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... WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 If the software installation fails, you can use the included memory card to try out your camera package. Explains how to install and use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. • Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm...
... WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 If the software installation fails, you can use the included memory card to try out your camera package. Explains how to install and use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. • Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm...
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... where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash 56 ● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer 60, 61 ● Insert the date and time into my shots 57 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 65 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 71 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111...
... where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash 56 ● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer 60, 61 ● Insert the date and time into my shots 57 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 65 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 71 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111...
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Menu - Turning the Flash Off 56 Inserting the Date and Time 57 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 58 Ò Using the Self-Timer 60 " Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 61 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 63 G Shooting in Easy Mode 27 9 Easy Playback/Erasing 28 E Shooting Movies 29 Viewing Movies 31 Transferring Images to a Computer 32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 41 Information Displayed on the Screen 42 Indicators 44 m FUNC. Changing the ISO Speed ...
Menu - Turning the Flash Off 56 Inserting the Date and Time 57 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 58 Ò Using the Self-Timer 60 " Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 61 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 63 G Shooting in Easy Mode 27 9 Easy Playback/Erasing 28 E Shooting Movies 29 Viewing Movies 31 Transferring Images to a Computer 32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 41 Information Displayed on the Screen 42 Indicators 44 m FUNC. Changing the ISO Speed ...
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... to Focus On (Face Select 79 Changing the Metering Mode.......... 80 & Shooting with the AE Lock ........ 80 ( Shooting with Slow Synchro ...... 81 @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast 82 Œ Red-Eye Correction 83 ≈ Shooting Long Exposures .......... 84 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 85 Changing the Image Quality 86 AE Lock/Exposure Shift 87 Other Shooting Functions 87 Playback Functions 88 7 Using Playback and Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing...
... to Focus On (Face Select 79 Changing the Metering Mode.......... 80 & Shooting with the AE Lock ........ 80 ( Shooting with Slow Synchro ...... 81 @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast 82 Œ Red-Eye Correction 83 ≈ Shooting Long Exposures .......... 84 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 85 Changing the Image Quality 86 AE Lock/Exposure Shift 87 Other Shooting Functions 87 Playback Functions 88 7 Using Playback and Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing...
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... power button will appear each time you have been set them. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you turn off the camera. Turn on the camera. 16 X Once the date and time have not set a value. X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings...
... power button will appear each time you have been set them. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you turn off the camera. Turn on the camera. 16 X Once the date and time have not set a value. X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings...
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Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then press the n button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to select a language, then press the m button. Set the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. You can change the display language by pressing the n button, selecting the 3 tab, and selecting the [Language] menu item. 18 X Once the display language has been set, the language menu will close. Setting the Display Language You can also change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.
Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then press the n button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to select a language, then press the m button. Set the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. You can change the display language by pressing the n button, selecting the 3 tab, and selecting the [Language] menu item. 18 X Once the display language has been set, the language menu will close. Setting the Display Language You can also change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.
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Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card (128 MB) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH x4) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 may also be used. 36
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card (128 MB) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH x4) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 may also be used. 36
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Shutter Button (p. 19) Mode Dial Power Button (p. 20) Flash (p. 56) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 12) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 12) Strap Mount (p. 11) Movie Mode You can take various types of pictures (p. 64). Scene Modes The camera automatically selects the best settings for worry-free pictures (p. 27). Auto Mode You can select settings yourself to take images just by pressing the shutter button (p. 52). Components Guide Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 20) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 94) / g (Index) (p. 90) Lamp (AF Assist Beam...
Shutter Button (p. 19) Mode Dial Power Button (p. 20) Flash (p. 56) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 12) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 12) Strap Mount (p. 11) Movie Mode You can take various types of pictures (p. 64). Scene Modes The camera automatically selects the best settings for worry-free pictures (p. 27). Auto Mode You can select settings yourself to take images just by pressing the shutter button (p. 52). Components Guide Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 20) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 94) / g (Index) (p. 90) Lamp (AF Assist Beam...
