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If anything is required to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Camera AA-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 the...
If anything is required to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Camera AA-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 the...
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... Sound Settings ..........49 Changing the Screen Brightness .....50 Returning the Camera to a Computer 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 60 Inserting the Date and Time 62 Using the Self-Timer...White Balance 71 Continuous Shooting 72 Changing the Tone of this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 14 Setting the Date and Time 18 Setting the Display Language..........20 Pressing the Shutter Button 21 Taking ...
... Sound Settings ..........49 Changing the Screen Brightness .....50 Returning the Camera to a Computer 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 60 Inserting the Date and Time 62 Using the Self-Timer...White Balance 71 Continuous Shooting 72 Changing the Tone of this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 14 Setting the Date and Time 18 Setting the Display Language..........20 Pressing the Shutter Button 21 Taking ...
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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 ...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 Power 125 Troubleshooting 126 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen ...
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 ...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 Power 125 Troubleshooting 126 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen ...
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... benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. Warning Camera • Do not trigger the flash in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do ... If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt 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. Using other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure ...
... benzine, or thinner to clean the equipment. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. Warning Camera • Do not trigger the flash in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do ... If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt 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. Using other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure ...
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...Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts. This may also cause deformation of the casing. • When using , placing or storing the camera in the following places. - Humid or dusty areas. In ... also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with water (e.g. Safety Precautions Battery • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame. • Do not let the batteries come into contact with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played...
...Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts. This may also cause deformation of the casing. • When using , placing or storing the camera in the following places. - Humid or dusty areas. In ... also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with water (e.g. Safety Precautions Battery • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame. • Do not let the batteries come into contact with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played...
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...11 This is due to the high intensity of the unit. If the batteries are not using the camera on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build...and foreign materials stuck to the unit. • Remove and store the batteries when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with the camera in waste containers may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera. Doing so may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not ...
...11 This is due to the high intensity of the unit. If the batteries are not using the camera on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build...and foreign materials stuck to the unit. • Remove and store the batteries when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with the camera in waste containers may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera. Doing so may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not ...
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...tab is oriented correctly. Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. ...Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the...
...tab is oriented correctly. Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. ...Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the...
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you hear a click, then slowly release it clicks into place . Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card in until you slide it until it . X The memory card will pop up. 15
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you hear a click, then slowly release it clicks into place . Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card in until you slide it until it . X The memory card will pop up. 15
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... not display. Insert new batteries. 16 Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Why use of shots that can be used? NiMH batteries last much longer than those listed above because performance varies widely. The batteries are charged, the icon ... batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 38, 40). If the batteries are depleted. We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Inserting the Batteries and...
... not display. Insert new batteries. 16 Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Why use of shots that can be used? NiMH batteries last much longer than those listed above because performance varies widely. The batteries are charged, the icon ... batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 38, 40). If the batteries are depleted. We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Inserting the Batteries and...
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Can you will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. Number of shots that can be taken Compatible ... taken? If this tab is in a Shooting mode (p. 22). You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab? Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of shots 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values...
Can you will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. Number of shots that can be taken Compatible ... taken? If this tab is in a Shooting mode (p. 22). You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab? Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of shots 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values...
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... 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button. Date/Time battery If the [Date/Time] screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time... battery (p. 124). 19 Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Display the menus. ● ...
... 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button. Date/Time battery If the [Date/Time] screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time... battery (p. 124). 19 Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Display the menus. ● ...
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Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 Memory Card AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×2) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH x4) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 may also be used. 38
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 Memory Card AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×2) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH x4) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 may also be used. 38
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...Canon accessories. This product is recommended. Please note that this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of genuine Canon... accessories is designed to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although ...you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 39 Card Reader Accessories Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video Canon-Brand ...
...Canon accessories. This product is recommended. Please note that this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of genuine Canon... accessories is designed to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although ...you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 39 Card Reader Accessories Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video Canon-Brand ...
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...and four rechargeable AAsize NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use devices such as electrical transformers for the light from the built-in flash to charge the batteries inside the camera. The battery charger can be used to reach. 40 Separately Sold... Accessories The following camera accessories are sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.
...and four rechargeable AAsize NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use devices such as electrical transformers for the light from the built-in flash to charge the batteries inside the camera. The battery charger can be used to reach. 40 Separately Sold... Accessories The following camera accessories are sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.
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... pressing the shutter button (pp. 56 - 59). Auto Mode You can make settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value in Playback mode, the camera will switch to take images just by pressing the shutter button (p. 29). P, Tv, Av, M Mode You can leave it to the... Flash (pp. 23, 29, 66, 86) Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (pp. 63, 64, 74, 75) / AF Assist Beam (p. 119) / RedEye Reduction Lamp (p. 120)) Speaker Date Battery Holder (p. 124) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 14) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to select settings (p. 22).
... pressing the shutter button (pp. 56 - 59). Auto Mode You can make settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value in Playback mode, the camera will switch to take images just by pressing the shutter button (p. 29). P, Tv, Av, M Mode You can leave it to the... Flash (pp. 23, 29, 66, 86) Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (pp. 63, 64, 74, 75) / AF Assist Beam (p. 119) / RedEye Reduction Lamp (p. 120)) Speaker Date Battery Holder (p. 124) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 14) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to select settings (p. 22).
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.... Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 71) My Colors (p. 73) i-Contrast (p. 90) Drive Mode (p. 72) Camera Shake Warning (p. 121) Metering Modes (p. 82) Compression... (Image Quality) (p. 68) Recording Pixels (p. 68) Still Images: Recordable shots (pp. 17, 69) Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time (pp. 32, 96) Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 74, 75) AF Frame (p. 23) Spot AE Point Frame (p. 82) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 60) / Digital...
.... Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 71) My Colors (p. 73) i-Contrast (p. 90) Drive Mode (p. 72) Camera Shake Warning (p. 121) Metering Modes (p. 82) Compression... (Image Quality) (p. 68) Recording Pixels (p. 68) Still Images: Recordable shots (pp. 17, 69) Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time (pp. 32, 96) Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 74, 75) AF Frame (p. 23) Spot AE Point Frame (p. 82) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 60) / Digital...
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... (p. 67), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 97) White Balance (p. 71) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 109 - 111) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 68) Recording Pixels (p. 68), AVI (Movies) (p. 96) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Metering Modes (p. 82) Folder Number -
... (p. 67), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 97) White Balance (p. 71) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 109 - 111) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 68) Recording Pixels (p. 68), AVI (Movies) (p. 96) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Metering Modes (p. 82) Folder Number -
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... will light or blink under the following conditions. Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may be different. Indicator The Indicator on the screen,... Shooting preparation complete (p. 22)/Display Off (p. 118) Recording/reading/transmitting image data (p. 23) Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 23) Camera shake warning (p. 23) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to malfunction. 46 Information Displayed on the Screen Display in Dark ...
... will light or blink under the following conditions. Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may be different. Indicator The Indicator on the screen,... Shooting preparation complete (p. 22)/Display Off (p. 118) Recording/reading/transmitting image data (p. 23) Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 23) Camera shake warning (p. 23) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to malfunction. 46 Information Displayed on the Screen Display in Dark ...
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Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is last operated. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button ... Saving Function (p. 117). • You can continue. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. • You can turn off (p. 118). 54 Power Saving during Playback The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the...
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is last operated. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button ... Saving Function (p. 117). • You can continue. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. • You can turn off (p. 118). 54 Power Saving during Playback The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the...
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... Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after use. 117 Turning off the camera after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 25). Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn...
... Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after use. 117 Turning off the camera after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 25). Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn...