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    ENGLISH Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E354-010 © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN MALAYSIA Getting Started p. 9 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 165 - 172).
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    WS-800 g Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk h Warranty Card i User Guides • Camera User Guide (this guide) • Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) • Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to a computer) • "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet See the PDF manuals
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    ! 1 Let's Get Started! This guide is divided into the following two sections. First... Getting Started p. 9 This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics
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    are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read 27 System Map 34 Learning More 39 Components Guide 40 Indicators 43 Basic Operations 44 Menus and 56 Using the Optical Zoom 56 Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter 56 Using the Flash 60 Shooting
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    the ISO Speed 68 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 69 Mode Dial 69 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes 70 Program AE 73 Setting the Shutter Speed 74 Setting the Aperture 76 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . 78 Movie Shooting 80 Advanced Shooting Functions 84 Continuous
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    to a TV 148 Shooting/Playback Using a TV 148 Troubleshooting 150 List of Messages 161 Appendix 165 Safety Precautions 165 Lenses (Sold Separately 178 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . 182 Replacing the Date Battery 184 Camera Care and Maintenance 186 Specifications
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    operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings at time of purchase. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. As a result, the illustrations and screenshots used
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    that Canon digital cameras are camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support
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    be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire
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    9 Getting Started zPreparations zShooting Still Images zViewing Still Images zErasing zPrinting zEmbedding the Date in the Image Data zShooting Movies zViewing Movies zDownloading Images to a Computer zSystem Map
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    Getting Started 10 Preparations Preparations Installing the batteries 1. Slide the battery cover lock (a) and hold it open while sliding the cover (b) and opening it (c). Battery Cover Lock a Open the cover (c). b Slide c the cover (b). 2. Install two batteries. Positive end (+) Negative
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    (d), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place (e). d e Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.
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    Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it. Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.
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    Getting Started Preparations 13 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Power Button Buttons Button Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Select the month, day, year and time, and the display order. 1. Use the or an option. 2. Use
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    Getting Started 14 Preparations The date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of the lithium date/time battery is depleted (p. 184). Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Buttons Mode Switch Button Button 1. Set the
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    mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the shooting mode dial to . 3. Aim the camera at the subject. Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Using a tripod is also effective. 4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway
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    on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting (Rec. Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image will record to the memory card. To Shoot Images in Focus The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter button halfway*. * The
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    flash with the button, allowing you to take images even where flash photography is prohibited. 1. Set the mode dial to (Easy mode). 2. Aim the camera at the subject. 3. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 4. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. No settings, other than flash settings, can
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    Getting Started 18 Viewing Still Images Viewing Still Images Buttons Power Button Mode Switch 1. Press the power button. 2. Set the mode switch to (playback). 3. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the
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    Erasing Erasing 19 Getting Started Mode Switch Buttons Button Button 1. Set the mode switch to (playback). 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note
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    cover and plug the interface cable in all the way. • See the printer's user guide for connection instructions. • Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. For detail, see the Direct Print User
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    press the FUNC./SET button. Printing Images in a Print List This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer. 1. Connect the camera to the printer. 2. Print the image. 1. Use the or [Print now]. button to select Number of copies to print • You can
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    images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). • The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Ensure that the camera's date/time is set correctly beforehand (p. 13). • The image size is fixed to the 2M (1600 × 1200) setting and the compression to Fine (appropriate for
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    stamps. • Set with the camera's Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function. Set [Date] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the (Print) menu. • Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date. See the Direct Print User Guide. • Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date. See
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    Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the mode dial to (Movie). 3. Use the or button to select (Standard). 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons
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    Getting Started 4. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set. 5. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. •
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    Getting Started 26 Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Power Button Mode Switch Buttons Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Set the mode switch to (playback). 3. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. 4. Use the or button to select button. •
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    Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. „ Windows OS Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack
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    that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. 1. Installing the software. „ Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive . When the installer panel appears, click [Install]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.
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    the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Open the camera's terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 3. Preparing to download images to the computer. 1. Set the
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    ] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow appears. „ the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 31) (except Windows 2000). z Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details on downloading
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    via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 28). Buttons Button Button Button 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. 2. Press the button
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    Getting Started 32 Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images New Images DPOF Trans. Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the
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    Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen
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    Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Memory Card (32 MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*4 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 „ Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB5AHE „ AA-size NiMH batteries
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    Reader High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Canon brand Direct Print Compatible Printers Compact Photo Printers*2*3 (SELPHY series) SD Memory Card guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer
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    . Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Lenses, Lens Adapter • Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter and teleconverter to the camera. • Wide Converter WC-DC52 Converts the focal distance of the body lens by
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    Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer (refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide). • AV Cable AVC-DC300 Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is
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    Printers Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera's controls. • Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) • Bubble Jet Printers
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    39 Learning More
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    40 Components Guide „ Front View a Microphone (pp. 24, 129) b AF-assist Beam (p. 50) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. g Terminal Cover h Ring (p. 179) i Lens j Ring Release Button (p. 179) k A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 148) l DIGITAL Terminal (p. 29) m DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 177)
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    Components Guide 41 „ Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 54) b Viewfinder c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount (p. 12) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 10) f Memory Card Slot with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.
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    . 20, 31, 108) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 44) j MENU Button (p. 45) k DISP. (Display) Button (p. 54) l Button m (Jump)/ (Flash)/ Button (pp. 60, 114) n Button o (Macro)/ (Manual Focus)/ Button (pp. 61, 96)
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    /reading/ erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer or printer) Orange : Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange : Ready to shoot (camera shake warning/charging the flash) • Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode/Manual focus mode/AF lock mode Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty
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    This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. 1 2 5 34 • This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode. 1 Set the mode switch to on the camera. (shooting) and turn 2 Press the button. 3 Use the or button to select a menu item. Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes
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    45 Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menu ( Button) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu 1 5 Basic Operations 2 You can switch between menus with the or button. 3 4 • This example shows the Rec. menu in mode. 1 Press the
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    (FUNC. menu) b Display Overlays MENU button (Rec. menu) Digital Tele-Converter ( 1.6x/ c 2.0x)/Digital Zoom Factor/ Safety Zoom ( ) d Flash ( ) MENU menu) Mode dial h Camera ( Shake ) i Create Folder ( ) MENU button (Rec. menu) MENU button (Setup menu) Macro ( ) j Manual Focus ( ) k
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    charge is low, will blink in red in the LCD monitor. Change the battery as soon as possible if you intend to use the camera for an extended period of time. Playback Mode (Detailed) l Low Battery o Histogram Displayed image number/ Total number of images Folder Number-File Number Shooting
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    48 Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image. The greater the bias toward
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    Page p. 68 p. 101 pp. 84, 62 p. 104 p. 86 p. 100 p. 65 when p. 64 p. 83 Rec. Menu Menu Item AF Frame / // / // // / AF-Point Zoom Digital Zoom (Still Image) (Movies) Options * Default setting Reference Page / Face Detect*/AiAF/Center Center*/Face Detect/AiAF On/Off* p. 92 p. 88 Standard*/Off
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    Review Review Info Auto Category Disp. Overlay (Still image) (Movie) IS Mode (Still image) (Movie) Converter Set button Options Reference Page Flash Mode Auto*/Manual p. 88 On*/Off p. 107 Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/Both Off*/Grid Lines p. 106 Continuous*/Shoot Only/Panning/Off Continuous
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    Basic Operations 51 Play Menu Menu Item Slide Show Reference Page p. 121 My Category p. 116 Red-Eye Correction p. 122 Resize p. 127 Sound Memo Protect Rotate p. 129 p. 131 p. 119 Erase all Transfer Order Resume p. 132 p. 137 p. 18 Transition p. 120 Print Menu Menu Item Summary
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    Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Operation Vol. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound up Image On*/Off Sets whether or not the Start-up Image appears when the camera is powered on. Power Saving Auto Power Down Display Off On*/Off p. 139
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    it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print
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    details (p. 46). The following are the screens that display when shooting in mode. „ Shooting Mode No Information Information View Off „ Playback Mode or Rec. Review (Right After Shooting) No Information Standard Display* * Playback mode only Focus Check* * Still image only Detailed Display
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    the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (detailed display) when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor, the camera's "night view" option* displays the subject brightly in the LCD monitor
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    and optical zoom combined. Enables shooting without digital zoom. Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom factor, and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view with [Standard
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    Used Shooting Functions 57 About the Safety Zoom Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom). displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without
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    Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom
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    zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [1.6x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the button. 3 Adjust the angle
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    configure detailed settings for the flash when you press the MENU button while this screen is displayed (p. 86). You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the
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    Commonly Used Shooting Functions 61 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to the subject (5 cm) (2.0 in.) is 59 × 44 mm (2.3 × 1.7 in.). 1 Press
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    62 Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. • 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound beeps
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    first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens. - The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full.
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    64 Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the button. p. 206 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels
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    65 z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 192) z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 193) Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Compression (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 1 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or and the or the option.
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    concern for any unnatural movement that may appear on the LCD monitor. Panning This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down camera motions on the image. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. 1 Select [IS Mode]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use
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    [Shoot Only] [Panning] [Converter] setting Reference in Rec. menu Page None - WC-DC52, TC-DC52A, 250D p. 181 Commonly Used Shooting Functions z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended. z If
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    speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a ISO speed. • When you select (Auto) or (High ISO Auto), the camera sets the optimal ISO speed for the light level when shooting. As the ISO
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    shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. : Portrait : : Movie (pp. 24, 80) „ Creative Zone You can freely select camera settings such as the exposure and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes.
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    70 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Available Shooting Modes p. 206 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. , , , , or (Special Scene) 1 Set the mode dial to , or . ,, , : 1. Use the or to
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    Mode Dial 71 Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake when firmly holding the camera, even without using a tripod. Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without
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    color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium. z The shutter speed is slow in or mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. z In , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot.
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    Shooting Using the Mode Dial 73 Program AE Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white
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    the aperture value shows in white. The nature of CCDs is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images
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    - 7.1 Maximum Telephoto f/8.0 15 to 1/1250 15 to 1/2000 z The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second or slower, if a faster speed is selected. Shutter Speed Display z The numbers in the table
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    Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background
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    77 z The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. Even if an aperture value was previously set, the camera may automatically change that value to match the synchronized flash shutter speed. Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens
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    Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture value. 1. Press the button to
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    79 z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the aperture value or the shutter speed may change in accordance with the zoom position (p. 75). z The brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject
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    will differ according to the memory card used (p. 193). Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full*1. The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 56). • Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie*2 Compact Since there are few recording pixels and also the
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    (p. 40). - Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. - The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting conditions during a recording. Please note, however, that the sounds made by the
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    and optical zoom factor will display on the LCD monitor. When the zoom factor displays in blue, the image will deteriorate. z You can use digital zoom during the movie shooting in mode only. z QuickTime is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/ Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer
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    83 Changing Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rates You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard). The frame rate can be set depending on the recording pixels. 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or
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    Shooting Available Shooting Modes p. 206 In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you (Large/Super Fine) mode. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. •
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    the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to select . z The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. z If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. Advanced Shooting Functions
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    when shooting. In and shooting modes, please set [Flash Mode] to [Manual] in advance. Red-Eye Corr. Automatically searches for and - corrects red appear lights orange before the red. flash fires. Safety FE The camera automatically In and changes the shutter speed or shooting modes, set
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    Advanced Shooting Functions 87 About Red-Eye Correction z When [Red-Eye Corr.] is set to [On], only the corrected image is recorded to the memory card. z If the area around the eyes is red, for example from using red eye shadow, that area may also be corrected. If this happens, set [Red-Eye Corr.]
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    88 Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot. Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Center], the AF frame area can be zoomed to
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    ] is set to [Face Detect] and a face is not detected, or when the face is extremely large in relation to the overall composition. - When the camera cannot focus. - When the digital zoom is in use. - When the LCD monitor is off. - When a TV is being used as the display.
