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... images to a computer • Using the software Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Software Starter Guide You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide. For information on the Canon website. Refer to them as necessary according to the...
... images to a computer • Using the software Basic Camera User Guide (This Guide) Software Starter Guide You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is called the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is called the Advanced Guide. For information on the Canon website. Refer to them as necessary according to the...
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The Components Guide The Components Guide Front View a Microphone (Advanced Guide p. 71) b AF-assist Beam (Advanced Guide p. 21) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Advanced Guide p. 28) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 14) e Viewfinder Window (Advanced Guide p. 16) f Flash (p. 12) g Terminal Cover h A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 75) i DIGITAL Terminal (p. 25) j DC IN (Power input) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 102) k Ring (Advanced Guide p. 104) l Lens m Ring Release Button (Advanced Guide p. 104) 1
The Components Guide The Components Guide Front View a Microphone (Advanced Guide p. 71) b AF-assist Beam (Advanced Guide p. 21) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Advanced Guide p. 28) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 14) e Viewfinder Window (Advanced Guide p. 16) f Flash (p. 12) g Terminal Cover h A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 75) i DIGITAL Terminal (p. 25) j DC IN (Power input) Terminal (Advanced Guide p. 102) k Ring (Advanced Guide p. 104) l Lens m Ring Release Button (Advanced Guide p. 104) 1
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If so, remove the film before using the camera. 2 The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during camera use. Back View Attaching the Wrist Strap a LCD Monitor (Advanced Guide p. 12) b Viewfinder (Advanced Guide p. 16) c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 5) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 5) g Tripod Socket It is recommended to use the Wrist Strap to avoid dropping during shipment.
If so, remove the film before using the camera. 2 The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during camera use. Back View Attaching the Wrist Strap a LCD Monitor (Advanced Guide p. 12) b Viewfinder (Advanced Guide p. 16) c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 5) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 5) g Tripod Socket It is recommended to use the Wrist Strap to avoid dropping during shipment.
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...)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (p. 8) f Shooting Mode Dial (pp. 8, 9) g Mode Switch (pp. 8, 16) h (Print/Share) Button (pp. 20, 29, Advanced Guide p. 57) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (Advanced Guide p. 18) j MENU Button (Advanced Guide p. 19) k DISP. (Display) Button (Advanced Guide p. 12) l (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 17, Advanced Guide p. 49) m Button n (Flash)/ (Jump)/ Button (p. 12, Advanced Guide p. 65) o Button p (Macro)/ (Manual Focus)/ Button (p. 13...
...)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (p. 8) f Shooting Mode Dial (pp. 8, 9) g Mode Switch (pp. 8, 16) h (Print/Share) Button (pp. 20, 29, Advanced Guide p. 57) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (Advanced Guide p. 18) j MENU Button (Advanced Guide p. 19) k DISP. (Display) Button (Advanced Guide p. 12) l (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 17, Advanced Guide p. 49) m Button n (Flash)/ (Jump)/ Button (p. 12, Advanced Guide p. 65) o Button p (Macro)/ (Manual Focus)/ Button (p. 13...
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.... 1. Front 2. Ensure that the memory card is inserted incorrectly. Î See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 98). Î See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 25). 5 Close the memory card slot/battery cover. It may damage the camera, or the camera may not recognize the card, if it is correctly oriented before inserting it...
.... 1. Front 2. Ensure that the memory card is inserted incorrectly. Î See the Advanced Guide: Handling the Memory Card (p. 98). Î See the Advanced Guide: Formatting Memory Cards (p. 25). 5 Close the memory card slot/battery cover. It may damage the camera, or the camera may not recognize the card, if it is correctly oriented before inserting it...
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Confirm that the correct time is depleted. Î See the Advanced Guide: Replacing the Date Battery (p. 109). Setting the Display Language 1. Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU button. 3. Set the mode switch ... menu (p. 19). The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 19). 7 The date/time setting screen will appear when the camera power is turned on for the first time, or when the capacity of the lithium date/time battery is displayed and press the FUNC./SET...
Confirm that the correct time is depleted. Î See the Advanced Guide: Replacing the Date Battery (p. 109). Setting the Display Language 1. Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU button. 3. Set the mode switch ... menu (p. 19). The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 19). 7 The date/time setting screen will appear when the camera power is turned on for the first time, or when the capacity of the lithium date/time battery is displayed and press the FUNC./SET...
