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Software Start Guide
This chapter gives an overview of the software in the 
EOS Solution Disk (CD-ROM) provided with the camera 
and explains how to install the software on a personal 
computer. It also explains how to view the PDF files on 
the EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk (CD-ROM).
EOS Solution Disk(Software)EOS Software 
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EOS Solution Disk
This disk contains various software for EOS cameras.
Communication Software for the Camera and Computer
You can download images (still photos/movies) you have shot with the 
camera to your computer.
 You can set the various settings of the camera from your computer.
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You can shoot photos remotely by connec ting the camera to your computer.
Image Viewing and Editing Software
You can view, edit and print shot images on your computer at high-speed.You can edit images with originals remaining unchanged.
 Can be used by a wide range of users from amateurs to professionals. 
It is especially recommended for users who mainly shoot RAW images.
Image Viewing and Editing Software
You can view, browse and print JPEG images on your computer.
 You can play movies (MOV files), and extract still photos from movies.
 You can download additional functions with an internet connection.
 Recommended for novices who are using a digital camera for the first 
time and amateur users.
Picture Style File Creating Software
 This software is aimed at advanced users who are experienced in 
processing images.
 You can edit Picture Style to your unique image characteristics and 
create/save an original Picture Style file.
0043 EOS Utility
0044 Digital Photo Professional
0045 ImageBrowser EX 
0046 Picture Style Editor
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Note that the software provided with previous cameras might not 
support still photos and movie files shot with this camera.  Please 
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Compatible OS
1Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.
2Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).
3Select your geographic area, country and language.
4Click [Easy Installation]  to start installation.
 Follow the on-screen instructions  to complete the installation 
procedure.
 If prompted, install Microsoft Silverlight.
5Click  [Finish]  when the installation has completed.
6Remove the CD.
Installing the Software on Windows
Never connect the camera to your computer before you install the 
software. The software will not be installed correctly.
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Compatible OS
1Check that the camera is not connected to your computer.
2Insert the EOS Solution Disk (CD).
 On your computer’s desktop, double-click and open the CD-ROM 
icon, and then double-click [Canon EOS Digital Installer].
3Select your geographic area, country and language.
4Click  [Easy Installation]  to start installation.
 Follow the on-screen instructions  to complete the installation 
procedure.
5Click  [Restart]  when the installation has completed.
6Once the computer has restarted, remove the CD. 
Installing the Software on Macintosh
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[WINDOWS ]
EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk
Copy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to your computer.
1Insert the EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk (CD) into the 
CD-ROM drive of your computer.
2Open the disk.
Double-click [ My Computer] on the desktop and then double-click 
the CD-ROM drive into which you have inserted the disk.
Select your language and operating system. The index of the 
Instruction Manuals is displayed.
[ MACINTOSH ]
EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk
Copy the PDF Instruction Manuals contained on the disk to your Macintosh.
1Insert the EOS Software Instruction Manuals Disk (CD) into the 
CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh.
2Open the disk.
Double-click on the disk icon.
3Double-click the START.html file.
Select your language and operating system. The index of the  Instruction Manuals is displayed.
Adobe Reader (latest version recommended) must be installed to view the Instruction  Manual files (PDF format). Install Adobe Reader if it is not already installed on your 
computer. 
To save the PDF manual to your computer, use the ‘Save’ function of your Adobe  Reader. 
Adobe Reader (latest version recommended) must be installed to view the Instruction Manual files (PDF format). Install Adobe Reader if it is not already installed on your 
Macintosh. 
To save the PDF manual to your computer, use the ‘Save’ function of your Adobe  Reader. 
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Index
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay ................... 98
1280x720 ...................................... 160
1920x1080 .................................... 160
19-point AF auto selection ........ 91, 94
1st-curtain sync............................. 121
2nd-curtain sync ........................... 121
4- or 9-image index display........... 169
640x480 ........................................ 160
A
A/V OUT ............................... 177, 184
AC Adapter Kit .............................. 250
Access lamp ................................... 30
Add aspect ratio information ......... 232
Adobe RGB..................................... 86
AE lock.................................. 110, 236
AEB............................... 109, 222, 223
AF 9 Focusing
AF area selection mode .... 91, 93, 228
AF Microadjustment ...................... 227
AF point .......................................... 91
AF point expansion ........... 91, 93, 228
AF stop button .............................. 235
AF-ON (AF start) button.................. 35
AI FOCUS (AI Focus AF)................ 90
AI SERVO (AI Servo AF) ................ 89 Characteristics.................. 225, 226
AI Servo AF .............................. 54, 89
Aperture-priority AE ...................... 104
Audio/video OUT .................. 177, 184
Auto Lighting Optimizer ............ 51, 77
Auto playback ............................... 182
Auto power off........................... 27, 46
Auto reset ....................................... 85
Auto rotate of vertical images ....... 190 Autofocus 
9 Focusing
Automatic selection (AF) .......... 91, 94
Automatic selection 
of AF point ................................ 91, 94
Av (Aperture-priority AE) .............. 104
B
B (Bulb) ........................................ 111
B/W .......................................... 67, 69
Battery  9 Power
Battery check ................................. 28
Battery Grip ............................ 28, 252
Beeper.............................. 52, 89, 256
Black-and-white image ............. 67, 69
Bracketing .............................. 76, 109
Bulb .............................................. 111
Bulb exposures ............................ 111
C
w , x , y ............................. 20, 239
C  (Creative Auto) ......................... 55
Cable ........................ 3, 177, 184, 185
Camera Camera shake ......................... 113
Clear camera settings ................ 47
Holding the camera.................... 34
Settings display........................ 244
Camera shake .......................... 33, 35
Camera user settings ............. 20, 239
Card ................................... 13, 29, 45 Card reminder ............................ 29
Format ....................................... 45
Problem ..................................... 30
Center-weighted average 
metering ....................................... 107
CF card  9 Card
Charger .................................... 22, 24
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Index
Cleaning ........................................199
Clear camera settings ..................... 47
Color space ..................................... 86
Color temperature ........................... 74
Color tone ....................................... 68
Continuous ......................................84
Continuous shooting ............... 97, 245
Contrast .......................................... 68
Copyright information ....................241
Cord ..........................3, 177, 184, 185
Creative Auto .................................. 55
M icon ..............................................4
Cross-type focusing ........................ 95
Custom Functions .........................220 Clear all ....................................220
D
Date/Time/Zone ..............................43Date/time battery replacement .251
Daylight saving time ........................ 44
DC Coupler ...................................250
Depth-of-field preview ...........105, 139
Digital terminal ..............................206
Dioptric adjustment .........................34
Direct printing  9 Printing
Direct selection (AF point).............236
DPOF ............................................215
Drive mode..............................97, 245
Dust Delete Data...........................201
E
Electronic level........50, 138, 156, 237
Erase (image) ...............................187
Error codes ...................................267
Evaluative metering ......................107
Exposure compensation ...............108 Exposure level increments ........... 222
Exposure simulation ..................... 140
Extension........................................ 83
External Speedlite 
9 Flash
Eyecup ......................................... 112
Eyepiece cover ....................... 23, 112
F
Faithful............................................ 67
FE lock ................................. 118, 236
FEB .............................................. 120
File name........................................ 82
File number .................................... 84
File size .......................... 61, 161, 167
Filter effect (Monochrome) ............. 69
Fine (Image-recording quality) ....... 61
Firmware Ver. ............................... 259
Flash Custom Functions .................... 122
Effective range ......................... 116
External Speedlite ............ 119, 133
FE lock ............................. 118, 236
Flash control ............................ 119
Flash exposure compensation . 117
Flash off ..................................... 56
Flash-sync speed ............. 115, 223
Manual flash............................. 120
MULTI flash .............................. 120
Red-eye reduction.................... 116
Shutter sync. (1st/2nd curtain) . 121
Wireless ................................... 123
Flash exposure compensation ..... 117
Flash mode................................... 120
Flash-sync contacts ........................ 16
Focus confirmation light ................. 52
Focus lock ...................................... 54
Focus mode switch........... 31, 96, 149 
						

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FocusingAF area......................... 91, 93, 228
AF characteristics. 225, 226, 227, 235
AF mode ..................... 88, 236, 245
AF point display ........................ 229
AF point registration ......... 230, 235
AF point selection ....... 92, 236, 245
AF-assist beam .................. 90, 230
Beeper ................................ 52, 256
Difficult-to-focus subjects.... 96, 146
Live View shooting ................... 135
Manual focusing ......... 96, 149, 229
Movie shooting ......................... 153
Out of focus .......... 53, 96, 146, 149
Recompose ................................ 54
Switch to registered AF 
function ..................................... 235
Folder Create/Select ....................... 80
Format (CF card initialization)......... 45
Frame rate .................................... 160
Full Auto.......................................... 52
Full HD .......................................... 153
Full High-Definition ....... 160, 177, 185
Function availability  table.............. 254
G
GPS .............................................. 259
Grid display ..................... 49, 140, 160
H
HDMI..................................... 177, 185
High ISO speed noise reduction ... 224
High-Definition .............. 160, 177, 185
Highlight alert ................................ 167
Highlight detail loss ....................... 167
Highlight tone priority .................... 225
