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Canon Powershot S10 Software Starter Manual

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There are precautions that you should take before installing the USB
driver software. Ensure that you read this guide before installing it.
To Download Images to a Computer
Connect the Camera to a Computer
Start the Software and Download Images
Start ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or PowerShot Browser (Macintosh
This is the software guide for both PowerShot S10 and PowerShot S20 digital cameras.
This guide explains the installation method and features of
the software for loading and processing images on a computer that have
been shot with a Canon PowerShot S10 or PowerShot S20 digital camera.
Read the agreement in this guide before using the software on
you agree to be bound by the terms of the agreement.
Install the Software
computers) and load images onto the computer.
the supplied CD-ROM. By using the software,
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  • Page 1 Start ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or PowerShot Browser (Macintosh computers) and load images onto the computer. This is the software guide for both PowerShot S10 and PowerShot S20 digital cameras. This guide explains the installation method and features of the software for loading and processing images on a computer that have been shot with a Canon PowerShot S10 or PowerShot S20 digital camera.
  • Page 2 In consideration of the right to use the SOFTWARE, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 1. LICENSE: Canon grants you the non-exclusive right to use the SOFTWARE only on a single computer. You may physically transfer the SOFTWARE from one computer to another provided that the SOFTWARE is used on only one computer at a time.
  • Page 3 Agreement constitutes a waiver of the rights of Canon, its affiliated corporations and third party licensors under such laws. Nothing contained in Paragraph 1 shall be construed to give Canon any ownership rights in any images, graphics or textual material that you save in connection with the Software.

  • Page 4: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Canon Inc. • Canon Inc. makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the Software on the Windows Platform Introducing the Software ... 2 System Requirements... 4 Installing the Software ... 5 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ... 7 Connecting to a USB Port ... 8 Installing the Driver Software ... 10 Connecting to a Serial Port (COM Port) ...

  • Page 6: Introducing The Software

    This section introduces the powerful software programs provided on the supplied CD-ROM for the Windows platform. PowerShot Solution Disk ZoomBrowser EX To load PowerShot S10/S20 images, start ZoomBrowser EX. PowerShot S10/S20 Connection Functions (Also effective for CF card readers or PC card readers) • Displays the camera images.
  • Page 7 • Allows you to edit images and effortlessly create greeting cards, birthday cards and calendars. If the accompanying CD-ROM with the PowerShot S10 is a PowerShot S10 Solution Disk, this CD-ROM is for exclusive use with the PowerShot S10. It cannot be used with a PowerShot S20. (separate CD-ROM)

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    System Requirements The following system requirements must be met to install and operate the software. • A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. • QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to save images in the QuickTime VR format that have been merged in PhotoStitch.

  • Page 9: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Installing from the PowerShot Solution Disk Close any application programs that are running. Place the supplied Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. The installer panel will automatically display. • If the installer panel does not automatically display, use the following procedures to start it.
  • Page 10 Select the software that you wish to install. • Select [Standard Setup] for a typical installation. • Select [Custom Setup] if you wish to install only the minimum required programs. Software Installed with the Standard Setup Option PhotoStitch PowerShot RS-232C TWAIN Driver ZoomBrowser EX PhotoRecord (prints images registered with ZoomBrowser EX) OpenPage Print Component (software driver used by PhotoRecord)

  • Page 11: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a Computer There are three interfaces that can be used to connect the camera to a computer. Once a connection is established using one of the three interfaces, you can start the software and begin to load the camera images. ( Connecting to a USB Port If your computer is equipped with a USB port such as that shown below, you can connect the camera to it with the supplied USB cable.

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Usb Port

    Connecting to a USB Port Requirements for the USB Interface • The USB interface can only be used to connect the camera to computers purchased with Windows 98 preinstalled (clean installation). The USB ports on computers running versions of Windows 98 upgraded from Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 may not operate correctly.
  • Page 13 Attach the supplied USB cable to a USB port directly on the computer and to the DIGITAL terminal of the PowerShot S10/S20 as shown below. • There is no need to turn the camera or computer power off when attaching or detaching the USB cables.

