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• This guide explains how to install the software programs and
briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
Software Starter Guide
(For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 29)
CDI-E263-010 xx04xxxx © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN
ENGLISH
Windows Macintosh
You must install the software bundled on the Canon
Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the
camera to the computer.
Install the software. Connect the camera
to the computer.
Software Starter Guide For Version 29

The precautions noted within this guide are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct use of
the products and to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and property. Please
read and ensure that you understand them before proceeding to other sections of the guide.
Trademark Acknowledgments
• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the
United States and other countries.
• Microsoft®and Windows®are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Copyright © 2006 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
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 from 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
It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro ......................4
Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software .....................6
System Requirements ........................................................................8
Programs and Compatible Operating Systems ................................9
Before You Connect the Camera to the Computer .......................10
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
– Preparations 11
Installing the Software and USB Driver ..........................................11
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
– The Basics 16
Downloading Images to the Computer .......................................... 16
Printing Images ................................................................................21
Using the Software on the Windows Platform
– Advanced Techniques 24
The ZoomBrowser EX Windows ......................................................24
ZoomBrowser EX Features .............................................................. 30
Replaying Movies .............................................................................33
Editing Movies ................................................................................. 34
Operating the Shutter Remotely ....................................................35
Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch ...................................... 38
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings ...39
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
– Preparations 44
Installing the Software ....................................................................44
Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
– The Basics 46
Downloading Images to the Computer .......................................... 46
Printing Images ................................................................................50

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Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform
– Advanced Techniques 52
The ImageBrowser Windows .......................................................... 52
ImageBrowser Features ................................................................... 58
Replaying Movies .............................................................................61
Editing Movies ................................................................................. 62
Operating the Shutter Remotely ....................................................63
Merging Panoramic Images - PhotoStitch ...................................... 66
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera with the My Camera Settings ...67
Appendices 72
Uninstalling the Software ............................................................... 72
Memory Card Folder Structure ....................................................... 75
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 76
Information about Your Camera 85
Non-Supported Programs and Features .........................................85
Index ................................................................................................. 86
Using the PDF Manuals
The following PDF-format manuals (hereafter 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 or Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to read
the aforementioned PDF manuals.If one of these applications is
not already installed on your computer, download it from the
following website.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Viewing PDF Manuals
Viewing Manuals Downloaded from a Website
These PDF-format 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.
Method for Downloading to a Computer without Additional Software
Your camera uses a standard image transfer protocol called Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP).
With PTP and Windows XP or MaC OS X, you can download images without having to install
additional software. However, there are some inconveniences and limitations to this
downloading method. See the For Windows®XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet for details.
About this Guide
• The explanations in this guide are based on Windows XP and Mac OS X v10.3. If you are
using another version of these operating systems, the actual screen contents and
procedures may vary slightly from those shown.
• The following terms are used in this guide.
Mac OS X is used for Mac OS X (v10.2-v10.4)

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It’s so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home
Like a Pro
See your Camera UserGuide for shooting instructions.
Just install the software once at the beginning.
Shoot the images
Install the software on the
computer
Windows (p. 11)
Macintosh (p. 44)

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Download images to the computer
Print the images
Connect the camera to the computer
Windows (p. 16)
Macintosh (p. 46)
Windows (p. 21)
Macintosh (p. 50)
Precautions for
Connecting the
Camera to the
Computer (p. 10)
See your Camera UserGuide for connecting instructions.

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Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining
Software
Print a Variety of Layouts
Print with the diverse layouts available in ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser
(Macintosh). The examples shown are from ZoomBrowser EX (Windows).
Stitch a Panorama Together
Create a panoramic image from a series of images with PhotoStitch.
Confirm all your images in one glance
with index (contact sheet) printing.
With One Photo per Page Print,
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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).
Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer
You can use ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh) to operate the camera
shutter from the computer to shoot images (Remote Shooting). The recorded images are
downloaded directly to the computer.
Edit a Movie
You can edit movies, linking movies and stills that have been downloaded to the computer,
adding text, such as titles, adding background music or applying various special effects.
Extract Stills from Movies
You can extract a still from the displayed movie and save it as a new image file. You can also
specify a range of frames and extract multiple stills.
The shutter is operated from the computer.

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System Requirements
Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Windows
Macintosh
* EOS Utility (software for EOS DIGITAL series cameras) is only supported by PowerPC
OS Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Windows Me
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2)
Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
ports.
CPU Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor
RAM Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: 128 MB or more
Windows 2000/Windows XP: 256 MB or more
Interface USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
•Canon Utilities
- ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more
- PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
•Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more
•Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more
Display 1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better
OS Mac OS X (v10.2-v10.4)
Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
ports.
CPU PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel Processor*
RAM 256 MB or more
Interface USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
•Canon Utilities
- ImageBrowser: 200 MB or more
- PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Display 1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better

