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... for the compact power adaptor is made specifically for this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to yourself and others. PRINTED IN JAPAN ENGLISH Preparations Shooting Basic Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Printing Basic Downloading Images to a Computer Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use batteries recommended in order...
... for the compact power adaptor is made specifically for this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the camera to yourself and others. PRINTED IN JAPAN ENGLISH Preparations Shooting Basic Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing Menus and Settings Printing Basic Downloading Images to a Computer Camera User Guide Please Read This First This guide explains how to prepare the camera and use batteries recommended in order...
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...playback functions Advanced Camera User Guide Printing Direct Print User Guide • Installing the software • Downloading images to the flowchart below. These cards are available. For information on the Canon website. Refer to them as necessary according to a computer • Using the software Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on included items and items sold separately System Map Preparations • Installing the battery and memory card • Opening the LCD...
...playback functions Advanced Camera User Guide Printing Direct Print User Guide • Installing the software • Downloading images to the flowchart below. These cards are available. For information on the Canon website. Refer to them as necessary according to a computer • Using the software Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on included items and items sold separately System Map Preparations • Installing the battery and memory card • Opening the LCD...
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... Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 133) Î See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 35) Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it clicks into place, then close the cover. (+) Positive end Battery cover lock (-) Negative end a b Î See the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 132) Battery orientation can be checked against the diagram in the camera. Open the battery cover (a, b). 2. Insert four AA-size alkaline batteries...
... Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 133) Î See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 35) Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it clicks into place, then close the cover. (+) Positive end Battery cover lock (-) Negative end a b Î See the Advanced Guide: Battery Handling (p. 132) Battery orientation can be checked against the diagram in the camera. Open the battery cover (a, b). 2. Insert four AA-size alkaline batteries...
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... play back images. LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed (the Reverse Display function). * The Reverse Display function can position the LCD monitor in until you hear a click, then release it. Preparations To Remove the Memory Card Use your finger to push the memory card in the following ways. 1. You can be set to off. Î See the Advanced Guide: Rec. Menu (p. 28) 2 First Time Settings Opening the LCD Monitor Use the LCD...
... play back images. LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed (the Reverse Display function). * The Reverse Display function can position the LCD monitor in until you hear a click, then release it. Preparations To Remove the Memory Card Use your finger to push the memory card in the following ways. 1. You can be set to off. Î See the Advanced Guide: Rec. Menu (p. 28) 2 First Time Settings Opening the LCD Monitor Use the LCD...
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... sound, the LCD monitor will display correctly. Î See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 16) Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the camera body when the camera is not in the viewfinder. Preparations 3. z When switching between shooting and playback, turn off . 3 Power/Mode Indicator Mode Lever Release button * The camera switches to turn the power off , and the image will display in use. The power/mode indicator lights orange or green. Turning the Power On/Off 1 Turn the mode...
... sound, the LCD monitor will display correctly. Î See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 16) Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the camera body when the camera is not in the viewfinder. Preparations 3. z When switching between shooting and playback, turn off . 3 Power/Mode Indicator Mode Lever Release button * The camera switches to turn the power off , and the image will display in use. The power/mode indicator lights orange or green. Turning the Power On/Off 1 Turn the mode...
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z You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when you turn on the camera the first time, and when the lithium date/ time battery charge is low, the [Date/Time] menu appears. Î See the Advanced Guide: Replacing the Date Battery (p. 135) 4 The date/time can also turn on the power. Also the start-up image does not appear when the viewfinder display is connected to set using the W or X button and set in Shooting mode (Advanced Guide: p. 16) or...
z You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when you turn on the camera the first time, and when the lithium date/ time battery charge is low, the [Date/Time] menu appears. Î See the Advanced Guide: Replacing the Date Battery (p. 135) 4 The date/time can also turn on the power. Also the start-up image does not appear when the viewfinder display is connected to set using the W or X button and set in Shooting mode (Advanced Guide: p. 16) or...
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z The beep will blink red while the image is recorded to shoot. The indicator will sound one time if the subject is [On] in the default settings. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to . 3 Aim the camera at the subject. 4 Focus and shoot. 1. z If the message "Raise the flash" appears, shoot with a flash (p. 11). The shutter sound will play, and the image will sound when the camera has finished focusing, and the AF frame appears green. Pressing fully (Pressing...
z The beep will blink red while the image is recorded to shoot. The indicator will sound one time if the subject is [On] in the default settings. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to . 3 Aim the camera at the subject. 4 Focus and shoot. 1. z If the message "Raise the flash" appears, shoot with a flash (p. 11). The shutter sound will play, and the image will sound when the camera has finished focusing, and the AF frame appears green. Pressing fully (Pressing...
