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    Included	Software,	PDF	Manuals
    System Requirements
    The	included	software	can	be	used	on	the	following	computers.	Adobe	Reader	is	required	to	view	the	PDF	manuals.
    Operating	SystemWindows
    Macintosh
    Windows	7	SP1
    Windows	Vista	SP2
    Windows	XP	SP3 Mac	OS	X	10.6	–	10.7
    Computer Computers
    	running	one	of	the	above	operating	systems	(preinstalled),	with	an	included	USB	port	and	Internet	connection*
    Processor Still
    	images
    1.6	GHz	or	higher
    Movies
    Core
    	2	Duo	2.6	GHz	or	higher Still
    	images
    Core	Duo	1.83	GHz	or	higher
    Movies
    Core
    	2	Duo	2.6	GHz	or	higher
    RAM Still
    	images
    Windows	7	(64	bit):		
    2	GB	or	more
    Windows	7	(32	bit),	Vista,	XP:	1	GB	or	more
    Movies
    2
    	GB	or	more Still
    	images
    Mac	OS	X	10.7:	2	GB	or	more
    Mac	OS	X	10.6:	1	GB	or	more
    Movies
    2
    	GB	or	more
    Interfaces USB
    Free
    	Hard	Disk	Space 640	MB	or	more*
    750	MB	or	more
    Display 1024
    	x	768	resolution	or	higher
    *	Silverlight
    	4	or	later	(max.	100	MB)	must	be	installed,	and	in	Windows	XP,	Microsoft	.NET	Framework	3.0	or	later	(max.	500	MB)	must	be	installed.	Installation	may	take	some	time,	depending	on	computer	performance.
    •	 Check	the	Canon	website	for	the	latest	system	requirements,	including	supported	OS	versions. 
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    Included	Software,	PDF	Manuals
    Installing the Software
    Windows	7	and	Mac	OS	X	10.6	are	used	here	for	the	sake	of	illustration.
    Using	the	software	auto	update	function,	you	can	update	to	the	latest	version	and	download	new	functions	via	the	Internet	(some	software	excluded),	so	be	sure	to	install	the	software	on	a	computer	with	an	Internet	connection.
    What	you	will	need:
    zzComputer
    zzUSB	cable	(camera	end:	Mini-B)
    zzIncluded	CD-ROM	(DIGITAL	CAMERA	Solution	Disk)	( =		2 )
    1	 Insert	the	CD-ROM	in	the	
    computer’s	CD-ROM	drive.
    zzInsert	the	included	CD-ROM	(DIGITAL	CAMERA	Solution	Disk)	(=		2)	in	the	computer’s	CD-ROM	drive.
    zzOn	a	Macintosh	computer,	after	inserting	the	disc,	double-click	the	desktop	disc	icon	to	open	it,	and	then	double-click	the		
    []	icon	displayed.
    2	 Begin	the	installation.
    zzClick	[Easy	Installation]	and	follow	the	on-screen	instructions	to	complete	the	installation	process. 
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    3	 When	a	message	is	displayed	
    prompting	you	to	connect	
    the	camera,	connect	it	to	a	
    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. 
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    Included	Software,	PDF	Manuals
    4	 Install	the	files.
    zzTurn	the	camera	on,	and	follow	the	on-screen	instructions	to	complete	the	installation	process.
    XXThe	software	will	connect	to	the	Internet	to	update	to	the	latest	version	and	download	new	functions.	Installation	may	take	some	time,	depending	on	computer	performance	and	the	Internet	connection.
    zzClick	[Finish]	or	[Restart]	on	the	screen	after	installation	and	remove	the	CD-ROM	when	the	desktop	is	displayed.
    zzTurn	the	camera	off	and	disconnect	the	cable.
    •	When	not	connected	to	the	Internet,	there	are	the	following	limitations.
    -	 The	screen	in	step	3	will	not	be	displayed.
    -	 Some	functions	may	not	be	installed.
