Transferring Images to a Computer, Macintosh | Canon 120 IS guide

Transferring Images to a Computer

You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.

System Requirements Windows

OS	Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1, Service Pack 2)
	Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3
Computer model	The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in
	USB ports.
CPU	Viewing images	Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher
	Viewing movies	Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
RAM	Viewing images	Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
	Viewing images	Windows XP: 512 MB or more
	Viewing movies	1 GB or more
Interface	USB
Free Hard Disk	ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more*
Space	PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Display	1,024 x 768 pixels or higher

*For Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some time depending on your computer's capabilities.

Macintosh

OS	Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.5)
Computer model	The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in
	USB ports.
CPU	Viewing images	PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor
	Viewing movies	Core Duo 1.66 GHz or higher
RAM	Viewing images	512 MB or more
	Viewing movies	1 GB or more
Interface	USB
Free Hard Disk	ImageBrowser: 300 MB or more
Space	PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more
Display	1,024 x 768 pixels or higher

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Canon 120 IS manual Transferring Images to a Computer, System Requirements Windows, Macintosh

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Save ViewOther Table of Contents Getting More Out Table of Contents Conventions Used in this Guide Use only recommended power sources Safety PrecautionsBattery, Battery Charger Camera Other Warnings Do not place the battery near pets Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocketPage Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Charge the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Remove the battery Using the battery and charger effectively Battery Charge IndicatorApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Open the cover Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCheck the card’s write-protect tab Insert the memory card Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory CardRemove the memory card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? What is the write-protect tab?Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards Turn on the camera Setting the Date and TimeMake the setting Set the date and time Display the menus Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Choose Date/Time in the 3 tab Display the settings screen Setting the Display LanguageEnter Playback mode What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? Choose Format Formatting Memory CardsDisplay the menu Format the memory card Press fully to the second stop Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress halfway lightly to the first stop Does the length of the shutter sound change? Taking Pictures Choose a modeCompose the shot Shoot FocusWhat if Scene Icons Viewing Images Choose an image Choose an image to erase Erasing ImagesErase the image Turn on the printer Turn on the camera Printing ImagesItems to Prepare Choose an image to print Print images Printing Images Set the mode switch to E Shooting Movies Estimated Shooting Times Stop shootingMemory Card Shooting Time Choose a movie Viewing MoviesPlay the movie System Requirements Windows Transferring Images to a ComputerMacintosh Macintosh Install the softwarePreparations Transferring Images to a Computer Open CameraWindow Connect the camera to the computerWindows Transfer Images Supplied with Camera AccessoriesAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended AccessoriesCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers*2 Power Supplies Separately Sold AccessoriesOther Accessories Learning More Movie Mode Mode SwitchAuto Mode Components Guide Button Components Guide Information Displayed on the Screen Switching the DisplayShooting Information Display Playback Detailed Information Display Information Displayed on the Screen Overexposure Warning during Playback IndicatorDisplay in Dark Conditions during Shooting Histogram during Playback Choose a menu item FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose an option Menu Basic Operations Choose a tab Adjusting the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds With the l Button Changing the Screen BrightnessWith the Menu Choose LCD Brightness Reset the settings Returning the Camera to Default SettingsChoose Reset All Are there functions that cannot be reset? Perform the low level format Low Level Memory Card FormattingAbout low level formatting Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving during Playback Clock Functions Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Shoot Take portraits Portrait Set the mode switch to Choose the desired shooting modeShooting in Various Conditions FTake snapshots at night Night Snapshot TTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Take indoor shots IndoorShoot sunsets Sunset WTake shots of people at the beach Beach OTake shots of foliage Foliage ZShoot using high ISO speed ISOYTake shots of aquatic life in an aquarium Aquarium PTake shots of people in snow Snow Turning the Flash Off What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears?Press the r button Choose Move it toward i again Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomMove the zoom lever toward Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate Choose Digital Zoom Accept the settingDigital Tele-Converter Turning off the digital zoom Inserting the Date and Time Use the Dpof print settings p to printChoose Date Stamp Using the Self-Timer Press the p button Choose Ò Press the shutter button fully Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Join the subjects and