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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 The following items are included in PDF format (p. 26). • Adobe Reader is missing, contact your camera dealer. If anything is required to view the PDF manuals. Camera Battery Pack NB-10L (with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Neck Strap ...NS-DC9 Lens Cap (with the camera. 2 Package Contents Before use, make sure the following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* ...
... Cards The following items are included in PDF format (p. 26). • Adobe Reader is missing, contact your camera dealer. If anything is required to view the PDF manuals. Camera Battery Pack NB-10L (with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Neck Strap ...NS-DC9 Lens Cap (with the camera. 2 Package Contents Before use, make sure the following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* ...
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.... Without approval, use of an image to be defective or may become warm. This does not indicate damage. 3 This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may be recorded or to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Preliminary Notes ... • Take and review some pixels may be recorded in a way that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are supported on copyright law, and note that even for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that infringes on other legal rights at some...
.... Without approval, use of an image to be defective or may become warm. This does not indicate damage. 3 This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images. • The LCD monitor may be recorded or to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Preliminary Notes ... • Take and review some pixels may be recorded in a way that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are supported on copyright law, and note that even for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that infringes on other legal rights at some...
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... example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • (p. z Front dial on front o Up button on back q Left button on back 7 Control dial on back m FUNC./SET button on back... r Right button on back p Down button on which they appear or which they resemble. • The following camera buttons and controls are used to the camera under default settings. 4 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Front dial Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / ...
... example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • (p. z Front dial on front o Up button on back q Left button on back 7 Control dial on back m FUNC./SET button on back... r Right button on back p Down button on which they appear or which they resemble. • The following camera buttons and controls are used to the camera under default settings. 4 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Front dial Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: i (telephoto) / ...
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...Mode 43 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode..........44 Common, Convenient Features.......51 Image Customization Features........56 Helpful Shooting Features 62 Customizing Camera Operation ......65 3 Other Shooting Modes.....67 Specific Scenes 68 Image Effects (Creative Filters) .......71 Special Modes for Other...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 On/Off 36 Shutter Button 37 Optical Viewfinder 38 Shooting Modes 39 Shooting Display ...
...Mode 43 Shooting in Smart Auto Mode..........44 Common, Convenient Features.......51 Image Customization Features........56 Helpful Shooting Features 62 Customizing Camera Operation ......65 3 Other Shooting Modes.....67 Specific Scenes 68 Image Effects (Creative Filters) .......71 Special Modes for Other...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 On/Off 36 Shutter Button 37 Optical Viewfinder 38 Shooting Modes 39 Shooting Display ...
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Contents 7 Setting Menu 167 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 168 8 Accessories 181 Tips on Using Included Accessories 182 Optional Accessories 182 Using Optional Accessories .......... 186 Printing Images 202 Using an Eye-Fi Card 212 9 Appendix 215 Troubleshooting 216 On-Screen Messages 220 On-Screen Information 222 Functions and Menu Tables .......... 226 Handling Precautions 236 Index 237 7
Contents 7 Setting Menu 167 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 168 8 Accessories 181 Tips on Using Included Accessories 182 Optional Accessories 182 Using Optional Accessories .......... 186 Printing Images 202 Using an Eye-Fi Card 212 9 Appendix 215 Troubleshooting 216 On-Screen Messages 220 On-Screen Information 222 Functions and Menu Tables .......... 226 Handling Precautions 236 Index 237 7
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Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 44 Shooting people well IV Portraits Kids and Pets (p. 68) (p. 68) w At the Beach (p. 69) P Against Snow (p. 70) Matching specific scenes J ...) Applying special effects Night Scenes (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 70) Vivid Colors (p. 71) Poster Effect (p. 71) "Aged" Photos (p. 73) Fish-Eye Effect (p. 74) Miniature Effect (p. 74) Toy Camera Effect (p. 76) Monochrome (p. 77) z Focus on faces 44, 68, 108, 113 z Without using the flash (Flash Off 22, 45 z With myself in the shot (Self...
Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 44 Shooting people well IV Portraits Kids and Pets (p. 68) (p. 68) w At the Beach (p. 69) P Against Snow (p. 70) Matching specific scenes J ...) Applying special effects Night Scenes (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 70) Vivid Colors (p. 71) Poster Effect (p. 71) "Aged" Photos (p. 73) Fish-Eye Effect (p. 74) Miniature Effect (p. 74) Toy Camera Effect (p. 76) Monochrome (p. 77) z Focus on faces 44, 68, 108, 113 z Without using the flash (Flash Off 22, 45 z With myself in the shot (Self...
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...infants. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with wet hands. • Do not use if ...8226; Do not let the product come into the outlet. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. This could damage your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder at bright light sources (such as the sun on the...
...infants. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with wet hands. • Do not use if ...8226; Do not let the product come into the outlet. • Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. This could damage your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder at bright light sources (such as the sun on the...
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..., be careful not to bang it, subject it to malfunction. 11 Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the camera may cause the product to strong impacts or shocks, or let it with the operation of electronic instruments and other injuries. The electromagnetic...overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other devices. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using , placing or storing the product in the following places: - Humid or dusty areas These could damage the speakers. ...
..., be careful not to bang it, subject it to malfunction. 11 Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. • When holding the camera by the camera may cause the product to strong impacts or shocks, or let it with the operation of electronic instruments and other injuries. The electromagnetic...overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other devices. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using , placing or storing the product in the following places: - Humid or dusty areas These could damage the speakers. ...
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.... Contacting other metal materials may be emitted from the flash. Doing so may occur. • Before you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 12 This is due to the high intensity of the flash... biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • When putting the camera in your bag, close the screen to face inward to ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with tape or other foreign matter ...
