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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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...Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the included memory card to try out your camera package. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which...-size Alkaline Batteries (×2) Memory Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 If anything is required to the PDF...
...Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the included memory card to try out your camera package. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which...-size Alkaline Batteries (×2) Memory Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 If anything is required to the PDF...
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... the country of the copyright holder. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are collectively referred to as memory cards in the country of the pixels operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as the camera body may become warm. Warning Against Copyright Infringement...
... the country of the copyright holder. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are collectively referred to as memory cards in the country of the pixels operate to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as the camera body may become warm. Warning Against Copyright Infringement...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 22 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode 29 ● Shoot to match special conditions 56 - 59 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 56) ... the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 68 ● Take pictures continuously 72 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 121 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 59, 70 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 90 4
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 22 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode 29 ● Shoot to match special conditions 56 - 59 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 56) ... the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 68 ● Take pictures continuously 72 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 121 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 59, 70 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 90 4
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What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 25 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode 30 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 102 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 105 ● Quickly search pictures 100, 101 ● Erase pictures 26, 30, 107 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 106 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 31 ● View movies 33, 98 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 27 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 40 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 25 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode 30 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 102 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 105 ● Quickly search pictures 100, 101 ● Erase pictures 26, 30, 107 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 106 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 31 ● View movies 33, 98 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 27 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 40 5
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... the Composition with the Focus Lock 76 Basic Operations 48 Changing the Sound Settings ..........49 Changing the Screen Brightness .....50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 51 6 Formatting Memory Cards 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 54 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly... Used Functions 55 Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 56 Shooting in Special Scenes 57 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 60 Inserting the Date and Time 62 Using the Self-Timer 63 Using the Face Self-Timer 64 4 Choosing Settings Yourself 65...
... the Composition with the Focus Lock 76 Basic Operations 48 Changing the Sound Settings ..........49 Changing the Screen Brightness .....50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 51 6 Formatting Memory Cards 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 54 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly... Used Functions 55 Shooting in Various Conditions ....... 56 Shooting in Special Scenes 57 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 60 Inserting the Date and Time 62 Using the Self-Timer 63 Using the Face Self-Timer 64 4 Choosing Settings Yourself 65...
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Table of Contents Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 76 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 77 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 78 Magnifying the Focal Point 79 Shooting with the AF Lock 80 Choosing the Person to Focus... Images 108 Resizing Images 109 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast 110 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect....... 111 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 112 8 Customizing the Camera .... 115 Changing Functions 116 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 119 Changing Playback Functions....... 122 9 Useful Information 123 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 124 Using Household ...
Table of Contents Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 76 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 77 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 78 Magnifying the Focal Point 79 Shooting with the AF Lock 80 Choosing the Person to Focus... Images 108 Resizing Images 109 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast 110 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect....... 111 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 112 8 Customizing the Camera .... 115 Changing Functions 116 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 119 Changing Playback Functions....... 122 9 Useful Information 123 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 124 Using Household ...
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... be careful about. • : Supplemental information. • (p. xx): Reference pages. Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are...
... be careful about. • : Supplemental information. • (p. xx): Reference pages. Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are...
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...pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock. Always ensure that the camera is not expressly described in fire or electrical shock. 9 Caution Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. This could result ... to the intense light produced by the flash could result in close proximity to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Use only recommended power sources. Warning Denotes the possibility of injury. Safety...
...pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock. Always ensure that the camera is not expressly described in fire or electrical shock. 9 Caution Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. This could result ... to the intense light produced by the flash could result in close proximity to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Use only recommended power sources. Warning Denotes the possibility of injury. Safety...
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...(104 °F). - High temperatures may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in the following places. - This could damage the speakers. These could damage the camera or lead to injury. • Avoid using the flash, be careful not to cover it by the strap. • Be careful not to bump ... the batteries to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with water and seek medical assistance. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to severe impacts. Humid or dusty areas. This could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the casing. • When...
