Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Owner's Manual

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When you connect the camera to the computer using a retail USB cable 

(the camera uses Mini-B), you can save your images to the computer.

 

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With the camera turned off, open the 

cover (1). With the smaller plug of the 

USB cable in the orientation shown, 

insert the plug fully into the camera 

terminal (2).

 

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Insert 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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Press the [

] button to turn the camera 

on.

 

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Mac OS: CameraWindow is displayed 

when a connection is established 

between the camera and computer.

(1)

(2)

After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it on 

your computer, you can do the following things.

 

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CameraWindow

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Import images and change camera settings

 

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Image Transfer Utility

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Set Image Sync (= 99), receive images

 

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Map Utility

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Shows the GPS information recorded in images on a map

 

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When viewing or editing images on a computer, always use 
software that supports the images shot on the camera (software 
normally installed on the computer or general-use software).

For detailed system requirements and compatibility information for 

computers that can use this software, including support in new operating 

systems, visit the Canon website.

For instructions on installing the software, see “Installing the Software” 

(= 85).