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... ISO speed set with the dedicated Auto ISO Shift z Shoot movies in any mode by category z Auto plays slideshows z Records sound only (sound recorder) Editing z Red-Eye Correction z Adds effects to still images with My Colors z Edits movies z Records sound memos for still images 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 start-up lens, or an externally mounted flash for EOS cameras...
... ISO speed set with the dedicated Auto ISO Shift z Shoot movies in any mode by category z Auto plays slideshows z Records sound only (sound recorder) Editing z Red-Eye Correction z Adds effects to still images with My Colors z Edits movies z Records sound memos for still images 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 start-up lens, or an externally mounted flash for EOS cameras...
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... ISO Speed Quickly (Auto ISO Shift 81 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 83 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock 84 Shooting with FE Lock 86 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode 87 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 88 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 91 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting . . . 93 Compensating the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output 94 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 95 Saving Custom Settings 96 Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button 97 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 99 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 100 Resetting the File Number...
... ISO Speed Quickly (Auto ISO Shift 81 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 83 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock 84 Shooting with FE Lock 86 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode 87 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 88 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 91 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting . . . 93 Compensating the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output 94 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 95 Saving Custom Settings 96 Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button 97 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 99 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 100 Resetting the File Number...
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... Red-Eye Correction Function 115 Adding My Colors Effects 117 Attaching Sound Memos to Images 119 Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder 121 Automated Playback (Slide Shows 123 Protecting Images 128 Viewing Images on a TV Set 130 Erasing Images 132 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 134 Setting the DPOF Print Setting 134 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 139 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . 141 Changing My Camera Settings 141 Registering My Camera Settings 142 Troubleshooting 144 Camera 144 When the power is turned on 145 LCD monitor/Viewfinder 145 Shooting...
... Red-Eye Correction Function 115 Adding My Colors Effects 117 Attaching Sound Memos to Images 119 Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder 121 Automated Playback (Slide Shows 123 Protecting Images 128 Viewing Images on a TV Set 130 Erasing Images 132 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 134 Setting the DPOF Print Setting 134 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 139 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . 141 Changing My Camera Settings 141 Registering My Camera Settings 142 Troubleshooting 144 Camera 144 When the power is turned on 145 LCD monitor/Viewfinder 145 Shooting...
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...) (p. 50) Save Settings (p. 96) Macro/Super Macro (Basic Guide p. 16) ISO Speed (p. 80) Low Battery (p. 159) Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) (Red) Flash Warning (p. 19) Drive Mode (p. 46, Basic Guide p. 18) Auto Rotate (p. 99) zRec Movie Recording (p. 50) Spot AE Point Frame (p. 78) AF Frame (p. 69) *1 Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway. *2 This is available for either still images at the current number of the following shooting methods. - The "Raise the flash" message, (camera shake...
...) (p. 50) Save Settings (p. 96) Macro/Super Macro (Basic Guide p. 16) ISO Speed (p. 80) Low Battery (p. 159) Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) (Red) Flash Warning (p. 19) Drive Mode (p. 46, Basic Guide p. 18) Auto Rotate (p. 99) zRec Movie Recording (p. 50) Spot AE Point Frame (p. 78) AF Frame (p. 69) *1 Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway. *2 This is available for either still images at the current number of the following shooting methods. - The "Raise the flash" message, (camera shake...
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... memory even when the power is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in Creates a folder during the next shooting session. Language Basic Guide p. 8 Video System Print Method NTSC/ PAL Auto*/ p. 131 See below*1 Reset All p. 36 *1 The connection method with the printer can also set an auto creation time. Although it is turned off, to a printer). 34 Menu Item File Numbering Options Continuous*/ Auto Reset Summary/ Reference Page p. 102 Create Folder...
... memory even when the power is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in Creates a folder during the next shooting session. Language Basic Guide p. 8 Video System Print Method NTSC/ PAL Auto*/ p. 131 See below*1 Reset All p. 36 *1 The connection method with the printer can also set an auto creation time. Although it is turned off, to a printer). 34 Menu Item File Numbering Options Continuous*/ Auto Reset Summary/ Reference Page p. 102 Create Folder...
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... changed. 1 (Set up) menu [Audio]. z Recommended to set to [On], displays in the LCD monitor or viewfinder in locations with the W or X button. 3 [Wind Filter] [On]/[Off]*. * Default setting. z When in [Manual] mode, press the T button, then set the sound recording level (recording volume) with no wind. 56 However, unnatural sound will result when used to [On] when the wind is strong. Setting the Recording Function Shooting Mode The microphone level (sound recording level) of sound. z When set...
... changed. 1 (Set up) menu [Audio]. z Recommended to set to [On], displays in the LCD monitor or viewfinder in locations with the W or X button. 3 [Wind Filter] [On]/[Off]*. * Default setting. z When in [Manual] mode, press the T button, then set the sound recording level (recording volume) with no wind. 56 However, unnatural sound will result when used to [On] when the wind is strong. Setting the Recording Function Shooting Mode The microphone level (sound recording level) of sound. z When set...
