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ENGLISH Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • 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. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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... 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 the PDF manuals on the desktop. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items...Printing Guide Read when you want to connect 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...
... 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 the PDF manuals on the desktop. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items...Printing Guide Read when you want to connect 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...
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... to be recorded in a way that in the failure of an image to be covered with a thin plastic film for personal use . If so, remove the film before proceeding with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques. Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some ...dots. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with your camera. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is not a malfunction. 3 For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with this camera are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory...
... to be recorded in a way that in the failure of an image to be covered with a thin plastic film for personal use . If so, remove the film before proceeding with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques. Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some ...dots. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with your camera. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is not a malfunction. 3 For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with this camera are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory...
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... (p. 65) Poster Effect (p. 65) Fish-eye Effect (p. 69) Miniature Effect (p. 70) ● Focus on faces 25, 64, 84, 88 ● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) ......26 ● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer 61, 80, 81 ● Insert the date and...
... (p. 65) Poster Effect (p. 65) Fish-eye Effect (p. 69) Miniature Effect (p. 70) ● Focus on faces 25, 64, 84, 88 ● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) ......26 ● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer 61, 80, 81 ● Insert the date and...
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What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 123 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 127 ● Look at my pictures on a computer 33 ● Quickly search pictures 120, 121 ● Erase pictures 29, 132 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 30, 107 ● View movies 32 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 144 Save ● Save images to a computer 33 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 50 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 156 ● Understand what is displayed on the screen 179 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 123 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 127 ● Look at my pictures on a computer 33 ● Quickly search pictures 120, 121 ● Erase pictures 29, 132 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 30, 107 ● View movies 32 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 144 Save ● Save images to a computer 33 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 50 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 156 ● Understand what is displayed on the screen 179 5
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... explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect)...... 69 Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 70 4 Choosing Settings ...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 ...
... explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect)...... 69 Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 70 4 Choosing Settings ...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 ...
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...Checking for Shut Eyes 101 Registering Shooting Settings ....... 102 Changing the Color and Shooting . 103 Shooting Stitch Assist Images....... 106 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 107 Shooting Movies in E Mode......... 108 Changing the Movie Mode 108 Shoot Movies That Look Like a ...Shooting a Movie 112 AE Lock/Exposure Shift 113 Sound Settings 114 Other Shooting Functions 115 Playback Functions 116 Editing 117 7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions 119 Quickly Searching Images 120 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback 121 Viewing Slideshows 123 Checking the Focus...
...Checking for Shut Eyes 101 Registering Shooting Settings ....... 102 Changing the Color and Shooting . 103 Shooting Stitch Assist Images....... 106 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 107 Shooting Movies in E Mode......... 108 Changing the Movie Mode 108 Shoot Movies That Look Like a ...Shooting a Movie 112 AE Lock/Exposure Shift 113 Sound Settings 114 Other Shooting Functions 115 Playback Functions 116 Editing 117 7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions 119 Quickly Searching Images 120 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback 121 Viewing Slideshows 123 Checking the Focus...
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... Changing Camera Settings 152 Changing Shooting Function Settings 158 Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu 163 Changing Playback Function Settings 164 10Useful Information ...........165 Using Household Power 166 Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately 167 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 168 Using an Eye-Fi Card 172 Troubleshooting 174 List of Messages...
... Changing Camera Settings 152 Changing Shooting Function Settings 158 Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu 163 Changing Playback Function Settings 164 10Useful Information ...........165 Using Household Power 166 Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately 167 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 168 Using an Eye-Fi Card 172 Troubleshooting 174 List of Messages...
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In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions ... in close proximity to enter the camera. This could damage eyesight. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the product...
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions ... in close proximity to enter the camera. This could damage eyesight. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the product...
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...These could result in burns or damage to cover it by the strap. • Be careful not to strong sunlight. - Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away...the camera or battery charger casing. • The slideshow transition effects may cause deformation of damage to contact the terminals or plug. Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. In ...
