Canon S100 Setup Guide

1NEITHER CANON NOR ANY OF CANON’S SUBSIDIARIES, DISTRIBUTORS OR DEALERS ISLIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES HOWSOEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,DIRECT

10Serial Port (COM Port) (➜ p. 20)The serial interface is supported by the PowerShot S10 and PowerShot S20 models only.Serial Cable Connector ShapesCa

11WindowsConnecting to a USB PortRequirements for the USB Interface• The USB interface can only be used to connect the camera to computers withWindows

121. Attach the supplied USB cable to a USB port directly on the computerand to the DIGITAL terminal on the camera as shown below.• There is no need t

13WindowsInstalling the USB Driver(Preinstalled Windows 98/2000 Systems Only)Notes Regarding Installation• The USB driver only needs to be installed t

143. Select [Search for the best driver for your device (recommended)] andclick the [Next] button.The dialog will change to the one that allows you to

15WindowsThe computer will start to copy the driver files from the CD-ROM.When all the required files have been copied, the dialog will state that the

16Installing the USB Driver into Windows 2000Begin by logging onto the computer as the Administrator and then install the USBdriver.1. Once you have a

17Windows5. Confirm that the [CD-ROM drives] option is selected in the dialog andclick the [Next] button.The dialog will change to the one that states

188. Click [No to All] if the “Confirm File Replace” dialog displays.9. Read the dialog and click the [Finish] button.An event dialog for your camera

19WindowsConnecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card SlotTo load images directly from a CF card to a computer, eject the card from the camera,place it

2IntroductionThank you for purchasing a Canon digital camera. This guide explains the software usedwith the following models.• PowerShot S100 DIGITAL

20Connecting to a Serial Port (COM Port)The serial port interface is only supported by the PowerShot S10 and PowerShot S20models.1. Shut down the comp

21WindowsFrom Loading to PrintingThis section provides a simple explanation of the procedures for using ZoomBrowser EXto load and print images. Please

22How to Have ZoomBrowser EX Start Automatically• If you want ZoomBrowser EX to start automatically without first displaying the eventdialog, use the

23WindowsSerial Interface1. Attach the camera to the computer with the serial cable. (➜ p. 20)2. Turn the camera’s mode dial to the position.3. Star

24The ZoomBrowser EX Camera WindowThe Camera Window will open when a connection to a camera or CF card is initiated.Thumbnail (small) images will disp

25WindowsLoading and Saving Images from the Camera1. Create a new folder in which to save the images from the camera.In the Tree View, right-click the

26• You can also download images to the computer by dragging them from theCamera Window and dropping them on the Browser Display Area or Tree View.To

27WindowsPrinting Images1. Select the image(s) you wish to print and click the [PRINT] button.The PhotoRecord printing utility will start and automati

28Basic Procedures for Using ZoomBrowser EXThis section provides a simple explanation of the basic procedures for using ZoomBrowserEX. Please refer to

29WindowsZooming a Single ImageDouble-click an image in the Browser Display Area to display it in the Image Viewer.Double-click the target image.Edit

3WindowsUsing the Softwareon the Windows PlatformIntroducing the Software ... 4System Requi

30Displaying Images in Chronological OrderSelect a folder or some images, click the [View] menu and select [TimeTunnel]. Theselected image(s) will dis

31WindowsAbout the Print Mark Button• A print mark can be added to an image by clicking the [Print Mark] button when itis displayed in a slide show.•

32Organizing ImagesChanging the File LocationYou can move an image file by dragging and dropping it onto another folder icon.The [Image Library One] f

33WindowsErasing ImagesAn image cannot be recovered after it is erased. Double-check to make sure youhave the right images before erasing.Erasing Imag

34Saving Computer Images to a CF Card in the Camera1. Open the Camera Window. (➜ pp. 21-23)2. Click the [UPLOAD] button in the Camera Window.The “Uplo

35WindowsStitching Panoramas Together with PhotoStitchTo Merge Images Registered in ZoomBrowser EX• You can merge a series of overlapping images into

36Editing and Applying Special Effects to Images1. Confirm that the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition program has beeninstalled.2. Select an image from t

37WindowsPrinting Images• Select a folder or image(s) for printing from the Browser Display Area or CameraWindow and click the [PRINT] button to start

38Image Resizing Mode Image Rotating ModeDrag an arrow toresize the image.The arrows displaywhen the mouse ispositioned overthe image.Click this to ch

39WindowsPrecaution when Printing from PhotoRecord fromWindows NT 4.0/Windows 2000• If the printer name is too long, you may not be able to print from

4Introducing the SoftwareThis section introduces the powerful software programs for the Windows platformcontained on the CD-ROMs included with the cam

40Backing Up DataYou are recommended to use the following procedures to back up your image data afteryou add, delete or change images from ZoomBrowser

41WindowsLoading Images with TWAIN-CompliantApplication Programs (Adobe PhotoDeluxe,Adobe Photoshop, etc.)This section explains how to load images wit

42Serial Interface1. Attach the camera to the computer with the serial cable. (➜ p. 20)2. Turn the camera’s mode dial to the position.3. Start Adobe

43WindowsLoading the Camera Images1. Click the [Camera] button.To load images directly from a CF card outside the camera, click the [My Computer]butto

44Troubleshooting the USB Driver InstallationCheck This First1. Is the camera connected to the computer correctly? (➜ p. 12)2. Is the camera power on?

45WindowsWhat to Do if Your Camera Model Name Is Not in the“Scanners and Cameras Properties” Device List or if the[Scanners and Cameras] Icon Is Not i

46What to Do if the [Inf] Folder Is Not Visible in the [Windows]Folder• Follow the procedures below to set the folder options to the “Show all files”

47WindowsYour camera model namewill appear here.What to Do if Your Camera Model Appears in the “Scannersand Cameras Properties” Device List1. Select t

482. Select [Uninstall/Unplug Device] and click the [Next] button.3. Select [Uninstall a Device] and click the [Next] button.4. Select the name of you

49Windows5. In the dialog shown below, select [Yes, I want to uninstall this device]and click the [Next] button.Click the [Finish] button when the “Ad

5WindowsSupports the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Photo Retouching Program• Starts this photo-retouching program to edit and apply special effects to yourimages.

507. Look for files starting with [Oem*].A number such as 0 or 1 will appear in place of the “*”after the “Oem” prefix inthe file name.For each [Oem*]

51MacintoshIntroducing the Software ... 52System Requirements ...

52Introducing the SoftwareThis section introduces the powerful software programs for the Macintosh platformcontained on the CD-ROMs included with the

53WindowsMacintoshSupports the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Photo Retouching Program• Starts this photo-retouching program to edit and apply special effects to y

54System RequirementsThe following system requirements must be met to install and operate the software.=Computer ModelPower Macintosh, PowerBook, iMac

55MacintoshInstalling/Uninstalling the SoftwareInstalling from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk1. Close any programs that are running.2. Place t

56Installing from the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROMFor installation instructions, please see the electronic guide (Getting Started.pdf)contained in the [Op

57MacintoshConnecting the Camera to a ComputerSelecting a Connection MethodThe following different interfaces and methods can be used to connect the c

58Serial Port (Printer or Modem Port) (➜ p. 62)The serial interface is supported by the PowerShot S10 and PowerShot S20 models only.Serial Cable Conne

59WindowsMacintoshConnecting to a USB PortRequirements for the USB Interface• The USB interface can only be used to connect the camera to genuine Appl

6System RequirementsThe following system requirements must be met to install and operate the software.=Computer ModelIBM PC/AT compatible=OSWindows 95

601. Attach the supplied USB cable to a USB port directly on the computerand to the DIGITAL terminal on the camera as shown below.• There is no need t

61WindowsMacintoshConnecting via a CF Card Reader or PC Card SlotTo load images directly from a CF card to a computer, eject the card from the camera,

62Connecting to a Serial Port (Printer or Modem Port)The serial port interface is only supported by the PowerShot S10 and PowerShot S20models.1. Shut

63WindowsMacintoshFrom Loading to PrintingThis section provides a simple explanation of the procedures for using ImageBrowser toload and print images.