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... you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the setting. * Noise in shooting mode, only or can be higher than the setting. Shooting Mode ISO Speed AUTO {* {* {* {* - HI { { - - - 80 - { { { {* 100 - { { { { 200 - { { { { 400 - { { { { 800 - { { { { 80 Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. 1 Press the ISO button and use the W or X button to switch settings.
... you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the setting. * Noise in shooting mode, only or can be higher than the setting. Shooting Mode ISO Speed AUTO {* {* {* {* - HI { { - - - 80 - { { { {* 100 - { { { { 200 - { { { { 400 - { { { { 800 - { { { { 80 Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. 1 Press the ISO button and use the W or X button to switch settings.
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... the camera to (flash on which you wish to [Manual] (p. 93). 86 Shooting with FE Lock Shooting Mode You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your flash. 3 Focus on the part of the subject on ). To Release the FE Lock: Press anything except the T, W or X button. z The flash will pre-fire and the exposure setting will be locked. You cannot use the FE lock when [Flash Adjust...
... the camera to (flash on which you wish to [Manual] (p. 93). 86 Shooting with FE Lock Shooting Mode You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your flash. 3 Focus on the part of the subject on ). To Release the FE Lock: Press anything except the T, W or X button. z The flash will pre-fire and the exposure setting will be locked. You cannot use the FE lock when [Flash Adjust...
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...) • Slide Show (p. 123) • Protect (p. 128) • Erase (p. 132) • Configure print settings (p. 134) 1 (Play) Menu . z You can put the same image into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). Category information recorded with the [Auto Category] function (p. 30) can press the button to categorize images in the [To Do] category. z In playback mode, you can organize images into more than one category...
...) • Slide Show (p. 123) • Protect (p. 128) • Erase (p. 132) • Configure print settings (p. 134) 1 (Play) Menu . z You can put the same image into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). Category information recorded with the [Auto Category] function (p. 30) can press the button to categorize images in the [To Do] category. z In playback mode, you can organize images into more than one category...
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... mode, the Sound Control Panel can protect important sounds from accidental erasure. Press the SET button to set/remove protection.) Volume (Press the S or T button to the Software Starter Guide. 122 z For details on the sound number and folder number, refer to adjust the volume.) z See Estimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Recording Times (p. 187). z When the memory cards fills, recording will automatically stop. Exit Record Pause Play (Use the W or X button to select a sound and press the SET button.) Rewind (Hold the SET button to rewind (no sound plays).) Erase (Select [Erase...
... mode, the Sound Control Panel can protect important sounds from accidental erasure. Press the SET button to set/remove protection.) Volume (Press the S or T button to the Software Starter Guide. 122 z For details on the sound number and folder number, refer to adjust the volume.) z See Estimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Recording Times (p. 187). z When the memory cards fills, recording will automatically stop. Exit Record Pause Play (Use the W or X button to select a sound and press the SET button.) Rewind (Hold the SET button to rewind (no sound plays).) Erase (Select [Erase...
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...). Sounds come from the camera interior. Power is low and z Replace the camera batteries with a clean dry cloth. Battery charge is not turned on (Basic Guide p. 9). z Wipe the battery terminals with the camera will not operate. mechanism is open. Batteries are not the right z Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. z Reload the batteries several times. z Use the Compact Power Adapter displays). direction (Basic Guide p. 5). Batteries are loaded in z Reload the batteries in the correct the wrong direction. Memory card...
...). Sounds come from the camera interior. Power is low and z Replace the camera batteries with a clean dry cloth. Battery charge is not turned on (Basic Guide p. 9). z Wipe the battery terminals with the camera will not operate. mechanism is open. Batteries are not the right z Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. z Reload the batteries several times. z Use the Compact Power Adapter displays). direction (Basic Guide p. 5). Batteries are loaded in z Reload the batteries in the correct the wrong direction. Memory card...
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... to the write protect tab upward "Write protect". (p. 161). See ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF) for ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. The image in the LCD monitor will be recorded when shooting still images, but it will darken in z This is low. (p. 177). image will not be recorded when shooting movies. The Date/Time menu appears. The display darkens. Troubleshooting 145 This light. LCD monitor/Viewfinder Camera screen is turned on "Card locked!" When the power is black at start-up Incompatible image has...
... to the write protect tab upward "Write protect". (p. 161). See ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF) for ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. The image in the LCD monitor will be recorded when shooting still images, but it will darken in z This is low. (p. 177). image will not be recorded when shooting movies. The Date/Time menu appears. The display darkens. Troubleshooting 145 This light. LCD monitor/Viewfinder Camera screen is turned on "Card locked!" When the power is black at start-up Incompatible image has...
