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English ©CANON INC. 2013 CDJ-E556-010 Switching Between Pages Click buttons on the top of the screen. ç Contents : return to the Contents. ç Chapter Contents : return to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" (=13) section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to the Chapter Contents page.
English ©CANON INC. 2013 CDJ-E556-010 Switching Between Pages Click buttons on the top of the screen. ç Contents : return to the Contents. ç Chapter Contents : return to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" (=13) section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to the Chapter Contents page.
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If anything is not included (=3). Camera Battery Pack NB-6LH Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Wrist Strap Getting Started • A memory card is missing, contact your camera retailer. Warranty Card ç Contents 2 Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is not included (=3). Camera Battery Pack NB-6LH Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Wrist Strap Getting Started • A memory card is missing, contact your camera retailer. Warranty Card ç Contents 2 Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
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... 3 Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the camera.
... 3 Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the camera.
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...be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may become warm. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is machine readable.... • Images recorded by the camera are not liable for personal use , photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at...
...be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may become warm. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is machine readable.... • Images recorded by the camera are not liable for personal use , photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at...
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Most of these operations are also possible with the buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. Up button on back Left button on back Right button on back Down button on back ç Contents 7 zzTurning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations.
Most of these operations are also possible with the buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. Up button on back Left button on back Right button on back Down button on back ç Contents 7 zzTurning the control dial is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations.
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...8226; =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the "memory card". • The tabs shown ...whether the function is used when shooting or viewing movies. ç Contents 8 • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. ...
...8226; =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the "memory card". • The tabs shown ...whether the function is used when shooting or viewing movies. ç Contents 8 • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. ...
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...and Legal Information 4 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE ([P] Mode 95 ç Contents 9 Table of Contents 9 Common Camera Operations 11 Safety Precautions 13 2 Auto Mode 49 Shooting with CameraDetermined Settings 50 Common, Convenient Features 59 Image Customization Features 66 Helpful... Shooting Features....71 Customizing Camera Operation 74 Basic Guide 19 Initial Preparations 20 Trying the Camera Out.........31 Advanced Guide........ 37 1 Camera Basics 37 On/Off 38 Shutter Button 40 Shooting Modes 41 Shooting...
...and Legal Information 4 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE ([P] Mode 95 ç Contents 9 Table of Contents 9 Common Camera Operations 11 Safety Precautions 13 2 Auto Mode 49 Shooting with CameraDetermined Settings 50 Common, Convenient Features 59 Image Customization Features 66 Helpful... Shooting Features....71 Customizing Camera Operation 74 Basic Guide 19 Initial Preparations 20 Trying the Camera Out.........31 Advanced Guide........ 37 1 Camera Basics 37 On/Off 38 Shutter Button 40 Shooting Modes 41 Shooting...
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... 143 Erasing Images 149 Rotating Images 153 Tagging Images as Favorites 155 Editing Still Images 157 Editing Movies 165 10 7 Setting Menu 168 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 169 8 Accessories 183 System Map 184 Optional Accessories..........186 Using Optional Accessories 189 Using the Software 193 Printing Images 199 Using an Eye-Fi...
... 143 Erasing Images 149 Rotating Images 153 Tagging Images as Favorites 155 Editing Still Images 157 Editing Movies 165 10 7 Setting Menu 168 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 169 8 Accessories 183 System Map 184 Optional Accessories..........186 Using Optional Accessories 189 Using the Software 193 Printing Images 199 Using an Eye-Fi...
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ç Contents 11 Common Camera Operations 4 Shoot zzUse camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 50 Shooting people well I Portraits (= 80) P Against Snow (= 81) Matching specific scenes Low Light (= 81) t Fireworks (= 81) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (= 85) Poster Effect (= 85) Fish-Eye Effect (= 86) Miniature Effect (= 87) Toy Camera Effect (= 89) Monochrome (= 90)
ç Contents 11 Common Camera Operations 4 Shoot zzUse camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 50 Shooting people well I Portraits (= 80) P Against Snow (= 81) Matching specific scenes Low Light (= 81) t Fireworks (= 81) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (= 85) Poster Effect (= 85) Fish-Eye Effect (= 86) Miniature Effect (= 87) Toy Camera Effect (= 89) Monochrome (= 90)
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... direct flame. • If your model has one ) becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder (if your camera uses a battery charger, note the following precautions. - sea water) or other liquids. • Do not allow dirt...
... direct flame. • If your model has one ) becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder (if your camera uses a battery charger, note the following precautions. - sea water) or other liquids. • Do not allow dirt...
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... or dusty areas If the screen cracks, injury may interfere with water. • Turn the camera off in electrical shock or fire. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the camera may result from the broken fragments. • When using , placing or storing the product in..., such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. ç Contents 15 The battery pack/batteries may explode or leak, resulting in places where camera use of electronic instruments and other objects. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on other devices.
... or dusty areas If the screen cracks, injury may interfere with water. • Turn the camera off in electrical shock or fire. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the camera may result from the broken fragments. • When using , placing or storing the product in..., such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. ç Contents 15 The battery pack/batteries may explode or leak, resulting in places where camera use of electronic instruments and other objects. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on other devices.
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... use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other injuries. Doing so may be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. • On cameras that raise and lower the flash automatically, make sure your finger is out of the way when the flash is due to the high... flash. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it open. Please use , small amounts of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a beach or at a windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build-up and...
... use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other injuries. Doing so may be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. • On cameras that raise and lower the flash automatically, make sure your finger is out of the way when the flash is due to the high... flash. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it open. Please use , small amounts of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a beach or at a windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build-up and...
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... pack could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • If your camera has a screen that have different levels of time may cause it faces the camera body), if your camera uses multiple batteries, do not use . If the battery pack or batteries are not using the... camera. ç Contents 17 • Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, ...
... pack could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • If your camera has a screen that have different levels of time may cause it faces the camera body), if your camera uses multiple batteries, do not use . If the battery pack or batteries are not using the... camera. ç Contents 17 • Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, ...
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ç Contents 18 • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
ç Contents 18 • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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ç Contents 19 Basic Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations 20 Trying the Camera Out........31
ç Contents 19 Basic Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations 20 Trying the Camera Out........31
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zzThe strap can also be attached to the left side of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ). Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. zzThread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the camera. ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 20 Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows.
zzThe strap can also be attached to the left side of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ). Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. zzThread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the camera. ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 20 Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows.
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.... zzAfter aligning the marks on it. zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the included charger. If you have raised the flash, do not rest your wrist. ç... Contents ç Chapter Contents 21 Holding the Camera zzPlace the strap around your fingers on the battery pack and charger, ...
.... zzAfter aligning the marks on it. zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the included charger. If you have raised the flash, do not rest your wrist. ç... Contents ç Chapter Contents 21 Holding the Camera zzPlace the strap around your fingers on the battery pack and charger, ...
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... battery pack on (or immediately before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (=176). 1 Check the card's write- Note that before ) the day of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time" (=257). • Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge...
... battery pack on (or immediately before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (=176). 1 Check the card's write- Note that before ) the day of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time" (=257). • Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge...
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... you insert the battery pack facing the wrong way, it clicks into the locked position. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. zzSlide the cover ( ) and open it . zzIf you insert it ( ).
... you insert the battery pack facing the wrong way, it clicks into the locked position. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. zzSlide the cover ( ) and open it . zzIf you insert it ( ).
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Information you specify this way is displayed when you wish (=64). 1 Turn the camera on . You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you turn the camera on . Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is recorded in until it...
Information you specify this way is displayed when you wish (=64). 1 Turn the camera on . You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you turn the camera on . Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is recorded in until it...