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    ENGLISH Camera User Guide Getting Started p. 7 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 144-149).
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    Digital Camera h Warranty Card Solution Disk i User Guides Getting Started "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Please also refer to the PDF manuals on the supplied CD-ROM: • Camera User Guide (Advanced functions of the camera) • Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) • Software
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    are included in the supplied CD-ROM. When the installation is finished a shortcut icon will appear on the desktop (If the software fails to install, please find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM). Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Please download from http://www.adobe
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    the LCD Monitor 51 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 54 Shooting with the Optical Zoom 54 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 55 Using the Flash 59 Shooting Close-ups/Infinity Shots (Macro/Infinity/Super Macro 60 Using the Self-Timer 62 Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images
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    Specific Scenes 66 Shooting in Manual Mode 68 Continuous Shooting 69 Track) . . 78 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock 80 Adjusting the ISO Speed 81 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 82 103 Automated Playback (Slide Show 104 Red-Eye Correction Function 105 Resizing Images 110
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    Saving Function 121 Formatting Memory Cards 122 Resetting the File Number 123 Creating an Image Destination (Folder 125 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 127 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 128 Connecting to a TV 129 Shooting/Playback Using a TV 129 Troubleshooting 130 List of
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    topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings at time of purchase. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. As a result, the illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may differ from the actual
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    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 should never
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    Image Data z Shooting Movies z Viewing Movies z Downloading Images to a Computer zSystem Map You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera. These cards are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
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    Getting Started 8 Capture Your Best Memories Capture Your Best Memories
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    and Memory Card a Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and hold it there while moving the entire cover in the direction of the arrow (b) and opening it up in the direction of the arrow (c). Hold lock open a Battery Cover Lock c b Be sure to hold the battery cover lock
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    the battery terminals for the correct orientation. c Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Caution! Check the memory card for the correct orientation. Back Only SD and SDHC memory cards Write Protect Tab Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked. Front The camera may fail
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    11 d Close the cover (a), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place (b). a b To Remove the Memory Card • Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. It is recommended to use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
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    , day, year and time, and the display order. 1. Use the W or X button to select a category. 2. Use the S or T button to set the value. c Press the FUNC./SET button. „ To Change a Previously Set Date/Time Perform Steps b-c above after using the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings
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    Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. a bd Button Mode Dial c b Button / / / Buttons a Set the mode dial to (Playback). b Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU button once. c Use the S, T, W or X button to select
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    The [Mute] setting also can be changed in the (Setup) menu. b Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to (Auto). c Aim the camera at the subject. Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Using a tripod is also effective. d Press
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    . * You can change the interval for which images are displayed by configuring the [Review] item in the (Rec.) menu. • The image will continue to display after shooting if you keep the shutter button pressed. • The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the memory card. To Shoot
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    ], the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback). z The following actions will display the most recent image regardless of the [Resume] settings. Shooting an image, changing the memory card, or editing an image on the memory card using a computer.
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    Getting Started Erasing a Erasing 17 Mode Dial b c Button / Buttons b Button a Set the mode dial to (Playback). b Use the W or X button to select an image to erase and press the button. c Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the FUNC./ SET button. • To
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    the connector. • See the printer's user guide for connection instructions. • Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. Please see the Direct Print User Guide for more information. b Turn on
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    Images in a Print List This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer. a Connect the camera to a printer. Number of copies to print b Print. 1. Use the S or T button to select [Print now]. • You can use the W or X button to confirm the images added to
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    images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Ensure that the camera's date/time is set correctly beforehand (p. 12). • The image size is fixed to the 2M (1600 x 1200) setting and the compression to Fine (appropriate for
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    ] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the (Print) menu. • Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date. See the Direct Print User Guide. • Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date. See your printer user guide. • Use the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide.
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    Button b Indicator Mode Dial a Press the power button. b Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie). • Confirm that the camera is set to (Standard). c Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter, or
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    green when the camera focuses. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set when you press the button halfway. e Without changing anything else, press data will be recorded onto the memory card. • Recording will stop automatically when the maximum recording time elapses, or the built
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    Movies Viewing Movies b a Power Button Mode Dial cd cd Button / / / Buttons a Press the power button. b Set the mode dial to (Playback). c Use the W or X button to display a movie and press the FUNC./ SET button. • Images with a icon are movies. d Use the W or X button to select (Play) and
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    are recommended to use the supplied software to download images to your computer. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting
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    Download Images Windows 2000 users must install the software before connecting the camera to the computer. a Installing the software. „ Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD the button that appears. 4. Remove the CD-ROM from the drive when your normal desktop
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    connector. USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable c Preparing to download images to the computer. 1. Set the camera's mode dial to (Playback) and press the power button. Power Button If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish
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    . Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) section (p. 29) (except Windows 2000). z Please refer to the Software Starter Guide regarding how to download images using the computer. z If you are using Windows 2000, please download images using computer commands.
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    Images to a Computer 29 Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Install the software before downloading images via the Direct Transfer method for the first time (p. 26). a Button / / / Buttons
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    Trans. Images 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. 2. Use the S or T button to select , or and press the button. • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. • The display will return to the Direct Transfer
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    finishes. • You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer
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    Started Wrist Strap WS-800 AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×2) Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*6 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Memory Card (32MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk High-Power Flash HF-DC1 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 „ Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE „ AA-size NiMH
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    Card Reader Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video Canon Brand Camera Direct Compatible Printer Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers*4 (PIXMA series) Compact Photo Printers*2 *3 (SELPHY Series) USB Port PC Card Slot *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide
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    numbers of images. You can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4-300, a set of four rechargeable AA-size NiMH batteries separately. „ Other Accessories • SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand memory cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities
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    and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera's controls. • Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) • Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series) For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is
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    Getting Started 36
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    37 Learning More
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    Guide „ Front View ab c d efg h i j k l a Wrist Strap Mount b Speaker c Microphone d Flash (p. 59) e AF-assist Beam (p. 47) f Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (pp. 59, 70) g Self-Timer Lamp (p. 62) h Terminal Cover i A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 129) j DIGITAL Terminal (p. 27) k DC
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    Guide b c d a LCD Monitor (pp. 44, 51) b Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 9) c Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 9) d Tripod Socket The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera
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    40 „ Controls ab h c i d j k e gf a Power Button (pp. 12, 14) b Shutter Button (p. 14) c Mode Dial (pp. 13, 14) d FUNC./SET Button (p. 42) e MENU Button (p. 43) f (Print/Share) Button (pp. 18, 29, 93) g Indicator (p. 41) h (Macro)/ (Infinity)/ Button (p. 60) i (Telephoto while
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    Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)/flash charging * Camera beeps once if difficult to focus. Never do the following while the indicator blinks green. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover
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    42 Basic Operations Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the , , or menu. „ FUNC./SET Button (FUNC. Menu) This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. 1 2 5
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    1 5 Basic Operations 2 You can switch between menus with the W or X button. 3 4 This example shows the menu in (Auto) mode. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use the W or X button to switch between menus. • The following menus are displayed. Shooting: Rec. / Set up Playback: Play / Print / Set up
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    Shooting mode Mode dial, FUNC./SET button (FUNC. menu) c Digital Digital Tele-Converter ( Zoom Factor/Safety 1.5x/1.9x)/ Zoom ( ) Battery Charge Indicator When the battery charge is low, will blink in red in the LCD monitor. Change the battery as soon as possible if you intend to use the camera
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    Battery , Image)/Movie ( Compression ) (Still Red-Eye Correction/Resize ( ) m Image cameras may not display correctly. z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (Detailed) - When using
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    bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. By using the exposure compensation function, you can correct the image brightness before shooting (p. 82). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image FUNC. Menu
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    Digital Zoom (Still image) (Movie) Flash Settings Slow Synchro Red-Eye Corr. Red-Eye Lamp Light Metering AF-assist Beam Shooting Info Review Review seconds/Hold Off*/Detailed On*/Off Off*/Grid Lines/3 : 2 Guide/Both Off*/Grid Lines 47 *Default setting Page p. 76 p. 75 p. 55
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    48 Play Menu Menu Item Image Disp. Info Disp. Jump to Slide Show My Category Red-Eye Correction Resize Sound Memo Protect Rotate Erase all Transfer Order Resume Transition Page p. 97 p. 51 p. 99 p. 104 p. 98 p. 105 p. 110 p. 112 p. 113 p. 102 p. 114 p.