    •	 The
    	first	time	you	connect	the	camera	to	the	computer,	drivers	will	be	installed,	so	it	may	take	a	few	minutes	until	camera	images	are	accessible.
    •	 If	you	have	several	cameras	that	were	bundled	with	ImageBrowser	EX	on	the	included	CD-ROMs,	be	sure	to	use	each	camera	with	their	included	CD-ROM	and	follow	the	on-screen	installation	instructions	for	each.	Doing	so	will	ensure	that	each	camera	will	receive	the	correct	updates	and	new	functions	via	the	auto	update	function. 
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    Included	Software,	PDF	Manuals
    Saving Images to a Computer
    Windows	7	and	Mac	OS	X	10.6	are	used	here	for	the	sake	of	illustration.
    1	 Connect	the	camera	to	the	
    computer.
    zzFollow	step	3	on	=		33	to	connect	the	camera	to	a	computer.
    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	using	Canon	CameraWindow]	and	then	click	[OK].
    zzDouble	click	[]. 
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    CameraWindow3	 Save	the	images	to	the	
    computer.
    zzClick	[Import	Images	from	Camera],	and	then	click	[Import	Untransferred	Images].
    XXImages	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	the	Software Guide	(=		30). 
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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	using	Canon	CameraWindow]	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]	X	[Canon	Utilities]	X	[CameraWindow]	X	[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	desktop).
    •	 Although	you	can	save	images	to	a	computer	simply	by	connecting	your	camera	to	the	computer	without	using	the	included	software,	the	following	limitations	apply.
    -	 It	may	take	a	few	minutes	after	you	connect	the	camera	to	the	computer	until	camera	images	are	accessible.
    -	 Images	shot	in	vertical	orientation	may	be	saved	in	horizontal	orientation.
    -	 RAW	images	(or	JPEG	images	recorded	with	RAW	images)	may	not	be	saved.
    -	 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	included	software	may	not	be	available,	such	as	editing	movies	or	returning	images	to	the	camera.
    Using the PDF Manuals
    Camera	User	Guide
    zzAccess	this	guide	by	double-clicking	the	desktop	shortcut	icon.
    Software	Guide
    zzThe	guide	can	be	accessed	from	the	help	system	of	included	software	(some	software	excluded).
    •	 It	may	not	be	possible	to	install	the	PDF	manuals	on	computers	that	do	not	meet	the	system	requirements	(=		31).	However,	you	can	view	the	manuals	on	a	computer	that	supports	Adobe	Reader	by	copying	the	PDF	files	in	the	Readme	folder	on	the	CD-ROM	directly	to	a	convenient	location	on	the	computer. 
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    Accessories
    Soft	CaseSC-DC85
    Neck	Strap
    NS-DC11 Battery
    	Pack
    NB-10L*1(with	terminal	cover) Battery
    	Charger
    CB-2LC/CB-2LCE*1DIGITAL	CAMERA	Solution	Disk
    USB
    	Cable	(camera	end:	Mini-B)*2
    Memory	Card Card	Reader Windows/	
    Macintosh		
    Computer
    TV/Video
    	System
    AC
    	Adapter	Kit
    ACK-DC80
    Included
    	Accessories
    Power Cables
    HDMI
    	Cable	HTC-100
    Stereo
    	AV	Cable	AVC-DC400ST
    Flash	Units
    Lens	 Accessories
    Canon	PictBridge-Compatible	Printers Speedlite*
    4600EX-RT,	600EX,	
    580EX	II,	430EX	II,	 320EX,	270EX	II Macro	
    Twin	Lite
    MT -24EX*5*6High-Power	Flash	
    HF-DC2*3Macro	Ring	LiteMR-14EX*6
    Canon-brand	Lens	Filter (58	mm	dia.)*7Tele-converterTC-DC58E*6
    Remote	Switch	RS-60E3 Other	
    AccessoriesCase
    Waterproof	Case WP-DC48
    *1	Also	available	for	purchase	separately.
    *2	A	genuine	Canon	accessory	is	also	available	(Interface	Cable	IFC-400PCU).
