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z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA z Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). CDI-E137-010 Camera User Guide ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide / © 2004 CANON INC.
z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA z Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). CDI-E137-010 Camera User Guide ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide / © 2004 CANON INC.
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...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 Mode 53 Movie Mode 55 ...Playback - 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 ...
...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 Mode 53 Movie Mode 55 ...Playback - 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 ...
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... of sale before proceeding with your camera. 7 Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use . Please be...
... of sale before proceeding with your camera. 7 Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use . Please be...
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...Flash (p. 42) A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal (p. 112) Ring Release Button Zoom Lever Lens Terminal Cover (p. 33, 46, 58, 59) Microphone Ring DIGITAL Terminal (p. 107) To connect the camera to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-...400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer ...
...Flash (p. 42) A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal (p. 112) Ring Release Button Zoom Lever Lens Terminal Cover (p. 33, 46, 58, 59) Microphone Ring DIGITAL Terminal (p. 107) To connect the camera to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. - PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-...400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer ...
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...85 z and the icons in the above , the AF frame, spot light metering frame, shutter speed, aperture value, Resolution Postcard Print p. 40 recordable images or recordable movie time are complete and the (PowerShot A85) 4.3x 5.3x 6.7x 8.2x 11x (PowerShot A75) Movie Recording Mode Digital Zoom Setting*2 p. 55 p. 46 camera...79 even when the information view is activated. 29 These figures appear when the digital zoom is turned off . (The Shooting mode settings White Balance p. 81 may not appear depending on the camera Drive Mode ISO Speed p. 45, 47 p. 84 setting.) You can set the...
...85 z and the icons in the above , the AF frame, spot light metering frame, shutter speed, aperture value, Resolution Postcard Print p. 40 recordable images or recordable movie time are complete and the (PowerShot A85) 4.3x 5.3x 6.7x 8.2x 11x (PowerShot A75) Movie Recording Mode Digital Zoom Setting*2 p. 55 p. 46 camera...79 even when the information view is activated. 29 These figures appear when the digital zoom is turned off . (The Shooting mode settings White Balance p. 81 may not appear depending on the camera Drive Mode ISO Speed p. 45, 47 p. 84 setting.) You can set the...
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...) 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. 4 Use... 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.
...) 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. 4 Use... 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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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). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). 3 Select [On] using or and press the MENU...
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). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). 3 Select [On] using or and press the MENU...
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... again to further zoom the image digitally. z Since camera shake may become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. Shooting - The actual figures will zoom to the subject and shooting conditions. z Images become a factor when using or . * The current setting is recommended. z The camera will vary according ... monitor is OFF in Large/Fine mode (These figures reflect Canon's testing standard, the actual figures will shoot continuously at the speed of a tripod is displayed. 47 The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital zoom are the same as for the mode (p. 33). z ...
... again to further zoom the image digitally. z Since camera shake may become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed. Shooting - The actual figures will zoom to the subject and shooting conditions. z Images become a factor when using or . * The current setting is recommended. z The camera will vary according ... monitor is OFF in Large/Fine mode (These figures reflect Canon's testing standard, the actual figures will shoot continuously at the speed of a tripod is displayed. 47 The combined magnifications of the optical zoom and digital zoom are the same as for the mode (p. 33). z ...
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...careful not to playback movie files (AVI / Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for settings that can be recorded correctly on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. z QuickTime 3.0 or higher is generally bundled with the following types of CF cards. - Cards which have had images recorded and ...mode. Recording time will be changed in movie mode. z The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the viewfinder blinks green after a shot. z There is recorded monaurally. Cards formatted on the left side of the first frame. You ...
...careful not to playback movie files (AVI / Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for settings that can be recorded correctly on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. z QuickTime 3.0 or higher is generally bundled with the following types of CF cards. - Cards which have had images recorded and ...mode. Recording time will be changed in movie mode. z The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the viewfinder blinks green after a shot. z There is recorded monaurally. Cards formatted on the left side of the first frame. You ...
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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). 78 • On*/Off Red-eye Sets ... and Default Settings Shooting - Advanced Functions Rec. Sets 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 is Date Stamp selected. 54 •...
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). 78 • On*/Off Red-eye Sets ... and Default Settings Shooting - Advanced Functions Rec. Sets 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 is Date Stamp selected. 54 •...
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... for light metering. The autofocus locks to set the exposure adjustment on the subject. 79 z You can immediately shoot the image using the digital zoom. This is convenient when you wish to center when using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of the LCD monitor.... Center- The camera divides images into several zones for the main subject. 2 Select [On] or [Off] using or . 3 Press the MENU button. Advanced Functions Switching...
... for light metering. The autofocus locks to set the exposure adjustment on the subject. 79 z You can immediately shoot the image using the digital zoom. This is convenient when you wish to center when using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of the LCD monitor.... Center- The camera divides images into several zones for the main subject. 2 Select [On] or [Off] using or . 3 Press the MENU button. Advanced Functions Switching...
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menu. z You can shoot right after the shot, allowing you press the SET button. The menu displays again after ...button. z It is also advisable to [Off]. z To set the digital zoom to use a custom white balance setting, it 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 Since the white balance data cannot be changed. 83 The camera reads the white balance data when you to zoom in Each Shooting Mode (p. 152). 1 Select * (Auto) from the FUNC. z Shoot with certain...
menu. z You can shoot right after the shot, allowing you press the SET button. The menu displays again after ...button. z It is also advisable to [Off]. z To set the digital zoom to use a custom white balance setting, it 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 Since the white balance data cannot be changed. 83 The camera reads the white balance data when you to zoom in Each Shooting Mode (p. 152). 1 Select * (Auto) from the FUNC. z Shoot with certain...
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...camera. Various Functions About Printing Images shot with the PictBridge standard, which allows you to your printer's manual. 96 Direct Print Compatible Printers • CP Printer • Bubble Jet Printer • Non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers CF Card Photo Lab For information on the camera. - Connecting the camera... PictBridge compliant printers as well. *2 Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DPOF print settings. Selecting images and specifying the number of print copies (DPOF*2 print settings) with the camera before sending the images (CF card)...
...camera. Various Functions About Printing Images shot with the PictBridge standard, which allows you to your printer's manual. 96 Direct Print Compatible Printers • CP Printer • Bubble Jet Printer • Non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers CF Card Photo Lab For information on the camera. - Connecting the camera... PictBridge compliant printers as well. *2 Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DPOF print settings. Selecting images and specifying the number of print copies (DPOF*2 print settings) with the camera before sending the images (CF card)...
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... can select images on how to be printed. Number of some digital printers or photo lab services may appear on a direct print function compatible printer. Various Functions DPOF Print Settings You can set by your camera. Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on a CF card for printing. Single Images... printing on images that have had print marks set the number of print copies in advance using or . This is set by another DPOF compliant camera.
... can select images on how to be printed. Number of some digital printers or photo lab services may appear on a direct print function compatible printer. Various Functions DPOF Print Settings You can set by your camera. Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on a CF card for printing. Single Images... printing on images that have had print marks set the number of print copies in advance using or . This is set by another DPOF compliant camera.
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The mark may appear on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF compliant camera. The settings used on how to transfer images to a Mac OS X computer. These settings will be overwritten by any marks set by your computer. ... can use this function to transfer several images at once to your camera. 102 Refer to a computer. You cannot use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Various Functions 1 In the [ (Play)]...
The mark may appear on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF compliant camera. The settings used on how to transfer images to a Mac OS X computer. These settings will be overwritten by any marks set by your computer. ... can use this function to transfer several images at once to your camera. 102 Refer to a computer. You cannot use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Various Functions 1 In the [ (Play)]...
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...size NiMH batteries or AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately) to power the camera when connecting to a computer (p. 128, 130). 106 z All procedures performed with a connection to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer's manual for the... a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before installing the driver and software. USB port Interface cable z Please refer to your computer before connecting...
...size NiMH batteries or AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately) to power the camera when connecting to a computer (p. 128, 130). 106 z All procedures performed with a connection to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer's manual for the... a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before installing the driver and software. USB port Interface cable z Please refer to your computer before connecting...
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... events dialog fails to the Software Starter Guide and download images. z Windows J Proceed to . 4 Press the ON/OFF button until it clicks. Various Functions 5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). DIGITALTerminal 1.Open the terminal cover with your finger nail.... 2.Insert the connector until the power lamp lights green. Always grasp the connector to remove the interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal. 3 Set the camera's mode switch to steps 5 and 6 below.
... events dialog fails to the Software Starter Guide and download images. z Windows J Proceed to . 4 Press the ON/OFF button until it clicks. Various Functions 5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). DIGITALTerminal 1.Open the terminal cover with your finger nail.... 2.Insert the connector until the power lamp lights green. Always grasp the connector to remove the interface cable from the camera's DIGITAL terminal. 3 Set the camera's mode switch to steps 5 and 6 below.
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z See steps 2 to 4 on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. However, please note that there are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/ v10.2/v10.3), you ...174; XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet. 1 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing the Software If you are using a PC card reader or a PC card slot... card reader connected to the computer. Various Functions Downloading Directly from a CF card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into the slot.
z See steps 2 to 4 on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. However, please note that there are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/ v10.2/v10.3), you ...174; XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet. 1 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing the Software If you are using a PC card reader or a PC card slot... card reader connected to the computer. Various Functions Downloading Directly from a CF card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into the slot.
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...rechargeable NiMH batteries (sold separately) AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold in .) (excluding protrusions) Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. *2 Recording ... using the supplied software. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. Downloading data from your computer using the following methods: 1. Using ...
...rechargeable NiMH batteries (sold separately) AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold in .) (excluding protrusions) Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. *2 Recording ... using the supplied software. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. Downloading data from your computer using the following methods: 1. Using ...
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...in Subject B of the FCC Rules. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with the digital camera must be required to stop operation of the FCC rules. Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio Cet... the manual. Canon U.S.A. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the FCC rules. FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1204...
...in Subject B of the FCC Rules. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with the digital camera must be required to stop operation of the FCC rules. Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio Cet... the manual. Canon U.S.A. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the FCC rules. FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1204...