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ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E313-010 XXXXXXX © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E313-010 XXXXXXX © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
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Main Features Shooting z 10x optical zoom lens with lens shift type image stabilizer z Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using High ISO Auto and Auto ISO Shift z Face Detect AF ideal when photographing people z Stereo movie ... z Adds effects to still images with the My Colors function z Edits movies Printing z Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button z Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images z Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share button z Freely customize the start-up image or...
Main Features Shooting z 10x optical zoom lens with lens shift type image stabilizer z Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using High ISO Auto and Auto ISO Shift z Face Detect AF ideal when photographing people z Stereo movie ... z Adds effects to still images with the My Colors function z Edits movies Printing z Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button z Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images z Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share button z Freely customize the start-up image or...
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... out. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used . Canon shall not be used with this camera. In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is recommended. Please note that this warranty does not apply ...can be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as the Advanced Guide. Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may affect the camera's operation. Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing next to or below titles indicate the shooting modes in which the ...
... out. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used . Canon shall not be used with this camera. In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is recommended. Please note that this warranty does not apply ...can be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as the Advanced Guide. Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may affect the camera's operation. Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing next to or below titles indicate the shooting modes in which the ...
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Conventions Used in this Guide 1 Handling Precautions 5 Please Read 5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 12 Using the LCD Monitor 12 LCD Monitor Brightness 14 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 15 Power Saving Function 18 Setting the ... (Stitch Assist 44 Switching between Focus Settings 45 2 Switching between Focusing Modes 46 Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.
Conventions Used in this Guide 1 Handling Precautions 5 Please Read 5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 12 Using the LCD Monitor 12 LCD Monitor Brightness 14 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 15 Power Saving Function 18 Setting the ... (Stitch Assist 44 Switching between Focus Settings 45 2 Switching between Focusing Modes 46 Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings). . . . . 112 Changing My Camera Settings 112 Registering My Camera Settings 113 Troubleshooting 115 Camera 115 When the power is turned on 115 LCD monitor 116 Shooting 117 Shooting Movies 121 Playback 122 Battery/Battery Charger 123 TV monitor output ... 129 Battery Handling 129 Handling the Memory Card 131 Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately 133 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . . 134 Camera Care and Maintenance 136 Specifications 137 INDEX 147 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 160 4
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings). . . . . 112 Changing My Camera Settings 112 Registering My Camera Settings 113 Troubleshooting 115 Camera 115 When the power is turned on 115 LCD monitor 116 Shooting 117 Shooting Movies 121 Playback 122 Battery/Battery Charger 123 TV monitor output ... 129 Battery Handling 129 Handling the Memory Card 131 Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately 133 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . . 134 Camera Care and Maintenance 136 Specifications 137 INDEX 147 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 160 4
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... or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. If a problem arises while the camera is in a manner that is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use and should...photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that Canon digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to...
... or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. If a problem arises while the camera is in a manner that is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for personal use and should...photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that Canon digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to...
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... techniques. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 10) to specification. Always ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in your camera is used in the "Safety Precautions" section of the pixels may become warm. More than 0.01% of the Basic... noted on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Less than 99.99% of this and take care when operating the camera for prolonged periods, the camera body may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. Please be aware of the pixels operate to change the language setting...
... techniques. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 10) to specification. Always ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in your camera is used in the "Safety Precautions" section of the pixels may become warm. More than 0.01% of the Basic... noted on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Less than 99.99% of this and take care when operating the camera for prolonged periods, the camera body may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. Please be aware of the pixels operate to change the language setting...
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... may result in fire or electrical shock. 7 z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it has been damaged. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. z Do not cut, damage, alter or place...items on the plug, the exterior of the equipment may result in this guide. z Do not handle the power cord if your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If the exterior comes into contact with a soft, absorbent cloth. Continued use of the power outlet and...
... may result in fire or electrical shock. 7 z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it has been damaged. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. z Do not cut, damage, alter or place...items on the plug, the exterior of the equipment may result in this guide. z Do not handle the power cord if your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If the exterior comes into contact with a soft, absorbent cloth. Continued use of the power outlet and...
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z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are designed for exclusive use it to prevent direct contact with other objects. Leaving the units ... in fire, injury and damage to severe impacts that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with your camera. z The battery should not be immersed in fire or electrical shock. Use of battery not expressly recommended for a long period of time may cause explosions...
z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are designed for exclusive use it to prevent direct contact with other objects. Leaving the units ... in fire, injury and damage to severe impacts that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with your camera. z The battery should not be immersed in fire or electrical shock. Use of battery not expressly recommended for a long period of time may cause explosions...
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..., or if not fully plugged into the outlet. The battery can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in places subject to bang the camera or subject it by the flash may damage eyesight. z Keep objects that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. ...Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of the camera. The above-mentioned can run down. 9 High temperatures may lose data or stop working. Such items may also cause deformation of time, remove...
..., or if not fully plugged into the outlet. The battery can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in places subject to bang the camera or subject it by the flash may damage eyesight. z Keep objects that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. ...Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of the camera. The above-mentioned can run down. 9 High temperatures may lose data or stop working. Such items may also cause deformation of time, remove...
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... changes slowly before resuming use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before removing it adjust to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.... rapidly from a cold place to form on its external and internal surfaces. Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it from the bag. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause condensation (water droplets)...
