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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH
Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH
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... Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC10 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty "Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 If the software installation... fails, you purchased the camera. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the CD-ROM. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following ...
... Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC10 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty "Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 If the software installation... fails, you purchased the camera. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the CD-ROM. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following ...
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...the images were recorded correctly. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with your camera. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with this camera are collectively referred to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as ... no effect on the recorded image. This is not a malfunction. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of memory cards that...
...the images were recorded correctly. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with your camera. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with this camera are collectively referred to specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as ... no effect on the recorded image. This is not a malfunction. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are intended for any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of memory cards that...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions 56 - 58 Take good people shots I Portraits F At night (p. 56) (p. 57) V Kids and pets (p. 57) w ... size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 72 ● Take pictures continuously 76 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 145 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 58, 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 ● Shoot to match special conditions 56 - 58 Take good people shots I Portraits F At night (p. 56) (p. 57) V Kids and pets (p. 57) w ... size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 72 ● Take pictures continuously 76 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 145 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 58, 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 109 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 115 ● Quickly search pictures 106, 108 ● Erase pictures 28, 119 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 117 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 31 ● View movies 33, 102 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 29 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 17, 141 5
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures 27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow 109 ● Look at my pictures on a TV 115 ● Quickly search pictures 106, 108 ● Erase pictures 28, 119 ● Protect pictures from accidental erasure 117 E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 31 ● View movies 33, 102 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 29 Save ● Save images to a computer 34 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 49 ● Use the camera abroad 17, 141 5
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... Recording Pixels....... 72 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality 72 6 Basic Operations 48 Changing the Sound Settings ..........49 Changing the Screen Brightness .....50 Returning the Camera to Do 4 Conventions Used in Program AE 68 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)......... 69 Turning the Flash On 69 Shooting Close-ups (Macro 70 Shooting... Self-Timer 63 Using the Face Self-Timer 64 Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect 65 4 Choosing Settings Yourself 67 Shooting in this camera. Menu -
... Recording Pixels....... 72 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality 72 6 Basic Operations 48 Changing the Sound Settings ..........49 Changing the Screen Brightness .....50 Returning the Camera to Do 4 Conventions Used in Program AE 68 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)......... 69 Turning the Flash On 69 Shooting Close-ups (Macro 70 Shooting... Self-Timer 63 Using the Face Self-Timer 64 Special Effects for Night Backgrounds (Creative Light Effect 65 4 Choosing Settings Yourself 67 Shooting in this camera. Menu -
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... the Self-Timer 79 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 79 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 80 Holding the Camera and Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter) ....... 80 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 81 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82 Magnifying the Focal Point 83 Shooting with the AF Lock 84 Shooting with...
... the Self-Timer 79 Shooting Using a TV Monitor .......... 79 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 80 Holding the Camera and Shooting Vertically (Vertical Shutter) ....... 80 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera 81 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82 Magnifying the Focal Point 83 Shooting with the AF Lock 84 Shooting with...
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...Handling Precautions 162 Specifications 163 Index 166 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 ... • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. 8 xx): Reference pages. Table of Contents 8 Customizing the Camera ..137 Changing Functions 138 Changing Shooting Functions........143 Changing Playback Functions .......146 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 147 9 Useful Information ...
...Handling Precautions 162 Specifications 163 Index 166 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 ... • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. 8 xx): Reference pages. Table of Contents 8 Customizing the Camera ..137 Changing Functions 138 Changing Shooting Functions........143 Changing Playback Functions .......146 Changing the Start-up Image or Sound 147 9 Useful Information ...
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...to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure 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. Battery, Battery Charger • Use only recommended ...liquids or foreign objects to disassemble or alter any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is not expressly described in asphyxiation. Using other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the...
...to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure 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. Battery, Battery Charger • Use only recommended ...liquids or foreign objects to disassemble or alter any separately sold accessories you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is not expressly described in asphyxiation. Using other liquids. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the...
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... subject to severe impacts. Humid or dusty areas. 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 contact the charger terminals or plug. Caution • Be... careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from listening with water and seek ...
... subject to severe impacts. Humid or dusty areas. 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 contact the charger terminals or plug. Caution • Be... careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from listening with water and seek ...
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... dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by leakage may occur. • Before you are not using the camera on top of the battery charger while it is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the...; When using it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with the camera in your pocket. Pets biting the battery could result in your fingers or clothing. Leaving the unit plugged in waste containers may be careful not...
... dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by leakage may occur. • Before you are not using the camera on top of the battery charger while it is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the...; When using it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you discard batteries, cover the terminals with the camera in your pocket. Pets biting the battery could result in your fingers or clothing. Leaving the unit plugged in waste containers may be careful not...
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Strap 13 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 or touch the screen. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. 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.
Strap 13 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 or touch the screen. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to a computer. Be sure that your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. 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.
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Basic Touch Operations Touch Briefly touch the screen with the touch of magnified images. 14 Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. Used for playback operations such as switching to the next image, or moving the displayed location of your finger. Double Tap Quickly tap the screen twice. Used in Playback mode to switch to Index Display. Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with your finger. Drag Touch and drag your finger across the screen.
Basic Touch Operations Touch Briefly touch the screen with the touch of magnified images. 14 Used for choosing icons or magnifying images. Used for playback operations such as switching to the next image, or moving the displayed location of your finger. Double Tap Quickly tap the screen twice. Used in Playback mode to switch to Index Display. Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with your finger. Drag Touch and drag your finger across the screen.
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When touching with your finger does not work well, you hold the camera vertically Correct the brightness (exposure compensation) Switching the Display Magnified Display/ Index Display Registering Commonly Used Functions (Touch Actions) Do not install commercially ... to perform operations. Do not use other objects, such as pens or pencils. What if I cannot perform operations well? Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons (p. 142). 15 You can use the attached toggle...
When touching with your finger does not work well, you hold the camera vertically Correct the brightness (exposure compensation) Switching the Display Magnified Display/ Index Display Registering Commonly Used Functions (Touch Actions) Do not install commercially ... to perform operations. Do not use other objects, such as pens or pencils. What if I cannot perform operations well? Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons (p. 142). 15 You can use the attached toggle...
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... Can Be Taken Number of shots 240 Playback Time (Hours) 6 • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of the battery and does not indicate a problem....the battery. Purchase a new battery. 17 Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Display Summary Good. Charged batteries continue to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after ...
... Can Be Taken Number of shots 240 Playback Time (Hours) 6 • The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of the battery and does not indicate a problem....the battery. Purchase a new battery. 17 Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Display Summary Good. Charged batteries continue to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after ...
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...tab is oriented correctly. Slide the tab up until it will not be able to insert the battery in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide it 18 Terminals Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the ...memory card as shown until you will not properly lock into the camera. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into place. until it . Check the card's write-protect tab....
...tab is oriented correctly. Slide the tab up until it will not be able to insert the battery in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Close the cover. ● Close the cover , and slide it 18 Terminals Terminals Insert the memory card. ● Insert the ...memory card as shown until you will not properly lock into the camera. Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into place. until it . Check the card's write-protect tab....
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... 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 until you check the number of the arrow. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in a Shooting mode (p. 24). X The memory...
... 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 until you check the number of the arrow. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in a Shooting mode (p. 24). X The memory...
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... . Setting the Date and Time What is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the camera. ● Press the power button. Turn on the screen and you will set a value. ● ...If you choose and press the op buttons or turn the  dial and choose , you turn off the camera. X Once the date and time have been set them. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. ...Reappearing Date/Time screen If the date/time battery is turned on the camera. SD and SDHC memory cards have not set the date and time, the Date/Time screen will appear...
... . Setting the Date and Time What is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the camera. ● Press the power button. Turn on the screen and you will set a value. ● ...If you choose and press the op buttons or turn the  dial and choose , you turn off the camera. X Once the date and time have been set them. Make the setting. ● Press the m button. ...Reappearing Date/Time screen If the date/time battery is turned on the camera. SD and SDHC memory cards have not set the date and time, the Date/Time screen will appear...
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You can be retained for about 4 hours even if the camera is pressed? What if the clock appears when the m button is not turned on. The clock will close. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X ... Step 2. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button . Setting the Display Language Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be charged in about three weeks after the battery pack...
You can be retained for about 4 hours even if the camera is pressed? What if the clock appears when the m button is not turned on. The clock will close. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X ... Step 2. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button . Setting the Display Language Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be charged in about three weeks after the battery pack...
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... use a new memory card or one that has been used in the formatting screen may be formatted. As you should format the card with this camera. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn...
... use a new memory card or one that has been used in the formatting screen may be formatted. As you should format the card with this camera. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn...