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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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...memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to shoot more challenging photos. • Software Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Wrist Strap WS...-DC10 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card Using the PDF Manuals The following items are included in your computer, the PDF manuals will be copied to...
...memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to shoot more challenging photos. • Software Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Wrist Strap WS...-DC10 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card Using the PDF Manuals The following items are included in your computer, the PDF manuals will be copied to...
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...thin plastic film for personal use . LCD Monitor (Screen) • The LCD monitor is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back...may be advised that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of sale before using the camera. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is not a malfunction. 3 Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for an extended period as bright...
...thin plastic film for personal use . LCD Monitor (Screen) • The LCD monitor is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back...may be advised that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of sale before using the camera. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is not a malfunction. 3 Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for an extended period as bright...
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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) ... 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 where...
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) ... 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 where...
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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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... Operations.... 46 MENU - Basic Operations 47 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Adjusting the Screen Brightness ..... 50 Returning the Camera to a Computer for Viewing 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........39 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Screen Display 44... Indicator 45 FUNC. Menu - Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Table of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the...
... Operations.... 46 MENU - Basic Operations 47 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Adjusting the Screen Brightness ..... 50 Returning the Camera to a Computer for Viewing 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........39 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Screen Display 44... Indicator 45 FUNC. Menu - Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Table of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the...
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... Shooting with the FE Lock 102 Shooting with Slow Synchro ......... 103 Red-Eye Correction 104 Checking for Shut Eyes 105 6 Getting More Out of Your Camera 107 Setting the Shutter Speed 108 Setting the Aperture Value 109 7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 111 Shooting Various Kinds of Movies 112 Shoot...
... Shooting with the FE Lock 102 Shooting with Slow Synchro ......... 103 Red-Eye Correction 104 Checking for Shut Eyes 105 6 Getting More Out of Your Camera 107 Setting the Shutter Speed 108 Setting the Aperture Value 109 7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 111 Shooting Various Kinds of Movies 112 Shoot...
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... 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...
... 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...
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xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are collectively referred to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • : Things you should be careful about ...• : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in this camera are at their default settings. • The various types of memory cards that can be used...
xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are collectively referred to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • : Things you should be careful about ...• : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in this camera are at their default settings. • The various types of memory cards that can be used...
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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 close proximity to severe impacts. ...injury, do not touch the interior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. ...
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 close proximity to severe impacts. ...injury, do not touch the interior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. ...
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...support data CD-ROMs. It is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to cover it by the camera may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. This could damage the speakers. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. •... Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the flash. • Avoid using, placing or ...
...support data CD-ROMs. It is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to cover it by the camera may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. This could damage the speakers. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. •... Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the flash. • Avoid using, placing or ...
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If the battery is charging. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in for a long period of the battery charger while it to the camera. Doing so may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after ...in your pocket. Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • Do not sit down with the camera in fire. • Do not place the battery near pets. Safety Precautions • Remove and store the battery when you are not using it....
If the battery is charging. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. • When putting the camera in for a long period of the battery charger while it to the camera. Doing so may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after ...in your pocket. Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • Do not sit down with the camera in fire. • Do not place the battery near pets. Safety Precautions • Remove and store the battery when you are not using it....
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Strap 13 Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against 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 view and erase the images you take. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer.
Strap 13 Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against 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 view and erase the images you take. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer.
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What if I cannot perform operations well? Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger across the screen. Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you install a screen protector. Do not use other objects, such as switching to... panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons (p. 170). 14 When touching with your finger. Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of magnified images. z Used for choosing icons or magnifying...
What if I cannot perform operations well? Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger across the screen. Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you install a screen protector. Do not use other objects, such as switching to... panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons (p. 170). 14 When touching with your finger. Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of magnified images. z Used for choosing icons or magnifying...
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..."Change the battery pack." Charge the battery. Charged batteries continue to store the battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. This is a normal characteristic of its performance. • The battery charger can be used when...as they are not used in regions that the o mark is quickly depleted even after charging, it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is visible. • How to discharge naturally even if they will appear on...
..."Change the battery pack." Charge the battery. Charged batteries continue to store the battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. This is a normal characteristic of its performance. • The battery charger can be used when...as they are not used in regions that the o mark is quickly depleted even after charging, it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is visible. • How to discharge naturally even if they will appear on...
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... is oriented correctly. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the battery. z Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
... is oriented correctly. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the battery. z Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
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z Open the cover and press the battery lock in until you check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 25). Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042 • Values ... of the arrow. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. X The memory card will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
z Open the cover and press the battery lock in until you check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 25). Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042 • Values ... of the arrow. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. X The memory card will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
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... turned on these settings, be sure to set them. Complete the setting. If you have been set, the Date/Time screen will turn on the camera. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on . Daylight saving time settings If you touch in Step 2 and then choose saving... (1 hour ahead). , you turn off the camera. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear. z Touch op to set a value. X Once the date and time have not set...
... turned on these settings, be sure to set them. Complete the setting. If you have been set, the Date/Time screen will turn on the camera. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on . Daylight saving time settings If you touch in Step 2 and then choose saving... (1 hour ahead). , you turn off the camera. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear. z Touch op to set a value. X Once the date and time have not set...
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... (sold separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time screen will appear when you turn... the camera on p. 20 to choose [Date/Time]. z Touch [Date/Time]. Choose [Date/Time]. z After touching ø, touch n. z Touch Ú twice to...
... (sold separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time screen will appear when you turn... the camera on p. 20 to choose [Date/Time]. z Touch [Date/Time]. Choose [Date/Time]. z After touching ø, touch n. z Touch Ú twice to...
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... on the card to a computer. z Touch ø, then touch n. X A confirmation screen will be sure to choose [Format]. As you should format the card with this camera. Choose [Format]. Choose [OK]. Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you cannot retrieve...
... on the card to a computer. z Touch ø, then touch n. X A confirmation screen will be sure to choose [Format]. As you should format the card with this camera. Choose [Format]. Choose [OK]. Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you cannot retrieve...