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... camera functions or procedures. 1 2 Read This First 3 Chapter 1 Preparing the Camera 4 Components Guide 12 Operation Panel ...14 5 Installing the Batteries 16 Installing the Memory Card 18 6 Turning the Power On/Off 23 Setting the Date and Time 24 7 Setting the Language 25 Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor 27 8 Chapter 2 Shooting-The Basics 9 Auto Mode...33 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting 36 10 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings 38 Using the Built-in Flash 40 Chapter 3 Playback-The Basics Displaying Images...
... camera functions or procedures. 1 2 Read This First 3 Chapter 1 Preparing the Camera 4 Components Guide 12 Operation Panel ...14 5 Installing the Batteries 16 Installing the Memory Card 18 6 Turning the Power On/Off 23 Setting the Date and Time 24 7 Setting the Language 25 Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor 27 8 Chapter 2 Shooting-The Basics 9 Auto Mode...33 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting 36 10 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings 38 Using the Built-in Flash 40 Chapter 3 Playback-The Basics Displaying Images...
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... Tone (White Balance 91 Changing the ISO Speed 93 Changing the Photo Effect 94 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 95 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode 100 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 102 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock 103 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock 104 Switching between Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings 105 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 107 Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer 107 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 109 Switching between Focus Settings 112 Saving Custom Settings 113 Chapter 7 Playback-Advanced Functions...
... Tone (White Balance 91 Changing the ISO Speed 93 Changing the Photo Effect 94 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 95 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode 100 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 102 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock 103 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock 104 Switching between Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings 105 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 107 Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer 107 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 109 Switching between Focus Settings 112 Saving Custom Settings 113 Chapter 7 Playback-Advanced Functions...
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... Requirements 132 5 Downloading from a Memory Card 139 Viewing Images on a TV Set 139 6 About Printing ...141 Setting the DPOF Print Settings 143 7 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order 146 8 Chapter 10 Appendix List of Messages 149 9 Troubleshooting ...151 Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately 156 10 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 159 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 160 Replacing the Date Battery 164 Camera Care and Maintenance 165 Specifications...166 Photo Tips and Information...
... Requirements 132 5 Downloading from a Memory Card 139 Viewing Images on a TV Set 139 6 About Printing ...141 Setting the DPOF Print Settings 143 7 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order 146 8 Chapter 10 Appendix List of Messages 149 9 Troubleshooting ...151 Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately 156 10 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 159 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 160 Replacing the Date Battery 164 Camera Care and Maintenance 165 Specifications...166 Photo Tips and Information...
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... checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. Switching Between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. Shooting Mode Playback Mode Remove the lens cap and press the shutter button halfway. z The camera switches to Playback mode, but the lens does not retract (the lens will retract if you wish to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide. Replacing the Date Battery (p. 164) 1 Turn the camera on (p. 23), press the MENU button, and then use the X button on images. The [ (Setup)] menu appears...
... checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. Switching Between Shooting and Playback You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. Shooting Mode Playback Mode Remove the lens cap and press the shutter button halfway. z The camera switches to Playback mode, but the lens does not retract (the lens will retract if you wish to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide. Replacing the Date Battery (p. 164) 1 Turn the camera on (p. 23), press the MENU button, and then use the X button on images. The [ (Setup)] menu appears...
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... shutter speed and aperture value are first saved into the camera's internal memory before being recorded onto the memory card, allowing the next images to focus on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). z The AF frame will light yellow and the beep will automatically set to focus. 6 Lightly press the shutter button (pressing halfway) to On/Off using the [Set up] menu (p. 79). Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging (the white mark blinks when...
... shutter speed and aperture value are first saved into the camera's internal memory before being recorded onto the memory card, allowing the next images to focus on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). z The AF frame will light yellow and the beep will automatically set to focus. 6 Lightly press the shutter button (pressing halfway) to On/Off using the [Set up] menu (p. 79). Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging (the white mark blinks when...
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The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is also recorded simultaneously. 5 Use this mode to shoot movies. Stitch Assist p. 52 Change the colors in an image, such as by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of your subject can easily be beautifully shot. Blurs the background and makes a person stand out. Landscape Portrait Movie p. 63 Use this mode when taking shots that...
The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is also recorded simultaneously. 5 Use this mode to shoot movies. Stitch Assist p. 52 Change the colors in an image, such as by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of your subject can easily be beautifully shot. Blurs the background and makes a person stand out. Landscape Portrait Movie p. 63 Use this mode when taking shots that...
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... settings can be changed in vivid colors. Use this to avoid the use the flash, tell your subject fills the entire LCD monitor (or viewfinder). You can be obtained. If the Night Scene mode is regulated so as to take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. The slow synchro option automatically turns on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since slower shutter speeds...
... settings can be changed in vivid colors. Use this to avoid the use the flash, tell your subject fills the entire LCD monitor (or viewfinder). You can be obtained. If the Night Scene mode is regulated so as to take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. The slow synchro option automatically turns on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since slower shutter speeds...
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... the flash is full. of Shots], and select the delay with the first shot, and shooting occurs at the same speed as for high-speed continuous shooting (p. 62). c Use the W or X button on the omni selector to 10 4 Press the SET button. Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots (Custom Timer) You can set the delay. When set for multiple shots, exposure and white balance are not available when (My Colors), (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) is displayed...
... the flash is full. of Shots], and select the delay with the first shot, and shooting occurs at the same speed as for high-speed continuous shooting (p. 62). c Use the W or X button on the omni selector to 10 4 Press the SET button. Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots (Custom Timer) You can set the delay. When set for multiple shots, exposure and white balance are not available when (My Colors), (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) is displayed...
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... p. 89 p. 111 76 Menu Menu Item Available Settings Flash Sync Sets the timing at which the flash fires. 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain Slow Synchro Sets whether or not the flash will fire with a slow shutter speed. Shooting For continuous shooting, select whether you want to view images, or use high-speed shooting without viewing on the LCD monitor. (Standard Continuous Mode)* / (High-Speed Continuous Mode) Self-timer Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the shutter button is pressed. (10...
... p. 89 p. 111 76 Menu Menu Item Available Settings Flash Sync Sets the timing at which the flash fires. 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain Slow Synchro Sets whether or not the flash will fire with a slow shutter speed. Shooting For continuous shooting, select whether you want to view images, or use high-speed shooting without viewing on the LCD monitor. (Standard Continuous Mode)* / (High-Speed Continuous Mode) Self-timer Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the shutter button is pressed. (10...
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... Colors. Shooting-Advanced Functions Menu Item Available Settings Reference Page Safety Shift When enabled, this setting configures the camera for optimal performance. On/Off* AF Mode Sets the frequency of autofocus activation. p. 56 On*/Off Digital Zoom Sets the digital zoom to on the camera, this function automatically adjusts exposure settings in the viewfinder) after the shutter button is [On], but can be changed while shooting movies. p. 61 On/Off* Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD...
... Colors. Shooting-Advanced Functions Menu Item Available Settings Reference Page Safety Shift When enabled, this setting configures the camera for optimal performance. On/Off* AF Mode Sets the frequency of autofocus activation. p. 56 On*/Off Digital Zoom Sets the digital zoom to on the camera, this function automatically adjusts exposure settings in the viewfinder) after the shutter button is [On], but can be changed while shooting movies. p. 61 On/Off* Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD...
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...) • Türkçe (Turkish) • Svenska (Swedish) • • Español (Spanish) (Traditional Chinese) • • (Korean) (Simplifed Chinese) • (Japanese) You can change the language during image playback by holding the SET button and pressing the JUMP button. (Except when the camera is connected to a printer) Video System Sets the video output signal standard. Date/Time Sets the date and time and the date format.* Format Formats (initializes) memory cards.* File No.
...) • Türkçe (Turkish) • Svenska (Swedish) • • Español (Spanish) (Traditional Chinese) • • (Korean) (Simplifed Chinese) • (Japanese) You can change the language during image playback by holding the SET button and pressing the JUMP button. (Except when the camera is connected to a printer) Video System Sets the video output signal standard. Date/Time Sets the date and time and the date format.* Format Formats (initializes) memory cards.* File No.
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... the power saving function shuts it down or the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) may power down . The power saving function is accessed. Press any button is pressed. Please note that the camera continues to [Off]. When the Display Off Function Activates The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) display turns back on . *1 This time can be changed. zDisplay Off (Shooting Mode Only) The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) shuts off automatically. Playback/Printer Connection mode: Turn the mode...
... the power saving function shuts it down or the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) may power down . The power saving function is accessed. Press any button is pressed. Please note that the camera continues to [Off]. When the Display Off Function Activates The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) display turns back on . *1 This time can be changed. zDisplay Off (Shooting Mode Only) The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) shuts off automatically. Playback/Printer Connection mode: Turn the mode...
