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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 AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to a printer and print. • Software Starter Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF) from which... mastered the basics, use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is...
...Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to a printer and print. • Software Starter Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF) from which... mastered the basics, use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is...
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... test shots and play them back to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Please be recorded or to make sure the images were recorded correctly. For...in the country of an image to be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or ...
... test shots and play them back to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Please be recorded or to make sure the images were recorded correctly. For...in the country of an image to be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or ...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 22 ● Shoot to match special conditions 52 - 54 Take good people shots I F Portraits With nightscapes (p. 52) (p. 52) V Kids and pets (p. 53) w P ... pictures 70 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 65 ● Take pictures continuously 67 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization 113 4
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 22 ● Shoot to match special conditions 52 - 54 Take good people shots I F Portraits With nightscapes (p. 52) (p. 52) V Kids and pets (p. 53) w P ... pictures 70 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 65 ● Take pictures continuously 67 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization 113 4
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What Do You Want to Do? ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 54, 68 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 81 ● Use the viewfinder to shoot ...; View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 27 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 13 5
What Do You Want to Do? ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 54, 68 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 81 ● Use the viewfinder to shoot ...; View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 27 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 13 5
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Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Menu - Turning the Flash Off 55 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 56 Inserting the Date and Time 58 Ò...Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 44 m FUNC. Basic Operations 45 n Menu - Basic Operations ....46 Changing the Sound Settings ..........47 6 Returning the Camera to a Computer.32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Information Displayed on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 64 Changing ...
Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Menu - Turning the Flash Off 55 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 56 Inserting the Date and Time 58 Ò...Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 44 m FUNC. Basic Operations 45 n Menu - Basic Operations ....46 Changing the Sound Settings ..........47 6 Returning the Camera to a Computer.32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Information Displayed on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 64 Changing ...
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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.. 107 Changing Functions 108 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 111 Changing Playback Functions....... 114 9 Useful Information 115 Using Household Power 116 Troubleshooting ...117 List of Your Camera 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77 Magnifying the Focal Point 78 Changing...
...Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 102 8 Customizing the Camera.. 107 Changing Functions 108 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 111 Changing Playback Functions....... 114 9 Useful Information 115 Using Household Power 116 Troubleshooting ...117 List of Your Camera 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77 Magnifying the Focal Point 78 Changing...
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... such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. Caution Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. This ... equipment. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. This could result in close proximity to human eyes. Always ensure that the camera is not expressly described in asphyxiation. Safety Precautions • Before using the flash. • Store this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. •...
... such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. Caution Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. This ... equipment. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. This could result in close proximity to human eyes. Always ensure that the camera is not expressly described in asphyxiation. Safety Precautions • Before using the flash. • Store this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. •...
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... exterior of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. These could result in electrical shock or fire. • Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places. - In the event that exceeds the rated capacity of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do .... • Be careful not to severe impacts. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to the surroundings. Humid or dusty areas. Other Warnings ...
... exterior of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. These could result in electrical shock or fire. • Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places. - In the event that exceeds the rated capacity of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do .... • Be careful not to severe impacts. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to the surroundings. Humid or dusty areas. Other Warnings ...
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... the reach of the battery charger while it is covered by leakage may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in electrical shock, fire or other items stuck to contact the charger terminals or plug. If this could result in your pocket. Doing so...plugged in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with dirt, dust or other damage. Caution • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be careful not to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you discard batteries, ...
... the reach of the battery charger while it is covered by leakage may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in electrical shock, fire or other items stuck to contact the charger terminals or plug. If this could result in your pocket. Doing so...plugged in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with dirt, dust or other damage. Caution • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be careful not to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you discard batteries, ...
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The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to view, erase and print the images you take. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Strap 11 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer. 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.
The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to view, erase and print the images you take. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Strap 11 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer. 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.
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... have 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. However, if the battery bulges to discharge naturally even if they will appear on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. Summary Good. Nearly depleted. Recharge the... battery. Charged batteries continue to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is based on the screen indicating the battery's charge state.
... have 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. However, if the battery bulges to discharge naturally even if they will appear on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. Summary Good. Nearly depleted. Recharge the... battery. Charged batteries continue to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is based on the screen indicating the battery's charge state.
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... the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 14 Open the cover. ● Slide the cover , and open it will not be able to record images if the tab is oriented correctly.... Terminals Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until you will not properly lock into the camera. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into place. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the ...
... the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 14 Open the cover. ● Slide the cover , and open it will not be able to record images if the tab is oriented correctly.... Terminals Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until you will not properly lock into the camera. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into place. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the ...
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If this tab is in a Shooting Mode (p. 22). Can you will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Number of shots that can be taken? Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots ... 8 GB Number of shots 749 2994 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in the locked position, [Card Locked!] will appear on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be taken Compatible Memory...
If this tab is in a Shooting Mode (p. 22). Can you will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Number of shots that can be taken? Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots ... 8 GB Number of shots 749 2994 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in the locked position, [Card Locked!] will appear on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be taken Compatible Memory...
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.... If you have been set, the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will appear. Turn on the camera. 17 X The Date/Time screen will turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X Once the date and time have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time... screen will appear each time you turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time...
.... If you have been set, the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will appear. Turn on the camera. 17 X The Date/Time screen will turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X Once the date and time have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time... screen will appear each time you turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time...
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... settings. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to set the date and time... menus, press the n button. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Follow the steps on p. 17 to be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the...
... settings. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to set the date and time... menus, press the n button. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Follow the steps on p. 17 to be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the...
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.... Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. As you should format the card with this camera. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to...
.... Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. As you should format the card with this camera. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to...
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... (to the first stop ). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be in focus. 21 Press halfway (lightly to the second stop ). X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and... the indicator will light green. X The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. If you just press the shutter...
... (to the first stop ). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be in focus. 21 Press halfway (lightly to the second stop ). X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and... the indicator will light green. X The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. If you just press the shutter...
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.... Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in the upper left of the main subject, while gray frames appear on the camera. ● Press the power button. Turn on other detected faces. X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the screen. Moving ...the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. 22 X The camera focuses on faces, setting the color and brightness to be the main subject, and displays the icon for the scene and just shoot. X Even if...
.... Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in the upper left of the main subject, while gray frames appear on the camera. ● Press the power button. Turn on other detected faces. X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the screen. Moving ...the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. 22 X The camera focuses on faces, setting the color and brightness to be the main subject, and displays the icon for the scene and just shoot. X Even if...
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...and then select [Mute]. The flash will fire). Pressing the l button while turning on the screen. • The camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. X The indicator will appear on the camera? Press the l button to select [Off]. 23 AF Frames Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The...; Press the shutter button halfway to the memory card. Use the qr buttons to turn the sounds on more than one point. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will automatically fire in focus. X The...
...and then select [Mute]. The flash will fire). Pressing the l button while turning on the screen. • The camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. X The indicator will appear on the camera? Press the l button to select [Off]. 23 AF Frames Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The...; Press the shutter button halfway to the memory card. Use the qr buttons to turn the sounds on more than one point. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will automatically fire in focus. X The...