Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Owner's manual

Category
Bridge cameras
Type
Owner's manual
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 ©CANONINC.2008 PRINTEDINJAPAN
Install the bundled software programs,
and download images to the computer.
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••• Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk •••
Software Starter Guide
ENGLISH
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Theprecautionsnotedwithinthisguideareintendedtoinstructyouinthesafeandcorrectuse
oftheproductsandtopreventinjuriestoyourselforotherpersons,ordamagetoproperty.
Pleasereadandensur ethatyouunderstandthembeforeproceedingtoothersectionsofthe
guide.
Canon Customer Support
ForCanonCustomerSupportcontacts,pleaseseethecustomersupportlistsuppliedwithyour
camera.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warnings Thissymbolindicatestopicsthatcouldleadtodeathorseriousinjuryif
ignoredorhandledincorrectly.
Warnings
•DonotplaythesuppliedCD-ROM(s)inanyCDplayerthatdoesnotsupportdataCD-
ROMs.PlayingtheCD-ROM(s)inanaudioCDplayer(musicplayer)coulddamagethe
speakers.Itisalsopossibletosufferhearinglossfromlisteningwithheadphonestothe
loudsoundsofaCD-ROMplayedonamusicCDplayer
.
Disclaimer
Whileeveryefforthasbeenmadetoensurethattheinformationcontainedinthisguideis
accurateandcomplete,noliabilitycanbeacceptedforanyerrorsoromissions.Canon
reservestherighttochangethespecificationsofthehardwareandsoftwaredescribed
hereinatanytimewithoutpriornotice.
•Nopartofthisguid
emayberepr oduced,transmitted,transcribed,storedinaretrieval
system,ortranslatedintoanylanguageinanyform,byanymeans,withouttheprior
writtenpermissionofCanon.
Canonmakesnowarrantiesfordamagesresultingfromcorruptedorlostdataduetoa
mistakenoperationormalfunctionoftheca
mera,thesoftware,thememorycards,
personalcomputers,peripheraldevices,oruseofnon-Canonmemorycards.
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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
ThefollowingPDFmanualsareprovidedtoexplainthefeaturesandprocedures
forusingZoomBrowserEXandImageBrowser.
•ZoomBrowserEXSoftwareUserGuide(Windows)
ImageBrowserSoftwareUserGuide(Macintosh)
Adobe Reader must be installed to read the aforementioned
manuals.
ThesemanualsareavailableontheCanonwebsite.
UseyourbrowserprogramtodownloadthesemanualsfromthefollowingURL:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html
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Read This First
Thischapterexplainswhatyoucanaccomplishusingthecamerawiththesoftwarecontained
ontheCanonDigitalCameraSolutionDisk.
Italsoliststhecomputersystemconfigurationsrequiredtousethesoftware.
Precautions
Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer
•Theconnectionmaynotoperatecorrectlyifyouattachthecameratothecomputerwithan
interfacecableviaaUSBhub.
•TheconnectionmaynotoperatecorrectlyifyouareusingotherUSBdevices,excludingUSB
miceorkeyboards,atthesametimeasthecamera.Ifthisoccurs,disconnecttheoth
er
devicesfromthecomputerandtryreconnectingthecamera.
•Donotconnecttwoormorecamerasatthesametimetothesamecomputer.The
connectionsmaynotoperatecorrectly.
Neverallowthecomputertogointostandby(sleep)modewhileacameraisconnectedvia
theUSBinterfacecable.Ifitdo
eshappen,neverdisconnecttheinterfacecable.Trytoawaken
thecomputerwiththecameraintheconnectedstate.Somecomputerswillnotawaken
properlyifyoudisconnectthecamerawhiletheyareinstandby(sleep)mode.Pleasereferto
yourcomputermanualforinstructionsregardingthestandby(sleep)mode.
About this Guide
•TheexplanationsinthisguidearebasedonWindowsXPandMacOSXv10.4.Ifyouare
usinganotherversionoftheseoperatingsystems,theactualscreencontentsand
proceduresmayvaryslightlyfromthoseshown.
•Thefollowingtermsareusedinthisguide.
MacOSXisusedforMacOSX(
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
SeeyourCamera UserGuidefor
shootinginstructions.
Justinstallthesoftwareonceatthe
beginning.
