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    Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH
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    camera dealer. Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-800 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk* (CD-ROM) Getting Started * Contains software and PDF manuals to work with the camera. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions
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    of purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the of Camera User Guide The following guides are included, each used for different purposes. Basic Guide (=13) • Gives basic instructions, from
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    modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default
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    Guide Screen (LCD monitor) button / button Movie button button HDMITM terminal DIGITAL terminal < (ISO speed)> / < (Filter image display)> / Up button /
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    4 Table of Contents 6 Contents: Basic Operations............8 Safety Precautions 10 Basic Guide 13 Initial Preparations 14 Trying the Camera Out 20 Included Software, PDF Manuals 25 Accessories 32 Advanced Guide 33 1 Camera Basics 33 On/Off 34 Shutter Button 35 Shooting Modes 36 Shooting
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    141 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 142 8 Accessories 155 Replacing the Date/Time Battery 156 Optional Accessories 157 Using Optional Accessories........159 Printing Images 166 Using an Eye-Fi Card 179 9 Appendix 181 Troubleshooting 182 On-Screen Messages 186 On-Screen Information 188
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    67) t Fireworks (= 68) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (= 71) Poster Effect (= 71) Fish-Eye Effect (= 72) Miniature Effect (= 72) Toy Camera Effect (= 74) Monochrome (= 75) zzWhere sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode 76 zzWhile adjusting image settings (Live View Control
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    Contents: Basic Operations 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode 110 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow 118 zzOn a TV 159 zzOn a computer 26 zzBrowse through images quickly 114 zzErase images 124 E Shoot/View Movies zzShoot movies 42, 77 zzView movies (Playback Mode 110 c Print zzPrint pictures
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    or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the batteries. • Use only the
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    camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support or damage the camera. • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. If the screen cracks, injury may
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    insert the batteries with the + and - terminals reversed. This may cause the product to malfunction. • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the
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    Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer 13
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    the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ). zzThe strap can also be attached to the left side of the camera. Holding the Camera zzPlace the strap around your wrist. zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the
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    (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (= 146). 1 Check the card's write-protect tab. zzRecording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the
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    into the closed position ( ). Compatible Batteries Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, = 157). • Due to the inconsistent batteries only is recommended. • NiMH batteries last longer in cameras than alkaline batteries do, especially in cold weather. • For 16
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    Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting
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    . zzFollow step 2 on = 17 to adjust the settings. zzPress the button to close the menu. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on = 17 to set the date and time. • If the [Date/Time
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    the buttons or turn the dial to choose a language, and then press the button. XXOnce the display language has been set, the setting screen is no longer displayed. • The current time is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the button before you press the
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    (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. zzPress the power button. XXThe startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter mode. zzSet the mode dial to . zzAim the
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    , a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. zzKeep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. XXYour shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds. zzEven while the shot is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter
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    Time Shooting Movies Start shooting. zzPress the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. XXBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. XXFrames displayed around any detected faces
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    Trying the Camera Out Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zzPress the button. XXYour last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through your images. zzTo view the previous image, press the button
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    Trying the Camera Out Volume 3 Play movies. zzPress the button to access the movie control panel, choose [ ] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press
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    Included Software, PDF Manuals The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk (CD-ROM) (=2) are introduced below, with instructions for installation, and saving images to a computer. Software After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following things on
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    used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Operating System Windows Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 time, depending on computer performance. • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. 26
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    CAMERA Solution Disk) (=2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive. zzOn a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to open it, and then double-click the [ ] icon displayed. 2 Begin the installation. zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions
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    in the computer's USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. 4 Install the files. zzTurn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. XXThe software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest
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    were bundled with ImageBrowser EX on the included CD-ROMs, be sure to use each camera with their included CDROM and follow the on-screen installation instructions for each. Doing so will ensure that each camera will receive the correct updates and new functions via the auto update function. Saving
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    Manuals zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. CameraWindow zzDouble click [ ]. 3 Save the images to the computer. zzClick [Import Images from Camera the camera off, and unplug the cable. zzFor instructions on viewing images on a computer,
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    Included Software, PDF Manuals • 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] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step
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    Wrist Strap WS-800 AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Flash Unit Memory separately. *2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported. *3 DC Coupler DR-DC10 is required. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to
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    1 Advanced Guide Camera Basics Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options 33
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    deactivated after about one minute of inactivity. In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (=35). Power Saving in Playback
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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 halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) zzPress the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus.