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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
*1 Can be started from within ZoomBrowser EX.
*2 Installation of the driver is not required.
Macintosh Programs
*1 Can be started from within ImageBrowser.
• A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.
• Even when system requirements are met, not all computer functions can be
guaranteed.
• A sound card is required to play movie file audio tracks under Windows.
• With Windows, QuickTime 6.5 is required to save images merged with
PhotoStitch as the QuickTime VR type. It is also required to play and edit
movies on the Windows 98 SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 platforms.
QuickTime is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
• Macintosh software cannot be used on disks formatted in the UFS (Unix File
System) format.
Compatible OS
Windows
98 SE
Windows
Me
Windows
2000
Windows
XP*2 Major Functions
Program
ZoomBrowser EX Downloading, displaying,
organizing and editing images
TWAIN Driver
Driver for Canon brand cameras (for
Windows 98, Windows 2000)
WIA Driver Driver (Windows Me)
PhotoStitch*1 Merging images to make panoramas
EOS Utility
Downloading images and other
functions for EOS DIGITAL series
cameras
Compatible OS
Mac OS X Major Functions
Program
ImageBrowser Downloading, displaying, organizing and editing images
PhotoStitch*1 Merging images to make panoramas
EOS Utility Downloading images and other functions
for EOS DIGITAL series cameras

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Before You Connect the Camera to the Computer
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.
Ensure that you have installed the software from the supplied Canon Digital
Camera Solution Disk before you connect the camera to the computer.
• You are recommended to power the camera from a household power source
(AC adapter) when connecting to a computer (if available for your camera
model). Ensure that you use fully charged batteries if you will not be using a
household power source.
• See the Camera User Guide for procedures connecting the camera to the
computer.

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Using the Software on the Windows
Platform – Preparations
This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software and connecting the
camera to a computer. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer.
Installing the Software and USB Driver
Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.
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.
• You must install the software before you connect the camera to the
computer.
• Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000 must first log in as an Administrator
(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 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].
How to Display the Installer Panel
Use the following procedures to display the installer panel if it does not appear
automatically.
Windows XP
1. Select [My Computer] from the [Start] menu.
2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open].
3. Double-click the [SETUP.EXE] icon.
Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 SE
1. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
2. Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select [Open].
3. Double-click the [SETUP.EXE] icon.
Some computers may not display the [.EXE] file name extension as shown above.
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5If other software is running, close each
program before clicking [OK].
6Review the installation settings and
click [Install].
The items displayed here differ according to
the software installed.
7Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the
terms of the software license
agreement.
The installation will start.
Follow the onscreen instructions to
proceed.
When [Custom Installation] is Selected
The USB driver (the software for connecting) is required when the camera
is connected to the computer with an interface cable. Ensure that you
select a USB driver from below (the appropriate one for your operating
system).
•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.

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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 and proceed to Step 10.
9Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your
normal desktop screen appears after restarting.
This concludes the software installation.
Continue by connecting the camera to the computer so
that the USB driver can be utilized.
10 Attach the camera to the computer with the
interface cable and set the camera to the
correct mode for connecting.
Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000 must log in as an Administrator
(computer system administrator) after restarting to carry out the
subsequent procedures.
If you installed a USB driver, so far the required files have only been
copied to your computer. You must now connect the camera to the
computer with the interface cable to complete the installation and
prepare the driver for use.
See Uninstalling the Software (p. 72) to delete the installed programs.

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If the Digital Signature Not Found window
appears, click [Yes].
The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the
camera and open a connection.
Dialogs similar to the following will appear during this process (first time the camera is
connected to a computer only).
Windows XP
The dialog on the right will appear after a
few moments.
Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows 98 SE
Restart the computer according to the instructions if you are prompted to do so by a
message.
A dialog allowing you to set the default settings will display after installation. See Using
the Software on the Windows Platform –The Basics (p. 16) for the subsequent
procedures.
This concludes the software and USB driver installation and the procedures for connecting the
camera to the computer.
You may now download camera images to the computer (p. 16).
Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing the
camera in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models.
See the Camera User Guide.
•See USB driver installation not proceeding well in the Troubleshooting
section (p. 76) if you are having problems installing the USB driver.
•See Uninstalling the USB Driver (p. 73) to delete the USB driver installed
with these procedures.
•See If You Were Using ZoomBrowser EX Version 2 or 3 (p. 83) if you
were previously using either version.

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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.
Read this chapter after completing the preparations in the Using the Software on the Windows
Platform –Preparations section.
Downloading Images to the Computer
Begin by downloading the images to your computer. The downloading procedure is slightly
different according to whether you are using a camera to computer connection (see below) or
a memory card reader (p. 19).
Camera to Computer Connection
1Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s
DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer.
The Camera Control Window will appear.
Camera Control Window
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.
Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing it in
the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. See the
Camera User Guide.

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2Download the images.
Download the images using the camera or
the computer. By default, the downloaded
images are saved into the [My Pictures]
folder.
Placing a check mark here causes this
window to automatically open when the
camera and computer are connected.
You can adjust the settings, such as the type
of image downloaded and the destination
folder, by clicking [Preferences].
First Time Camera is Connected to a Computer
Set the following settings the first time you connect the camera to the computer. These
procedures are not required from the second connection onward.
Select [Canon CameraWindow] when a
dialog (Events dialog) similar to that on
the right displays and click [OK].
Your camera model name or [Canon
Camera] will appear here.
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], [PowerShot - IXY - IXUS - DV 6] and
[CameraWindow].

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Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function)
Set the Direct Transfer settings on the
camera and press the (Print/Share)
button or the SET button.
Using the Computer to Download Images
Click [Starts to download images].
• If the conditions are right for the Direct Transfer function, the Direct
Transfer settings menu will appear in the LCD monitor. In addition, the
(Print/Share) button will light if your camera is equipped with one.
• See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer
settings and procedures.
• By default, all the images that have yet to be downloaded will download.
•To download images that have had their transfer settings set with the
camera, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings
were specified with the camera] as the image type to be downloaded.
• Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the camera images
in a list, check the images before downloading and download only
selected images.