Canon Camera Powershot Sx510 Hs User Manual

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Using the Software
The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced\
 
below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer.
Software
After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you 
can do the following things on your computer.
CameraWindow
zzImport images and change camera settings
ImageBrowser EX
zzManage images: view, search, and organize
zzPrint and edit images
•	Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and 
access fees must be paid separately.
Software Instruction ManualRefer to the instruction manual when using the software. The manual can 
be accessed from the help system of software (some software excluded).\
Computer Connections via a Cable
Checking Your Computer EnvironmentThe software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system\
 
requirements and compatibility information, including support in new 
operating systems, visit the Canon website.
Operating 
System* Windows
Macintosh
Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3 Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8
*
 When sending images to a computer via Wi-Fi, check the system requirements in 
“Checking Your Computer Environment” ( =  100).
•	 Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including 
supported OS versions.
Installing the SoftwareFor software installation instructions, see “Installing the Software” ( =  100).  
						

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Saving Images to a Computer
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (some 
software excluded).
1 Connect the camera to the 
computer.
zzWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (
).
zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable 
in the computer’s USB port. For details 
about USB connections on the computer, 
refer to the computer user manual.
2 Turn the camera on to access 
CameraWindow .
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzOn a Macintosh computer, 
CameraWindow is displayed when a 
connection is established between the 
camera and computer.
zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced 
below.
zzIn the screen that displays, click the [] 
link to modify the program.
zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera] and then click [OK].
zzDouble-click [].
3 Save the images to the 
computer.
zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
zzImages are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
zzAfter images are saved, close 
CameraWindow, press the  button 
to turn the camera off, and unplug the 
cable.
zzFor instructions on viewing images on a 
computer, refer to “Software Instruction 
Manual” ( =
  131).
CameraWindow  
						

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•	 In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [] icon in the 
taskbar.
•	 To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images 
From Canon Camera] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on 
in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose 
[All Programs]  ►
 [Canon Utilities]  ►
 [CameraWindow]  ►
 [CameraWindow].
•	 On a Macintosh computer, if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click 
the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the deskt\
op).
•	 Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your 
camera to the computer without using the software, the following limitations 
apply.
-
 It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer u\
ntil 
camera images are accessible.
-
 Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientati\
on.
- Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer\
.
- Some problems may occur when saving images or image information, 
depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image 
file sizes.
-
 Some functions provided by the software may not be available, such as 
movie editing.
Still ImagesMovies
Printing Images
Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On 
the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders 
for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for 
photobooks.
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the 
sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by \
printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Still Images
Easy Print
Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compati\
ble 
printer (sold separately) with the USB cable.
1 Make sure the camera and 
printer are off.
2 Connect the camera to the 
printer.
zzOpen the cover. Holding the smaller 
cable plug in the orientation shown, insert 
the plug fully into the camera terminal.
zzConnect the larger cable plug to the 
printer. For other connection details, refer 
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3 Turn the printer on.
4 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
5 Choose an image.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an image.
6 Access the printing screen.
zzPress the  button, choose [c], and 
press the  button again.
7 Print the image.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Print], and then 
press the  button.
zzPrinting now begins.
zzTo print other images, repeat the above 
procedures starting from step 5 after 
printing is finished.
zzWhen you are finished printing, turn the 
camera and printer off and disconnect 
the cable.
•	 For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see 
“Printers” (=  127).
Still Images
Configuring Print Settings
1 Access the printing screen.
zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
(=  133 – 134) to access the screen 
at left.
2	 Configure	the	settings.
zzPress the  buttons or turn 
the  dial to choose an item, and 
then choose an option by pressing the 
 buttons.
Default Matches current printer settings.
Date Prints images with the date added.
File No. Prints images with the file number added.
Both Prints images with both the date and file number added.
Off –
Default Matches current printer settings.
Off –
On Uses information from the time of shooting to print under 
optimal settings.
Red-Eye 1 Corrects red-eye.
No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print.
Cropping –
Specify a desired image area to print ( =
  135).
Paper 
Settings –
Specify the paper size, layout, and other details 
(=
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Still Images
Cropping Images before PrintingBy cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area 
instead of the entire image.
1 Choose [Cropping].
zzAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” (=  134) to access the printing 
screen, choose [Cropping] and press the 
 button.
zzA cropping frame is now displayed, 
indicating the image area to print.
2 Adjust the cropping frame as 
needed.
zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom lever 
or turn the  dial.
zzTo move the frame, press the 
 buttons.
zzTo rotate the frame, press the  
button.
zzWhen finished, press the < m> button.
3 Print the image.
zzFollow step 7 in “Easy Print” ( =  134) 
to print.
•	 Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some 
aspect ratios.
•	 Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with 
[Date Stamp 
] selected.
Still Images
Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing
1 Choose [Paper Settings].
zzAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” (=  134) to access the printing 
screen, choose [Paper Settings] and 
press the  button.
2 Choose a paper size.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an option, and then 
press the  button.
3 Choose a type of paper.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an option, and then 
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4 Choose a layout.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an option.
zzWhen choosing [N-up], press the 
 buttons to specify the number of 
images per sheet.
zzPress the  button.
5 Print the image.
Available Layout Options
Default Matches current printer settings.
Bordered Prints with blank space around the image.
Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing.
N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
ID Photo Prints images for identification purposes.
Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of 
4:3.
Fixed Size Choose the print size.
Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints.
Still Images
Printing ID Photos1 Choose [ID Photo].
zzFollowing steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing Paper 
Size and Layout before Printing” (
=  135 
– 136), choose [ID Photo] and press the 
 button.
2 Choose the long and short side 
length.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an item. Choose the 
length by pressing the < q> buttons, 
and then press the  button.
3 Choose the printing area.
zzFollow step 2 in “Cropping Images before 
Printing” (=  135) to choose the printing 
area.
4 Print the image.  
						

