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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH
Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH
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Checking the Package Contents Check if the following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD-ROM: When the software is installed on the desktop. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. • Software Guide Read when you want to view the PDF manuals. 2 If anything is required to use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with ...
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD-ROM: When the software is installed on the desktop. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. • Software Guide Read when you want to view the PDF manuals. 2 If anything is required to use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with ...
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... the copying of images from any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of the pixels operate to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. LCD Monitor (Screen) • The LCD monitor is produced with this camera are not liable for protection against... image was shot for personal use . This is machine readable. Do not record images that results in the failure of sale. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with a thin plastic film for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including...
... the copying of images from any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of the pixels operate to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. LCD Monitor (Screen) • The LCD monitor is produced with this camera are not liable for protection against... image was shot for personal use . This is machine readable. Do not record images that results in the failure of sale. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with a thin plastic film for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 25 Take good people shots IV Portraits Kids and pets Facial expressions (p. 64) (p. 65) (p. 81) w At the beach (p. 65) P Against snow (p. 66) Shoot various other scenes Night Scene (p. 65) Low Light (p. 65) O Foliage (p. 65) t Fireworks (p. 66) Shoot with special effects Fish-eye Effect (p. 69) Miniature Effect (p. 70) Toy Camera Effect (p. 75) Creative Light Effect (p. 71) Monochrome (p. 74) Super vivid colors (p. 68) Poster Effect (p. 68) z Focus on faces 25, 64, 95 z Shoot in places ...
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 25 Take good people shots IV Portraits Kids and pets Facial expressions (p. 64) (p. 65) (p. 81) w At the beach (p. 65) P Against snow (p. 66) Shoot various other scenes Night Scene (p. 65) Low Light (p. 65) O Foliage (p. 65) t Fireworks (p. 66) Shoot with special effects Fish-eye Effect (p. 69) Miniature Effect (p. 70) Toy Camera Effect (p. 75) Creative Light Effect (p. 71) Monochrome (p. 74) Super vivid colors (p. 68) Poster Effect (p. 68) z Focus on faces 25, 64, 95 z Shoot in places ...
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What Do You Want to Do? 1 View z Look at my pictures 28 z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 124 z Look at my pictures on a TV 133 z Look at my pictures on a computer 34 z Quickly search pictures 120 z Erase pictures 30, 139 E Shoot/View Movies z Shoot movies 31, 111 z View movies 33 z Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion 114 2 Print z Easily print pictures 152 Save z Save images to a computer 34 3 Other z Turn off sounds 49 z Use the camera abroad 16, 169 z Understand what is displayed on the screen 187 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View z Look at my pictures 28 z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 124 z Look at my pictures on a TV 133 z Look at my pictures on a computer 34 z Quickly search pictures 120 z Erase pictures 30, 139 E Shoot/View Movies z Shoot movies 31, 111 z View movies 33 z Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion 114 2 Print z Easily print pictures 152 Save z Save images to a computer 34 3 Other z Turn off sounds 49 z Use the camera abroad 16, 169 z Understand what is displayed on the screen 187 5
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Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of Contents 6 Conventions Used in Various Conditions ....... 64 Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest 67 Adding Effects and Shooting........... 68 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter 76 High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst 80 Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection 81 6 Menu - Basic Operations.... 46 MENU - Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to a Computer for Viewing 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold ...
Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of Contents 6 Conventions Used in Various Conditions ....... 64 Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest 67 Adding Effects and Shooting........... 68 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter 76 High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst 80 Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection 81 6 Menu - Basic Operations.... 46 MENU - Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to a Computer for Viewing 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold ...
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Table of Contents 5 Choosing Settings Yourself 83 Shooting in Program AE 84 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 85 Turning the Flash On 85 Adjusting the White Balance 86 Changing the ISO Speed 88 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast 89 Changing the Aspect Ratio 90 Continuous Shooting 91 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 92 Shooting Close-ups (Macro 94 Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity 94 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 95 Magnifying the Focal Point 97 Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF 98 Shooting with the AF Lock 99 Shooting with ...
Table of Contents 5 Choosing Settings Yourself 83 Shooting in Program AE 84 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 85 Turning the Flash On 85 Adjusting the White Balance 86 Changing the ISO Speed 88 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast 89 Changing the Aspect Ratio 90 Continuous Shooting 91 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 92 Shooting Close-ups (Macro 94 Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity 94 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 95 Magnifying the Focal Point 97 Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF 98 Shooting with the AF Lock 99 Shooting with ...
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Table of Contents Adding Effects with the My Colors Function 148 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast 149 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .......150 9 Printing 151 Printing Images 152 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 159 10Customizing Camera Settings 163 Changing Camera Settings............164 Changing Shooting Function Settings 171 Changing Playback Function Settings 176 11Useful Information ...........177 Using Household Power 178 Using an Eye-Fi Card 179 Troubleshooting 181 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 184 Information Displayed on the Screen 187 Handling ...
Table of Contents Adding Effects with the My Colors Function 148 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast 149 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .......150 9 Printing 151 Printing Images 152 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 159 10Customizing Camera Settings 163 Changing Camera Settings............164 Changing Shooting Function Settings 171 Changing Playback Function Settings 176 11Useful Information ...........177 Using Household Power 178 Using an Eye-Fi Card 179 Troubleshooting 181 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 184 Information Displayed on the Screen 187 Handling ...
