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Software Starter Guide For Version 29 ENGLISH Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 29) You must install the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer. Install the software. Connect the camera - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 2
errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice. • No part of this guide the camera, the software, the memory cards, personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon memory cards. - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 3
Computer 10 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Preparations 11 Installing the Software and USB Driver 11 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics 16 Downloading Images to the Computer 16 Printing Images 21 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 4
67 Appendices 72 Uninstalling the Software 72 Memory Card Folder Structure 75 Troubleshooting 76 Information about Your Camera 85 Non-Supported Programs and Features 85 Index 86 Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF-format manuals (hereafter PDF manuals) are provided to explain the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 5
This chapter explains what you can accomplish using the camera with the software contained on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. It also lists the computer system configurations required to use the software. About this Guide • The explanations in this guide are based on Windows XP and Mac OS - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 6
4 Read This First It's so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro Shoot the images See your Camera User Guide for shooting instructions. Install the software on the computer Windows (p. 11) Macintosh (p. 44) Just install the software once at the beginning. - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 7
5 Connect the camera to the computer Precautions for Connecting the Camera to the Computer (p. 10) See your Camera User Guide for connecting instructions. Download images to the computer Windows (p. 16) Macintosh (p. 46) Print the images Windows (p. 21) Macintosh (p. 50) - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 8
with Entertaining Software Print a Variety of Layouts Print with the diverse layouts available in ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The examples shown are from ZoomBrowser EX (Windows). With One Photo per Page Print, printing images is also easy. Confirm all your images in one - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 9
Shutter from the Computer You can use ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh) to operate the camera shutter from the computer to shoot images (Remote Shooting). The recorded images are downloaded directly to the computer. The shutter is operated from the computer. Edit a Movie You can - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 10
Free Hard Disk Space PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel Processor* 256 MB or more USB •Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser: - PhotoStitch: 200 MB or more 40 MB or more Display 1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better * EOS Utility (software for EOS DIGITAL series cameras) is only supported by PowerPC - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 11
"Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk" is provided with all models. It contains the following programs. Windows Programs Program Compatible OS ZoomBrowser EX TWAIN Driver WIA Driver PhotoStitch*1 EOS Utility Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP*2 Major Functions Downloading - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 12
refer to your computer manual for instructions regarding the standby (sleep) mode. • You are recommended to power the camera from a household power source (AC adapter) when connecting to a computer (if available for your camera model). Ensure that you use fully charged batteries if you will not - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 13
This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing the software and connecting the camera to a computer. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer. Installing the Software and USB Driver Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. • You - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 14
12 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Preparations 3 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel does not appear automatically, use the following procedures. How to Display the Installer - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 15
: Canon Camera WIA Driver With Windows XP, the USB driver supplied with the Windows operating system is used so there is no need to install a USB driver. 7 Click [Yes] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. The installation will start. Follow the onscreen instructions to - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 16
copied to your computer. You must now connect the camera to the computer with the interface cable to complete the installation and prepare the driver for use. See Uninstalling the Software (p. 72) to delete the installed programs. 10 Attach the camera to the computer with the interface cable and set - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 17
. See Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics (p. 16) for the subsequent procedures. • See USB driver installation not proceeding well in the Troubleshooting section (p. 76) if you are having problems installing the USB driver. • See Uninstalling the USB Driver (p. 73) to delete - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 18
are a large number of images (approximately 1000) on the memory card. Use a memory card reader to download in that case. Camera to Computer Connection 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 19
and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot - IXY - IXUS - DV 6] and [CameraWindow]. 2 Download the images. Download the images using the camera or the computer. By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [My Pictures] folder. Placing - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 20
Transfer function, the Direct Transfer settings menu will appear in the LCD monitor. In addition, the (Print/Share) button will light if your camera is equipped with one. • See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer settings and procedures. Set the Direct Transfer settings - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 21
print out the images (p. 21). Memory Card Reader Connection 1 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter if required. See the manual for the memory card reader for its connection and handling instructions. 2 Select [View/Download Images using Canon CameraWindow] when - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 22
[Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card images in a list, check the images before downloading and download only selected images. • See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 75) for information about memory card folder structures and file names. The downloaded images are saved into - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 23
