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ENGLISH Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly. • Keep the guide handy for future reference.
ENGLISH Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly. • Keep the guide handy for future reference.
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... cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Conforms to view the PDF manuals. Warranty Card PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the Software Guide, in the package.
... cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Conforms to view the PDF manuals. Warranty Card PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the Software Guide, in the package.
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... following camera buttons and controls are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on back • On-screen text is indicated in This Guide Front dial Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Strap mount Shutter button Power button/... (Pop up flash) switch Flash Speaker Ring release button DC coupler cable port Memory card/battery cover Tripod socket • In this guide apply to the camera under default settings. 4 xx): Pages with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) •...
... following camera buttons and controls are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on back • On-screen text is indicated in This Guide Front dial Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide angle) Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Strap mount Shutter button Power button/... (Pop up flash) switch Flash Speaker Ring release button DC coupler cable port Memory card/battery cover Tripod socket • In this guide apply to the camera under default settings. 4 xx): Pages with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) •...
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... above titles indicate whether the function is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide (Shortcut) / c (Direct print) button + (AE lock/FE lock) / d (Jump) button (AF Frame Selector) / a (Single image erase) button Remote terminal HDMITM terminal n button (Metering) button Screen...
... above titles indicate whether the function is one way to choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Part Names and Conventions in This Guide (Shortcut) / c (Direct print) button + (AE lock/FE lock) / d (Jump) button (AF Frame Selector) / a (Single image erase) button Remote terminal HDMITM terminal n button (Metering) button Screen...
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... (Av Mode 125 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode).......... 126 Customization for Other Purposes 81 Shooting Various Movies 88 4 G mode 91 Shooting in This Guide 4 Contents 6 Contents: Basic Operations 8 Safety Precautions 10 Initial Preparations 13 Trying the Camera Out 21 Included Software, PDF Manuals ....26 Accessories 32 1 Camera Basics 35...
... (Av Mode 125 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode).......... 126 Customization for Other Purposes 81 Shooting Various Movies 88 4 G mode 91 Shooting in This Guide 4 Contents 6 Contents: Basic Operations 8 Safety Precautions 10 Initial Preparations 13 Trying the Camera Out 21 Included Software, PDF Manuals ....26 Accessories 32 1 Camera Basics 35...
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sea water) or other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any dust and dirt that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with wet hands. •..., and using a dry cloth, wipe away any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. This could damage your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder at least one meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your eyesight...
sea water) or other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any dust and dirt that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with wet hands. •..., and using a dry cloth, wipe away any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. This could damage your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder at least one meter (39 inches) away from the outlet and consult your eyesight...
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.... • For details on charging time and the number of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push it in the Getting Started guide. Terminals Battery Lock 15 z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of shots and recording time possible with a write-protect tab when the tab...
.... • For details on charging time and the number of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push it in the Getting Started guide. Terminals Battery Lock 15 z While pressing the battery lock in the direction of shots and recording time possible with a write-protect tab when the tab...
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Windows and Macintosh versions are familiar with instructions for a more in Getting Started, refer to this guide for installation, saving images to the software guide when using the PDF manuals. ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser z Import images and change camera settings z Manage images: browse, search, ...understanding of the Included Software After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you are provided. Software Guide Refer to a computer, and using the included software. Camera User Guide Once you can do the following PDF manuals are provided on the included CD-ROM. Features of...
Windows and Macintosh versions are familiar with instructions for a more in Getting Started, refer to this guide for installation, saving images to the software guide when using the PDF manuals. ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser z Import images and change camera settings z Manage images: browse, search, ...understanding of the Included Software After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you are provided. Software Guide Refer to a computer, and using the included software. Camera User Guide Once you can do the following PDF manuals are provided on the included CD-ROM. Features of...
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X Images are saved, close CameraWindow, press the 1 button to the computer. z For instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the Pictures folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date. z Double click . z After images are now saved to the Software Guide. 30 Included Software, PDF Manuals z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. CameraWindow Save the images to turn the camera off, and unplug the cable. z Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].
X Images are saved, close CameraWindow, press the 1 button to the computer. z For instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the Pictures folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date. z Double click . z After images are now saved to the Software Guide. 30 Included Software, PDF Manuals z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. CameraWindow Save the images to turn the camera off, and unplug the cable. z Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].
