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... Contents Check if the following items are included in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. • Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to use...) Lens Cap Interface Cable 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 After installation, shortcut icons appear ...
... Contents Check if the following items are included in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. • Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to use...) Lens Cap Interface Cable 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 After installation, shortcut icons appear ...
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...the Sound Settings ......... 50 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 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 the Date and Time 60 Using the Self-Timer 61 Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 62 Shooting in Special Scenes 63...
...the Sound Settings ......... 50 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 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 the Date and Time 60 Using the Self-Timer 61 Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 62 Shooting in Special Scenes 63...
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... the computer's capabilities. • If you use the included software to transfer images you have shot with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your computer's capabilities. 33 If you are already using software included... with the camera to a computer for viewing. Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing What if you can't play back movies on a computer?...
... the computer's capabilities. • If you use the included software to transfer images you have shot with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your computer's capabilities. 33 If you are already using software included... with the camera to a computer for viewing. Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing What if you can't play back movies on a computer?...
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... [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on -screen instructions to proceed with built-in the computer's CDROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive.
... [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on -screen instructions to proceed with built-in the computer's CDROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive.
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... the cover and insert the small plug of the included interface cable (p. 2) firmly into the camera terminal in the computer's CDROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer. Connect the camera to proceed with the computer. 35 Transferring Images to the user guide provided with the installation...
... the cover and insert the small plug of the included interface cable (p. 2) firmly into the camera terminal in the computer's CDROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer. Connect the camera to proceed with the computer. 35 Transferring Images to the user guide provided with the installation...
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... different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for "Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" (p. 58) to "Shooting in "Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)" (p. 70) assumes that mode (pp...
... different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for "Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" (p. 58) to "Shooting in "Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)" (p. 70) assumes that mode (pp...
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...recording pixel (p. 74) and digital tele-converter settings used. X The view will be used together with the digital zoom. 59 What if the zoom factor appears in blue). This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by approx. ...1.7x or approx. 2.1x. Choose [Digital Zoom]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab...
...recording pixel (p. 74) and digital tele-converter settings used. X The view will be used together with the digital zoom. 59 What if the zoom factor appears in blue). This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by approx. ...1.7x or approx. 2.1x. Choose [Digital Zoom]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab...
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... halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you can check the focus. The magnified display will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is too big in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [... ● Press the n button to choose [AFPoint Zoom] in relation to the screen. In [FlexiZone] or [Center], it will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), Servo AF or when connected to choose [On]. 86 Choose [Servo AF]. ● Press the n button to choose [Servo AF]...
... halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you can check the focus. The magnified display will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is too big in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [... ● Press the n button to choose [AFPoint Zoom] in relation to the screen. In [FlexiZone] or [Center], it will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), Servo AF or when connected to choose [On]. 86 Choose [Servo AF]. ● Press the n button to choose [Servo AF]...
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... change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod. • When using the Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), or when using a television as a display (p. 82), you will be able to focus but the magnified area will...
... change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod. • When using the Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), or when using a television as a display (p. 82), you will be able to focus but the magnified area will...
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The optical and digital zooms (p. 58) are available while shooting in . Be sure to Prevent Camera Shake (p. 80)* • Customizing the Self-Timer (p. 81)* The number of shots cannot be changed. • Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 82)* • Shooting with a * can...; Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 79) • Using the Self-Timer to set the optical zoom before shooting. - Neither the optical nor digital zooms are available in E. - Functions marked with the AF Lock (p. 87)* • Shooting in > and z. - Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used...
The optical and digital zooms (p. 58) are available while shooting in . Be sure to Prevent Camera Shake (p. 80)* • Customizing the Self-Timer (p. 81)* The number of shots cannot be changed. • Shooting Using a TV Monitor (p. 82)* • Shooting with a * can...; Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 79) • Using the Self-Timer to set the optical zoom before shooting. - Neither the optical nor digital zooms are available in E. - Functions marked with the AF Lock (p. 87)* • Shooting in > and z. - Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used...
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...movies will be excluded). Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the printer. 146 These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Add images to the print list. ● Press the op buttons to choose the number of prints, then press the ...1 and 2, and press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Remove], then press the m button. You cannot add images when the camera is connected to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by pressing the c button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons...
...movies will be excluded). Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the printer. 146 These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Add images to the print list. ● Press the op buttons to choose the number of prints, then press the ...1 and 2, and press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Remove], then press the m button. You cannot add images when the camera is connected to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by pressing the c button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons...
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...item, then press the qr buttons to choose [Print Settings] in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with those set by a different camera. Choose [Print Settings]. ● Press the n button to choose an option. ● Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen. ... DPOF data Standard Index Both On Off On Off On Off Prints one image per page. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing.
