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... NB-8L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide...
... NB-8L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. • Camera User Guide...
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... This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Conventions Used in This Guide ...... 8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 16 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language......... 21 Formatting Memory Cards 22 Pressing the...
... This First 3 What Do You Want to Do 4 Conventions Used in This Guide ...... 8 Safety Precautions 9 1 Getting Started 13 Charging the Battery 14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 16 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 16 Setting the Date and Time 19 Setting the Display Language......... 21 Formatting Memory Cards 22 Pressing the...
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... 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. Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. The above could result in asphyxiation. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact...
... 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. Memory card: Dangerous if swallowed. The above could result in asphyxiation. If liquid or foreign objects come into contact...
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...exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. High temperatures may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in a manner that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water (e.g. Places subject to strong sunlight. - ... It is 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 injury. • Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in fire or electrical shock....
...exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. High temperatures may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in a manner that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water (e.g. Places subject to strong sunlight. - ... It is 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 injury. • Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in fire or electrical shock....
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...with the screen. • Do not attach accessories to overheat and distort, resulting in burns or damage to the unit. • Unplug the battery charger from the flash. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on top of the flash ... Contacting other metal materials in your fingers or clothing. Doing so may be careful not to fire or explosions. • Do not place the battery near pets. Safety Precautions • When using the flash, be emitted from the power outlet after recharging is left inside the camera, damage caused...
...with the screen. • Do not attach accessories to overheat and distort, resulting in burns or damage to the unit. • Unplug the battery charger from the flash. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on top of the flash ... Contacting other metal materials in your fingers or clothing. Doing so may be careful not to fire or explosions. • Do not place the battery near pets. Safety Precautions • When using the flash, be emitted from the power outlet after recharging is left inside the camera, damage caused...
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.... Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes. 4 Remove the battery. ● Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it in and up . Be sure to charge the battery. To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24... hours continuously. 14 Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . X...
.... Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes. 4 Remove the battery. ● Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it in and up . Be sure to charge the battery. To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24... hours continuously. 14 Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . X...
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... Time (Hours) 6 • The number of shots that can be taken is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. "Change the battery pack." Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they will appear on the day, or the day before, it will no... longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging...
... Time (Hours) 6 • The number of shots that can be taken is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. "Change the battery pack." Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they will appear on the day, or the day before, it will no... longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging...
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... Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. 2 Open the ... memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards * This memory card complies with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the locked position. Terminals 16 3 Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until you will not properly lock into place with the SD standards. Depending on the brand of card...
... Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you hear a click. 2 Open the ... memory cards • HC MMCplus memory cards * This memory card complies with a click. ● Be sure to insert the battery in the locked position. Terminals 16 3 Insert the battery. ● Insert the battery as shown until you will not properly lock into place with the SD standards. Depending on the brand of card...
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... locked] appears on the screen and you hear a click, then slowly release it. SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. X The battery will pop up . X The memory card will pop up . 17 If this tab is oriented correctly. Label 5 Close the cover. ● Close the cover... and press downward as shown until it locks into place . Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 4 Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as you slide it until it clicks into place with a click. ●...
... locked] appears on the screen and you hear a click, then slowly release it. SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. X The battery will pop up . X The memory card will pop up . 17 If this tab is oriented correctly. Label 5 Close the cover. ● Close the cover... and press downward as shown until it locks into place . Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 4 Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as you slide it until it clicks into place with a click. ●...
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You can check the number of shots that can be taken 18 Number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24). Can you check the number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken? Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1471 6026 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
You can check the number of shots that can be taken 18 Number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24). Can you check the number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken? Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots 1471 6026 • Values are based on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used.
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... 3 on p. 19 to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can be charged in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to adjust the setting. ● Pressing... the n button will appear when you turn the camera on p. 19 to set the date and time. 20 Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time...
... 3 on p. 19 to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 39) the date/time battery can be charged in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to adjust the setting. ● Pressing... the n button will appear when you turn the camera on p. 19 to set the date and time. 20 Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned on. • If the date/time...
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Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 AV Cable AVC-DC400* Battery Pack NB-8L (with the printer for purchase separately. TV/Video 38 Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) Inkjet Printers (PIXMA series) See the user guide supplied with Terminal Cover)* Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk * Also available for more information on the printer and interface cables.
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 AV Cable AVC-DC400* Battery Pack NB-8L (with the printer for purchase separately. TV/Video 38 Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) Inkjet Printers (PIXMA series) See the user guide supplied with Terminal Cover)* Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk * Also available for more information on the printer and interface cables.
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...- 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to charge the battery inside the camera. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION ...Accessories The following camera accessories are not sold separately. Do not use a commercially available plug adapter. Recommended for powering the camera for charging Battery Pack NB-8L. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use devices such as electrical transformers for the light from the built-in ...
...- 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power. Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to charge the battery inside the camera. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION ...Accessories The following camera accessories are not sold separately. Do not use a commercially available plug adapter. Recommended for powering the camera for charging Battery Pack NB-8L. If the plug does not fit the outlet, use devices such as electrical transformers for the light from the built-in ...
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...repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you can print your nearest Canon retailer. Separately Sold Accessories Printers SELPHY series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer, you may request such...such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of genuine Canon accessories is designed to use a computer. PIXMA series Use of a battery pack). This product is recommended. For more information, visit your ...
...repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you can print your nearest Canon retailer. Separately Sold Accessories Printers SELPHY series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer, you may request such...such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of genuine Canon accessories is designed to use a computer. PIXMA series Use of a battery pack). This product is recommended. For more information, visit your ...
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..., 121) Microphone (p. 32) Lens Mode Dial Shutter Button (p. 23) Power Button Speaker Flash (pp. 58, 67) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 126) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to Shooting mode. 42 If you turn the mode dial while in Playback mode...
..., 121) Microphone (p. 32) Lens Mode Dial Shutter Button (p. 23) Power Button Speaker Flash (pp. 58, 67) Tripod Socket DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 126) Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to Shooting mode. 42 If you turn the mode dial while in Playback mode...
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Color Green Status Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete/Display off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory ...
Color Green Status Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete/Display off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to /read from the memory ...
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Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it approaches the left side, the image is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure. ...
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it approaches the left side, the image is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure. ...
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... edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. Editing 4 Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose... , then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [New File], then press the m button. When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC adapter kit (p. 39). 90
... edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. Editing 4 Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose... , then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [New File], then press the m button. When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC adapter kit (p. 39). 90
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...; Creating Folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Auto Power Down], then press the qr buttons to...
...; Creating Folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Auto Power Down], then press the qr buttons to...
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...] is recommended to choose less than [1 min.]. ● Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can adjust the time the screen takes to save battery power, it is set the daylight saving time as in Step 1.
...] is recommended to choose less than [1 min.]. ● Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can adjust the time the screen takes to save battery power, it is set the daylight saving time as in Step 1.