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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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    where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-10L Battery Charger Lens Cap (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Neck Strap NS-DC11 Case for Hot Shoe Cap Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF
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    for personal use. • This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please
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    Want to Do? 4 Shoot z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..... 25 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. Camera Effect (p. 66) Monochrome (p. 67) z Focus on faces 25, 61, 87, 94 z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) .. 26 z Take pictures
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    Movies z Shoot movies 30, 107 z View movies 32 z Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. 111 c Print z Print pictures 146 Save z Save images to a computer 33 3 Other z Turn off sounds 44 z Use the camera abroad 16, 163 z Understand what is displayed on the screen 191 5
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    45 Indicator 46 6 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 47 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 48 Clock Function 48 3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions 49 Zooming In More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 50 Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects (Zoom Framing Assist 51 Inserting the Date
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    (Macro 84 Using the Digital Tele-Converter..... Mode 92 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 93 Choosing Camera 101 Setting the Shutter Speed 102 Setting the Aperture Value 103 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value 104 Adjusting the Flash Output 105 Saving Shooting Settings 106 7 Using
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    171 Changing Playback Function Settings 172 11 Useful Information .........173 Viewing Images on a TV 174 Using Household Power 178 Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately 179 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately 180 Using an Eye-Fi Card 184 Troubleshooting 186 List of Messages
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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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    shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing. • The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. • When using the separately sold lens filters, be sure to attach them firmly. If the lens
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    : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
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    12
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    sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. Clip the lens cap to the neck strap when not in use. • When not in use, store the camera with the lens cap attached. • Refer to p. 180 for details on the included case for the hot shoe cap. Keep your arms tight against your
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    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. CB-2LC CB-2LCE Insert the battery. z Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and
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    a bulge? This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • What if the battery is quickly depleted even after charging? The
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    the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance. • The battery charger can also be used when abroad. The charger can be used in regions
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    the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place. Insert the memory card. z Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. z Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera
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    the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. z Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you
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    the angle and orientation of the screen for the shooting conditions. z To protect the screen, always keep it closed, facing the camera body when the camera is not in use. • When the camera is on, opening the screen will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off. Closing the screen so it faces the
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    After a confirmation screen appears, the shooting screen will reappear. z Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time and the home time zone, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn
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    n button to close the menu. • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about 3 weeks after the battery pack has been removed. • By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 212) the date
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    language. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the
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    you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting to a computer. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Format]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose
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    being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera. Does the length of the shutter sound change? • Since the time sound may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be blurry. If you shoot without pressing the
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    Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will be automatically adjusted to obtain the best
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    flash manually to use it. If you manually lower the flash until it closes, it will not fire. Shoot. z Press the shutter button fully to shoot. X The camera will What if the screen is off even when the camera is turned on? The display is set to the viewfinder. Press the l button several times to restore
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    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a
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    on (Tracking AF) After pressing the o button and displaying , point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on. Press and 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn the camera off. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches
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    Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. z Press the qr buttons or
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    and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. Remaining Time Set the camera to A mode and compose the the movie button. z Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. These areas cannot be recorded. X The camera will beep once,
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    when shooting? A white frame appears on the face that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on Zooming while shooting Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. • When the mode dial is set
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    Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control
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    computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows Windows 7 (Including Service Pack 1) OS Windows Vista SP2 Windows
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    OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Place the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) ], then follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. z If the [User Account Control] window appears in Windows, follow
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    details on the computer's USB port, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow. z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. z For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen. CameraWindow
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    task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click . • You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your
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    2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 37
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    Components Guide Zoom Lever Battery Cover (p. 17) DC Coupler Cable Port (p. 178) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode. P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2 Mode Choose settings yourself to take various types of pictures (p. 78). Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select settings
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    ) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 174, 146) (AF Frame Selector) (p. 88) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 29) n Button (p. 43) l (Display) Button (pp. 27, 40) e (Macro) (p. 84) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 93) / q Button b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 78) / o Button (p. 81) / r Button m FUNC./SET Button
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    Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 191 for details on information that appears on the screen. Opening the screen with the camera on will turn the screen on, and that appears first by pressing the n button, then choosing [Review info] in the 4 tab (p. 167). 40
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    Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen Display in Low Light Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in low light conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image
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    FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on or turn the 5 dial to choose an option. z You can also choose settings by pressing the l button on options that display . z To return to the menu items, press the
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    . Choose a tab. z Move the zoom lever or press the qr buttons to choose a tab. Choose an item. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an item. z Some items require you to press the m or r button to display a submenu in which you change the setting. Choose an option. z Press the
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    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
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    Adjusting the Screen Brightness Choose [Volume]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be adjusted in 2 ways. You can set the brightness of the screen and the viewfinder separately (Press the l button to switch to
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    to return the screen to the original brightness. • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. • When you have [LCD Brightness] set to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you cannot adjust the brightness with the l button. Indicator The
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    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Reset All
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    battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it
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    3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the selftimer. • This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 196 - 203). 49
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    [Off]. • The focal lengths when using the optical zoom and digital zoom together are as follows (all focal lengths are 35mm film equivalent): 24 - 3360 mm (24 - 840 mm when using the optical zoom alone) • Depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 56) and zoom factor, the images may appear coarse
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    frame will not appear even if you press the button. The sound of the camera zooming out and any operation sounds will be recorded. • Zoom Framing Assist is not available after fully pressing the shutter button when using the self-timer (p. 53), or . In addition, automatic shooting in mode is not
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    the date and time are correctly set (p. 20). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Date Stamp]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 152) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Print using printer
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    can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose ]. z After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose ], then press the m button. X Once set, ] will appear
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    the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose [. z Follow Step 1 on p. 53 to choose [. X Once set, [ will appear on the
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    card fills. • When you set the delay for more than 2 used for printing out 5 x 7 in. or postcard sized images. The same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera, used for printing images on 3.5 x 5 in. to various A-sized papers. A square-shaped aspect ratio. In and aspect ratios, [Digital Zoom
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    the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. z To restore the original setting, choose in Steps 1 - 2. The digital zoom can be used in the following aspect ratio and recording pixel setting combinations: Aspect ratios of or in a recording pixel
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    (Small) 150 20116 82367 0.3M/640x480 84 30174 123550 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p. 55
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    (Multi-area White Balance). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Hg Lamp Corr.]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Hg Lamp Corr.]. Choose a setting. z Press the qr buttons to choose [On]. z Press the n button to complete the
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    4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions. 59
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    m (33 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Enter mode. z Set the mode dial to . Focus. z The focus and brightness will be maintained where the Shoot. z As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. In mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO
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    Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter K mode. z Set the mode dial to K. Choose a Shooting mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . z Press the qr
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    tripod (Handheld NightScene) z Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. z When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p. 25). Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) z Lets you take shots in dark places
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    firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession. • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 168). • In mode, images may appear coarse because
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    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) You can add various effects to images when shooting. Enter mode. z Set the mode dial to . Choose a Shooting mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial
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    . X A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen. Choose the area to keep in focus. z Press the l button. z Move the zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the op buttons to change the frame position, then press the l button. Shoot. 65
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    switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Be sure to set (playback speed) before shooting a Miniature Effect movie (p. 110). Shooting with the Effects of a Toy
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    in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white the screen. Shoot. B/W Sepia Blue Lets you shoot black and white images. Lets you shoot sepia toned images. to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. z Follow Steps
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    of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. z Press the l button to complete the setting and restore the shooting screen. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the
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    range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. z Press the l button to complete the setting and restore the shooting screen. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the
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    movie is not recorded? If you take a picture just after turning on the camera, selecting otherwise operating the camera, a movie may not be recorded. mode the battery will be depleted more quickly than in A mode. • The image quality will be fixed at for movies made in mode. • In the following cases,
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    . Press the p button again to resume smile detection. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling. Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. • You
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    and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Wink to take picture] will appear on the screen. X The
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    the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks. Using the Face Self-Timer The shutter will release approximately 2 seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 87). You can use this when the photographer wants to be in the image
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    Choose . z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose , then press the l button. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. z Release your finger from the shutter button to finish shooting, or shooting will end automatically when the maximum number of
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    shooting conditions, camera settings and the zoom position, the shooting speed may slow down. Images Displayed During Playback Since each set of continuous the images in the group. • If you play back grouped images using Filtered Playback (p. 121) or Smart Shuffle (p. 127), grouping is temporarily
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    or v. Take the first shot. X The exposure and white balance will be set with the first shot. Take subsequent shots. z Overlap part of the first shot images, refer to the Software Guide. • This function is not available when a TV is used as a display (p. 175). • To use AF lock, register % to the
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    functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available
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    on the flash (p. 79) • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 81) Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. z Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. z While
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    choose h, then press the m button. X Once set, h will appear on the screen. What if the setting screen does not appear even when you press the h button? The flash is lowered. Raise the flash manually. Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such
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    manually setting a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to match the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set white balance data is set. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly.
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    will appear coarse. When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to display the automatically set ISO speed. Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and
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    Changes the image to sepia tones. B/W Changes the image to black and white. Positive Film Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid , color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. z Follow Step 2 on p. 81 to choose , then press the
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    shot. * When in t mode (p. 63), AF lock (p. 91) or manual focus modes (p. 93), will change to . • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 53). • Depending on the shooting conditions, camera settings and the zoom position, the camera may stop shooting momentarily, or the shooting speed may slow down
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    set the camera set, e will appear on the screen. • The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. • Be careful to avoid damaging the lens. How can I take better close-ups? Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in [ to prevent the camera from moving and
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    by 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. Choose [Digital Zoom]. z Press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. X The
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    buttons to choose an option. FlexiZone/Center A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. In [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the AF frame (p. 88). If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will
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    sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only). • When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera halfway. • If a face is not detected when Servo AF (p. 91) is set to [On], the AF frame will appear in the center of the screen when
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    AF Frame Position and Size When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (p. 86), you can change the position the settings. z Press the button. • The spot AE point frame can be linked with the AF frame (p. 95). • The AF frame will be set to [Normal] when using the digital zoom (p. 50) or digital tele-
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    cancel tracking, press the button again. Shoot. z Press the shutter button halfway. will change into a blue which will follow the subject while the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (p. 91). z Press the shutter button fully to shoot. X Even after shooting completes, will
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    cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen. In [FlexiZone] or [Center], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 50), digital tele-converter (p. 85), Tracking AF (p. 89), Servo AF (p. 91) or when
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    exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set
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    mode. • The [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF mode. • Not available when using the self-timer (p. 53). Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes 3 continuous shots in the following order: one at the position set in manual focus, and one each with
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    ). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod. • When using the digital zoom (p. 50), digital tele-converter (p. 85), or when using a TV as a display (p. 175), you will be able to focus but the
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    Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person's face to focus on and then shoot. Set the AF frame to [Face Detect] (p. 87). Enter Face Select mode. z Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the button. X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame will
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    turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Evaluative For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Automatically AF frame that was moved. Cannot be used when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] (p. 87) or [Tracking AF]. 95
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    Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for "Auto Exposure". Lock the exposure. z Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When appears, the exposure
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    qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to adjust the setting. z From the exposure set by the camera, you can adjust the amount of compensation from -2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. If exposure compensation (p. 78) is already being used, settings are made with the compensated value as the base. • AEB
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    can adjust the exposure from -2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Choose X. z After pressing the m button, press the , then press the m button. X Once set, X will appear on the screen. Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when
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    a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 168). What if the setting screen does not appear even when you press the h button? The flash is lowered. Raise the flash manually. Red-Eye Correction You
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    to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can also correct recorded images (p. 143). • If you screen. • This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set the camera to 2 or more shots in or $ mode. • This function is only
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    6 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M, B and D modes. How to use and modes is also explained. • This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding mode. 101
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    flash is 1/2000 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/2000 second if a faster shutter speed is chosen. • Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may not be available. • When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are processed to reduce noise
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    Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed appears in white. Safety shift can also be used (see below). Safety Shift In M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab, and set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct
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    for "Manual". Set the mode dial to D. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator Choose a setting. z use the zoom or change the composition after making settings, the exposure level may change. • Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value set
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    Control] (p. 99) in the 4 tab, then choose [Flash Output] and press the qr buttons to choose a setting. • In M and B modes, you can set the flash output level if you choose [Flash Control] in the 4 tab, then set [Flash Mode] to [Manual]. • If you hold down the h button for more than 1 second, the
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    Shooting modes or turn off the camera, settings that usually cancel (self timer, etc.) will be saved. Settings that Can be Saved • Shooting modes (G, M, B and D) • Items set in G, M, B or D (pp. 78 - 104) • Items in the shooting menu • Zoom position • Manual focus position (p. 93) • My Menu items
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    Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E. However, even if the mode dial is set to a position other than E, movies can be shot by pressing the movie