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Movies
Printing Movie Scenes
1 Access the printing screen.
zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
(=  133 – 134) to choose a movie. The 
screen at left is displayed.
2 Choose a printing method.
zzPress the  buttons or turn 
the  dial to choose [], and then 
press the  buttons to choose the 
printing method.
3 Print the image.
Movie Printing Options
Single Prints the current scene as a still image.
Sequence Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single sheet of 
paper. You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed 
time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On].
•	 To cancel printing in progress, press the < m> button.
•	 [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge-
compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
Still Images
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
Batch printing ( =  139) and ordering prints from a photo development 
service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a 
memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, 
as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to 
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Still Images
Configuring	Print	SettingsSpecify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number , and 
other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list.
zzPress the  button, and then 
choose [Print Settings] on the [2] tab. 
Choose and configure items as desired 
(=
  23).
Print Type Standard One image is printed per sheet.
Index Smaller versions of multiple images are printed 
per sheet.
Both Both standard and index formats are printed.
Date On Images are printed with the shooting date.
Off –
File No. On
Images are printed with the file number.
Off –
Clear DPOF  data On
All image print list settings are cleared after 
printing.
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•	 Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the 
printer or photo development service, in some cases.
•	 [
] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory 
card has print settings that were configured on another camera. 
Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all 
previous settings.
•	 Setting [Date] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date 
twice.
•	 Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] a\
nd [File 
No.] at the same time.
•	 The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 
[3] tab, accessible by pressing the < n> button (=
  14).
•	 Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatibl\
e 
printers (sold separately).
Still Images
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images
1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.].
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Select Images & Qty.] on the [2] tab, 
and then press the  button.
2 Choose an image.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an image, and then 
press the  button.
zzYou can now specify the number of 
copies.
zzIf you specify index printing for the image, 
it is labeled with a [] icon. To cancel 
index printing for the image, press the 
 button again. [
] is no longer 
displayed.
3 Specify the number of prints.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to specify the number of prints 
(up to 99).
zzTo set up printing for other images and 
specify the number of prints, repeat steps 
2 – 3.
zzPrinting quantity cannot be specified for 
index prints. You can only choose which 
images to print, by following step 2.
zzWhen finished, press the  button 
to return to the menu screen.  
						

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Still Images
Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images
zzFollowing step 1 in “Setting Up Printing 
for Individual Images” ( =  138), choose 
[Select Range] and press the < m> 
button.
zzFollow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” 
(=  82) to specify images.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Order], and then press the  button.
Still Images
Setting Up Printing for All Images
zzFollowing step 1 in “Setting Up Printing 
for Individual Images” ( =  138), choose 
[Select All Images] and press the  
button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [OK], and then press 
the  button.
Still Images
Clearing All Images from the Print List
zzFollowing step 1 in “Setting Up Printing 
for Individual Images” ( =  138), choose 
[Clear All Selections] and press the < m> 
button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [OK], and then press 
the  button.
Still Images
Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF)
zzWhen images have been added to the 
print list (=  137 – 139), the screen 
at left is displayed after you connect 
the camera to a PictBridge-compatible 
printer. Press the  buttons to 
choose [Print now], and then simply press 
the  button to print the images in the 
print list.
zzAny DPOF print job that you temporarily 
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Adding Images to a Photobook
Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images 
on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer , 
where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering 
printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.
Choosing a Selection Method
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Photobook Set-up] on the [1] tab, and 
then choose how you will select images.
•	 [
] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory 
card has print settings that were configured on another camera. 
Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all 
previous settings.
•	 After importing images to your computer, also refer to “Software Instruction 
Manual” ( =  131) and the printer manual for further information.
Still Images
Adding Images Individually
1 Choose [Select].
zzFollowing the procedure in “Choosing 
a Selection Method” ( =  140), choose 
[Select] and press the  button.
2 Choose an image.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an image, and then 
press the  button.
zz[] is displayed.
zzTo remove the image from the photobook, 
press the  button again. [] is no 
longer displayed.
zzRepeat this process to specify other 
images.
zzWhen finished, press the  button 
to return to the menu screen.