Page 1 ENGLISH Software & Wireless Guide [Camera Computer] (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 27) Start by installing the IMPORTANT! software. You must install the software before connecting the camera to the computer. Windows (p.13) Macintosh (p.47) Wireless Connection...
Page 2: Canon Customer Support
Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.
Page 3 Software on your computers solely for use with Canon product. You may allow other users of Canon's product to use the Software, provided that you shall impose on them on the assurance that such users shall abide by the terms of this Agreement and shall be subject to restrictions and obligations hereunder.
Page 4 However, if you are provided with the Software as stored in a medium, Canon warrants the medium to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of you obtained the same as evidenced by a receipt or otherwise.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read This First 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 .......
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Page 7: Read This First
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.
Page 8: It's So Simple! Make Prints Right At Home Like A Pro
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.
Page 9: Connect The Camera To The Computer
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. 53)
Page 10: Wireless For Greater Convenience
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.
Page 11 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.
Page 12: Unbounded Possibilities With Entertaining Software
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.
Page 13 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.
Page 14: System Requirements
- ZoomBrowser EX: 250 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more •Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more •Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more •ArcSoft PhotoStudio: 50 MB or more...
Page 15: Programs And Compatible Operating Systems
• Macintosh software cannot be used on disks formatted in the UFS (Unix File System) format. Programs and Compatible Operating Systems The CD-ROM labeled “Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk” is provided with all models. It contains the following programs. Windows Programs...
Page 16: Before You Connect The Camera To The Computer
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.
Page 17: Using The Software On The Windows Platform - Preparations
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.
Page 18 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations 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.
Page 19 USB driver from below (the appropriate one for your operating system). •Windows 2000/Windows 98 SE: Canon Camera TWAIN Driver •Windows Me: Canon Camera WIA Driver With Windows XP, the USB driver supplied with the Windows operating system is used so there is no need to install a USB driver.
Page 20 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Preparations Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. The items displayed here differ according to the software installed. When the installation is over, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish].
Page 21 See Uninstalling the Software (p. 109) to delete the installed programs. 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.
Page 22 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 –...
Page 23: Using The Software On The Windows Platform - The Basics
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 –...
Page 24 Different programs may display according to your computer setup. If this Events dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. Download the images. Download the images using the camera or the computer.
Page 25 Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) Press the F F UNC./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.
Page 26 [OK]. The Camera Control Window will display. If the dialog above fails to appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow], and proceed to Step 3.
Page 27 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. •...
Page 28: Printing Images
Click [Print] in ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window, followed by [One Photo Per Page Print]. • If you have installed the Easy- PhotoPrint program that accompanied a Canon-brand printer, you will proceed to the Easy-PhotoPrint printing window shown at the right when you select [One Photo Per Page Print] according to the default settings.
Page 29 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. Click [2. Printer and Layout Settings] and adjust the categories as you feel necessary.
Page 30 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.
Page 31 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.
Page 32 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – The Basics 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.
Page 33 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.
Page 34: Using The Software On The Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques
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.
Page 35 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.
Page 36 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.
Page 37: Display Control Panel
Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Selection Menu Fit to Window Display Size Use this to select or deselect all Changes the thumbnail size to Changes the size of the the images in the Browser Area. fit them into the window.
Page 38 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 Display AF Frame You can edit, eliminating red eyes, Displays the AF Frame adjusting colors, cropping and (area used to focus).
Page 39 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.
Page 40: Zoombrowser Ex Features
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.
Page 41 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.
Page 42 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.
Page 43: Replaying Movies
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. If the installer panel fails to appear automatically, display it using the procedures in the How to Display the Installer Panel section (p.
Page 44: Editing Movies
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.
Page 45: Merging Panoramic Images - Photostitch
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.
Page 46: Enjoy Customizing Your Camera With The My Camera Settings
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.
Page 47 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. Play Button Plays the audio from the settings file in the camera.
Page 48 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”...
Page 49 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.
Page 50 Using the Software on the Windows Platform – Advanced Techniques 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].
Page 51: 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.
Page 52 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Preparations Select [Easy Installation] and click [Next]. Select [Custom Installation] to select programs individually for installation. Click [Agree] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. Review the installation settings and click [Next].
Page 53: Using The Software On The Macintosh Platform - The Basics
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 –...