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    simply by pressing the movie button. Discreet Mode Shoot without the flash or camera sounds (=76). • You can turn the mode dial to switch to Shooting see =188. Information is displayed No information is displayed • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when
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    to choose a menu item. XXAvailable options are shown at the bottom of the screen. Options Menu Items 3 Choose an option. zzPress the buttons or turn button. 4 Finish the setup process. zzPress the button. XXThe screen before you pressed the button in step 1 is displayed again,
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    MENU Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are zzTo choose settings with options not shown, first press the or button to switch screens, and then either press the buttons or turn the dial to select the setting. zzTo return
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    4 Choose an option. zzPress the buttons to choose an option. 5 Finish the setup process. zzPress the button to return to the screen displayed before you pressed the button in step 1. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (=152). 39
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    memory card. Clock You can check the current time. zzPress and hold the button. XXThe current time appears. zzIf you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the buttons or turn the dial to change the display color. zzPress
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    2 Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 41
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    Movies For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. zzPress the power button. XXThe startup screen is displayed. Zoom Bar 2 Enter mode. zzSet the mode dial to . zzAim the
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    sound is played, and in low-light conditions when you have raised the flash, it fires automatically. zzKeep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. XXYour shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds. zzEven while the shot is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the
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    Time Shooting Movies Start shooting. zzPress the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [●Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. XXBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. XXFrames displayed around any detected faces
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    firing, move closer to the subject. For details on the flash range, see "Specifications" (= 203). • The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see "Specifications" (=203). • To reduce red
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    Backlit - Light Blue Sunsets - - Orange Spotlights Dark Tripod *2 Used - Dark Blue *2 - *1 Not displayed for movies. *2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod. • Try shooting in mode (=79) if the scene icon does not match actual shooting
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    IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in mode. Image stabilization for still images Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong camera shake, as when shooting while walking (Dynamic IS) Image stabilization for still images, when panning* Image stabilization for slow
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    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 camera detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and image
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    before the image becomes noticeably grainy), which is then indicated on the screen. 2 Move the zoom lever toward again. XXTo continue magnifying zoom factor is shown in blue. • Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm film equivalent). 28 - 1792 mm (28
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    you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. 1 button. XXOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a selftimer sound. XXTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking and
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    Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot. Configure the setting. zzFollow step 1 on =50 and choose [[]. XXOnce
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    lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) Adding a Date Stamp Still Images The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand
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    print For details, refer to the Software Guide (=25). - Print using printer functions (=166) - Use camera DPOF print settings (=173) to print Still button. XX[ ] is displayed in the center of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to focus on. zzAim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject, and then
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    display devices. Same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes. Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, also used for display on standarddefinition televisions or similar display devices, or for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series sizes. Square
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    configured is now displayed. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ]. Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) zz[ ]: For e-mailing images. A3 - A5 (11
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    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 (=138). • You can also access the screen in step 2 when the flash is up by pressing the button and immediately pressing
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    25 fps* 640 x 480 30 fps * [ ] movies are played back at 30 fps. Details For shooting in HD For shooting in standard definition • In [ ] mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. 57
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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. zzPress the button, choose [Wind Filter] on the
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    Still Images Movies Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting 38). XXOnce the setting is complete, grid lines are displayed on the screen. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. • Grid
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    magnified when you press the shutter button halfway if a face was not detected, if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen, or if the camera detects subject movement. • The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom (=49) or Tracking AF (=94). 60
