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... make them easy to find. Read This First 7 Please Read 7 Safety Precautions 8 Preventing Malfunctions 13 Components Guide 14 Preparing the Camera 17 Installing the Batteries 17 Installing a CF Card 20 Setting the Date/Time 22 Setting the Language 24 Basic Functions 25 Turning the...Landscape 38 Night Scene 38 4 Fast Shutter 38 Slow Shutter 38 Changing the Resolution and Compression......... 40 Using the Flash 42 Macro Mode 44 Self-timer 45 Digital Zoom 46 Continuous Shooting 47 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) .. 48 Special Scene Mode 51 Postcard Print ...
... make them easy to find. Read This First 7 Please Read 7 Safety Precautions 8 Preventing Malfunctions 13 Components Guide 14 Preparing the Camera 17 Installing the Batteries 17 Installing a CF Card 20 Setting the Date/Time 22 Setting the Language 24 Basic Functions 25 Turning the...Landscape 38 Night Scene 38 4 Fast Shutter 38 Slow Shutter 38 Changing the Resolution and Compression......... 40 Using the Flash 42 Macro Mode 44 Self-timer 45 Digital Zoom 46 Continuous Shooting 47 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) .. 48 Special Scene Mode 51 Postcard Print ...
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...use one of the following cables. Components Guide Shutter Button (p. 34) Speaker Shooting Mode Dial (p. 38) ON/OFF Button (p. 25) Power Indicator (p. 16) Viewfinder Window AF-assist Beam (p. 36) Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 43) Self-timer Lamp Flash (p. 42) A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal (p. 112) Ring Release Button Zoom... direct print compatible printer information. 14 PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the CP-100/CP-10) • Bubble Jet Printers: -...
...use one of the following cables. Components Guide Shutter Button (p. 34) Speaker Shooting Mode Dial (p. 38) ON/OFF Button (p. 25) Power Indicator (p. 16) Viewfinder Window AF-assist Beam (p. 36) Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 43) Self-timer Lamp Flash (p. 42) A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal (p. 112) Ring Release Button Zoom... direct print compatible printer information. 14 PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the CP-100/CP-10) • Bubble Jet Printers: -...
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... (Telephoto) z The angle of this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is on, the combined use of the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in which Shooting modes... which settings can be changed in the viewfinder). z When the LCD monitor is in Shooting mode (p. 26). 2 Turn the Shooting mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the end of view can be adjusted within the 35 to 105 mm range, in 35mm film equivalent.
... (Telephoto) z The angle of this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is on, the combined use of the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in which Shooting modes... which settings can be changed in the viewfinder). z When the LCD monitor is in Shooting mode (p. 26). 2 Turn the Shooting mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the end of view can be adjusted within the 35 to 105 mm range, in 35mm film equivalent.
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...is possible, though, part of the lens and the subject will be optimal when the flash is zoomed out to compose images in the final shot (p. 35). button and select * (Drive Mode) using or and press the FUNC. The self-timer sounds and the blinking gets faster two seconds before... the shutter activates. 45 z When the lens is used in macro mode. *1 Closest focal distance. *2 Maximum optical telephoto ...
...is possible, though, part of the lens and the subject will be optimal when the flash is zoomed out to compose images in the final shot (p. 35). button and select * (Drive Mode) using or and press the FUNC. The self-timer sounds and the blinking gets faster two seconds before... the shutter activates. 45 z When the lens is used in macro mode. *1 Closest focal distance. *2 Maximum optical telephoto ...
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...See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). 3 Select [On] using or and press the MENU button. The shutter activates in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 72). 46 Digital Zoom Mode Dial With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as for the mode (p. 33). button to turn the LCD ...monitor on. 2 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Digital Zoom). Shooting - You can change the ...
...See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). 3 Select [On] using or and press the MENU button. The shutter activates in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 72). 46 Digital Zoom Mode Dial With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as for the mode (p. 33). button to turn the LCD ...monitor on. 2 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Digital Zoom). Shooting - You can change the ...
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... the subject and shooting conditions). 1 Press the FUNC. z Press the lever toward . The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is OFF in Large/Fine mode (These figures reflect Canon's testing standard, the actual figures will shoot continuously at the speed of approx. 1.5 images per second* ... is off. The combined magnifications of a tripod is recommended. z Since camera shake may become coarser the more they are the same as for the mode (p. 33). z The camera will vary according to further zoom the image digitally. Release the lever and press it toward again to the...
... the subject and shooting conditions). 1 Press the FUNC. z Press the lever toward . The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is OFF in Large/Fine mode (These figures reflect Canon's testing standard, the actual figures will shoot continuously at the speed of approx. 1.5 images per second* ... is off. The combined magnifications of a tripod is recommended. z Since camera shake may become coarser the more they are the same as for the mode (p. 33). z The camera will vary according to further zoom the image digitally. Release the lever and press it toward again to the...
