Canon EOS 30D EOS DIGITAL Software Guide - Page 1

Windows Software Guide Macintosh users see the reverse side. Contents of the CD and Structure of the Software O The EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD) that came with your camera contains the software for the camera. You can install the software by inserting the CD in your computer. O The Software Instruction Manual (CD) that came with your camera contains the Instruction Manuals (PDF format) for the software on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk. You can copy the Instruction Manuals to your computer by inserting the CD in your computer. EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk O Contains software for use with Canon digital cameras. O The software on the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk operates together as shown below. Shows the shot image flow. Shows the camera control information from the software. Download image Camera settings Remote shooting EOS Utility (Software for the Camera) O Communicates with the camera to download to your computer images saved on the memory card inside your camera, and can transfer images to Digital Photo Professional or ZoomBrowser EX. O You can download multiple images in a single operation, display images as a list and download only selected images. O You can set the various settings of the camera. O You can shoot photos remotely by controlling the camera from your computer and download images to your computer. Transfer image Digital Photo Professional (RAW Image Viewing and Editing Software) O Software recommended if you mainly shoot RAW images. Coupled with high-speed display and processing of RAW images, you can edit RAW images with a variety of adjustment functions. O You can also display and edit JPEG images. O You can select from 4 different windows, such as the main window for thumbnail display or the edit window for an individual enlarged image display, as needed for viewing images. O You can edit images in a variety of ways, using functions such as RAW image adjustment functions that are richer and have a larger degree of freedom than those of a camera, or RGB image adjustment functions that allow you to edit JPEG images. O You can print one image or arrange and print multiple images on one page. O Together with a Canon printer, you can obtain high quality printing in faithful colors. O Together with EOS Utility, you can download images from your camera and shoot photos remotely. O Digital Photo Professional is compatible with Color Management System and 5 types of color space. Print image ZoomBrowser EX (Image Viewing and Editing Software) O Software recommended if you mainly shoot JPEG images, and allows a standard workflow from image downloading, viewing, and editing, through to printing. O You can display and view 3 types of image lists, display an individual image in enlarged view, or display images as a slide show. O Images can be easily sorted and classified by single-operation renaming of multiple files or with the image organize function. O JPEG images can be edited and then converted or saved using various functions. O Images can be exported using various functions. O You can print one image on one sheet of paper or print an index of multiple images. O You can attach an image to an e-mail and send it. O ZoomBrowser EX is compatible with Color Management System and 2 types of color space. Process RAW image RAW Image Task (RAW Image Processing Software) O You can process and display RAW images selected in ZoomBrowser EX and set the same processing parameters as the camera or change the conditions. O You can convert or save a RAW image as a JPEG or TIFF image, and attach an ICC profile. O RAW Image Task is compatible with Color Management System and 2 types of color space. PTP WIA Driver/PTP TWAIN Driver O Software that controls communication between the camera and the computer. The driver for your camera is automatically installed. (Windows XP: the driver will not be installed since an OS function will be used for installing.) Merge JPEG images PhotoStitch (Image Merging Software) O You can merge JPEG images selected in ZoomBrowser EX to create a panorama image. Software Instruction Manual O Contains 3 PDF Software Instruction Manuals. EOS Utility Instruction Manual Digital Photo Professional Instruction Manual CT1-1010-001 ZoomBrowser EX Instruction Manual © CANON INC. 2006 Copying and Displaying the Instruction Manuals Copy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the CD to your computer. 1 Insert the Software Instruction Manual (CD) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2 Open the CD. O Click [Start] [My Computer] (in versions other than Windows XP, double-click [My Computer] on the desktop) and then double-click the CD-ROM drive into which you have inserted the CD. 3 Drag and drop the PDF files in the [English] folder to the desktop. The PDF files will be copied to the desktop. 