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...) c Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE d Memory Card (32MB) e Interface Cable IFC-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 a computer) • "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet • "Use...
...) c Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE d Memory Card (32MB) e Interface Cable IFC-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 a computer) • "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet • "Use...
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... 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 170 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 172 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 174...
... 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 170 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 172 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 174...
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...Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use and should never be used in the failure of a camera or other device may become warm. Video Format Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards... by means of an image to be recorded in your camera. If a problem arises while the camera is used in a way that Canon digital cameras are not liable for prolonged periods, the camera body may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if ...
...Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use and should never be used in the failure of a camera or other device may become warm. Video Format Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards... by means of an image to be recorded in your camera. If a problem arises while the camera is used in a way that Canon digital cameras are not liable for prolonged periods, the camera body may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if ...
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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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... that the write protect tab is correctly oriented before inserting it clicks into place with a click. 3. Insert the memory card until it in the camera. Slide the cover (a) and open it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction. Inserting it out (b). 2. Getting Started Preparations 9 Installing the Battery and...
... that the write protect tab is correctly oriented before inserting it clicks into place with a click. 3. Insert the memory card until it in the camera. Slide the cover (a) and open it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction. Inserting it out (b). 2. Getting Started Preparations 9 Installing the Battery and...
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Close the cover (a, b). To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger or the toggle on the wrist strap to push the memory card in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the battery out (b). To Remove the Battery Press the battery lock in until you hear a click, then release it. Getting Started 10 Preparations 4.
Close the cover (a, b). To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger or the toggle on the wrist strap to push the memory card in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the battery out (b). To Remove the Battery Press the battery lock in until you hear a click, then release it. Getting Started 10 Preparations 4.
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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. Getting Started Preparations 11 Attaching the Wrist Strap Use the wrist strap when using the camera to open it. Toggle You can be used to prevent yourself from accidentally dropping the camera.
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. Getting Started Preparations 11 Attaching the Wrist Strap Use the wrist strap when using the camera to open it. Toggle You can be used to prevent yourself from accidentally dropping the camera.
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... 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 the file will record to the memory card. Shooting is possible while the image is referred as ... Correct Incorrect Press halfway 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. button while turning on...
... 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 the file will record to the memory card. Shooting is possible while the image is referred as ... Correct Incorrect Press halfway 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. button while turning on...
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... the previous image and the button to move to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot] in playback mode (* Default setting). Editing an image on the memory card using a computer Turn the dial counterclockwise to view a previous image and clockwise to select images. z Setting [Resume] to the next image. • The images advance...
... the previous image and the button to move to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot] in playback mode (* Default setting). Editing an image on the memory card using a computer Turn the dial counterclockwise to view a previous image and clockwise to select images. z Setting [Resume] to the next image. • The images advance...
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...memory card into the printer and imprint the date. Select [Date Stamp]. 1. See the Software Starter Guide. Use the or button to a printer and imprint the date. button, then use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps. • Set with the camera's Digital... Print Order Format (DPOF) function. Getting Started Embedding the Date in the (Print) menu. • Connect the camera to select . 3. Use the or button to select [Date/ Time]. See ...
...memory card into the printer and imprint the date. Select [Date Stamp]. 1. See the Software Starter Guide. Use the or button to a printer and imprint the date. button, then use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps. • Set with the camera's Digital... Print Order Format (DPOF) function. Getting Started Embedding the Date in the (Print) menu. • Connect the camera to select . 3. Use the or button to select [Date/ Time]. See ...
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... button again (press fully) to stop recording. • The indicator will blink green and the data will be recorded onto the memory card. • Recording will stop automatically when the maximum recording time elapses, or the built-in the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button...recording time and [zRec.] will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set the focus. • An electronic beep will sound twice and the indicator will display in memory or memory card become full. Getting Started 4. Elapsed Time 6. Without ...
... button again (press fully) to stop recording. • The indicator will blink green and the data will be recorded onto the memory card. • Recording will stop automatically when the maximum recording time elapses, or the built-in the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button...recording time and [zRec.] will light green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set the focus. • An electronic beep will sound twice and the indicator will display in memory or memory card become full. Getting Started 4. Elapsed Time 6. Without ...
