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Windows Macintosh Software Starter Guide This guide explains the installation method and features of the agreement. Read the agreement in this Guide before using the software, you agree to be bound by the terms of the software for loading and processing images shot with a Canon PowerShot Digital Camera on the CD-ROM in this box. By using the software on a computer.
Windows Macintosh Software Starter Guide This guide explains the installation method and features of the agreement. Read the agreement in this Guide before using the software, you agree to be bound by the terms of the software for loading and processing images shot with a Canon PowerShot Digital Camera on the CD-ROM in this box. By using the software on a computer.
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...OF PURCHASE TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND. You shall not install or use the SOFTWARE on a single computer. SUPPORT AND UPDATES: Canon is not responsible for providing maintenance or support for use the SOFTWARE only on a network, multiple CPU, multiple site arrangement, or any other .... BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. In consideration of the right to abide by you and Canon Inc. ("Canon"). a hard disk) of this Agreement. LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: It is a license agreement (the "Agreement") between you at a ...
...OF PURCHASE TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND. You shall not install or use the SOFTWARE on a single computer. SUPPORT AND UPDATES: Canon is not responsible for providing maintenance or support for use the SOFTWARE only on a network, multiple CPU, multiple site arrangement, or any other .... BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. In consideration of the right to abide by you and Canon Inc. ("Canon"). a hard disk) of this Agreement. LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: It is a license agreement (the "Agreement") between you at a ...
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... in effect until expiration of law principles. TERM: This Agreement is subject to restrictions as applicable. 7. In addition, Canon may terminate this Agreement is provided with the Software. 10.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE...effect. 8. NO AMENDMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF CANON. 1 EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH 4, CANON, CANON'S SUBSIDIARIES, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...
... in effect until expiration of law principles. TERM: This Agreement is subject to restrictions as applicable. 7. In addition, Canon may terminate this Agreement is provided with the Software. 10.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE...effect. 8. NO AMENDMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF CANON. 1 EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH 4, CANON, CANON'S SUBSIDIARIES, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...
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...stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this Guide is accurate and complete, no warranties for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A50 digital camera. in the United States and other countries. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Apple Computer ... or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 1999 Canon Inc. Canon Inc. Canon Inc. Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that accompanied them. The PowerShot A50 Solution Disk supplied in your package contains various software programs that can...
...stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this Guide is accurate and complete, no warranties for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A50 digital camera. in the United States and other countries. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Apple Computer ... or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 1999 Canon Inc. Canon Inc. Canon Inc. Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that accompanied them. The PowerShot A50 Solution Disk supplied in your package contains various software programs that can...
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... help files accompanying each program and load images onto the computer. Windows Loading Images onto a Windows Computer This chapter introduces the software contained on the PowerShot A50 Solution Disk, explaining how to the respective on-screen guides (p. 20). Bundled Software and Guides 4 Computer System Requirements 5 Installing the Software 6 Connecting to the Computer...
... help files accompanying each program and load images onto the computer. Windows Loading Images onto a Windows Computer This chapter introduces the software contained on the PowerShot A50 Solution Disk, explaining how to the respective on-screen guides (p. 20). Bundled Software and Guides 4 Computer System Requirements 5 Installing the Software 6 Connecting to the Computer...
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... File See the Help File * For instructions on the TWAIN Driver, please refer to the help file. ** Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed from the PowerShot A50 Solution Disk. Click [About the On-Screen Software Guides] and [Install Adobe Acrobat Reader] to view on-screen guides in the Portable Document Format (PDF...
... File See the Help File * For instructions on the TWAIN Driver, please refer to the help file. ** Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed from the PowerShot A50 Solution Disk. Click [About the On-Screen Software Guides] and [Install Adobe Acrobat Reader] to view on-screen guides in the Portable Document Format (PDF...
