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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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    from which you purchased the camera. Camera AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x2) Memory Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC300 Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM
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    personal use. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a 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
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    places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash 53 ● Shoot pictures with me in them too (self-timer 57 ● Insert the date and time into my shots 56 ● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting 61 ● Shooting Close-ups (super macro shooting 62 ● Take sepia toned or black and white
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    E Shoot/View Movies ● Shoot movies 27 ● View movies 29 2 Print ● Easily print pictures 25 Save ● Save images to a computer 30 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 45 ● Use the camera abroad 36 5
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    45 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 46 Formatting Memory Cards 47 Changing the Image Display Time .. 48 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions 49 K Shooting in Special Conditions 50 ! Turning the Flash Off 53 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 54
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    (DPOF 96 8 Customizing the Camera.... 99 Changing Functions 100 Changing Shooting Functions ....... 103 Changing Playback Functions....... 105 9 Useful Information 107 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 108 Using Household Power 109 Handling Precautions 110 Troubleshooting 111 List of Messages
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    one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. • Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation. Memory card, day/date battery: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact
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    of the batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on
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    • Do not use the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface, or if it is covered by your fingers or clothing. This may cause the camera to malfunction. • Remove and store the batteries when you are not using the camera. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by
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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, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click
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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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    Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Power Source Alkaline Batteries (Supplied) NiMH Batteries (Sold Separately) Number of Shots* 200 470 Playback Time (Hours) 8 10 * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging
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    the Batteries and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots 128 MB 47 2 GB 749 8 GB 2994 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used
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    times recorded into your images 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 the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to select an option. ● Press the op buttons to set a value. Make the setting. ● Press
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    . ● Press the op buttons to select [Date/ Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 16 to adjust the setting. ● To close the menus, press the n button. Date/Time battery If [Date/Time] appear even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new
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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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    stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (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
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    Press the æ button, then press the qr buttons to select ». ● Press the m button. X When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. Compose the shot. ● Pressing the zoom button toward i will zoom in
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    one point. 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 indicator will blink green while the image is recorded to the memory card. X The image will appear for about two seconds. ● You
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    [Mute]. Use the qr buttons to select [Off]. • The image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting? Your subject is too far away. When the camera is at away when the camera is at maximum telephoto. • The lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway. To reduce red-eye and to assist
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    elapses. If you press the 1 button with the lens 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
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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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    , and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal 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
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    Refer to the Personal Printing Guide 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 to use a computer. Compact Photo
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    X Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Select the X out from your subject, making it appear smaller. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice. 27
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    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 automatically stop when the memory card fills. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card 128 MB 2 GB 8 GB Shooting
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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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    use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. System Requirements Even though these are recommended system requirements, not all computer functions can be guaranteed. Windows GHz or higher Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Windows XP: 512 MB or more USB Canon Utilities •
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    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] or
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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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    After the transfer finishes, turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Starter Guide. Images transferred to the computer will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the "My Pictures" folder for Windows or the "Picture" folder for Macintosh
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    Batteries (x2) Memory Card 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
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    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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    lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or 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 in regions that
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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. • Language that 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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    Guide Microphone (p. 28) Lens Shutter Button (p. 19) Power Button (p. 20) Flash (p. 53) Speaker Lamp (AF Assist Beam (p. 103) / RedEye Reduction Lamp (p. 103) / SelfTimer Lamp (pp. 57, 71)) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery pp. 25, 32, 91) DIGITAL Terminal n Button (p. 44) e (Macro) (p. 61) / u
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    adjust the time before the monitor turns off (p. 100). Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 38) will light or blink green when images are being recorded to/read from the memory card, or during any kind of transfer (p. 21). When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to
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    Pixels (p. 64) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 54), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55) AF Frame (p. 21) Macro (p. 61), Infinity (p. 63) ISO Speed (p. 67) Flash Mode (pp. 53, 61, 78) Red-Eye Correction (p. 79) Self Timer (pp. 57, 70, 71) Shooting Mode Spot AE Point Frame (p. 77) AE Lock, FE Lock (pp. 77
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    Metering Modes (p. 77) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 14 Image Quality (Movies) Flash Sync (pp. 61, 78) Macro (p. 61), Infinity (p. Red-Eye Correction (pp. 79, 95) Shooting Date and Time (p. 56) Switching the Display You can change the display by pressing the n button, selecting the 1 tab, and [Review
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    has no effect on the recorded image. Overexposure Warning during Playback In "Detailed Information Display" (p. 41), overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen. Histogram during Playback High ● The graph that appears in "Detailed Information Display" (p. 41) is called the histogram
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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. 116). Select a shooting mode. ● Press the æ
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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. 118 - 121). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Select a tab. ● Press the qr buttons or
