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    ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. CDI-E183-010 © 2005 CANON INC. ...
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    ...) Playback Plays movies Auto Play Editing Edits movies Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the ...
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    ... called memory cards in this guide. * SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is... apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on ...
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    ... marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide ...1 Handling Precautions ...19 Power Saving Function ...20 Formatting Memory Cards ...21 Menus and Settings ... in a Special Scene Mode ...30 Shooting in Manual Mode ...31 Magnified Close-Up ...
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    ...64 Print Settings/Transfer Settings ...65 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ...65 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings ...69 Troubleshooting ...71 Camera ...71 When the power is turned on ...71 LCD monitor ...72 Shooting ...73 Shooting Movies ...77 Playback ...78 ...
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    Appendix ...83 Battery Handling ...83 Handling the Memory Card ...85 Replacing the Date Battery ...87 Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) ...88 ...89 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) ...92 Camera Care and Maintenance ...94 Specifications ...95 INDEX ......
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    ... 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 should never .... For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera. 5
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    ... Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become... the Basic Guide (p. 3) to change the language setting. Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please... are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent...
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    ... off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable ...
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    ... battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or ... overheat and distort, resulting in fire. Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger ... power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or ...
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    ... temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera ... battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries installed will cause battery leakage and...
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    Flash Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Do not touch the ...
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    ... If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before...
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    Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide Front View Attaching the Wrist Strap Power Button (Basic Guide p. 2) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 4) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Viewfinder Window (p. 19) Wrist Strap ... (p. 24) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (Basic Guide p. 8) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 35) Lens 12
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    Back View Before Using the Camera-The Components Guide LCD Monitor (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 19) DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 17) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 88) Terminal Cover Coin Battery Holder (p. 87) Tripod Socket Memory Card Slot/Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) 13
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    .... (Display) Button (p. 15) Mode Dial (Basic Guide p. 5) MENU Button (p. 23) FUNC./SET (...) Button (p. 22) (Print/Share) Button (Basic Guide p. 12) (Telephoto) (when shooting)/ (Magnify) (when playing)/ ... Guide p. 7/pp. 32, 56) (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ button (Basic Guide p. 9) (Flash)/ button (Basic Guide ...
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    ...display mode. The LCD monitor on or off setting is remembered even after the camera power is turned off. The LCD monitor does not shut off in... Set up menu (p. 25). Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject...
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    ... Low Battery (p. 83) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 9) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) (Red) * Movie Recording (p. 37... Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time * * * Shooting Mode (Basic Guide pp. 6, 31, 37, 39, 49) Exposure...(p. 27) Resolution/Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 29) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 72) * Appears even if ...
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    If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is ...be selected. Select the (Auto) or (Flash on) mode or attach the camera to a tripod or other stationary device. During shooting... grid to help you determine if your camera is level (p. 40). Playback Mode Standard ...
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    ... 29) Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 29) Flash (Basic Guide p. 8) Metering Mode (p. 43) Macro/Infinity (Basic ... recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW image Unrecognized data type Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. 18
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    ... the following while an indicator is lit. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover Upper Indicator Green: Blinking Green: Ready to shoot Image recording/...
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    ...Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after...approximately 5 minutes after the last Connected to a Printer control is accessed on the camera. * Default Setting. This time can be changed (p. 25). The...
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    ... and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images ... SET button. You can still use the memory card without problem even if formatting was ... option if you suspect the read/write speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may...
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    ... are used to set the shooting and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are ... FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. Set the camera to the shooting mode. Press the FUNC./SET button. Use the or button to ...
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    Rec., Play and Set up Menus Convenient settings for shooting or playback can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu (Set up) Menu You can switch between menus with the or button when this part is selected. Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations * This example shows the Rec. menu. *...
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    Menu List FUNC. Menu The icons for the default settings are shown here. Manual Mode Manual Super Macro My Colors Stitch Assist Left to Right Stitch ....) Off/2*-10 seconds/Hold On/Off* On/Off* Off*/Date/Date & Time AF-assist Beam On*/Off Digital Zoom Review Save Original Grid Lines Date Stamp 24
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    ... monitor while you are adjusting the setting. p. 20 Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses ... before the LCD 30 sec./1 min.*/ monitor turns off when no camera 2 min./3min. operation is performed. Basic Guide (p. 2) p. 21 On/Off* p. 55 Basic Guide ...
