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...;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 the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the...
...;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 the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the...
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... chapter. Basic Operations ....47 MENU - 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...Images 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 63 Using the Face Self-Timer 64 4 Choosing Settings ...
... chapter. Basic Operations ....47 MENU - 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...Images 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 63 Using the Face Self-Timer 64 4 Choosing Settings ...
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Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) 34 Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more USB ZoomBrowser EX: 200...
Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) 34 Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more USB ZoomBrowser EX: 200...
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When the install finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CDROM drive and double-click the icon. ● Click [Install], and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. ... ● Place the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on p. 27 to connect the camera to proceed with the installation. Remove the CD-ROM. ● Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Install the software. Connect the...
When the install finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CDROM drive and double-click the icon. ● Click [Install], and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. ... ● Place the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on p. 27 to connect the camera to proceed with the installation. Remove the CD-ROM. ● Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Install the software. Connect the...
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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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...) Button (pp. 44, 45) 0 (Face Selector) Button (p. 81) b (Exposure) (p. 67) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 26) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 125) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 27, 35) n Button (p. 48) ISO Speed (p. 70) / d (Jump) (p. 101) / o Button e (Macro) (p. 67) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 83) / q Button Control Dial (p. 43...perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the lens is extended, you to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. 43 When the lens is retracted, you can switch between the Shooting and Playback modes.
...) Button (pp. 44, 45) 0 (Face Selector) Button (p. 81) b (Exposure) (p. 67) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 26) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 125) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 27, 35) n Button (p. 48) ISO Speed (p. 70) / d (Jump) (p. 101) / o Button e (Macro) (p. 67) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 83) / q Button Control Dial (p. 43...perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the lens is extended, you to turn the camera on and off in Playback mode. 43 When the lens is retracted, you can switch between the Shooting and Playback modes.
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... 121) Exposure Level Indicator (p. 89) MF Indicator (p. 83) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it will automatically rotate images for the best shot. Information Display No Information Display 44 This function may not ...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...
... 121) Exposure Level Indicator (p. 89) MF Indicator (p. 83) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it will automatically rotate images for the best shot. Information Display No Information Display 44 This function may not ...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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... Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" (p. 60) to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the mode dial is set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you choose a Shooting mode that mode (pp. 132...
... Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" (p. 60) to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the mode dial is set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you choose a Shooting mode that mode (pp. 132...
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... using [1.4x] and [2.3x] are 50.4 - 504 mm and 82.8 - 828 mm (35mm film equivalent). • The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom. 61 Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of 1.4x or 2.3x. Choose...factor. Accept the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to standard digital zoom, choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by an equivalent of or will cause image deterioration (...
... using [1.4x] and [2.3x] are 50.4 - 504 mm and 82.8 - 828 mm (35mm film equivalent). • The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom. 61 Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of 1.4x or 2.3x. Choose...factor. Accept the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to standard digital zoom, choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by an equivalent of or will cause image deterioration (...
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...that are far away or extremely close. • Subjects that cannot be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2) will appear on which the camera focuses. • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, AF Frame will not appear. Changing the AF Frame... option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 61) is used. Center The AF frame is effective for focusing on the face the camera judges to choose an option. If the camera cannot focus when you want to shoot. Face Detect • Detects...
...that are far away or extremely close. • Subjects that cannot be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2) will appear on which the camera focuses. • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, AF Frame will not appear. Changing the AF Frame... option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 61) is used. Center The AF frame is effective for focusing on the face the camera judges to choose an option. If the camera cannot focus when you want to shoot. Face Detect • Detects...
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... Focal Point If you can check the focus. X In [Face Detect] (p. 78), the face selected as the main subject will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61) or when connected to choose [On]. The magnified display will appear magnified. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button... item. Press the qr buttons to a TV (p. 76). 79 X In [Center] (p. 78), the contents of the center AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. In [Center], it will appear magnified.
... Focal Point If you can check the focus. X In [Face Detect] (p. 78), the face selected as the main subject will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61) or when connected to choose [On]. The magnified display will appear magnified. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button... item. Press the qr buttons to a TV (p. 76). 79 X In [Center] (p. 78), the contents of the center AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. In [Center], it will appear magnified.