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    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 [Mute], then use the qr buttons to select [On]. Adjusting the Volume Display
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    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 System] (p. 91). • The saved data for custom white balance (p. 68
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    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 memory card. Display
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    Display Time About formatting • The 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
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    Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use other common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. • When you select a mode for a specific scene the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button
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    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. ● Press the æ button. ● Press the qr buttons to select K, then use the op buttons to select the type of scene you
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    K Shooting in Special Conditions ' Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. w Take shots of people at
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    snowy backgrounds. • In F, V, ' or y mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 67) is increased to match the shooting conditions. • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. 52
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    press the m button. X ! will appear. ● Follow the steps above to return the setting to . What if a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing will appear. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving. 53
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    Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum ) : Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue) : Maximum zoom factor without deterioration (Safety Zoom) Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, select
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    zoom is 37 - 488 mm (35mm film equivalent). Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x or 2.3x. 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
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    select in Step 2. Inserting and printing the date and time in images which do not have an embedded date and time • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 96) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details. • Connect the camera to a printer to print. Refer to
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    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 , the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire). ● To restore the original setting, select in Step 2. You can change
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    58
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    . • This chapter assumes that G mode has been selected by pressing the æ button, then the qr buttons. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 116 - 119). 59
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    press the m button. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 61 - 71). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in red? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value display in
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    you shoot. The possible flash range is approximately 30 cm X Once set, h will appear. e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even . 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
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    -ups (Super Macro Shooting) You can zoom in and shoot while close to the subject. The possible shooting range is approximately 1 - 10 cm (0.39 - 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens. Using the digital zoom will allow you to zoom in even more and shoot while close to the subject. Using digital zoom may
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    u Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity) You can shoot landscapes and far away subjects. The focusing range is 3 m (9.8 ft.) and greater from the camera. Select u. ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons to select u, then press the m button. X Once set, u will appear. 63
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    option, then press the m button. X The setting you selected will display on the screen. If you select ' or , you cannot use the Digital Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55). Changing the Image Quality (Compression Ratio) You can select from the following two levels of image quality: (Fine
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    40937 61406 ' (Date Stamp) 2 M/1600 x 1200 558 217 3235 12927 (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048 1920 918 64 1007 4026 132 2048 8187 • 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
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    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. 57, 70, 71). • For continuous shooting, the focus and exposure are locked when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • As the number of images increases
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    results in sharper 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
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    , 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 shooting location for natural
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    Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia tones. Black and white. You can adjust the tone of the image to your and press the n button. ● Press the op buttons to select an option, then use the qr buttons to select a value. ● The more to the right, the stronger/deeper
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    a TV as described in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 91). • 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, press the op
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    the time delay for more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). • If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer. • If you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer. • If
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    you press and hold the shutter button halfway, the focus and exposure are fixed. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that the AF Frame on the subject is green. Recompose. ●
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    qr buttons. • "≈ Shooting Long Exposures" (p. 80) is explained with the camera set to ≈ mode. To set this mode, press the æ button, use the qr buttons to select K mode, then use the op buttons to select ≈. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than
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    are far away or extremely close. • Subjects that are dark or light. • Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. • The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. • If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame
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    Zoom (p. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55) is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow. % Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your
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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. 54) or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 55), or when connected to a TV (p. 70). 76
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    to match the shooting conditions. Center Weighted Avg. Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the 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
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    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 the flash cannot reach. Select .... ● After pressing the r button, press the qr
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    -Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to select [On]. X Œ will appear (p. 40). Red-eye correction may be applied to other red parts than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 95). • If you press the r button as shown on the screen in
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    long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Select ≈. ● After pressing the pressed halfway. • When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain
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    6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the "X Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections of Chapter 1. • This chapter assumes that X mode has been selected by pressing the æ button, then the qr buttons. 81
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    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 reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended. 82
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    again to release the lock. Change the exposure. ● While looking at the screen, press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness. Shoot. Other 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. 54) You can
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    Rotating Images (p. 93) Summary for "Viewing Movies" (p. 29) Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame ( compliant printer (p. 25). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 84
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    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 taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 94 - 95) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space
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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. Press the zoom button 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
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    d Searching for Images Using the Jump Display When there are many images on the memory card, you can search them by a specified 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
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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]. start a few seconds after [Loading image...] displays. ● You can pause/restart a slideshow by pressing the m button again. ● Press the n button to
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    the zoom button to change the display size, and press the opqr buttons to change the display position while checking the focus. ● Pressing the n button resets the display to Step 2. 89
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    switching between images in single image playback. Select [Transition]. ● Press the n button and select the 1 tab, then select [Transition] and use the qr buttons to select a transition effect. ● Press the n button to accept the setting. Switches between images without a transition effect. Fades
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    Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) White or black Yellow Yellow Black Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the
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    protect additional images, repeat the above procedure. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. If you format the memory card (p. 47), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first. 92
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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. 92) 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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    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. 90). Save as a new image and display
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    printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the print settings in the output. • may display when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • Images with the date embedded always print
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    [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 the n button and select the 2 tab, then select [Select
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    the m button. X All selections will be cleared. Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer (p. 25). Print. ● Press the op buttons, select [Print now
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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. 99
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    is recommended to save battery power. ● Select [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons to select [Auto Power Down], then use the qr buttons to 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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    may continue the existing numbering for both the [Continuous] and [Auto Reset] settings. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format the memory card before use (p. 47). • Refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types. Creating a Folder You
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    time. ● The new folder will be created on the set day and time. Images shot after the creation date are saved to the new folder. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a shooting mode (p. 23). You can set the retraction
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    select G (p. 44). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 118 - 119). Turning off the AF Assist Beam If the camera cannot focus in low light conditions when you press the shutter button
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    change the image display that appears after shooting. ● Select [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to select an option. [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 the
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    Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 44). Selecting the Image that First Displays in Playback ● Select [Resume], then press the qr buttons to select an option. Last seen Last shot Resumes with the image last viewed. Resumes with the
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    106
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    9 Useful Information This chapter introduces date/time battery replacement, 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. 107
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    new one (CR1220). Turn off the camera. Open the cover and remove the AA batteries (p. 12). Remove the date/time battery holder. Replace the battery. ● Insert the battery with (+) and (-) sides oriented correctly. Insert the date/time battery holder. Insert the batteries and close the cover. Turn on
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    AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the batteries. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the camera. ● Open the cover and fully insert the adapter plug into the camera. Connect the power cord. ● Connect the power cord
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    the bag. • If condensation has formed, stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the camera. Remove the batteries and memory card, and wait until the moisture has completely evaporated before resuming use. Memory Cards • A memory card is a high-precision electronic device. Do not
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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 • Shoot using the focus lock (p. 72). 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 subject and push the shutter button halfway, or repeatedly push the shutter
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    was insufficient. Try one of the following. • Format the memory card in the camera (p. 47). • Lower the recorded pixels (p. 82). • 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. 83). Playback
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    when shooting (p. 12). Memory card error (p. 48) • 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
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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. 38). 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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    Available in Each Shooting Mode Function ISO Speed (p. 67) Focusing Zone (pp. 61, 63) Flash (pp. 53, 61, 78) Self-Timer Mode (pp. 57, 70, 71) AF Lock (p. 75) AE Lock (pp. 77, 83)/FE Lock (p. 78) AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 83) TV Display (p. 70) Screen Display (p. 40) Shooting modes »G All Range
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    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode I F V K 'Ut ≈ w y O P œ E { *1 { { *1 1 { { *1 - *1 { { { { - - Function menu 3 { Selectable or selected automatically - Not selectable 117
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    Standard/Off Digital Tele-Converter (1.4x/2.3x) {{ {{ AF-Point Zoom (p. 76) On/Off {{ AF-assist Beam (p. 103) On/Off {{ Flash Settings (p. 79) Red-Eye Corr. Red-Eye Lamp On/Off On/Off {{ {{ Shooting Info (p. 40) On/Off {{ Review (p. 48) Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold {{ Review Info (p. 104
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    Menus I F V K 'Ut ≈ w y O P œ E 1 2 { { { { { Selectable or selected automatically - Not selectable 119
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    -up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Date/Time Video System Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). On*/Off Formats card, erasing all data Continuous*/Auto Reset Create New Folder/Auto Create 1 min.*/0 sec
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    screen. Selects individual images for printing. Selects all images for printing. Cancels all settings for printing. Sets the printing style. Menus Ref. Page p. 25 p. 97 p. 98 p. 98 p. 96 121
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    80/100/200/400/800/1600 White Balance Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Built-in Flash Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off * Red-eye reduction/Red-eye correction/FE Lock settings available Built-in Flash Range 30 cm - 3.0 m (12 in. - 9.8 ft.) (W)/ 30 cm - 2.0 m (12 in
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    Specifications Number of Recording Pixels (Still images Large: 3648 x 2736 pixels Medium 1: 2816 x 2112 pixels Medium 2: 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Date Stamp: 1600 x 1200 pixels Widescreen: 3648 x 2048 pixels (Movies 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec.)
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    Auto Focus AF Frame 21 AF Lock 75 Aquarium (Scene Mode 51 AV Cable 2, 91 B Battery Battery and Charger Kit 34, 36 Charge Indicator 14 Date/Time Battery 17, 108 Power Saving 39 Beach (Scene Mode 51 Black and White Images 69 C Camera Shake 53 Components Guide 38 Compression J Image Quality
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    -Power Flash 36 Red-Eye Auto Correction 79 Correction 95 Reduction 103 Resizing (Making Images Smaller 94 Rotating Images 93 S SCN (Scene Mode 50 Screen Display Language 18 Information Displayed 40, 41 Menu Operations 43, 44 Switching the Display 40, 41 SD/SDHC Memory Card J Memory Cards
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    Self-Timer 70 Sepia Tones 69 Shooting Date and Time J Date/Time Shooting Using a TV 70 Shooting With Macro 61 Shutter Button 19 Slideshow 88 Snow (Scene Mode 52 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2, 31 Software Starter Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer ...... 30 Sound 45
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    MEMO 127
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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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