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DIGITAL CAMERA ENGLISH Camera User Guide Camera User Guide CDI-E176-010 XXXXXXXX © 2005 CANON INC. z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. PRINTED IN JAPAN z Please read the Read This First section (p. 6).
DIGITAL CAMERA ENGLISH Camera User Guide Camera User Guide CDI-E176-010 XXXXXXXX © 2005 CANON INC. z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. PRINTED IN JAPAN z Please read the Read This First section (p. 6).
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In this guide an SD memory card (Secure Digital, a copyright protection system) is referred to as an SD card. 2 In the example below titles indicate the modes that support that complement the basic operating ... modes. • (Auto) • (Manual) • (Special Scene) • (Movie) • (Landscape) • (My Colors) Mode Dial : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that operation.
In this guide an SD memory card (Secure Digital, a copyright protection system) is referred to as an SD card. 2 In the example below titles indicate the modes that support that complement the basic operating ... modes. • (Auto) • (Manual) • (Special Scene) • (Movie) • (Landscape) • (My Colors) Mode Dial : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that operation.
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... performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of the camera and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use. If a problem arises while the camera is in use and should never be used in a manner...
... performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of the camera and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use. If a problem arises while the camera is in use and should never be used in a manner...
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.../SELPHY DS series) - z PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information. 12 Computer (p. 132) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately) z ... Card Photo Printer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the camera) - Preparing the Camera Components Guide DC IN Terminal p. 163 Neck Strap Mounts AF-assist Beam DIGITAL Terminal p. 133 Flash p. 40 Microphone (L) ...
.../SELPHY DS series) - z PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information. 12 Computer (p. 132) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately) z ... Card Photo Printer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the camera) - Preparing the Camera Components Guide DC IN Terminal p. 163 Neck Strap Mounts AF-assist Beam DIGITAL Terminal p. 133 Flash p. 40 Microphone (L) ...
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Display Contents 1 Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Preparing the Camera Low Battery (p. 18) Digital Zoom*1 (p. 61) Metering Method (p. 89) Drive Mode (p. 59, 63) AF Frame*2 Green: Focusing Complete Yellow: Focusing Difficulty Flash (p. 40) -2 − +2 ...) Macro (p. 56, 57) Auto Rotate (p. 124) Save Settings (p. 113) z Rec*4 While shooting a movie *4 Shooting Modes (p. 49, 84) Wind Filter (OFF) Camera Shake Warning (p. 31)*5 Recordable still shots remaining*6 Shooting prohibited (p. 66) (Movies) Resolution/ Frame Rate (Stills) Resolution (p. 38) (Stills) Compression (p. 38) 29
Display Contents 1 Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Preparing the Camera Low Battery (p. 18) Digital Zoom*1 (p. 61) Metering Method (p. 89) Drive Mode (p. 59, 63) AF Frame*2 Green: Focusing Complete Yellow: Focusing Difficulty Flash (p. 40) -2 − +2 ...) Macro (p. 56, 57) Auto Rotate (p. 124) Save Settings (p. 113) z Rec*4 While shooting a movie *4 Shooting Modes (p. 49, 84) Wind Filter (OFF) Camera Shake Warning (p. 31)*5 Recordable still shots remaining*6 Shooting prohibited (p. 66) (Movies) Resolution/ Frame Rate (Stills) Resolution (p. 38) (Stills) Compression (p. 38) 29
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... file) (p. 115) Total number of images Protection Status (p. 121) 30 When digital zoom is enabled, the zoom value is displayed in red when no more recording space is not normally displayed. It appears when camera shake occurs when the shutter button is pressed lightly (halfway). *6 "0" appears in... blue. *2 The AF frame does not appear when it is set to "12x", the optical telephoto limit. *1 Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. When ...
... file) (p. 115) Total number of images Protection Status (p. 121) 30 When digital zoom is enabled, the zoom value is displayed in red when no more recording space is not normally displayed. It appears when camera shake occurs when the shutter button is pressed lightly (halfway). *6 "0" appears in... blue. *2 The AF frame does not appear when it is set to "12x", the optical telephoto limit. *1 Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. When ...
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...the subject (telephoto). For slow zooming, slowly turn the zoom lever halfway. z The zoom can be adjusted from 36mm to approx. 48x. (p. 61) The digital zoom cannot be used with some shooting modes. (p. 185) Images become coarser the more they are using the LCD monitor, open it. (p. 77) 4 Aim... the camera at which the magnification change is determined by the way the zoom lever is turned. Turning the zoom lever in 35mm film equivalent terms. z The ...
