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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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.
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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System Requirements
Pleaseinstallthesoftwareonacomputermeetingthefollowingminimumrequirements.
Eventhoughthesearerecommendedsystemrequirements,notallcomputerfunctionscanbe
guaranteed.
Windows
Macintosh
OS WindowsVista(includingServicePack1)
WindowsXPServicePack2
Computer Model TheaboveOSshouldbepre-installedoncomputerswithbuilt-inUSB
ports.
CPU Still
Images
WindowsVista: Pentium1.3GHzorhigher
WindowsXP: Pentium500MHzorhigher
Movies Core2Duo2.6GHzorhigher
RAM Still
Images
WindowsVista: 512MBormore
WindowsXP: 256MBormore
Movies 2GBormore
Interface USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
•CanonUtilities
-ZoomBrowserEX:200MBormore
-PhotoStitch:40MBormore
-DigitalPhotoProfessional 200MBormore
(certainmodelsonly)
Display 1,024x768pixels/HighColor(16bit)orbetter
OS MacOSX(v10.4-v10.5)
Computer Model TheaboveOSshouldbepre-installedoncomputerswithbuilt-inUSB
ports.
CPU Still
Images
PowerPCG4/G5orIntelProcessor
Movies Core2Duo2.6GHzorhigher
RAM Still
Images
MacOSXv10.5: 512MBormore
MacOSXv10.4: 256MBormore
Movies 2GBormore
Interface USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
•CanonUtilities
-ImageBrowser:300MBormore
-PhotoStitch:50MBormore
-DigitalPhotoProfessional 200MBormore
(certainmodelsonly)
Display 1,024x768pixels/32,000Colorsorbetter
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IfyouwillbeusingDigitalPhotoProfessional,checkthe“ProcessingRawImages”sectionalso
(Windows,p. 36;Macintosh,p. 65)(certainmodelsonly).
• Even if there is nothing wrong with a movie file, it may drop frames while
playing, not play smoothly, or the audio may cut out depending on your
computer specifications.
• A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.
• A sound card is required to play movie file audio tracks in Windows.
• With Windows, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or later is required.
• Macintosh software can only be used on disks formatted in the Mac OS
Extended (journaled) format.
Previous ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Versions
•If you are already using a prior version, use the supplied CD-ROM (Canon
Digital Camera Solution Disk) to install and overwrite it with the new
version.
•If you were using ZoomBrowser EX Ver. 2 or 3, perform the following
procedures after installing the software.
1. Double-click [dbconverter.exe] to start it.
Example:C:\ProgramFiles\Canon\ZoomBrowserEX\ProgramFolder\dbconverter.exe
2. Select the database file used up to now and click the [Start] button.
Example:C:\ProgramFiles\Canon\ZoomBrowserEX\Database\MyDatabase.zbd
If images were saved in the Program Files folder, then continue with the
following procedure.
3. Copy the image folders in the Program Files folder to the [My Pictures]
folder.
Example:C:\ProgramFiles\Canon\ZoomBrowserEX\Library(1)
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Using the Software on the Windows
Platform – Preparations
Thischapterexplainshowtoinstallthesoftware.Readthisbeforeconnectingthecamerato
thecomputerforthefirsttime.
Installing the Software
StartbyinstallingthesoftwarefromtheCanonDigitalCameraSolutionDisk.
Items to Prepare
•Yourcameraandcomputer
• CanonDigitalCameraSolutionDisk
• Interfacecablesuppliedwiththecamera
Installation Procedures
1Confirm that the camera is NOT connected to
the computer.
Ifitis,disconnectthecable.Thesoftwarecannot
beproperlyinstalledifthecameraisconnectedto
thecomputeratthestart.
2Close any programs that are running.
• Install the software before you connect the camera to the computer.
• You must have authorization as a Computer System Administrator to install
programs.
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3Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Ifthe[UserAccountControl]windowappears,followthe
on-screeninstructionstoproceed.
Iftheinstallerpaneldoesnotappearautomatically,usethe
followingprocedures.
4Click the Digital Camera Software [Easy
Installation] button.
Toindividuallyselectthesoftwaretoinstall,
click[CustomInstallation].
5If other software is running, close each
program before clicking [OK].
How to Display the Installer Panel
Usethefollowingprocedurestodisplaytheinstallerpanelifitdoesnotappear
automatically.
1. Select[Computer]or[MyComputer]fromthe[Start]menu.
2. Right-clicktheCD-ROMiconandselect[Open].
3. Double-clickthe[SETUP.EXE]*icon.
4. When[UserAccountControl]windowdisplays,followtheon-screeninstructionsto
proceed.
*Somecomputersmaynotdisplaythe[.EXE]filenameextensionasshownabove.
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6Review the installation settings and
click [Install].
The items in the list may differ from those
illustrated depending on the software
installed on your computer.
7Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the
terms of the software license
agreement.
Theinstallationwillstart.
Followtheon-screeninstructionsto
proceedwiththeinstallation.
Click[Yes]ifadialogconfirmingthe
installationofMicrosoft.NetFramework
displays.
8When the installation is over, select
[Restart computer immediately
(Recommended)] and click [Restart].
Atthisstage,doNOTremovetheSolution
DiskfromtheCD-ROMdriveyet.
Ifthereisnoneedtorestartthecomputer,the[Finish]screenwilldisplay.Click[Finish],
removetheSolutionDiskfromtheCD-ROMdrivetoconcludetheinstallation.
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9Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your
normal desktop screen appears after restarting.
Thisconcludesthesoftwareinstallation.
Youmaynowdownloadcameraimagestothecomputer(p. 15).
See Uninstalling the Software (p. 71) to delete the installed programs.
To ensure security on computers with Microsoft .NET Framework
installed, it will be necessary to update the computer using Windows
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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.
Proceedto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.Thedownloadingprocedureisslightly
differentdependingonwhetheryouareusingacameratocomputerconnection(seebelow)or
amemorycardreader(p. 18).
Camera to Computer Connection
1After connecting the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the
camera’s DIGITAL terminal, turn on the camera power, set it to playback mode and
prepare it to communicate with the computer.
• You may not be able to download images when the camera is connected to a
computer if there are a large number of images (approximately 1000) on the
memory card. Use a memory card reader to download in that case.
• Movie files take time to download since the files are large.
Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing the
camera in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models.
See the Camera User Guide.
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2Select [Canon CameraWindow]
when a dialog (Events dialog)
similar to that on the right
displays and click [OK].
InWindowsVista,select[Downloads
ImagesFromCanonCamerausing
CanonCameraWindow]fromthe
AutoPlaydialog.
Your camera model name or
[Canon Camera] will appear here.
Different programs may display
depending on your computer setup.
CameraWindowdisplayswhenthecameraandcomputeraresettothemodeto
communicate.(Imagesarenotdownloadedatthispoint.)
3Download the images using the camera or the computer.
Bydefault,thedownloadedimagesaresavedintothe[Pictures]or[MyPictures]folder.
If this Events dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All
Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow],
[CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
Thumbnail Window
CameraWindow
View Window
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Using the Camera to Download Images
Downloadimagesusingthecamera’sDirectTransferfunction.
SettheDirectTransfersettingsonthe
cameraandpressthe(Print/Share)
buttonortheFUNC./SETbutton.
The(Print/Share)buttonwillblink
blueduringthetransferandremainlit
whenitiscomplete.Clickthemouse
buttonorpressanykeyonthekeyboardto
resumetheabilitytooperatefromthe
computer.
Using the Computer to Download Images
Click[TransferUntransferredImages].
• When it is possible to use the Direct Transfer function, the Direct
Transfer settings menu will appear on the LCD monitor and the
(Print/Share) button will light blue.
• See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer
settings and procedures.
• To download images that have had transfer settings set with the
camera, use the camera or a memory card reader.
• To check images in the camera or to download only a portion of the
images, click [Operate Images on Camera].
• You can choose standard or frame-by-frame playback of movies by
selecting a movie in the Thumbnail Window.
• You can also click in the View Window to upload to the camera still
images that were downloaded to the computer.
Thumbnail Window
CameraWindow
View Window
Click this button to
close the start screen.
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Whenyouclick[OK]intheimagetransfercompletionwindow,thetransferredimageswill
displayintheMainWindow.
Thedownloadedimagesaresavedintofoldersaccordingtotheshootingdate.
Next,printouttheimages(p. 20).
Memory Card Reader Connection
1Insert the memory card into the reader.
Useaseparatelysoldcardadapterifrequired.
Seethemanualforthememorycardreaderforitsconnectionandhandlinginstructions.
2Select [View/Download Images using
Canon ZoomBrowser EX] when the
dialog to the right appears and click
[OK].
If the dialog above fails to appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All
Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX
Memory Card Utility], [ZoomBrowser EX Memory Card Utility], and
proceed to Step 3.
The last downloaded images
will display here according
to both their shooting dates
and categories.
Folders Area
The downloaded symbol
displays on downloaded
folders.
Thumbnail
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