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ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E218-010 XX06XXX © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E218-010 XX06XXX © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
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...zAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Scene mode) zAvoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using High ISO Auto zAutomatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor zChanges image colors to create special effects (Color ...function zRecords sound memos for still images zEdits movies Printing zMakes printing easy with the Print/ Share button zAlso supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images zEffortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/ Share button zFreely ...
...zAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Scene mode) zAvoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using High ISO Auto zAutomatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor zChanges image colors to create special effects (Color ...function zRecords sound memos for still images zEdits movies Printing zMakes printing easy with the Print/ Share button zAlso supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images zEffortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/ Share button zFreely ...
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...SD stands for any damage to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may affect the camera's operation. Use of a battery pack). In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide. These cards are collectively called...complement the basic operating procedures. This mark denotes additional topics that may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 1 Canon shall not be used with this camera. Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can use SD* ...
...SD stands for any damage to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may affect the camera's operation. Use of a battery pack). In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Advanced Guide. These cards are collectively called...complement the basic operating procedures. This mark denotes additional topics that may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 1 Canon shall not be used with this camera. Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can use SD* ...
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... or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide 1 Handling Precautions 5 Please Read 5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide . . . . .12 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 15 Using the LCD Monitor 15 LCD Monitor Brightness 17 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 18 Using the Viewfinder 21 Indicators...
... or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide 1 Handling Precautions 5 Please Read 5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide . . . . .12 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 15 Using the LCD Monitor 15 LCD Monitor Brightness 17 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 18 Using the Viewfinder 21 Indicators...
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Viewing Images on a TV set 90 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings 91 Changing My Camera Settings 91 Registering My Camera Settings 92 Troubleshooting 94 Camera 94 When the power is turned on 94 LCD monitor 95 Shooting 96 Shooting Movies 100 Playback 101 Battery/Battery Charger 102 TV monitor output ... 107 Battery Handling 107 Handling the Memory Card 109 Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately 111 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . 112 Camera Care and Maintenance 114 Specifications 115 INDEX 123 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 128 4
Viewing Images on a TV set 90 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings 91 Changing My Camera Settings 91 Registering My Camera Settings 92 Troubleshooting 94 Camera 94 When the power is turned on 94 LCD monitor 95 Shooting 96 Shooting Movies 100 Playback 101 Battery/Battery Charger 102 TV monitor output ... 107 Battery Handling 107 Handling the Memory Card 109 Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately 111 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . 112 Camera Care and Maintenance 114 Specifications 115 INDEX 123 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 128 4
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Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image ...used in the country of sale before proceeding with your camera. 5 For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Customer Support leaflet supplied with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors ...
Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are not liable for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image ...used in the country of sale before proceeding with your camera. 5 For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Customer Support leaflet supplied with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors ...
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...battery pack. 6 This has no effect on the following pages are intended to change the language setting. zBattery refers to the camera, battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter. Safety Precautions zBefore using it with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Be sure... you in the "Safety Precautions" section of the Basic Camera User Guide. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is operated correctly. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to...
...battery pack. 6 This has no effect on the following pages are intended to change the language setting. zBattery refers to the camera, battery charger or separately sold compact power adapter. Safety Precautions zBefore using it with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Be sure... you in the "Safety Precautions" section of the Basic Camera User Guide. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is operated correctly. Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 4) to...
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... equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Wrist strap: Placement of the camera if it has been damaged. If this guide. z Do not handle the power cord if your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with liquids...
... equipment out of the reach of children and infants. • Wrist strap: Placement of the camera if it has been damaged. If this guide. z Do not handle the power cord if your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with liquids...
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... subjecting the battery to severe impacts that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with your camera. z Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with other objects. z Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or...Use of overheating and distortion which could damage the casing. z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are designed for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in use ...
... subjecting the battery to severe impacts that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with your camera. z Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with other objects. z Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or...Use of overheating and distortion which could damage the casing. z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are designed for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in use ...
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...not using , placing or storing the equipment in a safe place. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in places subject to fire, electrical shock or other injuries. Such items may damage eyesight. High temperatures ...may also cause deformation of the camera. z Keep objects that could lead to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the casing...
...not using , placing or storing the equipment in a safe place. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in places subject to fire, electrical shock or other injuries. Such items may damage eyesight. High temperatures ...may also cause deformation of the camera. z Keep objects that could lead to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the casing...
