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...folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you want to use the camera's many features to shoot more ... 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 a printer (sold separately) and print. • Software Guide Read when you purchased...
...folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you want to use the camera's many features to shoot more ... 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 a printer (sold separately) and print. • Software Guide Read when you purchased...
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... are intended for an extended period as bright or dark dots. Do not record images that in the country of sale. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of the... holder. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is produced with a warranty claim to be recorded in the failure of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in a way that is a problem with your camera. If so, remove the film before proceeding with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques...
... are intended for an extended period as bright or dark dots. Do not record images that in the country of sale. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of the... holder. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is produced with a warranty claim to be recorded in the failure of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in a way that is a problem with your camera. If so, remove the film before proceeding with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques...
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... Operations 48 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 53 Clock Functions 54 3 Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (...Conditions ....... 62 Shooting 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 ...
... Operations 48 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 53 Clock Functions 54 3 Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (...Conditions ....... 62 Shooting 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 ...
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xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for getting more out of memory cards that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and front dial are collectively referred to ... Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button Right button Down button ÷ Front dial • : Things you should be used in the text to as memory cards in this guide. 12 Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in this camera are represented by the following icons.
xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for getting more out of memory cards that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and front dial are collectively referred to ... Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button Right button Down button ÷ Front dial • : Things you should be used in the text to as memory cards in this guide. 12 Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in this camera are represented by the following icons.
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... battery. However, if the battery bulges 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 the battery and does not indicate a problem.... cover to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards 15 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to a charged battery...
... battery. However, if the battery bulges 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 the battery and does not indicate a problem.... cover to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards • Eye-Fi Cards 15 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to a charged battery...
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... in many countries or regions. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Slide the tab up until it ( ). Inserting the Battery and Memory Card * This memory card complies with the card manufacturer. Depending on the brand of card used. In case of the card is not guaranteed to insert the battery in the...
... in many countries or regions. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Slide the tab up until it ( ). Inserting the Battery and Memory Card * This memory card complies with the card manufacturer. Depending on the brand of card used. In case of the card is not guaranteed to insert the battery in the...
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... based on the default settings. • The number of the arrow. Label Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as you will vary depending on the screen? Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in the direction of shots that can be taken will not be able to take or...
... based on the default settings. • The number of the arrow. Label Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as you will vary depending on the screen? Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in the direction of shots that can be taken will not be able to take or...
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... then press the m button. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the screen. ● Press the m button. 22 As you should format the card with this camera. Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, ...you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Choose [OK]. ● Press the...
... then press the m button. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the screen. ● Press the m button. 22 As you should format the card with this camera. Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, ...you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Choose [OK]. ● Press the...
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... the Shutter Button To take images that are completely erased. Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. Press fully (Press fully to focus). ● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear... halfway, the image may not be in the formatting screen may be careful not to prevent personal information leaks. When disposing of a memory card, take , the length of the shutter sound change . • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being...
... the Shutter Button To take images that are completely erased. Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. Press fully (Press fully to focus). ● Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear... halfway, the image may not be in the formatting screen may be careful not to prevent personal information leaks. When disposing of a memory card, take , the length of the shutter sound change . • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being...
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...59 sec. • Recording may appear coarse. Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom lever toward i will appear. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time 25 min. 08 sec. 1 hr. 42 min. 57 sec. • Shooting times are recommended. ...subject. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X appears on some memory cards. Viewing Movies Microphone ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button while...
...59 sec. • Recording may appear coarse. Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom lever toward i will appear. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Shooting Time 25 min. 08 sec. 1 hr. 42 min. 57 sec. • Shooting times are recommended. ...subject. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X appears on some memory cards. Viewing Movies Microphone ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button while...
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..., and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. • If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play . ● If you press the m button, you can pause or resume playback. ● Press the op buttons to choose a movie, then press...
..., and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. • If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play . ● If you press the m button, you can pause or resume playback. ● Press the op buttons to choose a movie, then press...
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... CAMERA Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* * Also available for foreign travel as they will cause damage. 36 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...
... CAMERA Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* * Also available for foreign travel as they will cause damage. 36 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...
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...) Mode Dial 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 shoot without missing a photo opportunity (p. 66). Quick Shot Mode Use...
...) Mode Dial 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 shoot without missing a photo opportunity (p. 66). Quick Shot Mode Use...
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These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to the desired shooting mode. Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the ø menu. Do not turn off (p. 164) Recording an image / ... (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. The menu items and options differ depending on the camera's status. Choose a Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial...
These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to the desired shooting mode. Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the ø menu. Do not turn off (p. 164) Recording an image / ... (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. The menu items and options differ depending on the camera's status. Choose a Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial...
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... m button. Complete the low level format. ● Press the m button. 52 X Low level formatting starts. X When low level formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear. Choose [Low Level Format]. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Low Level Format],...press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Format], then press the m button. Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before ...
... m button. Complete the low level format. ● Press the m button. 52 X Low level formatting starts. X When low level formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear. Choose [Low Level Format]. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Low Level Format],...press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Format], then press the m button. Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before ...
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... Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off (p. 164). 53 Power Saving during Playback The power will turn off but the memory card can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When the screen has turned off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. Power Saving Function (Auto Power...
... Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off (p. 164). 53 Power Saving during Playback The power will turn off but the memory card can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When the screen has turned off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. Power Saving Function (Auto Power...
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... the screen. Immediately turn the Ê dial to choose Q. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to two or more than usual. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.
... the screen. Immediately turn the Ê dial to choose Q. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to two or more than usual. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.
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...pixels, their data size will be smaller than images. 79 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can be shot because the data size per Memory Card 4 GB 1471 16 GB 6026 3017 12354 (Medium 1) 6 M/2816x2112 1620 780 2320 4641 9503 19007 (Medium 2) 2 M/1600x1200 558 6352 26010...Small) 0.3 M/640x480 150 20116 82367 84 30174 123550 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on the screen. Choose an option. ●...
...pixels, their data size will be smaller than images. 79 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can be shot because the data size per Memory Card 4 GB 1471 16 GB 6026 3017 12354 (Medium 1) 6 M/2816x2112 1620 780 2320 4641 9503 19007 (Medium 2) 2 M/1600x1200 558 6352 26010...Small) 0.3 M/640x480 150 20116 82367 84 30174 123550 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on the screen. Choose an option. ●...
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... 1280 x 720 pixels, 24 frames/sec.* For shooting high-definition movies. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 120 Choose the image quality setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the...hr. 42 min. 57 sec. 2 hr. 59 min. 03 sec. 8 hr. 04 min. 30 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will appear on some memory cards. in , the image quality will appear coarse, but you set will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or...
... 1280 x 720 pixels, 24 frames/sec.* For shooting high-definition movies. 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 120 Choose the image quality setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the...hr. 42 min. 57 sec. 2 hr. 59 min. 03 sec. 8 hr. 04 min. 30 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will appear on some memory cards. in , the image quality will appear coarse, but you set will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or...
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... with will be saved. • When editing movies, you move to a point other than a , only the portion from the nearest to the left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is not enough space left will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. ●...
... with will be saved. • When editing movies, you move to a point other than a , only the portion from the nearest to the left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is not enough space left will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. ●...