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... to view the PDF manuals. 2 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 the PDF manuals on the desktop. Explains how... to install and use the included memory card to try out your new camera and take some test shots. •...
... to view the PDF manuals. 2 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 the PDF manuals on the desktop. Explains how... to install and use the included memory card to try out your new camera and take some test shots. •...
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... This camera's warranty is a problem with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is machine readable. Please note that is produced with your camera. Memory Cards The various types of sale. Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating... advised that in certain cases the copying of images from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in a way that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are collectively referred to the country of the copyright holder.
... This camera's warranty is a problem with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is machine readable. Please note that is produced with your camera. Memory Cards The various types of sale. Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating... advised that in certain cases the copying of images from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in a way that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are collectively referred to the country of the copyright holder.
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... 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 Card 12 Setting the Date and Time 16 Setting the Display Language..........18 Pressing the Shutter Button 19 » Taking Pictures 20 1 Viewing ...Images 23 Erasing Images 24 Printing Images 25 X Shooting Movies 27 Viewing Movies 29 Transferring Images to Default Settings 46 Formatting Memory Cards 47 Changing the Image Display Time .. 48 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions 49 K Shooting in Program AE 60...
... 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 Card 12 Setting the Date and Time 16 Setting the Display Language..........18 Pressing the Shutter Button 19 » Taking Pictures 20 1 Viewing ...Images 23 Erasing Images 24 Printing Images 25 X Shooting Movies 27 Viewing Movies 29 Transferring Images to Default Settings 46 Formatting Memory Cards 47 Changing the Image Display Time .. 48 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions 49 K Shooting in Program AE 60...
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..., immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Use only recommended power sources. Caution Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed.
..., immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Use only recommended power sources. Caution Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed.
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... be able to record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with...
... be able to record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with...
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you hear a click, then slowly release it clicks into place . X The memory card will pop up. 13 Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card in until you slide it until it .
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you hear a click, then slowly release it clicks into place . X The memory card will pop up. 13 Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card in until you slide it until it .
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... ? NiMH batteries last much longer than those listed above because performance varies widely. Insert new batteries. 14 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Power Source Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) Number of Shots* 200... shots can be taken may vary widely. • The values for NiMH batteries are depleted. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 34, 36). Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Display "Change the ...
... ? NiMH batteries last much longer than those listed above because performance varies widely. Insert new batteries. 14 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Power Source Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) Number of Shots* 200... shots can be taken may vary widely. • The values for NiMH batteries are depleted. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 34, 36). Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Display "Change the ...
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...749 8 GB 2994 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards Number of shots that can be taken will not be able to take or erase images.... shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 20). SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Card Locked!] will appear and you check the number of shots that can be taken?
...749 8 GB 2994 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards Number of shots that can be taken will not be able to take or erase images.... shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 20). SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Card Locked!] will appear and you check the number of shots that can be taken?
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... pressing the shutter button. 21 X Several AF frames will beep twice. AF Frames » Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to the memory card. X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in low light conditions. X When the camera focuses, it will appear when the camera focuses on more...
... pressing the shutter button. 21 X Several AF frames will beep twice. AF Frames » Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to the memory card. X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in low light conditions. X When the camera focuses, it will appear when the camera focuses on more...
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... indicator will blink green, and the movie will be checked on default settings. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 128 MB 2 GB 8 GB Shooting Time 1 min. 4 sec. 16 min. 47 sec. 1 hr. 7 min. 6 sec. • Shooting times are... touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. X The camera will automatically stop when the memory card fills. X Shooting will beep once and stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. ...
... indicator will blink green, and the movie will be checked on default settings. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 128 MB 2 GB 8 GB Shooting Time 1 min. 4 sec. 16 min. 47 sec. 1 hr. 7 min. 6 sec. • Shooting times are... touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. X The camera will automatically stop when the memory card fills. X Shooting will beep once and stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. ...
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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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... Shutter Button (p. 19) Power Button (p. 20) Flash (p. 53) Speaker Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 103) / RedEye Reduction Lamp (p. 103) / SelfTimer Lamp (pp. 57, 71)) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 12) Strap Mount (p. 11) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 40) 1 (Playback) Button (p. 23) æ Button Indicator (p. 39) Zoom Button Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 20) Playback...
