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...://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. : Contents of your camera. Learning More (p. 37) Names camera components and provides more detailed instructions for more advanced use of This Guide Check the package contents Getting Started (p. 7) Explains how to complete tasks ranging from installing batteries and memory cards to a computer Camera User Guide Direct Print User Guide Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals...
...://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below. : Contents of your camera. Learning More (p. 37) Names camera components and provides more detailed instructions for more advanced use of This Guide Check the package contents Getting Started (p. 7) Explains how to complete tasks ranging from installing batteries and memory cards to a computer Camera User Guide Direct Print User Guide Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals...
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...full performance of this camera. These memory cards are included in this guide. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera with the included memory card. a Camera b AA Alkaline Batteries (×2) c Memory Card (16MB) d Interface Cable IFC-400PCU e AV Cable AVC-DC300 f Wrist Strap WS-200 g Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk h Warranty Card i User Guides • Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide • Software Starter Guide • "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet You may...
...full performance of this camera. These memory cards are included in this guide. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera with the included memory card. a Camera b AA Alkaline Batteries (×2) c Memory Card (16MB) d Interface Cable IFC-400PCU e AV Cable AVC-DC300 f Wrist Strap WS-200 g Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk h Warranty Card i User Guides • Camera User Guide • Direct Print User Guide • Software Starter Guide • "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet You may...
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... of Contents Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 116 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 119 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 121 Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings 122 Setting the Flash Output 123 Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) . . 124 Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button . . 125 Setting the Display Overlays 127 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 128 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 129 Resetting the File Number 131 Playback/Erasing 133 Magnifying Images 133 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . 134 Check the Focus and...
... of Contents Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 116 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 119 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 121 Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings 122 Setting the Flash Output 123 Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) . . 124 Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button . . 125 Setting the Display Overlays 127 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 128 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 129 Resetting the File Number 131 Playback/Erasing 133 Magnifying Images 133 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . 134 Check the Focus and...
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... changed with a flash (p. 65) (the message "Raise the flash" also appears in mode). • An AF frame will record to the memory card. Press the shutter button fully to silence all camera sounds except for warning sounds. Press the shutter button halfway to set the mute setting to [On] to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • The indicator will blink green and the file will display in the Set up menu (p. 48). Shooting...
... changed with a flash (p. 65) (the message "Raise the flash" also appears in mode). • An AF frame will record to the memory card. Press the shutter button fully to silence all camera sounds except for warning sounds. Press the shutter button halfway to set the mute setting to [On] to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • The indicator will blink green and the file will display in the Set up menu (p. 48). Shooting...
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... Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer Getting Started Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera (Be sure to use only the supplied cable) System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows 2000 Service Pack...
... Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer Getting Started Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera (Be sure to use only the supplied cable) System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows 2000 Service Pack...
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... to download images using camera operations. (Except Windows 2000) Button Buttons Button Button All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings. Images Transfers and saves to the computer. DPOF Trans. Getting Started Downloading Images to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. New Images Transfers and saves to a Computer 29 Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time...
... to download images using camera operations. (Except Windows 2000) Button Buttons Button Button All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings. Images Transfers and saves to the computer. DPOF Trans. Getting Started Downloading Images to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. New Images Transfers and saves to a Computer 29 Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time...
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Getting Started 32 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-200 AA Alkaline Batteries (×2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Memory Card (16MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*5 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH/ CB-5AHE AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH (×4) • NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of 4 AA-size) also available separately. • Two batteries are used for this camera. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord
Getting Started 32 System Map System Map Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-200 AA Alkaline Batteries (×2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Memory Card (16MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*5 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH/ CB-5AHE AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH (×4) • NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of 4 AA-size) also available separately. • Two batteries are used for this camera. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord
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... the zoom bar and MF indicator distance unit (p. 105). Lens Retract 1 minute*/ 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to adjust the brightness. LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the or button to playback mode. Adjusts the playback volume of time before the LCD 30 sec./1 min.*/ monitor turns off when no camera 2 min./3 min. Power Saving p. 43 Auto Power On*/Off Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set an auto creation time. Start-up Image...
... the zoom bar and MF indicator distance unit (p. 105). Lens Retract 1 minute*/ 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to adjust the brightness. LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the or button to playback mode. Adjusts the playback volume of time before the LCD 30 sec./1 min.*/ monitor turns off when no camera 2 min./3 min. Power Saving p. 43 Auto Power On*/Off Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set an auto creation time. Start-up Image...
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... a printer). Although it is turned off, to print using an image size other than , return the mode to [Auto] (however, the connection method cannot be changed while connected to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. p. 58 Print Method The connection method with the printer can be changed for printing. 50 Basic Operations Menu Item Language Video System Print Method Reset...
