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Conventions Used in this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is designed to achieve excellent performance when used . This mark denotes additional topics that may request...
Conventions Used in this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is designed to achieve excellent performance when used . This mark denotes additional topics that may request...
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... not constitute a malfunction. z Equipment refers to specification. Always ensure that you in your camera is used in the safe and correct operation of the Basic Camera User Guide. More than 0.01% of this and take care when operating the camera for prolonged periods, the camera body may occasionally misfire or appear as... the camera's video signal format to change the language setting. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is operated correctly. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to the one used for an extended period.
... not constitute a malfunction. z Equipment refers to specification. Always ensure that you in your camera is used in the safe and correct operation of the Basic Camera User Guide. More than 0.01% of this and take care when operating the camera for prolonged periods, the camera body may occasionally misfire or appear as... the camera's video signal format to change the language setting. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is operated correctly. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to the one used for an extended period.
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Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap aWrist Strap Mount b Speaker cMicrophone (p. 79) dAF-assist Beam (p. 24) eRed-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9) fSelf-Timer Lamp (p. 35) gViewfinder Window (p. 19) hFlash (Basic Guide p. 9) i Ring jRing Release Button k Lens 12
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap aWrist Strap Mount b Speaker cMicrophone (p. 79) dAF-assist Beam (p. 24) eRed-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9) fSelf-Timer Lamp (p. 35) gViewfinder Window (p. 19) hFlash (Basic Guide p. 9) i Ring jRing Release Button k Lens 12
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The Components Guide Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 15, Basic Guide p. 3) b Viewfinder (p. 19) c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 89) d DC IN Terminal (p. 111) e DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) f Terminal Cover g Memory Card Slot Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) h Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) i Battery Cover Lock (Basic Guide p. 1) j Tripod Socket 13 Before Using the Camera -
The Components Guide Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 15, Basic Guide p. 3) b Viewfinder (p. 19) c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 89) d DC IN Terminal (p. 111) e DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) f Terminal Cover g Memory Card Slot Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) h Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) i Battery Cover Lock (Basic Guide p. 1) j Tripod Socket 13 Before Using the Camera -
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... Lamp cPower Button (Basic Guide p. 5) dZoom Lever (p. 72, Basic Guide p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) eShutter Button (Basic Guide p. 5) fShooting Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 6) gMode Switch h (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14) iMENU Button (p. 23) jFUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22) kDISPLAY Button (p. 15) l (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 54, Basic Guide p. 11) m Button n (Flash)/ (Jump)/ Button (p. 74, Basic Guide p. 9) o Button p (Macro...
... Lamp cPower Button (Basic Guide p. 5) dZoom Lever (p. 72, Basic Guide p. 8) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) eShutter Button (Basic Guide p. 5) fShooting Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 6) gMode Switch h (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 14) iMENU Button (p. 23) jFUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 22) kDISPLAY Button (p. 15) l (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 54, Basic Guide p. 11) m Button n (Flash)/ (Jump)/ Button (p. 74, Basic Guide p. 9) o Button p (Macro...
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...Output (p. 67) Metering Mode (p. 52) Compression (p. 30) Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 30) Resolution (p. 29, 30) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Red-Eye Reduction (Basic Guide p. 9) Auto Rotate (p. 70) z(Red)* Movie Recording (p. 37) Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 6 - 8) (p. 59) (p. 39) * * * * (p. 37) (p. 41 - 44, 69) • Stills:...; Movies (Sec.): Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Shutter Speed* (p. 41) Aperture Value* (p. 43) ··· * Exposure Compensation (p. 54) * Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) * Manual Focus (p. 48) * AE Lock (p. 49) * FE Lock (p. 51) * AF Lock (p. 47) (Red)* Camera Shake Warning ...
...Output (p. 67) Metering Mode (p. 52) Compression (p. 30) Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 30) Resolution (p. 29, 30) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Red-Eye Reduction (Basic Guide p. 9) Auto Rotate (p. 70) z(Red)* Movie Recording (p. 37) Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 6 - 8) (p. 59) (p. 39) * * * * (p. 37) (p. 41 - 44, 69) • Stills:...; Movies (Sec.): Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Shutter Speed* (p. 41) Aperture Value* (p. 43) ··· * Exposure Compensation (p. 54) * Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) * Manual Focus (p. 48) * AE Lock (p. 49) * FE Lock (p. 51) * AF Lock (p. 47) (Red)* Camera Shake Warning ...
