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... anything is required to view the PDF manuals. 2 If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in your camera package. Camera Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Camera User Guide (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to a printer and print. • Software Starter Guide Read when you purchased the...
... anything is required to view the PDF manuals. 2 If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in your camera package. Camera Battery Pack NB-4L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Camera User Guide (This Guide) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to a printer and print. • Software Starter Guide Read when you purchased the...
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... flash) 59 ● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer 63, 64 ● Insert the date and time into my shots 62 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 67 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom (digital macro shooting 68 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 74 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 69 ● Take pictures continuously 71 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image...
... flash) 59 ● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer 63, 64 ● Insert the date and time into my shots 62 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 67 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom (digital macro shooting 68 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 74 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 69 ● Take pictures continuously 71 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image...
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...Saving Function (Auto Power Down 53 Changing the Image Display Time .. 53 Clock Functions 54 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions 55 4 Shooting in this camera. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language..........21 Formatting Memory Cards 22 Pressing the Shutter Button 23 A Taking Pictures 24 1 Viewing Images 27 / Erasing...
...Saving Function (Auto Power Down 53 Changing the Image Display Time .. 53 Clock Functions 54 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions 55 4 Shooting in this camera. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language..........21 Formatting Memory Cards 22 Pressing the Shutter Button 23 A Taking Pictures 24 1 Viewing Images 27 / Erasing...
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... shots Playback Time (Hours) 5 hours • The number of shots that can be taken is quickly depleted even after charging, it will be used. Charged batteries continue to store the battery for long periods of time (about a year) without depleting it may develop a bulge. The charger can be used in regions that have 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. Display Summary Good. Storing a battery for long periods. Battery Charge Indicator...
... shots Playback Time (Hours) 5 hours • The number of shots that can be taken is quickly depleted even after charging, it will be used. Charged batteries continue to store the battery for long periods of time (about a year) without depleting it may develop a bulge. The charger can be used in regions that have 100 - 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. Display Summary Good. Storing a battery for long periods. Battery Charge Indicator...
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... much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button . You can change the display language by pressing the n button, selecting the 3 tab, and selecting the [Language] menu item. 21 Setting the Display Language You can also change the language displayed in Step 2. Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to remove the...
... much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button . You can change the display language by pressing the n button, selecting the 3 tab, and selecting the [Language] menu item. 21 Setting the Display Language You can also change the language displayed in Step 2. Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to remove the...
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... the screen for warning sounds. A Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to turn on the screen. • The camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. The indicator will turn the sounds on the camera? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will blink green while the image is displayed by pressing the shutter button. Green AF frames appear where the subject is in low light conditions. Use the qr buttons to the memory card. To turn off all sounds...
... the screen for warning sounds. A Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to turn on the screen. • The camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. The indicator will turn the sounds on the camera? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will blink green while the image is displayed by pressing the shutter button. Green AF frames appear where the subject is in low light conditions. Use the qr buttons to the memory card. To turn off all sounds...
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... E mode. ● Set the mode switch to focus. Moving the lever toward i will light green. 31 If you can automatically select all settings so that you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. E Shooting Movies The camera can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Shooting Time Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it will beep twice and the indicator will zoom in...
... E mode. ● Set the mode switch to focus. Moving the lever toward i will light green. 31 If you can automatically select all settings so that you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. E Shooting Movies The camera can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Shooting Time Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it will beep twice and the indicator will zoom in...
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... the screen in the movie. The indicator will blink green, and the movie will beep once and stop shooting the movie. Shooting time can be recorded in Step 1. • Recording will automatically stop when the memory card fills. The camera will record to the memory card. Elapsed Time Microphone ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. Shooting will automatically adjust. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Shooting Time...
... the screen in the movie. The indicator will blink green, and the movie will beep once and stop shooting the movie. Shooting time can be recorded in Step 1. • Recording will automatically stop when the memory card fills. The camera will record to the memory card. Elapsed Time Microphone ● Do not touch the microphone while shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. Shooting will automatically adjust. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 2 GB 8 GB Shooting Time...