Page 54 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics 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].
Page 55 • 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. •...
Page 56 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.
Page 57: Printing Images
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.
Page 58 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – The Basics 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.
Page 59 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]. Change the layout or add text as you feel necessary in the Layout Print window. See "Layout Print Window Features"...
Page 60 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].
Page 61: Using The Software On The Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques
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.
Page 62 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.
Page 63 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.
Page 64: Control Panel
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Display Size Selection Menu Changes the size of the thumbnail in Use this to select or deselect all the Browser Area.
Page 65 Viewer Window Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window. Zoom Changes the image zoom setting. Star Ratings Menu Sets the Star Rating for an image. Image Selector Button Switches between Show Information Button images.
Page 66 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.
Page 67: 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).
Page 68 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.
Page 69 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.
Page 70: Replaying Movies
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform – Advanced Techniques Replaying Movies Double-click an image with a movie icon in ImageBrowser’s Browser Area. The movie will appear in the Viewer Window. Movie icon Click the [Play] button. You can control the movie's playback and sound volume.
Page 71: Editing Movies
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. Select the image(s) to edit in ImageBrowser’s Browser Area (movies or stills). You can select multiple movies or stills.
Page 72: Merging Panoramic Images - Photostitch
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.
Page 73: Enjoy Customizing Your Camera With The My Camera Settings
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.
Page 74 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 Save to Camera Play Button Select the settings type. Save to Computer Plays the audio from the settings file in the...
Page 75 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.
Page 76 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. Click the [File] menu in the ImageBrowser Main Window and select [Canon Camera] and [My camera].
Page 77 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. •...
Page 78: Wireless Network Settings For The Computer And Camera
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.
Page 79: Preparation-Before You Use The Wireless Connection
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.
Page 80 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 1:1 Direct Wireless Network Connection...
Page 81 Before configuring the wireless settings, confirm whether or not the supplied software has been installed. If the software is not yet installed, use the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk and install it according to the procedures in Using the Software on the Windows Platform-The...
Page 82: Registering The Target Device With The Camera
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).
Page 83 Press the camera's M M ENU button. MENU Button Select the [ (Wireless)] menu in the camera's LCD monitor and choose [Reg. Target Device]. Press the F F UNC./SET button. FUNC./SET Button "Input data on PC" will appear on the camera's LCD monitor.
Page 84 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera 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. •...
Page 85 Wireless Network Already in Use Perform steps 1-8 (pp. 78-80) before proceeding below. 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.
Page 86 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera 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.
Page 87 1:1 Direct Connection between Camera and Computer Perform steps 1-8 (pp. 78-80) before proceeding below. 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.
Page 88 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. After confirming the displayed settings, click [Print] to print out the configuration contents.
Page 89: Connecting
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). •...
Page 90 Wireless Network Settings for the Computer and Camera 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.
Page 91: Disconnecting
Disconnecting Disconnect the camera from the computer using camera commands. Set the camera to the playback or shooting modes. Press the M M ENU button. In the [ (Wireless)] menu, select [Connect/ Disconnect] and press the F F UNC./SET button. After you select the target device, select [Disconnect].
Page 92: Deleting A Target Device
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. Set the camera to the playback or shooting modes.
Page 93: Using The Wireless Networking Function
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. Actions Possible with the Camera Connected to a Computer The following describes the actions possible when the camera is connected over a wireless...
Page 94: Downloading/Printing Images Using Camera Commands (Direct Transfer)
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. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been New Images previously transferred.
Page 95 All Images, New Images Press the F F UNC./SET button. The menu will appear at the bottom left of the LCD monitor. Direct Transfer Menu Select [All Images] or [New Images] and press button. Alternatively, after selecting [All Images] or [New Images], select [Transfer] and press the FUNC./SET button.
Page 96 Using the Wireless Networking Function Transfer Image, Wallpaper, Print Display the image on the LCD monitor. Only the image displayed here will be downloaded to the computer. Press the F F UNC./SET button. The menu will appear at the bottom left of the LCD monitor.
Page 97 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. While connected, set the camera to the playback mode.
Page 98 Using the Wireless Networking Function 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].
Page 99: Shooting From A Computer (Remote Shooting)
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.
Page 100 Using the Wireless Networking Function RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features. Shows/Hides the Size and Resolution Selector viewfinder or detailed Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured. settings area. Rotation Settings Sets the rotation parameters for images after they are captured.