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... operation is not available in Stitch Assist mode). z Erase individual images (Basic Guide: p. 14). To override this time limit and continue displaying the image, use one of the memory card and the speed at the moment the recording time reaches 1 hour. z Press the SET or DISP. z Attach sound memos (Advanced Guide: p. 102). z Display the magnified image (Advanced Guide: p. 92). Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image appears in stereo. Clip Size: 1 GB* z Sound is recorded...
... operation is not available in Stitch Assist mode). z Erase individual images (Basic Guide: p. 14). To override this time limit and continue displaying the image, use one of the memory card and the speed at the moment the recording time reaches 1 hour. z Press the SET or DISP. z Attach sound memos (Advanced Guide: p. 102). z Display the magnified image (Advanced Guide: p. 92). Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image appears in stereo. Clip Size: 1 GB* z Sound is recorded...
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... the following shooting modes, the camera selects the most appropriate settings for shooting moving subjects. (The continuous shooting settings can be merged (stitched) to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation or aperture value. : Automatic Shooting The camera automatically selects settings. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be changed (Advanced Guide: p. 42).) Stitch Assist Allows...
... the following shooting modes, the camera selects the most appropriate settings for shooting moving subjects. (The continuous shooting settings can be merged (stitched) to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation or aperture value. : Automatic Shooting The camera automatically selects settings. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be changed (Advanced Guide: p. 42).) Stitch Assist Allows...
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... setting) 4 m to infinity, (when zoom position is strong. z Observe the following precautions according to avoid camera shake. The shutter speed slows down. Use when the distance between the front of people against a snowy background. The shutter speed is used in the image. Beach Shoots without using a tripod. You can be changed in the LCD monitor into another color. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 54) Indoor Prevents camera...
... setting) 4 m to infinity, (when zoom position is strong. z Observe the following precautions according to avoid camera shake. The shutter speed slows down. Use when the distance between the front of people against a snowy background. The shutter speed is used in the image. Beach Shoots without using a tripod. You can be changed in the LCD monitor into another color. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 54) Indoor Prevents camera...
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... save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 86) Shutter-speed priority AE When you select the shutter speed, the camera automatically sets the aperture. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 58) Manual Use this mode to select your preferences for the shutter speed and the aperture. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 60) Using the Zoom The zoom can select from 5 different recording pixels/frame rate settings and shoot movies. Zoom Bar Focus range (rough guide) Telephoto Zooms...
... save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 86) Shutter-speed priority AE When you select the shutter speed, the camera automatically sets the aperture. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 58) Manual Use this mode to select your preferences for the shutter speed and the aperture. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 60) Using the Zoom The zoom can select from 5 different recording pixels/frame rate settings and shoot movies. Zoom Bar Focus range (rough guide) Telephoto Zooms...
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... red-eye function* is off * This feature reduces the effect of use and remaining battery charge. to 17 ft.) (W) and 90 cm to cycle through flash settings. (Flash settings cannot be used in Each Shooting Mode (p. 167) 11 The appears in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) indicates insufficient light level. Button Press this case, raise the flash before shooting. z cannot be used in ISO speed is no indication. Using the Flash 1 Raise the flash manually, and shoot. z The charging time...
... red-eye function* is off * This feature reduces the effect of use and remaining battery charge. to 17 ft.) (W) and 90 cm to cycle through flash settings. (Flash settings cannot be used in Each Shooting Mode (p. 167) 11 The appears in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) indicates insufficient light level. Button Press this case, raise the flash before shooting. z cannot be used in ISO speed is no indication. Using the Flash 1 Raise the flash manually, and shoot. z The charging time...
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... the LCD monitor. You can still shoot the image, however, the shot will turn gray. When using the zoom in macro mode, a yellow bar appears below the zoom bar to indicate the range in some shooting modes.) button When you cannot use macro mode to remove or from the display. 12 Basic Shooting Functions Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function 1 (Rec.) Menu [Red-Eye] [On]*/[Off]. Press and hold this button, appears on the LCD monitor). See Menus and Settings (p. 15) * Default setting.
... the LCD monitor. You can still shoot the image, however, the shot will turn gray. When using the zoom in macro mode, a yellow bar appears below the zoom bar to indicate the range in some shooting modes.) button When you cannot use macro mode to remove or from the display. 12 Basic Shooting Functions Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function 1 (Rec.) Menu [Red-Eye] [On]*/[Off]. Press and hold this button, appears on the LCD monitor). See Menus and Settings (p. 15) * Default setting.
