Computer System Requirements, 133, Windows | Canon IXUS 40, IXUS 30

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Computer System Requirements

Please install and use the software on a computer which meets the requirements below.

Windows

OS	Windows 98 (Second Edition (SE) Only)
	Windows Me
	Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 Only)
	Windows XP (Including Service Pack 1)

Computer Model	The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
	ports.

CPU	Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor is required

RAM	Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: 128 MB or more
	Windows 2000/Windows XP: 256 MB or more
Interface	USB

Free Hard Disk	• Canon Utilities
Space	- ZoomBrowser EX: 250 MB or more
	(Including the PhotoRecord printing program)
	- PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
	• Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more
	• Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more
Display	1,024 x 768 pixels / High Color (16 bit) or better is required

Macintosh

OS	Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3)

Computer Model	The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB
	ports.

CPU	PowerPC G3/G4/G5

RAM	256 MB or more

Interface	USB

Free Hard Disk	• Canon Utilities
Space	- ImageBrowser: 200 MB or more
	- PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more

Display	1,024 x 768 pixels / 32,000 colors or better is required

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Canon IXUS 40, IXUS 30 manual Computer System Requirements, 133, Windows, Macintosh

Contents

Please read the Read This First section p Camera User Guide Shooting with the Camera Installing the SoftwareConnecting the Camera to a Computer Using the Printer and Printing Video Format Camera Body TemperatureCharging the Date/Time Battery About the LCD Monitor Postcard Date Imprint Mode When the Shooting mode is set to the following modesConventions Used in the Text Basic Functions Read This FirstComponents Guide Preparing the Camera Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots Playback Erasing Warranty Limitations Please ReadTest Shots Storing SD cards Safety PrecautionsPage Page Page Page If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields OUT Audio/Video OUT Terminal p Front View SD Card Slot Battery Cover pp DC Coupler Terminal Cover p Back ViewLCD Monitor p Viewfinder Window p Speaker Tripod Socket Operation Panel Digital Ixus Battery Compartment SD card/battery compartment Zoom Lever ON/OFF Button p Shooting Wide Angle Indicators p Playback Holding the Camera IndicatorsUpper Indicator Lower Indicator Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold Separately Interface Cable IFC-400PCU supplied with the camera Plug the battery charger into a Charging the Battery PackBattery charger Power outlet This will shorten battery life Battery Pack Handling Precautions Fig. a Symbol Battery Lock Battery Pack Charge Battery packChange Installing the SD Card Insert the SD cardWrite Protect Tab To Remove the SD card Closed Rec. or Play menu is displayed Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights greenFormatting SD Cards Press the Menu button Use the button to select OK and press the FUNC./SET button To exit instead of formatting, select Cancel Precaution for Multi Media Cards SD Card Handling Precautions Use the button to select the Set up menu Setting the Date and Time Display will return to the shooting or playback screen Setting is completeSet the date and time Press the FUNC./SET button Using the Clock Pressing and Holding the FUNC./SET Button in Shooting ModeYou can display the current date and time for Setting the Language Display will return to the shooting or playback screen Turning On the Power without the Start-Up Sound Turning the Power OnPress the ON/OFF button until the indicator lights green To Turn the Power Off Connected to a Printer sold separately Power Saving Function To Play Back Images Playback Mode Switching Between Shooting/PlaybackTo Shoot Still Images Shooting Mode To Shoot Movies Movie Mode Standard No Information Detailed Information View Off Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode Press the DISP. button Display mode changes as follows with each press Standard Detailed No Information Playback Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information Shooting Mode ISO Speed p Resolution pp Photo Effect p Metering Mode pSpot AE Point Frame Mode AF Frame p Low Battery p Flash Movie Files p Histogram Shooting Mode pp , 78 Exposure Compensation pMetering Mode p Movie Length Shown on Compression Still Images p Following information may also be displayed with some images Histogram Function Using the Viewfinder About the Autofocus FunctionImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Using the Zoom Telephoto/Wide Angle Press the zoom lever toward orDigital Zoom Pressing Halfway Pressing the Shutter Button Pressing Fully Press the shutter button fullyAF-assist Beam Use the or button to select an option Selecting Menus and Settings FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode p Movie Mode p See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults p Menu will appear Shooting ModeSet up Menu My Camera Menu Rec. Menu Embedded date stamps Menu Settings and Factory Defaults Sound Memo VolumeProtect Rotate Operation Vol Selftimer VolShutter Volume Power Saving Video System File No. ResetAuto Rotate Language Theme Menu Item Available SettingsPower is turned on Operation Sound Selftimer Sound Press the ON/OFF button Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesSet the mode switch to any position To exit without resetting, select Cancel Shooting in Auto Mode Aim the camera at the subjectPress the shutter button halfway p Picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor Monitor except in modeReviewing an Image Right after Shooting Press the shutter button fully p InReview.the Rec. menu, select Changing the Review Duration Compression Purpose Superfine Resolution PurposeSmall 640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels Display will return to the shooting screen Movies can be shot with the following resolutionsFrame Rate Resolution FUNC. menu, select * or Use the flash according to the guidelines below Using the FlashSelected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor Press the button to switch between flash modes Red-Eye Reduction Selecting a Shooting Mode AutoManual Portrait Night Snapshot Kids&Pets Indoor Choose a shooting mode from the FUNC. menu Press the / button to select the macro/infinity mode To cancel the macro/infinity modeShooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots Zoom Setting Image Area in Macro Mode Digital Ixus 30 Approx .3x, 1.6x, 2.0x, 2.5x Magnified Close-Up Shooting Digital Macro Shooting Factor appears on the LCD monitor Using the Digital ZoomMaximum optical telephoto setting Press the zoom lever