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..., the area that will not get printed. The Basics z You can shoot the image right after the shot, allowing you can check the printing area (vertical/horizontal ratio of the digital zoom. z Shooting procedures are not available with settings appropriate for the mode (p. 33). z For printing instructions,...with certain Shooting modes. Selecting cancels the [On] setting of 3:2) beforehand. Shooting - z When [Date Stamp] (p. 54) is displayed. 3 Select (Postcard) using or . button. 2 Select L* using or . * The current setting is set to the Direct Print User Guide. 53
..., the area that will not get printed. The Basics z You can shoot the image right after the shot, allowing you can check the printing area (vertical/horizontal ratio of the digital zoom. z Shooting procedures are not available with settings appropriate for the mode (p. 33). z For printing instructions,...with certain Shooting modes. Selecting cancels the [On] setting of 3:2) beforehand. Shooting - z When [Date Stamp] (p. 54) is displayed. 3 Select (Postcard) using or . button. 2 Select L* using or . * The current setting is set to the Direct Print User Guide. 53
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... it is displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately after the image is shot (p. 36). You can move around the magnified image using , , or . z Hold the SET button down and press the zoom lever toward to cycle through each setting, approximately 2.5 times, to . 2 Press ...the zoom lever toward . Canceling the Magnified Display 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine ...
... it is displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting mode immediately after the image is shot (p. 36). You can move around the magnified image using , , or . z Hold the SET button down and press the zoom lever toward to cycle through each setting, approximately 2.5 times, to . 2 Press ...the zoom lever toward . Canceling the Magnified Display 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine ...
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.... Movie Selected Images The button operation in index playback (p. 58). The button operation in index playback. 1 Press the zoom lever once toward , the camera returns to index playback. The Basics Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in this... of 9 images. 4 Press the zoom lever toward . z Pressing or while holding the SET button displays the first or last 9 images. Jump Bar 3 Press the zoom lever toward . 3 Change the image selection using or . z The jump bar disappears and the camera returns to single image playback. 59 ...
.... Movie Selected Images The button operation in index playback (p. 58). The button operation in index playback. 1 Press the zoom lever once toward , the camera returns to index playback. The Basics Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in this... of 9 images. 4 Press the zoom lever toward . z Pressing or while holding the SET button displays the first or last 9 images. Jump Bar 3 Press the zoom lever toward . 3 Change the image selection using or . z The jump bar disappears and the camera returns to single image playback. 59 ...
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Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu or or or z For items with the MENU Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use or to switch between menus using the zoom lever button. 3 Use or to select a menu item. 4 Use or to select the settings you can also close the menu by pressing...
Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu or or or z For items with the MENU Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use or to switch between menus using the zoom lever button. 3 Use or to select a menu item. 4 Use or to select the settings you can also close the menu by pressing...
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...the date format to be embedded in image data when is released. 36 • Off and 2* to Digital Zoom zoom images. 46 • On/Off* Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button... setting 67 Advanced Functions Rec. Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page AiAF Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the center frame)....assist beam according to shooting conditions AF-assist Beam when using the auto focus. 36 • On*/Off Sets whether or not the digital...
...the date format to be embedded in image data when is released. 36 • Off and 2* to Digital Zoom zoom images. 46 • On/Off* Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button... setting 67 Advanced Functions Rec. Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page AiAF Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the center frame)....assist beam according to shooting conditions AF-assist Beam when using the auto focus. 36 • On*/Off Sets whether or not the digital...
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... appears on the LCD monitor, the image is 1/60 second to the selected metering mode. 77 Shooting - Adjust the aperture value using or until the shutter speed display turns white. z In this mode, the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is underexposed (insufficient ...light) or overexposed (too much light). You can manually set previously. z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor with certain zoom positions (p. 76). Advanced Functions Aperture Value Display The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. If the...
... appears on the LCD monitor, the image is 1/60 second to the selected metering mode. 77 Shooting - Adjust the aperture value using or until the shutter speed display turns white. z In this mode, the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is underexposed (insufficient ...light) or overexposed (too much light). You can manually set previously. z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor with certain zoom positions (p. 76). Advanced Functions Aperture Value Display The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture. If the...
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...center of the LCD monitor. Shooting - Averages the light metered from weighted Averaging the entire frame, but gives greater weight to center when using the digital zoom. Spot AE Point Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center. 2 Select [On] or [Off...] using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the MENU button. The camera divides images into several zones for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. z ...
...center of the LCD monitor. Shooting - Averages the light metered from weighted Averaging the entire frame, but gives greater weight to center when using the digital zoom. Spot AE Point Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center. 2 Select [On] or [Off...] using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the MENU button. The camera divides images into several zones for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. z ...
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...If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set the exposure compensation to zoom in Each Shooting Mode (p. 152). In this case, set and use the LCD monitor to compose the shot and to zero (±0). menu. Advanced Functions z Some settings are not available with the ...incorrect (image is displayed. 2 Select (Custom) using or . 3 Aim the camera at the center of white paper or cloth or gray card, and press the SET button. z You can shoot right after the shot, allowing you press the SET button. The camera reads the white balance data when you to ...
...If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set the exposure compensation to zoom in Each Shooting Mode (p. 152). In this case, set and use the LCD monitor to compose the shot and to zero (±0). menu. Advanced Functions z Some settings are not available with the ...incorrect (image is displayed. 2 Select (Custom) using or . 3 Aim the camera at the center of white paper or cloth or gray card, and press the SET button. z You can shoot right after the shot, allowing you press the SET button. The camera reads the white balance data when you to ...
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... can set one copy will be printed). z Print settings can be set. z The setting will reappear. z Images are printed in order from images using or , and pressing the SET button again. z A maximum of 998 images can be changed for each image to images with the bundled software programs ...image. z You can be deleted. All the Images on a computer. z When the print type is selected, the print settings can press the zoom lever and use the same procedures to index playback (three images). Various Functions When [Index] is set to [Standard] or [Both], the setting for the number...
... can set one copy will be printed). z Print settings can be set. z The setting will reappear. z Images are printed in order from images using or , and pressing the SET button again. z A maximum of 998 images can be changed for each image to images with the bundled software programs ...image. z You can be deleted. All the Images on a computer. z When the print type is selected, the print settings can press the zoom lever and use the same procedures to index playback (three images). Various Functions When [Index] is set to [Standard] or [Both], the setting for the number...
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... (Transfer Order) and press the SET button. For setting images one by the shooting date. z The above method can be used even if you can remove all ], you press the zoom lever toward . z Press the SET button, select [Mark all ] has been selected. 4 Press the MENU button. Various ... checkmarks from all the images.) z You can select images using or and change the settings using or after [Mark all] or [Clear all ] using or . z A maximum of three images) by pressing the zoom lever toward to switch to newest by one z Use or to index playback (a set . The check marks are...
... (Transfer Order) and press the SET button. For setting images one by the shooting date. z The above method can be used even if you can remove all ], you press the zoom lever toward . z Press the SET button, select [Mark all ] has been selected. 4 Press the MENU button. Various ... checkmarks from all the images.) z You can select images using or and change the settings using or after [Mark all] or [Clear all ] using or . z A maximum of three images) by pressing the zoom lever toward to switch to newest by one z Use or to index playback (a set . The check marks are...
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...Stitch Assist). Troubleshooting Problem Cause Image not showing Incorrect video system setting. Zoom does not operate. Reading images from CF card is turned to any mode other than . z Use a CF card formatted in another device. Zoom lever was formatted in your TV. Solution z Set the video system ...to CF card takes a long time. Recording images to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your camera. on TV. CF card was ...
...Stitch Assist). Troubleshooting Problem Cause Image not showing Incorrect video system setting. Zoom does not operate. Reading images from CF card is turned to any mode other than . z Use a CF card formatted in another device. Zoom lever was formatted in your TV. Solution z Set the video system ...to CF card takes a long time. Recording images to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your camera. on TV. CF card was ...
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... adapter other zoom settings, the image will come out relatively dark. z Never look into the sun or into the camera's DC IN terminal. Please do not attempt to screw it on securely. Use of vision. Appendix Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use the separately ...sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52 and Close-up lens, be sure to use the flash when shooting with your camera. z Please unplug the adapter from...
... adapter other zoom settings, the image will come out relatively dark. z Never look into the sun or into the camera's DC IN terminal. Please do not attempt to screw it on securely. Use of vision. Appendix Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use the separately ...sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52 and Close-up lens, be sure to use the flash when shooting with your camera. z Please unplug the adapter from...
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...images with the zoom function. Macro with the wide angle zoom Macro with the telephoto zoom z How to Adjust the Exposure (p. 80) This camera automatically adjusts ...Using the Self-timer (p. 45) Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. z Tip for two seconds and allows the camera to prevent camera... shake. Even better results can throw the background out of the image appear gray. z To Shoot a Night Scene without a Subject (p. 42) To shot...
...images with the zoom function. Macro with the wide angle zoom Macro with the telephoto zoom z How to Adjust the Exposure (p. 80) This camera automatically adjusts ...Using the Self-timer (p. 45) Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. z Tip for two seconds and allows the camera to prevent camera... shake. Even better results can throw the background out of the image appear gray. z To Shoot a Night Scene without a Subject (p. 42) To shot...