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    memory card slot/battery cover is opened during recording.) Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer On*/Off Sets whether or not the Start-up Image appears when the camera is turned on. Power Saving p. 121 Auto Power On*/Off Down Display
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    be set) Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 127 Lens Retract 1 minute* / 0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from Shooting mode to Playback change the settings, but select when you print an image recorded in the (Widescreen) mode at the full page setting for wide paper using a Canon
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    51 Using the LCD Monitor Available Shooting Modes p. 178 You can switch between display modes on the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 44). Configuration Method During shooting (Shooting mode) Rec. menu [Shooting Info] During Rec. review
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    Switching the Information Display in Shooting or Rec. Review Mode 1 Select [Shooting Info] or [Review Info]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select [Shooting Info] or [Review Info]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the W or X button to switch between options. 2. Press
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    information displays for approximately 6 seconds when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD Playback mode (p. 97). Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making
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    54 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Optical Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 38 mm - 132 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. 1 Press the or button. • Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. • Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject.
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    focal length shifts to maximum telephoto. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view with [Standard] or [Off]. z The digital zoom cannot be used in (Date Stamp), or (Widescreen) modes. z The [1.5x] and [1.9x] settings cannot be
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    56 Safety Zoom Zone Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom). The icon displays at the maximum zoom factor without image
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    Shooting Functions 57 Shooting with the Digital Zoom 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the W or X button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3 Press the button and shoot. • The
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    58 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Accept
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    Shooting Modes 1 Press the button. 1. Use the W or X button to change the flash mode. : [Auto] : [On] : [Off] • You can configure detailed settings for the flash when you press the MENU button while this screen is displayed (p. 70). - Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Correction, Red-Eye Lamp • The LCD monitor
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    in.) Minimum focusing distance: 25 cm (9.8 in.) Use this mode when the distance from the end of the lens to the subject is 3 m (9.8 ft.) or greater 39 in.) from the end of the lens to the subject (minimum focusing distance) at maximum wide angle. With the digital zoom set at its maximum zoom factor
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    in Super Macro Mode 1 Select . 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. 3. Use the S or T button to select and choose with the W or X button. 4. Press the FUNC./SET button. Commonly Used Shooting Functions In Super Macro mode, the zoom level is fixed at maximum wide angle.
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    mode. 1 Configure the self-timer mode. 1. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the S or T button to select and the W or X button to change the option. 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Shoot. • When you press the shutter button fully, the self-timer lamp will blink.* * When [Red-Eye Lamp] in [Flash
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    are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. - The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes
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    (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes 1 Select the number of recording pixels. 1. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the S or T button to select and the W or X button to change the option. 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. p. 178 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Purpose
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    for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region. z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 167). z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 169). Changing the Compression (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes 1 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the
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    Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake when firmly holding the camera, even without using a tripod. Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo
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    Various Shooting Methods 67 Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Sunset Allows you to shoot sunsets in vivid colors. Foliage Shoots
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    an indoor aquarium. z The shutter speed is slow in the mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. z In the , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase white balance or my colors. 1 Select Manual mode. 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. 3. Use the W or X button to select
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    Various Shooting Methods 69 Continuous Shooting Available Shooting Modes p. 178 In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the
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    recorded to the memory card. - If the area around the eyes is red, for example from using red eye shadow, that area may also be corrected. If this happens, set [Red-Eye Corr.] to [Off]. - Red eyes may not be automatically detected or may not be fully corrected on some images. In either case, you can
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    71 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the S or T button to select a function. 2. Use the W or X button to select [On] or [Off]. 3. Press the MENU button. • You can also display this menu by pressing the button, followed by the MENU button (p. 59). 3 Press the MENU button. Various Shooting Methods
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    vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 168). Standard You can select the recording pixels 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. 55
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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. 122). The memory card supplied with the camera may be used . The factor of the combined optical zoom and digital zoom display on the LCD monitor. When the factor
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    recording pixels. 1. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the S or T button to select and the W or X button to change the option. 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. Recording twice the length. z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 167). z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 169).
