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    ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E251-010 XXXXXXX © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Using the Mode Dial Advanced Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced
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    Main Features Shooting z 6x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizer z Controlling camera shake or blurry subjects while easy with the Print/Share button z Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images z Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with
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    the basic operating procedures. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used
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    5 Safety Precautions 6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations 12 Using the LCD Monitor 12 LCD Memory Cards 33 Shooting 34 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images 34 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 35 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital
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    73 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 74 Shooting in a My Colors Mode 75 Changing the Color 77 Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button 82 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 84 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 85 Resetting the File Number 87 Playback/Erasing 89 Magnifying
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    133 Viewing Images on a TV set 133 Battery Handling 134 Handling the Memory Card 136 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 138 Using the Lenses (Sold Separately 140 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . . 144 Camera Care and Maintenance 149 Specifications 150 Index
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    arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and
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    are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. z Equipment refers to the camera, battery charger (sold separately) and car battery charger (sold separately). z Battery refers to
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    may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power code from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine
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    assistance. z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after battery, use only a specified battery charger. z The battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with this equipment. Do not use it with other products
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    such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause injury. Cautions Equipment z Be careful not to bang the camera capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Or, do not use the equipment
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    periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers
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    its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use
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    be displayed for approximately 6 seconds, regardless of the setting for the LCD monitor. z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the (, , ), or mode. z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed
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    Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Using the Clock You can display the current date shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down for more than one second. z If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. z You can
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    in the Set up menu. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it monitor. The recorded image will not be affected. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the
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    Using the Camera - Basic Operations Customizing Display Information Shooting Mode *1 *2 *1 Only [Shooting Info] can be displayed. *2 [3:2 Guide] cannot be 18). 3:2 Guide Helps confirm the print area for a 3:2 print.* Areas outside the printable area are grayed out (p. 18). * Images are still
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    SET button to display ( / / ). z You cannot add to the currently active LCD/Viewfinder icon. Display 1 Display Off Display 2 3 [Shooting Info]/[Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/ [Histogram]. z Using the , , and buttons, select the items you wish to display on the LCD monitor and press the FUNC./SET button
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    , the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 41). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Before Using the Camera - Basic
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    ) (p. 34) Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 57) Recording Pixels (pp. 34, 57) 18 (Red)* Camera Shake Warning(p. 19) (Basic Guide pp. 12-13) (pp. 78-81) (p. 52 p. 54) (pp. 48-51) * Low Battery (p. 134) Image Stabilizer (p. 35) Normal Exposure Index/ Exposure Level Mark (p. 51) * Create Folder (p. 85) MF
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    speed (p. 38) - Select a setting other than (flash off) - Attach the camera to a tripod or other device Playback Information (Playback Mode) „Standard WAVE Format 107) Total number of images Displayed image number Compression (Still Images) (p. 35) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 34) Movie
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    swap mode. The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p. 152) RAW image Unrecognized data type 20
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    In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the playback mode Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power
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    Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience
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    select an area with the control dial. z As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. Time difference from home time zone Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations 6 Use the or button to select [Home/ World], and the or button to select . Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 (Set up
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    settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. z FUNC. Menu z Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting. a b e c d This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode. a Turn the shooting mode
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    the Rec. menu when in mode. • In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display. a Press the MENU button. b Use the or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. c Use the or button to select a menu item. • Some items
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    p. 75 Bracket +/- (Flash)/ Flash Output Metering Mode pp. 67, 70 p. 73 p. 39 Menu Item Reference Page ND Filter p. 71 Compression (Still image) Recording Pixels (Still image) p. 35 p. 34 Frame Rate (Movie) p. 57 Recording Pixels (Movie) p. 57 Rec. Menu ( ) Menu Item Digital Zoom Flash
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    Zoom On*/Off p. 65 AF Mode Continuous*/Single p. 60 AF-assist Beam On*/Off - Review Off/2*-10 sec./Hold Basic Guide p. 11 Save Original On/Off* p. 81 Auto Category On*/Off Sets whether on not images are automatically classified into categories during shooting.*2 Before Using the Camera
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    for the warning sounds (Basic Guide p. 10). Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Adjusts the
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    movie sounds and sound memos. Audio p. 58 Mic level Auto*/Manual Sets method of adjustment for the sound recording level. Level -40 monitor turns off when no 2 min./3 min. camera operation is performed. Time Zone Home*/World p. 22 Date/Time Basic Guide p. 8 Clock Display 0-5*-10 sec./ p.
