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ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E307-010 XX07XXX © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E307-010 XX07XXX © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
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Conventions Used in this Guide 1 Handling Precautions 5 Please Read 5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 12 Using the LCD Monitor 12 LCD Monitor Brightness 14 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 15 Using the Viewfinder ... 30 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30 How to Use the IS Mode 32 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 33 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro 35 Red-Eye Reduction Function 36 Setting the Slow Synchro Function 36 Continuous Shooting 37 Creative Light Effect Mode...
Conventions Used in this Guide 1 Handling Precautions 5 Please Read 5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 12 Using the LCD Monitor 12 LCD Monitor Brightness 14 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor 15 Using the Viewfinder ... 30 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30 How to Use the IS Mode 32 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 33 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro 35 Red-Eye Reduction Function 36 Setting the Slow Synchro Function 36 Continuous Shooting 37 Creative Light Effect Mode...
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... copyright laws and regulations. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if...back to the country of sale before proceeding with your camera. 5 Please be advised that the camera is machine readable. If a problem arises while the camera is only effective in the country of sale. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list ...
... copyright laws and regulations. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are not liable for any consequential damages arising from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if...back to the country of sale before proceeding with your camera. 5 Please be advised that the camera is machine readable. If a problem arises while the camera is only effective in the country of sale. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list ...
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... LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Digital Tele-converter/Zoom Magnification/Safety Zoom (p. 33) Spot Frame Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15) AF Frame (p. 49) ( ... )*1 ISO Speed (p. 69) Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Shooting Method (p. 37, Basic... Rate (Movie) (p. 45) ... button, and will also 15 Exposure Compensation (p. 56) Shooting Interval (Movie) ... Since the camera automatically readjusts for the optimal settings when using the flash, settings displayed in shooting information may differ from the actual settings. *2 If...
... LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Digital Tele-converter/Zoom Magnification/Safety Zoom (p. 33) Spot Frame Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15) AF Frame (p. 49) ( ... )*1 ISO Speed (p. 69) Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Shooting Method (p. 37, Basic... Rate (Movie) (p. 45) ... button, and will also 15 Exposure Compensation (p. 56) Shooting Interval (Movie) ... Since the camera automatically readjusts for the optimal settings when using the flash, settings displayed in shooting information may differ from the actual settings. *2 If...
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...Digital Zoom (p. 34). z The digital zoom cannot be used in mode. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/[Off]/[1.6x]/[2.0x]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. z1.6x/2.0x See Using the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 34). 33 z The digital... zoom cannot be set in the or (Postcard mode) or the (Widescreen) mode. Shoots without using the combined digital...digital zoom locks at a similar angle of the optical and digital zoom features. Using the Digital Zoom/Digital...using the digital zoom. Compared with the [...
...Digital Zoom (p. 34). z The digital zoom cannot be used in mode. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/[Off]/[1.6x]/[2.0x]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. z1.6x/2.0x See Using the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 34). 33 z The digital... zoom cannot be set in the or (Postcard mode) or the (Widescreen) mode. Shoots without using the combined digital...digital zoom locks at a similar angle of the optical and digital zoom features. Using the Digital Zoom/Digital...using the digital zoom. Compared with the [...
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...can embed the date in image data when (Postcard) is set to (1600 x 1200) and the compression to (Fine). The digital zoom or the digital tele-converter cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. 40 Embedding the Date in the LCD monitor. 1... Ensure that will not print displays in this mode. Menu * (Recording Pixels) (Postcard). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. zThe area that the camera's date/time is selected. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Off]*/ [Date]/[Date & Time]. For printing instructions, refer to -height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown...
...can embed the date in image data when (Postcard) is set to (1600 x 1200) and the compression to (Fine). The digital zoom or the digital tele-converter cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. 40 Embedding the Date in the LCD monitor. 1... Ensure that will not print displays in this mode. Menu * (Recording Pixels) (Postcard). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. zThe area that the camera's date/time is selected. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Off]*/ [Date]/[Date & Time]. For printing instructions, refer to -height ratio of approximately 3:2) shown...
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zIf you wish to detect correctly. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are using the digital zoom. 60 zShooting close-ups zShooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) zShooting with the white image. However, ... with a peculiar source of white paper or cloth and press . Menu * (Auto) See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. (Custom). 2 Aim the camera at a piece of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) 1 FUNC. Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal...
zIf you wish to detect correctly. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are using the digital zoom. 60 zShooting close-ups zShooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) zShooting with the white image. However, ... with a peculiar source of white paper or cloth and press . Menu * (Auto) See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. (Custom). 2 Aim the camera at a piece of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) 1 FUNC. Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal...
