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...-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC300 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can use the software on the ...
...-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC300 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can use the software on the ...
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...of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. 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 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 54 ' Inserting the...
...of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. 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 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 54 ' Inserting the...
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...to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the installation. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS... the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. When the install finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive and double-click the icon. Macintosh ● Place the CD-ROM in...
...to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with the installation. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the camera (p. 2) Preparations Windows XP and Mac OS... the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. When the install finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive and double-click the icon. Macintosh ● Place the CD-ROM in...
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Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC300*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. 34
Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC300*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. 34
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... [Standard] option. X The view will be enlarged, and the zoom factor will display on the combination of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used together with the digital zoom. 55 The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the screen. ● To return to the...blue). • Using [2.3x] at the same zoom factor. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of recording pixel (p. 64) and digital tele-converter settings used. Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of 1.4x or 2.3x. Accept the ...
... [Standard] option. X The view will be enlarged, and the zoom factor will display on the combination of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used together with the digital zoom. 55 The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the screen. ● To return to the...blue). • Using [2.3x] at the same zoom factor. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of recording pixel (p. 64) and digital tele-converter settings used. Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of 1.4x or 2.3x. Accept the ...
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... pixel settings (p. 64). X The optical zoom will appear. X The camera will allow you to zoom in Î, to appear coarse at the maximum wide angle. Using digital zoom may cause images to prevent the camera from the end of the lens. Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate •... • Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue) Using Î You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in even more and shoot while close to compose the shot. Using the digital zoom will zoom in .) from moving and blurring the image (p. 70). 62 Select œ. ...
... pixel settings (p. 64). X The optical zoom will appear. X The camera will allow you to zoom in Î, to appear coarse at the maximum wide angle. Using digital zoom may cause images to prevent the camera from the end of the lens. Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate •... • Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue) Using Î You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in even more and shoot while close to compose the shot. Using the digital zoom will zoom in .) from moving and blurring the image (p. 70). 62 Select œ. ...
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... focus locks and % is effective for focusing on the screen. ● If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will unlock. If the camera cannot focus when you release your finger from the shutter button, and press the q button once more, % will disappear and the focus will turn yellow... the n button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55) is fixed at the center. This is displayed on a specific point.
... focus locks and % is effective for focusing on the screen. ● If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will unlock. If the camera cannot focus when you release your finger from the shutter button, and press the q button once more, % will disappear and the focus will turn yellow... the n button, select the 4 tab, then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55) is fixed at the center. This is displayed on a specific point.
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...does not magnify? The magnified display will magnify and you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear when using the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55), or when connected to a TV (p. 70). 76 X In [Center] (p. 75), the contents of the center... AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway. In [Center], it will appear magnified. X In [Face...
...does not magnify? The magnified display will magnify and you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will not appear when using the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55), or when connected to a TV (p. 70). 76 X In [Center] (p. 75), the contents of the center... AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. Check the focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway. In [Center], it will appear magnified. X In [Face...
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...buttons to reflect all images selected for printing. As a result, some printers may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These selection methods comply with the date, regardless of print copies so they can be overwritten by those set by your... camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Type Date File No. Standard Index Both On Off On Off On Off ...
...buttons to reflect all images selected for printing. As a result, some printers may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These selection methods comply with the date, regardless of print copies so they can be overwritten by those set by your... camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Type Date File No. Standard Index Both On Off On Off On Off ...
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... folder structure is changed on the LCD monitor, and shooting ended automatically. Try one of the following. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 83). displayed on a computer, you copy a movie to a memory card that it was insufficient. Playback...
... folder structure is changed on the LCD monitor, and shooting ended automatically. Try one of the following. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 83). displayed on a computer, you copy a movie to a memory card that it was insufficient. Playback...
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...- delay, Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Mono)) ...Compression Fine, Normal 122 f/5.8 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 13x in combination with the optical zoom) LCD Monitor 2.5-inch type TFT LCD color monitor Approx. 115,000 ...
...- delay, Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data: WAVE (Mono)) ...Compression Fine, Normal 122 f/5.8 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 13x in combination with the optical zoom) LCD Monitor 2.5-inch type TFT LCD color monitor Approx. 115,000 ...
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Specifications Number of digital, audio and video*) * mini-B compatible Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, mono audio) Communication Settings MTP, PTP Power 2 AA-size alkaline batteries 2 AA-size ... - 104 °F) Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Dimensions (excluding protrusions) . . . . 92.1 x 62.0 x 31.1 mm (3.63 x 2.44 x 1.22 in.) Weight (camera body only Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report. 123 LP) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames...
Specifications Number of digital, audio and video*) * mini-B compatible Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, mono audio) Communication Settings MTP, PTP Power 2 AA-size alkaline batteries 2 AA-size ... - 104 °F) Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Dimensions (excluding protrusions) . . . . 92.1 x 62.0 x 31.1 mm (3.63 x 2.44 x 1.22 in.) Weight (camera body only Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report. 123 LP) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames...
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... to Image 56 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17, 108 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 46 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 31 Digital Tele-Converter 55 Digital Zoom 54 Display Language 18 Display Overlay 104 DPOF 96 124 E Editing Red-Eye Correction 95 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ....... 94 Rotating...
... to Image 56 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17, 108 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 46 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 31 Digital Tele-Converter 55 Digital Zoom 54 Display Language 18 Display Overlay 104 DPOF 96 124 E Editing Red-Eye Correction 95 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ....... 94 Rotating...
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... 69 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 70 Shooting With Macro 61 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 88 Snow (Scene Mode 52 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 31 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 30 Sound 45 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 51 Super Macro (Scene Mode 62 Supplementary...
... 69 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 70 Shooting With Macro 61 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 88 Snow (Scene Mode 52 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 31 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 30 Sound 45 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 51 Super Macro (Scene Mode 62 Supplementary...