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    AF frame mode is set to [Face Detect] (p. 92). You are recommended to set [Review] to [Hold] in the menu in advance. 1 Select [Review Info]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Review Info]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Focus Check]. 2. Press the
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    91 3 Shoot. • The recorded image will be displayed. Advanced Shooting Functions • Frames are displayed as follows. Orange frame contents Frame color Content Orange Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right. White Displays at the focal point (AF frame). • The orange frame can
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    Modes p. 206 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Face Detect AiAF The camera detects a face and sets the focus, exposure*1 and white balance*2. In addition, the camera meters the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If
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    using [AiAF] not the [Face Detect] function if a white frame fails to appear and only gray frames display, or if a face is not detected. z The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. z In certain cases, faces may not be detected. Examples: - If faces are at the edge of the
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    the (Face Detect) function to the button (p. 108). 1 Select a face you wish to focus on. 1. When a face is detected, press the button. • The camera enters face designation mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject displays in green. Even if the subject moves, the frame will follow the
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    95 3. Press the button again. • The camera exits face designation mode, and the face frame ( ) of the cases, the face select mode will be canceled. - When turning the power back on - Using the digital zoom - When the button is pressed to display the menu - When a selected face cannot be tracked
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    96 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 It Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects through glass Shooting with the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the
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    be manually set. 1 Turn on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the MF button. 1. Use the or button to select . • When the menu's [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified* (p. 50). * The image will not appear magnified in mode, when the digital
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    Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF) First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. 1 Select [Safety MF]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Safety MF]. 2 Make settings
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    99 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject
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    Metering Modes Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the
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    natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera. Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day. Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. Tungsten For recording under
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    Use the or button to select and use the or button to select . 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the button. • Ensure that the LCD Please note, however, that the center frame will not display when the digital zoom is used or when is displayed. • You can also use the viewfinder
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    with the flash set to , make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot. z The white balance data is retained even after the camera power is turned off. Advanced Shooting Functions
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    104 Shooting in a My Colors Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Custom Color Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Tones down the
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    105 (Setting the Custom Color Mode) 1 Select . 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to select . Advanced Shooting Functions 2 Adjust the setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation]. 3. Use the or
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    9 parts. Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject. Helps confirm the print area for L-size or postcard size in 3:2 3:2 Guide aspect ratio*. Areas outside the printable area are grayed out. * Images are still recorded at the standard aspect ratio of 4:3. Both Displays
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    Advanced Shooting Functions 107 Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. People Scenery Events For images shot in , or mode, or images with
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    Item Not Assigned Face Select and Track ISO Speed White Balance Custom White Balance Page - p. 92 p. 68 p. 101 p. 102 Menu Item Red-Eye Corr. Digital Tele-converter DISP. Overlay Display Off Page p. 86 p. 59 p. 106 p. 52 1 Select [Set button]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or
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    109 Using the Button 1 Press the button. • For , and , each time that the button is pressed, the settings of the registered functions are switched. • For , and , the corresponding setup screen is displayed. • For , each press of the button records the white balance data. Since the frame
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    of the displayed area 2 Use the , , or button to move around the image. • If you press the FUNC./SET button while in magnified display, the camera switches to image advance mode and will display. You can use the or button to advance to the next or previous image at the same
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    111 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Selected Image Playback/Erasing To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward
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    112 Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject's eyes are closed. Displaying
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    113 Changing the Display Size and Switching Frames 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • Bottom right of the screen will be displayed prominently and the display size and display position can be changed. Playback/Erasing 4 Change the setting. • You can change the display size by pressing the zoom
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    images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 images Jumps over 100 images at a time. 1 In single image playback mode, press the button. • The camera will switch to jump search mode. 2 Use the or button to select a search key. • You can show/hide image information using the DISP. button. • When
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    3 Display the Images. 1. Press the or button. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting. • Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel (p. 118) when the is selected . To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the MENU button. 115 Number of images matching search key Location
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    116 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories. Once organized into categories, you can jump to and display the image you want (p. 114). People Scenery Events My Category 1 - 3 To Do 1 Select [My Category]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu,
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    117 Playback/Erasing Viewing Movies 1 Display a movie. 1. Use the or button to select a movie. 2. Press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. 2 Play the movie. 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the button. Movie Control Panel • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET
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    118 Operating the Movie Control Panel Exit Print Ends playback and returns to single image playback. An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details. Play Play. Slow Motion You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback.