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... Image Stabilizer (p. 111) Exposure Compensation (p. 68) Date Taken/Recorded (p. 57) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it will automatically rotate images for the best shot. Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 40) ISO Speed (p. 69) White Balance (p. 70) My Colors (p. 71) Metering Modes (p. 80) Drive Mode (p. 68) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 66)/ Recording Pixels (p. 66) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 58)/ Digital Tele-Converter (p. 59) AF Frame (p. 21) Macro (p. 65), Infinity (p. 65) Flash Mode...
... Image Stabilizer (p. 111) Exposure Compensation (p. 68) Date Taken/Recorded (p. 57) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it will automatically rotate images for the best shot. Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode (p. 40) ISO Speed (p. 69) White Balance (p. 70) My Colors (p. 71) Metering Modes (p. 80) Drive Mode (p. 68) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 66)/ Recording Pixels (p. 66) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 58)/ Digital Tele-Converter (p. 59) AF Frame (p. 21) Macro (p. 65), Infinity (p. 65) Flash Mode...
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...on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 101) Shooting Mode (p. 40) Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 68), Exposure Shift (p. 87) White Balance (p. 70) Histogram (p. 44) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 66)/ Recording Pixels (p. 66), AVI (Movies) Metering Modes (p. 80) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 14) Folder Number - No Information Display Simple Information Display Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display (p. 93) You can change the display using the l button. File Number (p. 107) Displayed image number/Total number of images ISO Speed (p. 69...
...on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 101) Shooting Mode (p. 40) Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 68), Exposure Shift (p. 87) White Balance (p. 70) Histogram (p. 44) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 66)/ Recording Pixels (p. 66), AVI (Movies) Metering Modes (p. 80) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 14) Folder Number - No Information Display Simple Information Display Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display (p. 93) You can change the display using the l button. File Number (p. 107) Displayed image number/Total number of images ISO Speed (p. 69...
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... can be used without problem. 50 When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can stop a low level format of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than standard formatting, since all recorded data are completely erased. Formatting Memory Cards About formatting • The supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may take precautions...
... can be used without problem. 50 When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can stop a low level format of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than standard formatting, since all recorded data are completely erased. Formatting Memory Cards About formatting • The supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may take precautions...
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... Red-Eye Effect You can zoom the image using the procedures in images and save them as a new image and display. ● Press the opqr buttons to select an image. X The image will be saved as a new file. ● Perform Step 5 on p. 98. • Some images may not be properly corrected. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is selected, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing...
... Red-Eye Effect You can zoom the image using the procedures in images and save them as a new image and display. ● Press the opqr buttons to select an image. X The image will be saved as a new file. ● Perform Step 5 on p. 98. • Some images may not be properly corrected. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is selected, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing...
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... 0001 - 9999, and saved to folders of up to the Software Starter Guide (p. 2) for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. Continuous Auto Reset Even if you use (p. 49). • Refer to 2,000 images. If you replace the memory card with a new one, file numbering begins with 0001 again. • If you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are automatically assigned file numbers in which to save images. ● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. ● Select...
... 0001 - 9999, and saved to folders of up to the Software Starter Guide (p. 2) for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. Continuous Auto Reset Even if you use (p. 49). • Refer to 2,000 images. If you replace the memory card with a new one, file numbering begins with 0001 again. • If you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are automatically assigned file numbers in which to save images. ● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. ● Select...
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... problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on then back off . • Press the l button (p. 42). After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on the included customer support list. Screen does not display properly while shooting. appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 56). • Set the [IS mode] to [On] (p. 111). • Set the flash to powerful light sources, the display may darken. • Under fluorescent lighting...
... problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on then back off . • Press the l button (p. 42). After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on the included customer support list. Screen does not display properly while shooting. appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 56). • Set the [IS mode] to [On] (p. 111). • Set the flash to powerful light sources, the display may darken. • Under fluorescent lighting...
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... recorded pixels (p. 86). • Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Playback stops, or audio cuts out. • Use a card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 49). • If you copy a movie to 9, some buttons cannot be used (p. 27). displayed on the shooting mode. Zoom does not operate. • You can 't make settings for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed...