...item, then press the qr buttons to choose [Print Settings] in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with those set by a different camera. Choose [Print Settings]. ● Press the n button to choose an option. ● Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen. ... DPOF data Standard Index Both On Off On Off On Off Prints one image per page. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing.
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...Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 77) My Colors (p. 79) AEB Shooting (p. 94) / Focus Bracketing (p. 90) Drive Mode (p. 78) Eye-Fi Connection Status (p. 172) Metering Method (p. 92) Histogram (p. 47) Compression (p. 74), Recording Pixels (p. 74) Still images: Recordable Shots (p. 75) Self-Timer (pp. 61, 80, 81) Movies: Recording Pixels (p. 111) Movies: Remaining Time (p. 111) Digital... Zoom Magnification (p. 58) / Digital Teleconverter (p. 59) Focusing Range (pp. 73, 89) / AF Lock (p. 87) Shooting Mode...
...Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 77) My Colors (p. 79) AEB Shooting (p. 94) / Focus Bracketing (p. 90) Drive Mode (p. 78) Eye-Fi Connection Status (p. 172) Metering Method (p. 92) Histogram (p. 47) Compression (p. 74), Recording Pixels (p. 74) Still images: Recordable Shots (p. 75) Self-Timer (pp. 61, 80, 81) Movies: Recording Pixels (p. 111) Movies: Remaining Time (p. 111) Digital... Zoom Magnification (p. 58) / Digital Teleconverter (p. 59) Focusing Range (pp. 73, 89) / AF Lock (p. 87) Shooting Mode...
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... 2: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Wide: 3744 x 2104 • Fixed to approx. 140x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital teleconverter Continuous Shooting Mode Normal, AF, LV Speed (Normal Approx. 1.3 shots/sec. (In P mode) Approx. 3.6 shots/sec. (In Low Light mode) Number...(JPEG) Movies MOV (Image data: H.264; Approx. 601 g (21.2 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 552 g (19.5 oz.) (camera body only) 190 Specifications Shooting Mode C2, C1, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN*1, Movie*2*3 *1 Smart Shutter*4,Low Light, Super Vivid...
... 2: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Wide: 3744 x 2104 • Fixed to approx. 140x in combination with the optical zoom) Safety Zoom, Digital teleconverter Continuous Shooting Mode Normal, AF, LV Speed (Normal Approx. 1.3 shots/sec. (In P mode) Approx. 3.6 shots/sec. (In Low Light mode) Number...(JPEG) Movies MOV (Image data: H.264; Approx. 601 g (21.2 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 552 g (19.5 oz.) (camera body only) 190 Specifications Shooting Mode C2, C1, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN*1, Movie*2*3 *1 Smart Shutter*4,Low Light, Super Vivid...
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...Charger 2, 39 Beach (Shooting Mode 64 Black and White Images 79 Blink Detection 101 Bracketing 90 C C1/C2 (Shooting Mode 102 Camera Default Settings 53 Camera Shake 27, 161 Clock Functions 55 Color Accent (Shooting Mode) ........ 103, 108 Color Swap (Shooting Mode 104, 108 Components Guide...Date/Time Adding to Image 60 Changing 21 192 Date/Time Battery 21 Setting 20 World Clock 156 Default Settings 53 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital Tele-Converter 59 Digital Zoom 58 Display Language 22 DPOF 146, 147 Drive Mode 78 Dynamic mode 161 E Editing i-Contrast 141 My Colors...
...Charger 2, 39 Beach (Shooting Mode 64 Black and White Images 79 Blink Detection 101 Bracketing 90 C C1/C2 (Shooting Mode 102 Camera Default Settings 53 Camera Shake 27, 161 Clock Functions 55 Color Accent (Shooting Mode) ........ 103, 108 Color Swap (Shooting Mode 104, 108 Components Guide...Date/Time Adding to Image 60 Changing 21 192 Date/Time Battery 21 Setting 20 World Clock 156 Default Settings 53 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital Tele-Converter 59 Digital Zoom 58 Display Language 22 DPOF 146, 147 Drive Mode 78 Dynamic mode 161 E Editing i-Contrast 141 My Colors...
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... Info 160, 179 Shooting Time 31, 111 Shooting Using a TV 82 Slideshow 123 Smart Shuffle 125 Smile (Shooting Mode 66 Snow (Shooting Mode 64 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 34 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 33 Sound Settings 50 Sports (Shooting Mode 62 Stereo AV Cable 2, 127 Stitch...
... Info 160, 179 Shooting Time 31, 111 Shooting Using a TV 82 Slideshow 123 Smart Shuffle 125 Smile (Shooting Mode 66 Snow (Shooting Mode 64 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 34 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 33 Sound Settings 50 Sports (Shooting Mode 62 Stereo AV Cable 2, 127 Stitch...