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Canon 2.2 Introduction, Main Features of EU, System Requirements, from your computer, saved in the camera’s memory card, Supported Camera and Supported Images, CPU, RAM

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Introduction

EOS Utility (hereinafter EU) is software for communication with your EOS DIGITAL camera. By connecting the camera and computer with the cable provided with the camera, you can download to your computer images saved in the camera’s memory card as well as set various camera settings or shoot remotely from EU on your computer.

Main Features of EU

From EU, you can control the camera remotely and perform the following main features.

OBatch download to your computer imagessaved in the camera’s memory card.

OYou can also download to your computer only images you have selected.

OSet various camera settings from your computer.OShoot remotely by controlling the camerafrom your computer.

ORemote Live View shooting – Shoot while checking your subject in real time on your computer.

OYou can also shoot remotely by operating the camera’s shutter button.

OPreset a time allowing the camera to shoot automatically with timer shooting.

OWhen downloading images or shooting remotely, view/check images with the linked Digital Photo Professional.

System Requirements

		Windows Vista*1
	OS	Windows XP Professional/Home Edition*2
		Windows 2000 Professional*3
		PC with one of the above OS preinstalled and a USB port
	Computer	as a standard feature (Upgraded machines not
		supported)

		* .NET Framework 2.0 or later is required.*4
	CPU	Windows Vista	1.3GHz Pentium or higher
		Windows XP, 2000	750MHz Pentium or higher

	RAM	Windows Vista	Minimum 512MB
		Windows XP, 2000	Minimum 256MB

	Interface	USB 1.1 to 2.0 Hi-Speed
	Display	Screen resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels or more
		Color quality: Medium (16 bit) or more

*1 Compatible with 32-bit/64-bit systems for all versions except Starter Edition

*2 Compatible with Service Pack 2 *3 Compatible with Service Pack 4

*4 .NET Framework is Microsoft software. It is installed together with EU.

Supported Camera and Supported Images

Can be used for RAW and JPEG images shot with the cameras below.

EOS-1Ds Mark III

EOS-1D Mark III

EOS 40D

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Contents

OContent of this Instruction Manual OSwitching Between Pages READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING CANON SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Introduction Main Features of EU System Requirements Contents at a Glance Downloading images from your camera to a computer Camera settings from a computer Remote shooting Functions for use with other accessories sold separately 1Downloading Images to your Computer Preparing to Download Images Connecting the Camera and Computer Starting up EU Downloading Selected Images to Your Computer Preparing to Download Images Starting up EU 2Select [Canon EOS Utility] and then click the [OK] button EU Main window Batch Downloading Images to Your Computer 1Click [Starts to download images] OThe camera’s LCD monitor blinks when EU starts up The downloaded images are saved in the [My Pictures] folder automatically and the downloaded images are displayed in the Downloading Selected Images to Your Computer 2View the images and checkmark images to download Viewer window 3Click the [Download] button 4Specifybutton. the save destination and then click the [OK] Download image dialog box Exiting EU 2 Setting the Camera from Your Computer Available Settings by Camera Model Setting up Camera Functions Setting Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera Selecting a Picture Style and Applying to the Setting the Camera Owner’s Name and Date/Time 4Click the required setting and specify each one Set-upmenu Available Settings by Camera Model Setting Setting up Camera Functions Shooting menu Setting Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera Changing Picture Style Settings and Applying to the Camera 1Click [Picture Style] (p.15) (p.15) 2Click [Detail set.] 3Select a Picture Style from the [Picture Style] list box Customizing Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera Select one of [User Def. 1] to [User Def. 3] from the [Picture Style] list box 4Select a Picture Style from the [User defined Picture Style] list box 5Drag the slider for each item left or right Applying Picture Style Files to the Camera Registering Personal White Balance in the Camera Setting JPEG Quality and Applying to the Camera Setting My Menu and Registering to the Camera 4Click [My Menu settings] 6Click the [Apply to camera] button My Menu ¿The setting is applied to the camera ¿The [My Menu settings] window appears Preparation Before Remote Shooting Remote Live View Shooting Adjusting the Focus Checking the Depth of Field and Exposure White Balance for Flash Photography Preparation Before Remote Shooting Remote Live View Shooting 4Set the Live View function (p.11) 5Click the [ ] button ¿The [Remote Live View window] appears Remote Live View window Adjusting the Focus 1Drag [] to the section you want to enlarge 2Click the [ ] button Zoom View Window 3Adjust the focus Checking the Depth of Field and Exposure Click the [ON] button White Balance Select the white balance to apply to the image White Balance for Flash Photography 1Click the [ ] button Test Shooting window Click the [ ] button Click white balance window Click on a point that is to be the standard for white 4Click the [Apply to camera and execute test shooting] button Adjusting the Horizontal/Vertical Alignment of the Camera Changing the Aspect Ratio 2Click the [ ] button and select the aspect ratio Move the camera and compose your picture 3 O To revert the aspect ratio to the normal condition, click the button and select [Off] Shooting by Operating the Camera 1Display the capture window (p.25) 2Press the camera’s shutter button and take a shot Timer-controlledShooting Bulb Exposures 1 Display the capture window (p.25) 2 Double-clickthe shooting mode icon and select [BULB] Set the desired aperture Enter the exposure time and click the [Start] button 4Preferences Preferences Destination Folder Download Images Remote Shooting Preferences Download Images Remote Shooting Linked Software Reference Troubleshooting Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E2/E2Aor E3/E3A) Function for Use with the Accessories Troubleshooting Communication between EU and the camera disconnected Remotely shot images using EU do not display in DPP Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E2/E2Aor E3/E3A) 1Click [Monitor Folder] 3Click the [Change] button and specify the transfer destination folder 4Click the [ ] button 5 Take a shot Function for Use with the Accessories Uninstalling the Software Deleting the Driver (Windows 2000 only) 1 Delete [EOS XXX PTP Driver] 2Proceed with the deletion as directed by the on- screen messages 3 Restart the computer List of Main Window Functions List of Viewer Window Functions (p.7 to p.8) List of My Menu Settings Window Functions (p.21 to p.22) List of Capture Window Functions List of Remote Live View window Functions (p.25 to p.29) List of Zoom View Window Functions (p.25 to p.29) List of Test Shooting Window Functions (p.29) Index Shooting by Operating the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting) Viewer Window White Balance for Flash Photography (Remote Live View Shooting) Zoom View Window About This Instruction Manual Please note that irrespective of the Trademark Acknowledgments