DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300 Firmware Update
Equipment required for firmware update
You will need a properly formatted CompactFlash TM (CF) card of 2MB or greater capacity for the firmware update. Using fully charged NB-1L battery pack.
For users who do not have the equipment necessary for firmware update Please contact : The Canon Customer Support Center mentioned in the Camera User Guide : For USA and all other regions, except Europe
The Local Canon Distributor listed in the Canon European : For Europe Warranty System List (EWS)
Precautions Use a fully charged NB-1L battery pack for firmware update. Do not shut off the power during the firmware writing operation. A power failure during the firmware writing operation will disable the camera. Do not open the CF card slot cover or press any camera buttons during the firmware writing operation. Please read, understand and observe all precautions and instructions before attempting to update the DIGITAL IXUS 300 and PowerShot S300's firmware. If you are not confident that you can install the firmware update by yourself, then by all means allow the Canon Customer Support Center or the local Canon Distributor listed in the Canon European Warranty System List (EWS) to assist you.
Preparation for firmware update
Verify the file for firmware updating In order to download firmware from Canon's web site, you will need the serial number that is written on the bottom of your DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300 camera. Please check the number carefully before entering it on the download page. Download the firmware update file that is suited to your computer's operating system. The file is a selfextracting compressed archive. Double-click it for extraction. After downloading and decompressing the file, verify that the "ELIX300_FirmUpdate1002" folder contains the following file/ folder. For Windows : For Macintosh : "ELIX300_FirmUpdate1002" "ELIX300_FirmUpdate1002"
Windows users may need to adjust their folder view setting to "see hidden files" in order to see all the files.

File Name Capacity

IXY300.FIR 945,989 byte
Preparing the CF card Check that the CF card does not contain any important files or images; all files will be deleted from the card at the start of this procedure. Insert the CF card into the DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300, and start the camera with shooting mode. Press "MENU" button and select "Format CF card?" and then accept the confirmation to initialize the CF card.
DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300 firmware update procedures
PROCEDURE 1 : Copy the "IXY300.FIR" file to the CF card
Two methods are provided for copying the "IXY300.FIR" file to the CF card.
(A) IF YOU HAVE A CF CARD READER, PC CARD READER* OR NOTEBOOK TYPE PC* WITH A PC CARD SLOT 1. Insert the formatted CF card into the card reader. 2. Copy the "IXY300.FIR" file from the downloaded data to the CF card.
* If you use a PC card reader or a notebook type PC with a PC card slot, a CF-to-PC card adapter is required.
(B) IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE CARD READING DEVICES 1. Insert the CF card into the DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300, and connect it to the PC with an USB cable. 2. Double-click the "UploadFirmware " in the "ELIX300_FirmUpdate1002" folder, and follow the instructions so that the "IXY300.FIR" file can be copied onto the CF card in the DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300*.
* The Main Dial of the PowerShot S300 should be set to mode while the PC is connected.

(Replay)

When you attempt to transfer the data to the CF card in the DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300 with the "UploadFirmware", do not open the CF card slot cover, turn the Main Dial or turn the power off until the data transfer is completed.
Any of the above operations during data transfer will disable the firmware update.
PROCEDURE 2 : Start the camera with Replay mode
Ensure the camera is powered by fully charged NB-1AH battery pack.
Insert the CF card in the camera.

Start the camera with

(Replay) mode.
PROCEDURE 3 : Select "Firm Update" from the menu
Press the "MENU" button to display the Play menu, and then select "Firm Update" from the menu.
If the "Firm Update" option is not available from the menu, then the "IXY300.FIR" file was not copied correctly to the CF card. If this is the case then return to PROCEDURE 1 after formatting CF card.
Press "SET" button, and then select "OK".

