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Software Starter Guide For Version 23 ENGLISH Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 23) 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 SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 2
guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards. - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 3
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 SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 4
the SOFTWARE. In addition, Canon may enforce its other legal rights. 6. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: The SOFTWARE is a "commercial item," as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. 2.101 (Oct 1995), consisting of "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software documentation - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 5
on the Windows Platform - Preparations 10 Installing the Software and USB Driver 10 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics 15 Downloading Images to the Computer 15 Printing Images 21 Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques 26 The ZoomBrowser - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 6
81 Uninstalling the Software 83 Memory Card Folder Structure 86 Troubleshooting 87 Information about Your Camera 95 Information Common to All Models 95 PowerShot A520/PowerShot A510 97 PowerShot SD500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 700 97 PowerShot SD400 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 50 97 - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 7
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 X v10.3. If you are using another version of these operating systems, the actual screen contents - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 8
4 It's so Simple! Make Prints Right at Home Like a Pro 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. 10) Macintosh (p. 49) Just install the software once at the beginning. - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 9
5 Connect the camera to the computer (p. 96) Download images to the computer Windows (p. 15) Macintosh (p. 51) Print the images Windows (p. 21) Macintosh (p. 56) - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 10
6 Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software Unbounded Possibilities with Entertaining Software Print a Variety of Layouts Print with the diverse layouts available in PhotoRecord (Windows) and ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The examples shown are from PhotoRecord (Windows). Make your - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 11
an image to an e-mail message by starting your mail software from within ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh). Operate the Camera Shutter from the Computer Release the camera's shutter from the computer with ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or ImageBrowser (Macintosh). The recorded image - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 12
included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. • Macintosh software cannot be used on disks formatted in the UFS (Unix File System) format. Windows OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Windows Me Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Windows XP - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 13
Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display 9 Mac OS X (v10.1.5-v10.3) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. PowerPC G3/G4/G5 256 MB or more USB •Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser: - PhotoStitch: •ArcSoft PhotoStudio: 200 MB or more 40 MB or more 50 MB or more - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 14
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 must install the software before you connect the camera to the computer. • Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000 - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 15
11 3 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. If the installer Some computers may not display the [.EXE] file name extension as shown above. 4 Click the Digital Camera Software [Install] button. Installer Panel Follow any instructions to restart your computer, - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 16
USB driver (the software for connecting) is required when the camera is connected to the computer with an interface cable. Ensure that you select a USB driver from below (the appropriate one for your operating system). •Windows 2000/Windows 98 SE: Canon Camera TWAIN Driver •Windows Me: Canon Camera - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 17
disk from the CD-ROM drive when your normal desktop screen appears after restarting. This concludes the software installation. Continue by connecting the camera to the computer so that the USB driver can be utilized. If you installed a USB driver, so far the required files have only been copied to - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 18
14 Installing the Software and USB Driver If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection. Dialogs similar to the following will appear during this process (first - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 19
of the camera or memory card images to check them before downloading or to download them selectively. For instructions, see Checking Images before Downloading (p. 34). Camera to Computer Connection 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and the camera's DIGITAL Terminal - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 20
] when a dialog (Events dialog) similar to that on the right displays and click [OK]. Your camera model name or [Canon Camera] will appear here. Different programs may display according to your computer setup. If this Events dialog does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 21
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 SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 22
18 Downloading Images to the Computer By default, when downloading is complete, the thumbnails (tiny versions) of the downloaded images display in ZoomBrowser EX's Main Window. Thumbnail Shows the folder where the images are saved. Next, print out the images (p. 21). - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 23
. See the manual for the memory card reader for its connection and handling instructions. (2) Insert the loaded adapter into the slot. (1) Place the memory card in an adapter if required. The card adapter and memory card shape may vary according to the type of memory card your camera utilizes - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 24