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    / ft/in Sets the units for the MF indicator distance unit (p. 65). Lens Retract 1 minute* / 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to playback mode. Language Basic Guide p. 9 Video System NTSC/PAL p. 133 Print Method Auto*/ See below*1. Reset All p. 32
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    setting Menu Item Options Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any
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    shooting mode dial to or to operate. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the (Set up) menu (pp. 29, 30) - ISO speed (p. 38)
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    Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1
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    3648 x 2048 pixels Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) Low Send images as e-mail attachments or shoot more images Print on wide paper (Records at a 16:9 width-to-height aspect ratio. Portions not recorded are left black bars on LCD
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    Shoot more images z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 158). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 156). Shooting Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Shooting Mode The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you
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    image shooting mode, the setting will change to [Continuous]. z Camera shake camera is held vertically). Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-converter Shooting Mode *1 *2 *1 Cannot be set in , and modes. *2 Digital Tele-Converter cannot be set. You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom
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    of recording pixels set, the Safety Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoom factor beyond which images will begin to deteriorate. The digital zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a moment, and appears on the LCD monitor. If you press the zoom lever toward again, you can zoom in even closer. In this
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    images may deteriorate ( and the zoom factor appear in blue). About the Digital Tele-Converter The Digital Tele-Converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens As the shutter speed becomes even faster, camera shake and blurred photos caused by subject movement
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    Shooting Mode Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Center AF Point Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness
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    1 FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative) See Menus and Settings (p. 24). * Default setting. z Use the or button to select the metering mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. Lock the spot AE point to the center of the LCD monitor/Move the spot AE point to the same position as the selected AF frame 1 (Rec.)
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    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode * * Cannot be set in , and modes. Adjust exposure to the + side to avoid making the subject too dark when shooting in a backlit situation or against a bright background, and adjust exposure to the - side to avoid making the subject too light when
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    Waterproof Case WP-DC11 (sold separately). This mode yields image data in the optimal white balance to record images with natural hues by reducing the bluish tone. For recording with the optimal white balance 42 Custom data retained in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper
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    camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card Menus and Settings (p. 24). * Default setting. 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press . z frame is completely filled with the white image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure
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    white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot with the same settings as In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*2, you can shoot
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    by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. 1 Press the button and use the or button to display or . 2 Shoot. z The camera will continue to record successive images while
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    Camera is not focused: image that has been shot displays, and an orange frame displays at the center of the image. z Contents of the orange frame can be confirmed at the bottom right. Zoom You can delete an image by pressing the button while the image is displayed (See Basic Guide p. 19). z
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    between AF Frames/ Changing the Display Position 1 Press . z If you shoot with the AF frame set to [AiAF] or [Face Detect] (p. 61) and have an image with multiple AF frames selected, you can switch which AF frame to use for checking the focus each time you press the MENU button. z Move
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    Speed Shooting Mode When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and
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    CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot before the next image can be shot.) Using the Mode Dial z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows
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    entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects the aperture value, the greater the range of the image brought into clear focus. z When using the control Some aperture values may not be available with certain zoom positions (p. 49). In this mode, the
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    the shooting mode is or and press the shutter button halfway, the camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the correct exposure . Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.
