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ENGLISH Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E353-010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN Getting Started p. 7 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 194-201).
ENGLISH Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E353-010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN Getting Started p. 7 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 194-201).
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...-400PCU f AV Cable AVC-DC400 g Wrist Strap WS-DC2 h Canon Digital Camera i Warranty Card Solution Disk j User Guides • Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) • Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to achieve the full performance of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended" Leaflet See the PDF manuals available on the...
...-400PCU f AV Cable AVC-DC400 g Wrist Strap WS-DC2 h Canon Digital Camera i Warranty Card Solution Disk j User Guides • Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) • Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to achieve the full performance of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended" Leaflet See the PDF manuals available on the...
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... Once you have mastered the basics, use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Getting Started p. 7 This section explains how to prepare the camera for use the camera's many features to make My Camera settings. Details on using each function are described in this section, including how to connect the...
... Once you have mastered the basics, use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Getting Started p. 7 This section explains how to prepare the camera for use the camera's many features to make My Camera settings. Details on using each function are described in this section, including how to connect the...
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2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with the Optical Zoom 60 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 60 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro 63 Using the Flash 64 Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot 64 Using the Self-Timer 66 Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images 68 Please ... on the LCD Monitor and Menus . . . . 48 Using the LCD Monitor 58 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 60 Shooting with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.
2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with the Optical Zoom 60 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 60 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro 63 Using the Flash 64 Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot 64 Using the Self-Timer 66 Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images 68 Please ... on the LCD Monitor and Menus . . . . 48 Using the LCD Monitor 58 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 60 Shooting with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.
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... 155 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 157 Setting the DPOF Print Settings 157 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 163 Configuring the Camera 165 Setting the Power Saving Function 165 Setting the World Clock 166 Formatting Memory Cards 168 Resetting the File Number ...Their Default Values 175 Connecting to a TV 176 Shooting/Playback Using a TV 176 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 177 Changing My Camera Settings 177 Registering My Camera Settings 178 Troubleshooting 180 List of Messages 190 Appendix 194 Safety Precautions 194 Handling Precautions 198 Using...
... 155 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 157 Setting the DPOF Print Settings 157 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 163 Configuring the Camera 165 Setting the Power Saving Function 165 Setting the World Clock 166 Formatting Memory Cards 168 Resetting the File Number ...Their Default Values 175 Connecting to a TV 176 Shooting/Playback Using a TV 176 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 177 Changing My Camera Settings 177 Registering My Camera Settings 178 Troubleshooting 180 List of Messages 190 Appendix 194 Safety Precautions 194 Handling Precautions 198 Using...
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... 2 seconds later. As a result, the illustrations and screenshots used in all modes. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that effect, the function may be available in certain shooting modes. If there is no notation...Scene ( ) • Shooting Still Images ( ) • Playback ( ) Some functions may not be used in this guide may differ depending on the camera's default settings at time of purchase. Self-Timer: shoots 2 seconds after you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Explanations in this guide are subject...
... 2 seconds later. As a result, the illustrations and screenshots used in all modes. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that effect, the function may be available in certain shooting modes. If there is no notation...Scene ( ) • Shooting Still Images ( ) • Playback ( ) Some functions may not be used in this guide may differ depending on the camera's default settings at time of purchase. Self-Timer: shoots 2 seconds after you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Explanations in this guide are subject...
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... the Display Language (p. 13) to the country of sale. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for...
... the Display Language (p. 13) to the country of sale. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for...
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These cards are collectively referred to a Computer z System Map You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera. 7 Getting Started z Preparations z Shooting Still Images z Viewing Still Images z Erasing z Printing z Embedding the Date in the Image Data z Shooting Movies z Viewing Movies z Downloading Images to as memory cards in this guide.
These cards are collectively referred to a Computer z System Map You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera. 7 Getting Started z Preparations z Shooting Still Images z Viewing Still Images z Erasing z Printing z Embedding the Date in the Image Data z Shooting Movies z Viewing Movies z Downloading Images to as memory cards in this guide.
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Ensure that the write protect tab is correctly oriented before inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction. Inserting it in the camera. Insert the memory card until it out (b). 2. Slide the cover (a) and open it clicks into place with a click. 3. Write Protect Tab...
Ensure that the write protect tab is correctly oriented before inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction. Inserting it in the camera. Insert the memory card until it out (b). 2. Slide the cover (a) and open it clicks into place with a click. 3. Write Protect Tab...
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Getting Started Preparations 11 Attaching the Wrist Strap Use the wrist strap when using the camera to open it. Use the Wrist Strap to Open the Terminal Cover Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the bottom edge of the A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal cover to open the A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal cover and when inserting or removing memory cards. The toggle can change its position on the strap. Toggle You can be used to prevent yourself from accidentally dropping the camera.
Getting Started Preparations 11 Attaching the Wrist Strap Use the wrist strap when using the camera to open it. Use the Wrist Strap to Open the Terminal Cover Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the bottom edge of the A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal cover to open the A/V OUT and DIGITAL terminal cover and when inserting or removing memory cards. The toggle can change its position on the strap. Toggle You can be used to prevent yourself from accidentally dropping the camera.
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... lost after approximately three weeks if you use the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30, the battery will charge even if the camera is built into the camera. Hold down the button and press the button. 3. Or if you remove the main battery. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Press ...displayed in about four hours. Use the , , or button to save such settings as the date/time. Insert a charged battery into the camera to select a language. 4. Getting Started Preparations 13 z A rechargeable lithium battery is turned off. Reset the date/time settings if this occurs.