toward Press the button twice to display To Cancel Continuous ShootingContinuous Shooting Press the button to display Use the or button to select Postcard Date Imprint Mode Embedding the Date in the Image Data InStamp.the Rec. menu, select DateUse the or button to select Date or Date & Time Press the button to display Using the Self-timerTo Cancel the Self-Timer Press the button to display or Use the or button to select Or and press the Menu Button Sports photography Slide the mode switch to MovieShooting a Movie Following three movie modes are available Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording Use the or button to select , or Systems Changing the Frame Rate Unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch AssistFraming a Subject Do not include moving items in the overlap Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode FUNC. menu selectLeft to right horizontally Right to left horizontally Use the or button to check or retake the recorded images Repeat the procedure for additional imagesShoot the first frame in the sequence Press the Menu button after the last shot You can shoot right after selecting an option Switching between Focusing ModesInAiAF.the Rec. menu, select Use the or button to select On or Off Focal distance to the object is locked Shooting with the Focus LockShooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Focus Lock, AF Lock Press the shutter button halfway two beeps will play Focal distance to the object is locked Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shootTo Release the AF Lock Press the / button Press the button Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockExposure setting is locked Icon will display To Release the AE Lock Press Button To Release the FE Lock Exposure for the main subject Selected metering mode appears on LCD monitorPress Between metering modes Return the setting to Adjusting the Exposure CompensationUse the or button to adjust the exposure compensation To Reset the Exposure Compensation Use the or button to select a shutter speed Shooting in Long Shutter ModeRec. menu, select Long Shutter FUNC. menu, select * and press the Menu button Available Shutter Speeds To Cancel the Long Shutter mode Adjusting the Tone White Balance Setting a Custom White Balance Press the FUNC./SET button Changing the Photo Effect Use the or button to select an effectEffect Off Use the or button to select a speed Adjusting the ISO Speed Setting the Auto Rotate Function Set up menu, select Auto RotateUse the or button to select On and press the Menu button 100 Resetting the File NumberSet up menu, select Button to select 101 About File Numbers and Folder NumbersFolder File Capacity 102 Use the or button to move between the images Slide the mode switch to PlaybackDisplaying Images Individually 103 Use the , , or button to move around the image Image advance mode will cancelTo Cancel the Magnified Display Magnifying Images Switching between Sets of Nine Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback105 Use the or button to select Play and press the FUNC./SET Viewing MoviesUse the or button to select a movie 106 Play Slow Motion Playback Operating the Movie Control Panel107 Movie control panel will display 108 Movie and press the FUNC./SET Editing MoviesUse 109 SET button 110Use the or button to select Save and press the Func Play menu, select and press the FUNC./SET button Rotating Images in the Display111 Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display Use the or button to select Record and press the Func Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesSET button to record 112 Erase Playing/Erasing Sound Memos113 Play Slide Show menu will display Automated Playback Slide ShowsStarting a Slide Show 114 115 Press the or buttonSelecting Images for Slide Shows Display the Slide Show menu Select images for the Slide Show 116Use the or button to move between Displayed or continues until stopped Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings117 Seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual Icon appears on protected images To Cancel ProtectionProtecting Images 118 To exit instead of erasing, select Cancel Erasing Single Images119 Erasing All Images 120You can erase all the images saved on the SD card 121 About Printing 122Digital Print Order Format Dpof Transfer Order Dpof Print Settings123 Direct Print Compatible Printing 124 Setting the Dpof Print SettingsTo cancel the Print Order settings, select Reset Selecting Images for Printing Index Select images for printing125 Print Type Standard/ Both To cancel the Dpof print settings, select Reset Display switches to index playback 3 images126 127 128 Setting the Print Style File No 129Print Type Date 130 Selecting Images for Transferring While in index playback, pressing Button to move131 Between images Downloading Directly from an SD Card 132Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Windows 2000 Mac Macintosh Computer System Requirements133 Windows 134 Proceed to below Set the mode switch to Playback135 Windows Following window will display 136 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images137 Use the or button to select or , and press Select & Transfer/WallpaperButton or FUNC./SET button 138 Double-click the icon of the drive containing the SD card Downloading Directly from an SD Card139 See steps 2-4 and onward starting on p.134 140 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video modeViewing Images on a TV set On the TV 141 Slide the mode switch to Shooting, Movie or Playback Changing My Camera Settings Select the My Camera menu142 143 Operation Sound Start-up Sound Registering My Camera SettingsShutter Sound Selftimer Sound 144 Sounds 145Select an image or record a sound Start-up Image File Size KB or less File Format of My Camera SettingsStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds 146 147 148 List of Messages Cannot rotate 149Unidentified Image Cannot magnify Problem Cause Solution 150Blinking 151 Shoot 152 153 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold Separately Locked154 LCD Monitor Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Lens 156 Specifications 157 Direct Print 158Pixels Playback Modes 159 Movie SD Cards and Estimated Capacities160 Still Images Resolution Image File Sizes Estimated161 Included memory card is used Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB-4L Fully charged162 Test Conditions SD Memory Card Battery Pack NB-4LBattery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 164 Tip for Using the Self-timer p.76How to Adjust the Exposure p.91 Photo Tips and Information Advanced Technique for the Macro mode p.68 ISO Speed p.98165 30 cm 1.0 ft Digital Macro166 Image Comparison 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 Canon, Pixma and Selphy are trademarks of Canon Inc 174Disclaimer Trademark Acknowledgments 175 176 Compact Default setting Setting available177 Standard CEL-SE7WA210