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...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. 2 If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals ... to connect the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print. • Software Guide Read when you want to use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the 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. 2 If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals ... to connect the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print. • Software Guide Read when you want to use the included software. • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.
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... to the country of sale before using the camera. This is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Read This First Test Shots and... or dark dots. Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of sale. This is only effective in certain cases the copying of images...
... to the country of sale before using the camera. This is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. Read This First Test Shots and... or dark dots. Camera Body Temperature Please take care when operating the camera for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of sale. This is only effective in certain cases the copying of images...
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... .... 47 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 48 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 49 Clock Functions 49 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 50 3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions 53 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 54 Inserting the Date ...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 Pictures (Smart Auto)...........23...
... .... 47 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 48 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 49 Clock Functions 49 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 50 3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions 53 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 54 Inserting the Date ...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 Pictures (Smart Auto)...........23...
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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, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. ... Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button Right button Down button • : Things you should be 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 careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for a page...
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, and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. ... Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button Right button Down button • : Things you should be 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 careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for a page...
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... images if the tab is in the locked position. Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Depending on the brand of card used. Open the cover. ● Slide and hold the...
... images if the tab is in the locked position. Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* • SDHC memory cards (more than 32 GB)* • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Depending on the brand of card used. Open the cover. ● Slide and hold the...
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... into place ( ). 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. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as you will not be able to take ...or erase images. 15 If this tab is oriented correctly. What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen...
... into place ( ). 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. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as you will not be able to take ...or erase images. 15 If this tab is oriented correctly. What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen...
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... ? NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) 370 9 hr. * The number of shots that can be taken is based on fully charged batteries. X The memory card will pop up. We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Can any other batteries be used , the number of shots that can be taken may.... • Under some shooting conditions, the number of Shots* Playback Time Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) 130 7 hr. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 37). Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Power Source Number of shots that can be ...
... ? NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) 370 9 hr. * The number of shots that can be taken is based on fully charged batteries. X The memory card will pop up. We cannot recommend the use NiMH batteries? Can any other batteries be used , the number of shots that can be taken may.... • Under some shooting conditions, the number of Shots* Playback Time Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) 130 7 hr. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 37). Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Power Source Number of shots that can be ...
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Ready new batteries. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 • Values are charged, the icon and message will not appear. If the batteries are based on ... of shots that can be taken when the camera is low, an icon and message will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Number of shots that can be taken 17 Display "Change the batteries" Summary Nearly depleted. Inserting the Batteries and...
Ready new batteries. Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 • Values are charged, the icon and message will not appear. If the batteries are based on ... of shots that can be taken when the camera is low, an icon and message will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Number of shots that can be taken 17 Display "Change the batteries" Summary Nearly depleted. Inserting the Batteries and...
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...choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Format the memory card. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [OK]. ● Press... or turn the  dial to choose [Format], then press the m button. Complete formatting. X The memory card will appear on the memory card. 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...
...choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Format the memory card. ● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [OK]. ● Press... or turn the  dial to choose [Format], then press the m button. Complete formatting. X The memory card will appear on the memory card. 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...
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...camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused. If you want to take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. The total capacity of the shutter sound may be less than indicated on the... image may be blurry. Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card, take , the length of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may not be in focus, be careful not to ...
...camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused. If you want to take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. The total capacity of the shutter sound may be less than indicated on the... image may be blurry. Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card, take , the length of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may not be in focus, be careful not to ...
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...has not been reached on default settings. • Maximum clip length is approximately 10 minutes. • Recording may stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time 4 GB 20 min. 43 sec. 16 GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. • Shooting times are ... press any buttons other than the shutter button while shooting. However, operation sounds will be recorded. X The camera will record to the memory card. X The movie will beep once and stop shooting the movie. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. SD Speed Class...
...has not been reached on default settings. • Maximum clip length is approximately 10 minutes. • Recording may stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time 4 GB 20 min. 43 sec. 16 GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. • Shooting times are ... press any buttons other than the shutter button while shooting. However, operation sounds will be recorded. X The camera will record to the memory card. X The movie will beep once and stop shooting the movie. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. SD Speed Class...
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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 adjust the volume. Enter...
..., 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 adjust the volume. Enter...
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...) / 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 Shooting mode. 40 Movie Mode For shooting movies (pp...
...) / 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 Shooting mode. 40 Movie Mode For shooting movies (pp...
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...to malfunction. 43 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. Do not turn off (p. 144) Recording/reading/transmitting image data Shooting preparation ...41) will light or blink depending on the screen. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory card or various information is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure. Histogram during Playback In "Detailed Information...
...to malfunction. 43 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. Do not turn off (p. 144) Recording/reading/transmitting image data Shooting preparation ...41) will light or blink depending on the screen. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory card or various information is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure. Histogram during Playback In "Detailed Information...
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...op buttons or turn the  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 formatting the memory card. X When low level formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear. X Low level formatting starts. Complete the low level format. ● Press the m...
...op buttons or turn the  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 formatting the memory card. X When low level formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear. X Low level formatting starts. Complete the low level format. ● Press the m...
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When stopping low level formatting, the data will be used without problem. 51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 21), since all recorded data is erased. • You can be erased but the memory card can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop].
When stopping low level formatting, the data will be used without problem. 51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 21), since all recorded data is erased. • You can be erased but the memory card can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop].
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... Quality) Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to Canon standards and may change depending on wide size paper. 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5" 71 KB) 3084 1474 Number of Shots per Memory Card 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 2514 10295 (Medium 1) 6M/2816x2112 1620 780 2320 4641 9503 19007... to choose an option, then press the m button. A3 - Approximate Values for sending images as e-mail A2 attachments. A5 ● For printing on the subject, memory card and camera settings. X The setting will appear on the screen.
... Quality) Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to Canon standards and may change depending on wide size paper. 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5" 71 KB) 3084 1474 Number of Shots per Memory Card 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 2514 10295 (Medium 1) 6M/2816x2112 1620 780 2320 4641 9503 19007... to choose an option, then press the m button. A3 - Approximate Values for sending images as e-mail A2 attachments. A5 ● For printing on the subject, memory card and camera settings. X The setting will appear on the screen.
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... settings are set with the first shot. • If the flash fires or you set the time delay for more than usual. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. When you set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). Choose $. ● After pressing the...
... settings are set with the first shot. • If the flash fires or you set the time delay for more than usual. • If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically. When you set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). Choose $. ● After pressing the...
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...16 GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. 2 hrs. 59 min. 3 sec. 8 hrs. 4 min. 30 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will appear on some memory cards. Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose . in , the image quality will appear...the screen. Since the number of recording pixels is smaller than 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 102 For shooting standard quality movies. Changing the Image Quality You can record approximately three times the length. Choose the image ...
...16 GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. 2 hrs. 59 min. 3 sec. 8 hrs. 4 min. 30 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will appear on some memory cards. Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose . in , the image quality will appear...the screen. Since the number of recording pixels is smaller than 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 102 For shooting standard quality movies. Changing the Image Quality You can record approximately three times the length. Choose the image ...
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... chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with 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...
... chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with 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...