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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.
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    which you purchased the camera. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card (128 MB) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD
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    with this camera are intended of a camera or problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera
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    of picture I want to take (recording pixels 66 ● Take pictures continuously 68 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization) . . 111 ● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light conditions (High ISO Auto 55, 69 ● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast
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    Movies ● Shoot movies 29 ● View movies 31 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 32 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 47 ● Use the camera abroad 38 5
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    38 2 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Changing the Sound Settings ......... 47 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 48 Formatting Memory Cards 49 Date and Time 57 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 58 Ò Using the Self-Timer 60 " Using the
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    101 Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF 102 8 Customizing the Camera.. 105 Changing Functions 106 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 109 Changing Playback Functions....... 112 9 Useful Information 113 Using Household Power 114 Troubleshooting 115 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen 118
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    any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, 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
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    • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) -ROM played on a music CD player. Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap. •
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    materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. • Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the LCD monitor. • Do
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    and how to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not
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    Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and memory card into the camera. Check the card's write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. 12
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    Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Close the cover. ● Close the cover and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place . Removing the Memory Card ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up. 13
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    The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA-size alkaline batteries and Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) (pp. 36,
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    settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting Mode (p. 20). Compatible Memory Cards • SD memory
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    are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set Date/Time screen will close. ● Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not
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    the batteries has been removed. • You can recharge the battery in approximately 4 hours by inserting AA-size alkaline batteries or using the separately sold AC adapter (pp. 36, 38). You do not need to turn the camera on to recharge the battery. • If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time
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    Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Set the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then press the n button . Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons to select a
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    (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). X The camera automatically makes the necessary settings for shooting, such as focusing and setting the brightness. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Press fully (to the
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    white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. X Even if the detected faces move, the camera will follow the faces within a certain range. Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger
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    AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frames Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions. X The
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    subject and shoot. Move about 30 cm (12 in.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • The lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway The screen turns on again when recharging ends. Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then
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    retracted, the power will turn off. Switching to and from playback mode Pressing the 1 button while the camera is off turns the camera on in playback mode. Pressing it again turns the camera off. Pressing the shutter button halfway while in playback mode causes the shooting screen to reappear. 23
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    Erasing Images You can select and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Select an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons
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    in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable's larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. X will appear, and the c button will light blue. 25
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    unplug the interface cable. Refer to the Personal Printing Guide (p. 2) for details on the best ways to print. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers (Sold Separately) By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without having
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    same as in "A Taking Pictures" (p. 20) except that operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take worry-free pictures. Select
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    and "Erasing Images" (p. 24) except that operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view or erase images worry-free. Viewing
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    E Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button , making it appear smaller. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. 29
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    the shutter button. Otherwise, the sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. X The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie. X The indicator will blink green, and the movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will
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    Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. Select the playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Select a movie. ● Press the qr buttons to select a movie to play, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear.
