Canon EOS 40D EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual
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- Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 1
Software for the Camera EOS Utility Ver. 2.4 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III 40D REBELXSi 450D 1000D Instruction Manual O Content of this Instruction Manual O EU is used for EOS Utility. O Camera model is displayed as an icon. Example: EOS-1D Mark III J 1D Mk III O displays the relevant camera - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 2
SOFTWARE. No updates, fixes or support will be made available for the SOFTWARE. 4. LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: It is your responsibility to choose, maintain and match the hardware and software components of your computer system. Thus Canon does not guarantee uninterrupted service - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 3
(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 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 4
the camera from a computer (Remote Live View shooting) O To shoot with accurate horizontal/vertical alignment O To change the aspect ratio and shoot O To shoot by operating the camera O To shoot with the timer ¿ p.25 ¿ p.31 ¿ p.31 ¿ p.32 ¿ p.33 Functions for use with other accessories sold - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 5
a Card Reader 9 Downloading Images Using Digital Photo Professional ..... 9 Downloading Images Using ZoomBrowser EX ....... 9 Downloading Images without Using Canon Software..... 9 Exiting EU 9 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 6
box with a message such as [Found New Hardware] is displayed and then automatically disappears. 4 Preferences Reference Index O Connect with the < > mark on the plug facing the front of the camera. O Image downloading preparation is now complete. Continue with "Starting up EU". O With the - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 7
to your computer all the images saved in your camera's memory card. The downloaded images are sorted by date into folders and are then displayed in the main window of Digital Photo Professional (RAW image processing, viewing and editing software) (hereinafter DPP), which is linked to start up - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 8
images in DPP. For details on using DPP, refer to the "Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual" (PDF electronic manual). O Continue with "Exiting EU" (p.9). Downloading Selected Images to Your Computer From the images saved in your camera's memory card, you can select the ones you want and - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 9
the save destination and then click the [OK] button. Displays the save destination on the computer Download image dialog box Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting Specify the save destination ¿ The [Save File] dialog box appears and image - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 10
memory card inside a third-party card reader connected to your computer. For detailed instructions, refer to "Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader" in the "ZoomBrowser EX Instruction Manual" (PDF electronic manual). Downloading Images without Using Canon Software To download images with a card - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 11
... 19 Setting JPEG Quality and Applying to the Camera .... 20 Adjusting White Balance and Applying to the Camera... 21 Setting My Menu and Registering to the Camera ..... 21 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 10 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 12
window 1 Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.5). 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. ¿ The capture window appears. ¿ The [Set-up menu] appears. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 13
display the version of the camera's firmware. O You can update the firmware by clicking on this item. O For more details on updating firmware, refer to the Canon's website. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index For - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 14
Functions You can set and apply to the camera Picture Styles, personal white balance, JPEG quality and white balance adjustment. 1 Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.5). 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. 3 Click the [ ] button. ¿ The capture window appears. ¿ The - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 15
). White Balance Adjustment O You can adjust the white balance, in the same way as operating from the camera (p.21). Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index For a list of the capture window functions, refer to p.49. 14 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 16
-defined settings you have downloaded from the Canon's website or created with Picture Style Editor (Picture Style file creating software) (hereinafter PSE) and saved to your computer. Selecting a Picture Style and Applying to the Camera 1 Click [Picture Style]. 2 Click the Picture Style to be set - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 17
from the camera. 1 Click [Picture Style] (p.15). ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears. 2 Click [Detail set.]. 4 Drag the slider for each item left or right. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences ¿ The [Picture Style settings - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 18
same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click [Picture Style] (p.15). ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears. 2 Click [Detail set.]. 4 Select a Picture Style from the [User defined Picture Style] list box. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images ¿ If you select [Monochrome], the - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 19
Style file and then click the [Open] button. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index ¿ The Picture Style file is loaded and applied to the camera. O The steps that follow are the same as step 5 to step 7 on p.16 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 20
only. O For details on using PSE, refer to the "Picture Style Editor Instruction Manual" (PDF electronic manual). Registering Personal White Balance in the Camera 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III 40D With RAW Image Task (RAW image processing software), you can adjust the white balance of shot RAW images and - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 21
" ( 40D ) in the camera's Instruction Manual provided with your camera. Setting JPEG Quality and Applying to the Camera 1Ds Mk camera, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click [JPEG quality]. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 22
as all items of Custom Functions. 1 Connect your camera and computer, and then start up EU (p.5). 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference ¿ The capture window appears. Index 21 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 23
the [Add] button. My Menu settings window Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference ¿ The selected item is added to [Items that can be configured in My Menu on the camera] on the left side of the window. O You can register up - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 24
can set the camera and shoot. You can also shoot by directly operating your camera even during remote shooting, or preset a time allowing the camera to shoot automatically with timer shooting. Preparation Before Remote Shooting 24 Remote Live View Shooting 25 Adjusting the Focus 27 Checking the - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 25
during remote shooting. 4 Attach the cable protector and fix it with the fixing screw. 1 Remove the cap. Cable protector 2 Attach the cap on the fixing screw. 3 Connect the small plug of the cable into the < > terminal on your camera. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 26
viewfinder of the camera, compose your picture and adjust the focus. 2 Click [Camera settings/Remote shooting]. 3 Set the camera. Introduction Double-click the setting item and select the setting Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 27
enable display of histograms (p.50), set your camera's Custom Function [Live View exposure simulation] to [Enable]. O You can save shot images to both your computer and a memory card (p.38). O You can change the software that starts up automatically when remotely shot images are transferred to your - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 28
Adjusting the Focus Set the lens's focus mode switch to < AF > and you can adjust the focus while looking at the Remote Live View window. 1 window. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images Zoom View Window 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference O To move the - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 29
time according to the focus position adjustment. Checking the Depth of Field and Exposure You can check the depth of field and exposure in the Remote Live View window. Click the [ON] button. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting ¿ The aperture - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 30
Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index Even if you set white balance here at this point, this set white balance is not applied to images that will be taken in step 6 on p.26. To apply white balance to images that will be taken, click the [Apply to camera - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 31
white balance window 3 Click on a point that is to be the standard for white. 4 Click the [Apply to camera and execute test shooting] button. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images ¿ A shot will be taken again using the part of the image in step 3 clicked as the standard for - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 32
the aspect ratio. ¿ In the [Remote Live View window], the vertical lines of the aspect ratio you selected is displayed. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 3 Move the camera to adjust the horizontal/vertical - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 33
the Camera Even when remote shooting is set, you can still operate the camera and shoot - as when shooting with only the camera. Also, since the shot images are saved to your computer's hard disk, you can shoot large quantities without having to worry about the capacity of the memory card. 1 Display - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 34
the camera automatically takes shots at a specified time or a specified number. Timer Shooting You can automatically take a shot when the specified time elapses. 1 Display the capture window (p.25). 2 Click the [ ] button. ¿ The [Timer shooting settings] dialog box appears. 3 Enter a delay time - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 35
at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index O You can start/end bulb exposure without setting an exposure time by clicking the [ ] button. O With the 40D REBELXSi 450D 1000D , set the camera's Mode dial to (Manual exposure). Next by - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 36
window to make them easier to use. Preferences 36 Basic Settings 36 Destination Folder 37 File Name 37 Download Images 38 Remote Shooting 38 Linked Software 38 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 35 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 37
] is set for [Startup Action], the viewer window (p.8) appears. O When [Show [Camera settings/Remote shooting] screen] is set for [Startup Action], the capture window (p.11) appears. O When [Execute [Starts to download images]] is set for [Startup Action], the [Save File] dialog box (p.6) appears - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 38
. File Name You can specify the file name of images downloaded from your camera or of images shot remotely. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference O To specify a save destination folder, click the [Browse] button - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 39
can set the images from the list box that are downloaded when [Starts to download images] in the main window is clicked. Remote Shooting You can also save remotely shot images to the memory card inside the camera, and regardless of the camera's position at the time the shot is taken, activate the - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 40
you are looking for. Troubleshooting 40 Monitor Folder Function (Function for Use with the WFT-E2/E2A or E3/E3A 42 Function for Use with the Accessories 43 Folder Structure and File Names in the Memory Card ... 44 Uninstalling the Software 44 Deleting the Driver (Windows 2000 only 45 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 41
can cause faults and malfunctions (p.5). O Check that the camera's power switch is < ON > (p.5). O EU and the camera may not communicate normally with a cable other than the EOS DIGITAL camera-dedicated Canon interface cable (p.5). O Connect your camera and computer directly with the interface cable - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 42
User's Manual for more information on sleep mode. Remotely shot images using EU do not display in DPP O In Digital Photo Professional, select the [Tools] menu X [Sync folder with EOS Utility]. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 43
/E3A) This is a function for checking your images with Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP) in real time using the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2/E2A or E3/E3A (sold separately). For setting the WFT-E2/E2A or E3/E3A, refer to the Instruction Manual provided with the WFT-E2/E2A or E3/E3A - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 44
start up the Picture Style Editor (Picture Style file creating software). For details on using the software for each accessory, refer to the instruction manual for the software. For Picture Style files, refer to p.18. 3 Click the software you want to start up. 1 Connect your camera and computer - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 45
] in Windows 2000) X [Canon Utilities] X [EOS Utility] X [EOS Utility Uninstall]. 2 Proceed with the uninstallation as directed by the on-screen messages. ¿ The software is uninstalled. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 46
EOS XXX PTP Driver]. O Your camera model is displayed in EOS XXX. O Click the [Start] button X select [Programs] X [Canon Utilities] X [EOS XXX PTP Driver] X [PTP Driver of the driver is completed. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 47
List of Main Window Functions Control camera tab sheet Accessories tab sheet (p.6) (p.7, p.47) (p.25, p.49) (p.42) (p.36) Exits EU (p.9) (p.43) Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 46 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 48
icon RAW image icon sRAW + JPEG image icon Protect icon Audio recording icon Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Displays the capture window Deletes the image Checkmark (p.8) Image display size Exits EU Displays the - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 49
position My Menu (up to 6 items) All items that can be applied to My Menu Adds to My Menu Applies My Menu to the camera Deletes from My Menu Closes My Menu settings window Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 48 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 50
p.50) Displays the [Test Shooting] window (p.29, p.52). Displays the main window (p.46) *2 When using the battery, the charge level is displayed. *3 You can select whether the save destination for shot images is only the computer or both the computer and the memory card inside the camera. Index 49 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 51
1 Selects the white balance (p.29) Click white balance (p.29) Lens drive (p.28) Checks the depth of field (p.28) Shows/hides the controllers 1 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Starts/ends Remote Live View functions Displays the capture window (p.49 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 52
balance (p.29) Lens drive (p.28) Checks the depth of field (p.28) Display mode*1 Maintains display of the Zoom View window Shows/hides the controllers 1 Moves the display position 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Starts/ends Remote Live View functions - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 53
List of Test Shooting Window Functions (p.29) Test Shooting button Displays the [Click white balance] window (p.30) Saves the test (actual pixel size) view Fit-to-window view Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 52 - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 54
42 I Interval Timer Shooting 33 L Linked Software Settings (Preferences 38 M Main Window 46 My Menu (Capture Window 22 My Menu Settings 21 My Menu Settings Window 22, 48 R Remote Live View Shooting 25 Adjusting the Focus 27 Adjusting the Horizontal Alignment of the Camera 31 Adjusting the - Canon EOS 40D | EOS Utility 2.4 for Windows Instruction Manual - Page 55
5 Supported Camera 2 Supported Images 2 System Requirements 2 T Timer Shooting 33 U Uninstalling the Driver 45 Uninstalling the Software 44 V Viewer Window 8, 47 W White Balance for Flash Photography (Remote Live View Shooting). 29 Z Zoom View Window 27, 51 About This Instruction Manual
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Introduction
Contents at
a Glance
Downloading
Images
Camera
Settings
Remote
Shooting
Reference
Preferences
Index
Communication Software for the Camera
EOS Utility
Ver. 2.4
Instruction Manual
1Ds Mk III
1D Mk III
40D
REBELXSi
450D
1000D
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Content of this Instruction Manual
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EU is used for EOS Utility.
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Camera model is displayed as an icon.
Example: EOS-1D Mark III
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displays the relevant camera model.
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In this manual, the windows used in the examples
are from Windows XP.
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The selection sequence of menus is displayed in
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procedures.
(Example: Select the [Window] menu
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[Main Window].)
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Square brackets are used to indicate items such as
menu names, button names and window names
that appear on the computer screen.
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Text inside < > indicates a camera switch name or
icon, or a keyboard key name.
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indicates a reference page.
Click to move to the relevant page.
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1D Mk III
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