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... installation fails, you can use the included memory card to try out your camera package. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the CD-ROM. 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...
... installation fails, you can use the included memory card to try out your camera package. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the CD-ROM. 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...
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... and its distributors are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in a way that can be advised... properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for an extended period as bright or dark dots. Memory Cards The various types of memory cards that is machine readable. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see...
... and its distributors are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in a way that can be advised... properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for an extended period as bright or dark dots. Memory Cards The various types of memory cards that is machine readable. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see...
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...First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Conventions Used in this camera. 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 ...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 ...
...First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Conventions Used in this camera. 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 ...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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...clean the equipment. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects 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. Caution Denotes the possibility of serious...from infants when using the camera, please ensure that the camera is not expressly described in this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. Memory card, day/date battery: ...
...clean the equipment. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects 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. Caution Denotes the possibility of serious...from infants when using the camera, please ensure that the camera is not expressly described in this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. Memory card, day/date battery: ...
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.... ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 14 Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Inserting the memory card in the locked position. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown. Open the cover. ● Slide and hold the...
.... ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 14 Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Inserting the memory card in the locked position. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown. Open the cover. ● Slide and hold 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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...appear. Insert new batteries. 16 Display "Change the batteries" Summary Battery charge is low. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 38, 40). The batteries are based on the brand of alkaline batteries used... batteries last much longer than those listed above because performance varies widely. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Power Source Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) Number...
...appear. Insert new batteries. 16 Display "Change the batteries" Summary Battery charge is low. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 38, 40). The batteries are based on the brand of alkaline batteries used... batteries last much longer than those listed above because performance varies widely. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Power Source Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) Number...
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... that can be taken Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards What is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be taken will not be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab...
... that can be taken Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards What is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be taken will not be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab...
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...green while the image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again. 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. To turn the sounds on ... appear where the subject is recommended to shoot with the flash. Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. ● If the indicator lights orange and "Raise the flash" appears ...seconds. ● You can take a second picture even while an image is recorded to the memory card.
...green while the image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again. 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. To turn the sounds on ... appear where the subject is recommended to shoot with the flash. Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. ● If the indicator lights orange and "Raise the flash" appears ...seconds. ● You can take a second picture even while an image is recorded to the memory card.
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...Microphone ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. X The camera will automatically adjust. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Shooting Time 16 min. 47 sec. 1 hr. 7 min. 6 sec. • Shooting times are recommended.... 32 SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are based on default settings. • Recording will be recorded in the movie. X The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on some...
...Microphone ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. X The camera will automatically adjust. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Shooting Time 16 min. 47 sec. 1 hr. 7 min. 6 sec. • Shooting times are recommended.... 32 SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are based on default settings. • Recording will be recorded in the movie. X The camera will start shooting the movie, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on some...
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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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... want (pp. 66, 87, 88, 89). P, Tv, Av, M Mode You can make settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value in Playback mode, the camera will switch to Shooting mode. 42 pressing the shutter button (pp. 56 - 59). Auto Mode You can take the picture you turn the mode dial...-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).
... want (pp. 66, 87, 88, 89). P, Tv, Av, M Mode You can make settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value in Playback mode, the camera will switch to Shooting mode. 42 pressing the shutter button (pp. 56 - 59). Auto Mode You can take the picture you turn the mode dial...-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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Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink under the following conditions. Overexposure Warning during Shooting The display ...the back of the actual image recorded may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted. This has no effect on ) (p. 23) Camera shake warning (p. 23) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to...
Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink under the following conditions. Overexposure Warning during Shooting The display ...the back of the actual image recorded may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted. This has no effect on ) (p. 23) Camera shake warning (p. 23) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to...
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... the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. As you should format the card with this camera. Format the memory card. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to...
... the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. As you should format the card with this camera. Format the memory card. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to...
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... level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. About formatting • The supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may take precautions such as physically destroying the...
... level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. About formatting • The supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may take precautions such as physically destroying the...
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... 10245 40937 15368 61406 1007 4026 2048 8187 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on wide size paper. 69 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for sending images as e-mail attachments. ● For printing on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
... 10245 40937 15368 61406 1007 4026 2048 8187 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on wide size paper. 69 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for sending images as e-mail attachments. ● For printing on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
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... be longer. • If you set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. 75 Customizing the Self-Timer You can set a high number of shots (1 - 10 shots).
... be longer. • If you set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. 75 Customizing the Self-Timer You can set a high number of shots (1 - 10 shots).
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.... 6 sec. 33 min. 2 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 3 sec. 46 min. 33 sec. 3 hrs. 6 min. 4 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will display on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 96 For shooting standard quality movies. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame...
.... 6 sec. 33 min. 2 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 3 sec. 46 min. 33 sec. 3 hrs. 6 min. 4 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will display on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 96 For shooting standard quality movies. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame...
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The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 109 - 111) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available. 99 7 Using Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.
The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 109 - 111) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available. 99 7 Using Playback and Other Functions The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.
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... to an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial. Jump to first Jumps to Single Image Playback, press the n button. X The camera will not function. 101 Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie. • The number of images matching the search filter will appear at the bottom of... to an image. ● To return to still images only. X The search method and the position of the currently displayed image will display on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit.
... to an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial. Jump to first Jumps to Single Image Playback, press the n button. X The camera will not function. 101 Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie. • The number of images matching the search filter will appear at the bottom of... to an image. ● To return to still images only. X The search method and the position of the currently displayed image will display on the memory card, you can search them by a specified method or image unit.