Canon PowerShot G1 Owner's manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Software Starter Guide

For Use with the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 2.0

ENGLISH

• This guide explains the installation method and features of the software for loading

and processing images on a computer that have been shot with a Canon digital camera.

• There are precautions that you should take before installing the USB driver software.

Ensure that you read this guide before installing it.

• Read the agreement in this guide before using the software on the supplied CD-ROM.

By using the software, you agree to be bound by the terms of the agreement.

WindowsMacintosh

Start ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh computers)

and load images onto the computer.

To Download Images to a Computer

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Windows

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Macintosh

Install the Software p.

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p.

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Connect the Camera to a Computer p.

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Start the Software and Download Images p.

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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING!

CANON SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT - READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE ON THE CD-ROM IN

THIS BOX. BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS

AGREEMENT.

This is a license agreement (the “Agreement”) between you and Canon Inc. (“Canon”).

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT

USE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON THE CD-ROM AND THE USER MANUAL IN THIS BOX

(COLLECTIVELY, THE “SOFTWARE”) AND RETURN THE SOFTWARE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM

THE DATE OF PURCHASE TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND.

In consideration of the right to use the SOFTWARE, you agree to abide by the terms and

conditions of this Agreement.

1. LICENSE: Canon grants you the non-exclusive right to use the SOFTWARE only on a

single computer. You may physically transfer the SOFTWARE from one computer to

another provided that the SOFTWARE is used on only one computer at a time. You

shall not install or use the SOFTWARE on a network, multiple CPU, multiple site

arrangement, or any other hardware configuration where the SOFTWARE is accessible

to more than one CPU or to more than one user.

YOU SHALL NOT ASSIGN, SUBLICENSE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, CONVEY OR OTHERWISE USE,

TRANSFER, COPY, TRANSLATE, CONVERT TO ANOTHER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE,

ALTER, MODIFY, DECOMPILE OR DISASSEMBLE THE SOFTWARE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART,

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT.

2. BACK-UP COPY: You may make one copy of the SOFTWARE solely for back-up

purposes, or copy the SOFTWARE onto the permanent storage device (e.g. a hard disk)

of your computer and retain the original for back-up purposes. Any other copying of

the SOFTWARE is a violation of this Agreement. You must reproduce and include the

copyright notice on the back-up copy.

3. SUPPORT AND UPDATES: Canon is not responsible for providing maintenance or

support for use of the SOFTWARE. No updates, fixes or support will be made available

for the SOFTWARE.

4. LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: It is your responsibility to choose,

maintain and match the hardware and software components of your computer system.

Thus Canon does not guarantee uninterrupted service or correction of errors or that

the functions or performance of the SOFTWARE will meet your requirements. THE

SOFTWARE IS LICENSED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY

KIND. The CD-ROM storing the SOFTWARE is warranted only against defective material

under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days after purchase from an authorized

Canon dealer as evidenced by your sales receipt. Your sole remedy for a defective CD-

ROM shall be replacement of the same without charge when returned by you at your

expense to your point of purchase and proven to be defective upon inspection. The

Replacement CD-ROM will be warranted for the remainder of the original ninety (90)

day warranty period of the defective CD-ROM. The limited warranty does not apply if

the failure of the CD-ROM resulted from accident, abuse or misapplication of the

SOFTWARE and shall not extend to anyone other than the original user of the

SOFTWARE.

EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH 4, CANON, CANON’S

SUBSIDIARIES, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE.

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Windows

Using the Software

on the Windows Platform

Introducing the Software ............................................................ 2

Camera and Software Compatibility ..................................... 5

System Requirements ................................................................. 6

Installing/Uninstalling the Software .......................................... 7

Installing the USB Driver ............................................................. 9

Using ZoomBrowser EX the First Time

(From Loading to Printing) ..................................................... 15

Using Additional ZoomBrowser EX Functions .......................... 22

Displaying Images ................................................................ 22

Organizing Images ............................................................... 26

Erasing Images ..................................................................... 27

Saving Computer Images to a CF Card in the Camera ......... 28

Editing Camera Slide Shows ................................................. 28

Editing the Print Order Settings (DPOF) .............................. 29

Sending Images via E-mail ................................................... 30

Merging Panoramic Images with PhotoStitch ..................... 31

Editing and Applying Special Effects to Images .................. 32

Printing Images .................................................................... 33

