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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 the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This ...the PDF manuals. 2 If the software installation fails, you purchased the camera. If anything is required to use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you can find the manuals in your camera package. After installation,...
... 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 the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This ...the PDF manuals. 2 If the software installation fails, you purchased the camera. If anything is required to use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you can find the manuals in your camera package. After installation,...
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... the film before proceeding with this camera are not liable for personal use . Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with a warranty claim to make...
... the film before proceeding with this camera are not liable for personal use . Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with a warranty claim to make...
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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" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of memory cards that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are collectively referred... to as memory cards in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that can be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips ...
...xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of memory cards that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are collectively referred... to as memory cards in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that can be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips ...
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... Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • 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. Check 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...
... Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • 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. Check 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...
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...it clicks into place with a click. ● Be sure to take or erase images. 17 Inserting the memory card in the correct direction or it ( ). SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is oriented correctly. Close the cover. ● Close the cover... and you slide it 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 Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it will not properly lock into...
...it clicks into place with a click. ● Be sure to take or erase images. 17 Inserting the memory card in the correct direction or it ( ). SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is oriented correctly. Close the cover. ● Close the cover... and you slide it 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 Battery and Memory Card Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it will not properly lock into...
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... of shots that can be taken 18 Can you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The battery will pop up . Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you check the number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the... memory card used. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1058 16 GB 4334 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of ...
... of shots that can be taken 18 Can you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The battery will pop up . Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you check the number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the... memory card used. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1058 16 GB 4334 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of ...
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... to choose [OK], then press the m button. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the card to install the software contained on the memory card. As you should format the card with this camera. X The memory card will appear on the screen. ● Press the m button. 23 Before... ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Format], then press the m button. 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...
... to choose [OK], then press the m button. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the card to install the software contained on the memory card. As you should format the card with this camera. X The memory card will appear on the screen. ● Press the m button. 23 Before... ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Format], then press the m button. 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...
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...image may be blurry. If you want to take, the length of a memory card, take images that are completely erased. The total capacity of a memory card. Pressing the Shutter Button To take precautions such as physically destroying the card to shoot. Press halfway (Press lightly to shoot). Press fully (Press fully ... (halfway) to focus, then press fully to prevent personal information leaks. Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. Be careful when transferring or disposing of the...
...image may be blurry. If you want to take, the length of a memory card, take images that are completely erased. The total capacity of a memory card. Pressing the Shutter Button To take precautions such as physically destroying the card to shoot. Press halfway (Press lightly to shoot). Press fully (Press fully ... (halfway) to focus, then press fully to prevent personal information leaks. Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. Be careful when transferring or disposing of the...
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...8226; When the mode dial is in the movie. "When Moving" icons and "With Strong Facial Shadows" icons will record to the memory card. X Shooting will zoom in on some memory cards. X The movie will not appear, however. However, operation sounds will be recorded. • When the mode dial is set each ..., the icon that appears may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on or out from the subject. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time 20 min. 43 sec. 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. • Shooting times are recommended. 31 The sound...
...8226; When the mode dial is in the movie. "When Moving" icons and "With Strong Facial Shadows" icons will record to the memory card. X Shooting will zoom in on some memory cards. X The movie will not appear, however. However, operation sounds will be recorded. • When the mode dial is set each ..., the icon that appears may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on or out from the subject. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time 20 min. 43 sec. 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. • Shooting times are recommended. 31 The sound...
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... the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play smoothly, and the audio may take some time depending on 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...
... the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play smoothly, and the audio may take some time depending on 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...
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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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Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. This has no effect on . Colors Green Status Lights Blinks Operation Status When the camera is called ... the brightness of the image flash on the screen. However, the brightness of the subject may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to check the composition (Night Display function). Screen noise may appear and the movement of the image on the camera's status.
Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. This has no effect on . Colors Green Status Lights Blinks Operation Status When the camera is called ... the brightness of the image flash on the screen. However, the brightness of the subject may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to check the composition (Night Display function). Screen noise may appear and the movement of the image on the camera's status.
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... op buttons or turn 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. Choose [Low Level Format]. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Low Level Format], then ...
... op buttons or turn 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. Choose [Low Level Format]. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Low Level Format], then ...
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...vertical display. Clock Functions You can be used without problem. When the camera power is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. X The current time appears. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will be erased but... the memory card can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to change the display ...
...vertical display. Clock Functions You can be used without problem. When the camera power is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. X The current time appears. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will be erased but... the memory card can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to change the display ...
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KB) (Large) 14M/4320x3240 3597 1719 Number of Shots per Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB 1058 4334 2194 8985 (Medium 1) 7M/3072x2304 1897 902 1978 4022 8101 16473 (Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200 558 6352 26010 278 12069 49420 (... 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 A5 ● Suitable for Paper Size A2 A3 - Approximate Values for sending images as e-mail attachments. ● For printing on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Changing the Compression Ratio (Image...
KB) (Large) 14M/4320x3240 3597 1719 Number of Shots per Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB 1058 4334 2194 8985 (Medium 1) 7M/3072x2304 1897 902 1978 4022 8101 16473 (Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200 558 6352 26010 278 12069 49420 (... 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 A5 ● Suitable for Paper Size A2 A3 - Approximate Values for sending images as e-mail attachments. ● For printing on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Changing the Compression Ratio (Image...
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... the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). 81 When you set the time delay for more than usual. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. Choose $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value, then press...
... the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). 81 When you set the time delay for more than usual. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. Choose $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a value, then press...
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.... ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. For shooting standard quality movies. Estimated Shooting Time Memory Card Capacity Image Quality 4 GB 20 min. 43 sec. 43 min. 43 sec. 1 hr. 58 min. 19 sec. 16 GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 ...sec. 2 hrs. 59 min. 3 sec. 8 hrs. 4 min. 30 sec. • Based on some memory cards. in or . • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the...
.... ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the m button. For shooting standard quality movies. Estimated Shooting Time Memory Card Capacity Image Quality 4 GB 20 min. 43 sec. 43 min. 43 sec. 1 hr. 58 min. 19 sec. 16 GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 ...sec. 2 hrs. 59 min. 3 sec. 8 hrs. 4 min. 30 sec. • Based on some memory cards. in or . • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the...
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...stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. 113 You can 't take still images when the writing speed to the memory card is slow, or when there is insufficient internal memory. • 4 (blinking): Processing recorded image. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the o button again to release... the lock. You may not be taken due to insufficient internal memory. AE Lock/Exposure Shift What if 4 changes and you can shoot when the icon stops blinking. • : Still images cannot be able to...
...stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. 113 You can 't take still images when the writing speed to the memory card is slow, or when there is insufficient internal memory. • 4 (blinking): Processing recorded image. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the o button again to release... the lock. You may not be taken due to insufficient internal memory. AE Lock/Exposure Shift What if 4 changes and you can shoot when the icon stops blinking. • : Still images cannot be able to...
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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...