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    menu to [Face Detect] or [Center]. 1 Select [AF-Point Zoom]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select [AF-Point Zoom]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the W or X button to select [On]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • Pressing the shutter
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    , or when the face is extremely large in relation to the overall composition. - When the camera cannot focus. - When the digital zoom or Digital Tele-converter function is in use. - When a TV is being used as the display. Selecting an AF Frame Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 178 The Auto Focus
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    will shoot using [AiAF] not the [Face Detect] function if a white frame fails to appear and only gray frames display, or if a face is not detected. z The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. z In certain cases, faces may not be detected. Examples: - If faces appear extremely
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    the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. To use the Face Select and Track function, first configure the following settings. z In 76). z Register the function to the button (p. 93). 1 Aim the camera at the subject and press the button when the face is detected. • The
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    following operations are performed in Step 3 after the button is pressed. - Power is turned off and on again or shooting mode is changed - Digital zoom or Digital Tele-converter is used - Menu is displayed - Mode is changed to - Face is no longer detected - When the display is turned off
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    so that the focus is on the target subject. z When shooting with the focus lock, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p. 76) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. z When shooting the subjects through glass, try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce
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    when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. 1 Adjust the ISO Speed 1. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the S or T button to select and the W or X button to change the setting. 3. Press the FUNC./SET button
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    value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. 1 Adjust the exposure. 1. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the S or T button to select and the W or X button to adjust the setting. 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. To Cancel the Exposure Compensation
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    for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Use when there is a large difference in brightness between the subject and the surroundings
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    Press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the S or T button to select . 3. Press the MENU button. 2 Change the shutter speed. 1. Use the W or X button to adjust noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds
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    LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. z Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If this occurs, shoot with the flash set to . z The
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    selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera. Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day. Cloudy For recording under
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    with the W or X button. 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the MENU button. • Ensure that the center frame is completely filled with the white image. Please note that the center frame will not appear when the digital zoom is in use or displays. 3 Press the FUNC./SET
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    when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed. - ISO Speed - Flash Setting the flash to or is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to
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    , sharpness and saturation before shooting. Configuring My Colors Settings ( / / / ) 1 Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the S or T button to select and the W or X button to change the option. 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. • Return to the shooting screen and shoot.
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    90 Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode ( ) 1 Select . 1. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the S or T button to select and choose with the W or X button. 2 Adjust the setting. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the S or T button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation]. 3. Use the W or
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    simultaneously. 1 Select [Disp. Overlay]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select [Disp. Overlay]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the W or X button to select [Off], [Grid Lines], [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. 2. Press the MENU button. z In and modes, only [Grid Lines
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    Events For images shot in , , , or mode. 1 Select [Auto Category]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select [Auto Category]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the W or X button to select [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the MENU button. Movies are not automatically categorized
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    87 Red-Eye Corr. For switching between red-eye correction settings p. 70 Digital Tele-converter For switching between Digital Teleconverter settings p. 58 DISP. Overlay For switching between shooting guides p. 91 Vert. Shutter For using the button as a shutter button when the camera is
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    function you wish to register. 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. • If displays to the icon's lower right, you can register the function, but you cannot use it with some shooting modes or settings even if you press the button. To Cancel the Shortcut Button Select in Step 2.
