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... IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC5 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Camera User Guide This Guide Direct Print User Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrower Software Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can use the software...
... IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC5 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Camera User Guide This Guide Direct Print User Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrower Software Guide (PDF) from: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can use the software...
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... by the following icons. Conventions Used in this Guide • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ]. • Buttons on the camera body are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. 3 button FUNC./SET (Function/Set) button button button button MENU button DISP. ...(Display) button • : Troubleshooting tips for common problems. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Notes for reference page number. • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings unless otherwise noted. • This...
... by the following icons. Conventions Used in this Guide • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ]. • Buttons on the camera body are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. 3 button FUNC./SET (Function/Set) button button button button MENU button DISP. ...(Display) button • : Troubleshooting tips for common problems. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Notes for reference page number. • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings unless otherwise noted. • This...
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... monitor is machine readable. This also has no effect on the recorded image. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in a manner that is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Please note that Canon digital cameras are not liable for personal use and should never be recorded in a way that infringes upon...
... monitor is machine readable. This also has no effect on the recorded image. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in a manner that is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Please note that Canon digital cameras are not liable for personal use and should never be recorded in a way that infringes upon...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, Leaving It to the Camera to take (recording pixels) . . . . 70 ● Take pictures continuously 69 ● Shoot without camera shake (image stabilization 124 ● Shoot without camera shake even in them too (self-timer 60 ● Insert the date and time into my pictures 63...
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, Leaving It to the Camera to take (recording pixels) . . . . 70 ● Take pictures continuously 69 ● Shoot without camera shake (image stabilization 124 ● Shoot without camera shake even in them too (self-timer 60 ● Insert the date and time into my pictures 63...
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What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 24 ● Automatically play back pictures (slide show 98 ● Look at pictures on a TV 100 ● Quickly search pictures 94 ● Erase pictures 25, 101 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 102 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 28 ● Watch my movies 30 2 Print ● Easily print my pictures 26 Save ● Save images to a computer 31, 108, 109 3 Other ● Turn off sound 51 7
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 24 ● Automatically play back pictures (slide show 98 ● Look at pictures on a TV 100 ● Quickly search pictures 94 ● Erase pictures 25, 101 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 102 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 28 ● Watch my movies 30 2 Print ● Easily print my pictures 26 Save ● Save images to a computer 31, 108, 109 3 Other ● Turn off sound 51 7
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... an Image (My Colors 75 8 Chapters 4 - 9 explain the advanced functions letting you learn further as you read them in this camera. Basic Operations .....46 MENU Functions - Basic Operations.. 47 Resetting the Camera 48 Formatting Memory Cards 49 Changing Sounds 51 Changing the Image Display Time .. 52 3 Shooting Special Scenes and Using Common...
... an Image (My Colors 75 8 Chapters 4 - 9 explain the advanced functions letting you learn further as you read them in this camera. Basic Operations .....46 MENU Functions - Basic Operations.. 47 Resetting the Camera 48 Formatting Memory Cards 49 Changing Sounds 51 Changing the Image Display Time .. 52 3 Shooting Special Scenes and Using Common...
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... 86 ( Shooting with FE Lock 87 Slowing Down the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode 88 6 Using Various Functions for Using the Camera 125 Using Household Power 126 Using a Supplementary Flash ....... 126 Handling Precautions 127 You Think There is a Problem....... 128 Error Messages...Selecting the Face to a Computer ..108 { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF 109 Designating Images for Printing (DPOF 111 8 Customizing the Camera 117 Changing Functions 118 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 121 9 Useful Information for Movies 89 Changing the Movie Mode 90 Changing the Image Quality...
... 86 ( Shooting with FE Lock 87 Slowing Down the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode 88 6 Using Various Functions for Using the Camera 125 Using Household Power 126 Using a Supplementary Flash ....... 126 Handling Precautions 127 You Think There is a Problem....... 128 Error Messages...Selecting the Face to a Computer ..108 { Designating Images for Transfer (DPOF 109 Designating Images for Printing (DPOF 111 8 Customizing the Camera 117 Changing Functions 118 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 121 9 Useful Information for Movies 89 Changing the Movie Mode 90 Changing the Image Quality...
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.../date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. Exposure to the equipment. Warnings Denotes the possibility of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not ... child's neck could result in asphyxiation. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the camera, please ensure that is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself...
.../date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. Exposure to the equipment. Warnings Denotes the possibility of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not ... child's neck could result in asphyxiation. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the camera, please ensure that is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself...
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...flame. • Do not let batteries come into contact with dirt, dust or other insulators. Places subject to malfunction. 11 This may cause the camera to temperatures above 40° C (104° F). - Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the image sensor (CCD). • Be ...other items stuck to the surface, or when covering the flash with water and seek medical assistance. • Before you are left inside the camera, damage caused by the strap. • Be careful not to strong sunlight. - Safety Precautions Batteries • Use only recommended batteries. •...
...flame. • Do not let batteries come into contact with dirt, dust or other insulators. Places subject to malfunction. 11 This may cause the camera to temperatures above 40° C (104° F). - Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the image sensor (CCD). • Be ...other items stuck to the surface, or when covering the flash with water and seek medical assistance. • Before you are left inside the camera, damage caused by the strap. • Be careful not to strong sunlight. - Safety Precautions Batteries • Use only recommended batteries. •...
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Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the camera in your pocket. LCD Monitor Precautions • Do not sit in a chair with the LCD monitor. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. 12 If this occurs, it may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. • Do not attach accessories to the strap.
Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the camera in your pocket. LCD Monitor Precautions • Do not sit in a chair with the LCD monitor. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. 12 If this occurs, it may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. • Do not attach accessories to the strap.
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Wrist strap 13 Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Wrist Strap/Holding the Camera • Use the included strap to play back, erase and print images. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains how to prepare for shooting and shooting in A mode, as well as how to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not touch the flash.
Wrist strap 13 Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Wrist Strap/Holding the Camera • Use the included strap to play back, erase and print images. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains how to prepare for shooting and shooting in A mode, as well as how to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not touch the flash.
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Slide the tab up until it clicks into the camera. Inserting the card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 14 Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card with (+) and (-) sides oriented correctly. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the ...
Slide the tab up until it clicks into the camera. Inserting the card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 14 Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card with (+) and (-) sides oriented correctly. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the ...
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Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card until it until you slide it clicks into place . Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you hear a click, then release and pull out the card. 15
Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card until it until you slide it clicks into place . Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you hear a click, then release and pull out the card. 15
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..., the number of any other batteries than alkaline batteries, especially in cold weather. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. They last much longer than those listed above because performance varies widely. We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Compatible ...Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 36). Insert new batteries. 16 Can any other batteries be taken may be less...
..., the number of any other batteries than alkaline batteries, especially in cold weather. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. They last much longer than those listed above because performance varies widely. We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Compatible ...Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 36). Insert new batteries. 16 Can any other batteries be taken may be less...
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...Memory Card Number of Shots 32 MB (supplied) 11 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values are based on a camera at default settings. • The number of shots that can be saved Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards •...be saved appear on the screen and you will appear on the screen when the camera is in Shooting Mode (p. 22). How do you check the number of shots that can be saved... will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-...
...Memory Card Number of Shots 32 MB (supplied) 11 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values are based on a camera at default settings. • The number of shots that can be saved Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards •...be saved appear on the screen and you will appear on the screen when the camera is in Shooting Mode (p. 22). How do you check the number of shots that can be saved... will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-...
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Turn on these settings, be sure to set , the Date/Time menu will close. 18 Set the Date and Time. ● Press the qr buttons to select a setting. ● Press the op buttons to make them. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Since the date and time recorded into your images are based on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear. X Once the date and time have been set a value.
Turn on these settings, be sure to set , the Date/Time menu will close. 18 Set the Date and Time. ● Press the qr buttons to select a setting. ● Press the op buttons to make them. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Since the date and time recorded into your images are based on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear. X Once the date and time have been set a value.
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... the battery when inserting AA-size alkaline batteries or using the separately sold AC adapter, within approximately 4 hours. If you removed the batteries from the camera, it is equipped with a built-in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to turn on... the camera. • If you have not set the date and time again. Reappearing Date/Time Menu • Set the correct date and time. You can change...
... the battery when inserting AA-size alkaline batteries or using the separately sold AC adapter, within approximately 4 hours. If you removed the batteries from the camera, it is equipped with a built-in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to turn on... the camera. • If you have not set the date and time again. Reappearing Date/Time Menu • Set the correct date and time. You can change...
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X Once the display language has been set, the language menu will close. Set to select a language, then press the m button. Display the language menu. ● Press and hold the m button , then press the · button . Setting the Display Language You can also change the language displayed on the screen menus and messages. Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. You can change the language by pressing the · button, in the 3 tab, selecting [Language]. 20
X Once the display language has been set, the language menu will close. Set to select a language, then press the m button. Display the language menu. ● Press and hold the m button , then press the · button . Setting the Display Language You can also change the language displayed on the screen menus and messages. Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. You can change the language by pressing the · button, in the 3 tab, selecting [Language]. 20
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Press halfway (lightly to the second stop ). X The camera focuses and automatically makes necessary settings for shooting, such as adjusting brightness and color. Press fully (to the first stop ). If you just press the ... be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take images that are in focus, be in focus. 21 X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take the shot...
Press halfway (lightly to the second stop ). X The camera focuses and automatically makes necessary settings for shooting, such as adjusting brightness and color. Press fully (to the first stop ). If you just press the ... be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take images that are in focus, be in focus. 21 X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take the shot...
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...mode. ● Set the mode dial to focus. Focus. ● Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to A. up sound will turn off the camera. Indicator Compose the shot of your subject. ● Moving the zoom lever towards j will zoom out from your subject making it appear smaller. AF Frame... 22 Taking Pictures The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can shoot simply by pressing the shutter button (Auto mode). X Green AF frames appear where ...
...mode. ● Set the mode dial to focus. Focus. ● Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to A. up sound will turn off the camera. Indicator Compose the shot of your subject. ● Moving the zoom lever towards j will zoom out from your subject making it appear smaller. AF Frame... 22 Taking Pictures The camera can automatically make all settings so that you can shoot simply by pressing the shutter button (Auto mode). X Green AF frames appear where ...