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... a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but it (p. 172). z Set the self-timer (Basic Guide p. 18) and secure the camera to [On] (p. 81). This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, transfer settings or slide show image settings set by other not constitute a malfunction. bar of insufficient lighting. z Raise the ISO speed (p. 80). z If you have an externally mounted flash, attach it will be recorded when shooting movies. appears. Display flickers. z Set the Auto ISO Shift...
... a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but it (p. 172). z Set the self-timer (Basic Guide p. 18) and secure the camera to [On] (p. 81). This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, transfer settings or slide show image settings set by other not constitute a malfunction. bar of insufficient lighting. z Raise the ISO speed (p. 80). z If you have an externally mounted flash, attach it will be recorded when shooting movies. appears. Display flickers. z Set the Auto ISO Shift...
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..." (p. 146). pressed. Take care not to z Use the focus lock, AF lock or focus on ) (Basic Guide p. 15). The subject is difficult [Off]. correct focusing distance (p. 180). manual focus to a positive (+) setting (p. 83). z Set the exposure compensation to shoot (p. 73). Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. The camera moves when z Confirm the procedures in recorded image is write protected. Subject is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright. z Use a high-output...
..." (p. 146). pressed. Take care not to z Use the focus lock, AF lock or focus on ) (Basic Guide p. 15). The subject is difficult [Off]. correct focusing distance (p. 180). manual focus to a positive (+) setting (p. 83). z Set the exposure compensation to shoot (p. 73). Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. The camera moves when z Confirm the procedures in recorded image is write protected. Subject is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright. z Use a high-output...
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... the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 80). z Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 94). Flash is set to overexposed because the a negative (-) setting (p. 83). z In , , , , and modes in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 181). z Set the safety FE to reach. Image contains noise. Too much light is too close, z Shoot within correct flash range of making the flash too strong. ISO speed...
... the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 80). z Adjust the flash output with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 94). Flash is set to overexposed because the a negative (-) setting (p. 83). z In , , , , and modes in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 181). z Set the safety FE to reach. Image contains noise. Too much light is too close, z Shoot within correct flash range of making the flash too strong. ISO speed...
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... recorded one when output to low ambient the batteries such as by using them. Memory card was z Use a memory card formatted in formatted in your camera (p. 37). device. z Wipe the terminals well with a frame rate lower viewfinder or on the format, may play every frame by placing temperatures. Battery capacity drops z If shooting in a cold location, warm due to a TV or video. Troubleshooting 153 batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries...
... recorded one when output to low ambient the batteries such as by using them. Memory card was z Use a memory card formatted in formatted in your camera (p. 37). device. z Wipe the terminals well with a frame rate lower viewfinder or on the format, may play every frame by placing temperatures. Battery capacity drops z If shooting in a cold location, warm due to a TV or video. Troubleshooting 153 batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries...
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... playback mode is write protected. Please refer to shoot an image without a memory card installed, or with the camera, you may be recorded. No memory card You turned on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during a printer connection. The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is starting up. You attempted to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during shooting or playback. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to continue using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be recorded or saved...
... playback mode is write protected. Please refer to shoot an image without a memory card installed, or with the camera, you may be recorded. No memory card You turned on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during a printer connection. The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is starting up. You attempted to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during shooting or playback. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to continue using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be recorded or saved...
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Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was unable to download the image due to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If this message continues to the large amount of the print, transfer or slide show image settings. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Check image in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off and then back on , and resume shooting or playback. Protected! Unselectable image You attempted to erase or...
Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was unable to download the image due to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If this message continues to the large amount of the print, transfer or slide show image settings. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Check image in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off and then back on , and resume shooting or playback. Protected! Unselectable image You attempted to erase or...
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... recharging batteries before charging) - When recharging batteries, always recharge all 4 of a few minutes (the battery charger indicator remains lit) z You may reduce or impair battery performance. z The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to retain heat. z Do not recharge batteries in a space of them , use the batteries until the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) displays the "Change the batteries" message. If the battery usage time has considerably...
... recharging batteries before charging) - When recharging batteries, always recharge all 4 of a few minutes (the battery charger indicator remains lit) z You may reduce or impair battery performance. z The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to retain heat. z Do not recharge batteries in a space of them , use the batteries until the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) displays the "Change the batteries" message. If the battery usage time has considerably...
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... [Flash on]. (12) This cannot be set in or mode. (13) Can only be set in or mode. (14) The default setting will be zero. (15) Only switching between and is available. (16) Automatically set by the camera. (17) cannot be set. (18) or cannot be set. (19) This cannot be set when My Colors is set to [Sepia] or [B/W]. (20) White balance data cannot be read in Manual...
... [Flash on]. (12) This cannot be set in or mode. (13) Can only be set in or mode. (14) The default setting will be zero. (15) Only switching between and is available. (16) Automatically set by the camera. (17) cannot be set. (18) or cannot be set. (19) This cannot be set when My Colors is set to [Sepia] or [B/W]. (20) White balance data cannot be read in Manual...