Note: Some DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300 cameras have already been updated to firmware version 1.0.0.2 prior to shipment. If you cannot see "Update firmware version" screen, it means that firmware version 1.0.0.2 is already installed in your camera.
PROCEDURE 4 : Press the "SET" button to start
Press "SET" button to start writing the firmware update.
Precautions : If you wait more than 5 minutes between Procedures 3 and 4, the camera will cancel the menu and turn off using its Auto Power Off function when you press the MENU button. In this case the firmware is not updated. To update the firmware please return to PROCEDURE 2.
Once the update starts, the indicator LED will cycle from ORANGE to GREEN. The message shown here will be displayed on the LCD monitor until the firmware update is complete. The update will take approximately 60 seconds. Do not turn the power off during the firmware writing operation. Do not open the CF card slot cover, press any camera buttons and give camera body a shock during the firmware writing operation.
The indicator lamp goes off and the camera turns off automatically. This completes firmware update. You can select [Firm Update] from Play menu after updating. Once you have successfully updated the firmware, you cannot update it again. The message shown on the right will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
If you wish to use the CF card for taking pictures, initialize the card.
If the indicator LED keeps flashing for over 5 minutes while updating the firmware There is a possibility that the firmware updating procedure has failed. Please remove the battery from the camera to stop it. Please consult : The Canon Customer Support Center mentioned in the Camera User Guide : For USA and all other regions, except Europe
Verifying the firmware update You'll need to connect your DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300 to a compatible personal computer (as listed in the PowerShot S300 Software Starter Guide) in which at least one of the following programs has been properly installed: ZoomBrowser EX 2.6 or higher (for Windows) ImageBrowser 1.6 or higher (for Mac OS) RemoteCapture 1.3 or higher (for Windows or Mac OS) Canon Digital Camera TWAIN driver version 3.6 or higher (for Windows) Canon Digital Camera Photoshop plug-in module version 3.6 or higher (for Mac OS) Each of these programs has a 'Camera Settings' window that displays the version number of the connected camera's firmware. Please refer to the DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300 Software Starter Guide for instructions on installing these programs and locating the 'Camera Settings' information. If the DIGITAL IXUS 300/ PowerShot S300 Firmware Update has been installed correctly, the version number in the "Camera Settings" window will be 1.0.0.2.

CANON Digital IXUS 300 HS
Type Effective Pixels Colour Filter Type IMAGE SENSOR 1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS Approx. 10.0M Primary Colour IMAGE PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology LENS 4.9 18.6 mm (35 mm equivalent: mm) Optical 3.8x. Digital Approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.4x or 2.3x and Safety Zoom ). Combined Approx. 15x f/2.0 f/5.elements in 6 groups (1 double-sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single-sided aspherical lens) Yes (lens shift-type), 3-stop FOCUSING Type AF System/ Points AF Modes AF Point Selection AF Lock AF Assist Beam Closest Focusing Distance TTL AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre) Single, Servo AF/AE Size (Normal, Small) On/Off Selectable Yes 3 cm (W) from front of lens in macro EXPOSURE CONTROL Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centreweighted average, Spot (centre) On/Off Selectable +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction AUTO, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 SHUTTER 1 1/2500 sec. (factory default) 15 1/2500 sec. (total range varies by shooting mode)
Focal Length Zoom Maximum f/number Construction Image Stabilisation
Metering modes AE Lock Exposure Compensation ISO sensitivity*
WHITE BALANCE Type Settings TTL Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom LCD MONITOR 7.5 cm (3.0) PureColor II G (TFT), 16:9 aspect ratio, Approx. 230,000 dots Approx. 100% Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD FLASH Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec. Yes Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure Yes 30 cm 6.0 m (W) / 50 cm 2.0 m (T) Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1 SHOOTING Auto*, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, P, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (2.5MP), Low Light (2.5MP), Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist, Movie. *with Scene Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color) Single, Continuous, Self-Timer Approx. 3.7 shots/sec., High-speed Burst (2.5MP): Approx. 8.4 shots/sec., Low Light (2.5MP): Approx. 6.0 shots/sec. (until memory card becomes full) RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION (L) 3648 x 2736, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 2272 x 1704, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 3648 x 2048. Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240) Fine, Normal
Monitor Coverage Brightness
Modes Slow Sync Speed Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Lock Built-in Flash Range External Flash
Photo Effects Drive modes Continuous Shooting

Image Size Compression

Movies

Movie Length

(HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps, (M) 320 x 240, 30 fps, (Super Slow Motion Movie) 320 x 240, 240 fps (HD) Up to 4 GB or 10 min. 00 sec. (L and M) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour (Super Slow Motion Movie) 30 sec. FILE TYPES JPEG compression, (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo) ] DIRECT PRINT Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only) Yes

Still Image Type Movies

Canon Printers PictBridge

Computer Other

INTERFACE Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) HDMI Mini Connector. A/V output (PAL/NTSC) MEMORY CARD SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HCMMCplus