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    Shooting Movies in E Mode Enter E mode. z Set the mode dial to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 108 - 116). can be edited with iFrame*1 compatible software*2 or devices. The recording pixel setting will be fixed at (p. 113). Super Slow Motion Shoots fast moving subjects and
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    of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. I X Depending on the Shooting mode or movie image quality (p. 113) you choose, black bars may appear on the top and bottom of the screen. These areas will
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    Choose the area to keep in focus. z Press the l button. z Move the zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the op buttons to change the frame position to choose a playback speed. z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the shooting screen. Shoot. z Press the movie button. z
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    change the frame position when it is displayed vertically. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Since you the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen. Shoot. z Press the movie button. X The bar showing
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    play back in slow motion when you follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 32. • You can use the included software to change the playback speed of movies shot in mode. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at (320 x 240 pixels) when shooting in , and when shooting in
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    then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen. Image Quality and Shooting 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 108). • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip black bars appear on the top and bottom of the screen. These areas
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    the shutter button halfway. X The focus and exposure will readjust (the camera will not beep). X The movie will continue shooting. Shoot. z Press setting for still images differs from the aspect ratio setting for movies, still images will be recorded at a setting of . • The shutter sound and black
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    adjust the exposure. Shoot. z Press the movie button. z To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. Sound Settings Adjusting the Recording Volume You can manually set the recording volume for shooting movies. z Press the n button to choose [Movie Audio] in the 4 tab, then press the
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    sound of zoom operations will be recorded. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 53) The number of shots cannot be set. • Adjusting the White Balance (p. 80) • Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) (p. 81) • Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p. 84) • Shooting with the AF Lock (p. 91) • Shooting in Manual Focus
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    1 - 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Set the editing range. z Press the op buttons to choose or . z If you press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to move , will appear at
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    with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through saving, the edited movie clips may not be saved. • When editing movies, you should
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    to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 139 - 143) cannot be used if the memory card does not
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    Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. z If you set the camera to single image playback and turn the 5 dial quickly, the images will
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    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 70) by date for viewing. Choose [Movie Digest Playback]. z After pressing the n button, choose [Movie Digest Playback] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a movie date. z Press
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    appear. z If you press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial, the chosen target images will display. z If you press the d button, [Filtered playback settings cleared] appears on the screen. Press the m button to cancel filtered playback. What if you cannot choose a filter? Filters that do not have any
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    white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set. X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback. X The frame when multiple frames appear. Change the magnification level or location. z Use the zoom lever to change the display size, and the opqr buttons
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    to choose [Slideshow] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a menu item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting. Repeat Repeats playback of images Play Time Display time for each image
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    on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x. z If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. z Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out, or continue to hold it to return to single image
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    in a group at once while in "Protecting Images" (p. 128), "Erasing Images" (p. 132), or "Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)" (p. 152), by choosing a set of grouped images. Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in individually. mode can be ungrouped and viewed Choose [Group Images]. z Press the
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    those images, the camera will select 4 more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many button to restore single image playback. • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle. • [Smart Shuffle] is not available
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    can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 132). Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Protect]. z method, then press the m button. z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the menu screen. If you format the memory card (pp. 23,
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    . z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. 129
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    Protecting Images Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. z Press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose an ending image. z
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    Protecting Images Protect images. z Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button. Choosing images with the 5 dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the 5 dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choosing All Images Choose [All Images]. z
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    Erasing Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 128) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Erase]. z Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
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    Erasing Images Erase. z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 132 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images
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    to choose [OK], then press the m button. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the computer, they will be given a star rating of
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    into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 121) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • "Viewing Slideshows" (p. 124), "Protecting Images" (p. 128), "Erasing Images" (p. 132), "Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)" (p. 152) Images are