  • Page 14: Installing The Driver Software

    • Your computer may prompt you to insert the CD-ROM containing your Windows system software during the installation. Have the Windows disk handy in case it is required. Attach the PowerShot S10/S20 to the computer's USB port and turn the mode dial to the The [Add New Hardware Wizard] will appear after a moment.
  • Page 15 Select the [Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)] option and click the [Next] button. The dialog will change to one that allows you to specify the search location. Select the [CD-ROM drive] option. Place the PowerShot Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive and click the [Next] button.
  • Page 16 CD-ROM drive. See the box below. Read the dialog and click the [Finish] button. The [PowerShot S10 Event] or [PowerShot S20 Event] dialog will display to allow you to select application programs. ( • If a dialog prompts you to restart your computer, remove the Disk from the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer as prompted.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Serial Port (Com Port)

    Connecting to a Serial Port (COM Port) Shut down the computer and turn the camera’s mode dial to the Off position. Attach the supplied serial cable to a serial port on the computer and to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal as shown below. •...

  • Page 18: Connecting Via A Cf Card Reader Or Pc Card Slot

    Connecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot To load images directly from a CF card to a computer, eject the card from the camera, place it in a separately sold PC card adapter (PCMCIA card adapter) and insert the assembly into the PC card slot as shown below.

  • Page 19: From Loading To Printing

    Turn the camera’s mode dial to the Start ZoomBrowser EX. • Double-click the [Canon PowerShot] icon on the desktop. • If the [Canon PowerShot] icon does not appear on the desktop, click the Windows [Start] button and select [Programs], [Canon PowerShot Utilities], [ZoomBrowser EX] and [ZoomBrowser EX].

  • Page 20: Serial Interface

    Settings for Applications that Start Automatically • Follow the procedures below to start ZoomBrowser EX without first displaying the [PowerShot S10 Event] or [PowerShot S20 Event] dialog. 1. Open the [My Computer] window while the camera is connected to the computer via the USB interface.
  • Page 21 PC Card Reader or PC Card Slot Interface Click the [IMPORT IMAGES] button and select [From Dcim]. Thumbnail images will display in the camera window. ZoomBrowser EX Camera Window The camera window will open when a connection to a camera or CF card is initiated. Thumbnail (small) images will display.
  • Page 22 Loading Images from the Camera Create a folder in which to save the images from the camera. In the explorer view, right click the [My Images] folder. Select [Rename Folder] from the pop-up menu and input a folder name. Explorer View Select the renamed folder.
  • Page 23 The downloaded images will display in the browser area. Browser Area To disconnect the camera, click the close box at the upper right of the camera window. The camera window will close.
  • Page 24 Printing Images Select the image(s) you wish to print and click the [PRINT] button. The PhotoRecord printing utility will start and the selected image(s) will automatically display in a page layout. Adjust the print settings if you wish to change the page layout. Please refer to page 27 or the PhotoRecord Help file for instructions.

  • Page 25: Basic Procedures For Using Zoombrowser Ex

    Basic Procedures for Using ZoomBrowser EX This section provides a simple explanation of the basic procedures for using ZoomBrowser EX. Please refer to the ZoomBrowser EX Help file for more details. Displaying Images Zooming Images In and Out (a) Double-Clicking the Browser Area Double-click the background frame of a folder to zoom it to fill the browser area.
  • Page 26 Zooming a Single Image Double-click an image in the browser area. Double-Click the Image Displaying Images in Chronological Order Select a folder or some images, click the [View] menu and select [TimeTunnel]. • The selected image(s) will display in a time tunnel window. •...

  • Page 27: Organizing Images

    Organizing Images Changing the Image Location You can change the location of an image by dragging and dropping it. Explorer View The [Image Library One] folder is located within the folder in which ZoomBrowser EX was installed. The explorer view displays files at levels below this folder. Add a New Library Folder •...

