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... time, shooting, playing and erasing images, and performing simple printing tasks. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. : Contents of your camera. Learning More (p. 37) Names camera components and provides more advanced use of This Guide Check the package contents Getting Started (p. 7) Explains how to complete tasks ranging from installing batteries and memory cards to a computer Camera User Guide Direct Print User Guide Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser...
... time, shooting, playing and erasing images, and performing simple printing tasks. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. : Contents of your camera. Learning More (p. 37) Names camera components and provides more advanced use of This Guide Check the package contents Getting Started (p. 7) Explains how to complete tasks ranging from installing batteries and memory cards to a computer Camera User Guide Direct Print User Guide Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser...
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... to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card. These memory cards are included in this camera. a Camera b AA Alkaline Batteries (×2) c Memory Card (16MB) d Interface Cable IFC-400PCU e AV Cable AVC-DC300 f Wrist Strap WS-200 g Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk h Warranty Card i User Guides • Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide • Software Starter Guide • "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet You may not be able to as memory cards in the package. If something is...
... to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card. These memory cards are included in this camera. a Camera b AA Alkaline Batteries (×2) c Memory Card (16MB) d Interface Cable IFC-400PCU e AV Cable AVC-DC300 f Wrist Strap WS-200 g Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk h Warranty Card i User Guides • Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide • Software Starter Guide • "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet You may not be able to as memory cards in the package. If something is...
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... of Contents Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 116 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 119 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 121 Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings 122 Setting the Flash Output 123 Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) . . 124 Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button . . 125 Setting the Display Overlays 127 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 128 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 129 Resetting the File Number 131 Playback/Erasing 133 Magnifying Images 133 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . 134 Check the Focus and...
... of Contents Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 116 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 119 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 121 Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings 122 Setting the Flash Output 123 Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) . . 124 Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button . . 125 Setting the Display Overlays 127 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 128 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 129 Resetting the File Number 131 Playback/Erasing 133 Magnifying Images 133 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . 134 Check the Focus and...
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...] to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • The indicator will blink green and the file will set the focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash will display in mode). • An AF frame will fire). The setting can be changed with a flash (p. 65) (the message "Raise the flash" also appears in green on the camera power will record to the memory card.
...] to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • The indicator will blink green and the file will set the focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash will display in mode). • An AF frame will fire). The setting can be changed with a flash (p. 65) (the message "Raise the flash" also appears in green on the camera power will record to the memory card.
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...; Canon Utilities - 24 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer Getting Started Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera (Be sure to use only the supplied cable) System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows...
...; Canon Utilities - 24 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer Getting Started Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera (Be sure to use only the supplied cable) System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows...
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... Camera (Direct Transfer) Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 25). DPOF Trans. Wallpaper Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them . New Images Transfers and saves to the computer. The transferred images display as you view and select them . Select & Transfer Transfers and saves single images to the computer as the background on the computer desktop. Use this method to download images using camera operations. (Except Windows...
... Camera (Direct Transfer) Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 25). DPOF Trans. Wallpaper Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them . New Images Transfers and saves to the computer. The transferred images display as you view and select them . Select & Transfer Transfers and saves single images to the computer as the background on the computer desktop. Use this method to download images using camera operations. (Except Windows...
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Getting Started 32 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-200 AA Alkaline Batteries (×2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Memory Card (16MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*5 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH/ CB-5AHE AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH (×4) • NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of 4 AA-size) also available separately. • Two batteries are used for this camera. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord
Getting Started 32 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-200 AA Alkaline Batteries (×2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Memory Card (16MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*5 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH/ CB-5AHE AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH (×4) • NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of 4 AA-size) also available separately. • Two batteries are used for this camera. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord
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... set period of time before the LCD 30 sec./1 min.*/ monitor turns off when no camera 2 min./3 min. Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ Sets the length of time elapses without the camera being operated. Lens Retract 1 minute*/ 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to adjust the brightness. Power Saving p. 43 Auto Power On*/Off Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set an auto creation time. File Numbering Continuous*/ Auto Reset p. 131 Create Folder...
... set period of time before the LCD 30 sec./1 min.*/ monitor turns off when no camera 2 min./3 min. Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ Sets the length of time elapses without the camera being operated. Lens Retract 1 minute*/ 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to adjust the brightness. Power Saving p. 43 Auto Power On*/Off Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set an auto creation time. File Numbering Continuous*/ Auto Reset p. 131 Create Folder...
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... to memory even when the power is normally not necessary to [Auto] (however, the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer). 50 Basic Operations Menu Item Language Video System Print Method Reset All Options NTSC/PAL Auto*/ Contents/Reference Page p. 13 p. 161 See below. Although it is turned off, to print using an image size other than , return the mode to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode...
