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... IFC-400PCU d e Stereo Video Cable Neck Strap STV-250N NS-DC4 f Lens Cap g Lens Hood LH-DC50 h Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk i j Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet k User Guides • Camera User Guide (this guide) • Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) • Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to a computer) See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide A memory card is missing please contact the...
... IFC-400PCU d e Stereo Video Cable Neck Strap STV-250N NS-DC4 f Lens Cap g Lens Hood LH-DC50 h Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk i j Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet k User Guides • Camera User Guide (this guide) • Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) • Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to a computer) See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide A memory card is missing please contact the...
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... 3 Using the Flash 72 Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro 73 Using the Self-Timer 75 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images 80 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 82 Adjusting the ISO Speed 84 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) 85 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 87 Mode Dial 87 Movie Shooting 88 Setting the Recording Functions 93 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes 95 Program AE 99 Setting the Shutter Speed 100 Setting the Aperture 102 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . 104 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist 106...
... 3 Using the Flash 72 Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro 73 Using the Self-Timer 75 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images 80 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 82 Adjusting the ISO Speed 84 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) 85 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 87 Mode Dial 87 Movie Shooting 88 Setting the Recording Functions 93 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes 95 Program AE 99 Setting the Shutter Speed 100 Setting the Aperture 102 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . 104 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist 106...
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Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Hold down the button and press the MENU button. 3. Getting Started Preparations 15 To Change a Previously Set Date/Time Use the following procedures to select [Date/Time]. 4. Use the or button to display the Date/Time settings menu, and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above. 1. Button Buttons Button MENU Button 1. Press the button. Press the button. Use the , , or button to select the (Set up) menu. 3. Press the MENU button. 2. The date/time setting screen will ...
Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Hold down the button and press the MENU button. 3. Getting Started Preparations 15 To Change a Previously Set Date/Time Use the following procedures to select [Date/Time]. 4. Use the or button to display the Date/Time settings menu, and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above. 1. Button Buttons Button MENU Button 1. Press the button. Press the button. Use the , , or button to select the (Set up) menu. 3. Press the MENU button. 2. The date/time setting screen will ...
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... after a shot, the image will continue to display. • The indicator will blink red and the file will silence all the way) to as "pressing halfway". Press fully Incorrect Just pressing fully Recording: Blinks red AF Frame An AF frame will record. • Movement of focus. Review). Pressing it down after shooting (Rec. Press halfway to the memory card. To Shoot Images in green on the camera power will record to set the focus Correct...
... after a shot, the image will continue to display. • The indicator will blink red and the file will silence all the way) to as "pressing halfway". Press fully Incorrect Just pressing fully Recording: Blinks red AF Frame An AF frame will record. • Movement of focus. Review). Pressing it down after shooting (Rec. Press halfway to the memory card. To Shoot Images in green on the camera power will record to set the focus Correct...
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... more USB • Canon Utilities - Downloading Images to a Computer 27 Downloading Images to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with built-in USB ports. Windows OS Computer Model CPU Still Image Movie RAM Still Image Movie Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1) Windows XP Service Pack 2 The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with the camera System Requirements Please install the software...
... more USB • Canon Utilities - Downloading Images to a Computer 27 Downloading Images to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with built-in USB ports. Windows OS Computer Model CPU Still Image Movie RAM Still Image Movie Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1) Windows XP Service Pack 2 The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with the camera System Requirements Please install the software...
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... or button with various settings or when editing (pp. 173, 189, 190, 202, 209) • Various operations and when playing back movies or editing (pp. 26, 167, 169) The Shooting and Playback Functions • Selecting a menu item and making settings (pp. 47, 48) • Changing the clock display color (p. 46) • Operation when setting My Camera contents (p. 225) You can perform the following operations when you turn the control...
... or button with various settings or when editing (pp. 173, 189, 190, 202, 209) • Various operations and when playing back movies or editing (pp. 26, 167, 169) The Shooting and Playback Functions • Selecting a menu item and making settings (pp. 47, 48) • Changing the clock display color (p. 46) • Operation when setting My Camera contents (p. 225) You can perform the following operations when you turn the control...
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... Components Guide Power Lamp and Indicator The power lamp and the indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions. • Power Lamp Orange Green Yellow : Shooting mode : Playback mode/Printer connection : Computer connection • Indicator Blinking Red : Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer or printer) Never do the following while the indicator on the back blinks red. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot cover and battery...
... Components Guide Power Lamp and Indicator The power lamp and the indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions. • Power Lamp Orange Green Yellow : Shooting mode : Playback mode/Printer connection : Computer connection • Indicator Blinking Red : Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer or printer) Never do the following while the indicator on the back blinks red. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot cover and battery...
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... images, or movies. Set the IS mode to select a setting other device Use the Auto ISO Shift (p. 85) - Change the battery The batteries are full, the "Memory card full" message appears. Raise the flash to any setting other than (p. 72) - menu) n Audio ( ) MENU button (Set up menu) o Manual Focus ( ) MF button p Exposure Compensation (...) button q Exposure Shift Bar ( ) button r AE Lock/FE Lock button s Grid Lines, 3:2 Guide MENU button (Rec. Use the following icon and message will not display during movie recording (when the buffer warning indicates...
... images, or movies. Set the IS mode to select a setting other device Use the Auto ISO Shift (p. 85) - Change the battery The batteries are full, the "Memory card full" message appears. Raise the flash to any setting other than (p. 72) - menu) n Audio ( ) MENU button (Set up menu) o Manual Focus ( ) MF button p Exposure Compensation (...) button q Exposure Shift Bar ( ) button r AE Lock/FE Lock button s Grid Lines, 3:2 Guide MENU button (Rec. Use the following icon and message will not display during movie recording (when the buffer warning indicates...
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... p. 151 Save Settings p. 150 *1 Default setting for LCD monitor 1 and viewfinder display 1. *2 Default setting for LCD monitor 2 and viewfinder display 2. Review) On*/Off On*/Off Off/2* - 10 seconds/Hold Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check Save Original On/Off* Reverse Disp. On*/Off Auto Category On*/Off IS Mode (Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off (Movie) Continuous*/Off Custom Display LCD/ Viewfinder Shooting info. 55 Basic Operations Menu Item Options Safety MF AF-assist Beam Review (Rec.
... p. 151 Save Settings p. 150 *1 Default setting for LCD monitor 1 and viewfinder display 1. *2 Default setting for LCD monitor 2 and viewfinder display 2. Review) On*/Off On*/Off Off/2* - 10 seconds/Hold Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check Save Original On/Off* Reverse Disp. On*/Off Auto Category On*/Off IS Mode (Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off (Movie) Continuous*/Off Custom Display LCD/ Viewfinder Shooting info. 55 Basic Operations Menu Item Options Safety MF AF-assist Beam Review (Rec.
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... button to select [On]. 2. z In , or mode, it will not function when the flash fires. Press the MENU button. 2. Commonly Used Shooting Functions 85 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) Available Shooting Modes p. 284 When the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears during shooting, this function allows you to increase ISO speed and to display even if the ISO speed is increased. 1 Select [Auto ISO Shift]. 1. z Depending on shooting conditions, the camera shake warning icon ( ) may continue to shoot at a shutter speed...
... button to select [On]. 2. z In , or mode, it will not function when the flash fires. Press the MENU button. 2. Commonly Used Shooting Functions 85 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) Available Shooting Modes p. 284 When the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears during shooting, this function allows you to increase ISO speed and to display even if the ISO speed is increased. 1 Select [Auto ISO Shift]. 1. z Depending on shooting conditions, the camera shake warning icon ( ) may continue to shoot at a shutter speed...
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... image is erased along with each shot, the number of still images taken while shooting a movie in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode. The original images are numbered consecutively. Press the MENU button. 2. You cannot save the originals of shots remaining is approximately half the number displayed in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) when this function is reviewed in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) after shooting in Color Accent or Color Swap mode...
... image is erased along with each shot, the number of still images taken while shooting a movie in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode. The original images are numbered consecutively. Press the MENU button. 2. You cannot save the originals of shots remaining is approximately half the number displayed in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) when this function is reviewed in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) after shooting in Color Accent or Color Swap mode...
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Playback/Erasing 177 Selecting All Images 1. Use the button to select [Set up ]. 1. Use the or button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./ SET button. Press the MENU button. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Press the button. 2 Configure the setting. 1. To deselect all ], press the FUNC./ SET button. 3. Use the or button to select [Mark all images, select [Reset]. in Step 1, use the button to select [Play Time] or [Repeat]. 2. Use the...
Playback/Erasing 177 Selecting All Images 1. Use the button to select [Set up ]. 1. Use the or button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./ SET button. Press the MENU button. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Press the button. 2 Configure the setting. 1. To deselect all ], press the FUNC./ SET button. 3. Use the or button to select [Mark all images, select [Reset]. in Step 1, use the button to select [Play Time] or [Repeat]. 2. Use the...
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... the date to the print. Print Type Index Both Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in both the standard and index formats. File No. (On/Off*) Adds the file number to the print. 202 Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can be set for . The settings used on a memory card for printing and specify the number of some printers or photo developing services may display for printing. See p. 43. z The output of print copies in advance using the camera. z The icon...
... the date to the print. Print Type Index Both Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in both the standard and index formats. File No. (On/Off*) Adds the file number to the print. 202 Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can be set for . The settings used on a memory card for printing and specify the number of some printers or photo developing services may display for printing. See p. 43. z The output of print copies in advance using the camera. z The icon...
