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... Terminal 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 the PDF manuals on the desktop. After installation, shortcut... the PDF manuals. 2 Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the included software. • A memory card is not included. •...
... Terminal 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 the PDF manuals on the desktop. After installation, shortcut... the PDF manuals. 2 Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the included software. • A memory card is not included. •...
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... 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) . . ... (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...
... 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) . . ... (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...
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... a Computer.34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 71 Changing the Recording Pixels....... 72 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality 72 6 Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced ... (Creative Light Effect 65 4 Choosing Settings Yourself 67 Shooting in this camera. 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...
... a Computer.34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Close Subjects (Digital Macro 71 Changing the Recording Pixels....... 72 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality 72 6 Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced ... (Creative Light Effect 65 4 Choosing Settings Yourself 67 Shooting in this camera. 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...
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... the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. If you use the included software to transfer your camera images to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with built-in USB ports. For enhanced playback you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser...
... the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. If you use the included software to transfer your camera images to Prepare • Camera and computer • DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk supplied with the camera (p. 2) • Interface cable supplied with built-in USB ports. For enhanced playback you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser...
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... computers with the installation. ● If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on -screen instructions to proceed. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in USB ports. Remove the CD-ROM. ● Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. 35 When the install finishes, click...
... computers with the installation. ● If the [User Account Control] window appears, follow the on -screen instructions to proceed. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in USB ports. Remove the CD-ROM. ● Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. 35 When the install finishes, click...
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Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC10 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk DC Coupler DR-40 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. 38
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC10 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk DC Coupler DR-40 Power Cord Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. 38
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... (pp. 55, 67, 81). Movie Mode For shooting movies (pp. 31, 97). 42 Components Guide HDMI Terminal (p. 116) Strap Mount (p. 13) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 29, 36) Shutter Button (p. 23) Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 112) / g (Index) (p. 106) Flash (pp. 59, 69, 89) Lamp... Cover (p. 138) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 18) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to select settings (p. 24). Shooting Mode You can leave it to the camera to change the Shooting mode.
... (pp. 55, 67, 81). Movie Mode For shooting movies (pp. 31, 97). 42 Components Guide HDMI Terminal (p. 116) Strap Mount (p. 13) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 29, 36) Shutter Button (p. 23) Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 112) / g (Index) (p. 106) Flash (pp. 59, 69, 89) Lamp... Cover (p. 138) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 18) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to select settings (p. 24). Shooting Mode You can leave it to the camera to change the Shooting mode.
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... settings accordingly for correct viewing. Switching the Display You can hold the camera in either orientation and it is pointed straight up or down. Overlay (p. 145) AF Frame (p. 25), Spot AE Point Frame (p. 87) Digital Zoom Magnification (pp. 60, 61) Macro (p. 70), Infinity (p. 71... Value Image Stabilizer (p. 145) Date Taken/Recorded (p. 62) ISO Speed (p. 74) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it will automatically rotate images for the best shot. Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 17...
... settings accordingly for correct viewing. Switching the Display You can hold the camera in either orientation and it is pointed straight up or down. Overlay (p. 145) AF Frame (p. 25), Spot AE Point Frame (p. 87) Digital Zoom Magnification (pp. 60, 61) Macro (p. 70), Infinity (p. 71... Value Image Stabilizer (p. 145) Date Taken/Recorded (p. 62) ISO Speed (p. 74) * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it will automatically rotate images for the best shot. Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 17...
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... screen. Accept the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Digital Zoom]. Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.5x] at a ...(35mm film equivalent). • The digital tele-converter cannot be enlarged and the zoom factor will appear on the combination...pixel (p. 72) and digital tele-converter settings used. Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length...coarse, however, depending on the screen. ● To return to standard digital zoom, choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option. This enables a faster shutter speed...
... screen. Accept the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Digital Zoom]. Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration • Using [1.5x] at a ...(35mm film equivalent). • The digital tele-converter cannot be enlarged and the zoom factor will appear on the combination...pixel (p. 72) and digital tele-converter settings used. Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length...coarse, however, depending on the screen. ● To return to standard digital zoom, choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option. This enables a faster shutter speed...
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4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • "Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro)" (p. 71) assumes the mode switch had been set to 4 and the R mode chosen. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 156 - 159). 67
4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • "Zooming In on Close Subjects (Digital Macro)" (p. 71) assumes the mode switch had been set to 4 and the R mode chosen. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 156 - 159). 67
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... (zoom factor appears blue) Using Î You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Î, to prevent the camera from the camera. Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) You can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. The focusing range is approximately 5 - 10 cm (2.0 - 3.9 in and the...
... (zoom factor appears blue) Using Î You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Î, to prevent the camera from the camera. Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) You can zoom in even closer on the subject using the digital zoom. The focusing range is approximately 5 - 10 cm (2.0 - 3.9 in and the...
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...or light. • Faces turned to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 61) is pointed at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. • The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. • If the camera cannot focus when you want to change AF frame mode settings... can also use touch operations to shoot. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces on which the camera focuses. • If a face is not detected or only gray frames (no white frame) appear, up to 9 green frames will appear on ...
...or light. • Faces turned to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 61) is pointed at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. • The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. • If the camera cannot focus when you want to change AF frame mode settings... can also use touch operations to shoot. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces on which the camera focuses. • If a face is not detected or only gray frames (no white frame) appear, up to 9 green frames will appear on ...
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...halfway to choose [On]. X In [Face AiAF], the face selected as the main subject will appear. Magnifying the Focal Point If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear magnified. The magnified display will not ...halfway. X In [Fixed frame], the contents of the AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. In [Fixed frame], it will appear magnified. The display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61), Servo AF (p. 85), or when connected to the screen.
...halfway to choose [On]. X In [Face AiAF], the face selected as the main subject will appear. Magnifying the Focal Point If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear magnified. The magnified display will not ...halfway. X In [Fixed frame], the contents of the AF frame will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. In [Fixed frame], it will appear magnified. The display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 60) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 61), Servo AF (p. 85), or when connected to the screen.
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... buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Add] and press the m button. ● To remove an image from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. Print list. ● Press the op buttons and choose the number of prints, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to... choose c in playback with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. These selection methods comply with the FUNC. Choose c (videos will be excluded). ● Press the m button to choose an image...
... buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Add] and press the m button. ● To remove an image from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. Print list. ● Press the op buttons and choose the number of prints, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to... choose c in playback with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. These selection methods comply with the FUNC. Choose c (videos will be excluded). ● Press the m button to choose an image...
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...developer services may not be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with print settings set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with the date, regardless of print copies so that they can be able to ...page. Prints both standard and index formats. Prints the file number. - As a result, some printers may appear when using a memory card with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose [Print Settings]. ● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then choose [Print Settings] and press the m ...
...developer services may not be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with print settings set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with the date, regardless of print copies so that they can be able to ...page. Prints both standard and index formats. Prints the file number. - As a result, some printers may appear when using a memory card with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose [Print Settings]. ● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then choose [Print Settings] and press the m ...
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... when playing movies. Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 52), or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 101). Playback Cannot play back images or movies. Take your finger off the...; You can 't make settings for information regarding folder structure or file names. Touch operations do not work as expected. • Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, try touching the screen slightly harder or use the toggle attached to "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode" ...
... when playing movies. Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 52), or use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 101). Playback Cannot play back images or movies. Take your finger off the...; You can 't make settings for information regarding folder structure or file names. Touch operations do not work as expected. • Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, try touching the screen slightly harder or use the toggle attached to "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode" ...
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... in .) - delay, FaceSelf- infinity (T) Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - f/5.9 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 20x in combination with the optical zoom) LCD Monitor...* Red-eye reduction/Red-eye correction/FE Lock settings available Built-in .) Kids&Pets: 1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity Digital Macro: 5 - 10 cm (2.0 - 3.9 in Flash Range 50 cm - 3.5 m (1.6 - 11 ft.) (W)/ 90...Indoor, Sunset, Creative Light Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO 3200, Digital Macro, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist, Movie Movie Mode: Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap ...
... in .) - delay, FaceSelf- infinity (T) Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - f/5.9 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 20x in combination with the optical zoom) LCD Monitor...* Red-eye reduction/Red-eye correction/FE Lock settings available Built-in .) Kids&Pets: 1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity Digital Macro: 5 - 10 cm (2.0 - 3.9 in Flash Range 50 cm - 3.5 m (1.6 - 11 ft.) (W)/ 90...Indoor, Sunset, Creative Light Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO 3200, Digital Macro, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist, Movie Movie Mode: Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap ...
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Specifications 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: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: ... Colors, i-Contrast, Trimming, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction Direct Print Type PictBridge capable Interface Hi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector with unified type of digital, audio and video*) HDMI (HDMI Mini Connector) * mini-B compatible Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, mono audio) Communication Settings MTP...
Specifications 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: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: ... Colors, i-Contrast, Trimming, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction Direct Print Type PictBridge capable Interface Hi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector with unified type of digital, audio and video*) HDMI (HDMI Mini Connector) * mini-B compatible Video/Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, mono audio) Communication Settings MTP...
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... Date/Time Battery 21 Settings 20 World Clock 141 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 51 166 Deleting J Erasing Images DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 34 Digital Macro 71 Digital Tele-Converter 61 Digital Zoom 60 Display Language 21 Display Overlay 145 Double Tap 14 DPOF 132, 134 Drag 14 E Editing i-Contrast 130 My Colors...
... Date/Time Battery 21 Settings 20 World Clock 141 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 51 166 Deleting J Erasing Images DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 34 Digital Macro 71 Digital Tele-Converter 61 Digital Zoom 60 Display Language 21 Display Overlay 145 Double Tap 14 DPOF 132, 134 Drag 14 E Editing i-Contrast 130 My Colors...
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... 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 96 Strap 2, 13, 15 Sunset (Scene Mode...
... 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 96 Strap 2, 13, 15 Sunset (Scene Mode...