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Shooting 1. Power button DISP. button Î See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 12). Î See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 17). Î See the Advanced Guide: Set up sound will play and the startup image will mute all sounds except for warning sounds. When the camera focuses, the camera beeps twice and the indicator lights green...
Shooting 1. Power button DISP. button Î See the Advanced Guide: Using the LCD Monitor (p. 12). Î See the Advanced Guide: Power Saving Function (p. 17). Î See the Advanced Guide: Set up sound will play and the startup image will mute all sounds except for warning sounds. When the camera focuses, the camera beeps twice and the indicator lights green...
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...to the memory card. Î See Indicators (p. 4). Î See the Advanced Guide: Selecting an AF Frame (p. 43). Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the Image Stabilizer Function (p. 27). Î See the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods available. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting...for approximately 2 seconds. The indicator will record. To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway. Î See the Advanced Guide: Review (p. 21). Î See Erasing (p. 17). Set the shooting mode dial to display images regardless of the review duration setting...
...to the memory card. Î See Indicators (p. 4). Î See the Advanced Guide: Selecting an AF Frame (p. 43). Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the Image Stabilizer Function (p. 27). Î See the Advanced Guide for the various shooting methods available. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting...for approximately 2 seconds. The indicator will record. To stop displaying the image, press the shutter button halfway. Î See the Advanced Guide: Review (p. 21). Î See Erasing (p. 17). Set the shooting mode dial to display images regardless of the review duration setting...
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... Waterproof Case WP-DC12 for email attachments. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 35). ,, , Creative You can freely select camera settings such as the exposure and zone aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. Î See the Advanced Guide (pp. 39 - 42). • The shutter speed is ...beaches. Apart from [ Standard] mode, you use a tripod to avoid camera shake. • In , , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on a computer. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 38). Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with the subject more than 1 ...
... Waterproof Case WP-DC12 for email attachments. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 35). ,, , Creative You can freely select camera settings such as the exposure and zone aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. Î See the Advanced Guide (pp. 39 - 42). • The shutter speed is ...beaches. Apart from [ Standard] mode, you use a tripod to avoid camera shake. • In , , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on a computer. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 38). Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with the subject more than 1 ...
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... warning icon appears. 12 You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to switch between modes. :Auto :On :Off Î See the (p. 28). The zoom can be set in mode. Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in on the subject. Wide Angle: Zooms out from 35 ...) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Using the Flash Telephoto: Zooms in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128). Î See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 9). Advanced Guide: Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function cannot be adjusted from the subject. 1. Press the zoom lever toward or . Using the Zoom 1.
... warning icon appears. 12 You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to switch between modes. :Auto :On :Off Î See the (p. 28). The zoom can be set in mode. Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in on the subject. Wide Angle: Zooms out from 35 ...) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Using the Flash Telephoto: Zooms in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128). Î See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 9). Advanced Guide: Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function cannot be adjusted from the subject. 1. Press the zoom lever toward or . Using the Zoom 1.
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... to shoot close -ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be set in some shooting modes. Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in macro mode (Advanced Guide p. 113). The time required for flash recharging will change depending on . Press the button. To cancel the macro mode, press the button...
... to shoot close -ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be set in some shooting modes. Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in macro mode (Advanced Guide p. 113). The time required for flash recharging will change depending on . Press the button. To cancel the macro mode, press the button...
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... delay time (0-10*1, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10*2) (p. 15). • When [Delay] is set in some shooting modes. Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128). Î See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 9). 14 When setting the red-eye reduction function, the self-timer lamp will...
... delay time (0-10*1, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10*2) (p. 15). • When [Delay] is set in some shooting modes. Î See the Advanced Guide: Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 128). Î See Selecting a Shooting Mode (p. 9). 14 When setting the red-eye reduction function, the self-timer lamp will...
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... b card have played back images between shooting sessions however, the last image viewed will display. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but shows them less clearly. Î See the Advanced Guide for the various playback methods available. 16 Use the button to move to the previous image and the button...
... b card have played back images between shooting sessions however, the last image viewed will display. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but shows them less clearly. Î See the Advanced Guide for the various playback methods available. 16 Use the button to move to the previous image and the button...