.... Contacting other metal materials may be emitted from the flash. Doing so may occur. • Before you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 12 This is due to the high intensity of the flash... biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage. • When putting the camera in your bag, close the screen to face inward to ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with tape or other foreign matter ...
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... to the neck strap when the cap is not in use . If you have raised the flash, do not rest your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it . 13 Attach the lens cap to your fingers on it from the lens and attach the lens cap cord to the... camera as follows. z Attach the included strap to the strap. z When shooting, keep your arms close to the strap. Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as shown. ...
... to the neck strap when the cap is not in use . If you have raised the flash, do not rest your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it . 13 Attach the lens cap to your fingers on it from the lens and attach the lens cap cord to the... camera as follows. z Attach the included strap to the strap. z When shooting, keep your arms close to the strap. Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as shown. ...
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... included charger. z After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ). Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is finished, the lamp turns green. Charge the battery. For CB-2LCE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into...
... included charger. z After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ). Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is finished, the lamp turns green. Charge the battery. For CB-2LCE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into...
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... charged battery, see "Specifications" in optimal condition, do not attach the charger or cord to the product. • For details on memory cards with this camera (p. 171). Open the cover. z Recording is not possible on charging time and the number of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push...
... charged battery, see "Specifications" in optimal condition, do not attach the charger or cord to the product. • For details on memory cards with this camera (p. 171). Open the cover. z Recording is not possible on charging time and the number of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push...
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... card. z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way and locks when inserted. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. X The battery will pop up . X The memory card will pop up . 16 Always confirm that the...
... card. z Make sure the memory card is facing the right way and locks when inserted. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. X The battery will pop up . X The memory card will pop up . 16 Always confirm that the...
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... press the qr buttons to suit shooting conditions. Initial Preparations Using the Screen Prepare the screen for use , always keep it closed and facing the camera body. • If the screen is not in direction . Be careful not to open to approximately 175° in use . z To protect... the screen when the camera is closed and facing the camera body, you will damage the camera. Adjusting the Screen Angle and Orientation z You can adjust the angle and orientation of the screen as it toward ...
... press the qr buttons to suit shooting conditions. Initial Preparations Using the Screen Prepare the screen for use , always keep it closed and facing the camera body. • If the screen is not in direction . Be careful not to open to approximately 175° in use . z To protect... the screen when the camera is closed and facing the camera body, you will damage the camera. Adjusting the Screen Angle and Orientation z You can adjust the angle and orientation of the screen as it toward ...
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Turn the camera on . z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to your local time zone. Finish the setup process. X The [Date/Time] screen ...dial to choose an option. z When finished, press the m button. z Press the qr buttons to specify the date and time. z To turn off the camera, press the power button. 18 Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time A screen for dates and times added to choose your images. Be sure to... the date and time, which is the basis for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on . Set the date and time.
Turn the camera on . z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to your local time zone. Finish the setup process. X The [Date/Time] screen ...dial to choose an option. z When finished, press the m button. z Press the qr buttons to specify the date and time. z To turn off the camera, press the power button. 18 Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time A screen for dates and times added to choose your images. Be sure to... the date and time, which is the basis for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on . Set the date and time.
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... steps on p. 18 to set the date and time. 19 z Move the zoom lever to choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. Access the camera menu. Change the date and time. z Follow step 2 on p. 18 to adjust the settings. Initial Preparations • Unless you set the date, time, and ...local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on . Choose [Date/Time]. z Press the n button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be retained for about 4 hours once you insert a ...
... steps on p. 18 to set the date and time. 19 z Move the zoom lever to choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. Access the camera menu. Change the date and time. z Follow step 2 on p. 18 to adjust the settings. Initial Preparations • Unless you set the date, time, and ...local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on . Choose [Date/Time]. z Press the n button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be retained for about 4 hours once you insert a ...
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...For fully automatic selection of the screen. z To zoom in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Compose the shot. X Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed ...and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward j (wide angle). 21 As the camera determines the scene, it toward i (telephoto), and to turn the camera on . Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to zoom away from the subject, move it will make a...
...For fully automatic selection of the screen. z To zoom in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Compose the shot. X Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are displayed ...and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward j (wide angle). 21 As the camera determines the scene, it toward i (telephoto), and to turn the camera on . Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to zoom away from the subject, move it will make a...
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... screen, move the switch to indicate image areas in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it down with your finger, into the camera. AF Frames z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen for about two seconds. z Press the shutter button all the way down . z Press the shutter... twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to raise the flash. It will fire when shooting. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is displayed, you prefer not to use the flash, push it fires automatically. Shoot. If you can take another shot by pressing ...
... screen, move the switch to indicate image areas in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it down with your finger, into the camera. AF Frames z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen for about two seconds. z Press the shutter button all the way down . z Press the shutter... twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to raise the flash. It will fire when shooting. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is displayed, you prefer not to use the flash, push it fires automatically. Shoot. If you can take another shot by pressing ...
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z Press the movie button. X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. The camera beeps twice as recording begins, and [ Rec] is already up, push it down with the elapsed time. z If the flash is displayed with your finger... the movie button. Finish shooting. z Press the movie button again to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. 23 Elapsed Time Trying the Camera Out Shooting Movies Start shooting. The camera beeps once as recording stops. z Once recording begins, you can take your finger, into the...
z Press the movie button. X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. The camera beeps twice as recording begins, and [ Rec] is already up, push it down with the elapsed time. z If the flash is displayed with your finger... the movie button. Finish shooting. z Press the movie button again to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. 23 Elapsed Time Trying the Camera Out Shooting Movies Start shooting. The camera beeps once as recording stops. z Once recording begins, you can take your finger, into the...