...(104 °F). - High temperatures may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in the following places. - This could damage the speakers. These could damage the camera or lead to injury. • Avoid using the flash, be careful not to cover it by the strap. • Be careful not to bump ... the batteries to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with water and seek medical assistance. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to severe impacts. Humid or dusty areas. This could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the casing. • When...
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...prevent heat build-up and damage to the strap. If the batteries are not using the camera on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may lead to enter the camera. Contacting other metal materials in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the ...LCD monitor. 11 Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in waste containers may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera. Please use , small amounts of the unit. This is due to the high intensity of the ...
...prevent heat build-up and damage to the strap. If the batteries are not using the camera on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may lead to enter the camera. Contacting other metal materials in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the ...LCD monitor. 11 Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in waste containers may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera. Please use , small amounts of the unit. This is due to the high intensity of the ...
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... sure that your fingers do not block the flash while it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it is raised.
... sure that your fingers do not block the flash while it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it is raised.
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... Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Inserting the memory card in the locked position. Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in...
... Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Inserting the memory card in the locked position. Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in...
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...fewer shots can be taken. • Depending on fully charged batteries. If the batteries are depleted. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Can any other batteries be taken may vary widely. • The values for NiMH batteries are based on the brand of alkaline batteries... icon and message will appear. We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Insert new batteries. 16 Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 38, 40). Display "Change the batteries" Summary Battery charge is low, an icon and...
...fewer shots can be taken. • Depending on fully charged batteries. If the batteries are depleted. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Can any other batteries be taken may vary widely. • The values for NiMH batteries are based on the brand of alkaline batteries... icon and message will appear. We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Insert new batteries. 16 Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 38, 40). Display "Change the batteries" Summary Battery charge is low, an icon and...
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... cards What is the write-protect tab? Number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 22). If this tab is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect...
... cards What is the write-protect tab? Number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 22). If this tab is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect...
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Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Turn on these ...close. ● Pressing the power button will turn on . X Once the date and time have not set them. If you turn off the camera. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Â... correct date and time. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the...
Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Turn on these ...close. ● Pressing the power button will turn on . X Once the date and time have not set them. If you turn off the camera. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Â... correct date and time. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the...
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... take images that are in focus. 21 If you want to the second stop ). X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Press halfway (lightly to move the camera. X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ● Since the shot is playing, the recorded... image may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be blurry. Does the length of the shutter sound change? ...
... take images that are in focus. 21 If you want to the second stop ). X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Press halfway (lightly to move the camera. X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ● Since the shot is playing, the recorded... image may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be blurry. Does the length of the shutter sound change? ...
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... appears in on the screen for the scene and just shoot. Moving the lever toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. 22 X Even if the detected faces move... Set the mode dial to focus. Focus range (approx.) Zoom bar Turn on other detected faces. Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you point the camera toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. ● Keep your subject, making it appear larger...
... appears in on the screen for the scene and just shoot. Moving the lever toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. 22 X Even if the detected faces move... Set the mode dial to focus. Focus range (approx.) Zoom bar Turn on other detected faces. Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you point the camera toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. ● Keep your subject, making it appear larger...
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... X Green AF frames appear where the subject is recorded to the memory card. X The camera will appear on the screen for warning sounds. X The image will play any sounds? X... it will blink green while the image is in focus. Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • the camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. Shoot. ● Press... choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. ● If the indicator lights orange and "Raise the flash" appears on the...
... X Green AF frames appear where the subject is recorded to the memory card. X The camera will appear on the screen for warning sounds. X The image will play any sounds? X... it will blink green while the image is in focus. Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • the camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. Shoot. ● Press... choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. ● If the indicator lights orange and "Raise the flash" appears on the...
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... - - Your subject is too far away for subject brightness and color. Move about 5 cm (2.0 in.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • the camera beeps once when the shutter button is attached to take an image? Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue * Appears when the...areas. • the screen turns off . Taking Pictures • the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move about 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot. The screen turns on again when recharging ends...
... - - Your subject is too far away for subject brightness and color. Move about 5 cm (2.0 in.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • the camera beeps once when the shutter button is attached to take an image? Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue * Appears when the...areas. • the screen turns off . Taking Pictures • the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move about 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot. The screen turns on again when recharging ends...