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    button other than the power button or when you change the camera's vertical/ horizontal orientation. • : The button can be used in place of the shutter button when the camera is held vertically. Vertical Shutter Release With the camera held vertically, you can release the shutter by pressing
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    at the magnified level. Approximate Location of the Displayed Area 2 Press the FUNC./SET button and change the position of the displayed area with the S, T, W or X button. • will display and the camera switches to the Image Advance mode. • Press the FUNC./SET button again to cancel the Image
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    the W or X button to select [Index]. 2. Press the MENU button. • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the S, T, W or X button to change the image selection. Movie Selected Image You can also switch between single image playback and index playback by holding down the FUNC
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    To Do 1 Select [My Category]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select . 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Categorize the images. 1. Use the W or X button to select images to categorize. 2. Use the S or T button to select a category. 3. Press the FUNC./SET button
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    to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to Jump to]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select . 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. • The camera will switch to Jump Search mode.
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    the [Jump to] menu by holding down the MENU button. Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the Index Playback mode. 1 Display the movie file. 1. Use the W or X button to select a movie. 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. • The movie control panel will display. • Images with a icon are movies
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    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 Play Slow Motion You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback. First Frame Displays the first frame Previous Frame
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    90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. • 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.
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    display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right. 1 Select [Transition]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select . 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the W or X button to select , or . 2. Press the MENU button.
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    back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. 1 Select [Slide Show]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select . 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Select an effect. 1. Use the W or X button to select , or
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    . - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. 1 Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select . 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Select an image. 1. Use the W or X button to select the image you wish to correct
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    uncorrected image is erased. • When [New File] is selected, proceed to Step 5. • To continue correcting red-eyes in other images, return to Step 2. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the W or X button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. • Selecting [No] returns
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    is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to on images that have already been corrected once with the (Red-Eye Correction) function, use the [Add Frame] option to correct them. z The
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    frame. 1. Use the S, T, W or X button to move the frame. • Press the FUNC./SET button to switch to the Frame Size Change mode and you can change the size the MENU button to finish adding correction frames. To correctly perform red-eye correction, please note the following (refer to the image in
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    the W or X button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Adjust the position of the frame. 1. Use the W or X button to select a frame to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Delete the frame. 1. Press the FUNC./SET button. • The selected
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    ./SET button. • The FUNC./SET button is not selectable for images that cannot be resized. 3 Select the recording pixels. 1. Use the W or X button to select , or . 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. • Some recording pixel settings cannot be selected depending on the available space of the memory card.
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    . • The resized image will be saved with a new file name. The original image will remain. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the W or X button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. • Selecting [No] returns to the menu. Movies and images shot in Widescreen mode
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    image to which you wish to attach a sound memo. 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. • The sound memo panel will display. 3 Record the memo. 1. Use the W or X button to select . 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. • The elapsed time and the remaining time display. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button pauses
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    Playback/Erasing 113 Sound Memo Panel Use the W or X button to select an option and press the [Protect]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select . 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Protect the image. 1. Use the W or X button to select an image to protect. 2.
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    S or T button to select . 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Erase the images. 1. Use the W or X button to select [OK]. 2. 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
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    Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing
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    S or T button to select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.] or [Clear DPOF data]. 2. Use the W or X button to select an option. 3. Press the MENU button. z The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - [Index] [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same
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    S or T button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). 4. Press the MENU button. Number of Print Copies Index ( ) Index Print Selection 1. Use the W or X button to select the images. 2. Select and deselect with the FUNC./ SET button. 3. Press the MENU button. • You can also select images
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    Images on a Memory Card One copy of every image will be set to print. 1 Select [Select All Images]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the W or X button to select the menu. 3. Use the S or T button to select [Select All Images]. 4. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Select [OK]. 1. Use the W or X button
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    You can use the camera to specify settings for images before 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 DPOF standards. The icon may display for a memory card with print
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    120 All the Images on a Memory Card 1 Select [Transfer Order]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the S or T button to select . 3. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Select [Mark all]. 1. Use the W or X button to select [Mark all] 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. • Selecting [Reset] cancels all
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    Down] setting. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on. 1 Select [Power Saving]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the W or X button to select the menu. 3. Use the S or T button to select [Power Saving]. 4. Press the FUNC./SET
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    Level Format] and the W or X button to add a check mark. • You can stop formatting a memory card when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a memory card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. Low Level Format We recommend
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    managing all your images together on a computer because 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
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    Card 1 Memory Card 2 • Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2000 because the following types of images are always saved together into the same folder. - Images from continuous shooting - Self-timer
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    125 Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Configuring the Camera You can create a new folder at any time . You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a Auto Create new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time. Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot. 1
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    S or T button to select [Create Folder]. 4. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the S or T button to select [Auto Create] and the W or X button to select a creation date. 2. Use the S or T button to select [Time] and the W or X button to select a time. 3. Press the MENU button
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    the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate 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
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    or T button to select [Reset All]. 4. Press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the W or X button to select [OK] 2. Press the FUNC./SET button. 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
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    129 Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. • Open the terminal cover and plug the AV cable in all the way. Connecting to a TV
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    14). Memory card slot/battery z Confirm that the cover is securely cover is open. closed (p. 9). Batteries are loaded in the z Reload the batteries in the correct wrong direction. direction (p. 10). Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA
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    / vertical orientation was changed. z The camera's orientation mechanism is operating. There is no malfunction. When the power is turned on "Card locked!" message appears. The SD memory card's or z When recording to, erasing from or SDHC memory card's write formatting the memory card, slide the
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    other than (flash off) (p. 59). z Set the self-timer and attach the camera to a tripod or other device (p. 62). appears. This displays when using a z These settings will be overwritten by memory card that has print those set by your camera (pp. 115, settings or transfer settings 119). set by
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    Troubleshooting Camera will not record. Mode dial is set to (playback). z Set the mode dial to (Auto), (Manual), (Special Scene) or (Movie) (pp. 14, 22, 66, 68). Flash is charging. z When the flash is charged, the indicator will light orange. Shooting is now possible (p. 41). Memory card
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    The camera may be set to an unintended function (such as Macro mode). Cancel the setting. The subject is hard to focus z Use the focus lock to shoot z Use the spot metering functions (p. 83). Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. z Change the
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    to improve the effect. z If you set the [Red Eye Corr.] in the [Flash Settings] to [On], the camera will automatically correct red eyes while shooting and record the image to the memory card (p. 70). z You can correct red eyes in images using the [Red-Eye Correction] function in the menu (p. 105).
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    all its images to your computer (p. 122). Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted z Use a memory card formatted in your in another device. camera (p. 122). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. z After closing the
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    in red and shooting automatically stopped. There is insufficient free z Try the following procedures. space in the camera's built- - Format the memory card with a low in memory. level format before shooting (p. 122) - Lower the recording pixels (p. 74) - Use a high-speed memory card (SDC
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    location file format/structure of the camera. was changed. (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details). Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with high recording pixels may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards. You may experience frame dropping and
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    139 Battery Batteries consumed quickly. Battery performance is insufficient. z Check the battery handling instructions in the Handling Precautions section (p. 150). Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 150). Battery
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    the malfunctioning memory card with the camera, you 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
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    to operate the camera. Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Check the battery handling instructions in the Handling Precautions section (p. 150). No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too large
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    image You attempted to resize or perform red eye correction on a movie or an image recorded with another camera. Or you attempted to resize an image recorded using , or already resized to . Cannot modify Cannot apply red-eye correction as no red-eye is detected. Cannot transfer! When transferring
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    . 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card adapter to download the images. Lens error, restart camera An error was detected while the lens was in motion, and the power has been automatically turned off. This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion
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    noted on the following pages 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, battery charger (sold separately) and compact power adapter
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    shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter 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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    batteries. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid
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    Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. z The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment. Do not use when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such
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    . High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. z When not using the camera for extended 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.