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... a direct print compatible printer (p. 238) Camera Camera will not operate ("Change the batteries" message displays). Memory card slot cover or z Confirm that the memory card slot battery cover is securely closed (pp. 10, 12). Batteries are loaded in the z Reload the batteries in the correct wrong direction. Battery charge is low and the camera will not operate. z Reload the batteries several times. z Use the Compact Power Adapter CAPS700 (sold separately) (pp. 34, 256). z Press the power button (p. 40). direction (p. 10). 228 Troubleshooting...
... a direct print compatible printer (p. 238) Camera Camera will not operate ("Change the batteries" message displays). Memory card slot cover or z Confirm that the memory card slot battery cover is securely closed (pp. 10, 12). Batteries are loaded in the z Reload the batteries in the correct wrong direction. Battery charge is low and the camera will not operate. z Reload the batteries several times. z Use the Compact Power Adapter CAPS700 (sold separately) (pp. 34, 256). z Press the power button (p. 40). direction (p. 10). 228 Troubleshooting...
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... focusing distance (p. 268). Subject in recorded image is too dark. z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 84). z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual focus to a positive (+) setting (p. 134). z Set the exposure compensation to shoot (p. 125). The subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Raise the built-in flash (p. 269). z Use the AE lock or spot metering functions (p. 137). Insufficient light for z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using...
... focusing distance (p. 268). Subject in recorded image is too dark. z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 84). z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual focus to a positive (+) setting (p. 134). z Set the exposure compensation to shoot (p. 125). The subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Raise the built-in flash (p. 269). z Use the AE lock or spot metering functions (p. 137). Insufficient light for z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using...
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... terminals well with high recording pixels may not play back correctly. 237 Troubleshooting Images cannot be edited. Movies recorded with a dry cloth before using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not z Their charging performance should been used z See Battery (p. 249). Memory card was formatted in your pocket before use. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 249). Battery capacity drops due to its full capacity. z If shooting in a cold location, warm...
... terminals well with high recording pixels may not play back correctly. 237 Troubleshooting Images cannot be edited. Movies recorded with a dry cloth before using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not z Their charging performance should been used z See Battery (p. 249). Memory card was formatted in your pocket before use. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 249). Battery capacity drops due to its full capacity. z If shooting in a cold location, warm...
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... image settings, or sounds or sound memos can be recorded. Please refer to continue using it (pp. 16, 215). Card locked! Memory card error The memory card may be able to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during shooting or playback. List of Messages Busy... Cannot record! The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is being recorded onto the memory card, red eye correction is write protected (p. 250). 239 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the camera without a memory card installed, with the camera...
... image settings, or sounds or sound memos can be recorded. Please refer to continue using it (pp. 16, 215). Card locked! Memory card error The memory card may be able to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during shooting or playback. List of Messages Busy... Cannot record! The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is being recorded onto the memory card, red eye correction is write protected (p. 250). 239 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the camera without a memory card installed, with the camera...
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... image. 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. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected an error. A problem exists if the error code reappears. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may be a problem with a file number lower than 500 images. Or, you specified more than the starting image. Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to set the print settings for categorizing via the My Category function, protecting images, erasing images...
... image. 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. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected an error. A problem exists if the error code reappears. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may be a problem with a file number lower than 500 images. Or, you specified more than the starting image. Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to set the print settings for categorizing via the My Category function, protecting images, erasing images...
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... displays the "Change the batteries" message. z Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may result in damage from battery leakage. If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished - When charging completes in the camera or charger may be restored. z Leaving batteries in a space of a few minutes (the battery charger indicator remains lit) z You may cause batteries to their specifications...
... displays the "Change the batteries" message. z Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth in the following situations, as the terminals may result in damage from battery leakage. If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished - When charging completes in the camera or charger may be restored. z Leaving batteries in a space of a few minutes (the battery charger indicator remains lit) z You may cause batteries to their specifications...
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... moved and fixed to incorporate facial brightness in 1/3-stop increments Sensitivity (Equivalent Film Speed) Auto7, High ISO Auto8, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 White Balance Modes Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with dioptric adjustment LCD Monitor 2.5 inch vari-angle LCD monitor with movie support1,2, Center3, Flexizone Face Detection Other Shooting Functions Auto Focus, Auto Exposure, White Balance, Flash Exposure, Auto Red-Eye correction, Auto Focus Point Zoom, Face Self Timer4 Servo...
... moved and fixed to incorporate facial brightness in 1/3-stop increments Sensitivity (Equivalent Film Speed) Auto7, High ISO Auto8, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 White Balance Modes Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with dioptric adjustment LCD Monitor 2.5 inch vari-angle LCD monitor with movie support1,2, Center3, Flexizone Face Detection Other Shooting Functions Auto Focus, Auto Exposure, White Balance, Flash Exposure, Auto Red-Eye correction, Auto Focus Point Zoom, Face Self Timer4 Servo...