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Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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... (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Camera User Guide (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to a computer. • Detailed user guides (PDF format) for the included ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs...
... (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Camera User Guide (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to a computer. • Detailed user guides (PDF format) for the included ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser programs...
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...that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder. If there is produced with your camera. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Please be ... CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for details. 3 Please note that in this camera are collectively referred to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded...
...that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of the copyright holder. If there is produced with your camera. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Please be ... CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for details. 3 Please note that in this camera are collectively referred to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded...
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... time into my shots 62 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 68 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom (digital macro shooting 69 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 75 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . .... . 70 ● Take pictures continuously 74 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization 133 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 58, 72 4
... time into my shots 62 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 68 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom (digital macro shooting 69 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 75 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . .... . 70 ● Take pictures continuously 74 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization 133 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 58, 72 4
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...; View movies 34 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 30 Save ● Save images to a computer 35 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 127 5
...; View movies 34 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 30 Save ● Save images to a computer 35 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 127 5
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...on the Screen 44 Indicator 46 m FUNC. Basic Operations 47 n - Turning the Flash Off 59 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 60 Inserting the Date and Time 62 Ò Using the Self-Timer 63 " Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 64 4 Selecting... Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to a Computer.35 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 69 Changing the Recording Pixels....... 70 Changing the Compression Ratio...
...on the Screen 44 Indicator 46 m FUNC. Basic Operations 47 n - Turning the Flash Off 59 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 60 Inserting the Date and Time 62 Ò Using the Self-Timer 63 " Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 64 4 Selecting... Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to a Computer.35 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 69 Changing the Recording Pixels....... 70 Changing the Compression Ratio...
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...-Timer 76 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 77 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 78 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 78 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 79 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 80 Magnifying the Focal Point 81 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 82 Shooting with Servo AF 82 Changing the...
...-Timer 76 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 77 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 78 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 78 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 79 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 80 Magnifying the Focal Point 81 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 82 Shooting with Servo AF 82 Changing the...
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... Precautions 150 Specifications 151 Index 154 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in this Guide 8 Customizing the Camera ..125 Changing Functions 126 Changing Shooting Functions........130 Changing Playback Functions .......134 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 135 9 ...Useful Information 137 Using Household Power 138 Troubleshooting 139 List of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. • : Supplemental information. • (p. "xx" stands for getting more ...
... Precautions 150 Specifications 151 Index 154 Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in this Guide 8 Customizing the Camera ..125 Changing Functions 126 Changing Shooting Functions........130 Changing Playback Functions .......134 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 135 9 ...Useful Information 137 Using Household Power 138 Troubleshooting 139 List of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. • : Supplemental information. • (p. "xx" stands for getting more ...
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... Be sure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. Exposure to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. • Use only recommended power sources. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. ...or alter any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. Warning Denotes the possibility of damage to human eyes. Warning Camera • Do not trigger the flash in asphyxiation. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result in close proximity ...
... Be sure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. Exposure to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. • Use only recommended power sources. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. ...or alter any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. Warning Denotes the possibility of damage to human eyes. Warning Camera • Do not trigger the flash in asphyxiation. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result in close proximity ...
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... temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). - It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to the loud sounds of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories....on the plug, the exterior of the casing. 10 Places subject to strong sunlight. - Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from listening with water and seek medical assistance. sea water) or other injuries....
... temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). - It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to the loud sounds of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories....on the plug, the exterior of the casing. 10 Places subject to strong sunlight. - Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from listening with water and seek medical assistance. sea water) or other injuries....
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...allow dirt or metal objects (such as cloth, on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Contacting other items stuck to enter the camera. • Do not use the flash with tape or other damage. • Playing back for a long period of the battery charger while it to ...the strap. This may cause the camera to contact the charger terminals or plug. Doing so may occur. • Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with dirt, dust or other metal...
...allow dirt or metal objects (such as cloth, on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Contacting other items stuck to enter the camera. • Do not use the flash with tape or other damage. • Playing back for a long period of the battery charger while it to ...the strap. This may cause the camera to contact the charger terminals or plug. Doing so may occur. • Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with dirt, dust or other metal...
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The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to view, erase and print the images you take. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer. Strap 13 Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides.
The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to view, erase and print the images you take. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer. Strap 13 Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides.
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.... Slightly depleted, but sufficient. Charged batteries continue to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. However, if... on the screen indicating the battery's charge state. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will be used . Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Storing a battery for long periods. Depleted.
.... Slightly depleted, but sufficient. Charged batteries continue to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. However, if... on the screen indicating the battery's charge state. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will be used . Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Storing a battery for long periods. Depleted.
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Terminals Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until you will not properly lock into the camera. Slide the tab up until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Inserting the ... in the correct direction or it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 16 Open the cover. ● Slide the cover , and open it .
Terminals Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until you will not properly lock into the camera. Slide the tab up until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure to record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Inserting the ... in the correct direction or it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 16 Open the cover. ● Slide the cover , and open it .
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Can you will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be ... 8 GB Number of shots 626 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be taken Compatible Memory...
Can you will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be ... 8 GB Number of shots 626 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be taken Compatible Memory...
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... turn the  dial to set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will turn off the camera. The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. If... you turn the  dial and select , you have been set them. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the camera. ● Press the power button. Once the date and time have not set a value. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will...
... turn the  dial to set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will turn off the camera. The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. If... you turn the  dial and select , you have been set them. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the camera. ● Press the power button. Once the date and time have not set a value. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will...
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...; Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to set the date and time. 20 Follow the steps on . Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn... the camera on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons ...
...; Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to set the date and time. 20 Follow the steps on . Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn... the camera on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons ...
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.... Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. As you should format the card with this camera.
.... Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. As you should format the card with this camera.
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..., it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Does the length of the shutter sound change . • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) ... the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may be blurry. If you want to move the camera. The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ● Since the shot is playing, the recorded image...
..., it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Does the length of the shutter sound change . • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) ... the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may be blurry. If you want to move the camera. The camera focuses and automatically selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ● Since the shot is playing, the recorded image...
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...lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. 24 The camera focuses on the subject it judges to A. ● When you can let it ...Moving the zoom lever toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene. A Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you point the camera toward i will zoom in the upper right ...are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the screen. The camera can also detect and focus on your subject, making it appear larger. Even if the detected faces move, the...
...lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. 24 The camera focuses on the subject it judges to A. ● When you can let it ...Moving the zoom lever toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene. A Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you point the camera toward i will zoom in the upper right ...are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the screen. The camera can also detect and focus on your subject, making it appear larger. Even if the detected faces move, the...