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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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...Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Camera User Guide (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Checking the Package Contents ...8226; Software Starter Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. • Detailed user guides (PDF format) for the included ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs are available on the Canon website (English only): http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is not...
...Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Camera User Guide (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Checking the Package Contents ...8226; Software Starter Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a computer. • Detailed user guides (PDF format) for the included ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs are available on the Canon website (English only): http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is not...
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... 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 not liable for any consequential damages arising from performances,...other device may appear as bright or dark dots. 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 details. 3 This is not a malfunction and has...
... 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 not liable for any consequential damages arising from performances,...other device may appear as bright or dark dots. 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 details. 3 This is not a malfunction and has...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions 56 - 58 Take good people shots I Portraits F With nightscapes (p. 56) (p. 56) V Kids and pets (p. 57) w ... pictures 74 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 69 ● Take pictures continuously 71 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization 138 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 58, 72 4
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions 56 - 58 Take good people shots I Portraits F With nightscapes (p. 56) (p. 56) V Kids and pets (p. 57) w ... pictures 74 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 69 ● Take pictures continuously 71 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization 138 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 58, 72 4
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...; View movies 33 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 29 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 133 5
...; View movies 33 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 29 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 133 5
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Basic Operations ....48 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to a Computer.34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 68 Changing the ... Inserting the Date and Time 62 Ò Using the Self-Timer 63 " Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 64 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 65 G Shooting in this camera.
Basic Operations ....48 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to a Computer.34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 68 Changing the ... Inserting the Date and Time 62 Ò Using the Self-Timer 63 " Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 64 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 65 G Shooting in this camera.
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...-Timer ........ 76 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 76 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 77 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 77 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 79 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 80 Magnifying the Focal Point 81 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 82 Shooting with Servo AF 82 Changing the...
...-Timer ........ 76 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 76 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 77 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 77 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 79 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 80 Magnifying the Focal Point 81 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 82 Shooting with Servo AF 82 Changing the...
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... 148 Menus 150 Handling Precautions 154 Specifications 155 Index 158 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented... page number. • This chapter assumes all functions are at their default settings. 8 xx): Reference pages. "xx" stands for getting more out of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. • : Supplemental information. • (p.
... 148 Menus 150 Handling Precautions 154 Specifications 155 Index 158 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented... page number. • This chapter assumes all functions are at their default settings. 8 xx): Reference pages. "xx" stands for getting more out of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. • : Supplemental information. • (p.
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...; Do not trigger the flash in electrical shock or fire. If this equipment out of the reach 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 not use . Warning ... ensure that is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to enter the camera. Exposure to the equipment. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with any part of damage to the intense light produced by ...
...; Do not trigger the flash in electrical shock or fire. If this equipment out of the reach 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 not use . Warning ... ensure that is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to enter the camera. Exposure to the equipment. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with any part of damage to the intense light produced by ...
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..., mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with headphones 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 severe impacts. Caution • Be careful not to... bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from listening with water and seek medical assistance. ...
..., mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with headphones 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 severe impacts. Caution • Be careful not to... bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from listening with water and seek medical assistance. ...
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...or clothing. This may cause feelings of smoke may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor (CCD). • When using it with the camera in burns or damage to the front of time may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. 11 Contacting other damage. • Playing ...prevent heat build-up and damage to contact the charger terminals or plug. Please use , small amounts of discomfort. • When using the camera. Leaving the unit plugged in a chair with your pocket. This could result in electrical shock, fire or other metal materials in waste containers ...
...or clothing. This may cause feelings of smoke may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor (CCD). • When using it with the camera in burns or damage to the front of time may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. 11 Contacting other damage. • Playing ...prevent heat build-up and damage to contact the charger terminals or plug. Please use , small amounts of discomfort. • When using the camera. Leaving the unit plugged in a chair with your pocket. This could result in electrical shock, fire or other metal materials in waste containers ...
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Safety Precautions • 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. If this occurs, it may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. 12
Safety Precautions • 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. If this occurs, it may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. 12
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Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Strap 13 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. 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. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer.
Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Strap 13 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. 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. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer.
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...LCD monitor off. 210 shots 500 shots Playback Time (Hours) 5 hours • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be used in regions that the mark is visible. ... even if they will be used when abroad. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it may develop a bulge. Depleted.
...LCD monitor off. 210 shots 500 shots Playback Time (Hours) 5 hours • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be used in regions that the mark is visible. ... even if they will be used when abroad. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it may develop a bulge. Depleted.
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.... ● Insert the battery as shown until it will not be able to insert the battery in the correct direction or it locks into the camera. Terminals Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until you will not properly lock into place with a click. ● Be... sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 16 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Slide the tab up until it...
.... ● Insert the battery as shown until it will not be able to insert the battery in the correct direction or it locks into the camera. Terminals Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until you will not properly lock into place with a click. ● Be... sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 16 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Slide the tab up until it...
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... erase images. 18 SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab? If this tab is in a Shooting Mode (p. 24). Number of shots that can be taken Compatible Memory Cards • SD... vary depending on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be taken? Can you will not be taken will appear on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
... erase images. 18 SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab? If this tab is in a Shooting Mode (p. 24). Number of shots that can be taken Compatible Memory Cards • SD... vary depending on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be taken? Can you will not be taken will appear on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
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... appear each time you will set 19 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● Press the op... Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will appear. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the camera. The Date/Time screen will turn on these settings, be sure to daylight savings (1 hour ahead). , you turn off the...
... appear each time you will set 19 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● Press the op... Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will appear. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the camera. The Date/Time screen will turn on these settings, be sure to daylight savings (1 hour ahead). , you turn off the...
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...tab. ● Press the op buttons to set the date and time. 20 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 ... and Time Changing the Date and Time You can 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 camera on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button. Follow the...
...tab. ● Press the op buttons to set the date and time. 20 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 ... and Time Changing the Date and Time You can 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 camera on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button. Follow the...
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... buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. As you should format the card with this camera. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Format the memory card. ● Press the qr buttons to select [Format], then press the m button. Be careful...
... buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. As you should format the card with this camera. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Format the memory card. ● Press the qr buttons to select [Format], then press the m button. Be careful...
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..., it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ● Since the shot is playing, the recorded image may be blurry. Does the length of the ... required to shoot differs according to the scene you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to focus, then take images that are...
..., it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ● Since the shot is playing, the recorded image may be blurry. Does the length of the ... required to shoot differs according to the scene you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to focus, then take images that are...