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    Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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    Cable IFC-400PCU STEREO AV CABLE AVC-DC400ST Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the
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    sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera. LCD Monitor • The LCD
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    What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings 24 ● Just take pictures (Easy mode 29 ● Shoot to match special conditions 54-55 Take good people shots I FC Portraits (p. 54) At
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    , 102 ● View movies 33, 106 2 Print images ● Easily print pictures 136 Save ● Save images to a computer 34, 37 3 Other ● Turn off sounds 48 ● Use the camera abroad 15, 148 ● Understand what is displayed on the screen 164, 165 5
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    to Do 4 Conventions Used in This Guide .......8 Safety Precautions 9 1. Getting Started 13 the Screen Brightness .... 49 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 50 Low Level Memory Flash Off 64 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom 65 Inserting the Date and Time 67 Using
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    Composition with the Focus Lock ... 80 5. Getting More Out of Your Camera 81 Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 82 Magnifying the Focal Point 83 Focus On (Face Select 85 Changing the Metering Method....... 86 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 87 Shooting with the AE Lock 88 Shooting with the
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    button) (Control dial) • : Things you should be careful about. • : Troubleshooting tips. • : Hints for getting more out of your camera. • : Supplemental information. • (p. xx): Reference pages. "xx" stands for a page number. • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The
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    any part of the equipment unless expressly indicated to do so in this guide. • To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. • Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally
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    with water and seek medical assistance. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe
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    may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other
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    images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Be sure to attach the supplied strap to the camera and wrap it around your wrist when shooting to avoid dropping the camera. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your fingers
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    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. CB-2LX CB-2LXE Insert the battery. ∆ Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down .
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    store the battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery. Storing a battery for long problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support
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    may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please
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    it locks into place with a click. ∆ Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Label Close the cover. ∆ Close the cover , and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place . What if [Memory card locked
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    of Shots 4GB 1058 16GB 4334 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of
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    Date/Time screen will close. ∆ Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not time, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera. Daylight saving time settings If you choose in Step 2 and press the
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    the date and time. ∆ Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ∆ Pressing the n button will close the menu. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack
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    Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ∆ Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ∆ Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. ∆ Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to
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    Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting
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    being taken while the shutter sound plays, be careful not to move the camera. Does the length of the shutter sound change? • Since the time required to take, the length of the shutter sound may change. • If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be
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    automatically rise. ∆ You can also raise or lower the flash manually (the flash turns off when lowered). Focus Range (Approx.) Zoom Bar 24 Choose A mode. ∆ Set the mode dial to A. ∆ When you point the camera toward the subject, the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene. The
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    on the screen for about two seconds. ∆ You can take a second picture even while an image is displayed by pressing the shutter button again. The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color
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    and [Raise the flash] appears on the screen? Try raising the flash manually to shoot. The flash will automatically fire when shooting. • What if the the zoom lever toward j and hold it until the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you can shoot within the
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    more will turn off the power. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway, or turning the mode dial in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. 27
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    Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ∆ Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ∆ Press the qr buttons or
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    instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons, the zoom lever and the movie button (p. 31) explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera the flash. Try raising the flash manually to shoot. The flash will automatically
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    Viewing or Erasing in Easy mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to view and erase images without worry.
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    that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Choose A mode. ∆ Set the mode dial to A. Shooting Time Elapsed Time Compose the shot. ∆ Moving the zoom
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    the movie button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Finish shooting. ∆ Press the movie button again. The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. The movie will record to the memory card. Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills
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    's capabilities. • If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback you can also connect the
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    can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX Disk Space Display Windows 7 Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2) Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3 The above OS should be pre-installed
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    in the computer's CD-ROM drive. ∆ Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ∆ Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. ∆ If the [User Account Control] window appears
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    computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. ∆ Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ∆ Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ∆ If CameraWindow does not
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    Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double Software Guide. You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera a computer. • There may be problems transferring images or image information correctly
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    DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover)* Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE* STEREO AV CABLE AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY
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    AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera. Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE An adapter for
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    HTC-100 Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV set. Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to one of the Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers below, you can print your images without
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    2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 41
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    Components Guide Indicator (pp. 62, 68, 150) Lens Speaker Shutter Button (p. 23) Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide picture you want (pp. 70, 90, 91, 92). Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select settings (p. 24). Easy Mode You can shoot just by pressing the shutter button (p. 29
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    A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 117, 136) Movie Button (pp. 31, 153) / c (Direct Print) (pp. 137, 138) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 30, 33, 109) n Button (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 44) b Exposure Compensation (p. 70) / oButton e (Macro) (p. 71) / f (Manual Focus) (p. 87
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    Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to pp. 164, 165 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Display No Information Display Simple Information Detailed Information
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    is dark, and in this way you can judge the exposure. Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera's status. Colors Green Orange Status Lights Blinks Lights Blinks Operation Status Shooting preparation complete/Display off (pp. 147, 153
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    FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the ø menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 166). You can also use the ø menu in Playback mode. Choose a shooting mode. ∆ Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Display the ø menu. ∆
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    MENU - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (p. 168). Display the menu. ∆ Press the n button. Choose a tab. ∆ Press the qr buttons, or
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    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ∆ Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn
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    3 tab. ∆ Pressing the l button again for more than one second will return the screen to the original brightness. • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. • When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab
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    Reset All], then press the m button. Reset the settings. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK] and press the m button. The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 20) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System
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    . ∆ Press the m button. About low level formatting When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem. Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low level formatting. 51
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    ]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will
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    as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture. • This chapter assumes the
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    (Night Snapshot) ∆ Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscapes or people against night backgrounds. ∆ If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod. CTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ∆ Lets you capture subjects that move around
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    In F, C or H mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 74) is increased to match the shooting conditions. Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter SCN mode. ∆ Set the
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    , the ISO speed will be set higher and the shutter speed faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. ∆ A recording pixel setting of D will display, and the image will be fixed at 2144 x 1608 pixels. w Take shots of people at
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    Shooting in Special Scenes Modes for other scenes In addition to the modes explained here, the following scene modes are also available. • Smart Shutter - Smile (p. 60) - Wink Self-Timer (p. 61) - Face Self-Timer (p. 62) • T Color Accent (p. 97) • Y Color Swap (p. 98) • Fish-eye Effect (p. 58) •
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    Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . ∆ Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 55 to choose . Choose an effect level. ∆ Press the l button.
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    frame size, and press the op buttons to change the frame position. ∆ Pressing the l button restores the settings screen. Shoot. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try taking
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    detection. Press the p button again to resume smile detection. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling. Changing the number of shots Press the l button, then press the op buttons to
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    appears around the face of the person who will wink. Press the shutter button fully. The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Wink to take picture] will appear on the screen. Face the camera and wink. The shutter will release approximately 2 seconds after a wink is detected from the person with
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    . Using the Face Self-Timer To take a photo that includes the photographer, such a group photo, compose the shot, and press the shutter button. The camera will shoot two seconds after you enter the shot and it detects your face (p. 82). Choose . ∆ Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 55 to choose , then press
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    Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter
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    return the setting to . What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the
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    will stop when the largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration has been reached, and the zoom factor will appear. Move it toward i again. The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject. What if the zoom factor appears in blue? Images shot at zoom factors that appear in
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    of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.7x or 2.1x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel
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    date and time will be printed twice. • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 140) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Print using printer functions. Refer to the Personal Printing
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    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Press the p button. Choose Ò. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose Ò,
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    4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this
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    flash (p. 71) • Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 74) Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. ∆ Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. ∆ While watching
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    appear. The setting screen does not appear even when you press r. The flash is lowered. Raise the flash manually. Changing the Focus Range (Macro) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are in the yellow bar underneath the zoom bar, and the camera will not focus. 71
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    press the m button. The setting you chose will display on the screen. • If you choose you cannot use Digital Zoom (p. 65) or Digital TeleConverter (p. 66). • If you press the movie button, when the camera is set to , the aspect ratio of the display will change and recording will begin (when set to
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    ) 4320×2432 2700 1291 1403 2873 5746 11766 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size ∆ Suitable for sending images as e-mail A2 attachments. A3 A4, Letter
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    • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. • When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to display the
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    Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Manual Manually sets a custom white balance. Custom White Balance You can a white balance data is set. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 75
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    AF Approx. 0.5 images/sec., max. The and The camera shoots continuously focuses. [AF Frame] is set to [Center]. The camera shoots continuously Continuous Shooting LV Approx. 0.5 images/sec., max. with the focus fixed to the position set in manual focus.In t, the focus is locked on the
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    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ∆ After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button. Choose an option. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn
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    . ∆ Press the l button to accept the setting. Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter button is pressed, avoiding any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose Î. ∆ After pressing the p button, press the
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    Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 - 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 - 10 shots). Choose $. ∆ After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose $, then press the n button. Make the setting. ∆ Press the op buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots].
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    in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 117). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter
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    5 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. • This chapter assumes that the mode dial
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    face that is moving within a certain range. • When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces on which the camera focuses. If a face is not detected, the AF frame will appear in the center of the screen. • If a face is not detected and only gray
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    the [AF Frame Size] menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 65), Digital Teleconverter (p. 66) or Manual Focus (p. 87) is used. If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear
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    Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ∆ Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. and the MF indicator appear. You can check the
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    to the movie button (p. 153) Enter Face Select mode. ∆ Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the movie button. After [Face the movie button, the face frame will move to another face detected by the camera. ∆ When the frame has made a full circuit of all detected faces, [
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    Changing the Metering Method Shoot. ∆ Press the shutter button halfway. The face frame of the chosen face will change into a green . ∆ Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting
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    pp. 82, 83). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod. • When using the Digital Zoom (p. 65), Digital Tele-converter (p. 66), or when using a television as a display (p. 80), you will be able
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    can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for "Auto Exposure" Lock the exposure. ∆ Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. When appears, the exposure will be set. ∆ If you release your
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    will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light
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    . However, if [Safety FE] is set to [Off] (p. 95), the fastest shutter speed is 1/500 second. • In addition, when the flash fires, the camera may automatically adjust the current shutter speed to the optimum speed for the shooting conditions. • Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may
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    the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values F3.1, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.9, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0 • Regardless of the aperture value you set, the camera will set a shutter speed of 1/2000 second or less when the flash fires. However, if [Safety FE] is set to [Off] (p. 95), the fastest
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    set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for "Manual". Aperture Shutter Value Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator Set the mode dial to D. Make the setting. ∆ Press the o button to choose
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    or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the
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    Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. ∆ Press the n button, choose [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [Red-Eye Corr.] and
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    or turn the  dial to choose the amount of flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. ~ will appear on the screen. Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. In the
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    , you can set the flash output if you choose the 4 tab, then [Flash Settings] and set the [Flash Mode] option to [Manual]. Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. Choose [Blink Detection]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and
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    Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a
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    Changing the Color and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ∆ Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 55 to choose Y. Press the l button. The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ∆ The default setting is
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    Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the range of colors affected. ∆ Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ∆ Pressing the
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    the same procedures. Finish shooting. ∆ Press the m button Merge the images on a computer. ∆ For details on how to merge the images, refer to the Software Guide. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 80). 100
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    • In modes other than E, you can record [Standard] setting movies by pressing the movie button. - When the mode dial is set to A or 9, the camera will automatically determine the scene when you shoot a movie (p. 31). - When the mode dial is set to anything other than A or 9, movies will be shot
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    . ∆ Set the mode dial to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 102 - 105). Focus. ∆ Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green. Shoot. ∆ Press the shutter button fully. ∆ You can shoot in the same way as
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    . 16GB 1 hr. 24 min. 54 sec. 43 min. 43 sec. 2 hrs. 59 min. 3 sec. 1 hr. 58 min. 19 sec. 8 hrs. 4 min. 30 sec. • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 29 min. 59 sec. when
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    AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ∆ Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ∆ After releasing the shutter button, press the r button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ∆
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    for still images when in > or z. • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. 65) The sounds from zoom operation will be recorded. • Using the • Shooting in Manual Focus Mode (p. 87)* • Turning Off the AF Assist Beam (p. 150)* • Displaying the Overlay (p. 151)* [3:2 Guide] is not
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    down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame * Edit (p. 107) Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 136). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details. 106
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    Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Choose *. ∆ In Step 3 on p. 33, choose * from the displayed movie control panel, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear.
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    Editing Save the edited movie. ∆ Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. ∆ Press the opqr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [New File], then press the m button. The movie will be saved as a new file. • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with
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    Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been
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    Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. ∆ Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images increases
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    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turn the control dial to quickly search images. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. ∆ If you set single image playback and turn the  dial quickly, the images will display as shown on
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    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Search filters Favorites Shot Date ; My Category File Type View the filtered images. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a filter for playback, then press the m button (except for ). Filtered playback starts and a yellow frame appears. ∆ If you
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    Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Choose .. ∆ Press the m button to choose . in the ø menu, then press the m button again. Choose a transition effect. ∆ After pressing the o button, press the op
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    Viewing Slideshows Change the setting. You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. ∆ Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1
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    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was
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    Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Move the zoom lever toward k. ∆ The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ∆ If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the
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    TV, and unplug the cable. What if the images don't properly display on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera's video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. Press the n button, choose the 3 tab and [Video System] to switch to the correct
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    to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ∆ Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's HDMI terminal. ∆ Fully insert the cable plug into the TV's HDMI terminal. ∆ Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 117 to
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    size. Press the m button again to restore the original display. ∆ Pressing the n button restores the single image display. • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle. • is not available in the following situations: • If there are less than 50 images taken with this
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    the m button. If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first. Using the Menu Choose [Protect]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Protect], and
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    Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ∆ Follow Step 2 on page 120 to choose [Select] and press the m button. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and press the m button. Once set, will appear on the screen. ∆ Pressing the m button once more
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    Protecting Images Choose the ending image. ∆ Press the r button, choose [Last image] and press the m button. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and press the m button. ∆ You cannot choose images before the first image. Protect images. ∆ Press the op buttons to choose [
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    Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 120) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Erase], and press the m button. Choose a selection method. ∆
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    Erasing All Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ∆ Follow Step 2 on p. 123 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ∆ Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 121 to choose images. Erase the image. ∆ Press the op buttons to choose [Erase], then press the m button. Choose All Images Choose [All
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    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 111) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 113), Protecting Images (p. 120), Erasing All Images (p.
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    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Using the Menu Choose [My Category]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [My Category], and press the m button. Make the setting. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose a selection method, and press the m button. ∆ Press the n button to
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    Select Range Tagging Images as Favorites Choose [Select Range]. ∆ Follow Step 2 on p. 126 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. ∆ Follow Steps 2 and 3 on pp. 121 - 122 to choose images. ∆ Press the op buttons, choose the item and press the qr buttons, or turn the  dial to choose a type.
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    Tagging Images as Favorites Using the Menu Choose [Favorites]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Favorites], then press the m button. Make the setting. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and press the m button. Once set, will appear on the screen. ∆ Pressing the
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    Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \. ∆ Press the m button to choose \ in the ø menu, then press the m button again. Rotate the image. ∆ Press the qr buttons to rotate the image 90° in the chosen direction. ∆ Press the m button to make the setting. Using
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    Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ∆ Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. Choose an image. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the image and
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    Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Choose an image. ∆ Press the qr buttons or
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    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 77 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [My Colors], and press the m button. Choose an image. ∆ Press the qr buttons
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    , that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Corrected images
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    an image. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image. Correct the image. ∆ Press the m button. Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. ∆ You can magnify or reduce the size of the image using the procedures in
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    8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge capable printer (sold separately) (p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series 135
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    terminal in the direction shown. ∆ Insert the cable's larger plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. ∆ Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Choose an image to print. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn
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    has completed. ∆ After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Index printing is not available with the CP710/CP510/CP500
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    after shooting or during playback by pressing the c button. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add Images to the Print List Choose an image. ∆ Press the qr buttons
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    Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ∆ Follow Steps 1 - 4 on p. 136. Print images. ∆ Press the op buttons, choose [Print now] and press the m button.
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    or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the output. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by your camera. • If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the
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    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 20). Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ∆ Press the
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    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose Range Choose [Select Range]. ∆ In Step 1 on p. 141, choose [Select Range] and then press the m button. ∆ Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3 on pp. 121 - 122. Make print settings. ∆ Press the op buttons, choose [Order] and press the m button. Set All
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    9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 143
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    Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Change Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. ∆ Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option. ∆ Press the qr buttons
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    images. Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register an image. ∆ Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. come with the included software to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. 145
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    Changing Camera Settings Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are number 0001, format the memory card before use (pp. 22, 51). • Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or image types. Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders
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    Changing Camera Settings Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 to choose [Off]. ∆ If you set the power saving function to [Off], be sure to turn the camera off after use. Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off
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    Changing Camera Settings Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting. If
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    a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (p. 168). Switching the Focus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the
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    Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. ∆ Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Turning Off the
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    You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. ∆ Choose [Disp Overlay], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Both A grid overlays the display. Gray bars will appear on the top
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    can confirm the result directly Continuous on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. Dynamic*1 Reduces strong camera shake, for example when walking, while shooting movies. Shoot Only*2 Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting. Panning*2 Image
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    If you press the movie button in , the screen will turn off. Try one of the following to solve the problem: • Press any button other than the power button • Change the camera's vertical or horizontal orientation • Raise and lower the flash • The functions registered here cannot be used in Easy mode
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    Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ∆ Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Last seen Last shot Resumes with the image last viewed. Resumes with
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    10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. The index also appears at the end. 155
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    . ∆ Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter, then plug the other end into a power outlet. ∆ You can turn the camera on to use it. ∆ After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the
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    wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to setup and use the card, and concerning problems transferring images, please refer to the Eye-Fi card user guide, or contact the manufacturer. Please keep the following
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    choose [Disable]. What if [Eye-Fi Settings] does not appear? [Eye-Fi Settings] will only appear when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to check the card's connection status, or disable Eye-Fi card
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    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm
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    Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then . 80, 84). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the
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    Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or file names. Playback stops, or
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    to a computer. It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to the computer via cable by reducing the transfer when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card • There is not
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    USB card reader to transfer the images. Insert the memory card into the printer's card slot to print. Naming error! • The folder or image could message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. A camera error was detected (Error number) •
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    15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 75) My Colors (p. 77) i-Contrast (p. 93) Drive Mode (p. 76) Camera Shake Warning 79) Recording Pixels (Movies) (p. 103) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 65) / Digital Tele-converter (p. 66) Focus Range (p. 71) / Manual Focus (p. 87) Shooting Mode (p. 42) Flash
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    orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images Flash (pp. 25, 71, 89), Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 95) Focus Range (p. 71) / Manual Focus (p. 87) File Size (p. 73) Still Images: Recording Pixels (p. 72) Movies: Movie
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    modes D BM G A9 I Function Exposure Compensation (p. 70) AE Lock (pp. 88, 104)/FE Lock (p. 88) Program Shift (p. 88) Focusing Range (p. 71) Manual Focus (p. 87) AF Lock (p. 84) Self-Timer (pp. 68, 78, 79) e ÒÎ $ *2 Flash (pp. 64, 71, 89)*3 h ... ! Face Selection (p. 85) 4 *4 Light
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    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode K E JF C H T Y w O P t v x E > z 1 - 5 *5 FUNC. Menu 7 10 11 - - *6 White Balance not selectable in , . *7 White Balance data not recordable. *8 f and t set to . *9 Fixed to and . *10 Recording pixels are fixed to D. *
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    Small { { { {--- Digital Zoom (pp. 65, 66) Standard {{{{{{{ Off { { { { {- { Digital Tele-converter (1.7x/2.1x Safety MF (p. 87) On/Off { { { {-- { Flash Mode Auto Manual Flash Exp.Comp -2 - +2 - { { {--- Flash Settings (pp. 151) Off/Grid Lines 3:2 Guide/Both IS Mode (p. 152)
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    Menus K E JF C H T Y w O P t v x E > z 1 3 *3 *3 3 *3 { { { { *3 3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 - *3 4 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable 169
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    System Eye-Fi Settings Language Reset All * Default setting On/Off* Options/Summary Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Set the sounds for each camera operation. On*/Off Set within a range of ±2. Add an image as start-up image. Formats memory card, erasing all data Continuous*/Auto Reset
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    1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Scroll Display Resume Transition * Default setting Options/Summary Plays back images automatically. Erases images. Protects images. Rotates images. Tag or untag images
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    blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external
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    Specifications Camera Effective Approx. 14x (Up to approx. 56x in combination with the digital zoom) LCD Monitor 3.0-inch type TFT LCD color monitor Approx ft.) - infinity (T) Macro: 5 - 50 cm (2.0 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W) Manual Focus: 5 cm (2.0 in.) - infinity (W)/1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity (T) Kids&
  • Canon 4246B009AA | PowerShot SX210 IS Camera User Guide - Page 174
    , MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card File Format Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant (version 1.1) Data Type Still images: Exif Rotate, Red-Eye Correction Direct Print Type PictBridge capable Interface Digital input/output: Hi-Speed USB (mini-B compatible)* HDMI
  • Canon 4246B009AA | PowerShot SX210 IS Camera User Guide - Page 175
    x 0.83 in.) Weight Approx. 65 g (2.29 oz.) (CB-2LX) Approx. 59 g (2.08 oz.) (CB-2LXE) (excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 175
  • Canon 4246B009AA | PowerShot SX210 IS Camera User Guide - Page 176
    Components Guide 42 Compression J Image Quality Continuous Shooting 76 AF 76 LV 76 Control Dial 8 D Date and Time Adding to Image 67 Changing 20 Date/Time Battery 19 World Clock 148 Date and Time J Date/Time 176 Default Settings 50 Deleting J Erasing Images DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk
  • Canon 4246B009AA | PowerShot SX210 IS Camera User Guide - Page 177
    L Lamp 42, 43, 45, 150 Landscape 54 LCD monitor J Screen Low level formatting 51 Low Light (Scene Mode 56 M Macro 71 Magnified Display 116 Manual White Balance 75 Memory Card 16 Available Shots 18, 73 Formatting 22, 51 Memory Card J Card Menu Basic Operations 47 List 168 Metering Method
  • Canon 4246B009AA | PowerShot SX210 IS Camera User Guide - Page 178
    Shutter Face Self-Timer 62 Smart Shutter (Scene Mode 60 Wink Self-Timer 61 Snow (Scene Mode 56 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk........ 2 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 34 Sound Settings 48 Stereo AV Cable 2 Stitch Assist 100 Strap 2, 13 T Terminal
  • Canon 4246B009AA | PowerShot SX210 IS Camera User Guide - Page 179
    V Video J Movies Viewing (Playback) Images on a TV 117 Index Display 110 Magnified Display 116 Single Image Playback 27 Slideshow 113 Viewing Images on a TV 117 W White Balance 75 Wide (Recording Pixels 72, 73 Wink Self-Timer 61 World Clock 148 Wrist Strap J Strap Z Zoom 24, 31, 65 Index
  • Canon 4246B009AA | PowerShot SX210 IS Camera User Guide - Page 180
    effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete. However, if you notice any errors or omissions, please contact the Canon customer service center indicated on the customer support list included with the product. • The above items notwithstanding
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