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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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...anything is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can find the manuals in your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is required to a computer. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card Interface Cable ... AV Cable AVC-DC300 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to install and use the included memory card to try out your camera package. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF) from which...
...anything is missing, contact the retailer from : http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.htm • You can find the manuals in your new camera and take some test shots. • Adobe Reader is required to a computer. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card Interface Cable ... AV Cable AVC-DC300 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to install and use the included memory card to try out your camera package. Download ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software Guide (PDF) from which...
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... the prior permission of memory cards that is produced with your camera. More than 99.99% of sale before proceeding with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of the pixels operate to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with...
... the prior permission of memory cards that is produced with your camera. More than 99.99% of sale before proceeding with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of the pixels operate to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 20 ● Shoot to match special conditions 50 - 52 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 50) F V With nightscapes Kids and pets (p. 50) (p. 50) w P ... pictures 69 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 64 ● Take pictures continuously 66 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 67 4
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 20 ● Shoot to match special conditions 50 - 52 Take good people shots IPortraits (p. 50) F V With nightscapes Kids and pets (p. 50) (p. 50) w P ... pictures 69 ● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 64 ● Take pictures continuously 66 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 67 4
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What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 23 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 88 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 91 ● Quickly search pictures 86, 87 ● Erase pictures 24, 93 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 92 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 27 ● View movies 29 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 30 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 45 ● Use the camera abroad 36 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 23 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 88 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 91 ● Quickly search pictures 86, 87 ● Erase pictures 24, 93 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 92 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 27 ● View movies 29 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 30 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 45 ● Use the camera abroad 36 5
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... Turning the Flash Off 53 Zooming in More Closely on the Screen 40 m FUNC. Basic Operations ....44 Changing the Sound Settings ..........45 Returning the Camera to a Computer 30 Accessories 34 Separately Sold Accessories ...........36 2 Learning More 37 Components Guide 38 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 39 Indicator 39 ... Settings Yourself 59 G Shooting in Special Conditions 50 ! Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Menu - Changing the ISO Speed ......... 67 Adjusting the White Balance 68 6
... Turning the Flash Off 53 Zooming in More Closely on the Screen 40 m FUNC. Basic Operations ....44 Changing the Sound Settings ..........45 Returning the Camera to a Computer 30 Accessories 34 Separately Sold Accessories ...........36 2 Learning More 37 Components Guide 38 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 39 Indicator 39 ... Settings Yourself 59 G Shooting in Special Conditions 50 ! Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Menu - Changing the ISO Speed ......... 67 Adjusting the White Balance 68 6
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...Self-Timer 70 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 71 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 72 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 73 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 74 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 75 Magnifying the Focal Point 76 Changing the Metering ... Playback and Other Functions 85 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 86 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 96 8 Customizing the Camera.... 99 Changing Functions 100 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 103 Changing Playback Functions....... 105 9 Useful Information 107 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 108 Using...
...Self-Timer 70 $ Customizing the Self-Timer ........ 71 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 72 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 73 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 74 % Shooting with the AF Lock ........ 75 Magnifying the Focal Point 76 Changing the Metering ... Playback and Other Functions 85 g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display 86 d Searching for Printing (DPOF 96 8 Customizing the Camera.... 99 Changing Functions 100 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 103 Changing Playback Functions....... 105 9 Useful Information 107 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 108 Using...
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...you read the safety precautions described below. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the camera, please ensure that is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to ...yourself and other power sources could result in close proximity to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Use only recommended power sources. This could damage eyesight. Warning Denotes the...
...you read the safety precautions described below. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the camera, please ensure that is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to ...yourself and other power sources could result in close proximity to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. • Use only recommended power sources. This could damage eyesight. Warning Denotes the...
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... assistance. It is also possible to the surroundings. This could damage the speakers. Humid or dusty areas. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap. • Be careful not to severe impacts. Caution • Do not... aim the camera at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player. Doing so...
... assistance. It is also possible to the surroundings. This could damage the speakers. Humid or dusty areas. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap. • Be careful not to severe impacts. Caution • Do not... aim the camera at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player. Doing so...
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...with dirt, dust or other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with tape or other insulators. Doing so may occur. • Before you... are left inside the camera, damage caused by your pocket. Contacting other items stuck to malfunction. • Remove and store the batteries when you discard batteries, cover the terminals...