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... Pentium or better RAM Windows® 95/98: 24 MB or more Windows NT® 4.0: 32 MB or more Connectors Standard RS-232C Interface (For PowerShot A50) D-SUB 9-Pin Connector (IBM® PC/AT compatible) Free Hard Disk Space TWAIN Driver 2.4: 15 MB or more ZoomBrowser 1.1: 30 MB or more SlideShowMaker 1.3: 20...
... Pentium or better RAM Windows® 95/98: 24 MB or more Windows NT® 4.0: 32 MB or more Connectors Standard RS-232C Interface (For PowerShot A50) D-SUB 9-Pin Connector (IBM® PC/AT compatible) Free Hard Disk Space TWAIN Driver 2.4: 15 MB or more ZoomBrowser 1.1: 30 MB or more SlideShowMaker 1.3: 20...
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Place the PowerShot A50 Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. Click the items with " - Installing the Software 1. Click any underlined item. " to read its description and click the ...
Place the PowerShot A50 Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. Click the items with " - Installing the Software 1. Click any underlined item. " to read its description and click the ...
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ZoomBrowser Setup Dialog 6. Click the [Contents] or [Back] button on the toolbar, or the [Return to the Main Menu] button at the bottom to return to install. 7 Windows 5. Repeat steps 3 to 7 for each program that you wish to the main menu. 8. Click the [Finish] button when the Setup Complete dialog is displayed. 7. Read the dialog contents carefully and proceed with the installation procedures.
ZoomBrowser Setup Dialog 6. Click the [Contents] or [Back] button on the toolbar, or the [Return to the Main Menu] button at the bottom to return to install. 7 Windows 5. Repeat steps 3 to 7 for each program that you wish to the main menu. 8. Click the [Finish] button when the Setup Complete dialog is displayed. 7. Read the dialog contents carefully and proceed with the installation procedures.
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About Uninstalling the Software You can also be uninstalled by clicking the Windows [Start] menu and selecting [Settings] and [Control Panel]. Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. ZoomBrowser can delete the installed programs by clicking the [Start] menu and selecting [Programs], [PowerShot Utilities ZoomBrowser] and [ZoomBrowser Uninstall]. 8 Click the [Exit] button. 10. Remove the PowerShot A50 Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive. 9.
About Uninstalling the Software You can also be uninstalled by clicking the Windows [Start] menu and selecting [Settings] and [Control Panel]. Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. ZoomBrowser can delete the installed programs by clicking the [Start] menu and selecting [Programs], [PowerShot Utilities ZoomBrowser] and [ZoomBrowser Uninstall]. 8 Click the [Exit] button. 10. Remove the PowerShot A50 Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive. 9.
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Insert the assembly into the computer's PC card slot or a PC card reader attached to the computer. § Place in Adapter Insert into an optional PC card reader or the computer's PC card slot using an optional PCMCIA adapter (PC card adapter) as shown below . 1. Turn on your camera as shown below . To Load Images Directly from a CompactFlashTM Card (CF Card) Remove the CF card from the camera into the slot. 9 Shut off or can be left running when the PC card adapter assembly is inserted into the PC card adapter. 2. Serial Port (COM Port) PC Interface Cable VIDEO DIGITAL ...
Insert the assembly into the computer's PC card slot or a PC card reader attached to the computer. § Place in Adapter Insert into an optional PC card reader or the computer's PC card slot using an optional PCMCIA adapter (PC card adapter) as shown below . 1. Turn on your camera as shown below . To Load Images Directly from a CompactFlashTM Card (CF Card) Remove the CF card from the camera into the slot. 9 Shut off or can be left running when the PC card adapter assembly is inserted into the PC card adapter. 2. Serial Port (COM Port) PC Interface Cable VIDEO DIGITAL ...
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... ZoomBrowser from your computer while looking at the bottom and select [1: From Canon PowerShot]. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to the computer (p. 9). 2. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [PowerShot Utilities ZoomBrowser] and [ZoomBrowser]. 4. Confirm or select the correct camera model... and communication settings (communications port and baud rate). • Confirm that [PowerShot A50] is a visually based image database program. Start ZoomBrowser. The TWAIN Driver window will appear. 5. Loading Images with ZoomBrowser ...