Shooting with RemoteCapture ............................................ 36

Converting RAW Images ...................................................... 40

Backing Up Data .................................................................. 42

Loading Images with TWAIN-Compliant Programs .................. 43

Using Adobe Photoshop LE ................................................. 43

Using Adobe PhotoDelxue Home Edition ........................... 47

Setting the Parameters (EOS D30 only) ............................... 51

Converting Raw Images ....................................................... 52

Troubleshooting the USB Driver Installation ............................ 55

Troubleshooting the Computer Connection ........................... 107

Canon Customer Support ........................................................ 108

Adobe Customer Support ....................................................... 109

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Introducing the Software

This section introduces the powerful software programs for the Windows platform

contained on the CD-ROM included with the camera.

Some camera models do not support some of the software functions. Please

check the Camera and Software Compatibility chart to confirm the compatibility

of your camera. ( ➜ p. 5)

Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk

ZoomBrowser EX

To load camera images, start ZoomBrowser EX.

Camera Connection Functions

(Also effective for CF card readers or PC card readers)

• Displays camera images.

• Downloads still images and movies from the camera to the computer.

• Loads and saves RAW images in the RAW format.

• Converts and saves RAW images in other formats.

• Saves computer images to a CF card in the camera.

• Edits slide shows for replay on the camera.

• Edits the print order settings (DPOF-compliant settings) of images on a CF card.

• Connecting to a USB port automatically starts ZoomBrowser EX and displays the

camera images.

• Sets the camera parameters.

Image File Management Functions

• Displays, moves, copies or deletes images stored on computer disks.

• Allows simple editing procedures, such as image color adjustments and cropping.

• Displays all the files in a specified folder at once and zooms them in and out to

facilitate visual searches.

• Displays files in chronological order in a window that looks like a time tunnel.

• Replays images from the computer one-by-one at full screen size to simulate a

slide show.

Image Printing Functions

• Prints multiple images on the same page using the PhotoRecord printing utility.

• Performs auto layouts.

• Allows you to effortlessly place frames or backgrounds around your images for

artistic effect.

• Allows you to place titles or captions anywhere on the page.

• Lets you create your own exclusive albums.

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Windows

Supports PhotoStitch Panoramas

• Allows you to select camera images or images registered with ZoomBrowser EX and

start PhotoStitch from within ZoomBrowser EX to merge a series of images into a

panorama in a few simple steps.

Supports Adobe Photoshop LE or PhotoDeluxe Home Edition

• Allows you to select images registered with ZoomBrowser EX and start one of these

photo-retouching programs from within ZoomBrowser EX to edit and apply special

effects to your images.

Starts Your E-mail Program

• Starts your e-mail program and prepares images as e-mail attachments.

• Allows you to adjust image size and compression settings so that large files can be

made smaller for transmission.

PhotoStitch

• Effortlessly merges images that are shot over several frames with a camera.

• Automatically arranges images shot in Stitch Assist mode into the correct order and

effortlessly merges them.

• Merges any number of images horizontally or vertically, or in a matrix format.

• Makes images with straight lines appear natural not crooked when merged. (Select

the wide display format.)

• A 360-degree scene shot in several frames can be merged into a 360-degree image

and saved in the QuickTime VR format, making it appear as if you were standing in

the middle of the image looking about in all directions.

RemoteCapture

• Connecting via a USB port allows you to release the camera’s shutter button from

the computer. The images load directly into the computer.

• Connecting via a USB port also allows you to load images directly into the computer

by clicking the camera’s shutter button.

• Allows interval shooting with custom interval and frame settings.

TWAIN Drivers

Canon Digital Camera USB TWAIN Driver

Canon Digital Camera RS-232C TWAIN Driver

These are the driver utility programs that work within TWAIN-compliant

application programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, to load camera images directly

into the application program. The USB TWAIN Driver is for connecting via a USB

port. The RS-232C TWAIN Driver is for connecting via a serial (COM) port. Install

the RS-232C TWAIN Driver if you are going to load images via a CF card reader or

PC card reader in Windows 95 / Windows NT 4.0. Start either TWAIN driver from

a TWAIN-compliant application program. Neither TWAIN driver can be used as a

stand-alone program.

Apple QuickTime

• Installing Apple QuickTime allows you to replay the movies you shot or view images

in the QuickTime VR format that you merged with PhotoStitch.

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Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM*

Adobe Photoshop LE

• Allows you to edit images, apply special effects, print and create sophisticated

graphics for the web.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition CD-ROM*

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition

• Allows you to edit images and effortlessly create greeting cards, birthday cards and

calendars.

* The bundled retouching software varies between camera models. Please refer

to the System Map for the program supplied with your camera.

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Camera and Software Compatibility

The Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk contains a number of software programs and

drivers. Check the chart below for the compatibility of your particular camera model with

each program’s special functions.

* Only compatible with computers with built-in USB ports running pre-installed versions of

Windows 98 or Windows 2000.

** Only compatible with the USB interface.

*** Images shot with Wide Converter WC-DC58, Tele-converter TC-DC58 or Close-up Lens 250D

(58 mm) do not merge well in PhotoStitch.

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ZoomBrowser EX

TWAIN Driver

ZoomBrowser EX

TWAIN Driver

ZoomBrowser EX

RemoteCapture**

Computer Interface

Downloading Camera Images

Downloading Movies

RAW Image Conversion

Uploading Images to Camera

Editing Camera Slide Show

Editing Camera Print Settings

(DPOF)

Merging Images Shot in

Stitch Assist Mode

Shooting from the Computer

PowerShot Series

SoftwareFunction

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S100

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System Requirements

The following system requirements must be met to install and operate the software.

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Computer Model

IBM PC / AT compatible

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OS*

Windows 95, Windows 98 (Including the Second Edition),

Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or a later version required)

or Windows 2000

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CPU

Pentium 133 MHz or better

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RAM

32 MB or more (Windows 95/98)

64 MB or more (Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000)

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Interface

USB: (Limited to pre-installed Windows 98 or

Windows 2000 systems)

RS-232C: (Serial or COM Port)

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Free Hard Disk Space

Canon Utilities

ZoomBrowser EX: 120 MB or more

(Including the PhotoRecord printing utility)

PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more

RemoteCapture: 20 MB or more

Canon Digital Camera USB TWAIN Driver: 15 MB or more

Canon Digital Camera RS-232C TWAIN Driver:

15 MB or more

Adobe Photoshop LE**: 40 MB or more

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition**: 140 MB or more

(Works with the Windows 95 / 98 / NT operating systems)

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Display

Minimum: 800 x 600 pixels, 256 colors (8 bit)

Recommended: 1,024 x 768 pixels, High Color (16 bit) or

more

* A cable connection via a USB port is only supported for computers pre-installed with

Windows 98 or Windows 2000.

** The bundled software varies between camera models. Please refer to the System Map for the

programs supplied with your camera.

• A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software.

• QuickTime 3.0 or a later version is required to replay movies captured by the camera

or to save images merged with PhotoStitch in the QuickTime VR format.

• QuickTime 4.1 is contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.

• A sound card is required to replay soundtracks for movie files.

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Windows

Installing/Uninstalling the Software

Installing from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk

If you are installing the software onto Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, you must

first log on as the administrator and then install the software.

1. Close any programs that are running.

2. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive.

The installer panel will automatically display.

• If the installer panel does not automatically display, use the following procedures

to start it.

1. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop, and double-click the

CD-ROM icon in the next window.

2. Double-click the [Setup] icon.

3. Click [Software Installation].

4. Select the install location and click the [Next] button.

5. Select the software you wish to install and follow the on-screen

instructions to proceed.

6. Click the [Exit] button when the installation is complete and the installer

panel appears again.

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Installing from the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM

Place the Adobe Photoshop LE CD-ROM in the drive and double-click the [My Computer],

[Photosle], [English], and [Photosle] folders, followed by the [Setup.exe] file. Follow the

on-screen instructions to continue with the installation.

You must input the software serial number to install Adobe Photoshop LE.

It can be found on the CD-ROM case.

Installing from the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM

For installation instructions, place the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM in the drive and click

[Readme & Guide] and [Install Guide] in the window that displays.

Write down the serial number shown during installation because it is required

for the user registration process.

If You Will Be Connecting via a USB Port

You must install a separate USB driver. Please see page 9 or 12 for instructions.

Uninstalling the Software

To remove the installed software, click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Settings],

[Control Panel] and [Add / Remove Programs]. ZoomBrowser EX can also be uninstalled

by clicking the [Start] menu and selecting [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser

EX], and [ZoomBrowser EX Uninstall]. (PhotoRecord, PhotoStitch and RemoteCapture can

be removed with the same procedures.)