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Detailed ··· Exposure Compensation (p. 54) Metering Mode (p. 52) Histogram Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 6 - 8) (p. 59) (p. 39) * (p. 37) (p. 41 - 44) ISO Speed (p. 66) Shutter Speed (p. 41) Resolution/Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 30) Aperture Value (p. 43) White Balance...55) ··· Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 67) Flash Output (p. 67) Photo Effect (p. 58) My Colors (p. 59) Manual Focus (p. 48) Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) File Size Resolution (Still Image) (p. 29) Movie Length Shown on other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized...
Detailed ··· Exposure Compensation (p. 54) Metering Mode (p. 52) Histogram Shooting Mode (Basic Guide p. 6 - 8) (p. 59) (p. 39) * (p. 37) (p. 41 - 44) ISO Speed (p. 66) Shutter Speed (p. 41) Resolution/Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 30) Aperture Value (p. 43) White Balance...55) ··· Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 67) Flash Output (p. 67) Photo Effect (p. 58) My Colors (p. 59) Manual Focus (p. 48) Macro (Basic Guide p. 10) File Size Resolution (Still Image) (p. 29) Movie Length Shown on other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized...
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Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. p. 31 Basic Guide p. 6 Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Options AF Frame AiAF*/Center/FlexiZone Flash Sync 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual Slow Synchro On/... Zoom On*/Off AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom On/Off* Review Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold 24 *Default setting Reference Page p. 45 p. 68 p. 66 Basic Guide p. 9 Basic Guide p. 9 p. 52 p. 43 p. 48 - Menu Item ISO Speed White Balance Reference Page p. 66 p. 55 Drive Mode p. 32, 35 Photo Effect p. 58 My Colors +/- (Flash)/ Flash Output...
Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. p. 31 Basic Guide p. 6 Menu List FUNC. Menu Menu Item Options AF Frame AiAF*/Center/FlexiZone Flash Sync 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual Slow Synchro On/... Zoom On*/Off AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom On/Off* Review Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold 24 *Default setting Reference Page p. 45 p. 68 p. 66 Basic Guide p. 9 Basic Guide p. 9 p. 52 p. 43 p. 48 - Menu Item ISO Speed White Balance Reference Page p. 66 p. 55 Drive Mode p. 32, 35 Photo Effect p. 58 My Colors +/- (Flash)/ Flash Output...
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...Menu Item Mute Options On/Off* *Default setting Reference Page Set to [On] to make composition easier. Before Using the Camera - Reference Page p. 61 Basic Guide p. 3 You can display grid lines (split into nine) to make it easier to judge the horizontal and vertical alignment of a photographic subject and to... the start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds all at once. However, warnings still sound even when the mute is set to [On] (Basic Guide p. 5). 25 Grid Lines On/Off* On*/Off On/Off* Options Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time Save Settings - The lines will not be...
...Menu Item Mute Options On/Off* *Default setting Reference Page Set to [On] to make composition easier. Before Using the Camera - Reference Page p. 61 Basic Guide p. 3 You can display grid lines (split into nine) to make it easier to judge the horizontal and vertical alignment of a photographic subject and to... the start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds all at once. However, warnings still sound even when the mute is set to [On] (Basic Guide p. 5). 25 Grid Lines On/Off* On*/Off On/Off* Options Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time Save Settings - The lines will not be...
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... start -up sound when the camera is performed. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos. Adjusts the volume of the start -up Vol. Basic Guide p. 4 Format p. 21 File No.
... start -up sound when the camera is performed. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos. Adjusts the volume of the start -up Vol. Basic Guide p. 4 Format p. 21 File No.
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... for each My Camera settings item. Before Using the Camera - Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on . Basic Operations Menu Item Distance Units Language Video System Reset All Options m/cm*/ft/in selftimer mode. My Camera Menu Contents (Off)/ */ / 27 Shutter... the camera power is turned on . Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Basic Guide p. 4 p. 89 p. 28 My Camera Menu *Default setting Item Available Settings Reference Page Theme Selects a common theme for movies.
... for each My Camera settings item. Before Using the Camera - Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on . Basic Operations Menu Item Distance Units Language Video System Reset All Options m/cm*/ft/in selftimer mode. My Camera Menu Contents (Off)/ */ / 27 Shutter... the camera power is turned on . Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Basic Guide p. 4 p. 89 p. 28 My Camera Menu *Default setting Item Available Settings Reference Page Theme Selects a common theme for movies.
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... style specified in (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 34) print out even when [Date] is set to [Off]. z Embedded dates in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 26, Basic Guide p. 4). 86 Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. -
... style specified in (Postcard Date Imprint mode) (p. 34) print out even when [Date] is set to [Off]. z Embedded dates in the [Date/Time] menu (p. 26, Basic Guide p. 4). 86 Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. -
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... recording to, erasing from the camera interior. cover or battery cover is set to "Write or formatting the memory card, protect". direction (Basic Guide p. 1). batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). slide the tab upward (p. 107). 93 Troubleshooting Memory card slot cover or z Confirm that the memory card slot battery cover is not...
... recording to, erasing from the camera interior. cover or battery cover is set to "Write or formatting the memory card, protect". direction (Basic Guide p. 1). batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). slide the tab upward (p. 107). 93 Troubleshooting Memory card slot cover or z Confirm that the memory card slot battery cover is not...
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... not be recorded when shooting movies. The built-in rechargeable z Recharge the built-in strong malfunction and has no effect on the LCD monitor. immediately (Basic Guide p. 4). Subject is low.
... not be recorded when shooting movies. The built-in rechargeable z Recharge the built-in strong malfunction and has no effect on the LCD monitor. immediately (Basic Guide p. 4). Subject is low.
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Mode switch is set to (shooting) (Basic Guide p. 5). z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make it is write z Slide the write protect tab of ... mode switch to (playback). Flash is not formatted correctly. z The indicator will not record. z Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 1). z Format the memory card (p. 21). z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card is charged. Troubleshooting 95
Mode switch is set to (shooting) (Basic Guide p. 5). z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make it is write z Slide the write protect tab of ... mode switch to (playback). Flash is not formatted correctly. z The indicator will not record. z Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 1). z Format the memory card (p. 21). z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card is charged. Troubleshooting 95
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... camera to focus z Use the focus lock, AF lock or on. z Set the flash to (Flash on a stable surface or by placing the camera on ) (Basic Guide p. 9). Use the LCD than is too dark. As the AF-assist Beam will emit to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with the subject at the...
... camera to focus z Use the focus lock, AF lock or on. z Set the flash to (Flash on a stable surface or by placing the camera on ) (Basic Guide p. 9). Use the LCD than is too dark. As the AF-assist Beam will emit to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with the subject at the...
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... particles or with digital cameras and does not insects in the aperture-priority AE mode. Light from the flash has z This is being reflected off ) (Basic Guide p. 9). z In , , , and modes in recorded image is set to (Flash off the subject. Flash is too bright. Image contains noise. Subject in the mode, the...
... particles or with digital cameras and does not insects in the aperture-priority AE mode. Light from the flash has z This is being reflected off ) (Basic Guide p. 9). z In , , , and modes in recorded image is set to (Flash off the subject. Flash is too bright. Image contains noise. Subject in the mode, the...
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... at the red- eye reduction lamp. The shutter will not retract. Recording images to improve the effect. Eyes appear red. Try asking them appear mode (Basic Guide p. 9). Memory card was opened with power on. Memory card slot cover or z First close the memory card slot battery cover was formatted z Use a memory card... memory card takes a long time. The memory card's z To enhance the continuous performance has dropped. cover or battery cover and then turn the power off (Basic Guide p. 1). 98 must be looking right at the lamp.
... at the red- eye reduction lamp. The shutter will not retract. Recording images to improve the effect. Eyes appear red. Try asking them appear mode (Basic Guide p. 9). Memory card was opened with power on. Memory card slot cover or z First close the memory card slot battery cover was formatted z Use a memory card... memory card takes a long time. The memory card's z To enhance the continuous performance has dropped. cover or battery cover and then turn the power off (Basic Guide p. 1). 98 must be looking right at the lamp.
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... in this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards) (p. 21). Recording time will be recorded correctly on the memory card. If free space in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 8). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting, but only in the LCD monitor. Troubleshooting 99 Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly...
... in this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards) (p. 21). Recording time will be recorded correctly on the memory card. If free space in movie mode (Basic Guide p. 8). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting, but only in the LCD monitor. Troubleshooting 99 Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly...
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z Reload the batteries several times. ones. Batteries are dirty. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). Incorrect video system z Set the video system to low ambient the batteries such as by placing temperatures. in a different shooting mode (Basic Guide p. 7). Battery terminals are not the right z Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. recharging and...
z Reload the batteries several times. ones. Batteries are dirty. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (Basic Guide p. 1). Incorrect video system z Set the video system to low ambient the batteries such as by placing temperatures. in a different shooting mode (Basic Guide p. 7). Battery terminals are not the right z Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. recharging and...