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Getting Started 32 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-DC2 Battery Pack NB-5L*1 (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE*1 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Memory Card (32MB) AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk DC Coupler DR-30 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Waterproof Case WP-DC24 High-Power Flash HF-DC1
Getting Started 32 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-DC2 Battery Pack NB-5L*1 (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE*1 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Memory Card (32MB) AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk DC Coupler DR-30 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 Waterproof Case WP-DC24 High-Power Flash HF-DC1
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... Getting Started Direct Interface Cable Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers USB Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter Compact Photo Printers*2 *3 (SELPHY Series) Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers*4 (PIXMA series) SD Memory Card*5 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH USB Port PC Card Slot Video IN Terminal Audio IN... Terminal TV/Video *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer. *3 This camera can also...
... Getting Started Direct Interface Cable Canon Direct Print Compatible Printers USB Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter Compact Photo Printers*2 *3 (SELPHY Series) Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers*4 (PIXMA series) SD Memory Card*5 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH USB Port PC Card Slot Video IN Terminal Audio IN... Terminal TV/Video *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer. *3 This camera can also...
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Canon brand memory cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer*. * Refer to the user guide included with your printer. •... may no longer be used to charge the camera). • Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-5L. • Battery Pack NB-5L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Other Accessories • SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to capture photographic subjects that are sold...
Canon brand memory cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer*. * Refer to the user guide included with your printer. •... may no longer be used to charge the camera). • Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-5L. • Battery Pack NB-5L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Other Accessories • SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to capture photographic subjects that are sold...
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If so, remove the film before using the camera. Components Guide 39 Back View a LCD Monitor (pp. 48, 58) b Terminal Cover (p. 11) c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) and DIGITAL Terminal (p. 176) d Tripod Socket e DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 202) f Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 9) The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment.
If so, remove the film before using the camera. Components Guide 39 Back View a LCD Monitor (pp. 48, 58) b Terminal Cover (p. 11) c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) and DIGITAL Terminal (p. 176) d Tripod Socket e DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 202) f Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (p. 9) The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment.
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... connected to a computer/printer) Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * When the camera is having difficulty focusing, the camera beeps once. Shake or jolt the camera - These actions may corrupt image data. - Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)*/Display off the camera, or open the memory card slot/battery cover 44 Indicator The indicator on ) Blinking...
... connected to a computer/printer) Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) * When the camera is having difficulty focusing, the camera beeps once. Shake or jolt the camera - These actions may corrupt image data. - Green: Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)*/Display off the camera, or open the memory card slot/battery cover 44 Indicator The indicator on ) Blinking...
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... Vol. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is opened during recording. Basic Operations Adjusts the volume of the startup sound when the camera is pressed. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is ... releases. LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 55 * Default setting Page/Topic Set to [On] to silence all sounds*. * Except for when the memory card slot/battery cover is set to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is released. before the...
... Vol. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is opened during recording. Basic Operations Adjusts the volume of the startup sound when the camera is pressed. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is ... releases. LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 55 * Default setting Page/Topic Set to [On] to silence all sounds*. * Except for when the memory card slot/battery cover is set to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is released. before the...
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...Press the button. Press the button. 3. Commonly Used Shooting Functions 67 Setting the Delay Time and Number of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. Press the button. 2. If the flash is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. ...- If the [Shots] option is used, the interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of Shots ( ) 1 Select [Self...
...Press the button. Press the button. 3. Commonly Used Shooting Functions 67 Setting the Delay Time and Number of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. Press the button. 2. If the flash is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. ...- If the [Shots] option is used, the interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of Shots ( ) 1 Select [Self...
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... for Compression Settings Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 211). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 211). Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Compression (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes 1 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button...
... for Compression Settings Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal Shoot more images z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 211). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 211). Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Compression (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes 1 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button...
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... p. 222 Continuous Shooting Available Shooting Modes p. 222 In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is conducted immediately before shooting. - Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. - Set the mode.... If you use the recommended memory card*, you to select . Use the or button to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or My Colors. 1 Select manual mode. 1. This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may not be ...
... p. 222 Continuous Shooting Available Shooting Modes p. 222 In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is conducted immediately before shooting. - Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. - Set the mode.... If you use the recommended memory card*, you to select . Use the or button to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or My Colors. 1 Select manual mode. 1. This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may not be ...