64How to Set ImageBrowser to Not Start Automatically1. Open the Apple menu and select [Control Panels] and [Canon USB Camera].The “Settings for USB

65WindowsMacintoshSerial Interface1. Attach the camera to the computer with the serial cable. (➜ p. 62)2. Turn the camera’s mode dial to the position

66The ImageBrowser Camera WindowThe Camera Window will open when a connection to a camera or CF card is initiated.Thumbnail (small) images will displa

67WindowsMacintoshLoading and Saving Images from the Camera1. Select [Macintosh HD] in the Explorer View Section.2. Create a new folder in which to sa

684. Select the images that you wish to download from the Camera Windowand click the [DOWNLOAD] button.Click the thumbnail you wish to select or press

69WindowsMacintoshPrinting Images1. Select the image(s) you wish to print and click the [PRINT] button.The Print window will display with the images a

7WindowsInstalling/Uninstalling the SoftwareInstalling from the Canon Digital Camera Solution DiskIf you are installing the software onto Windows NT 4

70Basic Procedures for Using ImageBrowserThis section provides a simple explanation of the basic procedures for usingImageBrowser. Please refer to the

71WindowsMacintoshDisplaying Images in Chronological OrderSelect a folder, choose the [Display] menu and select [Switch to TimeTunnel]. All of theimag

72Organizing ImagesChanging the File LocationYou can move an image file or folder by dragging and dropping it in another location.(a) Drag and drop im

73WindowsMacintoshErasing ImagesErasing Images SinglySelect the target image in the Browser Widnow and click the [SEND TO TRASH]button.Erasing Images

74Saving Computer Images to a CF Card in the Camera1. Open the Camera Window. (➜ pp. 63-65)2. Click the [UPLOAD] button in the Camera Window.The “Sele

75WindowsMacintoshStitching Panoramas Together with PhotoStitchTo Merge Images Registered in ImageBrowser• You can merge a series of overlapping image

76Editing and Applying Special Effects to Images1. Confirm that the Adobe PhotoDeluxe program has been installed.2. Select an image from the Browser W

77MacintoshLoading Images with Plug-in CompliantApplication Programs (Adobe PhotoDeluxe,Adobe Photoshop, etc.)This section explains how to load images

78What to Do if the “ImageBrowser not found” Dialog AppearsIf you install only the Canon Digital Camera Plug-In Module without ImageBrowser,the “Image

79WindowsMacintoshStarting the Plug-In Module1. Click the [Get Photo] button at the upper left of the window.2. Click [Get Photo] from the tab that di

8Installing from the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROMFor installation instructions, place the Adobe PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM in the drive and click[ReadMe & Gui

80Settings ButtonsUse these buttonsto set thecommunicationsand preferencesettings for thecamera.(➜ p. 66)Display Style ButtonRotate 90 Degrees Buttons

81Troubleshooting the Computer ConnectionDouble-Check:1. Is the cable between the camera and computer correctly attached?Windows Platform (➜ p. 9)Maci

82Macintosh Platform• Have you tried switching the cable to a different port?If there is more than one port, try switching the cable to another port.•

83Customer SupportCanon Customer SupportCanon Inc.30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo146-8501, JapanNORTH AMERICACanon U.S.A., Inc.Canon Customer

84Adobe Customer SupportTo view information on the support options available from Adobe:Windows1. Use the Microsoft windows Explorer to open the [Supp

9WindowsConnecting the Camera to a ComputerSelecting a Connection MethodThe following different interfaces and methods can be used to connect the came