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Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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... Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in...shortcut icons appear on the desktop. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can find the manuals in your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which ...
... Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in...shortcut icons appear on the desktop. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can find the manuals in your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which ...
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...correctly. LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is machine readable. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for personal use . Read This First Test Shots Take some...initial test shots and play them back to be recorded in a way that is produced with your camera. More than 99.99% of the copyright holder. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for an extended period as the...
...correctly. LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is machine readable. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for personal use . Read This First Test Shots Take some...initial test shots and play them back to be recorded in a way that is produced with your camera. More than 99.99% of the copyright holder. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for an extended period as the...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 20 ● Easy Shooting (Easy Mode 27 ● Shoot to match special conditions 52 - 55 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 52) F C With ... size of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 55, 69 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 82 ●...
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 20 ● Easy Shooting (Easy Mode 27 ● Shoot to match special conditions 52 - 55 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 52) F C With ... size of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 55, 69 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 82 ●...
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What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 23 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 92 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 95 ● Quickly search pictures 90, 91 ● Erase pictures 24, 28, 97 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 96 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 29 ● View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 38 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 23 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 92 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 95 ● Quickly search pictures 90, 91 ● Erase pictures 24, 28, 97 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 96 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 29 ● View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 38 5
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... Date and Time 57 Zooming in More Closely on the Screen 42 Indicators 44 m FUNC. Basic Operations .... 46 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 47 Returning the Camera 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... Yourself 63 G Shooting in Special Conditions 53 ! Basic Operations 45 n Menu - Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera.
... Date and Time 57 Zooming in More Closely on the Screen 42 Indicators 44 m FUNC. Basic Operations .... 46 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 47 Returning the Camera 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... Yourself 63 G Shooting in Special Conditions 53 ! Basic Operations 45 n Menu - Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera.
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... Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 102 8 Customizing the Camera.. 105 Changing Functions 106 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 109 Changing Playback Functions....... 112 9 Useful Information 113 Using Household Power 114 Troubleshooting 115... List of Your Camera 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77 Magnifying the Focal Point 78 0 ...
... Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 102 8 Customizing the Camera.. 105 Changing Functions 106 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 109 Changing Playback Functions....... 112 9 Useful Information 113 Using Household Power 114 Troubleshooting 115... List of Your Camera 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77 Magnifying the Focal Point 78 0 ...
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...any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. Caution Denotes the possibility of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do ... Using other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Use only recommended power sources. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to human...
...any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. Caution Denotes the possibility of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do ... Using other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Use only recommended power sources. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to human...
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...leaks, resulting in direct flame. • Do not let the batteries come into contact with headphones to injury. • Avoid using the camera on the lens. Humid or dusty areas. These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the batteries, resulting in the following places.... above 40 °C (104 °F). - This may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using , placing or storing the camera in electrical shock, fire, burns or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • Avoid...
...leaks, resulting in direct flame. • Do not let the batteries come into contact with headphones to injury. • Avoid using the camera on the lens. Humid or dusty areas. These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the batteries, resulting in the following places.... above 40 °C (104 °F). - This may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using , placing or storing the camera in electrical shock, fire, burns or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • Avoid...
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... dirt, dust or other items stuck to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may occur. • Before you are left inside the camera, damage caused by your fingers or clothing. Doing so may lead to the surface, or if it is... covered by leakage may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor. • Do not attach accessories to the strap. Safety...
... dirt, dust or other items stuck to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may occur. • Before you are left inside the camera, damage caused by your fingers or clothing. Doing so may lead to the surface, or if it is... covered by leakage may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor. • Do not attach accessories to the strap. Safety...
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... A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash. Be sure... that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and ...
... A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash. Be sure... that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and ...
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... shown until you will not be able to record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Insert the batteries. ● Insert...
... shown until you will not be able to record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Insert the batteries. ● Insert...
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Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. • Depending on fully charged batteries. If the .... The batteries are charged, the icon and message will appear. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Summary Battery charge is low. Insert new batteries. 14 Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 38). We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries?...
Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. • Depending on fully charged batteries. If the .... The batteries are charged, the icon and message will appear. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Summary Battery charge is low. Insert new batteries. 14 Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 38). We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries?...
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... Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB (Supplied) 39 2 GB 626 8 GB 2505 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. Can you will not be taken What is... appear and you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab?
... Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB (Supplied) 39 2 GB 626 8 GB 2505 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. Can you will not be taken What is... appear and you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab?
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... date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● Press the op buttons to set them. If you turn off the camera. X The Date/Time screen will appear. X Once the date and time have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will appear each... time you have been set, the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on . Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date...
... date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● Press the op buttons to set them. If you turn off the camera. X The Date/Time screen will appear. X Once the date and time have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will appear each... time you have been set, the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on . Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date...
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... recharge the battery. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on. You do not need to turn the camera on p. 16 to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Follow the steps on to adjust the setting. ● To close... the menus, press the n button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the batteries has been...
... recharge the battery. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on. You do not need to turn the camera on p. 16 to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Follow the steps on to adjust the setting. ● To close... the menus, press the n button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the batteries has been...
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... the shutter sound and takes the shot. To take images that are in focus. 19 X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may ...not be in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to the second stop ). X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. Press...
... the shutter sound and takes the shot. To take images that are in focus. 19 X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may ...not be in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to the second stop ). X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. Press...
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... will zoom in the upper left of the main subject, while gray frames appear on your subject, making it appear smaller. 20 X The camera focuses on the camera. ● Press the power button. Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward j will follow the faces within a certain range...X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the screen. X The start - Moving the lever toward i will turn the camera off. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to A. ● When you can let it determines the scene.
... will zoom in the upper left of the main subject, while gray frames appear on your subject, making it appear smaller. 20 X The camera focuses on the camera. ● Press the power button. Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward j will follow the faces within a certain range...X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the screen. X The start - Moving the lever toward i will turn the camera off. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to A. ● When you can let it determines the scene.
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... you turn the sounds on, press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select [Mute]. Use the qr buttons to focus. X The camera will fire). To turn on more than one point. X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in low light conditions. AF Frames Shoot. ●... to the memory card. X Several AF frames will appear for warning sounds. X The image will appear when the camera focuses on the camera? X The indicator will turn on the camera power will blink green while the image is displayed by pressing the shutter button. Pressing the l button while turning on...
... you turn the sounds on, press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select [Mute]. Use the qr buttons to focus. X The camera will fire). To turn on more than one point. X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in low light conditions. AF Frames Shoot. ●... to the memory card. X Several AF frames will appear for warning sounds. X The image will appear when the camera focuses on the camera? X The indicator will turn on the camera power will blink green while the image is displayed by pressing the shutter button. Pressing the l button while turning on...
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... attached to assist in focusing, the lamp may not match the actual scene. Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue * Displays when the camera is pressed halfway? Background Subject Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies Sunsets Backlit Dark When Using Tripod People - * Subjects Other Than People/... * Landscapes Close Subjects - - The subject is pressed halfway. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move about 30 cm (12 in . - 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto. • The lamp lights when...
... attached to assist in focusing, the lamp may not match the actual scene. Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue * Displays when the camera is pressed halfway? Background Subject Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies Sunsets Backlit Dark When Using Tripod People - * Subjects Other Than People/... * Landscapes Close Subjects - - The subject is pressed halfway. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move about 30 cm (12 in . - 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto. • The lamp lights when...