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Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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... (x2) Memory Card (128 MB) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Explains how to install and use the included memory ...card to try out your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can find the manuals in your camera package. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following...
... (x2) Memory Card (128 MB) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Explains how to install and use the included memory ...card to try out your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can find the manuals in your camera package. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following...
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...back to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may become warm. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for an extended period as the camera body may appear as memory cards in the country of sale before proceeding with ...the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is machine readable....
...back to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may become warm. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for an extended period as the camera body may appear as memory cards in the country of sale before proceeding with ...the camera while abroad, please return it to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is machine readable....
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 20 ● Easy Shooting (Easy Mode 27 ● Shoot to match special conditions 52 - 55 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 52) F C With ... size of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 55, 69 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 82 ●...
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 20 ● Easy Shooting (Easy Mode 27 ● Shoot to match special conditions 52 - 55 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 52) F C With ... size of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 55, 69 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast 82 ●...
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What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 23 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 92 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 95 ● Quickly search pictures 90, 91 ● Erase pictures 24, 28, 97 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 96 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 29 ● View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 38 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 23 ● Easy Playback (Easy Mode 28 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 92 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 95 ● Quickly search pictures 90, 91 ● Erase pictures 24, 28, 97 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 96 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 29 ● View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 38 5
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Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Menu - Basic Operations .... 46 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 47 Returning the Camera to a Computer 32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 41 Information Displayed on ...
Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Menu - Basic Operations .... 46 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 47 Returning the Camera to a Computer 32 Accessories 36 Separately Sold Accessories ...........38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 41 Information Displayed on ...
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... Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 102 8 Customizing the Camera.. 105 Changing Functions 106 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 109 Changing Playback Functions....... 112 9 Useful Information 113 Using Household Power 114 Troubleshooting 115... List of Your Camera 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77 Magnifying the Focal Point 78 0 ...
... Other Functions 89 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 90 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 102 8 Customizing the Camera.. 105 Changing Functions 106 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 109 Changing Playback Functions....... 112 9 Useful Information 113 Using Household Power 114 Troubleshooting 115... List of Your Camera 75 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 76 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 77 Magnifying the Focal Point 78 0 ...
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...of injury, do not touch the interior of serious injury or death. Warning Denotes the possibility of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use... . In particular, remain at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Always ensure that the camera is not expressly described in this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to yourself and other power sources could result in ...
...of injury, do not touch the interior of serious injury or death. Warning Denotes the possibility of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally. • Do not use... . In particular, remain at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Always ensure that the camera is not expressly described in this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to yourself and other power sources could result in ...
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... water (e.g. This could damage the speakers. This may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using , placing or storing the camera in fire, injury and damage to bump or push strongly on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). In the event ...liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to enter the camera. 9 Safety Precautions Battery • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame. • Do not...
... water (e.g. This could damage the speakers. This may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using , placing or storing the camera in fire, injury and damage to bump or push strongly on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). In the event ...liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to enter the camera. 9 Safety Precautions Battery • Use only recommended batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame. • Do not...
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...other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction. • Remove and store the batteries when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.... If the batteries are not using the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor. ...
...other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction. • Remove and store the batteries when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.... If the batteries are not using the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor. ...
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... print the images you take. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block...
... print the images you take. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block...
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Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Inserting the memory card in the locked position. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown. Insert the batteries. ● Insert ...the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 12 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card...
Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Inserting the memory card in the locked position. Label Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown. Insert the batteries. ● Insert ...the batteries with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 12 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card...
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Summary Battery charge is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. • Depending on fully charged batteries. Can any other ... brand of alkaline batteries used ? Why use of any other batteries than alkaline batteries, especially in cold weather. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 38). Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will not display. Insert...
Summary Battery charge is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, fewer shots can be taken. • Depending on fully charged batteries. Can any other ... brand of alkaline batteries used ? Why use of any other batteries than alkaline batteries, especially in cold weather. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36, 38). Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will not display. Insert...
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... Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB (Supplied) 39 2 GB 626 8 GB 2505 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus... memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards Number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in the locked position, [Card Locked!] will appear and you check the number of shots that can be taken will not be taken What...
... Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB (Supplied) 39 2 GB 626 8 GB 2505 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus... memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards Number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in the locked position, [Card Locked!] will appear and you check the number of shots that can be taken will not be taken What...
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...and time have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will appear each time you turn off the camera. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● Press the op buttons... the power button will appear. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on these settings, be sure to set a value. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are... Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. X The Date/Time screen will turn on the camera. ● Press the power button.
...and time have not set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will appear each time you turn off the camera. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● Press the op buttons... the power button will appear. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on these settings, be sure to set a value. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are... Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. X The Date/Time screen will turn on the camera. ● Press the power button.
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... to recharge the battery. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to adjust the setting. ● To close the... approximately 4 hours by inserting AA-size alkaline batteries or using the separately sold AC adapter (pp. 36, 38). You do not need to turn the camera on to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button.
... to recharge the battery. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you turn the camera on. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to adjust the setting. ● To close the... approximately 4 hours by inserting AA-size alkaline batteries or using the separately sold AC adapter (pp. 36, 38). You do not need to turn the camera on to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button.
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..., it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop ). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. Press fully (to focus, then take images that are...
..., it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop ). X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. Press fully (to focus, then take images that are...
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... the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward j will zoom in the upper left of the main subject, while gray frames appear on the camera. ● Press the power button. Moving the lever toward i will zoom out from your subject, making it appear larger. X When faces are detected..., a white frame appears on the face of the screen. X The camera focuses on the subject it automatically select the best settings for the determined scene in on faces, setting the color and brightness to be the...
... the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward j will zoom in the upper left of the main subject, while gray frames appear on the camera. ● Press the power button. Moving the lever toward i will zoom out from your subject, making it appear larger. X When faces are detected..., a white frame appears on the face of the screen. X The camera focuses on the subject it automatically select the best settings for the determined scene in on faces, setting the color and brightness to be the...
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... will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will appear when the camera focuses on the camera? X The camera will play any sounds? To turn the sounds on the camera power will automatically fire in focus. The flash will turn off all sounds except for about two ...shutter button halfway to select [Off]. 21 What if... • The screen does not turn on when you turn on the screen. • The camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in low light conditions. X The indicator will appear ...
... will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will appear when the camera focuses on the camera? X The camera will play any sounds? To turn the sounds on the camera power will automatically fire in focus. The flash will turn off all sounds except for about two ...shutter button halfway to select [Off]. 21 What if... • The screen does not turn on when you turn on the screen. • The camera does not play the shutter sound and shoot. X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in low light conditions. X The indicator will appear ...
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... not match the actual scene. The screen turns on again when recharging ends. Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue * Displays when the camera is pressed halfway? Background Subject Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies Sunsets Backlit Dark When Using Tripod People - * Subjects Other Than People/ ... screen turns off when you try shooting in . - 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto. • The indicator blinks yellow and the camera beeps once when the shutter button is attached to reach. Orange Dark Blue Under certain conditions, the icon that displays may not be ...
... not match the actual scene. The screen turns on again when recharging ends. Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue * Displays when the camera is pressed halfway? Background Subject Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies Sunsets Backlit Dark When Using Tripod People - * Subjects Other Than People/ ... screen turns off when you try shooting in . - 6.6 ft.) at maximum telephoto. • The indicator blinks yellow and the camera beeps once when the shutter button is attached to reach. Orange Dark Blue Under certain conditions, the icon that displays may not be ...