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...Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode ISO Speed (p. 72) White Balance (p. 73) My Colors (p. 74) Metering Modes (p. 83) Drive Mode (p. 71) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 69)/ Recording Pixels (p. 69) AE Point Frame (p. 83) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 60), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61) Macro (p. 67), Infinity (p. 67) Flash Mode (pp. 59, 66) Red-Eye Correction (p. 86) Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 71, 76) Camera Orientation* Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) AF Frame (p. 25), AF Lock (p. 82) i-Contrast (p. 85) Time Zone (p. 133) Create Folder (p. 135) Still Images: Recordable shots...
...Screen Shooting (Information Display) Shooting Mode ISO Speed (p. 72) White Balance (p. 73) My Colors (p. 74) Metering Modes (p. 83) Drive Mode (p. 71) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 69)/ Recording Pixels (p. 69) AE Point Frame (p. 83) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 60), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61) Macro (p. 67), Infinity (p. 67) Flash Mode (pp. 59, 66) Red-Eye Correction (p. 86) Self-Timer (pp. 63, 64, 71, 76) Camera Orientation* Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) AF Frame (p. 25), AF Lock (p. 82) i-Contrast (p. 85) Time Zone (p. 133) Create Folder (p. 135) Still Images: Recordable shots...
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...116) My Colors (pp. 74, 123) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 86, 125) Shooting Date and Time (p. 62) Switching the Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays shortly after shooting. Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 118) Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 71) White Balance (p. 73) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 120 - 125) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 69), (Movies) Recording Pixels (p. 69) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Modes (p. 83) Folder Number - No...
...116) My Colors (pp. 74, 123) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 86, 125) Shooting Date and Time (p. 62) Switching the Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays shortly after shooting. Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (p. 118) Shooting Mode Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 71) White Balance (p. 73) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 120 - 125) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 69), (Movies) Recording Pixels (p. 69) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Modes (p. 83) Folder Number - No...
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This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used . The view will be enlarged, and and the zoom factor will display on the screen. ● To return to select [1.5x] or [2.0x]. ● Pressing the n button will display in More Closely on the combination of recording pixel (p. 69) and digital tele-converter settings used by an equivalent of the...
This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used . The view will be enlarged, and and the zoom factor will display on the screen. ● To return to select [1.5x] or [2.0x]. ● Pressing the n button will display in More Closely on the combination of recording pixel (p. 69) and digital tele-converter settings used by an equivalent of the...
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... shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in red. Select h. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons to your preferences. Adjust the settings according to select h, then press the m button. Once set, h will appear. ● If G does not appear, press the m button and select the shooting mode item. AE stands for various functions to obtain the correct exposure. • Turn on the flash • Select a higher ISO speed...
... shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in red. Select h. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons to your preferences. Adjust the settings according to select h, then press the m button. Once set, h will appear. ● If G does not appear, press the m button and select the shooting mode item. AE stands for various functions to obtain the correct exposure. • Turn on the flash • Select a higher ISO speed...
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... [Yes] and press the m button, the saved image will appear. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a new file. If you press the n button, the [Display new image?] screen will display. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • You cannot resize images taken with the and settings. 121 Select an image size. ● Press the qr...
... [Yes] and press the m button, the saved image will appear. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a new file. If you press the n button, the [Display new image?] screen will display. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • You cannot resize images taken with the and settings. 121 Select an image size. ● Press the qr...
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... p. 121. • Some images may not be properly corrected. • When [Overwrite] in "k Magnifying Images" (p. 109). Save as new files. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons, select the image. ] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can zoom the image using the procedures in Step 4 is selected, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. • Protected images cannot be overwritten. 125
... p. 121. • Some images may not be properly corrected. • When [Overwrite] in "k Magnifying Images" (p. 109). Save as new files. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons, select the image. ] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can zoom the image using the procedures in Step 4 is selected, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. • Protected images cannot be overwritten. 125
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... be printed. Image stabilization is always on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will include the portion in the gray areas. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is only active at the moment of shooting. Changing Shooting Functions • In mode, you cannot set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is fixed to a tripod. Shoot Only Image stabilization...