... to memory even when the power is normally not necessary to [Auto] (however, the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer). 50 Basic Operations Menu Item Language Video System Print Method Reset All Options NTSC/PAL Auto*/ Contents/Reference Page p. 13 p. 161 See below. Although it is turned off, to print using an image size other than , return the mode to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode...
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.... Raise the ISO speed (p. 110) - 54 Basic Operations Image Stabilizer p. 73 Create Folder c Stills: Recordable Shots Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time p. 129 pp. 199, 200 Camera Shake Warning (Red)* p. 18 AE Lock/FE Lock pp. 107, 109 Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2500* pp. 86, 90 Aperture Value d Exposure Shift Bar Exposure Compensation f/2.8 - pp. 88, 90 p. 81 p. 114 AF Lock/Manual Focus pp. 104, 105 Macro p. 66 * Displays when the shutter button is displayed, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may cause...
.... Raise the ISO speed (p. 110) - 54 Basic Operations Image Stabilizer p. 73 Create Folder c Stills: Recordable Shots Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time p. 129 pp. 199, 200 Camera Shake Warning (Red)* p. 18 AE Lock/FE Lock pp. 107, 109 Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2500* pp. 86, 90 Aperture Value d Exposure Shift Bar Exposure Compensation f/2.8 - pp. 88, 90 p. 81 p. 114 AF Lock/Manual Focus pp. 104, 105 Macro p. 66 * Displays when the shutter button is displayed, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may cause...
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... for movies. f/11 ... ... 56 Basic Operations Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) Metering Mode ISO Speed Shutter Speed Aperture Value Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation a Flash Output White Balance My Colors Red-Eye Correction Function AF Lock/Manual Focus ... 15 - 1/2500 f/2.8 - Macro File size Recording Pixels (Still Image) Movie Length (Movies) Focus Check Display a p. 82 p. 115 p. 110 pp. 86, 90 pp. 88, 90 p. 114 p. 121 p. 123 p. 116 p. 119 p. 144 pp. 104, 105 p. 66 pp. 199, 200 b a Folder Number-File Number b Compression (Still Images) Recording Pixels...
... for movies. f/11 ... ... 56 Basic Operations Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) Metering Mode ISO Speed Shutter Speed Aperture Value Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation a Flash Output White Balance My Colors Red-Eye Correction Function AF Lock/Manual Focus ... 15 - 1/2500 f/2.8 - Macro File size Recording Pixels (Still Image) Movie Length (Movies) Focus Check Display a p. 82 p. 115 p. 110 pp. 86, 90 pp. 88, 90 p. 114 p. 121 p. 123 p. 116 p. 119 p. 144 pp. 104, 105 p. 66 pp. 199, 200 b a Folder Number-File Number b Compression (Still Images) Recording Pixels...
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... shoot at or , the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will not function when the flash fires. Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) Shooting Mode See Functions Available in playback information. The ISO speed is increased. 1 Select [Auto ISO Shift]. 1. z In , or mode, it will be displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway or in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Press the button. 2. z If the camera is not used. In the menu, use the or button to an optimal setting...
... shoot at or , the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will not function when the flash fires. Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) Shooting Mode See Functions Available in playback information. The ISO speed is increased. 1 Select [Auto ISO Shift]. 1. z In , or mode, it will be displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway or in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Press the button. 2. z If the camera is not used. In the menu, use the or button to an optimal setting...
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... images before downloading to select [Order]. 2. Use the or button to a computer. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • You can use the or button to transfer. 2. Transfer Selection 1. The icon may display for a memory card with the DPOF standards. Print Settings/Transfer Settings 159 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can also select images in the index playback mode. 3. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on the camera comply with transfer settings set...
... images before downloading to select [Order]. 2. Use the or button to a computer. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • You can use the or button to transfer. 2. Transfer Selection 1. The icon may display for a memory card with the DPOF standards. Print Settings/Transfer Settings 159 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can also select images in the index playback mode. 3. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on the camera comply with transfer settings set...
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... the Memory card slot / cover is securely closed (p. 9). direction (p. 8). two unused or fully charged batteries ("Change the batteries" message displays). (p. 8). z Press the power button (p. 12). Batteries are not the right z Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 182). z Reload the batteries several times. Battery charge is low and z Replace the camera batteries with a camera and battery terminals. Poor contact between z Wipe the battery terminals with the camera will not operate. z Use the AC Adapter Kit...
... the Memory card slot / cover is securely closed (p. 9). direction (p. 8). two unused or fully charged batteries ("Change the batteries" message displays). (p. 8). z Press the power button (p. 12). Batteries are not the right z Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 182). z Reload the batteries several times. Battery charge is low and z Replace the camera batteries with a camera and battery terminals. Poor contact between z Wipe the battery terminals with the camera will not operate. z Use the AC Adapter Kit...
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... lithium date battery charge is set to be recorded when shooting still photos, but not in strong devices containing CCDs and does sunlight or bright light. LCD monitor The display darkens. message appears. not constitute a malfunction. The camera's horizontal/ z The camera's orientation mechanism vertical orientation was removed. When the power is operating. The Date/Time menu appears. The battery holder was is turned on "Card locked!" z The date and time settings need to "Write write protect tab upward (p. 184). This image...
... lithium date battery charge is set to be recorded when shooting still photos, but not in strong devices containing CCDs and does sunlight or bright light. LCD monitor The display darkens. message appears. not constitute a malfunction. The camera's horizontal/ z The camera's orientation mechanism vertical orientation was removed. When the power is operating. The Date/Time menu appears. The battery holder was is turned on "Card locked!" z The date and time settings need to "Write write protect tab upward (p. 184). This image...
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... charging. Memory card is now possible (p. 43). Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Image is pressed. Take care not to the shooting mode after printer mode. or connecting to a computer/ z Switch to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. The camera moves when z Confirm the procedures in the shutter button is blurred or out of focus. protected. AF-assist Beam is set it (p. 47). disconnecting the interface cable in playback mode z Switch...
... charging. Memory card is now possible (p. 43). Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Image is pressed. Take care not to the shooting mode after printer mode. or connecting to a computer/ z Switch to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. The camera moves when z Confirm the procedures in the shutter button is blurred or out of focus. protected. AF-assist Beam is set it (p. 47). disconnecting the interface cable in playback mode z Switch...
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... bright, or image flashes white. Subject is shining z Change the shooting angle. z Turn [On] the Safety FE (p. 124). Too much light is too close, making z Shoot within correct flash range of the the flash too strong. directly into the camera, or is hard to reach. Cancel the setting. subject when using the built-in flash (p. 195). focus to an unintended function (such as (Macro) or (Manual Focus)). z Shoot with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 121).
... bright, or image flashes white. Subject is shining z Change the shooting angle. z Turn [On] the Safety FE (p. 124). Too much light is too close, making z Shoot within correct flash range of the the flash too strong. directly into the camera, or is hard to reach. Cancel the setting. subject when using the built-in flash (p. 195). focus to an unintended function (such as (Macro) or (Manual Focus)). z Shoot with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 121).
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... ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). was pressed z Operate the zoom before shooting (p. 59) - Refer to the camera using the with another camera cannot be edited. Troubleshooting 169 "!" Zoom lever was changed with a low in Standard movie mode. Some images shot with a computer. File name was changed . Images cannot be edited. Format the memory card with z Set the file name or location on the a computer or file location file format/structure of the camera. Movies recorded with high recording pixels may play back...
... ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). was pressed z Operate the zoom before shooting (p. 59) - Refer to the camera using the with another camera cannot be edited. Troubleshooting 169 "!" Zoom lever was changed with a low in Standard movie mode. Some images shot with a computer. File name was changed . Images cannot be edited. Format the memory card with z Set the file name or location on the a computer or file location file format/structure of the camera. Movies recorded with high recording pixels may play back...
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... when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera, you may be able to a movie. No memory card You turned on the LCD monitor during a printer connection. Please refer to default. By formatting the malfunctioning memory card with the camera. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during shooting or playback. Cannot record! Memory card error There may appear on the camera without a memory card installed, with a memory card installed...
... when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera, you may be able to a movie. No memory card You turned on the LCD monitor during a printer connection. Please refer to default. By formatting the malfunctioning memory card with the camera. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during shooting or playback. Cannot record! Memory card error There may appear on the camera without a memory card installed, with a memory card installed...
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... the memory card. Cannot transfer! You attempted to download the images. Cannot complete! Could not save a part of the existing sound memo is detected. Communication error The computer was selected in . Use a USB card reader or PC card adapter to erase a protected image, movie or sound memo. Cannot Modify Cannot apply red-eye correction as no red-eye is incorrect. Too many marks. Unselectable image. Cannot process any more. When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu...
... the memory card. Cannot transfer! You attempted to download the images. Cannot complete! Could not save a part of the existing sound memo is detected. Communication error The computer was selected in . Use a USB card reader or PC card adapter to erase a protected image, movie or sound memo. Cannot Modify Cannot apply red-eye correction as no red-eye is incorrect. Too many marks. Unselectable image. Cannot process any more. When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu...