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    DIGITAL CAMERA ENGLISH Camera User Guide Camera User Guide CDI-E176-010 XXXXXXXX © 2005 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN z Please read the Read This First section (p. 6). z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.
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    Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories
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    to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Video Format Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV
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    Auto) • (Manual) • (Special Scene) • (Movie) • (Landscape) • (My Colors) Mode Dial : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. In this guide an SD memory card (Secure Digital, a copyright
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    the Batteries 16 Installing the Memory Card 18 6 Turning the Power On/Off 23 Setting the Date and Time 24 7 Setting the Language 25 Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor 27 8 Chapter 2 Shooting-The Basics 9 Auto Mode...33 Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting 36 10 Changing
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    Using the Digital Zoom 61 Continuous Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Selecting an AF Frame 88 Switching between Metering Modes89 Adjusting the Exposure 90 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 91 Changing the ISO Speed 93 Changing Intervalometer 107 Shooting Problem Subjects for the
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    132 5 Downloading from a Memory Card 139 Viewing Images on a TV Set 139 6 About Printing ...141 Setting the DPOF Print Settings 143 7 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order 146 8 Chapter 10 Appendix List of Messages 149 9 Troubleshooting ...151 Using Conversion Lenses (Sold
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    arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and
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    or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the batteries or unplug the power cord from the
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    camera's power off and remove the batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Use only recommended power accessories. Use of power sources
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    is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. z Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, teleconverter, close-up lens and conversion lens adapter. If they come loose, they
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    and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. „If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and batteries or compact power adapter from the
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    Read This First 11
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    Red-eye Reduction Lamp  p. 40 Terminal Cover Memory Card Slot Cover  p. 18 Microphone (R)  p. 115, 116 Battery Cover  p. 16, 164 Tripod Socket  p. 159 Lens Ring Release Button  p. 157 The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. Computer (p. 132) Interface
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    the other side of the camera. Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap. Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens. Always replace the lens cap after use. ‹ Attach the lens cap cord to the strap
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    Operation Panel MF (Manual Focus) Button  p. 111 A/V OUT(Audio/Video Out) Terminal  p. 140 Shutter button  p. 34 (Flash)/ (Microphone) Button  p. 40, 115 Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/ Playback: (Zoom in)/ (Wide
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    from memory card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the (Print/Share) button. z Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera) z Downloading images: See p. 131 of this guide and the Software Starter
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    kit lets you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the camera (p. 160). ‹ Battery Performance (p. 169) ‹ For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide). 1 Be sure that the camera power is off (p. 23). Slide
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    other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to short-circuit. z If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non
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    Change the batteries. Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace or recharge the batteries if you wish to continue using the camera. The batteries are discharged and the camera can no longer operate. Replace the batteries immediately. Installing the Memory Card Write-Protect Tab The memory card
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    to contact the terminals on the back of the memory card. 3 Close the memory card slot cover. To Remove the Memory Card Push in the memory card until you hear it click, then release it. Front 1 b a z When the indicator blinks red, the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image
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    one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 Turn the power on.  p. 23 2 Press the MENU button and use the X button on the
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    3 minutes with some memory cards. ‹ If the camera does not work properly, the inserted memory card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the SD card may solve the problem. ‹ When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. ‹ Memory cards formatted in other
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    not use or store memory cards in the following locations. - Locations subject to dust or sand - Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Precaution for Multi Media Cards This camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon-brand SD cards. You may use multi media
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    mode/Printer connection mode* Yellow: Computer connection mode* Off: The power of the camera is off. * For printer connection mode, see the Direct Print User Guide. For computer connection mode, see the Software Starter Guide. 1 Turn the mode lever to (Shooting) or (Playback) while pressing the
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    release button (p. 23). z The camera switches to Playback mode, but the lens does not retract (the lens will retract if you turn the on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide. ‹ Replacing the Date Battery (p. 164) 1 Turn the camera on (p. 23), press the MENU button,
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    the year 2037. 4 Check that the date and time display correctly, press the SET button and press the MENU button. Setting the Language 1 Turn the camera on (p. 23), press the MENU button, and then use the X button on the omni selector to select the [ (Setup)] menu. z The [ (Setup)] menu appears. 25
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    z In Playback mode, you can change the language by holding the SET button while you press the JUMP button. This operation cannot be performed during movie playback, in the jump search
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    Preparing the Camera Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor Pressing the DISP. button switches the display Opened from left to right 180 degrees. Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees. z When the LCD monitor is opened left 180 degrees and tilted 180 degrees toward the
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    appear reversed. Always keep the LCD monitor closed to protect it when the camera is not in use. Using the Viewfinder If the surroundings are too bright appears clearly. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the
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    Contents 1 Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Preparing the Camera Low Battery (p. 18) Digital Zoom*1 (p. 61) Metering Method (p. 89) Drive Shooting Mode) AE Lock/FE Lock (p. 103, 104) Shutter Speeds Aperture value Manual Focus (p. 111) Image Stabilizer (p. 35) Macro (p. 56, 57) Auto Rotate
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    It appears when camera shake occurs when the shutter button is pressed lightly (halfway). *6 "0" appears in red when no more recording space is available for either still images at the current resolution or remaining movie time. When both recording capacities are full, the "Memory card full" message
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    Camera Compensation (p. 90) My Colors (p. 95) Manual Focus (p. 111) The following information may also conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p. 167) the camera settings at that time). ‹ The (camera shake in low light conditions while the camera is preparing to shoot. Use one
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    this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera. Bright Image Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. ‹ When reviewing an image right after shooting in the
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    the LCD monitor, open it. (p. 77) 4 Aim the camera at the subject. 5 Use the zoom to achieve the Wide ). The speed at which the magnification change is determined by the way the zoom the digital zoom and optical zoom enables magnified shooting up to approx. 48x. (p. 61) The digital zoom cannot
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    be changed in this mode. ‹ The field of view* of the LCD monitor and viewfinder is 100%. * This is the percentage of the actual shooting field that can be viewed in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). ‹ Images are first saved into the camera's internal memory before being recorded onto the memory card
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    Beam off when shooting in dark places may make it more difficult for the camera to focus. - Even when the AF-assist beam is turned off, the Stabilizer Function The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have
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    horizontally while panning (stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically). Photo Tips and Information (p. 174) Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Mode Dial After a photo is taken, the image displays for two seconds (to change this setting, see page 37). There are two ways
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    image's information (p. 27). ‹ Display the magnified image (p. 43). ‹ Erase individual images (p. 47, 48) ‹ Attach sound memos (p. 115) Changing the Review Duration 1 Select [Review] from the [ (Rec.)] menu and use the W or X to select the duration setting. z Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 73
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    Resolution/Compression Settings Mode Dial You can change the resolution, compression (still images) and resolution/ frame rate (movies, p. 67) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Still
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    resolution or compression is selected.) In the case of a movie clip, displays the remaining screen will appear again once the movie is shot. z Image file size (estimated) (p. 171) z Types of memory card and number of shots remaining (p. 170) 5 Press the FUNC. button and shoot the image. Changes
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    fire automatically. The flash will not fire. 1 Raise the flash manually, and shoot. Press the button to switch between and (switching does the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) indicates insufficient light level. In this case, raise the flash before shooting. However, when shooting with the ,
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    at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle, increasing the lighting in indoor settings or moving closer to the subject. Setting the Slow Synchro Mode Dial The flash timing
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    , or with [Flash Adjust] set to [Manual], the flash fires with the manually set adjustments. For manual flash, you set flash intensity in advance (p. battery charge. ‹ When shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On], camera shake may become a factor. Use of a tripod is recommended. ‹ In the case of
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    delete the displayed image (p. 47). You may not be able to play back images that have been shot with another camera or edited on a computer with other software applications. Magnifying Images 1 Turn the zoom lever toward to magnify the image and toward to cancel the magnified display. Magnified
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    mode is activated, and using the W or X button, the preceding or next image can be displayed at the same level of magnification. z You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. z Pressing the SET button again cancels the image advance mode, and the image can be moved around. Viewing
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    button down and press the W or X button to jump to the first or last set. 3 Press the JUMP button. The jump bar disappears and the camera reverts to index playback. 45
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    memory card JUMP button. z The camera will switch to jump search mode. z The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key. Position of currently displayed image 2 Use the S or T button to select the , , or button, and press the W or X button. To change
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    Erasing Erasing Erasing Single Images Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. 1 Use the W or X button to select an image for deletion and press the button. 4 2 Use the W or X button on the omni selector to select [Erase], then press
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    W or X button on the omni selector to select [OK], then press the SET button. To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. ‹ You should format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the
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    the person and the background can be beautifully shot. You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Stitch Assist  p. 52 Change the colors in an image, such as by altering the balance between blue, green and red, transforming pale or tanned skin, or
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    ‹ Some settings can be changed in each shooting mode (p. 184). ‹ Observe the following precautions can enhance the blurring effect of the background even more by setting the lens to its maximun telephoto setting. The camera shake warning icon may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since
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    LCD monitor. z Shooting procedures are the same as for the Auto Mode (p. 33). z You can shoot right after selecting an option. And you can immediately change the shooting mode. The shutter speed is slow in (fireworks) mode. Always use a tripod to avoid
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    ‹ See page 184 for settings that can be changed in this mode. ‹ Results may vary depending on the subject. Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for
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    final image will appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great. ‹ To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical axis. ‹ To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. Shooting Images can be shot in five
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    ‹ See page 184 for settings that can be changed in this mode. ‹ Digital zoom is not available. ‹ A custom white balance (p. 92) setting cannot be set in (Stitch Assist mode). To use a custom white balance setting, first set it
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    can be shot just by pressing the movie button while in the still image shooting or playback mode. Mode Dial 1 Press the Movie button. The camera beeps once and shooting starts. Sound is recorded simultaneously. z When the Movie button is pressed again, the
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    blink (p. 77). ‹ Shooting a Movie (p. 63) ‹ Changing resolution and frame rate (p. 67) ‹ The Movie icon you stop shooting the movie, the camera reverts to the last still image settings 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle. Mode Dial case, the shutter button still works, but shooting is
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    to the subject becomes the same as for the maximum telephoto setting. Zoom Setting Maximum wide angle* Distance from Lens to Subject Image Area 10 cm (3.9 in.) 118 x 87 mm (4.6 x 3.4 in.) * Maximum wide angle Moving Even Closer (Super Macro Shooting) Mode Dial This mode allows
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    again cancels the Super Macro mode (Macro mode is also canceled). Be careful to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Super Macro mode. ‹ Digital zoom is not available. ‹ When Super Macro mode is enabled, digital zoom is canceled and the zoom is set to maximum wide-angle. ‹ The image area when
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    and the self-timer lamp starts blinking. Approximately 2 seconds before the shot, the self-timer sounds (if customized), and the blinking gets faster. z You can change the self-timer sound by changing the [Self-Timer Sound] setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 81). 59
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    Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots (Custom Timer) You can set of shots: 1 to 10 4 Press the SET button. When set for multiple shots, shooting automatically stops when the memory card is full. When set for multiple shots, exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first shot, and
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    . 5 1 Turn the mode dial to any Shooting mode except or . 2 Select [Digital Zoom] from the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [On] with the W or X button zooming stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (while shooting still images). To activate digital zoom and continue zooming
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    continuous shooting suddenly stops, the SD card may be full. *2 This figure reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual figures may vary according to , you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera (Low Level Format) after you save all its images to your computer
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    may lengthen when the camera's built-in memory fills. ‹ If z Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 73) z Select a mode that supports continuous shooting. 2 Use the W or X button to select [ (in seconds) is displayed. z Changing resolution and frame rate (p. 67) z Changing the sound mode (p. 68) z Movies
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    capacity may vary according to camera usage and memory card performance. When the camera's available internal memory is low, the buffer buffer warning frequently appears, try the following methods to solve the problem. - Reformat the memory card before filming (p. 20) - Set the resolution to or (320
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    will display properly if you format the memory card in this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards). z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 20). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. z Be
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    halfway to focus. Press the shutter halfway so the camera can focus and set exposure for the still image. way to shoot the image. z The movie goes black for an instant while the still image is shot slow or if there is insufficient internal memory available, in which case a still image cannot be shot.
