Canon digital cameras can be quickly connected to your computer for ease of transferring images, direct printing and for setting the camera's functions. Once the provided software program has been installed, the camera is connected via a USB cable. If no modifications to the computer have been made or preferences in the software changed, the computer will detect the camera and open the provided software. Some Canon digital cameras will even turn on automatically when connected to a computer.
Instructions
1. Charge the camera battery using the Canon-provided charger according to the manufacturer's instructions. The camera must be turned on while viewing and transferring files and adjusting the cameras settings. A dead battery could cause loss of data.
2. Remove the battery from the charger when the light on the battery charger glows steadily. Install it in your camera according to the camera manual's instructions.
3. Install the Canon software that came with your camera according to the manufacturer's instructions. This software will automatically detect your camera when connected to the computer and open the Camera Window. This window allows you to download images from the camera to the computer, perform picture transfer and organizing, and change the settings of the camera.
4. Insert the large end of the provided USB cable into an open USB port on your computer.
5. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your Canon camera. This port, a small rectangular cable outlet, is located on the side of the camera, protected by a rubber cover. Open the rubber cover and insert the small end of the USB cable into the port.
6. Turn the camera on, if the computer has not already done so. The camera software should open, showing the Camera Window.
7. Click on the appropriate tab in the camera window. The different tabs shown in the window allow you to select and download images from the camera to the computer, print selected images, adjust settings on the camera and take pictures with remote shooting.
8. Click the appropriate icon on the page you've selected. You have the options to download all images or select the ones you want, and choose the folder and location for your pictures. The download progress is displayed on your computer.
9. Select settings for printing your images and for adjusting the camera settings if needed.
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