Canon G1X User Manual

Camera User Guide

• Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions.

• This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly.

• Keep the guide handy for future reference.

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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 dealer.

Camera

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Battery Pack NB-10L (with terminal cover)

Neck Strap

NS-DC9

Solution Disk

Battery Charger

CB-2LC/CB-2LCE

Lens Cap

(with cord)

Warranty CardGetting Started DIGITAL CAMERA

• A memory card is not included (see below).

PDF Manuals

For information about the included software, refer to the Software Guide, in PDF format (p. 26).

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

Compatible Memory Cards

The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.

• SD memory cards*

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

• Eye-Fi cards

* Conforms to SD specifications. However, not all memory cards have been verified to

work with the camera.

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information

About Eye-Fi Cards

This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.

• Always confirm beforehand that memory cards are supported on other devices

such as card readers and computers (including the current version of your operating system).

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information

• Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were

recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results 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 specifications, 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 film for protection

against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before using the camera.

• When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.

This does not indicate damage.

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

Front dial Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Strap mount Shutter button Power button/lamp

Mode dial Exposure compensation dial Hot shoe

(Pop up flash) switch Flash Speaker Ring release button DC coupler cable port Memory card/battery cover Tripod socket

• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera

buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.

• The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.

z Front dial on front

o Up button on back

q Left button on back

7 Control dial on back

m FUNC./SET button on back

r Right button on back

p Down button on back

• On-screen text is indicated in brackets.

• : Important information you should know

• : Notes and tips for expert camera use

• (p. xx): Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a

page number)

• Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

(Shortcut) / c (Direct print) button

+ (AE lock/FE lock) / d (Jump) button

(AF Frame Selector) /

a (Single image erase) button Screen (LCD monitor) Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Microphone Indicator 1 (Playback) button Movie button AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal

Remote terminal

terminal

HDMI n button

(Metering) button

ISO speed / Up button e (Macro) / f (Manual focus) / Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button

h (Flash) / Right button l (Display) / Down button

z Turning the control dial is one way to choose

setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Most of these operations are also possible with the opqr buttons.

• 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

Movies

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing still images.

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing movies.

Contents

Package Contents .............................2

Compatible Memory Cards ................2

Preliminary Notes and Legal

Information.......................................3

Part Names and Conventions in

This Guide .......................................4

Contents ............................................6

Contents: Basic Operations ...............8

Safety Precautions...........................10

Initial Preparations ...........................13

Trying the Camera Out ....................21

Included Software, PDF Manuals ....26

Accessories .....................................32

Camera Basics .................35

On/Off ..............................................36

Shutter Button ..................................37

Optical Viewfinder ............................38

Shooting Modes...............................39

Shooting Display Options ................39

FUNC. Menu....................................40

n Menu ....................................41

Indicator Display ..............................42

Clock................................................42

Smart Auto Mode .............43

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode..........44

Common, Convenient Features.......51

Image Customization Features........56

Helpful Shooting Features ...............62

Customizing Camera Operation ......65

Other Shooting Modes.....67

Specific Scenes ...............................68

Image Effects (Creative Filters) .......71

Special Modes for Other

Purposes ....................................... 81

Shooting Various Movies ................ 88

G mode .............................91

Shooting in Program AE Mode

(G Mode) ...................................... 92

Image Brightness (Exposure

Compensation).............................. 93

Color and Continuous Shooting .... 100

Shooting Range and Focusing...... 105

Flash ............................................. 116

Shooting RAW Images.................. 119

Other Settings ............................... 120

Tv, Av, M, C1, C2 Mode..123

Specific Shutter Speeds

(Tv Mode)....................................124

Specific Aperture Values

(Av Mode) ................................... 125

Specific Shutter Speeds and

Aperture Values (M Mode).......... 126

Customization for Shooting

Styles .......................................... 128

Playback Mode ...............135

Viewing.......................................... 136

Browsing and Filtering Images...... 141

Image Viewing Options ................. 145

Protecting Images ......................... 148

Erasing Images ............................. 152

Rotating Images............................155

Image Categories .......................... 157

Editing Still Images........................ 160

Editing Movies ............................... 165

Contents

Setting Menu ..................167

Adjusting Basic Camera

Functions .................................... 168

Accessories....................181

Tips on Using Included

Accessories ................................ 182

Optional Accessories .................... 182

Using Optional Accessories.......... 186

Printing Images .............................202

Using an Eye-Fi Card .................... 212

Appendix......................... 215

Troubleshooting............................. 216

On-Screen Messages.................... 220

On-Screen Information .................. 222

Functions and Menu Tables ..........226

Handling Precautions .................... 236

Index.............................................. 237

Contents: Basic Operations

4 Shoot

z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ............................. 44

Shooting people well

Portraits

(p. 68)

Matching specific scenes

Landscape

(p. 68)

Under Water

(p. 69)

Applying special effects

Vivid Colors

(p. 71)

Miniature Effect

(p. 74)

z Focus on faces ....................................................... 44, 68, 108, 113

z Without using the flash (Flash Off) ......................................... 22, 45

z With myself in the shot (Self-Timer)........................................ 52, 84

z Add the shooting date and time (Date Stamp).............................. 54

z Movie clips and photos together (Movie Digest)........................... 81

Kids and Pets

(p. 68)

Sports (p. 69)

Foliage

(p. 70)

Poster Effect

(p. 71)

Toy Camera Effect

(p. 76)

At the Beach

(p. 69)

“Aged” Photos

(p. 73)

Monochrome

(p. 77)

Against Snow

(p. 70)

Night Scenes

(p. 69)

Fireworks

(p. 70)

Fish-Eye Effect

(p. 74)

Contents: Basic Operations

1 View

z View images (Playback Mode) ................................................... 136

z Automatic playback (Slideshow)................................................. 146

z On a TV ...................................................................................... 186

z On a computer .............................................................................. 26

z Browse through images quickly.................................................. 141

z Erase images.............................................................................. 152

E Shoot/View Movies

z Shoot movies.......................................................................... 44, 88

z View movies ............................................................................... 136

c Print

z Print pictures ............................................................................... 202

Save

z Save images to a computer.......................................................... 29

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

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

• 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 fire. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Do not look through the viewfinder at bright light sources (such as the sun on a

clear day).

This could damage your eyesight.

• Use only the recommended battery.

• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.

• 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 fire. 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 flush with water.

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Safety Precautions

• 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.

Caution

• 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.

• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:

- Places subject to strong 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, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing.

• Viewing images on the camera screen for prolonged periods may cause

discomfort.

Caution

• 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.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Safety Precautions

• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.

This is due to the high intensity of the flash 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 flash 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 fire or explosions.

• Unplug the battery charger 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 fire.

• Do not place the battery near pets.

Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage.

• When putting the camera in your bag, close the screen to face inward to 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.

Initial Preparations

Prepare for shooting as follows.

Attaching Accessories

z Attach the included strap to the camera as

z On the other side of the camera, attach the

z Remove the lens cap from the lens and

z Always remove the lens cap before turning

z Keep the lens cap on the lens when the

Holding the Camera

z Place the strap around your neck. z When shooting, keep your arms close to your

Attach the strap.

shown.

strap the same way.

Attach the lens cap to the strap.

attach the lens cap cord to the strap.

the camera on. Try attaching the lens cap to the neck strap when the cap is not in use.

camera is not in use.

body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. If you have raised the flash, do not rest your fingers on it.

Initial Preparations

Charging the Battery

Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

z After aligning the o marks on the battery and

charger, insert the battery by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ).

Charge the battery.

z For CB-2LC: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug

the charger into a power outlet ( ).

CB-2LC

CB-2LCE

For CB-2LCE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

X The charging lamp turns orange and

charging begins.

X When the charging is finished, the lamp turns

green.

Remove the battery.

z After unplugging the battery charger, remove

the battery by pushing it in ( ) and up ( ).

Initial Preparations

• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge

it continuously for more than 24 hours.

• For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger

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 “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide.

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Insert the included battery and 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 (p. 171).

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

z Recording is not possible on memory cards

with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked (downward) position. Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position.

Open the cover.

z Slide the switch ( ) and open the cover

().

Terminals Battery Lock

Insert the battery.

z While pressing the battery lock in the

direction of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position.

Initial Preparations

z If you insert the battery facing the wrong way,

cannot be locked into the correct position. Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way and locks when inserted.

Insert the memory card.

z Insert the memory card facing as shown until

it clicks into the locked position.

z Make sure the memory card is facing the right

way when you insert it. Inserting memory

Label

cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.

Close the cover.

z Lower the cover in the direction of the arrow

and press it until it clicks into the closed position.

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

z Open the cover and press the battery lock in

the direction of the arrow.

X The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

z Push the memory card in until it clicks, and

then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

Initial Preparations

Using the Screen

Prepare the screen for use.

z Open the screen ( ) and rotate it toward the

lens 180° ( ).

z Close the screen in this orientation ( ).

• The screen can only open to approximately 175° in direction . Be

careful not to open the screen any further than this, as it will damage the camera.

Adjusting the Screen Angle and Orientation

z You can adjust the angle and orientation of

the screen as needed, to suit shooting conditions.

z To protect the screen when the camera is not

in use, always keep it closed and facing the camera body.

• If the screen is closed and facing the camera body, you will not be

able to shoot a movie.

• When including yourself in shots, you can view a mirror image of yourself by

rotating the screen around toward the front of the camera. To cancel reverse display, press the n button, choose [Reverse Disp.] on the 4 tab, and press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

Initial Preparations

Setting the Date and Time

A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images.

Turn the camera on.

z Press the power button.

X The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.

Set the date and time.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to

specify the date and time.

z When finished, press the m button.

Set the local time zone.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to

choose your local time zone.

Finish the setup process.

z Press the m button when finished. After a

confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed.

z To turn off the camera, press the power

button.

Initial Preparations

• Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, 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), choose in step 2 and then

choose by pressing the op buttons or turning the 7 dial.

Changing the Date and Time

Adjust the date and time as follows.

Access the camera menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to

choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button.

Change the date and time.

z Follow step 2 on p. 18 to adjust the settings. z Press the n button to close the menu.

• 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 insert a charged

battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 182), 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 p. 18 to set the date and time.

Initial Preparations

Display Language

The display language can be changed as needed.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

Access the setting screen.

z Press and hold the m button, and then

immediately press the n button.

Set the display language.

z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial

to choose a language, and then press the m button.

X Once the display language has been set, the

setting screen is no longer displayed.

• A clock icon is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the m

button before you press the n button. In this case, press the m button to dismiss the clock icon and repeat step 2.

• You can also change the display language by pressing the n button and

choosing [Language ] on the 3 tab.

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 specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

Turn the camera on.

z Press the power button.

X The startup screen is displayed.

Enter A mode.

z Set the mode dial to A. z Aim the camera at the subject. As the camera

determines the scene, it will make a slight clicking noise.

X Icons representing the scene and image

stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen.

X Frames displayed around any subjects that

are detected indicate that they are in focus.

Compose the shot.

z To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the

zoom lever toward i (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward j (wide angle).

Trying the Camera Out

AF Frames

Shoot. Shooting Still Images

Focus.

z Press the shutter button lightly, halfway

down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.

z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen,

move the switch to raise the flash. It will fire when shooting. If you prefer not to use the flash, push it down with your finger, into the camera.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button all the way down.

X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is

played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires automatically.

X Your shot remains displayed on the screen

for about two seconds.

z Even while the shot is displayed, you can

take another shot by pressing the shutter button again.

Elapsed Time

Trying the Camera Out

Shooting Movies

Start shooting.

z If the flash is already up, push it down with

your finger, into the camera.

z Press the movie button. The camera beeps

once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.

X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom

edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.

z Once recording begins, you can take your

finger off the movie button.

Finish shooting.

z Press the movie button again to stop

shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.

X Recording will stop automatically when the

memory card becomes full.

Trying the Camera Out

Viewing

After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

X Your last shot is displayed.

Browse through your images.

z To view the previous image, press the q

button or turn the 7 dial counterclockwise. To view the next image, press the r button or turn the 7 dial clockwise.

z Press and hold the qr buttons to browse

through images quickly. Images appear grainy at this time.

z To access Scroll Display mode, turn the 7

dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the 7 dial to browse through images.

z To return to single-image display, press the

m button.

z To browse images grouped by shooting date,

press the op buttons in Scroll Display mode.

z Movies are identified by a icon. To play

movies, go to step 3.

Trying the Camera Out

Play movies.

z Press the m button to access the movie

control panel, choose (either press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial), and then press the m button again.

X Playback now begins, and after the movie is

finished, is displayed.

z To adjust the volume, press the op buttons.

• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button

halfway.

Erasing the Images

You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.

Choose an image to erase.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to

choose an image.

Erase the images.

z Press the a button. z After [Erase?] is displayed, press the qr

buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Erase], and then press the m button.

X The current image is now erased.

z To cancel erasure, press the qr buttons or

turn the 7 dial to choose [Cancel], and then press the m button.

• You can also erase all images at once (p. 152).

Included Software, PDF Manuals

The software and PDF manuals on the included CD-ROM are introduced below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and using the PDF manuals.

Features of the Included Software

After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following things on your computer.

ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser

z Import images and change camera settings z Manage images: browse, search, and

organize

z Print and edit images

Digital Photo Professional

z Browse, process and edit RAW images

PDF Manuals

The following PDF manuals are provided on the included CD-ROM.

Software Guide

Refer to the software guide when using the included software. Windows and Macintosh versions are provided.

Camera User Guide

Once you are familiar with the information in Getting Started, refer to this guide for a more in-depth understanding of camera operation.

Included Software, PDF Manuals

System Requirements

The included software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Windows

Operating System

Computer

Processor

RAM

Interfaces USB

Free Hard Disk Space

Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher

* In Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed.

Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance.

Macintosh

Operating System Mac OS X 10.5 – 10.6

Computer

Processor Intel Processor (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies)

RAM 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)

Interfaces USB

Free Hard Disk Space

Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher

• Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including

supported OS versions.

Windows 7 (including SP1) Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3

Computers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port

Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies)

Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit, 32 bit), Windows XP: 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)

620 MB or more*

Computers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port

680 MB or more

Included Software, PDF Manuals

Installing the Software and PDF Manuals

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.

Insert the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL

CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

z On a Macintosh computer, after inserting the

disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to open it, and then double-click the icon displayed.

Install the files.

z In Windows, click [Easy Installation], or on a

Macintosh computer, click [Install]. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

z If the [User Account Control] window is

displayed in Windows, follow the on-screen instructions.

Complete the installation.

z In Windows, click [Restart] or [Finish] and

remove the CD-ROM after the desktop is displayed.

z On a Macintosh computer, click [Finish] on

the screen after installation and remove the CD-ROM when the desktop is displayed.

Included Software, PDF Manuals

Saving Images to a Computer

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.

Connect the camera to the computer.

z Make sure the camera is off. z Open the cover ( ). With the smaller plug of

the included interface cable (p. 2) in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal ( ).

z Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in

the computer’s USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual.

Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow.

z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. z On a Macintosh computer, CameraWindow is

displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer.

z For Windows, follow the steps introduced

below.

z In the screen that displays, click the link

to modify the program.

Included Software, PDF Manuals

z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon

z Double click .

Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK].

CameraWindow

Save the images to the computer.

z Click [Import Images from Camera], and then

click [Import Untransferred Images].

X Images are now saved to the Pictures folder

on the computer, in separate folders named by date.

z After images are saved, close

CameraWindow, press the 1 button to turn the camera off, and unplug the cable.

z For instructions on viewing images on a

computer, refer to the Software User Guide.

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