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... approval, use of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of an ... pixels meet design specifications, in some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. In case of the card is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera are supported on copyright law, and note that even for personal use Eye-Fi cards in a way that...
... approval, use of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of an ... pixels meet design specifications, in some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. In case of the card is machine readable. • Images recorded by the camera are supported on copyright law, and note that even for personal use Eye-Fi cards in a way that...
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...not to bump or push strongly on an audio CD player (music player). Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the camera may explode or leak, resulting in the following places: - This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. This could result in burns ... In the event that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is prohibited. If the screen cracks, injury may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing. 7 Humid or dusty areas These could damage the speakers. Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of...
...not to bump or push strongly on an audio CD player (music player). Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the camera may explode or leak, resulting in the following places: - This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. This could result in burns ... In the event that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is prohibited. If the screen cracks, injury may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing. 7 Humid or dusty areas These could damage the speakers. Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of...
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...System Requirements The included software can download the latest version from the Help function. In such cases, it will also install the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to this guide for ...Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be accessible from the Canon website. Installation may not be installed. Included Software, PDF Manuals PDF Manuals Installing the software on ... on your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may take some time, depending on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you purchased your computer. Camera User Guide ...
...System Requirements The included software can download the latest version from the Help function. In such cases, it will also install the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to this guide for ...Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be accessible from the Canon website. Installation may not be installed. Included Software, PDF Manuals PDF Manuals Installing the software on ... on your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may take some time, depending on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you purchased your computer. Camera User Guide ...
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... Legal Information • Take and review some test shots initially to be recorded in a way that results in rare cases some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is valid only in the area of an image to be recorded or to make sure the images were recorded ...its distributors are intended for protection against scratches during shipment. This does not indicate damage. 3 If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of...
... Legal Information • Take and review some test shots initially to be recorded in a way that results in rare cases some commercial settings. • The camera warranty is valid only in the area of an image to be recorded or to make sure the images were recorded ...its distributors are intended for protection against scratches during shipment. This does not indicate damage. 3 If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of...
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...that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Additionally, this could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. Places subject to ...be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it with headphones to the loud sounds of the camera or battery charger casing. 11 Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. •...
...that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Additionally, this could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. Places subject to ...be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it with headphones to the loud sounds of the camera or battery charger casing. 11 Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. •...
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... operating systems (preinstalled), with your computer. In such cases, it will also install the following computers. Windows Windows 7 SP1 Operating System Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer Computers running one of camera operation. This guide can be included on the country or.... System Requirements The included software can download the latest version from the Canon website. Installation may take some time, depending on the following PDF manuals on your camera, or you purchased your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be used on computer performance...
... operating systems (preinstalled), with your computer. In such cases, it will also install the following computers. Windows Windows 7 SP1 Operating System Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer Computers running one of camera operation. This guide can be included on the country or.... System Requirements The included software can download the latest version from the Canon website. Installation may take some time, depending on the following PDF manuals on your camera, or you purchased your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be used on computer performance...
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... Location information may not be recorded, or inaccurate information may be recorded where GPS signal coverage is used in an optional waterproof case (p. 198)) zwhen traveling across great distances zwhen traveling through different environments • GPS satellite movement may interfere with recording of the...can also activate GPS by pressing the n button, choosing [GPS Settings] on the 1.5 GHz band zinside a bag or suitcase zunderwater (when the camera is poor, such as in the following places. Activating GPS Functions Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and...
... Location information may not be recorded, or inaccurate information may be recorded where GPS signal coverage is used in an optional waterproof case (p. 198)) zwhen traveling across great distances zwhen traveling through different environments • GPS satellite movement may interfere with recording of the...can also activate GPS by pressing the n button, choosing [GPS Settings] on the 1.5 GHz band zinside a bag or suitcase zunderwater (when the camera is poor, such as in the following places. Activating GPS Functions Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and...
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.... For details on the 3 tab, and then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. • The camera makes a slight noise if shaken, but this case, mount the camera on the flash range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red-eye and to ensure optimal colors ...more likely to be activated when shooting in low-light conditions. • A blinking h icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that the camera has automatically attempted to assist in the main subject and background (Multiarea White Balance). • The shutter sound will not be too close if ...
.... For details on the 3 tab, and then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. • The camera makes a slight noise if shaken, but this case, mount the camera on the flash range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red-eye and to ensure optimal colors ...more likely to be activated when shooting in low-light conditions. • A blinking h icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that the camera has automatically attempted to assist in the main subject and background (Multiarea White Balance). • The shutter sound will not be too close if ...
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...the following moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. • To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to shoot single images only, press the m button, choose in A mode. In this case, an IS icon is automatically applied (Intelligent IS...). Similarly, when you follow subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. However, some shooting conditions will ...
...the following moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. • To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to shoot single images only, press the m button, choose in A mode. In this case, an IS icon is automatically applied (Intelligent IS...). Similarly, when you follow subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. However, some shooting conditions will ...
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The camera will play a self-timer sound. Configure the setting. z Press the p button, choose ] (either press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial), and then press the m ... before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) z To cancel shooting after you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you have triggered the self-timer, press the n button. Shoot...
The camera will play a self-timer sound. Configure the setting. z Press the p button, choose ] (either press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial), and then press the m ... before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) z To cancel shooting after you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you have triggered the self-timer, press the n button. Shoot...
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... , it still. 66 is complete, ! Configure the setting. More time is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in case the flash fires.) Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose . • If a flashing... shot. Common, Convenient Features • When you have specified to take other measures to keep it will remain lit in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take many shots.