, click [Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera] as the image type to be downloaded. • See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 86) for information about memory card folder structures and file names. The downloaded images are saved into folders according - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 25
procedures for using PhotoRecord, a printing utility program. See the program's [Help] menu for more details. • Movies cannot be printed. •With images shot by Exif 2.2 (called Exif Print) compatible cameras, shooting information such as the shooting settings and mode can be included with the images - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 26
22 Printing Images 3 Click [2. Select Captions for Printing] and place a check mark beside the type of information that will be printed with the images. If you select [Date and Time], for example, you can print the images with their shooting dates and times included. You can add a comment to an - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 27
printer, select [One Photo Per Page] or [One Photo Per Sheet] in the Album Type category. 2 Click [3 Select Paper] and select the paper size and orientation. 3 Click [4 Print], confirm the number of copies and other printing settings, and click [Print]. This will start printing. To close PhotoRecord - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 28
the Album type category. 2 Click [3 Select Paper] and select the paper size and orientation. 3 Click [Decorate Album] and change the design of the image to switch between selections. Perform the procedures according to the instructions beside the symbol. • The [Themes] category provides consistent - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 29
thumbnails of the images and their shooting data (Exif data*). Fixed Size Photo Allows image heights and widths to be specified and prints. Mosaic advanced techniques. Using the Software on the Windows Platform - Advanced Techniques (p. 26). • A PDF-format manual for ZoomBrowser EX is also - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 30
have mastered the basic ZoomBrowser EX procedures in the Using the Software on the Windows Platform - The Basics chapter. The ZoomBrowser . Main Window This window is for displaying and organizing images downloaded to the computer. Task Area (p. 27) Function Buttons (p. 29) Display Mode (p. 28) - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 31
clicking the [Tools] menu and selecting [View] and [Sort by]. • The following icons will display around images according to their attributes. Images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode RAW images Movies Images with sound memo attachments Protected images Images shot with the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 32
the [Tools] menu and selecting [Preferences]. The images within nested folders also display. Preview Mode This mode displays the image at a larger size as well as the image information. Positioning the mouse pointer over a thumbnail causes the image to display at a higher magnification. You can - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 33
29 Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Selection Menu Display Size Use this to select or deselect all Changes the size of the thumbnail in the images in the Browser Area. the Browser Area. Show/Hide Image Information Menu Use this to display or - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 34
Rating for an image. Image Selector Button Switches between images. Sets the image display size to the size in the Viewer Window. Zoom Changes the image zoom setting. Full Screen Button Displays the image in the full screen mode. Click the image or press any key on the keyboard to restore the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 35
Displays detailed information about the shooting settings when the image was captured, such as the shutter speed or exposure setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. Protect Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted. Comment You can type a comment - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 36
camera/memory card (p. 15, 19). Set to Camera Sets camera settings, such as the My Camera settings (p. 45), or Slide Show/DPOF settings. It also uploads images from the computer to the camera/memory card large panoramic image (p. 44). Edit Movie Edits movies or still images strung together. You - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 37
new image. Export Movies Allows you to change the movie size or type, and export it as a new movie. Export Shooting Properties Allows you to select the 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 - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 38
before Downloading You can display camera or memory card images in the Camera Browser Window to view them before downloading. 1 Perform Step 1 in the Camera to Computer Connection section (p. 15) or steps 1-2 in the Memory Card Connection section (p. 19). The Camera Control Window will display - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 39
and Mac OS X Users leaflet for details. * Windows Me (with the USB driver installed) Easily download images using the Scanners and Cameras Wizard or Windows Explorer. All you need do is connect the camera to the computer with an interface cable. See the Windows Help system for information about the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 40
to play and edit movies. To install QuickTime, please follow these procedures. 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the [Install] button. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. 1 Double-click an image with a movie icon in ZoomBrowser EX's Browser Area. - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 41
to your computer, add background music, superimpose titles and other text, and apply various effects to the movies. • QuickTime is required to play and edit movies. Use the Installation Procedures for QuickTime section (p. 36) to install it. • Movies are saved as Motion JPEG AVI movies. 1 Click - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 42
to convert them into standard image files. • See Information about Your Camera (p. 95) to determine whether your camera model supports this function. • See the Camera User Guide for information about the camera settings for shooting RAW images. Procedures for Converting RAW Images 1 Select - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 43