Shoot the images
Install the software on the computer
Connect the camera to the computer
PrecautionsforConnectingthe
CameratotheComputer(p. 3)
SeeyourCamera UserGuidefor
connectinginstructions.
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)
Versatileimagemanagementsoftwarefordownloadingimages,editingstillimagesand
movies,andprinting.
Experiment with diverse printing techniques
Printavarietyoflayouts.Changepapersizesandprintyourphotoswithdatestampsand
commentstoenjoyanexpandedrangeofpossibilities.
Windows(p. 20)Macintosh(p. 49)
Edit a Movie
Youcanremoveunwantedsectionsatthebeginningorendofamovie.Youcanalsousethe
memorycardreadertouploadtheeditedmovietothecamera.
Windows(p. 26)Macintosh(p. 55)
Extract Stills from Movies
Youcanextractastillfromthedisplayedmovieandsaveitasanewimagefile.
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)
Shootandcontrolthecamera’sshutterfromacomputer.Youcansavetherecordedimages
directlytothecomputer.(Certainmodelsonly)
Windows(p. 32)Macintosh(p. 61)
Enjoy Customizing Your Camera (My Camera)
Setyourfavoriteimagesandsoundsasthecamera’sstart-upimageorshuttersound.(Certain
modelsonly)
Windows(p. 39)Macintosh(p. 68)
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PhotoStitch (Windows/Macintosh)
Aprogramformergingmultipleimagesintodramaticpanoramas.
Stitch a Panorama Together
Windows(p. 35)Macintosh(p. 64)
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System Requirements
Pleaseinstallthesoftwareonacomputermeetingthefollowingminimumrequirements.
Eventhoughthesearerecommendedsystemrequirements,notallcomputerfunctionscanbe
guaranteed.
Windows
Macintosh
OS WindowsVista(includingServicePack1)
WindowsXPServicePack2
Computer Model TheaboveOSshouldbepre-installedoncomputerswithbuilt-inUSB
ports.
CPU Still
Images
WindowsVista: Pentium1.3GHzorhigher
WindowsXP: Pentium500MHzorhigher
Movies Core2Duo2.6GHzorhigher
RAM Still
Images
WindowsVista: 512MBormore
WindowsXP: 256MBormore
Movies 2GBormore
Interface USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
•CanonUtilities
-ZoomBrowserEX: 200MBormore
-PhotoStitch: 40MBormore
-DigitalPhotoProfessional 200MBormore
(certainmodelsonly)
Display 1,024x768pixels/HighColor(16bit)orbetter
OS MacOSX(v10.4-v10.5)
Computer Model TheaboveOSshouldbepre-installedoncomputerswithbuilt-inUSB
ports.
CPU Still
Images
PowerPCG4/G5orIntelProcessor
Movies Core2Duo2.6GHzorhigher
RAM Still
Images
MacOSXv10.5: 512MBormore
MacOSXv10.4: 256MBormore
Movies 2GBormore
Interface USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
CanonUtilities
-ImageBrowser: 300MBormore
-PhotoStitch: 50MBormore
-DigitalPhotoProfessional 200MBormore
(certainmodelsonly)
Display 1,024x768pixels/32,000Colorsorbetter
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IfyouwillbeusingDigitalPhotoProfessional,checkthe“ProcessingRawImages”sectionalso
(Windows,p. 36;Macintosh,p. 65)(certainmodelsonly).
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:\ProgramFiles\Canon\ZoomBrowserEX\ProgramFolder\dbconverter.exe
2. Select the database file used up to now and click the [Start] button.
Example:C:\ProgramFiles\Canon\ZoomBrowserEX\Database\MyDatabase.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:\ProgramFiles\Canon\ZoomBrowserEX\Library(1)
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Using the Software on the Windows
Platform – Preparations
Thischapterexplainshowtoinstallthesoftware.Readthisbeforeconnectingthecamerato
thecomputerforthefirsttime.
Installing the Software
StartbyinstallingthesoftwarefromtheCanonDigitalCameraSolutionDisk.
Items to Prepare
•Yourcameraandcomputer
CanonDigitalCameraSolutionDisk
Interfacecablesuppliedwiththecamera
Installation Procedures
1
Confirm that the camera is NOT connected to
the computer.
Ifitis,disconnectthecable.Thesoftwarecannot
beproperlyinstalledifthecameraisconnectedto
thecomputeratthestart.
2 Close 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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3 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Ifthe[UserAccountControl]windowappears,followthe
on-screeninstructionstoproceed.
Iftheinstallerpaneldoesnotappearautomatically,usethe
followingprocedures.
4 Click the Digital Camera Software [Easy
Installation] button.
Toindividuallyselectthesoftwaretoinstall,
click[CustomInstallation].
5 If other software is running, close each
program before clicking [OK].
How to Display the Installer Panel
Usethefollowingprocedurestodisplaytheinstallerpanelifitdoesnotappear
automatically.
1. Select[Computer]or[MyComputer]fromthe[Start]menu.
2. Right-clicktheCD-ROMiconandselect[Open].
3. Double-clickthe[SETUP.EXE]*icon.
4. When[UserAccountControl]windowdisplays,followtheon-screeninstructionsto
proceed.
*Somecomputersmaynotdisplaythe[.EXE]filenameexte
nsionasshownabove.
Installer Panel
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6 Review the installation settings and
click [Install].
The items in the list may differ from those
illustrated depending on the software
installed on your computer.
7 Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the
terms of the software license
agreement.
Theinstallationwillstart.
Followtheon-screeninstructionsto
proceedwiththeinstallation.
Click[Yes]ifadialogconfirmingthe
installationofMicrosoft.NetFramework
displays.
8 When the installation is over, select
[Restart computer immediately
(Recommended)] and click [Restart].
Atthisstage,doNOTremovetheSolution
DiskfromtheCD-ROMdriveyet.
Ifthereisnoneedtorestartthecomputer,the[Finish]screenwilldisplay.Click[Finish],
removetheSolutionDiskfromtheCD-ROMdrivetoconcludetheinstallation.
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9 Remove the disk from the CD-ROM drive when your
normal desktop screen appears after restarting.
Thisconcludesthesoftwareinstallation.
Youmaynowdownloadcameraimagestothecomputer(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
Update.
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Using the Software on the Windows
Platform – The Basics
ThischapterexplainstheproceduresforusingZoomBrowserEXtodownloadthecamera's
imagestothecomputerandprintthem.
ProceedtothischapteraftercompletingthepreparationsintheUsing the Software on the
Windows Platform
Preparationssection.
Downloading Images to the Computer
Beginbydownloadingtheimagestoyourcomputer.Thedownloadingprocedureisslightly
differentdependingonwhetheryouareusingacameratocomputerconnection(seebelow)or
amemorycardreader(p. 18).
Camera to Computer Connection
1
After 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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2 Select [Canon CameraWindow]
when a dialog (Events dialog)
similar to that on the right
displays and click [OK].
InWindowsVista,select[Downloads
ImagesFromCanonCamerausing
CanonCameraWindow]fromthe
AutoPlaydialog.
Your camera model name or
[Canon Camera] will appear here.
Different programs may display
depending on your computer setup.
CameraWindowdisplayswhenthecameraandcomputeraresettothemodeto
communicate.(Imagesarenotdownloadedatthispoint.)
3 Download the images using the camera or the computer.
Bydefault,thedownloadedimagesaresavedintothe[Pictures]or[MyPictures]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
Downloadimagesusingthecamera’sDirectTransferfunction.
SettheDirectTransfersettingsonthe
cameraandpressthe (Print/Share)
buttonortheFUNC./SETbutton.
The (Print/Share)buttonwillblink
blueduringthetransferandremainlit
whenitiscomplete.Clickthemouse
buttonorpressanykeyonthekeyboar
dto
resumetheabilitytooperatefromthe
computer.
Using the Computer to Download Images
Click[TransferUntransferredImages].
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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Whenyouclick[OK]intheimagetransfercompletionwindow,thetransferredimageswill
displayintheMainWindow.
Thedownloadedimagesaresavedintofoldersaccordingtotheshootingdate.
Next,printouttheimages(p. 20).
Memory Card Reader Connection
1
Insert the memory card into the reader.
Useaseparatelysoldcardadapterifrequired.
Seethemanualforthememorycardreaderforitsconnectionandhandlinginstructions.
2 Select [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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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Owner's manual

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Type
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