Page 101 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. 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.
Page 102: Automatically Saving Images To The Computer While Shooting (Auto Transfer)
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. •...
Page 103 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.
Page 104: Wireless Connection Troubleshooting
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.
Page 105 • 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.
Page 106 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.
Page 107 "Connection failed 5" Message Cause 1 Connection confirmation signal processing failed. Solution 1: Enable the UPnP service in your firewall settings. See Enabling the UPnP 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.
Page 108 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"...
Page 109: Firewalls
The firewall settings need to be changed to allow the program for wireless connections (CALWLESS.exe) to communicate with the camera through the firewall. Usually, "CALWLESS.exe" is installed in the "C:\Program Files\Canon\CAL" folder, and its name may appear as [Canon Camera Access Library 8] in the firewall settings window. Enabling the UPnP Service...
Page 110: Before Contacting Us
If none of the above solve your problem: For Problems Other Than Wireless Networking Troubleshooting (p. 114) Refer to Our Website Our support center offers answers to many inquiries. http://canon.jp/support/ Customer Support Center See the Canon Customer Support leaflet included with your camera.
Page 111: Appendices
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. Install it from the supplied CD-ROM, the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk, as required.
Page 112 Appendices Starting ArcSoft PhotoStudio You can start ArcSoft PhotoStudio from within ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh). ZoomBrowser EX 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.
Page 113: Uninstalling The Software
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.
Page 114 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.
Page 115 [Delete]. Windows 98 SE Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera] and click [Remove]. Then turn off the camera and remove the interface cable from the computer's USB port. If your camera model name does not appear here, see the Camera not detected, Events dialog won’t display or images will not download to the...
Page 116: Memory Card Folder Structure
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. IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images) _MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) DCIM xxxCANON...
Page 117: Method For Downloading To A Computer Without Additional Software
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.
Page 118: Troubleshooting
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. System Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed in the Requirements section (p.
Page 119 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.
Page 120 • 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. • Your camera model name, [Canon Camera] or a camera icon does not display in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog or the [Scanners and Cameras] folder.
Page 121 4. Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera], right-click and select [Delete]. 5. Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog. Delete all instances of your camera model name or [Canon Camera] if it appears in one or more places in the [Other devices] or [Imaging devices] categories.
Page 122 Note down the names of these files. Several sets of [CAP*] files may be present in the [inf] folder. Open up each file to confirm that it is an [CAP*] file for Canon digital cameras before you do anything with the file.
Page 123 4. Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera] and click [Remove]. 5. Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog. Delete all instances of your camera model name or [Canon Camera] if it appears in one or more places in the [Other devices] or [Imaging devices] categories.
Page 124 [Drvidx.bin]) files. 9. In the [INF] or [Inf] folder, double-click the [OTHER] or [Other] folder to open 10. Find and delete the [Canon.IncCAP xxx.Inf] file (The xxx represents numerals.). You do not need to delete anything if none of the above files are contained in the [OTHER] folder.
Page 125 3. Select the database file you were using up to this point and click the [Start] button. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Database\My Database.zbd) This will display the titles and comments input in the earlier versions in the comments section of ZoomBrowser EX 5.
Page 126 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...
Page 127: Information About Your Camera
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.
Page 128: Index
........ 49 Macintosh ......... 19 Windows Image Icon Attribute ..... 11 Camera Wireless Setup ........58 Macintosh ..11 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk ........31 Windows ........47 Macintosh ......8 ImageBrowser ........13 Windows Index Print ..........77 Checklist ........
Page 129 Macintosh ........68 Macintosh ........41 Windows ........41 Windows ........107 PhotoStudio ......10 System Requirements PowerShot SD430 DIGITAL ELPH WIRELESS ............123 Print Layout Settings ........56 Macintosh ........ 30 Task Area Printing Images Troubleshooting ........53 Macintosh ......
Page 130 Index Uninstalling Software ........111 Macintosh ........109 Windows USB Driver ........110 Uninstalling ..11 USB Driver (TWAIN/WIA Driver) Viewer Window ........ 61 Macintosh ........34 Windows ......113 Windows Explorer ..6 Wireless Connection ....15 Wireless Connection Utility Wireless LAN Router .....

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