosh .................................... 111 Windows ..................................... 109 USB Driver Uninstalling .................................. 110 USB Driver (TWAIN/WIA Driver)......... 11, 15 V Viewer Window Macintosh ................................ 61, 66 Windows ....................................... 34 W Windows Explorer .............................. 113 Wireless Connection .......6, 12, 15, 76, 85 Wireless Connection Utility ..............