Histogram (Brightness/RGB) ........ 168
Hot shoe ....................................... 134 Household power ......................... 250
I
ICC profile ...................................... 86
Illumination
LCD panel .................................. 37
Viewfinder ................................ 229
Image AF point display ....................... 167
Auto playback .......................... 182
Auto rotate ............................... 190
Erase ....................................... 187
Highlight alert ........................... 167
Histogram ................................ 168
Index ........................................ 169
Jump display 
(Image browsing) ..................... 170
Magnified view ......................... 171
Manual rotate ........................... 172
Playback .................................. 165
Protect ..................................... 186
Shooting information ................ 167
View on TV ...................... 177, 184
Image area ..................................... 32
Image dust prevention.................. 199
Image review time .......................... 58
Image Stabilizer (len s).................... 33
Image verification data ................. 232
Image-recording quality.................. 60
Index display ................................ 169
ISO speed .............. 64, 157, 222, 245 Auto ........................................... 65
Automatic setting ....................... 65
ISO expansion ......................... 222
Setting increments ................... 222
J
JPEG .............................................. 60 
						

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Index
Jump display .................................170
L
Landscape ......................................66
Language selection .........................42
Large (Image-recording quality) ......61
LCD monitor .................................... 13Brightness adjustment ..............189
Image playback ........................165
Menu settings ..................... 40, 256
Shooting settings display ..........245
LCD panel ....................................... 18
Lens ..........................................21, 31 Lock release ............................... 32
Peripheral illumination 
correction .................................... 78
Live View shooting ........................135 Exposure simulation .................140
Face detection Live mode (AF).....143
Grid display...............................140
Information display ...................138
Live mode (AF) .........................142
Manual focusing .......................149
Metering timer...........................141
Possible shots ..........................137
Quick Control ............................139
Quick mode (AF) ......................147
Silent shooting ..........................141
Long exposure noise reduction .....224
M
M (Manual exposure) ....................106
Magnified view ......................149, 171
Main Dial .........................................36 Main Dial..................................... 36
Quick Control Dial....................... 37
Malfunction....................................261
Manual exposure ..................106, 157 Manual focusing ............. 96, 149, 229
Manual reset................................... 85
Manual selection (AF) .............. 91, 93
Maximum burst ......................... 61, 62
Medium (Image-recording quality).. 61
Memory card 
9 Card
Menu Menu settings........................... 256
My Menu .................................. 238
Setting operation ........................ 40
3  icon ......................................... 4
Metering mode ..................... 107, 245
MF (Manual focusing)..................... 96
Mirror lockup......................... 113, 231
Mode Dial  9 Shooting mode
Monochrome image.................. 67, 69
Movie ............................................ 153 AF mode .................................. 160
Editing ...................................... 181
Editing first/last scene .............. 181
Enjoying ................................... 177
File size .................................... 161
Frame rate ............................... 160
Grid display .............................. 160
Information display ................... 156
Manual exposure ..................... 157
Metering timer .......................... 162
Movie-recording size ................ 160
Playback .................................. 179
Quick Control ........................... 159
Recording time ......................... 161
Silent shooting ......................... 162
Sound recording....................... 162
Still image shooting .................. 158
View on TV....................... 177, 184
Multi-controller .......................... 36, 92
My Menu....................................... 238 
						

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Index
N
Neutral ............................................ 67
Noise reductionHigh ISO speed ........................ 224
Long exposures ........................ 224
Nomenclature ................................. 16
Non-Canon flash units .................. 134
Normal (Image-recording quality) ... 60
NTSC .................................... 160, 259
Number ........................................... 84
O
ONE SHOT (One-Shot AF)............. 89
One-Shot AF ................................... 89
Operation button 
customization ........................ 231, 233
P
P (Program AE) ............................ 100
PAL ....................................... 160, 259
Partial metering............................. 107
PC terminal ............................. 16, 134
Peripheral illumination correction.... 78
Personal white balance................... 74
PictBridge ..................................... 205
Picture Style .............................. 66, 71
Pixels .............................................. 60
Playback  9 Image
Portrait ............................................ 66
Possible shots................... 28, 61, 137
Power Auto power off ...................... 27, 46
Battery check.............................. 28
Battery info. .............................. 246
Household power ..................... 250
Possible shots .............. 28, 61, 137
Recharge .................................... 24 Pressing completely ....................... 35
Pressing halfway ............................ 35
Printing ......................................... 205
Page layout .............................. 209
Paper settings .......................... 208
Print Order (DPOF) .................. 215
Printing effects ......................... 210
Tilt correction ........................... 213
Trimming .................................. 213
Program AE.................................. 100 Program shift ........................... 101
Protect (image erase-protection).. 186
Q
Q  
(Quick Control) ....... 38, 139, 159, 175
Quick Control ......... 38, 139, 159, 175
Quick mode (AF) .......................... 147
R
Rating mark .................................. 173
RAW ......................................... 60, 62
RAW image processing ................ 192
RAW+JPEG ............................. 61, 63
Recharge........................................ 24
Recharge performance .......... 25, 246
Red-eye reduction ........................ 116
Release shutter without card.......... 29
Remote control shooting ...... 112, 114
Remote Switch ............................. 112
Resize .......................................... 197
Rotate (image) ............. 172, 190, 213
S
Safety shift ................................... 223
Safety warnings............................ 278