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Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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...) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to a printer and print. • Software Starter Guide Read when you purchased the camera. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the CD-ROM. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software...
...) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to a printer and print. • Software Starter Guide Read when you purchased the camera. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the CD-ROM. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software...
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... memory cards in the country of the copyright holder. This is not a malfunction. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image. ... them back to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as the camera body may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use . For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with this guide....
... memory cards in the country of the copyright holder. This is not a malfunction. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image. ... them back to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as the camera body may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use . For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with this guide....
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 20 ● Easy Shooting (Easy Mode 27 ● Shoot to match special conditions 52 - 55 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 52) F C With ... size of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 55, 69 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 82 ●...
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 20 ● Easy Shooting (Easy Mode 27 ● Shoot to match special conditions 52 - 55 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 52) F C With ... size of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 55, 69 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 82 ●...
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What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 23 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 92 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 95 ● Quickly search pictures 90, 91 ● Erase pictures 24, 28, 97 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 96 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 29 ● View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 38 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 23 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 92 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 95 ● Quickly search pictures 90, 91 ● Erase pictures 24, 28, 97 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 96 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 29 ● View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 38 5
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... the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Safety Precautions 8 1 Getting Started 11 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 12 Setting the Date and Time 16 Setting the Display ...36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 41 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 58 Ò Using the Self-Timer 60 " Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 61 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 63 G Shooting in...
... the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Safety Precautions 8 1 Getting Started 11 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 12 Setting the Date and Time 16 Setting the Display ...36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 41 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 58 Ò Using the Self-Timer 60 " Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 61 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 63 G Shooting in...
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...Self-Timer ........ 73 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 74 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 74 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77 Magnifying the Focal Point 78 0 Selecting the ... and Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 102 8 Customizing the Camera.. 105 Changing Functions 106 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 109 Changing Playback Functions....... 112 9 Useful Information 113 Using Household Power 114 Troubleshooting 115 ...
...Self-Timer ........ 73 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 74 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 74 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77 Magnifying the Focal Point 78 0 Selecting the ... and Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 102 8 Customizing the Camera.. 105 Changing Functions 106 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 109 Changing Playback Functions....... 112 9 Useful Information 113 Using Household Power 114 Troubleshooting 115 ...
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...electrical shock. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Use only recommended power sources. This could damage eyesight. • Do not ... to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. Exposure to enter the camera. Always ensure that the camera is not expressly described in fire or electrical shock. 8 Safety Precautions • Before using the flash. • Store...
...electrical shock. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Use only recommended power sources. This could damage eyesight. • Do not ... to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. Exposure to enter the camera. Always ensure that the camera is not expressly described in fire or electrical shock. 8 Safety Precautions • Before using the flash. • Store...
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... the speakers. Places subject to strong sunlight. - This may also cause deformation of the casing. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on a beach...to severe impacts. High temperatures may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the camera or lead to injury. • Avoid using the camera on the lens. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using , placing or storing ...
... the speakers. Places subject to strong sunlight. - This may also cause deformation of the casing. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on a beach...to severe impacts. High temperatures may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the camera or lead to injury. • Avoid using the camera on the lens. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using , placing or storing ...
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... the terminals with tape or other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it... is covered by leakage may occur. • Before you are left inside the camera, damage caused by your pocket. Contacting other insulators. Safety Precautions • Do not use the flash with the LCD monitor. • Do not attach accessories...
... the terminals with tape or other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it... is covered by leakage may occur. • Before you are left inside the camera, damage caused by your pocket. Contacting other insulators. Safety Precautions • Do not use the flash with the LCD monitor. • Do not attach accessories...
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..., how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to view, erase and print the images you take.... The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in A mode, and then how to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash.
..., how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to a computer. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to view, erase and print the images you take.... The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in A mode, and then how to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash.
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Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 12 Inserting the memory card in the locked position. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, ...Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown. Open the cover. ● Slide and hold the cover lock , ...
Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 12 Inserting the memory card in the locked position. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, ...Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly. Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown. Open the cover. ● Slide and hold the cover lock , ...
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.... Summary Battery charge is low, an icon and message will not display. Why use of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken may vary widely. • ...The values for NiMH batteries are depleted. Display "Change the batteries." Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 38). We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card...
.... Summary Battery charge is low, an icon and message will not display. Why use of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken may vary widely. • ...The values for NiMH batteries are depleted. Display "Change the batteries." Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 38). We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card...
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... Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB (Supplied) 39 2 GB 626 8 GB 2505 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. You can check the number of shots that... can be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab? Can you will vary depending on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken What is...
... Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB (Supplied) 39 2 GB 626 8 GB 2505 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. You can check the number of shots that... can be taken when the camera is the write-protect tab? Can you will vary depending on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken What is...
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... the setting. ● Press the m button. X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. 16 If you have been set them. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to... set , the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will appear each time you turn off the camera. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear. Turn on these settings, be sure to set the ...correct date and time. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the camera. ● Press the power button.
... the setting. ● Press the m button. X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. 16 If you have been set them. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to... set , the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will appear each time you turn off the camera. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear. Turn on these settings, be sure to set the ...correct date and time. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the camera. ● Press the power button.
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Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the batteries has been ... steps on p. 16 to recharge the battery. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on to set the date and time. 17 Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can recharge the battery in approximately...
Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained about three weeks after the batteries has been ... steps on p. 16 to recharge the battery. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on to set the date and time. 17 Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can recharge the battery in approximately...
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..., it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. Press fully (to the second stop ). If you just press the ...
..., it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. Press fully (to the second stop ). If you just press the ...
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...9679; Moving the zoom lever toward j will make a slight noise as it appear smaller. 20 X The camera focuses on the subject it judges to A. ● When you can also detect and focus on the camera. ● Press the power button. X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of... the screen. X Even if the detected faces move, the camera will turn the camera off. Moving the lever toward i will play, and the start- up sound will zoom in the upper left of the main subject, while ...
...9679; Moving the zoom lever toward j will make a slight noise as it appear smaller. 20 X The camera focuses on the subject it judges to A. ● When you can also detect and focus on the camera. ● Press the power button. X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of... the screen. X Even if the detected faces move, the camera will turn the camera off. Moving the lever toward i will play, and the start- up sound will zoom in the upper left of the main subject, while ...
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X Green AF frames appear where the subject is recorded to turn on the camera power will play any sounds? X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on , press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select [Mute]. AF Frames Shoot. ● Press the shutter button ... memory card. A Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to select [Off]. 21 X The camera will turn on the camera? Pressing the l button while turning on the screen. • The camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. Use the qr buttons to focus. X When the...
X Green AF frames appear where the subject is recorded to turn on the camera power will play any sounds? X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on , press the n button, select the 3 tab, and then select [Mute]. AF Frames Shoot. ● Press the shutter button ... memory card. A Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to select [Off]. 21 X The camera will turn on the camera? Pressing the l button while turning on the screen. • The camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. Use the qr buttons to focus. X When the...
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... the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm - 4.0 m (12 in. - 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, move about 30 cm (12 in .) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • The indicator blinks yellow and the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. When the... camera is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example),...
... the effective flash range of approximately 30 cm - 4.0 m (12 in. - 13 ft.) at maximum wide angle, move about 30 cm (12 in .) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • The indicator blinks yellow and the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. When the... camera is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example),...