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    on the screen. z Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. z To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Complete the setting. z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the
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    images. Choose a category. z Press the p button to choose an item, then press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a category. Complete the setting. z Press the p button to choose [Select], then press the m button. If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in
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    image. z The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. z Press the n button to restore the menu screen. • Movies with an image quality setting of or cannot be rotated. • Images cannot be rotated (p. 172) if [Auto Rotate] is
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    Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. z Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an
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    right. z Move the zoom lever to change the located in the upper left image. The frames can be used for trimming. You can switch between frames by turning the 5 dial. z Press the m button. Save as a new image and display. z Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p. 139. • Images recorded at a pixel setting
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    achieve the expected color. • The color of images changed with this function may vary from those recorded with the My Colors function (p. 81). • My Colors settings cannot be applied to movies. 141
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    backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from 4 levels of correction, and save the image as a new file. Choose
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    z Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. z You can magnify or reduce the size of the image using the procedures in "Magnifying Images" (p. 125). Save as a new image and
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    144
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    compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide. 145
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    Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. z Open the cover and insert the cable's
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    brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow Steps 1 - 5 on p. 146 to choose an image. z Press the m button to display
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    Off - Default Follows the printer's settings. Off - On Uses shooting information to optimize print settings. Red-Eye1 Corrects red-eye. No the portion of the image to be trimmed. Choose the trimming area. z Move the zoom lever or turn the 5 dial to change the frame size. z Press the opqr
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    photos with embedded dates may not show the dates properly. Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 147 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option
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    with a border. Prints without a border. Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. Only images with a recording pixel setting of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3 can be chosen. Choose the print size. Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard and wide sized prints. Printing ID
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    Printing Images Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow from a specified scene on a single sheet of paper. If [Caption] is set to [On], you can print the folder number, file number, and the on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. 151
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    and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a batch (p. 156) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print button. You cannot add images to the print list when the camera is connected to the printer. 152
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    . - • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. If you change the settings using this camera, all the previous settings may be overwritten. • If [Date
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    m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X You will be able to set the number of print copies. z If you choose images in [Index], appears on the screen. Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear
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    Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. z Follow Step 1 on p. 154 to choose [Select All Images], then press the m button. Make print settings. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections]. z Follow
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    images (DPOF) • When there are images added to the print list (pp. 152 - 155), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button to easily print images added to the print list
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    10 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 157
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    Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 43). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. z Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a menu item. z Press
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    Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. 159
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    appears when you turn on the camera. z Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option. No start-up image 1 Preset images (cannot be modified) Preset images 2 You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the
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    Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide Continuous Auto Reset Even if you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers
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    ] is recommended to save battery power. 162 z Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Auto Power Down], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. z If you set the power saving function to [Off], be sure to turn the camera off after use.
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    the qr buttons to choose a time. z In order to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting. If you pre-register the destination time zones, you can
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    screen (p. 191). If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 21), your [ Home] time and date will automatically change. Changing the Displayed Units You can change the units that display in the MF indicator (p. 93) and zoom bar (p. 25) from m/cm to ft/in. z Choose [Distance Units], then
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    settings in the 4 tab (p. 43). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 200 - 203). Switching the Focus Setting The camera camera does not focus Off continuously, thereby conserving battery
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    Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. z Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 - 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. Hold Off The image displays until you press the shutter button halfway. Images will not
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    Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. z Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Off Displays the image only. Detailed Displays detailed