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... *1 Default setting. *2 Sets the sound registered to register and press . button. Menu Item Not Assigned*1 Page - Overlay Page p. 41 +/- (Exp.) White Balance Custom White Balance Digital Tele-converter p. 56 p. 59 p. 60 p. 33 Rec. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). z icon appearing at the bottom right of 1 (Rec.) Menu [Set button]. Shooting 2 Use...
... *1 Default setting. *2 Sets the sound registered to register and press . button. Menu Item Not Assigned*1 Page - Overlay Page p. 41 +/- (Exp.) White Balance Custom White Balance Digital Tele-converter p. 56 p. 59 p. 60 p. 33 Rec. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). z icon appearing at the bottom right of 1 (Rec.) Menu [Set button]. Shooting 2 Use...
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Viewing Images on a TV set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. z The video output signal can also use the TV as... the AV cable in the shooting mode. 104 z You can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. Yellow VIDEO AUDIO Black 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN... jacks on the camera. The default setting varies between regions. - zOpen the DIGITAL terminal cover with the supplied AV cable. 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to accommodate different regional...
Viewing Images on a TV set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. z The video output signal can also use the TV as... the AV cable in the shooting mode. 104 z You can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. Yellow VIDEO AUDIO Black 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN... jacks on the camera. The default setting varies between regions. - zOpen the DIGITAL terminal cover with the supplied AV cable. 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to accommodate different regional...
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...printing and specify the number of copies to print when the [Print Type] option is extremely convenient for printing on the camera comply with print settings set the number of print copies in the selected category. These settings will be overwritten by those... print compatible printer, or for a memory card with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Select by a different DPOF-compliant camera. Select by your camera. Configures print settings for images in advance using the camera. Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can also use the ...
...printing and specify the number of copies to print when the [Print Type] option is extremely convenient for printing on the camera comply with print settings set the number of print copies in the selected category. These settings will be overwritten by those... print compatible printer, or for a memory card with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Select by a different DPOF-compliant camera. Select by your camera. Configures print settings for images in advance using the camera. Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can also use the ...
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...your computer. Print Settings/Transfer Settings 111 The settings used on how to transfer images to your camera. The icon may be overwritten by those set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will have the date imprinted regardless of the [Date] setting. See Menus and Settings... specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Accordingly, the date may display for instructions on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Single Images 1 (Play) Menu . z Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu...
...your computer. Print Settings/Transfer Settings 111 The settings used on how to transfer images to your camera. The icon may be overwritten by those set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will have the date imprinted regardless of the [Date] setting. See Menus and Settings... specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Accordingly, the date may display for instructions on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Single Images 1 (Play) Menu . z Dates print in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu...
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... them to [On] and shoot (p. 36). Troubleshooting 121 is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles with digital cameras and does not or insects in the camera after the red-eye reduction lamp fires in another camera (p. 29). The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after you are recommended dropped. Memory card was...
... them to [On] and shoot (p. 36). Troubleshooting 121 is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles with digital cameras and does not or insects in the camera after the red-eye reduction lamp fires in another camera (p. 29). The shutter will not activate for approximately 1 second after you are recommended dropped. Memory card was...
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...not display properly or shooting may not memory cards are used. Recording time will be recorded correctly on the LCD monitor in the camera's - There is available while shooting, but only in memory. Lower the recording pixels or frame rate (p. 45). - space ...shooting in movie mode. Slow recording cards. - power on a different camera or a computer. - displayed on the memory card. The following procedures. Cards formatted on and then off again. (Basic Guide p. 7). Note the digital zoom is insufficient free z Try the following types of zAlthough the ...
...not display properly or shooting may not memory cards are used. Recording time will be recorded correctly on the LCD monitor in the camera's - There is available while shooting, but only in memory. Lower the recording pixels or frame rate (p. 45). - space ...shooting in movie mode. Slow recording cards. - power on a different camera or a computer. - displayed on the memory card. The following procedures. Cards formatted on and then off again. (Basic Guide p. 7). Note the digital zoom is insufficient free z Try the following types of zAlthough the ...
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... 138 infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter Shutter Speeds Metering System Exposure Compensation 15 - 1/1600 sec. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 8.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of 1.3 sec. or slower operate... 23.2 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) - 140 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) - f/5.5 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to [Face Detect], the brightness of the face is based on Canon's standard testing methods. PowerShot SD850 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. infinity Macro: 2 - 50 cm (W)/40 -...