that accompanied a Canon-brand printer, you will proceed to the Easy-PhotoPrint printing window shown at the right when you select [One Photo per Page Print] according to the default settings. If a window similar to it opens, read the Help menu for EasyPhotoPrint for instructions to proceed. • To - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 24
22 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics 2 After confirming that [1. Select Images] is selected, select images. You can select multiple images by holding the [Ctrl] down while clicking on successive images. The background of selected images changes to blue. 3 Click [2. Printer and - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 25
the advanced techniques. Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques (p. 24). • A PDF-format manual for ZoomBrowser EX is also available. It provides further information about the program's features and procedures. See Using the PDF Manuals (p. 2). Using Cameras That Support My - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 26
Platform - Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ZoomBrowser EX features. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ZoomBrowser EX procedures in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics chapter. To confirm whether your camera supports these functions - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 27
• If you selected Favorite Folders, only the folders registered in advance as Favorite Folders will display. You are recommended to register a , select a folder and click the [Delete] button. • Downloaded images also appear in the [Last Acquired Images] area at the top of the Folder Area. You can - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 28
26 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques Display Mode • Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Zoom Mode Displays all the images in a folder as thumbnail images. This mode is convenient for searching for images since many can be displayed at once. If additional - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 29
27 Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Selection Menu Click this to select/deselect all images in the Browser Area. Fit to Window Display Size Changes the thumbnail size to Changes the size of the fit them into the window. thumbnail - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 30
28 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques Viewer Window Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window. Edit Menu You can edit, eliminating red eyes, adjusting colors, cropping and inputting titles. - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 31
detailed information, such as the shutter speed and exposure compensation setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. Plays a sound memo attached to an image. Protect Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted. Comment You can type a comment here. Keywords - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 32
. For details on this function, see the user guide for your camera. Acquire Images from Memory Card Download images from a memory card (p. 19). You can also download sound files recorded with the Sound Recorder function, or select images on the memory card and print them. View & Classify View as - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 33
necessary data from the shooting information and export it as a text file. Export as a Screen Saver Exports the image as a screen saver file. Export as a Wallpaper Exports the image as a wallpaper file. Backup to CD Copies images to a CD-R/RW disk for backup. The Backup to CD function can only be - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 34
32 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques Print One Photo per Page Print Prints one image per page (p. 21). You can print "photo" prints easily. Index Print Lines up small versions of the images in rows and prints. Print Using Other Software Select the software to use and - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 35
Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel fails to appear automatically, display it using the procedures in the How to Display the Installer Panel section (p. 12). 2 Click the QuickTime [Install] button. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 36
34 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques Editing Movies You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. • The QuickTime - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 37
and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera's memory card. Preparing for Remote Shooting 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the camera in the correct mode for connecting. • Methods for connecting - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 38
36 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features. Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area. You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 39
to the computer with the correct orientation if you set the rotation settings in advance. If your camera's shooting mode is equipped with the Auto Rotate function and you set it to On, the image will automatically be rotated and appear in the correct viewing orientation in the RemoteCapture Task - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 40
in Stitch Assist mode is saved into a single folder when it is downloaded from the camera. In addition, the symbol below displays by the image in the Browser Area. Symbol displayed by images shot in Stitch Assist mode. • See the Camera User Guide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 41
's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the camera in the correct mode for connecting. • Methods for connecting the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. Please refer to the Camera User Guide. • Perform the settings - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 42
40 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques The My Camera Window Features ZoomBrowser EX already contains several pre-recorded My Camera settings. You can check these items with the My Camera window. Tabs Click here to switch between adjusting the settings individually or - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 43
be overwritten. Repeat steps 1-3 as required. To use this data on the camera, change the start-up image and sound settings on the camera itself. Please see the Camera User Guide for these instructions. Saving the Camera's My Camera Settings to the Computer 1 Select the [Setup as a theme] tab in the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 44
My Camera Data] button. My Camera Maker will start. Add File Button Adds images and sound files for use as settings files. Added files display in the list. Connect to camera Button Connects to the camera. 3 Follow the instructions at the top part of the My Camera Maker window and create image or - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 45
creating a sound file using a sound recording program other than My Camera Maker. Compression Method : WAV (Monaural) Quantifying Bits : 8 bit as guidelines for the length of sound file that can be saved to the camera. Type Duration in Seconds 11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz Start-Up Sound 1.0 sec - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 46
basic procedures for installing the software. Read this material before you connect the camera to the computer for the first time. Installing the Software Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Items to Prepare • Your camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 47