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    149 Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. z 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. z Do not touch
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    to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. Moving the equipment rapidly from cold to hot temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. Battery z This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold
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    use. z Do not put the batteries into a pocket together with metallic items such as a key ring. The batteries may be short circuited. z When not using the camera for long periods, remove the batteries from the camera and store them separately. If the batteries are left inside the camera, the camera
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    use or store memory cards in the following locations. • Locations subject to dust or sand • Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures z Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity, camera or memory card
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    cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The memory 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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    remains lit when charging is finished. z The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH NB-3AH batteries. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging batteries, always recharge both of them at the same time. z Do
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    of their lifespan. Replace them with new batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. z Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage. When not in use, remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them in
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    approximately two hours (as determined by testing at Canon facilities). Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in battery charge state. z The battery charger may emit noise while charging. This is not a malfunction. Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 It is best to power the camera
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    's built-in flash when the subject 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 (Comes with the flash
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    that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel. z A tripod can be used even when the flash is attached. „ Batteries z Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The
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    out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids can damage the stomach or intestinal walls. 1 Confirm that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the battery cover lock and open the cover (p. 9). 3 Hook your nail onto the date
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    it up in the direction of the arrow. (-) Side 6 Insert a new battery with the (-) side facing up. 7 Replace the battery holder and close the cover. 8 When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (p. 12). After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time, although the
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    remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Never use organic solvents 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. LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove
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    PowerShot A470 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 7.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 7.4 million) Lens 6.3 (W) - 21.6 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 38 (W) - 132 (T) mm) f/3.0 (W) - f/5.8 (T) Digital is used.
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    Shooting Approx. 1.9 shots/sec. Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File System and DPOF compliant Appendix
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    digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used Depending on memory card capacity and
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    Settings MTP, PTP Power Source 2 AA-size alkaline batteries 2 AA-size NiMH batteries NB4-300 (sold separately) AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) Operating Temperatures 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) (0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F) when NB-3AH is used.) Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Dimensions 104.8 x 55
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    once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. 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
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    167 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Memory Card included with the camera Recording Pixels Compression (Large) 3072 x 2304 pixels (Medium 1) ) when the memory card has been formatted with a low level format. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may
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    168 Movie †: Memory Card included with the camera Standard Recording Pixels /Frame Rate 32MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 640 x 480 pixels 20 frames/sec. 22 sec. 1 min. 36 sec. 6 min. 12 sec. 640 x
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    Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels Compression 3072 x 2304 pixels 2592 x 1944 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 3072 x 1728 pixels 3045 KB 2503 KB 1602 KB 1002 KB 249 KB - 2304 KB 1897 KB 1395 KB 893 KB 558 KB 150 KB 558 KB 1420 KB 169
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    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.) NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery size nickel metal hydride battery 1.2 V DC 2500 mAh (min
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    *1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries *2 When charging two NB-3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 and using a household power outlet, use only AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (rated input: 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz, rated output: 3.15 V DC). Using anything
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    Printer 35 Camera Shake Warning ....44, 132 Components Guide 38 Compression 65 Computer Connecting 27 Downloading Images 25 System Requirements .......... 25 Continuous Shooting 69 Create Folder 125 D Date Battery 159 Date Stamp 20 Date/Time 12 Digital Tele-Converter 55 Digital Zoom 55
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    45, 51 ISO Speed 81 J Jump (Image Search 99 L Language 13 LCD Monitor 44, 51 Lens Retract 50 List of Messages 140 Long Shutter Mode 84 M Macro 60 Magnifying Images 96 Memory Card Estimated Capacities ..........167 Formatting 122 Menu FUNC. Menu 42, 46 Menus and Settings ........ 42, 43
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    103 V Vertical Shutter Release 95 Video System 129 Volume 101, 112 W White Balance 86 Wide Angle 54 Wrist Strap 11 Write Protect Tab 152 Z Zoom Digital Zoom 55 Optical Zoom 54
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    175 MEMO
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    equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes
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    guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards.
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    80-1600 White Balance (p. 86) Auto*1 Other than Auto Single Shot Drive Mode (pp. 62, 69) Continuous 2 sec./10 sec. Self Timer Custom Self-Timer (Delay, Shots) (p. 63) My Colors (p. 89) Recording Pixels/Compression (still images) (p. 64) Date Stamp (p. 20) Recording Pixels/ 640 x 480, 20
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Camera User Guide
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions
(pp. 144–149)
.
Getting Started
ENGLISH
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