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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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... Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC300 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. Explains how to install and use the software on the CD-ROM. If the... software installation fails, you can find the manuals in your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can use the included memory card to try out ...
... Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC300 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. Explains how to install and use the software on the CD-ROM. If the... software installation fails, you can find the manuals in your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can use the included memory card to try out ...
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... dots. This is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If there is not a malfunction. More than 99.99% of a camera or other device may appear as the camera body may become warm. This is only ... sale before proceeding with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with this guide. 3 Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial...
... dots. This is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If there is not a malfunction. More than 99.99% of a camera or other device may appear as the camera body may become warm. This is only ... sale before proceeding with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with this guide. 3 Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 20 ● Shoot to match special conditions 50 - 52 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 50) F V With nightscapes Kids and pets (p. 50) (p. 50) w P ... pictures 69 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 64 ● Take pictures continuously 66 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 67 4
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 20 ● Shoot to match special conditions 50 - 52 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 50) F V With nightscapes Kids and pets (p. 50) (p. 50) w P ... pictures 69 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 64 ● Take pictures continuously 66 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 67 4
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What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 23 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 88 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 91 ● Quickly search pictures 86, 87 ● Erase pictures 24, 93 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 92 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 27 ● View movies 29 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 30 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 45 ● Use the camera abroad 36 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 23 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 88 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 91 ● Quickly search pictures 86, 87 ● Erase pictures 24, 93 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 92 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 27 ● View movies 29 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 30 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 45 ● Use the camera abroad 36 5
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Menu - Basic Operations ....44 Changing the Sound Settings ..........45 Returning the Camera to a Computer 30 Accessories 34 Separately Sold Accessories ...........36 2 Learning More 37 Components Guide 38 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down...Zooming in Special Conditions 50 ! Basic Operations 43 n Menu - Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Safety Precautions 8 1 Getting Started 11 Inserting the Batteries and Memory ...
Menu - Basic Operations ....44 Changing the Sound Settings ..........45 Returning the Camera to a Computer 30 Accessories 34 Separately Sold Accessories ...........36 2 Learning More 37 Components Guide 38 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down...Zooming in Special Conditions 50 ! Basic Operations 43 n Menu - Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Safety Precautions 8 1 Getting Started 11 Inserting the Batteries and Memory ...
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...Self-Timer 70 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 71 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 72 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 73 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 74 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 75 Magnifying the Focal Point 76 Changing the Metering ... Playback and Other Functions 85 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 86 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 96 8 Customizing the Camera.... 99 Changing Functions 100 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 103 Changing Playback Functions....... 105 9 Useful Information 107 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 108 Using...
...Self-Timer 70 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 71 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 72 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 73 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 74 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 75 Magnifying the Focal Point 76 Changing the Metering ... Playback and Other Functions 85 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 86 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 96 8 Customizing the Camera.... 99 Changing Functions 100 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 103 Changing Playback Functions....... 105 9 Useful Information 107 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 108 Using...
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.... • Do not use . In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the camera, please ensure that the camera is not expressly described in asphyxiation. This could result in this equipment out of the reach of damage to human eyes. Strap:...infants. 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. Exposure to disassemble or alter any separately sold accessories...
.... • Do not use . In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the camera, please ensure that the camera is not expressly described in asphyxiation. This could result in this equipment out of the reach of damage to human eyes. Strap:...infants. 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. Exposure to disassemble or alter any separately sold accessories...
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... player) could damage the speakers. Places subject to the surroundings. Places subject to injury. • Avoid using the camera on a music CD player. These could damage the camera or lead to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). - Doing so may also cause deformation of the casing... water and seek medical assistance. High temperatures may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using , placing or storing the camera in the following places. - sea water) or other injuries. This could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the batteries, resulting in...
... player) could damage the speakers. Places subject to the surroundings. Places subject to injury. • Avoid using the camera on a music CD player. These could damage the camera or lead to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). - Doing so may also cause deformation of the casing... water and seek medical assistance. High temperatures may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using , placing or storing the camera in the following places. - sea water) or other injuries. This could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the batteries, resulting in...
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...• Do not use the flash with tape or other insulators. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you are not using the camera. Doing so may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in your fingers or clothing. ...This may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. 10 Contacting other items stuck to the strap. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction. • Remove and store the batteries when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with dirt, dust or other metal materials in ...
...• Do not use the flash with tape or other insulators. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you are not using the camera. Doing so may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in your fingers or clothing. ...This may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. 10 Contacting other items stuck to the strap. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction. • Remove and store the batteries when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with dirt, dust or other metal materials in ...
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in » mode, and then how to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your fingers do not block the flash. Strap 11 The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer. Be sure that your wrist to view, erase and print the images you take.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in » mode, and then how to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your fingers do not block the flash. Strap 11 The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer. Be sure that your wrist to view, erase and print the images you take.
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.... ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 12 Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Label Insert...
.... ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 12 Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Label Insert...
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... are charged, the icon and message will appear. Why use of shots that can be used? Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 34, 36). If the batteries are depleted. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate ...(Sold Separately) Number of Shots* 200 470 Playback Time (Hours) 8 10 * 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 taken. • Depending on the brand of ...
... are charged, the icon and message will appear. Why use of shots that can be used? Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 34, 36). If the batteries are depleted. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate ...(Sold Separately) Number of Shots* 200 470 Playback Time (Hours) 8 10 * 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 taken. • Depending on the brand of ...
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... Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB 47 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position...
... Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB 47 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position...
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X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. If you turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Set the date and time. ● Press the ... recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. Turn on the camera. 16 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear.
X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. If you turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Set the date and time. ● Press the ... recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. Turn on the camera. 16 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear.
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... the shot. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop ). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. If you just press the shutter button... first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to the second stop ). Press fully (to focus, then take images that are in focus. 19 X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice.
... the shot. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop ). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. If you just press the shutter button... first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to the second stop ). Press fully (to focus, then take images that are in focus. 19 X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice.
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...; Press the power button. Compose the shot. ● Pressing the zoom button toward j will turn the camera off. X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, while gray frames appear on faces, setting the color and brightness to select ». ...● Press the m button. The camera can take images just by pressing the shutter button. up sound will play, and the start -up screen will appear. ● Pressing the power ...
...; Press the power button. Compose the shot. ● Pressing the zoom button toward j will turn the camera off. X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, while gray frames appear on faces, setting the color and brightness to select ». ...● Press the m button. The camera can take images just by pressing the shutter button. up sound will play, and the start -up screen will appear. ● Pressing the power ...
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..., it will play the shutter sound and shoot. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will beep twice. X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in low light conditions. X Several AF frames will appear for about two seconds. ● ... can take a second picture even while an image is recorded to focus. X The indicator will automatically fire in focus. X The image will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. The flash will blink green while the image is displayed by pressing the shutter button. 21 AF Frames »...
..., it will play the shutter sound and shoot. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will beep twice. X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in low light conditions. X Several AF frames will appear for about two seconds. ● ... can take a second picture even while an image is recorded to focus. X The indicator will automatically fire in focus. X The image will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. The flash will blink green while the image is displayed by pressing the shutter button. 21 AF Frames »...
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... cm (9.8 in dark areas. 22 Use the qr buttons to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in .) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • The lamp lights when the shutter button is too far away. Move about 4 cm (1.6 in . - 9.8 ft.) away from your subject... and shoot. When the camera is pressed halfway? To reduce red-eye and to select [Off]. • The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? »...
... cm (9.8 in dark areas. 22 Use the qr buttons to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in .) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • The lamp lights when the shutter button is too far away. Move about 4 cm (1.6 in . - 9.8 ft.) away from your subject... and shoot. When the camera is pressed halfway? To reduce red-eye and to select [Off]. • The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? »...
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... order they were taken. ● The images change more quickly if you press the 1 button with the lens retracted, the power will switch the camera to reappear. ● The lens will appear. Pressing the shutter button halfway while in playback mode, or pressing the æ button will turn off.... ● Pressing the 1 button while the lens is off . Pressing it again turns the camera off turns the camera on the screen. Switching to and from playback mode Pressing the 1 button while the camera is extended will cause the shooting screen to shooting mode. 23 1 Viewing Images You can view...
... order they were taken. ● The images change more quickly if you press the 1 button with the lens retracted, the power will switch the camera to reappear. ● The lens will appear. Pressing the shutter button halfway while in playback mode, or pressing the æ button will turn off.... ● Pressing the 1 button while the lens is off . Pressing it again turns the camera off turns the camera on the screen. Switching to and from playback mode Pressing the 1 button while the camera is extended will cause the shooting screen to shooting mode. 23 1 Viewing Images You can view...