...with dirt, dust or other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with tape or other insulators. Doing so may occur. • Before you... are left inside the camera, damage caused by your pocket. Contacting other items stuck to malfunction. • Remove and store the batteries when you discard batteries, cover the terminals...
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Be sure that your wrist to a computer. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Strap 11 Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your fingers do not block the flash. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in » mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take.
Be sure that your wrist to a computer. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Strap 11 Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your fingers do not block the flash. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in » mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you take.
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... with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 12 Inserting the memory card in the locked position. Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you...
... with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 12 Inserting the memory card in the locked position. Slide the tab up until it locks into the camera. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you...
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Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 34, 36). Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will not display. Insert ...? NiMH batteries last much longer than those listed above because performance varies widely. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Display "Change the batteries" 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...
Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 34, 36). Battery Charge Indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will not display. Insert ...? NiMH batteries last much longer than those listed above because performance varies widely. Prepare new batteries to continue using the camera. Display "Change the batteries" 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...
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... Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB 47 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the... camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 20). Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus ...
... Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB 47 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the... camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 20). Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory cards • SDHC memory cards • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards • HC MMCplus ...
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X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. 16 Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option...date and time have not set them. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you turn off the camera. Turn on these settings, be sure to set , the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button... value. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the camera. ● Press the power button. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear.
X The Date/Time screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. 16 Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option...date and time have not set them. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you turn off the camera. Turn on these settings, be sure to set , the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button... value. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the camera. ● Press the power button. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear.
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... take images that are in focus. 19 Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. Press halfway (lightly to the second stop ). X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. X When the...
... take images that are in focus. 19 Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. Press halfway (lightly to the second stop ). X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. X When the...
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... the shutter button. up sound will play, and the start -up screen will appear. ● Pressing the power button again will turn the camera off. Pressing the zoom button toward i will zoom out from your subject, making it appear larger. Turn on faces, setting the color and ...brightness to optimal levels. X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to select ». ● Press the m button. Compose the shot. ● Pressing the zoom button toward j will zoom in on other detected...
... the shutter button. up sound will play, and the start -up screen will appear. ● Pressing the power button again will turn the camera off. Pressing the zoom button toward i will zoom out from your subject, making it appear larger. Turn on faces, setting the color and ...brightness to optimal levels. X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to select ». ● Press the m button. Compose the shot. ● Pressing the zoom button toward j will zoom in on other detected...
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X Several AF frames will blink green while the image is recorded to focus. X The indicator will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. The flash will appear for about two seconds. ● You can take a second picture even while an image ... the shutter button. 21 X The image will automatically fire in focus. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X When the camera focuses, it will play the shutter sound and shoot. X The camera will beep twice. AF Frames » Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to the memory card.
X Several AF frames will blink green while the image is recorded to focus. X The indicator will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. The flash will appear for about two seconds. ● You can take a second picture even while an image ... the shutter button. 21 X The image will automatically fire in focus. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X When the camera focuses, it will play the shutter sound and shoot. X The camera will beep twice. AF Frames » Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to the memory card.
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...-eye and to select [Off]. • The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? » Taking Pictures What if... • The camera does not play any sounds? Your subject is too far away. Move about 25 cm (9.8 in .) or more away when the... camera is pressed halfway? Use the qr buttons to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in . - 9.8 ft.) away from your subject and shoot. ...
...-eye and to select [Off]. • The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? » Taking Pictures What if... • The camera does not play any sounds? Your subject is too far away. Move about 25 cm (9.8 in .) or more away when the... camera is pressed halfway? Use the qr buttons to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in . - 9.8 ft.) away from your subject and shoot. ...
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1 Viewing Images You can view your images on in playback mode, or pressing the æ button will switch the camera to reappear. ● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. Select an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in ... mode. ● Press the 1 button. Switching to and from playback mode Pressing the 1 button while the camera is extended will appear coarse. ● Pressing the 1 button while the lens is off turns the camera on the screen. X The last image you press the 1 button with the lens retracted, the power will...
1 Viewing Images You can view your images on in playback mode, or pressing the æ button will switch the camera to reappear. ● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. Select an image. ● Pressing the q button will cycle through the images in ... mode. ● Press the 1 button. Switching to and from playback mode Pressing the 1 button while the camera is extended will appear coarse. ● Pressing the 1 button while the lens is off turns the camera on the screen. X The last image you press the 1 button with the lens retracted, the power will...