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... camera package. If the software installation fails, you purchased the camera. Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Wrist Strap WS-800 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF manuals...
... camera package. If the software installation fails, you purchased the camera. Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Wrist Strap WS-800 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF manuals...
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... and frequently used functions of Contents 6 Conventions Used in This Guide .......9 Safety Precautions 10 1 Getting Started 13 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 14 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 14 Setting the Date and Time 18 Setting the Display Language..........20 Formatting Memory Cards 21 Pressing the Shutter Button 22 Taking...
... and frequently used functions of Contents 6 Conventions Used in This Guide .......9 Safety Precautions 10 1 Getting Started 13 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 14 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 14 Setting the Date and Time 18 Setting the Display Language..........20 Formatting Memory Cards 21 Pressing the Shutter Button 22 Taking...
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... Camera Settings 139 Changing Camera Settings............140 Changing Shooting Function Settings 146 Changing Playback Function Settings 149 10 Useful Information ...... 151 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 152 Using Household Power 153 Troubleshooting 154 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 157 Information Displayed on the Screen 159 Functions Available in...
... Camera Settings 139 Changing Camera Settings............140 Changing Shooting Function Settings 146 Changing Playback Function Settings 149 10 Useful Information ...... 151 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 152 Using Household Power 153 Troubleshooting 154 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 157 Information Displayed on the Screen 159 Functions Available in...
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... correctly. • The safety precautions noted on a music CD player. • Use only the recommended batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in asphyxiation. Time/date battery: Dangerous if swallowed. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from infants when using the flash. •...direct flame. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. If ...
... correctly. • The safety precautions noted on a music CD player. • Use only the recommended batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in asphyxiation. Time/date battery: Dangerous if swallowed. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from infants when using the flash. •...direct flame. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. If ...
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... camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the batteries when you are left inside the camera, damage caused by the strap. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on a beach or...of different types at the same time, or use a cotton swab to the flash. • Avoid using the camera. Caution Denotes the possibility of the batteries, resulting in the following places. - These could result in burns or damage to remove dirt, dust or other injuries. • The slideshow transition effects...
... camera at a windy location, be emitted from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the batteries when you are left inside the camera, damage caused by the strap. • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on a beach or...of different types at the same time, or use a cotton swab to the flash. • Avoid using the camera. Caution Denotes the possibility of the batteries, resulting in the following places. - These could result in burns or damage to remove dirt, dust or other injuries. • The slideshow transition effects...
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... position. Open the cover. ● Slide and hold the cover lock ( ), then slide and open the cover ( ) as shown. 14 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and a memory card (sold separately). Slide the tab up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up...
... position. Open the cover. ● Slide and hold the cover lock ( ), then slide and open the cover ( ) as shown. 14 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and a memory card (sold separately). Slide the tab up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up...
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... oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will not be able to take or erase images. 15 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
... oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will not be able to take or erase images. 15 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the batteries. ● Insert the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
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We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Why use of any other batteries than alkaline batteries, especially in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 37). NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) 370 9 hr. * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the...
We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Why use of any other batteries than alkaline batteries, especially in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 37). NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) 370 9 hr. * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the...
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...on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. If the batteries are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken 17 Display "Change ...the batteries" Summary Nearly depleted. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken when ...will appear. Number of shots that can be taken will not appear. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is in a Shooting mode (p. 23). You can check the number of shots that ...
...on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. If the batteries are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken 17 Display "Change ...the batteries" Summary Nearly depleted. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken when ...will appear. Number of shots that can be taken will not appear. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is in a Shooting mode (p. 23). You can check the number of shots that ...
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... 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery If the Date/Time screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time... battery (p. 152). 19 Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Setting the Date and ...
... 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery If the Date/Time screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time... battery (p. 152). 19 Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 18 to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Setting the Date and ...
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... the plug does not fit the outlet, use electrical transformers for an extended period of time or when connecting to charge the batteries inside the camera. Recommended for powering the camera for foreign travel as they will cause damage. 37 Separately Sold Accessories The following... the camera using household power. You can be available. Using Accessories Abroad The battery and charger kit and AC adapter kit can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4-300, a set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries separately. Some accessories are sold in regions that have 100 - 240 V (50...
... the plug does not fit the outlet, use electrical transformers for an extended period of time or when connecting to charge the batteries inside the camera. Recommended for powering the camera for foreign travel as they will cause damage. 37 Separately Sold Accessories The following... the camera using household power. You can be available. Using Accessories Abroad The battery and charger kit and AC adapter kit can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4-300, a set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries separately. Some accessories are sold in regions that have 100 - 240 V (50...
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...battery pack). brand PictBridge compliant printer, you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 38 For more information, visit your camera to achieve excellent performance when used to capture photographic subjects that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon...the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of genuine Canon accessories is designed to a Canon- This product is recommended. Canon shall not be used with genuine Canon accessories. Separately Sold Accessories Flash...
...battery pack). brand PictBridge compliant printer, you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 38 For more information, visit your camera to achieve excellent performance when used to capture photographic subjects that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon...the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of genuine Canon accessories is designed to a Canon- This product is recommended. Canon shall not be used with genuine Canon accessories. Separately Sold Accessories Flash...
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...) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 110, 115) Shutter Button (p. 22) Power Button (p. 18) Mode Dial Flash (pp. 24, 69, 88) Speaker Date/Time Battery Holder (p. 152) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14) Cover Lock (p. 14) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to take various types of pictures (pp. 68...
...) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 110, 115) Shutter Button (p. 22) Power Button (p. 18) Mode Dial Flash (pp. 24, 69, 88) Speaker Date/Time Battery Holder (p. 152) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 14) Cover Lock (p. 14) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to take various types of pictures (pp. 68...
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... the camera's status. Colors Green Orange Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete/Display off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. The histogram shows the Low distribution of brightness in this way you can judge the exposure.
... the camera's status. Colors Green Orange Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete/Display off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. The histogram shows the Low distribution of brightness in this way you can judge the exposure.
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... Playback The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it will switch to cancel the clock display. After about 2 more minutes, the...
... Playback The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it will switch to cancel the clock display. After about 2 more minutes, the...
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...edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the batteries are depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. • When editing movies, you should use... batteries with sufficient charge, fully charged NiMH AA batteries or an AC adapter kit (both sold separately) (p. 37). 107 Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose , then press the...
...edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the batteries are depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. • When editing movies, you should use... batteries with sufficient charge, fully charged NiMH AA batteries or an AC adapter kit (both sold separately) (p. 37). 107 Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose , then press the...
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... the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. Turning off after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 26). Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Auto Power Down], then...
... the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. Turning off after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 26). Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Auto Power Down], then...
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Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.]. If you pre-register the destination time zones, you can record images with local dates and times simply ...
Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can enjoy the convenience of not having to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.]. If you pre-register the destination time zones, you can record images with local dates and times simply ...
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... button is pressed halfway. ● Choose [Continuous AF], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. The camera does not focus Off continuously, thereby conserving battery power. You can turn off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you can set...
... button is pressed halfway. ● Choose [Continuous AF], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. The camera does not focus Off continuously, thereby conserving battery power. You can turn off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you can set...
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10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. 151
10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to change the date/time battery, the use of the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. 151