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... or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, you are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod. • Magnified display cannot be used with the Digital Zoom (p. 60), the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61) or when connected to a TV (p. 76), however the focus can be adjusted. • If [MF...
... or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, you are recommended to fix the camera to a tripod. • Magnified display cannot be used with the Digital Zoom (p. 60), the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61) or when connected to a TV (p. 76), however the focus can be adjusted. • If [MF...
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...option. Print Type Date File No. These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with print settings set by a different camera. Clear DPOF data Standard Index Both On Off On Off On Off Prints one image per ...Date] setting. Prints the file number. - You can set the print type, date and file number. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. X Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen. Prints both standard and index formats. Print Settings ...
...option. Print Type Date File No. These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with print settings set by a different camera. Clear DPOF data Standard Index Both On Off On Off On Off Prints one image per ...Date] setting. Prints the file number. - You can set the print type, date and file number. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. X Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen. Prints both standard and index formats. Print Settings ...
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...of recording at high speeds (p. 96). Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 97). appeared on the screen, then press the m button. 128 Playback stops, or audio... cuts out. • Use a memory card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 52). • If you may be made differ depending on the ...
...of recording at high speeds (p. 96). Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 97). appeared on the screen, then press the m button. 128 Playback stops, or audio... cuts out. • Use a memory card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 52). • If you may be made differ depending on the ...
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...card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant 138 infinity (T) Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity (W)/ 1 m (3.3 ft.) - f/4.3 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 40x in .) - infinity (W)/ 1 m (3.3... output/Red-eye reduction/Red-eye correction/FE lock/Safety FE settings available Built-in .) - Self-timer Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of lens) . . . . infinity (W)/ 1 m (3.3 ft.) ...
...card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant 138 infinity (T) Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity (W)/ 1 m (3.3 ft.) - f/4.3 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 40x in .) - infinity (W)/ 1 m (3.3... output/Red-eye reduction/Red-eye correction/FE lock/Safety FE settings available Built-in .) - Self-timer Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of lens) . . . . infinity (W)/ 1 m (3.3 ft.) ...
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... Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Mono)) Compression Fine, Normal Number of digital, audio and video*) * mini-B compatible Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, mono audio) Communication Settings MTP, PTP Power 2 AA-size...Dimensions (excluding protrusions) . . . . 110.6 x 70.4 x 44.7 mm (4.35 x 2.77 x 1.76 in.) Weight (camera body only Approx. 245 g (8.64 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 139 LP) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) Number...
... Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Mono)) Compression Fine, Normal Number of digital, audio and video*) * mini-B compatible Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, mono audio) Communication Settings MTP, PTP Power 2 AA-size...Dimensions (excluding protrusions) . . . . 110.6 x 70.4 x 44.7 mm (4.35 x 2.77 x 1.76 in.) Weight (camera body only Approx. 245 g (8.64 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 139 LP) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) Number...
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... Adding to Image 62 Changing 19 Date/Time Battery 124 Settings 18 Date and Time J Date/Time Default Settings 51 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 34 Digital Tele-Converter 61 140 Digital Zoom 60 Display Language 20 Display Overlay 121 DPOF 112 E Easy mode 29, 30 Editing i-Contrast 110 Red-Eye Correction 111...
... Adding to Image 62 Changing 19 Date/Time Battery 124 Settings 18 Date and Time J Date/Time Default Settings 51 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 34 Digital Tele-Converter 61 140 Digital Zoom 60 Display Language 20 Display Overlay 121 DPOF 112 E Easy mode 29, 30 Editing i-Contrast 110 Red-Eye Correction 111...
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... 73 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 76 Shooting With Macro 67 Shutter Button 21 Slideshow 102 Snow (Scene Mode 59 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 34 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 34 Sound Settings 49 Strap 2, 13 Sunset (Scene Mode 58 Supplementary Flash 40 T Terminal 27, 35...
... 73 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 76 Shooting With Macro 67 Shutter Button 21 Slideshow 102 Snow (Scene Mode 59 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 34 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 34 Sound Settings 49 Strap 2, 13 Sunset (Scene Mode 58 Supplementary Flash 40 T Terminal 27, 35...