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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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...Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you can find the manuals in your camera package. If anything is required to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Battery Pack NB-7L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE (includes hot shoe cap) 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 If the software installation fails, you...
...Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you can find the manuals in your camera package. If anything is required to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Battery Pack NB-7L Battery Charger Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE (includes hot shoe cap) 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 If the software installation fails, you...
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...Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for protection against scratches during shipment. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before using the camera. Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera...so, remove the film before proceeding with a thin plastic film for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial ...
...Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for protection against scratches during shipment. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before using the camera. Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera...so, remove the film before proceeding with a thin plastic film for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial ...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 25 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 62) w At the beach (p. 64) P Against snow (p. 64) Shoot various other scenes J Landscape (p. 62) Sports (p. 62) ...
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 25 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 62) w At the beach (p. 64) P Against snow (p. 64) Shoot various other scenes J Landscape (p. 62) Sports (p. 62) ...
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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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... a Smile and Shooting...... 66 Using the Wink Self-Timer 67 Using the Face Self-Timer 68 Shoot with the Effects of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Basic Operations 49 Changing the Sound ...Settings ......... 50 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 51 Adjusting the Viewfinder 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 52 Returning the Camera to a Computer for Viewing 33 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........39 2 Learning More 43 Components Guide 44 Screen Display 46 Indicator 47...
... a Smile and Shooting...... 66 Using the Wink Self-Timer 67 Using the Face Self-Timer 68 Shoot with the Effects of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Basic Operations 49 Changing the Sound ...Settings ......... 50 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 51 Adjusting the Viewfinder 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 52 Returning the Camera to a Computer for Viewing 33 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........39 2 Learning More 43 Components Guide 44 Screen Display 46 Indicator 47...
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... Speed 76 Adjusting the White Balance 77 Continuous Shooting 78 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 79 Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake 80 Customizing the Self-Timer 81 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 82 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 82 5 Getting More Out... of Your Camera 83 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84 Changing the AF Frame Position and Size 85 Magnifying the Focal Point 86 Shooting with Servo AF 86...
... Speed 76 Adjusting the White Balance 77 Continuous Shooting 78 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 79 Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake 80 Customizing the Self-Timer 81 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 82 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 82 5 Getting More Out... of Your Camera 83 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84 Changing the AF Frame Position and Size 85 Magnifying the Focal Point 86 Shooting with Servo AF 86...
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... 8 Printing 143 Printing Images 144 Printing from the Print List (DPOF) 146 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 147 Print Added Images 150 9 Customizing Camera Settings 151 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...
... 8 Printing 143 Printing Images 144 Printing from the Print List (DPOF) 146 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 147 Print Added Images 150 9 Customizing Camera Settings 151 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...
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.... • Stop using the product, please ensure that the product is also possible to suffer hearing loss 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 asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources. • Do not...
.... • Stop using the product, please ensure that the product is also possible to suffer hearing loss 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 asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources. • Do not...
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... rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. The battery may damage the image sensor. 10 This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using , placing or storing the product in the following places. - These could result in burns or damage to the flash. ...away any dust and dirt that has collected on the lens. High temperatures may cause deformation of injury. • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with water. Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). - ...
... rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. The battery may damage the image sensor. 10 This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using , placing or storing the product in the following places. - These could result in burns or damage to the flash. ...away any dust and dirt that has collected on the lens. High temperatures may cause deformation of injury. • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with water. Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). - ...
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... dirt, dust or other insulators. Pets biting the battery could cause 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 the unit. If the battery is complete, or when... ensure that hard objects to not come into contact with tape or other foreign matter from the power outlet after charging is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with the screen. • Do not attach ...
... dirt, dust or other insulators. Pets biting the battery could cause 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 the unit. If the battery is complete, or when... ensure that hard objects to not come into contact with tape or other foreign matter from the power outlet after charging is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with the screen. • Do not attach ...
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... screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are collectively referred to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that can be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for a page number)... • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. Up button Left button Control dial  FUNC./SET button Right button Down button • : Things...
... screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are collectively referred to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that can be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for a page number)... • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. Up button Left button Control dial  FUNC./SET button Right button Down button • : Things...
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Keep your arms tight against your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap. • Be sure to a computer. The latter part of this chapter explains how ... for the hot shoe cap. Clip the lens cap to the strap when not in use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to p. 168 for details on the camera. Attaching Included Items/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your body while holding the...
Keep your arms tight against your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap. • Be sure to a computer. The latter part of this chapter explains how ... for the hot shoe cap. Clip the lens cap to the strap when not in use , store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to p. 168 for details on the camera. Attaching Included Items/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your body while holding the...
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... Charge the battery. Storing a battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message 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 ... Viewfinder On Playback Time Approx. 370 Approx. 400 Approx. 10 hrs. * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may shorten its ...
... Charge the battery. Storing a battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message 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 ... Viewfinder On Playback Time Approx. 370 Approx. 400 Approx. 10 hrs. * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may shorten its ...
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...? Inserting the memory card in the correct direction or it will not be able to insert the battery in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( ), and press downward as you will not properly lock into place ( ). If this tab is oriented correctly. Terminals...
...? Inserting the memory card in the correct direction or it will not be able to insert the battery in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( ), and press downward as you will not properly lock into place ( ). If this tab is oriented correctly. Terminals...
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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. X The memory card will pop up . Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of ... are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken 18 Number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 25). Can you hear a click, then slowly release it. You can check the number of the arrow. X The battery will pop...
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. X The memory card will pop up . Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of ... are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken 18 Number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 25). Can you hear a click, then slowly release it. You can check the number of the arrow. X The battery will pop...
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Using the Screen Open the screen. ● Open the screen ( ), and rotate it facing the camera body will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off and the viewfinder on. • In a Shooting mode, if the screen is on, opening the ...screen will be flipped from left to choose [Off]. 19 Closing the screen with it facing the camera body when the camera is not in use. • When the camera is opened and rotated toward the lens, the image will turn the screen off . Adjusting the position of the screen...
Using the Screen Open the screen. ● Open the screen ( ), and rotate it facing the camera body will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off and the viewfinder on. • In a Shooting mode, if the screen is on, opening the ...screen will be flipped from left to choose [Off]. 19 Closing the screen with it facing the camera body when the camera is not in use. • When the camera is opened and rotated toward the lens, the image will turn the screen off . Adjusting the position of the screen...
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... time, the Date/Time screen will appear. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Daylight saving time settings If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the Â... each time you have been set, the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will set a value. If you turn off the camera. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the...
... time, the Date/Time screen will appear. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Daylight saving time settings If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the Â... each time you have been set, the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will set a value. If you turn off the camera. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the...
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...], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 20 to be retained for about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on . Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose... an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will appear...
...], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 20 to be retained for about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on . Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose... an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will appear...
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... in other devices, you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. As you should format the card with this camera.
... in other devices, you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. As you should format the card with this camera.