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...-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 "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items... • Software Starter Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to install and use the included memory card to try out your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can find the manuals in ...
...-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 "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items... • Software Starter Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to install and use the included memory card to try out your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can find the manuals in ...
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...Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 66 W Continuous Shooting 66 - Basic Operations ....44 Changing the Sound Settings ..........45 Returning the Camera to a Computer 30 Accessories 34 Separately Sold Accessories ...........36 2 Learning More 37 Components Guide 38 Power Saving Function (Auto ...Power Down 39 Indicator 39 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 54 ' Inserting the Date and Time....... 56 Ò Using the Self-Timer 57 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 59 G ...
...Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 66 W Continuous Shooting 66 - Basic Operations ....44 Changing the Sound Settings ..........45 Returning the Camera to a Computer 30 Accessories 34 Separately Sold Accessories ...........36 2 Learning More 37 Components Guide 38 Power Saving Function (Auto ...Power Down 39 Indicator 39 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 54 ' Inserting the Date and Time....... 56 Ò Using the Self-Timer 57 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 59 G ...
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... finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Macintosh ● Place the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive and double-click the icon. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the... onscreen instructions to proceed with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. X The screen on the left displays. ● Click...
... finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Macintosh ● Place the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive and double-click the icon. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the... onscreen instructions to proceed with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS X (v10.4) are used for these explanations. X The screen on the left displays. ● Click...
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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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... will display in blue). • Using [2.3x] at the same zoom factor. Zooming in blue). • The respective focal lengths when using digital zoom is 37 - 488 mm (35mm film equivalent). X The view will be enlarged, and the zoom factor will return you to the shooting screen... the qr buttons to select [1.4x] or [2.3x]. ● Pressing the n button will display on the screen. ● To return to select [Digital Zoom]. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by an equivalent of recording pixel (p. 64) and...
... will display in blue). • Using [2.3x] at the same zoom factor. Zooming in blue). • The respective focal lengths when using digital zoom is 37 - 488 mm (35mm film equivalent). X The view will be enlarged, and the zoom factor will return you to the shooting screen... the qr buttons to select [1.4x] or [2.3x]. ● Pressing the n button will display on the screen. ● To return to select [Digital Zoom]. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by an equivalent of recording pixel (p. 64) and...
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... press the qr buttons to select K. ● Press the op buttons to compose the shot. Using digital zoom may cause images to appear coarse at the maximum wide angle. X The camera will zoom in and the zoom factor will allow you to zoom in even more and shoot while close... then press the m button. œ Shooting Close-ups (Super Macro Shooting) You can zoom in and shoot while close to the subject. Using the digital zoom will appear. Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate • No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white) • Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue)...
... press the qr buttons to select K. ● Press the op buttons to compose the shot. Using digital zoom may cause images to appear coarse at the maximum wide angle. X The camera will zoom in and the zoom factor will allow you to zoom in even more and shoot while close... then press the m button. œ Shooting Close-ups (Super Macro Shooting) You can zoom in and shoot while close to the subject. Using the digital zoom will appear. Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate • No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white) • Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue)...
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This is fixed at the center. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will unlock. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even ..., select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55) is displayed on the screen. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button, and press the q button once more...
This is fixed at the center. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will unlock. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even ..., select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55) is displayed on the screen. ● If you release your finger from the shutter button, and press the q button once more...
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X In [Face AiAF] (p. 74), the face selected as the main subject will appear magnified. The display will not appear when using the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55), or when connected to the screen. X In [Center] (p. 75), the contents of the center AF frame will appear magnified. Check the focus. ... qr buttons to select [On]. Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. Select [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button and select [AFPoint Zoom] on the 4 tab.
X In [Face AiAF] (p. 74), the face selected as the main subject will appear magnified. The display will not appear when using the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55), or when connected to the screen. X In [Center] (p. 75), the contents of the center AF frame will appear magnified. Check the focus. ... qr buttons to select [On]. Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. Select [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button and select [AFPoint Zoom] on the 4 tab.
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... [Print Settings] and press the m button. Prints the date from the shooting information. - These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with the date, regardless of the print settings in the output. • may display when using... a memory card with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can then print all of the [Date] setting. Adjust the settings. ● Press the op buttons...
... [Print Settings] and press the m button. Prints the date from the shooting information. - These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with the date, regardless of the print settings in the output. • may display when using... a memory card with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can then print all of the [Date] setting. Adjust the settings. ● Press the op buttons...
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... was actually shot (p. 28). Playback stops, or audio cuts out. • Use a card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 47). • If you may cut out, when playing movies. 113 Zoom does not operate. • You can use a memory card capable of recording at ... back images or movies. Refer to a memory card that it was insufficient. Try one of the following. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 83). Troubleshooting Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the...
... was actually shot (p. 28). Playback stops, or audio cuts out. • Use a card that has been formatted on this camera (p. 47). • If you may cut out, when playing movies. 113 Zoom does not operate. • You can use a memory card capable of recording at ... back images or movies. Refer to a memory card that it was insufficient. Try one of the following. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 83). Troubleshooting Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the...
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...AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Mono)) Compression Fine, Normal 122 Self-timer Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of lens) . . . . Auto: 4 cm (1.6 in ... million) Lens 6.6 (W) - 21.6 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 37 (W) - 122 (T) mm f/3.0 (W) - infinity Kids&Pets: 1 m (3.3 ft.) - f/5.8 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 13x in .) - infinity Super Macro: 1 - 10 cm (0.39 - 3.9 in.) Shutter Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter Shutter Speed 1/...
...AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Mono)) Compression Fine, Normal 122 Self-timer Approx. 10-sec./Approx. 2-sec. Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of lens) . . . . Auto: 4 cm (1.6 in ... million) Lens 6.6 (W) - 21.6 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 37 (W) - 122 (T) mm f/3.0 (W) - infinity Kids&Pets: 1 m (3.3 ft.) - f/5.8 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 13x in .) - infinity Super Macro: 1 - 10 cm (0.39 - 3.9 in.) Shutter Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter Shutter Speed 1/...
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...(30 frames/sec.) Number of Possible Shots Approx. 200 images (Based on tests by Canon. • The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report. 123 Specifications Number of digital, audio and video*) * mini-B compatible Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, ... °F) Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Dimensions (excluding protrusions) . . . . 92.1 x 62.0 x 31.1 mm (3.63 x 2.44 x 1.22 in.) Weight (camera body only Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) • All data is based on CIPA standardized measurement) Playback Function Single Image, Movie, Index, Jump, Magnified Focus, Magnified...
...(30 frames/sec.) Number of Possible Shots Approx. 200 images (Based on tests by Canon. • The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report. 123 Specifications Number of digital, audio and video*) * mini-B compatible Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, ... °F) Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Dimensions (excluding protrusions) . . . . 92.1 x 62.0 x 31.1 mm (3.63 x 2.44 x 1.22 in.) Weight (camera body only Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) • All data is based on CIPA standardized measurement) Playback Function Single Image, Movie, Index, Jump, Magnified Focus, Magnified...
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... to Image 56 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17, 108 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 46 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 31 Digital Tele-Converter 55 Digital Zoom 54 Display Language 18 Display Overlay 104 DPOF 96 124 E Editing Red-Eye Correction 95 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ....... 94 Rotating...
... to Image 56 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17, 108 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 46 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 31 Digital Tele-Converter 55 Digital Zoom 54 Display Language 18 Display Overlay 104 DPOF 96 124 E Editing Red-Eye Correction 95 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ....... 94 Rotating...
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... 69 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 70 Shooting With Macro 61 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 88 Snow (Scene Mode 52 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 31 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 30 Sound 45 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 51 Super Macro (Scene Mode 62 Supplementary...
... 69 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 70 Shooting With Macro 61 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 88 Snow (Scene Mode 52 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 31 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 30 Sound 45 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 51 Super Macro (Scene Mode 62 Supplementary...