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ENGLISH Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
ENGLISH Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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... Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Neck Strap NS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you...
... Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Neck Strap NS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you...
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...the copying of images from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the country of a camera or other device may be recorded or to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list...; The LCD monitor is not a malfunction. 3 Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of sale. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors ...
...the copying of images from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the country of a camera or other device may be recorded or to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list...; The LCD monitor is not a malfunction. 3 Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of sale. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors ...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 Take good people shots I Portraits V Kids and pets (p. 62) (p. 63) w At the beach (p. 63) P Against snow (p. 64) Shoot various other scenes J ...
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 Take good people shots I Portraits V Kids and pets (p. 62) (p. 63) w At the beach (p. 63) P Against snow (p. 64) Shoot various other scenes J ...
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... movies 30, 117 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 152 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 164 ● Use the front dial to change settings 171 ● Understand what is displayed on the screen 196 5
... movies 30, 117 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 152 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 164 ● Use the front dial to change settings 171 ● Understand what is displayed on the screen 196 5
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...Basic Operations ....46 6 MENU - Basic Operations 48 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to a Computer for Viewing 32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........37 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Screen Display 44 ... Face Self-Timer 70 Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range 71 Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic 73 Shoot with the Effects of this camera. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect 73 ...
...Basic Operations ....46 6 MENU - Basic Operations 48 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to a Computer for Viewing 32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........37 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Screen Display 44 ... Face Self-Timer 70 Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range 71 Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic 73 Shoot with the Effects of this camera. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect 73 ...
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... Colors 87 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 89 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 90 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 90 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 91 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 92 Changing the AF Frame Position and Size 93 Shooting with Servo AF 94 Choosing the Subject to Focus...
... Colors 87 Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 89 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 90 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 90 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 91 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 92 Changing the AF Frame Position and Size 93 Shooting with Servo AF 94 Choosing the Subject to Focus...
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... 8 Printing 151 Printing Images 152 Printing from the Print List (DPOF 154 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 155 Print Added Images 158 9 Customizing Camera Settings 159 Changing Camera Settings 160 Changing Shooting Function Settings 167 Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu 173 Changing Playback Function Settings 174 10 Useful Information ..........175...
... 8 Printing 151 Printing Images 152 Printing from the Print List (DPOF 154 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF 155 Print Added Images 158 9 Customizing Camera Settings 159 Changing Camera Settings 160 Changing Shooting Function Settings 167 Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu 173 Changing Playback Function Settings 174 10 Useful Information ..........175...
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... damage the speakers. Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you use. This could damage your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use the camera's viewfinder in an audio CD player (music player) could result in asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources...
... damage the speakers. Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you use. This could damage your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use the camera's viewfinder in an audio CD player (music player) could result in asphyxiation. • Use only recommended power sources...
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...not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to strong sunlight. - In the event that exceeds the rated capacity of the camera or battery charger casing. • The slideshow transition effects may explode or leak, resulting in the following places. - This could lead to injury ...or damage the camera. • When using the flash, be sure to cuts. 10 Places subject to the flash. • Avoid using the separately sold optional lenses,...
...not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to strong sunlight. - In the event that exceeds the rated capacity of the camera or battery charger casing. • The slideshow transition effects may explode or leak, resulting in the following places. - This could lead to injury ...or damage the camera. • When using the flash, be sure to cuts. 10 Places subject to the flash. • Avoid using the separately sold optional lenses,...
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... malfunction. • In regular use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other insulators. This is complete, or when you are not using the camera. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is due to the... high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of smoke may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on top of the battery charger while it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Do not place the battery near pets. Leaving...
... malfunction. • In regular use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other insulators. This is complete, or when you are not using the camera. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is due to the... high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of smoke may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on top of the battery charger while it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Do not place the battery near pets. Leaving...
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Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that can be used in this guide. 12 Up button Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button Right button ... [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and front dial are at their default settings. • The various types of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p.
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that can be used in this guide. 12 Up button Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button Right button ... [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and front dial are at their default settings. • The various types of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p.
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your fingers do not block the flash. 13 Be sure that your neck to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your fingers do not block the flash. 13 Be sure that your neck to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer.
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... shots that can be taken may be less than 24 hours continuously. CB-2LZ CB-2LZE Insert the battery. ● Align the o marks on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery. Remove the battery. ●...
... shots that can be taken may be less than 24 hours continuously. CB-2LZ CB-2LZE Insert the battery. ● Align the o marks on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery. Remove the battery. ●...
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... (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to discharge naturally even if they will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is a normal characteristic of time (about a year) without depleting it may develop a bulge. Summary... cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards 15 Storing a battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. The charger can also be used in regions that the o mark is visible. • How to the point where it has reached the end...
... (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to discharge naturally even if they will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is a normal characteristic of time (about a year) without depleting it may develop a bulge. Summary... cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards 15 Storing a battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. The charger can also be used in regions that the o mark is visible. • How to the point where it has reached the end...
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... Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1471 16 GB 6026 • Values are based on the default settings...
... Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1471 16 GB 6026 • Values are based on the default settings...
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Number of shots that can be taken Adjusting the Screen Position Open the screen. ● Open the screen ( ), and rotate it closed when the camera is not in a Shooting mode (p. 24). You can check the number of shots that can be flipped from left to choose [Off]. 18 To cancel ...; • You can freely adjust the angle and orientation of the screen as you check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is opened and rotated toward the lens, the image will be taken? Adjusting the Screen Position Can you like for the shooting conditions. • To...
Number of shots that can be taken Adjusting the Screen Position Open the screen. ● Open the screen ( ), and rotate it closed when the camera is not in a Shooting mode (p. 24). You can check the number of shots that can be flipped from left to choose [Off]. 18 To cancel ...; • You can freely adjust the angle and orientation of the screen as you check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is opened and rotated toward the lens, the image will be taken? Adjusting the Screen Position Can you like for the shooting conditions. • To...
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... will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn the Ê dial to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn off the camera. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Daylight saving time settings If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial... (1 hour ahead). 19 If you have been set them. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the...
... will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn the Ê dial to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn off the camera. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Daylight saving time settings If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial... (1 hour ahead). 19 If you have been set them. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the...
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... to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to...9679; Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the camera on . • If the date/time battery is not turned on . Display the menus. ● Press the n button.... Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is depleted, the [Date/Time] menu will appear when you turn the Ê dial to adjust the setting. ...
... to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to...9679; Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the camera on . • If the date/time battery is not turned on . Display the menus. ● Press the n button.... Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is depleted, the [Date/Time] menu will appear when you turn the Ê dial to adjust the setting. ...
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.... Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the card to choose [OK], then press the m button. As you should format the card with this camera. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [OK]. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to a computer. Format the memory card...
.... Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the card to choose [OK], then press the m button. As you should format the card with this camera. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [OK]. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to a computer. Format the memory card...