the terms of the software license agreement. 7 Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 8 the software installation. See Uninstalling the Software (p. 72) to delete the software installed with these procedures. Continue by downloading images to - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 48
are a large number of images (approximately 1000) on the memory card. Use a memory card reader to download in that case. Camera to Computer Connection 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 49
Transfer function, the Direct Transfer settings menu will appear in the LCD monitor. In addition, the (Print/Share) button will light if your camera is equipped with one. • See the Camera User Guide for instructions regarding Direct Transfer settings and procedures. Set the Direct Transfer settings - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 50
display in the Browser Window when the downloading is complete. Continue by printing out an image (p. 50). Memory Card Reader Connection 1 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter if required. See the manual for the memory card reader for details on how to connect - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 51
as the type of image for downloading. •Click [Lets you select and download images] to show the memory card images in a list, check the images before downloading and download only selected images. • See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 75) for information about memory card folder structures and file - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 52
50 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - The Basics Printing Images There are three ways in which images may be printed: One Photo per page Print, Index Print and Layout Print. This section explains the One Photo per page Print method. Movies cannot - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 53
the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques (p. 52). A PDF-format manual for ImageBrowser is also available. It provides further information about the program's features and procedures. See Using the PDF Manuals (p. 2). Using Cameras That Support My Category When using cameras that - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 54
Advanced Techniques This chapter explains various ImageBrowser features. Proceed to this chapter once you have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - The Basics chapter. To confirm whether your camera supports organizing images downloaded to - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 55
The images in the selected folder display in the Browser Area. • If you selected Favorite Folders, only the folders registered in advance as : select a folder and click [Add to Favorites]. • Downloaded images also appear in the [Last Acquired Images] area at the top of the Explorer Panel. You can - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 56
54 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques Display Mode • Selects the display style for the Browser Area. Preview This mode displays the image at a larger size as well as the image information. List Displays the images in the folder selected in the Explorer Panel section - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 57
settings for the Browser Area. Display Size Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area. Selection Menu Click this to select/deselect all images in the Browser Area. Filter Tool Use the Star Rating option in the Show menu to limit the scope of - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 58
56 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques Viewer Window Double-click an image in the Browser Area to display it in the Viewer Window. Zoom Changes the image zoom setting. Image Selector Button Switches between images. Save Button Saves the edited image. Edit Menu You - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 59
. Keyword Sets the keywords used in searches. Brightness Histogram A graph of the highlights and shadows distribution in an image. Image Selector Buttons Switches between images. File Name You can change file names. Shooting Information Displays detailed information, such as the shutter speed and - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 60
To confirm whether your camera supports these functions, please refer to Information about Your Camera (p. 85). Control Panel Features Canon Camera Opens the Camera Control Window, which lets you perform the following operations. Acquire Images Downloads images from the camera/memory card (p. 46, 48 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 61
properties as a text file. •Export as a Screensaver: Exports the image as a screen saver file. •Export an Image as Wallpaper: Exports the image as a wallpaper file. Organize Images: [File] menu, [Organize Image] •Sort Images: sorts images according to criteria such as the shooting date or Star - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 62
60 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques Display Settings: [View] menu, [View Settings] Hides or shows image information beneath the thumbnail, such as the file name or the shooting date and time. Sort Images: [View] menu, [Sort] Arranges image order in the Browser Area - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 63
61 Replaying Movies 1 Double-click an image with a movie icon in ImageBrowser's Browser Area. The movie will appear in the Viewer Window. Movie icon 2 Click the button. You can control the movie's playback and sound volume. You can save the displayed scene as a still image by clicking here. - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 64
the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques Editing Movies You can create and edit movies: link movies and stills that have been downloaded to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. 1 Select the image(s) to - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 65
and for high volume photography without worrying about filling the camera's memory card. Preparing for Remote Shooting 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the camera in the correct mode for connecting. • Methods for connecting - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 66
64 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques RemoteCapture Task Window The RemoteCapture Task window has the following features. Shows/Hides the viewfinder or detailed settings area. You can add comments to images by placing a check mark here and typing text in the boxes - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 67
to the computer with the correct orientation if you set the rotation settings in advance. If your camera's shooting mode is equipped with the Auto Rotate function and you set it to On, the image will automatically be rotated and appear in the correct viewing orientation in the RemoteCapture Task - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 68
in Stitch Assist mode is saved into a single folder when it is downloaded from the camera. In addition, the symbol below displays by the image in the Browser Area. Symbol displayed by images shot in Stitch Assist mode. • See the Camera User Guide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 69
USB port and the camera's DIGITAL terminal and place the camera in the correct mode for connecting. • Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and placing it in the correct mode for connecting vary between camera models. See the Camera User Guide. • If the Camera Control Window does not - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 70
68 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques The My Camera Window ImageBrowser already contains several pre-recorded My Camera settings items. You can check these items with the My Camera window. Type Select the settings type. Computer Displays the list of settings files - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 71
concludes the process of saving the My Camera settings to the camera. To use this data on the camera, change the start-up image and sound settings on the camera itself. Please see the Camera User Guide for these instructions. Saving the Camera's My Camera Settings to the Computer 1 Select the type - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 72
70 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques Adding New Data to the My Camera Window Create a new image or sound file and add it to the My Camera window. • Adding Image and Sound Files After Creating Them Create an Original Start-up Image File and then Add It Start by using - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 73
Frequency : 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz Use the following lengths as guidelines for the length of sound file that can be saved to the camera. Type Duration in Seconds 11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz Start-Up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less Shutter Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 74
72 Appendices This chapter explains how to uninstall the programs. Read the Troubleshooting section in this chapter if you experience a problem using the programs. Uninstalling the Software The procedures for uninstalling the software are only required when you wish to delete the programs from your - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 75
to uninstall the USB driver with Windows XP. 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL Terminal. Prepare the camera for communication with the computer. For interface cable connection instructions, see the Camera User Guide. 2 Click the [Finish] button - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 76
detected, Events dialog won't display or images will not download to the computer (p. 77) of the Troubleshooting section. 6 Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [Camera TWAIN Driver x.x] and [Uninstall TWAIN Driver]. A version number appears in place - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 77
75 Memory Card Folder Structure The images on a memory card are placed in the [DCIM] folder in subfolders labeled [xxxCANON], where the "xxx" represents a number in the range 100 - 999. DCIM xxxCANON IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images) _MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images recorded in the Adobe RGB color space) - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 78
User Guide for details. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Check the battery charge if you are powering the camera with a battery. You are recommended to use a household power source (AC adapter) to power the camera when it is connected to a computer (if available for your camera model). Problems - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 79
by Checking This section (p. 76). Solution: Resolve the problem. Cause 2: The USB driver is not installed (Windows only). Solution: Install it with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 10). Cause 3: The USB driver is not correctly installed (Windows only). Solution: Uninstall - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 80
Your camera model name, [Canon Camera] or a camera icon does not display in the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog or the [Scanners and Cameras] folder. Solution 1: Start with the following procedures. Install the USB driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 11 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 81
is being recognized as an "other" device. There are other potential reasons for the problem if the "Other devices" or "Imaging devices" categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 6, temporarily quit the procedures and investigate the other - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 82
the Advanced Settings Canon Camera Driver Setup File****] in the first line. Note down the names of these files. Several sets of [CAP*] files may be present in the [inf] folder. Open up each file to confirm that it is an [CAP*] file for Canon digital cameras before you do anything with the file. 10 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 83
is being recognized as an "other" device. There are other potential reasons for the problem if the "Other devices" or "Imaging devices" categories do not appear or your camera model name or [Canon Camera] does not appear. Proceed to Step 6, temporarily quit the procedures and investigate the other - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 84
]) and [DRVIDX.BIN] (or [Drvidx.bin]) files. 9. In the [INF] or [Inf] folder, double-click the [OTHER] or [Other] folder to open it. 10. Find and delete the [Canon.IncCAP xxx.Inf] file (The xxx represents numerals.). You do not need to delete anything if none of the above files are contained - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 85
83 Reinstall the driver 11.Reinstall the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 11). Zooming Images in ZoomBrowser EX is Slow or Not Working Some graphics cards or settings may cause the display of zoomed images in ZoomBrowser EX to slow down or malfunction. If this - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 86
Use Windows Explorer to copy the folder and the images it contains from the [Program Files] folder to another folder. (e.g. Copy the image folders in C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Library One to another location.) The moved folder images can now be selected and displayed with ZoomBrowser EX - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 87
Features Applicable Camera Models PowerShot SD900 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 900 Ti PowerShot SD800 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 850 IS PowerShot SD40 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS i7 zoom PowerShot A710 IS PowerShot A630 Non-Supported Functions • The camera does not record RAW images. • The camera does not - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 88
Macintosh 44 Windows 12 Installing Software Macintosh 44 USB Driver 11 Windows 11 K Keyword Macintosh 57 Windows 29 L Last Acquired Images Macintosh 48, 53 Windows 19, 25 Layout Print Macintosh 50 M Main Window 24 Memory Card Folder Structure 75 Memory Card Reader Macintosh 48 Windows - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 89
Windows 35 P PDF Manuals 2 PhotoStitch 6 Macintosh 66 Windows 38 Print/Share button 18, 47 Printing Images Macintosh 50 Windows 30 Troubleshooting 76 Start by Checking This 76 U Uninstalling Software Macintosh 74 Windows 72 USB Driver Uninstalling 73 USB Driver (TWAIN/WIA Driver 9, 13 - Canon PowerShot SD900 | Software Starter Guide For the Canon Digital Camera Solu - Page 90
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