...These could result in burns or damage to cover it by the strap. • Be careful not to strong sunlight. - Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away...the camera or battery charger casing. • The slideshow transition effects may cause deformation of damage to contact the terminals or plug. Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. In ...
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... leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • When carrying the camera in fire. • Do not place the battery near pets. Please use , small amounts of smoke may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the flash. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long... foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using it. • Do not place anything, such as cloth on a beach or at a windy location, be emitted from the power outlet after charging is ...
... leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • When carrying the camera in fire. • Do not place the battery near pets. Please use , small amounts of smoke may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the flash. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long... foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using it. • Do not place anything, such as cloth on a beach or at a windy location, be emitted from the power outlet after charging is ...
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Up button Left 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 the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that displays ... all functions are represented by the following icons. xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are...
Up button Left 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 the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that displays ... all functions are represented by the following icons. xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are...
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... around your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. 13 Keep your arms tight against your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to p. 168 for the hot shoe cap. The latter part of this chapter explains how... view movies and transfer images to view and erase the images you take. Clip the lens cap to the strap when not in use. • When not in use . • Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting, how to shoot...
... around your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. 13 Keep your arms tight against your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to p. 168 for the hot shoe cap. The latter part of this chapter explains how... view movies and transfer images to view and erase the images you take. Clip the lens cap to the strap when not in use. • When not in use . • Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting, how to shoot...
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Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery as it in ( ) and up ( ). Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LZ: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug ...
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery as it in ( ) and up ( ). Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LZ: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug ...
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Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will be used. Nearly depleted. Charged batteries continue to the point where 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 will appear on... the screen indicating the battery's charge state. The charger can be taken may shorten its life span or affect its life span. Do not use a commercially available...
Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will be used. Nearly depleted. Charged batteries continue to the point where 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 will appear on... the screen indicating the battery's charge state. The charger can be taken may shorten its life span or affect its life span. Do not use a commercially available...
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...• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up until you will not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. If it is not permitted. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is in the area, please check with the SD standards.... Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). In case of card used. Also note that your computer's OS version, SDXC memory cards may not operate properly depending on your OS supports this function beforehand. Depending ...
...• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up until you will not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. If it is not permitted. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is in the area, please check with the SD standards.... Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). In case of card used. Also note that your computer's OS version, SDXC memory cards may not operate properly depending on your OS supports this function beforehand. Depending ...
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... shots that can be taken 18 Number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in...
... shots that can be taken 18 Number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in...
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... will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off and the viewfinder on , opening the screen will be flipped from left to choose [Off]. 19 Using the Screen Open the screen. ● Open the screen ( ), and rotate it facing the camera body when the camera is not in... use. • When the camera is on . • In a Shooting mode, if the screen is opened and rotated toward the lens, the image will turn the ...
... will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off and the viewfinder on , opening the screen will be flipped from left to choose [Off]. 19 Using the Screen Open the screen. ● Open the screen ( ), and rotate it facing the camera body when the camera is not in... use. • When the camera is on . • In a Shooting mode, if the screen is opened and rotated toward the lens, the image will turn the ...
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... [OK]. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Complete formatting. Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory...
... [OK]. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Complete formatting. Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory...
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...play the shutter sound and shoot. What is the area that appear, see "Scene Icons" (p. 180). For details on the screen, you are not using the flash, manually lower it until it will beep twice and AF frames will automatically fire in (p. 107). Movies can take a second picture even while... Info] and remove the check mark (p. 160). 26 The icon for about two seconds. ● You can be recorded in a movie. When you should use the flash to shoot. Several AF frames will appear in the upper right of the screen. Raise the flash manually. The flash will appear where...
...play the shutter sound and shoot. What is the area that appear, see "Scene Icons" (p. 180). For details on the screen, you are not using the flash, manually lower it until it will beep twice and AF frames will automatically fire in (p. 107). Movies can take a second picture even while... Info] and remove the check mark (p. 160). 26 The icon for about two seconds. ● You can be recorded in a movie. When you should use the flash to shoot. Several AF frames will appear in the upper right of the screen. Raise the flash manually. The flash will appear where...