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- Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 1
for the Camera EOS Utility Ver. 2.4 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III 40D REBELXSi 450D REBELXS 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 model. O In - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 2
you and Canon Inc. ([Canon]). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON THE CD-ROM AND THE USER MANUAL IN THIS BOX (COLLECTIVELY, THE [SOFTWARE]) AND RETURN THE SOFTWARE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE TO YOUR - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 3
later. Supported Camera and Supported Images Can be used for RAW and JPEG images shot with the cameras below. EOS-1Ds Mark III EOS 40D EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS/1000D EOS-1D Mark III EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi/450D - Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 4
images only ¿ p.7 O To download images using a third-party card reader ¿ p.8 Camera settings from a computer O To set the camera owner name and date/time O To set a Picture Style and apply to the camera O To apply a Picture Style file to the camera O To register a personal white balance in - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 5
camera and computer), starting up EU, downloading images from your camera Using Digital Photo Professional ..... 8 Downloading Images Using ImageBrowser 8 Downloading Images without Using Canon Software..... 8 Quitting EU 9 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 6
USB port, refer to the computer User's Manual. 2 Connect the small plug of the cable into the < > terminal on your camera. Starting up EU When the camera's power switch is set to < ON >, EU will start up, and the camera and computer will be able to communicate. Set the camera's power switch to < ON - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 7
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 Settings O Check the downloaded images in DPP. For details on using DPP, refer to the "Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual" (PDF electronic manual - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 8
Images to Your Computer From the images saved in your camera's memory card, you can select the ones you want and to download. Viewer window Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting Add checkmark 3 Click the [Download] button. 4 Preferences - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 9
reader connected to your computer. For detailed instructions, refer to "Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader" in the "Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual" (PDF electronic manual). Downloading Images Using ImageBrowser You can use ImageBrowser to download to your computer shot images - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 10
closes and EU quits. 2 Turn the camera's power switch to < OFF >. 3 Disconnect the cable from the camera and computer. O Do not pull on the cable; hold the plug and pull out. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 9 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 11
Camera Model 14 Setting Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera.... 15 Selecting a Picture Style and Applying to the Camera 15 Changing Picture Style Settings and Applying to the Camera 16 Customizing Picture Styles and Applying to the Camera 17 Applying Picture Style Files to the Camera 18 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 12
of shot images. 3 Click the [ ] button. Capture 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 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 13
to return to the main window. ¿ The main window appears. Available Settings by Camera Model REBELXSi Setting 1Ds Mk III 40D 1D Mk III 450D REBELXS 1000D Owner's Name { { { Date/Time { { { Live View Function Settings { { { Firmware { { { Owner's Name O You can enter up to 31 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 14
Setting up Camera 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 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 15
main window appears. Available Settings by Camera Model REBELXSi Setting 1Ds Mk III 40D 1D Mk III 450D REBELXS 1000D Picture Style { { { Personal White Balance { { - JPEG Quality { - - White Balance Adjustment { { { Picture Style O You can set a Picture Style and apply it to - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 16
) (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 in the camera. Picture Style window ¿ The setting is applied to the camera and the display returns to the [Shooting menu]. Introduction - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 17
, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click [Picture Style] (p.15). ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears. 2 Click [Detail set.]. ¿ The [Picture Style settings] dialog box appears. 3 Select a Picture Style from the [Picture Style] list box. ¿ If you select [Monochrome], the [Filter effect - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 18
up to three of these as user-defined settings in your camera, in the 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 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 19
defined settings in your camera. 1 Click [Picture Style] (p.15). ¿ The [Picture Style] window appears. 2 Click [Detail set.]. ¿ The [Picture Style settings] Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index ¿ The Picture Style file is loaded and applied to the camera. O The - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 20
are files with the ".PF2" extension 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 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 21
balance, refer to "Selecting the White Balance" ( 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III ) or "Setting the White Balance" ( 40D ) in the camera's Instruction Manual provided with your camera. Setting JPEG Quality and Applying to the Camera 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III You can set the JPEG image quality and apply it to the - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 22
You can adjust white balance, in the same way as operating from the camera. 1 Click [WB SHIFT]. ¿ The [WB SHIFT] window appears. 2 Click the compensation position. Setting My Menu and Registering to the Camera You can register up to six frequently used menu items as My Menu and register them to the - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 23
procedure. O You can change the position of an item by selecting it and then clicking the [ ] or [ ] button to move it. 6 Click the [Apply to camera] button. ¿ The setting is applied to the camera. Index For a list of the My Menu settings window functions, refer to p.47. 22 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 24
remotely, and by viewing the subject in the EU window, you 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 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 25
Before Remote Shooting 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III Fix the plug to the camera with the cable protector to < > terminal on your camera. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index O Connect with the < camera. > mark on the - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 26
your computer, you can focus the subject and check the results of your camera settings before shooting. Also, the shot image is saved directly on your computer and you can recheck it using linked Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter DPP). This function is effective for shooting large numbers with - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 27
Live View window] is not displayed. O To perform exposure simulation (p.28) with [Remote Live View window] or enable display of histograms (p.49), 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 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 28
