Canon PowerShot N User manual

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Other Shooting
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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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©CANON INC. 2013 CDD-E514-010
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Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
Camera Battery Pack
NB-9L Compact Power Adapter
CA-DC30/CA-DC30E
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
Wrist Strap
WS-800
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk*
(CD-ROM) Getting Started
Warranty Card
* Contains software and PDF manuals (=
19).
•A memory card is not included (=
2).
Compatible Memory Cards
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.
• microSD memory cards*
• microSDHC memory cards*
• microSDXC memory cards*
* CardsconformingtoSDstandards.However,notallmemorycardshavebeenveried
to work with the camera.
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• Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were
recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
afliates,anditsdistributorsarenotliableforanyconsequentialdamages
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be
recorded in a way that is machine readable.
• Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain from
unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even
for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal
rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settings.
• The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of
camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before
contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision
manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design
specications,inrarecasessomepixelsmaybedefectiveormayappearasred
or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images.
• TheLCDmonitormaybecoveredwithathinplasticlmforprotectionagainst
scratchesduringshipment.Ifcovered,removethelmbeforeusingthecamera.
• When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.
This does not indicate damage.
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Part Names and Conventions in This
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Lens
Shutter ring
Zoom ring
Microphone
Flash/Lamp
Power button/lamp
Strap mount
Screen (LCD monitor)
Battery cover
DC coupler terminal cover
Tripod socket
Memory card cover
DIGITAL terminal
USB charge lamp
<1(Playback)> button
< (Mobile device connect)>
button
Mode switch
Speaker
Wi-Fi antenna area
• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera
buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble.
• Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.
• : Important information you should know
• : Notes and tips for expert camera use
• =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a
page number)
• Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
• For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as
the “memory card”.
• The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still
images, movies, or both.
Still Images : Indicates that the function is used when shooting or
viewing still images.
Movies : Indicates that the function is used when shooting or
viewing movies.
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Package Contents .........................2
Compatible Memory Cards ............2
Preliminary Notes and Legal
Information.....................................2
Part Names and Conventions in
This Guide......................................3
Table of Contents...........................4
Contents: Basic Operations ...........5
Safety Precautions.........................6
Basic Guide...................... 9
Touch-Screen Operations ............10
Initial Preparations .......................10
Trying the Camera Out ................16
Included Software, PDF
Manuals .......................................19
System Map.................................24
Advanced Guide............. 25
1 Camera Basics.....................25
On/Off ..........................................26
Shutter Ring.................................27
Holding the Camera.....................28
Shooting Display Options ............29
FUNC. Menu................................29
MENU Menu ................................30
Indicator Display ..........................31
2 Creative Shot Mode.............32
Shooting (Creative Shot) .............33
Viewing ........................................33
3 Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto
Mode .....................................35
Shooting With Camera-Determined
Settings........................................36
Common, Convenient Features...41
Using Face ID ..............................44
Image Customization Features....49
Helpful Shooting Features ...........50
Customizing Camera
Operation .....................................51
4 Other Shooting Modes........53
Applying Special Effects ..............54
Shooting Super Slow Motion
Movies..........................................57
5 P Mode..................................59
Shooting in Program AE
([P] Mode) ....................................60
Image Brightness (Exposure
Compensation) ............................60
Adjusting White Balance..............61
Continuous Shooting ...................62
Activating Flash............................63
Table of Contents Changing the IS Mode Settings ...63
6 Playback Mode ....................64
Viewing ........................................65
Browsing and Filtering Images ....68
Editing Face ID Information .........70
Image Viewing Options................71
Erasing Images............................72
Rotating Images...........................74
Tagging Images as Favorites.......75
Convenient Control: Touch
Actions .........................................76
Editing Still Images ......................77
Editing Movies..............................78
7 Wi-Fi Functions ...................80
What You Can Do With Wi-Fi.......81
Using Wi-Fi to Send Images
From the Camera.........................82
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
Precautions..................................83
Security Precautions....................84
Glossary.......................................84
Connecting to a Smartphone .......85
Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu ...........88
Connecting to Web Services........89
Connecting to Another Camera ...91
Connecting to a Computer...........92
Connecting to a Printer ................98
Sending Images...........................99
Sending Images to a Computer
via CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY..................................101
Geotagging Images on the
Camera ......................................102
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi
Settings......................................102
8 Setting Menu......................105
Adjusting Basic Camera
Functions ...................................106
9 Accessories ....................... 111
Optional Accessories ................. 112
Using Optional Accessories ....... 113
Printing Images.......................... 115
10 Appendix ............................118
Troubleshooting ......................... 119
On-Screen Messages ................122
On-Screen Information ..............124
Functions and Menu Tables.......126
Handling Precautions.................129
Specications.............................129
Index ..........................................132
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Contents: Basic Operations
4 Shoot
 See several effects applied to each shot, using camera-determined
settings (Creative Shot Mode) ............................................................. 33
 Shoot from many angles ...................................................................... 28
 Applying special effects
Fish-Eye Effect
(=
54)
Soft Focus
(=
56)
Monochrome
(= 57)
Miniature Effect
(=
55)
Toy Camera Effect
(= 56)
 Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode)........ 36, 38
 Adjust functions to suit the situation
!
Whereashisnotallowed
(=
44)
]
Using the self-timer
(=
42 )
Using Face ID
(=
44)
1 View
 View images (Playback Mode)............................................................. 65
 Browsethroughimagesquickly ........................................................... 68
 Erase images ....................................................................................... 72
 Share images via Wi-Fi........................................................................ 99
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Safety Precautions
• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used
correctly.
• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended
to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the
equipment.
• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold
accessories you use.
Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
• Donottriggertheashincloseproximitytopeople’seyes.
Exposuretotheintenselightproducedbytheashcoulddamageeyesight.
In particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when
usingtheash.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
• Use only recommended power sources.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if
it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange
smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to
clean the product.
• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water)
or other liquids.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
Thiscouldresultinelectricalshockorre.
Ifliquidsorforeignobjectscomeintocontactwiththecamerainterior,
immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery.
If the compact power adapter becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and
consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• Use only the recommended battery.
• Donotplacethebatterynearorindirectame.
• Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away
any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the
power outlet, and the surrounding area.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if
the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the
outlet.
• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact
the terminals or plug.
Thebatterymayexplodeorleak,resultinginelectricalshockorre.This
could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery
leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing,
immediatelyushwithwater.
• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the
operationofelectronicinstrumentsandotherdevices.Exerciseadequate
caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is
restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not
support data CD-ROMs.
It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the
loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on an audio CD player (music player).
Additionally, this could damage the speakers.
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Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
• When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it,
subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other
objects.
• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
• Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.
If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
• Whenusingtheash,becarefulnottocoveritwithyourngersor
clothing.
Thiscouldresultinburnsordamagetotheash.
• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:
- Places subject to direct sunlight
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)
- Humid or dusty areas
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery,
resultinginelectricalshock,re,burnsorotherinjuries.
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or compact power
adapter.
Caution Denotesthepossibilityofdamagetotheequipment.
• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a
clear day).
Doing so may damage the image sensor.
• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful
not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the
ash.
Thisisduetothehighintensityoftheashburningdustandforeign
materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove
dirt,dustorotherforeignmatterfromtheashtopreventheatbuild-upand
damage to the unit.
• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may
occur.
• Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other
insulators.
Contactingothermetalmaterialsmayleadtoreorexplosions.
• Unplug the compact power adapter from the power outlet after
charging is complete, or when you are not using it.
• Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger
while it is charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to
overheatanddistort,resultinginre.
• Do not place the battery near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion,
resultinginreordamage.
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Wi-Fi Functions
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• Keep credit cards or other objects affected by magnetism away from
the screen.
The magnet on the back of the screen may cause data loss.
• Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
• When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do
not come into contact with the screen.
• Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
Magnet
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Basic Guide
Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to
shooting, playback, and saving on a computer
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Touch-Screen Operations .......10
Initial Preparations...................10
Trying the Camera Out.............16
Included Software, PDF
Manuals ...................................19
System Map ..............................24
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Touch-Screen Operations
The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by
touching or tapping the screen.
Touch
Touchthescreenbrieywithyour
nger.
 Thisgestureisusedtoshoot,congure
camera functions, and so on.
Drag
Touch the screen and move your
ngeracrossit.
 This gesture is used in Playback mode
to switch to the next image, or to change
themagniedimagearea,amongother
operations.
Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching the Strap
 Thread the end of the strap through the
strap hole ( ), and then pull the other
end of the strap through the loop on the
threaded end ( ).
 The strap can also be attached to the left
side of the camera.
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Inserting and Charging the Battery
Insert the included battery into the camera for charging. Be sure to charge
the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged.
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).
2Insert the battery.