Quality Adjustment Window. The available settings may vary depending on the camera used. This section adjusts the white balance according to the light source and color temperature. This section adjusts the digital exposure compensation, photo effect, contrast, sharpness, and saturation. Tone Curve - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 44
Positive Film. Furthermore, you can add your own color schemes (My Color) to apply to other RAW images when they are being converted. See the PDF manual for ZoomBrowser EX for more information (p. 2). - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 45
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 SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 46
here and typing text in the boxes below. Size and Resolution Selector Selects the size and resolution at which images are captured. Rotation Settings basic camera settings here. • The settings available in the RemoteCapture Task window vary between camera models. • RemoteCapture Task locks the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 47
subject in the viewfinder. 2 Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required. If you intend to hold the camera vertically to photograph a subject, you can save the image to the computer with the correct orientation if you set - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 48
Symbol displayed by images shot in Stitch Assist mode. • See the Camera User Guide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode. • Images shot in Browser Area. 3 Click [2. Open PhotoStitch]. Instructions 4 Merge the images following the instructions in the guidance panel at the top of the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 49
. This topic explains how to upload the My Camera settings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa. Displaying the My Camera Window 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 - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 50
. Delete Button Deletes a settings file from the computer. Save to PC Button Saves a camera settings file onto the computer. Create a My Camera Sound Button Starts My Camera Sound Maker (p. 48). Not available when My Camera Window is opened from the Camera Control Window. You can add new data - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 51
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 My Camera it to the computer. Create a JPEG image at a size of (w) 320 x (h) 240 pixels. 1 Open the My Camera window, click the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 52
Sound Maker. This concludes the process of adding a sound file as a My Camera settings file to the computer. You can add the file to the camera with the procedures described in the Saving the My Camera Settings to the Camera section (p. 46). • Record the sound as an 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz, 8 bit - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 53
the first time. Installing the Software Start by installing the software from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. See ArcSoft PhotoStudio (p. 81) for details on how to install ArcSoft PhotoStudio. Items to Prepare • Your camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk • Interface cable - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 54
individually for installation. 6 Click [Agree] if you agree to all of the terms of the software license agreement. 7 Review the installation settings and click [Next]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 8 When the installation is over, click [OK]. 9 Click [Exit] in the installer panel - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 55
a camera to computer connection (see below) or a memory card reader (p. 54). You may not be able to download the camera images if there are more than approximately 1000 images in the camera. Use a memory card reader to download in that case. You can also display an index of the camera or memory card - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 56
[Applications], [Canon Utilities] and [CameraWindow] folders. 3. Close Image Capture. 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. Procedures for attaching the camera to the computer and - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 57
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 SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 58
you connect a memory card reader to a computer for the first time (p. 51). This step is not required from the second connection onward. 1 Insert the memory card into the reader. Use a separately sold card adapter (PCMCIA adapter) if required. See the manual for the memory card reader for details - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 59
[Preferences] and select [Images whose transfer settings were specified with the camera] as the type of image for downloading. • See Memory Card Folder Structure (p. 86) for information about memory card folder structures and file names. By default, when the download is complete, the thumbnails - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 60
it and displays a blue frame around it. To select multiple images, hold down the [shift] or [ ] (command) key while clicking on images. Movie images cannot be printed. 2 Click the [Print] button and select [Layout printing] from the displayed menu. This displays the Layout Options dialog and the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 61
] in the Layout Options dialog and click [Next]. 2 Once you have set the paper size and other settings, select [1 (1 x 1)] in the No. of images category and click with Exif 2.2-compliant cameras (Exif Print) incorporate information about the shooting settings, such as the camera modes and settings. - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 62
the Layout Options window, you can freely change the size and position of the images for printing. Change the Image Size Drag the border to resize the image. Add techniques. Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - Advanced Techniques (p. 59). A PDF-format manual for ImageBrowser is also - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 63
have mastered the basic ImageBrowser procedures in the Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform - The Basics chapter. The ImageBrowser . Browser Window This window is for displaying and organizing images downloaded to the computer. Browser Area (p. 60) Display Mode (p. 61) Explorer Panel (p. 60) - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 64