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...the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the bag. Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the... wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use may damage the equipment. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause condensation (water droplets) to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. ...
...the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the bag. Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the... wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use may damage the equipment. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause condensation (water droplets) to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. ...
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Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide Front View A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 90) DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) Terminal Cover (Basic Guide p. 19) Wrist Strap Mount Microphone (p. 78) AF-assist Beam (p. 27) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 38) Viewfinder Window (p. 21) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Lens The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously. 12
Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide Front View A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 90) DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 19) Terminal Cover (Basic Guide p. 19) Wrist Strap Mount Microphone (p. 78) AF-assist Beam (p. 27) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 9) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 38) Viewfinder Window (p. 21) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Lens The interface cable and AV cable cannot be connected simultaneously. 12
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Attaching the Wrist Strap* How to Open the Terminal Cover You can use this toggle to open the terminal cover or memory card slot/battery cover. * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. Back View Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide LCD Monitor (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 21) Speaker Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 2) 13
Attaching the Wrist Strap* How to Open the Terminal Cover You can use this toggle to open the terminal cover or memory card slot/battery cover. * When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items. Back View Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide LCD Monitor (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 21) Speaker Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 2) 13
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...z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the index playback mode (p. 70). 15 z The LCD monitor on or off . Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press . when a setting is turned off setting is retained even after the... camera power is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. zThe display mode changes as follows with each press. z The LCD monitor...
...z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the index playback mode (p. 70). 15 z The LCD monitor on or off . Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press . when a setting is turned off setting is retained even after the... camera power is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. zThe display mode changes as follows with each press. z The LCD monitor...
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... time will cease when the display interval is held horizontally. However, if you hold it displays the time. Method 2 In a shooting mode, hold the camera horizontally, it vertically, the time and date display. Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following...two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down . zThe clock display will be changed in the same way as when the camera is over or when you operate the FUNC./SET, MENU or shutter button or the mode switch. zYou can be initially displayed in the (Set...
... time will cease when the display interval is held horizontally. However, if you hold it displays the time. Method 2 In a shooting mode, hold the camera horizontally, it vertically, the time and date display. Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following...two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down . zThe clock display will be changed in the same way as when the camera is over or when you operate the FUNC./SET, MENU or shutter button or the mode switch. zYou can be initially displayed in the (Set...
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...one second.* - To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP button for more than one second again. - Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless... LCD Function) You can be different. 17 zChanging Settings Using the Set up menu. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject shown on the LCD monitor will be jerky, but it easier to...
...one second.* - To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISP button for more than one second again. - Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless... LCD Function) You can be different. 17 zChanging Settings Using the Set up menu. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject shown on the LCD monitor will be jerky, but it easier to...
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... (p. 51) Compression (Still Images) (p. 34) Long Shutter Mode (p. 52) Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 43) White Balance (p. 54) My Colors (p. 57) Recording Pixels (pp. 33, 43) (Red)* Camera Shake Warning (p. 95) (The shutter speed will also display when the displays.) * Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) (p. 42) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set...
... (p. 51) Compression (Still Images) (p. 34) Long Shutter Mode (p. 52) Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 43) White Balance (p. 54) My Colors (p. 57) Recording Pixels (pp. 33, 43) (Red)* Camera Shake Warning (p. 95) (The shutter speed will also display when the displays.) * Exposure Shift Bar (Movie) (p. 42) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set...
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Raise the ISO speed (p. 64) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 78) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Total... images Displayed image number Protection Status (p. 84) Compression (Still Images) (p. 34) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 33) Movie (p. 72) 19 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected.
Raise the ISO speed (p. 64) or select a setting other than (flash off), or attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard WAVE Format Sound (p. 78) Folder Number-File Number Shooting Date/Time Total... images Displayed image number Protection Status (p. 84) Compression (Still Images) (p. 34) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 33) Movie (p. 72) 19 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illumination and a slow shutter speed will be selected.
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... type Information for images shot on other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. A sound file in a format other cameras may also be displayed with some images. Detailed Histogram Exposure Compensation (p. 51) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 10) Shooting Mode (pp. 34, 40...
... type Information for images shot on other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. A sound file in a format other cameras may also be displayed with some images. Detailed Histogram Exposure Compensation (p. 51) Flash (Basic Guide p. 9) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 10) Shooting Mode (pp. 34, 40...
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Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the image Viewfinder 21 The greater the bias toward ...
Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the image Viewfinder 21 The greater the bias toward ...