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    stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting. Off Turns off image stabilization. * Setting changes to [Continuous] when shooting movies. If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should also set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. 168
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    IS Function Powered IS reduces subtle camera shake when shooting movies at max. telephoto. However, when shooting while walking, or during long panning shots, you should set Powered IS to [Off], as it may cause unexpected results in these situations. z Choose [IS Settings], then press the m button
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    cannot be used in the current Shooting mode or function setting. • In , each press of the button records white balance data (p. 80), and the white balance settings change to the power button - Change the camera's vertical or horizontal orientation - Open and close the screen - Raise and
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    Shooting Menus (My Menu) You can register up to 5 items from commonly used shooting menus to the tab, letting you quickly access these items from a single screen. Choose [My Menu settings]. z Choose [My Menu settings] in the tab, then press the m button. Choose the menu items to register. z Press
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    Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 43). Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function
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    11 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the accessories and Eye-Fi cards (both sold separately) (p. 212), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. 173
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    Using the separately sold Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (p. 213), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. z Open the camera's terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera camera's video output setting
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    (p. 174). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to an HD TV. Using the HDMI Cable (Sold Separately) with an HD TV Using the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 (p. 213), you
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    a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV's remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows. You may need to make settings on some TVs. For details, refer to the user guide supplied with the TV. Choose
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    Viewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Group Changes the screen display (p. 40). • If you operate the controls on the camera, you will not be able to control the camera with the TV's remote control until you return to single image playback. •
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    Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the coupler. z Fully insert the plug into the coupler. Terminals Insert the coupler. z Follow Step
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    hood in the direction of the arrow until locked. z To remove the lens hood, turn it in the opposite direction. z When not in use, align the notch ( ) on the hood with the mark on the camera ( ), and turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until locked as shown. If you
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    EX series flash is mounted, you cannot set the built-in flash. • Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera. • Please also read the Speedlite EX series manual included with the flash. • Some functions on
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    on. X A red h appears on the screen (or the viewfinder). X When the flash is charged, its pilot lamp will light. Set the camera to G, M, B or D mode. Set the white balance to h (p. 80). Configure the externally mounted flash. z Press the n button to choose [Flash Control] in the 4 tab, then press
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    on the angle, the bracket may interfere with opening the screen. Use the camera with the screen closed and facing outward. • You can also display the settings screen if you hold down the h button for more than 1 second. • Flash settings can only be changed in G, M, B, D modes. In all other modes
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    flash to E-TTL mode, when in D mode. In this case, the flash will fire at the flash output set on the camera in combination with the flash exposure compensation amount set on the flash. *3 Flash exposure compensation can only be set when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto], and the value on the flash is
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    the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to setup and use the card, and concerning problems transferring images, please refer to the Eye-Fi card user guide, or
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    choose [Eye-Fi trans.], then press the qr buttons to choose [Disable]. What if [Eye-Fi Settings] does not appear? [Eye-Fi Settings] will not appear when an Eye-Fi card is not inserted in the camera, and when an Eye-Fi card's write-protect tab is in the locked position. For this
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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 You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm that the battery is the correct type, and is not
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    ] (p. 165). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. • Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 86, 91). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and
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    format of the memory card in the camera (p. 159). • Change the image quality setting (p. 113). • Use a memory card capable of recording at transfer images to a computer. It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to a computer via cable by reducing the transfer speed.
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    Eye-Fi card's write protect tab is set to "LOCK". Unlock the write protect the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient empty memory card (p. 17). Change the battery pack. (p. 17) No Image. • been taken with a different camera may not be magnified, played
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    (p. 134), My Category (p. 135) or Print Settings (p. 152). Communication error • Images could not be using it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. • If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. A camera
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    The same information will display on the viewfinder. Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 80) My Colors 54) Movie Recording Pixels (p. 113) Remaining Time (p. 113) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 50) / Digital Tele-converter (p. 85) Focusing Range (pp. 84, 93),
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    , and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation Sunsets - - Orange Spotlights Dark When Using Tripod * - * - * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. Dark
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    shake will be reduced (horizontal image stabilization will be disabled). Additionally, when shooting subjects moving vertically, only horizontal camera shake will be reduced. If [IS Mode] is set to [Off] (p. 168), image stabilization will be disabled, and icons will not appear on the screen. 193
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    Editing (pp. 139 - 143) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 56) / Recording Pixels (pp. 56, 113), MOV (Movies) Eye-Fi Transfer Complete (p. 184) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Method (p. 95) Folder Number - File Number (p. 161) Displayed Image Number / Total Number of Images Shutter Speed
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    Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing Movies" (p. 32) Exit Play Slow Motion (You can use the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you hold
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    Shooting Modes D BM G A Function Exposure Compensation (p. 78) ISO Speed (p. 81) Self-Timer (p. 53) Self-Timer Settings (p. 54) ][$ Delay*2 Shots*3 h Flash (pp. 26, 79, 98)*4 Z ! B Av/Tv Settings (pp. 102, 103) M AE Lock/FE Lock (p. 96)*7 AE Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift (p. 115)*8 AF
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    Functions and Menu Lists K E IJ w O P t x v T Y E 6 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 197
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    the registered shooting modes. *2 Not available in x and v. *3 White balance is not selectable. *4 Contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tone can be set in 5 levels. *5 is set when in f, AF Lock, or t. *6 Only and are available. *7 Synchronizes with the aspect ratio
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    Functions and Menu Lists K E IJ w O P t x v T Y E 6 7 7 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 199
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    { Digital Zoom (pp. 50, 85) Off *2 *2 { { { { { { Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) *2 *2 { { { { - - On AF-Point Zoom MF-Point Zoom (p. 93) Off *2 *2 2 *2 { { { { { { On Safety MF (p. 93) Off *2 *2 2 *2 { { { { { { Flash Mode Auto Manual *2 *2 *2 The available settings depend on the
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    Functions and Menu Lists K E IJ w O P t x v T Y E { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 201
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    2 - 10 sec. / Hold *1 Off *1 Review Info (p. 167) Detailed/Focus Check *1 On *1 Blink Detection (p. 100) Off *1 Custom Display (p. 167) Shooting Info/Grid Lines/ Histogram *1 On *1 Reverse Disp. (p. 19) Off *1 Off *1 IS Mode Continuous *1 IS Settings (pp. 168, 169) Shoot Only
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    Functions and Menu Lists K E IJ w O P t x v T Y E { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 203
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    Zone Date/Time Distance Units Video System Ctrl via HDMI Eye-Fi Settings Language Reset All * Default setting Content On/Off* Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set the sounds for each camera operation. On*/Off Sets screen brightness (5 levels). Add an image as a start-up image. Formats memory
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    2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Content Displays printing screen (When connected to a printer). Chooses individual images for printing. Chooses starting and ending images for printing. Chooses all images for printing
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    and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. • If condensation has formed on the camera, stop using it immediately, as continued use may damage the camera. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has completely evaporated before resuming
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    Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length 4.3 (W) - 150.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent : 24 (W) - 840 (T) mm) Zoom Magnification 35x Focusing Range (Continuous in Auto mode), Servo AF/ Servo AE Manual Focus AF Frame Face Detect, Tracking AF, Center,
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    , Stitch Assist *3 Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap *4 Standard, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie *5 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer Digital Zoom Still images/Movies: Approx. 4x (up to approx. 140x
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    fps. Interface Hi-Speed USB HDMI output Analog audio output (stereo) Digital video output (NTSC/PAL) Direct Print Standard PictBridge Power Source Battery Pack NB-10L Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (when used with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80) Dimensions (CIPA compliant 122.9 x 92.4 x 107.7 mm (4.84
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    in.) Weight Approx. 41 g (Approx. 1.4 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Rated Input 100 V - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 16 VA (100 V) - 22 VA (240 V) 0.18 VA (100 V) - 0.12 VA (240 V) Rated Output 8.4 V DC, 0.7 A Charge Time Approx. 1 hour 50 min. (When using NB-10L) Charge Indicator Charging: orange
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    Accessories Supplied with Camera DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Pack NB-10L with Terminal Cover* Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE* Neck Strap NS-DC11 Lens Cap Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* (includes hot shoe cap) Case for Hot Shoe Cap * Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card
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    you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the camera battery. Using accessories abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that
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    the Speedlite 220EX and 270EX). Other Accessories Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST z Use this cable to connect to a TV for shooting and viewing images. HDMI Cable HTC-100 z Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI terminal on a high-definition TV set. Lens Hood LH-DC60 z Prevents extraneous
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    PictBridge Compliant Printers z By connecting your camera to a Canon- brand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to use a computer. For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed
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    Charge Indicator 15 Charging 14 Power Saving 48, 162, 163 Battery Charger 2, 212 Beach (Shooting Mode 62 Black and White Images 82 Blink Detection 100 C C1/C2 (Shooting Mode 106 Camera Default Settings 47 Holding the Camera 13 Camera Shake 27, 168 Center (AF Frame Mode 86 Clock Function
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    , 86 AF Lock 91 AF-Point Zoom 90 Face Select 94 Servo AF 91 Focus Bracketing 92 Focus Check 123 Focusing Range Macro 84 Manual Focus 93 Focus Lock 86 Foliage ( Mode 64 Powered IS 169 Power J Battery, AC Adapter Kit Power Saving 48, 162, 163 Printing 146 Program AE 78 Protect 128
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    31 Shooting Using a TV 175 Slideshow 124 Smart Shuffle 127 Smart Shutter (Shooting Mode 71 Smile (Shooting Mode 71 Snow (Shooting Mode 62 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 34 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 33 Sound Settings 44
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    Digital Camera, Model PC1680 the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery
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    , 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-2LCE The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your Canon dealer for
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    or storing in a 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. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. • The
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Camera User Guide
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Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety
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Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera
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Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.