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    ./SET button. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. As the orientation of an image is recorded, the image will be shown in its
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    120 Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the
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    Playback/Erasing 121 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. No transition effect. The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom. The
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    122 3 Play. 1. Press the button. • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the or button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly). -
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    Playback/Erasing 123 1 Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an image. 1. Use the or button to select the image you wish to correct red eyes. 2. Press the button. • A frame will automatically display where red-
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    124 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. • [Overwrite]: Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image. The
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    125 Add Correction Frame 1 Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Add Frame]. 2. Press the button. • A green frame will display. 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the , , or button to move the frame. Playback/Erasing • Size of the frame can be changed
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    126 Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the button. 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the or button to select a frame to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Delete the frame. 1.
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    Playback/Erasing 127 Changing the Recording Pixel (Resize) You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. 1600 × 1200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 320 × 240 pixels 1 Select [Resize]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press
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    128 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. The original image will remain. • If you wish to continue resizing of another image, repeat operations from step 2. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use
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    129 Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. 1 Select [Sound Memo]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. Playback/Erasing 2 Select an
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    130 Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET button. Exit Returns to the playback screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Pauses recording or playback. Play Begins playback. Erase Erases sound memos. (Select [Erase] and in the confirmation screen press the
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    Playback/Erasing 131 Protecting Image You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 Select [Protect]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Protect an image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to protect. 2. Press the
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    132 Erasing All Images You can erase images from a memory card. z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. z Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 Select [Erase all]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to
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    in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. z The specified print
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    same time. - [Standard] or [Both]: [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers. z Images dated using (Date Stamp) (p. 22) are always printed with the date, regardless of the [Date] setting. As a result, some
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    135 Single Images When [Print Type] (p. 133) is set to [Standard] or [Both], the number of copies can be set. 1 Select [Select Images & Qty.]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Select Images & Qty.]. 4. Press the button. 2 Select the images
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    Press the button. z Images are printed in order according to the file number. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected. z When the camera is connected to a printer, the button will light blue. At this time, press the button, confirm that [Print] is selected, and when the FUNC./SET button is
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    to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by
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    138 Single Images 3 Select an image to transfer. 1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer. 2. Press the button. Transfer Selection • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • You can also select images in the index playback mode. 3. Press the button several times
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    power. Shooting mode: approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera Playback mode or when connected to a printer: approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. Display Off In shooting mode, the LCD monitor automatically turns off after the
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    140 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select an option. 2. Use the or button to make settings. 3. Press the button. 3 Press the button. The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer.
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    Configuring the Camera 141 Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a memory card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. Low Level Format We recommend you select [Low Level
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    on a folder-by-folder basis. Auto Reset * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the number following the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image on the memory card is utilized as the basis for new images. 1 Select [File Numbering]. 1. Press the
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    Memory Card 2 Continuous Auto Reset Memory Card 1 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Configuring the Camera • Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if . • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types.
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    144 Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To Folder create an additional folder, insert the check mark again. You can also
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    to 3. Press the button. • displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Configuring the Camera Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if
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    that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when will appear in the display. z This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the
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    the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - The shooting mode. - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the menu (pp
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    can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. • Open the terminal cover and plug the AV cable in all the way. Black 4 Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode. 5 Turn on the camera.
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    varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others z If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. Connecting to a TV
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    150 Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 150) • When the power is turned on (p. 151) • LCD monitor (p. 151) • Shooting (p. 153) • Shooting movies (p. 157) • Playback (p. 158) • Battery (p. 159) • TV monitor output (p. 159) • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 160) Camera Camera will not
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    151 Troubleshooting Sounds come from the camera interior. The camera's horizontal/ z The camera's orientation mechanism vertical [Display Off]. z Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on (p. 139). The display darkens. The
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    z Raise the ISO speed (p. 68). z Set the flash to any setting other than (flash off) (p. 60). z Set the self-timer and secure the camera to something, such as a tripod (p. 62). appears. This displays when using a memory card that has print settings, transfer settings or slide show image settings
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    area (p. 55). Shooting Troubleshooting Camera will not record. Camera is in playback mode or connecting to a computer/printer mode. z Switch to Shooting memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card or SDHC z Slide the write
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    Shoot with the subject at the correct focusing distance (p. 187). z The camera may be set to an unintended function (such as macro). Cancel the setting. The subject is hard to focus on. z Use the focus lock or manual focus to shoot (p. 96). Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient
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    Use the spot metering function (p. 100). Too much light is shining z Change the shooting angle. directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash is set to on). (Flash z Set the flash to ( , and mode in the mode, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear. Troubleshooting
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    156 White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has z This is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles with digital cameras and does not or insects in the air. This is constitute a malfunction. particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase
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    157 Troubleshooting Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. z Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 141). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery z After closing the memory card slot/ cover was opened with battery cover
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    Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (p. 56). Note the digital zoom is available while shooting (only in Standard movie mode). Playback Cannot of the camera. (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details). Images cannot be edited. Some images shot with another camera cannot be
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    not the right z Use only unused AA-size alkaline type. batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 171). Battery capacity drops due to low ambient z Replace both batteries with new ones. TV monitor output Troubleshooting Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect
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    with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print The camera and printer are not properly connected. The printer power is not turned on. The print connection method is not correct. z Securely connect the camera and printer with the specified cable. z Turn on the printer power. z Select [Print
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    Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card is full
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    insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries with corrupted data, an image with a recording type specific to another manufacturer's camera, or an image that has been downloaded to a
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    , sound cannot be played back. Cannot modify image You attempted to resize or perform red eye correction on a movie or an image recorded with another camera. Or you attempted to resize an image already resized to or an image shot in . Cannot assign to category You attempted to categorize an image
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    air. Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back
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    that you read the safety precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions" section. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the "Safety Precautions" section. Always ensure
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    is not expressly described in this guide. z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not use substances
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    167 Battery z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries
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    . z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. z When using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele Converter, Close-up Lens or Conversion Lens Adapter, be sure to attach them firmly. If the
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    end of the lens. The above-mentioned could lead to injury or damage the equipment. z Be careful not to allow dust or sand into the camera when using it at a beach or place with strong winds. Such conditions could lead to damage. z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty
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    170 Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. z Do not touch
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    conditions or over long periods, you are recommend to use of Canon AAsize NiMH batteries (sold separately). Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than NiMH batteries. Appendix
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    are soiled with oil from one's skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or the amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced. z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual. Under
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    a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory 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 cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this
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    174 z Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. Formatting or erasing the data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card and does not ensure that its contents are completely deleted. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions, such as
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    5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH. z Do not mix remains lit) z You may not be able to fully charge the batteries due to their specifications right after purchase or after long periods of nonuse. If this happens, after fully charging them
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    the batteries have reached the end of their lifespan. Replace them with new batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. z Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage. When not in use, remove the batteries from the
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    with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end
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    178 Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WCDC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A and Close-up Lens 250D (52mm). In order to attach these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G. z When attaching the wide
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    lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter, teleconverter and close-up lens (the thread diameter is 52 mm). Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Press the ring release button and hold it down (a), and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow (b). Appendix Ring
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    off the ring. 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the button on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the { mark on the camera. • To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn the adapter in the opposite direction while holding down the
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    may focus on any dirt that remains. z Be careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get fingerprints on them. z Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. Converter Settings Settings for when shooting using [IS Mode] (p. 66) with the separately sold Wide Converter
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    when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation. Tripod Sockets Bracket (Comes with the flash) z The High-Power
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    for subsequent shots. z Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both. z Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. z To
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    ) and replace it as follows. The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased. Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child
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    up. (-) side 7 Replace the battery holder and close the cover. 8 When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (p. 13). After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time, although the Date/Time menu will appear, you do not need to replace the date battery
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    lens lightly with a soft cloth. Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate customer support list supplied with your camera. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust
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    187 Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A590 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 8 million Image Sensor : 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 million
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    Index) *1 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode and subject brightness. *2 Camera automatically sets the Auto Easy Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor
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    : WAVE (monaural)) : Sound Memo: WAVE (monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of
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    and playback up to 1 min.), Protect Direct Print : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible Interface : Hi-Speed USB (mini-B) : 94.3 × 64.7 × 40.8 mm (excluding protrusions) (3.71 × 2.55 × 1.61 in.) Weight (camera body only) : Approx. 175 g (6.17 oz.)
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    30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature
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    192 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Memory card included with the camera Recording Pixels Compression 32 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH (Large) 3264 166 642 This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
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    /sec. 640 × 480 pixels 20 frames/sec. LP 320 × 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 160 × 120 pixels 15 frames/sec. : Memory card included with the camera 32 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 23 sec. 47 sec. 44 sec. 3 min. 36 sec. 1 min. 36 sec. 3 min. 10 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 14 min
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    Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F) Diameter × Length 14.5mm × 50.0 mm (0.57 × 1.97 in.) Weight Approx. 30 g (1.06 oz.) USA and Canada only: The Nickel-Metal Hydride battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
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    195 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Rated Input Rated Output Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 565 mA*1×4, 1275 mA*2×2 Approx. 4 hours 40 min.*1, Approx. 2 hours*2 0 - 35 °C (32 - 95
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    Dimensions Diameter × Length 55.7 × 36.8 mm (2.19 × 1.45 in.) Weight Approx. 14 g (0.49 oz.) (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot A590 IS (Max. wide angle) *2 From front of the mounted tele-converter. *3 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G is required when mounted on
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    Guide 40 Compression 65 Computer Connecting 29 Downloading Images 27 System Requirements .......... 27 Continuous Shooting 84 Converter 181 Create Folder 144 D Date and Time 13 Date Battery 184 Date Stamp 22 Digital Tele- Converter 56 Digital Zoom 56 Direct Print Compatible Printers
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    Adapter ...179 Tele-converter 178 Wide Converter 178 Lens Retract 53 Lense 178 List of Messages 161 M Macro 61 Manual Focus 97 Memory Cards Estimated Capacities ..........192 Menu FUNC. Menu AE 73 Protect 131 R Rec. Review 16 Recording Pixels 64, 83 Red-Eye Correction (Playback 122
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    Red-Eye Correction (Shooting) .86 Red-Eye Reduction 86 Registering Settings 108 Reset All 147 Resize 127 Resume 18 Resume Playback 18 Review 50 Review Info 90 Rotate 119 S Safety FE 86 Safety MF 98 Safety Zoom 57 Self-Timer 62 Shooting Mode 69 Functions Available 206 shutter button
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    200 MEMO
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    201 MEMO
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    202 MEMO
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    203 MEMO
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    accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon
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    guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera CA, USA only
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    , 30 fps 160 × 120, 15 fps Av/Tv Setting Shooting Zone (p. 61) Av (p. 76) Tv (p. 74) Normal Macro 3 Manual Focus (p. 97) {{{{ - - {{ Face Select and Track (p. 94) {{{{{ - {{ Auto - - - {{{{{ Flash (p. 60) On {{{{ - - {{ Off {{{{{{{{ LCD Monitor (off) {{{{{ - {{ LCD Monitor
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    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 207
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    - {{ Digital Zoom4) (p. 56) Standard Digital Tele-converter { { { { { {5 Flash Mode Auto Manual Flash Exposure review) (p. 50) { { { { { -8) { { Review Info. (p. 50) Off Detailed / Focus Check Auto Category (p. 107) { { { { { {5) { { Disp. Overlay (p. 106) Grid Lines 3:2 Guide
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    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 209 7
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Camera User Guide
Camera User Guide
CDI-E354-010
PRINTED IN MALAYSIA
ENGLISH
DIGITAL CAMERA
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 165 – 172).
Getting Started
p. 9
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