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    are set, the aperture value may change in accordance with the zoom position (p. 49). z The LCD monitor's brightness matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, the image will always be bright if the flash is set to
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    on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. z The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward. z Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. z When the button is pressed, you can switch between the items which you can set. - Exposure
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    frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 36). • Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie* High Resolution Use this to display images at large sizes on computer
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    memory or memory card becomes full z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 33). The memory card supplied with the camera by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded. z The focus and optical zoom settings remain
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    required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (Movies
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    { Compact*2 160 x 120 pixels - { *1 Default setting. *2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed. z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 158). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 156). z The following operations are available before movie recording - AF lock: Pressing the MF
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    ) and wind filter setting can be changed. 1 (Set up) menu [Audio]. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). 2 [Mic Level] [Auto]*/[Manual]. * Default setting. z When in [Manual] mode, press the button, then set the sound recording level (recording volume) with the or button. 3 [Wind Filter] [On]*/[Off
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    which can be saved in or . - Shooting mode ( , , , ) - Items which can be set in , , (p. 168) and modes - Rec. menu settings - Zoom location - Manual focus location z To change some of the settings saved in (other than shooting mode), select or . 2 (Rec.) Menu [Save Setting] [Destination
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    pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. This is the default setting. Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving battery power. 1 (Rec.) Menu [AF Mode] [Continuous]*/ [Single]. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). * Default setting
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    the center AF FlexiZone frame. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it. Face Detect You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting. If a face is not detected, shooting will
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    . - Up to three AF frames display. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray the shooting mode is , , or , the AF frame can be moved manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen
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    z The position of the AF frame returns to the center once the power is turned off. Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) Shooting Mode * * Cannot be set in mode. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. z Subjects with extremely low contrast
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    to lock the focus. 3 Keep the shutter button pressed while you recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. Shooting with the AF Lock 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is
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    easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. z Because or mode does not display the AF frame, aim the camera to focus on Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*. * The image will not appear magnified in mode, when the digital zoom
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    is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. 1 Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the button. z The camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing point. You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing
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    (Focus-BKT Mode) Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with The Focus-BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on. Only one image at the manual focus position will be taken. 1 FUNC. Menu BKT) . *(BKT-Off) See
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    the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 3 Press the shutter button halfway. 4 Press the button. z Exposure is fixed. 5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To Release the AE Lock: Operate a button other than the control dial and
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    z Exposure is fixed. Advanced Shooting Functions Bar Bar 4 Use the control dial to change shutter speed and aperture valve combinations. 5 Recompose the image and shoot. z The setting will cancel after the shot is taken. Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Shooting Mode You can lock
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    2 Press the button and set it to (flash on). z If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its manual for setting instructions. 3 Focus the camera on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 4 Press the shutter button halfway. 5 Press the button. z The flash
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    AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. Only one standard exposure image gets recorded. Using the ND Filter Shooting Mode The ND filter reduces slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values. Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode. 1 FUNC. Menu (ND Filter) Off)/ (ND
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    automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set them so that they fire without any adjustments. * Speedlite 220EX/430EX/580EX/ 1 (Rec.) Menu [Flash Adjust] [Manual]. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). * Default setting. [Auto]*/ 72
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    stops. z You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera's exposure compensation function to achieve creative effects which compensate for background Shooting mode is set to or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual] in or mode (p. 72), the flash output can be controlled in three
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    when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared with the 1stcurtain, the flash fires later and allows you to shoot images in which, for example, a car's taillights seem to trail off behind. 1 (Rec.) Menu [2nd-curtain]. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). * Default setting
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    skin tones*. It can be used to make subtle adjustments, such as making blue colors more vivid or face colors brighter. * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be changed. 75 * You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.
