Ease Of Operation; Computer Connection With Picture Transfer Protocol (Ptp) Support (5 New Function) - Canon PowrShot G5 Service Manual

2-3 Ease of Operation

-Computer connection with Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) support (5 new function)

Because the PowerShot G3 supports PTP, a standard protocol, driver-less image communications with
computers are possible when combined with recent operating systems (Windows XP or Mac OS X
(version 10.1/10.2)).
Futhermore computer-controlled camera functions have been added to the PowerShot G5 (Additional func-
tions are shown below in bold).
-View images on the camera using the PC
-Transfer images from the camera to a PC
-Delete images on the camera using the PC
-Remote Capture (Shooting from PC)
-Transfer images from the PC to the camera
-My Camera function settings
-Format the CF card
-Settings such as the "Date" and "owner"
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