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    Images Checking for Closed Eyes [ ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. 1 Configure the On] (=38). 2 Shoot. XXA frame, accompanied by [ ], is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in
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    Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions redeye when the flash is used in low-light shots. 1 Access the [Flash Settings] screen. zzPress the button, choose [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press
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    Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Review] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=38). zzTo restore the original
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    Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Review Info] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=38). zzTo restore the original
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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 65
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    . Press the buttons to choose a setting item, and then press the buttons or turn the dial to adjust the value as you watch the screen. zzPress the button. 3 Shoot. For brighter images, adjust the level to the right, and for darker images, adjust it to the left. For more vivid
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    Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. 1 Enter mode. zzSet the mode dial to . 2 Choose a shooting mode. zzPress the button, choose [I] in the menu,
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    snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies tShoot fireworks (Fireworks) zzVivid shots of fireworks. • In [t] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to
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    down] is displayed. XXThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. XXAfter 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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    Special Modes for Other Purposes • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • To change the number of shots, after choosing [ ] in steps 1 - 2 on =69, press the button, and then either press
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    Image Effects (Creative Filters) Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. 1 Enter < > mode. zzSet the mode dial to < >. 2 Choose a shooting mode. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (=37). 3 Shoot. Still Images Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid)
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    Image Effects (Creative Filters) Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 on =71 and choose [ ]. 2 Choose an effect level. zzPress the button, choose an effect level (either press
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    , and then choose the speed by pressing the buttons or turning the dial. 4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot. zzPress the button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for OneMinute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12
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    press the button again. XXA preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. • Try taking some test shots first
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    Image Effects (Creative Filters) Still Images Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Movies B/W Sepia Blue 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 on =71 and choose [ ]. 2 Choose a color tone. zzPress the button, choose a color
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    Discreet Mode Still Images Movies Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp as follows. Use this mode where camera sounds, the flash, and lights are prohibited. 1 Enter < > mode. zzSet the mode dial to < >. 2 Shoot. • In < > mode, even playback sounds are muted. Sounds of
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    Movies Shooting Movies in Mode Movies 1 Enter mode. zzSet the mode dial to . XXBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie (=192 - 199). 3 Shoot. zzPress the movie button. zzTo stop movie
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    to . zzPress the button, choose [E] in the menu, and then choose [ ] (= 37). XXBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Shoot (=77). • The resolution is [ ] (=57) and cannot be changed. • iFrame is a video format developed by Apple
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    4 P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to mode. • : Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than , make sure
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    Still Images Shooting in Program AE Mode ( Mode) Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter mode. zzSet the mode dial to . 2 Customize the settings as desired (=81 - 101), and then shoot. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when
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    Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -2 to +2. zzPress the button. As you watch the screen, press the buttons or turn the dial to adjust brightness, and then
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    in the central area as more important. Spot Metering restricted to within the [ ] (Spot AE Point frame), displayed in the center of the screen. Changing the ISO Speed Still Images zzPress the button, choose an option (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press
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    in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. High For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. • 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
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    For shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or coolwhite fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting. fluorescent and similarly colored Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (=85). 84
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    source that will illuminate your shot. zzFollow the steps on =84 to choose [ ]. zzAim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the button. XXThe tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded. • Colors may look unnatural if you
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    Shooting Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 37). XXThe option you configured is now displayed. My
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    the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 - 5. 1 Access the setting screen. zzFollow the steps on =86 to choose [ ], and then press the button. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the buttons to choose an option