    *3	High-Power	Flash	HF-DC1	also	supported.
    *4	These	accessories	are	also	supported:	Speedlite	580EX,	430EX,	270EX,	and	220EX,	Speedlite	Transmitter	ST-E2,	Speedlite	Bracket	SB-E2,	and	Off-Camera	Shoe	Cord	OC-E3.
    *5	Requires	Bracket	BKT-DC1	and	Off-Camera	Shoe	Cord	OC-E3.
    *6	Requires	Conversion	Lens	Adapter	LA-DC58L.
    *7	Requires	Filter	Adapter	FA-DC58D.
    Use	of	genuine	Canon	accessories	is	recommended.
    This	product	is	designed	to	achieve	excellent	performance	when	used	with	genuine	
    Canon	accessories.
    Canon	shall	not	be	liable	for	any	damage	to	this	product	and/or	accidents	such	as	fire,	
    etc.,	caused	by	the	malfunction	of	non-genuine	Canon	accessories	(e.g.,	a	leakage	
    and/or	explosion	of	a	battery	pack).	Please	note	that	this	warranty	does	not	apply	to	
    repairs	arising	out	of	the	malfunction	of	non-genuine	Canon	accessories,	although	you	
    may	request	such	repairs	on	a	chargeable	basis. 
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    AccessoriesAccessories
    Soft	Case
    SC-DC85
    Neck	Strap NS-DC11 Battery	Pack
    NB-10L*1(with	terminal	cover) Battery	Charger
    CB-2LC/CB-2LCE*1DIGITAL 	
    CAMERA 	
    Solution	Disk
    USB	Cable	(camera	end:	Mini-B)*
    2
    Memory	Card Card	Reader Windows/	
    Macintosh		 Computer
    TV/Video	 System
    AC	
    Adapter	Kit
    ACK-DC80
    Included	
    Accessories
    Power Cables
    HDMI	Cable	HTC-100
    Stereo	 AV	Cable	 AVC-DC400ST
    Flash	Units
    Lens
    	Accessories
    Canon
    	PictBridge-Compatible	Printers
    Speedlite*
    4600EX-RT,	600EX,	580EX	II,	430EX	II,	320EX,	270EX	II
    Macro
    	Twin	Lite
    MT-24EX*5*6High-Power	Flash	HF-DC2*3Macro	Ring	Lite
    MR-14EX*6
    Canon-brand	Lens	Filter
    (58	mm	dia.)*7Tele-converter TC-DC58E*6
    Remote	Switch	RS-60E3
    Other
    	Accessories Case
    Waterproof
    	Case
    WP-DC48
    *1	Also	available	for	purchase	separately.
    *2	A 	genuine	Canon	accessory	is	also	available	(Interface	Cable	IFC-400PCU).
    *3	High-Power	Flash	HF-DC1	also	supported.
    *4	These	accessories	are	also	supported:	Speedlite	580EX,	430EX,	270EX,	and	 220EX,	Speedlite	 Transmitter	ST-E2,	Speedlite	Bracket	SB-E2,	and	Off-Camera	
    Shoe	Cord	OC-E3.
    *5	Requires 	Bracket	BKT -DC1	and	Off-Camera	Shoe	Cord	OC-E3.
    *6	Requires 	Conversion	Lens	 Adapter	LA-DC58L.
    *7	Requires 	Filter	Adapter	FA-DC58D.
    Use	of	genuine	Canon	accessories	is	recommended.
    This
    	product	is	designed	to	achieve	excellent	performance	when	used	with	genuine	Canon	accessories.
    Canon	shall	not	be	liable	for	any	damage	to	this	product	and/or	accidents	such	as	fire,	etc.,	caused	by	the	malfunction	of	non-genuine	Canon	accessories	(e.g.,	a	leakage	and/or	explosion	of	a	battery	pack).	Please	note	that	this	warranty	does	not	apply	to	repairs	arising	out	of	the	malfunction	of	non-genuine	Canon	accessories,	although	you	may	request	such	repairs	on	a	chargeable	basis. 
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