SX270 HS

Downloadable Software

The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer.

Software

After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you can do the following things on your computer.

CameraWindow

zzImport images and change camera settings

ImageBrowser EX

zzManage images: view, search, and organize zzPrint and edit images

Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and

access fees must be paid separately.

Software Guide

Refer to this guide when using the software. The guide can be accessed from the help system of software (some software excluded).

System Requirements

The software can be used on the following computers.

 

Windows

Macintosh

Operating

Windows 8

Mac OS X 10.6

Windows 7 SP1

System

Mac OS X 10.7

Windows Vista SP2

 

Mac OS X 10.8*1

 

Windows XP SP3

 

Computer

Computers running one of the above operating systems

(preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection

 

 

 

Still images

 

Still images

Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8:

 

Core 2 Duo or higher

Processor

1.6 GHz or higher

Mac OS X 10.6:

Movies

 

Core Duo 1.83 GHz or higher

 

Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher*2

 

 

Movies

 

 

Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher*2

 

Still images

Still images

 

Windows 8 (64 bit),

 

Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.8:

 

Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more

RAM

Windows 8 (32 bit),

2 GB or more

Mac OS X 10.6: 1 GB or more

 

Windows 7 (32 bit),

 

Movies

 

Windows Vista: 1 GB or more

 

2 GB or more

 

Windows XP: 512 MB or more

 

 

Interfaces

USB

 

Free Hard Disk

440 MB or more*3

550 MB or more*3

Space

 

 

Display

1024 x 768 resolution or higher

 

*1 Information on computer models compatible with Mac OS X 10.8 is available on the Apple website.

*2 Recommended specifications for [ ] movie playback in ImageBrowser EX.

*3 Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB). Additionally, 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.

Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions.

Cover

Preliminary Notes

and Legal Information

Contents: Basic

Operations

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

2

Using GPS

Function

3

Auto Mode/

Hybrid Auto Mode

4

Other Shooting

Modes

5 P Mode

6

ModeTv, Av, and M

7

Playback Mode

8

Wi-Fi Functions

9

Setting Menu

10

Accessories

11

Appendix

Index

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