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Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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...installation fails, you can find the manuals in your camera package. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in ...folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging ...• Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print. • Software ...8226; Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE ...
...installation fails, you can find the manuals in your camera package. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in ...folder on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging ...• Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer (sold separately) and print. • Software ...8226; Adobe Reader is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE ...
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..., that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for protection against scratches during shipment. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with ...performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of the copyright holder. This is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it may break if subjected to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Read This First Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them ...
..., that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for protection against scratches during shipment. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with ...performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of the copyright holder. This is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it may break if subjected to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Read This First Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them ...
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What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode 29 ● Shoot to match special conditions 54-55 Take good people shots I FC Portraits (p. ...
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode 29 ● Shoot to match special conditions 54-55 Take good people shots I FC Portraits (p. ...
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..., 106 2 Print images ● Easily print pictures 136 Save ● Save images to a computer 34, 37 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 48 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 148 ● Understand what is displayed on the screen 164, 165 5
..., 106 2 Print images ● Easily print pictures 136 Save ● Save images to a computer 34, 37 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 48 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 148 ● Understand what is displayed on the screen 164, 165 5
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...Screen Display 44 Indicator 45 FUNC. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery ... 2. Basic Operations ....46 MENU - Basic Operations 47 Changing the Sound Settings ..........48 6 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 50 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 51 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 52 Clock Functions 52 3. Shooting in Special...
...Screen Display 44 Indicator 45 FUNC. Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery ... 2. Basic Operations ....46 MENU - Basic Operations 47 Changing the Sound Settings ..........48 6 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 50 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 51 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 52 Clock Functions 52 3. Shooting in Special...
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Table of Contents Continuous Shooting 76 Changing the Tone of Your Camera 81 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82 Magnifying the Focal Point 83 Shooting with the AF Lock 84 Shooting with Servo AF 84 Choosing the ...
Table of Contents Continuous Shooting 76 Changing the Tone of Your Camera 81 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82 Magnifying the Focal Point 83 Shooting with the AF Lock 84 Shooting with Servo AF 84 Choosing the ...
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...Used in This Guide • Icons are collectively referred to as memory cards in This Guide 9. Customizing Camera Settings 143 Changing Camera Settings............144 Changing Shooting Function Settings 149 Changing Playback Function Settings 154 10.Useful Information 155 Using Household Power...156 Using the Eye-Fi Card 157 Troubleshooting 159 List of your camera. • : Supplemental information. • (p. xx): Reference pages. Conventions Used in this camera are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that can be careful about...
...Used in This Guide • Icons are collectively referred to as memory cards in This Guide 9. Customizing Camera Settings 143 Changing Camera Settings............144 Changing Shooting Function Settings 149 Changing Playback Function Settings 154 10.Useful Information 155 Using Household Power...156 Using the Eye-Fi Card 157 Troubleshooting 159 List of your camera. • : Supplemental information. • (p. xx): Reference pages. Conventions Used in this camera are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that can be careful about...
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...in fire or electrical shock. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the camera, please ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and ...swallowed. Warning Denotes the possibility of injury. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to enter the camera. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could damage your eyesight. Warning Camera • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to also check the guides included with ...
...in fire or electrical shock. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the camera, please ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and ...swallowed. Warning Denotes the possibility of injury. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to enter the camera. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could damage your eyesight. Warning Camera • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to also check the guides included with ...
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...the speakers. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. • Unplug the power cord periodically ... is possible to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from the outlet and consult your fingers or clothing. The above could damage the camera or lead to injury. • Avoid using the flash, be careful not to the loud sounds of the battery, resulting in fire or...
...the speakers. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. • Unplug the power cord periodically ... is possible to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it from the outlet and consult your fingers or clothing. The above could damage the camera or lead to injury. • Avoid using the flash, be careful not to the loud sounds of the battery, resulting in fire or...
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... near pets. Doing so may lead to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera on top of the battery charger while it . • Do not place anything, such as cloth on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun... the unit. Leaving the unit plugged in waste containers may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 11 Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the power outlet after recharging is complete, or when you are not using the...
... near pets. Doing so may lead to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera on top of the battery charger while it . • Do not place anything, such as cloth on a beach or at bright light sources (the sun... the unit. Leaving the unit plugged in waste containers may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 11 Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the power outlet after recharging is complete, or when you are not using the...
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... by the sides. Strap 13 Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to a computer. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in A mode, ... explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to avoid dropping the camera. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash.
... by the sides. Strap 13 Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to a computer. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in A mode, ... explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in Easy Mode, how to shoot and view movies and how to transfer images to avoid dropping the camera. • Keep your arms tight against your fingers do not block the flash.
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...indicating the battery's charge state. Charged batteries continue to store the battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. The charger can also be used when abroad. Purchase a new battery. 15 Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear ...the battery pack." Summary Sufficient charge. Recharge the battery. This is quickly depleted even after charging, it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is a normal characteristic of time (about a year) without depleting it may be ...
...indicating the battery's charge state. Charged batteries continue to store the battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. The charger can also be used when abroad. Purchase a new battery. 15 Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear ...the battery pack." Summary Sufficient charge. Recharge the battery. This is quickly depleted even after charging, it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is a normal characteristic of time (about a year) without depleting it may be ...
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... Card Open the cover. ∆ Slide the cover and open it clicks into place . Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
... Card Open the cover. ∆ Slide the cover and open it clicks into place . Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
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... 4GB 1058 16GB 4334 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. You can check the number of shots that can be taken? Can you hear a click, then slowly... taken 18 Remove the memory card. ∆ Push the memory card in until you check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24).
... 4GB 1058 16GB 4334 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. You can check the number of shots that can be taken? Can you hear a click, then slowly... taken 18 Remove the memory card. ∆ Push the memory card in until you check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24).
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... power button. Set the date and time. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn off the camera. Once the date and time have not set the time to set , the Date/Time screen will close. ∆ Pressing the power button will turn.... ∆ Press the m button. The Date/Time screen will appear each time you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn on the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.
... power button. Set the date and time. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn off the camera. Once the date and time have not set the time to set , the Date/Time screen will close. ∆ Pressing the power button will turn.... ∆ Press the m button. The Date/Time screen will appear each time you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn on the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.
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...the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will close...date/time settings to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in the 3 tab. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ∆ Press the ...op buttons or turn the camera on p. 19 to set the date and time. 20 Change the date and time. ∆ Follow Steps 2 and...
...the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will close...date/time settings to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in the 3 tab. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ∆ Press the ...op buttons or turn the camera on p. 19 to set the date and time. 20 Change the date and time. ∆ Follow Steps 2 and...
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... the 3 tab. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to prevent personal information leaks. As you should format the card with this camera. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to choose [OK] and press the m button. Formatting...
... the 3 tab. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to prevent personal information leaks. As you should format the card with this camera. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to choose [OK] and press the m button. Formatting...
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...recorded image may not be careful not to move the camera. If you want to shoot. Press halfway (lightly to shoot). Press fully (all the way to focus). ∆ Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused. Pressing the Shutter Button To take , the... length of the shutter sound change . • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being taken while the shutter...
...recorded image may not be careful not to move the camera. If you want to shoot. Press halfway (lightly to shoot). Press fully (all the way to focus). ∆ Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear where the camera focused. Pressing the Shutter Button To take , the... length of the shutter sound change . • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is being taken while the shutter...
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...noise as it automatically select the best settings for movies). There areas cannot be recorded when shooting. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can also raise or lower the flash manually (the flash turns off when lowered). Compose ...the shot. ∆ Moving the zoom lever toward the subject, the camera will automatically rise. ∆ You can let it determines the scene. Focus Range (Approx.) Zoom Bar 24 Choose A mode. ∆ Set ...
...noise as it automatically select the best settings for movies). There areas cannot be recorded when shooting. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can also raise or lower the flash manually (the flash turns off when lowered). Compose ...the shot. ∆ Moving the zoom lever toward the subject, the camera will automatically rise. ∆ You can let it determines the scene. Focus Range (Approx.) Zoom Bar 24 Choose A mode. ∆ Set ...