... changes slowly before resuming use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before removing it adjust to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.... rapidly from a cold place to form on its external and internal surfaces. Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it from the bag. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause condensation (water droplets)...
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z The LCD monitor setting is retained even after the camera power is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. Shooting Mode (, or ) Standard (No Information) Playback Mode () No Information Detailed (Information View) Standard Detailed z The ... is turned off. z The LCD monitor will not switch to detailed display in magnified display (p. 74), or index playback mode (p. 75). 12 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press . z The display mode changes as follows with each press.
z The LCD monitor setting is retained even after the camera power is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. Shooting Mode (, or ) Standard (No Information) Playback Mode () No Information Detailed (Information View) Standard Detailed z The ... is turned off. z The LCD monitor will not switch to detailed display in magnified display (p. 74), or index playback mode (p. 75). 12 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press . z The display mode changes as follows with each press.
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...the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Push in index playback (p. 75). 13 If you hold it displays the time. If you hold the camera vertically, it horizontally, the time and date display. z The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or when a control is used. ...Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for more than one second. z You can be displayed during magnified display...
...the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Push in index playback (p. 75). 13 If you hold it displays the time. If you hold the camera vertically, it horizontally, the time and date display. z The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or when a control is used. ...Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for more than one second. z You can be displayed during magnified display...
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Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it to its highest setting in the Set up menu. The brightness ... movement of the LCD monitor can set it easier to frame the subject. * Although noise may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the following two ways.
Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it to its highest setting in the Set up menu. The brightness ... movement of the LCD monitor can set it easier to frame the subject. * Although noise may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the following two ways.
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Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Time Zone (p. 19) Zoom Magnification (p. 32) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 16) Digital Tele-... - 13) Frame Rates (Movie) (p. 40) Exposure Compensation (p. 52) Compression (Still images) (p. 30) Long Shutter Mode (p. 53) Recording Pixels (Still images) (p. 30) White Balance (p. 55) (Red)* Camera Shake Warning (p. 117) My Colors (p. 58) Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) (p. 39) 15
Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Time Zone (p. 19) Zoom Magnification (p. 32) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 16) Digital Tele-... - 13) Frame Rates (Movie) (p. 40) Exposure Compensation (p. 52) Compression (Still images) (p. 30) Long Shutter Mode (p. 53) Recording Pixels (Still images) (p. 30) White Balance (p. 55) (Red)* Camera Shake Warning (p. 117) My Colors (p. 58) Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) (p. 39) 15
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...available internal memory (buffer) is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. If the camera shake icon ( ) displays, it indicates there is half or less during movie recording. Attach the camera to a tripod or other than (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 15). - * Displays when pressing... of images Displayed image number Compression (Still Images) (p. 31) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 31) Movie (p. 79) 16 Since the camera automatically readjusts the ISO speed, shutter speed and aperture value for the optimal settings when using the following methods. -
...available internal memory (buffer) is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected. If the camera shake icon ( ) displays, it indicates there is half or less during movie recording. Attach the camera to a tripod or other than (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 15). - * Displays when pressing... of images Displayed image number Compression (Still Images) (p. 31) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 31) Movie (p. 79) 16 Since the camera automatically readjusts the ISO speed, shutter speed and aperture value for the optimal settings when using the following methods. -
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... movie My Colors (Playback) (p. 87) (p. 42) Metering Mode (p. 51) Image with some images. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Information for images shot on other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is... not recognized. A sound file in a format other cameras may also be displayed with red-eye correction (p. 84)/a My Colors effect (p. 87) ISO Speed (p. 65) Recording Pixels/Frame Rates (Movies) (p. ...
... movie My Colors (Playback) (p. 87) (p. 42) Metering Mode (p. 51) Image with some images. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Information for images shot on other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is... not recognized. A sound file in a format other cameras may also be displayed with red-eye correction (p. 84)/a My Colors effect (p. 87) ISO Speed (p. 65) Recording Pixels/Frame Rates (Movies) (p. ...
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If the image is too bright (p. 52). The power will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is set to [Off]. z The power saving function settings can be changed . The greater the bias toward the left in the following circumstances. Shooting Mode ... last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is connected to a positive value. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to restore power. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. z The power saving function will shut off 1 minute* after the...
If the image is too bright (p. 52). The power will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is set to [Off]. z The power saving function settings can be changed . The greater the bias toward the left in the following circumstances. Shooting Mode ... last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is connected to a positive value. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to restore power. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. z The power saving function will shut off 1 minute* after the...
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... Clock When traveling abroad, you pre-register the destination time zones. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 2 (Home) . 3 Press the Multi Controller or to display . z To set the daylight saving option, press the Multi Controller or to select a home time...
... Clock When traveling abroad, you pre-register the destination time zones. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 2 (Home) . 3 Press the Multi Controller or to display . z To set the daylight saving option, press the Multi Controller or to select a home time...
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Press the Multi Controller or to , or . Push in (Auto) mode. Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations This example shows the FUNC. z FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Turn the mode dial to select a menu ... can press the shutter button to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. Menu z Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. menu in the Multi Controller (FUNC./SET). 21 Menus and Settings Menus are available. Push...
Press the Multi Controller or to , or . Push in (Auto) mode. Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations This example shows the FUNC. z FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Turn the mode dial to select a menu ... can press the shutter button to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. Menu z Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. menu in the Multi Controller (FUNC./SET). 21 Menus and Settings Menus are available. Push...