  • Page 28: Saving Computer Images To A Cf Card In The Camera

    Saving Computer Images to a CF Card in the Camera Open the camera window. ( Click the [UPLOAD] button in the camera window. Select the images from the computer and click the [Open] button. The [Upload Images from Disk] dialog will display. Select the images you wish to save to the camera and click the [Open] button.

  • Page 29: Stitching Panoramas Together With Photostitch

    Stitching Panoramas Together with PhotoStitch To Merge Images Registered in ZoomBrowser EX • You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamless panorama. • Select the images in the browser area, click the [Edit] menu and select [PhotoStitch]. The PhotoStitch program will start.

  • Page 30: Editing And Applying Special Effects To Images

    Editing and Applying Special Effects to Images Confirm that the Adobe PhotoDeluxe program has been installed. (Install it from the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM) Select images from the browser area of ZoomBrowser EX. Click the [Edit] menu and select [Edit Image using Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition] Please refer to the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Help file and electronic guide (Getting Started.pdf) for instructions for this program.

  • Page 31: Printing Images

    Printing Images Select the folder or image(s) for printing from the browser area or camera window and click the [PRINT] button to start the PhotoRecord program. The selected images will automati- cally display in a page layout. Please refer to the PhotoRecord Help file for more details. Use these buttons to arrange the layout for each page.

  • Page 32: Loading Images With Twain-Compliant Application Programs (Adobe Photodeluxe, Photoshop, Etc.)

    Turn the camera’s mode dial to the USB Interface • The [PowerShot S10 Event] or [PowerShot S20 Event] dialog will display when you connect the camera to a USB port so that you can select which application to start. • Select Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition and click the [OK] button. The TWAIN Driver will appear.
  • Page 33 Guide to the TWAIN Driver Window Settings Button This button does not appear in the USB version of TWAIN Driver. Main Buttons These buttons control the main commands for actions such as loading images and exiting TWAIN Driver. Loading Images from the Camera Click the [Camera] button.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting The Driver Software Installation

    [Add New Hardware Wizard] appears. Check to See That Installation Conditions are Met • Does the appropriate item, PowerShot S10 or PowerShot S20, appear in the Scanners and Cameras Properties dialog? Use the following procedures to display the dialog.
  • Page 35 3. Click the [OK] button to close the System Properties dialog. Delete all copies if the [PowerShot S10] or [PowerShot S20] item appears in more than one category, such as the [Imaging Devices] and [Other Devices], or if it is duplicated in the [Other Devices].
  • Page 36 Find and delete the [Drvdata.bin] and [Drvidx.bin] files. Double-click the [Other] folder within the [Inf] folder to open it. Find and delete the [Canon.IncCanon_DC] file. Skip this step if this file is not present in the [Other] folder within the [Inf] folder.
  • Page 37 What to Do if the [Inf] Folder Does Not Appear in the [Windows] Folder Follow the procedures below to select the [Show all files] option. 1) Click the [View] menu and select [Folder Options]. 2) Click the [View] tab. 3) Click the [Show all files] option in the Hidden files section of the Advanced settings list.
  • Page 38 What to Do if [PowerShot S10] or [PowerShot S20] Appears in the Scanners and Cameras Properties Device List Select the [PowerShot S10] or [PowerShot S20] name in the Scanners and Cameras Properties device list and click the [Remove] button. Click the [OK] button and close the [Scanners and Cameras Properties] dialog.
  • Page 39 Using the Software on the Macintosh Platform Introducing the Software ... 36 System Requirements... 38 Installing the Software ... 39 Connecting the Camera to a Computer ... 40 Connecting to a USB Port ... 41 Connecting to a Serial Port (Printer or Modem Port) ... 43 Connecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot ...