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    AF [AF Frame] is set to [Center] and cannot be changed. Continuous Shooting LV* Continuous shooting, with the focus fixed at the position determined in manual focusing. In [t] mode, focus is determined by the first shot. * In [t] mode (=68), AF lock (=97), or
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    be used with the self-timer (=50) or [Blink Detection] (= 61). • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. • Shooting may slow down if the flash fires
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    bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn gray and the camera will not focus. • To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [[] (=51). Still Images Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Movies When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use
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    the on-screen MF indicator camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF). • AF frame mode or size cannot be changed while focusing manually (=92). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual focus mode first. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (=49) or digital
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    camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor. zzPress the button, choose [Digital zoom factor is displayed on the screen. • The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom (=49) and AF-point
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    (=49) or digital tele-converter (=92), and in manual focus mode (=90). • To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you continue to hold the shutter
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    focus on as follows. 1 Choose [Tracking AF]. zzFollow the steps on =92 to choose [Tracking AF]. XX[ ] is displayed in the center of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to focus on. zzAim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject, and then press the button. XXWhen the subject is detected, the
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    the way down to shoot. XXEven after your shot, [ ] is still displayed and the camera continues to track the subject. • [Servo AF] (see below) is set to [On] button. After your shot, [ ] is displayed in the center of the screen. • When shooting in [f] mode (=90), press and hold the button for
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    operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway. zzPress the button, choose [Continuous AF] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (=38). Helps
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    Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway, press the
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    button. XXOnce the setting is complete, [h] is displayed. • The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the button when the flash is lowered. the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background
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    shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still (=101). • The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the button when the flash is lowered. Press the button to raise the flash, then configure the setting. Still Images
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    (=81), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. 1 Raise the flash and set it to [h] (= 98). 2 Lock the flash exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. XXThe flash fires, and when [ ] is displayed
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    at the moment of shooting. Off Deactivates image stabilization. * The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. 101
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    5 Tv, Av, and M Mode Take smarter, more sophisticated shots • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode. 103
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    , you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=101). • Maximum shutter speed with the flash is 1/2000 second. If you specify a faster speed, the camera will automatically reset the speed to 1/2000 second before shooting. • Orange display of aperture values when you press the shutter button halfway indicates
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    see below). • : Aperture value (size of the opening made by the iris in the lens) • To avoid exposure problems in and modes, you can have the camera automatically adjust the shutter speed or aperture value, even when standard exposure cannot otherwise be obtained. Press the button and
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    speed or aperture value, the exposure level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. • Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [h]. • To have the
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    the flash level in or mode by accessing (=38), choosing [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then setting [Flash Mode] to [Manual]. • You can also access the [Flash Settings] screen as follows. - When the flash is up, press the button and immediately press the button. 107
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    6 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or
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    Viewing Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zzPress the button. XXYour last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through your images. zzTo view the previous image, press the button
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    Viewing 3 Play movies. zzTo start playback, press the button to access the movie control panel, press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button again. Volume 4 Adjust the volume. zzPress the buttons to adjust the volume. 5 Pause playback. zzTo pause or resume
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    To change the initial display mode, press the button and choose [Review Info] on the [4] tab (=64). Still Images Movies Overexposure Warning (for Highlights) Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display. Still Images Movies Histogram High Dark
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    later, in Playback mode. XXThe portion of the image in the orange frame is magnified. 2 Switch frames. zzMove the zoom lever toward once. XXThe screen at left is displayed. zzTo switch to a different frame when there are multiple frames, press the button. 3 Zoom in or out, or view other
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    Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. 1 Display images in an index. zzMove the zoom lever toward to display images in an index. Moving the lever
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    Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect (=120) or delete (=124) these images all at once.
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    dial. zzTo exit filtered image display, press the button, and after [Image search canceled] is displayed, press the button. • When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. • To show or hide information, press the button in
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    Image Viewing Options Magnifying Images Still Images 1 Magnify an image. zzMoving the zoom lever toward will zoom in and magnify the image. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. zzTo zoom out, move the zoom lever toward . You can return to singleimage
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    back images from a memory card as follows. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [1] image...] is displayed. zzPress the button to stop the slideshow. • The camera's power-saving functions (=34) are deactivated during slideshows. • To pause or
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    in the center, surrounded by the next four candidate images. zzFor full-screen display of the center image, press the button. To restore the button to restore single-image display. • Only still images shot with this camera are played back using Smart Shuffle. • Smart Shuffle is not available in
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    Protecting Images Still Images Movies Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (= 124). Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button and choose [Protect] on the [1] tab (=38). 2 Choose a selection method. zzChoose a menu item and a
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    turn the dial to choose [OK], and then press the 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. 121
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    Protecting Images Selecting a Range 1 Choose [Select Range]. zzFollowing step 2 on =120, choose [Select Range] and press the button. 2 Choose a starting image. zzPress the button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image, and then press the button. 3 Choose an
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    to choose [Protect], and then press the button. • You can also choose the first or last image by turning the dial when the top screen in steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose [Select All Images]. zzFollowing step 2 on =120, choose [Select All Images] and press
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    at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (=120) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, and then choose [Erase] on the [1] tab (=38). 124
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    Erasing Images 2 Choose a selection method. zzChoose a menu item and a setting as desired (=38). zzTo return to the menu screen, press the button. Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Select]. zzFollowing step 2 above, choose [Select] and press the button. 2 Choose an image. zzOnce you
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    Erasing Images 2 Choose images. zzFollow steps 2 - 3 on =122 to specify images. 3 Erase the images. zzPress the button to choose [Erase], and then press the button. Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose [Select All Images]. zzFollowing step 2 in "Choosing a Selection Method" (=125),
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    buttons or turn the dial to choose an image. zzThe image is rotated 90° each time you press the button. zzTo return to the menu screen, press the button. • Movies with an image quality of [ ] cannot be rotated. • Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (= 128). 127
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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. zzPress the button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the [1] tab, and then choose [Off] (=38). •
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    dial to choose [OK], and then press the 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. 129
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    in [I] mode. : Images detected as [ ], [ ], or [ ] in mode. : Images shot in [P] or [t] mode. Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, and then choose [My Category] on the [1] tab (= 38). 2 Choose a selection method. zzChoose a menu item and a setting
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    dial to choose [OK], and then press the 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. 131
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    Image Categories Selecting a Range 1 Choose [Select Range]. zzFollowing step 2 on =130, choose [Select Range] and press the button. 2 Choose images. zzFollow steps 2 - 3 on =122 to specify images. 3 Choose a category. zzPress the button to choose the type of image, and then press the
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    Editing Still Images Still Images Movies • Image editing (=133 - 138) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Still Images 1 Choose [Resize]. zzPress the button and choose [Resize] on the [1] tab (=38).
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    Editing Still Images 5 Review the new image. zzPress the button. [Display new image?] is displayed. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Yes], and then press the
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    . To crop the image based on this frame, turn the dial to switch to the other frame. zzPress the button. 4 Save as a new image and review. zzFollow steps 4 - 5 on =133 - 134. • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [ ] (=55) or resized to [ ] (=133). • Images
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    . 3 Choose an option. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an option, and then press the button. 4 Save as a new image and review. zzFollow steps 4 - 5 on =133 - 134. • Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little lower each time, and you may not
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    3 Choose an option. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an option, and then press the button. 4 Save as a new image and review. zzFollow steps 4 - 5 on =133 - 134. • For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • Images may look grainy
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    Correct the image. zzPress the button. XXRed-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. zzEnlarge needed. Follow the steps in =117. 4 Save as a new image and review. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [New File
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    or [ ]. zzTo view the portions you can cut (identified by [ ] on the screen), press the buttons or turn the dial to move [ ]. Cut the [ ] will cut the portion from the nearest [ ] to the right. 3 Review the edited movie. zzPress the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the
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    Editing Movies 4 Save the edited movie. zzPress the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [New File], and then press the button. XXThe movie is now saved as a new file. • To overwrite the original movie with
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    7 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 141
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    volume with the buttons, as needed. • Sound settings cannot be changed in [ ] mode (=76). Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. zzChoose [Volume], and then press the button. zzChoose an item, and then press the buttons to adjust the volume
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    Functions Customizing Sounds Customize camera operating sounds as follows. zzChoose [Sound Options], and then press the button. zzChoose an item, and then press the buttons to choose an option. 1 Preset
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    the original brightness, press and hold the 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. zzChoose [Start-up Image], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons or turn
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    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing the Start-up Screen 1 Access the [Start-up Image] screen in Playback mode. zzPress the button. zzFollowing the previous procedure sounds and start-up image for your camera from the included software. Refer to the Software Guide (=25) for details. 145
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    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 Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer. 1 Access the [Format] screen. zzChoose [Format], and then press the button. 2 Choose [OK].