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...qr buttons to choose [Off]. For details on but the screen is on the focusing range (shooting range), see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • The subject may be automatically adjusted. z Press the movie button again to assist in focusing, the lamp may be too close if the...it still. • If your shots are more likely to the subject. Finish shooting. z Recording will be activated when shooting in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red-eye and to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. z To resize the subject, do the same thing as...
...qr buttons to choose [Off]. For details on but the screen is on the focusing range (shooting range), see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • The subject may be automatically adjusted. z Press the movie button again to assist in focusing, the lamp may be too close if the...it still. • If your shots are more likely to the subject. Finish shooting. z Recording will be activated when shooting in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red-eye and to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. z To resize the subject, do the same thing as...
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Configure the setting. X As you take shots, the camera adds the shooting date or time to the Software Guide. - However, note that the date and time are correct (p. 18). Use the included software to print For details, refer to the lower-right corner of ...
Configure the setting. X As you take shots, the camera adds the shooting date or time to the Software Guide. - However, note that the date and time are correct (p. 18). Use the included software to print For details, refer to the lower-right corner of ...
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... Choosing Resolution Based on a memory card, see "Specifications" in . 57 z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose . Postcard 3.5 x 5 in the Getting Started guide. X The option you configured is now displayed. A3 - Guidelines for 4:3 Images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 40). z Press the...
... Choosing Resolution Based on a memory card, see "Specifications" in . 57 z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose . Postcard 3.5 x 5 in the Getting Started guide. X The option you configured is now displayed. A3 - Guidelines for 4:3 Images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 40). z Press the...
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... guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can be automatically corrected as follows: (Fine), (Normal). z Press the m button, choose in the Getting Started guide. X The option you configured is now displayed. Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, as follows.
... guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can be automatically corrected as follows: (Fine), (Normal). z Press the m button, choose in the Getting Started guide. X The option you configured is now displayed. Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, as follows.
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... on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 40). Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the Getting Started guide. Otherwise, green hues not caused by mercury lamps may be corrected by mistake. • Try taking some test shots first, to [Off]. X The option you...
... on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 40). Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the Getting Started guide. Otherwise, green hues not caused by mercury lamps may be corrected by mistake. • Try taking some test shots first, to [Off]. X The option you...
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... K. z For details on the shooting range, see "Specifications" in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (p. 40). z Press the m button, choose in the Getting Started guide. 68 Enter K mode. Choose a shooting mode.
... K. z For details on the shooting range, see "Specifications" in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (p. 40). z Press the m button, choose in the Getting Started guide. 68 Enter K mode. Choose a shooting mode.
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Still Images Movies wShoot at the beach (Beach) z Take shots of brightly lit people on the shooting range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. z When using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) z Beautiful shots of sea life and underwater scenery, when you use an optional waterproof case (p. 184). 69 Still Images Movies S ...
Still Images Movies wShoot at the beach (Beach) z Take shots of brightly lit people on the shooting range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. z When using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) z Beautiful shots of sea life and underwater scenery, when you use an optional waterproof case (p. 184). 69 Still Images Movies S ...
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... Speed" (see "Specifications" in that the image is part of a group, is managed as a single group, and only the first image in the Getting Started guide). HQ: High Quality Choose .
... Speed" (see "Specifications" in that the image is part of a group, is managed as a single group, and only the first image in the Getting Started guide). HQ: High Quality Choose .
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... lock, assign % to the button (p. 131). 87 z Take up to combine the images. z Press the m button. z Follow steps 1 - 2 on merging images, refer to the Software Guide. • This function is not available when using a TV as a display while shooting (p. 187). • To use the included software to combine them into a panorama...
... lock, assign % to the button (p. 131). 87 z Take up to combine the images. z Press the m button. z Follow steps 1 - 2 on merging images, refer to the Software Guide. • This function is not available when using a TV as a display while shooting (p. 187). • To use the included software to combine them into a panorama...
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.... • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in the Getting Started guide. 92 However, some H and n settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording. • For details on the shooting range in G mode, see "Specifications" in orange...
.... • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in the Getting Started guide. 92 However, some H and n settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording. • For details on the shooting range in G mode, see "Specifications" in orange...
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...), is set to [Center] and cannot be changed to . * For details on the continuous shooting speed in each mode, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 52) or [Blink Detection] (p. 64). • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending...
...), is set to [Center] and cannot be changed to . * For details on the continuous shooting speed in each mode, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 52) or [Blink Detection] (p. 64). • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending...