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before you clicked a link ● T o jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. © CANON INC. 2015 ENGLISH CT0-D002-000-F101-A Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode
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package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Camera Battery Pack NB-13L* Battery Charger CB-2LH/CB-2LHE Wrist Strap been verified to work with the camera. *2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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(in this example, "xx" represents a page number) ●● Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. ●● For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the "memory card". ●● The symbols " Still Images" and " Movies" below titles indicate how the function
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) (2) (15) (1) (1) Lens (2) Lamp (3) Strap mount (4) Zoom lever Shooting: [ (telephoto)] / [ (wide angle)] Playback: [ (Body number) (14) (N-Mark)*1 (15) Tripod socket (16) Memory card/battery cover (17) DC coupler (=164). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid
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36 Movies 36 Scene Icons 37 Continuous Shooting Scenes 38 Image Stabilization Icons 38 On-Screen Frames 39 Common, Convenient Features 39 Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom 39 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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Zoom 40 Using the Self-Timer 40 Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake 41 Customizing the Self-Timer 41 Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch Shutter 42 Continuous Shooting 42 Image Time-Lapse Movie 66 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode
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the FE Lock 89 Changing the Flash Timing 89 Other Settings 90 Changing Image Quality 90 Capturing in RAW Format 90 Using the Menu 91 Changing the IS Mode Settings 91 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and
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at Once 116 Choosing a Selection Method 116 Choosing Images Individually 116 Selecting a Range 117 Specifying All Images at Once 117 Rotating Images 117 Using the Menu 117 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av
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to a Registered Web Service 144 Registering Web Services 144 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 144 Registering Other Web Services 146 Uploading Images to Web Services 146 Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer........... 147 Sending Images to Another Camera 149 Image Sending Options
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Using a Computer to Charge the Battery 173 Using the Software 173 Computer Connections via a Cable 174 Checking Your Computer Environment 174 Installing the Software 174 Saving Images to a Computer 174 Printing Images 175 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid
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a Selection Method 181 Adding Images Individually 181 Adding All Images to a Photobook 181 Removing All Images from a Photobook 181 Appendix 182 Troubleshooting 182 On-Screen Messages 186 On-Screen Information 188 Shooting (Information Display 188 Battery Level 188 Playback (Detailed
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Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) -- =40 ●● Movie clips and photos together (Movie Digest) -- =35 Monochrome (= 62) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu
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) -- =103 Print ●● Print pictures -- =175 Save ●● Save images to a computer -- =174 Use Wi-Fi Functions ●● Send images to a smartphone -- =132 ●● Share images online -- =144 ●● Send images to a computer -- =152 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other
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wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately. ●● If your model has a viewfinder or , such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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distort, resulting in fire. ●● Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets. Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in product damage or fire. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and - terminals reversed. This may cause the product to malfunction. ●● When putting the camera cause malfunctions or damage the screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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your finger across it. zzThis gesture is used in Playback mode to switch to the next image, or to change the magnified image area, among other operations. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode
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the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged. (1) (2) 1 Insert the battery pack. zzAfter aligning the marks on the battery pack and charger, insert the battery pack by pushing it in (1) and down (2). (2) (1) CB
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, which may damage the battery pack. Inserting the Battery Pack and Your Memory Card Insert the included battery pack and a memory card see "Number of Shots per Memory Card" (= 205). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv,
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camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date. 1 Turn the camera [ ] in step 2. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other
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camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. ●● The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera it again. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting
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. In this mode, drag across the screen to browse through images. zzPress the [ ] button to restore singleimage display. zzMovies are identified by a [ To play movies, go to step 3. ] icon. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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can also be erased by using Touch Actions (=119). ●● You can choose multiple images to erase at once (=116). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories
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(=26). ●● The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av
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conserve battery power, the camera automatically button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject moves) before the shutter sound ends. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images. ●● For playback display options, see "Switching Display Modes" (= 105). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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items labeled with a [ ] icon by touching [ ]. zzYou can access the screen for items labeled with a [ ] icon by touching [ ]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu
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are identified in this manual by combining the function and page, as in [ 1]. zzPage tabs can also be selected by moving the zoom lever or dragging left shooting or playback mode (=195 - =202). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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Characters zzTouch [ ] to delete the previous character. zzTouching and holding [ ] will delete five characters at a time. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting
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USB ●● When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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color. zzPress the [ ] button again to cancel the clock display. ●● When the camera is off, press and hold the [ ] button, then press the power button to display the clock. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and
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the scene. zzIcons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper left of the screen (=37, = 38). zzFrames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other
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from the subject, move it toward [ ] (wide angle). (A zoom (1) bar (1) showing the zoom position is displayed, along with the range of focus (2).) (2) 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images 1) Focus. zzPress the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and frames are displayed to
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step 4 in "Shooting (Smart Auto)" (=33) to shoot a still image. zzThe camera records both a still image and movie clip. The clip, which ends with the still image and a shutter sound, forms a single chapter in the digest movie. ●● Battery life is shorter in this mode than in [ ] mode, because
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specify the date of the digest movie to play (=106). Still Images/Movies ●● If the camera makes no operating sounds, it may have been turned on while from auto focusing may also be recorded. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images color, or brightness. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode
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moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. ●● To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=52). In this case, an IS icon is not displayed. ●● In [ ] mode, no [ ] icon is displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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frame, and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted (Servo AF). Common, Convenient Features Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Still Images Movies When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about
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digital zoom (=39), you cannot adjust the zoom factor by turning the [ ] ring counterclockwise. However, you can set the focal length to 84 mm by turning it clockwise. Using the Self-Timer Still Images ] in step 1. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode
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of shots has no effect. ●● When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv
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Touch shutter icon] to [Off]. Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies In [ ] mode, hold the shutter button down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. ●● As more shots first shot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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when posting images online where many others can view them. ●● When disposing of a camera or transferring it to another person after using Face ID, be sure to erase all information (registered faces, names, and birthdays) from the camera (=47). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics
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. In addition to a head-on angle, add a slight side angle, a shot when smiling, and shots inside and outside. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories
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their face info regularly (=44). ●● Names will still be recorded in images even if you clear the [Shooting Info] check box in "Customizing the Information" (=44), choose [Check/ Edit Info]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in previously shot images will remain the same. Overwriting and Adding Face Information You can register new face information (=44) as needed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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aspect ratio. ●● Not available in [ ] mode. ●● You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU (=29) ► [ 1] tab ► [Still Image Aspect Ratio]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi
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but choose [ ]. Guidelines for choosing image quality based on paper size (for 3:2 images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) be corrected by mistake. ●● Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired be changed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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. Otherwise, turn the camera off and wait a while for it to cool down before you resume recording. ●● Black bars (displayed on the image areas not recorded. ●● You can also configure this setting by choosing MENU (=29) ► [ 8] tab ► [Movie Quality]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [AF‑Point Zoom] on the [ 3] if the camera detects subject movement -- When digital zoom is used (=39) ●● Not available in [ ] mode. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto
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in continuous shooting mode (= 42). Deactivating Auto Level Still Images Movies Normally, auto leveling keeps movies straight. To cancel area narrows, and subjects are enlarged (=52). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (=38). Deactivates image the movie quality is [ ] (NTSC) or [ ] (PAL). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av,
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Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see "Using the Menu Screen" (= 29). Preventing the AF-Assist Beam from Firing Still Images [On]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid
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cannot be changed. ●● By pressing the [ ] button while an image is displayed after shooting, you can switch the display information. Note that the settings of [Display Info] are not changed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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are managed together as a group (=110). ●● Simultaneous display of the six images as shown in step 2 is only available immediately after you shoot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi
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Images resemble old photos Images are generated in one color Bold, distinctive-looking images Subdued, natural-looking images Recording Movies with a Variety of Effects Let the camera in [ ] mode (=106). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting
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choice, touch [OK]. 3 Shoot. Shooting Portraits (Portrait) Still Images Movies zzTake shots of people with a softening effect. Shooting Evening halfway, optimal focus is still determined. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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Effect) Still Images Movies zzShots that resemble an old poster or illustration. ●● In [ ] and [ ] modes, try taking some test shots first, conditions, indicating automatic adjustment for optimal image brightness. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode
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screen, but the image aging effect is not shown. Review the image in Playback mode to see the effect (=103). ●● The image aging effect is Shoot. ●● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid
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The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting. ●● Try taking some test shots first image quality is [ ] at an aspect ratio of [ ] and [ ] at an aspect ratio of [ ] (=47). These quality settings cannot be changed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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camera images. Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. ●● Try taking some test shots adjust the effect level, turn the [ ] ring. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv,
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Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Shooting in Monochrome Still Images Shoot images in black and white, sepia Blue 3 Shoot. Black and white shots. Sepia tone shots. Blue and white shots. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode /
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raised. ●● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes the images. ●● To avoid blurry shots, make sure the person you shoot in steps 4 - 5 stays still. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av
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on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. 3 Shoot. ●● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes the images. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av
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[Off]. ●● Try switching to manual focus mode (=81) to more accurately ●● If the camera runs out of battery power, shooting stops and a composite image created from the images up to that same option or [ ]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other
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(Star Time-Lapse Movie) Still Images Movies By recording a time-lapse movie that combines images shot at a specified interval, the recording session. To record until the battery runs out, choose [Unlimited]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other
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camera processes the images. ●● If the camera runs out of battery power or memory card space, shooting stops and a movie created from the images image (=115), all images in the group are also erased. Be careful when erasing images. ●● Try switching to manual Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics
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Adjusting Colors Colors can be manually adjusted in [ ] mode. Still Images Movies 1 Choose a shooting mode. zzChoose [ ] (=63), [ ] (=64), [ ] (= , focus returns to the original position. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie as you watch the screen. 3 Shoot (=69). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv
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is [ ] (NTSC) or [ ] (PAL). Sound Settings Still Images Movies Deactivating the Wind Filter Noise caused by strong wind can be the [ ] button (=29). zzChoose [Off] (=29). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv,
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zzChoose an option as desired (=29). Recording Short Clips Still Images Movies Apply playback effects to brief clips of a few seconds, recording, a mark indicating the last two seconds is added to the bar showing the elapsed time. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Shoot (=69). ●● iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc. ●● The movie quality is [ ] (for NTSC) or [ (=49, =49) and cannot be changed. ] (for PAL) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style ●● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to [ ] mode may be automatically adjusted for movie recording. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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[ ] ring (Program Shift). Changing the Metering Method Still Images Movies Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame (=75). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv
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] is set to [ +Tracking] (=84). Changing the ISO Speed Still Images Movies Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the [ 5] tab ► [ISO speed] ► [ISO Speed]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av
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images are captured in RAW format (= 90). Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) Still Images Movies Three consecutive images ), this function is only available for the final shot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv,
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supported range if you have specified a value outside the supported range indicated here. Shadow Correct Still Images Automatically preserve image prevent camera shake. In this case, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=52). ●● ND: Neutral Density Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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camera settings after recording white balance data. ●● You can also record white balance data on the screen above by touching [ ]. Manually Correcting White Balance Still Images , [ ] is displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting
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, foliage, and other green subjects more vivid. Emphasizes reds in images. Makes red subjects more vivid. Adjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and other qualities as desired (=80). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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range of 1 - 5. 1 Access the setting screen. zzFollow the steps in "Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)" (= 79) to choose [ ], and then press the camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [ ] (=41). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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] to have the camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF). zzTo cancel manual focus, touch [ ]. ●● When you focus manually, the AF method (=83) is [1-point AF] and AF frame size (=84) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. ●● Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (=39) or
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Still Images Movies Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the first one at the focal distance you set manually and 2 to specify a value and then touching [ ]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv
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Images Movies The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or 2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [Digital Zoom
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size when you use the digital zoom (=39) or digital tele-converter (=83), and in manual focus mode (=81). ●● by touching [ ]. +Tracking Still Images Movies ●● Detects people's faces, and camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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AF lock shooting is not available. ●● [AF-Point Zoom] on the [ 3] tab (=29) is not available the Focus Setting Still Images Movies You can change default camera operation of constantly battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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names will be recorded in the still images (=43). Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) Still Images Movies You can shoot after choosing a the shutter button all the way down to shoot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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registered people are detected, but the names will be recorded in the still images (=43). However, a name will be displayed if the subject chosen to -light conditions. On Fires for each shot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. ●● You can also configure this setting by touching [ ], touching an option, and then touching it again. Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Still Images button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid
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no longer displayed. ●● FE: Flash Exposure Changing the Flash Timing Still Images Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows. Movies fires immediately before the shutter closes. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting
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software (=173). ●● Digital zoom (=39) is not available when capturing images in RAW format. Additionally, noise reduction level (=76), dynamic range correction (=77), shadow correction (=77), and My Colors (=79) cannot be configured. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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stabilization off until the moment you shoot. zzFollow the steps in "Deactivating Image Stabilization" (= 52) to choose [Shoot Only]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions
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camera for your shooting style ●● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode. Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Still Images shift (=93). ●● [ ]: Time value Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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problems, so that you can shoot at the optimum exposure. However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires. Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Still Images (5). The exposure level mark is shown as [ . Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode /
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the zoom or [ ]: Manual ●● Calculation of image stabilization (=52). ●● When [Touch Shutter] is set to [On], shooting is started by touching the screen once and stopped by touching it again. Be careful not to move the camera when touching the screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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Images Movies Choose from the three flash levels in [ ][ ][ ] modes. 1 Specify the flash mode. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [Flash Settings] on the [ 5] tab, and then set [Flash Mode] to [Manual may be recorded. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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the ISO speed is fixed, an exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the while Switching Control Ring Functions Still Images Movies You can touch the screen Av: aperture value (=93). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other
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Images Movies Reassign control ring functions as follows. Using the control ring is an enjoyable way to control the camera as you would a fully manual camera ring can be used for step zooming (=40) in [ ] or [ ] mode. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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Images mark, which indicates that it is included in display. zzTo return to the menu screen, press the [ ] button. ●● An example of display with the options selected in step 2 is shown at left for reference. ●● At least one option must be selected. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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. zzTouch information to display, to add a [ ] mark. zzTo see an example of display, press the [ Assigning Functions to the Movie Button Still Images Movies You can quickly and easily activate or touching [ ]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode
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Images The the menu. zzTouch icons to include in the Quick Set menu. Selected icons are marked with a [ ]. zzSelected items (labeled with a [ ]) will be included touch [OK]. ] button, and then Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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camera off (such as self-timer settings) can be retained this way. Settings That Can Be Saved ●● Shooting modes and Items set in and [ ] modes (=74 - =93) ●● Shooting menu settings ●● Zoom positions ●● Manual (My Menu) Still Images Movies You can save Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics
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. ●● To make My Menu immediately accessible by pressing the [ ] button in Shooting mode, set [Set default view] to [Yes]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu
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this mode, drag left or right to browse through images. zzTouching the central image will restore single-image display. zzTo browse images grouped by shooting date in Scroll Display mode, quickly drag up or down. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other
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tab ► [Resume] ► [Last shot]. ●● To change the transition shown between images, access MENU (=29) and choose your desired effect on the [ 5] tab can adjust the volume by touching [ ][ ]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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images on the camera, adding information such as latitude, longitude, and elevation (=155). You can review this information in the GPS information display. zzLatitude, longitude, elevation, and UTC (shooting date and time) are listed from top to bottom. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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Greenwich Mean Time ●● GPS information display is not available for images that lack this information. ●● You can also switch between on the [ 2] tab, and then touch a date (=29). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av,
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also drag left or right across the screen to move the orange frame, and then hold the zoom lever toward [ ] to view an image in single-image display. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi
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[ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then press the [ ] button. ●● When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av
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condition, or jump by the specified amount. zzIn single-image display, turn the [ ] ring to view only images matching the condition or jump by the specified number of images forward or back. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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Each Shot" (= 55) is only shown immediately after you shoot. ●● You can also view group images individually by touching [ ] on the screen in steps 1 and 2. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback
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●● You can also access the [Edit ID Info] screen by touching an image on the screen in step 2, touching [ ] to display the orange frame, ]. zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, touch [OK]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv
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by repeating this action. zzTo move the display position, drag across the screen. zzPinch in to zoom out. zzTouch [ display. ] to restore single-image Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode
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started by using Touch Actions (=119). Protecting Images Still Images Movies Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure (=115). zzPress the menu screen, press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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dragging left or right to browse. Press the [ ] button. zzImages before the first image cannot be selected as the last image. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting
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displayed gives you the option of choosing [Erase ], [Erase ], or [Erase ]. ●● Images can also be erased by using Touch Actions (=119). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions
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. zzPress the [ ] button. A confirmation message is displayed. zzTouch [OK]. ●● Choosing an image captured in both RAW and JPEG format will erase both versions. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
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choose [ ] in the menu (=28). 2 Rotate the image. zzEach time you drag an option, the image is rotated 90° in that direction. Press the [ ] and choose [Rotate] on the [ 1] tab (=29). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv,
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browse. Once you press the [ ] button, [ ] is displayed. zzTo untag the image, press the [ ] button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zzRepeat this process to choose additional images. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv
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images at once, move the zoom lever toward [ ] for index display, and then touch images to choose them. Convenient Control: Touch Actions Still Images assigned to Touch Actions as desired. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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Favorite Next Date Previous Date To Camera To Smartphone To Computer To Printer To Web Service Start a slideshow. Erase an image. Protect an image or cancel protection. Rotate an image. Tag images as favorites, or untag the image. Switch to displaying the next image tagged as a favorite. Switch to
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image size (= 28). zzTouch [ ] or [ ], and then press the [ ] button. 2 Save the new image. zzTouch [OK]. zzThe image is now saved as a new file. 3 Review the new image. zzTouch [Yes]. zzThe saved image Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)" (= 123). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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using Face ID (=43), only the names of the people left in the cropped image will remain. ●● You can also resize frames by pinching in or out (=112) on the screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
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the [ ] button, and then choose [i-Contrast] on the [ 3] tab (= 29). 2 Choose an image. zzChoose an image after dragging left or right to browse. Press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and
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[ ] button. zzRed-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. zzEnlarge or reduce images as needed. Follow the steps in "Magnifying Images" (= 112). 4 Save as a new image and review. zzTouch [New File]. zzThe image is now saved as a new file
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Images Movies mark, in [ ] the portion before the nearest [ ] mark on the left will be cut, while in [ ] the portion after the nearest [ ] mark on the right will be cut. 3 Review charged battery pack or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =168). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics
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Movies)" (= 106) or "Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images (Digest Movies)" (= 106), and then press the [ ] button to displayed if you select a clip when the camera is connected to a printer. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other
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images that match the theme. These images are combined into a slideshow that can be saved as a short movie of about 2 - 3 minutes. Before using this feature, make sure the battery 5 Play the album (=103). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting
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touch a listed album. Adding Background Music to Albums Still Images Movies Choose from seven kinds of background music to play sample of the background music selected in [Track], choose [Sample BGM] on the screen in step 3 and press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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. ●● Up to 15 dates can be selected if you choose [Date Selection]. ●● The color effect may not be applied to some images. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu
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press the [ ] button. ●● To play the selected clip, move the zoom lever toward [ ] on the screen in step 2. ●● To rearrange clips, image quality of movies saved is [ ] (for NTSC) or [ ] (for PAL). ●● Use a fully charged battery pack, if possible. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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or Web service via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. ●● Printers Send images wirelessly to a PictBridge-compatible printer (supporting DPS over IP) to print them. ●● Another Camera Send images wirelessly between Wi-Fi-compatible Canon cameras. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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details on this application (supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon website. ●● Canon Wi-Fi-compatible camera owners who use CameraWindow to connect their camera via Wi-Fi to a smartphone should consider switching to the Camera Connect mobile app. Sending Images to an NFC
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Yes] in step 3. To keep camera images private, so that they cannot be viewed from the smartphone, choose [No] in step 3. ●● Once you have registered a smartphone, you can change privacy settings for it on the camera (=156). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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camera. ●● You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in step 2 (=157). ●● Not all NFC-compatible smartphones have an N-Mark ( ). For details, refer to the smartphone user manual. ●● You can also send multiple images at once and change the image Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics
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the camera. (This screen will close in about one minute.) 7 Import images. zzUse the smartphone to import images from the camera to the dragging across the screen with the assigned gesture. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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images on the camera or shoot remotely. 6 Send an image. zzDrag images left or right to choose an image to send, and then touch [Send this image]. zzImage transfer will begin. The screen darkens during image from step 1. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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. zzFollow steps 5 - 6 in "Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu" (= 136) to configure the privacy settings and send images. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting
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Images to a Computer Preparing to Register a Computer Checking Your Computer Environment The camera can connect via Wi-Fi to computers running the following operating systems. For detailed system requirements and compatibility information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon
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the camera to the computer wirelessly. 1 Confirm that the computer is connected to an access point. zzFor instructions on checking your network connection, refer to the computer user manual. 2 Configure the setting. zzClick in the following order: [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities
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Button Configuration Method or PIN Method for settings on a WPS supported device. 1 Confirm that the computer is connected to an access point. zzFor instructions on checking the connection, refer to the device and access point user manuals. 2 Access the Wi-Fi menu. zzPress the [ ] button. zzPress
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and computer connection is enabled, the AutoPlay screen will be displayed. Nothing will be displayed on the camera screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu
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Images From Canon Camera]. zzMac OS: CameraWindow is automatically displayed when a Wi-Fi connection is established between the camera and computer. 11 Import images. zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto
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Choose [Auto]. zzTouch [Auto]. zzTo save images to a connected computer, follow the procedure from [Manual Settings] in step 2 to complete access point settings manually. Follow on-screen instructions and ) from step 2. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode
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connection and access point fees may be applicable. ●● CANON iMAGE GATEWAY also provides user guides for downloading. Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Link the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY by adding CANON iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera. Note that you will need to enter an
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on the camera. zzTouch [ ]. zz[ ] (=152) and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY are now added as destinations. zzYou can add other Web services, as needed. In this case, follow the instructions from step 2 in "Registering Other Web Services" (= 146). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto
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add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the camera. 1 Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and access the camera link settings page. zzFrom a computer or smartphone, access http://www.canon.com/cig/ to visit CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. 2 Configure the Web service you want to use. zzFollow the instructions
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images be in the camera. ●● You can also send multiple images at once, resize images, and add comments before sending (=150). ●● To view images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY on a smartphone, try the dedicated Canon camera's SSID is displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics
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instructions, see "Printing Images" (= 175). zzTo end the connection, touch [Cancel] and then touch [OK] on the confirmation screen. ●● Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in the camera assigned gesture. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid
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Sending Images to Another Camera Connect two cameras via Wi-Fi and send images between them as follows. ●● Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be connected to wirelessly. You cannot connect to a Canon-brand camera that does not have a Wi-Fi function, even if it supports Eye-
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images to send at once and change the image recording pixel setting (size) before sending. Some Web services also enable you to annotate the images you send. Sending Multiple Images 1 Choose [Select and send]. zzOn the image the images. zzTouch [Send]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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by the following icons. [ ] high, [ ] medium, [ ] low, [ ] weak ●● Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other
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destination, log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (=144), select your camera model, access the Web service settings screen, and choose the destination Web service in Image Sync settings. For details, refer to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Help. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid
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[Add new camera]. zzA list of cameras linked to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is displayed. Choose the camera from which images are to be sent. zzOnce the camera is registered and the computer is ready to receive images, the icon changes to [ ]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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you sent before enabling smartphone viewing and downloading in Image Sync settings cannot be accessed this way. ●● For Canon Online Photo Album instructions, refer to Canon Online Photo Album Help. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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shooting, a live image from the camera will be displayed on the smartphone. zzAt this time, a message is displayed on the camera, and all operations except pressing the power button are disabled. 5 Shoot. zzUse the smartphone to shoot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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images. ●● Captured images are not transferred to the smartphone. Use the smartphone to browse and import images from the camera. edit. zzThe items you can change depend on the device or service. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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Info] (=157) O O : Configurable - : Not configurable Connection Web Services OOO - O- - - OOO - Changing a Device Nickname You can the keyboard, and then enter a new nickname. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv
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ownership of the camera to another person, or dispose of it. Resetting the Wi-Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings. Be sure , choose [Reset All] on the [ 4] tab (=166). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av
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(until the 9999th shot is taken/saved) even if you switch memory cards. Image numbering is reset to 0001 if you switch memory cards, or when a new folder is created. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and
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system of any television used for display. This setting determines the image quality (frame rate) available for movies. zzChoose [Video system] on the [ 1] tab, and then choose an option. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv
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image display. Using Eco Mode This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery The camera turns off after approximately three minutes of inactivity. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics
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, and then choose an option. ●● To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for is displayed or when in single-image display. (This will override change the Date/Time setting manually. 1 Specify your home button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid
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. To restore sound during movies, drag up across the screen. Adjust volume by dragging up or down, as needed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories
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Up Screen Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as follows. zzChoose [Start-up Image] on the [ 1] tab, and then press the [ ] [ 4] tab, and then choose [Sensitive]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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/ Non-Metric Display Change the unit of measurement shown in the zoom bar (=33), the MF indicator (=81), and elsewhere from images. ●● To check the information entered, choose [Display Copyright Info] on the screen above, and then press the [ ] button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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Record in Images" (= 165) and choose [Delete Copyright Info]. zzTouch [OK]. ●● The copyright info already recorded in images will not electronic level (=161) -- Copyright information (=165) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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Video System *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-600PCU). *3 Use a commercially available cable no longer than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting
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fire, that occur due to use of non-genuine Canon battery packs. ●● The battery pack includes a convenient cover which you can attach to visible on a charged battery pack, and attach it so that is not visible on an uncharged battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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, which may damage the battery pack. Flash Unit High- Manual]. Other Accessories Interface Cable IFC-600PCU zzFor connecting the camera to a computer or printer. Printers Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible Printers zzEven without using a computer, you can print images by connecting the camera
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to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. ●● The following camera functions are available when using a TV for display. -- Browsing images Drag left or right across the screen (=103). -- Playing movies (=104) -- Zoom in (=112) To zoom in, move the zoom lever toward [ ] or spread your fingers apart
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Powering the Camera with Household Power Still Images Movies Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. 1 Make sure the camera is off. 2 Open the cover. (2) zzFollow step 1 in "Inserting the Battery Pack and
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it continuously for more than 24 hours. ●● When charging a different battery pack, be sure first to disconnect the interface cable from the camera and then insert another battery pack for charging. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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that has been added to images ●● Digital Photo Professional -- Browse, process and edit RAW images ●● To view and edit movies on a computer, use preinstalled or commonly available software compatible with movies recorded by the camera. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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below. zzIn the screen that is displayed, click the change program link of [ ]. zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. zzDouble-click [ ]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
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used for your printer or photo printing services by connecting the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer with a cable. A Canon SELPHY CP printer is used in this example of PictBridge printing. Also refer to your printer user manual. Easy Print Still Images Movies Print your shots by connecting
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red-eye. No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print. - Specify a desired image area to print (=177). - Specify the paper size, layout, and other details (= 177). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and
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displayed, indicating the image area to print. 2 Adjust the cropping frame as needed. zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom lever. zzTo move images per sheet. zzPress the [ ] button. 5 Print the image. zzFollow step 6 in "Easy Print" (=175) to print. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints. Printing ID Photos Still Images Movies 1 Choose [ID Photo]. zzFollowing steps 1 - 4 in "Choosing by touching [ ] in the movie control panel. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv
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ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards
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in the print list. zzAny DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from the next image. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix
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] button. zzTouch [OK]. Removing All Images from a Photobook Still Images Movies zzFollowing the procedure in "Choosing a Selection Method" (= 181), choose [Clear All Selections] and press the [ ] button. zzTouch [OK]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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when using the camera Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. ●● Confirm that the battery pack is