  • Page 40: Introducing The Software

    This section introduces the powerful software programs provided on the supplied CD-ROM for Macintosh computers. PowerShot Solution Disk PowerShot Browser To load PowerShot S10/S20 images, start PowerShot Browser. PowerShot S10/S20 (Also effective for CF card readers or PC card readers) • Displays the camera images.
  • Page 41 PhotoStitch • Automatically arranges images shot in Stitch Assist mode into the correct order and effortlessly merges them. • Merges any number of images horizontally or vertically, or in a matrix format. • Makes images with straight lines appear natural not crooked when merged (Select the Wide display format).

  • Page 42: System Requirements

    System Requirements The following system requirements must be met to install and operate the software. • A CD-ROM drive is required to install the software. • Plug-In Module 3.0 is compatible with Adobe Photoshop Ver. 3.0 or higher. • QuickTime 2.5 or higher and the QuickTime VR Extension 2.0.1 or higher are required to save images in the QuickTime VR format that have been merged in PhotoStitch.

  • Page 43: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Installing from the PowerShot Solution Disk Close any application programs that are running. Place the supplied Solution Disk in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the [CD-ROM] icon. Double-click the [PowerShot Installer] icon. The installer panel will display. Click [Software Installation] and Select the software programs you wish to install.

  • Page 44: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a Computer There are three interfaces that can be used to connect the camera to a computer. Once a connection is established using one of the three interfaces, you can start the software and begin to load the camera images. ( Connecting to a USB Port If your computer is equipped with a USB port such as that shown below, you can connect the camera to it with the supplied USB cable.

  • Page 45: Connecting To A Usb Port

    Connecting to a USB Port Requirements for the USB Interface • Use of the USB interface for connecting the camera is limited to the Power Macintosh New G3/G4, PowerBook G3, iMac and iBook series with built-in USB connectors. • Connect the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s main USB ports. The interface may not function correctly if the camera is connected via a USB HUB.
  • Page 46 Attach the supplied USB cable to a USB port directly on the computer and to the DIGITAL terminal on the PowerShot S10/S20 as shown below. • There is no need to turn the camera or computer power off when attaching or detaching the USB cables.

  • Page 47: Connecting To A Serial Port (Printer Or Modem Port)

    Connecting to a Serial Port (Printer or Modem Port) Shut down the computer and turn the camera’s mode dial to the Off position. Attach the supplied Macintosh cable to the printer or modem port on the computer and to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal as shown below. •...

  • Page 48: Connecting Via A Cf Card Reader Or Pc Card Slot

    Connecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot To load images directly from a CF card to a computer, eject the card from the camera, place it in a separately sold PC card adapter (PCMCIA card adapter) and insert the assembly into the PC card slot as shown below.

  • Page 49: From Loading To Printing

    Start PowerShot Browser. • Double-click the [Canon PowerShot] icon on the desktop. • If the Canon PowerShot icon does not appear on the desktop, look in the folder in which you installed the programs and double-click [PowerShot Folder], [PowerShot Browser Folder] and the [PowerShot Browser] icon.
  • Page 50 When you connect the camera to the computer, PowerShot Browser will automatically start and display its [Communication Settings] dialog. Confirm that the [USB port] option and either the [PowerShot S10] or [PowerShot S20] option are selected. Click the [Set] button. Thumbnail images will display in the camera window. ( p. 47) •...
  • Page 51 PC Card Reader or PC Card Slot Interface Click the arrow to the left of PC Card folder in the explorer view to display the subfolders and double-click [DCIM]. Thumbnail images will display in the Camera window. ( Explorer View PowerShot Browser Camera Window The camera window will open when a connection to a camera or CF card is initiated.
  • Page 52 Loading Images from the Camera Select the [PowerShot Browser Folder]. Click the arrow to the left of the folder in the explorer view and display the contents of the [PowerShot Browser Folder]. Click the arrow to show the folder’s contents. Explorer View Create a new folder within the PowerShot Browser Folder.
  • Page 53 Select the images that you wish to download from the camera window and click the [DOWNLOAD] button. Click the thumbnail(s) you wish to select. Thumbnail The downloaded images will display in the browser area. To disconnect the camera, click the close box window.

