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... want to connect the camera to a printer and print. • Software Starter Guide Read when you purchased the camera. If the software installation fails, you can use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. If anything is required to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card 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 view the PDF manuals. 2
... want to connect the camera to a printer and print. • Software Starter Guide Read when you purchased the camera. If the software installation fails, you can use the software on the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk. If anything is required to the PDF manuals on the desktop. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card 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 view the PDF manuals. 2
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... where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash 56 ● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer 60, 61 ● Insert the date and time into my shots 57 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 65 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 71 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111...
... where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash 56 ● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer 60, 61 ● Insert the date and time into my shots 57 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 65 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 71 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111...
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... n Menu - Menu - Turning the Flash Off 56 Inserting the Date and Time 57 Zooming in More Closely on the Screen 42 Indicator 44 m FUNC. 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 Subjects (Digital Zoom 58 Ò Using the Self-Timer 60 " Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 61 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 63 G Shooting...
... n Menu - Menu - Turning the Flash Off 56 Inserting the Date and Time 57 Zooming in More Closely on the Screen 42 Indicator 44 m FUNC. 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 Subjects (Digital Zoom 58 Ò Using the Self-Timer 60 " Using the Face Self-Timer.......... 61 4 Selecting Settings Yourself 63 G Shooting...
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... Mode.......... 80 & Shooting with the AE Lock ........ 80 ( Shooting with the FE Lock ........ 81 ... Changing the ISO Speed......... 69 Adjusting the White Balance 70 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 71 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 72 Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer 72 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 73 Changing the Composition with Slow Synchro ...... 81 @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast 82 Œ Red-Eye Correction 83 ≈ Shooting Long Exposures .......... 84 6 Using Various Functions for Images Using...
... Mode.......... 80 & Shooting with the AE Lock ........ 80 ( Shooting with the FE Lock ........ 81 ... Changing the ISO Speed......... 69 Adjusting the White Balance 70 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors 71 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 72 Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer 72 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 73 Changing the Composition with Slow Synchro ...... 81 @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast 82 Œ Red-Eye Correction 83 ≈ Shooting Long Exposures .......... 84 6 Using Various Functions for Images Using...
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... the camera. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will turn on the camera. 16 X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. X Once the date and time have not set a value. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Turn on . Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen...
... the camera. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set the date and time, the Date/ Time screen will turn on the camera. 16 X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. X Once the date and time have not set a value. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. Turn on . Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen...
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Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH x4) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 may also be used. 36
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH x4) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 may also be used. 36
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...) Lens Mode Dial Use the mode dial to Shooting mode. 40 Easy Mode Just press the shutter button for the scene so that you can shoot letting the camera select all settings automatically (p. 20). Shutter Button (p. 19) Mode Dial Power Button (p. 20) Flash (p. 56) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 12) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 12) Strap Mount (p. 11) Movie Mode You can select settings yourself to take images just by pressing the shutter button (p. 52). Turning the mode dial in Playback mode will switch the camera to change modes...
...) Lens Mode Dial Use the mode dial to Shooting mode. 40 Easy Mode Just press the shutter button for the scene so that you can shoot letting the camera select all settings automatically (p. 20). Shutter Button (p. 19) Mode Dial Power Button (p. 20) Flash (p. 56) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 12) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 12) Strap Mount (p. 11) Movie Mode You can select settings yourself to take images just by pressing the shutter button (p. 52). Turning the mode dial in Playback mode will switch the camera to change modes...