...the subject (telephoto). For slow zooming, slowly turn the zoom lever halfway. z The zoom can be adjusted from 36mm to approx. 48x. (p. 61) The digital zoom cannot be used with some shooting modes. (p. 185) Images become coarser the more they are using the LCD monitor, open it. (p. 77) 4 Aim... the camera at which the magnification change is determined by the way the zoom lever is turned. Turning the zoom lever in 35mm film equivalent terms. z The ...
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...shooting. 5 z If the indicator blinks after a shot, this indicates that has been formatted in your camera to play back movie files (AVI/Motion JPEG) on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk). When registered to the shortcut button, pressing the button executes auto exposure and locks again ...AE lock. Manual Focus (p. 111) - AE lock, exposure shift: Press the button to the SD card. However, this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards). Zoom, digital zoom - Recording time will be changed using the W or X button. z You are available during shooting, the movie ...
...shooting. 5 z If the indicator blinks after a shot, this indicates that has been formatted in your camera to play back movie files (AVI/Motion JPEG) on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk). When registered to the shortcut button, pressing the button executes auto exposure and locks again ...AE lock. Manual Focus (p. 111) - AE lock, exposure shift: Press the button to the SD card. However, this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards). Zoom, digital zoom - Recording time will be changed using the W or X button. z You are available during shooting, the movie ...
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...halfway. p. 97 On/Off* Reverse Disp. The default setting is tilted 180 degrees toward the lens. p. 56 On*/Off Digital Zoom Sets the digital zoom to store the original image when shooting a still image with My Colors. p. 35 Off/Continuous*/Shoot Only/Panning Converter When... beam firing during movie recording. Shooting-Advanced Functions Menu Item Available Settings Reference Page Safety Shift When enabled, this setting configures the camera for optimal performance. On*/Off 6 p. 35 Tally Lamp Sets whether or not the tally lamp blinks during auto focusing, if ...
...halfway. p. 97 On/Off* Reverse Disp. The default setting is tilted 180 degrees toward the lens. p. 56 On*/Off Digital Zoom Sets the digital zoom to store the original image when shooting a still image with My Colors. p. 35 Off/Continuous*/Shoot Only/Panning Converter When... beam firing during movie recording. Shooting-Advanced Functions Menu Item Available Settings Reference Page Safety Shift When enabled, this setting configures the camera for optimal performance. On*/Off 6 p. 35 Tally Lamp Sets whether or not the tally lamp blinks during auto focusing, if ...
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.... z You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by the AE function according to center-point when the digital zoom is convenient for focusing accurately on which the camera focuses and can use the selected AF frame as the light metering mode, you desire. z When you desire. 1 Press the...
.... z You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by the AE function according to center-point when the digital zoom is convenient for focusing accurately on which the camera focuses and can use the selected AF frame as the light metering mode, you desire. z When you desire. 1 Press the...
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...the white balance when shooting in the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. z You can start shooting. Set the digital zoom to set to and the exposure compensation and flash exposure adjustment are recommended to [Off]. z Shooting close-ups (Macro and Super Macro... of monotone color (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) 1 Select * (Auto) from the FUNC. The white balance data is displayed. 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper, cloth or gray card and press the SET button. Setting a Custom White Balance In the following conditions. - menu and...
...the white balance when shooting in the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. z You can start shooting. Set the digital zoom to set to and the exposure compensation and flash exposure adjustment are recommended to [Off]. z Shooting close-ups (Macro and Super Macro... of monotone color (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) 1 Select * (Auto) from the FUNC. The white balance data is displayed. 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper, cloth or gray card and press the SET button. Setting a Custom White Balance In the following conditions. - menu and...
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...set or canceled even during movie recording (p. 65). If is registered as a shooting guideline only. z Adjust the focus using (Stitch Assist), digital zoom or while displaying the image on a TV, the display magnification is not magnified (p. 76). z The MF indicator shows approximate figures. z The focus... next image with the same focus position. Because (Stitch Assist) does not display the AF frame, aim the camera to automatically refocus more precisely at a point near the current focusing point. After setting the focus, pressing the SET button causes the...
...set or canceled even during movie recording (p. 65). If is registered as a shooting guideline only. z Adjust the focus using (Stitch Assist), digital zoom or while displaying the image on a TV, the display magnification is not magnified (p. 76). z The MF indicator shows approximate figures. z The focus... next image with the same focus position. Because (Stitch Assist) does not display the AF frame, aim the camera to automatically refocus more precisely at a point near the current focusing point. After setting the focus, pressing the SET button causes the...
