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...SDHC logo is a danger of HDMI Licensing LLC. However, if you can use with the product. • The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for the power outlet. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CDI-E403-...010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2009 PRINTED IN JAPAN Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that the information contained in ...
...SDHC logo is a danger of HDMI Licensing LLC. However, if you can use with the product. • The above items notwithstanding, Canon accepts no liability for the power outlet. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CDI-E403-...010 XXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2009 PRINTED IN JAPAN Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that the information contained in ...
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... (English only): http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you can find the manuals in your camera package. Camera Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE... Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty "Canon Customer (This Guide) Solution Disk Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. • ...
... (English only): http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you can find the manuals in your camera package. Camera Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE... Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty "Canon Customer (This Guide) Solution Disk Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. • ...
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... and has no effect on the recorded image. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with this camera are intended for details. 3 More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The... images recorded with your camera. Read This First Test Shots Take some initial...
... and has no effect on the recorded image. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with this camera are intended for details. 3 More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The... images recorded with your camera. Read This First Test Shots Take some initial...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 ● Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode 57 ● Shoot to match special conditions 58 - 61 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 58) ... size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 72 ● Take pictures continuously 77 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 144 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 61, 74 ● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF...
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 ● Just Taking Pictures (Easy mode 57 ● Shoot to match special conditions 58 - 61 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 58) ... size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 72 ● Take pictures continuously 77 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 144 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 61, 74 ● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF...
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What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 112 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 116 ● Quickly search pictures 110, 111 ● Erase pictures 28, 118 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 121 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 31 ● View movies 33 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 29 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 139 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 112 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 116 ● Quickly search pictures 110, 111 ● Erase pictures 28, 118 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 121 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 31 ● View movies 33 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 29 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 139 5
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...you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Conventions Used in this camera. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this Guide ........9 Safety Precautions 10 1 ... Computer 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting .......... 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 53 Clock Functions 54 3 ...
...you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Conventions Used in this camera. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this Guide ........9 Safety Precautions 10 1 ... Computer 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 Changing the Sound Settings ......... 49 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting .......... 52 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 53 Clock Functions 54 3 ...
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... with Slow Synchro ...... 91 M Setting the Shutter Speed ........ 92 B Setting the Aperture Value ...... 93 D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value 94 Table of Your Camera 83 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84 Magnifying the Focal Point 85 Shooting with the AF Lock 86 Shooting with the FE Lock ......... 91 ... Changing...
... with Slow Synchro ...... 91 M Setting the Shutter Speed ........ 92 B Setting the Aperture Value ...... 93 D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value 94 Table of Your Camera 83 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 84 Magnifying the Focal Point 85 Shooting with the AF Lock 86 Shooting with the FE Lock ......... 91 ... Changing...
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... Appear Brighter (i-Contrast).....129 ] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect...130 Printing from the Print List (DPOF 131 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF 133 8 Customizing the Camera . 137 Changing Functions 138 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 142 Changing Playback Functions....... 146 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 146 9 Useful Information 149 Using Household...
... Appear Brighter (i-Contrast).....129 ] Correcting the Red-Eye Effect...130 Printing from the Print List (DPOF 131 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF 133 8 Customizing the Camera . 137 Changing Functions 138 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 142 Changing Playback Functions....... 146 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 146 9 Useful Information 149 Using Household...
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Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are ... by the following icons. (Up button) (Right button) (Left button) (Down button) (Control dial) • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. • : Supplemental information. • (p.
Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are ... by the following icons. (Up button) (Right button) (Left button) (Down button) (Control dial) • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. • : Supplemental information. • (p.
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... this equipment out of the reach of serious injury or death. Caution 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 . If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. • Use only recommended power sources. Caution Denotes the possibility damage to human eyes. In...
... this equipment out of the reach of serious injury or death. Caution 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 . If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to also check the guides included with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. • Use only recommended power sources. Caution Denotes the possibility damage to human eyes. In...
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... in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. • Do not cut, damage,...• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). - Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from listening with headphones to bump or push strongly on a music CD player. Places...
... in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. • Do not cut, damage,...• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F). - Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from listening with headphones to bump or push strongly on a music CD player. Places...
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...anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is covered by leakage may occur. • Before you are not using the camera on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire ...or other insulators. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera. Contacting other items stuck to the surface, or if it is charging. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long time may cause feelings of ...
...anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is covered by leakage may occur. • Before you are not using the camera on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire ...or other insulators. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera. Contacting other items stuck to the surface, or if it is charging. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long time may cause feelings of ...
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to view, erase and print the images you take. 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 the flash. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Strap 13
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to view, erase and print the images you take. 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 the flash. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Strap 13
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...Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Recharge the battery. The charger can be used when abroad. Display Summary Good. Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Depleted. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. Purchase a new battery. 15 Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will be taken.... Attach the cover to discharge naturally even if they will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is visible. • How to the point where it will appear on the...
...Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Recharge the battery. The charger can be used when abroad. Display Summary Good. Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Depleted. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. Purchase a new battery. 15 Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will be taken.... Attach the cover to discharge naturally even if they will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is visible. • How to the point where it will appear on the...
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... shown until you will not properly lock into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 16 Slide the tab up until it locks into place. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover , and open it will not be able to... record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into the camera. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Inserting the memory card in the correct...
... shown until you will not properly lock into place with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 16 Slide the tab up until it locks into place. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover , and open it will not be able to... record images if the tab is oriented correctly. Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into the camera. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. Inserting the memory card in the correct...
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Can you will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. If this tab is in a Shooting Mode (p. 24). SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. ... 8 GB Number of shots 626 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be able to take...
Can you will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. If this tab is in a Shooting Mode (p. 24). SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. ... 8 GB Number of shots 626 2505 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you check the number of shots that can be able to take...
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... Date/ Time screen will appear each time you will set , the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Daylight saving time settings If you select in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial and select , you turn the Â...; dial to daylight savings (1 hour ahead). 19 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the...
... Date/ Time screen will appear each time you will set , the Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Daylight saving time settings If you select in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial and select , you turn the Â...; dial to daylight savings (1 hour ahead). 19 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on the...
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.../time battery can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained about 4... hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu ...3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the camera on p. 19 to set the date and time. 20 Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Change the date...
.../time battery can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained about 4... hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu ...3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the camera on p. 19 to set the date and time. 20 Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Change the date...
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As you should format the card with this camera. Format the memory card. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [Format], then press the m button. X When formatting has finished, ...
As you should format the card with this camera. Format the memory card. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to select [Format], then press the m button. X When formatting has finished, ...
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... stop ). To take the shot. Does the length of the shutter sound change . • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be blurry. X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ● Since the shot is playing, the recorded... press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may not be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to move the camera. If you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may be careful not to focus, then take images that are in focus, be...
... stop ). To take the shot. Does the length of the shutter sound change . • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being taken while the shutter sound plays, be blurry. X The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ● Since the shot is playing, the recorded... press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the image may not be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to move the camera. If you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may be careful not to focus, then take images that are in focus, be...