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    Functions • The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity. Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous
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    empty (or formatted (=146)) memory card. • Refer to the Software Guide (=25) for information on the card folder structure and image formats. Date Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. zzChoose
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    [0 sec.]. Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (= 34). 1 Access the [Power Saving] screen. zzChoose [Power Saving], and then press the button. 2 Configure
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    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 screen ("On-Screen
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    ft/in]. Checking Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the camera packaging, or on the camera body. zzChoose [Certification Logo Display], and then press the button. 151
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    HDMI] (=161) • [Eye-Fi Settings] (=179) Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. 1 Access the [Reset All] screen. zzChoose [Reset All], and then press the button. 2 Restore default settings. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial
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    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • The following functions are not restored to default settings. - [3] tab settings [Date/Time] (=17), [Language ] (=19), [Time Zone] (=150), [Video System] (=163), and the
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    8 Accessories Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately 155
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    time battery (back-up battery) will last about three years. If the Date/Time screen is displayed every time you turn the camera on, replace the date/time battery with a new one (CR1220). 1 Make sure the camera is off. 2 Remove the date/time battery holder. 3 Replace the battery. zzInsert the battery
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    Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 zzIncludes four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (NB-3AH) and a battery charger (CB-5AH). Recommended when using the camera over extended periods. • A set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (NiMH Battery NB4-300) is also available without the charger. • Battery and
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    . Other Accessories Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST zzConnect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen. HDMI Cable HTC-100 zzFor connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high-definition TV. Printers Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers zzPrinting images without a computer is
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    Optional Accessories Movies 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 on the TV (=190). Still
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    to in step 2. 4 Turn the camera on. zzPress the button to turn the camera on. XXImages from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) zzWhen finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable. • Camera operating sounds are not played
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    to the TV. 3 Display images. zzTurn on the TV. On the camera, press the button. XXImages from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) 4 Control the camera with the TV remote. zzPress the buttons on the remote to browse images. zzTo display
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    AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera. Yellow Yellow White Red 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. zzOn the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into the video inputs
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    the button and choose [Video System] on the [3] tab. • When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when using the camera screen. However, AF-Point Zoom (=60) and MF-Point Zoom (=90) are not
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    with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 and DC Coupler DRDC10 (both sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. 1 Make sure the camera is off. 2 Open the cover. zzFollow step 2 on =15 to open the memory card/battery cover. zzOpen the coupler cable port as shown. Coupler Cable
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    of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. zzTurn the camera on and use it as desired. zzWhen finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while
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    orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information
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    buttons or turn the dial to choose an image. 6 Access the printing screen. zzPress the button. 7 Print the image. zzPress the buttons are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable. • For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately
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    Printing Images Configuring Print Settings Still Images 1 Access the printing screen. zzFollow steps 1 - 6 on =166 - 167 to access the screen at left. 2 Configure the settings. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an item, and then choose an option by pressing the
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    , you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. 1 Choose [Cropping]. zzAfter following step 1 on =168 to access the printing screen, choose [Cropping] and press the button. XXA cropping frame is now displayed, indicating the image area to print. 2 Adjust the cropping frame as
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    Images Still Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing 1 Choose [Paper Settings]. zzAfter following step 1 on =168 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the button. 2 Choose a paper size. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an option