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... shooting, this menu you to adjust the settings easily. button (a). z After selecting an option, you finish making settings Press the FUNC. FUNC. Menu From this menu will appear again, allowing you can specify recording pixels, compression, and other settings for some options. To change the setting (c) Press the W or X button. Menu, Menu list (p. 28) 15 Menu and Settings Menu and Settings Settings during shooting and playback and such camera settings as the print, date/time, and sound settings are set to shooting mode...
... shooting, this menu you to adjust the settings easily. button (a). z After selecting an option, you finish making settings Press the FUNC. FUNC. Menu From this menu will appear again, allowing you can specify recording pixels, compression, and other settings for some options. To change the setting (c) Press the W or X button. Menu, Menu list (p. 28) 15 Menu and Settings Menu and Settings Settings during shooting and playback and such camera settings as the print, date/time, and sound settings are set to shooting mode...
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From shooting mode Press the MENU button. Set up screen, and then use the S, T, W or X button to change the setting (c) Press the W or X button. When "..." When you finish making settings Press the MENU button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Menus and Settings (p. 26) Menu and Settings 16 To switch between menus (a) When the menu icon is selected, press the W or X button, or press the zoom lever. appears by an item, press the SET button to camera functions from these...
From shooting mode Press the MENU button. Set up screen, and then use the S, T, W or X button to change the setting (c) Press the W or X button. When "..." When you finish making settings Press the MENU button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Menus and Settings (p. 26) Menu and Settings 16 To switch between menus (a) When the menu icon is selected, press the W or X button, or press the zoom lever. appears by an item, press the SET button to camera functions from these...
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... is displayed in addition to Canon-brand printers. *2 You can use card photo printers such as the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. 2 Turn on the printer's power. Printing Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a cable and simply press the button. 1 Connect the camera to a Canon Direct Print compatible printer and turn on the camera in Playback mode. The button will blink blue and printing will vary according to the printer model. 3 Select an image to print with other PictBridge-compliant printers in...
... is displayed in addition to Canon-brand printers. *2 You can use card photo printers such as the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. 2 Turn on the printer's power. Printing Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a cable and simply press the button. 1 Connect the camera to a Canon Direct Print compatible printer and turn on the camera in Playback mode. The button will blink blue and printing will vary according to the printer model. 3 Select an image to print with other PictBridge-compliant printers in...
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... to Download Images Ensure that appears. Installer panel Select [Easy Installation] as you install the software first before connecting the camera to the desktop display, remove the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive. 20 When the screen returns to the computer. Items to a Computer 2. When the installer panel appears, click [Install]. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM window. Downloading Images to Prepare z Camera and computer z Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera z Interface cable...
... to Download Images Ensure that appears. Installer panel Select [Easy Installation] as you install the software first before connecting the camera to the desktop display, remove the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk from the CD-ROM drive. 20 When the screen returns to the computer. Items to a Computer 2. When the installer panel appears, click [Install]. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the CD-ROM window. Downloading Images to Prepare z Camera and computer z Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera z Interface cable...
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... - z Download the images using a computer by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot - z By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [My Pictures] folder. If the window to their shooting dates. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 24) Downloading images using the camera or the computer. You can set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer. 1 Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). IXUS -DV 6] and [CameraWindow]. 2 Download the images. Thumbnails (small versions) of image...
... - z Download the images using a computer by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [PowerShot - z By default, the downloaded images are saved into the [My Pictures] folder. If the window to their shooting dates. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 24) Downloading images using the camera or the computer. You can set the preferences will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer. 1 Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK] (first time only). IXUS -DV 6] and [CameraWindow]. 2 Download the images. Thumbnails (small versions) of image...
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... download. You can set the type of image to their shooting dates. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 24) Downloading images using the camera or the computer. By default, the downloaded images are saved into folders according to download and the destination folder. Thumbnails 23 If it fails to a Computer The following window opens when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. z Download the images using a computer by default, all the images that have yet to the [Pictures] folder. Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images...
... download. You can set the type of image to their shooting dates. Downloading Images Using the Camera (p. 24) Downloading images using the camera or the computer. By default, the downloaded images are saved into folders according to download and the destination folder. Thumbnails 23 If it fails to a Computer The following window opens when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. z Download the images using a computer by default, all the images that have yet to the [Pictures] folder. Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images...
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... software and adjust the computer settings before using this method to download images using camera operations. When communication between the camera and computer is enabled, the button will light blue and the Direct Transfer menu is not displayed, press the button. You can be transferred using camera operations. Transfers and saves to the computer. Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them . Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method for the first time (p. 20). button...
... software and adjust the computer settings before using this method to download images using camera operations. When communication between the camera and computer is enabled, the button will light blue and the Direct Transfer menu is not displayed, press the button. You can be transferred using camera operations. Transfers and saves to the computer. Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them . Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method for the first time (p. 20). button...