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... 96) My Colors (p. 71) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 83, 100) Shooting Date and Time (p. 16) 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) Print List (p. 101) Shooting Mode (p. 40) Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 68), Exposure Shift (p. 87) White Balance (p. 70) Histogram (p. 44) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 66)/ Recording Pixels (p. 66), AVI (Movies) Metering Modes (p. 80) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 14) Folder Number -
... 96) My Colors (p. 71) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 83, 100) Shooting Date and Time (p. 16) 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) Print List (p. 101) Shooting Mode (p. 40) Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 68), Exposure Shift (p. 87) White Balance (p. 70) Histogram (p. 44) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 66)/ Recording Pixels (p. 66), AVI (Movies) Metering Modes (p. 80) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 14) Folder Number -
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... Playback In "Detailed Information Display" (p. 43), overexposed areas of the actual image recorded may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory card or various information is called the histogram. Screen noise may appear somewhat jagged on the recorded image. Colors Green Orange Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete (p. 21)/Display Off (p. 106) Recording/reading/transmitting image data (p. 21) Shooting preparation complete (flash on the screen. Indicator The indicator...
... Playback In "Detailed Information Display" (p. 43), overexposed areas of the actual image recorded may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory card or various information is called the histogram. Screen noise may appear somewhat jagged on the recorded image. Colors Green Orange Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete (p. 21)/Display Off (p. 106) Recording/reading/transmitting image data (p. 21) Shooting preparation complete (flash on the screen. Indicator The indicator...
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... [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may take precautions such as physically destroying the card to a computer or other device before formatting. When disposing of a memory card by selecting [Stop]. Changing the Screen Brightness Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Adjust the brightness. ● Press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness. ● Press the n button to select [LCD Brightness]. Copy the images from...
... [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may take precautions such as physically destroying the card to a computer or other device before formatting. When disposing of a memory card by selecting [Stop]. Changing the Screen Brightness Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Adjust the brightness. ● Press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness. ● Press the n button to select [LCD Brightness]. Copy the images from...
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... buttons to select the 4 tab, then use the op buttons to standard digital zoom, select [Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option. X The view will be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause image deterioration ( and the zoom factor will display in blue). • Using [2.0x] at the same zoom factor. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used...
... buttons to select the 4 tab, then use the op buttons to standard digital zoom, select [Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option. X The view will be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause image deterioration ( and the zoom factor will display in blue). • Using [2.0x] at the same zoom factor. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used...
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If you replace the memory card with a new one, file numbering begins with 0001 again. • If you want to start over with the number 9999 is taken/ saved. If you use (p. 49). • Refer to the Software Starter Guide for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. Changing Functions Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are automatically assigned file numbers in which to save images. ● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. ●...
If you replace the memory card with a new one, file numbering begins with 0001 again. • If you want to start over with the number 9999 is taken/ saved. If you use (p. 49). • Refer to the Software Starter Guide for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. Changing Functions Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are automatically assigned file numbers in which to save images. ● Select [Create Folder], then press the m button. ●...
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... to shoot using a function explained in this function. ● Select [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to select [Off]. 109 Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to assist focusing. Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to G, you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to reduce the red-eye effect...
... to shoot using a function explained in this function. ● Select [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to select [Off]. 109 Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to assist focusing. Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to G, you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to reduce the red-eye effect...
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... the batteries by, for example, placing them in movies. • When the camera is subjected to powerful light sources, the display may darken. • Under fluorescent lighting, the screen may flicker. • When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear. appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 56). • Set [IS Mode] to [Continuous] (p. 111). • Set the flash to h (p. 64). • Increase the ISO speed...
... the batteries by, for example, placing them in movies. • When the camera is subjected to powerful light sources, the display may darken. • Under fluorescent lighting, the screen may flicker. • When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear. appears when the shutter button was pressed halfway (p. 56). • Set [IS Mode] to [Continuous] (p. 111). • Set the flash to h (p. 64). • Increase the ISO speed...
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... was insufficient. Cannot operate buttons. • When the mode dial is changed on the shooting mode. Zoom does not operate. • You can 't make settings for information regarding folder structure or file names. Even when the shooting time does not display properly, the video recorded will be used (p. 28). 117 Playback Cannot play back images or movies. "!" Try one of the following. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 49). •...
... was insufficient. Cannot operate buttons. • When the mode dial is changed on the shooting mode. Zoom does not operate. • You can 't make settings for information regarding folder structure or file names. Even when the shooting time does not display properly, the video recorded will be used (p. 28). 117 Playback Cannot play back images or movies. "!" Try one of the following. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 49). •...
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... free space on the LCD monitor, try one of Messages that have had their file name changed , or have been taken with a different camera may be a problem with a memory card installed incorrectly. Erase the images (pp. 24, 97) to "Lock". Protected! (p. 96) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./RAW • Unsupported images or data, or corrupted image data cannot be displayed. Install the memory card in the correct direction. Select less than 998 images to shoot...
... free space on the LCD monitor, try one of Messages that have had their file name changed , or have been taken with a different camera may be a problem with a memory card installed incorrectly. Erase the images (pp. 24, 97) to "Lock". Protected! (p. 96) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./RAW • Unsupported images or data, or corrupted image data cannot be displayed. Install the memory card in the correct direction. Select less than 998 images to shoot...
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... been recorded. List of Messages that the camera is attempting to turn the camera off and back on (p. 40). • If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may be a problem with the camera. 119 Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that Appear on the Screen Cannot complete! • Print settings or transfer settings could not be saved...
... been recorded. List of Messages that the camera is attempting to turn the camera off and back on (p. 40). • If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may be a problem with the camera. 119 Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that Appear on the Screen Cannot complete! • Print settings or transfer settings could not be saved...
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... p. 97 p. 112 p. 94 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Selects individual images for printing. Resizes and saves images. Ref. Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Auto Rotate Lens Retract Power Saving Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all images for printing. Select All Images Options/Summary Displays printing screen. Date and time settings NTSC/PAL Select displayed language. Selects all operation sounds (5 levels). Ref. Page...
... p. 97 p. 112 p. 94 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Selects individual images for printing. Resizes and saves images. Ref. Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Auto Rotate Lens Retract Power Saving Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all images for printing. Select All Images Options/Summary Displays printing screen. Date and time settings NTSC/PAL Select displayed language. Selects all operation sounds (5 levels). Ref. Page...
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...87 AF J Auto Focus AF Frame 21 AF Lock 77 Aquarium (Scene Mode 54 AV Cable 2, 95 B Battery Battery and Charger Kit 36, 38 Charge Indicator 14 Date/Time Battery 17 Power Saving 41 Beach (Scene Mode 54 Black and White Images 71 C Camera Shake 56, 111 Components Guide 40 Compression J Image Quality Continuous Shooting 68 D Date and Time Adding to Image 57 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 48 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 33 Digital Tele-Converter 59 Digital Zoom 58 Direct Print Button 25, 112...
...87 AF J Auto Focus AF Frame 21 AF Lock 77 Aquarium (Scene Mode 54 AV Cable 2, 95 B Battery Battery and Charger Kit 36, 38 Charge Indicator 14 Date/Time Battery 17 Power Saving 41 Beach (Scene Mode 54 Black and White Images 71 C Camera Shake 56, 111 Components Guide 40 Compression J Image Quality Continuous Shooting 68 D Date and Time Adding to Image 57 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 48 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 33 Digital Tele-Converter 59 Digital Zoom 58 Direct Print Button 25, 112...
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.../SDHC Memory Card J Memory Cards Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer 60 Changing Delay and Number of Shots 73 Face Self-Timer 61 Two Second Self-Timer 72 Sepia Tones 71 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 72 Shooting With Macro 65 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 92 Snow (Scene Mode 55 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 33 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 32 Sound 47 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 54 Supplementary Flash 38 T Terminal 25, 34, 95 Tone (White Balance 70 Troubleshooting 115 V Video J Movies Viewing (Playback...
.../SDHC Memory Card J Memory Cards Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer 60 Changing Delay and Number of Shots 73 Face Self-Timer 61 Two Second Self-Timer 72 Sepia Tones 71 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 72 Shooting With Macro 65 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 92 Snow (Scene Mode 55 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 33 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 32 Sound 47 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 54 Supplementary Flash 38 T Terminal 25, 34, 95 Tone (White Balance 70 Troubleshooting 115 V Video J Movies Viewing (Playback...