Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Mounting instructions

Windows/Macintosh
Windows Macintosh
• This guide explains how to install the software programs and
briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
• You may download images without installing this software.
However, there are several limitations (p. 77).
CDI-E390-010 xxxxxxxx ©CANONINC.2008 PRINTEDINJAPAN
Install the bundled software programs,
and download images to the computer.
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••• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk •••
Software Starter Guide
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Theprecautionsnotedwithinthisguideareintendedtoinstructyouinthesafeandcorrectuse
oftheproductsandtopreventinjuriestoyourselforotherpersons,ordamagetoproperty.
Pleasereadandensurethatyouunderstandthembeforeproceedingtoothersectionsofthe
guide.
Canon Customer Support
ForCanonCustomerSupportcontacts,pleaseseethecustomersupportlistsuppliedwithyour
camera.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warnings Thissymbolindicatestopicsthatcouldleadtodeathorseriousinjuryif
ignoredorhandledincorrectly.
Warnings
•DonotplaythesuppliedCD-ROM(s)inanyCDplayerthatdoesnotsupportdataCD-
ROMs.PlayingtheCD-ROM(s)inanaudioCDplayer(musicplayer)coulddamagethe
speakers.Itisalsopossibletosufferhearinglossfromlisteningwithheadphonestothe
loudsoundsofaCD-ROMplayedonamusicCDplayer.
Disclaimer
• Whileeveryefforthasbeenmadetoensurethattheinformationcontainedinthisguideis
accurateandcomplete,noliabilitycanbeacceptedforanyerrorsoromissions.Canon
reservestherighttochangethespecificationsofthehardwareandsoftwaredescribed
hereinatanytimewithoutpriornotice.
•Nopartofthisguidemaybereproduced,transmitted,transcribed,storedinaretrieval
system,ortranslatedintoanylanguageinanyform,byanymeans,withouttheprior
writtenpermissionof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memorycards,
personalcomputers,peripheraldevices,oruseofnon-Canonmemorycards.
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Table of contents
Read This First 3
Precautions ......................................................................................... 3
It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro ...................... 4
Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software .....................5
System Requirements ........................................................................ 9
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
– Preparations 11
Installing the Software .................................................................... 11
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
– The Basics 15
Downloading Images to the Computer .......................................... 15
Printing Images ................................................................................20
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
– Advanced Techniques 22
The ZoomBrowser EX Windows ...................................................... 22
ZoomBrowser EX Features .............................................................. 28
Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting) .................... 32
Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch .....................................35
Processing RAW Images ................................................................... 36
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings ...39
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
– Preparations 43
Installing the Software .................................................................... 43
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
– The Basics 45
Downloading Images to the Computer .......................................... 45
Printing Images ................................................................................49
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Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
– Advanced Techniques 51
The ImageBrowser Windows .......................................................... 51
ImageBrowser Features ................................................................... 57
Operating the Shutter Remotely (Remote Shooting) .................... 61
Merging Panoramic Images – PhotoStitch .....................................64
Processing RAW Images ................................................................... 65
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings ...68
Appendices 71
Uninstalling the Software ...............................................................71
Memory Card Folder Structure .......................................................72
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 73
Downloading Images without Installing the Software ................. 77
Index ................................................................................................. 78
Using the PDF Manuals
ThefollowingPDFmanualsareprovidedtoexplainthefeaturesandprocedures
forusingZoomBrowserEXandImageBrowser.
•ZoomBrowserEXSoftwareUserGuide(Windows)
• ImageBrowserSoftwareUserGuide(Macintosh)
Adobe Reader must be installed to read the aforementioned
manuals.
ThesemanualsareavailableontheCanonwebsite.
UseyourbrowserprogramtodownloadthesemanualsfromthefollowingURL:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html
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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.
Precautions
Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer
•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.Ifthisoccurs,disconnecttheother
devicesfromthecomputerandtryreconnectingthecamera.
•Donotconnecttwoormorecamerasatthesametimetothesamecomputer.The
connectionsmaynotoperatecorrectly.
• Neverallowthecomputertogointostandby(sleep)modewhileacameraisconnectedvia
theUSBinterfacecable.Ifitdoeshappen,neverdisconnecttheinterfacecable.Trytoawaken
thecomputerwiththecameraintheconnectedstate.Somecomputerswillnotawaken
properlyifyoudisconnectthecamerawhiletheyareinstandby(sleep)mode.Pleasereferto
yourcomputermanualforinstructionsregardingthestandby(sleep)mode.
About this Guide
•TheexplanationsinthisguidearebasedonWindowsXPandMacOSXv10.4.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.
MacOSXisusedforMacOSX(v10.4-v10.5)
Install the software from the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk
before you connect the camera to the computer.
• You are recommended to use an AC adapter (sold separately) when
connecting to a computer. Ensure that you use fully charged batteries if you
cannot use an AC adapter.
• See the Camera User Guide for procedures connecting the camera to the
computer.
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It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home
Like a Pro
SeeyourCamera UserGuidefor
shootinginstructions.
Justinstallthesoftwareonceatthe
beginning.
Shoot the images
Install the software on the computer
Connect the camera to the computer
PrecautionsforConnectingthe
CameratotheComputer(p. 3)
SeeyourCamera UserGuidefor
connectinginstructions.
Windows(p. 11)
Macintosh(p. 43)
Download images to the computer
Windows(p. 15)
Macintosh(p. 45)
Print the images
Windows(p. 20)
Macintosh(p. 49)
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Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining
Software
ZoomBrowser EX (Windows)/ImageBrowser (Macintosh)
Versatileimagemanagementsoftwarefordownloadingimages,editingstillimagesand
movies,andprinting.
Experiment with diverse printing techniques
Printavarietyoflayouts.Changepapersizesandprintyourphotoswithdatestampsand
commentstoenjoyanexpandedrangeofpossibilities.
Windows(p. 20)Macintosh(p. 49)
Edit a Movie
Youcanremoveunwantedsectionsatthebeginningorendofamovie.Youcanalsousethe
memorycardreadertouploadtheeditedmovietothecamera.
Windows(p. 26)Macintosh(p. 55)
Extract Stills from Movies
Youcanextractastillfromthedisplayedmovieandsaveitasanewimagefile.
Windows(p. 26)Macintosh(p. 55)
Check multiple photos at
a glance with index
printing.
Print date
stamps with
your photos
Printing images is easy
Print comments on your
postcards and invitations
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Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer (Remote Shooting)
Shootandcontrolthecamera’sshutterfromacomputer.Youcansavetherecordedimages
directlytothecomputer.(Certainmodelsonly)
Windows(p. 32)Macintosh(p. 61)
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera (My Camera)
Setyourfavoriteimagesandsoundsasthecamera’sstart-upimageorshuttersound.(Certain
modelsonly)
Windows(p. 39)Macintosh(p. 68)
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PhotoStitch (Windows/Macintosh)
Aprogramformergingmultipleimagesintodramaticpanoramas.
Stitch a Panorama Together
Windows(p. 35)Macintosh(p. 64)
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