... , it still. 66 is complete, ! Configure the setting. More time is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in case the flash fires.) Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose . • If a flashing... shot. Common, Convenient Features • When you have specified to take other measures to keep it will remain lit in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take many shots.
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... a still image, press the shutter button all the way down. If the daylight saving time or time zone settings have been changed (p. 189) • Some camera sounds will automatically record a movie clip of a day just by date (p. 153). • Movies created in mode are saved as iFrame movies (p. 113). ...8226; Clips are saved as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on the same day in mode. - If a movie has been edited (p. 178) - If the movie file size reaches about 2 ...
... a still image, press the shutter button all the way down. If the daylight saving time or time zone settings have been changed (p. 189) • Some camera sounds will automatically record a movie clip of a day just by date (p. 153). • Movies created in mode are saved as iFrame movies (p. 113). ...8226; Clips are saved as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on the same day in mode. - If a movie has been edited (p. 178) - If the movie file size reaches about 2 ...
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... life and underwater scenery, when you may prevent the camera from combining images, and you use an optional waterproof case (p. 198). In this case, set [IS Mode] to keep it • In mode, shooting conditions that cause excessive camera shake or similar issues may not be able to obtain... the expected results. • In t mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other...
... life and underwater scenery, when you may prevent the camera from combining images, and you use an optional waterproof case (p. 198). In this case, set [IS Mode] to keep it • In mode, shooting conditions that cause excessive camera shake or similar issues may not be able to obtain... the expected results. • In t mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other...
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Additionally, depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • When using Image Search (p. 151) or Smart Shuffle (p. 158). To indicate that the image is part of images shot ... group. • Grouped images can shoot again. To do these things, either view grouped images individually (p. 153) or cancel grouping (p. 154) first. 101 In this case, images are temporarily ungrouped. • Grouped images cannot be tagged as favorites (p. 167), edited (pp. 165 - 177), categorized (p. 168), printed (p. 204), set of a group, is...
Additionally, depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • When using Image Search (p. 151) or Smart Shuffle (p. 158). To indicate that the image is part of images shot ... group. • Grouped images can shoot again. To do these things, either view grouped images individually (p. 153) or cancel grouping (p. 154) first. 101 In this case, images are temporarily ungrouped. • Grouped images cannot be tagged as favorites (p. 167), edited (pp. 165 - 177), categorized (p. 168), printed (p. 204), set of a group, is...
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..., and choose the desired option (p. 39). X The option you configured is measured) to shoot with the exposure locked. Compose the shot and shoot. z Aim the camera at the subject to suit shooting conditions as follows. Lock the exposure. Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is now displayed...
..., and choose the desired option (p. 39). X The option you configured is measured) to shoot with the exposure locked. Compose the shot and shoot. z Aim the camera at the subject to suit shooting conditions as follows. Lock the exposure. Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is now displayed...
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...In this case, the focus and exposure are displayed in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. Still Images Changing the Focus Setting You can limit camera focusing to...Focusing • Focusing may not be possible in orange. z Press the n button, choose [Continuous AF] on subjects until you can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on the 4 tab is not pressed. Release the shutter button, and then press it halfway again. • AF lock shooting...
...In this case, the focus and exposure are displayed in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. Still Images Changing the Focus Setting You can limit camera focusing to...Focusing • Focusing may not be possible in orange. z Press the n button, choose [Continuous AF] on subjects until you can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on the 4 tab is not pressed. Release the shutter button, and then press it halfway again. • AF lock shooting...
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... Shoot. z Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the main subject (such as people) while the... at a slow shutter speed to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Flash Still Images Activating Flash You can have the flash fire for each shot. Configure the setting. Shooting with Slow Synchro With this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 137). 134 For details on the flash range, see "...
... Shoot. z Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the main subject (such as people) while the... at a slow shutter speed to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Flash Still Images Activating Flash You can have the flash fire for each shot. Configure the setting. Shooting with Slow Synchro With this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 137). 134 For details on the flash range, see "...
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... button pressed halfway, press the o button. Compose the shot and shoot. In this case, is no longer displayed. Set the flash to shoot with the AE lock (p. 117), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. z Aim the camera at the subject to h (p. 134). • FE: Flash Exposure Lock the flash...
... button pressed halfway, press the o button. Compose the shot and shoot. In this case, is no longer displayed. Set the flash to shoot with the AE lock (p. 117), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. z Aim the camera at the subject to h (p. 134). • FE: Flash Exposure Lock the flash...
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...the moment of shooting. Optimal image stabilization for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on the 4 tab, and then press the m button (p. 40). Shoot Only* Image stabilization is... automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (p. 61). Other Settings Still Images Changing the IS Mode Settings Movies Access the setting screen. z Press the n button, choose [IS Settings] on a tripod or take other measures to [Off]. 137 In this case...
...the moment of shooting. Optimal image stabilization for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on the 4 tab, and then press the m button (p. 40). Shoot Only* Image stabilization is... automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (p. 61). Other Settings Still Images Changing the IS Mode Settings Movies Access the setting screen. z Press the n button, choose [IS Settings] on a tripod or take other measures to [Off]. 137 In this case...
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Other Settings Movies Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies. z Choose [Powered IS], and then choose ... option (p. 39). X The option you configured is set Powered IS to access the [IS Settings] screen. However, this case, set to match subject movement. Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, as follows:...In this option may not produce the expected results when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting while walking or when moving the...
Other Settings Movies Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies. z Choose [Powered IS], and then choose ... option (p. 39). X The option you configured is set Powered IS to access the [IS Settings] screen. However, this case, set to match subject movement. Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, as follows:...In this option may not produce the expected results when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting while walking or when moving the...