... Shutter Button (p. 19) Power Button (p. 20) Flash (p. 53) Speaker Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 103) / RedEye Reduction Lamp (p. 103) / SelfTimer Lamp (pp. 57, 71)) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 12) Strap Mount (p. 11) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 40) 1 (Playback) Button (p. 23) æ Button Indicator (p. 39) Zoom Button Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 20) Playback...
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When the indicator blinks green, data is being transmitted. When the monitor has turned off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. Do not turn off (p. 100). After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the ...approximately 1 minute after the camera is not operated for a certain time. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory card, or during Shooting The monitor will turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 100). • You can turn off approximately 5 minutes after the...
When the indicator blinks green, data is being transmitted. When the monitor has turned off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. Do not turn off (p. 100). After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the ...approximately 1 minute after the camera is not operated for a certain time. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory card, or during Shooting The monitor will turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 100). • You can turn off approximately 5 minutes after the...
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...9679; Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. Format the memory card. ● Press the qr buttons to select [Format], then press the m button. Low Level Format Perform low level formatting when you think that has... been used in other devices, you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. X Low level formatting starts. 47 Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. X The...
...9679; Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. Format the memory card. ● Press the qr buttons to select [Format], then press the m button. Low Level Format Perform low level formatting when you think that has... been used in other devices, you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. X Low level formatting starts. 47 Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. X The...
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... display. ● If you select [Hold], the image displays until you select [Off], the image will be erased but the memory card can be less than indicated on the memory card. • Low level formatting may solve the problem. Press the æ button and select » (p. 20). Formatting or ...device before formatting. Changing the Image Display Time You can stop a low level format of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be used without problem. Copy the images from the memory card to select the display time. ● If you press the shutter button halfway. 48 Be...
... display. ● If you select [Hold], the image displays until you select [Off], the image will be erased but the memory card can be less than indicated on the memory card. • Low level formatting may solve the problem. Press the æ button and select » (p. 20). Formatting or ...device before formatting. Changing the Image Display Time You can stop a low level format of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be used without problem. Copy the images from the memory card to select the display time. ● If you press the shutter button halfway. 48 Be...
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... the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) Approximate Values for printing postcard or 3.5" x 5" size prints. ● For printing on the subject, memory card and camera settings. KB) 2565 1226 1620 780 1116 556 558 278 150 84 Recordable Number of Images 128 MB 2 GB 8 GB ... 558 217 3235 12927 (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048 1920 918 64 1007 4026 132 2048 8187 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on wide size paper. 65 Approximate Values when Selecting by Paper Size A2 A3 A4, Letter size 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5"...
... the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) Approximate Values for printing postcard or 3.5" x 5" size prints. ● For printing on the subject, memory card and camera settings. KB) 2565 1226 1620 780 1116 556 558 278 150 84 Recordable Number of Images 128 MB 2 GB 8 GB ... 558 217 3235 12927 (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048 1920 918 64 1007 4026 132 2048 8187 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on wide size paper. 65 Approximate Values when Selecting by Paper Size A2 A3 A4, Letter size 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5"...
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... the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). • If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. 71 What if the number of shots taken (1 - 10 shots). Select $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons...
... the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). • If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. 71 What if the number of shots taken (1 - 10 shots). Select $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons...
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...Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. LP The image quality will display on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 82 X The setting will be lower than with , but you can record three times the length. ...2 min. 7 sec. 33 min. 2 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 3 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 46 min. 33 sec. 3 hrs. 6 min. 4 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will be lower than with but you can select from among three image quality settings. Image Quality Table Select the image...
...Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. LP The image quality will display on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 82 X The setting will be lower than with , but you can record three times the length. ...2 min. 7 sec. 33 min. 2 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 3 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 46 min. 33 sec. 3 hrs. 6 min. 4 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will be lower than with but you can select from among three image quality settings. Image Quality Table Select the image...
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7 Using Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. • Press the 1 button to select the Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 94 - 95) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available. 85
7 Using Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. • Press the 1 button to select the Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 94 - 95) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available. 85
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... the n button. d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are no images matching the search filter, the qr buttons will display on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Jump 10 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time. X The search method and the position...
... the n button. d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are no images matching the search filter, the qr buttons will display on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit. Jump 10 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time. X The search method and the position...