... ZoomBrowser from your computer while looking at the bottom and select [1: From Canon PowerShot]. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to the computer (p. 9). 2. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [PowerShot Utilities ZoomBrowser] and [ZoomBrowser]. 4. Confirm or select the correct camera model... and communication settings (communications port and baud rate). • Confirm that [PowerShot A50] is a visually based image database program. Start ZoomBrowser. The TWAIN Driver window will appear. 5. Loading Images with ZoomBrowser ...
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Click the [Camera] button. • If you use ZoomBrowser. Drag and drop the thumbnails of your choice. • To create a new section, click the [File] menu and select [New Section]. Confirm that the settings are loading images from the Shoebox to the instructions in Step 5. • If images have been recorded in a PC card slot, select the [My Computer] button instead (p. 9). • The Communication Settings dialog may also appear. To load "Design rule for instructions on creating new sections and other procedures (p. 20). 11 Thumbnail Refer to the ZoomBrowser window. 9. To ...
Click the [Camera] button. • If you use ZoomBrowser. Drag and drop the thumbnails of your choice. • To create a new section, click the [File] menu and select [New Section]. Confirm that the settings are loading images from the Shoebox to the instructions in Step 5. • If images have been recorded in a PC card slot, select the [My Computer] button instead (p. 9). • The Communication Settings dialog may also appear. To load "Design rule for instructions on creating new sections and other procedures (p. 20). 11 Thumbnail Refer to the ZoomBrowser window. 9. To ...
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...Select the [115.2K] baud rate (transmission speed) unless you in Step 5. 12 Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [PowerShot Utilities TimeTunnel] and [TimeTunnel 2.4]. 4. The Camera Model and Communication Settings dialogs may automatically appear the first time you have trouble establishing a connection... If not, select it or the [No] button to proceed directly to which the interface cable is connected. Confirm that [PowerShot A50] is an image browsing program. Loading Images with TimeTunnel TimeTunnel is highlighted in the list box. Attach the camera to display ...
...Select the [115.2K] baud rate (transmission speed) unless you in Step 5. 12 Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [PowerShot Utilities TimeTunnel] and [TimeTunnel 2.4]. 4. The Camera Model and Communication Settings dialogs may automatically appear the first time you have trouble establishing a connection... If not, select it or the [No] button to proceed directly to which the interface cable is connected. Confirm that [PowerShot A50] is an image browsing program. Loading Images with TimeTunnel TimeTunnel is highlighted in the list box. Attach the camera to display ...
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A connection to Computer] option instead (p. 9). Select the images you wish to load by clicking on them. • To select all the images on the monitor. • If you created will display at the bottom right of the new tunnel file you are loading images from a CF card in a PC card slot, select the [Connect to the camera will open and the camera images will display on the camera's CF card, click the [Select All] button. 11. Click the [Acquire] button. The selected images will display. 9. Select [Connect to the on-screen guide, Using TimeTunnel, for further instructions (p. 20). 13...
A connection to Computer] option instead (p. 9). Select the images you wish to load by clicking on them. • To select all the images on the monitor. • If you created will display at the bottom right of the new tunnel file you are loading images from a CF card in a PC card slot, select the [Connect to the camera will open and the camera images will display on the camera's CF card, click the [Select All] button. 11. Click the [Acquire] button. The selected images will display. 9. Select [Connect to the on-screen guide, Using TimeTunnel, for further instructions (p. 20). 13...
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...settings (communications port and baud rate). • Click the [Select Camera Model] button to load and merge images shot in the list box. Confirm that [PowerShot A50] is not, select it or the [No] button to proceed directly to Camera] and click the [OK] button. • If you have trouble establishing.... • Click the [Communication Settings] button to view the Using PhotoStitch guide. Loading Images with PhotoStitch PhotoStitch is a program for merging using the PowerShot A50's Stitch Assist mode. A dialog will ask if you wish to display the Communication Settings dialog.