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    ...Set up) Menu (Reset All). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode (Date/Time) and (Language) options in the - The (Set up) menu...
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    Shooting Changing the Resolution and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu sion). * Default setting. * (Resolution/Compres- See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select resolution settings. Shooting 2 Press the Menu button. Use the or button to select ...
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    ... x 3.9 in.) Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) Print credit card-size prints Send images as e-mail attachments Low Shoot more images (... more images High Quality Shoot higher quality images See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 100). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 99). 28
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    ...higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. * The resolution/frame rate are fixed in the (Compact) mode. See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 100). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 99). 29
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    ... select a shooting mode and press the FUNC./SET button. See the Basic Guide (p. 7) for explanations of the Special Scene modes. 2 Shoot. The shutter speed is slow in (fireworks) mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. In (Indoor), (Kids&Pets) or (Night Snapshot) mode, the ISO speed...
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    Shooting in Manual Mode Shooting Mode You can adjust settings yourself, such as the exposure, ... effect, when shooting in this mode. 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Manual). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). See the Basic Guide (p. 7) for Manual mode explanations. See Functions Available in Each ...
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    ...2x max.) Movies (Standard): approximately 6.4x max. The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. 1 (Rec.) Menu (Digital Zoom) [On]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). [... still images). Press the button again to activate the digital zoom and further zoom the image ...
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    ... consistent interval (smooth continuous shooting) until the memory card is full under the following conditions*. ...21). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according .... If continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. Shooting ...
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    ..., the area that will not get printed grays out. The digital zoom cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when (Postcard ...
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    Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand (p. 25). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can set the shutter to a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. delay ( ), or to a custom delay time and number of shots ( Custom Timer),...
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    ... - If the flash fires, the interval between shots may lengthen. - The interval between shots may lengthen if the internal memory becomes full. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. 36
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    ... the resolution/frame rate and record. The digital zoom can be used while shooting ... is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low. • Resolution/Frame ... * The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 99). 37 ...
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    ... later is 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 ...
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    Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. Shooting The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1...
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    3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. Use the or button to return the previous image or retake the recorded images. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. 4 Repeat the procedure for ...
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    ... select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting. The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF On frames, from 5 available points, that it will use to determine the focus. The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is Off convenient ...
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    ... light reflecting back off the glass. 1 2 3 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as... Press the shutter button halfway. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press ...Off] (p. 24) in the (Rec.) menu is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame ...
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    ....) Menu (Light Metering) / / . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Metering Methods 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 ...
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    Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Exposure ...
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    ... Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Settings are automatically set by the camera For recording outdoors on a bright day For recording under overcast, ... lighting For recording with the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or ...
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    ...obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white... Menus and Settings (p. 22). 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and...
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    ... in Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance before selecting [Stitch Assist] in the FUNC. menu. The camera will retain the custom white balance setting that you record even if you reset the camera to the default settings (p. 26). 47 Shooting
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    Changing the Photo Effect Shooting Mode By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. 1 FUNC. Menu *Default setting. * (Photo Effect). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). Use the or button to select a photo effect and press the FUNC./ SET ...
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    ... may not get the expected color. Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot trial images and check the results. Moreover, the camera will record both the My Colors image and the original unaltered image if you set [Save Original] (p. 24) to [On]. My Colors ...
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    ... display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot. Modes : See Setting the Camera to the Color Accent Mode (p. 52). : See Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode (p. 53). The ISO speed will rise with some settings, which may increase the "noise" in ...
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    Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are shooting still images in a My Colors mode, you can specify whether or not both the altered image and the original image are recorded. 1 (Rec.) Menu [On]/[Off]. (Save Original) See Menus and Settings (p. 23). If [On] is selected, the ...
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    ...MENU button. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). The camera will switch to color input mode and the ...accent image (using the previously set color). 2 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears... settings. The chosen Color Accent is retained even if the camera's power is turned off. 52
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    Setting the Camera to the Color Swap Mode This mode allows you to transform a color specified in... button. See Menus and Settings (p. 22). The camera will switch to color input mode and the... image (using the previously set color). 2 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of...
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    ... 4 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the ...the color swap mode are retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Adjusting the ISO Speed ... ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in ...
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    ... from the next number. This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication. See the Software User Guide regarding memory card folder structures. 55
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    Playback/Erasing Magnifying Images → See the Basic Guide (p. 10) 1 Press the zoom lever toward will display and a magnified portion of the ... around the image. will display. If you press the FUNC./SET button once more, the camera switches to image advance mode and will display. You can use the or ...
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    Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Display an image by pressing the FUNC./SET button at least 1 second. Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Selected Image Movie To Return to Single Image Playback Press ...
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    Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie and press the FUNC./SET button. Images with a movies. icon are Movie Control Panel 2 Select button. (Play) and press the FUNC./SET The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It ...
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    Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies that are 1 sec. or longer before editing can be edited in 1-second units, but protected movies and movies less than 1 sec. long cannot be edited. 1 Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press the FUNC./SET button. The movie ...
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    .... [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost. When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of ...
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    ... button. Images can be rotated in index playback. Movies cannot be rotated. 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. 61 Playback/Erasing
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    Automated Playback (Auto Play) All the images on a memory card can be displayed automatically. The displaying time is 3 seconds. 1 (Play) Menu (Auto Play) FUNC./SET ...Auto Play time settings. The power saving function is disabled while an Auto Play plays on the camera (p. 20). 62
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    Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 (Play) Menu (Protect). See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select an image you want to protect using the or button, and press the FUNC./SET button. Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. ...
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    ... and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 21). 64
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    ... select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This ... the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. The icon may display for a memory card with print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will...
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    ...also select images in the index playback mode. All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. Selecting [Reset] cancels all...FUNC./SET button. The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. Print...
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    Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed). Do not set the date in...
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    3 Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] and then select the settings. The Date and File No. settings will change according to the Print Type as follows. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can both be set to [On] at the same ...
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    ... 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 (.... The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be ...
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    ... again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode (p. 57). Transfer Selection All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 ...
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    ... Put batteries back into the camera in the correct direction (Basic Guide p. 1). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Basic Guide p. 1). Insert the two unused or fully charged AA-size NiMH batteries into the...
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    ... other than (Flash off), or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot (Basic Guide p. 8). Be careful when making changes to the print or transfer settings with other DPOF cameras, because ... a memory card that had print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. 72
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    ... memory card (p. 21). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card upward (p. 85). Troubleshooting Confirm the actual ...
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    ...delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred ...Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot.... mode to shoot distant subjects (Basic Guide p. 7). Use the focus lock to shoot (p. 42...
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    ... Indoor modes, the ISO speed increases and noise can occur. Troubleshooting This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction. White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has reflected off dust ...
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    ...shooting performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all ...computer (p. 21, Basic Guide p. 13). Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card's performance ...cover was opened with power on. Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 21). Lens will not ...
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    ... following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or ... time will display properly if you format the memory card in this camera (excluding slow recording memory ... 29). - Use a high-speed memory card (SDC-512MSH, etc.). Troubleshooting Zoom does ...
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    ... EX or ImageBrowser. See ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). Set the file name or location on the file format/structure of the camera. (Refer to ...is slow. Memory card was formatted in another device. Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 21). 78
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    ...AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. See ...deteriorates at low temperatures. Battery terminals are dirty. Canon AA-size NiMH batteries consumed ...charging cycles. Replace the batteries with the unused batteries. Troubleshooting Batteries do not charge in separately...
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    ... You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card. Memory card error Memory card has experienced an anomaly. Memory ... charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AAsize NiMH batteries (be sure to replace all the batteries at...
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    No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too large. You attempted... You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, ... You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, ...
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    ... the print settings for a non-JPEG image. Exx (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the power off and then back on, then ... back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, ...
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    ... of alkaline batteries may differ according to brand. If you are using the camera in cold areas or for a long time, we recommend using Canon's AA-size NiMH Battery Kit (sold separately). Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline ...
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    ... the battery icon will display. If you are using the camera in cold areas and batteries are running down ... short-circuit. If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the...safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods ...
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    ... Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices.... not peel away the original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker.... on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity or card/camera...
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    ... card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices ... off and re-insert the memory card. Then turn the camera back on and format again...
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    ...displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run... earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased. Be particularly careful... damage the stomach or intestinal wall. 1 2 Be sure that the camera is turned off. Remove the battery holder...
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    ... menu the very first time you turn on the camera. This is normal, and you don't need to... Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold ... long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the...
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    ...however, only two batteries are used for this camera. This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Please ... different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging batteries from the camera, always recharge both of them at the same time. Do...
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    ... affect performance, you are recommended to use the battery in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it... If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH NB4-200 (NB-2AH4 set of 4) batteries. Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery ...
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    ... 10 minutes with four for the charger to fully recharge them (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Please do not charge batteries in areas where the temperature ... can also use Battery/Charger Kit CBK100. For Battery/ Charger Kit CBK100, use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-1AH. 91 Appendix
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    ... is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation. Tripod Sockets Bracket (...
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    ... that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel. A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached. Batteries Charge becomes Severely ...
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    ...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 separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt...
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    Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A410 (W): wide angle (T): telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Approx. 3.2 million 1/3.2-inch type CCD (Total ...
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    ... an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer SD memory card, MultiMediaCard Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data ... Mode: 1600 x 1200 pixels Recording can continue until the memory card is full* * Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC512MSH ...
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    ...Auto Play or Movie. PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet ...150 g (5.3 oz.) Appendix Weight (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also ...Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif...
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    .... Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing 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 ...
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    Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities * : Card included with the camera Resolution (Large) 2048 x 1536 pixels (Middle 1) 1600 x 1200...of smooth continuous shooting (p. 33). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and ...
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    Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Resolution (2048 x 1536 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (1024 x 768 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) 1602 KB 1002 KB 570 KB 249 KB − Compression 893 KB 558 KB 320 KB 150 KB 558 KB 455 KB 278 KB 170 KB 84 KB − Resolution Standard My Colors Compact (640 x...
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    ...standards 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) 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 (0.1 oz.) NiMH Battery NB-...
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    Battery Charger CB-4AH (Sold Separately) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight (Included with the compact power adapter cable) 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 16 - 21 VA 565 mA*1, 1275 mA*2 Approx. 4 hours 10 minutes*1 Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes*2 0 - 35 °C...
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    ...25 DIGITAL Terminal ...13 Digital Zoom ...32 Direct Interface Cable ...Basic Guide: p. 12 Direct Transfer ...Basic Guide: p. 20 Download images to a computer ...Basic Guide: p. 18 DPOF Print ...LDC Monitor ...15 M Macro ...14 Magnifying ...56 Memory Card Estimated Capacities ...99 Formatting ...21...
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    ... Menu ...24 Rec./Play/Set up/ My Camera ...23 Set up Menu ...25 Messages ...80...S Self-Timer ...35 Shooting Mode Auto ...Basic Guide: p. 5 Manual ...31 Movie ...37 Special Scene Mode ...30 Stitch Assist ...39 Super Macro ......24 Red-Eye Reduction ...12 Resolution ...28, 29 Review ...24 Rotate ...61 104
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    ..., by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from ... software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards. Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are ...
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    FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1156) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC... for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order... be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success...
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    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. Function Page Large Medium 1 Resolution Medium 2 Small Postcard Super Fine ...
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    ...Page Autofocus Modes AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Metering Method Evaluative Spot ... switch between the Macro/Infinity modes when the camera is in the modes. (5) AF cannot be selected in the modes.... Effect is set to Sepia or B/W. (9) Automatically set by the camera. (10) The Photo Effect cannot be set...
Canon PowerShot A410 Manual