 While pressing the battery lock in the
direction of the arrow, insert the battery
as shown and push it in until it clicks into
the locked position.
 If you insert the battery facing the wrong
way, it cannot be locked into the correct
position.Alwaysconrmthatthebattery
is facing the right way and locks when
inserted.
3Close the cover.
 Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
position ( ).
Terminals Battery Lock
4Connect the compact power
adapter to the camera.
 With the camera turned off, open the
cover ( ). With the smaller plug of the
included interface cable (=
2) in the
orientation shown, insert the plug fully
into the camera terminal ( ).
 Insert the larger plug of the interface
cable into the included compact power
adapter.
5Charge the battery.
 CA-DC30: Flip out the plug and plug the
compact power adapter into a power
outlet.
 CA-DC30E: Plug the power cord into the
compact power adapter, and then plug
the other end into a power outlet.
CA-DC30
CA-DC30E
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 Charging begins and the USB charge
lamp lights up.
 The lamp turns off when charging
nishes.
 Remove the compact power adapter from
the power outlet and the interface cable
from the camera.
• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge
it continuously for more than 24 hours.
• For compact power adapters that use a power cord, do not attach
the adapter or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in
malfunction or damage to the product.
• For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time
possible with a fully charged battery, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time,
Playback Time” (=
130).
• You can view images even while the battery is charging, by turning the camera
on and entering Playback mode (=
65). However, you cannot shoot while
the battery is charging. Also note that the camera cannot be used unless the
battery is in it.
• Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used.
Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use.
• The compact power adapter can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC
power (50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially
available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for
traveling, which may damage the battery.
Using a Computer to Charge the Battery
You can also charge the battery by inserting the larger plug of the interface
cable into a computer’s USB terminal in step 4 of “Inserting and Charging
the Battery” (= 11). For details about USB connections on the computer,
refer to the computer user manual.
Removing the Battery
 Open the cover and press the battery
lock in the direction of the arrow.
 The battery will pop up.
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Setting Menu
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Inserting the Memory Card
Insert a memory card (sold separately).
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted
in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera
(= 108).
1Open the cover.
 After opening the screen ( ), slide the
cover open ( ) and up ( ).
2Insert the memory card.
 Insert the memory card facing as shown
until it clicks into the locked position.
 Make sure the memory card is facing the
right way when you insert it. Inserting
memory cards facing the wrong way may
damage the camera.
3Close the cover.
 Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
position ( ).
• For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one
memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” (=
130).
Label
Removing the Memory Card
 Open the cover and push the memory
card in until it clicks, and then slowly
release the memory card.
 The memory card will pop up.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen
is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way
is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you
manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
1Turn the camera on.
 Press the power button.
 The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
2Set the date and time.
 Touchtheoptiontocongure,andthen
touch [o][p] to specify the date and
time.
 Touch [Next].
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3Set the home time zone.
 Touch [q][r] to choose your home time
zone.
4Finish the setup process.
 Touch[OK]whennished.Aftera
conrmationmessage,thesettingscreen
is no longer displayed.
 To turn off the camera, press the power
button.
• Unless you set the date and time, the [Date/Time] screen will be
displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct
information.
• To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), touch [ ] and choose [ ] in
step 2.
Changing the Date and Time
Adjust the date and time as follows.
1Access the camera menu.
 Touch [H], and then touch [n].
2Choose [Date/Time].
 Touch the [3] tab.
 Drag up or down across the screen to
choose [Date/Time].
 Touch [Date/Time].
3Change the date and time.
 Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and
Time” (=
13) to adjust the settings.
 Double-touch [^] to close the menu.
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• Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in
date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.
• The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you charge the
main battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately,
=
112), even if the camera is left off.
• Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be
displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on =
13 to set the
date and time.
Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
1Enter Playback mode.
 Press the <1> button.
2Access the setting screen.
 Touch and hold [n] until the setting
screen is displayed.
3Set the display language.
 Touch a display language to choose it,
and then touch the language again.
 Once the display language has been set,
the setting screen is no longer displayed.
• If there are images on the memory card, touch [H] in the lower
left to access [n].
• You can also change the display language by touching [H] and then
[n], and then choosing [Language ] on the [3] tab.
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Still Images Movies
Trying the Camera Out
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or
movies, and then view them.
Shooting (Smart Auto)
Forfullyautomaticselectionoftheoptimalsettingsforspecicscenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1Turn the camera on.
 Press the power button.
 The startup screen is displayed.
2Enter [ ] mode.