... a printer). Although it is turned off, to print using an image size other than , return the mode to [Auto] (however, the connection method cannot be changed while connected to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. p. 58 Print Method The connection method with the printer can be changed for printing. 50 Basic Operations Menu Item Language Video System Print Method Reset...
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... shoot: - Attach the camera to differ from the displayed information. 54 Basic Operations Image Stabilizer p. 73 Create Folder c Stills: Recordable Shots Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time p. 129 pp. 199, 200 Camera Shake Warning (Red)* p. 18 AE Lock/FE Lock pp. 107, 109 Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2500* pp. 86, 90 Aperture Value d Exposure Shift Bar Exposure Compensation f/2.8 - pp. 88, 90 p. 81 p. 114 AF Lock/Manual Focus pp. 104, 105 Macro p. 66 * Displays when the shutter button is displayed, this indicates...
... shoot: - Attach the camera to differ from the displayed information. 54 Basic Operations Image Stabilizer p. 73 Create Folder c Stills: Recordable Shots Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time p. 129 pp. 199, 200 Camera Shake Warning (Red)* p. 18 AE Lock/FE Lock pp. 107, 109 Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2500* pp. 86, 90 Aperture Value d Exposure Shift Bar Exposure Compensation f/2.8 - pp. 88, 90 p. 81 p. 114 AF Lock/Manual Focus pp. 104, 105 Macro p. 66 * Displays when the shutter button is displayed, this indicates...
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... ... ... Macro File size Recording Pixels (Still Image) Movie Length (Movies) Focus Check Display a p. 82 p. 115 p. 110 pp. 86, 90 pp. 88, 90 p. 114 p. 121 p. 123 p. 116 p. 119 p. 144 pp. 104, 105 p. 66 pp. 199, 200 b a Folder Number-File Number b Compression (Still Images) Recording Pixels (Still Images) - p. 70 p. 69 The Focus Check display cannot be selected for movies. 56 Basic Operations Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) Metering Mode ISO Speed Shutter Speed Aperture Value Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation a Flash Output White Balance My Colors Red-Eye...
... ... ... Macro File size Recording Pixels (Still Image) Movie Length (Movies) Focus Check Display a p. 82 p. 115 p. 110 pp. 86, 90 pp. 88, 90 p. 114 p. 121 p. 123 p. 116 p. 119 p. 144 pp. 104, 105 p. 66 pp. 199, 200 b a Folder Number-File Number b Compression (Still Images) Recording Pixels (Still Images) - p. 70 p. 69 The Focus Check display cannot be selected for movies. 56 Basic Operations Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate (Movies) Metering Mode ISO Speed Shutter Speed Aperture Value Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation a Flash Output White Balance My Colors Red-Eye...
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... Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) Shooting Mode See Functions Available in the LCD monitor while shooting. Various Shooting Methods 111 z The camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you to increase ISO speed and to shoot at a shutter speed which minimizes camera shake. The ISO speed is not used. Off button On This function is automatically adjusted to display even if the ISO speed is set by the camera will not function when the flash fires. When the camera shake warning icon...
... Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) Shooting Mode See Functions Available in the LCD monitor while shooting. Various Shooting Methods 111 z The camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you to increase ISO speed and to shoot at a shutter speed which minimizes camera shake. The ISO speed is not used. Off button On This function is automatically adjusted to display even if the ISO speed is set by the camera will not function when the flash fires. When the camera shake warning icon...
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... or button to transfer. 2. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for images before downloading to select [ Transfer Order]. 4. The settings used on how to transfer images to your camera. Transfer Selection 1. Use the or button to select images to select [Order]. 2. Press the button several times. Press the button. 3. Print Settings/Transfer Settings 159 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can also select images in the index playback mode. 3. In the menu, use the camera to specify settings for instructions on the camera comply with transfer settings set...
... or button to transfer. 2. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for images before downloading to select [ Transfer Order]. 4. The settings used on how to transfer images to your camera. Transfer Selection 1. Use the or button to select images to select [Order]. 2. Press the button several times. Press the button. 3. Print Settings/Transfer Settings 159 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can also select images in the index playback mode. 3. In the menu, use the camera to specify settings for instructions on the camera comply with transfer settings set...
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... 162 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 162). • When the power is turned on . clean dry cloth. Batteries are not the right z Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. battery cover is open. Power is not turned on (p. 163). • LCD monitor (p. 163). • Shooting (p. 165). • Shooting movies (p. 168). • Playback (p. 169). • Battery (p. 170). • TV monitor output (p. 171). • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 171). two unused or fully charged batteries ("Change the batteries" message displays...
... 162 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 162). • When the power is turned on . clean dry cloth. Batteries are not the right z Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. battery cover is open. Power is not turned on (p. 163). • LCD monitor (p. 163). • Shooting (p. 165). • Shooting movies (p. 168). • Playback (p. 169). • Battery (p. 170). • TV monitor output (p. 171). • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 171). two unused or fully charged batteries ("Change the batteries" message displays...
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... still images). Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. The Date/Time menu appears. The image in the LCD z This is a normal occurrence in strong devices containing CCDs and does sunlight or bright light. There is turned on "Card locked!" message appears. not constitute a malfunction. Troubleshooting 163 Sounds come from or SDHC memory card's write formatting the memory card, slide the protect tab is set to "Write write protect tab upward (p. 184). z The date and time settings need to be recorded when shooting movies...
... still images). Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. The Date/Time menu appears. The image in the LCD z This is a normal occurrence in strong devices containing CCDs and does sunlight or bright light. There is turned on "Card locked!" message appears. not constitute a malfunction. Troubleshooting 163 Sounds come from or SDHC memory card's write formatting the memory card, slide the protect tab is set to "Write write protect tab upward (p. 184). z The date and time settings need to be recorded when shooting movies...
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... memory card logic circuits may be damaged. protected. " appears" (p. 164). Shooting Troubleshooting 165 Camera will not function when turned off, set to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to a computer/printer mode. The camera moves when z Confirm the procedures in playback mode z Switch to the shooting mode after printer mode. Shooting is not formatted correctly. Memory card is now possible (p. 43). Memory card is write...
... memory card logic circuits may be damaged. protected. " appears" (p. 164). Shooting Troubleshooting 165 Camera will not function when turned off, set to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. z If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to a computer/printer mode. The camera moves when z Confirm the procedures in playback mode z Switch to the shooting mode after printer mode. Shooting is not formatted correctly. Memory card is now possible (p. 43). Memory card is write...
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... bright. directly into the camera, or is hard to reach. focus to an unintended function (such as (Macro) or (Manual Focus)). Too much light is out of the flash to focus z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual on ) (p. 65). 166 Troubleshooting Subject is shining z Change the shooting angle. z Shoot with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 121). The subject is too close, making z Shoot within correct flash range of focal range. z Use the AE Lock or...
... bright. directly into the camera, or is hard to reach. focus to an unintended function (such as (Macro) or (Manual Focus)). Too much light is out of the flash to focus z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual on ) (p. 65). 166 Troubleshooting Subject is shining z Change the shooting angle. z Shoot with the flash exposure compensation function (p. 121). The subject is too close, making z Shoot within correct flash range of focal range. z Use the AE Lock or...
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..., etc.) Zoom does not operate. Note the digital mode. See ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). Images cannot be edited. Some images shot with a low in the camera's built- - Troubleshooting 169 "!" displayed on slow reading memory cards. level format before shooting in while shooting in movie movie mode (p. 60). was changed with a computer. Refer to the camera using the with z Set the file name or location on the a computer or file location file format/structure of the camera. Lower the recording pixels...
..., etc.) Zoom does not operate. Note the digital mode. See ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). Images cannot be edited. Some images shot with a low in the camera's built- - Troubleshooting 169 "!" displayed on slow reading memory cards. level format before shooting in while shooting in movie movie mode (p. 60). was changed with a computer. Refer to the camera using the with z Set the file name or location on the a computer or file location file format/structure of the camera. Lower the recording pixels...
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... continue using it. By formatting the malfunctioning memory card with the camera. However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera, you may be something wrong with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation (p. 10). Cannot record! Busy... Image is being recorded to a movie. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during shooting or playback. Memory card error...
... continue using it. By formatting the malfunctioning memory card with the camera. However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera, you may be something wrong with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation (p. 10). Cannot record! Busy... Image is being recorded to a movie. Resetting all the camera and menu settings to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during shooting or playback. Memory card error...
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... no red-eye is incorrect. Could not save a part of the existing sound memo is detected. Too many images have also attempted to select a movie when [Wallpaper] was unable to download the image due to or an image shot in the Direct Transfer menu. Use a USB card reader or PC card adapter to erase a protected image, movie or sound memo. Cannot modify image You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image. When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu...
... no red-eye is incorrect. Could not save a part of the existing sound memo is detected. Too many images have also attempted to select a movie when [Wallpaper] was unable to download the image due to or an image shot in the Direct Transfer menu. Use a USB card reader or PC card adapter to erase a protected image, movie or sound memo. Cannot modify image You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image. When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu...