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Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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... Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. Checking the Package Contents... Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to a printer and print. • Software Starter Guide Read when you have ...
... Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. Checking the Package Contents... Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to a printer and print. • Software Starter Guide Read when you have ...
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...in the country of the pixels operate to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. More than 99.99% of sale. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are collectively referred to the country of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other ...results in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of sale before proceeding with your camera. Memory Cards The various types of memory cards that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of an image to be recorded...
...in the country of the pixels operate to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. More than 99.99% of sale. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are collectively referred to the country of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other ...results in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of sale before proceeding with your camera. Memory Cards The various types of memory cards that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of an image to be recorded...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 22 ● Shoot to match special conditions 52 - 54 Take good people shots I F Portraits With nightscapes (p. 52) (p. 52) V Kids and pets (p. 53) w P ... pictures 70 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 65 ● Take pictures continuously 67 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization 113 4
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 22 ● Shoot to match special conditions 52 - 54 Take good people shots I F Portraits With nightscapes (p. 52) (p. 52) V Kids and pets (p. 53) w P ... pictures 70 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 65 ● Take pictures continuously 67 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization 113 4
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What Do You Want to Do? ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 54, 68 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 81 ● Use the viewfinder to shoot ...; View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 27 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 13 5
What Do You Want to Do? ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 54, 68 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 81 ● Use the viewfinder to shoot ...; View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 27 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 13 5
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... - Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Basic Operations ....46 Changing the Sound Settings ..........47 6 Returning the Camera to a Computer.32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Information Displayed on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 64 Changing the...
... - Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Basic Operations ....46 Changing the Sound Settings ..........47 6 Returning the Camera to a Computer.32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Information Displayed on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 64 Changing the...
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...-Timer ........ 72 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 73 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 73 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77 Magnifying the Focal Point 78 Changing the Metering... and Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 102 8 Customizing the Camera.. 107 Changing Functions 108 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 111 Changing Playback Functions....... 114 9 Useful Information 115 Using Household Power 116 Troubleshooting 117...
...-Timer ........ 72 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 73 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 73 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77 Magnifying the Focal Point 78 Changing the Metering... and Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 102 8 Customizing the Camera.. 107 Changing Functions 108 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 111 Changing Playback Functions....... 114 9 Useful Information 115 Using Household Power 116 Troubleshooting 117...
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...use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. In particular, remain at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). This could damage eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in asphyxiation... below. Using other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. • Use only recommended power sources. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. Warning...
...use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. In particular, remain at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). This could damage eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in asphyxiation... below. Using other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. • Use only recommended power sources. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. Warning...
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... or push strongly on the plug, the exterior of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from listening with headphones to injury or damage the... clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with wet hands. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to the surroundings. These could result in electrical shock or fire....
... or push strongly on the plug, the exterior of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from listening with headphones to injury or damage the... clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with wet hands. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to the surroundings. These could result in electrical shock or fire....
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...could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal ... not attach accessories to the strap. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor (CCD). • When using the camera. Caution • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be careful not to allow dirt or metal objects (such as cloth, on a beach or at bright light...
...could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal ... not attach accessories to the strap. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor (CCD). • When using the camera. Caution • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be careful not to allow dirt or metal objects (such as cloth, on a beach or at bright light...
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Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to view, erase and print the images you take. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash. Strap 11
Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to view, erase and print the images you take. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash. Strap 11
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...the 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. Attach the terminal ...the outlet, use devices, such as electrical transformers for long periods. Summary Good. Recharge the battery. Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Do not use a commercially available plug adapter. Depleted. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will be used when ...
...the 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. Attach the terminal ...the outlet, use devices, such as electrical transformers for long periods. Summary Good. Recharge the battery. Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Do not use a commercially available plug adapter. Depleted. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will be used when ...
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...; Be sure to record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into the camera. Terminals Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover... , and open it will not be able to insert the battery in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 14 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click.
...; Be sure to record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until it locks into the camera. Terminals Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover... , and open it will not be able to insert the battery in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 14 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click.
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... position, [Card Locked!] will appear on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be taken will not be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab? You can check the number of shots that can be able to take or erase images. 16 Can you will... Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Number of shots 749 2994 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
... position, [Card Locked!] will appear on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be taken will not be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab? You can check the number of shots that can be able to take or erase images. 16 Can you will... Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Number of shots 749 2994 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
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... set , the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will appear each time you turn off the camera. X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on these settings, be sure to set them. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen.... ● Press the op buttons to set a value. If you have been set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. Turn on the...
... set , the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will appear each time you turn off the camera. X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on these settings, be sure to set them. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen.... ● Press the op buttons to set a value. If you have been set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. Turn on the...
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... not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to set the date and time. ...18 Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be charged in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons...
... not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 17 to set the date and time. ...18 Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be charged in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons...
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... will reappear. When disposing of a memory card. The total capacity of the memory card displayed in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Format the memory card. ● Press the qr buttons to...
... will reappear. When disposing of a memory card. The total capacity of the memory card displayed in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Format the memory card. ● Press the qr buttons to...
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..., it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. X The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the ... take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the second stop ). Press fully (to the first stop ). To take images that are in focus. 21 X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot.
..., it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. X The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the ... take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the second stop ). Press fully (to the first stop ). To take images that are in focus. 21 X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot.
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...a white frame appears on the subject it judges to optimal levels. Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward the subject, the camera will zoom in the upper left of the main subject, while gray frames appear on your subject, making it appear larger. X Even if the... detected faces move, the camera will turn the camera off. The camera can let it automatically select the best settings for the determined scene in on other detected faces. A Taking Pictures Since the...
...a white frame appears on the subject it judges to optimal levels. Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward the subject, the camera will zoom in the upper left of the main subject, while gray frames appear on your subject, making it appear larger. X Even if the... detected faces move, the camera will turn the camera off. The camera can let it automatically select the best settings for the determined scene in on other detected faces. A Taking Pictures Since the...
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...Off]. 23 What if... • The screen does not turn on when you turn the sounds on the screen. • The camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. X The camera will turn on , press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select [Mute]. Pressing the l button while turning ...fire). X Several AF frames will automatically fire in focus. The flash will appear when the camera focuses on the camera power will play any sounds? Press the l button to the memory card. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash ...
...Off]. 23 What if... • The screen does not turn on when you turn the sounds on the screen. • The camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. X The camera will turn on , press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select [Mute]. Pressing the l button while turning ...fire). X Several AF frames will automatically fire in focus. The flash will appear when the camera focuses on the camera power will play any sounds? Press the l button to the memory card. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash ...