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...• Software Starter Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory 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 a computer.... If the software installation fails, you can use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. Explains how to install and use...
...• Software Starter Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory 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 a computer.... If the software installation fails, you can use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. Explains how to install and use...
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...Zooming in More Closely on the Screen 40 m FUNC. 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... 39 Indicator 39 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 54 ' Inserting the Date and Time....... 56 Ò Using the Self-Timer 57 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 59 G Shooting ...
...Zooming in More Closely on the Screen 40 m FUNC. 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... 39 Indicator 39 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 54 ' Inserting the Date and Time....... 56 Ò Using the Self-Timer 57 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 59 G Shooting ...
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.... Transferring Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the installation. 31 Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive and double-click... the icon. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac...
.... Transferring Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the installation. 31 Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive and double-click... the icon. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac...
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Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card 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. 34
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card 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. 34
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... setting. ● Press the qr buttons to the shooting screen. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used together with the digital zoom. 55 X The view will be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of 1.4x or 2.3x...by an equivalent of , or will cause image deterioration ( and the zoom factor will display on the screen. ● To return to select [Digital Zoom]. Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of the lens can be enlarged, and the zoom ...
... setting. ● Press the qr buttons to the shooting screen. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used together with the digital zoom. 55 X The view will be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of 1.4x or 2.3x...by an equivalent of , or will cause image deterioration ( and the zoom factor will display on the screen. ● To return to select [Digital Zoom]. Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of the lens can be enlarged, and the zoom ...
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...and shoot in Î, to prevent the camera from the end of the lens. œ Shooting Close-ups (Super Macro Shooting) You can zoom in and shoot while close to the subject. Use the zoom button to select œ, then press the m button. Using digital zoom may cause images to the subject... to compose the shot. The possible shooting range is approximately 1 - 10 cm (0.39 - 3.9 in.) from moving and blurring the image (p. 70). 62 Using the digital zoom will allow you to zoom in and the zoom factor will lock at some recording pixel settings (p. 64). X The optical zoom will appear. X The...
...and shoot in Î, to prevent the camera from the end of the lens. œ Shooting Close-ups (Super Macro Shooting) You can zoom in and shoot while close to the subject. Use the zoom button to select œ, then press the m button. Using digital zoom may cause images to the subject... to compose the shot. The possible shooting range is approximately 1 - 10 cm (0.39 - 3.9 in.) from moving and blurring the image (p. 70). 62 Using the digital zoom will allow you to zoom in and the zoom factor will lock at some recording pixel settings (p. 64). X The optical zoom will appear. X The...
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...and shoot. 75 After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. If the camera cannot focus when you release your finger from the shutter button, and press the q button once more, % will disappear and the focus will ...select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55) is fixed at the center. X The focus locks and % is effective for focusing on the screen. ● If you press ...
...and shoot. 75 After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. If the camera cannot focus when you release your finger from the shutter button, and press the q button once more, % will disappear and the focus will ...select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55) is fixed at the center. X The focus locks and % is effective for focusing on the screen. ● If you press ...
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The magnified display will magnify and you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear when using the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55), or when connected to select [On]. Use the qr buttons to a TV (p. 70). 76 Select [AF-Point Zoom]. ●...the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway. X In [Center] (p. 75), the contents of the center AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. What if the display does not magnify? In [Center], it will appear magnified. The display will appear magnified. X In [Face AiAF] (p. ...
The magnified display will magnify and you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear when using the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55), or when connected to select [On]. Use the qr buttons to a TV (p. 70). 76 Select [AF-Point Zoom]. ●...the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway. X In [Center] (p. 75), the contents of the center AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. What if the display does not magnify? In [Center], it will appear magnified. The display will appear magnified. X In [Face AiAF] (p. ...
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...to all images selected for printing. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with print settings set by a different camera. Print Settings You can be able to reflect all the selected images at a photo developer... memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of the [Date] setting. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. X Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen. Prints several reduced size images per page. ...
...to all images selected for printing. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with print settings set by a different camera. Print Settings You can be able to reflect all the selected images at a photo developer... memory card for printing (up to 998 images) and specify the number of the [Date] setting. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. X Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen. Prints several reduced size images per page. ...
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... slowly, playback may cut out, when playing movies. 113 Try one of the following. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 83). Playback Cannot play back images or movies. Playback stops, or audio cuts ...card capable of recording at high speeds. Troubleshooting Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 47). • Lower the recorded pixels (p. 82). • Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Refer to play ...
... slowly, playback may cut out, when playing movies. 113 Try one of the following. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 83). Playback Cannot play back images or movies. Playback stops, or audio cuts ...card capable of recording at high speeds. Troubleshooting Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 47). • Lower the recorded pixels (p. 82). • Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Refer to play ...
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...Shutter, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, Super Macro Continuous Shooting Approx. 0.8 images/sec. Self-timer Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. f/5.8 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 13x in combination with the optical zoom) LCD Monitor 2.5-inch type TFT LCD color monitor Approx. 115,000 ...delay, Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (...
...Shutter, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, Super Macro Continuous Shooting Approx. 0.8 images/sec. Self-timer Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. f/5.8 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 13x in combination with the optical zoom) LCD Monitor 2.5-inch type TFT LCD color monitor Approx. 115,000 ...delay, Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (...
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...pixels Widescreen: 3648 x 2048 pixels (Movies 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.) 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec. Specifications Number of digital, audio and video*) * mini-B compatible Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, mono audio) Communication Settings MTP, PTP Power 2 AA-size ... - 104 °F) Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Dimensions (excluding protrusions) . . . . 92.1 x 62.0 x 31.1 mm (3.63 x 2.44 x 1.22 in.) Weight (camera body only Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report. 123
...pixels Widescreen: 3648 x 2048 pixels (Movies 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.) 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec. Specifications Number of digital, audio and video*) * mini-B compatible Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, mono audio) Communication Settings MTP, PTP Power 2 AA-size ... - 104 °F) Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Dimensions (excluding protrusions) . . . . 92.1 x 62.0 x 31.1 mm (3.63 x 2.44 x 1.22 in.) Weight (camera body only Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report. 123
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... to Image 56 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17, 108 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 46 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 31 Digital Tele-Converter 55 Digital Zoom 54 Display Language 18 Display Overlay 104 DPOF 96 124 E Editing Red-Eye Correction 95 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ....... 94 Rotating...
... to Image 56 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17, 108 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 46 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 31 Digital Tele-Converter 55 Digital Zoom 54 Display Language 18 Display Overlay 104 DPOF 96 124 E Editing Red-Eye Correction 95 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ....... 94 Rotating...
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... 69 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 70 Shooting With Macro 61 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 88 Snow (Scene Mode 52 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 31 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 30 Sound 45 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 51 Super Macro (Scene Mode 62 Supplementary...
... 69 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 70 Shooting With Macro 61 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 88 Snow (Scene Mode 52 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 31 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 30 Sound 45 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 51 Super Macro (Scene Mode 62 Supplementary...