 Set the mode switch to [4].
 Touch [ ], touch [q][r]orquickly
drag left or right on the screen, and then
touch [ ] to choose it.
 Toconrmyourchoice,touch[OK].
 Aim the camera at the subject. The
camera will make a slight clicking noise
as it determines the scene.
 Icons representing the scene and image
stabilization mode are displayed in the
upper right of the screen.
 Frames displayed around any detected
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
3Compose the shot.
 To zoom in and enlarge the subject, turn
the zoom ring toward (telephoto), and
to zoom away from the subject, turn it
toward (wide angle).
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4Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Focus.
 Press the shutter ring lightly, halfway
down. The camera beeps twice after
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to
indicate image areas in focus.
Shoot.
 Press the shutter ring all the way down.
 As the camera shoots, a shutter sound
is played, and in low-light conditions, the
ashresautomatically.
 Keep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends.
 Your shot is only displayed until the
camera is ready to shoot again.
Shooting Movies
Start shooting.
 Touch [ ]. The camera beeps once as
recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed
with the elapsed time.
 Black bars displayed on the top and
bottom edges of the screen indicate
image areas not recorded.
 Frames displayed around any detected
faces indicate that they are in focus.
 Inlow-lightconditions,theashis
activated automatically, and [ ] is
displayed.
Finish shooting.
 Touch [ ]. The camera beeps twice as
recording stops.
• If you set the mode switch to [ ] in step 2, you can shoot multiple still images
with effects for each shot (Creative Shot mode) (=
32).
Elapsed Time
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Viewing
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as
follows.
1Enter Playback mode.
 Press the <1> button.
 Your last shot is displayed.
2Browse through your images.
 To view the next image, drag right to
left across the screen, and to view the
previous image, drag left to right.
 You can also view the next image by
touching the right edge of the screen (in
the area indicated by frame at left). In
this case, [r] is displayed. Similarly, you
can view the previous image by touching
the left edge of the screen (in the area
indicated by frame at left), and in this
case, [q] is displayed.
 Touch and hold [q][r] to browse through
imagesquickly.
 Moviesareidentiedbya[ ] icon. To
play movies, go to step 3.
3Play movies.
 Touch [ ] to start playback.
 Toadjustthevolume,quicklydragupor
down across the screen during playback.
 Afterthemovieisnished,[ ] is
displayed.
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode when the lens is out, press
the shutter ring halfway (except during battery charging (=
11)).
Erasing the Images
You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
1Choose an image to erase.
 Drag left or right across the screen to
choose an image.
Volume
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2Erase the image.
 Touch [H], drag up or down on the
screen, and then touch [a] to choose it.
 After [Erase?] is displayed, touch [Erase].
 The current image is now erased.
 To cancel erasure, touch [Cancel].
• Images can also be erased by using Touch Actions (= 76).
• You can also erase all images at once (=
73).
Included Software, PDF Manuals
The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution
Disk (CD-ROM) (= 2) are introduced below, with instructions for
installation, and saving images to a computer.
Software
After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following
things on your computer.
CameraWindow
 Import images and change camera settings
ImageBrowser EX
 Manage images: view, search, and organize
 Print and edit images
Auto Update Function
Using the included software, you can update to the latest version, and
download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded). Be sure
to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection so you can
use this function.
• Internetaccessisrequiredtousethisfunction,andanyISPaccount
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PDF Manuals
Camera User Guide
 Refer to this guide for a more in-depth understanding of camera
operation.
Software Guide
 Refer to this guide when using the included software. The guide can be
accessed from the help system of included software (some software
excluded).
System Requirements
The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe
ReaderisrequiredtoviewthePDFmanuals.
Operating
System*1
Windows Macintosh
Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3
Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8*2
Computer Computers running one of the above operating systems
(preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection
Processor
Still images
1.6 GHz or higher
Movies
Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher
Still images
Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8: Core 2
Duo or higher,
Mac OS X 10.6: Core Duo
1.83 GHz or higher
Movies
Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher
RAM
Still images
Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7
(64 bit): 2 GB or more,
Windows 8 (32 bit), Windows 7
(32 bit), Windows Vista: 1 GB
or more,
Windows XP: 512 MB or more
Movies
2 GB or more
Still images
Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8: 2 GB
or more,
Mac OS X 10.6: 1 GB or more
Movies
2 GB or more
Interfaces USB and Wi-Fi
Free Hard Disk
Space 440 MB or more*3550 MB or more*3
Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher
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