enlarged at 100% (actual pixel size) in the [Zoom View] window. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images Zoom View Window 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference O To move the display position in the [Zoom View] window, click either or [ ]. O You can checkmark - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 29
. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting ¿ The aperture value (exposure simulation) is set in the capture window (p.25, p.48). 4 Preferences Reference Index You can also focus using a key operation on the keyboard. Adjustment Large amount - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 30
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] button to register the white balance to the camera as the personal white balance, and then select - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 31
[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 O You can take a test shot even when flash is not used. 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index For a list of the [ - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 32
[Remote Live View window]. Changing the Aspect Ratio 1Ds Mk III 1D Mk III As with the camera's live view function, it is possible to shoot with a feeling Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 3 Move the camera to adjust the horizontal/ - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 33
3 Move the camera and compose your picture. O To revert the aspect ratio to the normal condition, click the [ ] button and select [Off]. Shooting by Operating 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 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 34
on your computer's hard disk. 5 Click the [Start] button. ¿ The shots are taken at the specified intervals and for the specified number of shots. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index On some types of computer, if you - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 35
an exposure time by clicking the [ ] button. O With the 40D REBELXSi 450D REBELXS 1000D , set the camera's Mode dial to (Manual exposure). Next by setting the shutter speed in the capture window or camera to [BULB], and following the procedures from step 3 onward, you can use bulb exposure. 34 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 36
4 Preferences You can change each of the EU functions in the preferences 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 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 37
Auto power off function is enabled. If you do not checkmark it, the Auto power off function remains disabled, even if you set the Auto power off function on the camera. O If WFT pairing software is installed on your computer and you checkmark [Register WFT Pairing Software in Login Options], the WFT - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 38
or [Monitor Folder], a subfolder is generated when the checkmarked function is used. O You can select the naming rule for a generated subfolder from set in the camera. O You can customize the naming rule for files by clicking the [Customize] button. O You can set prefix characters, number of digits - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 39
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 function that rotates the shot image. Set the rotation angle in the capture window (p.48). Linked Software You can select the - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - 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 This Instruction Manual 53 Trademark Acknowledgments 53 Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 41
Either replace with a fully charged battery or use the AC adaptor kit provided with your camera. Your computer does not supply power to the camera through the interface cable. Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 40 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 42
connected to the camera. Depending on 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 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 43
E3/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 Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 44
can also start up the Picture Style Editor (Picture Style file creating software). For details on using each software, 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, and then - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 45
using a card reader. DCIM xxxEOS1D or xxxCANON File name Image type ****YYYY.JPG JPEG image ****YYYY.CR2 RAW image ****YYYY.WAV Audio file O The camera specific character string set at the time of factory shipment or set in the camera ] folder. 2 Drag the [EOS Utility] folder to the Trash. - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 46
List of Main Window Functions Control camera tab sheet Accessories tab sheet (p.6) (p.7, p.46) (p.25, p.48) (p.42) (p.36) Quits EU (p.9) (p.43) Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 45 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 47
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 Image display size Quits EU Deletes the image Checkmark (p.7) Displays the main - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 48
position My Menu (up to 6 items) Adds to My Menu Applies My Menu to the camera Deletes from My Menu All items that can be applied to My Menu Closes My Menu settings window Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Index 47 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 49
[Shooting menu] (p.14) Displays the [Set-up menu] (p.12) Rotates shot image*1 at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Shows/hides the 29, p.51). Displays the main window (p.45) *2 When using the battery, the charge level is displayed. *3 You can - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 50
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.48) Rotates the image Shows/hides the - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 51
1 Moves the display position 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Starts/ends Remote Live View ] button switches to a quality suited to focusing while viewing on your camera's LCD monitor; clicking the [ ] button switches to a quality suited to - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 52
Displays the [Click white balance] window (p.30) Saves the test shot image Introduction Contents at a Glance 1 Downloading Images 2Camera Settings 3Remote Shooting 4 Preferences Reference Enlargement ratio of the image Index Displays the capture window Closes the window Rotates the image - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 53
Shooting 31 Adjusting the Vertical Alignment of the Camera (Remote Live View Shooting 31 Adjusting the White Balance 21 Applying Personal White Balance 19 Applying Picture Style Files 18 Attaching the Cable Protector 24 B Basic Settings (Preferences 36 Bulb Exposures 34 C Capture Window 48 - Canon EOS Rebel XS 18-55IS Kit | EOS Utility 2.4 for Macintosh Instruction Manua - Page 54
Settings 38 Starting up EOS Utility 5 Supported Camera 2 Supported Images 2 System Requirements 2 T Timer Shooting 33 U Uninstalling the Software 44 V Viewer Window 7, 46 W White Balance for Flash Photography (Remote Live View Shooting). 29 Z Zoom View Window 27, 50 About This Instruction
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Introduction
Contents at
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Downloading
Images
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Remote
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Preferences
Index
Communication Software for the Camera
EOS Utility
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Instruction Manual
1Ds Mk III
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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.
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displays the relevant camera model.
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In this manual, the windows used in the examples
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[Main Window].)
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Square brackets are used to indicate items such as
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