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    Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. ID Photo Prints images for identification purposes. Only
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    buttons or turn the dial to choose [c], and then press the button. The screen at left is displayed. 2 Choose a printing method. zzPress the buttons or turn the Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon PictBridgecompatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. 172
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    ordering prints from a photo development 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 DPOF (Digital
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    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 Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). Still
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    index prints. You can only choose which images to print, by following step 2. zzWhen finished, press the button to return to the menu screen. Still Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images 1 Choose [Select Range]. zzFollowing step 1 on =174, choose [Select Range] and press the button
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    Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) zzWhen images have been added to the print list (=173 - 176), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the button to print
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    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 Software Guide (=25) and the printer manual for further information. Still Images Adding Images
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    again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zzRepeat this process to specify other images. zzWhen finished, press the button to return to the menu screen. Still Images Adding All Images to a Photobook 1 Choose [Select All Images]. zzFollowing the procedure on =177, choose [Select All Images] and press
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    card. Refer to the card's user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems. • When using an Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in simple
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    Connection info], and then press the button. XXThe connection information screen is displayed. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer Configure the setting as follows Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the camera with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position. For this reason, you
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    9 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 181
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    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. • Confirm that new batteries of the correct type are inserted
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    Troubleshooting [Charging the flash] is displayed when the shutter button is pressed, (=101). • Raise the flash and set the flash mode to [h] (=98). • Increase the ISO speed (=82). • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off]
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    Troubleshooting possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting red-eye. For best results, have subjects look at the red-eye reduction lamp. Also recording is interrupted. • Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high- speed recording. Note that even
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    Troubleshooting Playback Playback is not possible. • Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure. Refer to the Software Guide at the same time. On the next screen, press the buttons to choose [B], and then press the
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    Screen Cannot record! • Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a memory card facing the correct way (=15 have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (= 15). Insufficient space on card • There is not
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    On-Screen Messages Exceeded selection limit • More than 998 images were selected for 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 was detected (error number) • If this error message is
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    (=50) Camera shake warning (=45) Metering method (= 82) Eye-Fi connection status (=179) Still image compression (= 101), Resolution (=55) Still images: Recordable shots (= 204) Grid lines (=59) Movie resolution (= 57) Movies: Remaining time (=204) Digital zoom magnification (=49), Digital tele
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    Manual focus (= 90) IS mode icon (= 47) Exposure level (= 106) MF indicator (= 91) Time zone (=150) Image stabilization (= 101) Wind filter (=58) * : Regular orientation, : Held vertically The camera correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Battery Level An on-screen icon or
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    On-Screen Information Playback (Detailed Information Display) My Category (= 130) Shooting mode (= 192) ISO speed (=82), Playback speed (=73) Exposure compensation level (=81), Exposure shift level (=77)
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    On-Screen Information • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the button.) * Edit (=139) c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer (= 166). * Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or
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    /FE Lock (=81, 100)*5 - OOO - - AE Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift (=77) ---- - - Focusing Range (=90) OOOO O O e f(=90) Tracking AF (=53) Screen Display (=36) OOOO O - OOOO O O Information Display / No Information Display O O O O O O *1 Set in [Dark] and [Light]. *2 Cannot be set to
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    Functions and Menu Tables K E I Pt E OOOOOOOOOO - O - - OOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO O - OOOOOOOOO - OO O - OOOOOOOOO - OO O - OOOOOOOOO - - - OOOO - OOOOOO - - - OO - O - OOOOOO O OOO OO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO O - OO - OOOOOOOOO O - OO - - - - OOOO - - O - OOO - - - - OOOOO O Available or
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    Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode D BM G Function White Balance (=84) OOOO My Colors (=86) OOOO OOOO A O O - - O O *1 *1 O O O O - - *2 Drive Mode (=88) OOOO O O *3 Flash Exposure Compensation (=99) Flash Output Level (=107) Metering
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    Functions and Menu Tables K I Pt E E OOOOOOOOOOOOOO - OO OOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO - O OOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO O - OOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO O O - O O - *4 - O O O O - - OO - OOOOOOOOOOO OO - OO OOO - -O OO - OO OOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO O O O O O O *5 O O O O O O O O O O O O O *5 O O O O O O - O
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    D BM G Function AF Frame (=92) Center OOOO Face AiAF*1 OOOO Tracking AF OOOO AF Frame Size*3 Normal OOOO Small OOOO Digital Zoom (=49) Standard OOOO Off OOOO Digital Tele-converter (1.6x/2.0x) AF-Point Zoom (=60) OOOO On OOOO Off Servo AF (=95) OOOO On OOOO Off*4 Continuous
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    Functions and Menu Tables K I Pt E E O - OOOO - OOOOOOO OOOO - - - OOOOOOO O - OO - - - - OOOO - - O - OOOO - OOOOOOO O - OO - - - OOOOOOO OO - OO OOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOO - - - - OOOO - - OOOOOOOOOOOOOO O - OO - - - - OOOO - - OOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO - O - OOOOOOOOO O - OOOOOOOOOO - - OOOO -
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    Flash Settings (=56, 62, 99, 107) Flash Mode Auto Manual Flash Exp. Comp Flash Output Red-Eye Corr. On Off Red Safety Shift (=105) On Off Wind Filter (=58) On/Off Review (=63) Off/Quick/2 - 10 sec./Hold Review Info (=64) Off/Detailed/Focus Check Blink Detection (=61) On Off
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    Functions and Menu Tables K I Pt E E OOOO - OOOOOO OOOO OOOO - OOOOOO - - - OOOO - OOOOOO - - - OOOO - OOOOOO - -O OO - OOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOO - OOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO - - OOOOOOOOOOOO - - OOOO - - - - - OOO - - OOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO - -
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    Functions and Menu Tables 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips Date/Time Time Zone LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Ref. Page = 142 = 142 = 143 = 143 = 17 = 150 = 144 =144, 145 =146, 147 = 148 Item Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Units Video System
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    2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Ref. Page - = 174 = 175 Functions and Menu Tables Item Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Ref. Page = 176 = 176 = 173 201
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    organic solvents to clean the camera or screen. • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to
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    CIPA Guidelines) Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines) Approx. 16 million pixels 16x zoom: 5.0 (W) - 80.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 448 (T) mm) 3.0 type color TFT LCD Effective Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant Still Images: Exif
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    *2 1 hr. 50 min. 52 sec. for iFrame movies (=78). • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches
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    Specifications Flash Range Maximum wide angle (j) Maximum telephoto (i) 50 cm - 3.0 m (1.6 - 9.8 ft.) 60 cm - 2.0 m (2.0 - 6.6 ft.) Shooting Range Shooting Mode A Focusing Range Maximum Wide Angle (j) - 1 cm (0.4 in.) - infinity 5 cm (2.0 in.) - infinity Other modes e* 1 cm (0.4 in.) - 50
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    f/3.5 - f/8.0 (W), f/5.9 - f/8.0 (T) f/3.5, f/4.0, f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/5.9, f/6.3, f/7.1, f/8.0 * Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available. • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 206
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    saving 34 Battery and charger kit 157 Black and white images 86 Blink detection 61 C Camera Reset all 152 Camera shake 101 Center (AF frame mode 150 DC coupler 157 Defaults " Reset all DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital tele-converter 92 Digital zoom 49 Discreet mode (shooting mode 76
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    ISO speed 82 L Lamp 62 Live View Control (shooting mode)...... 66 Low-light (shooting mode 67 M Macro (focus mode 90 Magnified display 117 Manual focus (focus mode 90 Memory cards 2 Recording time 204 Menu Basic operations 38 Table 192 Metering method 82 Miniature effect (shooting mode
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    Rotating 127 S Saving images to a computer 27 Screen Display language 19 Icons 188, 190 Menu " FUNC Snow (shooting mode 68 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk..... 2 Installation 27 camera effect (shooting mode)...... 74 Tracking AF 53, 94 Traveling with the camera 150 Troubleshooting 182
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    210
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    MEMO 211
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    accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon
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    Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For CA, USA retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice.
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Camera User Guide
• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety
Precautions” section, before using the camera.
• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera
properly.
• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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