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    sec. (320 ¯ 240 pixels) 15 frames/sec. Recordable Movie Time z Changing Resolution/Compression Settings (p. 38) z The number of recordable frames per second movie right after selecting settings by pressing the Movie button. This screen will appear again once the movie is shot. 3 Press the FUNC
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    the Sound Mode Mode Dial Microphone level (sound recording level), wind filter and sampling rate can be changed. 1 Select [Audio] in the [ (Set up)] menu and press the SET button. Selecting Menus .025 kHz. z Higher sample rates provide better sound quality but require more memory for recording. 68
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    cannot be saved. When editing movies, use separately sold, fully charged AA-size NiMH batteries or Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700. You may experience frame dropping if you are using a slow memory card and recording with high resolution and frame rate settings. 1 Select a movie in the Playback
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    (Exit): Back to the screen in Step 1 (Print): Movies can be printed. See the Direct Print User Guide for details. (This icon appears when a printer is connected) (Play): Starts playback of movies and sound (Slow Playback): During slow playback, playback speed can be changed by WX. X Movie
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    the temporarily edited movie (Save): Saves the movie (Exit): Cancels movie editing and reverts to the screen in Step 2 Movies with an original length of 1 second or more can be edited in 1 second (Exit) is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to the screen in Step 2. 71
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    left unchanged. Cancel: Reverts to the screen in Step 3 without saving. When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only the overwrite function is available the camera's LCD monitor or on a computer. z Movies shot with other cameras may not play back on this camera. See List of Messages
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    Shooting-Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode) Some menu options may not be displayed in certain shooting modes. Turn the mode lever to . Press the FUNC. button. Press the S or T button to select a function item.
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    the SET button after making a selection.) Press the MENU button. Shoot the image if in Shooting mode. Rec. Menu/ Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu (Close the menu.) Shoot the image. In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. (In Playback mode, the
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    Rec. Menu (p. 76) Play Menu (p. 78) Set up Menu 6 (p. 79) My Camera Menu (p. 127) 75 Shooting-Advanced Functions
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    Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p. 128) or the Software Starter Guide. ‹ Camera not the flash is adjusted automatically. Auto*/Manual Red-eye Sets whether or not the of the metering modes) to Center (the AE point is fixed to the center) or AE Point (the AE point
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    Digital Zoom Sets the digital zoom to on or off. The default setting is [On], but can be changed while shooting movies. p. 61 On/Off* Review Converter When the separately sold teleconverter (TC-DC58B) or wide-angle converter (WC-DC58A) is mounted on the camera, this setting configures the camera
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    Play Audio Only Erase all Deletes all images from a memory card (except for protected images). Slide Show Plays images automatically or at a photo lab service, the number of copies and other parameters. Transfer Order Specifies settings for images before downloading to a computer. Reference Page
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    ], no sound will be heard even when any sound item in the My Camera menu is set to , or (On). z However, a warning will still sound when the memory - card slot cover is opened while an image is being written 6 to the memory card even if the [Mute] function is set to [On]. On/Off* Audio
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    memory cards.* File No. Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new SD cards are inserted. On/Off* Auto Rotate Sets whether or not images shot with the camera change the language during image playback by holding the SET button and pressing the JUMP button. (Except when the camera
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    default settings in one operation. 1 Turn the mode lever to or to power up the camera. 2 Press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. The message "Reset the SET button. Resetting starts. z The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete. z To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of [OK
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    Settings - White balance data set with the custom white balance function (p. 91) - Newly registered My Camera settings z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or printer. When the camera is in Shooting mode and the mode dial is set to , only the mode settings revert to
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    Shooting-Advanced Functions Registering a Function 1 Select [Set Shortcut button] from the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 73). 2 Use the W or X button to select the function you wish to register and 6 press the SET button. z If an "x" mark
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    be changed in this mode. How to Use the Mode Dial 1 Check that the camera is camera operates in the following ways according to the selected function: P The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value. Tv The user selects a shutter speed using the W or X button. Av The user
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    camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, use the following methods to solve the problem. z Use the flash. z Adjusting the ISO Speed. z Change Light Metering Mode z Manual Focus z Intervalometer z
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    noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds the next image can be shot. z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows. Maximum Wide Angle*1 Maximum Telephoto
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    The aperture value setting may therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. f/2.7 f/3.2 f/3.5 flash is enabled. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter
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    the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on an off-center subject to obtain the composition you desire. However, the AF frame is fixed to center-point when the digital zoom is used, even if you
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    metering mode. Evaluative The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. The camera evaluates complex lighting conditions the button to select a metering mode. z Each press of the button changes the metering mode as follows. (Evaluative) (Center-Weighted Averaging) (Spot AE
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    You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. z To cancel the exposure compensation, return the setting to with the W or X button. Exposure shift settings can be made/canceled
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    are as follows. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day 6 balance with the W or X button. * The current setting is displayed. z Select (Manual) (p. 92) z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter
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    cases, camera at a piece of white paper, cloth or gray card and press the SET button. The white balance data is recorded. z Aim the camera the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. ‹ You black or white). - The zoom is positioned to the maximum telephoto setting. Set the digital
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    data acquired in another mode can be used. ‹ The custom white balance will not be canceled even if you reset camera settings to default (p. 81). 6 Shooting-Advanced Functions Changing the ISO Speed Mode Dial By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting conditions
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    subjects with softened outlines. Sepia Records in sepia tones. B/W Records in black and white. Custom Effect* You can freely set the contrast, sharpness and again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. When is selected z A screen allowing you to set the contrast, sharpness
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    the balance between red, green and blue, transform pale or tanned skin or change a color specified in the LCD monitor into a different color. Since they that you shoot trial images and check the results. Moreover, the camera will record both the My Colors image and the original unaltered image if
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    specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white. Use this option to transform a color specified in the With , , , , and , press the FUNC. button to return to the shooting screen and start shooting. z With , and , refer to each shooting procedure. : See Shooting
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    Shooting-Advanced Functions Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When you are or X button to select [On] or [Off] and press the MENU button. z The display will return to the shooting screen. z Select [On] to record the original image too or [Off] to not record it. z When [On], images are
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    ). z All colors but the previously specified one display in black and white. z The camera switches to color input mode and the display alternates between the use the flash, or change the white balance or metering settings. ‹ The chosen Color Accent is retained even if the camera's power is turned off
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    input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (The default color to change is green, which changes to white after setting). 2 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor, and press the W button. z Only one color
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    obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash, or change the white balance or metering settings. ‹ The colors specified in the color swap mode are retained even if the camera's power is turned off. ‹ Exposure compensation is disabled while (Color Swap) is enabled. Shooting
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    it. z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. z Select (BKT-Off) to cancel the AEB mode. z The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only
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    ) Mode Dial The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset nearer and farther. The nearer and farther focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small. Images are shot with the focus position changing in the
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    and appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). z Pressing the button again cancels the AE lock. AE Lock 3 Recompose the image and shoot. The camera focuses on the subject in the AF frame. After performing AE lock, pressing anything except the shutter button or the S, T, W, X buttons cancels the
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    ‹ In mode, AE lock can be set or canceled (p. 65). ‹ Automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure (Program Shift). With the following procedures. 1. Turn the mode dial to , or . 2. Focus on the subject on which you wish
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    fires without any adjustments. 1 Select [Flash Adjust] from the [ (Rec.)] menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 73). 2 Use the W or X button to select [Auto] or [Manual] and press the MENU button. 105
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    When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], flash output settings can be made. the camera's exposure compensation function. Flash Output z In mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], Adjust] set to [Auto] e.g. [Flash Adjust] set to [Manual] 2 Use the W or X button to adjust the compensation.
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    ] or [2nd-curtain]. Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) Mode Dial You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot
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    number of shots changes in units of 5 shots at a time. z The maximum number of shots* is determined by the available space on the memory card. * The maximum number of shots may be reduced according to the images already shot. 4 Press the SET button. The camera exits the menu screen and Int. appears
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    memory card slot or battery cover - Turning off the power z Once the interval shooting session is started, all operation buttons become inactive. z The lens with the desired subject, or use manual focus or AF lock. Shooting with the Focus Lock Mode Dial 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the
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    in intensity between the two items is too great. In this case, shoot with AF Lock (p. 110) or AE Lock (p. Shooting with the AF Lock Mode Dial 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as second time cancels the manual focus lock. 3 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all
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    position. ‹ Because (Stitch Assist) does not display the AF frame, aim the camera to focus on the subject. ‹ In mode, AF lock can be set or has been manually selected , the portion of the image in that frame will appear magnified*. * However, when using (Stitch Assist), digital zoom or
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    change the MF indicator displayed distance units (p. 80). Switching between Focus Settings Mode Dial You can switch between focus settings to shoot. Continuous Single The camera default setting. The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving battery power. 1 In
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    to . Settings that are usually forgotten when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as Continuous Shooting and Items that can be set in , , z Shooting menu settings z Zoom Setting z Manual focus location mode and modes (p. 184) 3 Select [Save Settings] from the [ (Rec
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    ) each time the SET button is pressed. z Movies cannot be rotated. z When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. ‹ Images can be magnified when rotated. ‹ Images taken vertically with the auto
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    playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode displayed. Speak towards the microphone of 7 the camera. z Changing the Sound Mode (p. 68) z To stop The "Memory card full" message will display when the memory card is full and you will be unable to
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    WAVE format" message will display. Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this camera. z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased (p. 121). ‹ The depends on the space available on the memory card, and the sound mode. ‹ Recording stops when the memory card is full. ‹ From the Playback
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    Playback-Advanced Functions Sound Playback 1 Select [Sound Recorder] from the [ press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 73). (Play)] menu, and 2 Use the S or T button to select a sound and select with the W and Shooting Time Recording Length X, and press the SET button.