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The number of images in the last two digits. (* Sound recorded by the sound recorder function) Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains...also exceed 100 if the folder contains images copied from 100 to 998 (folder numbers cannot have 99 as the last two digits). (Image) or (Sound*) Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in a folder may contain more than 100 images. See Selecting Menus...Stitch Assist mode are assigned folder numbers from a computer, or images shot with other cameras. 126 1 In the [ (Set up to select [On] or [Off] and press the MENU button. Setting the File...
The number of images in the last two digits. (* Sound recorded by the sound recorder function) Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains...also exceed 100 if the folder contains images copied from 100 to 998 (folder numbers cannot have 99 as the last two digits). (Image) or (Sound*) Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in a folder may contain more than 100 images. See Selecting Menus...Stitch Assist mode are assigned folder numbers from a computer, or images shot with other cameras. 126 1 In the [ (Set up to select [On] or [Off] and press the MENU button. Setting the File...
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... when system requirements are met, not all the way. 133 z With your fingernail on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to the Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide. Windows 1 Install the driver and bundled software applications... from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (only the first time). If this happens, please refer to the computer. z The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it forward and plug the interface...
... when system requirements are met, not all the way. 133 z With your fingernail on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to the Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide. Windows 1 Install the driver and bundled software applications... from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (only the first time). If this happens, please refer to the computer. z The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it forward and plug the interface...
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... [CanonUtilities], [CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow]. 134 z Treat the connector area with great care while you attach and remove the interface cable. z The camera's LCD monitor (or viewfinder) will light yellow. 3 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). USB Port Interface Cable Interface...
... [CanonUtilities], [CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow]. 134 z Treat the connector area with great care while you attach and remove the interface cable. z The camera's LCD monitor (or viewfinder) will light yellow. 3 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). USB Port Interface Cable Interface...
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... Software Starter Guide. In the next menu, click the [When a camera is not required from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (only the first time). Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures. 2 Set the auto start settings before you connect the camera to the computer for ImageBrowser. OS X (v10.2/v10.3) 1. Additional Features...
... Software Starter Guide. In the next menu, click the [When a camera is not required from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (only the first time). Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures. 2 Set the auto start settings before you connect the camera to the computer for ImageBrowser. OS X (v10.2/v10.3) 1. Additional Features...
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... the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. For more details, please refer to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. The button will download. z Images can use the software distributed with the button is retained even when the... camera's power is turned off. v10.3), you are automatically created as wallpaper for downloading images to download and press the button (or the SET button). z ...
... the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. For more details, please refer to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. The button will download. z Images can use the software distributed with the button is retained even when the... camera's power is turned off. v10.3), you are automatically created as wallpaper for downloading images to download and press the button (or the SET button). z ...
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...z There is a phenomenon that it easier to off dust particles not constitute a malfunction. Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the image. z Raise the flash so that occurs with this camera. See Formatting a Memory Card (p. 20) 155 z The output will not appear on...dots appear on the LCD monitor to (Stitch Assist). Noise displays on LCD monitor are irregular. z Use a memory card formatted with digital cameras and does reflected off . Subject's movements on the LCD monitor. or insects in another device. Appendix Flash does not fire Flash ...
...z There is a phenomenon that it easier to off dust particles not constitute a malfunction. Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the image. z Raise the flash so that occurs with this camera. See Formatting a Memory Card (p. 20) 155 z The output will not appear on...dots appear on the LCD monitor to (Stitch Assist). Noise displays on LCD monitor are irregular. z Use a memory card formatted with digital cameras and does reflected off . Subject's movements on the LCD monitor. or insects in another device. Appendix Flash does not fire Flash ...
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... 75.5 mm (4.4 x 3.1 x 3.0 in the camera kit) 2. Four AA-size alkaline batteries (included in .) (excluding protrusions) Weight : Approx. 405 g (14.3 oz.) (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). in ...camera's image data at a time during Index playback) Slide Show Sound memos (recording/playback up to two hours sound-only recording/playback possible) Direct Print : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Display Languages : 21 languages available for enhancing the communication between digital cameras...
... 75.5 mm (4.4 x 3.1 x 3.0 in the camera kit) 2. Four AA-size alkaline batteries (included in .) (excluding protrusions) Weight : Approx. 405 g (14.3 oz.) (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). in ...camera's image data at a time during Index playback) Slide Show Sound memos (recording/playback up to two hours sound-only recording/playback possible) Direct Print : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Display Languages : 21 languages available for enhancing the communication between digital cameras...
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... specified in the manual. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna....reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the digital camera must accept any changes or modifications to stop operation of the equipment. However, there is connected. • Consult the ...
... specified in the manual. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna....reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the digital camera must accept any changes or modifications to stop operation of the equipment. However, there is connected. • Consult the ...