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..., shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you want to connect the camera to a computer. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC300 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty...following items are included in your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide)...
..., shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you want to connect the camera to a computer. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC300 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty...following items are included in your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide)...
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... as you read each chapter. 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 Language..........18 Pressing the Shutter Button 19 » Taking Pictures 20 1 Viewing...
... as you read each chapter. 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 Language..........18 Pressing the Shutter Button 19 » Taking Pictures 20 1 Viewing...
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... Printing (DPOF 96 8 Customizing the Camera.... 99 Changing Functions 100 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 103 Changing Playback Functions....... 105 9 Useful Information 107 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 108 Using Household Power 109 Handling Precautions 110 Troubleshooting 111 List of Messages that Appear on a TV 91 : Protecting Images 92 / Erasing All Images 93...
... Printing (DPOF 96 8 Customizing the Camera.... 99 Changing Functions 100 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 103 Changing Playback Functions....... 105 9 Useful Information 107 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 108 Using Household Power 109 Handling Precautions 110 Troubleshooting 111 List of Messages that Appear on a TV 91 : Protecting Images 92 / Erasing All Images 93...
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...the equipment. • Be sure 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. Warning Camera • Do not trigger the flash in fire or electrical shock. 8 If this ...precautions described below. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result in close proximity to human eyes. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with any part of the equipment that is operated correctly. •...
...the equipment. • Be sure 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. Warning Camera • Do not trigger the flash in fire or electrical shock. 8 If this ...precautions described below. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result in close proximity to human eyes. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with any part of the equipment that is operated correctly. •...
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...loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on the lens. Other Warnings • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water (e.g. This could damage the camera or lead to injury. ...in electrical shock, fire, burns or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when ...
...loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on the lens. Other Warnings • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water (e.g. This could damage the camera or lead to injury. ...in electrical shock, fire, burns or other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when ...
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... accessories to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with tape or other metal materials in your fingers or clothing. If the batteries are not using the camera. Safety Precautions • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to malfunction. • Remove... and store the batteries when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with the camera in waste containers may lead to the strap. This may cause the camera to the surface, or if...
... accessories to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with tape or other metal materials in your fingers or clothing. If the batteries are not using the camera. Safety Precautions • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to malfunction. • Remove... and store the batteries when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with the camera in waste containers may lead to the strap. This may cause the camera to the surface, or if...
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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 ... , then slide and open the cover as shown until you will not be able to record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly.
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 ... , then slide and open the cover as shown until you will not be able to record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into place with (+) and (-) ends oriented correctly.
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Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card in until it . X The memory card will pop up. 13 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until you hear a click, then slowly release it clicks into place .
Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card in until it . X The memory card will pop up. 13 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until you hear a click, then slowly release it clicks into place .
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..., the icon and message will appear. Insert new batteries. 14 Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 34, 36). If the batteries are depleted. We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots That Can...
..., the icon and message will appear. Insert new batteries. 14 Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 34, 36). If the batteries are depleted. We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots That Can...
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Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB 47 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values are ...
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB 47 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values are ...
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Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 16 to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Date/Time battery If [Date/Time] appear even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time battery (p. 108). 17 Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button.
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 16 to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Date/Time battery If [Date/Time] appear even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time battery (p. 108). 17 Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Select [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button.
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Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH x4) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 may also be used. 34
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH x4) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 may also be used. 34
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...designed to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Accessories Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series)*2 Card Reader Inkjet... Printers (PIXMA series)*2 Windows/ Macintosh High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such...
...designed to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Accessories Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series)*2 Card Reader Inkjet... Printers (PIXMA series)*2 Windows/ Macintosh High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such...
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... also be available. Recommended for powering the camera for foreign travel because they will cause malfunctions. Cannot be used to reach. 36 Power Supplies • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 This kit includes both a dedicated charger unit and four rechargeable AAsize NiMH (nickel metal hydride...
... also be available. Recommended for powering the camera for foreign travel because they will cause malfunctions. Cannot be used to reach. 36 Power Supplies • Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 This kit includes both a dedicated charger unit and four rechargeable AAsize NiMH (nickel metal hydride...
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... (p. 19) Power Button (p. 20) Flash (p. 53) Speaker Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 103) / RedEye Reduction Lamp (p. 103) / SelfTimer Lamp (pp. 57, 71)) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 12) Strap Mount (p. 11) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 40) 1 (Playback) Button (p. 23) æ Button Indicator (p. 39) Zoom Button Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 20) Playback: k (Magnify...
... (p. 19) Power Button (p. 20) Flash (p. 53) Speaker Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 103) / RedEye Reduction Lamp (p. 103) / SelfTimer Lamp (pp. 57, 71)) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 12) Strap Mount (p. 11) Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 40) 1 (Playback) Button (p. 23) æ Button Indicator (p. 39) Zoom Button Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 20) Playback: k (Magnify...
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...the shutter button halfway (p. 19) turns on the back of transfer (p. 21). When the monitor has turned off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. Power Saving during any kind of the camera (p. 38) will turn off. After about 2 more minutes, the lens... retract and the power will light or blink green when images are being recorded to malfunction. 39 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is last operated. • You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 100). • You ...
...the shutter button halfway (p. 19) turns on the back of transfer (p. 21). When the monitor has turned off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. Power Saving during any kind of the camera (p. 38) will turn off. After about 2 more minutes, the lens... retract and the power will light or blink green when images are being recorded to malfunction. 39 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is last operated. • You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 100). • You ...
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... Playback (Detailed Information Display) Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 66) White Balance (p. 68) Histogram (p. 42) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 64), AVI (Movies) Metering Modes (p. 77) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 14) Displayed image number / Total number of images Folder Number -
... Playback (Detailed Information Display) Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 66) White Balance (p. 68) Histogram (p. 42) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 64), AVI (Movies) Metering Modes (p. 77) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 14) Displayed image number / Total number of images Folder Number -
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... Image You can adjust the time the screen takes to [Off]. Turning off automatically (p. 39). Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power, it is set the power saving function (p. 39) to shut off the Power Saving Function You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from... the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Display Off], then use the qr buttons to select a time. ● In order to save battery power. ● Select [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select less than [1 min.]. 100 This also works when...
... Image You can adjust the time the screen takes to [Off]. Turning off automatically (p. 39). Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power, it is set the power saving function (p. 39) to shut off the Power Saving Function You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from... the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Display Off], then use the qr buttons to select a time. ● In order to save battery power. ● Select [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select less than [1 min.]. 100 This also works when...
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9 Useful Information This chapter introduces date/time battery replacement, how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of available camera functions. The index also appears at the end. 107
9 Useful Information This chapter introduces date/time battery replacement, how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of available camera functions. The index also appears at the end. 107
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... the cover. Turn off the camera. Turn on , replace the date/time battery with (+) and (-) sides oriented correctly. Replace the battery. ● Insert the battery with a new one (CR1220). Replacing the Date/Time Battery The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is turned on the camera's power and set the date/time (p. 16...
... the cover. Turn off the camera. Turn on , replace the date/time battery with (+) and (-) sides oriented correctly. Replace the battery. ● Insert the battery with a new one (CR1220). Replacing the Date/Time Battery The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is turned on the camera's power and set the date/time (p. 16...