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... 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 the PDF manuals on the desktop. If anything is required to use...
... 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 the PDF manuals on the desktop. If anything is required to use...
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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 a Computer for Viewing 33 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........39 2 Learning More 43 Components Guide 44 Screen Display 46 Indicator 47 FUNC... Wink Self-Timer 67 Using the Face Self-Timer 68 Shoot 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 Program AE...
...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 FUNC... Wink Self-Timer 67 Using the Face Self-Timer 68 Shoot 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 Program AE...
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...software (p. 34). • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play back the movie smoothly with the camera. Installation may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. • If you can use the supplied software to a TV. For enhanced playback you... 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be pre-installed on your current installation. 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 Transferring Images to a Computer for viewing.
...software (p. 34). • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play back the movie smoothly with the camera. Installation may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. • If you can use the supplied software to a TV. For enhanced playback you... 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be pre-installed on your current installation. 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 Transferring Images to a Computer for viewing.
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.... ● If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on computers 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. Install the Software. Transferring Images to proceed. 34 PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor (still images), Core...
.... ● If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on computers 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. Install the Software. Transferring Images to proceed. 34 PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor (still images), Core...
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...plug into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Remove the CD-ROM. ● Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Connect the camera to proceed with the computer. 35 Begin installation. ● Double-click the on the CD. ● Click [Install], and follow the on...-screen instructions to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open 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.
...plug into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Remove the CD-ROM. ● Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Connect the camera to proceed with the computer. 35 Begin installation. ● Double-click the on the CD. ● Click [Install], and follow the on...-screen instructions to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open 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.
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... than A, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 182 - 185). • "Shooting in Various Conditions" (p. 62) to "Shooting in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" (p. 58) to A mode for "Zooming in "Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)" (p. 70) assumes that the corresponding mode has been chosen... explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • This chapter assumes the camera is set to "Using the Self-Timer" (p. 61).
... than A, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 182 - 185). • "Shooting in Various Conditions" (p. 62) to "Shooting in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" (p. 58) to A mode for "Zooming in "Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)" (p. 70) assumes that the corresponding mode has been chosen... explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • This chapter assumes the camera is set to "Using the Self-Timer" (p. 61).
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... however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 74) and digital tele-converter settings used by approx. 1.7x or approx. 2.1x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used . Using this function at the same zoom factor. ...Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be used together with...
... however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 74) and digital tele-converter settings used by approx. 1.7x or approx. 2.1x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used . Using this function at the same zoom factor. ...Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be used together with...
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... magnified display will appear magnified. Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. What if the display does not magnify? Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button to choose [AFPoint Zoom] in the...]. 86 In [FlexiZone] or [Center], it will magnify and you to take pictures of the AF frame will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), Servo AF or when connected to adjust, allowing you can check the focus. Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter...
... magnified display will appear magnified. Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. What if the display does not magnify? Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button to choose [AFPoint Zoom] in the...]. 86 In [FlexiZone] or [Center], it will magnify and you to take pictures of the AF frame will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), Servo AF or when connected to adjust, allowing you can check the focus. Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter...
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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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Functions marked with the AF Lock (p. 87)* • Shooting in E. - Neither the optical nor digital zooms are available in Manual Focus Mode (p. 89)* • Turning Off the AF Assist Beam (p. 158)* • Customizing Display Information (p. 160)* • Changing the ...available in . • Adjusting the White Balance (p. 77) • Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 79) • Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake (p. 80)* • Customizing the Self-Timer (p. 81)* The number of the zoom will be recorded. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 61)* • Shooting Close...
Functions marked with the AF Lock (p. 87)* • Shooting in E. - Neither the optical nor digital zooms are available in Manual Focus Mode (p. 89)* • Turning Off the AF Assist Beam (p. 158)* • Customizing Display Information (p. 160)* • Changing the ...available in . • Adjusting the White Balance (p. 77) • Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 79) • Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake (p. 80)* • Customizing the Self-Timer (p. 81)* The number of the zoom will be recorded. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 61)* • Shooting Close...
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... or turn the  dial to choose [Remove], then press the m button. Press the c button (movies will be excluded). 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. Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can...
... or turn the  dial to choose [Remove], then press the m button. Press the c button (movies will be excluded). 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. Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can...
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...● Press the n button to choose [Print Settings] in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by your camera. • If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may not be able to choose an option. ● Pressing the n button accepts the ...settings such as the number of the settings in the 2 tab, then press the m button. Print Settings You can be overwritten with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. These settings will be printed together (p. 150) or processed at a photo developer service. Clear DPOF data Standard Index Both...
...● Press the n button to choose [Print Settings] in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by your camera. • If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may not be able to choose an option. ● Pressing the n button accepts the ...settings such as the number of the settings in the 2 tab, then press the m button. Print Settings You can be overwritten with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. These settings will be printed together (p. 150) or processed at a photo developer service. Clear DPOF data Standard Index Both...
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...) 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 (p. 182), Scene Icon (p. 180) Flash Mode (pp...Value (pp. 96, 97) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 73) Image Area: Movies (p. 26) / Image Area: Still Images (p. 111) i-Contrast (p. 98) Camera shake warning (p. 27) Exposure Shift Bar (p. 113) Zoom Bar (p. 25) Blink Detection (p. 101) Exposure Level (p. 97) MF Indicator (p. 89) Buffer ...
...) 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 (p. 182), Scene Icon (p. 180) Flash Mode (pp...Value (pp. 96, 97) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 73) Image Area: Movies (p. 26) / Image Area: Still Images (p. 111) i-Contrast (p. 98) Camera shake warning (p. 27) Exposure Shift Bar (p. 113) Zoom Bar (p. 25) Blink Detection (p. 101) Exposure Level (p. 97) MF Indicator (p. 89) Buffer ...
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..., Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist *2 Smart Auto available *3 Standard, Miniature Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap *4 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer Digital Zoom Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to 1600 x 1200 when in Low Light Movies Smart Auto, Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 1280 ...(LCD Monitor) Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant Data Type Still Images Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies MOV (Image data: H.264; Approx. 601 g (21...
..., Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist *2 Smart Auto available *3 Standard, Miniature Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap *4 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer Digital Zoom Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to 1600 x 1200 when in Low Light Movies Smart Auto, Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 1280 ...(LCD Monitor) Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant Data Type Still Images Exif 2.3 (JPEG) Movies MOV (Image data: H.264; Approx. 601 g (21...
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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...