] keys down while clicking on the last image. • The following types of icon will display around images according to their attributes. Images shot with the camera's Stitch Assist mode RAW images Movies Images with sound memo attachments Protected images Images shot with the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 65
61 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 in rows and columns. TimeTunnel Displays - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 66
62 The ImageBrowser Windows Display Control Panel • This panel adjusts the display settings for the Browser Area. Display Size Changes the size of the thumbnail in the Browser Area. Selection Menu Use this to select or deselect all the images in the Browser Area. Filter Images This - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 67
Ratings Menu Sets the Star Rating for an image. Show AF Frame Displays the AF Frame (area used to focus). Full Screen Button Displays the image in the full screen mode. Click the image or press any key on the keyboard to restore the normal display mode. Synchronize Button Synchronizes the display - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 68
Rating for an image. Shows or hides categories. Plays a sound memo attached to an image. Lock Prevents an image from being overwritten or deleted. Comment You can type a comment here. Keyword as the shutter speed or exposure setting. The camera model will determine what information is displayed. - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 69
camera/memory card (p. 51, 54). Set to Camera Sets camera settings, such as the My Camera settings (p. 77), or Slide Show/DPOF settings. It also uploads images from the computer to the camera/memory card Email Converts the selected images to the appropriate size for transmission by e-mail. You can - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 70
Save: allows you to change the file type or size and export the file. •Export Shooting Properties: allows you Export as a Screensaver: Exports the image as a screen saver file. •Export an Image as Wallpaper: Exports (p. 76). Edit Movies: [Edit] menu, [Movie Edit] Edits movies or still images strung - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 71
before Downloading You can display camera or memory card images in the Camera Browser Window to view them before downloading. 1 Perform Step 1 in the Camera to Computer Connection section (p. 51) or steps 1-2 in the Memory Card Connection section (p. 54). The Camera Control Window will display - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 72
(PTP). With PTP, you can use the programs supplied as standard software with Mac OS X, such as iPhoto or Image Capture, to download images simply by connecting the camera to the computer with the interface cable. (In this case, ImageBrowser does not need to be installed.) However, there are some - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 73
69 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 [Play] button. - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 74
the steps displayed in the middle of the window to edit the movie and save it. Follow these steps to proceed. Instructions Click this button for detailed operational instructions. Click this button to play the movie being edited. Storyboard Area Displays thumbnails of the selected images. Links - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 75
to convert them into standard image files. • See Information about Your Camera (p. 95) to determine whether your camera model supports this function. • See the Camera User Guide for information about the camera settings for shooting RAW images. Procedures for Converting RAW Images 1 Select - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 76
. This section adjusts the digital exposure compensation, photo effect, contrast, sharpness, and saturation. Restores all settings to the settings stored in the camera at the time of shooting RAW images when they are being converted. See the PDF manual for ImageBrowser for more information (p. 2). - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 77
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. • Procedures for attaching - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 78
to the camera is open to display the image appearing in the camera's viewfinder. Size and Resolution Selector Selects the size and resolution basic camera settings here. • The settings available in the RemoteCapture Task window vary between camera models. • RemoteCapture Task locks the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 79
subject in the viewfinder. 2 Change the image size or resolution, the rotation settings and the settings at the bottom of the window as required. If you intend to hold the camera vertically to photograph a subject, you can save the image to the computer with the correct orientation if you set the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 80
Symbol displayed by images shot in Stitch Assist mode. • See the Camera User Guide for information about shooting in Stitch Assist mode. • Images shot in the [Edit] menu and select [PhotoStitch]. Instructions 3 Merge the images following the instructions in the guidance panel at the top of the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 81
. This topic explains how to upload the My Camera settings saved onto your computer to the camera and vice versa. Displaying the My Camera Window 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 - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 82
Type Select the settings type. Displays the list of settings files saved onto the computer. Save to Camera Save to Computer Play Button Plays the audio from the settings file in the camera. Displays the settings in the camera. Add Button Adds the settings file to the list. Delete Button Deletes - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 83
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 of setting - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 84
editing program to create the image file that will become the start-up image and save it to the computer. Create a JPEG image at a size of (w) 320 x (h) 240 pixels. 1 Open the My Camera window, select [Start-up Image] from the Type list box. 2 Click the [Add] button. 3 Select the file you created - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 85
PhotoStudio Windows 1 Close all programs that are running. 2 Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. If the installer panel displays, click [Exit] to close it. 3 Click the [Start] menu, and select [My Computer]. Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98 users, double-click - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 86
]. 2. Click [Add] and select [ArcSoft PhotoStudio]. ImageBrowser 1 Select an image to edit, click the [Edit] menu and select [ArcSoft PhotoStudio]. Manual for ArcSoft PhotoStudio You can obtain the ArcSoft PhotoStudio manual from the ArcSoft, Inc., website. Use your browser program to download the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 87
computer or when reinstallation is required to fix corrupted files. Uninstalling the Software (Windows) Software Installed from the Canon Digital Camera and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot - IXYIXUS - DV] and [CameraWindow Uninstall]. 2. - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 88
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 Information about Your Camera (p. 95). 2 Click the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 89
won't display or images will not download to the computer (p. 88) of the Troubleshooting section. 6 Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [Camera TWAIN Driver x.x] and [Uninstall TWAIN Driver]. A version number appears in place of the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 90
86 Memory Card Folder Structure 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 - 998. DCIM xxxCANON IMG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images) _MG_xxxx.JPG (JPEG images recorded in the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 91
87 Troubleshooting Please read this section if you encounter a problem using the software. Start by Checking This Investigate the following points first if you encounter a problem. Does your computer satisfy the requirements listed in the System Requirements section (p. 8)? Is the camera correctly - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 92
reinstalling it with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 10). Cause 4: The camera may have been recognized as another device under the following circumstances (Windows only). • The camera was connected to the computer before the USB driver was installed. • The [Scanners and - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 93
the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 10). Then connect the camera to the computer with the interface cable and prepare it to transfer data. If the USB driver is already installed, uninstall it first and then reinstall it. Solution 2: If the problem is not resolved with the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 94
Troubleshooting 4. Select your camera model name or [Canon Camera], right-click and select [Delete]. 5. Click [OK] in the confirmation dialog. Delete all instances of your camera model name or [Canon Camera folders visible. 8. Look for files for Canon digital cameras that start with [CAP*]. The "*" - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 95
file. 10.Delete the [CAP*] file set. Delete the [CAP*.inf] and [CAP*.pnf] file for Canon digital cameras that you noted down in Step 9. The [inf] folder contains numerous files critical to the computer's operation. Be extremely careful to delete the correct files. If you delete the wrong files, you - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 96
92 Troubleshooting 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 potential causes. 4. - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 97
the driver with the procedures in Installing the Software and USB Driver (p. 10). 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 occurs, set your computer display - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 98
94 Troubleshooting If You Were Using ZoomBrowser EX Version 2 or 3 Take the following steps file you were using up to this point and click the [Start] button. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Canon\ZoomBrowser EX\Database\My Database.zbd) This will display the titles and comments input in the earlier versions - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 99
package and the procedures for connecting to a computer and preparing for data transfers vary between camera models. Certain software functions may also not be supported by some camera models. Read this section to confirm the capabilities of your camera model. Information Common to All Models See - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 100
to All Models Connecting the Camera to a Computer Ensure that you have installed the software from the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before you connect the camera to the computer. Item to Prepare • Your camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk • Interface cable supplied - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 101
. For details on the ICC profile function, see the ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser PDF manuals. PowerShot SD500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 700 PowerShot SD400 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 50 How to Connect the Camera to a Computer and Prepare to Transfer Data 1 Attach the supplied interface cable to the - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 102
Your Camera 95 Installer Panel Macintosh 49 Windows 11 Installing Software Macintosh 49 USB Driver 10 Windows 10 K Keyword Macintosh 64 Windows 31 L Layout and Print Macintosh 57 Windows 24 Layout Options Dialog 56 M Main Window 26 Memory Card Folder Structure 86 Memory Card Reader - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 103
the Shutter Remotely 7 Macintosh 73 Windows 41 P PDF Manuals 2 PhotoRecord 6, 21 PhotoStitch 6 Macintosh 76 Windows 44 PhotoStudio 81 PowerShot A510 97 PowerShot A520 97 PowerShot SD400 DIGITAL ELPH 97 PowerShot SD500 DIGITAL ELPH 97 Print Layout Settings Macintosh 58 Print Window 56 - Canon SD400 | Software Starter Guide (For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk - Page 104
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• This guide explains how to install the software programs and
briefly introduces their functions and operating procedures.
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Please read the software license agreement in this guide before
using the software. By using the software, you agree to be
bound by the terms of the agreement.
Software Starter Guide
(For the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Version 23)
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Windows
Macintosh
Software Starter Guide For Version 23
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
to the computer.