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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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... Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU STEREO AV CABLE AVC-DC400ST Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 If the software installation fails, you purchased the...
... Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU STEREO AV CABLE AVC-DC400ST Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to view the PDF manuals. 2 If the software installation fails, you purchased the...
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... with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of an image to be recorded or to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with the camera while abroad, please return it to specification, but it may be advised that results in the failure of the...
... with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of an image to be recorded or to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Warning Against Copyright Infringement The images recorded with the camera while abroad, please return it to specification, but it may be advised that results in the failure of the...
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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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Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Default Settings 50 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 51 Power Saving... Guide 42 Screen Display 44 Indicator 45 FUNC. Basic Operations 47 Changing the Sound Settings ..........48 6 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49 Returning the Camera to Do 4 Conventions Used in Easy mode ....30 Shooting Movies 31 Viewing Movies 33 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 34 Accessories 38 Separately...
Table of Contents Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First 3 What Do You Want to Default Settings 50 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 51 Power Saving... Guide 42 Screen Display 44 Indicator 45 FUNC. Basic Operations 47 Changing the Sound Settings ..........48 6 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 49 Returning the Camera to Do 4 Conventions Used in Easy mode ....30 Shooting Movies 31 Viewing Movies 33 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 34 Accessories 38 Separately...
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... Colors Function 132 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast 133 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect....... 134 8. 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...
... Colors Function 132 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast 133 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect....... 134 8. 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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..../SET button) (Right button) (Left button) (Down button) (Control dial) • : Things you should be used in this camera are collectively referred to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that can be careful about. • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting...in This Guide • Icons are used in the text 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 ...
..../SET button) (Right button) (Left button) (Down button) (Control dial) • : Things you should be used in this camera are collectively referred to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that can be careful about. • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting...in This Guide • Icons are used in the text 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 ...
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... foreign objects to the equipment. 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 other...this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to do not touch the interior 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 . Battery...
... foreign objects to the equipment. 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 other...this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to do not touch the interior 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 . Battery...
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... charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your fingers or clothing. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with water and seek medical assistance. Other Warnings • Do not play...176;F). - 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 the loud sounds of the battery, resulting in fire, injury ...
... charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your fingers or clothing. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with water and seek medical assistance. Other Warnings • Do not play...176;F). - 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 the loud sounds of the battery, resulting in fire, injury ...
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.... • Unplug the battery charger from the flash. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on top of smoke may lead to the front of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to fire or explosions. • Do ...not place the battery near pets. Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the power outlet after recharging is charging. Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, ...
.... • Unplug the battery charger from the flash. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on top of smoke may lead to the front of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to fire or explosions. • Do ...not place the battery near pets. Safety Precautions Caution • Do not aim the camera at a windy location, be emitted from the power outlet after recharging is charging. Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, ...
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...; 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. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in A mode, and then how to view and ...
...; 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. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in A mode, and then how to view and ...
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... problem. Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will appear on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of time (about a year) without depleting it .... Do not use a commercially available plug adapter. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is a normal characteristic of its performance. • The battery charger can...
... problem. Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will appear on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of time (about a year) without depleting it .... Do not use a commercially available plug adapter. Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is a normal characteristic of its performance. • The battery charger can...
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... and you slide it until it locks into place with a click. ∆ Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. If this tab is oriented correctly.
... and you slide it until it locks into place with a click. ∆ Be sure the memory card is in the wrong direction could damage the camera. If this tab is oriented correctly.
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... can be taken? The memory card will pop up . You can check the number of Shots 4GB 1058 16GB 4334 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Number of shots that can be taken 18 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery... pop up . 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 the direction of shots that can be taken will vary depending on the default settings. • The number of the arrow.
... can be taken? The memory card will pop up . You can check the number of Shots 4GB 1058 16GB 4334 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Number of shots that can be taken 18 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery... pop up . 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 the direction of shots that can be taken will vary depending on the default settings. • The number of the arrow.
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... set, the Date/Time screen will close. ∆ Pressing the power button will appear each time you will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ∆ Press the power button. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will set the time to daylight saving (1 ... Daylight saving time settings If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , you turn off the camera. Turn on . The Date/Time screen will appear. Complete the setting. ∆ Press the m button. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time...
... set, the Date/Time screen will close. ∆ Pressing the power button will appear each time you will appear the first time the camera is turned on the camera. ∆ Press the power button. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will set the time to daylight saving (1 ... Daylight saving time settings If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , you turn off the camera. Turn on . The Date/Time screen will appear. Complete the setting. ∆ Press the m button. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time...
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.../Time] in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to choose the 3 tab. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the camera on. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in the 3 tab. ∆ Press the qr buttons to be retained for about 4 hours even if the... camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will close the menu. Change the date and time. ...
.../Time] in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to choose the 3 tab. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the camera on. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in the 3 tab. ∆ Press the qr buttons to be retained for about 4 hours even if the... camera is not turned on. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will close the menu. Change the date and time. ...
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... to choose [Format], then press the m button. The total capacity of the memory card displayed in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been...
... to choose [Format], then press the m button. The total capacity of the memory card displayed in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been...
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.... Press fully (all the way to take images that are in focus, be in focus. 23 The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ∆ Since the shot is playing, the recorded image may change ? • Since the time required to ... may not be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Press halfway (lightly to move the camera. If you want to shoot). Pressing the Shutter Button To take , the length of the shutter sound change . • If the...
.... Press fully (all the way to take images that are in focus, be in focus. 23 The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. ∆ Since the shot is playing, the recorded image may change ? • Since the time required to ... may not be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Press halfway (lightly to move the camera. If you want to shoot). Pressing the Shutter Button To take , the length of the shutter sound change . • If the...
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... raise or lower the flash manually (the flash turns off when lowered). There areas cannot be recorded when shooting. The flash will appear on the camera. ∆ Press the power button. Focus Range (Approx.) Zoom Bar 24 Choose A mode. ∆ Set the mode dial to A. ∆ When...making it appear smaller. Moving the lever toward j will appear. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you point the camera toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene. The zoom bar appears. ∆ If you ...
... raise or lower the flash manually (the flash turns off when lowered). There areas cannot be recorded when shooting. The flash will appear on the camera. ∆ Press the power button. Focus Range (Approx.) Zoom Bar 24 Choose A mode. ∆ Set the mode dial to A. ∆ When...making it appear smaller. Moving the lever toward j will appear. Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you point the camera toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene. The zoom bar appears. ∆ If you ...