... be printed. Image stabilization is always on the image. • The gray areas displayed with [3:2 Guide] are the areas that will include the portion in the gray areas. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is only active at the moment of shooting. Changing Shooting Functions • In mode, you cannot set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is fixed to a tripod. Shoot Only Image stabilization...
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...). Troubleshooting If you press the shutter button halfway (p. 26). 143 TV output Image is a problem with another camera may appear on the screen. Screen does not display properly while shooting. After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on . The screen is securely closed (p. 17). • If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will not be recorded in your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as a start-up screen. Warm the battery...
...). Troubleshooting If you press the shutter button halfway (p. 26). 143 TV output Image is a problem with another camera may appear on the screen. Screen does not display properly while shooting. After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on . The screen is securely closed (p. 17). • If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will not be recorded in your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as a start-up screen. Warm the battery...
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... with the flash, the lamp (on a computer, you copy a movie to the subject. Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 96). Troubleshooting Eyes appear red (p. 86). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode" (p. 148). Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is reducing red-eye, it was...
... with the flash, the lamp (on a computer, you copy a movie to the subject. Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 96). Troubleshooting Eyes appear red (p. 86). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode" (p. 148). Playback Cannot play back images or movies. • If the file name or folder structure is reducing red-eye, it was...
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... a starting image. • You tried to select more than 998 images to print settings. Use a commercially available USB card reader to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached (p. 134). Select less than 998 images (p. 126). Check image in a location with the camera. 147 Press the power button to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may not have been recorded. Press the power button to turn...
... a starting image. • You tried to select more than 998 images to print settings. Use a commercially available USB card reader to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached (p. 134). Select less than 998 images (p. 126). Check image in a location with the camera. 147 Press the power button to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may not have been recorded. Press the power button to turn...
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... Changing 20 Date/Time Battery 20 158 Setting 19 Date/Time Date and Time Default Settings 51 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2, 35 Digital Macro (Scene Mode 68 Digital Tele-Converter 61 Digital Zoom 60 Direct Print 30 Disp. Overlay 137 Display Language 21 DPOF 126 E Editing i-Contrast 124 My Colors 123 Red-Eye Correction 125 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ..... 121 Rotating Images 120 Trimming 122 Enlarged Display 109 Erasing 28 Erasing All Images 112 Error Messages 146 Exposure AE Lock 83 Compensation 71 FE Lock 84 F Face AiAF 80 Face Self-Timer...
... Changing 20 Date/Time Battery 20 158 Setting 19 Date/Time Date and Time Default Settings 51 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2, 35 Digital Macro (Scene Mode 68 Digital Tele-Converter 61 Digital Zoom 60 Direct Print 30 Disp. Overlay 137 Display Language 21 DPOF 126 E Editing i-Contrast 124 My Colors 123 Red-Eye Correction 125 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ..... 121 Rotating Images 120 Trimming 122 Enlarged Display 109 Erasing 28 Erasing All Images 112 Error Messages 146 Exposure AE Lock 83 Compensation 71 FE Lock 84 F Face AiAF 80 Face Self-Timer...
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... Shooting Date and Time Date and Time Shooting Using a TV Monitor 76 Shooting With Macro 67 Shutter Button 23 Slideshow 105 Snow (Scene Mode 58 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2, 35 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 34 Sound 49 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode 92 Strap 2, 13 Sunset (Scene Mode 57 Supplementary Flash 40 T Terminal 29, 110, 142 Transferring Images to a Computer ......... 34 Transition 109 Trimming 122 Troubleshooting 143 U Underwater (Scene Mode 58 160 Using When Abroad 15 V Video Movie Viewing (Playback) Enlarged Display 109 Index Display...
... Shooting Date and Time Date and Time Shooting Using a TV Monitor 76 Shooting With Macro 67 Shutter Button 23 Slideshow 105 Snow (Scene Mode 58 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2, 35 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 34 Sound 49 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode 92 Strap 2, 13 Sunset (Scene Mode 57 Supplementary Flash 40 T Terminal 29, 110, 142 Transferring Images to a Computer ......... 34 Transition 109 Trimming 122 Troubleshooting 143 U Underwater (Scene Mode 58 160 Using When Abroad 15 V Video Movie Viewing (Playback) Enlarged Display 109 Index Display...