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    My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 24). * Default setting. z Use the or button to select a My Colors mode. 2 Shoot. z Mode See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 76). z Modes other than Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot
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    Therefore, before you shoot important subjects, we recommend that you shoot trial images and check the results. Moreover, when shooting still images, the camera will record both the My Colors image as well as the original unaltered image when [Save Original] (p. 81) is set to [On]. Use this option
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    Dial See Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 11). Still image Movie 2. z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to
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    Shooting Functions Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Still image: Control Dial Movie: Control Dial See Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 11). Still image Movie 2. z The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between
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    are swapped. -5: Only takes the color that you want to swap. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap. 4 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. z Only one color can be specified. 5 Press shoot
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    1 (Rec.) Menu [Save Original] [On]/ [Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). * Default setting. z If [On] is selected, the two images will be numbered consecutively with the altered image shot with the color accent on color swap setting following the original. When [Save Original] is Set to [On
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    Menu Item Page Not Assigned*1 - ND Filter p. 71 Resolution pp. 34, 56 Digital Tele-converter p. 36 Compression p. 34 IS Mode p. 35 White Balance*2 p. 42 AF Lock p. 64 My Colors*3 p. 75 Create Folder p. 85 Light Metering p. 39 Display Off p. 29 *1 Default setting. *2 A custom
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    setting values of the registered function. z Functions that are not available in the current shooting mode will not appear even if they are registered. z When [Digital Tele-converter] is used, the digital zoom setting will automatically be set to [On] (p. 26). 83
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    function to [Off]. z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images. When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and
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    be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Folder Auto Create Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To create an additional folder, insert the check mark again. You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a new folder using a
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    in the [Time] option . z displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating
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    you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards.* * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the card, and the larger of the two is utilized as
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    100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Memory Card Exchanged for Another Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Continuous Auto Reset Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 z Images may be saved to a new folder when there is
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    . Turning it counterclockwise selects the previous image while turning it clockwise selects the next image. Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18). Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . z A magnified portion of the image will display. z Images can be magnified up to a factor
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    button while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images. z Pressing the zoom lever toward also switches the display. Use the or button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images. z Hold the FUNC./SET button down and press the button to jump to the
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    into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the following. z Image searches (p. 92) z Slide Show (p. 103) z Protect (p. 107) z Erase (p. 109) z Configure print settings (p. 111) 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 25
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    you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Shot Date My Category Folder Movie By 10 Images By 100 Images Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. Displays the first image in each category
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    button to select date, category, folder or movie for playback and press the FUNC./SET button. Select the search key - The camera will switch to defined playback mode and play back only images corresponding to the search key. - Press the button to cancel defined playback mode. To Return to Single
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    Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie and press z Images with a movies. icon are . Movie Control Panel Volume Level (Adjust it with the or button) Playback Progress Bar Time movie was shot 2 Select (Play) and
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    Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion (You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback.) Displays the first
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    -edit data is lost. z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. Depending on the movie's file size, it may take some time to save an edited movie. If the batteries run out partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it
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    the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. z This also can be set in the index playback mode. When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. Playback/Erasing 97
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    * Default setting. Adding My Colors Effects You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 75. Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue
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    /Erasing 3 Use the or button to select the My Colors type, and press . z The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. z You can turn the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./ SET button to switch between the
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    is insufficient space on the memory card. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved. z Color in images taken using My Colors (p. 75) in shooting mode and
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    Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback, the review immediately after shooting in shooting mode and while confirming the focus immediately after the shooting) you can attach sound memos (up to 1 minute) to an image. The sound data
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    Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. 1 (Play) recording time depends on the space available on the memory card, and the sound mode (p. 157). z When the memory cards fills, recording will automatically stop. z In the
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    Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated Playback of Memory Card Images. * Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 111). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. My
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    slide show: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the or button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly) - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button. Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one
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    . and will change in the same way when they are set. 2 Use the or button to move between images for playback and the button to select or deselect them. z You can also select images in the index playback mode. Check mark indicating selection z Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting. Number
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    displays. Choose between 3*-10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. *Default setting. z Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. 1 Select [Set up] and press . 2
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    from a specified date. Select by You can protect all images in a specified category. Category Select by You can protect all images in a specified folder. Folder All Images You can protect all images on a memory card. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 25). 2 Select a method and press
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    - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - Use the or button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 4 For the [All Images], [Select by Date], [Select by Category] and [Select by Folder] options, press . 5 Select [Protect] and press . z Selecting [Unlock] cancels protection
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    to the selected date. Erases all images in the selected category. Erases all images in the selected folder. Erases all images on a memory card. z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. z Protected images cannot be erased with this function
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    [Stop] or [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns you to Step 2. z Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the
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    used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. The icon may display for a memory card with print settings
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    & Qty.] Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 114). Number of Print Copies - (Standard)/ (Both) Use the or button to select an image, press the FUNC./SET button and use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). - (Index) Use the or button
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    by Folder] options, press . 4 Select [OK] and press . z Selecting [Cancel] cancels print settings of the selected image and returns you to Step 1. z The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. z Print settings cannot be set for movies
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    (On/Off*) Adds the file number to the print. Clear DPOF data (On*/Off) Clears all print settings after the images print. 1 (Print) Menu [Print Settings]. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). 2 Select [Print Type], [Date], [ in the style specified in the [Date/Time] menu 114 (Basic Guide p. 8).