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    Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on an memory card can be displayed one- by-one in an automated slide show. All Images to pause the show ( resume. appears). Press it again to Slide Show Forward/Reverse z User the W or X button to move to the previous or next image. Stopping a Slide
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    for their entire recorded length regardless of the slide show time settings (p. 120). ‹ The power saving function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera (p. 123). Select images for the Slide Show 7 You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 998 images may be marked per
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    method of Step 4. 5 Press the MENU button. The image selection screen will close. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Repeat the slide show. Choose between 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed
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    and set with the W or X button. Play Time z Select a play time. z When Manual is selected, use the W and X buttons to move back and forth between images after starting easy to arrange on a computer with the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser). Protecting Images You can protect important
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    at a time. To select or deselect images, turn the zoom level toward to remove the Jump Bar (p. 45), then proceed. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data (p. 20), including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of
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    button to turn the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) back on. *1 This time can be changed. z Playback mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a control is accessed on the camera. z Printer Connection mode: Powers down approximately 5 8 minutes after the last time a control is
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    is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off. 1 Select [Auto Rotate] in
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    screen. z When this function is [On] and the camera is in shooting mode and set to Information View, an icon showing camera downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images. When the camera new memory card is On inserted. New images recorded on memory cards with
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    Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. ‹ Image and Sound File and Folder Numbering Image and sound 99 as the last two digits). (Image) or (Sound*) Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits. (* Sound recorded by cameras. 126
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    . Each menu item has three choices. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Press the MENU button and press the X button twice. The [ (My Camera)] menu appears. 2 Use the S or is reproduced except for the error warning signal regardless of the selected My Camera settings. The Start-up image displays (p. 79
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    to and . Images and sounds recorded on the memory card can be added as My Camera settings. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera. • Start-up Image • Self-Timer Sound • Start-up
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    to the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser) to add the default settings to the camera. Data that can be Registered as My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the data types below. Memory card images shot with this camera in any of the following formats
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    -timer sound so that the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken. You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects, or so they can strike a pose fitting the music. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating
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    without installing any software. DSee Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 132) (Software Installation Not Required) and Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software (p. 138). Downloading from a memory card DSee Downloading from a Memory Card (p. 139). 131
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    Utilities -ZoomBrowser EX : 250 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) -PhotoStitch : 40 MB or more z Canon Camera TWAIN Driver : 25 MB or more z Canon Camera WIA Driver : 25 MB or more z ArcSoft PhotoStudio : 50 MB or more 1,024 ¯ 768 pixels / High Color (16 bit) or
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    Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to the computer. z The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Software
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    's DIGITAL terminal. z The camera's LCD monitor (or viewfinder) will blank out when the connection to the computer is complete and the power/mode indicator will light yellow. 3 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). Terminal
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    and computer to download images: DSee the Software Starter Guide. Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function): DSee Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (p. 137). Macintosh 9 1 Install the driver and bundled software applications from the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk
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    the [Applications], [Canon Utilities] and [CameraWindow] folders. 3. Close Image Capture. 3 Perform steps 2 on page 133. The following window will display. Using the software and computer to download images: DSee the Software Starter Guide. Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer
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    Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings computer desktop. 9 1 Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. z The button will light blue. z Press the MENU button
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    (v10.1.5 - v10.3), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed. However, please note
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    DIGITAL terminal. (See steps 2 on p. 133.) 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading. Downloading from a Memory Card 1 Eject the memory card from the camera and insert it into an memory card reader connected to the computer. Refer to your card adapter's or card reader's manual
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    z With your fingernail on the left edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, pull it forward to open it, and image will appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) when the camera is connected to a TV monitor. ‹ Refer to p. 80, for instructions regarding the video output signal. ‹ A TV set cannot be