...settings (communications port and baud rate). • Click the [Select Camera Model] button to load and merge images shot in the list box. Confirm that [PowerShot A50] is not, select it or the [No] button to proceed directly to Camera] and click the [OK] button. • If you have trouble establishing.... • Click the [Communication Settings] button to view the Using PhotoStitch guide. Loading Images with PhotoStitch PhotoStitch is a program for merging using the PowerShot A50's Stitch Assist mode. A dialog will ask if you wish to display the Communication Settings dialog.
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Click the [OK] button once you see an image you wish to merge. • If the wrong image appears, click the [Skip] button until you are merging two images at a time or merging in manual mode (p. 20). 9. To view the merged image, click the [Yes] button when the "View the Merged Image?" Read the message and click the [OK] button. 8. message appears. Refer to automatically merge. Click the [Merge All] button. See the on-screen guide, Using PhotoStitch, for further instructions (p. 20). 15 Windows 7. Input a file name, select a file format and click the [Save] button. 11. ...
Click the [OK] button once you see an image you wish to merge. • If the wrong image appears, click the [Skip] button until you are merging two images at a time or merging in manual mode (p. 20). 9. To view the merged image, click the [Yes] button when the "View the Merged Image?" Read the message and click the [OK] button. 8. message appears. Refer to automatically merge. Click the [Merge All] button. See the on-screen guide, Using PhotoStitch, for further instructions (p. 20). 15 Windows 7. Input a file name, select a file format and click the [Save] button. 11. ...
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... show function of your computer. You can then be loaded back onto the CF card for viewing with SlideShowMaker SlideShowMaker is a program that [PowerShot A50] is connected. Select the COM port to the [PC] position. 3. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to which the interface cable is... highlighted in which slides are loading images from your PowerShot A50. A dialog will ask if you wish to Computer] option instead (p. 9). 16 Confirm or select the correct camera model and communication settings (...
... show function of your computer. You can then be loaded back onto the CF card for viewing with SlideShowMaker SlideShowMaker is a program that [PowerShot A50] is connected. Select the COM port to the [PC] position. 3. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to which the interface cable is... highlighted in which slides are loading images from your PowerShot A50. A dialog will ask if you wish to Computer] option instead (p. 9). 16 Confirm or select the correct camera model and communication settings (...
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Select a show . • Refer to view the slide show from your computer into the area on -screen guide, Using SlideShowMaker, for further instructions (p. 20). Drag and drop images to add them into a slide show on a CF card in Step 8. • Use the camera's slide show function to the on the right. 10. Click the [Save Slide Show to Camera] button. 17 Drag images from the area on the left and drop them to the slide show will be saved to the CF card in the camera under the name selected in a camera by clicking the [Export Image File to 3. 9. Specify an image size and ...
Select a show . • Refer to view the slide show from your computer into the area on -screen guide, Using SlideShowMaker, for further instructions (p. 20). Drag and drop images to add them into a slide show on a CF card in Step 8. • Use the camera's slide show function to the on the right. 10. Click the [Save Slide Show to Camera] button. 17 Drag images from the area on the left and drop them to the slide show will be saved to the CF card in the camera under the name selected in a camera by clicking the [Export Image File to 3. 9. Specify an image size and ...
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... program featuring advanced special effects. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Ulead PhotoImpact 4.2] and [PhotoImpact]. 4. Click [Canon PowerShot] and the [Select] button. Click the [File] menu and select [Digital Camera] and [Canon PowerShot]. 8. Attach the camera to begin acquiring using default settings." The Select Source dialog will appear. 18 Click the [File...
... program featuring advanced special effects. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Ulead PhotoImpact 4.2] and [PhotoImpact]. 4. Click [Canon PowerShot] and the [Select] button. Click the [File] menu and select [Digital Camera] and [Canon PowerShot]. 8. Attach the camera to begin acquiring using default settings." The Select Source dialog will appear. 18 Click the [File...