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... flash (turn off the flash) 59 ● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . 63, 64, 78, 79 ● Insert the date and time into my shots 62 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 70 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom (digital macro shooting 71 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 77 ● Add special effects when shooting (Creative Light Effect) . . . . . 65 ● Change the size of picture...
... flash (turn off the flash) 59 ● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . 63, 64, 78, 79 ● Insert the date and time into my shots 62 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 70 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects using the zoom (digital macro shooting 71 ● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures 77 ● Add special effects when shooting (Creative Light Effect) . . . . . 65 ● Change the size of picture...
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... (Digital Macro 71 Changing the Recording Pixels....... 72 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality 72 6 Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Using the Touch Panel 14 Charging the Battery 16 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 18 Setting the Date and Time 20 Setting the Display Language..........21 Formatting Memory Cards 22 Pressing the Shutter Button 23 Taking Pictures 24 Viewing Images 27 Erasing Images 28 Printing Images 29 Shooting Movies 31...
... (Digital Macro 71 Changing the Recording Pixels....... 72 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality 72 6 Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this Guide ........8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Using the Touch Panel 14 Charging the Battery 16 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 18 Setting the Date and Time 20 Setting the Display Language..........21 Formatting Memory Cards 22 Pressing the Shutter Button 23 Taking Pictures 24 Viewing Images 27 Erasing Images 28 Printing Images 29 Shooting Movies 31...
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... Checking for Shut Eyes 91 Shooting Long Exposures 92 Changing the Color and Shooting... 93 Shooting Stitch Assist Images ........ 96 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 97 Changing the Movie Mode 98 Changing the Image Quality 99 AE Lock/Exposure Shift 100 Other Shooting Functions 101 Playback Functions 102 Editing 103 7 Using Playback and Other Functions 105 Quickly Searching Images 106 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback 108 Viewing Slideshows 109 Checking the Focus 111 Magnifying Images 112 Changing Image Transitions ......... 113 Easy Operations with Touch Actions...
... Checking for Shut Eyes 91 Shooting Long Exposures 92 Changing the Color and Shooting... 93 Shooting Stitch Assist Images ........ 96 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 97 Changing the Movie Mode 98 Changing the Image Quality 99 AE Lock/Exposure Shift 100 Other Shooting Functions 101 Playback Functions 102 Editing 103 7 Using Playback and Other Functions 105 Quickly Searching Images 106 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback 108 Viewing Slideshows 109 Checking the Focus 111 Magnifying Images 112 Changing Image Transitions ......... 113 Easy Operations with Touch Actions...
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... the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set , the Date/Time screen will not be able to turn on the screen and you have a write-protect tab. X The Date/Time screen will appear on the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen If the date/time battery is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Turn on . Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear each time you turn off the camera. SD and SDHC memory cards...
... the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set , the Date/Time screen will not be able to turn on the screen and you have a write-protect tab. X The Date/Time screen will appear on the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen If the date/time battery is turned on the camera. ● Press the power button. Turn on . Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear each time you turn off the camera. SD and SDHC memory cards...
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... also change the display language in about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 40) the date/time battery can be retained for about 4 hours even if the camera is pressed? If the clock appears, press the m button to choose a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will...
... also change the display language in about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 40) the date/time battery can be retained for about 4 hours even if the camera is pressed? If the clock appears, press the m button to choose a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will...
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... included CD-ROM, overwriting your camera images to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can use the supplied software to a computer. For enhanced playback you use the included software to transfer your current installation. Viewing images Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Viewing movies Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher Viewing images Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more Viewing movies 1 GB or more USB ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or...
... included CD-ROM, overwriting your camera images to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can use the supplied software to a computer. For enhanced playback you use the included software to transfer your current installation. Viewing images Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Viewing movies Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher Viewing images Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more Viewing movies 1 GB or more USB ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or...
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...-ROM drive. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in USB ports. v10.5) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with the installation. ● If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on -screen instructions to proceed. Viewing images PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor Viewing movies Core Duo 1.66 GHz or higher Viewing images 512 MB or more Viewing movies 1 GB or more USB ImageBrowser: 300 MB...
...-ROM drive. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in USB ports. v10.5) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with the installation. ● If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on -screen instructions to proceed. Viewing images PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor Viewing movies Core Duo 1.66 GHz or higher Viewing images 512 MB or more Viewing movies 1 GB or more USB ImageBrowser: 300 MB...
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... may be sorted by simply connecting your camera to a computer. Transferring Images to a Computer Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when you can transfer images without installing the included software by date and saved in separate folders in use , the file size, or the software in the Pictures folder. ● After the transfer finishes, click [x] to close CameraWindow, then turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Guide.
... may be sorted by simply connecting your camera to a computer. Transferring Images to a Computer Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when you can transfer images without installing the included software by date and saved in separate folders in use , the file size, or the software in the Pictures folder. ● After the transfer finishes, click [x] to close CameraWindow, then turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Guide.
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... (p. 72) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 17) Metering Modes (p. 87) Folder Number - File Number (p. 138) Displayed image number / Total number of images Shutter Speed Aperture Value, Image Quality (Movies) (p. 99) i-Contrast (pp. 90, 130) Flash (pp. 69, 89) Switching the Display You can set [Review Info]. 45 Then set the display that appears first. Macro (p. 70), Infinity (p. 71) File Size (p. 73) Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 72) Movies: Movie Length (p. 99) Protect (p. 117) Favorites (p. 124) My Colors (pp. 77, 129) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 91, 131) Shooting Date and Time (p. 20) No...
... (p. 72) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 17) Metering Modes (p. 87) Folder Number - File Number (p. 138) Displayed image number / Total number of images Shutter Speed Aperture Value, Image Quality (Movies) (p. 99) i-Contrast (pp. 90, 130) Flash (pp. 69, 89) Switching the Display You can set [Review Info]. 45 Then set the display that appears first. Macro (p. 70), Infinity (p. 71) File Size (p. 73) Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 72) Movies: Movie Length (p. 99) Protect (p. 117) Favorites (p. 124) My Colors (pp. 77, 129) Red-Eye Correction (pp. 91, 131) Shooting Date and Time (p. 20) No...
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... corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory card or various information is called the histogram. Colors Green Orange Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete (p. 25)/Display Off (p. 140) Recording/reading/transmitting image data (p. 25) Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 25) Camera shake warning (p. 59) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to malfunction. 46 Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake...
... corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory card or various information is called the histogram. Colors Green Orange Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete (p. 25)/Display Off (p. 140) Recording/reading/transmitting image data (p. 25) Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 25) Camera shake warning (p. 59) When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to malfunction. 46 Do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake...
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... (the zoom factor will display in blue). • Using [2.0x] at the same zoom factor. Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.5x] at a recording pixel setting of 1.5x or 2.0x. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used .
... (the zoom factor will display in blue). • Using [2.0x] at the same zoom factor. Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.5x] at a recording pixel setting of 1.5x or 2.0x. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used .
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... you replace the memory card with a new one, file numbering begins with 0001 again. • If you shoot are assigned consecutively until an image with file number 0001, format the memory card before use a memory card already containing images, the newly assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for information regarding folder structure or image types. 138 Changing the File Number Assignment Images you use (pp. 22, 52). • Refer to the Software Guide for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. Changing Functions...
... you replace the memory card with a new one, file numbering begins with 0001 again. • If you shoot are assigned consecutively until an image with file number 0001, format the memory card before use a memory card already containing images, the newly assigned file numbers may continue the existing numbering for information regarding folder structure or image types. 138 Changing the File Number Assignment Images you use (pp. 22, 52). • Refer to the Software Guide for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. Changing Functions...
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... automatically light to assist focusing in the 4 tab (p. 48). Turning off this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in dark conditions with the flash. Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting...
... automatically light to assist focusing in the 4 tab (p. 48). Turning off this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in dark conditions with the flash. Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting...
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.... Changing Shooting Functions Displaying the Overlay You can confirm the result directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both A grid overlays the display. Both grid lines, and the 3:2 guide will display. • In mode, you cannot set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is held vertically. 145 The actual image recorded will not be printed. Continuous Shoot Only Panning Image...
.... Changing Shooting Functions Displaying the Overlay You can confirm the result directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both A grid overlays the display. Both grid lines, and the 3:2 guide will display. • In mode, you cannot set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is held vertically. 145 The actual image recorded will not be printed. Continuous Shoot Only Panning Image...
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...; Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 145). • Set the flash to h (p. 69). • Increase the ISO speed (p. 74). • Attach the camera to A or 4 (p. 42). • When in Playback mode (p. 27), press the shutter button halfway (p. 23). After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on . h appears on . Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following will not be recorded in still images...
...; Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 145). • Set the flash to h (p. 69). • Increase the ISO speed (p. 74). • Attach the camera to A or 4 (p. 42). • When in Playback mode (p. 27), press the shutter button halfway (p. 23). After closing the memory card/battery cover, turn the power on . h appears on . Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following will not be recorded in still images...
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...; Change the compression ratio (p. 99). • Use a memory card capable of the memory card in Each Shooting Mode" (pp. 156 - 159). menu. • The items in which settings can 't make settings for information regarding folder structure or file names. Even when the shooting time does not display properly, the recorded video will be solved by a cable. • Disconnect the cable, press and hold down transfer speed when the camera is connected to play back images or movies. •...
...; Change the compression ratio (p. 99). • Use a memory card capable of the memory card in Each Shooting Mode" (pp. 156 - 159). menu. • The items in which settings can 't make settings for information regarding folder structure or file names. Even when the shooting time does not display properly, the recorded video will be solved by a cable. • Disconnect the cable, press and hold down transfer speed when the camera is connected to play back images or movies. •...
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... image data cannot be displayed. • Images manipulated on the LCD monitor, try one of Messages that can be displayed. Unlock the write protect tab (p. 20). Cannot record! • You attempted to a print list. 154 List of the following solutions. Touch AF unavailable • Touch AF cannot be used in the correct direction. Erase the images (pp. 28, 119) to "LOCK". Memory card full • There is touching the Shooting mode icon...
... image data cannot be displayed. • Images manipulated on the LCD monitor, try one of Messages that can be displayed. Unlock the write protect tab (p. 20). Cannot record! • You attempted to a print list. 154 List of the following solutions. Touch AF unavailable • Touch AF cannot be used in the correct direction. Erase the images (pp. 28, 119) to "LOCK". Memory card full • There is touching the Shooting mode icon...
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... 998 images in Playback mode. • If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Reduce the number of selected images and try again (p. 134). Use a commercially available USB card reader to [Auto Reset] (p. 138) or format the memory card (pp. 22, 52). If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that the camera is...
... 998 images in Playback mode. • If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Reduce the number of selected images and try again (p. 134). Use a commercially available USB card reader to [Auto Reset] (p. 138) or format the memory card (pp. 22, 52). If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that the camera is...
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... p. 51 160 Formats memory card, erasing all operation sounds (5 levels). Choose display language. Auto Power Down: On*/Off Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min. Ref. On*/Off Set within a range of ±2. Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up image. Add an image as start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Calibration Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all data Continuous*/Auto Reset Monthly*/Daily 1 min...
... p. 51 160 Formats memory card, erasing all operation sounds (5 levels). Choose display language. Auto Power Down: On*/Off Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min. Ref. On*/Off Set within a range of ±2. Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up image. Add an image as start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Calibration Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all data Continuous*/Auto Reset Monthly*/Daily 1 min...
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... Mode 56 Screen Display Language 21 Information Displayed 44 Menu Operations 47, 48 Switching the Display 44, 45 SD/SDHC Memory Card 19 Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer 63 Changing Delay and Number of Shots 79 Face Self-Timer 64 Two Second Self-Timer 78 Sepia Tones 77 Servo AF 85 Shooting Date and Time J Date and Time Shooting Using a TV 79 Shutter Button 23 Slideshow 109 Slow Synchro J Flash Snow (Scene Mode 58 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 34 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 34 Sound Settings Mute 49 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode...
... Mode 56 Screen Display Language 21 Information Displayed 44 Menu Operations 47, 48 Switching the Display 44, 45 SD/SDHC Memory Card 19 Self-Timer 10 second Self-Timer 63 Changing Delay and Number of Shots 79 Face Self-Timer 64 Two Second Self-Timer 78 Sepia Tones 77 Servo AF 85 Shooting Date and Time J Date and Time Shooting Using a TV 79 Shutter Button 23 Slideshow 109 Slow Synchro J Flash Snow (Scene Mode 58 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 34 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 34 Sound Settings Mute 49 Stitch Assist (Scene Mode...