To remove Adobe Photoshop LE, click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs],

[Adobe], [Photoshop Limited Edition] and [Uninstall Photoshop Limited Edition].

To remove Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition, click the Windows [Start] menu and select

[Programs], [Adobe], [PhotoDeluxe Home Edition] and [Uninstall PhotoDeluxe Home

Edition].

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Windows

Installing the USB Driver

(Preinstalled Windows 98/2000 Systems Only)

Notes Regarding Installation

• The USB driver only needs to be installed the first time the camera is connected via the

USB interface. Installation is not required from the second time onward.

• Do not cancel the installation partway through. Allow the procedure to finish completely

before exiting. The camera may not operate correctly if the installation is incomplete.

• Read the “Troubleshooting the USB Driver Installation” section on page 55 if the

installation cancels itself during the procedure, if the installation does not proceed as

described in these procedures, or if you think that the drivers are not properly installed.

• Read the “Uninstalling the USB Driver” section on page 55 or 58 for instructions for

that procedure.

Installing the USB Driver into Windows 98

Windows 98 CD-ROM

• Your computer may prompt you to insert the CD-ROM containing your Windows

system software during the installation. Have the Windows disk handy in case it is

required.

1. Once you have attached the USB cable to the camera and computer, set

the camera to the mode for communicating with a computer.

Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a

Computer (➜ p. iii) for connection instructions.

The “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog will appear after a moment.

2. Read the dialog and click the [Next] button.

The dialog will change to the search selection dialog.

Your camera model name

will appear here.

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3. Select [Search for the best driver for your device (recommended)] and

click the [Next] button.

The dialog will change to the one that allows you to specify the search location.

4. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive.

5. Place a check in the [Specify a location] option, click the [Browse] button,

and select the [\USB_drv\English] folder. Click the [Next] button.

The dialog will change to the one that states it is searching for the driver files.

6. Read the dialog and click the [Next] button.

Your camera model name

will appear here.

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Windows

The computer will start to copy the driver files from the CD-ROM.

When all the required files have been copied, the dialog will state that the

installation is complete.

What to Do if You Are Prompted for the Windows System Disk

during the Driver File Copying Process

• If prompted for the Windows system disk, replace the Canon Digital Camera

Solution Disk with it and follow the on-screen instructions. If a dialog states that

the “usbscan.sys” cannot be found, click the [Browse] button and specify the

location as the [WIN98] folder on the Windows system disk.

7. Read the dialog and click the [Finish] button.

An event dialog for your camera model will display to allow you to select application

programs. (➜ p. 15, Step 2, or p. 43, Step 2.)

• If a dialog prompts you to restart your computer, remove the CD-ROM from the

drive and restart the computer as instructed.

Do NOT cancel the copy operation

while it is in progress.

Your camera model name

will appear here.

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Installing the USB Driver into Windows 2000

Begin by logging onto the computer as an Administrator and then install the USB

driver.

1. Once you have attached the USB cable to the camera and computer, set

the camera to the mode for communicating with a computer.

Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a

Computer (➜ p. iii) for connection instructions.

The “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog will appear after a moment.

2. Read the dialog and click the [Next] button.

3. Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)] and

click the [Next] button.

The dialog will change to the one that allows you to specify the search location.

4. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive.

Your camera model name

will appear here.

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5. Place a check in the [Specify a location] option, click the [Next] button.

The dialog will change to the one that states it is searching for the driver files.

6. Click the [Browse] button, select the [\USB_drv\English] folder from the

Solution Disk and click [OK].

7. Read the dialog and click the [Next] button.

Your camera model name

will appear here.

Your camera model name

will appear here.

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8. Click the [Yes] button if the “Digital Signature Not Found” message

displays.

9. Click [No to All] if the “Confirm File Replace” dialog displays.

10. Read the message and click the [Finish] button.

An event dialog for your camera model will display to allow you to select application

programs. ( p. 15, Step 2 or p. 43, Step 2.)

• If a dialog prompts you to restart your computer, remove the CD-ROM from the

drive and restart the computer as instructed.

Your camera model name

will appear here.

Your camera model name

will appear here.

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Windows

Using ZoomBrowser EX the First Time

(From Loading to Printing)

This section provides a simple explanation of the procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX

to perform each of the steps from loading to printing. Please refer to the ZoomBrowser

EX Help file for more details.

Some camera models do not support all of the connection interfaces. Please

check the Camera and Software Compatibility chart to confirm your camera’s

compatibility. (➜ p. 5)

What to Do if the “Caution! Connection Time” Dialog Displays

• If a set period of time passes without a camera function being accessed when the

camera is connected via the USB interface, a message on the computer display will

ask if you wish to remain connected. If you do not access a function, the camera will

close the connection after an additional minute passes. (The power will remain on

and no message will appear if the camera is powered by a household power source

or its auto power off function is set to Off (excluding PowerShot S10/S20 models)).

• To reopen the connection, press the camera’s shutter button or main switch. Please

see the Camera User Guide for details.

Starting ZoomBrowser EX

USB Interface

1. Attach the camera to the computer with the USB cable.

Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a

Computer (➜ p. iii) for connection instructions.

2. Set the camera to the mode for communicating with a computer.

After a moment, an event dialog will allow you to select an application program

to start.

Your camera model name

will appear here.

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How to Have ZoomBrowser EX Start Automatically

• If you want ZoomBrowser EX to start automatically without first displaying the event

dialog, use the procedures below to change the settings.

1. Open the [My Computer] window while the camera is connected to the

computer via the USB interface.

2. Open the [Control Panel] and select [Scanners and Cameras] and your camera

model.

3. Click the [Properties] button and display the [Events] tab.

4. A list of applications registered for automatic starting will display. Remove the

checks beside every program except for ZoomBrowser EX. Click the [OK] button.

• ZoomBrowser EX will now start automatically the next time you connect the camera.

If the [Disable device events] option has a check mark, the automatic start will be

turned off.

CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot Interface

1. Place the CF card into the CF card reader or into the PC card adapter and

then into the PC card slot.

Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a

Computer (➜ p. iii) for connection instructions.

2. Start ZoomBrowser EX.

Double-click the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop to start the program.

If the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon does not appear on the desktop, click the

Windows [Start] button and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX]

and [ZoomBrowser EX].

Quick Tips will automatically display. Read these tips to quickly understand

operating procedures.

Canon ZoomBrowser EX Icon

3. Select [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] and click the [OK] button.

ZoomBrowser EX will start and display the camera’s images as small thumbnail

images in the ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window. (➜ p. 18)

Quick Tips will automatically display. Read these tips to quickly gain an

understanding of the operating procedures.

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3. Click the [Import Images] button and select [FromD:\Dcim].

The images from the CF card will display in ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window as

small thumbnail images. (➜ p. 18)

Serial Interface

1. Attach the camera to the computer with the serial cable.

Refer to Where to Find Instructions for Attaching Your Camera to a

Computer (➜ p. iii) for connection instructions.

2. Set the camera to the mode for communicating with a computer.

3. Start ZoomBrowser EX.

Double-click the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon on the desktop to start the program.

If the [Canon ZoomBrowser EX] icon does not appear on the desktop, click the

Windows [Start] button and select [Programs], [Canon Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX]

and [ZoomBrowser EX].

Quick Tips will automatically display. Read these tips to quickly understand

operating procedures.

4. Click the [Import Images] button and select [From Canon Camera].

The camera’s images will display as small thumbnail images in the ZoomBrowser EX

Camera Window. (➜ p. 18)

Canon ZoomBrowser EX Icon

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How to Check and Change Various Camera Settings

• You can adjust the date, time and owner settings in the Camera Settings dialog

using the computer when the camera is connected. You can also check the battery

charge and remaining memory capacity.

1. In ZoomBrowser EX, click the [Setup Options] button to open the Camera

Settings dialog. Or in TWAIN Driver, click the [Camera Settings] button to open

the Camera Settings dialog.

2. Check or change the settings.

The ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window

The Camera Window will open when a connection to a camera or CF card is initiated.

Thumbnail (small) images will display.

Input a camera owner name here. (up

to 31 characters)

Set the date and time.

Click this button to synchronize the

camera to the computer’s date and

time settings.

Check the battery charge here.

Formats the CF card in the camera.

(Except in PowerShot S10/S20 models)

Check the remaining memory capacity

here.

Sets the camera parameters. (➜ p. 51)

(Supported by the EOS D30 only)

Setup Options Button

Sets various camera

settings (see inset below)

using the computer.

An image of the connected

camera or CF card will display.

Thumbnail

Upload Button

Copies images from the computer

to the camera or CF card. (➜ p. 28)

Delete Button

Deletes the

selected

images.

Download Button

Copies selected images to the computer

from the camera or CF card. (➜ p. 19)

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