... lost after approximately three weeks if you use the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30, the battery will charge even if the camera is built into the camera. Hold down the button and press the button. 3. Or if you remove the main battery. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Press ...displayed in about four hours. Use the , , or button to save such settings as the date/time. Insert a charged battery into the camera to select a language. 4. Getting Started Preparations 13 z A rechargeable lithium battery is turned off. Reset the date/time settings if this occurs.
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..., it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash fires). Aim the camera at the subject. Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to select (Auto). 3. Getting Started 14 ...display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Set the mode switch to avoid dropping the camera during use. Select a shooting mode. 1. Using a tripod is also effective. Use the wrist strap to (Shooting). 2. Wrist Strap 4.
..., it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash fires). Aim the camera at the subject. Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to select (Auto). 3. Getting Started 14 ...display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Set the mode switch to avoid dropping the camera during use. Select a shooting mode. 1. Using a tripod is also effective. Use the wrist strap to (Shooting). 2. Wrist Strap 4.
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...is displayed. • Holding down to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will display in Focus The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter button halfway*. * The shutter button has a two-stage action. Without changing anything else..., press the shutter button all camera sounds except for approximately 2 seconds immediately after taking a shot will continue displaying the image. • The indicator will blink green and ...
...is displayed. • Holding down to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will display in Focus The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter button halfway*. * The shutter button has a two-stage action. Without changing anything else..., press the shutter button all camera sounds except for approximately 2 seconds immediately after taking a shot will continue displaying the image. • The indicator will blink green and ...
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... Print User Guide for connection instructions. • Printing is also possible using a non-Canon-brand printer provided the printer is PictBridge compliant. Getting Started 18 Printing Printing A/V OUT and DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable Control Dial ( / Buttons) Button Button 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer. • Hook your fingernail or the wrist...
... Print User Guide for connection instructions. • Printing is also possible using a non-Canon-brand printer provided the printer is PictBridge compliant. Getting Started 18 Printing Printing A/V OUT and DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable Control Dial ( / Buttons) Button Button 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer. • Hook your fingernail or the wrist...
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... a Print List You can then print the images from the print list, when connecting the camera to a Print List 1. Press the button (still images only). 2. Print images. Connect the camera to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooting or while playing back images.... Printing Images in a Print List This explanation is halted and resumed, printing will begin. • If printing is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series ...
... a Print List You can then print the images from the print list, when connecting the camera to a Print List 1. Press the button (still images only). 2. Print images. Connect the camera to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooting or while playing back images.... Printing Images in a Print List This explanation is halted and resumed, printing will begin. • If printing is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series ...
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Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Fine) (appropriate for (Digital Macro), (Stitch Assist), and ). Turn the control dial to select (Auto). • Shooting modes other than can be deleted from the image data once it ... on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The date stamp cannot be selected (except for printing L-size or postcardsize prints). 1. Ensure that the camera's date/time is set correctly beforehand (p. 12). • The image size is fixed to 2M (1600 x 1200) setting and the compression to (Shooting). 2.
Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (Fine) (appropriate for (Digital Macro), (Stitch Assist), and ). Turn the control dial to select (Auto). • Shooting modes other than can be deleted from the image data once it ... on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The date stamp cannot be selected (except for printing L-size or postcardsize prints). 1. Ensure that the camera's date/time is set correctly beforehand (p. 12). • The image size is fixed to 2M (1600 x 1200) setting and the compression to (Shooting). 2.
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... user guide. • Use the supplied software. Use the or button to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps. • Set with the camera's Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function. button, then use the following methods to select . • The area which will not be printed will appear gray. •... the [Date] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the Image Data 21 2. Getting Started Embedding the Date in the (Print) menu. • Connect the camera to select [Date/ Time]. Select [Date Stamp]. 1. Use the or button to select . 3.
... user guide. • Use the supplied software. Use the or button to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps. • Set with the camera's Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function. button, then use the following methods to select . • The area which will not be printed will appear gray. •... the [Date] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the Image Data 21 2. Getting Started Embedding the Date in the (Print) menu. • Connect the camera to select [Date/ Time]. Select [Date Stamp]. 1. Use the or button to select . 3.
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z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Getting Started 22 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Microphone Power Button Shutter Button Control Dial Mode Switch Indicator 1. Set the mode switch to select (Standard). 3. Turn the control dial to (Movie). 2. Aim the camera at the subject.
z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Getting Started 22 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Microphone Power Button Shutter Button Control Dial Mode Switch Indicator 1. Set the mode switch to select (Standard). 3. Turn the control dial to (Movie). 2. Aim the camera at the subject.
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... button all the way (press fully) to set the focus. • An electronic beep will sound twice and the indicator will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set when you press the button halfway. Elapsed Time 6. Shooting Movies 23 Shooting preparations complete...
... button all the way (press fully) to set the focus. • An electronic beep will sound twice and the indicator will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set when you press the button halfway. Elapsed Time 6. Shooting Movies 23 Shooting preparations complete...
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... are recommended to use the supplied software to download images to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.... be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. PhotoStitch 40 MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more USB • Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser - Windows Vista Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Windows XP/Windows 2000 Pentium 500 MHz...
... are recommended to use the supplied software to download images to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.... be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. PhotoStitch 40 MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver 25 MB or more USB • Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser - Windows Vista Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Windows XP/Windows 2000 Pentium 500 MHz...