... 138 infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter Shutter Speeds Metering System Exposure Compensation 15 - 1/1600 sec. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 8.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of 1.3 sec. or slower operate... 23.2 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) - 140 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) - f/5.5 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to [Face Detect], the brightness of the face is based on Canon's standard testing methods. PowerShot SD850 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. infinity Macro: 2 - 50 cm (W)/40 -...
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.../400/ 800/1600 *1 Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index. *2 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. Audio data: WAVE (Monaural)) Appendix Sound memos, Sound Recorder: WAVE (Monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is set ... memory card/SDHC memory card/ MultiMediaCard File Format Design rule for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to AUTO.) Shooting Modes Auto, Manual1, Digital macro2, Color Accent2, (Still images) Color Swap2, Stitch assist2, Special Scene Mode3 1...
.../400/ 800/1600 *1 Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index. *2 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. Audio data: WAVE (Monaural)) Appendix Sound memos, Sound Recorder: WAVE (Monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is set ... memory card/SDHC memory card/ MultiMediaCard File Format Design rule for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to AUTO.) Shooting Modes Auto, Manual1, Digital macro2, Color Accent2, (Still images) Color Swap2, Stitch assist2, Special Scene Mode3 1...
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... 3 Messages 126 Metering Modes 55 Mode Dial Basic 3, 10, 11 Movie Editing 86 Playback 84 Shooting 42 Mute 26, Basic 10 My Camera Menu 28 My Camera Settings 113 My Category 82 My Colors (Playback 92 My Colors (Shooting 62 P Playback Basic 18 Postcard Mode 40 Power Button Basic 3,...-Timer Basic 16 Set up Menu 26 Shooting Mode Auto Basic 12 Manual Basic 12 Color Accent . 64, Basic 12 Color Swap ... 66, Basic 12 Digital Macro . 35, Basic 12 Stitch Assist ......... Quick-bright LCD 14 Shooting Information ......... 15 Using the LCD Monitor ...... 12 Long Shutter Mode 57 M Macro...
... 3 Messages 126 Metering Modes 55 Mode Dial Basic 3, 10, 11 Movie Editing 86 Playback 84 Shooting 42 Mute 26, Basic 10 My Camera Menu 28 My Camera Settings 113 My Category 82 My Colors (Playback 92 My Colors (Shooting 62 P Playback Basic 18 Postcard Mode 40 Power Button Basic 3,...-Timer Basic 16 Set up Menu 26 Shooting Mode Auto Basic 12 Manual Basic 12 Color Accent . 64, Basic 12 Color Swap ... 66, Basic 12 Digital Macro . 35, Basic 12 Stitch Assist ......... Quick-bright LCD 14 Shooting Information ......... 15 Using the LCD Monitor ...... 12 Long Shutter Mode 57 M Macro...
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...interférences radio Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 157 Canon U.S.A., Inc. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the ... 15 of the following two conditions; (1) this device may cause undesired operation. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Note: This equipment has been ...
...interférences radio Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 157 Canon U.S.A., Inc. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the ... 15 of the following two conditions; (1) this device may cause undesired operation. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Note: This equipment has been ...
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...71 { Setting available. (z Default setting) U Setting can only be selected for the first image. (S Default setting) (Shaded Area):Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off. (1) For (Movie) recording pixels and frame rates, see p. 45. (2) Cannot be selected in Long Shutter mode. (3) Default flash settings are...The [Continuous] and [Panning] options cannot be selected in mode. 161 p. 55 Spot - {(2) { - - - - p. 24 Disp. U {(12) - Function Page Digital Tele-Converter {{ - - - { - p. 56 Exposure Shift -- - - - - {(8) p. 44 Long Shutter -{- - - - -
...71 { Setting available. (z Default setting) U Setting can only be selected for the first image. (S Default setting) (Shaded Area):Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off. (1) For (Movie) recording pixels and frame rates, see p. 45. (2) Cannot be selected in Long Shutter mode. (3) Default flash settings are...The [Continuous] and [Panning] options cannot be selected in mode. 161 p. 55 Spot - {(2) { - - - - p. 24 Disp. U {(12) - Function Page Digital Tele-Converter {{ - - - { - p. 56 Exposure Shift -- - - - - {(8) p. 44 Long Shutter -{- - - - -