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Erasing 1. Please note that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./SET button (c). b a c 2. Confirm that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Î See the Advanced Guide: Erasing All Images (p. 76). 17 Playback/Erasing In the playback mode, use the or button to select an image to erase (a) and press the button (b). To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
Erasing 1. Please note that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./SET button (c). b a c 2. Confirm that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Î See the Advanced Guide: Erasing All Images (p. 76). 17 Playback/Erasing In the playback mode, use the or button to select an image to erase (a) and press the button (b). To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
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a Set the mode switch to shoot immediately. e Press the FUNC./SET button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 20). 18 menu in some options. • After selecting an option, you to select a menu item. • Some items may not be selectable ... shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing you can select further options with the MENU button for the shooting, playback or print modes or such camera settings as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Print or Set up menu. a b e c d •This example shows the FUNC...
a Set the mode switch to shoot immediately. e Press the FUNC./SET button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 20). 18 menu in some options. • After selecting an option, you to select a menu item. • Some items may not be selectable ... shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing you can select further options with the MENU button for the shooting, playback or print modes or such camera settings as the date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC., Rec., Play, Print or Set up menu. a b e c d •This example shows the FUNC...
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... (...) can only be selectable in mode. • In playback mode, the Play, Print and Set up menus display. e Press the MENU button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 20). Menus and Settings 19 menu when in some shooting modes. a Press the MENU button. Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus Convenient...
... (...) can only be selectable in mode. • In playback mode, the Play, Print and Set up menus display. e Press the MENU button. Î See the Advanced Guide: Menu List (p. 20). Menus and Settings 19 menu when in some shooting modes. a Press the MENU button. Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus Convenient...
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a c b Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 77). Î See the Direct Print User Guide. Î See the user guide for movies. 3. 2. Select an image to the printer model. • will start. Printing 21 Turn on the power in playback mode and confirm that , or is displayed in the upper left of the LCD monitor (a). • The button will light blue. • The displayed icon will vary according to print using the or button (b) and press the button (c). The button will blink blue and printing will display for your printer.
a c b Î See the Advanced Guide: Setting the DPOF Print Settings (p. 77). Î See the Direct Print User Guide. Î See the user guide for movies. 3. 2. Select an image to the printer model. • will start. Printing 21 Turn on the power in playback mode and confirm that , or is displayed in the upper left of the LCD monitor (a). • The button will light blue. • The displayed icon will vary according to print using the or button (b) and press the button (c). The button will blink blue and printing will display for your printer.
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... computer as you view and select them . The button will return to a Computer 1. Images images with DPOF Transfer settings (Advanced Guide p. 80). Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method for the first time (p. 24). Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before .... Wallpaper Transfers and saves single images to download images using this method to the computer as the background on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will download. Downloading Images to the Direct Transfer menu when the download is in progress...
... computer as you view and select them . The button will return to a Computer 1. Images images with DPOF Transfer settings (Advanced Guide p. 80). Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method for the first time (p. 24). Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before .... Wallpaper Transfers and saves single images to download images using this method to the computer as the background on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will download. Downloading Images to the Direct Transfer menu when the download is in progress...
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...2. The button will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is in progress. • Images can be selected during index playback (Advanced Guide p. 64). • Press the MENU button to return to download and press the (or the FUNC./SET button). • The images will ...The previous setting will blink blue while downloading is displayed. button (or the 3. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. Select or , and press the FUNC./SET button). On the Windows platform, the files are automatically created as wallpaper ...
...2. The button will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is in progress. • Images can be selected during index playback (Advanced Guide p. 64). • Press the MENU button to return to download and press the (or the FUNC./SET button). • The images will ...The previous setting will blink blue while downloading is displayed. button (or the 3. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. Select or , and press the FUNC./SET button). On the Windows platform, the files are automatically created as wallpaper ...
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.... This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Canon shall not be used with this camera. See Functions Available in this guide. z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is recommended. Mode switch: Shooting ( )/Playback ( ) Postcard Mode Shooting Mode • Unavailable shooting modes...
.... This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Canon shall not be used with this camera. See Functions Available in this guide. z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is recommended. Mode switch: Shooting ( )/Playback ( ) Postcard Mode Shooting Mode • Unavailable shooting modes...