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    downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different
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    All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select [Mark all] and press . z Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK] and press . z Images are transferred in order according to the file number. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected. 116
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    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and startup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own
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    My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings
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    following cannot be registered as My Camera settings. - Movies - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 101) and sound recorder (p. 102) z The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding
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    Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 10). Memory card slot/battery cover is open. z Confirm that the memory card slot /battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 6). Battery charge is low and z Insert a fully
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    My Camera Settings (p. 118) or up image in the My Camera use the supplied ZoomBrowser EX Settings. or ImageBrowser program to restore the default settings. See ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide ( Setting the ND Filter on may reduce this bar of light (p. 71). Troubleshooting 121
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    flash to any setting other than (flash off), or secure the camera to something, such as a tripod (Basic Guide p. 14). Appears. This displays when using a z These settings will be overwritten memory card that has print by those set by your camera settings or transfer settings (p. 111). set by other
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    images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. Memory card is not formatted correctly. z Format the memory card (p. 33). z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card
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    manual focus to shoot (p. 63). Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the built-in flash to (Flash on) (Basic Guide [On] (p. 71). Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. z Change the shooting angle. Flash
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    flash is shooting menu (Basic Guide used in dark areas. p. 15 Troubleshooting Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card's z To enhance the continuous performance has dropped. shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images
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    Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted z Use a memory card formatted in in another device. your camera (p. 33). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. z After closing the memory card slot/ battery cover, turn the
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    cards. You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. Reading images from memory card is slow. Memory card was formatted z Use a memory card formatted in in another device. your camera (p. 33). Troubleshooting
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    (23 °C/73 °F). z Replace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p. 6). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. z Replace the battery with a new one (Basic Guide p. 6). TV monitor output Image not showing on TV monitor/Distorted image. Incorrect video system setting. z Set the video
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    may be able to continue using it. However, 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 Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved. Or no more
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    note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Change the battery pack. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery. No image No images recorded on memory card. Image too large You attempted to play back
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    not save the print, transfer or slide show settings. Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image. Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. 131 List of Messages
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    the air. Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back
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    You can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. z Open Taiwan), Oceania and others If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. 133
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    as soon as possible it will be used for an extended period. Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the
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    camera about once a year before returning it to storage. z Do not mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. Charging the Battery z Since this is a lithium-ion battery 30 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon's testing standards). • Charging
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    Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the card) Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high-
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    memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card
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    you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Attach the power cord to the compact . DC Coupler DR-20 3 Open the memory card slot/battery cover, then insert the DC Coupler until it is locked
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    the DC Coupler cable cover using the cable, then close the memory card slot/battery cover. z Always disconnect the compact power adapter from the power supply after use. DC Coupler Cable Cover Using the Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge
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    the car battery cable from the cigarette lighter socket. Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58B and Tele-converter TC-DC58C. In order to attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA
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    using the tele-converter, please set the focal length to the telephoto end. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off. z When using the wide converter, please set the camera to the wide angle end. z If you use the viewfinder for shooting, a portion of the
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    ring are aligned, lift off the ring. 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until locked. z To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release
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    when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them. z Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. z When using these lens attachments, you should not shoot images in mode. It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your computer
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    for your flash. * Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX and 580EX cannot be performed when mounted on this camera. Please read this guide before using one of these flashes on the camera. 1 Attach the flash to the camera's hot shoe. 2 Turn the external flash on