4 Double-click the PDF files. Adobe Reader starts and the Instruction Manuals are displayed. You will need Adobe Reader to view the Instruction Manuals. Install Adobe Reader if it is not already installed on your computer. PRINTED IN JAPAN Windows Installing the Software Software Guide Macintosh users see the reverse side. O Check that your computer complies with the "System Requirements" for the software and then checkmark the checkboxes in this guide as you follow the installation procedure. O The screens used in the examples are from Windows XP. O If you were unable to successfully install the software or if you connected the camera to your computer before installing the software, see "Troubleshooting" in EOS Utility Instruction Manual. System Requirements Software OS Computer CPU RAM Interface Display EOS Utility, PTP WIA Driver/PTP TWAIN Driver Digital Photo Professional ZoomBrowser EX, RAW Image Task, PhotoStitch Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional), Windows 2000 Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional), Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98SE PC with one of the above OS preinstalled and a USB port as a standard feature or an OHCIcompliant IEEE1394 port * Upgraded machines not supported. PC with one of the above OS preinstalled * Upgraded machines not supported. 750MHz Pentium III or higher 500MHz Pentium or higher Minimum 256MB Minimum 512MB Minimum 256MB USB 1.1 to 2.0 Hi-Speed or IEEE1394 Screen resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels or more, Color quality: Medium (16 bit) or more 8 Once the computer has restarted, remove the CD. 9 Set the camera's [Communication]. O This setting is only for EOS 5D, EOS 30D and EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL. O With EOS 5D, set the camera's power switch to , set [ Communication] in menu to [PC connect.] and then set the camera's power switch to . O With EOS 30D, set the camera's power switch to , set [ Communication] in menu to [Print/PC] and then set the camera's power switch to . O With EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL, set the camera's power switch to , set [ Communication] in menu to [PC connection] and then set the camera's power switch to . Set-up menu of EOS DIGITAL Set-up menu of EOS 5D Set-up menu of EOS 30D REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL Installing the Software 1 Check that the camera is not connected to the computer. Never connect the camera to your computer before you install the software. The software will not be installed correctly. Connect the camera to your computer in step 10. 2 Start up your computer and insert the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk (CD). The Installer panel appears. 10 Connect the camera to your computer. Connection Procedure for EOS 5D, EOS 30D and EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL O Use the bundled interface cable to connect your camera to your computer. O Face the < > mark on the plug to the front of the camera and then connect the plug to the camera's < > terminal. (shown on left) O Connect the cable to the USB port on your computer. (shown on right) 3 Click the [Easy Installation] button. The confirmation window for the software to be installed appears. O Exit all programs that are running when a warning is displayed for any other program, and click the [OK] button. 4 Check the details and then click the [Install] button. The License Agreement window appears. Connection Procedure for EOS-1D Mark II N and EOS-1Ds Mark II O Use the bundled interface cable for connection with the IEEE1394 port to connect your camera to your computer. O For cameras supplied with the cable protector, attach the cable protector to the camera first, then connect the dedicated cable following the steps below. O Face the < > mark on the plug to the top of the camera and then connect the plug to the camera's < > terminal. (shown on left) O Connect the cable to the IEEE1394 port on your computer. (shown on right) 5 Check the details and then click the [Yes] button. Installation begins. When installation ends, the installation complete window appears. O It will take approximately 3 to 6 minutes. 6 Click the [OK] button. The installation complete window appears. 7 Click the [Restart] button. Your computer restarts. Never use the bundled USB interface cable with EOS-1D Mark II N and EOS-1Ds Mark II. The software cannot communicate correctly with your camera since the installation cannot be completed correctly. 1 1 Set the camera's power switch to to enable communication between the camera and the installed software. How to turn on EOS 5D, EOS 30D How to turn on EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS-1Ds Mark II How to turn on EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT/350D DIGITAL When the pop-up menu as right screen appears and then disappears automatically, the camera can communicate with the installed software. O For Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows 98SE, a dialog box such as [Found New Hardware] or [Building driver information database] may appear. If this is the case, the camera can communicate with the installed software when the dialog box disappears. Never set the camera's power switch to until the pop-up menu, [Found New Hardware] dialog box, or [Building driver information database] dialog box automatically disappears. O See the PDF EOS Utility Instruction Manual for information on the following procedures.