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Downloading Images to a Computer

Downloading Images without Installing the Software (Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.1/10.2) only)

If you are using the Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/10.2), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.

However, please note that there are certain limitations to downloading with this method.

For more details, please refer to the supplied For Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet.

1.Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. (Refer to step 2 on page 123).

2.Follow the onscreen instructions to download the images.

• Ensure that you grip the connector’s sides when you detach the cable from sthe camera’s DIGITAL terminal.

• It is recommended to power the camera from a household power

outlet with the optional AC adapter Kit ACK500 when connected to a computer (p. 141).

•If the USB cable is detached while the camera power is on, the camera will power down.

•All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed.

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Contents

Camera User Guide Flowchart and Reference Guides About the LCD Monitor Camera Body TemperatureCharging the Date/Time Battery Video Format About This Guide Conventions Used in the TextQuestion? Look Here First Table of Contents Changing My Camera Settings Registering My Camera Settings Shooting Connecting the Camera to a Computer Setting the Print Settings Direct Print FunctionDownloading Directly from a CF Card Specifications 148 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 160Index 154 Read This First Please Read Read This First Read This First Read This First Preventing Malfunctions Install the CF Card p Charge the Battery Pack pInstall the Battery Pack p Quick Start Section Focus p Shoot pView the Recorded Image p Components Guide Front View LCD Monitor p Battery Cover pBack View Tripod Socket Index p Shooting mode dial p Indicators p Power LampOperation Panel Magnify p Indicators Upper IndicatorLower Indicator Charge Indicator Charging the Battery PackBattery charger model names and types vary by region Preparing the Camera Handling Precautions Replace the terminal coverCool, dry place. Recharge it Installing the Battery Pack Slide the battery cover closed Battery Pack Charge Battery pack Battery pack immediately Installing a CF Card Setting the Date and Time Handling Precautions for CF CardsDo not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card Preparing the Camera Setting the Language Turning the Power On/Off Basic Functions Replay Mode Auto Power Down FunctionShooting Mode Turning Off the Start-Up Sound and Start-Up Image Switching between Shooting/Replay To Shoot Still Images Shooting Mode Slide the mode switch to Press of the button Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode on the mode switch Detailed Information View Off Detailed Replay Mode on the mode switchSingle Image Replay p Multi Image Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Mode Function, p that shows the distribution of the brightness Replay Mode Standard Display Spot AE Point Frame Mode AF Frame pMovie mode, only the resolution shows not compression Information Displayed Replay Mode Detailed Display HistogramHistogram Function Using the Viewfinder About the Autofocus FunctionImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Pressing Halfway Indicator StatusPressing the Shutter Button AF Frame Status LCD Monitor On AiAF On Pressing Fully Shots cannot be taken while the flash is chargingAF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Using the ZoomTelephoto/ Wide Angle Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in telephoto Press Selecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Menu Settings with the FUNC. Button Press the button Menu will display Mode Switch Set to Mode Switch Set to Selecting Menus and Settings Cont’d Selecting Mode Menu Switching between the Rec Setting Options Completing Procedure Set up Menu Completing ProcedureOr button Menu Settings and Factory Defaults Items Set with Button Basic Functions Theme Customizing the Camera Changing My Camera SettingsMy Camera Settings Select an item in the My Camera menu Registering My Camera Settings Registering CF Card Images and Sounds Use the or button to select the image you wish to register Start-up, Operation, Self-timer, Shutter SoundsStart-up Image Use the or buttons to select Start-up Image File Format of My Camera SettingsStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Recording Format Selecting a Shooting Mode Camera features the following shooting modesShooting Changing the Review Duration Select Resolution Changing Resolution/Compression SettingsResolution Purpose Compression Purpose Shooting Can be selected for the first Setting availableFlash settings Image only Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake Shooting in ModeShooting in or Mode Red-Eye Reduction Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Display or Using the Digital Zoom Press the button to zoom back outCombined optical and digital zoom factor displays Continuous Shooting Use this mode to view images as you shootUse this mode to shoot continuously with a While shooting continuously Using the Self-timer Changing the Self-timer Countdown TimeUse the or button to select 10 sec. or 2 sec Shooting in Stitch Assist Mode Framing a Subject Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist mode Shooting See the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Shooting a Movie See the Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Locking the Focus AF Lock Shooting with the Focus Lock Method All the way Release the focus lock by pressing the / button Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock Turn on the LCD monitor Set the flash to and focus on Off Switching between Autofocus ModesNo frame Greater certainty Switching between Light Metering Modes Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting in Long Shutter Mode Available Shutter Speeds Setting the White Balance Setting a Custom White Balance Before selecting the mode Changing the Photo Effect You can shoot with different photo effects Adjusting the ISO Speed Setting the Auto Rotate Function About File and Folder Numbers Resetting the File NumberYou can select the way file numbers are assigned Folder File Capacity Replaying Displaying Images Individually Magnifying Images Switching between Sets of Nine Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Replay Viewing Movies Images with a Pausing and Resuming Play Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Switch to the movie editing mode p Editing MoviesSelecting Data is left unchanged File or OverwriteNew File saves the edited movie Overwrite saves the edited movie Rotating Images in the Display Attaching Sound Memos to Images Playing/Erasing Sound Memos Exiting the Sound Memos Automated Playback Slide Shows Starting a Slide Show Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show Pausing/Resuming a Slide ShowSelecting Images for Slide Shows Stopping a Slide Show Replaying Repeat Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsPlay Time Been displayed or continues until stopped Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure Erasing Erasing Single Images Erasing All Images Formatting CF Cards Printing About Printing Setting Print Settings for Direct Printing Print Menu Settings Set the Mode Switch to100 Print Type p Set up File No. p Reset p101 Number of Copies p To a Power Outlet Connecting a PrinterPower off p 102 Connecting to a Bubble Jet Printer 103Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 Will display when the printer is correctly connected This shows when a BJ printer is connected104 Printing 105Movies cannot be printed Canceling Printing Printing Errors106 107 Setting the Number of Print CopiesSetting the Print Style Direct Print Function Compatible Printer CP Series Borders Image SettingsPaper Date Setting the Printing Area Trimming 109 Moving the Trimming Frame Rotating the Trimming Frame 111 Setting the Dpof Print SettingsSelecting Images for Printing Menu Standard/ Both 112Single Images Index 113 All the Images on a CF Card Use the or button to select Set up 114 Select Standard, Index or Both 115Print Type File No Resetting the Print Settings 116 Printing with Dpof Print Settings 117 Size 118Card Size Postcard Size Image Transmission Settings Selecting Images for Transferring119 120 Selected for Transfer Shooting/Replaying with a TV 121 Downloading Images to a Computer 122 123 124 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 125 126 Lists of Menu Options and MessagesFUNC. Menu Item/Menu ScreenOptionsReference Rec. Menu 127Item/Menu Screen Options 128 Play Menu 129 Item/Menu Screen Set up Menu130 Print Order 131 132 My Camera Menu 133Language Sets the sound emitted when any button 134 135 Sound emitted Sound not emitted Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 136Button for List of Messages 137 138 139 140 141 Using an AC Adapter Kit Sold SeparatelyAppendices Lock DR-500 Using a Car Battery Charger Optional 142 Lens Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Troubleshooting 144 145 146 147 Specifications 148 149 Battery Pack NB-1LH fully charged 150Test Criteria 151 Battery Pack NB-1LH 152 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Optional 153 Index 154Printing Print Style 155 Messages List of MessagesShutter Speed 71 Single Image Replay 80 Slide Show 156 Disclaimer Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio FCC NoticeCanadian Radio Interference Regulations 157 158 159 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 160 Stitch Movie 161Function Auto Long Shutter White Balance Photo Effect CDI-E081-010 Canon INC