Canon Digital Ixus I5 User Guide

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Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Computer System Requirements
Please install and use the software on a computer which meets the 
requirements below.
Windows
Macintosh
OSWindows 98 (Second Edition (SE) Only)
Windows Me
Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 Only)
Windows XP (Including Service Pack 1)
Computer ModelThe above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB 
ports.
CPUPentium 500 MHz or higher processor is required
RAMWindows 98 SE/Windows Me: 128...

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The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your 
computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, 
please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Canon Digital 
Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.  
 You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power when 
making a USB connection.
 Please refer to your computer’s manual for information regarding the 
location of the USB port.
 You are recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to power the 
camera...

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Connecting the Camera to a Computer
 
If the event dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, and select 
[Programs] or [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [Camera 
Window] and [Camera Window].
 To connect the interface cable to the cameras DIGITAL terminal, lift 
the terminal cover with a fingernail under its upper edge and insert 
the connector until it clicks into place. 
 Always grasp the connector’s sides to remove the interface cable 
from the cameras DIGITAL terminal. 
3Set...

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The following window will display.   
 Using the software and computer to download images:
See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.
 Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function)
See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 123).
 

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Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Downloading Images by Direct Transfer
Use this method to download images using camera operations. 
Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using 
this method for the first time (p. 120).   
All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 
All ImagesTransfers and saves all images to the computer. 
New ImagesTransfers and saves to the computer only the 
images that have not been previously transferred.
DPOF Trans. ImagesTransfers and saves to...

124Select & Transfer/Wallpaper  
Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the 
computer. They are automatically converted to the BMP format after 
downloading. 
The option selected with the   button is retained even when the 
cameras power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the 
next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection 
screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the 
[Wallpaper] option was last selected.
2Use the   or...

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Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Connecting the Camera to the Computer to 
Download Images without Installing Software
If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3), you can use 
the software distributed with these operating systems to download images 
without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera 
Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which 
the software is not installed.
However, please note that there are certain limitations to...

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Viewing Images on a TV set
Viewing Images on a TV set
You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play 
back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable 
AVC-DC300. 
1Turn off the Camera and the TV. (p. 
32)
Also turn the television off.
2Connect the AV cable to the 
camera’s A/V OUT terminal.
Slip your fingernail under the left edge of the 
terminal cover to open it and insert the cable 
securely.
3Plug the other ends of the AV cable 
to the VIDEO IN...

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Viewing Images on a TV set
 A TV set cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode.
 No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is 
connected to a TV.
 If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either 
the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to the TV’s manual for 
details.
The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to 
accommodate different regional standards (p. 52). The default setting 
varies between regions.
- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and...

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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, 
operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. Each menu item has three 
choices.
The   option features science fiction related images and sounds. The   
option features animals.
Changing My Camera Settings
1Select the   (My Camera) menu.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 45).
2Use the   or   button to select an 
item.
3Use the   or   button to select an 
option.
Example: Start-up Image