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... shooting mode and set to be "down". z Even if the Auto Rotate function is On inserted. New images recorded on end to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be shot is not, then set to a new memory card start (100-001) each time a new memory card is set the Auto Rotate function to the shooting or playback screen. When the camera is assigned. It then regulates the optimal white balance and exposure...
... shooting mode and set to be "down". z Even if the Auto Rotate function is On inserted. New images recorded on end to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be shot is not, then set to a new memory card start (100-001) each time a new memory card is set the Auto Rotate function to the shooting or playback screen. When the camera is assigned. It then regulates the optimal white balance and exposure...
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...; Fully charged batteries or the Compact Power Adapter Kit ACK900 (sold separately) is recommended to power the camera when connected to a computer (p. 16, 160). Additional Features IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the upper edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, pull it to your computer's manual for the installation procedures. 2 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to the Troubleshooting section...
...; Fully charged batteries or the Compact Power Adapter Kit ACK900 (sold separately) is recommended to power the camera when connected to a computer (p. 16, 160). Additional Features IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the upper edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, pull it to your computer's manual for the installation procedures. 2 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer's USB port to the Troubleshooting section...
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... files are automatically created as wallpaper for downloading images to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. The button will blink blue while downloading is not installed. This is useful for the computer. However, please note that there are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 - z Images can use the software distributed with these operating systems to a computer in which the software is in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu...
... files are automatically created as wallpaper for downloading images to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. The button will blink blue while downloading is not installed. This is useful for the computer. However, please note that there are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 - z Images can use the software distributed with these operating systems to a computer in which the software is in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu...
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...the Set up menu, please set [File No. Change the batteries. Incompatible JPEG format. Playback mode is write- Card locked! Memory card has experienced an anomaly. 10 Memory card full Memory card is being recorded to shoot or play back images without a memory card installed. No images recorded on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during a printer connection. Memory card error! Naming error! Reset] to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with new AA-size alkaline batteries (p. 16) or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (be sure to default. Battery...
...the Set up menu, please set [File No. Change the batteries. Incompatible JPEG format. Playback mode is write- Card locked! Memory card has experienced an anomaly. 10 Memory card full Memory card is being recorded to shoot or play back images without a memory card installed. No images recorded on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during a printer connection. Memory card error! Naming error! Reset] to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with new AA-size alkaline batteries (p. 16) or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (be sure to default. Battery...
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... to set the print settings for a non- Cannot complete! You attempted to erase a protected image, movie or sound file. Cannot edit Slide show settings file is incorrect. A problem exists if the error code reappears. You attempted to this image! Unselectable image. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back an image with a computer, or a movie. JPEG image. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been marked with another camera...
... to set the print settings for a non- Cannot complete! You attempted to erase a protected image, movie or sound file. Cannot edit Slide show settings file is incorrect. A problem exists if the error code reappears. You attempted to this image! Unselectable image. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back an image with a computer, or a movie. JPEG image. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been marked with another camera...
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... to play back if they are sent to the camera using the bundled ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser software. See ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). z Set the file name or file number according to the Design rule for over a year. z Close the memory card slot cover or battery cover, then turn the mode lever to use . Batteries consumed quickly Batteries are not the right type. after several charging cycles. opened while recording to Playback mode from Shooting mode. z If shooting...
... to play back if they are sent to the camera using the bundled ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser software. See ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). z Set the file name or file number according to the Design rule for over a year. z Close the memory card slot cover or battery cover, then turn the mode lever to use . Batteries consumed quickly Batteries are not the right type. after several charging cycles. opened while recording to Playback mode from Shooting mode. z If shooting...
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... charging the batteries (insert and remove the batteries two or three times before charging) - Appendix z The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is depleted before charging them at the same time. z All batteries you place in the charger should be at approximately the same charge state, and should have been used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Do not recharge the batteries until their specifications...
... charging the batteries (insert and remove the batteries two or three times before charging) - Appendix z The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is depleted before charging them at the same time. z All batteries you place in the charger should be at approximately the same charge state, and should have been used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Do not recharge the batteries until their specifications...
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... Camera Settings : The start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound can be customized using the supplied software. Interface : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, stereo audio) Power Source : 1. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 168 Playback Modes : Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images) Magnified (approx. 10x max. Compact Power Adapter (CA-PS700) (sold separately) 3. Four AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries...
... Camera Settings : The start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound can be customized using the supplied software. Interface : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, stereo audio) Power Source : 1. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 168 Playback Modes : Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images) Magnified (approx. 10x max. Compact Power Adapter (CA-PS700) (sold separately) 3. Four AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries...