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    Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly. • Keep the guide handy for future reference. ENGLISH
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    terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LB/2LBE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC11 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk • A memory card is not included (p. 3). Warranty Card PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, in
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    and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that
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    related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as "the memory card". • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is
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    Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Battery cover DC coupler terminal cover Tripod socket Screen (LCD monitor) Memory card cover Strap mount HDMITM terminal AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal Movie button b (Exposure compensation) / Up button e (Macro) / Left button h (Flash) /
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    Contents 8 Appendix 193 Troubleshooting 194 Handling Precautions 197 On-Screen Messages 198 On-Screen Information 200 Functions and Menu Tables .......... 204 Index 212 7
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    84) Poster Effect (p. 84) Fish-Eye Effect (p. 85) Miniature Effect (p. 86) Toy Camera Effect (p. 87) Soft Focus (p. 88) Monochrome (p. 89) z Focus on faces 44, 54, 96 z Add the shooting date and time (Date Stamp 57 z Use Face ID 59, 127 z Movie clips and photos together (Movie Digest 93
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    Contents: Basic Operations 1 View z View images (Playback Mode 126 z Automatic playback (Slideshow 136 z On a TV 175 z On a computer 27 z Browse through images quickly 130 z Erase images 143 E Shoot/View Movies z Shoot movies 44, 101 z View movies 126 z Fast-moving subjects, slow-motion
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    contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in
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    Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing. • Viewing images on the camera screen for prolonged periods may cause
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    is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when
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    of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ). Holding the Camera z Place the strap around your wrist. z When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the
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    Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. z After aligning the S marks on the battery and charger, insert the battery
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    battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger to other objects. Make sure that it can always move freely. • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Inserting
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    way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Close the cover. z Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position ( ). Removing the Battery z Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the
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    the Memory Card z Open the cover and push the memory card in until it clicks, and then slowly release the memory card. X The memory card will pop up. Setting the Date and Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and
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    , the setting screen is no longer displayed. z To turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. • To set daylight saving time (1 hour
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    settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 173
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    no longer displayed. • A clock icon is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the m button before you press the n button. In this case, press the m button to dismiss the clock icon and repeat step 2. • You can also change the display language by pressing the n button and choosing
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    Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting
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    in focus. AF Frames Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. X Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two
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    z Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. X Black bars displayed on the top and again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. X Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. 23
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    Trying the Camera Out Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as To return to single-image display, press the m button. z To browse images grouped by shooting date, press the op buttons in Scroll Display mode. z Movies are identified by a icon. To play movies, go to
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    Trying the Camera Out Play movies. z Press the m button, press the op buttons to choose , and then press the m button again. z Playback now begins, and after the movie
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    . • Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website. 26
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    Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Windows Windows 7 SP1 Operating System Windows performance. Macintosh Operating System Mac OS X 10.6 Computer Computers running one of the above operating Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. 27
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    update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection. Insert the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. z Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the
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    , drivers will be installed, so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible. • If you have several cameras that were bundled with ImageBrowser EX on the included CD-ROMs, be sure to use each camera with their included CD-ROM and follow the on-screen installation instructions for
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    is displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer. z For Windows, follow the steps introduced below. z In the screen that displays, click the link to modify the program. z Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. z Double
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    . z For instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the icon in the taskbar. • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow
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    Use the included CD-ROM to install the PDF manuals, and a shortcut for the camera manual will be created on the desktop. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. • It may not be possible to install the software and PDF manuals on computers that do not meet the system requirements (p. 27
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    cover) Battery Charger CB-2LB/2LBE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Power AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 Flash Unit Memory Card Card Reader Cable HDMI Cable HTC-100 Windows/ Macintosh Computer Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST TV/Video System Case Canon PictBridgeCompatible
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    34
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    1 Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features 35
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    be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the 1 button. Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen and then turns itself
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    focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) z Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus.
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    Shooting Display Options Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 200. Information is displayed No information is displayed • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function
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    before you pressed the m button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 170). 39
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    n Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback before you pressed the n button in step 1. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 170). 40
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    , or shooting long exposures (p. 97) • When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card or battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. Clock You can check the current time. z Press and hold the m button
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    2 Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 43
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    on. z Press the power button. X The startup screen is displayed. Enter A mode. z Set the mode switch to A. z Aim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene. X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper
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    are in focus. AF Frames Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down. X As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. X Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two
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    Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. X Black bars displayed on the top and button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. z Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. 46
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    blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • To reduce red way down and wait, or release it and press it again.
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    may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled. • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded. • To correct suboptimal image color that may occur in movie shooting (p. 72
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    Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Scene Icons In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images
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    (from two to twelve years old) is detected (p. 59). Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 17). • Try shooting in G mode (p. 103) if the best. Sleeping (including Babies) Children : Beautiful shots of sleeping faces, created by combining consecutive shots to reduce camera shake
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    stabilization only counteracts vertical camera shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. • To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 123). In this case, an IS icon
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    subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus. However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame will remain on the screen. • When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the
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    grainy), which is displayed when you release the zoom lever. Move the zoom lever toward i again. X The camera zooms in even closer on the subject be achieved by following step 1. • Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm film equivalent). 28 - 1344 mm (
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    can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Configure the setting. z Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound. X Two seconds before the shot, the blinking
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    Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 - 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 - 10). Choose $. z Follow step 1 on p. 54, choose $, and then press the n button.
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    when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting
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    is complete, [DATE] is displayed. Shoot. X As you take shots, the camera adds the shooting date or time to date and time can be printed with this information as follows. However, adding the date and time to images that already have this information may cause it to be printed twice. - Use camera
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    so that is on the desired subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. X A blue frame is displayed, and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted (Servo AF). Shoot. z Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. z Press the o
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    or transferring it to another person after using Face ID, be sure to erase all information (registered faces, names, and birthdays) from the camera (p. 67). Registering Face ID Information You can register information (face info, name, birthday) for up to 12 people to use with Face ID. Access
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    Using Face ID z Choose [Add to Registry], and then choose [Add a New Face]. Register face information. z Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register is inside the gray frame at the center of the screen. z A white frame on
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    choose a character, and then press the m button to enter it. z Up to 10 characters can be used. z Choose or and press the m button to move the Press the qr buttons to choose an item. z Press the op buttons to specify the date and time. z When finished, press the m button. Save the settings. z Press
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    will prioritize that person as the main subject, and optimize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. X When you point the camera toward a subject, the names of up to 3 registered people will be displayed when they are detected. z Shoot. X Displayed names will be recorded in
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    Using Face ID • Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured image or scene differs drastically from the registered face information. • If a registered face is not detected, or not easily detected, overwrite registered information with new face info. Registering face info right
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    3. • You can use the included software to edit registered names. Some characters entered with the included software may not display on the camera, but will be correctly recorded in images. Overwriting and Adding Face Information You can overwrite existing face information with new face info. You
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    Using Face ID Choose the name of the person to overwrite. z Press the opqr buttons to choose the name of a person to overwrite, and then press the m button. z If 4 or less face information slots are registered, follow step 5 on p. 65 to add more face info. Access the face info screen. z Read the
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    Using Face ID Erasing Face Information Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen. z Following step 1 on p. 59, choose [Check/ Edit Info] and press the m button. Choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase. z Press the opqr buttons to choose the name of the person whose face info you
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    Using Face ID Erasing Registered Information You can erase information (face info, name, birthday) registered to Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased. Access the [Erase Info] screen. z Follow step 1 on p. 59 and choose [Erase Info]. Choose the name of the
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    or similar display devices. Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes. Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series sizes. Square aspect ratio. • At aspect ratios other than
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    4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 39). X The option you
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    R is displayed. z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. • Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example). • You can also correct existing images (p. 156). • You can also access
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    Image Customization Features Still Images Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using
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    length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in definition • In and modes, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded
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    Image Customization Features Movies Using the Wind Filter Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Wind Filter] on the 4
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    Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Grid Lines] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40). X Once the setting is
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    not magnify if a face was not detected, or if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen. • The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 53), digital tele-converter (p. 114), Tracking AF (p. 116), Servo AF (p. 118) or when using a TV as
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    . z Press the n button, choose [Blink Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40). Shoot. X A frame, accompanied by , is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. z To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 2. • When you have specified multiple shots in
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    Images Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu setting, repeat this process but choose [On]. Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce redeye when the
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    shots as follows. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Review] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 40). z To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [2 sec.]. 2 - 10 sec. Displays images for the specified time. Hold Displays images until you
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    3 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 79
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    Still Images Movies Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Enter 4 mode. z evening scenes, created by combining consecutive shots to reduce camera shake and image noise. z When using a tripod, shoot in A mode (p.
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    light (Low Light) z Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Still Images Movies S Shoot under water (Underwater) z Natural-colored shots of sea life and underwater scenery, when you use an optional waterproof case (p. 174). z This mode can correct white
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    . Still Images Movies Correcting White Balance White balance can be manually corrected in S mode (p. 81). This adjustment can match correction level for B and A, and then press the m button. • The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if you switch to another white balance
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    Specific Scenes Still Images Making Skin Look Smoother (Smooth Skin) You can apply a smoothening effect when shooting images of people. The effect level and color ([Lighter Skin Tone], [Darker Skin Tone]) can be chosen as follows. Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose . Access the
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    Still Images Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Movies Choose a shooting mode. z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 to choose a shooting mode. Shoot. • In , , , , , and modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still
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    Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose . Choose an effect level. z Press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose an effect level, and then
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    Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed
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    buttons in step 2. To move the frame, press the qr buttons again. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the op buttons. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Movie image quality is at an aspect ratio of and at an aspect ratio of (p. 68). These
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    Standard]. Still Images Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter is attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired. Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose . Choose an effect level. z Press the p button, press
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    Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Movies Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose . Choose a color tone. z Press the p button, press the qr buttons
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    Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shooting with Color Accent Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white. Recorded Color Choose T. z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose T. Access the setting screen. z Press the p button. X The original image and
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    Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shooting with Color Swap You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced. Choose Y. z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose Y. Access the setting screen. z Press the p button. X The original
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    Applying Special Effects Specify the new color. z Position the center frame over the new color, and then press the r button. X The specified color is recorded. Specify the range of colors to replace. z Press the op buttons to adjust the range. z To replace only your specified color, choose a large
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    the camera will camera on, choosing mode, or operating the camera in other ways. • Battery life camera operations during movie recording will be included in the movie. • Movies created in mode are saved as iFrame movies (p. 102). • Clips are saved as separate movie files in the following cases
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    will continue shooting each time a smile is detected. • You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. • The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible. • To change the number of shots, press the op
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    obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses. • Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink. • If winking is not detected, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • To change the number of shots, press the op buttons after choosing in step 1. [Blink Detection] (p. 76) is only
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    down] is displayed. X The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. X After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two
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    Long Exposures (Long Shutter) Specify a shutter speed of 1 - 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake. Choose N. z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose N. Choose the shutter speed. z Press the o button, press
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    shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to ! continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • As more shots
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    images in the group. • Grouped images can be viewed individually when played back using Image Search (p. 130) or Smart Shuffle (p. 138). In this case, images are temporarily ungrouped. • Grouped images cannot have their Face ID info edited (p. 133), be tagged as favorites (p. 148), edited (pp. 146
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    to 26 shots, the same way you took the second shot. Finish shooting. z Press the m button. Use the software to combine the images. z For instructions on merging images, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. • This function is not available when using a TV as a display while shooting (p. 176). 100
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    - 127. • You can change the playback speed of movies shot in mode by using the included software. For details, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide. 101
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    software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software. Choose . z Follow steps 1 - 2 on p. 80 and choose . X Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Shoot. z Press the movie button. z To stop
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    4 G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in G mode, with the mode switch set to 4. • G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G, make
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    . However, some H and n settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording. • For details on the shooting range in G mode, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. 104
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    Set the flash to ! (p. 56). Lock the exposure. z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed the exposure is locked. z To unlock AE, release the shutter button and press the o button again. In this case, & is no longer displayed. Compose the shot
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    Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 39). X The option you configured is now
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    Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to , press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness
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    For shooting under warm-white, cool-white, and similarly colored fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting. fluorescent and similarly colored Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (p. 109). 108
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    white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. z Follow the steps in "Adjusting White Balance" (p. 108) to choose . z Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the n button. X The tint of the screen changes once the white balance
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    images sharper. Tones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images. Creates sepia tone images. Creates black and white images. Combines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, and Vivid Red to produce intense yet natural-looking colors resembling images on positive film. Lightens skin tones
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    Color and Continuous Shooting Custom Color Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 - 5. Access the setting screen. z Follow the steps in "Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)" (p. 110) to choose ,
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    the continuous shooting speed in each mode, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 54) or [Blink Detection or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • As more shots are
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    Still Images Shooting Close-ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. z Press the q button, press the qr buttons to choose e, and then press the m button. X Once the setting
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    Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.4x or 2.3x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom
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    to be the main subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range. • After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are displayed around
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    is displayed. z To cancel tracking, press the q button again. Shoot. z Press the shutter button halfway. changes to a blue , which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (p. 118). z Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. X Even after your
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    for reliable focusing. • A yellow AF frame is displayed with if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. Note that AF-point ). • The AF frame size is set to [Normal] when you use the digital zoom (p. 53) or digital tele-converter (p. 114). • If [Face ID] is set to [On],
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    halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can recompose shots as needed before shooting. This feature is called Focus Lock. Focus. z Aim the camera so that the subject is centered, and then press the shutter button halfway. z Confirm that the AF frame displayed around the subject is green
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    press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set and aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button, and then press camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera
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    you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. z With the shutter displayed. z To unlock the focus, release the shutter button and press the q button again. In this case, % is no longer displayed. Compose the shot
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    the flash range, see "Flash Range" (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). z Press the r button, press the qr buttons to choose h, and then playing. • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [
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    Set the flash to h (p. 121). Lock the flash exposure. z Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed level is retained. z To unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the o button again. In this case, ( is no longer displayed. Compose the
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    ratios, as follows: (Super Fine), (Fine). For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. z Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 39). X The option you
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    movies. However, this option may not produce the expected results when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting while walking or when moving the camera to match subject movement. In this case, set Powered IS to [Off]. z Follow the steps in "Changing the IS Mode Settings
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    5 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or
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    this mode, press the qr buttons to browse through images. z To return to single-image display, press the m button. z To browse images grouped by shooting date, press the op buttons in Scroll Display mode. z Movies are identified by a icon. To play movies, go to step 3. 126
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    ] on the 1 tab, and then press the qr buttons to choose the effect. Still Images Checking People Detected in Face ID If you switch the camera to simple information display mode (p. 128), the names of up to five detected people registered in Face ID (p. 59) will be displayed. Switch to simple
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    , while your shot is displayed. However, simple information display is not available. To change the initial display mode, press the n button and choose [Review Info] on the 4 tab (p. 78). Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed
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    Viewing Still Images Checking the Focus To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting. Access Focus Check. z Press the p button (p. 128). X A white frame is displayed where the AF frame was when the focus was set. X Gray
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    Still Images Movies Searching for Images When looking for images on a memory card containing many images, you can specify search conditions to display specific images as favorites (p. 148). Shot Date ; My Category Displays the images shot on a specific date. Displays the images of a specific
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    inside a yellow frame. z Press the qr buttons to view image search results. z Choose in step 1 to cancel image search. • When the camera has found no corresponding images for a search condition, those search conditions will not be available. • Options for viewing images in a search result (step
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    Browsing and Filtering Images Viewing Movie Digest Movies Movies created in mode (p. 93) can be viewed by date. Movies Choose a movie. z Press the m button, choose and choose the date (p. 39). in the menu, Play the movie. z Press the m button to start playback. Still Images Viewing Individual
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    Editing Face ID Information View individual images in the group. z Pressing the qr buttons will display only images in the group. z To cancel group playback, press the m button, choose in the menu, and press the m button again (p. 39). • During group playback (step 3), you can use the menu
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    Editing Face ID Information Erasing Names Choose an image. z Follow the procedure on p. 126 to choose an image, and then press the m button. z An orange frame is displayed around the selected face. When multiple names are displayed in an image, press the qr buttons to choose the name to change,
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    Image Viewing Options Magnifying Images Still Images Approximate Position of Displayed Area Magnify an image. z Moving the zoom lever toward k will zoom in and magnify the image, and is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. z To zoom out,
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    Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three ...] is displayed. z Press the n button to stop the slideshow. • The camera's power-saving functions (p. 36) are deactivated during slideshows. • To pause or
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    Image Viewing Options Changing Slideshow Settings You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. Choose from six transition effects between images. Access the setting screen. z Press the n button and choose [Slideshow]
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    button to restore singleimage display. • Only still images shot with this camera are played back using Smart Shuffle. • [Smart Shuffle] is not available in the following cases: - There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera - An unsupported image is currently displayed - When using the image
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    repeat this process and choose : again, and then press the m button. • Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (pp. 164, 165). • Protected images cannot be erased by the camera. To erase them, cancel protection settings first. Using the Menu Access the setting screen
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    the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. • Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. 140
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    Protecting Images Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. z Following step 2 on p. 139, choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose a starting image. z Press the m button. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. Choose an ending image. z Press the r button
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    Protecting Images Protect the images. z Press the p button to choose [Protect], and then press the m button. Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select All Images]. z Following step 2 on p. 139, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button. Protect the images. z Press the op buttons to
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    Erasing Images Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Erase the images. z Press the m button, and then choose a in the menu (p.
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    Erasing Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. z Following step 2 on p. 143, choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose an image. z Once you follow step 2 on p. 140 to choose an image, is displayed. z To cancel erasure, press the m button again. is no longer displayed. z Repeat
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    Erasing Images Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select All Images]. z Following step 2 on p. 143, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button. Erase the images. z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. 145
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    Rotating Images Still Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Movies Choose \. z Press the m button, and then choose \ in the menu (p. 39). Rotate the image. z Press the q or r button, depending on the desired direction. Each time you press the button, the image is
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    Rotating Images Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera. z Press the n button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the 1 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 40). •
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    Image Categories Still Images Movies You can tag images as favorites and assign them to My Category (p. 149). By choosing a category in image search, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. • Viewing (p. 126), Viewing Slideshows (p. 136), Protecting Images (p. 139),
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    to choose [OK], and then press the m button. • Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. • Favorite images will have a three-star rating ( ) when transferred to computers running Windows 7 or Windows
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    buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Using the Menu Access the setting screen. z Press the n button, and then choose [My Category] on the
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    to choose [OK], and then press the m button. • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 4. Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. z Following step 2 on p. 150, choose [Select Range] and press the
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    Image editing (pp. 152 - 156) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images OK], and then press the m button. X The image is now saved as a new file. Review the new image. z Press the n button. [Display new image?] is displayed. z Press the
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    lever. z To move the frame, press the opqr buttons. z To change the frame orientation, press the m button. z Press the n button. Save as a new image and review. z Follow steps 4 - 5 on p. 152. 153
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    resolution of (p. 69) or resized to (p. 152). • Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after cropping. • Cropped to choose an option, and then press the m button. Save as a new image and review. z Follow steps 4 - 5 on p. 152. • Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit
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    press the m button. Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button. Save as a new image and review. z Follow steps 4 - 5 on p. 152. • For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • Images may look grainy after repeated
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    ] on the 1 tab (p. 40). Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Correct the image. z Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. z Enlarge or reduce images as needed. Follow the steps in "Magnifying
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    a mark, choosing will only cut the portion from the nearest to the left, and choosing will cut the portion from the nearest to the right. Review the edited movie. z Press the op buttons to choose , and then press the m button. The edited movie is now played. z To edit the movie again
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    in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased. • [Overwrite] is only available when memory cards lack sufficient free space. • Movies may not be saved if the battery runs out while saving is in progress. • When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit
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    6 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 159
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    To restore sound during movies, press the o button. Adjust volume with the op buttons, as needed. Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. z Choose [Volume], and then press the m button. z Choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume. 160
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    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing Sounds Customize camera operating sounds as follows. z Choose [Sound Options], and then press the m button. z Choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 1
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    To restore the original brightness, press and hold the p button again for at least one second or restart the camera. Start-up Screen Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as follows. z Choose [Start-up Image], and then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons to choose
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    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing the Start-up Screen Access the [Start-up Image] screen in Playback mode. z Press the 1 start-up image. • You can assign the operating sounds and start-up images for your camera from the included software. For details, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User
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    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other
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    low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level formatting, copy
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    , use an empty (or formatted (p. 164)) memory card. • Refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide for information on the card folder structure and image formats. Date-Based Image Storage Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to
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    Functions Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display z After choosing an item, press the qr buttons to adjust it as needed. • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less
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    Basic Camera Functions World Clock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/ Time setting manually. Before
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    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the [Date/Time] screen. z Choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. Configure the setting. z Press the qr buttons to choose an item, and then press the op buttons to adjust
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    If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Access the [Reset All] screen. z Choose [ are now restored. • The following functions are not restored to default settings. - 3 tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 19), [Language ] (p. 20), [Time Zone] (p. 168), [Video System]
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    7 Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately 171
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    using up all remaining battery power, remove the battery from the camera. Store the battery with the cover attached. Storing a partially charged battery over extended periods (about a year) may shorten its life or affect performance. • Using the battery charger abroad The charger can be used in
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    availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-9L z Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LB/2LBE z Charger for Battery Pack NB-9L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 z For powering the camera using household power. Recommended when
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    Optional Accessories Other Accessories Waterproof Case WP-DC340L z For underwater photography at depths of up to 3 meters (9.8 ft.). Also useful for shooting in the rain, at the beach, or on ski slopes. Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST z Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV
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    Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a
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    Using Optional Accessories Turn the camera on. z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. X Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) z When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable. • Correct display is not possible
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    ) using the TV remote control. In this case, you will need to adjust some TV settings. For details, refer to the TV user manual. Configure the setting. z Press the n button, choose [Ctrl via HDMI] on the 3 tab, and then choose [Enable] (p. 40). Connect the camera to the TV. z Follow steps 1 - 2 on
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    Accessories Control the camera with the TV remote. z Press the qr buttons on the remote to browse images. z To display the camera control panel, press the OK/Select button. Select control panel items by pressing the qr buttons to choose an item, and then pressing the OK/Select button again. Camera
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    Using Optional Accessories Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Insert the coupler. z Follow step 1 on p. 15 to open the cover. z Insert the
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    Movies Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for
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    then press the m button. X Printing now begins. z To print other images, repeat steps 5 - 6 after printing is finished. z When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable. • For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see p. 174. 181
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    with the file number added. Prints images with both the date and file number added. - Default Off On Red-Eye 1 Matches current printer settings. - Uses information from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings. Corrects red-eye. Trimming Paper Settings No. of Copies Choose the number
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    the m button. Print the image. z Follow step 7 on p. 181 to print. • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with
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    Printing Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. z After following step 1 on p. 182 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the m button. Choose a paper size. z Press the op buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button.
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    Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Bordered Borderless N-up ID Photo Fixed Size Matches current printer settings. Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. Only
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    time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. • To cancel printing in progress, press the m button. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730. 186
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    service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other
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    the printer or photo development service, in some cases. • may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. • Setting [Date] to [On] may cause
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    Printing Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. z Press the n button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the 2 tab, and then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. X You can now specify the
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    Print List (DPOF) z When images have been added to the print list (pp. 187 - 190), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the m button to print the images in the print
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    the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. • After importing images to your computer, also refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide and the printer manual for
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    Printing Images Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. X is displayed. z To remove the image from the photobook, press the m button again. is no longer displayed. z Repeat this process to specify other images. z When finished, press the n button to
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    8 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 193
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    measures do not help and the battery is still depleted soon after charging, it has reached the end of its life. Purchase a new battery. The lens is not retracted. • Do not open the memory card cover or battery cover while the camera is on. Close the cover, turn the camera on, and then turn it off
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    Troubleshooting is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 56). • Set [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 123). • Set the flash mode to h (p. 121). • Increase the ISO speed (p. 106). • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case Started guide). •
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    of the following measures. • Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (p. 165). • Lower the image quality (p. 72). • Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (see "Specifications" in the Getting Started guide). Subjects look distorted. • Subjects that pass
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    gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag. • If condensation does form on the camera, stop using it immediately. Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has evaporated before resuming use. 197
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    was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a memory card facing the correct way (p. 16). Memory card error (p. 165) • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk
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    the memory card (p. 164). Lens Error • This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the camera is used in dusty or sandy locations. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A camera error
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    zoom magnification (p. 53), Digital tele-converter (p. 114) Shooting mode (p. 204), Scene icon (p. 49) Focusing range (p. 113), AF lock (p. 120) Flash mode (pp. 56, 121) Red-eye correction (p. 70) AF frame (p. 115) Spot AE point frame (p. 106) Date stamp (p. 57) ISO speed (p. 106) AE lock (p. 105
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    when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Display Details Sufficient charge Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red) Nearly depleted - charge the battery soon [Change the battery pack.] Depleted
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    ratio (image quality) (p. 123) Resolution (pp. 69, 72), MOV (movies) Battery level (p. 201) Metering method (p. 106) Folder number - File number (p. 165) (pp. 110, 154) Mercury lamp correction (p. 71) Red-eye correction (pp. 70, 156) Shooting date/time (p. 17) • Some information may not be displayed
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    holding down the m button.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the m button.) * Edit (p. 157) c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer (p. 180). * Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame. • To skip forward
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    ) Z ! AF Lock (p. 120) 2 Screen Display (p. 38) No Information Display Information Display { {{{{{{{ *1 FE lock not available in ! flash mode. *2 Not available, but switches to Z in some cases. *3 Not available, but switches to Z when the flash fires. 204
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    Functions and Menu Tables 4 TY S P t N xv - ---- - -- { {{{{ { {{ - - - - *3 { -- { {{{{ { {{ - {{{{ - {{ { {{{{ { {{ { Available or set automatically. - Not available. 205
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    Resolution (p. 69) Compression (p. 123) Movie Quality (p. 72) *1 White balance is not available. *2 Set in a range of 1 - 5: contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tone. *3 Not available in x or v. *4 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the
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    Functions and Menu Tables 4 TY S P t N xv - - - - *7 { { { { *8 8 *7 Only and are available. { Available or set automatically. - Not available. *8 Synchronizes with the aspect ratio setting and is
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    *2 AF Frame Size*3 (p. 117) Digital Zoom (p. 53) Normal Small Standard Off Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x) AF-Point Red-Eye On Corr. Off Red-Eye On Lamp Off Auto Off Hg Lamp Corr. (p. 71) Wind Filter (p. 73) Review (p. 78) On/Off On/Off Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold Review
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    Functions and Menu Tables 4 TY S P t N xv { Available or set automatically. - Not available. - When using [Face ID] (p. 59) to shoot, names will not be displayed in , , , x, or v, but they will be recorded in still images. - Setting available, but when using [Face ID] (p. 59) to shoot,
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    162 pp. 164, 165 p. 165 p. 166 Item Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Ctrl via HDMI Language Reset All 1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category Photobook Set-up i-Contrast Red-
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Red | User Guide - Page 210
    Functions and Menu Tables 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Ref. Page - p. 189 p. 189 Item Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Ref. Page p. 190 p. 190 p. 187 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Rotate Print List Protect Favorites Erase Group Playback Ref.
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    173, 179 Accessories 173 AE lock 105 AF frames 22, 45, 115 AF J Focusing AF lock 120 Aspect ratio 68 AUTO mode (shooting mode 21, 44 AV cable 175 B Battery Charging 14 Level 201 Power saving 36 Battery charger 173 Black and white images 110 Blink detection 76 C Camera Reset all 170
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    106 microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards J Memory cards Miniature effect (shooting mode J Battery, AC adapter kit Power saving 36 Printing 180 Program AE 104 Protecting 139 R Red-eye 110 Servo AF 118 Shooting Shooting date/time J Date/time Shooting information 200 Slideshow 136 Smart
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    movie (movie mode 101 Super vivid (shooting mode 84 T Terminal 175, 176, 179, 180 Toy camera effect (shooting mode 87 Tracking AF 58, 116 Traveling with the camera 168, 172 Troubleshooting 194 TV display 175 U Underwater (shooting mode 81 V Viewing Image search 130 Index display 130
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    MEMO 215
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    handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Trademark Acknowledgments • The microSDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device
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    the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS Red | User Guide - Page 217
    , CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed. Battery Charger CB-2LBE The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your Canon dealer for
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Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
•
Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the
safety precautions.
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This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera
correctly.
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Keep the guide handy for future reference.