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    output when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto]. z In mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash will fire with manual adjustments. Refer to the guide number noted in the instructions manual for the flash you are using for aperture value and ISO speed, and set the appropriate value for
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    used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only one image gets recorded. z Flashes (especially high-voltage flashes) or flash accessories made by other manufacturers may override certain camera functions or cause a camera malfunction. z The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX
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    procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along [2nd-curtain] - When [Flash Adjust] is on [Manual] z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to
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    lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. z Fix the high power flash parallel to the front panel of the camera, so battery in the flash. z Non-Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery fluid to leak, damaging the product. Remove the batteries
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    a soft cloth. Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary
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    Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot G7 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor : 1/1.8-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 10.4 million) Lens :
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    sec. or slower operate with noise reduction. Image Stabilization : Lens-shift type Continuous/Shoot Only*/Panning*/Off * Still images only Metering System : Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot* of the following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX and 580EX. 151
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    software. Recording Media : SD memory card/SDHC memory card/ MultiMediaCard File Format : Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type (Still images) : Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* (Movies) : AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) * This digital camera supports
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    240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.) Recording can continue until the memory card is full* (can record up to a maximum of 4GB at one time)** hundredth image, to the first image of each shooting date, to movies or to the first image in each folder. In index playback mode, it displays 9 images
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    Direct Print : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound. Interface : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) Audio/Video output (NTSC
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    procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23°C ±2°C/73°F ±3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%), continuous playback at 3 seconds per image. See Battery Handling Precautions (p. 134). Appendix
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    Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels Compression 32MB SDC-128M SDC512MSH (Large) 3648 x 2736 pixels 6 29 116 11 50 194 24 103 402 (Medium 1) 2816 x 2112 pixels 10 45 176 17 75 292 36 156 603 (Medium 2) 2272 x 1704 pixels 14
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    sec. * Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. Estimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Recording Times †:Card included with the camera Sound Size 11.025 kHz 22 KB/sec. 22.050 kHz 44 KB/sec. 44.100 kHz 88 KB/sec. 32MB SDC-128M SDC
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    Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels Compression 3648 x 2736 pixels 2816 x 2112 pixels 2272 x 1704 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 3648 x 2048 pixels 4100
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    SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) Battery 1.78 x 0.64 in.) Approx. 43 g (1.52 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures
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    - 40°C (32 - 104°F) 45.0 x 112.0 x 29.0 mm (1.77 x 4.41 x 1.14 in.) (body only) Approx. 185 g (6.53 oz.) (excluding power cord) Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (Sold Separately) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating temperatures Dimensions Weight 12 V/ 24 V DC 8.4 V DC, 0.55 A Approx. 1 hr
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    ) *2 From front of the mounted tele-converter during normal shooting. *3 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H is required when mounted on PowerShot G7 *4When mounted on PowerShot G7 (Max. telephoto) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H (Sold Separately) Thread Diameter Dimensions Weight 58 mm standard
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    85 162 Creative Zone Basic 13 Custom Settings 59 D Date/Time Basic 8 Digital Tele-converter 36 DIGITAL Terminal........... Basic 27 Digital Zoom 36 Direct Transfer Basic 30 Distance Units 30 Downloading Images to a Computer Basic 24 DPOF Print Settings 111 Transfer Order 115 E Erasing
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    12 Lens Conversion Lens Adapter ... 140 Tele-converter 140 Wide Converter 140 M Macro Basic 16 Magnifying 89 Manual Focus 65 Memory Card Estimated Capacities ......... 156 Formatting 33 Handling 136 Inserting Basic 7 Menu FUNC. Menu 24, 26 Menus and Settings ...... 24, 25 My Camera Menu
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    Reset All 32 Review Basic 11 Rotate 97 S Safety FE 51 Safety Shift 51 Safety Zoom 37 Save Original 81 Self-Timer Basic 17 Shooting Mode Basic 12 Av Basic 13 Creative Zone Basic 13 Functions Available 168 Image Zone Basic 12 M Basic 13 P Basic 13 Special Scene Basic 12 Tv Basic 13
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    MEMO 165
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    malfunction of the camera, the software, memory cards, personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon memory cards. Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. • Microsoft® and
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    accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon
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    ) 10 sec., 2 sec. Self Timer Custom FlexiZone AF Frame (p. 61) Active AiAF Face Detect AF Lock (p. 64) Manual Focus (p. 65) Bracket (p. 67) AEB Focus-BKT {{{{{{U- {{{{ z zzz zzS- zzz z {{{{{{U- {{{{ ---- - - {2) - - - - z- - -- - -{- - - - - - - - {3) U - { { { { {z zz z S- zzzz
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    Zoom - Digital Teleconverter - Exposure Compensation (7) Selectable only in manual focus. (8) Operation is possible during shooting (only during standard). (9) Can be set after AE lock is set. (10)Automatically set by the camera. (11)Settings cannot be made when My Colors is set to or mode. (12
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Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Using the Mode Dial
Advanced Shooting Functions
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
Advanced
ENGLISH
List of Messages
Appendix
DIGITAL CAMERA
Advanced Camera User Guide
CDI-E251-010
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Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.