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    can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. System Requirements Even Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3 The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more USB Canon
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    .4) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation. When the install finishes, click [Restart
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    into the computer's USB port. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. X CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not
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    images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. ● After the transfer finishes, turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Starter Guide (p. 2). Images transferred to the computer will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in
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    (128 MB) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH x4) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more
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    Accessories Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series)*2 Card Reader Inkjet Printers (PIXMA series)*2 Windows/ Macintosh High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when
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    metal hydride) batteries. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time. • AC Adapter Kit ACK800 This kit lets when connecting to a computer. Cannot be used to charge the batteries inside the camera. The battery charger can also be used when abroad. The charger can be used
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    as, the basic operating instructions. Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches. • button) (Left button) (Down button) • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Things you should be careful about. •
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    Components Guide Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 20) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 94) / g (Index Strap Mount (p. 11) Movie Mode You can shoot movies (p. 29). Scene Modes The camera automatically selects the best settings for the scene so that you can take images just by
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    ) Button (p. 23) DC IN (Power input) Terminal (p. 114) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) and DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 25, 34, 95) c (Direct Print) Button (pp. 25, 112) n Button Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens
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    Zoom Magnification (p. 58)/ Digital Tele-Converter (p. 59) AF Frame (p. 21) Macro (p. 65), Infinity (p. 65) Flash Mode (pp. 56, 64, 81) Red-Eye Correction (p. 83) Self Timer (pp. 60, 61, 72, 73) Camera Orientation* Spot AE Point Frame (p. 80) AF Lock (p. 77) i-Contrast (p. 82) AE Lock (pp. 80
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    Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 101) Shooting Mode (p. 40) Shutter Speed Exposure Compensation (p. 68), Exposure Shift (p. 87) White Balance (p. 70) Histogram (p. 44) Image Quality (Compression) (p. 66)/ Recording Pixels (p. 66), AVI (
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    the left side, the image is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure. Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 41) will light or blink under the following conditions. Colors Green Orange Yellow Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting
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    m FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 120). Select a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Selectable
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    n Menu - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 122 - 125). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or
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    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to select the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons to select [
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    op buttons to select [Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 16) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 18), [Video
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    Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the
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    supplied memory card has already been formatted. • When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before formatting. Formatting or erasing
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    and self-timer. • When you set the mode dial to a scene mode, or select a scene in K mode, that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the
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    (Night Snapshot) ● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscapes or night backgrounds. ● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. CTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around
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    F, C or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 69) is increased to match the shooting conditions. K Shooting in Special Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you select the matching mode. Select a shooting mode
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    K Shooting in Special Conditions UShoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. , Take nightscapes (Night Scene) ● Lets you take beautifully lit city nightscapes or night backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.
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    mode, make sure the subject does not move until the shutter sound plays, even after the flash fires. • In , or t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 111). • In y mode, images may
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    return the setting to . What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear. Attach the
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    have an embedded date and time • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 102) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Starter Guide (p. 2) for details. • Connect the camera to a printer to print. Refer to the Personal Printing
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    zooming stops. X When you release the zoom lever, the largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration, and will appear. Move it toward i again. X The digital zoom will further zoom in on the subject. Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate Recording Pixels Optical Zoom 4.0x 4.9x 6.2x
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    of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel
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    Ò Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Select Ò. ● Press the op buttons to select Ò, then press the m button. X
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    shot, such as for a group photo, and press the shutter button, the camera will take three shots in a row two seconds after it detects your face (p. the self-timer sound will play. Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the
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    4 Selecting Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G (p. 40). • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in
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    G Shooting in Program AE You can select the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G (p. 40). Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 64 - 73). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in red? If
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    the qr buttons to select e, then press the m button. X Once set, e will appear. Using Î You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Î, to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 72). The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. u Shooting Far Away
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    , then press the m button. X The setting you selected will display on the screen. If you select , you cannot use the Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 59). Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) You can select from the following two levels of image quality: (Fine), (Normal
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    61406 53 830 3318 109 1707 6822 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values when Selecting by Paper Size A2 A3 A4, Letter size 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5" ● Suitable
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    Press the qr buttons to select W, then press the m button. X Once set, W will appear. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 60, 61, 72, 73). • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked
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    images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. • When the
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    lighting Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-whitetype (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Manually sets a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the
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    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Custom Color Select My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to select . Select an option. ● Press the qr buttons to
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    a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 95). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera's monitor. Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer You can set the self-timer to a delay of approximately two seconds. Select Î. ● After pressing the p button,
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    $ Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots taken (1 - 10 shots). Select $. ● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons to select $, then immediately press the n button. Select the settings. ● Press the op buttons to select [Delay] or [
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    save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting, instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the screen. The camera will automatically focus on the subject, it will not use face detection to focus. Turn off the screen (p. 42). ● Press the l button to turn off
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    5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial
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    focuses. • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, up to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • Examples of faces that cannot be detected: • Subjects that are far away or extremely close. • Subjects
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    , then select the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 59) is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow. % Shooting with the AF
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    [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using the Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 59), or when connected to a TV (p. 72). 78
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    Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can select a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot. Set the Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face and press the 0 button. X After [Face Select : On] displays, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject. ● Even
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    same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for "Auto Exposure". Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When & appears, the exposure will be set. ● If you release your
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    unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. ... Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from
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    @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) The camera can automatically detect and compensate for faces or subjects that appear dark in certain shooting conditions. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select [iContrast] from the 4
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    Œ Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red eyes in images taken with the flash. Select [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, select [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons to select [Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to
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    Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Select ≈. ● Set the mode dial to K and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select
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    6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "E Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E (p. 40). 85
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    min. 6 sec. 2 min. 7 sec. 33 min. 2 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 3 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 46 min. 33 sec. 3 hrs. 6 min. 4 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour. • Recording
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    Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 58) You can use the digital zoom, but the optical zoom cannot be used. If you want to shoot at the maximum zoom factor, you should adjust the
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    Playback Functions • Displaying the Overlay (p. 111) [3:2 Guide] is not available. • Changing the IS-Mode Settings (p. 111) You can switch between .) Display the last frame Displays when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 25). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide (p. 2) for details. 88
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    back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. • Press the 1 button to select the Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been
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    g Searching Images by Sets of 9 (Index Display) Displaying 9 images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. The selected image will have a green frame and be enlarged. Select an image. ● Press the opqr buttons to select an
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    at the bottom of the screen. ● Press the op buttons to select the desired search method. Jump to an image. ● Press the qr buttons. X The camera will use the selected search method to jump to an image. ● To return to Single Image Playback, press the n button. Jump 10 Images Jumps over
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    . Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Select [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Slideshow] and press the m button. Select a transition effect and start the slideshow. ●
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    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF frame or the area of a face that was detected to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 43). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was
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    k Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and will appear. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the
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    TV, and unplug the AV cable. What if the images don't properly display on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera's video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. Press the n button, select the 3 tab and [Video System] to switch to the correct
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    : Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 24, 28, 97). Select [Protect]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Protect], and then press the m button. Protect the image. ● Press the qr
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    / Erasing All Images You can select and erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 96) cannot be erased. Select [Erase all]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab and [Erase all], and press the m button. Erase
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    = Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Select [Resize]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Resize] and press the m button. Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image, then press the m button
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    @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter (i-Contrast) Detects and compensates for dark sections of subjects or people's faces and saves the image as a separate file. You can select 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Select [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button, select the 1 tab
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    . Select an image. ● Press the qr buttons to select an image. Correct the image. ● When you press the m button, red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. ● You can zoom the image using the procedures in "k Magnifying Images" (p. 94). Save
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    print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide (p. 2). Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer
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    comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) - • Some printers or photo developer services may not be camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print with the date, regardless of the [Date] setting. As a result, some printers
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    Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] selected, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 16). Selecting the Number of Copies Select [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press
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    Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF) Set All Images to Print Once Select [Select All Images]. ● Select [Select All Images] from the screen in Step 1 on p. 103 and press the m button. Make print settings. ● Press the qr buttons to select [OK], then press the m button. X All images will be set to
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    8 Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 105
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    You can turn off the start-up image that displays when you turn on the camera. ● Select [Start-up Image], then press the qr buttons to select [Off]. Power Saving function to [Off], be careful not to forget to turn off the camera after use. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the
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    consecutively until an image with the number 9999 is taken/ saved. If you replace the memory card with a new one, file numbering begins with 0001 again. memory card before use (p. 49). • Refer to the Software Starter Guide (p. 2) for information regarding folder structure or image types. Creating a
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    time. Images shot after the creation date are saved to the new folder. Turning off Auto Rotate When you play back images on the camera or a computer, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function. ● Select [Auto Rotate], then press
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    in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 122 - 123). Turning off the AF Assist Beam If the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, the lamp will automatically light to assist focusing. You can turn off
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    Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Image Display Time You can change the length of time the images display directly after shooting. ● Select [Review], then press the qr buttons to select an option. ● If you select [Off], the image will not display. ● If you select [Hold], the image displays
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    Disp. Overlay], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both A grid overlays the display. Gray areas appear at the top and bottom of for shooting objects moving horizontally. • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. It is recommended to set the
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    Changing Playback Functions Registering Functions to the c Button ● Select [Set c button], then press the m button. ● Press the opqr buttons to select the function to register, then press the m button. ● Pressing the c button will call up the registered function. • Press if you want to cancel a
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    9 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of available camera functions. The index also appears at the end. 113
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    the power cord to the compact power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet. ● You can turn the camera on to use it. ● After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not unplug the power cord or adapter plug with the
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    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm
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    Troubleshooting • Increase the ISO speed (p. 69). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button ). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the
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    . Try one of the following. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 49). • Lower the recorded pixels (p. 86). • Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Zoom does not operate. • You can use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 87). Playback Cannot
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    (p. 12). Memory card error (p. 50) • If this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 20, 51, 63, 75
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    the card into the printer's card slot. Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 40). If this error message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. • This
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    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Shooting modes Flash (pp. 56, 64, 81) Focusing Zone (p. 65) h ... ! All Range e u Exposure Compensation (p. 68)/Exposure Shift (p. 87) Self-Timer Mode (pp. 60, 61, 72, 73) AF Lock (p. 77) AE Lock (pp. 80, 87)/FE Lock (p. 81) TV Display (p. 72)
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    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode I JF C HU, t K ≈wy O P Z E { *1 *1 { { *1 *1 { *1 *1 { { *1 *1 - *1 { { { { - - FUNC. menu { 3 - 5 - { Selectable or selected automatically - Not
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    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 76) AF Frame Size (p. 77) Digital Zoom (p. 58) AF-Point Zoom (p. 78) AF-assist Beam (p. 109) Flash Settings (pp. 83, 109) i-Contrast (p. 82) Review (p. 110) Review Info (p. 110) Disp. Overlay (p. 111) IS Mode (p. 111) Date Stamp (p. 57) Set c button (p.
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    Menus IJF C HU, t K ≈wy O P Z E 1 3 { Selectable or selected automatically - Not selectable 123
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    sec. Auto Power Down: On*/Off Display Off: 10, 20 or 30 sec./1*, 2 or 3 min. Date and time settings NTSC/PAL Select displayed language. Returns camera to default settings. Ref. Page p. 47 p. 47 p. 106 p. 49 p. 107 pp. 107, 108 p. 108 p. 108 pp. 41, 106 p. 17 p. 95 p. 18 p. 48 1 Playback Menu Item
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    blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external
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    Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.7 million) Lens 6.2 (W) - 24.8 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) - 140 (T) mm f/2.7 (W) - f/5.6 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with
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    (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video*) * mini Settings MTP, PTP Power 2 AA-size alkaline batteries 2 AA-size NiMH batteries (NB-3AH sold 2.46 x 1.22 in.) Weight (camera body only Approx. 155 g (5.47 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • The finished product, or exterior
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    Guide 40 Compression J Image Quality Continuous Shooting 68 D Date and Time Adding to Image 57 Changing 17 Date/Time Battery 17 Settings 16 Date/Time J Date and Time Default Settings 48 Deleting J Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2, 33 Digital Tele-Converter 59 Digital
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    52 Number of Shots 14 P Package Contents J Accessories Personal Printing Guide 2 PictBridge 25 Playback J View Playback Button 23 Playback With Transition 40 Power Saving 41 Print List (DPOF 101 Print Settings (DPOF 102 Printer 25, 26 Printing 25 Program AE 64 R Recording Pixels (Image
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    (Scene Mode 55 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 33 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 32 Sound 47 Strap 2, 11 Sunset (Scene Mode 54 Supplementary Flash 38 T Terminal 25, 34, 95 Tone (White Balance 70 Troubleshooting 115 V Video J Movies Viewing
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    MEMO 131
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    effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete. However, if you notice any errors or omissions, please contact the Canon customer service center indicated on the customer support list included with the product. • The above items notwithstanding
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