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Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are collectively referred to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that can be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of memory cards that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • : Things you should be used in the text to as memory cards in this camera are used in this guide. 9 xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of your camera ...
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are collectively referred to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that can be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of memory cards that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • : Things you should be used in the text to as memory cards in this camera are used in this guide. 9 xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of your camera ...
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... the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power...
... the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power...
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This could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. 11 Humid or dusty areas These could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using the camera on a music CD player. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with your fingers or clothing. Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the flash, be careful not to...
This could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. 11 Humid or dusty areas These could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using the camera on a music CD player. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with your fingers or clothing. Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the flash, be careful not to...
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Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • Do not sit down with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause it to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is charging. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you are not using it is complete, or when you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other metal materials may cause malfunctions or damage the screen....
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • Do not sit down with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause it to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is charging. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you are not using it is complete, or when you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other metal materials may cause malfunctions or damage the screen....
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Be sure that your wrist to view and erase the images you take. Strap 13 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A 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 when shooting. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and wrap it around your fingers do not block the flash or touch the screen. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer.
Be sure that your wrist to view and erase the images you take. Strap 13 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A 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 when shooting. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and wrap it around your fingers do not block the flash or touch the screen. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer.
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z Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. When touching with your finger does not work well, you to perform operations. z Used for playback operations such as pens or pencils. Drag Touch and drag your finger. What if I cannot perform operations well? You can use the toggle attached to the strap to perform operations with the touch of magnified images. Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons (p. 170). 14 Touch Briefly touch the screen with your ...
z Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. When touching with your finger does not work well, you to perform operations. z Used for playback operations such as pens or pencils. Drag Touch and drag your finger. What if I cannot perform operations well? You can use the toggle attached to the strap to perform operations with the touch of magnified images. Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons (p. 170). 14 Touch Briefly touch the screen with your ...
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Remove the cover. Charge the battery. X The charge lamp will light green when charging has finished. Remove the battery. z Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it is not charged at the time of purchase. CB-2LY CB-2LYE Insert the battery. z For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet ( ). Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery as it in ( ) and up ( ). z For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet. To protect the ...
Remove the cover. Charge the battery. X The charge lamp will light green when charging has finished. Remove the battery. z Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it is not charged at the time of purchase. CB-2LY CB-2LYE Insert the battery. z For CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet ( ). Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery as it in ( ) and up ( ). z For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet. To protect the ...
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... battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it 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. Storing a battery for long periods: Deplete and...
... battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it 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. Storing a battery for long periods: Deplete and...
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If it ( ). 17 z If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Some cards may not be able to use in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you will not be recognized even when using a commercially available card reader. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it is in the area, please check with the SD standards. Also note that your computer's OS version, SDXC memory cards may not operate properly depending on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards * • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus ...
If it ( ). 17 z If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Some cards may not be able to use in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you will not be recognized even when using a commercially available card reader. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it is in the area, please check with the SD standards. Also note that your computer's OS version, SDXC memory cards may not operate properly depending on their capacities. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards * • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus ...
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z Press the battery lock in the wrong direction could damage the camera. z Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place ( ). z Close the cover ( ), and press downward as shown until it will not properly lock into place with a click. If this tab is oriented correctly. What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen and you slide it until it locks into place. z Be sure to take or erase images. 18 SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. Terminals Close the cover. z Be sure the memory card is in the locked ...
z Press the battery lock in the wrong direction could damage the camera. z Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place ( ). z Close the cover ( ), and press downward as shown until it will not properly lock into place with a click. If this tab is oriented correctly. What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen and you slide it until it locks into place. z Be sure to take or erase images. 18 SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. Terminals Close the cover. z Be sure the memory card is in the locked ...
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Remove the memory card. Can you hear a click, then slowly release it. Number of shots that can be taken? Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. X The memory card will pop up . You can check the number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on the default settings. • The number of the arrow. z Push the memory card in the direction of shots that can be taken 19 X The battery will pop up . Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. ...
Remove the memory card. Can you hear a click, then slowly release it. Number of shots that can be taken? Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. X The memory card will pop up . You can check the number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on the default settings. • The number of the arrow. z Push the memory card in the direction of shots that can be taken 19 X The battery will pop up . Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. ...
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X op will appear. If you have been set . Daylight saving time settings If you touch in Step 2 and then choose saving (1 hour ahead). , you turn off the camera. z Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. z Touch Ú. X Once the date and time have not set the date and time, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you will close. Turn on these settings, be sure to set a value. Set the date and time. z Touch the option you want to set , the Date/Time screen will set the time to set them. Complete the setting. z Pressing the power button will ...
X op will appear. If you have been set . Daylight saving time settings If you touch in Step 2 and then choose saving (1 hour ahead). , you turn off the camera. z Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. z Touch Ú. X Once the date and time have not set the date and time, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you will close. Turn on these settings, be sure to set a value. Set the date and time. z Touch the option you want to set , the Date/Time screen will set the time to set them. Complete the setting. z Pressing the power button will ...