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display problems are not recorded in still images but are images using red-eye correction (=124). Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower. ●● Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (=160). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (=160). -- Lower the image quality (=49). -- Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (=206). Zooming is not possible. ●● Zooming the camera, with the memory card in it (=25). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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. ●● Confirm that the access point channel is set to a channel supported by the camera (=204). Note that instead of auto channel assignment, it is advisable to specify a supported channel manually. Cannot send images. ●● The destination device has insufficient storage space. Increase the storage
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battery (=18) No Image. ●● The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed. Protected! (=113) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image may indicate camera damage. In this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto
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image. ●● Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support point is turned on. ●● When connecting to an access point manually, make sure that you entered the correct SSID. Incorrect password/
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Battery level (=188) (12) Still image compression (=90), Recording pixel setting (=90) (13) Recordable shots (=205)* (14) Zoom magnification (=39), Digital ) Self-timer (=40) (36) Camera shake warning (=36) (37) Zoom bar (=33) (38) Blink detection (=51) (39) Manual focus (=81) (40) Flash exposure
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Current image no. / Total no. of images (5) Histogram (=105) (6) Battery level (=188) (7) Wi-Fi signal strength (=151) (8) Image Sync (=152) (9) Image sec. before or after the current frame. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Icons in black, such as , indicate that the function is available or *1 Flash (=87) *1 *1 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting
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Range (=80, =81) *1 *1 Manual Focus Switching When Recording Movies (=69) *1 Move AF Frame (=84) Center *1 Periphery *1 5 Touch AF (=86) 5 / *5 *1 5 5 / *5 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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) +Tracking *1 1-point AF *1 Image quality For details, see "Shooting Tab" (= 195). Movie Quality (=49, =49) When Set to NTSC *1 *1 *1 *1 2 *1 2 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid
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ND Filter (=77) *1 *1 *1 Still Image Aspect Ratio (=47) *1 5 / / *5 / *1 *1 *1 White Balance (=78) *1 *1 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other
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balance is not available. *7 Set in a range of 1 - 5: contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tone. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu
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Still Image Aspect Ratio (=47) For details, see "Quick Set Menu" (= 192). Shooting information display (=98) Screen info/ toggle settings *1 Grid display Grid 1 /Grid 2 *1 Histogram Brightness/RGB *1 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics
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Review image after shooting (=54) Display Time Off/Quick *1 2 sec./4 sec./8 sec. *1 Hold *1 menu layout (=100) *1 Save Settings (=101) *1 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv
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Digital Zoom (=39) Standard *1 Off *1 Lock 1.6x/2.0x *1 [ 3] Tab AF-Point Zoom (=50) On -assist Beam (=53) On *1 Off *1 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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[ 4] Tab MF-Point Zoom (=81) Off *1 2x/4x *1 Safety MF (=81) On *1 Off *1 MF Auto level Enable *1 Disable *1 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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Flash Settings (=53, =88, =89, =95) Flash Mode Auto *1 Manual *1 Flash Exp. Comp For details, see "Functions Available in Each Shooting Save Stills (=66) On/Off Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting
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. (=48) On/Off Spot AE Point (=74) Center/AF Point *1 Safety Shift (=93) On *1 Off *1 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions
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mode. *2 Available when the AF frame is set to [1-point]. *3 [Enable] for functions other than Creative Zone and movies. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu
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Numbering 1 Format Video system Electronic Level Start-up Image Eco Mode Power Saving Disp. Brightness 2 Night = 101 Reference Page = 113 = 117 = 115 = 118 = 113 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and
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pack for some time, about once a year charge it and then use the camera until it runs out of power before storing the battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions
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Approx. 20.2 million pixels Total Pixels Approx. 20.9 million pixels Image Size 1.0 type Lens Focal Length (35mm film equivalent 10.2 - 30.6 mm (28 - 84 mm) Zoom Factor 3x Digital Zoom Maximum with Optical Zoom Approx. 12x Focal Length (Telephoto end, 35mm film equivalent)......Equivalent
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in.) Weight Including Battery Pack, Memory Card Approx. 209 g (7.37 oz.) Camera Only Approx. 185 , stopping, zooming, and turning the camera on and Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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guidelines of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). ●● Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above. ●● Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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/time (date/time battery) Battery charger 2, 168 Battery pack Charging 18 Eco mode 161 Level 188 Power saving 26 Black and white images 79 Blink detection 51 C C (shooting mode) 98 Camera Reset all 166 Camera access point mode 138 Camera Connect 132 CameraWindow 173 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 144 Clock 32
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display 109 Magnified display 112 Single-image display 23 Slideshow 113 TV display 170 W White balance (color) 78 Wi-Fi functions 131 Wi-Fi menu 136 Wind filter 36 World clock 162 Wrist strap → Strap Z Zoom 22, 34, 39, 40 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto
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Canon website to check where use is allowed. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems service transaction permission) from the Japanese government is necessary to export strategic resources or services networks. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid
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problems from occurring, be sure to thoroughly secure your Wi-Fi network. Only use this camera camera can print to PictBridge-compatible printers via Wi-Fi. PictBridge technical standards make it easy to connect digital cameras N-Mark is guide is prohibited. ●● All measurements based on Canon testing