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...IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Neck Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 Checking the Package Contents Check if the following ...the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print. • Software Guide Read when you want to use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. If anything is required to the PDF manuals...
...IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Neck Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 Checking the Package Contents Check if the following ...the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print. • Software Guide Read when you want to use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. If anything is required to the PDF manuals...
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...is a problem with a thin plastic film for personal use . For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for protection...Canon Customer Support Help Desk. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image. • The LCD monitor may be recorded in a way that results in certain cases the copying of images from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards...
...is a problem with a thin plastic film for personal use . For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for protection...Canon Customer Support Help Desk. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image. • The LCD monitor may be recorded in a way that results in certain cases the copying of images from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards...
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....... 51 Adjusting the Viewfinder 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 52 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 53 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 54 Clock Functions 55 3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions 57 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 58 Inserting...12 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 16 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Using the Screen 19 Setting the Date and Time 20 Setting the Display Language..........22 Formatting Memory Cards 23 Pressing the Shutter Button 24 Taking Pictures (Smart...
....... 51 Adjusting the Viewfinder 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 52 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 53 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 54 Clock Functions 55 3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions 57 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 58 Inserting...12 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 16 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Using the Screen 19 Setting the Date and Time 20 Setting the Display Language..........22 Formatting Memory Cards 23 Pressing the Shutter Button 24 Taking Pictures (Smart...
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xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for getting more out of memory cards that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. ... button Control dial  FUNC./SET button Right button Down button • : Things you should be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. 12 Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. •...
xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for getting more out of memory cards that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. ... button Control dial  FUNC./SET button Right button Down button • : Things you should be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. 12 Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. •...
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... position. Slide the tab up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the card manufacturer. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. 16 If it is...
... position. Slide the tab up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the card manufacturer. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. 16 If it is...
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...Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen? Inserting the memory card in the correct direction or it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to take ...or erase images. 17 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it clicks into place ( ). Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as you will not properly lock into place. Close the cover. ● Close the...
...Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen? Inserting the memory card in the correct direction or it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to take ...or erase images. 17 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it clicks into place ( ). Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as you will not properly lock into place. Close the cover. ● Close the...
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... you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up . Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1058 16 GB 4334 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in a Shooting mode (p. 25). You can check the number...
... you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up . Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1058 16 GB 4334 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in a Shooting mode (p. 25). You can check the number...
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... turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the card to choose [OK], then press the m button. Format the memory card. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to a computer. As you should... format the card with this camera. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. X The memory card will appear on the screen. ● Press the m button. 23 X When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will be sure to choose [Format], then ...
... turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the card to choose [OK], then press the m button. Format the memory card. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to a computer. As you should... format the card with this camera. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. X The memory card will appear on the screen. ● Press the m button. 23 X When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will be sure to choose [Format], then ...
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... beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused. Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. Does the length of a memory card. Be careful when transferring or disposing of the shutter sound change . • If the camera or subject moves while...
... beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused. Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. Does the length of a memory card. Be careful when transferring or disposing of the shutter sound change . • If the camera or subject moves while...
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... Facial Shadows" icons will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time 20 min. 43 sec. 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. • Shooting times are ...the icon for shooting movies (p. 107). X The movie will automatically stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. Shooting Movies Microphone ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the movie button...
... Facial Shadows" icons will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time 20 min. 43 sec. 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. • Shooting times are ...the icon for shooting movies (p. 107). X The movie will automatically stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. Shooting Movies Microphone ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the movie button...
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... not play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback you can also connect the camera to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can use the supplied software to a TV. Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher (still images), Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher (movies) Windows ...7 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2 Windows XP Service Pack 3 The above OS should be installed. If you have shot with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your computer's capabilities. 33 Installation may stop suddenly depending on ...
... not play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback you can also connect the camera to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can use the supplied software to a TV. Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher (still images), Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher (movies) Windows ...7 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2 Windows XP Service Pack 3 The above OS should be installed. If you have shot with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your computer's capabilities. 33 Installation may stop suddenly depending on ...
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...) h (Flash) Button (p. 72) Speaker Lamp (pp. 61, 67, 68, 80, 81, 158, 159) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood / Lens Filter Mount (p. 167) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17) DC Coupler Cable Port (p. 166) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to select settings for the scene or add various effects and...
...) h (Flash) Button (p. 72) Speaker Lamp (pp. 61, 67, 68, 80, 81, 158, 159) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood / Lens Filter Mount (p. 167) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17) DC Coupler Cable Port (p. 166) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to select settings for the scene or add various effects and...
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...an image Low horizontally, and the amount of brightness Dark Bright vertically. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the subject may...'s status. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in this way you to malfunction. 47 Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. This has no effect on . When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded/read...
...an image Low horizontally, and the amount of brightness Dark Bright vertically. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the subject may...'s status. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in this way you to malfunction. 47 Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. This has no effect on . When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded/read...
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... the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. X Low level formatting starts. Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting... the memory card. As you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Start the low level format. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Â...
... the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. X Low level formatting starts. Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting... the memory card. As you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Start the low level format. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Â...
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...to change the display color. ● Press the m button again to display the clock. 55 Clock Functions You can be erased but the memory card can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. When stopping low level formatting, the data will switch to vertical display.... When the camera power is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. Clock Functions Complete the low level format. ● Press the m button. • Low level formatting may take longer than ...
...to change the display color. ● Press the m button again to display the clock. 55 Clock Functions You can be erased but the memory card can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. When stopping low level formatting, the data will switch to vertical display.... When the camera power is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. Clock Functions Complete the low level format. ● Press the m button. • Low level formatting may take longer than ...
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...Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. A5 ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments. ● For printing on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Paper Size A2 A3 - KB) (Large) 14M/4320x3240 3597 1719 Number of ... 20116 82367 84 30174 123550 (Widescreen) 3744x2104 2024 968 1856 3771 7602 15443 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on wide size paper. 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5" 75
...Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. A5 ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments. ● For printing on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Paper Size A2 A3 - KB) (Large) 14M/4320x3240 3597 1719 Number of ... 20116 82367 84 30174 123550 (Widescreen) 3744x2104 2024 968 1856 3771 7602 15443 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on wide size paper. 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5" 75
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... turn the  dial to choose a value, then press the m button. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 61 to two or more than usual. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.
... turn the  dial to choose a value, then press the m button. ● Follow Step 3 on p. 61 to two or more than usual. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.
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...choose . X The option you can record approximately three times the length. For shooting standard quality movies. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. For shooting high-definition movies. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 1280 ...min. 54 sec. 2 hrs. 59 min. 3 sec. 8 hrs. 4 min. 30 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will appear on some memory cards. In and when the recording pixel setting for still images is smaller than 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Changing the...
...choose . X The option you can record approximately three times the length. For shooting standard quality movies. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. For shooting high-definition movies. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 1280 ...min. 54 sec. 2 hrs. 59 min. 3 sec. 8 hrs. 4 min. 30 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will appear on some memory cards. In and when the recording pixel setting for still images is smaller than 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Changing the...
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...? Change the exposure. ● While watching the screen, turn the  dial to the memory card is slow, or when there is insufficient internal memory. • 4 (blinking): Processing recorded image. You may not be taken due to insufficient internal memory. Lock the exposure. ● Press the o button to release the lock. AE Lock/Exposure...
...? Change the exposure. ● While watching the screen, turn the  dial to the memory card is slow, or when there is insufficient internal memory. • 4 (blinking): Processing recorded image. You may not be taken due to insufficient internal memory. Lock the exposure. ● Press the o button to release the lock. AE Lock/Exposure...
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... chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. • When editing...
... chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. • When editing...