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    (SELPHY CP series), card photo printers and Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series). *2 Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the 9 camera. Also, refer to
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    Printing DFor details, see the Direct Print User Guide or the operating manual for your printer. Direct Print Compatible Printer Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY CP series) Card Photo Printer Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/ SELPHY DS series) Memory card Photo Lab Print Print settings (DPOF
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    function compatible printer. See the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to print. z is displayed with memory card images that have had print settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. z The output of some printers or
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    and deselect. A checkmark displays on selected images. (p. 145). - After changing to Index playback (nine- image display) by turning the zoom lever camera jumps nine images at a time. Before selecting or deselecting, turn the zoom lever to to remove the Jump Bar). All images on a memory card
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    images can be selected per memory card. ‹ When [Both] is selected, the number of print copies can be set, but it applies to Standard prints only. The [Index] setting only produces one print copy. ‹ Print settings can also be assigned to images with the supplied software programs (ZoomBrowser EX or
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    specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. may appear on memory card images that have had
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    select images. z Singly z All images on a memory card 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Transfer deselect, and to remove the Jump Bar. z After changing to Index playback (nine-image display) by turning the lever to the side again, the camera jumps nine images at a time. Before selecting or
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    All images on a memory card z Select [Mark All] as in Step 2, and press the SET button. To select all images, select [OK] with the W or X button, and reappear. ‹ Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. ‹ A maximum of 998 images can be selected per memory card. 148
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    other data. Change the batteries. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace with new AA-size alkaline batteries (p. 16) or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (be sure to replace all the batteries at the same time). No image. No images recorded on memory card. Image too
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    or a movie that was created with another camera. Protected! You attempted to erase a protected Camera malfunction. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error
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    Troubleshooting Camera will not operate Power is not turned on. z Turn on the camera. See Turning the Power On/Off (p. 23) Memory card slot cover or z Confirm that the memory card slot and battery cover are securely battery cover opened. closed. Batteries are loaded in the z Put batteries
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    Software User Guide (PDF). File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. z Set the file name or file number according to the Design rule for Camera File system standards. See File and Folder Numbering (p. 126) Lens will not retract The memory card slot z Close the memory
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    Battery life exceeded. z Replace all 4 batteries with new ones. Sounds come from the camera interior The camera's horizontal/ vertical orientation was changed. z The camera on. z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual focus to shoot. See Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (p. 109) 153
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    (AE Lock) (p. 103) See Switching between Metering Modes (p. 89) Light is shining directly on the subject or reflected off the subject into the camera. z Change the shooting angle. Flash is enabled. z Push down the flash to disable it. A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor
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    This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does reflected off dust particles not memory card is slow, or recording images to the memory card takes a long time Memory card was formatted in another device. z Use a memory card formatted with this camera. See Formatting a Memory Card
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    Hood LH-DC40 are included in the separately sold Lens Adapter/Hood Kit LAH-DC20. The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WCDC58A, Tele-converter TC-DC58B and close-up lens 500D (58cm). In order to attach any of these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion
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    in the direction of the arrows as far as the S mark on the camera. Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E when attached. 10 Appendix z To remove the conversion lens adapter (for the lens hood or conversion lens), turn the adapter in the opposite direction while holding down the ring release button
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    the camera, the PhotoStitch software will not be able to stitch the images together on the computer. z To protect the conversion lens, hold the camera's lens with one hand and screw the conversion lens onto the camera with the other hand. z Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses
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    procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along does not fire for subsequent shots. z If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth as the terminals
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    that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both. ‹ Before affixing the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. ‹ To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it
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    be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH. Please do not attempt to charge NB-2AH batteries in any other type of charger. z Never mix new batteries together with batteries that have been used in other devices. z When recharging batteries from the camera, always recharge all four of
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    . Switch to different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon's AA-size NiMH batteries NB4-200 (a NB2AH four-battery set). z Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage. Remove batteries from the camera or charger and store in
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    power off (p. 23) before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. z Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CAPS700 may damage the camera. z Do not connect the Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 to any other devices. It could cause smoke and fire, or damage the Adapter. 163
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    with the positive terminal (+) facing upward. Positive terminal (+) 4 Replace the date battery holder, replace the AA-size batteries and close the battery cover. If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country. Bij
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    with a soft cloth. Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. 10 Viewfinder LCD Monitor : Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary
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    Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S2 IS Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor : 1/2.5 -inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx 5.3 million) Lens Digital are available in Shutterpriority mode or Manual mode. z Slow shutter speeds
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    : Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Custom Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Special Scene,* Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit.) Recording Media : SD Memory Card File Format Data Type : Design rule for camera file
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    . 2. Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software. Interface : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, stereo audio) Power Source : 1. Four AA-size alkaline batteries (included in the camera kit) 2. Four AA
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    once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. z A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback
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    Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) Still images : Card included with the camera SDC-16M SDC-128M SDC-512MSH L 2592 x 1944 pixels 5 49 190 9 87 339 19 173 671 M1 2048 x 1536 pixels 8 76 295 15 136 529
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    sec. 660 KB/sec. 330 KB/sec. 10 SD Memory Card Appendix Interface Dimensions Weight : Compatible with SD memory card standards : 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 : 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Dimensions : 112 x 29 x 45 mm (4.4 x 1.1 x 1.8 in.) (camera body only) Weight : Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.) 171
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    NB-2AH batteries. *2 When using 2 NiMH NB-2AH batteries, one at each end of the charger. Wide Converter WC-DC58A Lens Adapter LA-DC58E is required for mounting to PowerShot S2 IS) Dimensions : Diameter: 79.0 mm (3.1 in. ) Length: 39.3 mm (1.5 in.) Weight : Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz.) Tele-converter
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    battery Nominal Voltage : 1.2 V DC Typical Capacity : 2300 mAh (Lowest: 2150 mAh) Cycle Life : Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures : 0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F) Dimensions : Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in. ) Length: 50 mm (2.0 in.) Weight : Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.) Conversion Lens Adapter
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    ) Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function. For example, shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus. However, shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the background out of focus to make the
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    camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness. However, recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually which makes black elements of the
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    . A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to camera shake. This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited. The ISO speed setting makes full use of the available
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    118 B Battery Installing 16 Performance 169 B/W 94 C Camera Care and Maintenance Converter 158 Creative Zone 84 Custom Color 100 Custom Timer 60 D Date/Time 24, 80 Detailed Display 27 DIGITAL Terminal 12, 134 Digital Memory Card . . . 20 Frame 88 Frame Rate 67 FUNC 73 Appendix 177
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    13 Lens Hood 156 List of Messages 149 M Macro 56 Magnifying Images 43 Manual Focus 111 MENU 14, 74 Metering 14 Modes 89 MF 14 MF-Point Zoom 111 Microphone Button 14, 115 Level 68 Mode Dial 15, 49 Mode Lever 14 Movie Editing Movies 69 Shooting a Movie 63 Mute 79 My Camera
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    R Rec. Menu 76 Red-eye Reduction Function 40 Lamp 12, 40 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 81 Resolution 38 Reverse Disp 77 Review 37, 77 Duration 37 Rotate 78 Rotating 114 S Sampling rate 68 Save Settings 78 Saving Custom Settings . . . . . 113 Selecting Menus and Settings . 73
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    On/Off . . . . 23 V Video System 80 Viewfinder 14, 28 Viewing Images on a TV Set . 139 Volume 79 W White Balance 91 Wide Angle 14, 33 Wide Converter 156 Wind Filter 68 Z Zoom 14, 33, 43 Numerics 1st-curtain 107 2nd-curtain 107 180
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    to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards. Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon, PowerShot, PIXMA and SELPHY are trademarks of Canon Inc. • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are
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    equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes
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    Single Standard Continuous Mode p. 62 Drive Mode Smooth Continuous Shooting 10-sec. selftimer p. 59 2-sec. selftimer Custom Timer Intervalometer p. 107 AF Frame p. 88 Center Point Manual AF Lock p. 110 - { { { {(1 Manual Focus p. 111 - { { { {(1 184
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    Macro - { { { {(1 1) { U 1 Digital Zoom p. 61 On Off U Safety Shift p. 87 even when the camera is turned off. z The default for the settings changed by the menu . (5) AE lock only is available. (6) Selectable only in manual focus. (7) Cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set
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Please read the
Read This First
section (p. 6).
Please also see the
Software Starter Guide
and the
Direct Print User Guide
.
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