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...the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print. • Software Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-7L (with 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 view the PDF manuals. 2 If...
...the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print. • Software Guide Read when you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-7L (with 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 view the PDF manuals. 2 If...
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... You Want to Do 4 Table of Contents 6 Safety Precautions 9 Conventions Used in This Guide .....12 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 15 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Adjusting the Screen Position..........18 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language..........21 Formatting...
... You Want to Do 4 Table of Contents 6 Safety Precautions 9 Conventions Used in This Guide .....12 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 15 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Adjusting the Screen Position..........18 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language..........21 Formatting...
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... on a clear day). Exposure to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of strong light sources (such... and infants. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could damage the speakers. This could damage your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use organic solvents such as the sun on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to...
... on a clear day). Exposure to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of strong light sources (such... and infants. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could damage the speakers. This could damage your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use organic solvents such as the sun on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to...
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...to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with water. Humid or dusty areas. Do not use the equipment in a manner that a battery leaks and the battery acid contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with your fingers or clothing. This could lead to cuts. 10 In the ...event that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. The battery may lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using , placing or storing the product in the following places. - Safety Precautions •...
...to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with water. Humid or dusty areas. Do not use the equipment in a manner that a battery leaks and the battery acid contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with your fingers or clothing. This could lead to cuts. 10 In the ...event that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. The battery may lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using , placing or storing the product in the following places. - Safety Precautions •...
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...not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash. Please use , small amounts of smoke may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with the screen. • Do not attach accessories to the front of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the..., damage caused by leakage may be careful not to allow dust or sand to overheat and distort, resulting in for a long period of the battery charger while it to enter the camera. Contacting other foreign matter from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you are not using...
...not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash. Please use , small amounts of smoke may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with the screen. • Do not attach accessories to the front of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the..., damage caused by leakage may be careful not to allow dust or sand to overheat and distort, resulting in for a long period of the battery charger while it to enter the camera. Contacting other foreign matter from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you are not using...
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...sliding it is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of purchase. To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it in ( ) and up ( ). X The charge lamp will light green when charging has finished. Approximate Number... is not charged at the time of shots that can be taken may be less than 24 hours continuously. Be sure to charge the battery. Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LZ: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). ● For CB-2LZE: Plug the ...
...sliding it is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of purchase. To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it in ( ) and up ( ). X The charge lamp will light green when charging has finished. Approximate Number... is not charged at the time of shots that can be taken may be less than 24 hours continuously. Be sure to charge the battery. Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LZ: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). ● For CB-2LZE: Plug the ...
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...foreign travel as they are not used . This is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its performance. • The battery charger can be used when abroad. Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards ...(more than 2 GB, up to the point where it 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 will be used in regions that the o mark is visible...
...foreign travel as they are not used . This is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its performance. • The battery charger can be used when abroad. Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards ...(more than 2 GB, up to the point where it 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 will be used in regions that the o mark is visible...
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... the locked position. If it locks into place. Some cards may not be able to record images if the tab is required to insert the battery in the area, please check with a click. ● Be sure to use in the correct direction or it ( ). Also note that your .... Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it will not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card * This memory card complies with the card manufacturer. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not permitted. Check the card's write-protect...
... the locked position. If it locks into place. Some cards may not be able to record images if the tab is required to insert the battery in the area, please check with a click. ● Be sure to use in the correct direction or it ( ). Also note that your .... Open the cover. ● Slide the cover ( ) and open it will not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card * This memory card complies with the card manufacturer. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not permitted. Check the card's write-protect...
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... The memory card will vary depending on the default settings. • The number of the arrow. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen? If this tab is oriented ... take or erase images. Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( ), and press downward as shown until it locks into place ( ). X The battery will not be taken will pop up . Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Label...
... The memory card will vary depending on the default settings. • The number of the arrow. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen? If this tab is oriented ... take or erase images. Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( ), and press downward as shown until it locks into place ( ). X The battery will not be taken will pop up . Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Label...
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...and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Follow the steps on p. 19 to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn ...the camera on. Choose [Date/Time] in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will appear when you turn the Ê dial to set the...
...and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Follow the steps on p. 19 to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn ...the camera on. Choose [Date/Time] in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will appear when you turn the Ê dial to set the...
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... outlet, use electrical transformers for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers TV HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 - 240... V (50/60 Hz) AC power. Do not use a commercially available plug adapter. Accessories Supplied with Camera Battery Pack NB-7L with Terminal Cover* Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE* Neck Strap NS-DC9 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC...
... outlet, use electrical transformers for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers TV HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 - 240... V (50/60 Hz) AC power. Do not use a commercially available plug adapter. Accessories Supplied with Camera Battery Pack NB-7L with Terminal Cover* Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE* Neck Strap NS-DC9 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC...
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... to illuminate. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 ● This externally mounted flash can be used to charge the camera battery inside the camera. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. 37 Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are not sold separately. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION...BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Speedlite 220EX/270EX/430EX II/580EX II ● A shoe-mounted flash that are too distant for charging Battery Pack NB-7L. Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE ● An adapter for the built-in some regions, or may also be used to capture photographic...
... to illuminate. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 ● This externally mounted flash can be used to charge the camera battery inside the camera. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. 37 Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are not sold separately. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION...BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Speedlite 220EX/270EX/430EX II/580EX II ● A shoe-mounted flash that are too distant for charging Battery Pack NB-7L. Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE ● An adapter for the built-in some regions, or may also be used to capture photographic...
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...● This adapter is required for any damage to this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 40 Please note that this product and/or accidents such as fire, ...etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Canon shall not be liable for attaching a 58 mm filter. For more information, visit your images without having to use a ...
...● This adapter is required for any damage to this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 40 Please note that this product and/or accidents such as fire, ...etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Canon shall not be liable for attaching a 58 mm filter. For more information, visit your images without having to use a ...
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... Microphone (p. 30) Hot Shoe (p. 180) Exposure Compensation Lamp Exposure Compensation Dial Flash (pp. 25, 56, 77, 103) Speaker Ring Release Button Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 176) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to select settings for the scene (p. 62) or add various effects and...
... Microphone (p. 30) Hot Shoe (p. 180) Exposure Compensation Lamp Exposure Compensation Dial Flash (pp. 25, 56, 77, 103) Speaker Ring Release Button Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 176) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to select settings for the scene (p. 62) or add various effects and...
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...) Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 24) Camera shake warning (p. 56) e (p. 77), Manual focus (p. 98), AF lock (p. 97) Proximity warning (p. 26) / Cannot focus (p. 191) Power on Battery depleted (p. 15) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to/read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted. FUNC. Choose... Yellow Green Status Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Operation Status Camera ready (p. 24) / Display off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera.
...) Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 24) Camera shake warning (p. 56) e (p. 77), Manual focus (p. 98), AF lock (p. 97) Proximity warning (p. 26) / Cannot focus (p. 191) Power on Battery depleted (p. 15) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to/read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted. FUNC. Choose... Yellow Green Status Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Operation Status Camera ready (p. 24) / Display off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera.
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...) turns on the screen and shooting can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off approximately 1 minute after the camera is erased. • You can continue. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and...
...) turns on the screen and shooting can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off approximately 1 minute after the camera is erased. • You can continue. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and...
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... continue to choose an option, then press the m button. ● Pressing the l button will be taken is continuously adjusting focus and exposure, rapidly depleting the battery. Shoot. ● When you never miss a photo opportunity. The camera continuously adjusts the focus and exposure on the screen. Approximate Number of the viewfinder. Adjust...
... continue to choose an option, then press the m button. ● Pressing the l button will be taken is continuously adjusting focus and exposure, rapidly depleting the battery. Shoot. ● When you never miss a photo opportunity. The camera continuously adjusts the focus and exposure on the screen. Approximate Number of the viewfinder. Adjust...
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..., 103) i-Contrast (p. 107) Image Type (p. 80) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 79) / Recording Pixels (p. 78) Drive Mode (p. 86) Camera Orientation (p. 197) Image Stabilizer (p. 171) Recordable Shots (p. 17) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Red-Eye Correction (p. 109) Date Stamp (p. 60) Eye-Fi trans. (p. 188) Functions other than those listed on the setting screen or those...
..., 103) i-Contrast (p. 107) Image Type (p. 80) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 79) / Recording Pixels (p. 78) Drive Mode (p. 86) Camera Orientation (p. 197) Image Stabilizer (p. 171) Recordable Shots (p. 17) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Red-Eye Correction (p. 109) Date Stamp (p. 60) Eye-Fi trans. (p. 188) Functions other than those listed on the setting screen or those...
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... settings before shooting. • The viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 77% of the actual shooting image. • You may be able to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting instead of the lens through the viewfinder. Shooting Using the Viewfinder If you want to see part...
... settings before shooting. • The viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 77% of the actual shooting image. • You may be able to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting instead of the lens through the viewfinder. Shooting Using the Viewfinder If you want to see part...
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... press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [New File], then press the m button. Editing X Even if you should use a fully charged battery, or an AC adapter kit (sold separately) (p. 37). 124 Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. ...press the m button again. Only the portion from the nearest to the left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. • When editing movies, you move to a point other than a , only...
... press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [New File], then press the m button. Editing X Even if you should use a fully charged battery, or an AC adapter kit (sold separately) (p. 37). 124 Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. ...press the m button again. Only the portion from the nearest to the left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. • When editing movies, you move to a point other than a , only...