look at the camera Choosing Settings Yourself Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Shooting in Program AE Choose h Turning the Flash OnShooting Close-ups Macro Choose e Shooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Set the mode switch to 4 p Choose RUsing Î Choose u Changing the Recording Pixels Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Recording Pixels Approximate Values for Paper SizeChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Number of Recordable Images Choose the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChanging the ISO speed Custom White Balance Adjusting the White BalanceChoose the white balance Choose a Drive mode Continuous Shooting Changing the Tone of an Image My Colors Choose My Colors Custom Color Shooting Using the Two Second Self-TimerChoose Î Choose $ Customizing the Self-TimerChoose the settings What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock Shooting Using a TV MonitorRecompose Page Getting More Out of Your Camera Center Changing the AF Frame ModeFace AiAF Choose AF Frame Check the focus Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom What if the display does not magnify? Lock the focus Shooting with the AF LockCompose the scene and shoot Shooting with Servo AF Choose Servo AF Changing the Metering Mode Choose the Metering mode Lock the exposure Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock Choose h p Lock the exposure Shooting with Slow Synchro Choose … Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i-Contrast Choose i-Contrast Adjust the setting Choose Flash SettingsRed-Eye Correction Checking for Shut Eyes Choose Blink Detection Select the shutter speed Shooting Long ExposuresSelect ≈ Confirm the exposure Changing the Color and Shooting Color Accent Specify the color to be swapped Color SwapChoose Y Specify the target color Press the op buttons to adjust the range of colors affected Specify the range of colors to be swapped Shooting Stitch Assist Images Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Changing the Movie Mode Set the mode switch to E Choose a Movie mode Image Quality Table Image Quality Recording Pixels/Frame Rate ContentChanging the Image Quality Estimated Shooting Time AE Lock/Exposure Shift Change the exposure Other Shooting Functions Playback Functions Summary for Viewing Movies p Set the editing range EditingCheck the edited movie Save the edited movie Editing Using Playback and Other Functions Move the zoom lever toward g Searching Images Using Index DisplayQuickly Searching Images Searching in a large number of images Searching Images by Scrolling Quickly Searching Images Choose a filter Viewing Images in Filtered PlaybackChoose ‚ View the filtered images Viewing Slideshows Choose a transition effect Choose Slideshow Changing SettingsViewing Slideshows Checking the Focus Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display pSwitch frames Change the magnification level or location Move the zoom lever toward k Magnifying ImagesChanging Image Transitions Choose Transition Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV Viewing Images on a TVWhat if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Choose Protect Protecting ImagesSelect Range Choose Select Range Protect images Choose the starting imageChoose the ending image Protecting Images Choose All Images Erasing All ImagesChoose All Images Choose Erase Choose images Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose Select Press the n button Erase 117 Organizing Images by Category My Category Using the MenuChoose My Category Choose the setting Organizing Images by Category My Category Rotate the image Rotating ImagesChoose \ Choose Rotate Choose an image size Resizing ImagesChoose Resize Save the new image Choose Trimming Adjust the trimming areaTrimming Save as a new image and display Adding Effects with the My Colors Function Choose a menu option Correcting the Brightness i-Contrast Choose Red-Eye Correction Correcting the Red-Eye EffectCorrect the image Choose c videos will be excluded Printing from the Print List DpofEasily Add Images to the Print List Print list Print Print Added Images Adjust the settings Print SettingsChoose Print Settings Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Set the number of prints Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose Select Images & Qty Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Set All Images to Print Once Choose RangeClearing All Selections Customizing the Camera Turning off Hints & Tips Changing FunctionsChanging the File Number Assignment Changing the Lens Retract Time Creating Folders by Shooting DateChanging Functions Turning off the Power Saving Function Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time Set the world time zone Using the World ClockSet the home time zone Choose the world time zone Turning off the AF Assist Beam Changing Shooting FunctionsTurning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Changing the Image Display TimeChanging Shooting Functions Changing the IS-Mode Settings Displaying the Overlay Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Changing Playback FunctionsChanging the Start-up Image or Sound Change Sounds Register images or sounds saved on a computer Registering the Start-up ScreenChanging the Start-up Image or Sound Useful Information Insert the coupler Using Household PowerConnect the power cord Plug the cord into the coupler TV output TroubleshootingPower Shooting Troubleshooting Image is blurred Playback Shooting moviesComputer List of Messages that Appear on the Screen No memory card Cannot select List of Messages that Appear on the Screen Function Func. Menu T ≈ w S y O P Z R T Y v x E z Shooting Menu MenusShooting modes Function Menus Y O P Z R T Y v x E z Menus Set up MenuOptions/Summary Ref. Playback Menu Print Menu Handling Precautions Specifications 155 Specifications 156 Specifications Battery Pack NB-4L Rated input 240 V AC 50/60 Hz, 0.1 a 100 V 0.06 a 240 Index 159 Index 160 Trademark Acknowledgments Disclaimer