Canon SD500 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Connecting the Camera to a Computer
• 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 Software Starter
Guide.
• Even when system requirements are met, not all computer functions
can be guaranteed.
• 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 or the AC
Adapter Kit ACK900 (sold separately) to power the camera when
connecting to a computer (p. 19).
Windows
1
Install the driver and the software applications bundled
on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time
only).
Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures.
2
Use the supplied interface cable to connect the
computer's USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal.
IMPORTANT
You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before
connecting the camera to a computer.