... recorded pixels (p. 86). • Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Playback stops, or audio cuts out. • Use a card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 49). • If you copy a movie to 9, some buttons cannot be used (p. 27). displayed on the shooting mode. Zoom does not operate. • You can 't make settings for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is changed...
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Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card's write protect tab is not installed in print settings. Cannot record! • You attempted to open space for new images, or insert an empty memory card (p. 12). Change the battery (p. 12) No image. • There are no images recorded on a computer, that can be displayed. Erase the images (pp. 24, 97) to shoot an image without a memory card, or with a different camera may not display. Memory card error (p. 50) • If this error message appears...
Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card's write protect tab is not installed in print settings. Cannot record! • You attempted to open space for new images, or insert an empty memory card (p. 12). Change the battery (p. 12) No image. • There are no images recorded on a computer, that can be displayed. Erase the images (pp. 24, 97) to shoot an image without a memory card, or with a different camera may not display. Memory card error (p. 50) • If this error message appears...
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... be transferred to the computer or printed due to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached (p. 107). Press the power button to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that Appear on (p. 40). • If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may be saved correctly. Naming error! • The file name could not be a problem with the lens. • This error can...
... be transferred to the computer or printed due to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached (p. 107). Press the power button to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that Appear on (p. 40). • If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may be saved correctly. Naming error! • The file name could not be a problem with the lens. • This error can...
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... 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Rotates images and movies. Corrects red eyes in images. Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Auto Rotate Lens Retract Power Saving Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all images and movies. Returns camera to default settings. Select All Images Options/Summary Displays printing screen. Last seen*/Last shot / */ Ref. Selects all images for printing. Erases all operation sounds (5 levels). Auto Power Down: On*/Off Display Off...
... 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Rotates images and movies. Corrects red eyes in images. Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Auto Rotate Lens Retract Power Saving Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all images and movies. Returns camera to default settings. Select All Images Options/Summary Displays printing screen. Last seen*/Last shot / */ Ref. Selects all images for printing. Erases all operation sounds (5 levels). Auto Power Down: On*/Off Display Off...
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...87 AF J Auto Focus AF Frame 21 AF Lock 77 Aquarium (Scene Mode 54 AV Cable 2, 95 B Battery Battery and Charger Kit 36, 38 Charge Indicator 14 Date/Time Battery 17 Power Saving 41 Beach (Scene Mode 54 Black and White Images 71 C Camera Shake 56, 111 Components Guide 40 Compression J Image Quality Continuous Shooting 68 D Date and Time Adding to Image 57 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 48 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 33 Digital Tele-Converter 59 Digital Zoom 58 Direct Print Button 25, 112...
...87 AF J Auto Focus AF Frame 21 AF Lock 77 Aquarium (Scene Mode 54 AV Cable 2, 95 B Battery Battery and Charger Kit 36, 38 Charge Indicator 14 Date/Time Battery 17 Power Saving 41 Beach (Scene Mode 54 Black and White Images 71 C Camera Shake 56, 111 Components Guide 40 Compression J Image Quality Continuous Shooting 68 D Date and Time Adding to Image 57 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 48 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 33 Digital Tele-Converter 59 Digital Zoom 58 Direct Print Button 25, 112...
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.../SDHC Memory Card J Memory Cards Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer 60 Changing Delay and Number of Shots 73 Face Self-Timer 61 Two Second Self-Timer 72 Sepia Tones 71 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 72 Shooting With Macro 65 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 92 Snow (Scene Mode 55 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 33 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 32 Sound 47 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 54 Supplementary Flash 38 T Terminal 25, 34, 95 Tone (White Balance 70 Troubleshooting 115 V Video J Movies Viewing (Playback...
.../SDHC Memory Card J Memory Cards Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer 60 Changing Delay and Number of Shots 73 Face Self-Timer 61 Two Second Self-Timer 72 Sepia Tones 71 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 72 Shooting With Macro 65 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 92 Snow (Scene Mode 55 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 33 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 32 Sound 47 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 54 Supplementary Flash 38 T Terminal 25, 34, 95 Tone (White Balance 70 Troubleshooting 115 V Video J Movies Viewing (Playback...