  • Page 54: Basic Procedures For Using Powershot Browser

    Basic Procedures for Using PowerShot Browser This section provides a simple explanation of the basic procedures for using PowerShot Browser. Please refer to the PowerShot Browser Help file for more details. Displaying Images Zooming Images In and Out You can zoom images in and out by clicking the Zooming a Single Image Double-click an image in the browser area.

  • Page 55: Organizing Images

    Organizing Images Changing the Image Location (a) Dragging an Image from the Browser Area and Dropping It to the Explorer View. Explorer View The image will move to the folder displaying the black underline. (b) Drag and Drop a Folder within the Explorer View. Refresh the Contents of the Browser Area If you have used the Macintosh Finder or another program to move or edit images that are registered with PowerShot Browser, you should click the [Display] menu and select...

  • Page 56: Saving Computer Images To A Cf Card In The Camera

    Saving Computer Images to a CF Card in the Camera Open the camera window. ( Click the [UPLOAD] button in the camera window. Select the images from the computer and click the [Open] button. Select the images you wish to save to the camera in the dialog that appears and click the [Open] button.

  • Page 57: Stitching Panoramas Together With Photostitch

    Stitching Panoramas Together with PhotoStitch To Merge Images Registered in PowerShot Browser • You can merge a series of overlapping images into a single, seamless panorama. • Select the images in the browser area, choose the [Edit] menu and select [PhotoStitch].

  • Page 58: Editing And Applying Special Effects To Images

    Editing and Applying Special Effects to Images Confirm that the Adobe PhotoDeluxe program has been installed. (Install it from the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM) Select images from the browser area of PowerShot Browser. Click the [Edit] menu and select [Adobe PhotoDeluxe]. Please refer to the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Help file and electronic guide (Getting Started.pdf) contained in the [Open Me First!] folder on the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM.

  • Page 59: Loading Images With Plug-In Compliant Application Programs (Adobe Photodeluxe, Photoshop, Etc.)

    1. Click the [Get Photo] button at the upper left of the window. 2. Click [Get Photo] from the tab that displays and select [Cameras]. 3. In the [Select Input Source] dialog, select [Canon PowerShot] and click the [OK] button. • This step is not required from the second time onward.
  • Page 60 * The [Settings for USB connection] dialog can also be opened by choosing the (Apple) menu and selecting [Control Panels] and [Canon USB Camera]. ( Click here to close the dialog. Click here to clear the check mark.
  • Page 61 Guide to the Plug-In Module Window Display Style Button Settings Buttons Use these buttons to set the communications and preference settings for the camera. Main Buttons These buttons control the main commands for actions such as loading images and quitting Plug-In Module. Loading Images from the Camera Click the [Camera] button.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting The Computer Connection

    • If you are using LocalTalk, set AppleTalk to [Inactive]. p. 45 Step 2, p. 55 Step 2) If the problem persists after implementing the suggestions above, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. position? ( p. 16) p.

  • Page 63: Customer Support

    Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon Customer Care Center Phone (US): 1-800-828-4040 (Available Mon. - Fri., 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time) Canon Canada Inc. Phone (Canada): 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) EUROPE Europe, Africa & Middle East Canon Europa N.V.
  • Page 64 Canon Marketing Services No.1 Jalan Kilang Timor, #09-00, Pacific Tech Centre, Singapore 159303 Phone: (65) 799 8888 Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Wisma General Lumber, Block D, Peremba Square, Saujana Resort, Section U2, 40150, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia...

  • Page 65: Adobe Customer Support

    Adobe Customer Support To view information on the support options available from Adobe: Windows Use the Microsoft windows Explorer to open the [Support] folder in the PhotoDeluxe Home Edition CD-ROM. Double-click the folder that corresponds to your geographic location. Inside, you will find a file that contains more detailed support informa- tion for your location.
  • Page 68 H-IE-034-V1 0100CH4.2 © 2000 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN...

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